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

Chapter 420 Noona, can I borrow Soojung for a bit? (Crown Moe 66)

Just because Peach is likely to become the subject of a scandal, he couldn't refuse.

Even if we take a step back and say that Taozi is going to have a scandal with another man, it's better for her to be with him.

At least the two of them are genuinely in love, and they can use the rumors as an excuse to go on dates.

Of course, these are all jokes.

He would never let Taozi be the one chosen, even if he was the one having a scandal with her.

Romantic rumors are bound to attract insults from anti-fans, especially from the female side.

Chen Yan never forgot the dream he had about the girl's original future, and he always took good care of her.

So how could he possibly bear to let Peach suffer like that again?

Therefore, Taozi was directly eliminated, leaving only her fellow Chinese Song Qian and Krystal Jung, who was unlikely to be selected.

Park Jin-young just told him that he could give his opinion to SM Entertainment, which means there is room for maneuver.

Looking at the two names he had written on the paper, Chen Yan pondered silently.

After a while, he snapped out of his thoughts.

He hadn't come up with a solution, but there was too little useful information available, and he couldn't find a solution for the time being.

He picked up the phone from the side and dialed Park Jin-young's number.

“Jin-young oppa, could you please tell SM that I’m willing to help with this?”

Park Jin-young's slightly amused voice rang out: "Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan's gaze fell on the two names, and he fell into deep thought once again.

The following morning, inside SM Entertainment.

The elevator doors on the fifth floor slowly opened, and Chen Yan stepped out.

At the elevator entrance, a woman in a business suit was already waiting there. Upon seeing him, she immediately smiled and bowed.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, I am the president's secretary. The president asked me to pick you up. He is already waiting for you in his office. Please come with me."

Chen Yan smiled and returned the greeting: "Okay, thank you."

He came to SM today to discuss with Kim Young-min the implementation plan for the scandal they talked about yesterday.

After discussing it with Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah last night, he has come up with a solution.

Following the secretary to the door of the president's office, which they had visited once before, the secretary knocked on the door, and Kim Young-min responded from inside.

The secretary pushed open the door and gestured for Chen Yan to come in.

When Chen Yan walked into the office and saw the people inside, especially the person he hadn't expected to be there, his polite smile froze slightly.

In the office, apart from Kim Young-min, who was sitting in the middle of the main single sofa with a smile on his face, Song Qian, Taozi, and Jung Soo-jung, who were sitting on the left sofa, all showed a hint of surprise when they saw Chen Yan enter.

Because Kim Young-min had just said that not everyone had arrived yet and asked them to sit and wait for a while, they thought they were waiting for some company executive, but they didn't expect it to be Chen Yan.

Kim Young-min then stood up with a smile and greeted, "We meet again, Chen Yan-xi."

Chen Yan quickly composed himself, smiled, and shook hands with Kim Young-min's outstretched hand: "Hello, President Kim."

"Please take a seat."

Chen Yan sat down on the sofa on the right. The three people opposite him cast curious glances at him, especially Tao Zi, whose curiosity was almost overflowing.

Sitting in the main seat, Kim Young-min glanced at Song Qian and the other two and said, "I called you here today, Victoria, because the company has a comeback promotion plan that requires your cooperation."

As the team leader and the eldest sister, Victoria Song asked at the opportune moment, "What's the plan, President?"

"The plan is actually very simple: we need one member to create a scandal with Chen Yanxi to achieve the publicity effect before the comeback."

Upon hearing this, Song Qian and the other two were slightly taken aback and subconsciously turned to look at Chen Yan opposite them.

Chen Yan still had that same smiling expression on his lips.

Kim Young-min then looked at Chen Yan and smiled, "President Park Jin-young told me yesterday that Chen Yan-xi has agreed to help."

Chen Yan smiled and nodded: "Yes, I benefited a lot from your company's promotion of Girls' Generation last time. Since President Kim has asked for my help this time, I should help out."

Kim Young-min smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your help, Chen Yanxi."

He knew that Chen Yan meant that if he helped this time, the favor from last time would be settled.

After the pleasantries were over, Chen Yan got down to business.

What are your company's specific plans?

"The specific plan is to find a time at the beginning of next month for Chen Yanxi and the members of f(x) to have dinner together at a restaurant. We will arrange for people to take photos and then guide public opinion."

Creating a scandal is actually that simple.

Two people have a meal and chat in a slightly private place, then have a reporter arranged by the company take some photos, then have a media partner write a few inductive reports, and then the company arranges for someone to step in and guide public opinion, and the scandal is born.

The difficulty in creating a successful scandal is never in how to make the scandal appear, but in how to guide and control public opinion after the scandal gains momentum, so that the public opinion achieves the desired effect, and then withdraw at the right time.

In this regard, one can only say that SM is indeed an expert.

After saying that, Kim Young-min paused and glanced at Song Qian and the other two.

"As for the candidates..."

The three people whose gaze swept over him tensed up slightly.

But if you look closely, there's no nervousness in Peach's eyes at all; they're full of anticipation.

I'd be happy to create a scandal with oppa!
Isn't this just turning a fake relationship into a real one in front of fans and the public? How interesting and exciting!
Beside her, Krystal Jung glanced at the man opposite her with her beautiful eyes, then quickly looked away.

His eyes were filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness, and his hands, resting on his lap, unconsciously clenched.

Although she didn't know why President Kim had called her over, and knew that because of her age, she was unlikely to be the one chosen, she still couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.

If her first romantic scandal was with this jerk, she could barely accept it.

In a way, it fulfilled my wish to go on a date with him.

Of the three, only Victoria Song, standing next to Krystal Jung, seemed genuinely nervous, her eyes brimming with anxiety.

This is Shirley's boyfriend!
Kim Young-min's gaze swept over the three of them again, finally settling on the figure in the middle.

"After a meeting, the company's publicity and public relations departments decided that Krystal would cooperate with Chen Yanxi."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan, Song Qian, and the other two were all stunned.

After regaining her senses, Krystal Jung was at a loss for what expression to make.

Be happy, though. This occasion is somewhat inappropriate, and it makes it seem like you're really eager to create a scandal with this jerk.

She doesn't!

But if I keep a straight face, won't this guy think I'm unwilling? What if he misunderstands and asks President Kim to replace me?

After thinking for a moment, the girl decided to agree first.

That way, if Chen Yan asks her about it later, she can say that she was just following the company's arrangements.

She had just opened her mouth when she said, "President-nim, it's me..."

"President Kim, isn't this person a bit unsuitable?"

Chen Yan interrupted her, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Kim Young-min: "According to the laws of the Korean Peninsula, Soo-jung is not yet an adult and is not suitable to participate in this project."

Across from her, Krystal pursed her lips upon hearing this.

She initially thought she wouldn't be the one chosen, partly due to her age.

Although she knew that Chen Yan said this for her own good, she still couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

This bastard's next step should be to suggest to President Kim that the candidate be changed to Sulli. Well, given his relationship with Sulli, she is indeed the most suitable candidate.

But Kim Young-min looked at Chen Yan and smiled, saying, "Precisely because of Krystal's age, she is the most suitable candidate."

"Because the company's plan this time is to deny the rumors immediately after they appear, clarify that Krystal and Chen Yanxi are just close siblings, and then take the opportunity to announce f(x)'s comeback."

"Because of Krystal's age, fans and the general public are more likely to believe this explanation."

Chen Yan frowned subconsciously; this situation was somewhat unexpected.

He never expected that the scandal SM was trying to create this time would be like this.

According to SM's usual practice, they wait for the rumors to continue to ferment and for fans, anti-fans, and casual observers to start a three-way battle before issuing a denial at an appropriate time.

Or perhaps they simply don't issue a denial, but rather secretly control public opinion within a certain scope, allowing it to gradually fade away over time. The three people next to Song Qian were also somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting the company to be so humane this time.

Kim Young-min looked at Chen Yan, his face still bearing that same smile.

"This is the whole plan. Does Chen Yanxi think it's acceptable?"

"I'm OK."

Chen Yan nodded.

Although he doesn't know why SM suddenly changed its style this time, he can accept it if it's a plan to clarify things immediately without waiting for public opinion to ferment.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Krystal Jung across from him.

Noticing his gaze and understanding his meaning, Jung Soo-jung also spoke up, "I have no problem with you, CEO-nim. I will cooperate with the company."

Kim Young-min smiled and nodded: "In that case, let's proceed with this plan."

As she spoke, she looked at Chen Yan beside her, and then seemed to suddenly remember something.

"By the way, Chen Yanxi, there's something else I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"President Kim, please speak."

Kim Young-min narrowed his eyes slightly: "Girls' Generation is starting their world tour next month, and the company intends to have them hold two concerts in Guangdong Province, China. I heard that Chen Yanxi is from there. I wonder if you could help take care of her then?"

Chen Yan was taken aback upon hearing this.

But he quickly realized what Kim Young-min meant.

Because in Girls' Generation's original global tour plan, the only place in China was Taiwan, and Guangdong province was not included.

It seems that Kim Young-min knows a little about his family's background and wants to use his connections to get Girls' Generation to hold two concerts there.

Upon realizing this, Chen Yan also came to understand more things.

This whole scandal-mongering scheme is just a pretext; Kim Young-min's real purpose is right here.

It is precisely because the fundamental purpose is here that this scandal-mongering plan is so different from SM's usual style.

Having figured everything out, Chen Yan looked at Kim Young-min, who still wore the same smile, and thought to himself, "Old fox."

He smiled and nodded, "Of course, no problem."

Although it appears that he was outmaneuvered by Kim Young-min, strictly speaking, he wasn't.

His original plan was to use the condition of having Girls' Generation hold a concert in Guangdong Province to persuade SM Entertainment to abandon its plan to create scandals.

This is also a good opportunity to put my relationship with Kim Tae-yeon, Tao-zi, and others out in the open, so that I can protect them to some extent.

Exchanging interests for interests is a principle of the business world.

Upon hearing Chen Yan's words, Kim Young-min's smile widened.

He knew that the young man in front of him was a smart man who could understand what he was saying.

During his last trip to Hong Kong Island, Jessica Jung's manager reported back to him that Chen Yan's background was not simple, so he took it to heart and specially sent someone to investigate.

After all, one of the most taboo things in business is offending people without knowing why.

Although the results of the investigation were not very detailed, they were enough to show that the young man in front of them had a complicated background.

In comparison, Chen Yan's family is similar to the chaebols on the peninsula.

After all, a province in China is about the same size as a country on the Korean Peninsula.

There's nothing wrong with this kind of equality.

So Kim Young-min's mind started to work.

He knew that Chen Yan had a good relationship with Girls' Generation and f(x) under his command, and some of them were even very close.

If used properly, the potential profits from this can be substantial.

That's China, a super market with a population of over a billion. In SM's development strategy, the Chinese market is of paramount importance.

The problem is that I have very few contacts available there, and it takes time to build a network that is both useful and of sufficient weight.

But now that someone with such a background as Chen Yan has appeared, he is undoubtedly a very good partner.

And so, today's meeting came about.

"Then thank you, Chen Yanxi."

Kim Young-min smiled and thanked him.

Chen Yan smiled and narrowed his eyes, "You're welcome. This will also benefit Taeyeon and Noona's development in China and be good for their future. Of course, I support it."

This was actually about Kim Tae-yeon and the others' future development. They had discussed this topic with Chen Chenyan when they were at home, and this was a good opportunity to bring it up.

Kim Young-min naturally understood and nodded with a smile: "The company values ​​Taeyeon and the others' development very much, both as a group and as individuals. That's why I asked Chen Yanxi to help take care of them when they go to China."

He glanced at Krystal Jung on the other side and continued, "A few days ago, Jessica came to me and told me that she wanted to open a branded restaurant and set up her own studio. Taeyeon and Yoona also came over to chat with her."

"The company's senior management agrees with the brand restaurant project and will fully support it. As for the personal studio project, although it is still under discussion, I believe it will have a good outcome in the end."

This was in response to Chen Yan's question, indicating that if Chen Yan continued to support Kim Tae-yeon and the others in their development in China, the company would also provide them with conveniences for their future personal development.

After all, China is a super market; they can easily earn much more money doing commercial performances and events there than they would on the peninsula.

With the support of Chen Yan's family, the profits will increase several times over.

For businessmen, "profit" is the only thing that matters; everything else can be put aside.

It's commonly said that whoever feeds you is your father.

Kim Young-min knew that Chen Yan's only wish was for Girls' Generation and f(x) to receive better treatment, and of course, that was no problem.

Artists who can bring objective benefits to the company will naturally be protected and given some minor privileges.

Having received a satisfactory answer, Chen Yan nodded.

He wasn't thinking of going head-to-head with SM Entertainment; of course, cooperation would be the best option.

Both sides get what they need, which is good for both.

He naturally knew that cooperation was always the best solution in the business world.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, his gaze unconsciously swept over Song Qian and the other two who looked somewhat dazed. Suddenly remembering something, he looked at Kim Young-min.

"President Kim, if f(x)'s schedule is convenient in June, could you see if they could also go to Guangdong Province to hold a concert? This would also be a promotional point before their comeback."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Young-min's eyes lit up, and he looked at Song Qian and the other two, nodding secretly.

It seems he made the right move after all; now he's got an unexpected bonus.

“No problem, I’ll arrange their schedule. Thank you, Chen Yanxi, for your support of our company’s artists.”

He could earn more from holding a concert in China than they could from doing a single tour in the peninsula, so why would he disagree?

Chen Yan smiled slightly. His reason for wanting to include f(x) was quite simple.

Firstly, since Girls' Generation was all going to hold concerts, they might as well bring f(x) along too.

Peach is also his woman. If we include Jessica Jung, Krystal Jung is also half a woman. With one and a half women in the group, he certainly can't show favoritism.

Secondly, I simply wanted to give f(x), this little-known group that no one cares about, a chance to show their face and boost their popularity.

The fact that f(x) is being treated poorly at SM is nothing new, and I'm happy to lend a hand if I have the chance.

The two discussed for a while and agreed on a specific cooperation plan and profit sharing. Chen Yan would inform his family when he got back, and a special person would come over to discuss it later.

Chen Yan isn't stupid; he wouldn't let SM make all the money while his family helps for free without earning a single penny.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, he left the office with Song Qian and the other two, with Kim Young-min getting up to see them off.

On the way to the elevator, Song Qian and the other two remained silent, as if they had not yet recovered from the conversation between Chen Yan and Kim Young-min.

Chen Yan turned around and glanced at them, but didn't say anything.

But when his gaze fell on Krystal Jung, he suddenly remembered something.

He picked up his phone, opened Kakao, clicked on the profile picture of the one with the nickname "Tsundere Princess Cat" among the four pinned profiles, tapped the virtual keyboard with his fingers, and sent a message.

Noona, can I borrow Krystal for a bit?

(End of this chapter)