Chapter 20.1

Chapter 20.1

"Bro, I heard you were called over by Yeon Seo."

Thanks to the generous production budget, the staff had plenty of time for meals and breaks. Productions featuring Yeon Seo were desirable places to work due to their high budgets. Sure, being on the receiving end of Yeon Seo's arrogance was unlucky, but he didn't bother the lower-level staff, so the relationships among the staff were generally good.

"You know what I got from Yoo Yeon Seo?"

"Whoa, an envelope."

"How much is in it?"

Staff members who had been eating their boxed lunches put down their chopsticks to inspect the contents of the envelope Yeon Seo had given. The crisp cash inside wasn't of Sejong the Great (10,000 won), but wads of notes featuring Shin Saimdang (50,000 won).

"Why did he give this to you?"

"He said it's for us to buy drinks later."

"I heard the lighting team got some too yesterday. Ah, if I had received it, I would have eaten all the money."

"So that's why I got it. How about pork belly and soju tonight?"

"Sounds good."

‘Baekho-ham' unfolded almost entirely in the confined space of a ship. Consequently, shooting primarily occurred on pre-built sets, which was an advantage as there was no need to move between different locations.

"That's right, Hyung Tae. You were in Yoo Yeon Seo's drama before."

"Yes, I was in ‘Our Moments'."

"Was he always like this? It's so different from the rumours I heard."

"No, he wasn't like this before."

The one called Hyungtae couldn't forget Yeon Seo's demeanour in ‘Our Moments'.

[Do you think your script would've seen the light of day if it wasn't for me?]

[Yes! I acknowledge that! But the contract states that whatever happens, it's up to the writer's discretion! I have the authority over the story!]

[Ah, enough! It's not working out. Let's replace the writer.]

"So, that means he is making an effort to manage his image. That Yoo Yeon Seo."

At those words, the other staff members fell silent. Yoo Yeon Seo, the one who often became the topic of rumours for all the wrong reasons, was managing his image?

They all turned their heads to look in one direction. Just then, Yoo Yeon Seo was stepping out of the set.

"....If his image improves, it would be a hit, wouldn't it?"

"Absolutely."

With his privileged background and improved reputation? Everyone would be clamouring to cast Yeon Seo. Of course, this thought was based on the assumption that Yeon Seo's acting had improved to a decent level.

Making the most of his lunch break, Yeon Seo reached a restroom that wasn't much frequented. Noticing a ‘cleaning in progress sign, he placed it outside and showed thoroughness by locking the door.

He placed both hands on the sink and looked into the mirror.

"Beta, initiate memory synchronization."

<Should I proceed with synchronization in a way that does not strain your body, as last time?>

"No."

Yeon Seo spoke decisively.

"To the limit. As long as I don't die."

<That does not seem like a good choice. Master, it's too dangerous.>

Well, it was indeed a bit dangerous, wasn't it? A sudden laugh erupted from him.

"It's okay. Begin."

<As the current synchronization rate has exceeded 10%, more detailed memories can be recalled. Therefore, there is a risk of being swept up by the emotions of the original body. Are you sure about this?>

Yeon Seo nodded his head.

<Memory synchronization will commence.>

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