episode_0163

– Anonymous111: Yes.

Looking at the response from Popo yesterday, I calmly got up from my seat.

It was a refreshing morning.

Today, it seemed like I would have to skip the lecture.

– Kim Woojin: I request proxy attendance.

Not long after sending the text, I quickly received a reply.

– Seo Yerin: ? Did you send this to the wrong person?

– Kim Woojin: No, I sent it to you.

– Seo Yerin: ??? How can I do proxy attendance?

– Seo Yerin: I’m a girl.

– Kim Woojin: If you learn, isn’t that possible?

– Seo Yerin: I’m an aspiring actress, and impersonation is what comedians do, you idiot.

Being called an idiot by Seo Yerin felt strangely irritating.

Although I felt slightly upset, I couldn’t find anyone else in the same lecture.

It was frustrating that their contact information was unavailable.

Even though I felt like just lying in the dormitory today, I managed to gather my thoughts again.

– Seo Yerin: Not going to the lecture today?

– Kim Woojin: I have something to do. Like a mission?

– Seo Yerin: Then buy some snacks for the room. It was a bit boring last time I went.

– Kim Woojin: Didn’t I say I have a mission?

– Seo Yerin: I don’t know.

Perhaps they were thinking so lightly because they didn’t understand the seriousness of the situation.

I put on my hat, threw on a black coat, and headed out of the dormitory.

There was no need to go anywhere else. I took a taxi straight to the city.

Since Popo was attending Kanghyun University, she must have been staying nearby.

I had already solved all the puzzles.

Anonymous300 was a stalker, but they didn’t know where Popo lived.

However, the key was with me.

“In times of crisis, the person in trouble will send a distress signal first.”

In fact, the first signal Popo sent was an explanation of being trapped.

So what’s next?

“Obviously, a location briefing.”

If she mentioned being trapped, it’s natural for her to say where she is.

“I’m trapped.”

She might have focused too much on the phrase “I’m trapped” and skipped over the rest of the words.

But the person requesting help wouldn’t use empty words.

Based on my deduction, “I’m here” meant the location where Popo was currently or nearby.

And I was there.

Cafe ‘eat yo.’

It was quite a challenge to find it at first, but when I translated the Korean into English, I easily found it.

“I could have been a detective.”

Thinking that I could have been a serious detective, I scanned the area around the cafe.

The building had a total of 6 floors.

The cafe was on the 1st floor, and there was a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor. There were no signs or nameplates from the 3rd floor and above.

From a distance, I could see people’s silhouettes in the windows or catch them smoking.

The thrill of solving the mystery was short-lived.

Eventually, reality caught up with me.

Even if I confirmed it, there was nothing I could do personally.

Should I report it to the police?

Should I tell Yoon Ji?

None of them seemed appealing to me.

Was that why?

As I sat in the cafe, sipping on coffee, I made a decision after a brief moment of contemplation.

“Whatever, let’s give it a try.”

And I immediately started moving.

* * *

A few days later.

Yuarin, who had recently become quite famous at the university, took a deep breath and looked at the cafe in front of her.

Cafe eat yo.

The name seemed to be trying too hard to appeal to the younger generation by adding ‘yo’ at the end.

It was a place rumored to have not-so-great coffee.

“I’m more nervous than I thought.”

It was time to put the plan into action.

A few days ago, Yuarin’s shorts had gone viral, and through the internet broadcasters of Oh Yoonji’s company, word had spread.

It didn’t take long for Rainbow to contact Yuarin.

Yuarin also responded positively and immediately came to meet.

Now, they would go together to find out the location, assess the situation, and then strike.

I’m just a bait.

Although it was said that there was nothing to do once inside, Yuarin was just an ordinary person.

She couldn’t help but feel nervous.

“It’s okay.”

And that’s why.

Yoonji patted her on the back and smiled.

“I’ll be with you. Don’t worry. We also have company security with us.”

“Yeah, I have nothing to be afraid of.”

Of course, it was risky for Yuarin to infiltrate alone.

Yoonji volunteered to accompany her.

With her outstanding appearance, but not well-known enough to be recognized separately, she disguised herself as a friend who wanted to do internet broadcasts together.

As they entered the café, a big man with a crew cut recognized them and gestured towards them.

“Over here.”

The man greeted them warmly with a smirk.

Yuarin and Yoonji greeted him warmly and sat down.

“Oh, you’re even prettier in person. I’m Han Oseok from the Rainbow Marketing Team.”

“I’m Yuarin! Nice to meet you!”

“And who is this?”

Han Oseok immediately turned his attention to Yoonji. It was clear that he was interested in Yoonji’s appearance.

Yoonji skillfully introduced herself with a smile.

“I’m Yoonji. I’m Arin’s college friend. I also want to do internet broadcasts!”

“Oh! You came with a friend? Yoonji, you’re also quite good-looking.”

Han Oseok barely managed to hold back a smile.

Yuarin and Yoonji.

While internet broadcasting usually requires half of it to be pretty, they were the type to earn money just by standing in front of the screen.

Swallowing the saliva that had gathered in his mouth, Han Oseok started explaining right away.

They create the optimal environment for internet broadcasters and operate a dormitory system for them to interact with each other.

“Well, it’s not that far. We use three floors above this one. If you ever want to go back home, you can go anytime.”

It was clearly a lie.

Yuarin and Yoonji pretended to be innocent and nodded vigorously.

The expectation that they could debut in internet broadcasting and pursue their dreams right away.

“Isn’t the preparation period long for singers or idols? It costs a lot to learn. But not for internet broadcasting.”

Han Oseok continued to elaborate with content that could captivate the two.

“There’s nothing to learn here, and it doesn’t cost anything. Just a computer or a phone is enough! No risk even if you fail! But high return!”

Thinking that the atmosphere had become favorable, Han Oseok discreetly took out a contract.

“Please read it carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’ll explain it to you.”

“Yes.”

Yoonji carefully examined the contract. At first glance, it seemed fine, but there were occasional toxic clauses mixed in.

‘Sons of bitches.’

He knew very well how to treat internet broadcasters like slaves.

Most students or recent graduates start internet broadcasting.

If you present such a long and complicated contract, it would be difficult for them to understand it properly no matter how well you explain it.

“The contract seems fine, but….”

Yoonji hesitantly and cautiously made her request.

“Can we see the dormitory? I’m curious.”

“Yeah! I’m curious too!”

Yuarin’s assistance came right away.

Just showing that would imply signing the contract.

“Oh, sure!”

Han Oseok nodded confidently and got up from his seat.

“Should we go up and see it right away?”

‘He seems so confident, as if he’s prepared to show it off.’

For now, Yoonji and Yuarin followed Han Oseok upstairs with the intention of just taking a quick look inside.

“….”

Yuarin was more nervous than she thought.

She clenched her fist tightly to hide the sweat in her palms.

Yoonji thought that it might have been much more awkward if she hadn’t been with them.

As they climbed the stairs, Han Oh-seok didn’t stop talking.

Most of it was about their company.

“Since there are famous people affiliated with us, we don’t put up signs. Fans will come chasing after us. Remember the last time how the fans were chasing after us-.”

“In fact, we are moving soon, right? Even though the current facilities are good, we are moving to even better facilities. The investors have high expectations for Rainbow’s vision.”

“It might be a bit farther, but it won’t be uncomfortable to live here. If any of our affiliated broadcasters have any discomfort, we will do our best to help.”

Listening to the words pouring out of his mouth, Yoonji and Yurin entered the third floor.

The interior was clean, almost like a personal study room.

Rooms were lined up on both sides of the long corridor.

Through the windows on the doors, you could see inside, most of them were empty, but there were a few people broadcasting.

“We provide individual rooms for broadcasting like this.”

They followed Han Oh-seok as he walked further inside.

The facilities looked fine on the surface.

If they had just reported it, it would have ended with a slap on the wrist and no real impact.

They needed solid evidence.

After passing through a short corridor, they arrived at a large room.

It looked like a lounge.

“You can broadcast, take a break in the lounge. We will provide snacks and coffee.”

While Han Oh-seok was explaining the lounge, Yoonji’s gaze was fixed on the door at the end of the lounge.

It looked like an office, who could be in there?

Just as she was wondering.

“Yes. Let’s handle the work quickly. Got it?”

“Yes! Understood!”

The voices of men coming from inside.

Yoonji suddenly felt a strange sensation.

“But we haven’t received the money yet……”

“Why are you worrying unnecessarily? It will come at the end of this month, right? How many days are left until the end of this month, just three days?”

“Y-yes!”

“No, Hwang-sajangnim, do you think I would embezzle money? Do I look like that kind of person? Do you not know who I am? Is Rainbow’s vision only that?”

“No!”

It was clearly a gangster’s conversation.

Even Yurin was now turning her head to look at the door.

At that moment, the door creaked open and two people came out.

“Um, would you like to have dinner?”

One was a muscular man.

With a body so solid that a single punch could knock someone out cold, he was a tough guy.

The other one.

“Ah, never mind.”

A young man wearing sunglasses.

Even Han Oh-seok left Yoonji and Yurin behind and hurriedly ran over to greet him with a bow.

“Investor, hello! These are the new recruits!”

“Ah, the ones who are going to sign the contract……”

The man’s words abruptly stopped.

As his sunglasses slid down slightly, his eyes met with the two.

Yoonji had so many things she wanted to say in that instant.

‘What are you doing here, Woojin?’

‘What’s with the investor talk?’

‘Why are the gangsters groveling to you?’

And many more.

But Yoonji bit her lip and bowed her head, holding back all the words she wanted to say.

“Hello? I’m Yoonji.”

“Ugh?! Y-yes. Let’s do our best.”

As Yoonji looked at Kim Woojin receiving her greeting awkwardly.

Suddenly.

Yurin had a thought.

‘If he wasn’t the chairman’s son, how on earth would that guy have survived?’