The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 124: Executive Department Dragon Liu Zhimin
(Too hardworking! I couldn’t even take a day off (crying~) Surprising or not? There’s still one chapter under review…)
Liu Zhimin, standing in the SM lobby with her friends, was surprised to find the weather was nice today, even though Seoul had just had its first snowfall two days ago.

The warm winter sun shone on Gong Cheng's cheek as he just walked out of the elevator. The mottled light and shadow were imprinted on his trembling eyelashes and around his eyes, which looked very beautiful.

As a result, her originally depressed mood became much lighter.

"Irene-san is here too. The two beautiful girls look quite a good match standing together."

Her friend excitedly took her arm and said, "But why did Tarot senior come to our company? And he's with Irene senior..."

Before she could finish her doubts, Liu Zhimin's delicate face curled her lips secretly: "A perfect match? How can they be a perfect match? They don't even match in height..."

"Are you going to die? Saying something like that in the office?"

"But Tarot Oppa is really handsome!"

“What do you say, Jimin?”

Her friend chuckled and asked for her opinion, but her tone was almost playful. She had always thought that her friend... how should I put it? His aesthetic taste was somewhat different from the average person's... when it came to aesthetic appreciation, it was hard for him to agree with her.

I say I'm handsome, but she insists I'm just average. I think some artists are ugly, but she calls them... ugly and handsome...

But thinking back to how excited this friend was just now, he should be on the same side with me this time, right?

“Certification!”

"Tsk tsk, this is the first time I've seen such a handsome boy since I was a child... It feels like his face can't be adjusted!"

Liu Zhimin puffed out her chest, her plump cheeks trembling as she glanced sideways. She could hear the teasing in her friend's mouth, but she also genuinely recognized Gong Cheng's handsomeness. Initially, when Tarot's phrase "the divine face that unifies the aesthetic of the Peninsula" spread within the industry, she was somewhat dismissive.

But after Gong Cheng's debut as a solo singer and the incident of his album being burned caused a lot of controversy, she curiously searched the name Tarot on the search engine.

This search was insane! Arcana had found a lot of raw photos of Gong Cheng online, and she could tell if he'd been retouched or had makeup on. He was completely bare-faced, and there were very few pictures of him with makeup on online...

It's completely different from other artists! Other seniors are eager to wear makeup 24 hours a day, for fear of being mercilessly captured by the camera...

"How could he possibly adjust? Even though there are a lot of negative tarot revelations online, no one has ever questioned his face... Do you know how people praise others these days?"

"Ah, you have Tarot eyes and a Tarot nose..."

"Get it? When someone says that, it means they're acknowledging your handsomeness, but it's just one part of your facial features, not that your entire face looks like a Tarot..."

My friend pouted and exaggeratedly talked about a popular topic in the local area this year: "Also, if you ever see an artist from our company or another company and they look familiar, like their mouth looks like Tarot or something, they probably adjusted their face based on Tarot's."

"Really? It's so outrageous~" Liu Zhimin opened his lips in pretended surprise.

Hehe, is it possible that I already knew all this?
I am a member of the Tarot Club...

……

Bae Joo-hyun looked at the many trainees in the hall who had skipped practice to come and watch the beautiful girl, feeling a little helpless.

There were even some rude guys who took out their cell phones to secretly take photos of Gong Cheng?

When I was a trainee, I spent every day in the practice room, eager to debut, so I didn’t dare to slack off!
"Just send it here, Irene-senpai."

Gong Cheng smiled at her politely. If the two of them stayed together a little longer, those secretly taken photos of the trainees and staff would be leaked online, and who knows what new scandals would come out.
Didn’t someone reveal his relationship with this girl before?
Really! It’s so easy to get!

"Irene-senpai is not really dating Tarot, is she?"

"..."

The murmur of discussion reached Pei Zhuxuan's ears. Her fair face trembled, and then she nodded, agreeing with Gong Cheng's statement.

She doesn't care about rumors of dating, which has never happened.

But why say...

"No way? They're both stunningly beautiful, but Irene-senpai's 91, right? Tarot-senpai is..."

Bae Joo-hyun was not the only one who heard this. Gong Cheng curled the corners of his mouth in a smirk.

Sure enough, the people’s eyes are sharp!

But, this sister is too good at pretending, isn't she? In order to maintain her image and reputation as a goddess, she even pretends not to hear such words and keeps smiling?
"Let's go, bye~"

Gong Chengwen smiled, said hello, and left.

As for the more brazen flashes of light hitting him, he didn't mind. I heard SM's practice room has two floors in the basement, specifically for trainees and managers to practice against each other?
Walk out of the SM building, turn left and walk a few steps into a coffee shop.

Brother Jin Dae-woo was waiting at the front desk for the orange juice and coffee he had just ordered.

"Xiao Cheng, sit down for a while. We'll leave after we get the coffee."

……

"Shit! Do you guys want to die? Don't you want to practice well?"

"Do you still want to debut?"

"..."

On the other side, Liu Zhimin quietly slipped away before the teacher in charge of the trainees got angry.

At the entrance of the coffee shop where Gong Cheng was, she hesitantly kicked the stones on the roadside. Her mood was like a roller coaster, climaxing one moment and about to ejaculate the next...

When I went to the practice room in the morning, I was scolded by the teacher for being late.

Just when I was feeling depressed and speechless, I never expected that someone in the company's trainee group would spread the news that Tarot had come to the company.

As an Arcana, Liu Zhimin naturally wanted to join in the fun. The moment he saw Gong Cheng for the first time, the frustration he felt from being scolded that morning vanished along with that face.

But now, the worst thing happened. She wanted to go up and ask for an autograph, but when she touched her bag, she found that she didn't have the album with the Three of Swords cover.

So annoying!
How to do it?

……

"Sit down for a while, brother. It's nice to get some sun."

Gong Cheng was sitting in a small private room on the second floor, leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window. The warm winter sun hit his face, but it was not dazzling. He felt quite comfortable and cozy.

He was still wearing the sunglasses that Minatozaki Sana gave him as a birthday gift on his birthday.

During this period, I often wore them when traveling, and I heard that the same style was sold out. This sunglasses brand also invited me to be their spokesperson, but the company turned me down.

"I'll listen to you." Jin Dayu smiled and took a sip of coffee to moisten his dry throat, then took out a cigarette and lit it.

The brat sitting opposite me was a heavy smoker before he became a good man, and he didn't mind the smell of cigarettes at all, so he just puffed away happily.

"Ah Xi! I never thought I'd be so busy after becoming a manager."

"I'm so busy I don't even have time to practice sunbathing. When I was a talent scout, I ran around in the sun every day. It was so annoying! Now that I think about it, it really is..."

Jin Dayu narrowed his green eyes with emotion, with an expression of enjoyment, like a retired old man reminiscing about his busy youth.

"Didn't they say the company would assign a few more staff members to follow you, brother? Then it will be very easy."

"Are you going to get promoted, brother?"

After Gong Cheng finished replying to the messages from Zhao Meiyan, Son Caiying, Minatozaki Sana, and Lin Nayeon, he said casually.

The huge success of Bombardment Meteor and his own career that is gradually gaining a foothold in the Peninsula are enough to give this fat uncle who is a scout turned agent a promotion.

To be honest, he was a little reluctant.

"Of course I'll promote you, brat!" Jin Dae-woo grinned from behind his cigarette butt when he heard this. "However, I'll still be responsible for your managerial duties, and I'll also be bringing in a few new managers and assistants."

"That's fine, brother." Gong Cheng took a sip of orange juice and breathed a sigh of relief.

If I really change my agent, the adjustment process alone would be difficult enough. Kim Dae-woo, though a bit of a braggart and pretentious person, is a very good person and works very hard.

"Hehe." Jin Dae-woo felt a warm sensation at the sight of his relieved expression. "By the way, we're also planning on replacing the nanny car the company gave us. Ah Xi! I'm not comfortable driving that crappy second-hand nanny car either. It's totally unworthy of your current status, Xiao Cheng."

Gong Cheng nodded in agreement. It wasn't that he was saying anything about whether or not it matched his status. It was mainly because many of the nanny cars at major agencies were converted from used cars, making them far from comfortable to sit in.

Besides, this damn nanny car has seven seats, and even if we add the new trainee agent and assistant who will come later, it won’t be full!

"Armani's representatives are interacting with the company more and more frequently. I think it's because of the huge success of Bombardment Meteor in Asia and its popularity in Europe and the United States that they've started to take the initiative."

"The company can't say exactly what Bombardment Meteor's situation is like in Europe and America. But in Asia, aside from first- and second-generation boy bands, the only voices right now are Bombardment Meteor and EXO. EXO's base is wider than Bombardment Meteor's, but while Bombardment Meteor is a bit behind, the most important thing is that Bombardment Meteor's current achievements and performance in Europe and America are not comparable to EXO or other groups..."

"..."

After chatting about some work, the two pushed open the sliding door of the box.

Jin Dae-woo acted as a bodyguard and led the way.

As I reached the stairs going downstairs, a girl stood up from the table next to me and asked nervously, "An Ning Ha Sai Yo, Gong Cheng Oppa, can I have an autograph?"

Gong Cheng stopped and looked at the girl in front of him in confusion. Could she be a stalker fan?

It seems like he came prepared and was waiting for me here?

The girl looked young, with a delicate little face tied up in a bun, and lipstick that looked like it had just been applied, glowing pink and smooth in the sunlight... But on her slender body, her breasts were swollen and round... a size that defied her age and childishness.

"Gong Cheng Oppa, I'm not a sasaeng fan..." Liu Zhimin seemed to have guessed his concerns and hurriedly took out a small card from her bag: "My name is Liu Zhimin, and I'm an SM trainee. I just saw Oppa at the company and wanted to ask you for an autograph."

"But I saw you guys chatting in the private room and didn't want to disturb you, so I waited here."

As she spoke, she opened her phone and opened a group chat called "Tarot Club Executive Department," revealing her identity as a member of the Tarot Club. Under Gong Cheng's astonished gaze, Liu Zhimin then opened her Instagram forum, the lower left corner still overflowing with small red dots with 99+.

She clicked it in annoyance, and a bunch of comments refuting her words popped up on the screen.

"Fuck, Bombardment Meteor wants to reach the top, are you dreaming? It's unbelievable, another Tarot dream girl!"

"..."

Liu Zhimin opened her mouth, a vein appeared on her slender, white neck, and she suddenly felt a little dizzy.

As if forgetting that Gong Cheng was right beside her, she cursed in a low voice: "Ah Xi! Bastard!"

While cursing, he quickly swiped his manicured fingers across the screen: "Our Bombardment Meteor didn't reach the top? Will you BTS reach the top? Stop being ridiculous, little bitch! Looking at your homepage, you're so ugly, it turns out you're a fan of ugly groups..."

"..."

Gong Cheng's surprised look gradually turned into admiration. This wasn't just a sasaeng fan! This was a die-hard fan! This was family!
The Tarot Club is a fan club, typically managed by a company-specific operator. However, he understood that many Arcanas within the Tarot Club had spontaneously formed various departments, such as the 'Tarot Club Executive Department,' the 'Tarot Club Publicity Department,' the 'Tarot Club Support Department,' and the 'Tarot Club...'.

Each department's work assignments are clearly defined, with dedicated positions such as director and deputy director, clearly defined departmental rules, and monthly targets. For example, let's take the Propaganda Department as an example.

1. How many new fans were brought to the table?

2. Today’s (87\100) audio source clicks.

3. Today (71\100) MV hit rate played.

……

As for the 'Tarot Club Executive Department' where the girl in front of him was, Gong Cheng had heard of it.

They're specifically responsible for sparring with rival fans, creating battlegrounds, patrolling forums, and so on. The requirements for joining are quite high, requiring quick hands and a polished tongue. It's safe to say that everyone has the ability to wrestle with powerful arguments.

And enjoy the worship from all departments of the Tarot Club and grassroots members.

The grassroots members are those who are busy with their studies or are just fans who chase stars. They will not participate in too many department activities, but they will support the album sales and charts to the best of their ability when they are free.

"Cough cough~" Gong Cheng coughed twice.

This little girl had quite a strong attacking power... Not only did she defeat the elegant fans of her rivals step by step, she also took screenshots and sent them to the group chat of the 'Tarot Club Executive Department'.

There is actually a 'personnel' department specifically responsible for record keeping?
“Indicator +1”

Look at the girl’s group chat ID: “Dragon of the Executive Department”.

So cool! He must be the ace, right?

Liu Zhimin finally realized that the person she was fighting for was right next to her. She looked embarrassed and lowered her head, but couldn't see her toes: "Oppa, now you believe I am Arcana, right?"

"I believe it, but won't this affect your trainee career? Aren't you going to debut in the future?" Seeing so many capable people under his command, Gong Cheng's middle school heart couldn't help but overflow!

He loves every fan and goes to many places with his fans, so after knowing the girl's identity as a trainee, he asked her with concern.

If a trainee debuts in the future and these things are dug up, it will become his black history.

"Don't worry, Oppa!"

"I was using a friend's account! The main reason was that I created several secondary accounts, but they were all permanently blocked..."

"Besides, even if it's my own account, I'm not afraid!"

Liu Zhimin's proud and delicate little face is no longer nervous thanks to Gong Cheng's care!
"I'm glad it doesn't affect you. As a trainee, you must aim to debut, Huai Ting!" Gong Cheng smiled in appreciation. The dragon of the executive department is quite domineering!
As he said that, he smiled at Jin Dayu and said, "Brother, would you like another cup of coffee?"

When he meets a 'brave general' who fights for him, he must reward him well. He has always been clear about rewards and punishments!

Haha! (Akami!)
Wait, did I forget someone?
Jin Dae-woo nodded, and was also amazed at the cohesion and fighting spirit of Gong Cheng's fans.

"Thank you, Oppa!" Liu Zhimin knew that this cup of coffee was ordered for her! Who could refuse coffee ordered by their idol?
But, if I were just a fan, how could I possibly do that?
"Oppa, can I ask you a question?"

"Okay." Gong Cheng carefully examined the small card in his hand. It was a photo he'd taken while filming the "YDP" album, showing a battle-damaged makeup look. In the photo, brown Band-Aids were applied to the corners of his mouth and brow...

I heard that this photo card is very rare on the market and the price is very high. In fact, my face is expressionless in the photo, but in the eyes of these lovely fans, it is said that there is an angry lion in my eyes, with stubbornness and loneliness.

Sounds pretty cool! Of course it is!
"Maybe you will like Messi too?" Liu Zhimin thought of this oppa and the recently aired TV series "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo". Oppa played Jung Joon Hyung, who was really handsome!
"Maybe, can we exchange contact information, Oppa?"

Gong Cheng looked at her in surprise. He didn't expect that Liu Zhimin was so bold as to ask for contact information right away.

He thought for a few seconds and smiled: "Okay, Dragon of the Executive Department. But you won't leak it, right?"

Many trainees have the contact information of their debut seniors, and they would reveal the privacy of the artists by showing off to their friends. He is quite concerned about this kind of thing.

If I hadn't just seen Liu Zhimin being so eloquent on Instagram, perhaps Liu Zhimin wouldn't have had the chance to ask this question.

"what?"

"What is the Dragon of the Executive Department?"

Liu Zhimin's originally excited expression suddenly turned a little awkward. The words he had just cursed were not pleasant to the ears. Would they lower his impression score?

"Don't worry, Oppa, how could I bear to share your contact information with others? I'm very stingy!"

"Tarot, Gong Cheng & Executive Department Dragon: Practice hard and debut!" Gong Cheng smiled and signed the small card, pushing it in front of Long Mi who was leaning against the edge of the table.

"In exchange, you'll add me to the Tarot Club's executive department's group chat? But how about that, provided my identity isn't revealed?"

"Oppa, why are you joining the executive department?" Confusion appeared on Liu Zhimin's innocent face, and she was a little confused.

"I'm supervising you, the Dragon of the Executive Department." Gong Cheng watched Jin Dae-woo carrying coffee upstairs and chuckled. "Like your signature says, practice hard. Those online arguments don't matter to me."

"However, I am indeed very curious about these departments created by fans. I always want to learn more about them."

"I don't just exist on the internet, in videos, or in photos. Do my fans know me so well? I want to know them too..."

As Liu Zhimin listened to his confession to his fans, her neck flushed slightly at the edge of her sweater collar. She clenched her delicate white hands and leaned sideways to make a fist.

"Zhongcheng!!!"

2016, April 12.

The Dragon of the Executive Department! Here we come...

(End of this chapter)