Big Life

23 – Bombardment has begun (9)

[3.6 Million mustard bath breaks! Korea's greatest horror film ever!]

[Mushroom bathtub, final score on a small, long-term show?]

[Three chains of The Mushroom Bath, Top 12 New York Times best-seller ranking, eyewitness entry into tenth place]

[U.S. Paramount License Purchaser, 'Mushroom Bath Remodeling Positive Reviewing’]

“It's like a different world. ”

I went through the headlines of the news on my phone and muttered.

It was a Hop House near the author's office.

The woman sitting across from me was taking a sip of soju with her face full of all the troubles of the world.

“Every time I look at the news like this, I want to be the same person as the writer I see every day in the office. Oh, come on. Different grade, different grade. ”

The microscope sighed deeply and ripped out my head.

Yeon-woo was pouring soju into an empty glass.

“Hey, Yeon-woo Lee. Too soon.”

“I want to get drunk today, brother. ”

“Humanely, let's have some chicken and then drink. Auntie, we don't want our chicken to be cooked, so please hurry. We're gonna throw everything away in our youngest. ”

Then the door to the Hop House opened and Somi came in.

As she was circling the interior, she soon found Yeon Woo and the landscape and approached her seat.

“Everyone's looking at the end of the world again. What's wrong? ”

Somi started with pinjaw, positioned next to Yeongwoo. He's been under a lot of pressure for days now.

“Representative Jung doesn't know my heart. ”

The microscope pours soju into Somi's glass.

“Oh really · · · · · · · · · I liked it first. Okay, first of all, what does it matter what you liked about it? I ended up marrying a doctor. Yeah, I like doctors. Yeah, I think you're great, too. It's an incredible job that's impossible to compare with a non-popular writer like me. ”

“You really, really need to study yourself. And what about you, Yang? Sales are getting better and better. Everyone has different talents. ”

Somi, who received the glass, poured the wine to the microscope.

“Who knows what will happen in about five years? By then, both authors will have a huge number of publications, and if they don't, they'll keep coming in like pensions. Don't you think it already is? ”

“Hehe, yes. There's a good thing about being a writer. ”

The scoop raises a toast with Somi and takes a sip.

Then, he still shrugged his head and covered the silent shoulder of Yeongwoo.

“Hey, Yeon-woo Lee. Cheer up. Now that you mention it, you also suffered from your debut. Slater. You know that, right?"

“Of course I do. ”

“You made fun of me on the first day in the office. Slater? I haven't seen you since the end of the year. Did you pay for it? Go.”

“Oh, brother. I've told you a few times. I didn't mean to ask you that. I just said it out of curiosity. ”

I looked up at Yeon-woo with an unfair expression.

The microscope and Somi chuckle.

“Okay, yeah. That's not the point. Anyway, it was too hard on you with the slatters back then. Sales volume is too low. But now that I've finished paying my dues and published my e-book, this is good for me. The e-book rate is 100,000 won each month. With just one slater. ”

“You've said it many times, brother. ”

“Yes, Yeon-woo. Is that money you get when you dig up 100,000 won? And you only have slatters? And then, combined with the latest one, we'll skip 50, even if we don't do it every month. This is it. Don't be discouraged by bad grades. Keep building your work. ”

The chicken you ordered was on the table.

The microscope was a horse, moving the legs one by one onto the plate of Yeongwoo and Somi.

“I get it, you were thinking about everything. I don't know if I can live with it. Why is my writing so hard? And then I had a stock and I rolled it once. ”

“Have you been stocking up? ”

“Yes, that's why once Writer Hao kicked me out, ”

“Yes? Really? Reconstruction kicked you out? ”

I was dumbfounded by the surprise of Yeongwoo.

The microscope and Somi were making bitter smiles at each other's faces.

“No, the real reconstruction is unbelievable. ”

“It's because you don't know, Hah. It's very scary to know. I was kicked out of the station penniless, and I stayed overnight at the gas station. It was a time when I realized so much. ”

The eyes of the microscope toward the air seemed to follow a scene of memories.

“Do I have a bucket of nutrition for pencils in my seat? ”

“Yes. I know, I know. ”

“It was given to me by the writer. He must have felt uncomfortable getting rid of her. He snuck into the gas station where I was working and left it behind. Don't get hurt. ”

“I really like your personality. ”

“Okay, so let's cheer up and be good. Did you get one or two from the writer? It's a great blessing just to be able to sleep and write in this ruby world. Don't lose your temper. After today's drinks, you're back on your feet? ”

The microscope raised his glass and asked for a toast.

Yeongwoo nods, raising her glass in a slow gesture.

“Yes, sir. Keep up the good work, brother. You'll get to meet a better woman. ”

“You, I almost fell asleep in front of Mr. Jung. Let's not talk about it. Cheers!"

Glug glug!

Somi's phone rang.

When she saw the name of the rebuilding, she was surprised and immediately called.

“Yes, Writer Ha. ”

I'm at the office right now, and no one's home.

“This is hula. I'm having a drink with Yang and this writer. ”

- Oh, yeah? I knew it. I'm already on my way. I'll be right there.

Reconstruction kept its word.

After the phone call with Somi was disconnected, after less than 3 minutes, he opened the door of the Hop House and showed up.

I was wearing a three-way slipper to my training outfit.

“You're having a party here without me. Aunt, I need a 3,000 beer tower, stat! ”

“Hey, Writer Ha. Haven't you been drinking a lot lately? ”

Somi asked anxiously.

The reconstruction shakes its head with a cheerful smile.

“Drinking for work is not like drinking. We should enjoy drinking with the family in the office. ”

“But you have to think about your health. ”

“Just drink it today and don't drink it tomorrow. No, is Anjou a chicken? It's not enough for Yeon-woo alone. Aunt, please add an octopus barbecue! Cheers! Cheers! ”

While we were having drinks, several guests at the other tables approached. Readers recognized the face of reconstruction.

“Hey · · · · · · · · · · ·, You're the writer, right? I'm reading too well. ”

“I'm sorry you're in such a good mood, but could you take a picture? ”

The reconstruction gives you a joyful nod and lowers the glass.

“Yes, come this way. ”

Readers like it and approach both sides of the reconstruction. One of them tilts his head toward the writers around him, not the reconstruction.

“Are you the · · · · · · · · · rebuilding division? ”

“Yes?”

The rebuilding frowns.

At the same time, the lotus was hot, turning its head. It seemed to recognize itself as having a corner.

“You're right, it's Satan the Harebuilder. ”

“No, where is the name? ”

“You posted a photo on SNS. under the name of the Hazan Satan Initiative. Is your name Lee Yeon-woo? I think you're right. ”

Yeongwoo pushed herself deeper and deeper into the space. Reconstruction narrows her eyes, smiling and pulling Yeon Woo out.

“Looks like he put a useless name on the party photo. So, shall we all do it together? Would you like to take a picture with Yang and Somi? ”

The microscope approached without hesitation.

Somi hesitates for a moment, then shifts her position to lift her little butt. I wanted to leave at least one more photo with reconstruction.

“Here, take a picture. ”

Flash burst in a row.

It was the first photo of the Rehabilitation Satan with the readers.

* * *

“Ugh · · · · · · · Yeon-woo, My brother has said many times, but it's okay. You'll have to write better next time. It could be worse. ”

“Okay, brother. I really remember.”

“Writer Yang, no, microscope. Starting today, I decided to let go of the horse. Oh, my God. She's half a woman. I'll introduce you, so just keep writing. Do you understand me? ”

“Ha Writer, I mean rebuilding. If you really want to say it one more time, that's ten times. I'm looking forward to it. Please introduce me. ”

The bright moonlight flashed gently.

Yeongwoo and the landscape were building up the sides of the reconstruction that had been drunk. Somi was following them with their bags.

"Why do I feel so overwhelmed? ’

Somi was intrigued.

It's because the attitude of rebuilding today was very different than usual. He spoke more than ever and led the drink in a leaner atmosphere.

‘And he's not that drunk. ’

Somi, who had been drinking several times, was generally aware of the limitations of reconstruction.

The amount of reconstruction she knew was substantial. Maybe he's pretending to be drunk, not drunk.

It's confusing to think like this.

“No, what is this? How drunk is Writer Ha? ”

Minho and Eun-young who came down to the front of the building were frightened.

Reconstruction hugged Minho as soon as she saw him.

“Uh-huh, River writer. I love you."

“Hey, Writer Ha. I love you so much.Now give me a hug. Fuck you!”

Minho put the reconstruction on his back.

After that, the microscope and Yeon-woo support the body of the reconstruction and lighten the weight.

“Phew! ”

Min Ho stretched his waist, restructuring on the office bedroom bed.

Lika suddenly approaches and curls up beside the reconstruction. Looking down at them, Minho blushed his eyes.

“Minho, what's wrong? ”

“No · · · · · · · Nothing. ”

Minho stole both eyes and froze.

I felt regret in my heart.

Would it have been better to ask him frankly before the rebuilding rented out a deposit?

I felt strangled thanks to the reconstruction that I would have worn out for you.

“Hah, let's go out quietly while sleeping. ”

“Yes, I'll put out the lights. We can't close the door on Rica. ”

The light goes out and the door closes with a slight gap.

Reconstruction opens my eyes in the dark.

Lika's eyes glistened brightly and met the horizon. Lika licks the tip of her reconstruction with a sharp tongue.

* * *

- Minister of Culture recognition? Don't you think you deserve a presidential commendation for China and the U.S. sales?

“I think so, too. I thought you were supposed to be running for prime minister. ”

Myung Seok who held the phone replied bitterly.

It was the day when the candidates for the Popular Cultural Arts category were decided. The name of the rebuilding was on the Ministry of Culture's Nomination for Recognition.

It was at a lower level than the expectations of brilliance.

Beyond the radio, Eugene sighed deeply.

- It's all conservative Korean paragraphs. What's with all the art? Someone who has had a profound impact on the development of popular culture. How long you've been on this floor, how old you are, what does that have to do with anything? It's probably gonna be loud for once.

“I think so, too. ”

- By the way, Paramount called. I'm asking if you'd be willing to sell a ticket to the mustard bath for $1.5 million. It's the best we've heard in a long time.

“A million and a half is a lot of money. Ha, we should talk to the teacher. ”

- He's willing to come to Korea. Maybe I'll come with you when we're scheduled. Let's have a proper drink with the writer. You know this is all thanks to me selling the bathtub properly, right?

“Yes, I've been waiting for this day to come. ”

Myeong-seok and Eugene burst into laughter.

Reconstruction made me laugh more and more every day.

* * *

A vision like that.

The members of the Rafbook couldn't stop smiling because of similar circumstances.

The other person on the phone was a literary representative in Tincent, China.

“Yes, 2 million? No, you said over 1.5 million copies before. How, in between, the Chinese market is enormous. Hahaha, thank you so much. Oh, the Bress. The Breeze Chinese service is a little ambiguous right now. I have some things I need to coordinate with you. Okay, got it. Then send me the bill. I'll be in touch.”

After hanging up the phone, Tae-won checked the settlement form that arrived in the mail and called to tear his eyes out.

Seeing his hands tremble, he rings his collar several times.

“95M yuan · · · · · · · ·! ”

The novel "Oscar's Dungeon" began its service in China less than six months ago.

But it's already 5.5 million.

In simple calculations, it is also more than 1.6 billion won. Even after deducting every part of the revenue, the net revenues of the reconstruction alone are more than a billion.

“Oh, this is not the time. ”

Tae-won picked up his phone.

Before contacting reconstruction, he called a nearby economics journalist first.

An exhilarating nostril rang out in the office.

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