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Chapter 361: Live Broadcast Ends, Kim Jisoo's Blessing

[The variety show is over...]

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"Beep beep~"

After Han So-hee drank some milk to soothe her throat, she quietly wrapped her trench coat tighter and got out of the car and left. Gong Cheng watched Kim Ji-soo come down from the underground parking garage elevator and honked the car horn twice.

Wearing a short cotton jacket and jeans, Kim Ji-soo held a live-streaming device that looked like a selfie stick, scratching her head and searching for Gong Cheng's figure. When she saw the black Bugatti parked in a parking space not far away, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and walk over quickly.

The passenger door clicked open.

"Have Nayeon and Irene both left?"

Gong Cheng picked up his water bottle, took a sip, and asked curiously, "It's already evening, and today's live broadcast is probably almost over. According to the program team's original plan, we'll have dinner with Kim Ji-soo, do a live broadcast, and then it'll be over."

"…hehe."

Kim Ji-soo hadn't even settled into her seat when she heard Gong Cheng ask about another woman first, and she immediately felt incredibly jealous and didn't bother with him.

She stretched out her little hand, searching for a spot in the carriage to fix the camera for the live broadcast.

"Jisoo-ah~ I'm talking to you!"

Gong Cheng watched her movements as she tightened her seatbelt, but the cramped space in the Bugatti and Kim Ji-soo's heavy down jacket made it difficult for her to move. He had no choice but to lean over and help her stretch the seatbelt strap and fasten it into the slot.

“…Hey, what are you doing~” Kim Jisoo looked down at his thoughtful actions, but when she caught a glimpse of the live broadcast camera that had just been set up, a blush instantly flashed across her cheeks.

"Duh! Buckle up!"

Gong Cheng replied irritably, "Can't you see such an obvious action?"

As he got up and leaned back in the driver's seat, Kim Jisoo sat obediently in the passenger seat. She took out her phone from her pocket and said confidently, "The director just told me that on the way to dinner, I can pick some questions from the comments section and you can answer them."

"How about we make the live stream more interesting?"

She asked Gong Cheng beside her, and when she said these words, her usually cool and aloof voice switched to a broadcasting tone, like a super professional MC.

"Just ask!"

Gong Cheng stepped on the gas, and the engine roared as the Bugatti quickly drove out of the underground parking garage and onto the road where a sliver of sunlight still lingered.

Why didn't you cheer me on just now?

Kim Jisoo leaned back in the passenger seat and suddenly asked the question, but her eyes glanced at the profile of [First Dawn] who was driving. His handsome features were calmly focused on the traffic outside the windshield, but after hearing the question, his calm smile showed obvious surprise.

He turned his head and glanced at Kim Jisoo: "Moragu?" Then he subtly glanced at the live stream camera.

"Bullet comments!!!"

"This is a question from a fan. The original question was: Why didn't Tarot cheer for our Jisoo just now?" Kim Jisoo deliberately raised her voice a little, her tone carrying a sense of self-righteousness as if she were "passing on a message for the fans," as if she were just a "middleman" and actually making up a comment out of thin air.

With so many viewers watching the live stream, the barrage of comments was dazzling...

"You need to answer the questions asked in the live chat~"

Kim Jisoo, who was initially feeling guilty, found a brilliant excuse. Her voice rose slightly at the end, carrying a hint of smugness, but she didn't dare to meet his gaze, lest he see how much she cared about the issue.

The live stream chat was filled with comments like: "Wow! [Kung Pao Jin Ding] is the best!", "Jisoo's gaze towards Tarot is definitely not innocent!", "What an amazing couple, such a stable happiness!", "..."

The die-hard fans of the pairing instantly went wild in the live stream.

...Yoo Jimin's eyelids twitched with anger as she watched Kim Jisoo blush after saying those words on the live stream, muttering under her breath, "Damn it! Did you make up those comments yourself?"

The little mangosteen hand scrolled back through the phone for ages, but there was no such ridiculous question anywhere!

"Didn't anyone cheer you on?"

Gong Cheng gripped the steering wheel with a relaxed grip, and glanced at Kim Ji-soo with feigned ignorance: "There should be some support, right? Didn't you hear it?"

"Hehe, really?"

Kim Jisoo's face twitched as she listened to his answer.

...Surely not? Even when "Jiangdong Big Foot" knocked him to the ground in the ring, he didn't hear [Emerging Dawn] cheering him on! If he had, the match wouldn't have ended in a draw...

Could it be that I was blinded by hatred and too engrossed in it, and really didn't hear it?

"Hey, there are comments again." Kim Jisoo wasn't satisfied with his previous answer. She was sure that the petty Paboo Miyeon and Gangdong Big Foot, as well as the Daegu Auntie, were definitely watching the live stream.

"what is the problem?"

Gong Cheng slowed down; it was rush hour in Jiangnan, and traffic was congested at the traffic lights.

A black Bugatti was parked on the wide road, and the live broadcast camera inside the car was still broadcasting to the public. As a result, many cars driving alongside rolled down their windows and recognized his car at a glance, shouting: "TTTTarot!"

"Saranghae!"

"The pride of the Great Cold Netherworld!"

...Jisoo promptly took off her boots, her small feet in white socks crossed on the passenger seat. Feigning surprise, she covered her mouth with her hand, and shyly "read" the comments: "Ask Tarot, who's prettier, Jisoo or Nayeon~"

Her voice trailed off, her bright eyes peeking at Gong Cheng's expression beneath her lowered eyelids. She quickly pursed her lips, "Oh dear~ how can I ask such a question? It's so embarrassing..."

Let's skip this question.

……

"You son of a bitch! Kim Jisoo!"

Also on the road in Gangnam, Lim Nayeon was driving a red Maserati, her phone lying in the center console playing a live stream, while Kim Da-hyun, Son Chae-young, and Hirai Momo were sitting in the passenger seat and the back seat.

Hearing Jisoo's feigned madness and asking questions in the live stream, she cursed under her breath in anger, then turned to Chaeyoung and said, "Chaeyoung! Scroll up the comments, I want to see if this girl is really shameless and starts making things up!"

"Lim Na-yeon is so cute!"

Just as Kim Da-hyun, Hirai Momo, and Son Chae-young were looking at each other in bewilderment, Gong Cheng's soft laughter came from the live broadcast room. The camera angle reflected his profile, and the sharp contours of his face, along with the reflections of the cars speeding by outside the window, created a unique atmosphere.

Upon hearing her father's words, Nayeon's initial irritation subsided instantly. She grinned, chewing gum, and couldn't suppress a smirk as she reminded him, "Chaeyoung, turn up the volume on unnie's phone a little more..."

As the chewing gum scraped against her teeth, she slightly opened her mouth, carefully observing the road conditions while glancing at Jisoo's distressed face on the live stream screen.

Jisoo~
I'm going solo next month! What would you and Zhao Mi-yeon think if you saw my MV and collaboration with my boyfriend?
……

Why do you look so desperate, like the whole world is bullying you?

After pointing out the big star's strengths, Gong Cheng hadn't even had a chance to speak when he noticed Kim Jisoo sitting in the passenger seat, her head turned away, lips pursed, looking like she was about to shed pearly tears. He smiled, somewhat annoyed.
"Let people finish speaking! Nayeon is so cute, such an energetic girl~"

"Jisoo is truly beautiful~!"

...In the observation room of MBC television station, the cartoonist watched the live broadcast. Miyako's helpless yet sincere tone made him cover his mouth with a broad, chuckled auntie-like expression: "Ha~ After the afternoon's sports meet, Tarot and Jisoo have successfully turned the live broadcast into a romance reality show~"

"However, I have to say that Tarot and Nayeon and Jisoo seem to be very close friends."

As she was giving her opinion, Yoo Jeongyeon glanced at the scrolling comments: "Girls! Look at Jisoo's expression! If she and Tarot aren't real, then I'm a fake!", "To be honest, Lim Nayeon is quite cute~", "So sweet!", "Girls, I have a bold guess! If Jisoo and Lim Nayeon are good friends, then if they both like Tarot, wouldn't that mean..."

...Inside the Bugatti, Kim Jisoo glanced away, and couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile. "What's so pretty about it?"

"Stop being so narcissistic. Do you just want to hear nice things?"

Gong Cheng pursed his lips, not wanting to dwell on this issue any longer. He was afraid that he might manipulate Zhixiu into making their relationship official on the spot.

He reached out and adjusted the heating settings on the center console.

Soon, the warm air flowed through the car, but perhaps due to the strong wind, Kim Jisoo, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly wrinkled her nose. She sniffed hard in front of the camera and noticed a strange smell: "What's that smell?"

She looked at Gong Cheng with curiosity and a puzzled expression.

Logically speaking, this bastard from Yeongdeungpo should be very clean! Even though we've known each other for so long, before he became successful, he was always presentable and clean, with at most a slight smell of smoke on him. But the smell in the carriage now isn't pungent, but it's not pleasant either.

"...It's been too long since I've driven this car, maybe it's the smell of smoke?"

Gong Cheng also smelled that familiar scent, and a hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, but he still made it up!

Anyway, the fans and people in the live stream couldn't smell it, and almost forgot... when Han Su-hee was giving oral sex, I forgot to open the window for ventilation. I was careless. But our Xiu-xiu is a complete novice, so she probably won't understand, right?

"It doesn't smell like smoke or dust. I think I smelled it on the road before. It smells like some kind of flower, but I can't remember it right now."

Jisoo racked her brains, trying to remember what flower it was! She was so dense...

Gong Cheng rolled down the car window a crack to allow for quick ventilation.

“hh~”

Meanwhile, Han Su-hee had just returned to her apartment in Gangnam. Watching the conversation between the two on the live stream, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The comments on the screen included: "What are Oppa and Jisoo talking about?", "What does it smell like?", "Oppa and Jisoo smell so good!", "They smell amazing! I've met Tarot in person, and it's not perfume, it's actually very fragrant!", "He's even more handsome in person than in videos and photos!"

Han Suxi glanced at the comments and sent a message on her phone: "Even Tarot's semen smells good~ Do you guys believe it?"

Soon, someone tagged her ID and replied, "Have you ever swallowed it? Don't be so presumptuous..."

"Hmm~ Why haven't I ever swallowed it?"

Han Su-hee replied with amusement, then put down her phone, stood up, took off her clothes, and went barefoot to the bathroom to brush her teeth and take a shower.

……

Twenty minutes later, the Bugatti drove into the Seocho district.

MBC television staff followed closely behind...

The engine noise gradually subsided, and the Bugatti finally came to a steady stop on the street near No. 11 Myeongan-dong. Night had completely fallen, with only the streetlights hanging in the air, casting warm yellow halos onto the ground covered with a thin layer of snow... as if even the air was filled with the crisp scent of winter.

The live stream camera slowly moved from inside the car to outside, steadily following the two people who got out. Gong Cheng opened the car door first, and a cold wind carrying snowflakes rushed in. When Zhi Xiu bent down to get out of the car, her soft black hair gently swept over her shoulders. Her small face on her cotton-padded coat was blown by the wind, and her hair was slightly lifted. She subconsciously leaned closer to Gong Cheng, her gaze falling on the winding alley entrance ahead, a hint of curiosity hidden in her eyes.

"Shall we have Japanese food?"

Gong Cheng exhaled a breath of cold air and gestured towards the shops in the alley not far away.

"You've already made up your mind, why are you asking me?"

Kim Jisoo snorted and kicked a snowflake on the ground.

Looking at the two white lanterns hanging on either side of the wooden door of the Japanese restaurant not far away, the warm yellow light flickering inside~ Finally, there are no annoying Lim Nayeon and Bae Joo-hyun!

Now it's time for just the two of you!

"Didn't you say it didn't matter?"

Gong Cheng grumbled in dissatisfaction, then reached out and tugged at Kim Jisoo's collar as she nearly strayed off course...

The live stream camera followed the two figures closely, clearly showing the difference in height on the screen. He was 1.87 meters tall, and now, wearing boots, his figure appeared even more upright. Standing next to him, Kim Jisoo's already petite figure looked even smaller. Her head only reached a little above his chest, and even her footprints were smaller than his when she walked in the snow.

Pushing open the door of the Japanese restaurant, the wind chimes on the threshold tinkled softly, and a wave of warm, cozy steam instantly wafted out...

"..."

After Kim Jisoo randomly clicked on a bunch of random points.

Seeing that the Japanese restaurant was empty and business wasn't good, Gong Cheng sat down at the front desk, since there were only two of them! However, after the crew of "I Live Alone" came in and set up the equipment, they talked to the restaurant owner about filming and other things, and then they all sat down at a nearby table.

Master Gong will pay the bill...

Since he was driving, Gong Cheng only ordered two drinks. He took a sip of orange juice through the straw, blinked, and watched with interest as Kim Ji-soo sat on a high stool, twisting and turning as she talked with the Japanese chef in front of her.

The black turtleneck sweater accentuated her fair neck and delicate features. She wore minimal makeup, giving her a clean and understated look. "Mullet roe?"

Kim Ji-soo asked curiously about the name of the ingredients. Two dishes related to "mullet roe" were served: grilled mullet roe with perilla leaves and mullet roe sushi. Then the chef explained the meaning of "mullet roe".

In Japan, mullet roe is called "Tangmo" and is considered one of the world's three great delicacies. It is a processed seafood product made from the ovaries and eggs of mullet after being salted and air-dried.

"The mullet roe has countless blood vessels, and it becomes harder and harder as the salt seeps in. Potato soup is originally tasteless, but it becomes flavorful because of the mullet roe..." The chef carefully introduced the soup in front of him, explaining the significance of adding mullet roe.

The countless citizens and fans in the live broadcast room listened with great interest.

"I see~" Kim Jisoo nodded in agreement, feeling enlightened.

Then she turned her head and glanced at Gong Cheng sitting next to her. He was casually taking off his black jacket, revealing a beige turtleneck sweater and his broad shoulders and narrow waist. Perhaps in the moment he lowered his head, Kim Ji-soo keenly caught a glimpse of fatigue in his eyes.

But before I could think any further...

Kim Ji-soo suddenly realized something very important. She looked down at her black turtleneck sweater, then at Gong Cheng, who was slowly raising his hand and turning down the collar of his sweater—were they wearing matching outfits?
Just as she was secretly excited, Miss Vj patted her on the shoulder, indicating that she should mention Gong Cheng to answer the questions from the viewers in the live stream.

Kim Jisoo gave an OK sign, then became serious and dignified. She then glanced at a comment on the screen and read softly, "Three years of non-stop work, does it make you feel tired?"

She was still very concerned about the health of this "Newborn Dawn". When she heard that he had fallen ill in Jakarta, she wished she could be Bae Joo-hyun and take care of him in the hospital room.

Therefore, the problem extraction at this point is highly subjective.

As for the gossipy comments, she coldly ignored them all...

Why are you suddenly so serious?

Gong Cheng put down his chopsticks, took a sip of orange juice, and smiled helplessly. "Of course I'll get tired~" he answered the question casually.

"You seem much calmer than before?"

Kim Jisoo put down her phone from watching the live comments and stared intently at Gong Cheng in front of her. The warm light in the Japanese restaurant fell on his cheeks, softening his features and making even the fleeting fatigue from before seem almost imperceptible. Instead, he looked like a bright, smiling face.

But who is Zhuge Zhixiu?
She dared to say that no one in the world understood this bastard in front of her better than she did!

Aside from not knowing his size... she could tell what mischief this bastard was up to just by glancing at him or seeing how much his lips curled up.

It's like, when he wants to act like a hooligan, he'll always call you "Noona" affectionately first~ and when he doesn't want to talk to you, he'll say "Jisoo-ah~" right away, he's really naughty.

Therefore, the taciturn [Newborn Dawn] is in a very bad mood!
Perhaps he could fool Zhao Meiyan, Lin Nayeon, and Bae Joo-hyun, or perhaps these insects couldn't see through him, but Gong Cheng, as Kim Ji-soo's white moonlight, saw through her at a glance!

So... only I can tame this brat!
"Quiet?"

Gong Cheng took a sip of orange juice, thought for a moment, and replied, "Perhaps it's because I've been traveling for too long. I'm also someone who needs time alone. Sometimes it's quite uncomfortable if I don't have time to be alone for a long time... I subconsciously quiet down because the world is relatively quiet for me when I'm not talking."

Haji Cheng's sincerity is evident.

I never expected that Jisoo would understand me the best...

“…We are very similar people!” Kim Jisoo couldn’t help but savor the thought as she listened to Gong Cheng’s calm words.

She's that kind of person too!

"How to say?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Cheng smiled and asked a question in return, then picked up his orange juice cup and clinked it against Kim Ji-soo's coffee cup.

“I also crave time alone. If I don’t have time to be alone, I naturally become quiet. Even though people think I’m very energetic in front of the camera, I can feel down sometimes. But I still want to show my fans my most energetic side.”

Kim Ji-soo pursed her lips and smiled broadly as she told Gong Cheng her thoughts!
Oh my god, you little bastard! You can't escape!

We are a match made in heaven...

...In the MBC observation room, the model blinked and stared at the camera. Gong Cheng sat in a chair and smiled as she looked at Kim Ji-soo's animated gestures. Yet, her warm eyes inexplicably evoked sadness. She shared her opinion: "Actually, after watching this whole day, I feel that Tarot is a very lonely person."

In the live stream, Kim Ji-soo suddenly remembered the meaning of "mullet roe" that the head chef had just explained. She turned to the chef and said, "If the drying process of mullet roe is a solitary one..."

She then looked at Gong Cheng, "So, will these three years since your debut be a lonely journey for you?"

"It's alright~" Gong Cheng couldn't understand why Kim Ji-soo suddenly asked such profound questions.

At this moment, the head chef smiled and continued, "The drying process of mullet roe requires proper drying to be perfect. During the drying process, it gradually becomes tougher, enduring a period of patience to achieve this flavor and become a perfect product." He pointed to the mullet roe and potato soup in Gong Cheng's bowl, then seemed to remember something and added:

"As Tarot said before, everything you experience in life will eventually shape your character."

Gong Cheng put down his soup spoon, recalled for a moment, and realized that he did indeed say that. He then raised his handsome face and smiled warmly, "So, will my end be mullet roe?"

Kim Jisoo took a small bite of a piece of sushi, secretly watching Gong Cheng's expression. But that bastard's smile was so sad!

The head chef's voice came from behind the counter. He laughed heartily and looked at Gong Cheng seriously: "You will always... shine!"

"Kamsammida~"

Gong Cheng smiled and took a tissue to wipe his mouth.

Standing to the side, Kim Jisoo pursed her lips, smiled gently at Gong Cheng, and couldn't help but raise her small hand to pat the little rascal's tall shoulder, expressing her concern for him: "As long as you're healthy..."

"Alas!"

After Gong Cheng finished eating and responded to Kim Jisoo, he whispered, "Eat quickly~"

Kim Jisoo narrowed her eyes, smiling happily, and somewhat brazenly forgot about the live broadcast camera beside her, "Noona!"

Then, she smoothed her hair with one hand, revealing the earring in her right ear, lowered her delicate face, and sipped her potato soup.

In the live stream chat, there were numerous comments:

"We're totally shipping them, girls!"

"When are you getting your marriage certificate? Can you just announce it officially?"

"Don't announce it! Don't announce it! It's all fake! Kim Jisoo isn't good enough for Oppa~"

"These two are definitely up to something, ladies! [Kung Pao Jin Ding] is the best, let's go!"

"Why does it feel like our Xiuxiu has been hooked and turned into a pervert?"

……

Half an hour later, Gong Cheng took out his bank card, paid the bill, and his tall figure was draped in a black jacket.

Kim Jisoo jogged over to the front desk, grabbed a marker, and ran to the wall of the Japanese restaurant's main hall. There was a small blackboard hanging there, apparently for past customers to leave messages.

The live stream camera captured Gong Cheng swiping his card at the front desk and Kim Ji-soo standing to the side with black and white trim.

Kim Jisoo raised a hand to smooth her stray hairs, turned around and glanced at the little brat. He looked visibly tired, with a faint sense of dejection—something Jisoo had noticed earlier. Turning back, she picked up a marker and diligently wrote in Korean on the blackboard:
May you, who have endured many hardships, overcome the loneliness of life.

As she wrote, the chef read aloud, his voice carrying into the live stream.

Gong Cheng put away his wallet, glanced at Kim Ji-soo's fairly neat and elegant handwriting, walked over, patted her on the shoulder, and couldn't help but laugh, "Vulgar!"

"Hey Yigu..."

Just as Kim Ji-soo was about to say something, the head chef next to her smiled and spoke up for her, saying, "It's a blessing for you."

"Yes!"

Kim Jisoo nodded smugly in approval!

"Kamsammida~ Thank you both for your blessings!"

Gong Cheng chuckled and picked up the scarf, about to put it around his neck, when he realized it belonged to Kim Ji-soo. He casually wrapped the scarf around her neck, then turned back and greeted the chef with a smile: "I'm leaving now~ The food was delicious, thank you for the treat!"

A radiant smile appeared in the live stream room.

"Wow! This scene is just like something out of a K-drama!"

"I hereby unilaterally declare that [Kung Pao Jin Ding] has topped the CP rankings!"

"...I could tell Oppa seemed lonely, but seeing Jisoo's concern for him, I couldn't get angry at all. Is Oppa really that lonely? Even though he lives in such a nice house and drives such a nice car..."

"Together, together!"

"Fuck your mother!"

"Oppa, can you please lower your standards and act in some brainless, melodramatic idol dramas? Don't let Yoona ruin our lives!"

……

After Gong Cheng and Kim Ji-soo walked out of the Japanese restaurant together, light snowflakes drifted onto their shoulders. He stood under the lamplight and waved to the live stream camera, "I announce~ today's Tarot day is over~"

"Thank you~ to all the fans and viewers for watching and your love. Thank you to the MC, Jeongyeon, in the TV observation room~ See you at the company another day~"

With his striking features right in front of the live stream camera, Kim Jisoo stood behind him, waving gently with a smile.

……

In the observation room of MBC's "I Live Alone," Yoo Jeong-yeon smiled and nodded with a proud expression.

That's awesome, my good brother Haji-sung!
The close-up shot under the snowflakes undoubtedly made the live stream chat even more excited. Yu Dingyan was sometimes curious about how his good brother could have such a handsome face, he was handsome from every angle! The fine snowflakes landed right on his smiling eyebrows and eyes, and then the live stream stopped—it ended.

She stretched lazily on the sofa, glanced at the time, and saw it was nine o'clock in the evening.

it is finally over……

live streaming!

However, it was very rewarding!

Yoo Jeong-yeon's official entry into "I Live Alone" has been a resounding success. According to the company's plan, after recording a few episodes, when it's her turn to invite guests again, she'll call on that hopeless dating frenemy from her group, the team leader...

Record the last episode to reverse the public's perception of me after experiencing love.

……

Sitting in the Bugatti, Kim Jisoo finally had time to look at her phone, scrolling through the current trending topics. Today's trending topics were almost entirely dominated by the "First Dawn" group next to her. She raised her finger and liked a popular post in front of her: "Tarot & Jisoo, close friendship, and also lovers!"
Then I saw another trending post: "Revealing the woman beside Tarot three years ago—Han So-hee!"

"Han Su-hee?"

Kim Jisoo suddenly remembered the woman who had kindly reminded her how to teach Lim Nayeon a lesson on the ring earlier that day.

According to his profile, he seems to be a year older than me and a pretty nice person, but after seeing this trending topic, he seems like just average...

"What's your relationship with her?"

Perhaps it was because today's live stream was so wonderful, Kim Jisoo couldn't help but ask a question.

But as soon as she asked, she regretted it.

"friend."

"Closer friends..."

Gong Cheng added, "I love telling the truth!"
If our Xiuxiu is so compatible with me, she shouldn't mind, right?

"How intimate?"

Kim Jisoo asked a question with a hint of delight, and instead of the impatience she had expected, he answered her question very seriously!
It feels like our relationship has taken another step forward!

"A relationship so close we can sleep in the same bed~"

Gong Cheng drove with a light laugh, but out of the corner of his eye he caught Kim Ji-soo's face stiffen instantly. "I didn't want to lie to you, so I told the truth. Don't hit me or scare me~ Otherwise, what will I do if I lie in the future?"

"You're riding a horse!"

"You still think you're right?" Kim Jisoo retorted, her little bit of smugness vanishing instantly!

You've already been slept with by that kind of woman, I wouldn't even dare touch you... no! I'd have to think twice before I even show you some concern! She's already slept with you in the same bed!
"...What's wrong with me?"

Gong Cheng replied casually, "I've known Su Xi for a long time, only a few months after you and Zhao Meiyan, but our relationship is very pure!"

With that, he stepped on the brakes: "Get out, we're here!"

This is BLACKPINK's dormitory complex. I've safely delivered Jisoo here.
He was going to see Han Suxi tonight to have a good talk with her about work, since the company's location had already been decided.

The two companies are an agency located in Gangdong, not far from JYP, and an investment company located in the bustling Gangnam area. The staff consists of the same advisors who have been in charge of financial management and investment for the past two years, as well as some recruited subordinates.

The two companies are unrelated, but since it's a management company, there are more things to prepare. Besides preparing to sign Han So-hee, which Bae Suzy hasn't discussed yet, there's another candidate he's considering. They might meet tomorrow to talk about it.

"Get off then, who wants to ride in your car?!"

Kim Jisoo let out a frustrated snort, "They all treated you like that!"
You son of a bitch, you have absolutely no sense of propriety!
As soon as the car door was opened, Kim Ji-soo suddenly turned around, knelt on the passenger seat, leaned over, and grabbed Gong Cheng's collar. Hagi Cheng was startled: "Don't hit my face!"

"Boom~"

But a crisp popping sound made Gong Cheng's pupils shrink in surprise. He looked down at Kim Jisoo, who was nibbling on the corner of his mouth, his lips sticky with saliva.

"Silly?"

Kim Jisoo bit her lip, raised her cheek, and glared angrily at Gong Cheng in front of her. She reached out and patted his handsome profile!
"Others can sleep with you, so what's wrong with me kissing you?"

"what happened?"

"what happened?"

She asked three questions in a row, as if venting her anger!

Horse riding!
Today, we've already fought like that with Lim Nayeon, and the whole nation and fans are now questioning our relationship on the trending topics. If I don't take advantage of you a little, how can I live with myself?
After saying that, Kim Jisoo immediately shrank back, got out of the car, and slammed the car door shut!

She feared that if she hesitated even a second longer, the driver, [Emerging Dawn], would regain her senses and push her into the passenger seat...

Touch me...

That's just the kind of person he is; she knows him very well!
"..." Gong Cheng sat in the car, glanced at Kim Jisoo driving further and further away through the windshield, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, suddenly laughed, stepped on the gas, and the Bugatti drove onto the road. He whispered, "You've grown up, Jisoo~"

……

Around 10 p.m., Gong Cheng went to check on Han Suxi's apartment to see why the water pipes were leaking and why there were spider webs.
He not only became a repairman, but also got to experience a "glowing script" in the dark.

……

The next day, February 14th, the snow was still falling in Seoul.

However, judging from the weather in previous years, the snow will stop soon. ITZY's debut went very smoothly, and the MV broke the record for the most views of a girl group within 24 hours.

In the coffee shop downstairs from JYP, Gong Cheng met Somi, whom he hadn't seen for more than half a year.

Born in 01, Canadian citizen.

The last time we met was during the recording of PD48. Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Since IOI disbanded in January 2017, Jeon Somi has experienced a blank period in 2017/2018. Apart from participating in some variety shows and commercial performances, her music career has developed almost zero.

Last year, her contract with JYP expired, and her trainee contract was terminated. If Jeon Somi hadn't chosen to leave the company last year, perhaps she would have a place in ITZY, which has recently made a successful debut for JYP's new generation of girl groups in Japan.

"It's been so long, Oppa~"

Somi had her hair tied in a high ponytail, and her round head was quite cute. With her mixed-race appearance, she was both innocent and alluring. A white down jacket covered her petite figure, but the black hoodie underneath revealed a surprisingly full chest, making her look even more developed than the Dragon of the Execution Department. Her fair little hands held a steaming cup of coffee.

"Hey, how have you been lately?"

"Wasn't she the MC at the Seoul Music Awards last month?" Gong Cheng smiled and took a sip of orange juice. Somi's most recent activity was on the 19th of last month, when she served as the MC for the "26th Seoul Music Awards". Apart from that, she had been quiet for a while.

“I’m currently preparing to sign with a new agency…” Somi said with a grin, acting completely at ease with Tarot in front of her.

She had been a trainee at JYP since he joined in 16. However, at that time, she participated in the first season of PD101 and successfully debuted as the center of popularity on the show. During the days of IOI's group activities, she often met Gong Cheng on music show stages.

At the time, IOI and "Ball" were referred to as two shooting stars that streaked across the Korean Peninsula music scene in 16, one a limited-time girl group and the other a limited-time boy group.

"The Black Label?"

Gong Cheng asked curiously for the name of the agency. He had previously asked around and learned that this agency, established in 16, had been in contact with Somi since the end of last year, but he didn't know how far things had progressed and hadn't paid much attention.

Somi's voice and the popularity he had built up at IOI were things he valued.

If we sign her and send her to debut, it seems like a pretty good idea. At least her singing skills and voice are already far superior to many female idols in the industry...

How did Oppa know?

Somi looked a little surprised, raised her eyelids and looked at Gong Cheng with her deep eyes, but she figured that this guy had known all along why he left JYP and wanted to debut as a solo artist!

Especially after the 17 IOI, the huge success of this guy's solo career only strengthened her resolve! So she decisively rejected JYP's suggestion that she debut with ITZY...

"I asked around."

Gong Cheng chuckled and said without wasting any words, "If you haven't signed with THE BLACK LABEL yet, then come to my company!"

"I'll make you a star this year!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Somi understood the first part of his words quite well. After all, it wouldn't be difficult for her to find a management company if she wanted to go solo. But the more she heard, the more her eyes widened, and she stared at him, speechless: "Oppa?"

"What are you talking about...?"

"The company that signed me to Oppa? They're going to debut me?"

She stammered as she looked around the coffee shop; it was a private room!

Somi asked again, puzzled, "Isn't Oppa at JYP?" Then, she slightly parted her pale pink lips and looked at Gong Cheng's smiling eyes with disbelief. Suddenly, a guess arose in her mind that could cause the stock prices of major local entertainment companies and JYP to explode!
"My contract expires this summer..."

Gong Cheng spoke truthfully, guessing that Park Jin-young's side was also figuring out how to handle the public relations after the news was released. "Now that I'm out, I'm not interested in other agencies. I'll just run my own. Originally, I wanted to only serve myself, but it wouldn't be right to have only one artist like me."

"So, if you come, you can tell me your expected debut time. At the latest, it will be summer, and I will help you debut."

As he spoke, he revealed the carefully considered ideas and arrangements he had made over the past two days.

However, he's not good at launching artists' careers, so he'll have to talk to Park Jin-young later to find a replacement. With his own popularity and fame, Somi's debut exposure will definitely be bigger and smoother than it was on THE BLACK LABEL.

Moreover, Gong Cheng doesn't have any scheduled activities for the remaining contract period, so he can release an album for Somi and help her debut!

The prerequisite is that she has to sign with her own company.

"Oppa isn't joking, is he?"

"A three-year contract..." Somi's fair face seemed to struggle to accept the news, but she still swallowed hard. "And, if I set up my own agency, will you still be able to send me to debut in the summer?"

She was somewhat skeptical of the story's authenticity, since what she had discussed with THE BLACK LABEL was her hope to debut as a solo artist this year, and the company's producer would be responsible for producing her debut album.

"Yes, there's no doubt about that."

“My contract with the company is really expiring, and I have no plans to renew it, so don’t worry about me standing you up,” Gong Cheng said softly, glancing down at the time on his phone. “As for what THE BLACK LABEL can give you, I can give you too.”

"Rather than saying I want to make money by running a brokerage firm, I'd say it's about integrating resources..."

"The simplest thing is, I can personally handle the production of your debut album!"

He laughed and added, "K-pop songs?"

Simple~
"Will you produce an album for me?"

Upon hearing the last sentence, Somi's expression immediately changed, and she looked at him seriously, as if to confirm.

(End of this chapter)