Peninsula: The Great Producer

Chapter 61 Let's Vent

It's ambiguous.

This question itself is ambiguous.

I feel that if Ji Yo-gu says that he doesn't know how to tie a tie, Lee Ji-eun, who is sitting opposite him, will stand up and walk to his side to help Ji Yo-gu tie his tie.

There are many similar scenes in H dramas. What a great atmosphere! It would be even better with some background music.

Qi Yaojiu quickly said, "Yes, but our first priority now is to eat the pork belly."

After rerolling the tie and putting it back into the small box, Qi Yaojiu stuffed the box into the pocket of his down jacket. Looking at the happy Li Zhien, he said, "It's the end of the year. What gift do you want? Oppa will give it to you."

Li Zhien shook her head and said, "Oppa gave me a gift when he came back from filming in X-An."

"This meal is on me."

"No, this meal is on me. Oppa, please treat me to Korean beef next time."

Lee Ji-eun is really rude.

But the more this happened, the more satisfied Qi Yaojiu became. He nodded and said, "No problem."

Li Zhien added: "How about we go out to eat after Oppa wins the award to celebrate for him."

"Okay, I'll eat it even if I don't win the award. Just consider it as consolation."

There was a sudden silence.

After a few seconds, Qi Yaojiu slowly asked, "Are you okay?"

Lee Ji-eun was very strong in front of Bae Jong-han, perhaps because she didn't want people in the company to see her aggrieved look or hear her say some discouraging words.

In fact, no one would have an easy time if they encountered such a situation.

IU, who debuted as a solo singer, worked really hard. It was her first time standing on a formal singing stage and seeing a full audience for the first time. Although there was not a single fan who came specifically to support her, IU was also very excited.

She imagined that one day when she stood on the stage, the audience seats would be filled with her fans.

This day is not too far away, so I must work harder.

So, from September 9th when she first participated in the MCD debut promotion schedule to November 18th when she completed her last performance on K Broadcasting Station's "Music Bank", Lee Ji-eun has been completing every stage with her heart.

However, the song "Mi'er" is really not in line with her age and positioning.

However, the debut song "Lost" really did not make any splash.

To this day, IU has never told anyone about the pressure she has been hiding inside.

Even when IU visited Ki Yo-gu's rental house last time, she didn't bring up the topic.

Today, at the barbecue restaurant where she and Ji Yaojiu used to eat together, Ji Yaojiu's soft question "Are you okay?" made Li Zhien's strong heart collapse.

The smile on his face disappeared, and he lowered his head slightly. The chopsticks in his right hand fiddled with the empty bowl and dish, while moving his lips to say: "No, I'm not feeling well."

Ki Yo-gu had no intention of discussing heavy topics with Lee Ji-eun.

After hearing Lee Ji-eun's answer, Ji Yaojiu did not regret asking the question. Judging from Lee Ji-eun's appearance, she had never confided in anyone. At her age, she should not hide too many things and should not bear all kinds of pressure alone.

Lee Ji-eun needs to vent. Only after venting can her mentality be balanced quickly, instead of having wild thoughts every time she is alone and can't sleep late at night.

Qi Yaojiu didn't say anything, he was waiting for Li Zhien.

Li Zhien continued: "Actually, I am a very positive and optimistic person in the company. I always say that I am fine in front of my grandma, dad, mom, brother, and cousin."

"But I wasn't having a good time. I used to think that as long as I practiced hard and got the chance to debut, I would be rewarded. Even though I didn't have any fans, sooner or later my fans would be all over the world."

"I will make a lot of money and give it to my mother, pay off the debt, buy a house, and bring my grandmother, father, mother and brother back to Seoul to live."

"I would have my own concert like other seniors, standing in the center of the stage, feeling the joy and happiness that belongs to music." "Actually, it's not like that. I made no money from my debut and promotions, and I even owed the company a lot of money."

At this point, IU looked up at Ki Yo-gu and said, "Oppa was the PD of Music Bank before, so you should know."

Qi Yaojiu did not say that he did not know, mainly because he was not clear about the specific interest relationship between his artists and the company.

IU forced a smile and said, "Every time I go on stage for a music show, even with a simple set, it costs around 1000 million H won. The company pays for half, and I have to pay the remaining half myself."

"There's also makeup, album production, gas, etc. It's a lot anyway."

"Therefore, album sales and music performance are extremely important for both solo singers and idol groups."

"If I can win first place on a music show, it means that I won't lose money when I debut or come back."

"Oppa might think I'm being materialistic. Singers should focus on music, how can they only think about money?"

"Maybe I'm just too materialistic. My original hope was to make money quickly through the music I love and improve my family's living conditions."

"I'm stupid, both in studying and at work."

"I was also stupid. I always thought that as long as I worked hard, there would definitely be rewards."

"Does Oppa feel the same way?"

Qi Yaojiu put down his chopsticks, looked at Li Zhien across from him and said seriously: "I don't think so. In my eyes, you are very smart, have your own opinions, know what you want, and know why you are paying for it."

"Similarly, entering society at the age of 15, remaining untainted by the big dye vat of society and maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude, as well as the innocence and romance that should be possessed by your age, is not easy."

"You said that sooner or later your fans will be all over the world, Jieun, don't doubt it, everything you said will come true."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Li Zhien's eyes, but soon dimmed.

Qi Yaojiu picked up his chopsticks again, picked up a piece of pork belly and placed it on a small piece of lettuce, saying, "The lettuce is like a platform, the pork belly represents your talent, and adding the garlic slices, soybean paste, and chili peppers is like the music stage, variety show, TV series, movie, etc. where you can display your talents. Wrapped together, what you will finally get is the joy and happiness of success."

Passing it to Li Zhien's mouth, Qi Yaojiu smiled and said gently: "Ah, if you eat this meat bun, you will succeed and get everything you want."

Li Zhien did not reach out to take the meat bag, but half stood up, moved forward, opened her little mouth and took the meat bag from Qi Yaojiu.

Unable to finish a single bite, Lee Ji-eun covered her mouth with her left hand and stuffed the food in with her right hand.

Qi Yaojiu didn't say anything. He thought Li Zhien was very cute when she pouts.

After eating the meat wrap, IU seemed to be in a better mood. She shook her head and picked up the chopsticks to wrap the meat while saying, "It's my turn now. I'll make one too. I wish Oppa will be successful in variety shows, TV dramas, and movies."

I can feel that Lee Ji-eun has vented her emotions, and the rest can only be left to Lee Ji-eun to heal on her own.

However, Qi Yaojiu did not forget to encourage Li Zhien: "I will definitely succeed if I can eat meat made by the future star singer."

Handing over the meat bun, seeing Ki Yo-gu swallow it in one bite and give a thumbs-up in praise, Lee Ji-eun changed the subject: "Will Oppa wear the tie I gave him to the awards ceremony?"

Qi Yaojiu hesitated: "Yes, I will."

"Promise"

Lee Ji-eun was seen extending her right little finger again.

It’s the age when people like to make appointments, and Qi Yaojiu also stretched out the little finger of his right hand.

I have memorized the process: first agree, then stamp.

“I’ll watch the live broadcast.”

“Don’t forget to take screenshots”

　Our slogan is: Double harvest of career and love, from the second generation to the fifth generation
　　
　
(End of this chapter)