DASH Novel Chapter 19

In Jihon's gaze, there was a clear "What?"

Jaekyung nodded to the side, signaling to follow him, and turned around and moved forward. An ominous sense of uncertainty suddenly seized Jihon. To think that the two of them needed to talk alone at a ti like this.

— ...

He would have said to him, "Just talk here," but refrained. If Kwon Jae-kyung himself, and not soone else, insisted on a private conversation, then the topic was really delicate, and extra ears would be out of place.

"I'm sorry, I'll be away for a minute."

In the end, Jihong waited for the CEO's approval, apologized, and stood up. The athlete was waiting for him in one of the back rooms, just from which he ca out after manual therapy. When Jihon opened the door and was inside, the guy was already sitting by the window.

"What's the matter?" asked Jihong as he walked over to the table where folders and books were scattered. Jaekyung, looking up at him, imdiately went to the point, instead of suggesting that he sit opposite.

— The CEO of Kava ca to the pool

"Really?" What for?

I think he found out that I was going to sign with Spoin. He asked

to reconsider his decision, promising that I would not have to participate in the Olympic Gas.

"I was expecting such a developnt of events," Jihong sighed in disappointnt. His ominous premonition ca true, as always.

"He said that the down paynt would remain the sa as they had previously offered, but without restrictions on the amount of advertising.

However, Jihong could not imagine that Kava, sacrificing their pride, would et halfway in order to keep Jaekyung.

"In other words, they are ready to give up the Olympics and force him to star in nurous comrcials, while maintaining the sa amount of fee..." - Jihon thought to himself.

"They said everything you guessed, hyung.

— Of course. The only difference is the price of the issue, right?

"The CEO even offered to increase the paynt if I wanted to.

??... Are they crazy?" thought Jihon. Since Jaekyong wasn't subject to the cap since he wasn't in the big leagues, they could pay him as much as the company wanted, whether it was an upfront or a year's salary. But whatever amounts they offered, there was such a thing as a reasonable limit. Are they really willing to give even 10 billion won to soone who is about to retire?

Of course, these are just words, and when it cos ti to sign the contract, they can cut the contribution in half again. But it's crazy all the sa. They simply wouldn't be able to raise that kind of money, even if they used all their employees as collateral at ho, let alone the company building. It seems that Kava had fabulous sums in circulation. When Jihong sighed dejectedly, Jaekyung, studying his reaction, leaned back in his chair, resting his elbow on the table, and asked:

"What would you do if you were , hyung?"

"Who knows... I would never be able to be in your place, it's just impossible," Jihon said with a smile.

You need to be able to use your own humility, sotis belittling yourself and your skills, elevating others, in the na of profit. Such a trick allowed him to easily get out of difficult situations.

How did you manage to get into the PR team with a complete lack of imagination, hyung? When I read the articles published by the agency, I involuntarily compare them with tabloid novels.

Of course, everything depended on the interlocutor, but for such a shrewd and indifferent person as Kwon Jaekyung, sweet speeches and ingratiation would definitely not have an effect.

"Then let

change the wording of the question: what would you say if an athlete you know personally ca to you and asked for advice?"

Jihon had no choice but to answer honestly.

"I would advise him to sign a contract with Kava.

"I assud so. My mother would have said the sa thing, so I didn't discuss it with her.

At first glance, it may seem that Jaekyung is attentive to Jihon's situation, but if you delve into the content, his words were more like a threat. The guy hinted that if his mother found out, then the deal with Spoin could fall through. Jihong was confused again and pondered, "This guy... Is he one of those who know how to manipulate? Is he really able to lead people by the nose so gracefully? I was sure of his straightforwardness."

In fact, Jaekyung's style of presenting information didn't matter at this point in ti. People were waiting for them in the next room, and Jihon needed to make one decision or another urgently.

"And what are you going to do?"

Jihong dared to ask him directly, and if the guy began to evade the answer, then he would have to act in non-standard ways.

"What do you want, hyung?"

— Of course, I want you to collaborate with Spoin.

"But why?"

— This is the company I work for.

Jihon's gaze clearly scread, "Isn't it obvious?"

Jaekyung looked at him and imdiately said, "Okay. That's what we'll do."

"Wait... A what?

Before Jihong could ask, "Are you serious?