Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 39 Mr. Chen's Death Crisis (Please read on Tuesday)

"Huh? Director Chen is inviting me to dinner? That's not a good idea."

Koike pointed to her face in disbelief. It was indeed inappropriate for a company executive to take a female trainee out to dinner so late at night, but since neither of them were public figures, she wasn't worried about anything else.

"Consider this a return gift for your present. Fasten your seatbelt."

Chen Shijun's words were unwavering, leaving Xiao Chi with only an unquestionable tone. She unconsciously obeyed, but her tendency to blush easily remained unchanged, though fortunately, her healthy complexion made it difficult to notice.

The girl was unaware of Chen Shijun's attempt to win people over; she only knew that the director was a good person who cared about a female trainee's studies.

This contrasts sharply with the rest of the company's management. Even Min Hee-jin doesn't think it's necessary for them to continue their studies; literacy and the ability to learn some basic foreign languages ​​are enough.

In this industry that treats artists and trainees as tools, Director Chen Shijun is truly a breath of fresh air. Moreover, despite his handsome appearance and cold demeanor, he has a gentle heart.

Some preconceived notions will only deepen the girl's positive feelings towards Chen Shijun, and it is believed that Chen Shijun's occasional care in the future will further solidify this ideological imprint.

"Let's have some oxtail soup in winter. My sister and I have eaten here before."

In many parts of Seoul, behind the bustling main streets lie maze-like alleyways, where the warm glow of orange lamps and the aroma of food waft from small storefronts.

Many of the wooden signs on the shops have become blurred. People returning home late at night have supported these small restaurants that have been open for who knows how long. Xiao Chi likes this feeling very much. The aroma of the food is almost a visible airflow that enters his nasal cavity and lungs.

I couldn't help but sniff, and went straight to the corner of the restaurant. The dim lighting cast shadows on the table, which seemed to reflect light off the table.

As soon as she sat down, Xiaochi couldn't wait to wrap the heavy wool scarf around her neck. Her black hair fell over her shoulders, and a faint blush appeared on her nose and cheeks. Her eyes sparkled like stars.

"I feel like my whole body is frozen, it's so cold."

She stretched out her hand and breathed out white steam. Her fingers were very long and looked like they could cover her entire face. Chen Shijun thought it was a pity that she didn't play basketball. Her usual style of dress was also sporty.

In terms of personality, she is not very similar to Yuan Ying, but they do have some similarities. Both of them are very smart, but she is less fearless and more cautious.

According to the trainee manager, she is usually very good at taking care of younger people, while Xiaoyuan has always been in a state of being taken care of, which is also related to her past experiences.

Xiao Yuan, who lived at home, never suffered any hardship, and she never lacked pocket money. If she didn't have enough, Chen Shijun would give her some more.

Xiao Ji, who left her parents at a very young age and went to Seoul alone from Gangwon Province to become a trainee, is different, which to some extent has contributed to the differences in their personalities.

Although they were born in the same year, Xiao Ji was a few months older, but Won Young had already debuted with the group for a year and a half and was the center of the national audition, so her popularity among South Korean idols was quite outstanding.

In contrast, the girl in front of me is still working hard for her debut opportunity. It's true that you have to become famous as early as possible. Some idols' contracts are about to expire, and they are not even as old as the juniors who are about to debut. There's nothing we can do about it.

A large spoonful of hot soup was poured into the small bowl in front of her. Minchi lowered her head and sipped the hot soup, letting out a sound of almost satisfied relief as it slid down her throat. The hard shell that had been gathered by the winter chill instantly crumbled in this warmth.

What's strange is that when this girl eats something she likes, she always closes her eyes and makes a strange expression, her brows furrowed and looking all wrinkled, as if she's eaten something she shouldn't have.

"You really do resemble my sister; perhaps you two will even get to know each other in the future."

Chen Shijun also tasted the milky white soup base. Eating this in winter is indeed very comforting. The slightly loose but clearly textured oxtail collagen has been stewed into the soup.

Mentioning Xiaoyuan reminded her of something she had reminded her about. Her phone was low on battery, so she decided to go back and charge it before continuing. There wasn't really a rush.

"If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just ask the trainee room manager. You are different from the others. You are the future of the company and the cornerstone of the team."

Although she was aware of her status as a senior trainee, she was still very happy to see someone like Chen Shijun, who held such a prominent position.

Winning over these little girls is a simple and effective way to win them over. At least the little girl in front of her is gaining popularity. Little did Wen Chi know that such small favors would become a price she couldn't afford to pay later.

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"Don't worry, Director Chen, I've already taken it. You can trust me completely."

Secretary Li found today's work schedule incredibly pleasant and leisurely. All she had to do was drop Chen Shijun's parents off at his house, and then she could start her vacation early. Director Chen had given her another large sum of money, meaning she could go shopping with her best friend and buy bags again. Just thinking about it made her happy; this was the joy of taking shortcuts, otherwise, all that sleeping with her would have been for nothing.

Working at Big Hit is much more comfortable than at Dunamu. It feels like I'm back on my own track, and there's no pressure from KPIs.

After all, many aspects of a female secretary's job cannot be quantified. Since they cannot be quantified, the quality of her performance largely depends on Director Chen's subjective judgment.

Moreover, many systemic tasks were separated out, and all she did was coordinate some affairs and what she thought she could offer Chen Shijun some brilliant ideas.

Even Chen Shijun felt that this woman was actually quite intelligent. Although she sometimes showed malice, it might just be talk, or it might not be.

"Director Chen has a very important meeting today, which should be almost over by now. He should be back soon."

Secretary Li reported the boss's whereabouts to the boss's parents. Perhaps because of something he had done wrong, coupled with his shady relationship with Chen Shijun, he was always somewhat afraid of the old detective's intimidating and oppressive power.

The elderly couple nodded, no longer questioning their son's success in his career. After all, money can change qualitatively with quantitative accumulation, and Chen Shijun had undoubtedly earned wealth beyond their wildest imagination.

“I asked him to go back to Pohang for the Lunar New Year, but he refused. In fact, he hasn’t been back much in the last ten years or so.”

He complained to his wife about their son, knowing that Chen Shijun would definitely settle down in Seoul in the future, and Pohang would most likely only become a hometown in his memory.

Although they do not deny their son's success, they are still anxious because their son has not yet settled down and started a family. Although Mr. Chen does not say it, he always hints to his wife and son to urge them to do so.

"But the apartment Se-joon bought here seems particularly expensive, doesn't it? Secretary Lee just said it cost 70 to 80 billion won?"

After dropping the person off, Eun-hye made an excuse to leave work. The two elders finally arrived at their son's new home for the first time. Chen's mother opened the seemingly secure door using the password provided by Chen Shi-jun.

“Let me tell you, I’ve been a policeman for most of my life, and the security in this neighborhood is absolutely reliable. This gate can withstand any impact. Shijun has really put his heart into security.”

The two pointed and whispered among themselves, clearly concerned about their son's safety. Chen's mother pushed open the heavy door and, before she could even look up, heard shouts coming from inside.

"Oppa! You're back!"

A very tall girl rushed out excitedly, but when she saw the two elderly people, she stopped abruptly, her face turning tense.

"Ah! Who are you?"

Seeing the girl's flustered appearance, Xiaoyuan, out of professional habit, quickly comforted her. However, once she knew what was going on, Xiaoyuan's expression changed drastically, becoming incredibly polite.

The elderly mother had no idea what the relationship was between this girl, who was barefoot, wearing shorts, with an apron tied around her waist, and covered in sweat, and her son.

But one can't hit a smiling face, and this little face always made people feel good. Chen's mother also showed a warm smile.

"Wait, kid, how old are you?"

However, looking at the girl's appearance, Chen's father had a question that had been bothering him. For some reason, his alarm bells suddenly went off, perhaps due to his professional habit.

　Please read to the end. Today is Tuesday, and whether I can advance to the next round depends entirely on reading today. Thank you, everyone.

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