Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 361

361. Became a Great Gardener (1)

October 27, 2022

“I accept.”

Jonas Ben’s face lit up at Yeonwoo’s straightforward and refreshing words.

He looked up at Yeonwoo as if he had met a savior.

“Once they know the Dream Walker composer is on board, no one will say a thing!”

Jonas Ben’s face flushed red with excitement, like a steamed bun.

That excitement turned to doubt when Yeonwoo opened his mouth.

“Ah, about that. I won’t reveal it.”

“Yes?”

Jonas blinked, not immediately understanding what he meant.

“I won’t promote my Dream Walker experience. I’ll probably participate under a pseudonym.”

‘Protecting his people from those who hurl abuse based on unfounded prejudices,’ Yeonwoo thought.

‘And at the same time, a way to shatter the thoughts of those with prejudice.’

‘It’s better to hide myself for now.’

Since Yeonwoo’s true identity isn’t revealed, there’s no reason for him to be attacked.

What if the OST [Original Soundtrack] is a definite success in the future?

‘In a word, it’s a proper backstab [a calculated betrayal or surprise].’

A way to break down stereotypes that have been solidified for too long and are difficult to change.

What Yeonwoo was thinking was a kind of shock therapy.

Of course, this required a very important prerequisite.

That is to perfectly succeed with the OST, which contains the essence of the trilogy’s beginning and end.

‘It must be a perfect success without any disagreement.’

And Yeonwoo was confident he could do it.

The point is to hide all backgrounds and compete solely on skill.

The contract ended in an instant, like roasting beans in a flash of lightning [very quickly].

“There will be some noise… but it’ll be easier to deal with than Gerard, who has achieved a triple crown in crime.”

Director Jonas Ben said with a face that looked like he had come back from the dead.

“We’re finally working together. It was worth desperately asking Gabriel.”

Raymond Taylor offered a handshake.

On the way back, Raymond Taylor said this.

“Oh, my God. You came in Gabriel’s car? Oh dear… we can’t send our precious life saver straight to the River Styx [a reference to Greek mythology, implying a dangerous or deadly situation]. If you just say the word, I’ll have my manager drive you.”

He must have known about Gabriel’s crazy driving skills…

Of course, Gabriel scoffed and flatly rejected the offer.

“I brought him here, and this is how you treat me? Where’s your business ethics?”

“Oh well. If that’s the case, there’s nothing I can do.”

The funny thing was that Raymond Taylor backed down at that sound.

“Yeonwoo.”

In the car heading to the studio.

Gabriel called Yeonwoo.

“Yes.”

“I’ve made a decision.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’m going to stand in front of the screen again.”

Gabriel said in a voice that was quite firm.

There was still some hesitation, but he also showed an attitude of trying to pull himself together.

“It’s not a formal appearance. Actually, I got a cameo offer. Well, don’t be too surprised. It’s always happening!”

Yeonwoo was curious.

If he were to activate his intention detection here, how would he judge the truth of those words?

“I could take on a leading role right now, but I’m going to take it slow. I also need time to review the script. And I haven’t been taking good care of myself lately, so I need time to get back in shape. So, I turned down the lead role for now, and I’m starting small…”

“You did well.”

Gabriel’s words, which had been rambling on endlessly like an excuse, blurring the line between truth and falsehood, stopped.

The fingers that had been nervously tapping the steering wheel also stopped moving.

“I, I did well?”

“Yes. You did well.”

“Really… really?”

“You’ve been worrying about it all this time. Now you’ve finally made a decision. What more can I say besides praise?”

He looks like he’s given up and abandoned his lingering feelings.

In fact, Gabriel wants to be on stage more than anyone else.

How did I know?

It’s simple.

‘You can tell a person’s heart and thoughts by looking at their eyes.’

It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul.

Some people are good at hiding their true feelings, but most people are not.

‘Well, there are many ways to read them, even if they hide it.’

Gabriel was one of those who was very easily caught.

He tries to bluff so he doesn’t get caught, but in fact, his inside is soft.

That means he’s innocent and has a tender heart.

“When did I ever worry about it?”

“When Trevi and I did a YouTube live.”

Gabriel’s shoulders flinched.

“Didn’t you do that before we left for LA to do the concert? I think we told you to come with us, and you acted like you were going to cry if we didn’t take you, but in the end, you stubbornly stayed in New York.”

“N-N-No? When did I ever d-d-do that?”

“I know, so look ahead and drive.”

“…Anyway, no.”

This is definitely a lie.

“And you always lived in Trevi’s studio with DVDs and Blu-rays, didn’t you?”

While staying at Trevi’s studio instead of his own house.

There were only a few things Gabriel did.

After being banned from doing housework and breaking furniture and fixtures while taking care of Yeonwoo.

He procured meals from outside and spent his personal time in the remaining time.

What he mainly did at that time was watching DVDs or Blu-rays.

‘The genres were also diverse. He didn’t just watch movies, he also watched TV drama series.’

He says he’s just ‘bored,’ but…

Yeonwoo could figure it out without much difficulty.

‘He wants to go back.’

It’s not about the glamorous spotlight of the past.

From Gabriel’s current attitude, you could see him as a third-rate star who pretends to be a star with his past fame, even though he’s past his prime.

But Yeonwoo didn’t think so.

‘He has pride, so he can’t say it anywhere, and he’s scared and worried, but his heart keeps going.’

Towards acting, no less.

“I thought you were busy, but how did you know that? I watched quietly.”

“Can’t I know what a friend who lives in the same house does?”

“Friend…?”

Yeonwoo didn’t think much of it.

“Weren’t we friends?”

“Uh… uh… right… right? Heh, heh. There are a lot of people who want to be friends with me, but I’m not that easy to get along with. But if you want, Yeonwoo, I might make an exception and be your friend…!”

Now, Yeonwoo filters out those words from Gabriel.

-I’m crazy happy to hear the word friend!

Roughly translated, that’s what it means.

“So you’re going to do a cameo? What are you appearing in?”

“Huh? Uh… they asked me to appear as a cameo in the third Black series. I’m also close to Ray, and Director Jonas seems to think I’m pretty good.”

“So you were worried about it on set earlier?”

“I didn’t really want to do it.”

[Lie]

The intention detection notification window that popped up above Gabriel’s head announced a lie.

“…But I realized after seeing you, Yeonwoo, that if I keep running away because I’m afraid of people gossiping, nothing will happen.”

“You saw me?”

“Yeah. I’m not just talking about now. You’ve been consistently consistent from the beginning.”

The part that Gabriel is talking about as the beginning is probably when he first collaborated with Trevi.

“There were a lot of people who cursed at that time.”

“That’s true.”

There aren’t as many now, but it was a complete mess back then.

They said he was trying to rip off Trevi by using his fandom on purpose.

They fabricated stories that could never be true, such as forcing Trevi to collaborate with him, dreaming of becoming Cinderella.

There were more than a few people who fabricated and cursed at him as if it were true.

“At that time… weren’t you scared or worried?”

“No.”

Gabriel opened his mouth wide and looked to the side at Yeonwoo’s blunt answer.

Fortunately, the light turned red, so a dangerous situation did not occur.

“Look ahead, look ahead.”

“Ah… right. No, wait a minute. You really weren’t worried at all? Not even scared?”

“No.”

Is there a problem?

Gabriel’s silence grew longer as he answered with that nuance.

“The light has changed.”

“Uh… uh…”

Gabriel, who had started off absentmindedly, drove quietly on the road for a long time.

Then, when he was caught in the light again, he seemed to have come to his senses this time and looked back at Yeonwoo again.

“You… are you human?”

“Yes?”

“When I get to know you, aren’t you some kind of transcendental being or something? Have you transcended all worldly emotions?”

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

“Then how can you be so detached? Doesn’t it bother you? When you hear people gossiping, suspecting… doesn’t it make you feel pathetic and intimidated?”

“Well… it might be like that depending on the person. But I didn’t really care.”

“How?”

“We just have to show the results properly, right?”

“…?”

It’s an ambiguous face that doesn’t know what it means.

“You know it’s useless to talk about it a hundred times, right? No matter how much we say here, people who only want to see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear will only see it as an excuse.”

“That’s… right…?”

“Why waste energy using my energy to hold on to those people? I’m not the one who’s sorry anyway.”

“I’m not the one who’s sorry?”

“They’re the ones who are sorry. Aren’t they struggling to damage us somehow? So just ignore them.”

And show it with results.

It is said that sound is made when hands clap together [it takes two to tango].

If you get caught up in the gossip and waver, you will lose your way.

If so many words pour out that you don’t know whose words you’re being swayed by, you’ll lose your center, your goal, and your direction.

‘Wouldn’t it be better to just show the results in that case?’

Seeing is believing.

It is better to see once than to hear a hundred times.

Well, it’s tiring to be plagued by gossip, but there’s a way to compress that fatigue into the shortest period of time.

That is to show the results.

“If you show results that no one can say anything about, the gossip will naturally disappear.”

Yeonwoo was like that too.

After officially announcing Dream Walker.

Almost all of the malicious rumors and rumors that were rampant in various communities have disappeared.

‘Well… there are still some stubborn ones left, but they’ll disappear soon too.’

There is no need to waste energy explaining that it is not true or correcting misunderstandings.

Just bring solid results that no one can object to.

Then, the blade that was attacking this side will turn back and cover its owner.

Solid results alone will reveal a powerful truth.

That alone is enough to brand those who fabricate lies.

“Solid results…”

Gabriel muttered.

“Yes. Just show it with solid results. At least that’s what I think, and that’s what I’ve been doing. And you know my situation well, Gabriel.”

It was the moment Yeonwoo said that.

-Ting!

A sudden clear notification sound struck Yeonwoo’s ear.

[The other person has sincerely accepted your advice!]

[The ability ‘Great Gardener Who Brings Abundant Fruit to Everything’ is activated!]

[Current target: Gabriel Alicia]

[‘Gabriel Alicia’ is taking root in your garden.]

[The seeds that have taken root in the garden will grow rapidly with your sincere touch and care.]

[Please take good care of the weak seeds! If you raise them well, you might get lucky?]

The status window went up one after another with a ting.

Only one emotion filled Yeonwoo’s face as he looked at it.

“…?”

Wait a minute.

What is this?