Chapter 213.

Laugh, Why Don’t You (1)   “Chae-Rin unni, I’m not sure if I’m really allowed to appear there.” Han Yu-Na hesitated outside the vehicle.

Lee Chae-Rin’s manager in the driver’s seat turned around to ask Lee Chae-Rin, “You guys are heading straight to Mr.

Ha’s place, right?” “Yeah, Oppa.

Yu-Na, hurry up.” Lee Chae-Rin grabbed her by the arm and pulled her into the vehicle by force.

As soon as the door closed, her manager stepped on the accelerator, and they drove off.

“There’s no need to be so awkward about this.

We’re just having dinner together.” “But mixing around with a nobody like me is...” “And you were singing about wanting to see him earlier.” “But, but, I’m still a nobody...

I've yet to make my debut...

Won’t he think that I’m being impudent?” Lee Chae-Rin turned to face Han Yu-Na, and then she gripped her hands strongly.

“Jae-Gun oppa isn’t that kind of person.

You’ll learn later when you meet him, but he makes people feel really comfortable around him.

He's really considerate.” “...”

“Now stop worrying.

Just talk to him, and once that’s done, remember to treat me to a good one.” “Of course, unni...

I will never forget your help today.” Their car left Ilsan and had just barely made it through the heavy traffic thanks to the off-work peak timing and entered the Guro neighborhood.

Soon, they could finally see Ha Jae-Gun’s place at the end of the street.

“That's his place.” “Wow, it looks really great.” “The interior is so much better than the exterior.

You’re going to be shocked later.” Her manager drove into the garage as usual.

Moments after he parked the car, the main door opened, and Lee Soo-Hee appeared at the door to welcome them.

“Hello, Team Leader Lee!” “Why are you still calling me that when we’ve already met a few times? Just use unni with me.” Lee Soo-Hee wiped her wet hands on the apron around her waist.

Lee Chae-Rin grabbed Lee Soo-Hee’s hands and grinned like a young girl.

“I’m sorry, unni.

Ah, I always find that your skin is so good.

You don’t have makeup on today as well, right?” “How could I when there are guests over? Is there even makeup that'll make me look like I don't have any makeup on?” Lee Soo-Hee and Lee Chae-Rin giggled excitedly as they shook their hands like little girls.

Thanks to Ha Jae-Gun and Park Do-Joon, the two ladies managed to meet a few times before; they eventually grew close enough to share shopping or cooking information with each other.

In fact, they'd even call each other occasionally.

“Hello, Team Leader Lee.” “Hello, it’s nice to meet you.

I’m Han Yu-Na.” Both Lee Chae-Rin’s manager and Han Yu-Na bowed to greet Lee Soo-Hee.

Lee Soo-Hee let go of Lee Chae-Rin’s hand and returned with a greeting, “Welcome.

Ms.

Han Yu-Na, right? I’m Lee Soo-Hee.” Han Yu-Na was slightly out of her mind.

She had seen Ha Jae-Gun's girlfriend, Lee Soo-Hee's face on the internet quite a number of times when she was still famous for being the one-piece girl.

Han Yu-Na thought that Lee Soo-Hee was extremely beautiful.

Her mind was then filled with questions such as why someone like her didn't become a celebrity, had her family opposed the idea...

She even wondered if it was because she was quite shy when around others.

‘The photos did not do her justice...!’ Han Yu-Na came to a realization at the moment she met Lee Soo-Hee in the flesh.

The beauty in those photos was nothing compared to what she was seeing right now.

The Lee Soo-Hee in front of her was so breathtakingly beautiful to her, even as someone of the same gender, making Han Yu-Na’s heart skip a beat.

“Where is Jae-Gun oppa? Is he in?” “He’s been held back by my father back at my parents and just began to drive back.

He was at Yeonhui-dong, so it shouldn’t take him too long to come back.

Come in first.” Lee Soo-Hee walked a few steps ahead, but her eyelid suddenly began twitching.

A strange feeling overcame her.

Wasn’t Park Do-Joon supposed to join them tonight as well? “Um, Ms.

Lee Chae-Rin.” Lee Soo-Hee grabbed Lee Chae-Rin aside and whispered in her ear.

“What’s happening?” “Pardon? What about?” “I’m talking about Ms.

Han Yu-Na.

Is the relationship between you and Mr.

Park Do-Joon...” “Ah, you’re referring to that.” Lee Chae-Rin finally understood what Lee Soo-Hee was saying and smiled bitterly.

“We’re thinking of announcing our relationship.” “You’re announcing it? Why?” “Take a look at this first, unni.” Lee Chae-Rin took out her phone and showed a website to Lee Soo-Hee.

It showed rumors and various anonymous sources of Park Do-Joon and Lee Chae-Rin dating each other.

“It’s been quiet for a while, but it’s been getting worse lately.

The reporters are also gathering in groups.” “I see...

Where did it start from, I wonder?” “Their intention wouldn’t be good.

Well, it’s fine.

We didn’t think that we'd be able to keep our relationship under wraps forever.” “What did your agency’s CEO say about this?” “He suggested that we accept things as they come.

I thought he would reprimand me quite heavily, but he’s quite a cool person.” Lee Soo-Hee only nodded, not asking further.

She knew that announcing their relationship would not hurt Park Do-Joon in any way.

However, what would happen to Lee Chae-Rin, who was an idol star and also the leader of the girl group AppleT? [The first episode of the drama, Summer in My 20s, hits 17.8%.

Moreover, both dramas airing at the same time are doing quite well.

This is definitely a great feat.

What do you think, Reporter Choi?] [The original written by Writer Ha Jae-Gun is a bestseller.

Isn't it still selling like hotcakes? The movie starring Actor Park Do-Joon was also released early.] [Yes, I have read the book and watched the movie as well.] [The movie didn't receive good reviews, but it was still a success.

Well, in conclusion, I think there were a lot of aspects of the drama that had attracted the viewers’ attention.] A discussion was ongoing on the live broadcast from a cable channel.

Chae Bo-Ra watched the screen with hollow eyes while biting her nails nervously.

The apartment she was living in was desolate; empty beer cans and trash were strewn across the floor.

[There were a lot of talks about Director Lee Eun-Ha as well.

She had mentioned that she was about to quit and head back to her hometown but was revived from the depths thanks to Writer Ha Jae-Gun's introduction.] [Yes, I have also met her a few times personally for interviews.

As she had said so herself, she had suffered a lot in the past years.

It was Writer Ha Jae-Gun who had coincidentally discovered Director Lee who was quite the talent with regards to directing and writing scenarios.] Bo-Ra reached out for a can of beer.

The can became empty before she realized it.

She crushed it with all her might and tossed it away.

Bzzt! It was a call from her manager—a call she had been waiting for.

Chae Bo-Ra answered it in a heartbeat.

“How did it go?!” Chae Bo-Ra yelled into the receiver.

An audible, heavy sigh could be heard from the other side of the line.

— The Healthy White Paper panel retracted your appearance as well.

“What do you mean?” — They say you don’t match their program concept.

“Again?! Why are all their rejection reasons the same?!” — My ears are going to burst, Bo-Ra.

Lower your voice.

“What about the advertisements? Is Dong-Ah Osaka renewing the contract?” — We’re still discussing it...

“What’s wrong? Just tell me already! I’m about to lose my mind here!” Bo-Ra couldn’t hold herself back.

It had been days since she felt like she was constantly strangled by a pair of invisible hands.

Following Five Wheels, Healthy White Paper was the second program that had rejected her.

Although she had long asked Director Cho Cheol-Won from See&Good to pull some strings, it didn’t seem to be effective.

“Ah, whatever! I’m hanging up! Don’t call me unless there’s a proper casting call!” Chae Bo-Ra clenched her teeth and threw her phone aside.

The program continued broadcasting as she ruffled her hair in frustration.

[...And something else that we can’t help but bring up is Ms.

Shim Yeon-Gyeong, who plays the role of Lee Ye-Ji.

She has been getting a lot of attention for her outstanding acting skills lately.] ‘...?!’ Chae Bo-Ra looked up in astonishment.

The name Lee Ye-Ji was a nightmare to her.

It was the name of the character Chae Bo-Ra had played in the movie adaptation of Summer in My 20s.

Afraid of what the host might say afterward, Chae Bo-Ra frantically searched for the remote control.

[Compliments from viewers are pouring in on how immersed they were in her creepy acting skills.

Ms.

Shim Yeon-Gyeong is currently still a rookie, yet she did a great job taking on the role of such a bright and positive character.] [That’s right.

Ah, Reporter Choi, I saw a lot of posts comparing Chae Bo-Ra and Shim Yeon-Gyeong’s versions of the same character.

What do you think about it?] [That is bound to happen.

Chae Bo-Ra was being called out for her bad acting skills back then, and now the two actors are receiving opposite reviews from viewers, so obviously from the viewers’ point of view—] Pzzt!

Chae Bo-Ra finally found the remote control and turned off the TV.

Chae Bo-Ra put on her cardigan and picked up her wallet, leaving the house.

She had to grab a few bottles of alcohol, or she wouldn’t be able to survive the long and lonely night.

“Oh? It’s Bo-Ra unni!” Two customers seemingly university students recognized Chae Bo-Ra in the convenience store located within the residential building.

The girls didn’t know what else to do, but they approached her quickly and tried talking to her.

“Bo-Ra unni, I’m a fan of yours.” “Do you live here? It must be hard on you recently, right?” Chae Bo-Ra only kept her head down and finished paying for her purchases quietly.

The two students froze as they saw Chae Bo-Ra turn around with an icy stare.

“...What? She looks totally different from on TV.” “She looks kinda tired.

Doesn’t she reek of alcohol?” "Yeah...

there's a huge difference from when she was crying while helping the disadvantaged?” Chae Bo-Ra crossed the corridor single-mindedly, not knowing that the girls were discussing herself.

She was on the phone, busy looking for Han Yu-Na’s contact number.

The call rang for a while; it was only when the elevator arrived that it was connected to the voicemail.

She finally realized that Han Yu-Na hadn't answered her call.Visit for the b𝘦st reading experience