Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 134

There’s a saying called “Deokgye Mot”—

It means, “A fan can’t climb the ladder.”

It’s a sad reality suggesting that people who idolize celebrities rarely get the chance to meet them in real life.

But—

“Gi-Gi-Gi-Gi-Kim!”

Ji Eunbi had climbed the ladder.

And not just any ladder—a monumental one.

‘Did I seriously just watch a movie sitting next to Kim Donghu?!’

For two whole hours?

‘No wonder the way he ate popcorn and sipped cola felt different!’

Her unease earlier hadn’t been for nothing.

Her finely tuned sixth sense as a fangirl had picked up on something.

To have this kind of opportunity fall right into her lap—

Ji Eunbi had dreamed about what she’d do if she ever met him up close.

A handshake?

A big hug?

Or maybe even forming a heart shape with their hands?

She had rehearsed countless scenarios.

But—

“D-D-Donghu!”

“Yes, it’s Donghu. You’re ‘DonghuIsTheBest,’ right?”

“Y-Y-You r-r-remember?!”

“Of course. I memorized the usernames of all the early fan café members. We should get together for a meal sometime soon.”

“H-Huh? E-Eh? Wh-What?!”

Ji Eunbi couldn’t even process the situation.

Her idol remembered her username.

And casually suggested a meal with early fans.

Was there anyone on earth who could survive this kind of heart attack?

“Haaaaah....”

She felt her soul leave her body.

Her strength drained, and she sank deeper into her chair.

But it didn’t end there.

“Thanks for being my fan.”

And to top it all off, Kim Donghu smiled with his signature eye-smile.

“Hh-hh-huh-huhh.... Ah... Ahhh....”

In that moment, Ji Eunbi’s brain engraved an unforgettable memory—one that would stay with her forever.

*****

“Kyaaaaaah!!!”

“Woooooo!!!”

Click.

Click.

Click.

Cheers and camera shutters erupted the moment I stepped out of the seats and into view.

I smiled, taking in the energy.

‘Mission accomplished.’

This was something I had always admired.

Actors showing up in the audience—it just seemed so cool.

‘And the fans are loving it.’

As cameras flashed,

I made sure to turn and glance in various directions while making my way down.

“You’ve got a good sense for this kind of thing.”

“Guess it’s because he’s young—he knows what the crowd wants.”

“Seriously, look at the reaction. Maybe we should try this too?”

“Thanks for the compliments.”

I received warm comments from the director and senior actors.

“Hello, I’m Director Yoon Seongbin of Traitor: Seeds of Corruption. First, let me thank you all for making today’s preview screening such a success.”

The short stage greeting began.

The speaking order was pre-arranged,

so as the youngest, I went last.

‘This whole stage greeting thing feels new.’

Back when I worked on Endless Frontline,

the preview screening hadn’t been open to the public,

and we hadn’t done stage greetings.

Everything about this was a fresh experience.

Soon, it was my turn.

“Hello. I’m Kim Donghu, and I play Lee Taesung in Traitor: Seeds of Corruption.”

“Wow! So handsome!”

“You’re amazing!”

“Look this way, please!”

I smiled at the enthusiastic reactions and continued.

“Thank you so much for coming today! Please show the movie lots of love!”

It was the standard, polished kind of comment actors usually gave at events like this.

But just as I was about to step back—

“Our youngest sure has a way with words, doesn’t he?”

“Yeah, he sounds smooth but commercial at the same time.”

“Wait, no—guys, that’s not what I meant!”

My seniors jumped in with playful teasing.

After making our rounds with the audience,

we ended the event with a raffle for signed posters.

Late October.

Finally, Traitor: Seeds of Corruption hit theaters.

*****

★★★☆

Familiar Ingredients with an Unexpected Flavor

—Park Dongjin

★★☆

Contrived, Convenient, and Rebellious

—Lee Pyungsik

★★★★

A Warm Thrill to Brace Yourself for Winter

—Ji Hye-ri

It was still an era where critics’ star ratings carried significant weight.

YouTube hadn’t yet completely taken over the industry.

“A 3.5 from Park Dongjin? That’s watchable.”

“Even Lee Pyungsik’s 2.5 isn’t bad, honestly.”

“Ji Hye-ri gave it a 4. Pretty solid. But doesn’t it feel like Kim Donghu’s projects always get better reviews?”

People used trusted critics to gauge whether a movie was worth watching.