Devil’s Music - Chapter 27: The Power of Drama

Yeongseok glanced at Geon and asked, “Geon, do you think it’s possible? Do you know the song ‘Say Anything’?”

Geon nodded. “Yeah, it’s an X song. I’ve heard it a lot while practicing with the band in the studio.”

Tapping the table lightly, Yeongseok said, “Great, great. Since the high notes are tough in this song, practice it. If it’s too much, let me know beforehand. We won’t tell the higher-ups, but it helps the crew if they’re aware. Now, what about the Chinese song?”

Hyuk, who had been quietly listening, slammed the table, halfway standing up. “When it comes to Chinese songs, it has to be ‘A Better Tomorrow’ theme! Jang Gook-young’s song!”

Jiho nodded. “Right. Wasn’t the title ‘Love of the Past’? It’s a great piece, and I think many Chinese fans would know it.”

Yeongseok also nodded. “Yes, that’s a solid choice. Not overly complicated, but… I wonder if Geon can memorize the lyrics. Chinese is quite challenging, you know.”

All four turned to Geon. Feeling a bit flustered with everyone’s attention, he said, “I-I’ll be fine. My second foreign language in school was Chinese, I’ve studied it for about two years… I’ve heard praises for my Chinese pronunciation, so I think I won’t have any issues.”

Yeongseok widened his eyes at Geon’s words. “What? You’re capable of Chinese? How proficient are you?”

Geon replied, a bit hesitant, “Um, if it’s not too technical, I understand it… Speaking is a bit lacking, but I can express myself reasonably.”

Yeongseok was thrilled. “Wow! Really? Is this guy a prepared star? If you can handle Japanese, you’d be at the top.”

Geon cautiously said, “I… can manage Japanese too. Maybe I’m better at Japanese than Chinese.”

Surprised, Yeongseok asked, “What? Japanese too? But you’re just a high schooler. Do you study a lot?”

Geon, feeling shy, nodded slightly.

Dahae looped her arm through Geon’s, lowering her head alongside his, and asked, “Why, Geon? Is studying hard? It’s okay if it’s not your forte. Even Hyuk and Jiho struggled with studies. Yet, they’re doing well. The only genius here is Yeongseok. Why be embarrassed? What rank are you?”

Geon stuttered, “100… I-I’m ranked 100.”

Dahae exclaimed, “What? 100th in the whole school? That’s incredible! I’ve never been within the top 300. Wow, Geon!”

Yeongseok, eyebrows raised, muttered, “Look at this… Good at studies too? If you manage this well, you could be a superstar. How about law or becoming a judge? With such a high rank nationwide, getting into Seoul National University would be a given. Plus, with language skills, studying abroad would be a breeze. How about being a prosecutor? What do you say?”

Watching this unfold, Hyuk dipped his hand into a cup of water, splashing it towards Dahae. “Oh, what are you saying? Another man is already in the picture, and you’re making another? Oh, it’s cold, sis! Stop it! Stop!”

With their playful banter, the atmosphere became lively again.

Yeongseok, deep in thought with crossed arms, mumbled, “Hmm… ranked 100th nationwide? It’s not ideal to use your studies for marketing without university credentials, but I must establish good relations. Geon will definitely become a big star. He has nothing now; he needs to clear the debts first. Then, later on, he might appear on my show. Hehe.”

For now, Yeongseok was considering how to treat Geon well.

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