star of the peninsula

"TOMBOY" is still making progress, and Cube Entertainment is enjoying the feeling of being the music source overlord for the first time in a long time. Hong Seung-sung has been so happy these days that his mouth is sore.

Of course, he is not without any worries. For example, he is very annoyed about the LIGHTSUM issue now.

"I'm afraid that Lightsum's sound source will be too good and will replace Tomboy. I'm also afraid that Lightsum's sound source will not perform well, which will make us look like a poor manager of Cube Entertainment. It's a dilemma."

"It would be nice if there could be a relay race. Everyone would be comfortable, especially me."

Hong Shengcheng was complaining but the smile on his face never stopped.

"Go talk to President Jin about this." Chen Chen rolled his eyes at the boastful fat man, "See if the time he set for Integrate's return is ready for you to play a relay race."

"Ah, are you ready for Integrate's return?"

Hong Seung-sung's arrogance suddenly subsided. The girl group that must not be touched came.

"It's already April, shouldn't we prepare for a comeback in June or July? The last time we released a song was at the end of last year." Chen Chen hummed, "Actually it should have been earlier, mainly because President Jin wanted to be safe, so he extended the preparation time a lot."

"Don't blame President Kim. No matter who takes over Integrate, the preparation time will be extended." Hong Shengcheng couldn't help but feel pity. "After all, it's Integrate. If it's done well, no one will praise it. If it's done a little bit bad, everyone will scold it. President Kim must be under a lot of pressure now."

"It's already too big." Jin Shidai pushed the door open and came in just in time to continue the conversation, "This time Integrate's return has also lost the support of President Chen's work, and the difficulty has directly risen to hell level."

"It's a bit too much to say that." Chen Chen complained: "Although this situation is not healthy for the industry as a whole, Integrate has reached the point where any song it releases will be popular, as long as it's not deliberately feeding shit to the audience."

"It's actually a bit difficult to judge whether it's intentional feeding of shit." Jin Shidai pulled out a chair and sat down, giving an example that silenced everyone, "What do you think, is OO considered intentional feeding of shit by the soy sauce bottle?"

This question was of high standard and it silenced the other two people.

In fact, everyone knows that Jiangyouping will definitely not do such a thing as deliberately feeding shit to everyone. Any entertainment company that does not intend to make this artist's comeback the last dance of its company will not do such a thing, but the audience doesn't care about you. Making a work with such poor market acceptance and showing it to everyone is feeding shit! The behavior is extremely bad!
"What kind of work have you prepared to make you ask such a question?" Chen Chen smacked his lips, "Tsk, did you ruin a song too?"

“No.” Jin Shidai shook his head and said, “I played it safe and made a decent piece.”

After hearing this, Chen Chen lost interest in asking further. There were too many mediocre idol works in Korean entertainment, and Chen Chen might not have even heard of anything produced by Golden Age.

"OK, now that everyone is here, let's get down to business."

Seeing Shirley approaching from afar, Chen Chen clapped his hands to gather the attention of the people who had dispersed due to idle chat.

"What is your business?"

Hong Shengcheng straightened his expression.

"The real business is related to MODHAUS." Shirley explained on behalf of Chen Chen, "Are Cube Entertainment and Starship interested in participating in the cooperation project between MODHAUS and KakaoM?"

"Our president Chen Chen thinks this project is very promising. If you two participate in it, you can get certain benefits. At the very least, it can bring us closer to KakaoM, so I hope you can participate." Sulli added.

"How exactly do we participate?" There are many things that Golden Era doesn't understand. "Should we send trainees to join their new idol group, or should we use some of our production resources to help improve the quality of production?"

"I mean, choose for yourself." Chen Chen replied: "Just make your own judgement and choose an option that is good for your company and then execute it."

"MODHAUS has already communicated with KakaoM about the project details. My words are more effective before it is officially launched, so it won't be difficult for you to do it."

"But once it starts running, I can't open my mouth and I won't open my mouth."

Seeing that the two men were a little confused, Chen Chen sighed.

"Go back and take the time to learn about the details of the cooperation project and give me a quick reply. It seems too difficult for you to make a decision on the spot."

Starship and Cube Entertainment will be in a period of transition in the next few years. If they can participate in the NFT idol group plan launched by MODHAUS, at least their popularity in those years can be maintained.

Maintaining the popularity means maintaining the chance of a turnaround, and it is not impossible for another group to emerge to save the company.

This can be considered as a quiet insurance. After Chen Chen retires, he can also ensure that Cube Entertainment and Starship Entertainment, which were dragged into the vortex by him, will develop in a good direction.

It’s not that Chen Chen is kind-hearted, it’s just a simple sense of responsibility.

"We understand." Jin Shidai and Hong Shengcheng looked at each other, then looked at Chen Chen again, "Do you have any other instructions?"

"Not for now, just make money." Chen Chen said, "In the second half of the year or the beginning of next year, some things that require money may happen."

……

On April 1st, "There's Tomorrow" starring Bae Joo-hyun officially began broadcasting, and was broadcast simultaneously on MBC TV and Netflix.

"What do you think the ratings for the first episode will be?"

Bae Joo-hyun sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, her body shaking with nervousness.

"You can find out by searching the average ratings of MBC TV during this time period. Many people habitually tune in to MBC TV at this time, even if they don't watch anything else."

Chen Chen smiled and patted his girlfriend's back. It was rare to see Bae Joo-hyun so nervous.

"What if the ratings are lower than the average?" Bae Joo Hyun asked nervously, "Will people say that our work is not attractive?"

"They also said that the ratings of the first show were lower than the average ratings. The problem was that the work was not attractive. The promotion started a week ago." Chen Chen smiled and said, "But you don't have to be too nervous. People will come to watch it even if they are just joining in the fun. The ratings of the first show are generally higher than the average ratings."

"No, I won't watch it anymore!" Pei Zhuxuan hugged the pillow and walked to the bedroom, "Just let me know when the results come out, and I'll turn off my phone too!"

"You've been an artist for so many years and you're still like this. Why don't you leave the pillow? It's on the sofa!"

Chen Chen thought she was cute, but he didn't chase her into the bedroom to continue teasing her.

"..."

"The ratings for the first episode are out, 8 points, superb."

After watching one episode, Chen Chen informed her of the good news.

"Really?!" Pei Zhuxuan jumped up from the bed, "Why is it so high?"

"Because MBC TV did a good job in publicity?" Chen Chen spread his hands, "But that's not important. What's important is to look at Netflix's first-day data this time tomorrow. Now is the Internet age, and the number of people watching TV is decreasing rapidly." "The ratings are calculated as a percentage, and have nothing to do with the number of people." Bae Joo-hyun cupped her hands together, "I'm satisfied with this data for the first episode, even if the ratings of each subsequent episode are declining."

"Ha, you are right about this. The ratings of each subsequent episode will indeed drop." Chen Chen said with a smile: "Miss Prophet, are you satisfied with the result of your language?"

"Why?!" Miss Prophet seemed very dissatisfied, "Why does the ratings drop with each episode? Isn't it that the ratings will rise again after the mid-term stable ending?!"

"Because this is a TV show that young people like to watch." Chen Chen was like an ancient Buddha, neither sad nor happy, just conveying the message in a friendly manner, "This drama is too bitter. Middle-aged people who hold the TV remote control at home may not want to watch it. On the contrary, young people who have not suffered that much will find it interesting."

"As for why this situation will affect the ratings," Chen Chen pursed his lips, "I don't need to explain it to you, right?"

"People who watch TV don't like it, and those who like to watch it are all online. Where do the ratings come from?" Bae Joo-hyun sighed fiercely, "If only we could go back to the days when the Internet was not well developed!"

"What a cruel woman! She has the heart to set back the world's progress just for her own ratings!" Chen Chen shouted exaggeratedly, "Is this still the goddess Irene? Are you a devil?!"

"Alright, alright, go to sleep!" Pei Zhuxuan dragged Chen Chen down on the bed in a bad mood, "I'm almost dying of anxiety and you're still joking, so annoying!"

"There's no point in being anxious. The filming has already been completed." Chen Chen was still chattering, "It means the sentence has already been passed. Now it's the execution process."

"Pfft~ What a great image." Bae Joo Hyun couldn't help but laugh, "It doesn't sound good at all, but it's a great image!"

"Speaking of which." Chen Chen raised his head while lying on his side, looking at his girlfriend who was still standing, "Why are you so nervous about this TV series?"

"Because I am the heroine, I have to be responsible to everyone in the production team." Bae Joo Hyun said seriously: "The heroine is both an identity and a responsibility. It is not my style to throw it away after filming."

"You'll have to endure some pain then." Chen Chen pulled his girlfriend to lie down slowly, "This process is not pleasant."

"It doesn't matter. I'm already mentally prepared." Pei Zhuxuan joked, "I just need to switch my anxious mood to a mood of longing for a miracle to happen."

"Haha, that's also a method."

Chen Chen smiled and agreed.

"Let's not talk about this." Pei Zhuxuan changed the subject abruptly, "Alin Restaurant's branch in Daegu is about to open. Go and have a look when you have time."

"Is it necessary to go? It's just a change of place."

Chen Chen didn't understand.

"I want you to come to my house again." Pei Zhuxuan hit the ball straight, "Do you remember when was the last time you came to my house?"

"..."

Chen Chen really didn't remember, but the little bit of memory that remained told him that it was at least several years ago.

"I said I don't really want to go, can you accept that?"

Chen Chen hesitated for a while, and finally decided to open up.

"I know you don't want to go, and I know why you don't want to go." Pei Zhuxuan responded in the same tone as Chen Chen, "But I think you have to go for me. Can you accept it?"

"If you say so, I can accept it." Chen Chen readily agreed, "It doesn't matter what I do, what matters is that you understand me and stand on my side."

Chen Chen has no family, either "here" or "there", so he cannot accept the sudden appearance of his family members.

Specifically speaking of Bae Joo-hyun, Bae Joo-hyun is the family member selected and recognized by Chen Chen, and Bae Joo-hyun's family members are the family members who are involved, suddenly appeared, and were forced to become family members.

The words were unpleasant to hear, even very ugly, but these were Chen Chen's deepest thoughts, and they were the truth that could not be more true.

But the situation is different now. Bae Joo-hyun doesn't want Chen Chen to accept it. She wants Chen Chen to accept it for her.

She took the responsibility and acted as a bridge of communication. She tolerated and modified Chen Chen's hypocrisy and pretense when facing her family members. She was a good person on both sides.

Sometimes actions are more important than sincerity, doing practical things is always more important than sweet words, and time is often more powerful than the cracks in the heart. Bae Joo-hyun chose to use herself to smooth out all the "thorns of rejection" on Chen Chen's body.

"I'm almost saving enough money to buy a big house, Chen Chen."

Bae Joo-hyun suddenly announced a good news.

"You've been in the industry for so many years but you still haven't saved enough money to buy a big house?" Chen Chen was very surprised. "Isn't this right? Although I haven't calculated your income, I know this is definitely not right!"

"I spent some money on Arlene's Canteen, which slowed down the progress a lot. But the most important thing is that I changed my decision to buy a house in Daegu to Seoul. The price difference between the two places is quite big." Bae Joo-hyun laughed twice, "The big houses in Seoul are so expensive."

"It doesn't matter if it's expensive. You'll save enough money in the end." Chen Chen rubbed her head lovingly. "But why didn't you tell me about this? I can help a little."

"I wanted to buy it myself, it would be wrong if you helped me." Pei Zhuxuan's face seemed to be shining with happiness when she answered, "and I bought it for you to live in. If you pay for it yourself, it will feel wrong."

"For me to live in?" Chen Chen asked in surprise.

"The house is mine, it's for you to live in, it's our home." Pei Zhuxuan stroked her hair, "It's a bit twisted, but I think you can understand."

"It's not hard to understand." Chen Chen felt warm in his heart and couldn't help but laugh, "So you changed from Daegu to Seoul to make me feel more comfortable?"

"I think you will like Seoul more." Pei Zhuxuan said with pride from nowhere, "Boss Chen must be at the forefront and center of society!"

"Good choice. I really like Seoul the best in South Korea."

Chen Chen gave the compliment gently.

“If I have the ability to find peace, I will choose to live in a lively environment.”

"Hiss~ Do you think there's something wrong with me?" Chen Chen looked down at his girlfriend.

"It's not a problem, it's normal." Pei Zhuxuan raised her arm and touched Chen Chen's head, "Many people like to lean against the quiet window and watch the storm outside."

...(End of chapter)