The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 274 Get things done standing up!

"What are you doing?!"

Faced with Sana Minato's bright eyes, Makoto Miya chuckled, touched the tip of his nose, and blinked. But after seeing his Shiba Inu mother's still clueless expression, he shrugged and glanced at his phone.

"Dahyun, remember to come to the film set with me tomorrow."

He turned to Lieutenant Jin, who was looking at him with a complicated expression, and reminded him. Then he bent down and placed the puppy in his arms on the floor of the lounge.

"Back to the hotel so soon?" Lim Nayeon raised her eyebrows, her tone a little reluctant. She hadn't seen her boyfriend in a long time and wanted to talk to him more. But there were so many members around right now. Her bright eyes darted around, glancing at the members' faces, wishing she could tell them right away that she and her boyfriend had been secretly dating for a year.

A few days ago at the company, PDNIM was scolded because of Jihyo's situation, which made her a little timid. But love always makes people act impulsively and bravely!

"I'm a little tired..."

Gong Cheng squatted beside the sofa, reaching out to stroke May's back. The little rascal had grown a bit, all chubby. He glanced at Mina, who was staring at him; the little penguin was inexplicably smiling at him, looking rather silly and clumsy, its pink gums showing—ugly...

"Forget it, I'll take it with me, so it won't not recognize me next time I come back."

He thought for a moment, then picked up May again. Taking care of her for one night wouldn't be a big deal. After all, she was a puppy given to him by his good sisters. It was a little life, and now that he had the time, he should take the opportunity to build a bond with her.

At least the puppy is quite talkative; it calls everyone "Mommy," which is rather unusual...

Seeing this, Kim Da-hyun glanced at the exhausted Gong Cheng and the May curled up in his arms, then, like a nanny, took some things the dog needed from a small bag beside her and instructed, "Oppa, if it's whimpering, it means it's hungry..."

"..."

Zhou Ziyu and Lieutenant Jin approached Gong Cheng and chatted on and on for quite a while.

"Brother, why don't we just leave it here? Our managers and unnies can help take care of it..."

"You can't even take care of yourself..."

Chou Tzu-yu frowned, somewhat worried about whether Gong Cheng could take good care of May. On the other hand, the corners of her mouth were pursed with a relieved smile. Being willing to accept the puppy was a great help to her condition.

"Is that an exaggeration?"

Gong Cheng scoffed speechlessly. Why did he act like he couldn't take care of himself?

After lingering in TWICE's lounge for a short while, he picked up May and left, getting into his car and heading to the hotel booked by the "Parasite" crew with Kim Dae-woo.

……

In the evening, Gong Cheng returned to the hotel booked by the film crew. After taking a shower, he was shirtless with his wet hair hanging down. He took out some goat milk powder and other things from the small bag that Zhou Ziyu handed him.

Following the steps and precautions sent by Tzuyu, I fed the puppy milk powder and other things.

Afterwards, Gong Cheng posted a photo of May's hearty meal in TWICE's group chat. When Hirai Momo and Son Chaeyoung saw the photo on his phone, they all sent a thumbs-up emoji, leaving him speechless.

Do these people really treat the puppy like their son?
Afterward, he set several alarms, lay down on the big bed, and prepared to get some rest.

Tonight's going to be busy...

"..."

At 11 p.m., after dozing for more than two hours, Gong Cheng got out of bed to the sound of the noisy alarm clock, quickly changed his clothes, and left the hotel.

Goyang is a city in the mid-western part of Gyeonggi Province with a population of over 900,000. It is the most developed area for the flower industry on the peninsula, has a beautiful environment, and also has the largest Chinatown on the peninsula.

Gong Cheng, wearing a baseball cap and canvas shoes, strolled leisurely under the streetlights.

The long, slender shadow was stretched and swayed by the dim streetlights...

He quite enjoyed walking alone on the street; at least it felt relaxing and comfortable. TWICE's concert at the Goyang Sports Complex had ended a while ago, and he figured the big star was probably trying to shake off the members' pursuit to meet him...

The hotel I booked was just a short distance ahead, making me feel like a spy, but there was nothing I could do about it.

Miyako originally planned to meet his Shiba Inu girlfriend, Sana Minatozaki, tonight, but then he thought better of it. Compared to the big star, Sana-chan has her little penguin watching over her. Besides, when it comes to ambition, the Shiba Inu is definitely stronger.

So the most restless people right now are probably the big stars.

As for Little Tiger Chaeyoung, she's too mischievous. She's hinted to Gong Cheng more than once that she wants to make things public, but she's also hoped not to make them public. She has a different idea every day, but fortunately, Little Tiger always tells him what she's doing.

She wouldn't speak unless the two of them reached an agreement.

"..."

Arriving at the pre-booked hotel, Gong Cheng took off his baseball cap and lay on the bed, waiting for the big star to arrive.

About twenty minutes after he stepped into the room, there was a knock on the door.

Gong Cheng opened the door and immediately saw Lin Nayeon standing timidly in the shadows of the hallway threshold. Her baseball cap was almost touching her eyelashes, but her almond-shaped eyes, which were the only ones visible, were surprisingly bright. As she looked up, her eyes darted around, and then a sly smile appeared on her face. "My boyfriend~"

Yes, I am.

Gong Cheng grabbed Lin Nayeon's wrist and pulled her into the house, then slammed the heavy door shut. The superstar's white t-shirt was casually tucked into her high-waisted pink skirt, revealing half of her slender, pale waist. "I thought I'd have to wait a long time..."

A slightly cool, large hand wrapped around the superstar's waist. He chuckled and asked, his gaze fixed on the restless bunny girl. She casually took off her baseball cap and tossed it aside. "Missed you~" she said, her canvas shoes lightly shuffling across the floor, looking somewhat shy...

But then she wrapped herself around Gong Cheng's waist like an octopus, becoming fiery, "You didn't even have a proper chat at the concert, we haven't seen each other in so long."

"Is it inconvenient? Aren't you a big star?" Gong Cheng teased, pulling her onto the sofa. He reached out to smooth the sweat-dampened strands of hair from her forehead, revealing her wide, rabbit-toothed grin. He couldn't help but feel happy seeing her face, and his mischievous hand swayed along with the hem of her skirt.
Upon hearing this, Lim Nayeon leaned forward, tilted her head back, and kissed Gong Cheng's nose...

The desk lamp was switched off with a "click," and the moment its dim light went out, darkness instantly engulfed the entire room. Heavy curtains locked the moonlight out, and the sound of breathing grew clearer in the silence, carrying an uncontrollable rapidity. The subtle rustling of fabric carried an air of ambiguity, and the air began to feel hot and viscous…

She smacked her lips, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her body trembled and felt weak. Her man was good in every way, except he was a rogue…

"By the way, do you know about Jihyo?"

"I know..." Gong Cheng lay on the edge of the bed, holding Lin Nayeon's soft and fair body. He guessed that the big star was exhausted today. After a three-hour concert, she was completely worn out. He got up with heartache and went to his girlfriend's side to help her relax her calves, which were weak.

Therefore, he would feel sorry for the big star when it came to difficult moves, so he would ask Little Tiger or Sana to try them on to avoid making the rabbit girl uncomfortable. In some ways, he cares about every girl.

"Is the pressure okay?" Gong Cheng chuckled as he sat cross-legged on the bed, massaging the big star's weak calf.

Lim Nayeon smiled contentedly, her arms wrapped around her cheeks. She was happy that her boyfriend was so understanding. Then, just as if the two of them were being completely honest with each other, she revealed her thoughts, "Boyfriend, do you think we should tell the other members that we're dating?"

"Jihyo and Kang Daniel are together. Although she got scolded by the company, she seems very happy..." As she spoke, she tilted her head and recalled the scene not long ago when she and Jeongyeon drove Jihyo on her date. Although it wasn't exactly open or public, people in their small circle knew about it...

Kang Daniel's teammates were also aware of their team's situation with him.

Gong Cheng lightly patted the big star's leg, the force wasn't strong, but it made a crisp sound. He said in an annoyed tone, "And you still have to talk! Jihyo is dating a guy, and you and Jeongyeon are singing and dancing like that? You got a scolding from the company, didn't you?"

"It's not like she can't drive, why would she ask you to drive her? Really..."

“It’s normal to cover for her.” Lim Nayeon raised her head, looking indignant. “Besides, if I help her, does that mean she has to cover for us in the future? My boyfriend, PD-nim already scolded me, are you going to lecture me too?” As she spoke, she pitifully turned her head to look at Gong Xiaocheng, who was giving her a serious massage under the light.

Gong Cheng shook his head, a faint smile on his face. "Ani, that's not what I meant. I was just worried you'd feel wronged. It's nothing to you, yet you've been jumping around like this. You got scolded, didn't you? Aren't you the most timid person? Doing something so risky, you probably got a scolding and cried again..."

"Oh my god, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. I'll definitely give Zhenying a piece of my mind another day and get revenge for you." He grinned at Lim Nayeon, his bare shoulder letting go of her hand, and clenched his fist. "Fortunately, the company has suppressed the matter. I don't want to cause any impact on you because of others."

"I always felt that Kang Daniel wasn't a good person either..."

Gong Cheng muttered something under his breath, "Damn it, dating a girl and having to get others to help him, what a coward." He felt he rarely swore after his debut, but thinking about this made him inexplicably angry, and he didn't know why.

Perhaps because of Park Ji-hyo and Kang Daniel's incident, big stars were implicated, which made me inexplicably unhappy.

"Hehe, so you're saying male relatives are good guys?" Lim Nayeon turned over, pouting her rabbit teeth, and looked at Gong Cheng with a smile, resting her cheek on her hand. Then she pulled the blanket up to cover her chest. "Actually, I also think that kind of man has no sense of responsibility. What kind of man would let a girl go on a date with him?"

"But Jihyo is still cluelessly being pushed and pulled around like this..." "However, I'm quite envious of Jihyo's close friends. Everyone knows she's dating, and the members all wish her and Kang Daniel well. No matter what happens in the future, at least she's happy now..."

Gong Cheng silently turned his head to the side, massaging Lin Nalian's calves. Her fair and smooth skin quickly turned a rosy blush under his fingertips. After dating the big star, he had specifically taken her to a traditional Chinese medicine shop in Chinatown. Her muscle weakness had been incurable for many years, so he had to find an old Chinese medicine doctor to teach her some massage techniques...

But at this moment, he knew exactly what the big star was thinking. "It's really enviable. The company has suppressed the matter and it won't affect your development. That's pretty good."

"Yeah, boyfriend, do you know why the company helped Jihyo suppress it? After the PD called them over and gave them a lecture, the members were all prepared to get scolded, but it turned out the company paid to buy the photos back." Hearing this, Lim Nayeon immediately became interested, restlessly freeing her leg from Gong Cheng's grasp and rubbing her toes haphazardly against her boyfriend's chest…

"Be honest..." Gong Cheng raised his hand to continue the massage, and heard the big star's cheerful words, tinged with a hint of probing, "Darling, you tell me... the company has been suppressing the matter between Jihyo and Kang Daniel, so if we take the initiative to be honest with the company and the members, will it be okay?"

For a moment, the atmosphere on the bed shifted from its previous ambiguous state to a somewhat quiet one...

Lim Nayeon blinked, her eyes filled with longing and anticipation, her lips still smudged with lipstick from Gong Cheng.

Gong Cheng paused in his massage, his eyes, framed by stray hairs, fixed on the big star. He bit his lip, then smiled and said, "Ani, the company will wish us well. If we're a hit-making machine, a three-time Grammy winner, a Billboard chart-topper, the king of K-pop..."

Before he could even start bragging, Lim Nayeon pouted and kicked him, "Stop it, get to the point..."

"The key point is, if I were to date TWICE's concept center and top star, the company wouldn't object, and Jinyoung wouldn't reprimand us..." Gong Cheng smiled confidently at Lim Nayeon, "But..."

This "but" is very important. At this point, he felt a little uneasy. "The company spent money to suppress the matter between Jihyo and Kang Daniel, for a simple reason—remember when TWICE opened up personal information? It's a girl..."

"Of course I know. The company even got me a personal endorsement deal a couple of days ago, it's for a cosmetics brand." Lim Nayeon nodded seriously, a hint of excitement and pride in her eyes as she spoke. TWICE couldn't compare to her boyfriend; to exaggerate a bit, the brands practically begged him to endorse their products…

Gong Cheng's expression remained unchanged as he truthfully analyzed the situation for the big star, "Well, Jihyo's matter is related to your personal information. Currently, the personal information that you and the other members have access to is just a drop in the ocean..."

“Any group that opens up their individual information can be reached by their management company with a little effort. It’s just that you are the current top group, so you have a wider reach than others. Right now, the only significant things you have are Dahyun’s ‘Parasite’ and Chaeyoung’s YT Jewelry endorsement.”

"Let's not talk about others, but take you, my dear. As the concept center of the group, your individual information will definitely be the highest priority and the most important among the members. If TWICE were to have dating rumors at this time, it would affect everyone, right?"

"To put it bluntly and unfairly, the company doesn't want Jihyo to influence the rest of you."

These are all the truth. Gong Cheng spoke directly and without any beating around the bush. The brand's endorsement includes the subsequent solo activities or transformations of the members. You are an idol artist, and you have revealed the news of your relationship at a critical time.
Putting aside other issues, the brand endorsement effect and image score are greatly reduced. Countless artists, especially idols, have had their popularity decline and their contracts terminated by brands after their relationships were exposed. But even idols can't get any decent endorsements...

Even if he could get a few ambassadorship titles from LV and Burberry, it would depend on Gong Cheng's influence and TWICE's own popularity. Once a scandal breaks out, the outcome would be hard to predict, since LV is not a brand he founded.

Therefore, the company suppressed Park Jihyo's matter only to ensure the endorsements and career transitions of the other members. Otherwise, even if Gong Cheng wanted to manipulate things, it would be difficult to do so.

"Daughter, I really want to be honest with the company about our relationship, but I can't be so selfish..."

"The company won't investigate my relationship, even if we walk hand in hand down the street and the whole world knows, it doesn't matter. But while my career won't be affected, what about yours? My girlfriend... what about TWICE?"

"Being a trainee must be tough, right?" Aside from some personal motives, Gong Cheng's eyes were full of sincerity and heartache as he spoke, especially when he stroked the star's weak calf. "She finally debuted and stood at the pinnacle of girl groups..."

"Big star, when it's time to charge forward, you have to go for it. The peak of a girl group only lasts a few years. I can wait for you. I hope you do what you want to do. For example, haven't you always wanted to be a big star? You're so career-minded, why give up some of these things for me? I can be the man behind you..."

"I wouldn't be that selfish."

Lim Nayeon bit her lip, gazing at her smiling boyfriend. He had touched her deeply, but then she thought, "But we've been honest with the company and the members. The company and the members won't tell the media we're dating, right? I'm just worried you might overthink it..."

"That's why I wanted to tell the members... I really like you. You were willing to come with me to meet my mother. I know you want to give me a sense of security, but I also want to give you a sense of security, and let the members know about our relationship..."

As she spoke, something seemed to flash in Lim Nayeon's eyes. She raised her hand and waved, "My dear boyfriend, come here, come into my arms..."

"What?" Gong Cheng chuckled twice, feeling a little guilty, afraid that the big star would discover something, but he still obediently went over and lay down on the pillow.

Lim Nayeon's dark eyes stared at Gong Cheng. "My dear boyfriend, you don't mean you don't want to go public with us, do you?" As she spoke, her previously somber expression softened into a forced smile, but tears welled in her eyes. She leaned her head to the side, choking back sobs. "Actually, sometimes I'm quite envious of your ex-girlfriend..."

"Zhao Meiyan, she debuted... and became the most envied woman in the country, but you're right here beside me, and I actually envy her too..."

"What are you envious of?" Gong Cheng asked, somewhat speechless.

Lim Nayeon's eyes reddened, her expression changing in an instant, "I envy her being able to be with someone openly and honestly, I envy the whole world knowing that she dated you..."

"Ani, don't cry. Aren't you the most timid one? Aren't you afraid that Zhenying will scold you if the company finds out about us?" Gong Cheng put his arm around her shoulder and comforted her, trying to soothe her...

Although I hate to admit it, everything is still under control...

"Didn't you say that even if the company found out about us, they wouldn't say anything?" Lim Nayeon sniffed, snorted twice, and looked at Gong Cheng with a hint of reproach in her watery eyes, yet also with unwavering determination. "Besides, so what if they scold me? I'm not afraid... I've been scolded so many times already..."

"You're not a coward anymore?"

"If PDnim says anything to me, I'll cry. I'll feel better after I cry. Besides, you're here with me, so why would I be a coward?"

"That's tough!" Gong Cheng smiled approvingly, then wiped away the tears on the big star's cheeks and chuckled, "But you're going to have a solo performance now..."

"You're Twice's first solo, my dear. I suggested it to Jinyoung. The project is still being planned. What do the other members think if we go public with it?"

"Who wouldn't want to go solo? That's why I said I wouldn't be such a selfish mother..."

He informed them of the big star's solo career, which is indeed true. According to TWICE's open access to individual information, to be honest, the two who are currently making the most money, Dahyun's "Parasite" and Chaeyoung's YT Jewelry endorsement, have absolutely nothing to do with the company.

They all have some connection to him; otherwise, according to the company's order of releasing individual resources, Dahyun and Little Tiger would definitely be among the last few members to receive such significant resources so early.

"The members also want to go solo, right? So if it's announced, what will the members think?" Seeing that the big star had stopped crying, Gong Cheng repeated the question. If he were Lim Nayeon, he'd let her think whatever she wanted...

But Rabbit Girlfriend is different. If she really got the solo opportunity because of her own connections, she wouldn't necessarily suggest giving it to other members, but she would at least consider the members' feelings. Once she wanted to consider the members' feelings, the matter was made public...

"I'm going to solo?" Lim Nayeon stared at Gong Cheng in shock, clearly still in a daze.

"It'll be soon. The specific plans haven't been finalized yet. It'll be at the latest next year, after the new girl group debuts."

"If I go solo, what about the other members?" Lim Nayeon bit her lip, her eyes filled with conflict. A group of nine members naturally receives different resources, and she was worried about what the other members would think if she was the first to go solo…

After all, no artist doesn't want to go solo...

Gong Cheng tilted his head and met her gaze, then smiled. "As for them, it depends on the situation. The company wants me to leak some fashion resources, but I'm still considering it. In short, you're the only one with a solo project right now. The company is also arranging other individual projects."

He gave the big star a heads-up, so that if he were to leak some fashion resources to other women in the future, they wouldn't be able to suspect that he was having an affair with someone else...

But judging from his mother's expression, he knew that the public announcement was postponed...

"So, are we still going to go public, big star? I'm not that selfish. I really want to see you singing on stage all by yourself." Gong Cheng smiled and hugged Lin Nayeon. "I can wait for you. From a career perspective, I hope you can seize these next few years and work hard to achieve your dreams..."

As he spoke, he sighed inwardly, thinking, "This is just like a pyramid scheme brainwashing..."

The most troublesome one is the rabbit-like female relative beside him. She's been restless, but for now, he's managed to get away with it. He's not such a selfish person after all...

Sana-chan is easier to persuade; her goals are clearer, and her ambition is raw and undisguised!
At most, the Shiba Inu's mother might suspect him of having an affair, but the Shiba Inu already knows he's hooked up with a little penguin...

"Well... okay then..." Lim Nayeon hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing, but then she looked up at Gong Cheng pitifully, "Then, boyfriend, if you can help with the members' fashion resources, what do you think..."

"Can you..."

"Hmm, I need to think about that..." Gong Cheng said thoughtfully. The fashion resources were already agreed upon and were in his plan, but Mr. Gong insisted on getting things done in a more direct manner!

……

"...Stop messing with me, honey. I need to go back to the hotel later."

"Daughter, we need to fight for the members' fashion resources!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)