{I have a habit of saving the best bite for last. People also say that eating too quickly can give you indigestion,} Woo-Jin remarked.

{Huh?}

Hugh was confused by the Korean actor’s statement.

{You gave me two weeks to make up my mind, so I wanted to make the most of that time. Casting me in your movie must be a risk and a completely new experience to both of you, but I can say the same. I couldn’t recklessly depart on a brand new adventure with no preparations.}

When Woo-Jin explained how he had used the given time productively by pondering on many things, Hugh couldn’t help but laugh. He then remembered an interview with the director of Red Enemy that the interpreter had read out loud. The director had mentioned how Chae Woo-Jin had initially caused him trouble by refusing the role several times. However, he added that he was grateful towards the actor for doing so. Previously, Hugh hadn’t understood the meaning behind those words, but now he could somehow relate.

Many actors saw movies and roles as stairways to success. But those who saw them as challenges instead were always more honorable and resplendent. Woo-Jin was shining brighter than anyone else in Hugh’s eyes right now.

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