Cheat day

Baek Seung-yong’s car

Due to my YouTube activities and the lunchbox business, time has flown by and it’s already May.

Thanks to the two editors I contracted out, I’ve been able to sleep soundly lately.

Things are going well, and I have some free time, so I couldn’t ask for more, but the weather is the only problem.

They said this summer would be record-breaking hot, and I can’t believe how harsh the sunlight is.

It’s so hot in May that this July and August might be the last months of my life.

I feel like my body is going to burn up right now.

The walk to the bus stop is so painful that I wonder if it would be better to just live at the office.

“Is this for real?”

Mirages rise above the asphalt road.

After completing the arduous journey, I dragged my tattered body into the office.

Mugunji had already come to work first.

I trusted him and gave him a spare key, but he doesn’t know how to keep his work hours.

Even the office is stifling.

“Why are you doing this?”

As I stood there blankly, the aged kimchi asked.

“It’s hot.” Shall I turn on the air conditioner?

“Yes.”

Mugunji turned on the air conditioner with the remote control. I thought I could finally relax, so I went near the ceiling air conditioner, but the air is lukewarm.

I checked the remote control, and it was set to 28 degrees.

“Isn’t it hot?”

Yes. The tax accountant sent an email. There was also a request to contact the CEO.

Come to think of it, it’s the month to pay the comprehensive income tax.

Thank you. But really, isn’t it hot?

“If it’s too hot, you can lower the temperature.”

I set the air conditioner to 18 degrees with peace of mind, and Mukbangji stares intently at the air conditioner.

I feel anxious.

“CEO.”

“Yes.”

The appropriate temperature for the air conditioner is between 26 and 28 degrees.

“Then is there any point in turning it on?”

“When it’s really hot, setting it to around 25 degrees is cool enough.”

“25 degrees is definitely not a cool enough temperature.” 18 degrees is a sufficiently cool temperature.

“…….”

“If the temperature difference between indoors and indoors exceeds 10 degrees, you may develop air conditioning sickness.” And if there are any issues with my condition, it could affect the broadcast.

As summer approaches, these kinds of problems arise.

“PD, I know the answer to this question.”

The aged kimchi is staring at me intently.

“Everyone has a different comfortable temperature.” I admit it. But a hot person can’t take off their clothes. So, it’s reasonable for the person who is cold to wear clothes while the air conditioner is set to a low temperature.

The conflict over air conditioner temperature settings has been a topic of debate both in everyday life and online many times.

And the argument that a cold person should wear clothes is an irrefutable and perfect logic.

“You can take it off.”

“Yes?”

“Don’t worry about it, you can take it off.”

“I’m worried about you.”

I don’t have an outer garment. So, I can’t put it on, and since you can take it off, this option is more reasonable right now.

“…….”

“Starting tomorrow, I will bring outerwear.” “Don’t worry about it and feel free to relax.”

The aged kimchi has returned to its place.

I’ve never lost in a battle of wits, so I’m a bit taken aback.

That said, I had no intention of exposing my body, so I reluctantly stepped into the room.

Looking at the email from the tax accountant, it seems the tax to be paid this time isn’t that much.

The point at which the revenue significantly changed is from this year, so last year’s income is similar to previous years.

Next year, I will have to pay taxes under the corporate name. The tax rate is low, but since the income itself has increased so much, I don’t know how it will turn out.

First, I need to prepare the necessary documents.

After noting down the documents needed for filing the comprehensive income tax, such as the resident registration certificate, rent payment details, details of condolence and celebration expenses, local tax itemized tax certificate, and donation receipts, I called the tax accountant.

-Yes, CEO.

Hello? How have you been?

-Of course. It seems like you are doing very well too, CEO.

“Haha.”

I called cheerfully, but I have nothing more to say.

I got straight to the point.

You asked me to call you. What is the matter?

-Oh, it’s not that. CEO, you really need to spend some money.

“Yes?”

-The side dish store needs to spend money to account for expenses, but right now, only labor costs, rent, and food expenses are being incurred, right?

“Is that not enough?”

-Ho ho.

Seeing you smile, it seems like there’s no way.

“I don’t have any other expenses.”

-Why isn’t it there? Even just getting one corporate lease vehicle would be a big help.

“Ah.”

-Take your time to think it over, and if you don’t feel any attachment, it’s okay to just stay.

Yes. First of all, thank you. I’ll send the documents by the time you mentioned.

I finished the call.

A month or two ago, I had just established the company, there were many expenses to cover, and above all, I didn’t have much savings.

“Mm.”

After checking the estimated YouTube earnings, I added up last month’s earnings from Super Chats, ad revenue, and broadcast appearance fees, and it came to about 116 million won.

This month, CookCook earned much more than other months because we received 80 million won in advertising fees.

The office rent is 2 million won, the monthly labor cost is 7 million won, and the video content production cost, including food expenses, is around 2.8 million won.

I think I understand why the tax accountant is telling me to spend money.

“Chara.”

I had never thought about buying a car, so I was a bit perplexed, but when I recalled my commute to work today, I realized there was no reason to worry.

Considering the scorching heat that feels like it will burn your skin and the humidity that will soon arrive, it would be better to have a car.

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“Okay.” It’s better to pick one.”

In the evening, I went to the gym.

While exercising, I mentioned that I would be getting a company car, and Cha Ji-chan replied as if it were obvious.

It seems that running a business definitely helps with cost management.

“So?” What should I buy?

“I’m in the middle of a dilemma.”

“Still, you must have looked something up.”

“I couldn’t figure out which one is better between Casper and Ray.”

Cha Ji-chan raised his eyebrows strangely.

“Both have the same fuel efficiency, but Casper is cute while Ray is a bit bigger, right?”

“Hey, how can you fit your body into a compact car?”

“What’s wrong with my body?”

“How do you get to drive that car?”

“When I was taking the picture with the white plate, it turned out well.”

Ha. “Don’t you feel sorry for the car?”

“…….”

I didn’t know.

I never dreamed that my desire to ride in a compact car would hurt it.

“So?”

“If you’re going to expense it anyway, buy something bigger.”

“Mm.”

“And don’t pretend to talk, just do one more set quickly.”

There’s no way to just let it go.

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The next day.

It was the day for the Baekban Debate, and Baek Woo-jin arrived a bit earlier than usual and brought up the topic of cars.

“Good.” The cleanest way to handle expenses is through the car.

This guy is showing the same reaction.

It’s something I heard from the tax accountant, but since Cha Ji-chan and Baek Woo-jin also agree, I guess I really should go ahead and buy it.

“So?” “What are you looking at?”

“I’m looking at the Avante and K3, do you think a hybrid would be better?”

“Huh?”

“Why.”

“Don’t you feel sorry for the car?”

“I’ve already heard that.” So, originally, I was looking at the Casper and Ray, but now I’m considering the mid-size ones.

No. It’s a company car anyway. If you’re going to handle the expenses too, you should buy the more expensive one.

“Is that so?”

“Okay.” And how much is the Avante Hybrid these days?

“Looking at the inspiration, it was around 3,200.”

Wow. Bro, with that money, you might as well buy a Sonata. I saw the facelift this time, and it looked pretty.

“Really?”

“Sure.” The K5 is also pretty. “Why specifically the Avante?”

“Is that so?”

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Saturday.

I went to Bucheon because I was going to make side dishes.

After finishing the broadcast and chatting, I consulted with Joo Ji-seung about my recent worries regarding my car.

Right. Having a company car is definitely helpful. So? What are you trying to buy?

Something feels off from the very beginning.

If I say I’m looking at the Sonata and K5, I feel like I’ll hear that with that money, I should buy the Grandeur and K8, so I preemptively made my point.

“I’m torn between the Grandeur and the K8.”

“Uh?”

“Yes?”

Joo Ji-seung and Choi Michael reacted at the same time. It seems like I’ve heard something I shouldn’t have.

“왜. “What’s wrong with everyone?”

I was so flustered that I stammered my words.

“Chanyong, a car is definitely better when it’s big.”

“Okay.” “Buy an SUV.”

This is an unexpected reaction.

“Do you like SUVs?”

“You’ll definitely have to take the broadcast equipment somewhere later.” Do you think we can fit the luggage in the car then?

“That’s not possible.” No.

“And later, when you get married, you’ll have a family too.”

“Definitely an SUV.”

Joo Ji-seung and Choi Mi-kael speak in perfect harmony, leaving no room for rebuttal.

“……There’s no way I could ever get married when I’ve never even been in a relationship.”

“People are unpredictable.”

“I’ll have to think about carrying my luggage around.”

“Okay.” I know because I carry cooking tools around, but bigger is always better.

“How about a truck instead?”

“Okay.” A truck would be better. Pickup truck.”

“I don’t think that’s it.”

For these two who also do outdoor broadcasts, a truck is indeed a good option, but my broadcast doesn’t require a lot of equipment.

However, it is true that even just carrying a few cameras can become a heavy burden.

If the number of employees increases in the future, an SUV would definitely be better than a sedan.

“Then how about the Carnival and the Santa Fe?”

“Sorento is also available.”

“The Tucson is also fine.”

I clearly consulted about my worries, but why do the options keep increasing?

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Uh? Is Chanyong buying a car?

Monday.

Before starting the shoot with Baekban, I told Park Sang-cheol that I was planning to buy a car.

Yes.  I’m looking at SUVs, but I don’t know what’s good about them.

Uh? Weren’t you planning to buy a car?

Baek Woo-jin, who was sitting next to me, asked.

“While talking with Ji-seung, he said that when taking broadcasting equipment to the provinces, it’s always better to go big.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

Baek Woo-jin nodded.

“I’m a bit against it.”

Park Sang-cheol gave an unexpected answer.

“Taking broadcasting equipment is no ordinary task.” Even if it’s an SUV, the angle for mounting something like a camera doesn’t come out well.

It’s not just anyone, it’s the PD from the broadcasting station, so it sounds plausible.

“Of course?”

Let’s buy a truck. The porter is the best.

“…….”

“When we shoot, we can also load stuff into your car.”

What on earth, there’s not a single person around who can help.