Chapter 20
“I really love watching TV with my mom, so I know everything!”
CEO Park looked startled, and Yewon quickly used her mom as an excuse.
Sorry, Mom.
But this is all for Uncle, so I hope you’ll forgive me…!
“R-Really…?”
The moment her mother was mentioned, CEO Park immediately seemed convinced.
Even if it was an unbelievable excuse, he probably couldn’t argue.
No adult would be able to say, ‘Just because you watched a lot of TV with your mom, how could you possibly memorize all of that?’ to a child who had recently lost her mother.
“Yes!”
“Hm. Then I guess you already know how amazing the TV programs PD Hwang makes are.”
Yewon nodded.
Of course. PD Hwang’s variety shows were the best gateway for rookies.
Just appearing on one meant the public would recognize your face.
But… what does that have to do with Glit? And why does it matter to me?
“It might seem unrelated to you, Yewon, but it’s actually very important. This time, PD Hwang suggested making a show with Glit about raising a child.”
“!”
“I told PD Hwang that Doha has an unbelievably cute and lovable niece who looks just like him. And then he asked… what if she appeared on TV with him? He was surprisingly enthusiastic. It’s rare for him to push this hard. I think he liked your vibe.”
“…….”
Only then did Yewon understand why CEO Park had come so early in the morning.
This was too big of an opportunity to miss.
If it were me, I wouldn’t miss it either.
Just then—
Ding!
A message window appeared in front of Yewon.
[▶ Sub Quest (2)
The Road of a Child Actor Begins with One Step
You are still unknown.
In a world as complicated as today’s, there are many ways to gain fame. Why not start by building recognition?
This opportunity could be priceless.
Convince Uncle Doha to film the childcare variety show
<Glittering Baby House>.
Quest Success Reward:
PD Hwang Jio’s “Attention”
Nationwide recognition increase
Drama <???> audition opportunity
Quest Failure Penalty:
Drama <???> audition opportunity disappears
“!”
A quest…!
Instinctively, Yewon realized what kind of show PD Hwang was talking about.
This is that one. The old hit show, <Oh My Baby House>.
But back then, it wasn’t Glit…
It was another boy idol group—Fix Orion.
Yewon remembered it clearly.
That show was what made Fix Orion explode in popularity.
With PD Hwang’s signature warm and charming directing style, each member’s personality shined, and the overseas response had been huge.
That show was insanely popular in Korea too… and I could appear on it?
It had been so trendy it lasted up to Season 5, featuring different idol groups each time.
In my past life, Glit rejected it.
And that’s why the opportunity went to Fix Orion.
Then… in this life, Glit absolutely has to do it.
So this was the favor he wanted.
Meanwhile, CEO Park decided to get straight to the point.
But carefully.
He was starting to feel that treating this girl like an ordinary seven-year-old wouldn’t work.
“Then I’ll be honest. I think Doha and your future depend on doing this show. There’s no better way to tell the world that you two are family.”
Yewon quietly chewed on her straw as she watched him.
…And it would also help clean up Glit’s worsening public image.
He’s leaving out the important part.
Still…
…This isn’t bad.
No, it was actually very good.
And more importantly—
This is also an opportunity for my main quest.
Yewon narrowed her eyes.
A variety show directed by star PD Hwang Jio was guaranteed to be a hot topic.
If she appeared on it, building nationwide recognition would only be a matter of time.
But she wasn’t satisfied with just that.
Her opponent was a businessman.
So she had to act like one too.
Thump.
Yewon placed her empty juice box on the table.
“Okay.”
“Huh? Really? You’ll do it?”
“Yes! If it’s for Uncle, I’ll do anything!”
CEO Park’s face brightened—
But Yewon raised one tiny finger.
“However… I have one wish.”
“A wish? What is it? Anything! A doll? A toy? Or should I rent you an entire amusement park?”
Yewon shook her head.
Then she looked straight at him with clear eyes, revealing the ambition she had been holding inside.
“I want to be a cool main character on TV too!”
“…Huh? Main character?”
CEO Park froze.
Main character… what did she mean?
D-Don’t tell me…?
“Yes! I want to practice acting and become an amazing actress!”
Even though he already knew her dream, CEO Park was stunned.
If she was saying that now…
“Please cast me!”
“!!!!”
For once, CEO Park was speechless.
And it wasn’t just him.
“Eeeeeeeeeeh?!?!!”
Wooyeon stood there holding a ladle, completely horrified.
“Y-Yewon… what did you just say to our CEO?!”
“I want to be in the same agency as Uncle too!”
CEO Park’s mouth fell open.
He knew she dreamed of acting, but hearing it from a seven-year-old like this was unbelievable.
“W-Why our agency specifically…?”
“Because Uncle said you’re a good person!”
Yewon smiled brightly.
And in that smile, CEO Park saw an eerily familiar shadow.
Lee Doha.
No…
Judging by her negotiating skills, she might be even worse than Doha.
But instead of panicking, CEO Park slowly curled his lips upward.
A face identical to Doha’s.
And this boldness that didn’t belong to a seven-year-old.
The entertainment industry required guts like this to survive.
Hmm…
CEO Park scanned her up and down.
To be honest…
The two most important things for an actor were:
A memorable face, and acting skill.
…And her face is an instant pass.
Who could forget it after seeing it once?
Even CEO Park, a veteran of this industry, believed there was no other face like Doha’s.
Not simply because he was handsome—
There was something more.
Something indescribable.
And now… there’s a face identical to that right here.
Not just the features.
Even Doha’s unique aura was the same.
Eyes that could persuade people.
A smile that could make anyone nod along, even if she was scamming them.
Blood really can’t lie.
So she was guaranteed to pass.
Now only one question remained.
“Are you confident in acting?”
Acting.
At his meaningful question, Yewon smiled brightly.
“Yes!”
“Hm, acting is really difficult~. Not just anyone can become a main character. You have to be really good.”
“I’m confident anyway. Because…”
She deliberately paused and met his eyes directly.
“I’m truly good at it.”
“…!”
Look at that.
She really wasn’t acting like a seven-year-old.
Her confidence made CEO Park burst into hearty laughter.
Right. The entertainment industry was all about momentum.
If she couldn’t act, they could train her until she could…
Well, she was still a child, so “training harshly” wasn’t right.
They could teach her.
Come to think of it—
Doha was like that too, from the first day I met him.
Even as a child, Doha had a fierce determination in his eyes.
And now—
This child had it too.
…Is fierceness engraved into their DNA or something?
Honestly, they were research material.
Anyway—
CEO Park held out his hand.
“Alright. Deal.”
“You promised.”
Yewon reached out her small hand and shook his.
“Wait!!!! WAIT!!!! Is this really okay without Lee Doha?! You’re going to sign contracts next or something?!”
Wooyeon jumped in panic at their partnership.
“Contracts can be done slowly later.”
“Wow! Can I stamp seals like adults too?”
“No, Yewon!!! What seal?! You can’t just stamp things anywhere! That’s dangerous!”
“Not anywhere. Isn’t he Uncle’s boss?”
“That’s true but!!! Still!!! You have to get Doha’s permission first!”
While Wooyeon was freaking out, CEO Park didn’t even twitch an eyebrow.
Right now, all he could see was Yewon.
This… this was truly…
A treasure.
Maybe an even bigger treasure than Lee Doha himself.
“Then it’s settled. Now all that’s left is convincing that fortress of a man, Lee Doha—”
Just then—
“Convincing me?”
“!!!”
Doha stood above them, face stiff, glaring down.
No one even knew when he had arrived.
