Chapter 727: Tie (4)
Currently, the staff opposing Jang So-Yeon's recruitment included those in Actor Division 1 made up of former Suhyaejong talents, and Actor Division 5, Singer Division 3 and 4 from Gwanwoo Entertainment.
They claimed that bringing her in during such a sensitive time, right before the company's IPO, could pose a major risk. However, the real reason was far more selfish: they were worried the value of their employee stock shares might drop.
As someone who had built Hoop Entertainment from the ground up, I found it absurd. I nearly flipped the meeting room table right then and there, but there was something I had to do first.
I turned to calm Jang So-Yeon, who had gone pale. "So-Yeon, don't worry. This company's always been full of people who oppose anything I do. That's just how it is here."
Gu Seong-Cheol, who had brought the news, suddenly looked sheepish. "Ahem. I probably shouldn't have said all that." He cleared his throat and added, "Ms. So-Yeon, Chief Jung will handle everything. And trust me, he's not the kind of man who abandons people. You have nothing to worry about."
Just then, Ju Yung-In chimed in. "So-Yeon. Even if you don't trust anyone else, you can believe these two. And if worst comes to worst, don't worry. I'll bring you into JU Entertainment myself."
If Hoop Entertainment turned Jang So-Yeon away, Ju Yung-In was ready to sign her herself.
Jang So-Yeon seemed a bit calmer now, though her eyes still looked confused as she turned to Ju Yung-In. "Unnie... why are you going this far for me?"
Ju Yung-In gave a soft chuckle. "I've never seen Yoon-Ho oppa fail at anything. That means you must be a jackpot."
"What does that even..."
"There's no point in explaining it now. You'll get it once you experience it."
Ju Yung-In was being unusually sweet today. It looked like I owed her two eggs in her ramen.