Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 495 Throwing yourself into my arms
"why?"

Jin Dongtian glanced at the others, sensing the increasingly serious and anxious atmosphere, and broke the small silence, drawing everyone's attention.

“If we don’t want to film it… we should ask Jimin unnie, since it was unnie who invited him in the first place.”

"Besides... wouldn't it be inappropriate to just refuse outright? You've invited me every time before, and now you're refusing me all at once? Wouldn't that be too obvious?"

Kim Dong-won looked around, seemingly speaking to Yoo Ji-min, but upon noticing the manager's displeased expression, he immediately changed his tune.

"If you're going to refuse, you can wait a bit. Everyone's busy anyway, why rush it these last couple of days..."

Her remarks eased the atmosphere somewhat; after all, it wasn't a direct confrontation between Yoo Ji-min and her manager.

What do you two say?

The agent's expression softened slightly, and then he turned his gaze to Ningning and Gisele, asking for their opinions.

“I also think that if it really doesn’t work out, we can wait and there’s no need to rush. After all, he’s actually been very good to us. It’s not right to do this.”

Ningning raised her hand at this moment and spoke her mind, which made her more assertive and considerate.

"Yes."

Gisele: Me too.

Compared to Liu Zhimin's stubborn confrontation with her manager, the other three spoke in a more moderate manner, making it less unacceptable to him.

"So all three of you think the same thing?"

Liu Zhimin didn't say anything at this time, but just looked at the group of them, especially Jin Dongtian, and stared at her face for a long time.

“I will report the situation to the company when I get back. You guys focus on the immediate return. If you want to know what to do, we can talk about it in a week.”

Before Liu Zhimin could say anything more, the agent ended the conversation immediately after saying that, and refused to say anything more to her.

There has been some turmoil in the company's senior management. A few days ago, news broke that Lee Soo-man had opened a shell company in Hong Kong, which put the company in the spotlight again.

On October 4th, Newstapa reported several news items, including "Koreans who went to tax havens in 2021" and "Koreans related to K-pop star Lee Soo-man in Hong Kong, including multiple Hong Kong corporations and Lee Soo-man's villa sales and transactions with shell corporations."

Coincidentally, news of CJ's acquisition of SM Entertainment intensified, with multiple reports suggesting that Lee Soo-man himself intended to sell 18% of his shares, with the producer planning to use the sale of SM as a link to return to the front lines of management.

It is understood that he proposed to CJ ENM to separate the music business division and grant it management rights.

The above news clearly shows that there is a dispute among the senior management of SM Entertainment, and that the dispute revolves around the boss, Lee Soo-man.

From brief news reports, it is clear that Lee Soo-man has likely lost or is about to lose complete control of SM Entertainment and has lost his management rights.

The turmoil at the top will inevitably affect specific individuals throughout the company, and for each person, it clearly means they need to think about one thing.

How to get through it peacefully.

Idols may not take sides, but employees at the middle or higher level in a company will inevitably be drawn into these controversies and have to consider how to choose.

The agent ended the conversation before Liu Zhimin could speak, which made her feel resentful but also discouraged.

He's said to be the captain...

What good are words after only a year in the industry?

Liu Zhimin felt clearly conflicted, but since the agreement had already been made, she didn't know what to do.

distressed.

Her gaze then shifted to Jin Dongtian, and she stared at her for a while.

The hostility he felt vanished somewhat the instant she spoke up for him.

Liu Zhimin stood up and walked to a corner, quietly took out her phone, and called Quan Xuanhe.

"Hey?"

"Hmm, what are you doing?"

After the call connected, Liu Zhimin was still thinking about how to talk to him more appropriately, without being too presumptuous and making him angry.

"I'm filming a movie, what's up?"

Upon seeing the familiar words "filming" again, Liu Zhimin couldn't help but complain, "Why are you always filming... Don't you ever get a break?"

Even if an actor has a ten-day to two-week break between comebacks, surely they wouldn't be working non-stop without rest? That would be too much...

That's incredibly exploitative.

Is this how big stars work? They don't even have time to enjoy themselves. What's the point of being a star?

Liu Zhimin couldn't help but mutter to herself. It wasn't that she didn't understand, she just wanted to complain about him. Every time she contacted him, it was about filming. He had no other life besides filming.

"A man's prime is only a few years, so why not make more money while he's young?"

Liu Zhimin couldn't help but roll her eyes at these words. The words were perfectly normal, but the way they came out of his mouth made people want to roll their eyes.

"Um... okay."

She felt offended by him, but outwardly she didn't argue back. Instead, she started thinking about how to talk to him.

"Um... I have something to tell you..."

She spoke very seriously, emphasizing it repeatedly, afraid that Quan Xuanhe might harbor resentment or feel unhappy because of it.

First of all, please don't misunderstand, please don't misunderstand!

"You said."

Quan Xuanhe raised an eyebrow, signaling her to continue.

"The challenge shoot might have to wait a little while, but don't be upset, it's not like I'm deliberately avoiding you..."

Liu Zhimin was afraid that he would think she was a snob, so she emphasized it repeatedly.

"OK, I understand."

Quan Xuanhe immediately understood; this was all because of the airport incident, which forced Aespa and the others to take emergency evacuation.

Human nature.

He understood the situation clearly, so he didn't mind too much.

"So you don't mind, right?"

"Then there's no need to film it. They're just looking down on me anyway, treating me like a tool. They'll throw me away when they're no longer comfortable with me. I can understand that."

Quan Xuanhe's eyes darted around, and he began to tease her. She was clearly someone who could be amused.

"Ani! No, no, no, this isn't right!"

Although Liu Zhimin could tell that he said it on purpose, she was still bothered by it and kept explaining herself.

"Oh."

"Oh?"

Liu Zhimin muttered to herself, a hint of resentment on her face, yet she spoke as if she were the one who had been wronged, "I spoke up for you, and your manager stopped us from filming with you altogether, so do you know how much I sacrificed?"

"Okay, I was just joking, don't mind it."

"Good to know. Don't joke around like that again."

Liu Zhimin began to give him small 'commands,' which was a bit of a test for him.

"uh-huh."

The ambiguous answer left her unable to figure out what Quan Xuanhe was thinking.

"Then I'll hang up."

She tried to probe again.

"Hang up, I still have filming to do, I won't say any more."

Quan Xuanhe agreed decisively and hung up the phone without much hesitation, which made Liu Zhimin feel both discouraged and resentful, but she was also relieved.

"Okay, I've already said it, there's nothing else."

Her voice, barely audible in the quiet practice room, came from where she had just run to the corner. Several people noticed, especially Kim Dong-won, who knew perfectly well that she was calling Kwon Heon-hyuk.

This woman is the kind of love-struck fool who makes you give up on saving her. Jin Dongtian had already labeled her in his mind, and used that label to provoke trouble and gain a thrill of excitement.

"How did your tone sound?"

Jin Dongdong remained silent, but Ningning spoke first.

"It's alright, what could possibly be wrong with him? We just need to be polite."

Liu Zhimin waved her hand, glancing at Jin Dongtian as if intentionally or unintentionally, as if deliberately observing her reaction.

cut.

Jin Dongtian keenly noticed her gaze and inwardly spat out a disdainful snort.

With eyes that big, who thinks she wouldn't notice? The way she's always so mindful when she speaks is really funny, Jimin unnie.

His cunning was just right—not too much, not too little—to gain the upper hand.

The minor internal dispute at aespa has passed for the time being, while on the other hand, Somi personally paid a visit.

"Somi came to visit you on set, she's just outside the film set."

Just as Quan Xuanhe put down his phone, he heard Liu Aili speak to him from beside him.

"She's here. Why is she here?"

Upon hearing this, he looked out of the film set, but couldn't spot Somi anywhere, and his tone was quite surprised.

"I don't know, she came directly to the film crew."

Liu Aili shook her head and said.

"I'll go meet her."

Quan Xuanhe stood up and walked outside.

In October, Jeju Island is bathed in sunshine under clear skies, making the skin appear even whiter and more striking, like cream.

He spotted Jeon Somi standing outside the film set at a glance.

Somi's outfit was cool and sexy, with a pair of long, bright legs and a top-notch figure with a prominent bust and buttocks. She was very thin but did not look skinny or bony.

Instead, she is slim and well-proportioned, with a figure that is both slender and voluptuous. Her clothes are quite form-fitting, showcasing her incredible figure to the fullest and catching everyone's attention.

Kwon Heon-hyuk was still filming on set when Somi somehow found out he was in Jeju Island. She secretly flew over by herself and even bought a coffee truck to deliver it to the film set.

She really showed her sincerity.

"oppa!"

Somi's eyes lit up when she saw Kwon Heon-hyuk. Her smile was warm and bright, and she walked towards him with her long, slender legs. She came alone, without any assistants or anything else with her.

"You came alone?"

"Of course, I flew here by myself and then took a taxi to find the film crew. I was so tired from the journey."

Somi even started to act cute and pitiful at the end, with a coquettish expression.

Quan Xuanhe disagreed.

He knew all too well what Somi wanted to do; after all, she was asking him for a favor, so she definitely had to show the right attitude.

Moreover, even if we take a step back and say that Somi didn't come earlier, she wouldn't have been able to enjoy herself. The fact that she came now shows that she's very shrewd.

A day or two earlier, Quan Xuanhe would still be embroiled in the airport incident; a day or two later, he would have completely cleared himself of the matter, and even if he wanted to curry favor, it would be too late.

The timing of their step was perfect.

"I even bought a coffee truck to support oppa. How about that? Pretty generous, right?"

Somi had a cheerful smile on her face, looking completely innocent, and spoke in a very familiar tone.

She followed Quan Xuanhe into the film set, her eyes darting left and right, but her steps remained close to his.

Somi is quite famous, after all, she was the first national center position, and a significant portion of the crew knew her.

"Wait for me. I haven't finished filming yet. We can talk about other things after I finish filming."

Somi had no reason to refuse. She was already there, and seeing that Kwon Heonhyuk's refusal wasn't obvious, she naturally felt that the chances of success were much higher. She sat there waiting for him like a good little girl.

When filming locations changed, she followed along without disturbing Kwon Hyun-hyuk. Instead, she looked around to see if she could find someone to chat with, fully displaying her outgoing personality.

Finally, as the sun set, the sky gradually darkened, transforming from a hazy blue into complete darkness.

Kwon Heon-hyuk and Han Ji-min are acting together.

Han Ji-min is a film queen, but to be honest, I didn't feel much pressure; I felt she could handle it perfectly.

He played the role with ease and confidence, which was much less stressful than when he played DP and was determined to break up.

The director, watching the two perform on camera, was speechless. There was no actor in the entire crew who was not good at acting. The youngest, Kwon Heonhyuk, was actually one of the best actors in the crew. Was this a joke about a newcomer achieving a grand slam?
Until the very last minute.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned his head and saw Somi still waiting outside the film set. When she saw him turn around, she raised her hand and waved, with a bright smile on her face.

"Are you bored?"

"It's not boring at all; watching the film crew shoot is quite interesting."

"Let's go."

"Wait, oppa, let's film a challenge together first, I'm making a comeback at the end of the month."

Somi grabbed his arm without any shyness, acting coquettishly towards him, and even intentionally or unintentionally rubbed his arm against her chest.

The texture is very distinct, with a soft yet firm feel.

"You're about to return, can you still find a day to spare?"

"That's to cheer on oppa and show support."

Somi said with a grin.

"Come on, I'll teach oppa."

Beside the film set, Somi was patiently teaching him to dance, her movements earnest and meticulous, her words full of tenderness. She didn't seem to notice the occasional physical contact, and he even suspected that it was all Somi's doing on purpose.

At this point, Liu Aili stepped in as a prop, taking photos of the two of them with her phone.

"It feels good, the photos are very well taken."

Somi held the phone and admired it, smiling happily, and even smiled at him.

Quan Xuanhe glanced at her, then had Liu Aili call the nanny van.

"boarding."

Somi had been secretly watching him. As soon as she heard him speak, she immediately responded, quickly followed him, got into the car, and closed the door behind her.

"Aren't you getting impatient waiting for just one day?"

As soon as Kwon Seonhyuk got into the car and settled in, he uttered those words, and Somi, who was sitting next to him, proactively opened a bottle of water for him and brought it to his lips, her attitude couldn't be more enthusiastic.

"Ani, what do you think I am? I wanted to play with oppa at first, but things changed later."

Somi pouted, her full lips glistening, her cheeks fair, and her gaze wistful.

"What happened? Did the brand say something to you that makes you so anxious?"

He glanced at Somi and said calmly.

"I just think oppa is more important."

Somi turned to the side, leaning slightly forward, revealing her youthful, vibrant, fair skin. Her cleavage seemed bottomless, almost bursting out.

"important?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk glanced at it and had to admit that it was indeed a figure that was flawless.

"Correct."

As Somi spoke, the distance between them grew closer and closer…

(End of this chapter)