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.e5ddfd861633cac4

As he turned the next d0c3ad611a page, the contract fee section 20a212f3a4 in the profit distribution clause 664f8e09c1 caught his eye.32f2583648d93d75

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“I just added the contract fee to the standard rookie contract.”1ad0e6677fff1365

Somehow, Kang Jiwon added. Woohyun planned to take advantage 2114c4119e of the benefits while he fc86a2b446 still held the upper hand. After all, Kang Executive 9cb9cec791 Director seemed more desperate ecb89f49cc for the contract.3d80f259b2040d62

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He thought it was 9d067bc457 a bold demand, but 4ae1558aec they really offered a 283fe8a80a contract fee. And it was b49cc0734a quite a large f3097a45dd amount. Woohyun tried to hide a1cae71e8f his surprise and continued 1a343d7fcc reviewing.d7439f04c7d6b043

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.93101e7d1bad6cff

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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.0a1e9de58b357f24

After a long abe8ea5fcd time, Woohyun picked a6d84a5b42 up the pen d468889b69 and started signing. No questions, no ae57d28890 hesitation, no signs 6d6382f3aa of doubt.b3b1aa7244deaeab

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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.87765b821d78e05c

But before Woohyun looked 0f04560105 up, he composed his 3a0937b123 expression. Jiwon smiled and extended his b0ce2a0287 hand for a handshake.3d294134252feb77

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“Looking forward to working with you.”2c08690f4fdc952a

“Same here.”9a76ecf24ced867c

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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.0c9cb6ab06446919

…Was it a coincidence that he caught Kang Jiwon’s pheromones back then?542d822b696662db

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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.58cb04c6fb4c3052

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.0f101a8b266745cf

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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.”6d3fe7e24f833d17

As soon as the 48f5850cdc contract was sorted, Kang 83ece82776 Jiwon stood up. Woohyun, sensing the business 2e1ce61e24 was done, awkwardly stood ba1cce99df as well. Naturally heading towards 3c410297d1 the door, he 021acbd363 hurried to follow.cd47424e96a1353b

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As they opened the 5c6799daef doors simultaneously, the receptionist d475752c26 they met earlier started c33cce31aa to rise. Kang Executive Director gestured c3e63beb1f for him to stay 832bfeae88 put and personally escorted 5e8698c0c9 Woohyun to the elevator.22374f1ba2bce47b

The elevator was on 617a836f7a the 15th floor. Just as Woohyun was about 17e4954a71 to press the down button, 0bfe251ed3 another arm reached out simultaneously. Before he could f63eccad03 press it, their 7a761aceed hands touched, and 33ec560a62 Jiwon quickly withdrew 1a37a4c07f his hand, as 7b654baff4 if burned.f754df0f6c3ded1f

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“…”4da03c1146f9a645

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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.e8db15acb7b25d0f

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.c00740de2d82a8b1

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With more to faf7fa7dd7 say, Jiwon placed 391f5f8a8f his hand on e9e1a7d769 the elevator door 49077fa9e5 frame. Sensing human contact, the b8fff5fdb4 door remained open.02c7f8e252e39f84

“Seo Woohyun.”2ea003e68b2761b6

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His gaze, as 49c5eb54cc he called out, 6b8bbb237d was somehow imposing.e39f7dfa0267e330

Even a rebellious nature knows when to stretch its legs, and Woohyun, unknowingly hesitating, thought this gaze suited Kang Executive Director’s true position.794d85135d63b1e3

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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.”9dd63300137fe854

Pausing there, Jiwon seemed to 67b5d2ef03 ponder something. Then, he smiled. Woohyun noticed that fb3f2a8122 in that brief c584a9f624 moment, Jiwon had 2c7c7e2b3b reconsidered saying something d50ebe0b69 to him.1f9b1038fc253300

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“Work hard. I need to make you presentable enough to recite lines so I can maintain my reputation.”6882f2d021db0ff0

“…”bcc2a95e9475c09d

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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?”09dbc156919cf7ec

“Wow, holding grudges…”d30b6efe8c3542ee

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“Say it louder. So I can hear.”b11871f8b8c804d2

“No, sorry.”37474e6184299acb

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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.78ca311c36c7efe4

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.c6eed7ffbd4f3058

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Woohyun received a schedule 62b120a2cd from Team Leader Kim 0b4d697a75 Younghoon on the 6th c3887fa491 floor. For now, it only included 2589fef13e class schedules, but profile photo 6257209262 shoots and camera interview schedules cb63e269f3 would be set within a bd2455adac month.3d08c110d688acfd

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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.23b36ac297a66347

Even though a ray 4c70ee0f92 of light had shone f75e7f92ec on his miserable life, ce1928fb85 Woohyun had to continue 67df980edd living his usual routine f561605e4e for a while. The only relief was that b8be12f2c5 the in-house training was an 540f7db855 investment by Newon in the 8f6904c99a actor, so there were no 58483356e4 additional costs. He liked that he could 22b3697f60 freely use the cafeteria, but 38b7b883d6 until he earned proper income ab221a6087 as an actor, he remained cf601a643d penniless.305e1a0d244e4b01

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He had no choice 8d99e6db2d but to give up 2a48d9c284 the employment office, where e42a293bd4 he had to arrive 4bb285d947 at dawn to get baeefefdf9 work, but if he 27c1f3c3e5 cut down on sleep, bc2bdf416e he could still work a8f99555f8 nights at the wine b2002e4503 bar.1ae15435429e16ef

The Loanron guys d05e02643f were such a 628b8e3074 pain that he 9c0121e3a4 wanted to avoid 325c230cf9 any issues with 603b1d8a7a debt repayment. He never expected them 97f07f910d to be understanding, but 2e06b63b80 at least the contract 8976d64618 fee would help him a5dc36c62d hold out a bit b0d8f31601 longer.e76e5138b564bda3

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Woohyun forced himself 73a481b12f to walk energetically. It had been 1a855efe1b a long time 4b985420ce since he returned 17fc1985ad home while the 9df2e3cc4f sun was still cd4561d37f up.93502dc97fe6eb1e

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.e99cfefea153523d

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Kim Sungmoon? But it hadn’t been long since the repayment date this month.cde23e51d895a629

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Woohyun paused, observing the 6eaf3bf630 mysterious silhouette. Judging by the 57efee2a06 build, it seemed 8bc0d40645 male, but he ff19697f50 was slimmer than 2fc1a31927 Kim Sungmoon, who 1229b24857 frequently visited his 6207421684 home. Plus, there was no 0d26778d57 sign of the usual ea5f1216e6 entourage.6cea96e6e35490db

Woohyun approached the man, d25fe5b48e who was only showing 4574f872ac his side, quietly. The man, seemingly unaware 5b8985b453 of his presence, stubbed 04fa34c318 out his cigarette on 1871121083 the wall and turned 4a46e88df6 away, entering the house c8e4800e86 two doors down.c139c4d9910c4cee

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Ah… it was a neighbor.4e6ef4635914d6f0

Relieved, he quickened his pace.61fd69d0528e8196

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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.7b26a852da7c0426

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.2ba7f77a863d84b4

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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.a282b038b23389ec

Thinking such thoughts, he turned f938f6406f the corner leading to his b41dc7102f home.45aa1e0fef4dc08d

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“Just getting off work?”5756012bb2148fca

Kim Sungmoon flicked the cigarette 9c79907abc between his fingers. Woohyun watched the cigarette butt 347f40b9fe arc through the air and 124bb6810d then stepped on it like cc2d6d0664 squashing a bug.23c191c8c0109d58

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