Chapter 9

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Translator: MadScientist

Chapter: 9

Chapter Title: The Second Daughter of Hanbit Group

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"Ahem. Got it. You're really holding your own here. 150,000 won. Impressive."

"Thank you for the praise."

"Alright, one last question. Every video you put out is so shocking."

"Thank you again for the praise."

"No, that's not praise... Where on earth do you get this info? Is it from that brilliant brain of yours? Or do your ancestors whisper it to you in your dreams?"

"Absolutely not. Every bit of info in my videos is top-tier classified material that gets censored off the regular internet."

"What nonsense are you spouting now..."

"I just collect and analyze data from the deep dark web or encrypted emails from whistleblowers scattered across the globe. Not a single percent of my own speculation mixed in."

Of course, it's 100% from my head.

Nah, 100% pure bullshit straight from the AI's brain.

Shamelessness is my weapon.

Lee Soo-yeon nodded in satisfaction and delivered her wrap-up line to the camera.

"Yes, thank you so much for that... insightful talk today. Viewers, it's up to you to decide. But one thing's for sure—this channel is seriously entertaining. Any final words?"

"If you have more questions, drop them in the comments on my channel. The door to truth is always open. Subs and likes are the candles that light the way to truth."

"That's it from 'The Truth of the World.' See you next time!"

And with that, Lee Soo-yeon's second interview came to an end.

Afterward, she smacked my thigh, complaining that hers hurt.

The next day, Sunday.

The moment I opened my eyes, I habitually fired up YouTube.

These days, checking YouTube on my phone first thing in the morning is routine.

Wait, has it always been?

Anyway, I quickly hopped into Lee Soo-yeon's channel.

Right at the top was my interview video.

[Exclusive Release] Interviewed the owner of 'The Truth of the World' channel. Is this guy for real?

The thumbnail was killer.

My mosaic-blurred face next to a '???' caption, and Lee Soo-yeon with her hand over her mouth, eyes wide in shock, taking up half the frame.

She's got a real knack for clickbait.

Born YouTuber, through and through.

Uploaded just two hours ago, and views were already over 2 million.

50K likes, 3K comments.

Definitely a different league.

My shorts top out at a minute, but her videos run over 10 minutes minimum, so the impact's on another level.

Subs are rolling in nicely too.

Lying in bed, I snickered as I opened the comments.

The comment section was pure chaos.

Some marveling at my bullshit, some cursing me out, and plenty of sexual harassment aimed at Lee Soo-yeon.

A fair few even suspecting something between me and her.

After scrolling through, I texted Lee Soo-yeon.

[Watched the video. Thanks, subs are climbing.]

The unread 1 vanished instantly.

[No problem.]

[Had fun too. I'll repay the favor next time!]

Repay the favor, huh.

Feeling mischievous, I fired back.

[Skip the favor. Next time we meet, plant one on my cheek at least. Lil sis can do that for big bro, right?]

Pure troll bait, acting crazy.

Expected a "Are you nuts?" or some roast.

But.

[Could do lips too~♥]

[Deep and intense]

"......"

I scratched my head furiously, phone in hand.

At this point, reasonable suspicion kicks in.

Is this AI app I use secretly brainwashing Lee Soo-yeon without me knowing?

No other explanation for reactions like that.

Anyway, not a bad response.

Chuckling, I got out of bed.

"Need some water."

Opened the fridge for water—empty.

Out of bottled water, looks like.

Hmm, what now.

Order some, but delivery's tomorrow.

"Oh right, got a car now."

Old me would've boiled tap water outta laziness.

Not anymore.

Shoved the car key in my pocket and headed out.

*

Pulling into the mart parking lot, I was grinning ear to ear.

This the joy of my own ride?

Usually barely fill half a basket, but today I loaded two packs of bottled water into a full cart.

Even grabbed a six-pack of canned beer I'd never dream of before—too heavy.

'24 cans and get a free cooler?'

Pre-car me, six was luxury—carrying it was a chore.

Not now.

Boldly tossed the 24-pack in.

Might as well: 30-roll TP, detergent, instant rice too.

All the heavy stuff I'd only order online.

Trunk packed full—felt full without eating.

This the leisure of a man with a car?

'No wonder guys need wheels.'

Back home, unpacked, and suddenly starving.

Bought beer? Menu's chicken, obviously.

"Weekends scream chicken 'n beer."

Fired up the delivery app, about to hit order.

Then a random thought hit.

'Hmm... Do chaebols order chicken 'n beer on Baemin too?'

Saw a news bit once: Samsung's Lee Jae-yong ate chicken the day he got out of prison.

But was it him or someone else? No way to know.

'Bet tons of people wonder the same.'

Content gold.

Ordered chicken, then plopped at my desk.

Opened the AI app, typed the prompt.

[Make a video: Do Korea's chaebols eat chicken 'n beer?]

[ slant it as 'Chaebols never touch chicken 'n beer.']

[BS about how fried flour bombs and carb-loaded beer are poison they won't touch.]

AI whipped it up quick.

Quick preview, uploaded.

[Korea's Chaebols Absolutely Never Eat Chicken and Beer.]

Perfect timing—chicken arrived.

Ripping into a drumstick, chugging beer, checked my video comments.

Hot reactions, as expected.

Dislikes shot past 600 in no time.

Satisfied with over 1,200 likes.

Hate's old news now.

More hate means more views—thankful even.

But.

My scrolling finger froze.

One comment made me doubt my eyes.

Verified checkmark by the ID.

And a familiar name.

Korea's No. 5 chaebol, Hanbit Group's second daughter.

Super influencer with 5.5 million subs.

Eun Ha-min.

"Whoa..."

A real chaebol third-gen showed up.

Her single comment had over 6K likes.

Way more than my video's total likes.

This...

Things might blow up bigger than I thought.

Chicken grease still on my lips, I just stared blankly at the monitor.