Peninsula: It’s just a dream, are you serious?

Chapter 417 A Birthday Surprise for Lee Ji-eun

Meanwhile, Chen Yan took a taxi home after leaving the dormitory.

After arriving home, I quickly showered, changed my clothes, and went out again, taking a taxi to Mengcha Entertainment.

The taxi stopped on the side of the road about ten minutes later, and Chen Yan opened the door and got out.

I glanced at the three-story building not far away, with a sign that read "Mengcha Entertainment" hanging next to the low doorway.

The similar architecture reminded him of Bang Si-hyuk's Big Hit, which he had visited before. Coincidentally, both companies are located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam District, and are not far from each other.

After glancing around, Chen Yan pulled himself out of his thoughts and stepped into the door of Mengcha Entertainment.

I went to the company's front desk and spoke with the girl there.

"Hello, I'm here to see President Li. My name is Chen Yan."

Upon hearing this, the receptionist quickly bowed and said, "Hello, Mr. Chen. The president has already told me that he is waiting for you in his office. Please come with me."

"Okay, thank you."

"Unkind."

The receptionist quickly replied, leading the way for Chen Yan while secretly glancing at him, then pursing her lips.

This PD Chen is even more handsome in person than in his online photos.

Following the receptionist up the stairs to the third floor, Chen Yan continued walking forward while looking around.

Similar to Big Hit before, employees from different departments of the company basically share a common office area, and the number of employees is generally around 30.

As they approached the president's office, the receptionist raised her hand and knocked on the door.

"Enter."

"President-nim, PD-nim Chen is here."

As Chen Yan stepped into the office, a middle-aged man stood up and walked towards him, smiling and shaking his hand warmly.

"Hello, PD Chen, this is Lee Jong-suk."

"Hello, President Li."

"Come, please sit down."

The two sat down facing each other on the guest sofa, and Lee Jong-suk immediately apologized.

"I'm sorry, PD Chen, for bringing you here in such a hurry."

Chen Yan smiled and waved his hand: "It's alright. I happen to be free this morning, and I'd also like to finalize the cooperation details with your company as soon as possible."

Lee Jong-suk smiled upon hearing this: "I've already heard the song that PD Chen wrote for the girls' day group, and it's very good, so I'd like to sign the contract as soon as possible."

He then explained why he was in such a hurry: "The company has scheduled Girl's Day's comeback for the end of June, so the time is indeed a bit tight. That's why we rushed to invite PD Chen over."

It's not that he doesn't want to postpone Girl's Day's comeback, but he can't. The repayment deadline for the bank loan is set, and it will become very troublesome if it's delayed.

It takes time for a group to go from relaunching to generating revenue.

Only after signing a contract with Chen Yan can his publicity work and some preparations for his comeback begin.

Chen Yan smiled and nodded: "I understand."

Lee Jong-suk got up, walked to his desk, took two contracts, and then came back and handed them to Chen Yan.

"This is the contract. PD Chen can take a look. The price is what we discussed on the phone before, 40 million Korean won. The remaining copyright revenue will be split 40/60."

"it is good."

Chen Yan took the contract but did not open it immediately. Instead, he said, "I don't know much about law. I'd like to contact a lawyer I know and have him take a look."

"no problem."

Lee Jong-suk fully understands Chen Yan's approach. It's their first collaboration, and it's only right that they be cautious about the contract.

With a smile and a thank you, Chen Yan took out his phone and sent a message to the assistant lawyer that his father knew, who had been assigned to him by Jiang Chengyu, asking if he was free because he needed to come and take a look at a contract.

The other party replied quickly, indicating that they were available and asking for the specific location.

Chen Yan sent an address, and the other party said they would arrive in about twenty minutes.

After putting down her phone, she explained the situation to Lee Jong-suk, who didn't mind waiting an extra twenty minutes.

The two then sat on the sofa and continued chatting, mainly about matters after the contract was signed.

For example, Lee Jong-suk hopes that Chen Yan can find the time next week to finish recording this song.

Chen Yan thought about his plans and then agreed, setting the recording time for next Monday.

The recording date for f(x)'s song is set for May 27th, which is the week after next, so that the recording time can be staggered.

Lee Jong-suk, who was already feeling rushed and short on time, naturally had no objections and readily agreed.

After chatting for more than ten minutes, the assistant lawyer that Chen Yan had called arrived.

He was a young man who looked to be around 30 years old, named Kwon Se-young.

Upon receiving the business card, Lee Jong-suk's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw the words "Peninsula Sejong Law Firm" on it.

Then he glanced at Chen Yan, who was sitting quietly beside him, and his eyes flickered.

Just now, Quan Shirong said that he was helping his teacher show Chen Yan the contract.

The assistant lawyer's mentor is also a full-fledged lawyer at Sejong Law Firm.

Being able to know a full-fledged lawyer at a top law firm like Sejong Law Firm, and having a seemingly close relationship with them, suggests that this PD Chen's background is quite impressive.

However, Lee Jong-suk did not intend to delve into the matter further, and the two quickly sat back down on the sofa and proceeded with the signing process.

After a moment, Quan Shirong nodded to Chen Yan after reviewing the two contracts: "The contracts are fine."

"it is good."

Chen Yan naturally had no doubt about Quan Shirong's professionalism. Being able to work as an assistant to a top lawyer like Jiang Chengyu at a top firm like Sejong Law Firm was enough to demonstrate his competence.

Pick up the pen next to you and sign in the "Party B" section of the contract.

"It's a pleasure working with you, PD Chen."

"It's a pleasure to work with you, President Li."

The two shook hands with smiles, and then Lee Jong-suk, as if remembering something, spoke up:

"The girls from Gir's Day are practicing at the company right now. Would PD Chen like to meet them?"

Chen Yan declined, saying, "Let's meet again next week when we officially record. I have some things to do later."

He drank too much last night, and his head is still a bit sore. All he wants to do now is go home and get some more sleep.

"Okay, then PD Chen, take care." After saying goodbye to Lee Jong-suk, Chen Yan and Kwon Se-young went downstairs and said goodbye at the door.

After politely declining Quan Shirong's offer to take him home, Chen Yan took a taxi home again.

After having lunch at a restaurant near the neighborhood, I returned home and chatted with Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah, who were already up.

Then, Chen Yan set an alarm, lay down on the bed, and quickly fell asleep.

As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared below the horizon, the moon's shadow gradually became clearer against the sky.

"bell"

The alarm clock rang at six o'clock in the dimly lit bedroom, and Chen Yan, lying on the bed, slowly opened his eyes.

I reached for my phone, turned off the alarm, sat up in bed, and stretched.

That was a really good night's sleep.

Looking at the dim sky outside, Chen Yan assessed his condition and found that the hangover was mostly gone.

Next time, don't drink so much unless it's something important. A hangover is really unpleasant, especially since he was with Lee Soon-kyu's older sister last night.
Recalling the scene from that morning, Chen Yan subconsciously looked down at his right hand.

He quickly snapped out of his thoughts, got up, and got out of bed.

Lee Soon-kyu's older sister told him not to worry about it, so he decided not to overthink it.

After tidying up in the bathroom, Chen Yan went into the side bedroom to get the birthday present for Li Zhi'en, then changed his shoes, grabbed his car keys, and went out.

He and Lee Ji-eun had arranged to have class at 7 pm tonight.

The elevator doors slowly opened as it reached the floor. Chen Yan stepped into the elevator with the gift, pressed the button, and the elevator doors slowly closed.

"Ding"

The elevator door opened slowly as the floor arrival announcement sounded, and Chen Yan stepped out with the gift in his hand.

As he approached the recording studio that Lee Ji-eun had reserved for her, he remembered how she had asked him when he arrived on the way there, and paused as he was about to enter the password.

Looking at the gift he was holding, a smile flashed in Chen Yan's eyes. He placed the gift at the door and then entered the password to open the door.

In the recording studio, a petite figure sat in front of the recording console, looking down at her phone.

Her pink lips were slightly pursed, and her small feet, which were on the ground, were slightly raised, constantly tapping the ground, fully revealing the girl's nervous mood.

Suddenly, the sound of a password being entered rang out.

Lee Ji-eun turned her head instantly, and at the same time the recording studio door opened, and the figure she had been looking forward to seeing since yesterday walked in with a smile.

The girl immediately stood up, a sweet smile appearing on her exquisitely made-up face, and her hands unconsciously went behind her back.

"Oppa, you're here."

"Ah."

Chen Yan replied with a smile, his gaze unconsciously sweeping over the girl, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

Today, Lee Ji-eun wore a blue knitted sweater, but the length didn't reach her waist, only down to her navel, revealing a glimpse of her smooth, fair, and slender waist.

Her lower body was clad in a matching blue knitted mini skirt, beneath which were her fair and shapely legs, slender yet with a touch of flesh, which were further enhanced by the white high heels she wore.

The delicate makeup on her face added even more radiance to the girl's gradually blossoming and beautiful features. The rose-red lipstick on her cherry lips seemed to exude a faint fragrance under the recording studio lights.

It's like a pure and lovely girl suddenly gaining a touch of mature sexiness, which is quite stunning.

After admiring her again, Chen Yan sincerely praised, "You look beautiful today, Ji-eun."

Lee Ji-eun smiled brightly and said, "Thank you, oppa."

"Did you just finish your trip?"

As Chen Yan walked over, he casually asked.

"Oh right, I just finished my trip and came here, so I didn't have time to go back and change my clothes."

Lee Ji-eun pursed her lips.

Actually, she was lying. She had spent a long time picking out clothes before finally changing into them.

She just wanted to dress up nicely for her oppa on her special birthday, hoping to surprise him a little.

She was very satisfied with the oppa's reaction just now.

Chen Yan nodded and sat down next to Li Zhi'en.

But then the girl realized something was wrong.

Why did this oppa come empty-handed? Where's his birthday present?

Doesn't he know it's his birthday today?

Wait a minute, last time Peach clearly said that oppa remembered her birthday, and that he had been thinking about what birthday present to give her for a long time.

Did you prepare a gift but forget to bring it?
Thinking of this, Lee Ji-eun glanced at Chen Yan beside her and subtly hinted, "Oppa, why didn't you bring anything today?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan smiled inwardly, but turned his head with a normal expression.

"I left the things I needed here last time, right, Ji-eun? You don't need to bring anything this time."

"Oh"

Lee Ji-eun pouted slightly, but still couldn't give up and reminded him again, "Oppa, today is May 16th."

Chen Yan nodded calmly: "I know, what's wrong? Is it some special day?"

My heart sank to the bottom. It seems that oppa really forgot that today is her birthday.

The girl's initial anticipation vanished instantly, leaving her feeling extremely wronged.

This oppa only remembers Peach's birthday, but forgot hers.

Although Peach is his girlfriend, their relationship isn't that different.

Although her heart was filled with resentment, Lee Ji-eun didn't show it on her face. She just pouted and replied sullenly, "It's nothing."

Seeing her looking so wronged and on the verge of tears, Chen Yan chuckled and stopped teasing her.

"Your birthday present is at the door, go get it yourself."

The girl suddenly looked up, met Chen Yan's smiling eyes, and then turned and ran towards the door.

A slightly complaining remark drifted over the next second.

"Oppa, why did you leave the gift at the door? What if someone takes it!"

(End of this chapter)