The Underground Emperor: Starting with Running Away with His Sister-in-Law

That must be the planning and operations manager.

After entering, he first scanned everyone present, then fixed his gaze on Ding Xin.

Smiling, he extended his hand and greeted her warmly: "Executive Director Ding, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I had to deal with some urgent matters and was delayed. I am Han Jung-tae, the Operations and Planning Manager of the Variety Department of MBC Television. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Yeah, that smile looked pretty fake.

Ding Xin wasn't surprised at all that he knew him.

After all, Ding Xin himself is practically a semi-internet celebrity.

The launch of the Kinmen Group really made him famous, and he even appeared on MBC television.

The time span is not very long.

So it's not surprising that the minister recognized himself.

Moreover, this meeting was arranged by Mu Xianmin. Although it was inconvenient for her to come, given her personality, she would certainly have taken into account that the two had never met before.

"Ding Xin, Executive Director of the Kinmen Group!"

As Ding Xin spoke, he reached out and shook hands with him, skipping over the topic of being late, and said with a smile, "Minister Han, you're too kind. I apologize for taking the liberty of visiting you today, and I hope you'll take good care of me!"

This trip was, after all, to ask someone for a favor. Although this guy was late, Ding Xin still behaved very gently.

He is not the same person he used to be; he has grown.

Furthermore, in terms of size...

The current Kinmen Group is really nothing compared to MBC television station.

After all, in South Korea, behind every television station are the shadows of several large conglomerates.

Although Mu Xianmin didn't say it, it's possible that Xiancheng Daily is also one of the shareholders of this TV station.

"Haha, Director Ding, you're exaggerating. It's not about favoritism at all; it's all about cooperation!"

Han Zhengtai said polite words with a smile.

It's all routines.

However, Ding Xin didn't care.

She simply smiled and nodded, introducing him to the people around her.

First up is Oh Soo-yeon. Ding Xin brought her along to get acquainted with her; she'll be handling future collaborations with MBC...

"This is Wu Xiuyan, the vice president of our Kinmen Film and Television..."

Han Zhengtai looked at Wu Xiuyan, who was standing there gracefully, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

She's so beautiful, he thought she was a celebrity.

"Hello, Minister Han, nice to meet you!"

"Hello, President Wu!"

Next up is Ankhmao.

He was a bit stumped. Ding Xin didn't know how to introduce himself; he couldn't very well say he was the casino manager...

In fact, Ding Xin didn't know why he brought him here.

Maybe it's because I'm used to it...

On a whim, he simply made up a name.

"This is An Hemao, the security chief of Kinmen Film and Television!"

"Hello, Minister Han!"

"Um, hello, Minister An..."

A strange look appeared on Han Zhengtai's face as he greeted him in a nonchalant manner.

Isn't this a place to discuss cooperation?

Why did you bring the Minister of Security along?

This person looks really fierce...

When it was Liu Shizai's turn, Han Zhengtai spoke first: "Shizai-xi, long time no see!"

"Minister Han, it's been a long time..."

It is clear that the two know each other.

No wonder, Ding Xin knew about Liu Shizai's life trajectory in this life; he had previously appeared on a program on MBC.

Han Zhengtai also introduced the women around him.

She is his assistant.

After exchanging pleasantries, both sides took their seats.

Ding Xin spoke first again: "Minister Han, to be honest, I came here specifically for Shi Zai. Forgive my bluntness, but are you very familiar with Shi Zai?"

"It does look very familiar..."

Han Zhengtai smiled and reminisced, "It must have been six years ago. Back then, Seok Jae-ssi acted in a children's sitcom on our TV station, and I was the PD and director of that show..."

“Shi Zai Xi, do you still remember?”

Liu Shi quickly sat up straight, nodded respectfully, and said, "Of course I remember, Minister Han, you took good care of me back then..."

"Haha, I wouldn't call it taking care of you. Shi Zai-xi, when did you join Kinmen Film and Television?"

"It was around mid-to-late December last year..."

"Oh? It hasn't even been a month yet, has it?"

"Yes!"

"It seems your Director Ding thinks highly of you, he even came all this way for you..."

"Yes, I am very grateful to our Executive Director Ding..."

Liu Shi was very sincere when he said this.

He was indeed very grateful to Ding Xin. Originally, when he came to interview for a job at Kinmen Film and Television, he was prepared to be unemployed at home for six months or even a year.

After all, Kinmen Films was only recently established.

Unexpectedly, in less than a month, Ding Xin got him a job at MBC, a major television station.

And he even personally delivered it to his door.

The level of importance attached to this is evident.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't touched.

This was a treatment he had never received at other companies before.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

At that moment, he was even more certain that his choice was right.

Ding Xin frowned as he watched this scene. At first glance, Minister Han's words seemed reasonable.

But upon closer inspection, something seems amiss.

He first said that he knew who Liu Shizai was, and then pointed out that Liu Shizai was a comedian.

In South Korea, there is a hierarchy of contempt within the entertainment industry.

Comedians are precisely at the very bottom of the chain.

Such a minor comedian deserves the personal attention of Ding Xin, the head of the company.

This also highlights the predicament of Kinmen Films.

It even carried a hint of disdain...

Damn it, this is a little different from what he thought. Is that woman, Mu Xianmin, reliable or not?

Ding Xin's smile faded, and he asked directly, "Since you're all familiar with each other, that makes things easier. Minister Han, I'll get straight to the point. I wonder if your station has any variety shows that would be suitable for Shi Zai?"

Upon hearing this, Han Zhengtai appeared to be deep in thought.

Then he instructed his female assistant, "Go and get the schedule of variety shows for the rest of the year."

"Yes, Minister!"

The female assistant responded.

He then got up and left the reception room...

Chapter 140 Choosing a Program

While the assistant went to get the schedule,

Ding Xin and Han Zhengtai chatted casually, mainly about Mu Xianmin.

Han Zhengtai kept subtly inquiring about the relationship between Ding Xin and Mou Xianmin.

After all, Kinmen Group was not established for long, and Ding Xin's rise to wealth was not a big secret to these media people.