Legendary Superstar-Chapter 59: The Negotiations
The news of Donghyun becoming Minjae’s manager spread like wildfire within Flex Entertainment. The moment Minjae and Donghyun stepped into the agency’s headquarters, all eyes immediately fell on them.
As the two strolled around, the employees whispered in hushed tones, with some even openly looking at the sight of Juwon’s former manager walking side by side with a trainee.
"Is that really Donghyun?"
"Woah! This can’t be."
"No way… Is he really managing Minjae?"
"This is huge! Minjae must be something special if Donghyun personally scouted him."
"I’m really impressed. It seemed like our company had been blessed by the heavens."
It wasn’t just the lower-ranking staff who were surprised by the sudden news. Even the executives of the agency and the people who had worked with Donghyun in the past were taken aback.
They hadn’t heard from Donghyun for months. They thought that the man would lay low after Juwon died. No one would expect that he’d return soon—especially not for a random rookie.
The two made their way toward the fifth floor. They were greeted by Director Chanhyuk, who struggled to get ready at such short notice.
"Minjae, Mr. Im Donghyun. It’s nice to meet you." Chanhyuk greeted the two in a formal tone, though there was a huge smile on his face. He was both equally excited and thrilled.
Chanhyuk was supposed to be in the middle of a meeting. However, when he heard of the news, he quickly excused himself. He couldn’t believe that he would hear such wonderful news just from his employee’s mouth.
"It’s also a pleasure to meet you." Donghyun gave a small nod. He has known Chanhyuk by his position in the company, but they really haven’t met or talked to each other yet.
’So this is the reason why Minjae doesn’t want us to find a manager for him.’
Now, everything made sense to Chanhyuk.
Donghyun’s presence was something. Though he was only standing calmly, his aura was still sharp, commanding respect even without effort. There was an air of quiet authority around him.
It was no wonder that he had been Juwon’s right-hand man for years, handling not only his career but also his complex life.
"Let’s proceed to my office so we can discuss things related to Minjae. I’m really curious how everything happened."
Director Chanhyuk observed Donghyun with great interest.
While he was initially surprised by the sudden turn of events, the excitement bubbling within him was also impossible to contain.
"Though Minjae, I have to say," Chanhyuk’s voice trailed off. A sense of satisfaction could be heard from it. "I didn’t know you’re capable of such a thing. You really surprised me this time."
Chankyuk’s gaze flickered between Minjae and Donghyun, his grin widening even more.
"Having Mr. Im Donghyun join us… This is beyond what we could have hoped for."
Minjae, who was seated beside Donghyun, merely smiled. He hadn’t expected that they would react this way, but it was understandable.
"I appreciate your warm welcome, Director Chanhyuk. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We have business to discuss." Donghyun, however, remained composed.
He was known to be a professional one when it comes to work.
"Yes, of course." Chanhyuk straightened his back on the chair, his facial expression shifting into a more serious demeanor.
Chanhyuk clasped his hands together and leaned slightly forward, his sharp gaze shifting between Donghyun and Minjae. Time for him to stop being excited.
"Alright, let’s get straight to business."
Director Chanhyuk leaned forward, his hands clasped together as he watched Donghyun intently.
"So, Mr. Im Donghyun," he started, his voice was more composed now, though the excitement on it still lingered.
"I assume you’re not just here to accompany Minjae?"
Donghyun met Chanhyuk’s gaze with the same sharpness he was known for in the industry.
"No," he said calmly. "I’m here to take on the role of Minjae’s manager."
Though they already expected Donghyun’s answer, they still can’t help but be surprised.
Chanhyuk exhaled through his nose before nodding slightly. He then shifted his eyes to Minjae, who sat beside Donghyun, completely at ease.
"So, Minjae, this was your plan all along?" Chanhyuk asked, raising an eyebrow.
Minjae chuckled lightly, shrugging. "Not really, Director. Though, I knew that no one else would manage me better than him."
Chanhyuk tapped his fingers against the table, deep in thought. Donghyun becoming Minjae’s manager was huge, but it also came with some problems.
"I won’t beat around the bush," Chanhyuk said, locking eyes with Donghyun. "You were Juwon’s manager for more than a decade. With his passing, many assumed you would step away from the industry completely."
Donghyun remained unfazed. "That was the plan."
Chanhyuk took a deep breath, sitting back in his chair. He could see it clearly now. Minjae and Donghyun looked both determined as if they talked about something among themselves.
"Alright," he finally said. "I won’t reject the idea. But I do have one concern."
Donghyun tilted his head slightly, waiting.
"Juwon was a top star. He had built his name over the years. Meanwhile, Minjae is just starting out. Are you fully prepared to start from scratch?"
There was a brief silence.
"I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t." Donghyun’s answer came swiftly and firmly.
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A smirk crossed Chanhyuk’s lips.
He glanced at Minjae, who simply smiled, as if this was all going exactly as he had envisioned.
"I see." Chanhyuk leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. "Then let’s make it official."
He gestured for his assistant, who had been standing nearby, to prepare the necessary documents.
"Also..." Donghyun eyed Chanhyuk with seriousness.
"Minjae may be a rookie, but I have no intention of treating him as such. If we want him to rise in this industry, we need to be strategic about his career path." Donghyun’s voice was stoic. His look was dead serious as he thought of it.
When he accepted Minjae’s offer, he was determined to make him rise to the ranks.
Chanhyuk smiled, pleased by Donghyun’s approach.
"That’s exactly what we want to do."
Donghyun turned to Minjae briefly before looking back at the director.
"Good thing that we’re on the same page, then."
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A/N: Finally, the end of February!
I’m currently writing advanced chapters, and I’ll say I’ve never been as excited as this to write and publish. If only I could publish all of them now, but nope, I gotta keep them in my vault first until March arrives, which is tomorrow. Lol.
Anyway, thanks for bearing with this book.
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