Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 90 The Hunter Disguised as Prey (Please Subscribe)

"By the way, what kind of person is Kim Minju from your group?"

Chen Shijun was naturally aware that the company's attempts to contact this female idol had been somewhat unsuccessful. This woman was determined to become an actress and had little interest in going through the hardship again.

However, since it was the top priority of Plan S, Chen Shijun reconsidered and felt that if they could secure it, it would not be a bad thing for the company.

Although I want to create a modular idol group, you can't get fat in one bite. You have to make a good start first. At this time, adding some established idols is also a very effective choice.

Moreover, this can be considered a kind of alternative modularization, bringing idols from other groups into your own group. Who knows, the K-pop scene might even follow the model of sports clubs and pioneer player trading in the future.

"Minju unnie? What are you doing?"

Although the alarm bells went off immediately, after the man explained that it was due to work arrangements, he reluctantly told Chen Shijun about the sister's situation.

"She has a rather soft and gentle personality, the kind of person who can be bullied by anyone."

I racked my brains trying to figure out what qualities this older sister had, but the first thing that came to mind was that she was easy to bully and prone to crying.

"I remember once during dance practice, she felt she wasn't dancing well, and while practicing, she sat on the floor and started crying, which made us all laugh."

Although they are a little older than me, they are the kind of kids who don't get angry. When we were rushing to meet the schedule, there were too many members (12 in total), and I was worried that the beautician's staff wouldn't be able to take care of everyone. So I got up in the early morning to wash my hair and got caught by myself.

"I think it's an act, like a persona or something. Because I don't think any of the people who can debut are idiots. Sometimes the hunter will pretend to be the prey."

After all, he rose to fame through vote-buying, so Chen Shijun didn't really believe he could be a good person. His good-tempered yet clumsy persona was very attractive and filled the niche of the group that lacked a gentle girl.

She is indeed very beautiful; even Chen Shijun, a seasoned womanizer, acknowledges her as top-tier. No wonder she is so beloved by fans.

"Really? I think she's a good person. Although I don't know her very well, she seems to be a very sincere and kind person."

Yuan Ying continued to recall some trivial matters about this older sister. Compared to others, she should be a very obedient and well-behaved child, at least she listened to her mother.

Because Minju's mother wouldn't let her get her ears pierced, she didn't get her ears pierced for over a year after her debut, until she got her first ear piercing at the beginning of this year after turning 18.

It's not that she dislikes accessories like earrings; in fact, the fact that she posted five selfies after getting her ears pierced shows that she was simply being obedient.

"A mama's girl, obedient and easy to bully..."

While waiting for the food to be served, Chen Shijun pondered the woman's information, not believing a single word Yuan Ying said.

It's not that I don't trust my sister, but children can only see the surface and don't know that people's hearts are hidden under their skin and are the hardest to see through.

Since she was able to rig the votes to rise to fame, besides the fact that her agency is a subsidiary of CJ, she couldn't possibly be a fool herself, after all, promoting an unintelligent woman is very risky.

Xiao Yuan was quite indignant, saying that Chen Shijun always assumed the worst about others, and that the adult world was indeed particularly dark.

"Think about it yourself. If you were Kim Minju, and you were being attacked for stealing someone else's life, how would you choose to fight back?"

Chen Shijun subtly tempted Yuan Ying to deduce according to his own ideas, and indeed, this kind of soft, cute, delicate, and non-aggressive girl is more likely to be forgiven.

In the end, the marketing of this "useless vase" still relies heavily on the vase's beauty to create the impression, making her poor singing and dancing almost forgivable.

This image could also largely offset her fatal flaw in ability. As a child from an ordinary family in Gwanak-gu, one of the most underdeveloped areas in Seoul, Chen Shijun knew her family situation inside and out. With no connections or background, she was barely made it into the debut circle and then received a flood of resources to propel her to the top. Chen Shijun didn't believe that her true nature was really so simple and honest.

"But she was like this during her trainee days. I don't think she was faking it. Oppa, you shouldn't say things like that."

Xiao Yuan cut a piece of beautifully marbled beef flank and held it to Chen Shijun's lips. This girl has a strong passion for beef; no wonder she's so tall.

“If she’s always like this, then she’s even more amazing. I’m not saying she’s acting, but sometimes she just has this innate ability to appear vulnerable.”

Her charming appearance amazed Chen Shijun. He had even seen a compilation of her being bullied, and to anyone who saw her, she looked like a weak girl at the very bottom of the group's social hierarchy.

This approach minimizes jealousy and demonstrates a higher level of wisdom: retreating to advance. Compared to being assertive, which easily triggers comparisons and hostility, proactively exposing weaknesses makes one appear genuine and endearing.

Eunhye said this is the balance theory in psychology. This guy claimed to have taken it as an elective in college, but he didn't learn anything worthwhile and just learned a bunch of useless tricks and power tactics.

As for Xiaoyuan saying that she's been like this from the beginning, that's easier to understand. It's a typical long-term savings account in an emotional account, and everything makes sense.

Besides the strategy of exposing weaknesses at key moments, there is also the authenticity based on real predicaments. For example, if you are truly weak, then you are indeed weak, and a fake performance is easily seen through.

However, she did not completely deny herself. Xiaoyuan said that she sometimes works very hard, which shows that she can show her growth potential after showing weakness and avoid being labeled as incompetent.

"I don't think so. I think she's a good person. Oppa, you can't have any bad intentions, even though she looks very pretty."

Yuan Ying didn't refute his words too much, after all, that was a possibility. Focusing on the beef on the grill was the important thing. Chen Shijun had been traveling a long way and needed to replenish his energy.

Although her brother's inability to get up might be due to Jung Eun-chae or someone else, she couldn't help but show her concern for him as a younger sister, after all, she is such a considerate person.

Chen Shijun naturally praised his younger sister highly. After grilling beef for a long time, she didn't eat many pieces herself, so her older brother had to wrap up a few pieces and feed them to her.

She used to squeak like a giant rabbit, but now she's become much more refined. Chen Shijun doesn't know what's wrong with his younger sister; maybe she's become famous and has developed an idol image.

Little did anyone know that this younger sister was a quick learner, able to find something worth learning from both teammates and opponents.

I went to the restroom for a smoke halfway through, and since my personal phone was low on battery, I left it on my seat to charge. With Yuan Ying watching over it, I wasn't worried about anyone taking it.

The news of Chen Shijun's return was naturally shared with everyone, especially the women, who all expressed their longing for him.

The little snake was so restless in the dormitory that she tossed and turned all night, making Kim Minjun wonder if she had taken the wrong medicine.

The phone, which was charging, kept ringing. Xiao Yuan hadn't intended to look into Chen Shijun's privacy, but the constant voice calls were really noisy.

The screen flickered on and off. She glanced sideways at some women she didn't recognize, and didn't know where they came from. But the three characters on the lock screen reminded her of a recent senior colleague, and a sense of vigilance immediately rose in her heart.

"Is it that group I know? Could it be..."

Although she doesn't usually listen to K-pop or care much about what's going on in the industry, she still has a general understanding of famous groups.

Just as Yuan Ying was filled with doubt, a phone call saved the unsuspecting Ms. Zhao Meiyan. The call from her older sister Eun Chae made Xiao Yuan's brows furrow instantly.

　I'll save up for a few more days and then post 10,000 words a day. I'll also post an extra chapter this weekend.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)