Chapter 138
Soo-hyun's hands moved up and down the keyboard, playing small notes.
When the piano keys were played and the notes sprang out as if being massaged, the spectators felt refreshed, as if they were receiving a massage from a doctor kneading their sore parts.
Good job.
Good job.
It was a tough world, just surviving was difficult.
Just enduring the harsh storms and surviving,
You did your best.
Were you sick?
Was it difficult?
Yes, that must have hurt.
Yes, that must have been difficult.
You really worked hard.
It's okay, let's rest a little more.
Don't worry about a little rest.
Even your cold and long life,
It's a beautifully colored break.
It's just a bonfire to rest for a while.
While enjoying the warmth,
Forget the hard times and fears,
Warm hearts and loving hearts,
Let's accept it without hesitation.
A rainy autumn day.
Sometimes there are people who become your umbrella at no cost.
It's everywhere. So feel free to get hurt.
Cry as much as you want and say that it hurts.
It's okay, it's okay.
Cry more, sob more, and tell me it's hard.
You're just someone who needs a little more comforting words than others.
The tragic melody fully empathized with each person's sadness and dramatically heightened the emotions.
A huge whirlwind of emotions blew away the warm sunlight.
The deep resonance of the piano brought silence to all the animals.
The piano part was as beautiful as flowing water.
A passionate harmony of orchestral parts.
The breathtaking beauty resonated deep within your heart.
A slightly rough lyricism with a powerful pounding. A deep performance was felt rather than a smooth and beautiful performance.
As Joe was engrossed in the music and realized his duty, he quickly checked the filming situation and saw the sound staff holding their headphones tightly and closing their eyes with amazed faces.
'If the sound staff reacts like this, then this is sure to become a hot topic.'
At that moment, the angles of the cameras that were filming were all raised simultaneously.
Although Soo-hyun's sound was still ringing, if you raised the angle like that, Soo-hyun's appearance would not be captured.
'What is happening?'
Joe quickly turned his head and saw the elephants scattered in the corner walking slowly towards him.
As the giant elephant approached, the angle was raised to capture it.
"Hey, isn't that dangerous?"
Junwoo was also embarrassed by Jo's words and looked at Ignatius.
Ignacio and his colleagues stopped running and looked at the elephant. In times like these, it was wise to follow the expert's instructions. Ignacio said as everyone held their breath.
"An elephant's eyes."
'Huh? The look in your eyes?'
Everyone stared at the elephants' eyes. However, it was impossible for non-experts to know what they were like. Joe looked at Ignacio and nodded for an explanation.
Before he knew it, he and his colleagues had relaxed and were either squatting or leaning against the wall again.
"Four years ago, a Polish professor visited here."
'Huh? Why are you suddenly bringing up old things?'
Joe also knew that such a fact existed. Ignacio continued with a smile.
"It's the same look as before. Elephants change their gaze when they attack. But elephants with that gaze are very gentle. Restless or anxious elephants have different gazes. It will be fine. Just don't make a loud noise and it will be fine."
As he said, the elephants approached Soo-hyun's piano, but they did not take any action and just looked at Soo-hyun. Some elephants moved their ears, seeming to listen to the music.
Joe said, smiling at the heartwarming sight.
"The elephants seem to be listening to music. It's a really great picture. It makes me want to beg them to let me take a picture. By the way, could you tell me a story from four years ago? Who was the pianist who came here then?"
Junwoo quickly stepped forward.
"This is Professor Lech Piłsudski."
Jo tilted his head as he looked at Junwoo.
'Was this young man here four years ago?'
"How do you know?"
Junwoo said with a smile.
"He's a professor at the Warsaw Conservatory of Music in Poland and a world-renowned pianist."
'Well, I guess he's a musician I usually respect.'
Junwoo continued to speak.
"He's also one of Soo-hyun's teachers."
"What, what did you say?"
Daegyeonghan Joe's face became as if his eyes were about to pop out. Junwoo smiled and nodded at Soo-hyun.
"That's right. You'll know if you check it yourself."
"Oh, did the priest do the same thing for a period of four years?"
'This is a scoop!'
The incident from four years ago was a hot topic that even I, who filmed nature documentaries, was aware of, regardless of the music.
At that time, it was a big news that the elephants had calmed down and seemed anxious and nervous, as if they were approaching and surrounding the area to listen to music.
But today, four years later, his disciple was doing the same thing. This was truly a scoop.
In addition, this music. Although I was a complete novice when it came to classical music, if it were broadcast, it would undoubtedly become a hot topic, as it was a song that was easy on the ears, with a faint sadness, a warm comfort, and the best empathy possible.
Documentaries didn't always make money, of course, compared to dramas or movies.
This was the moment when a lucky piece of news came to Jo, who was always on the lookout for news items within the broadcasting station due to his low topicality.
As Jo, with his mouth open, turned his head towards Soo-hyun, he saw a handsome, silver-haired young man stroking the trunks of the elephants that had approached him after he finished his performance. The elephants did not avoid the touch of a young man who touched their bodies, although they did not rub their bodies or play with their trunks.
Soo-hyun, who was smiling brightly and interacting with the elephants, looked back. Soo-hyun's eyes widened when he saw many staff members inside the fence while he was playing.
When the PD crossed his hands to signal that they should stop filming and all the cameras lowered their angles, Junwoo quickly ran over to explain the situation to Soo-hyun.
After giving me enough time to explain in advance, Joe approached me and said,
"You said your name was Nam Soo-hyun, right?"
Soo-hyun, who still looked dazed, answered.
"Ah, yes..."
"HUO police, Joe Biden. Can you come over and talk for a moment? It's too hot here, haha."
Soo-hyun and Jo arrived at the air-conditioned lobby, and Junwoo followed them, passing by Abna and Jaehee, who were giving them a thumbs-up.
Jo, sitting on the sofa, said, handing me his business card.
"HUO is an American broadcasting station. I'm a documentary producer there."
'I seem to have heard of this broadcasting station somewhere, but when did I know it? Is it famous?'
Soo-hyun said, staring at the business card.
"I heard you're asking for permission to film. But to be honest, I don't want to be on TV."
"Well, I see. Of course, if you don't want it, we'll delete the filming data. But it's a real shame. If this kind of footage were released, the people of the world would be more interested in elephants."
At Jo's words, Soo-hyun's ears twitched like an elephant's.
"Are you interested?"
"Yes. After all, the audience for documentaries is mainly interested in animals or nature. Environmental activists, in particular, always watch documentaries. Although it wasn't my program, there was a time when a documentary about polar bears was aired, and a movement to revive polar bears arose all over the world."
Jo said it with a hint of regret, but he didn't seem to have given up. In addition, he noticed that Soo-hyun was showing interest, so he spoke even more discreetly.
"African elephants are also exposed to many dangers. You know? Poachers. Elephant ivory is sold at very high prices. If they sneak in, kill elephants, and leave on smuggling ships, the African authorities, who are not yet very secure, cannot stop them."
Soo-hyun was seen frowning and thinking. It seemed like they could negotiate if they pushed a little harder.
'Although I don't know, this young man seems to be quite interested in elephants.'
At that moment, he felt a hand poking at Joe's back. When I looked back, I saw Junwoo crouching and whispering.
"Not African elephants, but Thai elephants."
'Huh? What do you mean?'
Joe turned his head for a moment. It seemed like a light bulb went on. Jo looked at Soo-hyun with an urgent look and continued to speak.
"And did you hear the story? The abuse of elephants in Thailand."
Soo-hyun's eyes widened.
'This works!'
I couldn't miss the opportunity I had thanks to the witty boy named Junwoo. Joe said, shaking his head as if he were sorry.
"I'm a documentary producer, so I've also seen documentaries about elephants in Thailand. It was a truly unbearable tragedy. Have you heard of the ritual called Pajan? It's called…"
"I know."
Jo stuttered as he saw anger rising in Soo-hyun's eyes.
"Ah… So you already know?"
'Well, now it's the last one. What words should I use to deliver the final blow and get this handsome boy to allow me to broadcast what he recorded?'
The last words were very important. Just as Jo, who had been thinking and organizing his thoughts, was about to speak, Soo-hyun came forward.
"There is one condition."
Joe quickly leaned forward and sat up straight, saying,
"Please tell me whatever it is. I'll do my best to listen."
"I have another friend I want to play with. Could you please send that as well?"
"…"
'A friend you want to play with? If it's an elephant story, this is enough.'
"Ah… Actually, we came here to capture the ecology of cheetahs. If there was a heartwarming episode in the middle, it would be enough…"
Soo-hyun said firmly.
"I'll only give you permission if you promise to broadcast the next performance video."
The impression of sweetness changed. Jo, overwhelmed by the burly Soo-hyun, who had turned into the face of a very stubborn musician, said thoughtfully.
"First, I'll record the video you mentioned and send it to the executive producer. If both are approved, I'll air it, but if only one is not approved, I won't air any of it. How about that?"
"Excellent."
Soo-hyun asked for a handshake. The deal was done. Jo shaking hands with a big smile. Soo-hyun said as he stood up.
"I have plans this afternoon. I'm going to work now."
"Ah, okay. Can I record that too?"
"If you have Uncle Ignacio's permission, then it's okay."
"Haha, we've already gotten permission from the national park. Then go ahead, go."
As Soo-hyun disappeared, Jo rubbed his index finger and thumb and thought about how to persuade CP. At that moment, Junwoo's face suddenly appeared from behind his sofa.
"Ugh!!!"
Jo, who had completely forgotten about Junwoo's existence while talking to Soo-hyun, was startled. Junwoo spoke with his arms crossed and a confident expression.
"I don't know what CP is, but after seeing Toto, you can't help but make a broadcast, right? And from now on, Soo-hyun will be going to clean up elephant dung. The video of her cleaning dung won't be very interesting, so how about you do an interview with me instead?"
Jo, who was so surprised he almost fell over, tilted his head and frowned.
'Toto? What on earth is that?'