46
After harassing, threatening, and coaxing Kim So-so, who had arbitrarily thrown her wit, sociability, and sociality into the trash can, Joo Kang-hee was finally able to make an appointment with the main character of the video.
In return, Kim So-so got an extra month of vacation, and Teresa was exempted from the nationwide café tour with Kim So-so.
And now. Joo Kang-hee was finally facing the main character in the video.
The man who introduced himself as Dojin was looking back and forth at the business card he had been handed.
Looking at him, Joo Kang-hee analyzed Do-jin, or more precisely, his marketability.
‘How old are you? Your face looks young, but… you also seem older than me.’
Dojin’s first impression was strange.
Although his face was young, the atmosphere surrounding him did not feel young at all.
This, combined with the somewhat sharp impression, created a sense of mystery.
It’s an elusive, unpredictable image.
I should say that I feel a sense of danger, not knowing where it will lead.
Come to think of it, when asked what kind of person he was, Soso said that.
‘A strange person.’
‘The atmosphere is really nice. He’s tall and has a nice body.’
Although his body was built through exercise, his height and bone structure were innate physical talents.
In that respect, Dojin’s physique was so good that it could be said that he was blessed with genes.
Needless to say, the face is exactly like the mask that the chairman was satisfied with.
Even for a character who mainly works in virtual reality, being handsome and pretty in real life is a powerful weapon.
Even for Joo Kang-hee, who had seen many pretty and handsome models while working at the Lael Group, Do-jin was a diamond in the rough.
I had some expectations for LOST since I heard that it has limited customization compared to other VR games, but this exceeded my expectations.
In addition, the main character in the video is a hot topic these days, and rather than cooling down, the excitement is growing more intense as people look for the main character.
Joo Kang-hee vowed that he would definitely persuade this man and get him to sign the contract.
At that moment, Dojin, who was looking at the business card, turned his gaze to Joo Kanghee.
Joo Kang-hee swallowed dry saliva and prepared for a fight among office workers.
* * *
Dojin thought as he looked at the words written on the business card he received.
‘I never thought that expressionless healer would be the daughter of a wealthy family.’
In fact, Dojin had no image of Soso.
It’s because he doesn’t talk much and doesn’t really stand out, but he does his job well and doesn’t really pay attention to it.
Originally, the party members that were memorable were the ones who caused a lot of trouble.
So when I got a call from Teresa telling me that Soso was looking for me, I was quite puzzled.
Even though he heard that it was because of that video, Dojin had no idea what that had to do with the expressionless healer, but when he heard that Soso was the daughter of the Lael Group, he was convinced.
The Rael Group currently has three subsidiaries: skin, jewelry and fashion, but one more will be added in the not-too-distant future.
Lael Entertainment.
It was a place that Dojin knew well, as it was a planning agency that several famous LOST broadcasters were affiliated with.
‘It used to be famous as a sucker company.’
Whether it was a mistake or a gamble, Lael Entertainment was known for having very good contract terms.
It was so famous that even Dojin, who had no particular interest in such things, heard about it from here and there.
I also remember that Lael Entertainment was famous for taking care of its artists.
‘But you said you wanted to see me there at this time? And that was because of the video.’
Dojin smiled inwardly.
At an unexpected time, in an unexpected place, an unexpected relationship came rolling in.
Now that luck has come my way, I have to grab it without getting hurt.
Dojin put down the business card he received from Joo Kanghee, took a sip of orange juice with a lot of high-fructose corn syrup, and asked.
“But… Lael is right there, right? A company that sells clothes and cosmetics. Do you think you’ll find me in a place like that?”
“Since our Lael Group focuses on fashion, skin, and jewelry, it may feel a bit distant to men. However, the reason I contacted you this time despite my rudeness is because it is not about the existing business of Lael Group, but about something else.”
“What other parts?”
“Yes. This time, our Lael Group is planning to expand its business to the entertainment sector. You can think of it as adding a new affiliate. In relation to that, we at Lael would like to make a proposal to Mr. Dojin, so we asked to meet you.”
Joo Kang-hee, who finished speaking without hesitation, observed Do-jin’s expression.
It was to respond according to the other person’s reaction.
If the reaction was an excited one, it was positive, so I had to encourage them accordingly, and if on the other hand, they showed even the slightest reluctance, I had to prepare to persuade them.
That was the basis of negotiation in Joo Kang-hee’s opinion.
But from the beginning, Dojin had no intention of abusing his brain cells by negotiating in detail.
I already know what kind of company Lael Entertainment is, so why waste my time?
“So you’re saying that you want to buy my attention from Rael?”
“… That’s right. Yes, exactly as you said.”
“Then, is there anything we can talk about at length? I think it would be quicker if we looked at the contract I prepared.”
“Already… … ?”
Joo Kang-hee asked, as if he couldn’t believe the pace of the conversation.
“I hate wasting time. There’s no need to go around and around talking about things that everyone already knows. Just check the conditions and if it suits you, buy or sell. If not, just get up and go home.”
Knock, knock. Dojin tapped the table with his fingers.
It means to show the contract.
Joo Kang-hee took out the contract he had prepared as if possessed.
It was a contract that was supposed to be presented after a long conversation, that is, after the other party had been grilled hard.
Dojin glanced at the first page and then looked at Joo Kanghee and said.
“Can you give me a summary of the key points? I will have to read and review everything once the contract is signed, but it is not at that stage now, so I would like to check if there are any parts that Rael has that appeal to me first.”
“Ah, yes. Just a moment.”
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What’s so fast?
Joo Kang-hee had seen countless impatient people in his life, but he could say with certainty that this was the first time he had seen someone this impatient.
Joo Kang-hee quickly took out a copy of the contract and read the ‘sharing’ clause that he had marked in advance.
It was a contract that was slightly modified from the one originally written by Rael Entertainment in order to aim for an ‘A-class’ contract.
As such, the basic terms of the contract were very good.
Just looking at the profit distribution ratio of 9 to 1, it was clear that it was.
This was definitely not a ratio you would offer to someone who had yet to start any real activity.
Even if it’s Dojin who is creating a lot of buzz.
“It’s okay.”
However, there were a few things that were bothersome from Dojin’s perspective.
“Can you fix just a few clauses? Then I can sign the contract right away.”
“You’re signing the contract right away? Without even thinking about it?”
“I thought about it, so I’m asking you to change the contract?”
“Oh, that’s right.”
“Can I borrow your pen?”
“Oh, yes.”
Do-jin took the pen from Joo Kang-hee, who was acting flustered, and quickly wrote something down.
The content was as follows.
1. We will assign you an exclusive manager.
2. Accommodation will be provided.
3. Since a deposit is not required, the contract period will be 1 year and a new contract will be made every year.
Dojin pushed the little thing towards Joo Kanghee.
Joo Kang-hee’s expression became subtle after reading the contents.
Conditions 1 and 2 were not difficult.
Even if you say that he is an exclusive manager, it is only as expensive as hiring a new road manager, and the accommodation is also something that can be solved with money.
But number 3 was a very disappointing condition.
In a year, this person will be able to fully utilize the popularity he has now… … .
For some reason, Joo Kang-hee had a feeling that the attention Do-jin was receiving now would grow to an incomparable degree.
So I wanted to hold on to it as long as possible.
‘5 years may be too much, but at least 3 years… ‘
Wouldn’t it be better to give something else instead? Joo Kang-hee thought as she looked into Do-jin’s eyes to check his expression.
And then I realized.
Dojin also thinks the same way.
He requested a shortened contract period because he was confident that he would grow quickly.
I am confident that I will be of greater value a year from now.
Still feeling foolish, Joo Kang-hee asked Do-jin.
“No matter what I say, the contract period can’t be longer than one year, right? Even if I increase the deposit.”
“Is it really necessary to make it this long?”
“… … ?”
When Joo Kang-hee asked what it meant, Do-jin responded as if it was something obvious.
“It’s not like I wrote that I would definitely run away after a year. If the company does well enough, I will want to renew the contract next time. Well, this can also be applied the other way around. If the company thinks I am not valuable, they won’t renew the contract. So, this year is meant to be a year of being tense and doing well together.”
It leaves me speechless. I’m not the type to be swayed by anyone like this. Joo Kang-hee smiled bitterly inwardly.
“I guess so. It’ll be fine if we treat each other well.”
Joo Kang-hee checked the time.
Surprisingly, it had only been a little over ten minutes since I greeted Dojin and sat down.
I was really nervous when I came, but it ended too quickly.
But for some reason, I felt more empty than if I had argued for an hour or two.
‘I can’t possibly get off work early today and rest…’
Joo Kang-hee, recalling the mountain of work that had piled up, smiled weakly and said.
“We will immediately prepare a contract that reflects the parts you requested.”
It was the moment when Dojin gained the ability to use his labor in reality.
* * *
A few days passed after signing the newly written contract.
During those few days, Dojin was of course playing games, and was still playing them.
In the swamps where mana has risen, crocodiles mechanically slaughter transformed demons.
The method was simple.
If you use lightning magic, the swamp crocodiles, which have weak lightning resistance, will turn black and die by flipping over on their stomachs.
If you don’t have enough firepower, you’ll end up just drawing aggro in a wide area, but Dojin has the “Black Dragon’s Fang Dagger.”
The ignorant and ruthless swordsmanship of S-class weapons was the power that transformed the act of hunting into a simple labor that required a fight with boredom rather than hardship.
“Umm, how many hours has it been already… … ?”
Dojin, with his mind slightly hazy, realized that he had been doing this for 13 hours already.
It was a continuous hunt that other magicians without high intelligence stats, well-equipped equipment, and the extraordinary trait called “Mana Heart” could not even dream of.
However, since my mana reserves continued to remain in a state of insignificance, I couldn’t help but feel an unbearable drowsiness.
It was time to admit that it was time to take a break.
Dojin, who had moved to the safe zone, took a rest and logged out at the same time.
The first thing Dojin felt when he opened his eyes in the capsule was a feeling of emptiness.
Dojin instinctively looked at where his food was piled up.
And I thought.
‘After struggling in the wetlands, they come out and eat cat snacks… …?’
Isn’t that too much of a penalty for not preparing new food because it was too much of a hassle?
Dojin, who was thinking about it for a moment, decided to go to the convenience store.
I knew the location.
I saw it at the crossroads when I went out last time.
I decided to go there and think about what to eat.
It’s a convenience store at dawn. I’m excited.
As I opened the door with that thought, the dawn air-
puck.
No, I felt like a piece of meat was stuck in my throat.
‘what?’
When I looked down, I saw something crouching.
It was a woman wearing a black long padded coat.
At that moment, Dojin frowned and sighed.
“If you’ve had a drink, you should go home safely… … .”
I thought the chunk of meat blocking the door was a drunkard.
But at that time.
“Ugh… … !”
The drunkard opened his eyes with a faint groan and looked at Dojin with pitiful eyes, and soon his eyes were covered with water.
And from that mouth… … .
“Do, is that you, Dojin… … ?”
Dojin’s name popped out.
It was my first meeting with my manager.
