Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 238: Applying Maximum Pressure to GFRIEND
"Unnie! We don't have any problem with you dating, but you should tone it down a bit. It wouldn't be good if the company found out."

Although I've always been reluctant to step forward, I feel that I should take this opportunity to properly advise this rebellious captain, otherwise, let alone leading everyone to the moon, we'll probably end up in a ditch.

"Huh? Haven't I been restrained enough? What are you talking about, Winter?!"

Little Snake was quite taken aback. Why didn't she restrain herself? During the comeback period, she only got to see Chen Shijun once every few days, and even when they did meet, she would use extreme commuting to avoid interfering with the group's activities.

But this teammate actually told me to tone it down. Isn't that bullying an honest person? Zhimin's eyes widened, and her incredulous expression stunned Dongtian as well.

Had he said something too harsh? But it should be fine, right? Why was the captain reacting so strongly? Winter was momentarily confused.

"Um... well... I think we should pay attention to resting so as not to affect our condition. After all, being scolded by fans is not a good thing."

In winter, we have to be even more careful. I kindly explained that I was concerned about Zhimin's health, since everyone is exhausted and you still have to make your boyfriend happy. I don't even know how many hours you slept yesterday.

"Have I been a burden to the group? I've never held back our performances on stage, have I? I'm Biji... It's pointless for you to say that in winter, don't say it again!"

No matter what, Gisele is at the bottom of the list. Her figure is not well managed, and her movements on stage are weak and powerless. Recently, she has done herself a great favor by being chased and attacked by fans, which is quite pitiful.

"Okay, okay! It was my fault. Please forgive my careless words, considering my sincere feelings for you, Unnie."

Winter was a very smart girl. She knew that this guy wouldn't listen to advice. Rather than making him resentful, she decided to show weakness. After all, it wasn't a one-woman team.

"That's more like it. For the sake of the group, I won't pursue your mistake of questioning the leader. Just be more careful next time!"

She patted Dongdong's cute head, indicating that Captain Zhimin was magnanimous and had a strong sense of belonging and responsibility to the team, and would not take Dongdong's rude behavior to heart.

She won't let personal matters interfere with the group's work, after all, she is Karina, the pillar of aespa, so Dongdong can rest assured.

Although Dongtian heard the captain say that, she didn't believe it at all. Based on her understanding of Liu Zhimin, exposing her completely to her teammates would only make Liu Zhimin more unscrupulous.

There's no point in saying more now that things have come to this. Perhaps the company will take appropriate action once they find out. With resources currently concentrated on her alone, it might not be a bad thing for her and the other members.

Although I wouldn't do it on my own initiative, given Liu Zhimin's personality, it's only a matter of time before she finds out. Perhaps the best approach is to wait and see.

Just as the aespa members were beginning to have their own thoughts, Chen Shijun was about to embark on a trip to a foreign land, and Eunchae was also looking forward to revisiting familiar places with Chen Shijun.

This year's HYBE global auditions are still quite large-scale, with the main European audition held in London, as well as audition centers in Hawaii and Los Angeles in the United States, Toronto in Canada, Auckland in New Zealand, and Bangkok in Thailand.

Of course, the Hawaii leg didn't start yet. Chen Shijun went there entirely in his private capacity, encouraging En Hui, who was about to shoulder a great responsibility, and hoping that she could prove her full capabilities during his absence.

"When you come back this time, I'll give you a promotion. First, I'll adjust your job level. Actually, you don't care about the income anymore, do you?"

Although Eunhye is a secretary, she is actually paid according to the salary standards of a department head. However, even so, she cannot enjoy this kind of life with the salary of a normal office worker.

"It doesn't matter! I'm still doing the same thing, just helping you with chores and sleeping with you. You said yourself that the income isn't much."

Eunhye clearly understood that all the positions and status she had achieved in HYBE, just like in Dunamu before, were rootless and adrift. Chen Shijun was the foundation upon which she stood.

Instead of worrying about all this nonsense, the best solution is to appease Chen Shijun and take her everywhere, keeping her as a trusted confidante. If one day Chen Shijun pretends to offer her a better future, suggesting she become a mid-level manager in some department, it means he's planning to let her go.

Therefore, I have been deeply involved in all of Chen Shijun's work and life, striving to be an indispensable person, and now it seems that I have done a very successful job.

Although she didn't know she was on Chen Shijun's list of people to run away with, this man had indeed treated her well, and sacrificing her youth didn't seem so bad. Compared to her friends who looked like ordinary students, Eunhye had a certain urban elite vibe.

"This is also a recognition of you. You know, I don't have many people I can trust."

Chen Shijun spoke sweet words, and since this woman's second stint in the palace, she had indeed proven her worth more, and she felt that she was on the right path.

Under these circumstances, Chen Shijun eventually went to Incheon Airport accompanied by Zheng Encai. In fact, Meiyan is a native of Incheon. Sometimes when she comes back from traveling, she often takes him to eat nearby.

"Will you be traveling for a few more days? Does Se-jun have any busy matters to attend to?"

Seeing Chen Shijun holding a phone and replying to messages, Eun-chae looked at the man with some concern, but still happily took his arm.

"It's nothing, just some minor things at the company. It won't delay our schedule."

Chen Shijun's brows relaxed slightly, seemingly not taking what he was reading seriously, and he casually replied with a few words.

For some reason, Jin Shaoqing has sent another meeting request to me in such a short time. Does she think I can just see her whenever I want? What is it that requires me to repeatedly report to higher authorities?

I asked a few casual questions, and to my surprise, they wanted me to help them. They even recounted their past achievements, but what did that have to do with me?

And ultimately, I'm not even acquainted with this GFRIEND leader! We even had some minor friction because of Kwon Eunbi.

Even Consort Eun knows what it means to ask for help. She doesn't have any particular feelings for this captain with exceptionally long legs, but her overly opportunistic behavior ultimately leaves a bad impression.

Although he was quite good-looking, and had a great physique, Chen Shijun did not want to interfere with Representative Su's decision.

So he casually edited a reply, saying that he was on a business trip overseas and that they could talk about it when he returned.

If you are in a real hurry, you can contact Eunhye's secretary first, but it is even more recommended that she also contact Source Music's direct manager, So Sung-jin.

The captain was naturally disappointed upon receiving the message. He had bypassed the secretary and contacted Chen Shijun directly this time, so he dared not invite trouble.

"Director Chen, after careful consideration, we can separate our internal label from Source Music next month. In return, we have decided to offer GFRIEND a contract."

It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. While waiting for the plane, he received a call from Representative Su, who expressed his intentions to Chen Shijun and hoped to get some advice.

"Oh? Representative Su hasn't told those girls yet, has she? Does she think she can put maximum pressure on them until the last minute, forcing them to make concessions on the profit sharing?"

Chen Shijun didn't think there was a big problem with this. He felt he would have done the same thing if he were in that situation. He was also confident that the GFRIEND members didn't have much potential for individual development and lacked leverage in negotiations with the company.

(End of this chapter)