[The ghost, , that has been traveling across L.A., has finally spread its wings][Ha Jae-Gun’s newest fantasy novel, which was secretly in preparations, has officially entered the U.S.

market, mainly focusing on California][Representative from Open House: We will do our best in marketing and connecting with readers of Writer Ha Jae-Gun’s published works][L.A.

Times and San Jose Mercury News introducing ; ‘The partnership between an abandoned knight and dragon’][On-site photos of the long line of readers trying to buy Dragon Rider: It’s taken too long, Poongchun-Yoo!]Open House had kept its promise.

was now known beyond L.A.

and had expanded its target to the entire California state, continuing its aggressive marketing efforts.They had connections to almost everywhere: major newspapers and magazines, Korean comm“Wow, but you really sounded like a native Chinese speaker.

How is that possible?”“I’ve only practiced whatever’s in the scenario.

I’m not a genius at all,” Park Do-Joon said, but he still cast a surreptitious glance at Ha Jae-Gun.

“Did I really sound like one?”“Yes, I just told you.””Would you be able to give me the role of someone who speaks Chinese if you were to produce a movie?””Yeah, I would.”Park Do-Joon grinned.

Since Ha Jae-Gun had said so, he would believe it, even if it were flattery.

Feeling happy, Park Do-Joon changed their topic to one about Ha Jae-Gun’s work.”I heard that the second reprint of is already sold out.

Is that for real?”“Yeah, I heard it personally from Open House on the phone.

Response from California is good overall; it seems like the word of mouth is going well.” Ha Jae-Gun then tapped on his phone and added, “I receive hundreds of emails from my readers.

It’s exhausting to even translate and reply to each and every one of them."It’s torture when I have to refer to the dictionary and use a translating program while reading and replying to them.”“You’re obviously liking it.

What if your novel becomes a hit like ?”“I’m a person with a conscience, so I won’t have such ridiculous expectations.” “How would I know? Did become a hit right off the bat? Every publishing company rejected it, and it also started from a small company specializing in children’s books.

On top of that, the CEO also mentioned that they couldn’t make money as a children’s book, but look at it now.

How much have they earned so far?”“I understand why you’re so excited.

Alright, thank you.

I believe it’ll work out.”“What’s most important is word of mouth.

, if I knew things would turn out this way, I would have entered Hollywood first and promoted for you instead.

It’s my mistake to hold myself back from toppling the rice and bowl of the Hollywood actors.”Ha Jae-Gun’s phone rang, and his phone showed a phone call from Lee Soo-Hee.

Ha Jae-Gun put down his chopsticks and answered it.“Yeah, Lee Soo-Hee.

Have you had lunch?”— Yeah, I had [2] with Director Nam, your brother-in-law.” I’m having lunch with Park Do-Joon now.”— Good.

Anyway, I called to ask about an overseas article I read about while looking up on the Internet.

But I’m not sure what I should say about it.“What do you mean?”— I’ll send the link to you, so just take a look at it.

It’s not so long, so interpret it on your own, Writer Ha.“Alright, I got it.” Ha Jae-Gun hung up the call, feeling strange.A while later, he clicked on the link sent by Lee Soo-Hee and an English article popped up on the screen.“What’s this?” Ha Jae-Gun murmured, sounding interested.Park Do-Joon looked over as well.

“What did it say? I can’t read English, so interpret it for me.””So… It says that there was a shooting in Orange County… and an eighteen-year-old young man was saved by a book he was holding up to his chest?” Ha Jae-Gun’s eyes then focused on the article’s main body.An eighteen-year-old student went to a barbershop, but he unfortunately ended up getting caught up in a robbery.

He was shot and was sent to the hospital afterward.“” The photos included throughout the article made Ha Jae-Gun’s eyes grow wide.

The victim on a stretcher was holding a book in his arms, and the book—with a gaping hole in it—looked extremely familiar to Ha Jae-Gun.”Hey, Jae-Gun.

Isn’t that ?””Looks like it…” Ha Jae-Gun was baffled as he checked the date of the incident.

It was on the very same day when was released.Park Do-Joon shook his head, and then he chuckled in disbelief.

“Wow, Soo-Hee has hawk eyes.

How did she find this article among so many articles? There’s no mention of at all in here.”“How do you know when you don’t even understand English?”“Why are you looking down on me? Why won’t I be able to read the words on the picture? Look at yourself, Jae-Gun.”

“I’m joking.” Ha Jae-Gun consoled Park Do-Joon, who had leaned back into the sofa, pretending to be upset.

Thinking about the victim whose life he had indirectly saved made him heave a sigh of relief, even though he wasn't familiar with the victim.“Wow, even a book can save a man.

You’ve written a great book, Jae-Gun.

Wouldn’t he be happy if you could write an email to him? Looks like he’s your fan.””Yeah, I should probably ask Soo-Hee to help me with it after she returns from work,” Ha Jae-Gun said without much thought.

Then, he stood up with his emptied bowl in hand.

The article soon disappeared from his memory.1.

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