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Chapter 321 Jisoo: I can't breathe! It hurts! (Seeking monthly votes)

"...Parasite will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 21 next year."

"The domestic release date is set for May 30th..."

The next day at noon, Gong Cheng led Kim Da-hyun to a club near Itaewon. In the middle of the day, the private room was filled with smoky smoke under the orange-yellow lights. He listened to Bong Joon-ho talk about the release date of "Parasite".

Kim Da-hyun, wearing a sweater, sat somewhat reservedly next to Da Da-shuai, looking around the private room at the well-known screenwriters and directors in the film and television industry. The most famous was the somewhat familiar director Bong Joon-ho, while the other relaxed middle-aged men were all directors and screenwriters whose names were well-known in the local film and television productions.

Kim Sung-hoon, the director of "Kingdom," smiled and stubbed out his cigarette. "The production cycle for 'Kingdom' is almost over. If all goes well, it will be released early next year. If the response is strong, we can make a sequel..."

"..."

Gong Cheng chatted with everyone with a smile, and then brought up Kim Da-hyun's matter again. If "Parasite" is released next year and can really fulfill Bong Joon-ho's dream, not to mention the Oscars, the Palme d'Or alone would be a historic achievement for the local film industry.

In recent years, the film and television industry in the Korean Peninsula has developed exceptionally well, but while it has received nominations for the Cannes Film Festival's major awards, it has never won a prize. Therefore, he was certain that if *Parasite* could achieve what Bong Joon-ho envisioned—first winning Cannes, then the Oscars…

So this senior's status in the local industry will definitely rise accordingly, and the locals might even regard him as a "national treasure"? This is not an exaggeration at all. After all, the people of this country have always been like this. With American soldiers stationed here, they are eager to gain recognition from Western society in any way, and then boast about it...

It's like he's clearly Chinese, but after winning a Grammy and becoming a global sensation, some netizens have started trying to get him listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. He's really baffled...

So if "Parasite" becomes a huge hit, not only will the main cast and actors benefit, but even minor characters like Tofu will gain a lot of attention. Therefore, it would be better for Tofu to take another role while he doesn't have much of a following.

When it's released next year, it will coincide with the peak of popularity of "Parasite." Of course, awards are uncertain, but no one present was worried about box office performance; a box office hit would be a success...

"Tarina is really popular lately..."

Gong Cheng glanced at Kim Tae-ri, who was smiling across from him, and casually remarked that this actress had been quite popular among new actresses in the past two years, but the period romance drama "Mr. Sunshine" written by writer Kim Eun-sook, which premiered two months ago, made her even more popular, and the ratings broke the record for the highest premiere of a weekend drama on tvN.

"Aigoo, if you collaborate with me, this drama will be even more of a hit."

"Writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok keep talking about you on set..." Kim Tae-ri said with a hint of regret after taking a sip of her drink. The director and screenwriter of "Mr. Sunshine" are the same team behind last year's hugely popular "Goblin".

When the script for "Mr. Sunshine" was first written, the writer and the directors wanted to pair themselves with the younger man opposite them, because they were the main ones promoting Gong Cheng. However, after Gong Cheng became a huge hit with "Goblin", he turned around and went on to release more records and sweep various awards, shifting his focus to being a singer.

"..."

"Sweet Home," "Dark Glory," "DP: The Deserter's Pursuit," "The Tycoon's Little Son"...

Gong Cheng mentioned the names of many scripts he had collected this year, varying in quality and content. These included not only scripts, but also popular online novels like "The Youngest Son of a Tycoon," for which he had purchased the rights and was simply waiting for a screenwriter to adapt them…

If the current production team can form a deep partnership with Netflix, with his seniors directing, he could sell the rights to Netflix for double the price, or take the opportunity to invest in the production. Judging from the current situation, Netflix is ​​eager to get involved with them. The name and influence of "Tarot" are there, and it will bring them a huge number of users. Moreover, what they want is the market in the Korean Peninsula and even Asia...

In Asia, no one can truly rival its dominance. Take SoundBreaking, for example; it has been a force to be reckoned with in the streaming era, with its monthly subscriber numbers skyrocketing. Yet, in Asia, particularly in China, very few people are familiar with SoundBreaking, this audio streaming software.

However, his explosive popularity has resulted in a massive number of subscribers in China alone. Netflix is ​​in a similar situation. Compared to its deep cultivation in the European and American markets, Netflix's user base in Asia in 2018 was still limited. Public awareness was more concentrated in first-tier cities or among streaming enthusiasts, and it has not yet become the first choice for mainstream entertainment consumption.

"..."

……

Why are you looking at me like that?

After the party ended, Gong Cheng sat in his car, staring at the little monster tofu that kept staring at him, and couldn't help but ask.

"...Oppa seemed like a completely different person when he was talking about the collaboration with Netflix."

Kim Da-hyun scrutinized Da-da-shuai intently. His sunny, handsome face was a far cry from the imposing and composed demeanor he'd displayed in the private room; he looked even more like a capitalist than PDNima! She'd only ever heard rumors that this guy was collecting scripts…

She hadn't expected this guy to have acquired so many novel copyrights and film and television scripts. Moreover, she had met several unfamiliar faces among the directors in the private room, such as Hwang Dong-hyuk, who is also a very famous director and directed "Silenced".

"You've become a different person?"

"Is he even more handsome or what?"

Gong Cheng asked with a light laugh.

“…A different kind of handsome.” Kim Da-hyun scratched his head and spoke, but then exaggeratedly patted his chest, “But he looks kind of scary…like that superior aura, you know?”

"Too lazy to understand..."

Gong Cheng pursed his lips speechlessly, then asked while driving, "Did you exchange contact information with Tai Ri Nuna?"

"They swapped, so what happened?"

As soon as Kim Da-hyun finished speaking, she immediately understood and smiled obsequiously, "Don't worry, oppa, I'll get along well with Tae-ri unnie."

"You decide what to do~ I trust you..."

"And what about Kang Hao, Su Dan Nu Na? Actors we've worked with before, we should still check in with them from time to time. Yoona does a great job in this regard, we can learn from that." Gong Cheng reminded Doufu, then thought of Yoona's tactful and diplomatic manner and couldn't help but chuckle.

He then yawned and changed the subject, "Let's grab a bite to eat, then I'll take you back to your company..."

"Why are you going?"

Kim Da-hyun took out a few pieces of chewing gum from her bag and put them in her mouth. She felt both flustered and calm after learning about the release date of "Parasite" today!

Released next May? Does that mean I can survive for another six months...?

But thinking about it, there's nothing to be afraid of. Maybe by next year, the "sisters-in-law" will be fighting each other to the death, and who will pay attention to me, a little Karami?

"What's it to you what I do?"

"I'm keeping an eye on you on behalf of the sisters-in-law, okay? You've found so many sisters-in-law for me... and they're all my unnies!" Kim Dahyun raised her head and shouted in dissatisfaction, "Stop it, Oppa... if you dare to date girls outside the group, I'm really going to team up with the unnies to punish you!"

She said something that sounded tough on the outside but was actually weak on the inside. Looking around, she realized that all the unnies in the group had become sisters-in-law. Who would only mess with the grass next to their own nest?

"Meeting a friend..."

Gong Cheng felt somewhat embarrassed when he heard Xiao Xiao's resentful tone.

"……friend?"

"Just tell me about girls. Besides those guys in the 'Sex Club,' what other male friends do you have?" Kim Da-hyun chewed gum casually, then thought of the 'Sex Club' name and the rumors that had circulated about them over the past two years...

It's safe to say that the nickname "playboy squad" has been firmly established by all seven members, as they are all known for their scandals, playboys, and dating. Even Lay, who seemed the most honest last year, and Oh Sehun, who kept his secret well, have had a lot of news leaked out this year...

Although there's no concrete evidence, Seoul Seven Cannon is known for its gossip.

"Birds of a feather flock together..."

Kim Da-hyun chewed and chewed, unable to control herself, and muttered something under her breath.

Of the seven, the worst one is her handsome boyfriend! Sometimes, she worries so much she can't sleep at night, wondering what will happen if Oppa's messy affairs are really exposed by the media...

But not anymore, because looking at the comments from fans online, they've actually romanticized the "scandals" surrounding Da Da Shuai into images of a charming, talented, dashing, and genuine man? Even 'A beautiful lady is sought after by a gentleman…'

She was speechless; the world just loves Tarot too much!

"???"

"Birds of a feather flock together, and there are many wise men among them. Are you talking badly about me?"

Gong Cheng listened to Xiao Xiao Guai Doufu's complaints with a slight tremor at the corner of his mouth, "Can I be compared to Sehun hyung and Jaebum hyung?"

"When have you ever seen my brother with another girl?"

"Can't you see any of my dedication and deep affection over the past three years?"

His voice was filled with sorrow as he tried to clear his name of the false accusation...

"Oppa doesn't change girlfriends that fast, but you find new sisters-in-law pretty fast, don't you?" Upon hearing these shameless words, Kim Da-hyun immediately rolled up the sleeves of her blue sweater, wanting to have a good argument with him.

"In 16, there was only one Chaeyoung, but now look how many there are? Tell me, how many members of TWICE do you still have a purely unnie, sister, or teammate relationship with me?"

"Besides, at the beginning of the year, didn't you want me to help you send a gift to one of SM trainees? Oppa, how could you do that to a trainee?"

Tofu thinks that if he doesn't properly restrain DaDaShuai's behavior, the entire K-pop idol industry might become his sister-in-law in the future! This guy doesn't seem interested in models, actresses, or even some Western female stars at all...

I have a special fondness for my idol!
"..."

"My relationship with that SM trainee is truly just pure friendship." Gong Cheng couldn't help but feel embarrassed as he listened to Kim Da-hyun's tearful accusations. He then turned to the little monster tofu and made a serious promise.
"Dahyun~ I promise..."

"Promise what?" Kim Da-hyun's stern tone suddenly softened. Could it be that the Great Marshal was moved by her? Had he changed his mind?
Mo has finally decided to stop...

For a moment, her bright eyes beneath her single eyelids gleamed with a hard-won bittersweet emotion. "Oppa, you've finally grown up!" she thought. "Sisters, I protected you all again, thank me!!"

"I promise!"

"You can always trust me, hyung. I'm not interested in Park Jihyo from TWICE. She will always be your closest unnie and teammate..."

Gong Cheng parked the car on the side of the road, his eyes and tone sincere and earnest as he made a solemn promise to Xiao Xiaoguai.

"..."

Kim Da-hyun tilted her head, her heart finally at peace! She rolled up her sweater sleeves, clenched her soft, white fist, and gave him a hard slap on the waist. "I must have lost my mind..."

"I thought oppa would come back..."

"Completely beyond saving!"

"As long as your sisters-in-law trust each other, everyone can live a good life together." Gong Cheng, unconcerned about Jin Duoxian's excited punches, stepped on the gas and said lightly, "Isn't everything peaceful now?"

"..."

……

At 5 p.m., Gong Cheng arrived at the back entrance of the SM building in Gangnam District and picked up his girlfriend from Daegu, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

The dark blue jeans accentuated her curves, making them look both neat and alluring, especially her pert buttocks, which swayed gently with every step, like a spirited corgi, exuding an indescribable charm.

She wore a pure white cardigan sweater, the neckline loosely open, revealing the rounded chest line outlined by a matching white T-shirt underneath. She carried a black chain bag over her shoulder, but in her hand she held a beautifully wrapped small gift box. As she got into the car, the ends of Bae Joo-hyun's hair brushed against her ear tips, and her large silver earrings shimmered in the setting sun...

"Miss me?"

Gong Cheng shamelessly looked at Bae Joo-hyun, who was fastening her seatbelt.

"miss you!"

As soon as Bae Joo-hyun fastened her seatbelt, she raised her bright eyes, her gentle features instantly breaking into a smile, and nodded emphatically.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I had only been dating my boyfriend for a short time since our last meeting, and it had already been more than half a month since we last saw each other. We only video chatted and voice-called every day. How could I not miss him...

"Hey~ Isn't it pretty?"

Bae Joo-hyun smoothed a strand of hair behind her ear, and her large silver earrings finally caught Gong Cheng's attention. But the Daegu woman raised her fair hand and waved her white wrist in his line of sight, revealing a rose gold Cartier bracelet. The bracelet was slender, but it was inlaid with many neatly arranged diamonds in the grooves...

"A bracelet?"

Gong Cheng answered his own question, "Very pretty, but not as pretty as you..." As he spoke, he raised his hand, brushed aside the black hair by Bae Joo-hyun's ear, and gently hooked the large silver earring on her right ear with his finger. "Is this what the fans call the 'earring disappearance magic'?"

In fan circles, when an artist wears eye-catching earrings or studs, as long as they are on stage and people can't take their eyes off the artist's face, fans will go crazy praising their idol's looks.

The gist is that she was so beautiful that I didn't even notice her large, dazzling earrings; my eyes were completely drawn to her face...

"What?"

Bae Joo-hyun reached out and slapped his hand away, her ears turning pink. "I'm being serious with you..." Her rapid breathing caused the collar of her cardigan to rise and fall slightly. Although her words carried a hint of reproach, her voice was as soft as cotton candy.

But then a serious voice whispered in my ear, "I really think that anger is beautiful..."

"My beautiful mother?"

Bae Joo-hyun's heart skipped a beat at the title "Goddess of Beauty," and she hurriedly turned her face away to look out the window, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

Clutching the gift box in her hand, she suddenly remembered that besides her date with Gong Cheng tonight, she also had a gift for him. Thinking of this, she quickly lowered her head, preparing to open the gift box and give him the Cartier bracelet from her wrist that matched his.

"..."

She quietly pulled the gift box out of the packaging bag, but when Bae Joo-hyun looked up, she saw Gong Cheng, who had been sitting in the driver's seat, leaning his upper body towards the back seat of the Aston Martin. She followed his movement...

The man's slender, nimble fingers easily hooked onto a gift bag on the back seat. In just a few seconds, Gong Cheng's bright smile appeared in Pei Zhuxuan's eyes. "What are you looking at?"

“When I was in Tokyo, I passed by a jewelry store and went in to browse. I felt that this necklace would suit you very well, so I thought I would buy it for you.”

He sat in the driver's seat, looking down as he pulled a palm-sized gift box from the gift bag. As he spoke, he pulled out other gift boxes from the bag. Bae Joo-hyun's eyes showed a mixture of surprise and delight...

No wonder the gift bag was so big, filled with so many gifts? Could it be that there were gifts for other girls as well?
For a moment, Bae Joo-hyun's heart was filled with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow. She didn't even have time to look at the first gift box she pulled out; he said it contained a beautiful jewelry necklace. But Gong Cheng yawned, then pulled out another gift box, glancing at its packaging as if recalling something, and said...

"Well, I bought this in Nagoya. You know how Japan is, they worship all sorts of strange gods and spirits, like temples and stuff. I met an old lady, who seemed like a fortune teller, and she said this bracelet would be good for your career..."

"I thought about how your Ryderbabe is half-dead, so I bought it. I hope your career goes smoothly, hyung~" Gong Cheng nodded and explained the gift in the wooden box in front of him, but his arm was still rummaging in the gift bag.

When Bae Joo-hyun saw this, she couldn't help but laugh. They were all for her!
very nice……

But, a bracelet that claims to be good for your career is a lie, right? "Pfft~" Bae Joo-hyun chuckled, her tone a mix of reproach and delight, and couldn't help but complain, "When did you become so silly? All that talk about changing your luck is fake..."

"Besides, what do you mean our Ryderbe is half-dead? We're quite popular, okay?" Saying this, she happily opened the gift box, took out a string of fine wooden beads, felt the beads were smooth and round, put it on her wrist, gently lifted it, and smelled it; there was a faint scent of herbs and wood…

"I don't care if it's real or fake, I just wanted to buy it for you when I came across it. All I want is for you to be well!"

Gong Cheng actually felt like he had been cheated, but he was willing to spend the money for peace of mind. Thinking about Daegu's unfortunate business, he felt quite helpless.

"Inside~"

Hearing this, Bae Joo-hyun nodded with a smile, her fingertips gently brushing against the small bell on her bracelet, the tinkling sound filled with sweetness.

"Hey, I bought this in Sapporo. It's not expensive, just a local souvenir." Miyako pulled a snowman doll out of the gift bag. Hokkaido, being a region known for its heavy snowfall, has tons of snow-themed toys, snow balls, and the like...

He thought it looked pretty good, so he bought it. And when he came back from Japan a couple of days ago, he also bought a lot of souvenirs and gifts for his female relatives.

"Why isn't it valuable anymore?"

"The things you gave me... are all expensive." Bae Joo-hyun blinked, picking up the snowman doll from his hand. It was fluffy white, with black button eyes and an orange carrot nose, incredibly lifelike...

She squeezed the doll in her hand, a joyful smile on her face. "But who else does this? Giving away so many gifts at once!"

"Because I felt it suited you, I wanted to give it to you..."

Gong Cheng casually tossed the gift bag back into the back seat, then asked with a hint of suspicion, "Don't you like it?"

Hearing this, he felt a little uneasy...

The gifts displayed in the car were all things he wanted to give to the woman in Daegu. As he always said, if he felt they suited her, he wanted to give them to her. But he really wasn't sure if the woman in Daegu would like them, so even his pure heart was filled with trepidation.

"Close your eyes..."

"Shall I tell you again whether I like it or not?"

Bae Joo-hyun gently curved the corners of her lips into a smile, her eyes soft and warm, as if bathed in lukewarm water, watching him obediently close his eyes...

Today, she suddenly glimpsed another side of her father. He lacked the composure he usually displayed when caring for others, and his mischievousness when teasing her was gone; instead, he revealed a somewhat childlike side. His eyes were closed, and the lines of his handsome features had softened considerably, but his tightly pursed lips and slightly taut jawline couldn't hide his nervousness and panic.

Are you afraid you won't like these gifts?
As Bae Joo-hyun thought about it, the smile in her eyes deepened.

Why did she become such a fool after we started dating? She bought so many gifts at once and even believed in those superstitious beliefs about "changing one's luck".

"Don't open your eyes!"

When Bae Joo-hyun saw him secretly open his eyes a crack, her bright eyes curved into a smile as she gave him a warning. Then, she suddenly leaned in and quickly kissed Gong Cheng on the corner of his mouth.

Seeing the young man's broad shoulders tremble slightly, she pursed her lips, glanced at Gong Cheng's thin lips, noticing they were less palatable than during their last date, and then pressed her lips against them forcefully, her breathing erratic.

"Now...you look much better..."

She whispered, bent down, and took out the gift she had prepared, "Open your eyes!"

"Noona!"

You're taking advantage of me again!

Gong Cheng opened his eyes, the lingering warmth of the Daegu woman's moist lips still seeming on his lips. He grinned and tried to turn the tables, but when he saw a rose gold bracelet dangling in front of Bae Joo-hyun's smiling face, he exclaimed in surprise.
"For me?"

“Well, of course, you’re the only man I have. It’s obviously a men’s style, so who else would I give it to if not you?” Bae Joo-hyun said, her face flushed. Then she grabbed Gong Cheng’s wrist, placed it on her chest, and carefully fastened the bracelet for him.

"I was going to give this to you as soon as I got in the car, but I didn't expect you to pull out so many gifts for me..." "...You beat me to it..."

"In these things, there's no such thing as first come, first served." Gong Cheng's hand felt soft and warm, but the yarn balls in his cardigan were tickling him a little. "Doesn't this just prove that we're on the same wavelength?"

"like or not?"

Bae Joo-hyun looked at him expectantly and asked a question.

The young man certainly didn't lack for jewelry or other accessories, but he still wanted to hear if his feelings were acknowledged...

"Like it!"

Gong Cheng spoke decisively, and facing Bae Joo-hyun's smiling face, he extended his wrist. The Daegu woman picked up her phone, chuckled, and covered her mouth, taking a picture of the two wrists, different in size but adorned with matching bracelets...

"How much do you like it?"

"...You'll find out tonight, Noona." Gong Cheng chuckled and withdrew his wrist, gripping the steering wheel as he drove towards the restaurant. He was growing more and more fond of this Daegu goddess! Just thinking about how his online fans called him and his girlfriend "god-like beauties" and "beauty queens"...

He was thinking that he should let the two "god-like beauties" get together tonight!
"Wait, that's not right. Didn't Noona say we can't call you Noona for a month?" Gong Cheng immediately joked with a worried look, and said with a straight face, "Aigoo, there's still a week left until the month is over..."

"But in a week, I have to go to Thailand and Singapore..."

Hearing such suggestive words, Bae Joo-hyun bit her lip, her brows furrowed with embarrassment and annoyance. "Fine! Then you can count the days on your fingers! We'll talk about this again when you get back from Singapore and Malaysia!"

"Really?" Gong Cheng asked with a smile. "Then I'll take Nu Na back to her dorm tonight..."

"Hey! Gong Cheng! Do you have any shame?" Bae Joo-hyun felt a tightness in her chest from anger. Her personality was awful, even worse than in bed!
……

The next day, Gong Cheng pulled his arm, which had been resting on the Daegu woman's head, out of the covers. Her small, delicate body was incredibly smooth and moist.
He loves it so much!

Without disturbing Bae Joo-hyun's rest, Gong Cheng got up and quickly washed up in the villa in Itaewon. He glanced at the schedule sent by the company on his phone; there was a local fashion show, which he could attend or not.

In short, go if you want, don't go if you don't want to... He's on vacation these past two days, and even on weekdays, he doesn't usually show up for these kinds of local events. But today, Tzuyu, Mina-chan, a big star, and Minato will all be there.

In the current domestic fashion scene, besides Tarot, the four women's high-end luxury titles are the most eye-catching. So after Burberry and LV officially announced the four ambassadors, they have been the center of attention.

Yesterday, he couldn't resist the dog's persistent pleading and agreed to attend.

But thinking about it carefully, as a global ambassador for Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Dior, and Armani, it's only right that he makes an appearance occasionally.

"..."

I went to the kitchen, made two simple breakfasts, and put them on the table.

Gong Cheng picked up the sandwich, took a couple of bites, then ran upstairs to the master bedroom. He glanced at his girlfriend, Daegu, who was still catching up on sleep, but didn't have the heart to disturb her. She had indeed worked hard last night; her corgi-like wiggling form would probably be gone for several days…

He knelt by the bed, tidied up the blankets for Bae Joo-hyun, whose legs were haphazardly sticking out from under the covers, then leaned close to her cheek as she slept on her side and softly called out, "Hyun-ah~"

"Hyun!"

Bae Joo-hyun, still half-asleep, vaguely heard someone calling her name. Then she heard a voice call out, "Noona!!!" She frantically pulled her arm out of the covers and waved her hand, pleading, "Stop messing with me~ Please~"

A hoarse, dry voice...

Her heavy eyelids were pulled open, and Bae Joo-hyun looked groggily at her male relative blinking in her line of sight, her expression one of utter despair, as if she wanted to die…

"Ani, there's water poured on the bedside table, and breakfast is in the kitchen downstairs. Remember to eat. I'm going out now..." Gong Cheng lay on the bed, looking at Bae Joo-hyun's post-coital psoriasis expression, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"...Are you leaving?"

Bae Joo-hyun snapped out of her daze, put her hands on Gong Cheng's shoulders, pouted, and leaned in to kiss him. "Drive carefully on the road..."

"Inside!"

Gong Cheng nodded in response, "Get some rest, Noona." He gave her this instruction, then watched as Bae Joo-hyun drifted off to sleep again, head tilted to the side, before turning to grab his car keys and leaving...

……

After returning to his dormitory and changing his clothes, Gong Cheng went to the company with Lin Nalian and the others to attend the local fashion week in Seocho-gu. Many models from high-end luxury brands were walking the runway there, and some executives from high-end luxury brands in the Asia-Pacific region were also gathered there.

The number of local celebrities attending is even greater. On one hand, luxury brands want to select suitable spokespeople or ambassadors locally; on the other hand, celebrities want to secure titles from these luxury brands.

However, apart from the four members of Twice, most of the celebrities present were promoting the brands voluntarily without paying any fees. Very few high-end luxury brands would pay for their endorsements, so there are many voices online calling them "arrogant vampires"...

A large number of celebrities are eager to promote their products for free; are they not arrogant?

"...What did you do last night?"

Why do you look like you just woke up?

In the van, Lim Nayeon blinked curiously, staring at her male relative, and asked a question in confusion.

Mina, seeing this scene, felt a sense of relief that the big sister had finally grown up!
I've learned to doubt Makoto-chan!

"I went to SM yesterday, and Sehun and Chanyeol dragged me into drinking a lot of alcohol last night." Gong Cheng sniffed without changing his expression. "Sorry to both of you, two rounds, three rounds."

Lim Nayeon nodded in sudden realization, "Oh, I see. You should drink less in the future..."

She added with concern, "How can you be hungover every day?" But it wasn't appropriate to say this in front of the other members, so she could only offer a token expression of concern.
"Yeah, unnie's right. Wouldn't it be better to drink more of your favorite orange juice?"

Sana Minato also chimed in with a concerned comment, not daring to say more! Tzuyu and Nayeon unnie are very clever, afraid of revealing any flaws!
"..."

The van arrived at Fashion Week. The autumn breeze was a bit chilly in the morning. The car stopped in front of the red carpet...

Inside the carriage, Mina, Tzuyu, and the other three, who were originally wearing coats, took off their coats and then slowly stepped off the train in long dresses, as a barrage of flashing lights illuminated the scene.

The four women stood in a row, wearing high heels, and waved to the camera with unwavering smiles.

For these newly appointed brand ambassadors, attending almost every local fashion week is a must, not only to increase exposure but also to promote the sub-brands they endorse, thereby stimulating product sales...

"..."

Gong Cheng wasn't dressed as formally as the other four. He wore a casual Dior autumn suit, stepped out of the van, stood behind the four, and greeted the media and photographers with a light laugh.

On the red carpet not far away, many familiar figures could be seen: the Asia-Pacific heads of Dior, Burberry, Armani, and LV, as well as some actors and idols from the industry, some dressed in sharp suits, others wearing short skirts or long dresses despite the cold...

"Aish! Tarot?"

"Why is he here?"

"This guy never attends local fashion weeks... and now that he's not even active in the country, how is he doing anymore..."

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

Amidst the heart-wrenching screams of passersby and the whispers of celebrities and media, Gong Cheng tightened his coat, smiled, and waved to the camera, "Annyeonghaseyo~"

Then, he followed behind Lim Nayeon and the others to the red carpet to sign autographs and take photos.

"..."

The whole process was quite boring, but Minatozaki Saka, Rinna, Nami, and Chou Tzuyu seemed to have a lot of fun, as if they really enjoyed showing off their fashion sense...

"[Saki Makoto] Give me one!"

Some fans cheered and pointed their cameras at Makoto Miyazaki and Sana Minatozaki on the red carpet.

The girl, dressed in a black off-shoulder dress, gave an awkward smile upon hearing this. Generally, she wouldn't dare to respond to these kinds of fan-driven shipping (shipping) comments, but deep down, she inexplicably wanted to take a photo with the male lead in front of the camera...

Gong Cheng glanced at the fans not far away, stepped back a few steps from Lim Nayeon and the other two, deliberately stood in front of the puppy, looked up at the camera not far away, and smiled gently.

Sana Minatozaki gave a professional, business-like smile, but her bright eyes sparkled with excitement.
"..."

After walking the red carpet, I entered the fashion week venue, but the show hadn't started yet.

Nayeon and her friends greeted many of the celebrities they encountered. Nayeon and Sana Minatozaki have quite a wide circle of friends in the industry, and they can chat with many idols to some extent.

Many celebrities glanced at Gong Cheng, who was surrounded by people. His tall stature made him stand out from the crowd. Some male actors are officially 188cm tall, but when they were next to Gong Cheng, they were not even on the same height line.

"Tsk tsk, everyone says you shouldn't be in the same frame as this guy, but the value of that is still rising..." BLACKPINK members gathered together, and Jennie Kim exclaimed in admiration, then couldn't help but glance enviously at the TWICE members.

In the entire country, who doesn't know that the four of them got their high-end luxury endorsements because of that oppa? Back in the beginning, as early as last year, she wanted to have a passionate, earth-shattering love affair with that oppa…

She'd tried to be friendly countless times, but he completely ignored her. Not long ago, she'd even asked him to help promote his solo performance next month, and he readily agreed! Now, she was extremely conflicted…

I want to keep clinging to them shamelessly, but I'm also a little embarrassed, because I always get rejected...

Even my own CP with this guy, [Nyan Gong Wentian], has recently been surpassed by JYP's Park Jin-young [Kuji Tōgō Gōichi]... The intense sense of defeat is indescribable? I... I'm not even as good as... Gorilla Mo?
"Aigoo, almost all the heads of high-end luxury brands in the Asia-Pacific region have gone to try and befriend that guy..." Park Chae-young muttered to herself. In her line of sight, Gong Cheng was standing in the middle of that group of arrogant guys, holding a glass of wine and chatting with them.

Many other celebrities also cast their gazes at them, each one envious to the point of gnashing their teeth. Even Yoo Ah-in, who had just entered, immediately smiled and went over to greet Gong Cheng as soon as he saw him, amidst the respectful gazes of the idols.

"..."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the Asia-Pacific heads of Armani, Burberry, and LV, the Asia-Pacific head of Dior suddenly pointed to the group of BLACKPINK members not far away and asked, "Jisoo, what do you think?"

"Kim Jisoo?" Gong Cheng followed his gaze and saw Kim Jisoo standing on the far side, listening to Lim Nayeon speak with a smile on her face. The curve of her eyes when she smiled was captivating, but the pink off-shoulder dress made her originally fair skin appear slightly yellow...

It just makes her skin look darker. I feel like pink doesn't suit Xiuxiu very well.

“Yes, we were looking into her last year and we thought she would be a great fit for our Dior beauty line…” Dior’s Asia-Pacific head explained with a smile.

How much longer is the probationary period?

"There's still a year left. We'd like to observe her a bit more. If she's suitable, we might have her become our beauty ambassador next year..." The person in charge suddenly turned to Gong Cheng, "Do you have any recommendations?"

"I heard that you recommended Louis Vuitton under the headquarters, Peninsula in the Asia-Pacific region, the Japanese ambassador, Sana Minatozaki, and Mina Mina, as well as Nayeon Lim and Tzuyu Chou for Burberry." Initially, this was also one of the reasons why the global ambassadors of the brands in front of me signed the contracts.

Therefore, Dior is happy to listen to the opinions of this global ambassador, even if it means giving him a few minor titles on the peninsula, as long as he has a good image and no bad behavior, it doesn't matter.

“Jisoo, Joo-hyun, Momo…” As far as makeup is concerned, Gong Cheng thinks these three are all pretty good. Then he glanced at Jisoo and said, “Jisoo would be a good fit for a makeup line, since we’re already considering it.”

He smiled and didn't continue...

Jisoo, I'll help you get resources, so you can't hit me anymore, okay?
"What about Bae Joo-hyun and Hirai Momo?" The person in charge nodded knowingly and then asked about the other two artists. As someone sent from headquarters to the Asia-Pacific region, he knew the artists in the peninsula like the back of his hand. As for Ryder Baby, it seems that...

While she can't compare to Twice and BLACKPINK, Bae Joo-hyun has a large and devoted fanbase, and her popularity among idols is quite high. Hirai Momo, on the other hand, has a somewhat mediocre popularity within Twice, but her status as the main dancer and her sexy figure have garnered her a considerable number of die-hard fans, coupled with the added boost from the Twice name...

"Let's give it a try. Anyway, these kinds of titles and endorsements are all short-term contracts. After a quarter, everyone will know what's going on," Gong Cheng said with a smile, offering his opinion...

The person in charge nodded upon hearing this and looked at Gong Cheng, "Then let's finalize Jisoo first?"

"Why is it like I helped arrange the endorsement?" Gong Cheng looked at the person in charge's reaction and couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Since you were already investigating last year, you probably already had a general idea in mind. However, I personally feel that instead of investigating for another year, it would be better to start with a short-term approach. The return on investment will be clear after one quarter."

“Whether to renew the contract or not, you all know the answer.” He said helplessly, then changed the subject, “So the verbal promise I made to Bernard Arnault was that Dior, like LV, would also have two slots…”

“Kim Jisoo doesn’t count, she was already one of the people you were considering. The other two are Bae Joo-hyun and Hirai Momo.”

With a broad smile, Gong Cheng finalized the endorsement deals for the other two female relatives.

"...Ah, this..." The person in charge was speechless, taken aback by his sudden change of topic. After a helpless laugh, he nodded, "The quota still stands. We've actually looked into the two LV quotas. The return on investment for products endorsed by Sana Minatozaki and Mina Mina is higher than that of other similar endorsers..."

“However, I need to bring up your idea with headquarters.” He explained seriously, assuming that headquarters would agree. It was just two insignificant slots, but the necessary procedures still had to be followed. As the head of the Asia-Pacific region, he couldn’t approve it on his own.

As they spoke, the two raised their glasses and clinked them together.

Gong Cheng took a sip of wine and then turned to leave.

Dior's Asia-Pacific head stood there for a moment, then walked towards BLACKPINK with a big smile.

"..."

After pulling Jisoo aside for a private conversation, the person in charge expressed their desire to sign her as Dior Beauty Peninsula Ambassador. This was not surprising, as they had already communicated this to Jisoo earlier in the year.

This is why Kim Jisoo attends every fashion week. They both know the reason, but the brands are evaluating the brands while Kim Jisoo is waiting patiently.

"So fast?"

Kim Ji-soo looked at the person in charge in front of her in a daze. The evaluation period for high-end luxury brands is usually calculated in years. There has never been a guy like Gong Cheng in the history of these high-end luxury brands since their establishment.

How long has it been? She originally estimated she would have to endure it for another two years...

But soon, the doubts turned into shock and joy, "Really?"

"Once we've drafted the contract, we'll send it to your agency. Dior Beauty Peninsula Ambassador..." the person in charge said with a smile, holding a wine glass, outlining the brand's endorsement positioning for her. "However, it's pretty much as you guessed..."

He glanced at the somewhat puzzled Kim Jisoo and explained, "Originally, if the evaluation went smoothly, we planned to sign you next year, but just now..." He then pointed to Gong Cheng, who was chatting with Jung Soo-jung not far away, and added,

“Our global brand ambassador believes you are a perfect fit to be the beauty ambassador for Peninsula. We have no doubt about the ambassador’s judgment, so you have passed the evaluation period quickly!”

"Gong Cheng?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo looked in the direction he was pointing. In her line of sight, Gong Cheng's tall figure was chatting and laughing with SM Entertainment's senior, Jung Soo-jung, while holding a wine glass. For a moment, she felt a mix of emotions...

"Is his opinion that important?"

"Of course, weren't all those ambassadors for LV and Burberry chosen by our spokesperson?" the person in charge said with a smile, revealing this not-so-secret secret. "The return on investment proves that he has a sharp eye!"

"Besides, he is Dior's only global ambassador..."

“I understand…” Kim Jisoo weakly withdrew her gaze, looked at the Asia-Pacific head in front of her, and nodded. “Thank you.”

"..."

The two chatted briefly about the brand's philosophy and style before the person in charge turned and left.

As Kim Jisoo listened to the members who had gathered around her chattering away, all asking if it was related to her Dior endorsement, she could hear a mixture of joy and barely perceptible sourness in their voices.

She heard it clearly, but still pursed her lips, her steps hesitant...

She wanted to walk over to Gong Cheng, who was a dozen meters away, and thank him, but she felt embarrassed. After much mental preparation, Kim Ji-soo, who has always been a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, finally decided to go.
When it's time to express gratitude, do so readily and decisively...

I never expected that bastard would still care about me.

"..."

Kim Jisoo mustered her courage and walked up to Jung Soo-jung and Gong Cheng in her high heels. She first raised the corners of her mouth and greeted Jung Soo-jung with a smile, "Krystal sunbaenim..."

“Jisoo…” Krystal Jung responded indifferently.

Not being very familiar with each other, she then smiled at Gong Cheng beside her and said, "Then I'll be going now. You two chat, and remember to grab a bite to eat sometime?"

"Yes, Soojung noona..."

Gong Cheng put down his wine glass on the small round table, but the way he bent his elbow caused the sleeves of his Dior jacket to rise slightly, revealing his wrists!

Jisoo had just watched Jung Soo-jung turn and walk into the crowd, a smile still lingering on her lips as she prepared to thank her, her mind racing to find the right words.

But the next second, her gaze was fixed on Gong Cheng's swaying wrist, as if drawn by a magnet. The warm yellow light from the inner hall spilled over, landing precisely on the platinum Cartier bracelet on his wrist.

The diamonds embedded in the grooves of the bracelet were sharply cut, and the irregular facets refracted the light into countless fragments, which were so bright that they almost pierced the eyes... Kim Jisoo subconsciously squinted, but her heartbeat suddenly sank.

The blinding glint of light made her freeze in place, like a cassette tape that had been paused. The warmth she had just begun to feel vanished in the blink of an eye from the impact of the bracelet.

"..."

"what happened to you?"

"Hey!" Gong Cheng smiled and raised his hand, waving it in front of Kim Ji-soo's eyes. Was he here to thank Mo?
Actually, he didn't do anything! Hehe, no need to show off and thank him, we were both once loved by JB~~
"Are you so happy you're dumbfounded?"

Gong Cheng asked again with a smile, wondering to himself if Jisoo was too happy to have landed a Dior endorsement, given her such a big reaction…

"happy?"

Jisoo's unfocused pupils stared at the large hand that was swaying back and forth in her line of sight. The bracelet on his wrist swayed gently with his movements, as if silently mocking her.

Her shoulders trembled slightly, and her face turned pale. She suddenly felt her breath catch in her throat... A huge sense of suffocation and oppression, as well as all the emotions of being deceived, surged in her chest. Staring at the harmless and handsome face in front of her, she was about to say something when she felt dizzy.

She felt like she couldn't breathe...

"you……"

(End of this chapter)