Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 172: I Will 'Use' This Assistant Well

The night before Radio Star interview, Jooeun went to the studio to film a trailer. As she left, outside the front door were a whole heap of fans. They gave her flowers and requested to have photos taken together. She politely nodded her head and agreed. After all, in such cold weather, they had waited so long outside. They must have suffered.

Of course, the thing that the fans were most curious about was the 'back-view dream man'. But Jooeun simply smiled. "Remember to watch tomorrow's live broadcast of Radio Star. I'm sure you will all be pleased with the reply I give there."

The fans couldn't help but squeal with excitement. Especially when Jooeun removed her sunglasses to give them autographs.

"You look even more beautiful up close!"

"Your legs are so long."

"Jooeun unnie, don't worry! We will protect you."

Jooeun signed autographs as she walked. After hearing these words, she was obviously dumbfounded for a moment before revealing a smile.

She noticed a 15-16-year-old girl wearing a school uniform holding a banner. This reminded her of Jennie. They were both in their most vibrant years. She was moved by the energy coming from these fans. They all looked roughly 15-years-old, yet they offered to protect her. So she couldn't help but gently pat the girl on the head. "I will protect you girls and you girls should protect yourselves."

In actual fact, she noticed she had previously placed too much focus on making a counterattack. She had never considered increasing her interaction with fans. From now on, she would listen to her fans' voices.

In the end, she waved goodbye to her fans and was helped into the manager's van by Kangjun.

"You're great at obtaining energy from others." Kangjun thought about the words Jooeun had just said. They came from her heart.

"Of course, even a 15-year-old child is brave enough to say she will protect me. Even though she may not have the power, she has the courage. As an adult, do we have less courage than a child?"

Kangjun was speechless. He had nothing else he could say. However, he discovered a new trait of Jooeun. She was always reflecting on herself! No wonder she had an endless supply of energy.

"Tomorrow, are you really planning on revealing the 'back-view dream man'?" Kangjun finally asked after quite some time. "You won't regret it?"

Jooeun smiled mysteriously. Even towards Kangjun she did not intend to give him the answer. However, would she really be able to go to the talk show tomorrow?

Meanwhile, Hani and her manager sat in Yeji's majestically spacious office. Yeji had her back to the two people as she took a sip of her coffee. Her voice was calm but carried an undeniable power.

"For tomorrow's show, give your assistant a day off. I have prepared another assistant for you."

"I don't quite understand President Seo's intention..." Hani shrugged.

Yeji turned around and walked over to Hani. She placed one hand on her shoulder. "I am giving Jooeun's assistant to you for one day. You can use her in whatever way you want." What she meant was, Hani could order her around, torture her and release her anger on her. Hani didn't quite understand why Yeji was doing this. Yeji couldn't possibly reveal her true motive. So she simply smiled and returned to her desk. "Jooeun is my model. I have the right to allocate any of her resources – including people!"

However, Hani had no idea, Minjung was hired privately by Jooeun to be her personal assistant. No one had the right to order Minjung around.

"Tomorrow, her assistant. Next, will be her manager."

Hearing the word 'manager', Hani's eyes lit up because this meant. Yeji's tolerance towards Cha Jooeun had already reached its limit. It also meant, she was prepared to take Kangjun away from Cha Jooeun!

"I understand. I will 'use' this assistant well." Hani exclaimed. Since this was specially organized by Yeji, she definitely would not disappoint.

Another day of investigations ended to no avail. Even Taejoo could not obtain any information on the whereabouts of Minjung's grandfather. It seemed Yeji was extremely cautious.

Because of this, Minjung couldn't stop blaming herself. But there was no way she would ever do anything to betray Jooeun. After all, one should never dispose of their bottom line.

"You don't need to be so anxious. After all, it involves life. If Yeji stains her hands, she will eventually destroy herself. There's no way she will take that risk." Taejoo comforted. He could tell that Minjung had been put in a very difficult position. If he was her, he may have already done something stupid.

"Taejoo, you definitely need to remind Kangjun and Jooeun not to bring their phones to the talk show. Don't let them know of my predicament."

"Are you sure you can handle it?" Taejoo was a bit worried.

"No problems."

Taejoo did not say anything else. After spending 2 days using GK's resources to search for Minjung's grandfather to no avail, could he still sit around doing nothing while he knew Minjung was suffering? After returning to GK, he was still asking himself this question. Even when Jeonghwan called him, he did not respond.

"What are you so restless about?"

"President, is the madam already on her way to MBC?" Taejoo looked out the window and noticed the sunset.

Jeonghwan closed the documents in his hands and looked at Taejoo with interest. "Is there something you want to say?"

"President..." Taejoo hesitated for a moment before telling Jeonghwan everything.

After listening to Taejoo's explanation, Jeonghwan looked at him with a cold expression. "You've already been by my side for 7 years. Don't tell me 7 years hasn't been enough to teach you how to deal with situations like this? Did you think, by using GK's resources, you would be able to find Minjung's grandfather straight away? You're being too naive! Did you know, if the situation gets blown up, then that's a life you're dealing with?"

"President...I..." Taejoo couldn't explain himself because this incident also involved Jooeun. He knew of Jooeun's importance to Jeonghwan, so he didn't dare to drag her into the situation. Of course, he also wanted to keep the promise he made to Minjung. A matter like this, he should have told Jeonghwan ages ago! He couldn't understand why he didn't do it.

Jeonghwan took a deep breath. It looked like he was trying to calm down his anger. However, just as he was about to take action, he received a phone call from Jooeun. "Hwan, is Taejoo oppa around?"

"Why?"

"I've thought about it carefully and feel there is something not quite right about Minjung unnie. Why did Taejoo tell Kangjun to make sure we don't bring our phones to Radio Star?" Jooeun asked observantly.

After a moment of silence, Jeonghwan revealed the entire incident to Jooeun. He knew, even if he didn't tell her, she would be so worried she'd go look for Minjung herself.

"In that case, where is Minjung unnie right now?" After hearing everything from Jeonghwan, her voice was a little shaky.

"Dongdaemun Design Plaza."

"Hwan, let me handle this matter. But let me warn you, I may need to make use of your identity."

Mo Ting couldn't help but chuckle. "Go ahead..."