Chapter 57

Jin Yunho extended his hand and formally greeted Lee Minjun.

Lee Minjun, born into a prominent family, had received elite education since childhood and had a keen eye. He could naturally tell that Jin Yunho was keeping his distance.

He still harbored good feelings toward Jin Yunho, his 'savior,' and really wanted to become friends with him.

He also knew about the attitudes and actions of several elders in his family toward Jin Yunho, which were typical of a prominent family. However, he did not expect Jin Yunho to react so strongly, treating him and the Lee family as complete strangers.

It seems this friendship won't happen, he thought bitterly.

Adjusting his depressed mood, Lee Minjun said sincerely, "Thank you for your efforts on my behalf! I woke up a few days ago, stayed in the hospital for a few days, and after fully recovering, I hurried back to work."

"No need to thank me, it was an equal exchange," Jin Yunho waved his hand, not wanting to dwell on the issue. Since he had decided to cut ties with the Lee family, he wanted to be decisive.

He never did things half-heartedly.

Jin Yunho glanced at Lee Minjun and asked, "At first, I was puzzled why the director would come to such a high-end place for a routine meeting. It seems you arranged it, right?"

Lee Minjun smiled calmly, but beneath his composed expression, there was a hint of pride. He replied, "Yes, this club is a property of the Lee family. Knowing I would meet you today, I arranged the location here to show my appreciation."

Jin Yunho continued, "When Luo Hongzhen quoted the price, he seemed to ask for your opinion. Although he didn't show it much, I noticed. I want to know if the 5% box office revenue share was an additional offer from you?"

Lee Minjun nodded and said frankly, "Yes."

Jin Yunho took out the contract he had just signed and handed it to Lee Minjun, "Remove that clause. Your family has already paid for your rescue."

Lee Minjun looked straight at Jin Yunho and insisted, "The Lee family is the Lee family, and I am me. This 5% revenue share is my way of thanking you. Please don't refuse."

Jin Yunho smiled and shook his head, placing the contract on the coffee table, "After you make the changes, send it to me again. I only take what belongs to me!"

Then, he turned and left the room.

He had his pride, his principles, and his determination.

Although his family's situation was not good, it was only temporary. He would not lose his principles for petty gains.

What belonged to him, he would accept without hesitation. If others didn't give it to him, he would take it himself.

What did not belong to him, he would not touch, even if others forced it into his hands.

Perhaps this additional contract clause was Lee Minjun's personal decision, just to show his gratitude.

But Lee Minjun was still a member of the Lee family, the legitimate grandson. Accepting this gesture today would mean owing a favor to the Lee family. If the Lee family asked for this favor in the future, would he repay it?

Therefore, no matter how he looked at it, he would not accept the 5% box office revenue share.

After leaving the room, Jin Yunho met Shin Donghae in the corridor, who had just come out.

"Boss..."

Shin Donghae approached, but stopped halfway through his sentence.

After coming out, he also remembered that the assistant in the room was Lee Minjun.

He had seen Lee Minjun's photo before when working on the Lee family case with Jin Yunho. However, considering Lee Minjun's identity, he didn't want to ask too many questions, as it was a matter between Jin Yunho, Lee Minjun, and the Lee family.

"Let's go, nothing to worry about."

Jin Yunho didn't want to talk more. He was already very satisfied that his manuscript sold for 20 million, and he didn't expect more. His matters with the Lee family were in the past.

The two ended their brief conversation and walked downstairs together.

As they passed another private room, Shin Donghae suddenly slapped his head and said, "Right, Boss, I saw Lin Yoon-a just now, the one from Girls' Generation, the one who took you to the hospital that day."

Shin Donghae knew Jin Yunho's difficulty in recognizing people and explained a lot, afraid that Jin Yunho wouldn't remember who it was.

But how could Jin Yunho not know Lin Yoon-a? They had met several times, and there were misunderstandings and a life-saving favor, so the impression was deep.

"Oh? She's in this club too?" Jin Yunho asked curiously.

Shin Donghae nodded and pointed to the private room they had just passed, "Yes, in that room."

Coincidentally, as Jin Yunho looked in the direction Shin Donghae pointed, he saw the door of the private room open from the inside, and a waiter pushed a dining table out.

Through the door crack, Jin Yunho could see Lin Yoon-a sitting on the sofa.

At that moment, she was frowning and drinking, with a man clapping to encourage her and another man holding a glass, looking at her with concern.

The door closed again, blocking Jin Yunho's view, but the image of Lin Yoon-a frowning and drinking remained in his mind.

Sighing, Jin Yunho looked at the closed private room and shook his head.

He had heard about such practices many times, but this was the first time he encountered it in person. But thinking about it, there is no such thing as easy success. Behind the glamorous facade, no one knows what sacrifices have been made.

Stars pay with their bodies to rise, and businessmen pay with their conscience to succeed. Even he had spent over ten years to become a prosecutor.

Success means sacrifice, competition means choice, and the path is chosen by oneself. Perhaps this was Lin Yoon-a's choice, perhaps this was the path she wanted to take.

Jin Yunho didn't say anything, turned, and walked toward the stairs.

But at the stairs, he finally stopped. The image of Lin Yoon-a frowning and drinking kept circling in his mind.

Unwilling? Or pretending to be unwilling?

According to Jin Yunho's usual character, he wouldn't get involved in such matters.

But without considering their relationship, just the fact that Lin Yoon-a and Sulli took him to the hospital that night made Jin Yunho feel indebted to these two girls.

Human relationships are truly troublesome things.

Jin Yunho shook his head, turned, and returned to the private room where Lin Yoon-a was.

He wanted to personally find out Lin Yoon-a's attitude. If she wanted to leave, Jin Yunho would take her away, and no one could stop him; if she wanted to stay, Jin Yunho wouldn't say much, considering it a meddlesome act.

Knock, knock, knock

After three rhythmic knocks, without waiting for a response, Jin Yunho pushed open the door and stepped inside. Outside, Shin Donghae stood guard.

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Thank you to the eight readers "Black White," "Silly Pig," "Qingdi Fusheng," "Forever Unpredictable," "Unreal Dream," "Shen Jing? Demon Hunter," "Dumb Wood," and "Dancing Color Soul" for their support.

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