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"What are you yelling about! Don't come here."

Wang Taika would never tolerate this kind of behavior: "Take her back again, and we'll talk about it again when she's calmed down."

He hung up the phone, no longer caring what Quan Meng'er thought; let her do whatever she wanted. But judging from the current situation, she definitely wouldn't die.

Since whether he lives or dies poses no threat to Wang Taika, the method of revenge must be different.

Wang Taika thought about Han Chae-young's situation and called the Duck King over to discuss a private wedding. He couldn't offer much else, but he could provide the ceremony.

A short while later, the Duck King entered: "What is it?"

Wang Taika briefly explained the situation and said, "Make some arrangements for me. It can't be in South Korea; it'll be easy to get caught."

The Duck King was both amused and exasperated: "This works too? It seems that what I did back then was right, otherwise we wouldn't be in this situation now. Hmm, very good."

"You really have the nerve to say that," Wang Taika said helplessly.

The Duck King said, "Your worries are completely unnecessary. Han Chae-young has learned her lesson and is no longer as naive as she was at the beginning. So you think she might hate you or even seek revenge. But that's simply impossible."

Wang Taika raised an eyebrow: "Do you know a lot? You're teaching me here."

“I don’t just understand, I’ve seen it with my own eyes,” the Duck King said. “I feel that the perceptions of these Korean actresses and female idols are completely different. Idols debut at a young age, and although they may not have much education, they can distinguish between what’s important and what’s not, because opportunities are rare. But these famous actresses often become famous too easily, so they don’t know how to cherish opportunities and are just eager to get married. Han Chae-young is like that, Han Ga-in is like that, and there are many others like that.”

Wang Taika didn't understand: "Is there anything wrong with this?"

"Look at this, no wonder XB Entertainment hasn't taken off under your management. Your foresight is terrible," the Duck King said. "It's not that actresses can't get married, but marriage shouldn't be your only support. These people are really something else, only thinking about taking advantage without considering the potential losses. Their purpose in getting married is to avoid working, so they just find a rich man. Actresses like Han Chae-young, these so-called female elites, are essentially just ordinary people who want a comfortable life, and their ability to withstand risks is even less than that of ordinary women who become wealthy through their own labor. At least ordinary people have the ability to work. In my eyes, these guys who are single-mindedly focused on getting married are no different from parasites without the ability to survive."

Wang Taika opened his mouth, but didn't know how to refute it.

That seems to make sense. Han Chae-young clearly intended to retire from the entertainment industry to get married. She probably thought that even if something went wrong someday, she could make a comeback. But she certainly didn't realize that in the ever-changing entertainment industry, her chance to become a superstar was only once. And she never cherished it.

So, while Wang Taika had feelings for Han Chae-young, he always felt a strange distance from her. He initially thought he was being hypocritical, only liking actresses with idol backgrounds. But now, what the "Duck King" said made him realize his mistake.

People who squander the gifts of fate are really annoying.

Whether it's IU, Chung-ah, Noona, or any other idol Wang Taika has encountered, even the most laid-back wife, none of them chose to give up their careers after receiving Wang Taika's strong backing. They still fought, they still persevered, and they still chose to stand on the stage.

Even on many occasions, Wang Taika's priorities were secondary to his career. It wasn't that he didn't love her, but rather that love couldn't overwhelm everything, making his life merely a subservient pursuit.

In stark contrast, actresses often give the impression of lacking ambition and possessing only professional skills. Again, actors aren't idols; no one can stop you from getting married and having children. But if you reach the peak of your career and immediately cash out, marry a wealthy man, and then leave, that lack of ambition is contemptible.

Ideals are things that are made, not just talked about.

Han Chae-young is like that. Because she's beautiful, she became famous early. Then, she was lucky enough to land a hit drama, instantly becoming a top star. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't particularly difficult either, so she lacked conviction and only thought about getting married, having children, and becoming a rich woman. You can't say she's wrong, but both her work attitude and life planning seem terrible.

If Wang Taika hasn't been in contact with other idols, that's fine. Respect her choice; being a stay-at-home wife is also good.

But Wang Taika has met too many amazing people, and he has also seen too many people who have tried their best but still haven't achieved anything, yet they still haven't given up.

Even with Wang Taika's appearance, providing absolute financial security, no one has ever simply thrown up their hands and given up, saying, "At worst, I'll just marry a rich man."

In comparison, Han Chae-young is indeed far inferior.

It's not that Han Chae-young is bad, but that Wang Tai-ka has met too many better ones. She never gives up on her ideals and even amazes his youth.

Wang Taika still remembers how resolute Ji-eun's stance was. (Volume 11, Chapter 28)
"What I want has never been the comfort of being someone else's backer."

What I want is the opportunity to walk side by side with you.

Wang Taika lowered his head and sighed.

To be honest, after thinking it through, Wang Taika suddenly felt that the sense of ceremony he was giving Han Chae-young was meaningless.

Of course, we'll still have to hold it, but a vase is probably just a vase after all.

“You truly are my greatest concern, having answered a question that has troubled me for a long time,” Wang Taika said. “However, Han Chae-young isn’t wrong either; she just has her own life plans.”

"Then I have nothing to say. What a great life plan. Even without the influence here, her ex-fiancé's past actions would have inevitably backfired sooner or later." The Duck King chuckled sinisterly. "I should have just left her alone. Sooner or later, problems would arise. Han Chae-young will definitely have to make a comeback, act to pay off her debts. Who will need her then? They'll still be begging you, haha. At that time, you can humiliate her as you please!"

Duck King is truly cunning, so don't be fooled by his usual appearance. He only restrains himself a little in front of Wang Taika.

In reality, the king of gigolos is ultimately a severely neurotic individual. A small action by someone can inexplicably make him dislike or even resentful, ultimately leading to a vicious revenge.

Not long ago, there was another internet celebrity on a Korean website who was attacked and doxxed by a "duck king" (a euphemism for a male escort). She was eventually fired from her company, subjected to online harassment, and sued for breach of contract. Ultimately, she faced debt problems and had no choice but to turn to the sex industry.

Why does the "Duck King" hate her so much? The reason is simple: this internet celebrity posted a dance video that skirted the line of what's acceptable, but her dancing was terrible, yet her expression was one of "I'm so beautiful." It was just so pretentious! This caused the "Duck King" to feel inexplicable disgust and go crazy, determined to harm her.

Essentially, Wang Taika is also this kind of person. He often feels instant disgust and a strong desire for revenge because of someone's action, word, or look.

However, Wang Taika is relatively able to control these chaotic and terrifying thoughts. Moreover, these terrifying thoughts are appearing less and less frequently now.

It's actually very difficult for a mentally ill person to become a normal person! (End of Chapter)