Big Life

10 - Follow me (4)

‘Funny……! ’

Even before turning over page 30, Somi smiled.

It was a serious novel unlike other works that have been reconstructed so far. Thanks to its concise body and quick scene transitions, the readability was quite high, even though it was a heavy topic.

‘That's why the Dragon Rider. The protagonist rides around on a dragon. By the way, do you think I'm the only one who doesn't like the title...? ’

Only when it was time to arrive in front of the office and put his finger on the fingerprint recognizer did Somi take her eyes off her phone.

He sat down without a chair and immediately began to read the novel on his computer.

I felt comfortable reading it on a large screen.

“Somi, you're out early. ”

This agent came into my office and spoke to me.

Somi looks back at the monitor and says,

“Oh, good morning. ”

The surrogate was Somi and her closest female colleague in the company.

As the owner of a dirty and friendly personality, there was no misconduct against equity.

Thanks to this, Somi has been very comfortable with her for more than 10 years.

“By the way, you're here early today, too. ”

“You have to stay out early for a while until you figure out your style. ”

This surrogate sat down in her seat, finishing her speech with a yawn.

The target she said she needed to know her style was a new editor who came to replace Tae-won's vacancy.

“That's right. Isn't delegation too funny? ”

This surrogate turns the chair around to Somi and pulls the horse out.

“Shavashaba to the new editor. Someone would think it was a personal assistant. Try to flatter yourself half as hard as you can. Why don't people know? ”

“Uhuhuhuhu.”

“Starbooks is also a retinue. Jules, I don't know what you're doing. My son, my daughter, my son-in-law...... I'm going to make my grandchildren my employees. ”

“Daryl, speak up a little bit. ”

“Whatever. We're the only ones left. I don't know. ”

This surrogate took his personal mug and headed to Tang Vi room.

As Somi started reading the novel again, this surrogate who had two cups of coffee handed out a glass and asked.

“What are you reading? ”

“Oh, thank you. Mr. Haejeon's new book. ”

“Harebuilt writer? New?”

As if this surrogate were surprised, both cheeks were inflated like balloons.

“Isn't it a long way to go to the end of the world? He's been writing a new book for how long? ”

“Yeah. Pretty cool, huh? You've sent up to three copies of this novel. ”

“What a surprise. I've worked here and there for seven years, including Starbooks, but I've never seen a writer write so fast. ”

“Right?"

“Are you not a group, not an individual? Don't you have a writing factory where 10 people come to write? ”

“I went to the studio, but I didn't. You knocked out the keyboard on your own. ”

Somi smiled and replied and drank a cup of hot coffee. I liked the warm coffee, both flavour and aroma.

“So, how about this one? ”

“It's fun again. In my personal opinion, this one is the most interesting. ”

“Is that it? Show me. ”

“You sent it to a public mailbox, so you can check it out. ”

“Okay.”

After Somi, the surrogate began to read the novel of reconstruction in his place.

“Ah!”

Even 20 minutes later, she mutters in an elastic voice.

“That's a hell of a stand. ”

“Right? Funny, isn't it? ”

“Jules, you must be dancing on your shoulder. Mr. Kwon insisted that he missed one or two reconstructed writers. I'm sure you'll fulfill your wish. ”

The agent's words were sarcastic.

Somi smiles bitterly and recalls Tae-won's retired face. I'm sure he's struggling somewhere right now with something new.

“Huff-puff.”

It was about 8: 30 and a surrogate showed up at the office.

I had a hunch that he was gasping for breath as he shrugged his shoulders.

He approaches Somi and asks.

“Somi, what are you doing? ”

“I'm reading your novel. Would you like to see it, too?”

“Ha Writer? No, that's not the problem...! Somi, do you know how to look at plants? ”

“A plant? Why? ”

Somi asked with a curious expression.

The deputy responded, taking off his backpack.

“The editor texted me. The area around the office is too monotonous and dry. He wants you to bring some potted plants. Mr. Somi, where's the flower shop around here? ”

Somi, who knows what happened, is stunned and silent.

This surrogate looks at her face from her seat with a monitor screen and a small burst of laughter.

“Why don't you come with me? I don't know how to look at a flowerpot, so can Mr. Somi come with me? ”

“But it's business hours soon. ”

When Somi replied as if it was going to be difficult, the surrogate opened his eyes and stood with his back wide open.

“Somi, I'm going to buy the new editor's potted plant. This is strictly part of the job. Come on, get up. ”

This surrogate leaves, as if rescuing Somi who was embarrassed.

“Representative Goo, how do you get to work buying potted plants? And from what I hear, the editor didn't tell me to pick up a potted plant until he got to work. ”

“Yes? Oh, of course, but... ”

The high representative rolled his eyes around, blurring the end of the horse.

This agent was one of the hardest people in the company. I couldn't protest every time because there was nothing wrong with the case.

“Somi's busy right now. Apart from Mr. Haejun's new book, things have been piling up. The flower shop is on the first floor of the building next door, so if you're in a hurry, go see for yourself. Why would the florist want that? They'll recommend what's a good pot. ”

“Ugh, umm... I heard that, too. Then I'll buy it myself.... ”

He left the office in a frenzied state, carrying only his wallet.

This surrogate winks at Somi and turns her face back to her monitor.

‘What should I do...? ’

Maybe after listening to this proxy.

The thought of Tae-won did not leave Somi's head.

The novel of reconstruction was clearly interesting, but the problems of reality were disrupting focus.

"Have you still not told Writer Ha? You said you'd tell her yourself. Why? If I know what's going on, I'm sure Writer Ha will go to Editor Kwon... ’

I do not intend to include myself as an employee of Starbooks.

Tae Won has already left the company.

This is a mindset against the interests of the company. Of course it was Somi who was becoming aware.

“The reconstructed author? ”

I heard Nazik's voice behind my back.

Somi wakes up from an angry thought, like the person who flipped the cold water over.

It was the new editor Park Kyung-wook.

I was looking at Somi's monitor, bent at my waist.

“Oh, there he is. Editor.”

“How much fun did you think I was standing here? I was standing behind Somi for a long time. ”

Kyungwook resembles my father, Park Jae-kook.

She's in her mid-30s.

He was strong and had a strong masculine look.

“Sorry……. I was thinking about it for a second. ”

Somi replied instead of smiling at Kyungwook's jokes.

She was uncomfortable with this new editor.

Two eyes that are always smiling and never smile. I still felt uneasy with my face and my insides.

“You're the new writer, right? What do you think?”

“Oh, yes. It's interesting. I've read a little over two volumes, and they're very structured and very good. ”

“Really? Let me know. It's okay for today, so make room. There's something I want to talk to you about in person. I'll have to meet him myself. ”

“Yes… I understand. ”

Kyungwook said that, then took his cell phone out and left the office calling somewhere.

This surrogate drew a chair and approached Somi in fear of his disappearance.

“I take it you're proposing a contract in person? ”

“Maybe. I don't know. Mr. Kwon refused his proposal. ”

“You don't want to hear you're in the parachute. You want to score some points. Only a reconstructive writer can get it. From the beginning of your editorial career, you're going to put a lot of strength into your shoulders. ”

Suddenly, he lowered his gaze and this surrogate pointed his finger at Somi's leg.

“Mr. Somi, the stockings are out. ”

“Huh? Oh my. ”

It was as this representative said.

A white crevice formed in a straight line from the inside of the left thigh wrapped in black stockings to the side of the knee.

“It's new. Where did it come from? ”

“I'll give you one of mine. ”

“Thank you. I'll buy you the same one later. ”

“Buy ice cream after lunch. Get changed. ”

The anxiety in Somi's mind as she stepped into the bathroom was increasing.

I can't believe the new stockings start early in the morning.

I was not a superstitious person, but I had a strange ominous feeling.

Somi locked the door and sat down in the toilet.

After considering her cell phone with her small hands, she makes a decision and calls Reconstruction.

- Yes, Mr. Somi.

“Ha, I've read up to two Dragon Riders. This one was particularly good. ”

That's what Mr. Somi said, and this time it's going to be ten grand.

“My emotions are irrelevant. Your work is good, so your grades will be good. And, Writer. Are you free for dinner tonight? ”

- Yeah, I told you, I don't care if it's today. Where do you want me to meet you? Kwon Tae-won, you're coming too, right? You've been very busy lately. I'll forget your face.

A cheerful laugh of reconstruction made my ears tingle.

But Somi couldn't smile.

We don't know why Tae-won hasn't disclosed his situation so far.

But we have to tell them this before it's too late.

Waiting for the rebuilding laughter to become more frequent, she speaks in a small voice.

“Haha, I have something to tell you. ”

- Yes, go ahead.

“President Kwon Tae-won...... has left the company. ”

* * *

“Hahaha, it's so nice to meet you. I'm Park Kyung-wook.”

“Yes, it's good to see you, too. ”

Beautiful floral embroidery was in the room of a fine Japanese restaurant engraved all around.

The new editor, Kyungwook, and his deputy, sat side by side, reconstructing and Somi.

“I love this place. If you try one of these special tastes, you'll remember it again. It's expensive. ”

Today's menu was 150,000 won per person.

It was a place I chose because I cared about it in my own way.

Harebuild, the best-selling author in Starbooks, was also a courtesy to the writer.

Normal writers don't meet in places like this.

No, I didn't even come out to meet him in person.

“Excuse me.”

Two girls in kimonos came in and put up a prize before the main dish. Simple foods such as abalone skin and sea cucumber intestines were spread over the table.

A surrogate picks up the bottle while she's still looking at it.

You stop him with a slight look and grab the flask with your bare hands.

“Would you like a drink? ”

Kyongwook offered me a bottle.

Reconstruction raised the glass with both hands and received a drink.

It was not a place to drink comfortably, but it was polite to drink only one drink.

“As editor-in-chief, I don't have enough hands-on experience. That's why I brought Mr. Ko and Mr. Somi along. We appreciate your understanding if this makes you feel uncomfortable. ”

Kyungwook's words made it impossible to rebuild.

His subordinates, Deputy Koh and Somi, feel careless.

Seeing what comes out, I thought, as I admit to myself, you're the one who lacks practical experience, right?

“I've read your novel. It was a great piece again. We are very fortunate to have a relationship with the writer. ”

“You mean the old ones were good? ”

“Hahaha, yes. Of course.”

“What did you like about it? ”

< 10 - Follow me (4) > end

woojiho