This is the republish to make it complete chapters.... Not half like before.
Hope all of you can see it.
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Compared to its previous two pre-screenings, the third pre-screening for 'Stupid' once again increased in attendance to 30%. This proved many things.
Not long after, the day of 'Stupid's' official release came around. As promised, Taeyeon did not interfere with the distribution of the film. But, the industry had already experienced the sweetness of 'Stupid's' steady advancement, so they decided to distribute the film to 30% of theatres in the nation. It wasn't very high, but, it also could not be considered as low. Either way, it already exceeded Taeyeon's expectations.
Because of its good reputation from three pre-screenings and the popular topic of Tiffany's acting beating down the young actors, 'Stupid' hit more than $40 million in the box office; a reasonable result.
_"Hey, have you guys seen Tiffany's film yet?"
_"Pfft, how good could a model be at acting?"
_"Watch it and you'll find out how good Tiffany's acting actually is."
_"I don't believe you..."
_"Neither do I..."
Due to curiosity towards Tiffany's acting, many members of the audience bought tickets purely to see her. They wanted to see if her acting was really as good as it was rumored to be.
But, after watching the film, film fans gasped in surprise. It turned out, a model actually could act. In fact, her acting was so good that it was hard for one to withdraw themselves from the film after watching it.
_"It's not mainstream and not your typical storyline. In fact, it's surprisingly entertaining to watch. I highly recommend it!"
_"I originally turned up to the movie, ready to make complaints. But, Tiffany made it impossible for me to find anything to complain about. Plus, the film is surprisingly good. I wonder who the screenwriter is."
_"Tiffany is awesome! Did she really not study acting in secret?"
On top of everything, at the end of the film, they showed moments from behind-the-scenes of Tiffany and Ji Chang-wook.
Film fans were stunned; Tiffany was such a serious actor and completely let go of herself when acting.
_"I came to complain, but I left as a converted fan, haha!"
_"Tiffany is the real deal, she is nothing like the sl*tty actresses out there. I hope she can remain like this. I will support her every film from now on..."
After the first day of screening, statistics showed that Tiffany's rate of mention escalated at a steady rate. Above all, the film complied with the analysis of film critic's as a quality production by Crown Empire that was unforgettable.
But...
...a great film like this was unexpectedly reduced to less than 15% distribution rate on the second day. Whereas, 'Devil Shooter' was at almost 40%.
As soon as these numbers were released, all those that had watched 'Stupid' were disappointed. It was obvious that the producer of 'Devil Shooter' had done something behind the scenes.
_"I'd like to say that I've watched both films and concluded that 'Devil Shooter' is obviously an idol film. It's also obvious that they've done something to suppress the distribution of 'Stupid'; they are so shameless! This is proof that Crown Empire aren't hiding any underhanded schemes. Otherwise, who would dare to go against them?"
_"Could the theatres please screen more films like 'Stupid'? I want to watch another one!"
_"I'm sorry, I am resolute in boycotting idol films. The cast of 'Devil Shooter' are horrendous!"
_"Both films show snippets of behind-the-scenes, but seeing Tiffany fall numerous times without making a sound and standing back up to continue filming compared to an actress that needs the whole crew to console her after a slight scratch, I have decided to side with 'Stupid'. The difference is too dramatic!"
In the end, 'Devil Shooter' debuted at the box office with a few hundred thousand dollars less than 'Stupid', shocking all the film experts. They had originally thought it would be a huge hit...
This...
...was too big of a face slap. They had made their predictions so confidently, but were now faced with angry film fans.
Seeing the results, the distributors immediately returned all of Chairman Zhou's gifts and offers.
They had seen how 'Stupid' performed and decided that the audience should not be offended. So, on the third day, 'Stupid's' distribution rate returned to 30%, whereas 'Devil Shooter' dropped to 15%.
The attendance numbers also highlighted the problem with the film. A lousy storyline paired with unfocused acting still made up the foundation of the movie.
Seeing the tables turn, Chairman Zhou crushed the wine glass in his hand.
He had never imagined that fans would not be convinced.
Actually, his biggest flaw was his arrogance. If he had not done a pre-screening, the first day of his release would have been a huge hit.
"Chairman Zhou, we verified it, Crown Empire indeed did not interfere with the results," Chairman Zhou's assistant confirmed.
Chairman Zhou closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "OK, I know!"
Taeyeon must have predicted this outcome a long time ago. That's why he was willing to make Chairman Zhou such an attractive offer.
Although Chairman Zhou didn't want to admit defeat, he knew he should no longer step over Taeyeon's territory; the entertainment industry was not a place he could compete in.
Fortunately for him, he wasn't easy to defeat either. He would definitely find another chance in the future to compete in other things...
(Yes.In future he will do more than that)
As a result, these were some of the entertainment news headlines:
['Stupid' a Box Office Hit in 3 Days: Over a Billion Dollars in Ticket Sales...]
[Tiffany Named Actress With the Most Potential!]
[Screenwriter for 'Stupid' a Mystery: Fans are Curious...]
['Stupid' to be Released in the Western Market: Latest Release Date July!]
Unexpectedly, at this time, the luxury commercial Tiffany previously shot for Fearles was released in a famous magazine; it caught Tiffany by surprise.
She had been so focused on filming that she had practically forgotten about it. She had almost forgotten that she even shot those photos.
But, looking at the email sent by Fearles of the magazine front cover, Tiffany suddenly felt overcome with emotions. Because of Tiffany's filming, Fearles had also missed out on the Autumn/Winter Fashion Week.
While Tiffany was still looking at the email, Crown Empire had already posted up a photo of her front cover online and attracted plenty of attention.
It was almost like the character from the film actually existed in real life and shot a commercial for a famous designer.
Film fans looked at the magazine and compared it to the film. At this moment, they were truly convinced by Tiffany.
With Taeyeon around, there was no way the fashion industry would ever forget about her.
_"Looking at Tiffany's commercial, I can see that she is still the same Tiffany. The Tiffany that ignited the Oriental Trend and made LM's name a huge hit. I always thought it was a pity for her to become an actress. But after seeing 'Stupid', I feel that I was wrong. I really hate that Tiffany can't be split into two people: one for the runway and one for film."
_"I agree. As her fan, I find her so amazing. In future, no matter what she does, I will support her without a doubt. Even if she decides to release an album, I will cheer for her."
_"According to Tiffany's current level of acting, after a bit of practice, she will definitely reach the same level as someone like Ji Chang-wook. I hope she continues to work hard. Someone that appears glamorous on the surface but can also handle tough conditions behind-the-scenes, deserves a lot of fans!"
_"I feel that after she married President Kim, her life truly started! It's so sweet to see the couple face the world together."
Seeing that so many people acknowledged her acting, Tiffany suddenly had the urge to cry. She wasn't a born talent. Over the years, she had endlessly studied the public's reactions to gain a lot of opportunities during her time on the runway.
"TaeTae...I am truly thankful," Tiffany looked at her husband with tears in her eyes.
Taeyeon made a huge print of Tiffany's commercial and placed it in the living room; he knew it meant a lot to her.
Taeyeon pulled Tiffany into his embrace and placed his chin on top of her head, "Even though you never mentioned it, I know this has always been an issue that you've been avoiding. That's why I want to tell you right now, you still have the ability to walk on the runway, because the fashion industry will always have a place for you."
"The fashion industry has not closed its doors on you, you've simply found something better."
Tiffany nodded, "I never thought you'd use Fearles' commercial in this way."
"Because you deserve the best." After speaking, Taeyeon lifted Tiffany's chin and placed a kiss on her lips. "Don't be afraid of anything. As long as you want something, I can deliver it straight to your hands."
"In that case, let me act in 'The Lost Relative'," Tiffany said in seriousness, "I like the storyline and I like a good challenge."
"It will be dangerous...."
"I'm not afraid of anything..."
In the end, Taeyeon gave up, "You know I can never refuse any of your requests."
...
[After 15 Days of Screening, 'Stupid' Has Already Surpassed $500 Million!]
[Top Actor Ji Chang-wook to Compete for Best Actor With His Role in 'Stupid'...]
[Crown Empire to Hold a Celebration Dinner Once 'Stupid' supasses $1 billion...]
"Haha, $1 billion is nothing. Even $1.5 billion is possible." After seeing the entertainment news, Sunny was so happy she couldn't shut her mouth. Although she was no longer Tiffany's manager, seeing Tiffany's success still made her happier than winning an award herself.
"Now that you have no more worries, are you finally ready to have a baby?" Sooyoung asked as he sat down on the bed beside her.
Sunny's face turned slightly red as she put down the newspaper in her hands and looked at Sooyoung, "When did I ever say I wasn't ready???"
"In that case...I won't use protection tonight!"
"Sooyoung! When can you improve on your EQ? No one says stuff like this out loud..." Sunny complained as she covered her burning cheeks.
Sooyoung flipped over and pressed his body on top of Sunny's, "The timing is just right. I checked your fertility calendar. These next few days have a high chance of pregnancy."
"Then what are we waiting for?"
The couple had already met with Sooyoung's parents. Although they didn't say much, Sunny could feel that they weren't completely happy with her.
Since Sooyoung liked her, they didn't want to interfere. So, if they were to have a child...
...it would cheer them up, wouldn't it?
"Sooyoung, is it because your parents want grandchildren that you are doing this to shut them up?"
"Can your brain think about other things?" Sooyoung glared at her, "It's not like we are famous celebrities; I don't need to worry about your plans the way that President Kim does for the Madam. We are simply a small family and I simply want a child of our own. I want a child not because of any outside factors. Don't be ridiculous."
"OK," Sunny nodded her head. But after a short moment, she added, "But, your parents..."
"I told you a long time ago, I am the person spending a lifetime with you, not my parents. Stop dwelling on that thought," Sooyoung sighed as he ran his fingers through Sunny's hair.
"The industry is a mess, I simply want to protect you and allow you to live a peaceful life, free from worries and cares."
Sunny smiled as she buried her head in Sooyoung's embrace. It didn't take long before she fell asleep in his arms.
Sunny was actually quite capable in her own ways. For example, her sources were sometimes quicker at gathering information than even Crown Empire.
Out of those that were close to Tiffany, if Shin hye was the representation of courage, then Sunny was the representation of loyalty. These were the reasons why their respective men were mesmerized by them.
...
After discussions with Suho and others, Taeyeon decided to place trailers for 'W.H.' before the screenings of 'Stupid'.
According to the production schedule for 'W.H.', it was due for release early the next year. But, the film was still a secret. If they took advantage of 'Stupid's' hype to release the trailers for 'W.H.', it would be their first wave of promotions.
So...
_"Dear God, what film is this? It's packed full of suspense. I can feel all my hairs standing on end!"
_"It's a disaster film! And oh my God, it's also produced by Crown Empire...I want to watch it, I want to watch it!"
_"Wow, the male lead is Yuri! My Yuri! Seeing him act as a psycho is so exciting!"
_"Did you guys notice that the female lead looks very familiar? Isn't that Tiffany?"
Within one night, 'W.H.' went from zero mentions to the top 10 of search rankings.
Someone even recorded the trailer on their phone and posted it online. The short 35 second clip was enough to keep film fans hanging for more.
Some even bought tickets to watch 'Stupid', just so they could see the trailer in better quality and experience the atmosphere created by the onset of an epidemic disaster...
As Tiffany braved the weather onscreen and acted with all her heart, plenty of film fans cheered.
_"Yuri's films are a must-watch. That weirdo only ever accepts good scripts. Plus, Tiffany's acting doesn't seem to be dragging him down. How exciting! I look forward to it!"
_"Who said Tiffany can't act as a lead character? This result is much to satisfying, haha!"
_"It feels like Tiffany's acting path is getting better and better. I'm glad she hasn't accepted scripts casually just because of a little bit of fame."
_"No wonder Tiffany had gone missing for the last few months. It turns out she was filming in secret. I like that she gets her work done without making a fuss!"
No one expected that Crown Empire had this hidden up their sleeves...
If 'Stupid' and 'Devil Shooter' could not be compared because of their difference in genre, then 'W.H.' was surely a lesson that 'Devil Shooter' should learn from...
After seeing a preview of 'W.H.', the storyline for 'Devil Shooter' looked even more like child's play...
Meanwhile, 'Stupid' and 'W.H.' continued to benefit each other as the box office sales for 'Stupid' continued to rise. People in the industry were shocked.
"It appears the celebration dinner will definitely happen." The first thing Shin hye did upon returning to Korea was go see 'Stupid' and meet with Tiffany,
"President Kim's decision was indeed correct from the start. Tiffany, you are well-suited to being an actress."
"And, even if you decide to back out halfway and return to the runway, the path is still open for you. Look at how well your man prepared everything for you."
Tiffany looked at Shin hye and smiled, "But, all this isn't enough. I still want everyone to acknowledge that I, Tiffany, am a representative of good films."
"You have always been so ambitious," Shin hye teased. "You always seem to set a clear target for everything you do."
"If there are no results to show, then I might as well not do it," Tiffany said as she put down the script in her hands.
"Although 'The Lost Relative' has sent over their script, they still need to hold auditions for their female lead. And there are quite a few candidates."
Tiffany knew she'd have to work extra hard.
"At the rate you're going, the award for Best Actress will soon be coming home with you. When that time comes, what would you do then? Change paths again to singing?"
Tiffany shook her head and replied firmly, "Taeyeon and I are planning to have a child. So...my new mission is to take on the role of a good mother."
When it came to children, Shin hye was actually stuck in a predicament. Regardless of the fact that she was a model, her and Chanyeol already had Go-Ho at home.
Since Chanyeol had never mentioned having another child, if she was to mention it first, would he feel like she didn't consider Go-Ho as her daughter?
Seeing her fall into silence, Tiffany could tell that Shin hye had something on her mind, "Are things not going smoothly with Chanyeol?"
"Of course they are. Actually, the truth is I want another child, but I'm not sure how to tell him," Shin hye replied as she put down her wine glass. "I don't know what he thinks about it. If he loves me, he should want me to bear him a child, right?"
"Perhaps he hasn't mentioned it because he cares about your career," Tiffany guessed.
Shin hye thought about it carefully and agreed it could be a possibility, "You've successfully made me feel a lot better."
"Find a suitable opportunity to ask him..." Tiffany suggested.
Befriending someone with a high EQ, definitely made one's worries fade away...
...
That very night, a man dressed in a black suit escorted a 70-something-year-old man out of Seoul airport. The old man was dressed in a black traditional shirt; full of energy with his arms behind his back. He appeared to be keeping a low profile, but his unique presence naturally attracted attention.
When he was young, he was very popular with the ladies!
"Go do what I've instructed. Be careful, if Taeyeon finds out, you might as well say goodbye to your job and go home to fend for yourself," the old man said to his assistant as his gaze remained focused in front of him.
"But Chairman Kim...Young Master isn't easy to trick..."
"I don't care what you do! I'm here to see my granddaughter-in-law. Who told him to keep her hidden for so long?" the old man scoffed.
Everytime he phoned Taeyeon, Taeyeon would always find an excuse to brush him off. He was doting his wife ridiculously. Did he no longer care about the rules of the Kim Family?
"But...this film is really dangerous and your health.." the assistant was worried.
This Chairman Kim was none other than Taeyeon's grandfather; the founder of Crown Empire. Before he created Crown Empire, he was once an experienced actor.
So, his plan for getting close to his granddaughter-in-law was to join the cast of 'The Lost Relative' - and keep it a secret from Taeyeon!
Within the film, there was an old beggar with a messy costume. If he played this role, no one would recognize him.
His assistant sighed helplessly...
He actually knew deep down that the old man's acting cravings had kicked in. On the surface, he appeared to be joining the cast simply to see his granddaughter-in-law, but in reality, it was the perfect excuse to satisfy his other desire.
But, it was an action film...
Would his set of old bones be able to handle it?
The next morning, Taeyeon was working in his office when Sooyoung suddenly started knocking on the door. He quickly scurried over and whispered something in Taeyeon's ear.
Taeyeon put down the diamond studded pen in his hand. After a moment of surprise, he chuckled, "Whatever he wants to do, just pretend you didn't notice..."
"But...what if the old chairman makes things difficult for the Madam?"
"You don't think my wife can handle him?" Taeyeon asked in seriousness as he lifted his head and looked at Sooyoung.
Sooyoung quickly shook his head, "I'm just afraid the Madam might suffer."
"Does the old man think this is ten years ago when he first left Crown Empire? He made such a big fuss, like he's out on a huge trip. It's almost like his afraid the whole world doesn't know about it," Taeyeon couldn't help but shake his head. "Don't worry about anything else, just take note of his safety..."
Taeyeon decided to not tell Tiffany what was happening. He wanted to wait and see what the old man had planned.
...
Tiffany was absolutely unaware of Elder Kim's arrival because she was so focused on her audition for 'The Lost Relative'. The film had indeed sent her an invite, but she wasn't the only one. So, the female lead was yet to be decided.
This time, attending the auditions was also the actress that Ji Chang-wook's fans had previously mentioned, Gu Heng.
At this time, Tiffany had no time to care about their difference in qualifications. All they could do was present what they had to offer and let the director and producer make the final decision.
That night, Taeyeon returned home to find Tiffany sitting on the sofa practicing her script. He then thought about the old man's arrival in Seoul.
What tricks did he have planned for his wife?
Taeyeon's lips suddenly curved into a smile...
"Before your audition, we still need to hold a celebration dinner for 'Stupid'. When the time comes, you need to make sure to attend," Taeyeon kept the issue with Elder Kim a secret and sat down beside Tiffany.
"Must I go?" Tiffany had already become consumed in studying the script.
"It's been a while since you've interacted with your fans. It's good to keep a low profile while filming, but you still need to get a decent amount of exposure."
Tiffany sat up and thought about it for a few seconds before nodding her head,
"You're my manager, so I'll listen to you."
Taeyeon pulled her into his embrace and kissed her lovingly on the forehead because he knew a weird old man was about to appear and make things difficult for her.
Although he couldn't bear to see her go through it, it was a hurdle she had to jump over herself.
"What is it? Today..." Tiffany noticed there was something odd about Taeyeon's actions.
"It's nothing. What do you want to eat? I'll go cook..." After speaking, Taeyeon let go of Tiffany, rolled up his sleeves and headed towards the kitchen.
Tiffany smiled, gesturing that she had no preference. So, Taeyeon nodded and walked in. A moment later, Tiffany followed in as well and hugged him from behind.
This was her favorite way of hugging him, "President Kim, you sure are virtuous."
"So...which one of my strengths are you most pleased with? My cooking? My ability to make money? Or my stamina?"
Tiffany buried her head into Taeyeon's back. After a few seconds, she replied, "The third one..."
"What?"
"I said the third one," Tiffany repeated as she peeped out from behind him. The couple's interaction had gotten a lot more shameless over time.
"I knew it was the third one...You won't ever be able to leave me now..."
Tiffany giggled as she accompanied Taeyeon while he prepared dinner. But, by the time dinner was ready, it had already taken 2 hours...
...
As promised, as soon as 'Stupid' exceeded $1 billion in the box office, Crown Empire immediately held a celebration dinner. Their results completely overthrew the predictions previously made by experts and entered them into the ranks of most outstanding film.
That night, Taeyeon hosted a large-scale celebration inside a 5-star hotel and invited many famous celebrities to attend. With their first wave of promotions for 'W.H.' done, Yuri was also invited. Of course, the only reason he agreed to attend was because of his little assistant.
Crown Empire's celebration dinner was naturally studded with stars and superstars.
At this time, as per Taeyeon's arrangements, Tiffany appeared dressed in a glamorous gown. She weaved her way through the crowd in a long ocean blue patterned dress like an elegant woman of classical beauty.
However, her identity at this celebration was no longer a model...but an actress...
As soon as Sooyeon stepped into the banquet hall, she ran straight over to Tiffany, completely ignoring the displeased expression on the man behind her.
But, Tiffany noticed Yuri's expression straight away. It was such an obvious expression. Did Sooyeon never notice there was something special in the way he looked at her?
"Fany unnie...I've missed you so much!"
"You better stop hugging me," Tiffany could feel the murderous intent from Yuri's eyes.
An almighty national treasure actor was following behind a small assistant. The thought of it was quite embarrassing.
Especially as he watched Sooyeon run towards Tiffany, Yuri felt like he had been keeping an ungrateful soul by his side for the past few months. So he grabbed a glass of champagne from the tray of a passing waiter and started sipping from it unhappily.
At this time, plenty of women approached to flirt with him.
If it was in the past, he would never pay attention to other people, let alone attend events like this. But, seeing that Sooyeon treated him like he didn't exist, Yuri turned and started chatting to the people beside him.
Tiffany wanted to laugh, but couldn't. So she turned and asked Sooyeon, "How does it feel to be Yuri's assistant?"
"His laziness is killing me. I've never met anyone more lazy than him," Sooyeon couldn't help but complain.
"You don't like him?"
"Let's just say, I've gotten used to him," Sooyeon replied without holding back. "Actually, he's quite easy to manage. Most of the time he is fairly obedient."
Sooyeon was the one that was supposed to be tamed, but why was Yuri always the one to compromise?
Who was actually taming who?
"Sooyeon, haven't you noticed? Out of everyone in this world, only you can get close to him. Whereas, those that wish they could get close to him, could form a queue around the world." Tiffany watched as Yuri rejected the advances of another woman and said with a deeper meaning, "Men like him are lazy to the bone. You better be his assistant for life, or else, he might suddenly find someone else that interests him."
"He simply thinks I'm easy to bully," Sooyeon scoffed.
"A man like him can't be bothered to meet new people and has a weird personality. You better take good care of him."
"Don't worry, I've got it under control," Sooyeon said in confidence, "He's about to start a new film, all thanks to me."
"Then you should hurry over and help him with his drinks, there are so many women surrounding him," Tiffany said as she pointed to Yuri with her chin.
Sooyeon looked over and immediately complained, "He can't drink too much..." After speaking, Sooyeon immediately stormed over, but on the way, she accidentally bumped into someone.
The wine glass in the woman's hand tipped all over the woman's body. Sooyeon stopped in her track and immediately apologized, "I'm so sorry, I didn't do it on purpose."
"Which agency are you from? How come I've never seen you before, you clumsy little b*tch!" Two women glared at Sooyeon. They appeared to have quite an influential background. "Do you know how expensive Joo-hee's dress is? Now that it's covered in wine, she can't wear it anymore."
"I really didn't do it on purpose..." Sooyeon frantically bowed apologetically.
"Forget it, come out with me to get changed. Write down her name and send her the bill, there's no need to make things more difficult for her," the woman known as 'Joo-hee' said gently. On the surface she seemed to be understanding towards Sooyeon's mistake, but in reality, she had no intention of letting her off easily.
'Send her the bill'!
A dress like this, even if Sooyeon worked on her current salary for the next ten years, she wouldn't be able to pay for it.
Sooyeon's face turned pale, "Why don't I wash it for you..."
"Wash? You want our Joo-hee to wear something washed and wrinkly? Which agency are you from? Call your boss over. Are you a hotel staff, perhaps?" The woman had no idea of Sooyeon's identity, so it was reasonable for her to ask for her boss under these circumstances.
Sooyeon looked at Yuri hopelessly. She originally thought he hadn't noticed what was happening, but to her surprise, he immediately walked over and stopped beside her.
Meanwhile, Tiffany who had been watching for a while, continued to enjoy the show from the sidelines.
"What happened?"
Hearing Yuri's question, the woman immediately revealed a smile, "Oh, it's Yuri. This waitress destroyed Joo-hee's dress, so we are currently dealing with it. Thank you for your concern."
"Who's concerned about you?" Yuri responded coldly. He then lowered his head and looked at Sooyeon, "Tell me, what happened?"
"I saw people trying to force you to drink, so I tried to hurry over to stop them. But, I accidentally ran into these two...I mean Joo-hee. Joo-hee said I need to pay for her dress, but..."
...how can I afford it?
Sooyeon swallowed her last few words...
The two women froze, curious what Sooyeon's relationship with Yuri was.
To their surprise, Yuri directly poured the glass of wine in his hand on Joo-hee's dress as well and said, "I don't like it when other's bully my people. I'll pay you for this dress, it now belongs to me. Since I own it, I can do whatever I want with it..."
"Kwon...Yuri," the women were speechless.
"Have a good look at this face. She is my assistant, not some random waitstaff. Next time you want to threaten someone, know who you're dealing with first," Yuri hooked his arm around Sooyeon's neck as he spoke in a cold tone. And before the two women could respond, he dragged her out of the banquet hall.
As he walked out, he said to Taeyeon, "I don't like places like this. I'll be leaving first."
Taeyeon squinted his eyes at him. Did he just come here to cause trouble?
But, as he turned and saw the smile on his wife's face, he realized Yuri had just treated them to a good show.
As long as Tiffany enjoyed the show, that's all that mattered...
"TaeTae...when do you think Sooyeon will realize what's going on?"
"She may not be oblivious. She's just pretending not to know," Taeyeon replied as he turned back to the crowd.
Sooyeon wasn't Sooyoung. Even Sooyoung pretended to have a low EQ at times, let alone someone as sensitive as Sooyeon.
In reality, Tiffany also suspected Sooyeon was playing dumb. Perhaps, she wasn't willing to believe Yuri, so she pretended not to know anything...
Meanwhile, as soon as they stepped out of the hotel, Sooyeon loosened herself from Yuri's grip and held onto a tree on the side of the road, "I only just saw Fany unnie and you're already dragging me away!?"
"As my assistant, you allowed yourself to be bullied. Are you that stupid that you didn't know how to fight back?" Yuri pulled her towards him again, "If I ever see someone insult you again, I will directly smash my wine glass on their head."
"Since we've come out, let's go meet with the director for your next film. I've already organized a meeting with him," Sooyeon suddenly suggested.
"I'm not going!" Yuri felt like Sooyeon was constantly challenging his patience.
"I've already made a promise that you'd show up, don't make me seem untrustworthy."
"I helped you pay for the dress tonight. First tell me how you plan to repay me," Yuri suddenly remembered he had lost a fair bit of money tonight, so he crossed his arms and questioned Sooyeon.
"How do you want me to repay you?" Sooyeon gripped onto her clothes. "Let me tell you, I sell my skills, not my body!"
"You have skills to sell?" Yuri stared at her with a slight smile. "I won't make things difficult for you. Come to my home and help me wash my underwear for a month and we'll call this even."
"Are you a pervert? Don't you know how to wash your own underwear...?"
"I'm lazy..." After speaking, Yuri took a few steps forward. Seeing that Sooyeon wasn't following him, he turned around and asked, "Aren't we going to go see the director?"
"Of course!" Sooyeon scoffed, pretending to be angry. But, in reality, she was trying to hide her blushing cheeks, "Telling me to wash your underwear. Pfft, you might as well tell me to warm your bed, you perverted old man."
In reality, if someone was to ask Sooyeon to explain her relationship with Yuri, she actually wouldn't be able explain it.
Her life had always been simple. She had never expected anyone to be attracted to her. Especially since she didn't know if her body would ever be unwell again.
All she wanted was to live her life well...
During the time she spent with Yuri, she of course was not oblivious to the way he treated her different to everyone else. Although he appeared lazy, in reality, he had already made a lot of exceptions for her. She was well aware of this.
But, she never felt that she was good enough for such a big celebrity. She didn't want to give up everything, only to have Yuri tell her in the end that he was merely playing around with her.
So, she played dumb and oblivious. Even though she almost couldn't contain the feelings she actually had for him.
Spending every single day with the same man, let alone a man that treated her so well; how could she not develop feelings for him?
But, she understood her position well: she was merely just a fan.
She wanted to protect her heart and aim to leave behind something noteworthy on the Earth like Tiffany did. So, she still intended to try for the position of PR manager at Crown Empire someday. But, of course, that would be after Yuri no longer needed her.
With her status, there was no way she'd ever be able to marry into the Kwon Family. So, it was best for her to stop dreaming!
"If you keep looking at me, I'm going to eat you up," Yuri could sense Sooyeon looking at him, so he threatened her.
He did not plan, in this lifetime, to ever let Sooyeon go. All he had was time to slowly work on his relationship with her.
He wasn't good at understanding other people, but he really wanted to know what Sooyeon thought, so he tried his best to understand her.
If one year wasn't enough, he was going to wait two years. If two years wasn't enough, he was going to wait ten years. He was sure there'd be a day that the little creature would open up to him.