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"Hello, Mr. Yoo Jae-suk," Jin Yu Cheng said as he stood up to greet him.
Yoo Jae-suk bowed and replied, "Hello, Mr. Kim Yoo-chung."
"Please have a seat," Jin Yu Cheng gestured for Yoo Jae-suk to sit in the chair across from him.
"Thank you," Yoo Jae-suk said as he took a seat.
Jin Yu Cheng lit a cigar, took a puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke while observing Yoo Jae-suk. He smiled and began to speak slowly, saying, "Mr. Jae-seok, there's no need to be polite. Previously, I didn't have time, so I sent Andy to meet with you and discuss things. Looking back now, it feels quite rude not to have met you in person."
"Not at all. Although Mr. Andy is young, he is very mature and composed in his work. I am glad to have met him," Yoo Jae-suk replied with a serious expression, completely losing the calm and gentle demeanor he usually displayed on his show.
"He is young and lacks discernment in his work; his words may not have conveyed my intentions well, which is why Mr. Yoo Jae-suk has not responded for so long," Jin Yu Cheng flicked off the ash from his cigar.
"I believe Mr. Andy has expressed himself clearly, and I have also stated my position. I think Mr. Kim Yoo-chung is overestimating me; I am just a host or a GAGMAN and truly cannot accomplish what Mr. Kim Yoo-chung has entrusted me with," Yoo Jae-suk looked directly at Jin Yu Cheng, maintaining his composure without any hint of fear or flattery.
Jin Yu Cheng smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Yoo Jae-suk is being too modest. Whether your words carry weight is something I can judge for myself. Right now, it simply depends on whether you are willing to help me with this small favor by saying just a brief sentence."
Jin Yu Cheng looked at Yoo Jae-suk with a somewhat cold glint in his eyes. Yoo Jae-suk understood that his next response could lead to serious consequences.
"Mr. Kim Yoo-chung, I truly apologize, but I do not have that capability," Yoo Jae-suk said.
Jin Yu Cheng's expression stiffened for a moment, then he sneered and asked, "Mr. Yoo Jae-suk, how much do you earn for hosting a show?"
Yoo Jae-suk replied honestly, saying, "About 20 million Korean won, or a little over 10 million Korean won."
Jin Yu Cheng took another puff of his cigar, exhaling the smoke as it swirled around. With eagle-like eyes half-closed, he said, "How about this? You say what I want you to say, and no matter how many words you use, I will give you 1 billion Korean won for each word. With that money, you could live in luxury for the rest of your life."
Yoo Jae-suk lowered his head and finally smiled slightly, asking, "Mr. Kim Yoo-chung, what is your favorite food?"
"Bird's nest soup and shark fin," Jin Yu Cheng replied, not understanding what he meant.
Yoo Jae-suk said, "Though I may not be as wealthy as you, I have had those foods once or twice. But you know what? My favorite is still eating ramen made with well water from the countryside on the show. If it's a bit better, it would have an egg or some pork belly added."
"So?"
"So much money is really unnecessary for me. People want money because it brings happiness, but my happiness comes from other things," Yoo Jae-suk said.
Jin Yu Cheng sneered and said, "Mr. Yoo Jae-suk, I am already making the biggest concession. If your happiness comes from your career, aren't you afraid that I have the ability to make you lose those proud achievements of yours?"
Yoo Jae-suk replied, "I am afraid. However, Mr. Kim Yoo-chung, forgive my inability; I truly cannot do what you ask."
Jin Yu Cheng stared intently into Yoo Jae-suk's eyes without any hesitation or doubt. The cigar resting by the ashtray slowly emitted smoke, a faint warmth that could not dispel the extremely cold atmosphere at that moment.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, Jin Yu Cheng leaned back against the chair and smiled lightly before turning away. He said, "Andy, please see Mr. Yoo Jae-suk back safely."
"Yes, sir," Andy said.
Yoo Jae-suk stood up and bowed to say goodbye, "Goodbye, Mr. Kim Yoo-chung."
Andy escorted Yoo Jae-suk out of the office. Jae-seok knew that he had no idea what the future would hold. He would prepare for the best and the worst, so that when the hardships truly arrived, he would not be caught off guard and face total defeat.
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