Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 230 Growth and Choices
"Is your group progressing so quickly? Is Ahn Yu really going to be the leader? I think she's perfect for it; she's a very capable leader."

Although Chen Shijun didn't know why Yuan Ying suddenly seemed preoccupied, he still ordered a big meal. At this time, there was no particular need to be extremely strict about controlling one's figure, at least since the group had just disbanded, one could still enjoy a few days of comfort.

"Yeah! But there's an older sister in the trainee debut group who looks like she's very caring and is also very pretty. But it would be good for Ahn Yu-jin to be one of them."

I don't know what kind of drug Ahn Yoo-jin gave Chen Shi-jun, but he likes this big dog so much. It's really a two-way street. If Ahn Yoo-jin knew, she would be so proud of herself.

Although he was constantly thinking about "Consort Eun" in his mind, he didn't show it on his face. Perhaps he still needed room to grow and needed to accumulate the strength for the finale.

Moreover, if there are no unexpected twists or turns in the finale, then something unexpected is usually going to happen, so no matter what, you can't be too overconfident; taking a steady and cautious approach is the only way to go.

Going out in all directions will only offend too many people. In fact, Yuan Ying felt that there was only one person she went to confront, Zhao Meiyan. That girl was a petty person who stirred up trouble, and it was her own fault that she was dealt with.

"They can debut in six months? That's pretty fast, but that makes sense, everyone's trying to take over the girl group market now."

Chen Shijun felt that the quality of the new group Yuan Ying should be guaranteed, after all, the trainee who was eliminated had already entered the debut group of Team S, and both Su Chengzhen and Bang Shihe valued him highly.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will secure a debut spot and play a very important role in the group, receiving a lot of resources as a representative of local trainees.

Heo Yoon-jin has also been confirmed to be in the debut group. As a former disappointment of PRODUCE 48, she has worked exceptionally hard to get this opportunity. Moreover, because she is American, her English is excellent and she can be used as a spokesperson.

However, this is still not enough. It is unknown whether this trip to Europe will yield any results. Chen Shijun is not optimistic. After all, girl groups are mainly composed of Asians, and whether there are enough samples among the Asians traveling in Europe for screening is also a question.

But going out for a stroll isn't a bad thing, after all, Eun-chae looked quite tired, and relieving some mental stress is a good option.

According to Xiao Yuan, Starship is full of extraordinary people, such as a 1.7-meter-tall Japanese loli, a plump girl who sings very well, and so on. It makes people feel that Starship has really hit the jackpot.

"We didn't expect your Starship crew to be so powerful. We really feel threatened. We wonder how capable Min Hee-jin is."

Chen Shijun was somewhat emotional. Although it is said that one should become famous as early as possible, Starship has two trainees who have already proven themselves as top-tier artists in the K-pop scene. It has to be said that they are really lucky.

Xiao Chi, who was born in the same year as her younger sister and was working hard to debut, impressed him with her ambition and stubbornness. Chen Shijun also hoped that Yuan Ying could become the person he was looking forward to.

Yuan Ying was well aware of this expectation from men and was not opposed to becoming such a person, so to a certain extent they were on the same page.

"Study hard, but don't rush. You're still young. Take it one step at a time, and you'll have plenty of time to grow."

Although we have high expectations for her, we won't force her to grow too fast. After all, she is still growing, and it wouldn't be good to exhaust her.

As for studies, it doesn't matter if it's a little late. A famous Chinese barber once said, "Return from a hundred battles to study again," and he would accompany her as she grew up.

Listening to this guy talk about his daily life as a trainee again, Chen Shijun felt that this kind of time must be very precious. Would there be fewer and fewer of these leisurely conversations in the future?
Chen Shijun's words warmed Yuan Ying's heart like a gentle current. She rested her chin on her hand, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but quietly turn up.

For some reason, Chen Shijun sometimes seemed casual, but he accurately captured her emotions, affirming her while also giving her some space to relax.

"I know! I will definitely do my best and my studies won't fall too far behind. It's just that sometimes I feel like I suddenly have a lot more to take on."

He stretched with his hands above his head, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, but his words carried a focused sincerity. "What are you afraid of! If you can't make it, come to me! If I have food to eat, you'll have food to eat too."

Chen Shijun felt that Yuan Ying had seen a lot in life, after all, she was the center of attention in the nation, and even Ahn Yu-jin did not have such glory.

"Besides, you're the most worldly one. If you stay calm, the group will stay calm."

The man praised him highly, and Yuan Ying became a little smug. It seemed to make sense; she would be the pillar of the group from now on.

"Then will you support me becoming the captain? How am I compared to Ahn Yoo-jin?!"

The girl suddenly made a joke, which successfully amused Chen Shijun. He wondered what this guy would be like as the captain. He seemed unreliable.

"Please spare me! I really can't imagine that in my heart, you are the one who needs to be taken care of."

After all, IZ*ONE's maknae image is so deeply ingrained in people's minds that if he suddenly becomes a very reliable person, it would seem strange.

Yuan Ying's strengths don't lie there at all; she lacks both the ability to take care of teammates and coordinate relationships. On the contrary, An An is more suitable for that role, like a large, energetic dog.

"I knew you'd say that, so let her be the one! I'll just focus on doing my part well, and then I'll study hard to please oppa!"

Although the intimacy and dependence in her words were undisguised, there was always a sense of sarcasm about it. What does it mean to satisfy oneself? Did she study for Chen Shijun's sake?

The man was unaware that Yuan Ying's schemes regarding "Consort En" had not disappeared, but had only been temporarily suppressed.

This girl has a clear goal and enough patience. She is willing to lie low while she is still developing. As for the future, Yuan Ying thinks that the other party should look forward to her growth and... choices.

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Although Chen Shijun's conversation today had taken all his courage, GFRIEND's leader, after a brief moment of psychological comfort, still felt a little lost.

She tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. She opened the refrigerator and put a can of iced drink on her forehead. The cold touch made her feel a little better.

Although Chen Shijun said that nothing has been decided yet and there is still a chance, if there really is a chance, why would Su Chengzhen be unwilling to see them?

These things are always unusual, and perhaps the higher-ups are also going through some dilemmas. If we can dispel their concerns, things might be able to move forward very quickly.

But time is running out for them. Every member really wants to continue their professional careers, even Shaoqing, the team leader.

"Director Chen Shijun, could you tell me more about the inside story? What exactly are the difficulties we're facing in renewing our contract?"

He rubbed his head with his fingers, somewhat wearily thinking about how to break the deadlock. Perhaps it would be better to meet with Chen Shijun and have an open and honest discussion.

(End of this chapter)