Chapter 106
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 106
Chapter Title: Visiting Advanced Pharmaceuticals
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Jin-seong scanned his surroundings.
The factory was shuttered. Red eviction notices were plastered everywhere. There wasn't a shred of human warmth to be found.
Abandoned.
Bankrupt.
Ruined.
It was a factory that conjured up every negative word imaginable. Jin-seong cross-checked the address from the email against the factory's sign.
Advanced Pharmaceuticals
Yes, it matched. It was definitely a nutritional supplement company. Jin-seong wore a troubled expression and scratched his cheek with his index finger.
"Who are you?"
A man's voice came from behind. He turned to check. It was a middle-aged man who looked like a bandit from an old tale.
A sturdy build, bushy hair, thick beard. His face was gaunt and utterly wrecked, probably from severe stress.
Traits: Worries, Anxiety, Depression, Wandering, Upright man, Diligent
Inner Thoughts: It's over. Everything's finished. What's the use of making good products? It's all ruined anyway.
The moment he saw the man's disheveled appearance and profile, certainty struck.
'This must be the president of Advanced Pharmaceuticals.'
Unfortunately, Advanced Pharmaceuticals looked like it had gone bust.
'Seems like a decent guy. What a shame.'
Jin-seong asked,
"Are you the president of Advanced Pharmaceuticals by any chance?"
"Yes. And you are?"
"Yoo Jin-seong."
He pulled a business card from his wallet and handed it over.
"YSP Entertainment?"
"I'm here about the nutritional supplement ad for Lilith."
"Ah...?"
"But the company...?"
"As you can see, it's kaput."
Ha Seon-jin replied matter-of-factly, flashing a wry smile.
"Come on in. Least I can do is offer you a drink."
"Sure."
He followed Ha Seon-jin inside the factory.
The place was bigger than it looked from outside. Factory floor, warehouse, even dorms—all fully equipped. Being new construction, everything gleamed spotless.
"Here you go."
"Thanks."
Ha Seon-jin handed him a can of Lotte's Let's Be.
He took a sip. Sweet and refreshing. Canned coffee didn't get better than Let's Be.
"Came to sign a deal, but looks like that's off the table."
"Can't do more production, but we've got a solid stockpile of finished supplements."
"How many we talking?"
"Around 100,000 units."
"Come again?"
100,000? Not 10,000—100,000? Far beyond what he'd imagined.
"Hah, ramped up production thinking it'd fly off the shelves. Barely moved any."
"..."
"The product's top-notch, no doubt. Better ingredients than the competition, risks dialed way down. But zero brand recognition? Selling was a nightmare."
"..."
Jin-seong glimpsed Ha Seon-jin's inner thoughts.
Inner Thoughts: Damn it. If the accountant hadn't bolted overseas with the operating funds... If that new president hadn't scammed me... If I hadn't fallen for that con artist's bullshit... Hell, if I'd just sold the stock on time... I could've dodged the absolute worst.
Inner Thoughts: It's so unfair. Years of research into this supplement... Poured my parents' entire inheritance into this factory... So many products I still want to create... But it crumbles without a fair shot. Unfair... I feel so pathetic and worthless...
Jin-seong inwardly clicked his tongue.
'Total disaster.'
Ha Seon-jin had screwed up in three major ways.
1. No eye for people. Hired the wrong ones and took massive hits.
2. Too damn trusting. Got fleeced believing every smooth talker.
3. Zero risk assessment. Should've produced moderately—instead, went all-in like a madman.
Classic researcher archetype.
Kind, hardworking, ridiculously talented.
But business? Miles away. No people skills, no sales savvy, no risk management whatsoever.
'What a waste.'
Jin-seong scratched his cheek in pity.
Great character, killer talents—but rotten luck with allies.
If only a solid partner had been there? Someone to guide from the front, push from behind?
Who knows—he might've crushed it.
"Mind if I check out the product?"
"By all means."
Ha Seon-jin brought over the comprehensive vitamins.
Advanced Comprehensive Vitamin
Jin-seong furrowed his brow without realizing it.
Naming was garbage. Design was garbage. Straight out of the 2000s.
He checked the contents.
No foul smell. Plenty of vitamins reeked, but this one was clean. Particle size just right—not huge, not tiny.
"Hmm."
Jin-seong mulled it over.
"We'll push as many as we can."
"Appreciate it."
They signed the contract.
He stepped out of the office and checked the time.
4:43 PM
He'd promised to meet Park Ha-yeon at 7. Two hours and thirteen minutes to go.
'Cafe for some reading.'
Better kill time there than head home.
He stopped by a bookstore and picked up one book: Great and Brilliant Investors, a finance tome. Lately, Jin-seong was hooked on finance, management, psychology, and living well. One book a day, minimum.
'Finance books...'
One takeaway from them: Every author had their own spin. Good info mixed with bad—tough to sift truth.
He found a cafe and ordered an Americano. Sank into the plush chair and cracked open the book. Read at a leisurely pace. Great and Brilliant Investors dove deep into legendary financiers.
'Money's no better than trash...'
'Ramp up passive income bit by bit...'
'Currency value keeps dropping, so stocks, real estate, bonds—whatever—better to convert...'
'If your returns don't beat inflation, the system's rigged against you...'
'Can't build a great company? Buy shares in one and suck on the straw...'
'Always assume the worst-case scenario—slashes your odds of loss...'
He lost himself in it.
Speed-reading had leveled up. Flew through pages faster than before, comprehension crystal clear.
His phone rang.
- Yaaawn. Piggy. Where you at?
"Cafe. Reading."
- Aww. Napped a bit—feel alive now. Heading over.
He met up with Park Ha-yeon.
Took her straight to a motel. Laid her on the bed. Peeled off her clothes.
Hand gliding up her thighs. Tongue lapping at her breasts. Shoved her panties aside. Her pussy was drenched. Soaking, steamy, utterly lewd. She was fired up.
Slamming his cock in rough. Ha-yeon shuddered violently. Thighs spasming. Mating press—pounded her mercilessly. First taste in ages: Ha-yeon was delicious.
Blissful motel hookup.
Uploads: 1
Views: 150,100
Gnawing jokbal while checking Yeon-i Tube. Wouldn't stall at 100k—hit 150k strong.
200k in sight.
"What'll you do if we rake in big money?"
"Take you out for eel and bokbunja."
"And?"
"Buy Mom and Dad some tuna sushi."
Ha-yeon's reply was adorable.
"Gotta eat, though..."
"You're too cute. Can't help myself."
Jin-seong ditched dinner to devour Park Ha-yeon's pussy. Fingers teasing her asshole.
"Work those hips yourself."
"Mmm."
Ha-yeon was a cowgirl goddess. Hips swaying in hypnotic ecstasy.
A-young shone in missionary—soft flesh hugged tight felt divine.
Mi-yeon? Doggy heaven. Conquering an untouchable beauty—pure thrill.
Headed to the office.
Staff bumped from three to four.
Briefings rolled in.
"Lilith should hit the challenge milestone tomorrow at earliest, day after latest. Supplement promos kick off next stream."
Hong Jae-gu, using formal speech now. More staff meant propping up the boss's gravitas.
"Lilith World subs tapped 180k. Supplement ads went live last night."
200k subs looming.
Lee Min-ho's turn.
"Yeon-i Tube Episode 1 cracked 300k views this morning. Episode 2 from the day before yesterday hit 150k."
"Shooting Episode 3 today. Heavy supplement plugs starting Episode 3."
Long huddle on Yeon-i Tube Episode 3 concepts and shots.
Ep1: lower body workouts. Ep2: upper body. Ep3: core.
Bae Min-seong next.
"Studio's fully kitted out."
His face screamed exhaustion.
All-nighter decorating. Wrecked, on the verge of blackout.
"First shoot at 9 AM today."
"Catch some Z's till then. Head home right after."
"Got it."
Lee Hyun-woo's debut shoot day.
Finalized his concept: a guy dead serious about meat. Ep1: deep dive on pork belly.
'Vibes are perfect.'
Lee Hyun-woo had that it factor. Big hit at minimum.
Wrapped with Min Jin-ho talk. He'd dropped by yesterday, inked the deal. Shoot coming soon.