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"Thank you for doing this deal with us. Now that we've sealed it, let me show you around the office." Chanhyuk stood up after the contract was finalized. It was a smooth process since the two of them signed it willingly. 

"Sure, Sir." Minjae nodded slightly before he rose to his feet.

"Haha, don't call me Sir. It's too formal, Minjae. Just call me Director or Boss instead!" Chanhyuk chuckled as he lightly tapped Minjae's shoulder. 

"Sure, Director," Minjae uttered in a loud and clear voice that made Chanhyuk heartily laugh. 

'This man is quite determined and enthusiastic, isn't he? Must be because of his young blood. Youth these days is quite fun~ I'm excited about what he'll show to us in the future" Chanhyuk silently muttered before leading Minjae outside for a quick tour. 

As the two stepped outside Chanhyuk's office, multiple expectant gazes immediately greeted them. Dongwook stepped forward and with eagerness, he faced Minjae.

"How was it, Minjae? Our boss didn't force you, did he?"

"No, no," Minjae shook his head. 

"Tsk, stop saying bad things about me in front of a kid." Chanhyuk glared at Dongwook before a smile slowly appeared on his face. "But, we sealed the deal." 

"Wooohhh!" 

"Finallyy!" 

"Yes!" 

As if they won the lottery, the members of the Actor Acquisition Department shouted in joy. Just thinking about their 2-day leave was enough to make them feel energetic despite the backlog of work. 

A single thought flashed through their mind. They would surely treat Dongwook to a nice meal tonight for finding Minjae.

"Haha, looks like you made a lot of people happy today, Minjae," Chanhyuk jokingly gestured toward the celebrating employees.

"I'm glad I could help." Minjae chuckled softly. 

Just by looking at the employee's joyous reaction, Minjae couldn't imagine how anxious and stressed they must have been for the last few weeks. 

"Alright, alright, back to work now, everyone. We've got a lot to prepare to ensure Minjae's smooth start." Chanhyuk motioned for everyone to settle down in the meantime.

The employees nodded, but their excitement was still noticeable as they returned to their tasks. This was probably the best news they had received for the week. 

"Now, let me give you a tour of Flex Entertainment." Chanhyuk then turned back to Minjae. "This will be your second home from now on, so it's important that you're familiar with everything."

"Yes, Director." 

Minjae was introduced to all the staff members in the department, with each one being happy to get to know him. Afterward, they moved to the other side of the 5th floor, where more departments were taking office. 

"That's our production team on the far right side. They're the ones who make sure all our actors' projects run smoothly. Over there, on the left, is the marketing department. They handle most promotions and ensure our artists get the attention they deserve. And this…" 

Chanhyuk paused, opening a door to a busy office.

"This is the Talent Management Department." 

Inside the office, a number of employees were sitting at their desks. Some were talking on their phones, others were typing on their keyboards, while a few were sorting through stacks of papers.

The atmosphere was lively, but with a hint of professionalism.

"This is where most of the magic happens," Chanhyuk said as the corner of his mouth formed a grin. "These are the people who'll have your back, Minjae, so always treat them with respect."

The Talent Management Department ensures that every active artist was supported in every possible way. Their job was to coordinate an artist's schedule, handle contracts, and basically make sure their career runs smoothly.

They juggle everything from filming dates to media appearances and rehearsals. They were also the ones to communicate with an artist's manager about their schedule. 

"I understood, Director. I'll make sure to remember that." Minjae nodded thoughtfully, taking in every word.

His decades of experience as an actor taught him a lot of things. One of them was to never treat a staff rudely if there was no reason behind it. 

Staff were the backbone of every company. They manage the countless details that keep an artist's career running smoothly. Without their support, even the most successful entertainment agencies would struggle to survive.

Minjae had seen a lot of instances where a rookie actor disrespected a senior staff, only to have their careers decline over time.

The reason was simple for it.

When you're a newbie, you won't have anyone to back you up. Your only allies in this field were the staff members and most of the staff were friends with each other,

So, when word spreads, who would want to work with a disrespectful artist? 

The artist's career would inevitably suffer.

After all, without a reliable team, how could anything be accomplished? 

"Let's go up, Minjae." 

"Yes, Director." 

Continuing their tour, Chanhyuk eventually led Minjae to the sixth floor. It has a more relaxed atmosphere, with countless enclosed soundproof rooms for various training sessions. 

On the far right side of the floor, there was also a more relaxed area where a lounge, equipped with comfortable sofas, a mini kitchen, and a coffee bar could be seen. 

"This is where you will have your training sessions. You can freely go here even without a schedule. Just remember that everyone, from staff to talents, uses this space. The cupboards in the mini kitchen also store some snacks that you can freely eat." 

"Got it," Minjae replied.

It seemed like he could eat here instead to save some money. After all, there was nothing more tasty in the world than free food. 

"Alright, that's all you need to know. Since you're still a trainee in the company, you can't go to the other floors yet. We'll give you an ID soon that you can use to access the 5th and 6th floor." 

"I understand, Director." Minjae nodded silently. He was already expecting the limitations.

Even though he was already part of the company, he was still a trainee and was not yet a proper actor. It was fine though, since he was confident that he'd be one after a few months. 

After staying for a couple of minutes on the 6th floor, the two of them eventually returned to the main office. Chanhyuk stopped by Dongwook's desk and grabbed a folder. 

"One last thing to discuss, Minjae. Do you have a manager already? Or would you like us to find one for you?" 

"Oh..." Minjae paused for a moment, considering his answer carefully.

That was when a name appeared in his mind. 

"Actually, I already have someone in mind," Minjae answered unsurely. 

"Oh? You have someone?" Chanhyuk raised a brow, intrigued by it. 

"It's someone I trust completely. If it's alright, I'd like to handle this on my own for now." Minjae smiled faintly, unsure if he'd succeed in what he was planning. 

"Hmm..." Chanhyuk studied him for a moment before nodding. 

"Alright, alright. If you believe this person is the right fit, I'll respect that. However, since you still don't have one, I'll assign Dongwook to assist you first. Will that be fine for you?" 

"Thank you, Director. I appreciate it" Minjae kindly nodded, knowing that he needed it. 

"I'm counting on it. Now, go get some rest. I'll let Dongwook contact you for important announcements." 

"Thank you, Director. I'll get going now then," Minjae smiled widely as he said goodbye to Chanhyuk and the rest of the employees in the department. 

When Minjae left, Chanhyuk immediately turned his attention to Soo-Ah, who was staring at her screen, doing some important work. 

"Soo-Ah, go contact our connection with Global Studios. Minjae got an extra role in one of their high-budget films. The director is Lee Suwoon. I want to see the performance of our new talent~"