The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 362 Maze Entertainment, where are you hurt?

[Daily routine, transition...]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Moragu?"

In the coffee shop filled with the faint aroma of coffee, Quan Mizhao was astonished, her face pale. Especially after hearing Gong Cheng say those words, she couldn't help but ask again to make sure she hadn't misheard.

"I think we should now focus on whether you have already signed a contract with THE BLACK LABEL."

Gong Cheng noticed Quan Mizhao's interested look, chuckled, and changed the subject, getting straight to the heart of the matter.

If Somi hadn't yet signed with THE BLACK LABEL, then everything would be fine, and producing a debut album for her wouldn't be out of the question. But if she had already signed, then there's no point in saying anything more.

He had no interest in paying the breach of contract fee for the little sister in front of him, who seemed to be developing even better than the "Dragon of the Execution Department".

"of course not……"

Jeon Mi-so has light brown eyebrows and eyes, and delicate features. Her mixed-race features give her a unique and sexy charm when she is surprised or excited: "I was originally planning to sign a contract at the end of the month, but they said they would debut me in the summer."

At this moment, she realized that the man in front of her was not joking at all. Suppressing her shock and joy, she earnestly talked about the progress of her discussions with THE BLACK LABEL.

Signing a contract is something that can't be rushed. Otherwise, since leaving JYP last year, thanks to the popularity she gained at IOI, it's not like no agency has offered her a contract, but few companies could give her a definite guarantee regarding a solo debut.

In addition, since this is a second-time debut, if things don't go well, it's very easy for things to...

"..."

"Oh my, even though Oppa has been sitting in front of me and has been rambling on and on to me several times, it's still hard to believe now."

After recounting her story with THE BLACK LABEL, Jeon Mi-so's small face beamed with excitement.

Even though the eighteen-year-old girl was exceptionally adept at managing her expressions under the spotlight, at this moment, in a private space, with the tall boy sitting opposite her—a figure she had to look up to, as towering as a mountain, both in physique and in his achievements in the music industry—she felt she needed to look up to him.

Therefore, the tense expression management he used to maintain when facing executives from various brokerage firms has now completely disappeared.

"...There's nothing unbelievable about it. When a contract expires, you either draft a new one or you leave."

Gong Cheng smiled and took a sip of orange juice, his gaze fixed on Somi, who was holding a dessert and dancing around excitedly. "However, when it comes to your contract, what other agencies can give you, I can give you too—TV variety shows, programs, even future career transitions."

"However, let me make this clear first: my contract with JYP expires this summer. Once you sign with my company, I will produce your debut album, but I won't be going to the company often for the next six months."

At this point, he gave a wry smile and looked at Quan Mizhao's attentive face: "Moreover, the company is currently undergoing renovations, so you may not have a place to stay. But I will temporarily rent a recording studio and practice room in Jiangnan to ensure your practice and recording."

"Some recording equipment purchased overseas will probably take a while to arrive in Seoul." Gong Cheng tapped the edge of the table lightly with his slender fingers. The equipment he purchased for the recording studio and composition was almost all the top-of-the-line on the market, and it was quite expensive.

As a singer, his requirements for this type of equipment are naturally high.

Somi's debut was unlike that of actresses like Han So-hee and Bae Suzy, who received scripts in their email. Actors, generally speaking, don't have much to do when they come to the company; they spend most of their time on set, either studying their characters.

Like Yoona, Gong Cheng suggested that she take a crash course in acting, but it seems that she did attend one in her early years.

It lacks spirit~
That's the general situation. You can take your time to consider the specifics.

Gong Cheng gave a general overview of the company's current situation, just in case they actually signed a contract, came to work at the company, only to find that the building was under renovation and they didn't even have a place to stand—that would be ridiculous!
Master Gong only made empty promises to his female relatives, not to his subordinates.

Very conscientious...

"...Oppa, may I ask a question that I'm particularly interested in?"

Jeon Mi-so's round, almond-shaped eyes were exceptionally bright. She furrowed her light brown eyebrows as if considering things carefully. After hearing Gong Cheng's smiling voice say, "Go ahead and ask," she raised her small face and asked, "If the company isn't operational yet, and Oppa's contract with JYP hasn't expired before summer, can you guarantee my debut this summer?"

She was getting impatient. Since IOI disbanded, her musical hiatus had been far too long. For an idol, every extra day of hiatus is like a slow death...

"Yes, but I don't recommend rushing it."

“I’ll send you to debut this year, maybe in the summer, maybe in the fall…” Gong Cheng looked at Somi’s nervous face and answered seriously, “The hiatus won’t be too long. During that time, I can send you to variety shows on TV to maintain your exposure before your solo debut.”

"..."

Despite his current status, Master Gong still has some influence and connections within the industry.

After some of the stakes were explained, a brief silence fell over the private room in the coffee shop.

"Oppa, I want to go back and think about it first, is that okay?"

Jeon Mi-so's soft and cute face, now looking up and smiling, her apple cheeks gently bulged.

"Yes, there's still time before summer."

Gong Cheng nodded and smiled. He wasn't in a hurry, but Somi on the other side was. She wouldn't let things stall for that long, and besides, he figured it was about time to take her down.
Compared to THE BLACK LABEL, it's obvious to anyone with eyes to see which to choose.

As the first female singer to debut solo under his personal management company, the level of attention she receives is definitely huge...

"Thank you, Oppa~"

"I'm so grateful to Oppa for thinking of me first~ It still feels like a dream."

When Quan Mizhao saw Gong Cheng get up and pick up his coat, she thanked him again, her words still carrying a hint of surprise and disbelief. If it weren't such a big deal, and she didn't need to discuss it with her family, she would have signed the contract on the spot.

However, the contract term and profit-sharing ratio haven't been discussed yet, so a decision can't be made so easily.

"Annyeong~"

"I only value you if you have the ability."

Gong Cheng put on a blue and white checkered denim jacket, casually picked up a baseball cap and put it on his head, and glanced at Quan Mizhao, who wasn't particularly tall. She had a pretty face, a slender but not thin figure, and excellent body proportions. Her shoulders were straight, and her back was upright. Even in a loose sweatshirt, her upright posture and full chest were still visible.

Are you really only eighteen?

How big is the Dragon of the Executive Department again?

Nineteen, C or...?

……

Yesterday's live broadcast of "I Live Alone" flooded the internet with clips of the broadcast, with many fans and netizens analyzing, envying, and longing for "Tarot's" life.

Meanwhile, some fans of the pairing went wild on various entertainment forums, with the most talked-about topics being the interaction between Gong Cheng and Zhao Meiyan in yesterday's live stream, as well as his "friendship" with Kim Jisoo...

Why have you been so down lately?

In a quiet bar in Gangdong, Bae Suzy took a sip of fruit wine, glancing down at the trending topics on her phone, and asked with concern.

Look at what's written online, talking about this guy's "friendship" with Kim Jisoo?
During his last meeting with IU, Park Jiyeon, and Gong Sung, this guy brought Kim Jisoo along, claiming she was his girlfriend.
Tsk tsk, thinking about this, she looked at some of the self-deceiving comments from the "show riders" and couldn't help but laugh...

"Have it?"

Gong Cheng glanced at Bae Suzy with surprise. He had only asked her out tonight to discuss her contract, which was set to expire at the end of March.

Right now, even the news that his own contract with the company was about to expire was spreading rapidly within the company, and many department leaders and employees were secretly speculating about his decision...

"You seem a bit listless lately, is something on your mind?"

Bae Suzy turned off her phone screen, raised her eyelids and looked at Gong Cheng with a smile, "Aigoo, I didn't expect your contract with the company to be only three years. Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

Speaking of this, her face showed frustration and displeasure. She had already told Gong Cheng and IU about her contract a long time ago, simply because she wanted to hear her friends' opinions.

In 17, she had already renewed her contract once, considering the years of cultivation she had built with Park Jin-young. But now Bae Suzy was also very curious about what Gong Cheng would choose.

"I……"

Gong Cheng was about to reply when his phone on the table suddenly started vibrating. He stopped talking, looked down at the caller ID, "mina-chan," and then swiped to answer, asking softly, "What's wrong, Mina-chan?"

"What time is it? Why aren't you in your dorm?"

Mina's soft voice came through the receiver, but though gentle, it had a hint of a housekeeper's tone: "Where are you?"

"Having drinks with friends at a bar near the company." Gong Cheng glanced at Bae Suzy's gossipy eyes across from him, her prominent rabbit teeth quite white. "With Suzy."

Regardless of the reason for Mina's call, since she asked, it's fine to let her know.

"Senior Suzy?"

Mina's tone showed surprise, and her voice became much more formal.

Bae Soo-ji recognized the familiar voice and immediately knew who it was. She lifted herself up slightly from the sofa, leaned closer with a smiling face, and greeted him in a very familiar manner: "Is this Xiao Nan? We're drinking here in Ansu-dong, do you want to come?"

She extended the invitation directly, and with a slight raise of her eyelids, she glanced at Gong Cheng.

Hey kid, aren't you dating Jisoo?
Why is Mina so concerned about you, while Jisoo, whom you're dating, hasn't called even once...?

……

"Can I really go...?"

A cheerful, inviting voice came from the receiver. Mina asked in a slightly surprised tone, though it was a question. She immediately put down her phone, turned on speakerphone, and started browsing her wardrobe in the bedroom, picking out clothes.

She has to keep an eye on Makoto, but speaking of which, Suzy-senpai really loves playing matchmaker~
I wonder how Makoto will tell Suzy-senpai about my relationship with him...

"Of course, unnie is waiting for you here~"

"It's been a long time since I've seen you, Minami. Let's go out and sit for a while~" Bae Suzy's gentle voice made Minami feel warm and fuzzy.

It seems like Cheng-chan and I are getting closer and closer to a stable and happy life together~
Even God is helping...

"I'll send you my location, hurry up, Xiao Nan~"

……

After hanging up the phone, Gong Cheng looked at the meddlesome woman on the other end of the line speechlessly. Did he really want to sign this woman?

...However, making money is one thing.

"You broke up with Jisoo?"

Bae Suzy lowered her head, bit the straw in her wine glass, took a sip of the slightly sweet fruit wine, and stared at Gong Cheng with gossipy eyes.

"No."

Gong Cheng casually remarked, "Damn it, I haven't even started dating her yet! What the hell am I supposed to do...?"

Right now, one is named Jing Nan, and the other is Kim Ji Soo. They clearly haven't been dating, but in front of many people, they're acting like they're dating. Master Gong is really at a loss!

Innocence and reputation...

"So, you and Mina?"

Bae Soo-ji's eyes showed even more doubt. She picked up the wine bottle next to her and poured some wine for herself and Gong Cheng.

"Let's call it dating~"

Gong Cheng gritted his teeth and told a damn little lie.

Mina-chan will be here soon. I bet she'll be happy to hear that you're dating, right?

"Jisoo is also dating..."

He gave a forced laugh, seemingly unconcerned about being teased by Bae Suzy. This woman's love life must be quite eventful, otherwise how could she be so close to the "slippery hand" woman?

"..."

Hearing his reply, Bae Suzy glanced at him with a twitching smile, making a "tsk tsk" sound. It was unclear whether she was expressing disdain or something else, but in the end, she said helplessly, "You really do live up to your face."

"That doesn't sound like a compliment..."

Gong Cheng curled his lips, then glanced at the message sent by Mingi Mina: "gogogo~ I'm off~ Cheng-chan~!"

"OK! Be careful. Do you want me to pick you up?" He replied casually, then turned off his phone. It would probably take about twenty minutes for Hakino to get here... Gong Cheng looked up and started talking to Bae Suzy about business. "Well, noona, after your contract with your company ends, sign with my company."

"What the company can't give you, I can give you..." He didn't stand on ceremony. In the past, the woman opposite him had been envious of the scripts from JYP's acting department, but those scripts that were sent to him had nothing to do with the actors in the company. They were all sent by Teacher Cheng Xizhen through intermediaries.

Let him see if there are any roles he likes, but local film and television dramas don't add much to Gong Cheng's current status. Even if he participates, it can be said to be a downgrade. In the past two years, apart from his foray into the big screen with "Parasite", he doesn't plan to act in any TV dramas.

Currently, there aren't any TV dramas worth starring in...

"So direct?"

Bae Suzy blinked, glancing at Gong Cheng, whose expression remained nonchalant.

She had thought this younger man would do this or that, making empty promises to her, but it seems he has no intention of trying to win her over at all!

It's worth noting that her contract with JYP is about to expire, and there's been a lot of buzz online right now. Many agencies are trying to recruit her, and they're all very strong contenders.

"if not?"

"But it's up to Nuna to choose. I don't care about this kind of thing. Anyway, the company was originally established to serve only me. Even if we sign artists, the final management scale will remain small."

Gong Cheng gave a perfunctory reply, saying that it didn't matter to him whether Somi or Bae Suzy signed a contract or not. After all, the salaries of actors in the Peninsula were pitifully low. Even if he packaged Gong Yoo and Lee Jong-suk together, plus their miscellaneous endorsement fees and commercial activities, the total annual salary and appearance fees would still not be as much as he earned.

But Han So-hee is different; she's a friend with benefits!
Master Gong is a man of deep affection and loyalty; he doesn't act rashly!

"What are the contract terms? How is the profit sharing calculated...?"

When it came to serious matters, Bae Suzy's cheerful expression vanished, and she focused intently on questions concerning her own rights, then asked about something she was extremely concerned about: "Netflix?"

“…Netflix?” Gong Cheng smiled and looked at Bae Suzy: “In the next two years, the local situation will change dramatically, and actors’ salaries will rise sharply, but if you are late, you will miss the opportunity.”

The massive success of "Kingdom" last month prompted Netflix to secure a significant funding injection from its headquarters for the Asian market. Netflix's impact on local television networks has also quietly begun after the Lunar New Year. Compared to the three major broadcasters—KBS, SBS, and MBC—who have long dominated Korean drama programming with conservative styles and complex rules, Netflix's arrival has disrupted this stagnant situation.

Netflix's lavish spending and grants creators immense creative freedom have attracted a large number of talented South Koreans to its ranks. As one screenwriter remarked last year, "Netflix never offers any opinions, it just gives money."

As streaming platforms like Netflix gain increasing influence in their home markets, coupled with their deep pockets, actor salaries will also rise accordingly. In this case, some small and medium-sized television stations with insufficient funds will face production difficulties and be marginalized.

Actors are all in it for the money. With the battle of capital driving up salaries and market value, actors naturally want a piece of the pie.

"..."

Twenty minutes later, Gong Cheng took a sip of his drink and asked with a light laugh, "So, are you coming or not?"

"Let's talk about it when the contract expires~ But I'll give you priority~"

Bae Suzy got a satisfactory answer, smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling, and she clinked glasses with him, showing her rabbit teeth!
"Tch, come if you want, don't come if you don't~"

Gong Cheng chuckled and put down his wine glass.

But as soon as she finished speaking, Bae Suzy's curious voice came from beside her, "By the way, what's our company called?"

"What do you mean 'our company'? My company! I haven't even signed with you yet!"

Gong Cheng chuckled and joked, only to be met with a glare from Bae Suzy, "Haven't decided yet~"

"Hey, starting a company is such a big deal, and it seems like you haven't taken it seriously at all? You haven't even thought of a name for the company yet?"

Bae Suzy grinned speechlessly, feeling that the "boss" in front of her was a bit unprofessional.

According to him, the new company will be put into use after summer. At the moment, it's only a few months away. This guy hasn't even thought of a name yet. Doesn't that mean he hasn't registered it yet?
How's Maze?

Gong Cheng glanced at the time; Mina hadn't arrived yet, so he started talking to Bae Suzy about it, "Maze Entertainment."

"Maze?"

"The Maze?" Bae Suzy swallowed the sweet drink in her mouth and pondered the name carefully.

"Yeah~ maze~" Gong Cheng said casually in high spirits, and continued to make up stories: "Maze~ a man like a mystery - Gong Cheng~" He was being a bit arrogant!

He couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Hh~ Sounds good, right?"

“Just like JYP, hehe~” Bae Suzy rolled her eyes, took another sip of her drink, but nodded in agreement: “Although your explanation is a bit speechless, actually—Maze Entertainment seems pretty good.”

"Better than JYP, SM, YG, and the like." "Better than what? You just say they're all good?"

Now it was Gong Cheng's turn to complain: Is Suzy getting used to being a subordinate in advance? She's starting to flatter him!
Maze Entertainment was just something I said jokingly, fueled by alcohol.

"It really is good~ It's quite catchy. Although what you just said was a bit narcissistic, I'm considered to have a stunning face, so wouldn't I be—a mysterious woman, Suzy!" Bae Suzy said playfully with a touch of narcissism, licking the wine off her lips with the tip of her tongue.

Seeing Gong Cheng's somewhat disgusted look, she immediately bared her teeth and glared at him, reminding him, "Hey, what's with that expression?"

"I'm also a visual goddess, you know that, right? From the miss A era!"

"Three generations, three generations!"

Seeing her flustered appearance, Gong Cheng quickly nodded and echoed, "Arasoo arasoo arasoo~"

"Ugh... so perfunctory?" With her reputation for stunning beauty at stake, Bae Suzy grinned, showing her rabbit teeth, and raised her elbow to wave at the brat opposite her. "You arrogant brat!"

"I already said I understand~ The nation's first love, the third-generation goddess of beauty—Bae Suzy, okay?"

Gong Cheng raised his handsome, smug face, looking utterly speechless.

This girl seems to have been recognized as the most beautiful girl in the third generation. The second generation was Yoona, who was criticized for being too cute. The fourth generation was Daegu's HyunHyun. As for the fifth generation?
Currently, there aren't many fifth-generation idol groups, and looking at the trainees alone, there aren't many outstanding ones...

She really is beautiful; it's true that older looks are better!

"Our company should be called 'Kayan' instead..."

Fueled by the alcohol, Bae Suzy became more and more animated, seemingly forgetting her earlier pretense of modesty about "giving you priority." She wrinkled her nose and suddenly looked at Gong Cheng with a strange expression: "You also debuted with god-like looks, right?"

"With me included, wouldn't our company already have two stunning beauties? That alone is a huge buzz!" Having been in the industry for so many years, she is naturally very knowledgeable about media marketing.

Even if the agencies don't target the artists, they still do a lot of marketing. For example, SM is famous for its "knife-like synchronized dances." Marketing is one aspect, but it's undeniable that they do have the talent. As for YG, the public's impression of them is somewhat stereotypical, like a drug den or a gathering place for lawbreakers.

JYP, on the other hand, is described as "kind and beautiful," which is quite absurd, as its artists have one of the highest injury rates among the three major companies.

But to be fair, based on Bae Suzy's many years of contact with Park Jin-young, Park Jin-young (JY.park) is a complete scoundrel!

The company is another matter...

"That's an interesting way to put it."

Gong Cheng smiled and nodded, "That's true."
Bae Suzy, a third-generation beauty icon, Somi, who is of mixed race, has a great face and figure, and Han So-hee? She's a model, and although she's a bit flat-chested in some areas, her face is still amazing. In yesterday's live stream, her identity as someone who once stood on the Han River Bridge was revealed, and she quickly went viral.

Besides the many fans speculating about their relationship with her, Han So-hee has gained another wave of fans who admire her looks.

Personal style and temperament are also a plus, resonating with many passersby.
Therefore, for celebrities, temperament and personal style are really important...

"Tsk tsk, if you're really that capable, could you sign all the top beauties from the 2nd to 4th generation? As for the 5th generation, it's still a long way off. But I think those young girls don't have any special features. On the other hand, our company's newest debut group, [itzy], has a really great bone structure."

Bae Suzy rested her chin on her hand and looked at Gong Cheng with a grin, "Last year when you participated in PD48, Jang Won-young, who came out of there, was also quite good. And that SM trainee who appeared in your previous MV, including your ex-girlfriend Cho Mi-yeon, they're all pretty good-looking!"

She thoughtfully commented on the looks of the aforementioned individuals. Celebrities are naturally very attentive to these things, and besides, she herself was a sucker for good looks. But the more she talked, the more she felt something was off. "Isn't it?"

"How come you know all those good-looking trainees?" Bae Suzy sat up straight, staring at him.

"...It's not that I know them," Gong Cheng said helplessly, "it's that they all know me, okay?"

"Please get the order right!"

As for Bae Suzy's statement about signing all the top-tier beauties from generations 2 to 4?

2 and 4 are both tied up in their contracts with SM, so why would Lee Soo-man be willing to let them go? And why would he bring Yoona, the second-generation 0, to the company? Is she really just a pretty face?

It would be more accurate to say that we should actually fire all four generations of the game!

...Miya Makoto put away this absurd idea. Damn it, I, Hagi Makoto, am here to build a career, not to be a K-pop star!
"Ji-eun's contract is about to expire, do you have any thoughts?"

Bae Suzy suddenly remembered her friend Lee Ji-eun's contract with her agency, which was for 11 years and would expire next year.

"I have no idea, she won't come."

Gong Cheng gave an answer without hesitation: "As for Ji Eun-na, she will probably switch to a new agency next year, but it will probably be an agency that serves her alone, with her as the core of the operation."

IU is already a top star in Japan right now. A 12-year contract, wow, that's terrifying to even hear about. Given her earning power in Japan, how could she possibly continue working for someone else? So it's not that he was prescient, but if you think about it carefully, you'll know that this girl is probably going to start her own business.

"Click..."

As the two were chatting, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

Gong Cheng and Bae Suzy both looked up at the same time. Mina's petite figure was wearing a black down jacket and brown wide-leg pants. Her small face was covered by layers of clothing, including the down jacket's hood, a sweatshirt hood, a mask, and a scarf, revealing only a pair of bright, cool eyes.

But now, a smile flickered at the corner of her eye.
"Suzy-senpai~"

She quietly raised her hand and greeted them.

"Xiao Nan~ Oh my, how many times have I told you to call me unnie! Aren't we close? Why are we being so formal?" Bae Suzy smiled and spoke, her kindness was boundless.

How come they met back in 16 because of Gong Cheng, that liar? She was even thinking of helping him pursue her.

It was really awkward...

"Sit here with me~"

Afraid that Hakinan would feel awkward or nervous, Gong Cheng reached out and grabbed the heavy down jacket on her wrist, pulling her to sit down on the sofa next to him.

Mina didn't resist; instead, her little face under the mask turned rosy as she bit her lip.

My heart is pounding with joy...

Bae Suzy smiled and narrowed her eyes, watching the two's actions. They're really wicked!

You did the same thing to Jisoo not long ago, didn't you?

"Why are you wearing so many layers? This isn't how you keep warm..."

Gong Cheng chuckled as he looked at the little penguin wrapped up like a dumpling in front of him. He reached out and pulled down the hood of her down jacket and the hood of her sweatshirt, then patiently untied her white scarf. A fragrant aroma instantly filled his nostrils.
"Is it cold?"

Mina comfortably enjoyed Makoto's care. Her small frame sat on the sofa like a fool, letting Makoto help her untie her scarf and other random things. Then, her long, straight black hair fell down and brushed against her fair face, which was slightly red from being covered by a mask and scarf, and appeared in front of Bae Suzy.

Bae Suzy looked at the girl with surprise and delight, staring at Miyako Koishi. She felt that this junior seemed to have become even more beautiful, and her delicate and fragile temperament was even stronger than it had been two years ago.

Focused on her acting career, she has rarely appeared at the company in the past two years, so she rarely meets with her junior group Twice. Even when she goes to the company, it's just to check on what Gong Cheng is up to, have a meal together, and chat with Lee Ji Eun.

So, at this moment, she turned her gaze to Gong Cheng. How come this kid always eats so well! Even as a woman, she was a little envious!
No, I'll cricket him with Ji-eun another day!

"Taxi?"

Gong Cheng asked curiously how Mina had arrived, as she seemed to have come later than expected.

"Yes, but it's not easy to get a taxi there."

Mina glanced furtively at her seat, which was very close to Makoto Miyamoto, their shoulders touching! Across from them sat Suzy-senpai, who looked like a third wheel.

That's great, a genuine and open happiness~
“…Then let’s go back together later~” Gong Cheng raised his hand with a grin and smoothed Hagi’s long, straight black hair, which smelled of shampoo, so he guessed she had just taken a shower.

"Walk back? You've been drinking and can't drive."

Mina gave a serious reminder, but then secretly glanced at Bae Suzy across from her, feeling uneasy.

Makoto, don't just talk to me and neglect the guests!

That makes me so embarrassed...

Bae Suzy sat opposite, seemingly unfazed. Instead, she watched the two with interest, tsk tsk, "Look at how considerate you are! Poor Jisoo met such a scumbag..."

She wasn't idle either; she grabbed another set of wine glasses and poured a glass of wine for Mina.

But just as the wine poured into the glass, Gong Cheng leaned back on the sofa and said with a smile, "Don't pour any more wine, Nuna, she doesn't drink..."

As far as I can remember, I've rarely seen Mina drink alcohol; the number of times is pitifully small, and her alcohol tolerance is also quite low!
Bae Suzy raised her eyelids, ignoring Gong Cheng's gaze as she looked at Mina. She grinned, showing her teeth, "Fruit wine~ It's not very strong, want to try some?"

"Inside!"

Mina took off her heavy down jacket, placed her delicate white hands on the table, and nodded.

Then, she turned to look at Hagi Makoto, reached out and tugged at his wrist, her pink lips curving into a smile as she grinned: "I'm happy today~ Makoto-chan, just a little bit?"

"Listen to you……"

Gong Cheng shrugged, wondering what the little penguin was so happy about.

But if you want to drink, then drink some.

"Cheers~"

Bae Suzy casually picked up her wine glass.

The three of them briefly touched hands. "So, I think Maze Entertainment is a really good company name. As the first artist you sign, I suggest you give it serious consideration!"

She swallowed her drink and brought up the matter again.

"The contract hasn't been signed yet~"

Gong Cheng chuckled but nodded, giving them face: "However, since the Third Generation Goddess has said so, I, as the company's chairman, representative, director, shareholder, boss, and owner, will seriously consider it!"

But out of the corner of her eye, she was secretly watching Mina, who was standing with her lips slightly parted, her lips pressed against the wine glass, leaving a faint kiss mark. Then, she took a small sip of wine, and her face showed no immediate reaction.

"Aigoo, having such an understanding boss, shareholder, owner, president, representative..." Bae Suzy rattled off a long list of titles, then nodded emphatically and laughed heartily, "I'm so happy!"

Mina silently pursed her lips, sitting to one side and listening to the conversation between the two.

While her mind was still clear, she immediately determined that Cheng-chan and Bae Suzy's meeting today would probably be about his future company and the signing of artists, and Suzy would become an artist under his management!
For a moment, she couldn't help but glance at Gong Cheng, who was joking and laughing with Bae Suzy. It seemed that the company's business was going to be very good in the future!
Suzy is a well-known figure in Japan!

...However, when Makoto chats with his friends, it's really all about bragging and praising each other...

"Let's go to the company building together another day. I need to supervise the construction. Seriously, just thinking about it gives me a headache."

Gong Cheng took a sip of wine and looked at Pei Xiuzhi.

“Sure, nothing much is happening in the first half of the year.” Bae Suzy immediately nodded in agreement.

She still had high hopes for the agency founded by the younger man, after all, the resources he controlled were incredible, covering all aspects from the music industry to television dramas, even the big screen, and the fashion world...

Even Netflix, which started gaining momentum at the beginning of the year, has intricate connections with him.

No weaknesses whatsoever...

According to some local rankings, the mourning period is still long!

"Cheers~"

Minami smiled faintly, her lips pursed. She sipped all the wine in her glass, and her once fair face was now flushed and pink. She shook her head and occasionally tapped Gong Cheng's arm.

"drunk?"

Bae Suzy saw Mina's eyes, which were already slightly tipsy, and even her gaze carried a gentle sleepiness.

She found it rather exaggerated...

Upon seeing his mother's condition, Gong Cheng, perhaps feeling that he was too tall—even sitting, he was much taller than Mina—reclined slightly back on the sofa to ensure that Mina could rest her head on his shoulder when she shook her head.

"Xiao Nan's alcohol tolerance is so-so~"

He smiled and spoke on behalf of Mina.

"This isn't ordinary, this is extremely ordinary!"

Bae Suzy found it amusing to see Mina's drunken state.

In his eyes, the junior was turning his head to the side, biting his lip. Now, he was pouting slightly at Gong Cheng, not saying a word, but it looked like he was being coquettish. His watery eyes were filled with a mixture of coldness, tenderness, and brokenness.

Even Bae Suzy was a little tempted by it...

She has such a great presence.

No wonder many male celebrities in the industry list Mina as their ideal type; it seems the other two are Tzuyu and Jisoo.

Kim Jisoo is dating this guy too...

As for Chou Tzu-yu, Bae Suzy had seen her at the company many times since 16. This little girl clung to Gong Cheng, calling him "brother, brother" all the time.

"what happened?"

Gong Cheng lowered his head to meet Uminai Mina's soft and weak eyes. He glanced at Bae Suzy and said in an annoyed tone, "Don't pretend to be drunk. It's not that exaggerated. The more you pretend, the more drunk you'll get. Don't you understand?"

He remembered that Mina was a cup's worth, but didn't it later evolve into a cup plus a mouthful?

"..."

As Mina listened to Miyako's words, her mind was a little muddled, her thoughts were unclear, and she felt like the world was going slowly!
But she's still conscious.
Pouting, she suddenly felt hot all over. She didn't say anything and turned her head away, but her small hand, hidden under the table, grabbed Gong Cheng's left hand, which was pressed on the sofa, and their fingers intertwined.

"..."

Seeing Mina shaking her head, Bae Suzy glanced at the time, then after exchanging only a few words with Gong Cheng, she smiled, picked up her bag, and said goodbye.

Staying any longer would be disturbing you.
"Take care, and don't come back to me!"

Gong Cheng waved his hand with a smile and watched as Pei Xiuzhi left the private room.

Then, looking at Mina's rosy cheeks, he chuckled and asked, "Shall we go too?"

Let's walk back!

After seeing Bae Suzy leave, Mina sniffed her cute nose. Although her voice wasn't loud, she didn't sound drunk at all. She had been a little dizzy just now, but it was fruit wine!
She's already had one and a half drinks, but she hasn't reached the threshold for being drunk yet!
"Wow, you change your expression pretty quickly, don't you?"

Gong Cheng knew the little penguin wasn't drunk, but he didn't expect him to be so nonchalant about it.
Unexpectedly, Mina's face, still flushed, was now giggling: "I won't pretend anymore~ If I keep pretending, I'm afraid you, Makoto, won't be able to control yourself~" As she spoke, she quickly put on her down jacket and wrapped herself up tightly.

"Ani-oh?"

"Who do you think I am?"

Gong Cheng felt wronged and immediately grabbed Ming Jingnan's wrist, making her sit on the sofa again.

"What do you want to do?"

Mina hadn't zipped up her down jacket yet, and now she put her little hand down.

She asked him, biting her lip, knowing the answer already.

"I heard Sana-chan beat you up again?"

Gong Cheng asked with a serious and earnest expression, but his eyes showed more concern than anything else.

With deep, concerned eyes, as her eyelashes fluttered, Mina recalled the days she was brutally beaten by that "rude woman"! She nodded pitifully, then couldn't help but move closer to Miyako, "She always bullies me..."

"She broke up with you, yet she's still bullying me!"

That's so heartbreaking!
“Kenchana~mina-chan~I’m here for you.”

Gong Cheng put his arm around Mina's shoulder and gently comforted her. The little penguin, having drunk a bit, was now much bolder, burying her cheek in the chest of Gong Cheng's white crew neck sweatshirt, her long, straight black hair and half of her burning face rubbing against the skin of Gong Cheng's neck.

Immediately afterwards, his chin pressed against Mina's forehead.

Two hands wrapped around Mina's waist, and he said with a serious expression, "Where are you hurt? Let Oppa check you out~" As soon as he finished speaking…

Before Mina could react, she felt a pair of slightly cold hands slip inside her hoodie and pinch Xiao Lei!
"you……%"

(End of this chapter)