Rookie Talent Agent Knows It All

Chapter 151: If You Commit A Sin, You Should Be Punished (1)

Thud.

"Argh!"

I only hit him once, but Park Hyun-Woo lost consciousness and sprawled out on the floor.

"...Did I go too far?"

I might have put a little too much force into my punch after hearing what he had intended to do to Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi.

"Hey kid, snap out of it. I haven't even started yet."

As I lightly tapped the cheek of the unconscious Park Hyun-Woo, his head weakly swayed from side to side.

Soon, Park Hyun-Woo's eyes snapped open.

"Ughhh, s-stop."

Half-rising, Park Hyun-Woo pushed himself backward with his feet. The terrified Park Hyun-Woo crawled and retreated until his back finally hit the sofa behind him. Park Hyun-Woo was waving his hands and pleading for me to stop hitting him, but I felt no pity for him.

I couldn't even bear to imagine what might have happened to Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi if I hadn't been here. But I barely managed to suppress my anger since hitting him more would end up with dealing with a corpse with how I was feeling right now.

Now that the warning had been given, it was time to move on to what I had intended to do.

"Hand over your phone."

"Ph-ph-phone? Why do you need my phone?"

"I heard you have the photo you took with Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi on your phone. Correct?"

Park Hyun-Woo leaned against the sofa and cried out in desperation, "Th-that photo is on Eun-Yung's Instargem! I'm not lying! I'll show you!"

Park Hyun-Woo grimaced and pulled out his phone.

"Quiet. What if you accidentally make a call? Give me the phone."

"Here, here. Take it."

After taking away Park Hyun-Woo's phone, I asked for Jang Eun-Yung's secret account.

"EY100479."

"Eun-Yung, angel, friend?"[1].

"...Exactly."

"Did the definition of angel change without me knowing?"

Park Hyun-Woo hung his head low at my grumbling.

And the moment I clicked the link, Jang Eun-Yung's secret account was finally revealed.

***

[Message has been sent.]

[Talent Agent Jung Yoon-Ho: Mr. Lee. Please review the message I just sent first. I'll discuss the rest in person.]

I sent Lee Dong-Min the secret account of Jang Eun-Yung and a photo of the screen captured from Park Hyun-Woo's phone.

After getting his phone back, Park Hyun-Woo rubbed his side and frowned.

"Does it hurt?"

"N-no."

"No...? It doesn't hurt? From the way you're still speaking informally to me, it seems like it hurts so bad that you lost your mind."

I tightened my fist slightly upon hearing Park Hyun-Woo speak informally. At the sound of my knuckles cracking, Park Hyun-Woo's tone changed instantly.

"No, sir."

"Anyway, let's pretend today's incident never happened. I did make sure not to hurt your face, didn't I?"

A flicker of indecision passed through Park Hyun-Woo's eyes. But the moment our eyes met, he smiled sycophantically and looked away.

"I don't like the way you're rolling your eyes, but it seems like you're quick to grasp the situation. It'd be best to forget about today's incident for your own good."

"Yes! Sir!"

His response was quick, but I didn't trust him. Once I got out of this place, he would probably blow today's events out of proportion by 200% and rat me out to the company.

But that was exactly what I wanted. After all, it would save me the trouble of sending the warning to Ace Entertainment that I won't just sit back if they kept messing with Cherry Blossom. Ace Entertainment might cause us some trouble, but there was a solution for that as well.

At that moment, Lee Dong-Min called me after having checked my KkTalk messages.

-Are you okay, Yoon-Ho?

"Yes. I'm perfectly fine. I told you not to worry about me."

-Hey, but how can I not worry? I was about to contact a detective I know to look for you!

I hadn't expected him to be this worried. After apologizing to Lee Dong-Min, I made a request.

"Mr. Lee, please don't inform Ms. Kang about the photo I sent you and just hold onto them for now."

-Why? This could definitely turn the tables on Singer Division 1 and Golden Road. Ms. Kang would definitely take action.

"I'll explain the details in person."

Now that I knew what Jang Eun-Yung had done, I had no intention of letting it go easily. But if Kang Ji-Yung saw the photo I sent, it would certainly lead to overturning Singer Division 1 with Jang Eun-Yung and Golden Road facing severe discipline.

That would also mean the scandal revealed by Star Patch about Jang Eun-Yung's secret account would disappear from history.

'I can't let that happen.'

Since Jang Eun-Yung had attempted to mess with Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi, I had no intention of letting this case end like this.

'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'

-Wait. What are you planning to do? Tell me!

"I'll explain in person. I'm hanging up."

Park Hyun-Woo was eyeing the situation behind me, so I couldn't say more. After ending the call, I spoke to the flinching Park Hyun-Woo.

"First things first. Call Eun-Yung over here."

"You want me to bring Eun-Yung...?"

"If you don't want to, I'll go into Room 7 myself and turn everything upside down."

I saw a glimmer of hope in Park Hyun-Woo's eyes that maybe, with enough people, they could take me down.

"Stop rolling your eyes. The situation would be over in 10 seconds even if all your members jumped me."

As I took a step forward, Park Hyun-Woo covered his face with his hands and shouted. "I'll call Eun-Yung right now. Just a moment!"

Then Park Hyun-Woo made up some ridiculous excuse and called Jang Eun-Yung.

-What is it, oppa?

"Eun-Yung~. Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi went into the restroom and are not out yet. I think you should come take a look yourself since I can't go in. Don't bring anyone else and come alone. You have something to discuss with them alone anyway, right?"

-Ha ha, you're right. I got it. I'll be right there.

'Wow. Her trying to act all cute in front of her boyfriend is just disgusting.'

Listening to Park Hyun-Woo talking to Jang Eun-Yung with a lisped tone in this situation made me feel nauseous even with an empty stomach.

***

Clip-clop, clip-clop.

With the sound of heels, Jang Eun-Yung appeared in front of Room 1. I could see Jang Eun-Yung in a dress that clung tightly to her body through the slightly open door.

"Where's my baby Hyun-Woo~?"

'Baby? Gross. They're certainly a perfect match.'

"He's right here."

As I swung the door wide open, the startled Jang Eun-Yung took a step back.

"What, what are you doing here...?"

I didn't give her a chance to resist and dragged her into the room.

"Kyaaak!"

Jang Eun-Yung screamed and resisted, but helplessly fell onto the sofa. As she tried to get up and confront me, she noticed Park Hyun-Woo kneeling in front of her.

"What, what is going on? Did this guy hit you, oppa? Are you hurt?"

Despite Park Hyun-Woo deceiving her into coming here, she didn't blame her boyfriend but instead resented me.

'I guess she deserves a loyal girlfriend award.'

I closed the door and said to Jang Eun-Yung. "That's not important. Hand over your phone."

"Who are you to demand my phone?"

"Your boyfriend has already spilled everything, so stop being arrogant and hand it over. I just need to delete our kids' photos."

Jang Eun-Yung took a glance at Park Hyun-Woo.

When Park Hyun-Woo sheepishly turned his head away and avoided her gaze, the malice in Jang Eun-Yung's eyes deepened even more.

"Oppa, call the security guards first."

"E-Eun-Yung, security guards won't come to this room. He's already dealt with them."

"Are you kidding me? Then call the police! If you were hit, you should sue him!"

Park Hyun-Woo glanced at me then shook his head vehemently. "No, no. Just give him the phone."

"Ugh, why? We could get him locked up behind bars if we sue!"

'Hah. Do you think that would work? The law is far, but fists are near.'

Park Hyun-Woo sneaked a glance at me and then yelled out loud, "Ah, seriously! Just give it to him! All he needs to do is delete the Cherry Blossom's photo!"

'Nice assist.'

Jang Eun-Yung's face twisted, but she eventually took out her phone. It was surprising how well she listened to her boyfriend given her personality.

Jang Eun-Yung accessed the secret account and turned the screen toward me to show the photo of Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi.

"Do you see these three photos here? I'll delete just these."

There were three photos of Woo Yeon-Hee and Yang Eun-Bi all arm in arm with ZIZAK members. It wasn't actually a big deal, but the faces of the ZIZAK members in the photos all looked drunk. If these were made public, it could lead to a dangerous scandal.

"Delete them."

"Fine!!"

Jang Eun-Yung deleted the photos and handed the phone to me.

After confirming the photos were deleted, I checked my planner again. As expected, the entry for Star Patch's exposé in two days remained unchanged.

Only then did I let out a sigh of relief and waved them off dismissively.

"We're all done. You can take your boyfriend and leave. If you don't want more trouble, you better stop your pathetic antics."

Jang Eun-Yung glared at me venomously, and then abruptly turned her head.

"Oppa, let's go."

"Uh...okay."

As Jang Eun-Yung led Park Hyun-Woo out of the room, she snapped at me with a sharp tone.

"Just you wait. I will never forget this."

But as Jang Eun-Yung stormed out, a shadow appeared at the entrance.

"Wow. Nice view. What a cute couple."

Kim Jong-Hoon was standing in front of Room 1 with his arms crossed.

"Kim Jong-Hoon...sunbae? What are you doing here?"

A smirk escaped from Kim Jong-Hoon's lips at the sight of the two still on edge. "Oh, me? I came along with Yoon-Ho."

Jang Eun-Yung's eyes filled with malice again as soon as she grasped the situation.

"So you're in this together, sunbae?"

"In this together...Well, yes, I suppose. That's one way to put it. But Jang Eun-Yung, are you out of your mind? How dare you speak to your sunbae like that?"

That's when I remembered that Kim Jong-Hoon was also known for having a temper.

Jang Eun-Yung quietly lowered her gaze and quickly disappeared with her boyfriend.

Watching them leave, Kim Jong-Hoon stuck close to me. "Let's get out of here. Quick."

There was a sense of urgency in Kim Jong-Hoon's expression. After all, if those two went to call the police, it could complicate things for many people.

"Don't worry. They won't call the police. Actually, they can't. If they do, it will only backfire on them."

"Easy for you to say. Do you think they have the brain cells to figure that out after causing such a scene?"

There were ways to slip away unnoticed even if we were sued, but I reluctantly followed the insistent Kim Jong-Hoon.

***

When we arrived at the company's underground parking lot, Lee Dong-Min, who was pacing anxiously, quickly approached us.

"Are you guys okay? Any injuries?"

"We're fine."

Lee Dong-Min sighed in relief before suddenly putting me in a headlock.

"Hey, man! Do you have any idea how worried I was? You're becoming more and more troublesome!"

"M-Mr. Lee! My neck's going to break. Ah, ah..."

"Trust me, it won't break! You're shortening my lifespan with your antics these days!"

After a good amount of scolding, Lee Dong-Min gestured for Kim Jong-Hoon to give us some space.

Kim Jong-Hoon smiled and headed toward the elevator. "Alright, go ahead. I'll go see Seon-Woo then."

Now alone with just the two of us, Lee Dong-Min asked seriously, "So, what are we going to do?"

"For now, I've deleted Cherry Blossom's photos from Jang Eun-Yung's secret account."

"Wait. Are you saying that Eun-Yung's account is still active?"

"Yes. I only deleted our kids' photos."

Lee Dong-Min's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Then are you planning to let their scandal just blow up? Is that why you told me not to send the photos to Ms. Kang?"

"Yes, that's the plan."

After a moment of thought, Lee Dong-Min nodded. "Alright. We've done as much as we can."

"And Mr. Lee, please pretend you don't know anything about this. I'll take care of it."

Lee Dong-Min smirked. "You expect me to hide behind you when I'm the Chief? That's just embarrassing. Don't make ridiculous suggestions."

At that moment, I was suddenly reminded that I'm surrounded by good people who think of me first, even at their own expense.

I checked my planner as we headed to the underground recording studio.

'As expected of Jang Eun-Yung. Of course you wouldn't delete that account.'

[Everyday V10]

[Date: June 16th, 2020]

-11:30 PM Golden Road's Jang Eun-Yung. Emergency meeting about the Star Patch article due to the discovery of her secret Instargem account, 5th-floor small conference room.

Now past midnight, less than 24 hours remained until Golden Road's scandal would break out.

***

At Golden Road's dorm in Apgujeong, all the members, still dressed in their clubbing outfits, were sitting around a red Italian sofa with angry flushed faces.

The reason for the uproar was Park Hyun-Woo returning to the room and breaking up the gathering after being scolded by Jung Yoon-Ho.

Yoon Ji-Hee asked with an edge to her voice. "Ugh, this is so annoying! Eun-Yung unnie, are we just going to sit here and do nothing? Just watch that Jung Yoon-Ho mess things up?"

Jang Eun-Yung, while taking off her ruined stockings, responded. "Are you kidding? Of course we're not going to sit still!"

"Then what's the plan? Are you going to tell Chief Cha about this?"

Jang Eun-Yung frowned. "That's a given."

"And what else?"

Jang Eun-Yung turned her gaze to Park Soo-Jin, the main vocalist.

Park Soo-Jin, who was listening with a cold expression tilted her head in wonder. "Why are you looking at me? What do you want me to do?"

"You have the contact for Cherry Blossom's stylist, right?"

"Yeah."

"Give me their number."

At that moment, Park Soo-Jin smirked as she quickly noticed Jang Eun-Yung's intention.

"I see. As expected. You aren't someone who just takes things lying down."

Jang Eun-Yung nodded with a sly smile.

"It's about time Cherry Blossom wraps up their activities, right? They've been active for too long."

At that moment, smiles spread across the faces of the Golden Road members.

"This is exactly why Eun-Yung unnie is our leader."

"Send Jang Eun-Yung to the National Assembly!"

"Ha ha ha. You guys are so funny."

It was in rare moments like these that Golden Road was united perfectly.

1. 1004 is pronounced Cheonsa, which has the same pronunciation as angel. 79 is pronounced chilgu, which has a similar pronunciation as friend (chingu) ☜