The Third-Gen Chaebol Becomes a Genius Actor

Ch 221+222

Ch 221:

In the backstage, while waiting to take the stage, Yoo Yeon-seo stared blankly at the VCR being played in the awards ceremony hall.

The screen showed footage of Lee Hee-seo's life and her tragic death, mourning and commemorating her. Yoo Yeon-seo pressed her hand firmly against her chest to calm her racing heart.

'There's chaos everywhere.'

At that time, no one didn't know Lee Hee-seo. She was an overnight superstar who suddenly became even more famous after marrying into a wealthy family.

Even people who weren't from that era knew her. As Yoo Yeon-seo became more famous in the entertainment industry, interest in Lee Hee-seo also grew.

As the truth about the incident was revealed late, and with the dissolution order of Yoo Chang-ho's media company and other circumstances overlapping, there were complaints about corporate abuse of power from one side.

But on the other side, people were trying hard to get on Joo Seong's good side. It was what people called the 'Lee Hee-seo coin.'

"Yeon-seo?"

"Yes?"

"You need to go up now."

"Oh..."

Yoo Yeon-seo bowed his head in thanks to the staff who spoke to him gently and then went up to the stage.

'There's no reason to view this negatively.'

Coming out as a presenter after the video of Lee Hee-seo's life was a bit obvious in its intention. But there was no reason to refuse the opportunity given.

("To present the Contribution Award, please welcome actor Yoo Yeon-seo. Let's give him a big round of applause.")

The venue was filled with cheers and applause. Yoo Yeon-seo, dressed in a suit, crossed the stage with a wide stride. Finally, standing in the center, he took the microphone.

"Hello, I'm Yoo Yeon-seo."

With his forehead exposed as he brushed one side of his hair, Yoo Yeon-seo's moist eyes sparkled under the lights. His appearance naturally evoked sympathy, making the applause and cheers even louder.

"Actually, I wanted to sit here with my fellow nominees for the Baeksan Award this year. Did I not receive the grand prize?"

His voice trembled slightly from the sudden chill, but he tried to ignore it and continued with light-hearted banter. Small laughs erupted from various parts of the room.

"But just coming out as a presenter and giving the award to a senior in the industry is a great honor for me."

He then opened the envelope and checked the name of the award recipient.

"The Contribution Award goes to... actress Lee Seon-ja. Congratulations."

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After finishing the award presentation and leaving the ceremony early, Yoo Yeon-seo immediately drove to his destination.

"Hyung. Open the door."

("You're already here? Just a moment...")

It was Choi Jun-young's music studio.

"Ah, you surprised me. Did you just get married or something?"

He meant that Yoo Yeon-seo looked as dashing as a groom on his wedding day. Yoo Yeon-seo dismissed Choi Jun-young's teasing with familiarity. The team that appeared on the guest house show had stayed close ever since, and recently, Yoo Yeon-seo had had them as guests on his variety show.