CHAPTER 78

However, I had no choice but to follow the landlord who had already walked into the kitchen.

When I sat down on the platform in the yard, Miso climbed up next to me and started chattering about her kindergarten life.

"Uncle Yoon-Ho, Jin-Gu likes me but Cheol-Min also likes me. The problem is I like both of them. What should I do?"

Cold sweat trickled down my back. I should have given an appropriate response but I couldn't seem to think of a good one. This appeared to be tougher than trying to delete an event from my planner.

"Huh? Oh, um..."

I didn't know what to say because I knew nothing about love triangles. In the end, I gave a simple and straightforward answer. "Hmm. Wouldn't it be better to have good relationships with all friends?"

Miso tilted her head. "Hmm. Both of them said they love me, but I don't go as far as to say that I love them. So I'm confused. Love isn't something to be said lightly, right?"

"Th-that's right. It's a word that shouldn't be taken lightly."

'How was I supposed to handle such a tough question out of the blue? I thought she was just talking about a simple friendship between good friends!'

"What should I do, Uncle Yoon-Ho?"

"Hahaha. That, that's..., you know."

Yoo-Jin sat next to me and simply watched me fumble with an amused expression.

Fortunately, the landlord came back to save me.

"Here, take this with you and share it with your co-workers."

'Wow, she's so generous.'

Thanks to the landlord who came out with a big container full of japchae, I managed to dodge Miso's difficult question.

But Miso insisted that I must answer her the next time I visited.

'Oh, man. What should I do?'

***

When I returned to the company, the meeting for the advertising concept for Burger Queen was already in full swing.

Gu Seong-Cheol, Deputy Manager Kim Mi-Hye from the Publicity Division, and Oh Deok-Gu were reviewing the documents spread on the table.

"Oh! Yoon-Ho, you're here."

"Hi, Mr. Gu."

When I sat down after greeting everyone, Oh Deok-Gu gave a bright smile. "Congratulations on Yoo-Jin's successful audition."

"Thank you, Mr. Oh."

"I bet you'll be a deputy manager soon. Oh, right. Yoon-Ho, you know it's the first time that this company is planning to promote someone to deputy manager in their first year, right?"

"Yes, sir."

"Do you know that your salary jumps significantly once you become a deputy manager?"

Hoop Entertainment increased their employee's salaries by more than ten million won upon promoting them to deputy manager to prevent them from moving to other companies. It was almost like getting an extra million won per month.

"I'll definitely give everyone a proper treat after the promotion!"

"Wow~. I'll be looking forward to it."

Then, Gu Seong-Cheol chided Oh Deok-Gu. "Why are you more excited about Yoon-Ho's promotion?"

Oh Deok-Gu retorted with a pout. "My subordinate is getting promoted—that's why I'm happy. Do you know how much effort I put into helping Yoon-Ho?"

"Team Lead Oh, let's be honest. When did you help Yoon-Ho? He got here on his own."

"Hey, you know nothing. I've supported him in every way possible."

Oh Deok-Gu was right. When I first joined the company in my past life, I had no money left after moving out of the goshiwon[ref]small room that students live in while studying for an exam/ref] and paying the deposit for my first one-room apartment.

As I couldn't afford to buy appliances, I survived on eating only kimbap. Seeing this, Oh Deok-Gu got me a used refrigerator, washing machine, and rice cooker.

Of course, Gu Seong-Cheol also gifted me a stove and a TV.

Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy a decent life for the first time. I had always been grateful for their kindness even after leaving Acting Division 2. I intended to pay back the debt I owed them in my past life.

Watching the two jokingly bicker with each other, I stood up and bowed my head. "All of my success is thanks to both of you. Thank you so much."

My gratitude made them stop their playful argument and reply awkwardly.

"Ke hem. It's all because you worked hard, so there is no need to thank us..."

"Hmm, hmm. Yes, congratulations. And remember, becoming a deputy manager isn't the end of your career. You need to work even harder in the future."

After these exchanges, Gu Seong-Cheol steered the conversation back to the Burger Queen advertisement.

"Alright, enough of that. Let's get to urgent matters. We need to send our opinions on the ad concept to Burger Queen's publicity department by today."

"Yes, Mr. Gu."

"And Deputy Kim, Yoon-Ho should also see the ad drafts."

"Yes, sir."

I received two advertising concept proposals sent by Kim Mi-Hye.

One was a luxury concept ad created by JUN Planning, the top ad agency. The other was a quirky ad from a new agency, Marine Boy Agency.

Both were ads I remembered from my past life. However, the two ads had very different fates.

I looked at the ad drafts, comparing them to my memories and the information recorded on my Everyday V10 app.

[Everyday V10]

[Date: February 1, 2020]

-09:00 PM (Report) Lotteria's quirky ad is a huge hit. Achieved over 1 million views in a day.

'I can't believe this ad is in my hands right now!'

The proposed concept sent by Marine Boy Agency was simple: a hero defeats the Demon King and obtains a new burger.

However, the key was that all characters, including the Demon King, the hero, the hero's companion, the traitor, and the subordinate monsters, were played by a single person.

With its variety of amusing puppet masks and funny dialogues, this ad gained immense popularity in my past life. It was so popular that it even spawned a series.

On the other hand, the ad created by JUN Planning had a significant problem.

[Everyday V10]

[Date: February 14, 2020]

-07:00 PM (Report) Burger Queen's luxury ad. Controversy over abuse of power, suspension of both the ad and the burger launch.

One was a hit and the other a flop.

Knowing what would happen in the future, I wasn't too worried. Originally, Burger Queen had chosen the ad that flopped.

'But it will be a huge hit this time if I choose the Marine Boy Agency's work.'

However, out of the blue, Gu Seong-Cheol made a statement. "We've decided to go with the ad from JUN Planning."

"I'm sorry?"

"The proposed concept of a luxury burger matches well with their plan and the ad director is the famous Yoo Myung-Hun. Nonetheless, I thought we should at least listen to your opinion."

'They had to choose the failed ad out of all things!?'

I couldn't help but raise my voice toward the smiling Gu Seong-Cheol.

"No, we can't do that, Mr. Gu!"