Franchise God - Chapter 37



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Franchise God Episode 037

Chapter 7 Won’t You Make a Contract with Me? (6)

“I didn’t know you were such a big Jang Hyo-joo fan.”

“I told you. My favorite girl… She looks like my ex-girlfriend.”

“You were so pretty, so why did you break up? Why didn’t you endure it better and get married?”

“Life has separated us.”

“…….”

Jeon Seong-ryeol was speechless again.

If I had only seen his expression without hearing the content, I would have probably thought it was a joke or a prank.

But since he was not the type of person to play around with people’s lives, Jeon Seong-ryeol felt sorry inside.

‘You’ve lost two ex-girlfriends… You’ve had quite a turbulent life at such a young age.’

I could deeply understand why she said she would not get married.

Even if it were me, if I had lost my lovers twice, I wouldn’t even think about love or marriage.

On the one hand, I understood why they insisted on actress Jang Hyo-joo.

-Then I need to set a schedule for signing an actor contract. How should I schedule it?

“Didn’t actress Jang Hyo-joo say she was very busy?”

-But it still has to fit the advertiser’s schedule.

One billion is not a small amount of money.

“Of course actress Jang Hyo-joo will appear in person, right?”

-Of course.

“Then we will select a suitable location.”

-all right.

After hanging up the phone, Jeon Seong-ryeol spoke with deliberate liveliness.

“Anyway, I’m glad the contract went the way you wanted. Even though it cost a lot of money.”

“For someone like Jang Hyo-ju, it’s not a lot of money.”

“Still, it’s a shame that only the first part was produced. I wish they had produced at least the third or fourth part.”

“Jang Hyo-joo has nothing to regret doing that. So, CEO, you have to grow our ramen company. Later on, top actors will beg you to let them appear in just one CF.”

“My shoulders are so heavy.”

Jeon Seong-ryeol, who was laughing heartily, looked at the line of trucks still loading the golden silk umbrella mushrooms.

“By the way, what is Seohae Foods going to do with the 100 tons of yellow oyster mushrooms they suddenly bought?”

“I think you’ve prepared a new food item. In the meantime, I’ve probably received information that we’ve secured 300 tons of yellow oyster mushrooms.”

Because of its high price, the production and consumption of golden umbrella mushrooms are limited.

That’s why it’s difficult to suddenly purchase 10 or 20 tons of Seohae Foods in the market.

Jeon Seong-ryeol suddenly spoke seriously.

“Surely they aren’t trying to make Hwangbi Mushroom Ramen like us?”

“If that was the case, I would have placed a purchase request through Taeyangsim, not Seohae Foods.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Yes, it would be a terribly expensive Hwangbi Mushroom Ramen that costs over ten thousand won per piece.”

Although Taeyangsim is a subsidiary of Seohae Foods, it exercises independent management judgment in the ramen business.

Seohae Foods is a food company in name only, but it does not directly produce food. That is the domain of its subsidiary, Taeyangsim.

“It seems like Seohae Foods is trying to create something new? Or maybe a franchise restaurant? I don’t know what it is.”

“Shall we find out?”

“Leave it. Isn’t that just a consideration to buy all the expensive yellow mushrooms at once so that we can film as many commercials as we want for our ramen?”

Ha Soo-young shrugged.

* * *

A date for a contract meeting has been set with actress Jang Hyo-joo.

After much deliberation over where to go, we decided on the Seohae Hotel Korean Restaurant.

After hearing the story about the Seohae Hotel, Ha Soo-young looked at Jeon Seong-ryeol meaningfully.

“I feel like there’s a strange intention behind the location selection?”

“There’s no such thing. Chef Kim Hyo-san’s skills are so good. He’s very popular among the upper class.”

“If you say so, I will keep that in mind.”

“I’m telling you, man.”

At one time, Seohae Hotel had an overwhelming advantage over Seongryeol Distribution.

But at some point, Seongryeol Distribution was reborn as Super Eul.

And now, Jeon Seong-ryeol, as Super Eul, goes to the hotel to receive Gap’s service.

“Then should I make the hotel reservation? Or should you, sir?”

“Let me do this.”

“That’s what I tried to do.”

After clearing his throat, Jeon Seong-ryeol called Kim Hyo-san.

But he didn’t answer the phone.

“You look busy.”

“It’s lunch time right now. The kitchen is basically a battlefield. I’ll contact you later when I have some free time.”

As Ha Su-yeong said, around the time lunch time was ending, I received a ghostly call from Kim Hyo-san.

-Yes, sir. This is Kim Hyo-san. He contacted you.

“Oh, Chef. Nice to meet you. I’m worried if I’ve bothered you when you’re busy.”

-No. Whenever I get a call from the CEO, I always get a free pass.

Kim Hyo-san’s voice was extremely polite.

Jeon Seong-ryeol met Ha Su-yeong’s eyes for a moment with a smiling face, and Ha Su-yeong shrugged her shoulders with a grin.

“I have a favor to ask. It’s nothing special, but.”

-Go ahead.

“I have to visit the Korean restaurant at the Seohae Hotel, but I’ve never been to a place like that before. I have no idea what to do.”

-Oh, you want a reservation for our restaurant?

There was a hint of bewilderment in Kim Hyo-san’s voice.

He was perplexed as to why the chef was contacting him about such a thing.

As a chef, he usually only takes reservations for VVIPs, such as those at Makemiya level.

Of course, Jeon Seong-ryeol also saw through it exactly why Kim Hyo-san was flustered.

Because this was the reaction I intended from the beginning.

“Yes, I was wondering if you could help me.”

– That’s not difficult. I’ll give the manager your contact information. Then the manager will take care of everything from start to finish.

“Yes, please take care of it. I have a meeting with actress Jang Hyo-joo.”

-Yes? You mean actress Jang Hyo-joo? Are you talking about the top star actress Jang Hyo-joo who appeared in the American drama ‘Prime’?

“That’s actress Jang Hyo-joo.”

-Oh, um. Sir, when do you plan on visiting?

“The date is probably…….”

Kim Hyo-san’s attitude changed 180 degrees and he asked detailed questions.

He asked me in such detail that it seemed almost relentless how many people there were, what kind of atmosphere the meeting was like, what everyone’s tastes were like, and whether there were any special requests.

Jeon Seong-ryeol answered all of Kim Hyo-san’s questions leisurely while putting his legs up on the desk.

– Then I will prepare everything for that date and time. All you have to do is contact me.

“Thank you. I don’t think that’s what a head chef normally does, but I don’t know much about hotels. I’m just a small business owner who supplies food ingredients, haha.”

-No, that’s not true at all.

When dealing with a guest like Makemiya, Kim Hyo-san’s attitude would probably have been like this.

Jeon Seong-ryeol hung up the phone with a happy heart, and Ha Su-yeong smiled as if she understood his feelings.

“You know the elegance of being bossy but not bossy at the same time.”

“What is this bullying? It’s bullying. I will always be the bully.”

“That guy is a super-duper guy. By the way, is that guy that just now that good at cooking?”

“President Makemiya said that your cooking skills are truly amazing. He said that you’re probably the best Korean chef in the country.”

“Hmm, I wonder if I can do better than our Hyo-ju…….”

“Hyo-ju? Oh, your ex-girlfriend……”

“Yes, he was a really good cook. In particular, the seafood stew with lots of pine mushrooms was excellent.”

“…….”

Jeon Seong-ryeol didn’t know how to react to the words spoken with a casual smile.

After hesitating for a while, Jeon Seong-ryeol finally opened his mouth.

“I’ve never felt the pain you’ve experienced, but I’ve lived much longer than you.”

“Let’s say that’s true.”

“The pain caused by original love tends to be forgotten by another love.”

“That’s true too.”

“So don’t close your heart too much, but take your time and slowly open it.

Somewhere out there, there must be a kind wife who can wash away all your wounds.”

“Is that so?”

“Well, that’s true.”

“Then what about Jang Hyo-ju?”

“Wouldn’t it be possible if you become the owner of the Cheongdam-dong complex? But isn’t Jang Hyo-ju older than you?”

“So what if it’s older or younger?”

“If it’s pretty, then that’s all that matters?”

Ha Soo-young smiled strangely.

Jeon Seong-ryeol stared blankly at the smile that seemed to have a strange magical power that seemed to strongly suck people in.

“I’m not going to love in this life anyway.”

***

A meeting with actress Jang Hyo-joo has been scheduled.

Jang Hyo-joo’s side was accompanied by a field manager.

At the advertising company, the project manager brought one of his employees along, and Ha Su-yeong attended the meeting with Jeon Seong-ryeol.

A total of six people sat around a round table.

The contents of the contract had already been finalized, and all that remained was the formality of stamping the seal.

“Welcome. I am the executive chef who will be in charge of cooking today.”

Kim Hyo-san came forward with a bright business smile.

Thanks to top actress Jang Hyo-joo’s visit, the hall was now quite lively.

Not only the employees but also the general guests were all focused on the VIP room.

“I think you should take their order first, not me.”

Jang Hyo-ju answered with a faint smile, and only then did Kim Hyo-san’s gaze turn to Ha Su-yeong.

“You are an advertiser.”

“Oh, excuse me.”

Kim Hyo-san was secretly surprised.

I was wondering what was going on when Jeon Seong-ryeol said he had an appointment with Jang Hyo-ju, but it was an advertiser?

It seems he made some money by selling pine mushrooms.

‘Well, I heard that President Makemiya pre-purchased a year’s worth of crops and even paid the deposit… … .’

Jeon Seong-ryeol looks different now.

As Kim Hyo-san approached, Ha Su-yeong glanced up and said.

“I have no reservations, so just give me the one I’m most confident in.”

“All right.”

“Could you please include seafood stew with pine mushrooms in the course?”

“Yes, I understand.”

The order from Jeon Seong-ryeol, who continued to the advertising agency, was not particularly difficult. The field manager also chose an appropriate course from the menu and ordered.

Finally, it was Jang Hyo-ju’s turn.

“Please make it as low in calories as possible. That will be fine.”

“yes.”

After the order was finished, Kim Hyo-san withdrew.

Jang Hyo-ju leaned her upper body forward slightly and met Ha Su-yeong’s gaze.

“I heard that the young advertiser is a fan of mine. Is that right?”

“Yes, I am a huge fan.”

“That’s interesting. But why don’t you ask for my autograph?”

“What does a signature on a piece of paper mean? Everything is contained in the fact that I am having a meal with Jang Hyo-ju at this very moment.”

Jang Hyo-ju let out a small laugh at those words.

When she smiled, the slightly tense atmosphere softened a little.

The meal began with appetizers.

The conversation was mainly led by Jang Hyo-joo and Ha Su-young.

Since it was a meeting between an advertiser and an actress, that kind of atmosphere was naturally created.

“You seem younger than me, but you must be running a huge business. I think you’re really amazing. I respect you.”

“He must be much older than Jang Hyo-ju at heart.”

“Hey, no. It doesn’t look like that at all.”

After taking a sip of a light cocktail, Jang Hyo-ju asked.

“By the way, what work made you become my fan?”

“It’s not because of the work…….”

“Then CF?”

“Actually, Jang Hyo-joo looks so much like my ex-girlfriend.”