Chapter 37
Chapter 37
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 37
Chapter Title: Psychometry Her (4)
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For actors, waiting is practically their destiny.
Those with outgoing personalities spend this time chatting with other actors or the crew.
While those who are more introverted might nap in their cars, read their scripts alone, or kill time scrolling on their phones.
Some munch on snacks or sip coffee.
They have to keep filling the time until their turn comes.
And no one knows if it'll be a few minutes, a few dozen, or even a few hours.
It wasn't uncommon for shoots to get backed up from all the waiting, to the point where they couldn't continue and had to push everything to the next day.
Jeong Gyeowol had always hated wasting that precious time, even in her past life.
She'd help out the crew with their tasks, picking up bits of knowledge here and there.
Or she'd watch other actors and practice her lines on her own.
She always tried to make the most of every moment.
And now, that habit was shining through perfectly.
"Jeong Gyeowol's just... so likable, you know?"
"Right? She was helping out the staff earlier, and now she's even manning the coffee truck."
"And that's not all... Did you see her go around asking the extras what they wanted so they wouldn't feel awkward ordering?"
"She's destined for success. Look, a total newbie on her first shoot, and who could've predicted a coffee truck would show up? And it's not even from her agency—it's from a personal connection. That's just how she is, all the time."
A few crew members stood clutching coffees in one hand and snacks in the other, watching Jeong Gyeowol busily handing out drinks and treats from the coffee truck.
Even though the truck was for her, they puffed up their chests like they'd received it themselves.
And since they weren't whispering or talking from afar, Jeong Gyeowol could hear every word.
'...Should I feel burdened by this or proud?'
The coffee truck from Kim Seulgi came complete with a massive banner.
There was a life-sized standee, a vertical banner, and even stickers of Jeong Gyeowol's face on the cup sleeves.
[Supporting the cast and crew of [Psychometry Her]. And our charming bundle of talent, actress Jeong Gyeowol!]
Tucked away in the corner of the banner in tiny letters: From Kim Seulgi.
It was a thoughtful touch, ensuring the focus stayed on Jeong Gyeowol as the star.
All the images of Jeong Gyeowol on the truck seemed to be from photos taken at Atelier.
She was Atelier's exclusive model for their premium line.
Professional makeup, designer clothes—these were top-tier shots.
They looked just like magazine spreads.
Even crew members who'd seen plenty of coffee trucks nodded in admiration.
"By the way... how much do you think something like this costs? I want one sometime..."
"Gotta be at least a few hundred bucks, easy."
"Whoa, coffee trucks are that expensive?"
"Just the delivery fee from Paju is around a hundred grand, and look at all these drinks and snacks. That's another easy hundred. Then the standee, banner, stickers..."
"...How do you know all this so well?"
"...A secret."
"Our executive's famous for being a total fanboy at his salon."
"Shut it, you embarrassing prick..."
While they chattered happily about Jeong Gyeowol and the truck,
"Six Americanos for the lighting team!"
"Thanks a ton!"
Jeong Gyeowol moved like a pro server at a café.
Checking orders, relaying them to the truck staff.
Once ready, she'd deliver or call out the recipients.
"Check out the menu! Thirsty?"
"You must be hungry! Grab something while you work."
She didn't forget the hesitant extras, crew, managers, or even actors passing by.
She even ventured into the set itself to take orders.
Yoo Jun-seung and Kim Gyu-jin ended up running around unexpectedly, but the truck staff could focus solely on prep, selling out in no time.
"Whew... Feels like I just pulled a full shift at a part-time gig."
"Good work, Gyeowol. Grab something yourself—you must be starving."
"Sorry you two had to work because of me."
"No worries. Leaving a good impression on set is crucial. You did great."
"Have you worked at a café before? You were a natural."
"Ah... yeah, I did all sorts of jobs when I was younger."
With her past life's endless experiences, Jeong Gyeowol had worked at cafés too.
Helping with a coffee truck was nothing.
"When you were younger? Like, even younger than now?"
"Experience is everything. You should've tried more odd jobs before debuting."
"...That's a dig at me, right?"
"Oh, you caught that? Impressive."
As Yoo Jun-seung started prying nosily, Kim Gyu-jin shut him down.
He'd never checked her personal docs like family registry—HR handled that.
But she'd signed her contract on the spot after meeting the CEO, never mentioning family.
And living in a rundown basement studio suggested a tough background.
They'd submitted dorm approval right after learning about the basement, expecting quick sign-off.
KS Entertainment had only recently expanded to actors, so dorms were all for idols and trainees.
No actor dorms—until now.
Jeong Gyeowol seemed mature, but tying it to her home life? She was only twenty.
It could come off as condescending or pitying.
He'd been mulling how to broach it.
But with the coffee truck lifting her spirits and Yoo Jun-seung's casual prying, now felt right.
'...Thanks to Jun-seung for the opening.'
Kim Gyu-jin gauged her expression and asked carefully.
"Ever thought about dorm life?"
"Dorm? They give those to actors too?"
Jeong Gyeowol had heard of idol and trainee dorms, but actors? First time.
Relieved at her interest, Kim Gyu-jin explained.
"It's for trainees, but a spot opened up, so we applied. Basements aren't great for your health."
He pulled out his phone, showing interior pics.
He downplayed it as "small," but it was a two-room place.
Even better: a villa on a ground floor in Nonhyeon-dong, close to the office.
"Whoa... power of a big agency..."
"Haha, just a little perk."
"...Little? This?"
"Looks better than my place. Move in now, Gyeowol. Company dorms cover maintenance fees too."
"...Maintenance fees too?!"
Normally, he'd hush Yoo Jun-seung, but the hype helped.
Kim Gyu-jin knew the massive expectations CEO Kim Seul-ong had for her.
They were ready to form a dedicated TF team once the drama aired.
She seemed oblivious to her own value, her eyes widening at a mere two-room—cute, but sad.
"Hmm..."
But Jeong Gyeowol hesitated, wondering if she deserved it.
The company had already given her so much.
Signing bonus received, settlement fees insane.
Road manager level, two dedicated managers.
Even a van assigned.
Taking a free dorm too? Felt excessive.
'Isn't this a bit shameless...? I haven't proven anything yet.'
Just shooting one unaired drama.
One movie about to start cranking.
One press line mention, Instagram under 2K followers.
As she prepared to decline,
a soft voice chimed in.
"Wow... KS Entertainment's so generous."
"Oh, Senior Yuna?"
Geum Yuna, heading to her car after her scene, had overheard unintentionally.
"If you're not taking it, wanna move in with me?"
"...Huh?"
"Kidding~ Anyway, when a company does this much, there's a reason. It means they see that kind of value in you. Think positive."
Even if Jeong Gyeowol agreed to live together, she'd endure it to get her out of that basement.
She never meddled in personal matters, but something about Jeong Gyeowol tugged at her.
She'd butted in, so now she'd take responsibility.
"Yuna! Additional shots!"
"...Got it, coming."
Geum Yuna headed back to set, but Jeong Gyeowol still pondered.
If she insisted on the basement after all this... Geum Yuna would drag her out by force if needed.
'...Why am I going this far?'
She'd given senior advice freely.
But she didn't even know why herself.
'...Just wanna be nice to a sweet junior?'