Chapter 87: Flex (2)

A commercial contract that required filming only two advertisements per year.

Moreover, since it could be done using the client, there was no special preparation needed.

And they said they would temporarily restore the account of , which had been deleted, to film the advertisement.

I didn’t know where they got the data from.

Well, considering I had been perfectly recreated even in , it made sense.

However, what shocked me the most was the scale of the contract amount.

“A signing bonus of 200 million won, with an additional 200 million won as options for achieving certain view counts on MyTube videos. I think these are quite favorable terms.”

It wasn’t just favorable; it was a condition that seemed to surprise even Sung-jae.

Sung-jae looked over the contract again, then quietly whispered in my ear.

“I didn’t expect them to offer terms like these.”

“Let’s do it.”

“Pardon?”

“I said, let’s do it.”

If we achieved all the options, it would be 400 million won.

400 million.

It wasn’t as if it was someone else’s business. There was no need to compare it with other people’s contract terms.

“This is certainly a celebrity-level contract.”

“Depending on the future success of , the terms can be adjusted upwards at any time.”

“I’d like to include a clause regarding that.”

“We anticipated that, so we prepared in advance.”

SD Corporation seemed to be thoroughly prepared.

Sung-jae nodded approvingly as he reviewed the additional contract.

Even for Sung-jae, who was more of a business expert than I was, it was a surprising condition.

Once I, the contract party, nodded in satisfaction, the contract discussion proceeded swiftly.

I was listening to their conversation when my brother Seong-soo glanced at my expression and spoke up.

“Hmm, Chan-sik doesn’t seem particularly interested. Were the contract terms too weak?”

“It’s not that, it just doesn’t feel real yet.”

“Hmm, should we have a separate conversation?”

I could let them proceed with the business talk separately.

Anyway, Sung-jae would explain it to me in an understandable way after today’s meeting.

Sung-jae was not the kind of person to joke about such things.

Since it was coming from the representative, the subordinates just bowed their heads and agreed, while Sung-jae smiled and looked at me.

“Feel free to have your talk. The details need to be adjusted, so it might take a while.”

“Then I’ll see you later.”

So, my brother Seong-soo and I left the conference room and soon took the elevator to a certain room.

Two employees were stationed in front, and they stood up and bowed politely as soon as they saw Seong-soo.

“Welcome, President.”

“Just bring two cups of tea. Chan-sik, tea is fine, right? Or would you prefer a drink?”

“Hmm, I think orange juice would be fine for me.”

“You heard that? Bring plenty.”

And soon we entered the room.

It seemed to be the president’s office of SD Corporation.

There was a neatly organized desk, a study, and even a personal computer and a capsule installed in one corner.

The shelves on the wall displayed various plaques and trophies, giving a strong impression of a president’s office.

Naturally, my brother Seong-soo guided me to a seat and nodded slightly as he spoke to me.

“Feel free to speak. This is a private place, okay?”

“Yes.”

“Hmm, where should I start…… Right, although my influence was strong in this promotional model contract, I believe it will greatly benefit the company as well.” ȑ

The subsequent stories were along those lines.

The reason I was invited to this place.

Today’s meeting was not from the standpoint of ‘Nationalistic Mission Man,’ but from ‘Kang Seong-soo, CEO of SD Corporation.’

I was greatly surprised by the stories that followed.

“When did you know I was Shia?”

“……Actually, when you were talking to Codex, the final decision-maker was from our side. So I knew.”

The image of my brother Seong-soo was quite different from the third-generation chaebol image I had before.

I nodded with a bitter smile at his words.

“It seems everyone around me knew……”

“But I supported you simply because I liked your content. As you know, I am quite patriotic. I’m a marine corps veteran, you know?”

That’s quite impressive.

I nodded while drinking the orange juice the employee had brought.

I didn’t particularly mind.

I wasn’t a very dignified person, and honestly, thanks to the generous support from this brother, I earned a lot of money.

Not only from his support but also from other viewers who followed his lead, making him the main contributor to my income.

And now, this huge contract amount.

There was no reason for me to dislike him.

I nodded with a smile.

“Thank you. I was surprised by the overly generous terms for a novice streamer like me.”

“Shall I tell you a secret?”

“What is it?”

“Dong-su’s contract terms are slightly worse than yours. This is really a secret between us. I also asked Sung-jae to keep it quiet.”

Hmm.

It would be nice to brag about this to Dong-su, though.

Frankly, offering me these terms was a significant risk.

Unlike Dong-su, I didn’t have a long broadcasting history and tended to attract controversy.

However, my brother Seong-soo took a sip of tea and smiled.

Then he spoke in a very natural tone.

“We made this contract because you’re Shia. Was there anyone more famous in than Shia? You were globally famous back then.”

That’s true.

The problem was that I was infamous, though.

“This contract is merely buying the notoriety of Shia from . Our company is looking beyond .”

“New games?”

“Yes.”

My brother Seong-soo answered in a pleasing tone and looked into my eyes.

“If we meet again at our company, we might talk about an exclusive model contract then.”

“……Brother, how far ahead are you looking?”

“Hey, you’re not going to broadcast for just a day or two, right? By next year, you’ll be even bigger. Oh? You’re close with Hae-cheol, right? He said he’s making a program with you……”

I didn’t know he had connections with Hae-cheol too.

“I’m just betting on your future, haha! A true businessman always bets on the future, not the present….”

……Yes, sure.

4.

The contract was concluded.

After the personal conversation with my brother Seong-soo, Sung-jae summarized the contract terms for me.

And I signed it without much hesitation.

The terms were far too generous for someone like me.

Sung-jae had adjusted everything, and SD Corporation had conceded many points.

Thanks to this, we achieved great results and returned to Chicken Box.

“Sung-jae.”

“Yes.”

“The contract deposit…….”

“It will be made soon. Why? Are you getting nervous now that the money is coming in?”

“Honestly, it doesn’t feel real.”

How could it feel real to have 200 million won deposited just by signing?

I lightly drank the cola in front of me and shook my head.

The sharp carbonation brought a refreshing feeling.

It was the most refreshing and pleasant feeling ever.

And not long after, a message arrived saying that the money had been deposited into my account.

“Wow.”

“The money has come in, hasn’t it?”

“This is… real money. Ah, what about revenue sharing with Chicken Box…?”

“It was something you achieved on your own, Chan-sik. We don’t deserve any of it.”

He sure knew how to say nice things.

However, I was well aware of what Sung-jae gained from this contract.

Starting with this contract, the former players in Chicken Box would make deals with SD Corporation.

Chicken Box secured the rights to secondary creations like merchandise related to that.

In some ways, it could be considered a gamble.

But Sung-jae didn’t seem to have any doubts.

“It will go well. is structurally bound to succeed.”

“How can you be so sure?”

“Because it’s that kind of game. Besides… if the company goes under, Dong-su or Chan-sik can feed our employees. Haha!”

Sometimes, he really seemed like a strange person.

I looked at Sung-jae for a moment, then continued with a smile.

“Since I earned some money, I should spend it on something good.”

Sung-jae nodded as if it were obvious.

“A car? Luxury goods? I know some good people, would you like me to introduce you?”

“Hmm, maybe later.”

Being human, it was natural to have various thoughts when a large sum of money came in.

A nice car, good clothes, a fancy wallet, and so on.

There were countless things I could do with a lot of money.

However, there was an order to everything.

I had always thought about what I should do first if I ever earned money.

I had always struggled with money.

It was all just imagination, and there was no guarantee it would ever become a reality.

But now, it had become reality.

200 million won.

To others, it might not seem like much, but to me, it was very precious and valuable money.

That’s why I wanted to use it for something more meaningful.

After finishing my thoughts, I looked at Sung-jae.

“Sung-jae.”

“Feel free to speak.”

“Do you have any acquaintances who run a donation foundation? Someone truly trustworthy and good.”

“Ah…”

At my words, Sung-jae was silent for a moment, looking at me.

His expression seemed quite complicated.

But soon, Sung-jae smiled gently, nodded slowly, and replied.

“Finding out won’t be difficult. As it happens, I know a place that could use Chan-sik’s help. How much are you thinking of donating?”

“I’m thinking of donating the entire signing bonus. Is there a foundation that supports treatment costs for terminal cancer patients?”

“Oh.”

A light exclamation escaped from Sung-jae’s lips.

Then he nodded and spoke softly to me.

“That’s wonderful. I’ll look into it properly. I hadn’t considered that part, but as expected, Chan-sik, your thoughts are different. It will be a bold investment.”

…Huh?

It seemed like we were slightly off track, but Sung-jae didn’t ask anything further and just looked at me with a smile.

“Will you stay a bit longer?”

“I have to broadcast today. It’s not a rest day.”

I needed to go home and prepare for the broadcast.

While hanging out at the Chicken Box office was fun, I couldn’t break my promise to my viewers.

Moreover, having just returned, I needed to build trust.

As I got up, Sung-jae lightly shook my hand and saw me off to a taxi.

The ride home was quick.

When I entered the house, Jin-hyuk, who was lying on the sofa in his underwear, sat up and waved.

“Hyung! Did you make a lot of money?”

“I made a lot.”

“Wow, how much did you make?”

“200 million won.”

Jin-hyuk’s eyes widened, and he even spilled the water he was drinking.

“Wow, 200 million is a bit much. Do you think I’ll fall for that?”

That was the expected reaction.

I chuckled at Jin-hyuk’s response and nodded.

“I did make 200 million, but I spent 200 million. So, it’s like I didn’t make anything.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Come on, you don’t even know how to spend money. Only those who’ve tried flexing can do it. How can someone spend 200 million in one day? That’s ridiculous.”

“Really?”

“Of course. But considering you’re joking about it, you must have made a lot from the contract! Did you agree to be an advertisement model for ? They’re already playing it up in the media… Let’s go out for dinner tonight, hyung. To celebrate, I’ll treat you to some meat!”

He was thoughtful.

Planning to treat his hyung to meat.

I nodded lightly at Jin-hyuk, then went into my room and lay down on the bed.

There were still three hours left before the broadcast, so I planned to take a nap.

Maybe I was tense earlier; I felt quite tired.

But as usual.

Ring, ring.

Just as I lay down, the phone rang.

I thought it would be Sung-jae, but it was Dong-su hyung calling.

Why was he calling at this hour?

“Hello.”

As soon as I answered, Dong-su’s familiar voice came through.

-Hey, Chan-sik.

“Yes, hyung.”

-I just heard from Sung-jae. You’re quite something. Let’s work on something together.