Chapter 100

With his hands still cupping Ha Ji-won's cheeks, his lips had just left her smooth forehead, but at that moment, the surroundings were eerily silent, so much so that they could even hear each other's breathing.

Lee Jung-hui was stunned. He had been too excited, and because he and Ha Ji-won were already very close, in a moment of impulse, his subconscious actions had crossed the line, making a mistake.

"Shameless!" A sudden voice broke the silence. It was Son Ye-jin. When she saw this scene, she was not only shocked but also felt a burning anger. This bastard, once he went crazy, he acted recklessly. Last night, he was still kissing her passionately on the beach, and now he was kissing Ha Ji-won.

Was he looking for death? Son Ye-jin thought angrily and then rushed over.

With the silence broken, Ha Ji-won also felt awkward. If Son Ye-jin hadn't been there, thinking about what happened that night, a kiss on the forehead would have made her blush at most.

Now, seeing Son Ye-jin charge over and look at her, she couldn't hold back either. She shouted in embarrassment and anger, "You damn brat, what are you doing?" Then she tackled him onto the bed and started pounding him!

Lee Jung-hui was in trouble now. Two angry women didn't hold back. Helplessly, he could only cover his head and cry out, "Gentler, please! It was just an American way of expressing excitement, I didn't mean to..."

Just a kiss, and he had to say it like that. Ha Ji-won was furious, and her blows were harsher. She scolded, "American way, American way, this is Korea, you bastard, you just want to take advantage of me!"

Since that was the case, Lee Jung-hui could only accept his fate. However, although he was being beaten badly, he was actually very excited and happy inside because he had finally thought of what he wanted to do.

That was Facebook, and from there, he thought of more, like YouTube, Rotten Tomatoes, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the Android system.

In the year 2000, it was the year of the global internet bubble burst, which had a nearly catastrophic impact on the global computer industry.

It would take another three to four years for everything to slowly recover. That was when the internet giant Google in the future world would rise, and new forces like Facebook would begin their first steps.

However, Lee Jung-hui, who knew the future, didn't have to wait three to four years. The technology behind Facebook wasn't complicated, and there were plenty of people in Silicon Valley who could do it. Or rather, for many Silicon Valley computer geniuses, what they lacked wasn't technology but creativity and the ability to turn ideas into valuable products.

Of course, Facebook's success wasn't as simple as it seemed on the surface. As a company founded in 2004, it managed to rise rapidly and become one of the two major global internet giants alongside Google, despite the competition from similar successful companies like Friendster. This was due to continuous micro-innovations and constant improvements in product experience, all of which stemmed from the entire team, the people.

However, he had already made a successful start, hadn't he? Lee Jung-hui thought happily.

Finally, Ha Ji-won and Son Ye-jin were tired of fighting. They lost interest because of his lack of resistance. Son Ye-jin noticed that he was still smiling despite the beating and hit him again, spitting, "Still smiling, shameless, shameless!"

"Why do you always think I'm so bad!" Lee Jung-hui finally escaped from their clutches, rubbing the sore spots, and argued with a grimace, "I was just very excited. I thought of something, so even though you hit me a bit, I'm still very happy..."

Ha Ji-won chuckled, and although Son Ye-jin pouted, there was a smile in her eyes. Undoubtedly, Lee Jung-hui had a point. Seeing their curiosity, he took the opportunity to explain his idea.

This wasn't a secret, and not everyone could do it and succeed. Of course, they weren't the type to blab to others.

After listening, Ha Ji-won frowned, "A website? Will that work? Right now, you only have fans, so there are many people..."

Son Ye-jin also pouted, "Yeah, why don't you focus on making movies? Suddenly doing a website, who do you think you are?"

Lee Jung-hui laughed, "I'm a Ph.D. in economics, a genius," he paused, seeing their collective disdain for his boasting, and shrugged, "Well, how to put it, although I don't know much about computer technology, I know how to choose a project and make it successful. Even a movie is a project, from preparation to production, post-production, and promotion..."

"Ah!" Ha Ji-won didn't say anything more, and Son Ye-jin, being younger and less experienced, followed her lead and didn't say anything either.

Lee Jung-hui didn't say much more because he hadn't figured everything out yet, and saying too much would only confuse them. So, he changed the topic, "Have you finished reading the script?"

When Ha Ji-won nodded, he asked, "How was it?"

"Um, it looks quite interesting!" Ha Ji-won affirmed his work, and Son Ye-jin, more excited, jumped up from the bed, struck a kung fu pose, and kicked him on the shoulder. Seeing Lee Jung-hui fall back on the bed, she giggled, "Hey, be careful, you know?"

Everyone laughed. Seeing Ha Ji-won's interest, Lee Jung-hui seized the opportunity, "Well, if you both think it's good, that's great." He paused and then said to Ha Ji-won, "Don't feel pressured. If you don't get the lead in 'My Sassy Girl,' you can play this role!"

He even clenched his teeth, "Well, I'll guarantee it, you'll be the lead!"

Replacing Shin Eun-kyung with Ha Ji-won wouldn't be a problem, and Lee Jung-hui believed Ha Ji-won's acting could handle the role. In fact, he thought a more beautiful Ha Ji-won would make the movie even more brilliant.

However, Ha Ji-won didn't seem to appreciate it, pouting, "Pfft, as if!" Women are like that, even a tomboy like Ha Ji-won had a girlish side, and Lee Jung-hui was the one who could bring out that side in her.

Then, she clenched her fist, confident and encouraging herself, "Anyway, I'm going to get the lead in 'My Sassy Girl'!"

Although she understood that everything he was doing was to make her feel relaxed and happy, which was very considerate and made her feel good, she was still a bit annoyed that he didn't seem to believe she could play the sassy girl well.

Moreover, she knew what this movie meant to him, so deep down, she really wanted to play the sassy girl.

"Hey, are you going back to America? Then I'm going too!" Son Ye-jin's sudden exclamation interrupted her thoughts. Lee Jung-hui was taken aback and then laughed, "What? I'm going back for something, why are you going?"

Son Ye-jin realized her words might sound inappropriate, her face turned slightly red, but she retorted, "Pfft, I'm not going with you. I just happen to have time and want to go to New York to play!"

She immediately looked dreamy, "New York, Broadway, Times Square, and Fifth Avenue, I want to visit all the fashion stores and buy lots of clothes..."

Lee Jung-hui rolled his eyes. Even walking down Fifth Avenue would be too much for her.

Besides, if she went with him, what would that look like? A man and a woman alone, that was absolutely not possible. So, he smiled, "Alright, if you're going your way and I'm going mine, it's up to you. But you have a lot more promotional activities, and you still have to shoot the current ad. You need to communicate with the company before you go..."

"Pfft!" Son Ye-jin glared at him and then pulled Ha Ji-won, saying sweetly, "Sis, come with me!"

Ha Ji-won laughed but shook her head, "I'm not like you, I don't have the money to go there and play!"

Being honest with each other, she had only taken a few small roles in a few dramas, and her pay was pitiful. After Wellde took 80% of her commission, and after paying rent and living expenses, she had very little left, about the same as Son Ye-jin, a few hundred thousand won.

A few hundred thousand won, not even enough for a round-trip ticket to New York.

"I have it, use mine," Son Ye-jin responded generously, and to avoid making Ha Ji-won feel awkward, she added, "I'll treat you now, and you can treat me later..."

Hearing this, Ha Ji-won was somewhat tempted. Perhaps the temptation wasn't just about going to America to play.

So, she looked at Lee Jung-hui, and he was left with a helpless smile. Maybe it would be better for two people to go instead of one, he thought.