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Wang Taika was truly impressed with himself.

Even if he can overcome mental illness, Wang Taika will never be able to overcome the hurdle of cute aggression and Cao Cao syndrome!

"Okay, I understand." Wang Taika glanced at Lee Sung-kyung, whose expression was tense. "I'm not responsible for company matters. As for your apology just now, I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it."

Lee Sung-kyung was stunned for a moment: "Really?"

“If you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it,” Wang Taika said. “Back then, it was someone below who recommended you. I thought it was worth a try, so I had them negotiate. You refused, and that’s perfectly normal. I didn’t take it to heart, and you don’t need to either.”

Lee Sung-kyung stared blankly at Wang Taika, momentarily speechless. She had prepared her apology for a long time, rehearsing it countless times in her mind, thinking about how to explain, how to apologize, and how to salvage the situation. But Wang Taika's response was completely unexpected.

This feeling is complicated.

It's like you've spent a lot of effort climbing a mountain, thinking there's a cliff at the top, only to find it's just a dirt slope. It's like you've saved up for a long time to buy something expensive, only to discover it was free. It's like you've mentally prepared yourself for a storm, only to find out it just rained a few drops and then the sun came out.

Lee Sung-kyung didn't know whether she should breathe a sigh of relief or feel like a fool.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Wang, I shouldn’t have brought that up.”

Wang Taika glanced at Lee Sung-kyung and smiled: "Do you think I should remember?"

Lee Sung-kyung opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

Wang Taika gave a cold laugh: "Lee Sung-kyung, I know what you may have heard, but I'm too lazy to explain. Your hesitation now only hurts me. So whatever I do next is justified!"

Lee Sung-kyung immediately realized that this guy really did hold a grudge; he was just pretending!
No, this is infuriating! They're seething inside but won't say anything, they just keep making excuses. How can there be such hypocritical people in this world?

Well, I wouldn't call it hypocrisy, but rather childishness! It's as if they treat everything as something very easy, like it's just a game.

Lee Sung-kyung had never met anyone like this in her life, yet he felt a strange familiarity with him. After much thought, a sudden inspiration struck her. It seemed that in many of the dramas she had acted in, the male lead always had this annoying, punchable personality!

Lee Sung-kyung must be exhausted. In the real world without the audience's perspective, Wang Taika is indeed a very hated person!

"In short, Mr. Wang, I apologize, sincerely apologize," Lee Sung-kyung said weakly.

Wang Taika, unsure why this guy was suddenly acting this way, said, "Lee Sung-kyung-ssi, do you think you're that important? That might sound hurtful, but I'm not being sarcastic. Do you really think that giving me any feedback about what you did before is important to me?"

Lee Sung-kyung had to admit this. Who is Wang Taika? How many businesses does he control? How many things does he have to deal with every day? How could he possibly go to such lengths to sign an actress just because she once turned down a role, and then seek revenge? Perhaps she overestimated herself.

Although Lee Sung-kyung still felt that Wang Taika had ulterior motives, she ultimately felt a little embarrassed thinking about this. She lowered her head, her ears turning slightly red: "I'm sorry, I...I was overthinking it."

Wang Taika found Lee Sung-kyung's embarrassed expression rather amusing.

Honestly, if Lee Sung-kyung hadn't just said she has a boyfriend, Wang Taika wouldn't have wasted so much time talking to her.

Well, since the situation has changed, it's okay to say a few more words.

Wang Taika changed the subject: "Since you've brought this up, I'd like to ask why you refused back then?"

Lee Sung-kyung looked up at Wang Taika. His expression remained languid, revealing neither joy nor anger. "Back then," Lee Sung-kyung hesitated for a moment, then told the truth, "I didn't really think much of that script, plus the company wasn't doing so well yet. So..."

Wang Taika nodded: "I understand. That's only human nature."

“Mr. Wang!” Lee Sung-kyung spoke, her voice more relaxed than before. “No matter what, I still want to thank you. And thank you to the company for giving me this new opportunity. I will do my best.”

"Okay, do a good job." Wang Taika nodded, then turned and walked towards the office.

Lee Sung-kyung stood there, watching Wang Taika's retreating figure, and suddenly called out, "Mr. Wang."

Wang Taika stopped in his tracks without turning around: "Hmm?"

"You really don't hold grudges?"

Wang Taika thought for a moment, then glanced back at her: "Remember. You wait and see, I'll get your boyfriend signed too."

Lee Sung-kyung paused for a moment, then smiled. This smile was much more relaxed than the previous one, as if she had finally let go of some burden.

After all, who would actually do that? That would be insane!
"Hey, King Duck!"

Wang Taika walked into the office and immediately called Duck King: "Go and get Lee Sung-kyung's boyfriend signed as well."

The Duck King was dumbfounded: "Albert, are you having another episode?"

“After signing the contract, there’s no need to suppress them. Just let these two work together,” Wang Taika said. “If they truly love each other and don’t find it annoying to be together every day, then I’ll give my blessings and let this matter rest. But if they’re together every day and their love is just a passing fancy, and they end up hating each other, then that will be my harshest punishment!”

The Duck King was stunned: "You're really the twisted one! These kinds of relationships within the industry are bound to break up sooner or later. For you to make two people whose relationship has already broken down continue to hype each other up is worse than killing them! Okay, okay, I'll do as you say, I'll get right on it!"

When it comes to causing trouble, Duck King is no less interested than Wang Taika.

Suddenly remembering something, Duck King asked, "Wait a minute, did Lee Sung-kyung come looking for you?"

Wang Taika: "Yeah, we met by chance."

The Duck King asked, "What did she do to you again?"

"No, she even apologized to me?" Wang Taika said, "I really wanted to forgive her, after all, it's been so long. I was even ready to turn around and leave. But then she said she has a boyfriend. I stopped in my tracks."

"Stop talking, I can't take it anymore." Duck King hung up the phone.

This was just a minor incident, and Wang Taika quickly forgot about it. Next, he turned on his computer and checked his emails from the day.

Nothing particularly important. Preparations for the f(x) European tour are in their final stages, and the planning for the XB Entertainment family concert is almost complete. The final stages with Samsung went smoothly, and although Shin Moon-sung is unwilling, he has no choice but to accept the situation for now.

However, whether or not he should attend f(x)'s concert was a bit of a headache for Wang Taika.

After all, there's someone there whom I really don't want to face. (End of Chapter)