Chapter 67

Hype in the entertainment industry is a very common thing. Even the most low-key artists can't claim they've never been hyped. Especially when it comes to promoting a film or TV show before its release, hype is often necessary.

Park Ji-hoon was already wavering.

"I also want to see how people around me react when they know the truth," Park Min-ah said, her eyebrows slightly raised and her eyes bright, speaking in a cool tone. "The many facets of human nature are very interesting." Despite being a young college student with a hint of innocence in her features, she spoke with a maturity that belied her age.

"When will you get rid of this **habit?" Park Ji-hoon said, not surprised but rather with a look of helplessness. He didn't know when it started, but this little one had a strong interest in the "many facets of human nature."

"It's not like I set up a trap to play tricks on people, so how can it be considered a **habit?" Park Min-ah pouted.

Park Ji-hoon shook his head helplessly, got up, and prepared to pour himself a glass of cold water. He had already given in to her.

"Bro!" Park Min-ah hugged a pillow, her eyelids slightly lowered, deep in thought. After a moment, she suddenly turned her head and said, "Take me to the water park!"

"Cough, cough..." Park Ji-hoon choked. At this time, going to the water park was just too much for her.

"Bro, you've never taken me out to play!" Park Min-ah said, "It's about to be summer break."

"Sure, we can go, but I'll have to tell the media that you're my sister," Park Ji-hoon said. Her behavior was like adding fuel to the fire.

"What kind of promotional effect would that have?" Park Min-ah said, dissatisfied.

"There's no need to promote in this way," Park Ji-hoon said, frowning slightly. It was a bit much.

"Bro, what are you really worried about? The rumors outside don't affect me at all, and there won't be any lingering issues after we explain!" Park Min-ah frowned, "Are you afraid that people will criticize you for using your sister for promotion? It's just a bit of reputation, and we're in this situation now."

Park Ji-hoon didn't say anything. He hadn't thought about it that much; he just instinctively refused.

"Since you can accept the punishments on variety shows, why can't you accept this?" Park Min-ah continued, "There's a lifestyle for 100 million won and a lifestyle for 10,000 won. We have to accept reality. If you don't like it, then work hard to earn 100 million won, 1 billion won... Haven't you always said that these are your motivations?"

Her suggestion to go to the water park was partly a response to the outside world. Whether they were siblings or a couple, what did it have to do with those who were shouting? She wasn't an artist. On the other hand, it was to add fuel to the fire and indirectly boost Park Ji-hoon's popularity.

Her childhood experiences had given her a deep understanding of reality, and her extensive reading had made her speak with such maturity.

Park Ji-hoon didn't say anything, just stared at her blankly.

"Hey!" Park Min-ah puffed out her cheeks, forming two small buns, and waved her hand in front of his eyes.

Park Ji-hoon's lips slowly moved, forming a faint smile. He still stared at her and said, "You're just an adult, can you not be so mature? It's a real blow to your big brother!"

"Ha ha!" Park Min-ah laughed, "Got it! In the future, I'll try to act more childish and clumsy in front of you, okay?"

"Ha ha..." Park Ji-hoon finally laughed, reached out to pinch her nose, his eyes misty, as if talking to himself, "My life is an idol drama with me as the main character!"

"I'm the female lead!" Park Min-ah immediately chimed in.

Park Ji-hoon, unable to help but laugh, was about to correct her when his phone rang.

It was a call from the PD of "We Got Married."

This rumor had the biggest impact on "We Got Married"! Although the "Sweet Potato Couple" formed by Park Ji-hoon and Seo Hyun wasn't as popular as the "Adam Couple," they still had a large fan base, especially Seo Hyun's innocent personality, which gave people a feeling of first love. The sudden exposure of this news would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the show.

After explaining, Park Ji-hoon asked the production team for more time. The press conference for "Uncle" was scheduled for early July, which could attract more journalists.

As Park Min-ah said, there's a lifestyle for 10,000 won, and there's no need to pretend to have 100 million won.

The PD of "We Got Married" agreed, but he needed to convince Seo Hyun.

This wasn't difficult. Seo Hyun was genuinely kind. Although she felt a bit awkward, after listening to Park Ji-hoon's explanation, she still said it was fine.

Seeing Park Ji-hoon arrange everything, Park Min-ah cheered excitedly.

Park Ji-hoon felt a deep sense of guilt. She had never been to a water park, and she couldn't even swim!

He decided to set aside a day to take her and have a good time.

However, the timing needed to be adjusted.

In the coming period, he needed to discuss and refine the script with Choi Ho-joon and others, as well as arrange actors, props, and staff. There were many things to do!

It was a rare opportunity, and he wanted to participate in everything. It wasn't that he liked to "grab everything," but to verify his theoretical knowledge and learn as much as possible about the industry. Any work involves people and money, and experience is crucial!

Next time, he didn't think he would work with Choi Ho-joon again.

Regardless of the reason, Choi Ho-joon was really great to him, making the CJ Group staff who worked on the film often speculate about his identity. As long as it was within Choi Ho-joon's power, he could get anything he wanted! This was a bit exaggerated, but even some well-known directors might not have such treatment.

No wonder people talked about it.

His authority was gradually established. Although it was like borrowing someone else's power, it didn't matter as long as it was beneficial to his work.

To avoid being harassed by the media, he changed his phone number. After all, it was better to explain things clearly in a few words rather than refuse to respond. Without an agency or a manager, it was difficult for the media to find him. Korean media reporters didn't block doors for interviews like in other countries; they mostly blocked police stations or entertainment company doors, not private individuals.

Without connections or funds, he could only rely on this method.

Park Min-ah became the focus of Seoul University. Whether in class or walking around campus, there were always whispers around her. Seoul University had her records and knew that Park Ji-hoon was her brother. They had approached her once, hoping she would clarify the situation, but she politely declined.

Her childhood experiences had shaped her proud and aloof personality and Park Ji-hoon's so-called "**habit."

The boys who used to surround her had all disappeared, which made her quite happy.

Occasionally, she would receive some attention on the bus.

It was roughly like this. Since she wasn't an artist, the pressure was much less. After a few days, summer break arrived, and she felt even more relaxed, planning to go to the water park with Park Ji-hoon.

However, a small unexpected event occurred.

"Eh! Ji-hyeon, hello." One evening at the end of June, Park Ji-hoon returned home and found that Park Ji-hyeon was there. She had a petite figure and delicate features, dressed casually like Park Min-ah.

"Ji-hoon oppa, hello!" Park Ji-hyeon greeted him and diligently poured him a glass of cold water.

"Is it to thank me for the movie?" Park Ji-hoon asked with a smile. After all, they had met once, and she was Park Min-ah's good friend. They would be working together for a long time, so he wasn't too formal.

"Not entirely," Park Ji-hyeon said, seeming a bit shy.

"Hmm?" Park Ji-hoon looked at her curiously. Although they had only met once, he knew she was usually outgoing and straightforward. Why was she acting like this?

"Bro!" Park Min-ah explained, "Going back and forth between Goyang and Seoul is too troublesome, so Ji-hyeon wants to stay with us temporarily."

"Oh." Park Ji-hoon finally understood, nodded, and said, "Sure, you can stay." No wonder she was dressed casually!

"Thank you, oppa!" Park Ji-hyeon immediately cheered, simplifying her address from "Ji-hoon oppa" to just "oppa."

"Is there anything you need help with?" Park Ji-hoon smiled and asked. Despite her delicate appearance, she had an outgoing and straightforward personality, which always seemed a bit unbelievable.

"No, this is fine, thank you, oppa," Park Ji-hyeon said with a smile.

It was settled like that.

After eating and resting for a while, Park Ji-hoon went to take a shower.

Park Ji-hyeon watched Park Min-ah enter Park Ji-hoon's bedroom and come out with a pile of clothes, blinking her eyes and saying, "I'm starting to suspect that you're your brother's child bride!"

"He's an artist, so he has to change clothes frequently," Park Min-ah said nonchalantly.

Park Ji-hyeon still shook her head with a sigh.

However, a little while later, she realized she had underestimated Park Min-ah's care for Park Ji-hoon!

After Park Ji-hoon finished his shower and changed clothes, he returned to his room to organize the script.

Park Min-ah went to the balcony and brought a plastic basin to the bathroom.

"Eh!" A piece of mango dried fruit that Park Ji-hyeon had just put in her mouth fell out. What did she see? Men's ** and socks in the basin?

She understood the process. While Park Ji-hoon was showering, she brought out the clothes, then put the T-shirts and pants in the washing machine, and hand-washed the ** and socks after he finished showering.

She suddenly had the urge to turn into a man and win Park Min-ah's heart!