The Cop Is Too Strong [EN]: Chapter 231

< #231. Ahn Seo-eun's Variety Show Appearance >

Hwang Jang-soo’s sweeping provocation caused the guards watching them to stride forward.

Soon, six guards surrounded Hwang Jang-soo.

As they were Daesung Guards, famous for being elite bodyguards, they were all in good shape, so Hwang Jang-soo’s burly physique wasn’t much of a threat.

Team Leader Lee, backed by the guards, raised his chin and glared at him even more fiercely.

“Hey, you old thug, do you know what you’re doing right now?”

“What?”

“Causing. Trouble.”

Team Leader Lee took a step closer to Jang-soo, bringing his face within less than 10 centimeters, and opened his mouth.

“The cheap world you used to roll around in is different from here. This isn’t a place where you can solve things with evil and guts. I’ll let it slide this once, so don’t mess around.”

Hwang Jang-soo let out a burst of laughter and covered his mouth as if he had made a mistake. A mocking smile was visible in the corners of his mouth and eyes.

“Pfft, ah, sorry, I unconsciously thought of my high school days. Hey, you guys would be good at playing the bullies in those high school movies, right?”

“What?”

At Jang-soo’s second provocation, several young guards stepped forward, but Team Leader Lee stopped them.

“Hey, stay still. If you fall for cheap provocations like that, that’s all you’re worth.”

Team Leader Lee calmed the guards and looked down at Jang-soo like an insignificant bug, saying:

“I don’t know what connections you used to get next to the CEO, but step down on your own. You have a week. After that, I don’t know how scary I’ll become, got it?”

Jang-soo watched Team Leader Lee, who issued a warning without a single curse word even after such provocation, with a ‘look at this?’ attitude.

“Scary, scary, oh, what a scary neighborhood.”

Jang-soo rubbed his arms with both hands, turned around, and left the spot.

Team Leader Lee stared at Jang-soo’s departing back, clenching and unclenching his fist.

“Damn, lucky bastard. If you had swung your hand first, even once… it would have been fun.”

Of course, who was lucky was something no one could know.

* * *

Shin Hae-soo’s house.

Thud.

“Drink this.”

“Ugh, not this again. I’m sick of it, sick of it.”

Hwang Jang-soo pushed away the carton of banana milk that Shin Hae-soo offered. Hae-soo picked it up with a serious expression and asked.

“You’re not going to drink it?”

Seeing Hae-soo’s expression, as if he would take it away immediately if he answered, Jang-soo slapped his hand away and grabbed the milk.

Even though he was tired of getting this milk all the time, it was still delicious.

Hae-soo watched Jang-soo tear open the banana milk carton and take a sip, then nodded contentedly.

He had forcibly pushed Hwang Jang-soo to become Ahn Seo-eun’s bodyguard, even though he didn’t want to go, but feeling sorry, Hae-soo was offering him food like this whenever he had the chance.

“Is it manageable? No office politics or anything?”

“Why? What would you do if there were?”

Hae-soo turned his head and glanced at the exercise room.

The owner of the lean but delicately muscled body was slowly moving up and down on the pull-up bar.

“I only need to send one person and it’s over.”

Haru had taken over Daesung Guard in a short period and even created fans. Sending her and introducing Hwang Jang-soo as her cousin would end all the controversy.

But Jang-soo waved his hand.

“Forget it, man. It’s not a big deal to send someone who already quit, unnecessarily. Don’t worry about it. Your brother isn’t that incompetent.”

“That’s the problem.”

“…What do you mean?”

Hae-soo finished drinking the banana milk and crushed the plastic carton with one hand.

“Solve it peacefully. Don’t kill anyone.”

“Hey, what do you mean kill? Am I a gangster?”

Hwang Jang-soo was taken aback and his voice grew louder, but after meeting Hae-soo’s eyes, he quickly turned his head away.

* * *

The next day, Hwang Jang-soo went to work at Daesung Guard as usual and changed into his uniform.

The uniform looked like an ordinary dark blue suit with a white shirt. However, the material was made of a special, tough, anti-stab fabric that wouldn’t cut easily when a blade was swung, and the top button of the shirt had a miniature camera attached.

Every morning, he had to go through equipment inspection at the equipment inspection center before heading to the field.

Team Leader Lee, who had been suddenly kicked out of field duty thanks to Hwang Jang-soo and was currently out of work, was out early, exercising.

He spotted Hwang Jang-soo, approached him, and chugged water next to him.

“6 days left.”

Jang-soo immediately turned to face him and buttoned his shirt.

“Ah, I wish that time would pass quickly. I’m looking forward to seeing how scary you’ll become. Huh?”

“Yeah. Enjoy your leisure while you can.”

Team Leader Lee turned back and entered the fitness room, and Jang-soo headed to Ahn Seo-eun’s CEO office on the top floor of the building.

Ahn Seo-eun, always neat and flawless, greeted him.

“You’re here?”

“You come to work early too. Should I come even earlier?”

Seo-eun gave Hwang Jang-soo a gentle eye smile.

“Of course not. Just come at the scheduled time. Otherwise, I’d be a terrible boss. Shall we go?”

“Yes, I’ll escort you~”

Today, they had a schedule to send a food truck and a coffee truck to the variety show filming set to support a Daesung E&M actor, and to stop by briefly.

The actor’s name was Kim Kang-heon. With fair skin, melancholic eyes that seemed to be filled with sorrow, a slender jawline, and a boyish face with an unexpectedly beast-like muscular body, he was a rising star who was currently gaining popularity.

To avoid putting pressure on the production team or the actors, the information that Seo-eun was visiting the set had not been conveyed.

However, when she arrived at the filming set with three burly men, including two bodyguards and her executive secretary, Secretary Kang, the attention of the staff and even the celebrities turned to her.

Although she had a kind impression, her posture, the small gesture of sweeping her hair back, exuded elegance, and she was wearing clothes that looked expensive at first glance and was accompanied by three escorts. All of these things combined to create an aura that was difficult to approach.

“…What? Who is she?”

“Ah, she’s an actress I’ve seen somewhere. Wow, she’s a real-life goddess.”

“Which actress is she?”

“Uh…that’s…”

“Is she a rookie? A *chaebol* [conglomerate or family-owned business] heiress who’s acting as a hobby?”

The filming set was buzzing with speculation about her identity when a staff member approached.

“Excuse me, did you come here for something?”

“Ah, I was just wondering if they were doing well.”

The staff member’s eyes widened in an instant. Combining the atmosphere she exuded, the unusual escorts, and her answer, they interpreted her as a behind-the-scenes power player of the broadcasting station director who was in charge of this program.

As the staff member rushed to tell the PD [Production Director] about the situation, Kim Kang-heon, the actor belonging to the agency who had just received a break, recognized Seo-eun and rushed over.

“C, CEO, what brings you here?”

Kang-heon lowered his body in front of Seo-eun, his eyes wide as he looked up at her.

There wasn’t a trace of romantic feelings in his eyes. They were filled with respect and even awe.

“I came to see Kang-heon, to support you.”

As she smiled gently and turned around, the coffee truck and food truck entered the set at that moment.

Seeing this, Kang-heon bowed deeply.

“What am I that the CEO would come in person… Thank you!”

Seo-eun, who smiled faintly, grabbed Kang-heon’s shoulder and whispered softly.

“Kang-heon, don’t bow your head so easily. You’re our actor. Be grateful, but not excessively.”

“Ah, yes, I understand. I’ll keep that in mind.”

Kang-heon was the company’s rising star.

A face that could follow in the footsteps of the actor who was still called the original heartthrob even though he was nearing 50, even more balanced muscles and athletic ability than him, the most important upright character and humility, and the appropriate sense to support him.

Seo-eun did not doubt that Kim Kang-heon would become an actor representing Korea, even though he was still a rookie, so she was making this investment by visiting him in person.

The staff member saw them and realized that they had misunderstood.

“Ah, I guess they’re related to Kim Kang-heon’s company. PD, I’m sorry…”

“Yeah, move aside.”

The pushed-aside staff member looked at the PD with a bewildered face.

The PD, who had been filming until now and hadn’t paid attention, was now looking at Seo-eun and approaching her as if possessed.

One of Seo-eun’s guards blocked him with his blank eyes.

“What’s going on?”

“Ah, uh…”

“Jeong-hoon, it’s okay. You’re the PD, right?”

Seo-eun’s real-time guards totaled four. Two of them were close protection, and two were indirect protection, constantly monitoring the surrounding situation within 100 meters.

Hwang Jang-soo and the guard called Jeong-hoon were close protection.

At Seo-eun’s words, Jeong-hoon stepped back, and the PD glanced at the guard and became wary.

“Yes… Are you the manager of Kang-heon’s agency?”

Seo-eun was about to answer, but Secretary Kang, who was upset by the word ‘manager,’ stepped forward first.

“She’s not the manager, she’s Daesung E&M’s CEO, Ahn Seo-eun.”

“Ah, C, CEO?”

“Yes, haha…”

Seo-eun smiled awkwardly and poked Secretary Kang in the side.

Secretary Kang then realized his mistake, bowed his head, and took a half step back.

After Kim Guard, who had been his best friend, left after the confinement incident, Secretary Kang had developed an excessive loyalty and meddling similar to obsession with Ahn Seo-eun.

Seo-eun took out her business card from her handbag and gave it to the PD, and the PD’s eyes widened as he looked at her gold-shining business card.

The PD, who was regretting it, looked back and forth between the business card and Seo-eun’s face, then raised both hands and spread his thumb and index finger to make a square shape, putting Seo-eun inside.

Seo-eun tilted her head slightly with a puzzled expression at his absurd behavior.

“Ah, I’m sorry. It’s the first time we’ve met, but you’re so beautiful. Do you not do things like acting?”

“Ah…”

“You wouldn’t, you’re the CEO, but this… really, is it a sign from God? You know there’s another program I’m doing, right? It’s called ‘The Boss’s Private Life’.”

‘The Boss’s Private Life’ is a variety show where celebrities and the CEO or executives of their agency come out together in the studio and observe a pre-recorded day of their daily lives.

It is currently a top 5 variety show integrated by broadcasting stations.

There were quite a few celebrities who were currently appearing on variety programs to get noticed by the PD in order to appear on that show.

At the PD’s words, Kim Kang-heon also sparkled his eyes, although he couldn’t say anything.

“Yes, I know it well.”

“If you know it, then the story will be quick. Please appear with Kang-heon once, I’ll give you a generous appearance fee.”

Secretary Kang, who had been sulking and stepping back at the talk of TV appearances, stepped forward again.

“Our CEO doesn’t want her face to be known on TV…”

Seo-eun frowned slightly and looked at Secretary Kang. Secretary Kang couldn’t finish his words and closed his mouth.

Secretary Kang, whose best friend Kim Guard had left after the previous confinement incident, had an excessive loyalty and meddling similar to obsession with Ahn Seo-eun.

“Thank you for the offer. I’ll appear. According to Kang-heon’s schedule.”

Since Ahn Seo-eun had decided to push the actor, she accepted coolly.

Without a moment’s hesitation, without even listening to the appearance fee in detail, she answered immediately, and a smile spread across the PD’s face.

An action that only a decision maker who can decide on the spot without the permission of a superior can do, the PD smiled brightly at the coolness he felt after a long time and grabbed Seo-eun’s hand with both hands.

“Wow, you’re really cool! Thank you for the quick answer. I’ll make sure you’re not disappointed!”

Behind the PD, Kim Kang-heon constantly raised his thumb to Seo-eun and raised both hands to make a big heart.

Hwang Jang-soo watched the scene quietly and frowned.

‘Ehh, ehh? What is that son of a bitch doing, ugh, it’s an eyesore.’

* * *

On the day of ‘The Boss’s Private Life’ studio filming.

Interest in the hot Kim Kang-heon was also great, but interest in the new face and CEO of Daesung E&M, Ahn Seo-eun, exploded even within the studio.

“Have you never prepared to be a celebrity separately?”

“This is a personal question, but are you married?”

“Do you have a boyfriend?”

“Hey, man, this isn’t in the script~”

Throughout the filming, questions from male hosts and guests continued, and as the atmosphere became like that, the production team also supported the camera to Ahn Seo-eun. In fact, anyone could see that she had a face that would bring in all sorts of topics to the ratings.

The main MC with a smile skillfully calmed the others.

“Okay, everyone calm down, can’t you see CEO Ahn is embarrassed?”

“I’m okay. It’s fun.”

“Really? Then just one, just one question that the writer is holding and I’ll really end it. CEO Ahn, you said that you are unmarried and don’t have a boyfriend, but for the sake of the many men, including Mr. Mars next to you, who are having their hearts flutter right now, would you tell us your ideal type?”

“Ah, my ideal type.”

Seo-eun took a beat and tucked her hair behind her ear with her slender fingers.

People’s attention was focused on that trivial gesture, and in some places, the sound of swallowing saliva could be heard.

“My ideal type is… someone who is a bit tall.”

“Ah, height… as expected…”

“Muscular, like a gym trainer.”

“Muscular, we’re getting further and further away, our squids [a self-deprecating term for unattractive men].”

“Someone who is blunt but has a kind heart, and helps others well…”

“Is it *tsundere* [a character who is initially cold but gradually shows a warmer side]? A man who is bad to me but kind to others?!”

“I’d like the impression to be a bit scary.”

“Oh, that’s unique. That’s very specific? Do you have a desired job? Doctor? Prosecutor? Celebrity?”

Seo-eun looked straight at the camera and answered.

“The job is… I like a police officer who protects the people.”

*

Thud-

Exercise room, the shake held in Haru’s hand fell to the cold floor.