The Third-Gen Chaebol Becomes a Genius Actor

Chapter 21.2

This scene absolutely had to be captured well on camera. Even those who weren't involved in this particular shoot gathered around the monitor to replay the powerful performance that just took place.

"Don't you think we should drug test Yeon Seo?"

At Park Min Woo's ridiculous comment about Yoo Yeon Seo being on steroids, the staff let out a small laugh. Lee Han Gyeol, who had been engrossed in the footage on the monitor, suddenly lifted his head.

"Huh? Where's Yeon Seo?"

"Right, where is he?"

At his words, the staff members raised their heads and looked around. Surprisingly, Yoo Yeon Seo, who would usually be the first at the monitor, was nowhere to be found.

‘Where did our leading man go?'

Lim Seung Hyun also sensed this uneasiness. After looking around for a while, he furrowed his brows. Something was off.

"Tae Gyeom."

"Yes? Yes, Hyung."

At Lim Seung Hyun's gesture, Lee Tae Gyeom pulled himself together and followed him.

‘The young master came from here.'

During the time the staff had gathered around the monitor, causing a bit of a commotion, they had lost track of Yeon Seo. When Lim Seung Hyun stepped outside the set, he looked around anxiously. The two men paused as they walked down the deserted hallway to the right.

"Huh!"

Lee Tae Gyeom, who had been following behind, gasped and then rushed toward Yeon Seo, who had collapsed at the end of the hallway. After a moment's hesitation, Lim Seung Hyun hurriedly approached Yeon Seo as well.

"Young master!"

"Yoo Yeon Seo, hey!"

Lee Tae Gyeom knelt on one knee and began shaking Yoo Yeon Seo by the shoulder.

A groan slipped out. His body ached unbearably, and the violent shaking made his vision spin. He wanted to tell them to stop, but only pained moans escaped from his lips.

"Ugh…"

"Hey, Yoo Yeon Seo!"

His face was soaked with cold sweat, and his complexion was noticeably poor. It was clear at a glance that his condition was not normal. Lim Seung Hyun quickly stood up and pulled out his phone.

"I'll call 112."

"Wait…"

Yeon Seo managed to lift his upper body with great effort. He tightly gripped the wrist of Lim Seung Hyun, who was holding the phone.

"No… hospital…"

"But, young master…"

"Home, don't… tell… anyone…"

With those words, Yeon Seo collapsed to the floor. Lee Tae Gyeom barely managed to catch him by the shoulder.

"What?! Yeon Seo, hey!"

Seeing Yeon Seo's lifeless figure, Lee Tae Gyeom instinctively placed his finger under his nose. His breathing was faint, but it was there.

"What, what… Hyung, what should we do?!"

Lee Tae Gyeom looked back and forth between Yoo Yeon Seo and Lim Seung Hyun, unable to think properly due to the sudden situation.

"Hyung!"

Lim Seung Hyun clenched his fist. His reason was screaming that they should head for the emergency room immediately, but Yeon Seo's last words caught him. No hospital. Home, and don't tell anyone.

"Let's take him home for now."

"No, at this rate, the hospital… Right! We should go to the hospital first!"

"Just cover things up on the set and come quickly."

Ignoring Lee Tae Gyeom's words, Lim Seung Hyun lifted Yeon Seo and hurried towards the car, maintaining his balance even while supporting a man over 180 centimetres tall.

"Damn it…"

Lee Tae Gyeom, who was left behind, scrambled to his feet. The red liquid staining his hand was irritating. It was clearly fake blood, but it felt strange. He ran in the opposite direction to Lim Seung Hyun, entering the set.

"Hey, Yeon Seo's manager, where is Yeon Seo? Isn't he going to check the monitor?"

Lee Han Gyeol, who had just been about to go find Yeon Seo, spotted Lee Tae Gyeom.

‘How should I cover this up?'

Lee Tae Gyeom's eyes wavered. He too had heard Yeon Seo's last words, and Lim Seung Hyun wouldn't have suggested taking him home instead of to the hospital without reason.

If they disclose that he has collapsed, the news will certainly reach his family, right? 

That's probably not what he wanted. In that case, it might be better to exploit the existing rumours about his bad attitude.

‘But wasn't he spending money like crazy lately to improve his reputation?'

This could ruin it… As Lee Tae Gyeom hesitated, Lee Han Gyeol's expression turned suspicious.

‘Oh, to hell with it.'

Frustrated, Lee Tae Gyeom blurted out. "He said he's going home to feed his pet dog?"

"Huh?"

Darn it, what a ridiculous excuse… what will he do when they ask later? No, that wasn't the problem right now. He needed to get to the car quickly.

"Then I'll be off!"

With that, Lee Tae Gyeom hurriedly exited the set, leaving Lee Han Gyeol and the others nearby staring blankly at the closed door.

"…What?!"

"What the hell?"

Disbelieving sighs were expelled from all corners. Everyone looked disappointed.

"Isn't there still a lot of shooting left today?"

"This is the first time I've seen an actor skip out on work to feed a dog."

"I thought he was becoming more human lately… Guess people don't change easily."

"What about our shooting? Should we proceed with Han Gyeol's and Min Woo's scenes first?"

The passion that had filled the crew due to Yeon Seo's passionate acting quickly cooled. As they returned to their posts, they began to quietly disparage Yeon Seo.

"Huh?"

In a corner, a crew member who had been examining the props furrowed his brow.

"But why is there so much fake blood left?"

They had used so much blood in the previous scene, how could this much be left?

Translator's Note: Damn, can't they see and understand that this scene took a lot from him? ୧(๑•̀ᗝ•́)૭

Anyways he's the one funding it so it's his own money to waste for any delays