Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 204

"Stop, stop! Boss! Why are you so strong? Huh? You’re even stronger than before!"

"Yeah, with this level, winning the Asian Games would be a piece of cake, right?"

"He could go pro right now... Whoa!"

"Flattery won’t get you anywhere."

"Flattery? You’ve got to admit, the burrito you made for me last weekend was amazing."

In mid-May, Kim Donghu was training hard at Drake Gym.

"Boss, the news hit the U.S. like crazy, they’re saying the heavyweight champion has arrived."

"Really?"

"Yeah, people are coming from all over for a match. What do you think, interested? Some of them are pros."

"Pros?"

"Yeah, there are heavyweight pros, among others... Looks like they all want to face you. What do you think?"

"I don’t mind."

While Kim Donghu was completely absorbed in his training at Drake Gym,

there were others who were experiencing every moment in real time.

"...Director, are we really supposed to be here?"

"We’ve been invited... we’ve been invited!"

It was Director Lee Seong-deok and Usami Chisako who were feeling this.

Normally, the short film competition wouldn’t allow participants to walk the red carpet on the first day.

However, due to Director Lee’s special circumstances, they were treated as major guests.

"I didn’t expect True Hero to be this popular internationally."

"Well, you directed it, so if you don’t know, who would?"

"It’s... It’s because Donghu’s not here. He’s my light and salt, the lighthouse that shows me the way forward...!"

The special circumstance was due to True Hero's overseas distribution schedule.

Typically, it takes around 3 to 6 months to export a film internationally.

True Hero took 4 months, and by coincidence, the schedule perfectly aligned with the Cannes Film Festival.

Of course, the chances of being invited to Cannes were slim—almost nonexistent.

Cannes doesn’t prioritize box-office success.

They care about:

Is it new?

Is it impactful?

Does it have potential to gain attention?

Only by passing these criteria could they be invited.

And despite being a short film competition entry, what made them step onto the red carpet on the first day?

"Donghu... where are you? Please come!"

Naturally, it was because of Kim Donghu.

A god-given appearance.

A look so perfect it seemed like the god himself had crafted it as an ideal form.

His appearance and acting captivated the Cannes judges.

And his insane charisma drove the film forward.

With all this, despite being a short film entry, Director Lee Seong-deok ended up walking the red carpet on the first day.

"Of course, there’s the midnight screening too."

So, at Cannes, Director Lee had two films in the spotlight.

A rare case, even in Cannes.

Of course, they couldn’t help but get attention. The more attention they got, the more Director Lee nervously reached for some calming tablets.

"Are we far from our turn?"

"Yeah, we still have some time. I’ll try my best to... calm down as much as I can."

As soon as he said "as much as I can" three times, Chisako couldn’t help but think,

‘Wow, Director Lee has this side to him.’

When Donghu oppa was around, it felt like no one could scare him,

but now, with him absent, it seemed like he shrank before her eyes.

It was clear how much she relied on Donghu oppa.

Fortunately, though...

"Wow... At least the cameras aren’t going crazy."

"Yeah... Now that I’m walking, I miss Donghu oppa so much."

When they stepped onto the red carpet, they didn’t get as much attention as expected.

With Kim Donghu, the main attraction, absent,

it was hard for Director Lee and Chisako alone to stand out.

"Who’s that?"

"That’s a director invited for the midnight screening section, from Korea."

"Korea? Korean cinema is on fire these days. They seem like some amazing rookies."

To the photojournalists, they probably looked like fresh faces, almost like newcomers.

Just as the tension was easing,

as their segment ended, loud cheers erupted from behind.

"Wow, Yerim!"

"Shin Yerim!"

The flashes of cameras were overwhelming.

Director Lee, surprised by the sudden attention, glanced behind him.

‘Huh?’

He spotted a woman he felt he had seen before.

‘I’m sure... I’ve seen her with Donghu somewhere.’

But where exactly had he seen her?

He couldn’t quite remember.

Honestly, he wasn’t really in the state to remember anything.

‘We’ll meet again someday.’

With that thought, Director Lee quickly moved to enjoy the opening ceremony.