Cheat day

Baekban-ttara

Four days later, the second filming day for “Baekban” arrived.

Since it’s a pilot program, today could be the last day, and additional filming may be decided based on the ratings.

Last time, I went to Gangneung with a friend, and it felt like a casual trip, so I’m wondering if it’s okay to do this.

Since PD Park Sang-cheol said it’s okay, I’m just going with it.

When I arrived at the first parking lot of the broadcasting station, the production team and Baek Woo-jin were having a conversation.

Baek Woo-jin, who had a tough time on the last trip, was wearing dark jeans and boots, and a Dalmatian-patterned jumper on top.

Hello.

“…….”

Baek Woo-jin and the production team are staring at me.

“Why?” Why? “Am I weird?”

“Hey, do you know the animated movie with the Dalmatian puppies?”

Baek Woo-jin asked.

“Yeah.”

“There are thieves who steal puppies there, you know.” Just like those people.

Baek Woo-jin nodded.

Really? Well, that’s great. It’s the right concept, isn’t it?

Baek Woo-jin blinked and then turned his head to ask PD Park Sang-cheol.

“Where are you going today?”

Today’s travel destination is Gyeongju.

“Gyeongju.”

“Yes. When it comes to domestic travel destinations, this place is a must-mention. Recently, it has been even more loved, especially around Hwanglidangil.”

That’s right. “Since about 1-2 years ago, I’ve been seeing a lot of travel photos from Gyeongju on Instagram.”

“Wow. Do you have Instagram too?”

“Are you not going to do it?”

“Yes. I don’t really fit into that kind of thing.”

“How do you even get in touch?” “Do it all by email?”

“Yes. Email is convenient too, right?

“These days, there are many popular restaurants that take reservations through DMs.”

“I don’t usually go to places like that.”

“Why?”

“It’s not easy.”

I’m interested in places like emotional cafes or pasta restaurants, but somehow I feel like I shouldn’t go there.

“I will take care of the expenses today.”

PD Park Sang-cheol handed over a white envelope just like last time.

This time, since I’m going a bit further, I thought they would give me more than last time, so I opened the envelope.

“……Are you serious?”

“How much is it?”

Baek Woo-jin saw the 100,000 won in the envelope and protested together.

“PD, this isn’t right.” The KTX to Gyeongju is 49,300 won one way. Arriving at Sin-Gyeongju Station, I won’t even have enough money left for a taxi to Hwangridan-gil.

“There are always ways.” We all try it ourselves and then make suggestions.

PD Park Sang-cheol is becoming more and more disliked.

“Should I take the intercity bus?”

“I’ll look it up.” Brother, please look for a high-speed bus for me.

I took out my smartphone and searched for express bus schedules.

The premium bus departing from the express bus terminal at 8:10 AM costs 39,500 won, and the express bus departing at 9:00 AM costs 32,000 won.

Either way, it’s a price that neither of the two can afford to go back and forth.

“Ah, I need to transfer.”

Baek Woo-jin sighed and showed the smartphone.

It is a route where you take a bus departing from Dongseoul at 7:30, go to the Nakdonggang Rest Area, and then take a bus departing at 11:20 to Gyeongju.

To the Nakdonggang Rest Area, it’s 14,700 won, and to Gyeongju, it’s 10,800 won, so one way is 25,500 won.

If two people go round trip, it’s 102,000 won, so it’s over budget.

“Isn’t there anything cheaper than this?”

“Everyone is excellent.” The general meeting is at 7:30 PM.

The regular bus is cheaper at 7,100 won, but it’s too late.

I can’t catch the return bus, so I might have to sleep outside.

“PD, this doesn’t make any sense.” It costs money to get to Dongseoul Terminal from here, too.

I protested to PD Park Sang-cheol.

Last time, you bought us jjambbong bread and water. So I’ll give you an extra 10,000 won.

PD Park Sang-cheol handed over a 10,000 won bill as if he were being exceptionally generous.

It seems like the price is 9,000 won for three jjambbong buns plus an additional 1,000 won for a bottle of water.

I was so dumbfounded that I stared at the 10,000 won bill and then looked up.

“Are you telling me to go eat instant noodles?”

If I subtract the subway fare, I only have about 5,000 won left, and I don’t know what I’m supposed to buy with that.

“That’s up to Chan-young’s ability.”

“This isn’t right.” These days, even a bowl of gukbap costs ten thousand won.

“Right.”

“That’s not it!”

Baek Woo-jin scratched his head vigorously.

“Since the economy is tough, please introduce some ways to travel frugally.”

PD Park Sang-cheol is grinning and getting on my nerves.

I think I now understand why the cast of the works directed by this person feel so wronged.

No matter what I say, we can’t reach a compromise.

“If we exceed our budget, you said you would resign, right?”

“……Yes?”

“Did you hear that?”

When I asked Baek Woo-jin, he quickly nodded.

“Let’s just use it all.” Did you bring your wallet?

“Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, both work.”

Baek Woo-jin held a Galaxy and an iPhone, one in each hand.

I don’t know why there are two, but anyway, it feels reassuring.

“Since we’re going all the way to Gyeongju, let’s just eat and relax today.”

“Mr. Chanyong.”

It’s not going to work, what should I do? Right?

Ignoring PD Park Sang-cheol, I spoke to Baek Woo-jin.

“Exactly.” Honestly, who cares? Whether you resign or not. But I’m going to talk about quitting my job all day today. “Don’t let them edit.”

As expected, he’s a guy who’s used to slander and intrigue.

The fact that PD Park Sang-cheol said he would resign is just a means to pressure us, not the truth.

There shouldn’t be any problem if the cast members of the new program by the star PD, who has succeeded with every project he has directed, have an extra meal.

“Eh.” “You’re not seriously thinking of resigning, are you?”

“어? It’s a promise made in front of the viewers, isn’t it? Aren’t you going to keep it? I never even imagined something like that.

I trusted Baek Woo-jin and tossed the ball, and he spiked it.

The extortion, slander, and intimidation skills honed through the Baekban debate shine like this.

“Mr. Woojin?”

Park Sang-cheol PD’s voice became gentle for the first time.

“Hey, what should we eat?” What’s good to eat in Gyeongju?

“Whenever the topic of good restaurants comes up, you ask me?”

“So, where’s good to eat?”

“The reviews for R Restaurant are pretty good.” They say they sell omurice and tonkatsu, and the atmosphere is nice too.

“Again?”

“1994 Restaurant also had a lot of reviews.”

What is it? You know everything, don’t you?

“It’s a coincidence.”

“Anyway, then I guess I should eat it all.”

“Excuse me, just a moment.”

PD Park Sang-cheol finally intervened.

“What do you want?”

There is room for negotiation.

However, I’m not nice enough to just accept it at times like this.

“There’s none.”

When Baek Woo-jin answered at the same time, PD Park Sang-cheol bowed his head and then lifted it.

It seems they want to continue the negotiations at all costs.

“You two don’t know, but there are many affordable restaurants even within Gyeongju.” If you find such a place, it’s possible.

“What am I supposed to eat with 5,000 won?”

Even Gyeongju bread costs 1,000 won each. Since it’s 5,000 won, wouldn’t it be perfect to share one each?

Baek Woo-jin looked at me, PD Park Sang-cheol, the camera director, and the writer and said.

“Still, it’s fine.”

This person is really ruthless.

It looks like they were led to do it that way from the beginning.

“Let’s do it this way.” Just give me 20,000 won more.

I suggested it because I thought that if I had just 20,000 won more, I could somehow manage to have a decent meal.

PD Park Sang-cheol quickly opened his mouth.

“Then let’s do it this way.” “When we arrive in Gyeongju, I’ll turn on a live broadcast and give 1,000 won for every 1,000 viewers.”

“No.”

Baek Woo-jin and I spoke at the same time.

“PD, are you planning to promote it this way?” “Only 1,000 won?”

“Are you ignoring our subscribers?”

“WTV, is this how you do business?”

“Can you believe that some houses advertise for just 10,000 won?”

“You’re going too far.”

“Even though you have a lot of money, why are you being so stingy?”

“That’s why your hair falls out.”

While I was relentlessly pounding, I was startled by Baek Woo-jin’s remark and turned my head.

The guy was grumbling, then he looked around to see if anyone was watching and added one more comment.

“Grumpy bald man.”

“Phuhak!”

The cameraman laughed out loud, and the writer barely held back, covering his mouth.

Producer Park Sang-cheol snapped and shouted at Baek Woo-jin.

“Teasing someone about their hair is just too much!”

“That’s what happens when you act so mean!” Bro, I really didn’t want to say this, but you said you would take me to a nice place with good water and air and buy me something delicious at first!

Baek Woo-jin protested by shaking his head helplessly.

“Kyungju bread is also delicious!”

PD Park Sang-cheol doesn’t back down either.

“It must be delicious!” But, bro, can you really go all the way to Gyeongju just to eat one Gyeongju bread?

“That could be!”

“Why have you been using honorifics since earlier?”

When Baek Woo-jin yelled, PD Park Sang-cheol was left speechless.

I don’t understand what he’s saying either.

“We’ve even shared cod soup together!” You mixed soju with beer and drank four glasses! “Why do you keep using formal language?”

“No.” That is.”

“Hyung!”

“……Yes.”

No! Hyung!”

“Uh, uh…….”

“Hyung, you’re 78, right?”

“Uh, uh.” Uh.”

“What year was I born?”

“90?”

“Okay.” Am I the younger sibling?

“Right?”

“But why do you keep using formal speech?” 어?”

PD Park Sang-cheol just blinks.

It seems like this is the first time seeing such a crazy person.

“Why are you speaking informally, you jerk?”

Since I stepped in, Baek Woo-jin expressed his grievances.

“Since Sangcheol keeps using honorifics.” We went to the sauna that day and even scrubbed each other’s backs. “Do I not look upset?”

“That’s a bit much.”

Nodding my head, I saw that even the camera director and the writer treated PD Park Sang-cheol like a nobody.

No. Since it’s a broadcast, I’m calling you Mr. Woojin, no, Woojin is respecting you.

“Do you respect me?” Really?

“Then.”

“But why are you giving me 100,000 won just to go to Gyeongju and eat a Gyeongju bread?” “Why are you tormenting me like this?”

I hugged Baek Woo-jin and stroked his back.

“It’s okay.” It’s okay.

Pretending to choke up, I comforted Baek Woo-jin.

“This soft and chubby little guy’s heart must be so deeply scarred.” It’s okay. I’ll give you one of my Gyeongju bread.

“……Really?”

This guy. Are you really going to take care of that?

I’m not someone who would fall for your scheme to take advantage of this opportunity and grab a Gyeongju bread.

“Alright.” Then I’ll give you exactly 10,000 won more.

PD Park Sang-cheol finally threw in the towel on Baek Woo-jin’s show.

It’s a bit disappointing, but if you add ten thousand won, you can still manage to get a decent meal.

It’s a successful negotiation.

“50,000 won.”

I’m somewhat satisfied, but Baek Woo-jin made another deal.

Park Sang-cheol PD, who had made a considerable effort to yield, tilted his head in disbelief and locked eyes with Baek Woo-jin.

Under normal circumstances, he would have backed down, but Baek Woo-jin doesn’t avert his gaze either.

“No.” Ten thousand won.”

“50,000 won.”

“20,000 won.”

“50,000 won.”

“30,000 won.”

Okay! 30,000 won!

Baek Woo-jin, who delivered such a perfect performance that it made one wonder if he should take up acting, laughed heartily as if to say, “When did that happen?”