Chapter 69

"Oh, does writing make your chest feel tight?"

"No, to be precise, it's not when I'm writing. Then it's fun. Rather... it's when I revise that it happens."

Holy shit!

Weren't you revising here just now?

That's why you kept clutching your chest and groaning, right?

If I hadn't talked to you and left you alone, something might have really gone wrong, crazy...

I managed to keep my expression neutral and replied.

"Is that so? It seems revising is really tough."

"Yeah... there's no formula or right answer like in math problems."

"Oh, that's true."

"Seeing the same thing over and over... after reading and revising it dozens of times, I can't even tell if it's water or alcohol. I feel like I've become Frankenstein, creating a monstrous chimera."

I haven't read Frankenstein, so I don't know.

But I know about Dr. Marvin and Mons.

Still, if it's been three years of revising...

I could understand how mentally exhausting it must be, even though I haven't written anything.

'So that's why I came! Let's do it together with Tampoco!'

I glanced at the papers on the table and said.

"But if it's not too much trouble, could I read the story you wrote?"

"Haha, sure."

He unexpectedly handed me a thick file. I was worried he might clutch his chest again.

Still, I asked to confirm.

"Is it okay to show it to someone else? If it's too much trouble, it's fine not to show it."

"No, it's my job to show it to others."

Oh, a professional response with a professional look in his eyes.

I picked up the synopsis without any worry.

'Coco, let's read it together.'

It looked like a printed script.

The cover had the title.

[(Working Title) Survival Insurance]

What's survival insurance?

Is it something like life insurance or death insurance?

[Screenplay: Yu Yeol]

"Ah, your name is Yu Yeol."

No response, so I looked up to check his expression.

"..."

Yu Yeol was nervously picking at his fingernails. It seems he gets nervous no matter who reads it.

"Ah, I'll read it first."

I flipped to the next page.

I skipped over the part labeled 'Concept' and started reading the synopsis.

[Synopsis]

[Do-hyun, a young head of household who supports his three siblings while getting accepted into the top university in Korea, is shocked one day when he checks his insurance policies for the first time as an adult and finds seven life insurance policies in his name. The beneficiary of these policies is none other than his estranged mother, Jung Eun-hye, who left home when he was a child.]

My hair stood on end.

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I read through the synopsis and character introductions in one go.

"Phew..."

I felt a strange sensation.

I've seen as many movies as anyone else, but I've never read a synopsis or script before seeing the movie.

So I didn't really expect much.

"......This is interesting."

"Hmm, you find it interesting just from reading the synopsis?"

"Yes, it's amazing."

"Ahaha......"

It was just too interesting.

Just reading the short plot made me imagine the trailer. Some scenes seemed to play out right before my eyes.

I looked at Yu Yeol, shaking my head.

"When are you planning to start production? I'll be the first to see it, I'll be number one in the country."

"Production... there's no set date. It went into production three years ago but was scrapped, and every time I think I've found an investor, they back out..."

Yu Yeol's face, which had been smiling pleasantly, quickly darkened.

"Why? It's so interesting, how can you not get funding? I really don't understand."

"......There are many good stories in the world."

"But this one is really interesting."

Mr. Writer, Coco is going crazy over here! It's like she's on drugs!

I asked Yu Yeol again.

"Mr. Writer, can I have your business card?"

"Ah, just a moment. I don't usually give them out."

He rummaged through his laptop bag.

Still, a connection is a connection.

Who knows, it might turn into a huge investment opportunity.

I also planned to study film investment and try to create meaningful information through 'Quality Conversion'.

'Should I take the script and tear it all apart?'

But at that moment.

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The quest "Brilliant 30s: Wealth" has started.

'When will you finally shine, trying this and that? Trust your instincts. Missing out on a blockbuster movie in front of you would make a funny story to tell your grandchildren.'

◇ Secure the entire production budget for "Survival Insurance" (working title).

◇ Time limit: 90 days

◆ Reward: 5,000G

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Wait... really asking me to invest here?

But what? A blockbuster?

It'll be a nationwide hit.

"Excuse me? You mean investment?"

Yu Yeol's eyes, nose, and mouth.

Every hole on his face widened.

I pointed to the staff and other customers with my eyes and put my finger to my lips. There was no need to announce my intention to invest in a movie to everyone.

"Yes, I'm considering investing."

"Ah... how much are you thinking of investing?"

Though he said it that way, his eyes were still doubtful. If so, I needed to give him confidence.

"I'm not sure. I need to discuss and review more... but it could be a few billion or even tens of billions."

"Ten, tens of billions?"

He still didn't seem to believe it.

I couldn't say, "Hey! I sold a 7 million dollar antique in New York, and I have a Han River view apartment, a Panamera, and two cafes!"

So I just smiled and said.

"Never mind then."

"Ah, ah, wait! Then I can't just give you my business card, wait!"

Yu Yeol hurriedly rummaged through his bag again.

The reason I decided to invest was simple.

First, it's a quest.

I had no intention of opposing the proposition that following quests would make my life brilliant.

Second, it was a "Wealth" quest, not a "Specialization" quest. "Specialization" is a quest for consumption, as seen by buying a house.

But "Wealth" is different.

No matter how much money is invested, it will ultimately return to my wealth.

Moreover, the system mentioned it would be a 'blockbuster.'

'Is it a metaphor, or does it mean it will really hit 10 million?'

The system remained silent.

But whether it's a real 10 million or a metaphor for a huge success, it wasn't that important.

Since it's part of the "Wealth" quest.

'Long-term project, huh?'

The problem was the investment amount.

40 billion won, as the production cost was set three years ago.

It wasn't an amount I could cover alone.

After paying off the remaining balance on my house, I had about 3.9 billion left.

I couldn't put all of that into this and live like a pauper. I didn't know the film industry well enough to make such a bold decision.

'Still, there might be a way.'

The quest clearly said 'secure' the funds, not 'invest.'

I didn't need to provide all the investment money myself.

However, it had to go through my hands. Where could I secure that much money?

'......What do you think?'

I had quite a few people around me who had somehow become rich, even though I lived a normal life.

Or maybe I could take Coco to the antique market.

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