The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 389

Episode 389 – Business Trip (1)

Early morning on the day of departure.

Most people would be completely preoccupied with the fact that they are going abroad, but Lee Gyeong-bok was different.

“Phew…”

After showering, he lightly shook off the water. He had been exercising as usual.

'It might be a bit difficult to exercise separately in Japan.'

After finishing his dry cleaning, he checked the message that had arrived while he was showering. Park Joo-ho had agreed to pick him up.

But the message that arrived was from someone else. Lee Kyung-bok immediately called.

"hello?"

"Hey, Kyungbok. Morning?"

The person was none other than Aunt Yang Gyu-ri. Lee Gyeong-bok responded brightly and headed toward the carrier he had prepared in advance.

“I ate. Did you eat, Aunt?”

"It's not mealtime yet. Are you ready for your business trip?"

“Yes, yes, I finished everything yesterday. I’m checking it again now.”

"Is that right? I just called just in case. You know, when you're abroad, just bring your passport and wallet, right? If there's any problem, just contact me right away."

Lee Kyung-bok laughed at her concern.

"Hey, don't worry. I'm not going alone. It feels like I'm just going out for fun, but it's still a business trip."

<Font? Well, Juho and Byeonghoon are going too, so maybe I was worrying for nothing.>

"There's no need to worry about anything in this world. Oh, and I've also saved the suit my aunt gave me this time. It's a special gift, so I'm planning to use it for a special occasion. It's my first overseas business trip, so this is fine, right?"

At that question, a satisfied laugh was heard from the other end of the phone.

"Oh my, Kyungbok, where did you go to school? How did you learn to speak so beautifully? That's why I keep taking care of you."

“They say that if you speak kindly in return, you will receive kind words in return. That’s because you take care of me, Aunt.”

"Oh my, I lost. I can't win against Kyungbok with words."

As Yang Gyu-ri smiled, a faint vibration rang out. She turned her head to see a text message appearing on the call screen.

[>Almost there]

[>I think it will come out in about 5 minutes]

It was a call from Park Joo-ho. It seemed he had arrived near my house.

“Oh, Auntie, Juho said he’s almost here.”

"Oh, Juho, you're having a hard time driving too. It would be easier if we chartered a limousine bus. I think your aunt can help you with that, Ankana."

"No, there are six of us, and there are too many empty seats on the limousine bus. I'll text you when we arrive in Japan."

Lee Kyung-bok closed his carrier and spoke with a smile. I thought the call was about to end.

<Oh, wait a minute, Gyeongbok.>

"yes?"

<Do you have some time after coming back from that business trip?>

“What time is it? Is something wrong?”

"Well, that's not the problem. I have something to tell you directly."

Lee Kyung-bok was taken aback by her answer. Fortunately, there was no ominous feeling.

'Did something good happen to you?'

Rather, the blessed energy was stronger.

Lee Kyung-bok answered him in a bright voice.

“Yes. If it’s your aunt, you should make time to go.”

<Is that right? Then take care and come back. See you then.>

“Yes, I will be back.”

Lee Kyung-bok finished the call, quickly got ready, and left the house.

"think."

“Oh, you’re here.”

"hello!"

Park Joo-ho, Choi Byung-hoon, and Jo Dae-han greeted him. Beside them was a six-seater SUV.

It was a rented car to pick up the team members.

“Give me the luggage!”

“No, you don’t have to do that.”

“Just give and take this first.”

Cho Dae-han immediately dragged his carrier and headed to the trunk. Meanwhile, Choi Byeong-hun filled in the pin mic.

“What? Is there a microphone? This is so serious.”

"Inma, you're the only one who's getting kicked. At least your voice should be heard clearly."

Park Joo-ho looked at the two and laughed.

"What if you're already surprised? This kid even prepared three cameras."

“Three?”

“Okay, this is a body cam that you’ll use in first-person view, and this is an action cam that you’ll carry around.”

Choi Byung-hoon put a compact body cam the size of a business card in his shirt pocket and handed over an action cam the size of a charger.

“And this is the camera I’ll be using to shoot in third person.”

He then proudly smiled, showing the camera hanging around his neck. Lee Kyung-bok blinked at him.

“Isn’t that a bit… excessive?”

"It's excessive, Inma. This isn't a live broadcast, it's a recording. The more video sources, the better. Why did I ask you to film me packing yesterday? If you sort through the wheat from the chaff, it's not as much as you might think."

"That's certainly not wrong. And while it's a vlog, it's also Team Perfect's first workshop and your first trip abroad. The more records, the better."

When Park Joo-ho surprisingly agreed, Lee Kyung-bok shrugged.

"Okay, let's just film it. I've already left the video to you anyway."

“That’s right! Listen carefully to what the video director says.”

While the three friends were laughing at him, Jo Daehan returned.

“The trunk is now organized. Let’s go!”

“Oh, Mr. Daehan. Thank you.”

Lee Kyung-bok thanked him and then turned around.

“But what about the other two?”

“Ah, Mr. Pugmalion has decided to meet Madman Geumma first.”

"It must be awkward. Madman decided to be the first to get to know you."

Lee Kyung-bok nodded at him. He and Park Joo-ho had known each other since signing the contract, but for the others, this was their first meeting.

It would have been better to have at least one person open up to each other first rather than suddenly throwing it between team members.

“Okay, then let’s go.”

The four people got into the car. Lee Gyeong-bok spoke in an excited voice.

"Is this what traveling is like? I'm already excited."

It definitely felt different than usual.

* * *

A cafe near the agreed pick-up location.

Madman and Pugmalion were already seated together. They had introduced themselves and greeted each other, but an awkward air hung between them.

As if they had made a promise, both of them were fixated on the drinks they had ordered.

‘It’s been so long since I’ve seen something like this…’

Madman reflected on her past lifestyle. Even before joining Team Perfect, she was so absorbed in video editing that she rarely met people.

In fact, since becoming a team member, the number of times I met people face-to-face has increased thanks to regular meetings.

It had been a long time since I had had to lead a conversation with someone I had just met.

Still, she had a sense of duty.

'But I'm your senior!'

It was clear that Pugmalion was the more intimidated one now. Madman recalled his college days.

“Oh, there was something I really wanted to tell you when we met.”

"yes?"

"All the members of the Bark figure team saw it. They were all really impressed. I was especially impressed by the pistol! The 4th generation Glock."

No one hates compliments.

This was especially true if it was not just empty words but sincere praise.

"Ah! You figured it out! That was surprisingly difficult to recreate."

Pugmalion's face immediately brightened. Madman was able to continue the conversation with a slightly more relaxed mind.

"Oh, right. Honestly, I was surprised because I thought it would be easy to get away with just any pistol. Seeing how you implemented it, I felt like you really paid attention to every little detail."

“Well, that’s because I’m a bit greedy.”

Pugmalion's eyes sparkled, though he was embarrassed.

"I kept thinking about it while watching the broadcast. There's something about Purple that I don't want to miss."

"Wow! I get that right now. Seriously, when I edit, I never throw anything away. Every frame is a work of art."

Madman naturally chimed in. It wasn't his intention, but building rapport was crucial for building relationships.

"Right? Figures, in particular, are something that must be sculpted by capturing a single moment. I've sculpted many characters, but none as perfectly as Purple. I haven't been able to do anything else since."

"Wow! This is perfect, perfect. You won't regret signing an exclusive contract this time. While satisfaction is certainly important, the work environment that makes it happen is equally important, right?"

“Oh, right.”

"Now you're starting to realize it again: our working conditions are incredibly good. As long as you can take responsibility for your assigned tasks, everything else is free. If you're capable, there's no other paradise."

Madman spoke with a smile, then glanced at Pugmalion. For some reason, Pugmalion's eyes were trembling.

"Ah, this is a nice place. I have to be careful not to become a nuisance."

"No, you don't have to be so intimidated. On the other hand, isn't it true that only those with abilities have gathered together to create a paradise?"

Madman immediately figured out why. Pugmalion's case was a bit different from his own or Jo Daehan's.

He himself ran a YouTube channel, and Jo Dae-han went through the hiring process. However, Pugmalion had no such background.

"Our boss has incredible insight. He only hires the most talented people, isn't he? You don't have to worry at all. In fact, you can be proud of yourself!"

“You’re a capable person… Thank you so much for your kind words.”

Pugmalion drank his drink as if embarrassed, then quickly raised his head.

“Oh, right. I brought a gift.”

“Is it a gift?”

“Yes, since it’s our first time meeting, I’ll be brief.”

She opened her bag and took out a small, wrapped box. Madman's eyes widened, glancing between the box and her.

“Can I open this here and take a look?”

"yes yes!"

Madman carefully opened the package. Her jaw dropped open when she saw the contents.

“Pumusae? Pumusae… Huh!”

She was about to scream in surprise, but immediately shut her mouth. Inside the box was a minifigure modeled after a purple parrot, a parrot.

Pugmalion's smile deepened at Madman's reaction.

“I’m glad you like it.”

“No, no…! Can I take this?”

"It's not that great. I just made it in my spare time after completing Perfect Yami."

“Wow… This is crazy, really.”

The initial awkwardness vanished as if by magic. The two were having a friendly conversation.

“Oh, it looks like most of the other people are here.”

"yes yes!"

After checking the message, Madman's words prompted the two to immediately tidy up. They were soon able to join the other team members at the agreed-upon location.

"nice to see you."

"Hello! I'm Cho Dae-han, Global Communications Manager!"

“This is Choi Byeong-hun, editorial team leader.”

“Ugh… What’s with the sudden raised voice? Manager, here, have some coffee.”

“Oh, thank you. Did you bring the receipt?”

As the two people loaded their luggage and boarded, the car became bustling. Lee Kyung-bok smiled at the atmosphere.

“Thank you all for coming. Let’s talk on the way to the airport!”

* * *

Incheon International Airport.

Lee Gyeong-bok, who entered, immediately expressed his admiration.

“Wow, it’s even more impressive when you see it in person.”

He turned his body this way and that.

"Oh, I've never traveled abroad before. I've only seen airports in movies or on YouTube, but seeing one in person definitely feels different."

He was conscious that it would be a full-fledged vlog, so he threw out comments with the viewers in mind.

"And it's still pretty early, so there are a lot of people? It's kind of strange."

“Honestly, isn’t this place more unfamiliar to you than virtual reality?”

These were the words of Choi Byung-hoon, who was holding the camera from the side for a third-person perspective. Park Joo-ho nudged him with his elbow and nodded.

“You worry about filming. Check-in is over here.”

Lee Kyung-bok said playfully while looking at Park Joo-ho who was leading the way.

"Ugh, as expected, this is a spread of efficiency. I'll start the guidance right away. Let's follow along."

“Hey, is this your first vlog? Why do you look so natural?”

“I saw a few on YouTube.”

While chatting, the entire team checked in. Soon, everyone except Park Joo-ho was left bewildered.

“Huh? Why are the seats business class?”

“What? Is that all there is?”

“Is there a problem…?”

“Did the airline upgrade you?”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled with satisfaction at their unfamiliar reaction. Park Joo-ho chuckled beside him and waved his hand.

"There's no way an airline would upgrade you for no reason. This is the premium check-in area after all."

"yes?"

“I was wondering why there were so few people…”

Everyone's attention turned to his words. Park Joo-ho looked at them in surprise and confirmed it.

“That’s correct. We’re all flying business class.”

“Surprise, success!”

When Lee Kyung-bok continued to speak with a thumbs up, everyone opened their eyes wide and opened their mouths.

“Could it be the boss?!”

“Hey, you see? Mr. Pugmalion, I told you, didn’t I? This is what our company is like!”

"No, I didn't know I'd experience it this quickly. Wow, this is amazing…"

“What, you left me out! Honestly, shouldn’t you have told me in advance?”

The two friends burst into laughter at Choi Byeong-hun's playful outburst. Lee Gyeong-bok clapped his hands lightly and turned his attention.

"I'm glad everyone likes it. Well, there's nothing strange about it, right? It's a business trip, so I should fly business class."

"Oh, this is definitely going to be a common sense joke in the comments. I should write it in subtitles first."

In such a cheerful atmosphere, the team members all completed the departure procedures. After checking in their luggage and passing through immigration, the six gathered together again.

Since I was in business class, I was able to rest in the separate business lounge.

"Okay, there's still some time left until boarding. Everyone, get some rest."

"If you haven't eaten breakfast, there's a light meal inside. They also serve in-flight meals, so you can just grab a quick bite."

“What? Where are you two going again?”

But when Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho tried to move separately again, Choi Byung-hoon looked at them suspiciously. Could there be another surprise?

"No, that's not it. I just had to stop by the duty-free shop. They helped me out, so why would I leave empty-handed?"

"I ordered some traditional Korean liquor online in advance. All I have to do is pick it up and come back. It won't take long."

“Oh, then I’ll bring it.”

Jo Dae-han got up as soon as he could, but Lee Gyeong-bok smiled and waved his hand.

"No, really, it's fine. I didn't buy much, I just went to look around. I don't think third-person shooting is necessary."

“Mr. Daehan, please control this guy. Don’t say anything rude to Pugmalion.”

“No, what did I do?”

Everyone laughed at their exaggerated grievances. The two left, leaving four people behind.

“You know I’m joking, right? I’m not weird!”

“Of course, I like it because it feels like the three of you are really close.”

Pugmalion said this and glanced around.

“But does Purple-nim often do surprises like before?”

"Well, should I call this frequent? It feels like the devil is suddenly throwing things at me on his own."

“I’m sure you’ve felt it yourself, but it’s to the point where you wonder if it’s okay to receive it like this.”

“But if you refuse to accept it again, I’ll be upset.”

Pugmalion spoke cautiously in response to the returned reply.

“Then… do you not like to repay the favor?”

“A reward?”

“Yes, of course you didn’t expect anything in return, but we thought it would be a good idea to try to surprise you, even if it’s just a little.”

Everyone exchanged glances at her suggestion. Choi Byung-hoon beamed and answered first.

"Wow, Kyungbok really knows how to read people. This seems like a really good suggestion. We should film this as a bonus video."

“No, you’re saying we’re seeing the video angle again here?”

He immediately nodded as Madman let out a laugh.

"Hey, there's surprisingly a lot of content that treats employees well. But there's almost no content that does the opposite, right?"

"I meant it as an expression of gratitude, not intentional. Anyway, I agree."

"I agree. And as soon as I heard it, I thought about it. You wear sunglasses a lot, don't you? Why don't we give you something nice to wear?

Cho Dae-han had already considered the items, not to mention his approval. The four quickly reached an agreement.

“I think it’ll be okay because I remember the head.”

“Ugh, Pugmalion has a keen eye again!”

“Then let’s go to another duty-free shop.”

“Ah, reverse surprises are so good.”

They quickly left the place.

So after both teams finished their work, they gathered again.

'what?'

Lee Kyung-bok sensed a change.

Although the team members originally radiated positive energy, strangely enough, their energy grew stronger.

'Fortunately, everyone seems to be having fun.'

Something seemed off, but Lee Kyung-bok didn't think much of it. Perhaps they, too, were excited about this workshop.

“It’s almost boarding time. Let’s go.”

At Park Joo-ho's words, everyone stood up. Lee Kyung-bok turned on the action camera with anticipation.

Outside the window, I could see the runway and airplanes spread out under a clear sky.

"Now, Team Perfect's first workshop! Let's get started!"

He didn't forget even as he made his comment. It was all thanks to the viewers.

“I hope you enjoy it too.”

Although it wasn't live, it felt like the viewers were there with us.