The Third-Gen Chaebol Becomes a Genius Actor

Chapter 153 < That’s how it is. >

The camera seemed to deliberately capture Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won whenever it was bored. The expected behavior did not occur. Rather, the reaction exploded from Shin Ye-won’s awkward appearance.

Yoo Yeon Seo won the popularity award, and as everyone expected, he also won the best actor award in the drama category. He went up on stage to receive the trophy and glanced at the audience for a moment.

“First of all, it was an honor to meet our ‘Guk-sae’ team, and thank you for your hard work. And … there are many people I want to thank … but it’s a bit awkward to say it all here.”

As he was speaking his acceptance speech, he suddenly remembered something from the past. Lee Hee Seo’s rookie award had gone down the drain. He only looked at the back of Jin Suho in the audience.

But now he received the best actor award on the stage where she had received it.

‘It feels weird …’

It must have been because of the synchronized memory. ‘I’ had a lot of attachment to my biological mother.

“The people I want to thank are everyone who hears my award news and congratulates me.”

He was tall, so the microphone was low. He leaned slightly to speak, and his bangs fell forward, which also looked like a picture. The audience exclaimed at Yoo Yeon Seo’s eyes shining brightly under the spotlight.

“So if you want to receive my gratitude, please contact me a lot.”

There was laughter everywhere at the joke.

“I will become a more developed actor in the future. Thank you.”

He ended his acceptance speech concisely. This wouldn’t be the last.

After the awards ceremony, the winners gathered and took a group photo. And after leaving the awards hall, they had a party with the ‘Guk-sae’ team. Following the art award, Director Gu, Kim Chan-hwi, and Park Hee-jin also won the directing award, the supporting actor award, and the rookie award.

“Why don’t they give me one?”

“You’ve received a lot, writer.”

“Still … I’m the only one empty-handed, so I’m embarrassed.”

Min Joo-kyung, the writer who was nominated for the screenplay award, did not win. Shin Ye-won offered her a glass to her.

“Writer, I didn’t get one either. Cheers!”

“Oh, that’s right. Why didn’t they give it to you, Ye-won? You deserved it.”

“There were so many candidates.”

If Yoo Yeon Seo competed with actors in their 30s and 40s, Shin Ye-won was different. The best actress award went to a middle-aged actress who had low ratings but was flawless in terms of workmanship and acting.

“And I’ve received a lot.”

“Wow …”

At that, everyone in the ‘Guk-sae’ team except Yoo Yeon Seo gasped. They murmured that it was Shin Ye-won.

“By the way, what did you two whisper in the middle?”

“That’s right!”

“My friends are freaking out right now. Please ask them what they were talking about.”

“Wow, me too.”

The eyes of the ‘Guk-sae’ team focused on Yoo Yeon Seo and Shin Ye-won. Especially, Min Joo-kyung’s eyes were excessively sparkling.

“It was nothing. She said to do fan service first, so I followed her.”

“I did say to do it first, but he suddenly came in and I was surprised?”

“Really?”

“He’s really not kidding. You’re all being fooled.”

Shin Ye-won pretended to shiver and rubbed my arm. People teased them to tell them more, and Yoo Yeon Seo just drank water quietly. Well … he knew that the whispering and the awkwardness afterwards were acting.

“By the way, Yeon Seo. Is this your first time winning Baeksan?”

“Yes.”

“How do you feel? Not as good as you thought?”

They say that the more awards you receive, the better, but the only time you’re happy is when you’re a rookie. Her close actor friends were just like, wow! You won an award! Let’s drink! That was the atmosphere. Of course, those close actors would be at the top of the recognition or career.

‘How long will it take me to have that kind of ease?’

He felt a little empty when he received the award, so Yoo Yeon Seo smiled slightly.

“Well … I’m fine.”

“Yeah?”

“Yes. Because I’ve taken a step now.”

One step? Shin Ye-won chuckled.

“You were pretty ambitious about the award.”

“I have a personality that I have to get what I want.”

He clinked his glass with Shin Ye-won’s.

‘Guk-sae’ sweeps Baeksan Arts Awards … controversy over fairness

Yoo Yeon Seo, Baeksan Arts Award for Best Actor … mother and son receive awards side by side

2022 Baeksan Arts Awards successfully ended … who are the winners of the Baeksan Arts Awards?

‘Witnessed the After-Party Scene of ‘National Bird’ Baek San, ‘Hyun Seo Couple’ Continues’

After the after-party was over, Yoo Yeon Seo went home and fell asleep. He woke up early in the morning by the vibration of his phone. He turned on the screen and saw that there were still messages congratulating him on his award.

‘Did I know so many people?’

In the past, half of the people he knew were alienated because of his personality, and the other half were trying to be friendly with him because of his background. This was the first time he received such pure congratulations since he won the award at the broadcasting station.

“Hey, congratulations on your award.”

“Did you come? What is this, mine?”

As he came out to the living room, Baek Seo Jun, who had just entered the house, threw a well-wrapped flower to Yoo Yeon Seo. He caught it in his hand and peeled off the wrapping paper. It was from a flower shop near his house. He probably felt awkward coming empty-handed, so he bought it hastily.

“Say thank you quickly.”

“Thank you. Brother.”

“Hmm, good.”

He nodded his head and answered casually, and Baek Seo Jun smiled with satisfaction. He looked at the brothers who had just woken up from sleep and laughed sarcastically.

“Did you just wake up?”

“Yeah.”

“Huh… You’re unbelievable.”

How could his face look like that when he just woke up? He looked like he had a fashion sense even with a bird’s nest on his head. If he was going to give him a face, he should have given him only a face. He also gave him a talented family… He felt that the world was unfair and sat on the sofa.

“What are the results of the investigation?”

“It’s vague.”

The brothers frowned at the same time. Baek Seo Jun tilted his head slightly at their expression.

“I looked at Choi Nam Yoon’s phone records. Especially the date when you received that strange letter…”

“What did you see?”

“First of all, the person who is most likely to be an accomplice is this person.”

He pointed to someone in the document. He was one of the bodyguards who had been at the mansion that day. Yoo Yeon Seo narrowed his eyes. He looked familiar.

“But why is it vague?”

“He’s missing.”

“What?”

Yoo Eunho raised his voice. Yoo Yeon Seo kept staring at the man in the photo. He was busy starting today, so he couldn’t do it right away, but he planned to recall his memory later.

“It seems like he deliberately made us suspicious. Anyway, I’m going to keep looking for him here, so you guys stay put.”

“Why?”

“You guys stand out too much when you move with me.”

Besides, the guy next to him kept asking about the brothers in front of him. Baek Seo Jun sighed. He was busy finding the culprit, but he also had to keep an eye on the guy next to him.

Yoo Yeon Seo nodded at his words and sighed softly.

“Anyway, you worked hard.”

“Brother, what’s wrong with you? Saying something like this?”

“What. I have some basic manners too.”

Yoo Yeon Seo pushed away Baek Seo Jun’s hand that was stroking his head and furrowed his brows. Yoo Eunho didn’t stop him and smiled.

“Anyway, I have to work harder.”

“Hey, Yoo Eunho. You know this won’t work with alcohol, right?”

“Just say it.”

“Huh? You promised, right?”

In fact, both Yoo Eunho and Yoo Yeon Seo knew that he wouldn’t ask for much. They also knew that he was saying something he didn’t mean to lighten their burden.

‘Brother made a good friend.’

While Baek Seo Jun was taking a break from his weekend work, the brothers quickly prepared to go out.

“By the way, where are you going today? Eun Ho, you didn’t even go to work.”

“Family event.”

“Are you having an event already? Isn’t it this Saturday?”

Baek Seo Jun, the son of the police chief and Yoo Eunho’s close friend, was also attending the 80th anniversary celebration of Joo Sung. But he tilted his head at the sight of them being busy even though it was still far away.

“There’s something like that.”

The brothers sighed at the same time.

***

“It’s been a while.”

“Chairman!”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t visit you more often.”

The presidents and executives of each subsidiary company gathered to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Juseong’s founding. Five teams had been working day and night for three months to plan how to hold the commemorative event in a grand manner.

“So, what are you going to do?”

“I think we’ll be doing volunteer work with the executives again this year.”

“Good, I trust you’ll do well.”

It was an annual event for the executives to volunteer on the anniversary of the founding. Chairman Yoo looked around at the people who had gathered around him and the children who greeted them.

“Oh, by the way… our kids might be able to go to the volunteer site too.”

“Didn’t the vice-chairman and the presidents participate every year?”

They wondered why he was saying that all of a sudden, when they had been doing it every year. But Chairman Yoo smiled playfully.

“All of them.”

“…Including the grandchildren?”

Chairman Yoo nodded. Yoo Eunho was in charge of one pillar of the company, so he had been participating steadily. But they didn’t expect Yoo Yeon Seo, who had been sullen, to join as well.

‘That kid didn’t seem to care much about my wealth…’

And then they realized it was to help his father, who would soon become the chairman. Anyway, it was a welcome thing for Yoo Yeon Seo to show up at the family event.

But they didn’t expect his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren to express their willingness to participate actively. Chairman Yoo wasn’t disappointed by that. He had taught them to take their share by any means necessary.

“Are there any kids who don’t covet my wealth?”

“Ah… haha! Surely you don’t think they’re doing it for the money. It’s because it’s the 80th anniversary, right?”

The other person tried to smooth things over, but the other presidents and executives who heard the conversation thought it was a matter of wealth.

“Of course, a good kid does well even without that.”

Chairman Yoo patted the back of his grandson who was standing silently next to him. Then they looked at Yoo Eunho with shining eyes and shook hands with him.

“Hello, president.”

“Director, long time no see.”

“This is amazing… You have such a reliable grandson, chairman. I envy you.”

The people who gave him excessive compliments were those who had daughters of similar age to Yoo Eunho.

“You look so much like the director.”

“Are you talking about my brother?”

“Yes, he’s causing quite a stir these days, isn’t he? Even my daughter, who wasn’t interested in celebrities, likes him so much.”

Of course, Yoo Yeon Seo was also included. He was overshadowed by his brother, but if he could put up with his crappy personality, he was a great marriage material in terms of appearance and family background. After the car accident, he became even more popular.

And since Choi Yujin was expected to become the chairman of JSENM, and the next successor was Yoo Yeon Seo, his stock price went up even more.

“Our two grandsons are so popular, aren’t they?”

“…Chairman.”

Yoo Eunho said quietly from the side. He was a little embarrassed by his grandfather’s act of setting the stage, even though he knew everything.

“Don’t say that. When I ask my wife, she talks about the grandsons more than three times a day…”

“So, do the grandsons have anyone they’re seeing?”

“Isn’t it time for you to settle down?”

Chairman Yoo laughed heartily and accepted their words. They were so excited that they didn’t spare their words.

After a brief conversation, Chairman Yoo stood in front of the stage to take a picture. He observed his son’s calm expression and clicked his tongue.

“Are you still mad?”

“No, chairman.”

“You’re such a snail.”

Yoo Gunmin, who had been holding a grudge for not being called by his son in his acceptance speech, coughed and cleared his throat.

“You were also secretly upset, father.”

“Hmm… Look at the camera.”

Chairman Yoo, who didn’t deny it, stared at the camera in front of him.