Chapter 76
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 76
Chapter Title: Interview
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One of the few uniquely towering buildings even among the soaring skyscrapers.
KA Entertainment.
Geum Taeyang: I'll come by at 9.
Chai Mei: I'll get everything ready.
Chai Mei, the owner who occupied the topmost floor all to herself, started bathing and purifying herself the moment she saw Geum Taeyang's text.
"Make sure everyone can wash up nice and clean!!"
She even made sure not just herself, but all the executives could thoroughly clean up in the company bathhouse.
'9 o'clock.'
She finished washing and stepped out right at 9, but Chai Mei remained relaxed.
She was an elite graduate of Wise Mother Good Wife High School!
She was confident she knew men inside and out.
Men being late for appointments was just par for the course.
No matter how outstanding a Male Lord Geum Taeyang was, he was surely running two hours late.
'Then 11...'
With lunchtime approaching, the odds were high he'd show up in the afternoon.
Beep-!
Unaware that Geum Taeyang had already arrived at the base of the towering building, Chai Mei contacted the staff at the first-floor reception desk.
"Yes, ma'am."
"An important VIP is due to arrive sometime after 11 today, so get everything prepped."
"Yes, ma'am. Any idea who it might be?"
"His name is Geum Taeyang. He's a Male Lord. You'll know him at a glance—he radiates masculinity from head to toe. Though he'll probably introduce himself anyway."
"Got it."
"And you were told beforehand that a few candidates I personally scouted would be coming in today? Guide them all straight to the interview room."
"Yes, ma'am."
Click.
As the receiver clicked down, Chai Mei dove back into her work.
Time was money—she had to wrap up as fast as possible to be ready when Geum Taeyang arrived.
Completely oblivious that he was already there.
"Has time flown by this fast already?"
Deep in her tasks, Chai Mei headed to the interview room to check if the trainee candidate she'd personally handed her card to had arrived.
"Big Sis is my woman~!!"
And there, she beheld Geum Taeyang coquettishly seducing the interviewers like he was putting on a show.
"Eh...?"
...
A chill silence hung over the interview room.
The interviewers, tasked with evaluating trainee hopefuls, could only gape mutely at one person.
Short blond hair.
A flat chest like a man's.
Broad shoulders and arms packed with lean muscle.
It was like beholding a perfect work of art.
"Gulp."
One interviewer swallowed so hard it echoed.
"W-Well then, let's, let's begin...!!"
But these were professionals.
Veterans of the entertainment world.
They'd seen countless Male Cosplay Women—not quite on the level of No. 892, but plenty.
They could handle this, no problem... right?
The interviewers already felt their throats burning.
"Water, here."
Red-haired staffer Karen, quick to notice, brought fresh glasses for them all.
"Ah, thanks, Karen."
Bow.
Karen alone returned the senior's gratitude with a blank-faced nod.
"A-Alright, let's get started."
Throats quenched, the interviewers pulled themselves together and began assessing the hopefuls before them.
890
[Visuals are average at best, but a sociable vibe from her unique look gives high appeal to niche tastes]
891
[Better visuals than 890, but utterly bland. Strong debut potential, but longevity unclear]
892
[Visuals perfection incarnate]
The interviewers jotted down their visual assessments first.
'This is nerve-wracking.'
Geum Taeyang couldn't help tensing up at their scrutiny.
They were all stunning women, but interviews had a way of doing that.
Making you jittery for no reason.
"So, No. 890. What motivated you to apply here?"
"Yes! KA Entertainment is Baekun Nation's top company, shaking the world stage, and I was drawn to the training program for its trainees, and..."
'Wait, didn't she say I'd debut straight away, not train as a trainee?!'
Had he been scammed?
It happened all the time. Promise debut, saddle them with trainee debt, then shove a near-slavery contract down their throats.
Of course, a big name like KA Entertainment wouldn't stoop that low...
Still, Geum Taeyang felt a twinge of unease.
He knew this world wasn't all smooth sailing for men—AsiaTV's platform fees proved that.
A little financial squeeze to harvest semen? Totally legal.
Hell, Ninav straight-up ran a loan shark racket like it was encouraged.
Not that it'd actually happen, of course.
A near-slave contract for a man? Leak that, and even a giant like KA Entertainment would crumble under media fire.
Affiliates would bail, fans would flee.
Geum Taeyang knew it well, so he quickly calmed down.
"And our No. 892... sir, why did you apply to KA Entertainment?"
"I..."
When his turn came, Geum Taeyang spoke plainly, as planned.
"Chai Mei said she'd debut me right away, so I came."
"The president did?"
"Straight to debut?"
The interviewers blinked in shock.
No. 892's visuals were indeed top-tier historic.
But showbiz wasn't kind enough to thrive on looks alone.
892
[Semen aroma is enticing, but will fans even notice...?]
The thick, masculine pheromone wafting from No. 892 was a plus, sure.
But scents meant zilch on big stages.
Could distant fans even catch a whiff?
So aroma scored a flat zero, no matter how good.
Did No. 892 have something extra special, then?!
Chai Mei's eye for talent was legendary.
An orphan who'd built KA Entertainment into this powerhouse.
If she personally promised debut...
They had to know more.
"So, No. 892... heh. Got anything to show us?"
Maybe they just wanted to chat him up.
"Singing or dancing, perhaps?"
"Hm... shall I start with a song?"
"Yes, go ahead."
What to sing?
Geum Taeyang recalled how viewers loved it when he called them "Big Sis" on stream.
Songs about Big Sis...
He thought of one and sang a snippet on the spot.
"Big Sis is my woman~ Big Sis is my woman~"
A heartfelt serenade to Big Sis.
Clatter.
The interviewers dropped their pens, utterly entranced.
Were the sirens of the sea blessed with voices like this?
Enraptured like angels' song from on high, they stared blankly at Geum Taeyang.
"Whoa..."
The other hopefuls watching were floored too.
Overwhelming visuals, a voice like honey.
No jealousy—just awe at how he towered above them all.
"..."
Karen alone stood stone-faced through the song.
"How was it?"
"Fantastic. Give us a moment to discuss."
The interviewers waved up a soundproofing spell so Geum Taeyang couldn't hear, then conferred.
"What do you think?"
"Looks and voice are historic, sure... but skipping trainee life for debut?"
"Agreed. And that song—original or not, rhythm and harmony were a mess."
His voice was golden, but the song itself? Trainwreck.
First time hearing it, yet obvious it wasn't meant to sound like that.
His vocals weren't bad—average joe level, maybe a tad better.
But in a room full of prodigies...
It was flat-out rough.
"Great voice, lousy song—kinda iffy, right...?"
"True, but trainee polishing could fix it. Bump him to 'decently good,' and debut's viable."
"Let's check with the boss."
Not their call—the interviewers rang Chai Mei.
"Hello?"
She'd watched it all, but answered casually.
"President, it's HR's Lulu Manager. Quick word?"
"Shoot."
"Did you promise debut to the short blond with the flat chest?"
"Yes, I did."
"Could you delay it a bit? His singing needs training..."
BAM!!
Chai Mei kicked the door open and stormed in.
"P-President?!"
"Can't spot a gem staring you in the face? And you call yourselves HR? Salary cuts for all three."
"What?!"
"Geum Taeyang here is a Male Lord! You hear a Male Lord's song and whine about 'training'? HR's led by Kim Minji, right? Time she got called in."
Despite the scolding, joy lit the interviewers' faces.
'I got to hear a Male Lord's song—and one so perfect?!'
Impossible to stay grim—that melody kept replaying.
Smiles crept up unbidden.
"..."
Karen watched silently.