Chapter 216 (1/2)

Chapter 216: Chapter 210

While Suji was spending time with Jungsu, Hyunwoo was absorbed in serious discussion with Chan Yun about 'Animoon.'

'Animoon' was the tentative t.i.tle of the animation serial site that was to be separated from Story Mecca.

The debate was between Hyunwoo and two team managers who accompanied Chan. One of them, Jaeyun Hong, was a smart guy.

When Chan introduced Jaeyun to Hyunwoo, he said Jaeyun was like a treasure to Story Mecca.

Hyunwoo felt that was true.

“How are you going to generate profits? Are you going to charge the fee per serial like we do in Story Mecca?”

Hyunwoo shook his head at his question.

Actually, he spent lots of time finding out the best solution. And he concluded that billing per serial was not the proper method.

For animation could not have the continuity of a story like genre novels. Like a genre novel, the previous piece of animation should stimulate the readers' curiosity before moving on to the next, but that was impossible because each piece has its own completeness in animation.

That's why Hyunwoo hesitated to switch Garbage World as well as Tuti & Angelica to a paid subscription system despite its popularity.

Besides, he had to take into account the fact that the main consumers of animation were children.

“I think monthly pay is better than billing per piece. We maintain a free members.h.i.+p as the basic system but invite the consumers to pay a premium for high-quality animation works.”

“I think it's better to insert brief ads at the beginning and end of the animation like TV programs. The ads can be as short as ten seconds so the consumers will not feel bored.”

“As for the ads revenues, I think it's good to divide between the owner of the animation and the site administrator at a given ratio.”

As they saw eye to eye, there popped out numerous good ideas among them.

Suddenly, Hyunwoo checked the time on his watch. Already one hour and 30 minutes pa.s.sed quickly.

He thought of Suji, who might be lonely walking inside the department store, waiting for him, but he didn't call her at all.

Phew, that's why I'm blamed all the time.

He left the meeting room on the excuse of going to the restroom then quickly called her.

He heard the bell ringing on Suji's phone, feeling nervous. As soon as she picked up the phone, obviously she would throw a tantrum at his indifferent att.i.tude.

Finally, she answered the phone.

Contrary to his expectation, her voice was cheerful.

“Oh, it's you!”

It looked as if she had a nice att.i.tude. There was a smile on his face because he felt pretty nervous at the moment. He wanted to make an apology first.

“Sorry, my meeting is dragging on.”

“It's alright. Take your time.”

“I think I have to wrap it up quickly as you're there alone…”

“I'm not here alone. I met a college friend, my senior, I'm shopping with him. I'm alright, so don't worry.”

“Really? Good for you. Let me contact as soon as I'm done.”

After the call, he let out a sigh of relief then went back to the meeting.

The meeting lasted more than an hour after that.

Chan left in the middle, saying he had another appointment, and Hyunwoo continued to discuss with Chan's two staff members.

Hyunwoo also stood up at the appropriate time.

“Sorry, but let's wrap up our meeting now. Someone is waiting for me.”

“Got it. Let me write down our discussion today and show it to you.”

After the meeting, he went back to the department store and called Suji.

She was still with Jungsu. Hyunwoo didn't know who he was, but he must be a savior to Hyunwoo.

When he arrived there, however, Hyunwoo felt a bit strange. He even felt tense when he saw the man.

Wow, this guy looks nice.

If Hyunwoo were a woman, he might fall in love because of Jungsu's appearance. Besides the fact that he looked rich, when Suji introduced him, Hyunwoo felt something like an inferiority complex.

“He says he has just been commissioned as a prosecutor. He was a.s.signed to the Hwasung branch of Suwon Prosecutors' Office and is staring working there next week.”

“Oh, you're a prosecutor! My name is Hyunwoo Jang.”

Hyunwoo felt a bit intimidated to hear the word 'prosecutor.'

But Jungsu was a very polite man.

“How do you do? My name is Jungsu Pae. I hear you're two years older than me. Please talk down to me.”

It seemed that Suji told Jungsu about him. He was aware Hyunwoo was the representative of the famous KOVE DREAM and Ani & Funny.

“You're gorgeous!”

“I'm flattered.”

“Let me take my leave now. I was worried as I had lots of stuff to buy, but I think I did the shopping well thanks to Suji. Thanks, Suji.”

Jungsu waved at her, who also waved her hands with that peculiar smile with eyes.

“Thanks, Jungsu. I wasn't bored as you were with me. See you back in Hwasung!”

Hyunwoo looked at both of them.