NB | Chapter 11

Woohyun carefully read through the contract. Beyond the sharp corners of the paper, he could see Kang Jiwon lounging comfortably on the sofa. It seemed he wouldn’t rush or leave until Woohyun finished reading.bfa719a617ac0e11

As he turned the next 8a593cdaa8 page, the contract fee section e32053bac5 in the profit distribution clause 56e9443d18 caught his eye.93e074a4d733b843

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“I just added the contract fee to the standard rookie contract.”52c314cae4b5058a

Somehow, Kang Jiwon added. Woohyun planned to take advantage a7c0f450e4 of the benefits while he 36ad4284fe still held the upper hand. After all, Kang Executive Director cd9c56fc5f seemed more desperate for the 7a5a8ad919 contract.d8c4a8f609f79e6d

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He thought it was 7e85a30bbf a bold demand, but 5714b96534 they really offered a a9ab3b9dc6 contract fee. And it was quite 93bd78b950 a large amount. Woohyun tried to hide ca8a8f1bd9 his surprise and continued 2f02a3b6af reviewing.521e9aca2670f549

Thanks to his experience writing monthly labor contracts at the employment office, the exclusive contract didn’t feel much different. It seemed like “Worker Seo Woohyun” just changed to “Actor Seo Woohyun,” with a few more clauses.89977e17b0d1ec14

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The only slightly frustrating part was that the profit distribution wasn’t as clear-cut as a labor wage. But since he hadn’t done any significant activities yet, it couldn’t be helped.46de68a23fad10c8

After a long time, beb236691a Woohyun picked up the 37f0c9cbf9 pen and started signing. No questions, no hesitation, d3471fb74b no signs of doubt.3c5a29f4d84d4adc

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Kang Jiwon’s expression was ambiguous, as if he was frowning and smiling at the same time. They weren’t a management company that tricked people with contracts, so Woohyun’s straightforwardness should have been refreshing. Yet, he felt a bit worried, perhaps because he was conscious of Woohyun’s age.5653b16827e76d88

But before Woohyun looked up, c8d9bad92c he composed his expression. Jiwon smiled and extended his 653d9713de hand for a handshake.448f45135cdbec02

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“Looking forward to working with you.”59a88256775b2461

“Same here.”406a38b2b78b8519

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For a moment, Woohyun debated whether to shake hands more fiercely than when he signed, but he eventually extended his hand. The appropriate pressure and warm temperature reminded him of their first meeting. It was a completely different sensation from when Jiwon’s fingertips brushed his bangs.69c584d69eafad10

…Was it a coincidence that he caught Kang Jiwon’s pheromones back then?37b5fe247fe25f71

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He hadn’t sensed them even faintly since. Now, only a subtle perfume tickled his nose. Yet, Woohyun vividly remembered the man’s pheromone scent he briefly caught. The perfume and pheromones were similar, and the fresh scent, opposite of a fishy smell, was firmly imprinted in his mind.1fa418d404b0429a

If given the chance, and if allowed, he’d like to smell it again. The young alpha mused to himself, unaware of how his thoughts might appear to the other.b4fbb95711cbc449

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“Since you mentioned needing training, we’ve scheduled in-house training. Team Leader Kim Younghoon will guide you through the curriculum, so ask him for details.”edfd968d7f6f9c89

As soon as the contract df768065c7 was sorted, Kang Jiwon stood 1fbe8b4fda up. Woohyun, sensing the 22eaca1cfa business was done, b49274b323 awkwardly stood as bafc2d60eb well. Naturally heading towards f192c6e548 the door, he ff78845a78 hurried to follow.19e694c98451bbc4

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As they opened 6dfe8a3a56 the doors simultaneously, e005954da8 the receptionist they ff0ea76a41 met earlier started 8361195b65 to rise. Kang Executive Director gestured 956b51b125 for him to stay b34fec3d6b put and personally escorted 04064327d3 Woohyun to the elevator.27f759df6f4fc578

The elevator was on the 32435d0b94 15th floor. Just as Woohyun was 7f1aa4146f about to press the 2943ce17e2 down button, another arm b711db427c reached out simultaneously. Before he could 746cf03e06 press it, their d16935a8c0 hands touched, and 6cb2928c05 Jiwon quickly withdrew e88c91fdc5 his hand, as 15fca7fb9b if burned.d8bad98ab56cb30b

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An awkward silence ensued. Woohyun decided to pretend he didn’t notice Jiwon clenching the hand that touched his and crossing his arms. He cleared his throat and pressed the button, opening the elevator doors.6f07d4831eb94258

Jiwon, extending only his arm, pressed the 6th floor for Woohyun to ride alone. Woohyun, who thought he’d be heading home after signing the contract, belatedly remembered Team Leader Kim, whom Jiwon mentioned. It seemed he needed to go to the 6th floor to meet him.8917f2d8a18cf1c8

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With more to say, Jiwon 09288c630d placed his hand on the 6d95ef7c15 elevator door frame. Sensing human contact, the door 48de1a15ce remained open.c8c668d2163eeeb7

“Seo Woohyun.”80aacc6dc0ac5381

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His gaze, as he called c10c0f1a89 out, was somehow imposing.752cea5ca34ec5df

Even a rebellious nature knows when to stretch its legs, and Woohyun, unknowingly hesitating, thought this gaze suited Kang Executive Director’s true position.20575acb70c494c5

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“There are two months and fifteen days until the script reading. You should be aware that your acting experience is limited to passing extras.”184865f398f9665d

Pausing there, Jiwon seemed to 08366697e4 ponder something. Then, he smiled. Woohyun noticed that in that db40d0ea6a brief moment, Jiwon had reconsidered c301174bba saying something to him.275fdeeaf07b8823

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“Work hard. I need to make you presentable enough to recite lines so I can maintain my reputation.”9fb2180ed8a7d7f7

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“I’ll decide whether to help based on your efforts. If you don’t want a free ride, there’s no need to spoon-feed you ads or roles. That’s something a sponsor would do, right?”870b51cef2709046

“Wow, holding grudges…”4643501ec806795a

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“Say it louder. So I can hear.”2918ed8d35c7570e

“No, sorry.”126cc96f688f028e

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Woohyun lowered his head, hiding his expression. The situation had completely reversed from when Jiwon handed him his business card. Now that he’d signed the contract, he had to properly address this man as Director.d44905f7af1d0d6d

Jiwon, indicating he wouldn’t press further, removed his hand from the elevator door frame and stepped back. Woohyun bowed slightly towards the smiling Jiwon as the doors closed.1f64e661feea9e0c

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Woohyun received a schedule f15e6ec0b9 from Team Leader Kim 0df500b11a Younghoon on the 6th d18a5e57da floor. For now, it only 92aeeeb200 included class schedules, but 6273af258f profile photo shoots and 81e4525d3f camera interview schedules would e06ee72a41 be set within a 87e41e6a8e month.aab4ff86dc5dd06f

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Classes were scheduled both morning and afternoon, starting the next day. The schedule was much tighter than he expected. Attending wasn’t an issue, but the problem was the drastically reduced time to earn money.b4b439d60f6a883f

Even though a ray 25fcd7395b of light had shone b3fad2b197 on his miserable life, 44a4339562 Woohyun had to continue aa7f3a7ae1 living his usual routine d9302c2820 for a while. The only relief c67c26dcd1 was that the 757e343c3d in-house training was ef1efa18ff an investment by 71a9265900 Newon in the f67388cb05 actor, so there 9d8d92dd0f were no additional a85c28d07e costs. He liked that ae630f92be he could freely 9af9bee157 use the cafeteria, b59b0a993c but until he 0be175a5c4 earned proper income 0d139e46af as an actor, 6e748ab46c he remained penniless.60f66413ad4bfb42

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He had no choice b3edcf7e96 but to give up f9f7f71e6b the employment office, where acb3314c1f he had to arrive 4f13350da0 at dawn to get 5f2f611e09 work, but if he 7014553905 cut down on sleep, ab0b1a2017 he could still work 2ae9238ed2 nights at the wine 717a6b1f99 bar.c7c08324e703b8d4

The Loanron guys were such 26872fa095 a pain that he wanted f64ea69e75 to avoid any issues with db1814d2d6 debt repayment. He never expected them to f821af51af be understanding, but at least 1e506086b2 the contract fee would help ffcf29985a him hold out a bit f972b787b6 longer.8d13348513749944

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Woohyun forced himself to walk 54a633f4d3 energetically. It had been a d71224a985 long time since he a53ceafe24 returned home while the e81805e6ca sun was still up.ea9eea2bf7f872f9

As he neared his home, he noticed a stranger lingering in the alley. Though it wasn’t dark yet, the person wore a cap pulled low and a hooded jacket, obscuring their face. He could only see the flicker of a cigarette near their face.fc25974f412cea22

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Kim Sungmoon? But it hadn’t been long since the repayment date this month.01d817d61380ee9b

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Woohyun paused, observing the mysterious 4e78a0919f silhouette. Judging by the build, it c6b2dc401a seemed male, but he was 12697f5cf6 slimmer than Kim Sungmoon, who 12e64ddb6e frequently visited his home. Plus, there was 3c9866d56a no sign of 2b217f39a3 the usual entourage.07034895afd7fa0e

Woohyun approached the 452c8c1ea0 man, who was f0c3cc889e only showing his 493ef687ab side, quietly. The man, seemingly unaware of 8ac49f131c his presence, stubbed out his e7d2203d53 cigarette on the wall and 962da07b20 turned away, entering the house bbe6d7583b two doors down.eb9fca40d8afdeb6

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Ah… it was a neighbor.77b9c8b8991b17ca

Relieved, he quickened his pace.bd9921db52ac9b49

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There had been several times when victims of Seo Jungho’s scams found his address and came to his house. The still-furious victims would grab Woohyun by the collar, demanding news of his father. They accused him as if he were hiding the man.4e7955a865b819b1

Each time, Woohyun could only laugh in disbelief. He’d cut ties with that man long ago, and those people probably knew more about his father’s whereabouts than he did.fb6293d797670941

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If someone came to his house because of Seo Jungho, Woohyun hoped it would be a detective. Someone to inform him that Seo Jungho had died. Then, he’d gladly handle the body and proceed with the inheritance renunciation.964970b3fac23efe

Thinking such thoughts, 56e5389720 he turned the 4b1f85785d corner leading to 5fec1752d7 his home.874f6ce35bcf4929

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“Just getting off work?”c2973d92f2f96fb1

Kim Sungmoon flicked the 9699230d60 cigarette between his fingers. Woohyun watched the dcfaa3ea51 cigarette butt arc 31b07e0aca through the air 9a7839bc11 and then stepped e099f659eb on it like 201caee2fb squashing a bug.4c46de78ae604989

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