Chapter 17
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 17
Chapter Title: Company Dinner
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Jin-seong worked harder than anyone else.
He found the job thrilling because the results were clearly visible in proportion to his efforts.
It was a feeling he'd never experienced back when he was just a wage slave at an ordinary company.
In fact, most master agents stopped working proactively once they reached a certain level.
Once the job became routine and they had a bunch of members, the codes ran themselves. They got lazy just sitting around waiting for settlements.
Eventually, members drifted away, codes broke down, and they got too complacent to hustle again, leading most to quit the master agent gig altogether.
But Jin-seong was different.
Even after his first settlement, he kept up his diligent routine, sticking to a grueling double life with just five hours of sleep a day.
With his salary from his parents' restaurant and steady weekly settlements of over 3 million won, he'd quietly saved up more than 15 million won before he knew it.
He figured it was time to come clean with his parents.
Jin-seong got permission from his office crew to take a day off and broached the subject at home.
These days, he didn't even need to go to the office. With VPN on, he could handle everything from home without a hitch, so his visits had tapered off anyway.
After dinner with his parents, Jin-seong spoke up seriously.
"It's getting tough juggling the restaurant work anymore."
His parents had seen him dragging through the days on less than five hours of sleep, exhausted. They'd half-expected this conversation.
Jin-seong laid it all out honestly.
"Truth is... this side gig is paying way better than the restaurant now. I want to focus on it properly."
His parents exchanged a silent look, then smiled and gave their blessing.
"Okay. We know how hard you've been working. If it's something you want to do and can succeed at, we'll support you 100%. Go for it."
Jin-seong's chest swelled with emotion. Knowing his parents understood and respected his choice felt incredibly reassuring and grateful.
He vowed once more, his expression earnest.
"Yeah, I'll give it everything I've got. Just watch me."
And with that, Jin-seong took another confident step toward his new goal.
After talking it over with his parents, Jin-seong slipped into his room and fired up the computer.
He sat down, launched the VPN like second nature, and opened his work KakaoTalk.
He skipped the family room for now and posted a greeting in his personal members' group chat.
『Brothers~ I'm skipping the family room today, but here's some exclusive picks just for you guys.』
The members responded right away.
『Whoa, Hani's the best lol. Riding with you all the way!』
『No hesitation on Hani picks lololol. Take good care of us today~』
Jin-seong spent the next two hours chatting casually with the members while dropping focused picks.
His picks hit at a high rate, bringing solid profits to his members.
Jin-seong's mindset was firm.
'No matter how much I feed them, if they burn out solo, it's game over.'
So whenever he shared picks, members jumped on board without question, praising his skills.
He knew all too well that if they tanked hard, they'd bail soon enough. That's why he genuinely looked out for their profits.
Even when someone took a big loss, he'd personally top them up with 100,000 won points.
『Brother, take it easy. Bad day happens. Rebuild slow tomorrow.』
He'd sweet-talk them and manage meticulously.
Once the day's pick work was done, Jin-seong closed the window quietly and started mapping out his future plans alone in his room.
With no more restaurant shifts starting tomorrow, he suddenly had tons of time.
Jin-seong had no intention of staying a solo master agent running personal codes forever.
His ultimate dream was to build his own line, just like Seung-woo.
Sure, it might feel like betraying the guy who'd brought him up, but Jin-seong wanted to grow bigger.
That's why he'd been closely observing how Seung-woo ran the family room and handled other master agents, jotting down notes.
Now, he planned to save more cash, secure funds, and when the chance came, build his own independent line like Seung-woo. He began preparing steadily.
'Just hustle a bit harder, and I'll have my own line. This is where the real start begins.'
With his goals crystal clear once more, Jin-seong wrapped up the day dreaming of even greater growth.
Jin-seong stood in front of a cafe on Dongseong-ro.
With a bit of time before the meetup, he pulled out his work phone and opened Telegram.
『I'm nearby. You at the cafe?』
The reply came quick from "Bayern Goni."
『Yeah~ I'm at the cafe on my laptop.』
Jin-seong checked the message and stepped inside slowly.
The place was already filling up with people.
He scanned around and spotted a guy in the corner tapping away at his laptop.
The man had his long hair tied back in a topknot, staring intently at the screen.
With thin-framed glasses and a mustache, he had a striking, unforgettable look.
That was his first meeting with Goni.
Jin-seong approached cautiously.
"Excuse me... Goni?"
The man looked up, smiled warmly, and nodded.
"Yeah, Hani, right? I'm Goni."
That's right.
Jin-seong had bonded with a master agent nicknamed Bayern Goni in the group chat.
They'd never met in person, but discovering they were the same age had made them fast friends.
Goni operated solo as a personal master agent, without his own office.
From what Jin-seong could tell, Goni didn't seem greedy for members or settlements. He just quietly worked at his own pace.
Jin-seong chuckled at Goni's unique vibe and took a seat.
Goni was definitely different from anyone Jin-seong had met before.
Jin-seong himself got along with people easily, but Goni stood out with his distinct personality from the first glance.
Topknot, super stylish—his clothes and accessories screamed edge.
His speech and mannerisms radiated free-spirited, impulsive energy.
There was a brief awkward silence after their handshake, but shop talk soon loosened things up.
Actually, today was the big Bayern line company dinner.
Settlements had exploded this week, putting Seung-woo in a great mood. He splurged on a massive gathering after ages.
Master agents from out of town had come up, and everyone from each office was attending—a rare huge turnout.
Jin-seong felt a twinge of nerves about meeting so many Telegram-only contacts face-to-face.
Especially with same-age Goni, he'd arranged to grab coffee first for a more relaxed vibe before the main event.
"How long you been at this?"
Jin-seong asked carefully. Goni grinned.
"Me? Over a year now?"
"Whoa... you must've stacked cash."
Goni waved it off with a laugh.
"Nah, haven't saved much. Just pocket money vibes."
He spun his laptop around to show the admin page.
"See? Barely any members. I'm broke~"
Jin-seong glanced over casually.
Goni had fewer members than expected, daily deposits barely topping a million won.
Yet his commission was already at 35%.
Jin-seong played it cool.
"This enough to live on?"
Goni replied leisurely with a grin.
"Eh, my little bro runs the Dalseo-gu office. I just hit him up for allowance when needed."
Jin-seong's ears perked up.
'Dalseo-gu office? Isn't that Jordan's spot? The one with his crew?'
Bayern Jordan was known for his big operation.
Young, but sharp as hell—rumors said he dove into any money-making scheme, no holds barred.
Jin-seong probed gently.
"Your bro... Jordan?"
Goni nodded nonchalantly.
"Yeah, my real brother. Jordan pays his buddies salaries to run the office."
Jin-seong was caught off guard by the revelation. Jordan and Goni, blood brothers? Total surprise.