The Crazy Woman Acts Too Well - Chapter 276

"What is going on…"

Splash, splash─

Kim Iseo was contacting the phone number she received, yet she still couldn't believe the current situation. It was completely unexpected.

'To receive Director Lee Chang-wan's contact information?'

Who is Director Lee Chang-wan?

He's a big-name director who has already proven himself in Korea and is now turning his sights overseas, aiming for the Venice Film Festival.

And that person wants to contact Mystic?

'What's the exact reason? Is it because of Yeonju or Seonil? No. Director Go Tae-min, who's in charge of "Crescendo from Tomorrow," contacted me starting tomorrow. It's highly likely he's interested in the main actress, Sua.'

There's no way a director of Lee Chang-wan's caliber would call just to say hello; he must have a definite purpose.

And if that purpose is directed at Sua…

'It's an opportunity I can't miss.'

In other words, it's clear that she needs to call Director Lee Chang-wan right away. Kim Iseo immediately called Lee Chang-wan.

"Hello? Director Lee Chang-wan, hello. This is Kim Iseo, CEO of Mystic. I heard from Director Go Tae-min."

"I've been waiting. Nice to meet you."

"But Director, Mystic has three actors. May I ask what you wanted to discuss?"

Meaning, tell me if it's about Seonil, Yeonju, or Sua.

And Lee Chang-wan's answer that followed was.

"It's about Lee Sua."

"Ah, I see. Our Sua."

She answered as if she was calm, but in reality, Kim Iseo was in shock. Sua! It's you again! You've hooked the Venice Film Festival director this time? What on earth are you?

At that moment, Director Lee Chang-wan continued.

"So, CEO, I was wondering if the three of us—Sua, you, and I—could meet sometime. Would the time be okay?"

But Kim Iseo was also a properly crazy woman.

Even in this situation, she thought she needed to play hard to get.

"I'm all for making a meeting, but Sua's schedule is too busy right now. It's not possible right away."

"Hmm."

"She's got variety shows, commercials, movies… Recently, her schedule got completely messed up due to repeated NGs in 'Crescendo from Tomorrow.' So, I don't know when she'll be available."

Kim Iseo swallowed hard after saying this.

Along with the thought that she was crazy once again. Instead of accepting it gratefully, she was trying to get an even bigger advantage in this situation by playing hard to get! Isn't it a situation where she wouldn't be able to say anything even if she got rejected right away?

However. Luckily, really fortunately.

"I understand. Then I'll adjust my time."

That's what Director Lee Chang-wan said.

The call ended like that.

"Whew…"

Kim Iseo brushed back her bangs, which were completely soaked with sweat, and felt relieved.

And suddenly, she got goosebumps.

“…Could it be, Sua's going to the Venice Film Festival?”

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At the same time, a studio with a kitchen in Seoul.

"Sua-ssi! Seonil-ssi! Congratulations!"

Those involved with 'Star Summit' were still sending tremendous congratulations to Mystic. It wasn't just to look good to Sua and Seonil. It was good news for them too.

Why? Because Sua and Seonil doing well meant that 'Star Summit' could also receive a trickle-down effect.

Therefore, what was filling the air was congratulations filled with sincerity.

"Sua-ssi and Seonil-ssi already swept through Korea and Japan with Special Task Force 808, right? And now you're doing it again with Alien Game?"

"Honestly, the work itself is just so fun, that's why it became popular, right? I felt it as soon as I watched the first episode. Ah, this is definitely going to be a hit."

And Sua.

Trembling, trembling…

She was barely managing to hold back the corners of her mouth and shoulders from rising up. How could she hold back when they were all praising her!

Anyway!

'Alien Game is doing really well in Japan too, right? Awesome! Does that mean my poster will finally be replaced!'

Sua was secretly happy at the thought of the MDD 808 poster being pushed back. If Alien Game is put up as the main work, then she won't have to shamefully show off her butt anymore, right?

─The reality is that you'll be exposed even more. People who came in through 'Alien Game' will even look up 'MDD 808,' won't they?

'….'

As the congratulations towards Mystic continued, Sua was lost in thought about the butt poster for several tens of minutes.

Gradually, all the seats at the scene began to fill up without any empty spots. This time, the one who arrived was Chinese woman, Jo Jung-jung.

From her straight black hair that fell neatly down, she was very cold. Sua thought. Is she some female martial arts expert from a martial arts novel?

"…."

She stared blankly at Sua.

"...Hmph."

She politely greeted them with her body, but her words were completely different. It was like she just went to her seat with a haughty attitude.

What is it? Are all Chinese people like that?

─Are you going to think that way? That person is just cold. Even I can tell that she's not a friendly person.

After that, it was Kouessi from Congo who arrived.

Kouessi from Congo was already a foreigner who frequently showed his face on Korean variety shows. Is that why? He didn't seem awkward at all after arriving at the scene.

He just greeted everyone brightly.

"Wow, hello everyone! The weather is really hot today! Wow! That's Sua-nim! Wow! I'm a really big fan of Sua-nim!"

Sua simply nodded her head.

"Thank you."

And she thought to herself.

'Wow, when that person smiles brightly and greets in the dark, only his teeth can be seen. That's really amazing.'

─Sunbae, I'm just saying this in case, but you should only think that inside? You must never say it out loud.

While Sua was receiving personality education(?) from Yoo Hansua, Liam from Australia and Mali from Thailand also arrived.

After that, without saying anything, they quickly found their seats, and PD Kang Hyun-sung watched the scene before opening his mouth.

"Finally, all the precious people have gathered. Welcome to all of you who have become members of 'Star Summit'! Well, first of all, Seonil-ssi? Since you're the MC, please proceed smoothly right away?"

Then Seonil was slightly embarrassed.

"...Are we just going straight into it like this? Without any script or anything planned in advance?"

"Of course!"

"No, looking at it now, the cameras were already rolling."

The set burst into laughter at Kim Seonil's reaction, who seemed like he would be meticulous in everything.

Since the production team had planned to induce this kind of atmosphere and had casted Kim Seonil, it freshly revealed that Kang Hyun-sung PD was a veteran in variety shows. Now that the atmosphere was quite interesting, 'Star Summit' immediately entered into its full-fledged schedule.

"So, Seonil-ssi? Please announce today's agenda."

"Today's agenda, let's take a look at a light story together."

After that, Seonil began to read the story.

"Hello. I'm a young foreigner who is about to visit Korea for the first time. People say that Korea is a safe and good country, but the truth is that I'm very picky about what I eat."

As Seonil began to read the story, the foreigners nodded their heads and listened intently. Yeah, yeah, Korea is quite safe. It felt like they were agreeing.

"But making my own food from my country is only a one or two-time thing, and I have to live in Korea for a long time, so I can't help but adapt, right? What food should I try first?"

When Seonil finished reading the story, people shouted and applauded. That's right. Today's agenda is to discuss foods that are good for introducing foreigners to Korean food!

At this time, Kouessi from Congo skillfully took over the conversation.

"I actually came across this topic in advance, and as soon as I heard it, I was looking forward to it like crazy. I heard a rumor that Sua-ssi will cook it herself. Aren't you too excited about what it will taste like?"

Indeed, he was a master who had adapted to variety shows.

From getting slightly excited and raising the tension, to inducing the next conversation, Sua thought. Variety show masters do it like that. I should take note of it.

Thanks to that, the foreigners who had been hesitant to speak, started to talk one by one.

"Hahaha, if the popular Sua-ssi cooks it, won't we eat anything very well? I don't think we'll judge it by taste?"

"That's right. We'd eat even trash."

Those kinds of stories continued, then suddenly.

Jo Jung-jung, the particularly cold woman from China, said.

"So, is Sua-ssi good at cooking?"

Sua simply shrugged her shoulders.

"That's for you to judge? First, try it."

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At the same time, a man in a suit got off at the entrance of the 'Star Summit' studio.

Just looking at his face, he didn't give off a friendly impression.

Should I say he has a face that gets annoyed easily?

The man's identity was Chef Lee Geum-hoo.

He was the person who would be in charge of the kitchen for today's 'Star Summit,' and his manager next to him said to Lee Geum-hoo.

"Chef, you have to make a splash on this broadcast."

"I know that best. I'm going to succeed on the broadcast this time for sure."

Recently, Lee Geum-hoo's fellow chefs were seeing the light of day through broadcasting. Just to give an example, there's Pederman from Italy. He was so envious he was going crazy.

"These days, any Tom, Dick, and Harry go on TV and cook, and then they inflate the profits of their restaurants with that…. It's ridiculous. It pisses me off that kids who can't cook better than me are enjoying those benefits."

"That's right. So, let's definitely seize today's opportunity. Let's show them how cool we are cooking in front of the celebrities, and let's create a broadcast image with a military drill sergeant feel!"

"Yeah, the plan is perfect. I heard Lee Sua is there today?"

Lee Geum-hoo raised the corners of his mouth.

"The culinary master teaching the one and only Lee Sua. I can definitely get a straw in there, right? I'm going to be the main character today."