From A Producer To A Chapter 306: Charity work

Chapter 306: Charity work

Dayo woke up earlier than usual.

He checked the ti, sat up, and reached for his phone. He did his usual routine. Before he even left his room, he called Min-Jae.

Min-Jae picked up quickly. His voice sounded normal, like he was already awake.

"You’re up early," Min-Jae said. "You ready?"

Dayo smiled. "I’m ready. I just wanted to be sure you didn’t change your mind."

"?" Min-Jae scoffed. "You’re the one that made the whole plan yesterday. I’m just following your script."

"Good," Dayo said. "One hour."

"I said one hour yesterday and I ant it," Min-Jae replied. "Relax."

"Yeah, yeah. You said that when you promised

last ti and failed. Hehe."

"Alright, fine. You win again. I won’t be late."

"Hehe, alright. I’ll be waiting for you." Dayo ended the call and got ready fast.

He dressed in nothing flashy, just a plain shirt. Cap. Mask in his pocket. He wasn’t trying to hide like soone guilty, he just didn’t want the whole street to turn into a crowd before they even start.

Outside, the team was small.

One cara guy.

One staff mber handling money and logistics.

One driver.

That was it. No extra people.

When Min-Jae arrived, he looked fresh and cool.

He eyed Dayo’s outfit and laughed. "You’re dressed like you’re running away from debt."

Dayo replied, with a smile, "I’m dressed like soone that wants peace."

Min-Jae shook his head. "Peace while walking with ? Good luck."

They got into the car. As they drove, the staff mber opened a folder and confird the plan again.

"We are biding our ti, so I have decided we settle for things that have an impact. Street food packs first," she said. "Then vendor support, then supplies for an orphanage."

Min-Jae nodded. "Good."

Dayo added, "And hospital to the list. We would find ti to go there. Rember we are here to give back to society."

The assistant nodded and added hospital to the list of places to go.

The car stopped near a busy street food area where vendors were setting up grills and pots. The sll of broth and spices was already in the air. Steam rose from big silver pots. Workers were shouting orders. People were already lining up.

Min-Jae stepped out first.

Imdiately, two girls on the sidewalk froze.

One whispered, "Is that Min-Jae?"

The other held her phone but didn’t raise it yet, like she was unsure.

Dayo stayed calm. He let Min-Jae take the lead.

They approached an older vendor who was stirring soup in a large pot.

Min-Jae greeted him politely. "Good morning, sir."

The man looked up, squinted, then his face changed.

"CEO Min-Jae?" he said, voice shaking. Seeing Min-Jae was a blessing for those that knew him. He was well known for charity, and he was like the dream of every parent in Korea that wanted their child to be like Min-Jae.

Min-Jae smiled. "Yes. We want to buy food packs. A lot."

The vendor blinked. "How many?"

The staff mber stepped forward and opened her notebook. "Everything you have. Pack it well."

The vendor’s eyes widened. "Everything?"

Dayo nodded once. "Yes."

Min-Jae added, "We pay now at normal price. No bargaining."

The vendor was almost rolling on the ground at this point. He was so emotional it took a while before he could get himself together.

Dayo nodded and the assistant quickly brought out the money.

??4,640,000.

The vendor tried to push so of the money back like he didn’t believe it.

Min-Jae’s smile disappeared. "Take it."

The vendor bowed quickly. "Thank you, thank you."

Within minutes, the place beca busy. Containers, gloves, extra rice, extra soup. People moved faster.

As the first packs ca out, Dayo pointed quietly toward a corner where a few holess people were sitting with their backs against a wall.

"Start there," Dayo said.

Min-Jae nodded. "Let’s go."

They didn’t throw the packs. They walked over and handed them out one by one. Each and every one had a different reaction to it.

A man received one and stared at it like it was not real.

He looked up. "For ?"

Dayo replied, "Yes. Eat while it’s still hot."

The man bowed so hard his head almost hit his knees. "Thank you... thank you."

Min-Jae crouched slightly. "No, no, don’t bow. Just take care."

They moved to the next person.

Then the next.

So people spoke quietly. So didn’t speak at all. One old man held the pack close to his chest like soone would snatch it from him.

The cara stayed respectful. No zooming into faces too close. No pushing.

When they finished the first batch, Dayo went back to the vendor.

The staff mber was already calculating.

Min-Jae said, looking at Dayo who nodded at him, "Add extra."

The staff mber added another ??600,000 on top.

The vendor’s hands shook again. "Ah... CEO... this is too much."

Min-Jae answered, "It’s not."

Then they moved to their second stop, which was to support a vendor.

Min-Jae picked this one himself because he knew it would connect with regular people online. Small business. Struggle. Simple life.

They walked to a woman selling fruits.

Her table was small. The stock wasn’t much. She looked tired already even though it was still morning.

Min-Jae greeted her. "Good morning, ma’am."

She replied slowly. "Good morning."

Min-Jae pointed at the table. "How much is everything here?"

The woman blinked. "Everything?"

"Yes," Min-Jae said calmly.

She laughed nervously. "You want to buy all?"

Dayo stepped forward. "Yes, everything."

The woman stared at him like she thought he was pranking her or sothing. "Why?"

Dayo replied simply, "So you can rest today."

The woman’s face tightened and her eyes got wet imdiately.

Then she broke out, "I’ve been standing here every day," she said quietly. "Even when my body is shouting."

Min-Jae nodded, feeling emotional, at the staff mber. "Pay her."

The woman tried to price low like she was scared they would change their mind.

"??180,000," she said.

The staff mber didn’t argue. She handed her:

??1,500,000.

The woman’s hands started shaking.

"No... no... this is too much," she whispered.

Min-Jae said, "It’s fine. Close shop for today and rest."

Both Min-Jae and Dayo bowed to her.

The woman covered her mouth and bowed deep. "Thank you... thank you..."

Dayo added, "Buy yourself food. Not leftover food. Real food."

The woman nodded repeatedly, wiping her face.

They didn’t eat anything there.

They carried the fruits and handed so to people nearby instead of leaving it to waste.

When they got back into the car, Min-Jae tossed an orange toward Dayo.

Dayo caught it.

Min-Jae said, "At least eat sothing before you collapse like in the studio again."

Dayo shook his head. "You’re acting like my mother."

Min-Jae leaned back. "Good. Sobody has to."

Dayo peeled the orange slowly as the car moved. They went to different vendors, especially those struggling, and gave them sothing to pick up again.

Third stop was supplies for an orphanage. They had already made the necessary research on which orphanage and what they needed, so it was just a clean drop.

They went to a small community center that supported children and struggling families.

The coordinator greeted them and almost shouted when he recognized Min-Jae, but Min-Jae quickly signaled him to calm down.

"We’re not here for noise," Min-Jae said. "Just show us what you need most."

The coordinator nodded fast and brought out a list.

Rice, noodles, milk, diapers, baby food, toiletries, and more.

Dayo didn’t talk much. He listened, then signed the donation forms.

The amount was:

??8,000,000.

Boxes were delivered imdiately because Dayo had already arranged it quietly before today.

The coordinator bowed and kept thanking them.

A little boy ran up and stared at Min-Jae.

"Are you really Min-Jae?" the boy asked.

Min-Jae smiled and crouched. "Yes."

The boy’s eyes widened. "My sister listens to you every day."

Min-Jae laughed. "Tell her thank you."

The boy looked at Dayo and asked, "Who is he?"

Min-Jae paused, then answered casually, "Family."

The boy nodded like that explained everything.

They went around and played with the kids before moving to another orphanage.

Then the last stop.

Hospital.

This one was quiet.

The cara stayed low and far so as not to disturb people, and they avoided filming sick faces.

They t a staff mber who already had files ready, as they contacted the hospital to get files of those who needed help.

They didn’t walk around telling patients, "We are paying your bills."

They stayed in the billing office.

They paid.

One bill: ??3,800,000.

Second bill: ??5,200,000.

Third bill: ??9,700,000.

Then Min-Jae saw one and frowned hard. "This one is crazy."

??14,600,000.

Dayo glanced at it and said calmly, "Pay it."

The staff mber hesitated. "Sir, are you sure?"

Dayo nodded. "Yes."

When they finished, they stepped out into the corridor.

People were moving slowly. So looked lost. So looked tired. Hospitals always carried that kind of heavy air.

A woman sitting near the wall looked up. Her eyes were swollen like she had been crying for days.

Min-Jae walked closer and greeted gently. "Hello."

The woman stared at him, then recognized him and gasped.

Min-Jae quickly said, "Please. Don’t shout."

The woman nodded fast, still shaking.

Dayo asked softly, "Are you waiting for soone?"

She swallowed. "My father. He’s inside."

"Why are you here?" Dayo asked.

"Well, I am here because I am looking for the remaining funds for my father."

Dayo and Min-Jae sighed but nodded, and quietly waved goodbye, but not before paying the bills.

He didn’t ask more.

He didn’t want to dig into her pain on cara.

He only nodded at the staff mber beside him.

The staff mber understood and quietly went back inside with the file.

Min-Jae watched Dayo as they walked out.

"You know you’re doing a lot today," Min-Jae said.

Dayo replied, "We planned it. So let’s finish it."

Min-Jae sighed. "You always talk like your heart is not tired."

Dayo looked at him. "It’s tired. I’m just not stopping. If I know I can help soone avoid a struggle, then I don’t mind the tiredness."

They got back into the car in the afternoon.

Dayo’s energy wasn’t high, but his head felt clearer.

Min-Jae leaned back and said, "So what next?"

Dayo answered, "We edit."

They went back ho and did a quick edit.

Clean cuts.

No dramatic music, just real monts.

By late afternoon, it was ready.

They posted the video.