NOVEL NEXT WORLD Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 195
‘What on earth is going on…?’
At that time, Min Kangjin was purchasing five cans of salted oysters that were nearing the deadline. I was sitting behind the camera, looking at six Korean S-Class hunters eating salted fish oysters and white rice. Especially Han Woohyun, who looks a little nervous and just eats without answering the show host’s words. Why is this real? The starting point of the contract for the appearance of six S-Class actors was Han Woohyun. No, not exactly… It was the manager. As expected, after contacting the manager, the manager, who was waiting in advance, began persuading Master Choi Myeongja as soon as she entered the hotel lobby. Of course, it was difficult to believe that the manager had bewitched Master Choi Myeongja with flashy remarks alone. The contract itself was quite unconventional. First, the hotel decided to cover the cost of renting the factory where the master would manufacture salted oysters. It is not free, and we decided to deduct the rental cost first when profit is generated. The unconventional condition was in the distribution of the remaining profits. The hotel decided to take only twice the market price of the oysters provided, and all the remaining profits would go to the master. “For oysters of this size, you could charge three times the market price. Does it even have special abilities? Can I really make salted oysters with these oysters at this price?” Master Myeongja Choi was astonished as she ate two plates of the raw oysters we served, including kimchi. Of course, what Master Choi Myeongja said wasn’t wrong. However, if only raw oysters were sold, oysters would pile up like now, and the remaining oysters would have no choice but to be discarded. When looking for a way to store oysters for a longer period, I found that pickling them was the solution. And if we’re going to pickle them anyway, selling them would be profitable for us without any loss on our part. Moreover, selling products under the hotel’s name through home shopping channels would not only boost our reputation but also generate significant sales revenue. ‘Because that person has the ultimate recipe.’ It was clear that the demand for oysters would increase even more once the salted oysters, which combine the ultimate recipe and the Dragon King’s oysters and add even more special abilities, were sold through home shopping. Because of this situation, I can never let go of Master Choi Myeongja. However, the manager, who was unaware of this situation, agreed to the contract terms I mentioned. The reason was simple. “Yes. It’s possible. Because—” The manager smiled softly and said this to Master Choi Myeongja. “Master’s pickled seafood is the best I’ve ever tasted. I really want to serve this pickled seafood to our hotel guests. I’m getting greedy.” Before I went to the Jeotgal market, the manager also tasted the Master’s salted seafood. ‘What the manager said is sincere. Even so…’ If she tells the truth like that— The coffee shop customers (the ultimate recipe owners) are deeply moved. The enthusiasm of ‘coffee shop customers (ultimate recipe owners)’ is burning. The negotiation partner can’t help but be moved. I thought to myself as I watched Master Choi Myeongja’s eyes relax ever so slightly. The manager is a scary person in many ways. The best move in negotiation is not to hold onto your cards and wave them around, but to lay out your sincerity so fully that your opponent is so moved that they no longer recognize it as a negotiation. And the manager was doing it both instinctively and rationally. If not that, then— The ‘manager’ is proud. There’s no way you can feel proud. ‘A surprisingly scary person.’ As I looked at the manager’s profile, I thought that our hotel seemed to have met the manager really well. ‘It’s because I didn’t know that the fear would be this much.’ After selecting a reliable home shopping company for distribution and holding a meeting, there was a sudden visit from Han Woohyun to Yonggung Sashimi restaurant. “Why are you suddenly here…” As soon as I finished work, I met Han Woohyun at Yonggung Sashimi restaurant and was taken aback. “Oh my~ Turns out this young man isn’t just a lover of Yeongchunjang, but an S-Class hunter! So, that’s why he came all the way to Yeongchun-myeon?” “Here, give me an autograph too. Is our grandchild Yoo Yunmyeong? Woo Yunmyeong? That’s it!” “What’s Yoo Yunmyeong! I said Woo Yunmyeong~” Han Woohyun was even signing papers and handing them out as if he was holding a fan signing event at Yonggung Sashimi Restaurant. When I arrived, the members of the merchants’ association, each holding a sheet of paper, were leaving Yonggung Sashimi Restaurant one by one. Thanks to this, the head of the women’s association, who had sold several plates of sashimi, was smiling with a proud face. “Miyeon called. I’ve left a pot of seaweed soup. Hunting…? Raid? Whatever it is, I guess I’ll have to put some effort into figuring it out~” As if to prove the head of the women’s association’s words, Han Woohyun left the store with a large thermos filled with seaweed soup. Why do you have such a big thermos…? Han Woohyun, who was holding a thermos as if it were a tumbler, blushed when he saw me. “It’s nice to see your face.” “….!” If anyone hears it, they will think it’s been a few months since we’ve seen each other. It’s only been two weeks since we’ve seen each other. Even as I thought that I felt my face heating up for no reason. That’s right. It’s been a while. When I unconsciously raised my hand to cover my mouth, Han Woohyun grabbed my hand and said, “You don’t even want to show your face?” The sight of him lowering his head towards me with a calm expression was truly… He looks handsome. As soon as I thought about it, I pressed Han Woohyun’s forehead with my free finger. “Don’t tease me.” The corners of Han Woohyun’s mouth rose slightly. As if asking if I noticed. ‘Really.’ Now I think I know a little bit too. This guy is clueless only when it comes to things he doesn’t want to worry about. In short, he is a guy who selectively pays attention and uses his brain selectively. ‘A fox-like guy.’ Dad wasn’t wrong. “But still, were you a little shaken?” This time, Han Woohyun looked at me with a perfectly straight, neat smile. “What…” What are you talking about? The words were left unspoken. “You said it yourself. You got tired of it.” Because Han Woohyun’s words reminded me of the passionate confession he made in the rain, I couldn’t help but avoid his gaze. And the fact that I still wouldn’t forgive Han Woohyun. “I got tired of it too. I’m deliberately trying to stay away from people I’m greedy for. So now I’m going to try my best instead of running away. Until you forgive me.” By the time Han Woohyun finished speaking, I found myself looking at him without realizing it. And I immediately regretted it. The moment our eyes met, Han Woohyun, who couldn’t take his eyes off me, seized the opportunity, interlocked his pinky finger with mine, and said this. “Just stay there like that. Just stay… so pretty.” It was an action that fit perfectly with the declaration of war to shake my heart. I started to dislike Han Woohyun very slightly. Can you change so abruptly like this? Has it been like this all along? I’m just wasting my time like a fool. This is ridiculous. Lifting my heels slightly, I lightly pressed my lips against Han Woohyun’s lips, intending to tease him a little, then pulled away. Suddenly. “I don’t plan on just staying still and being pretty.” “….?” Han Woohyun’s expression seemed as if flames had momentarily touched his lips and then vanished. It was as if the embers had spread to his cheeks and ears and they turned red. Han Woohyun, covering his lips with the back of his hand, looked down at me. I quietly avoided his gaze and headed across to the hotel. Shaken. You’re the one who will be shaken. Because I was thinking like that, it was my mistake to not understand the meaning of the fact that it was the manager who called Han Woohyun to Yeongchun-myeon. Manager ㅎㅎㅎㅎ the home shopping model has been decided, boss! It’s Hunter Han Woohyun. As soon as I woke up in the morning, I received this message, and naturally, I ended up receiving a follow-up message from Uncle Junsoo. Uncle Junsoo ㅠㅠㅠ Junghyo, Junghyo… What’s this that flew into the association as soon as I arrived at work in the morning…? (Photo) Han Woohyun is going to appear on Dungeon Hotel X’s home shopping show with Master Choi Myeongja….???? Could this have been a secret between Han Woohyun and Junghyo? Oh no…!!! You broke up, but you’re still keeping secrets for each other! (Upset) Due to the resentment against Han Woohyun that spread like wildfire, and the determination not to let Han Woohyun, who “dared to dump Jung Hyo,” appear alone at home shopping, all five S-Class hunters except Moon Heeyoung, who couldn’t appear due to scheduling conflicts, ended up appearing on home shopping one after another. This was the beginning of the legend. Your reputation increases by 20! Your reputation increases by 30! Your reputation increases by 50! Your reputation increases by 100! Your reputation… !Error! Reputation increase is too high, causing the system to reboot… Please wait a moment… 3…2… 1… The home shopping legend of six S-class hunters who rebooted the system just an hour after the broadcast began. Even though the salted oyster was sold out within the first 5 minutes of the broadcast and no longer available for purchase, the home shopping photos of the six S-Class hunters heated up the internet. Thanks to this, hunters and the general public, not only in Korea but around the world, began to pay attention to the Dungeon Hotel. Would you like to use up your reputation to level up ‘Manager (Lv.1)’? Y/N After the home shopping broadcast ended, I raised the manager’s level without delay. Hello! You can also buy the advanced chapter in Ko-fi now, just click the ko-fi button and look for the title of the novel in shop. Thank you for your support!
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