Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

Looking at Lee Sung-soo's ambitious face, Kang Woo-hyuk's breath hitched, and then a surge of pride welled up within him.

He never imagined that he would stand here in this way, becoming a witness to this grand blueprint, or even... one of the participants.

Seeing this, Lee Sung-soo smiled slightly.

He didn't say anything more.

The emotional buildup has been sufficient; going too far would be counterproductive.

He then led Jiang Yuhe through the unfinished building, pointing and describing his future plans.

"This will be the front desk and reception area from now on. It must be grand and have a sense of design. It can't be as small and stingy as Xing Shuo."

"This entire floor is now in your hands. My initial plan is to dedicate it to the artist management department and the planning department. Oh, and make sure there's enough space and a lounge..."

"Upstairs, I've already had space reserved to build a top-of-the-line recording studio and control console... Hmm, looks like I'll have to go to the US again."

……

The two walked and talked, but Jiang Yuhe quickly calmed down.

He certainly remembered the series of developments at Seoul Records after SK took over: including the renaming to LION, the acquisition of MelOn, South Korea's largest digital music platform, and the debut of Lee Ji-eun... But he was unaware of the specific steps, timing, and key personnel arrangements.

More importantly, the involvement of Lee Sung-soo and his group will inevitably change the original trajectory of development.

Under the butterfly effect, will the future LOEN still be the LOEN he remembers?

Won't their early intervention ruin IU's future?

"Sung-soo hyung!"

At this moment, a clear male voice rang out, interrupting Jiang Yuhe's thoughts.

Turning their heads, they saw a young man in a casual suit walking briskly toward them, his face full of smiles.

"Choi Seung-jun? What are you doing here?"

Lee Sung-soo looked surprised, but smiled and went to greet him.

"Hey, Sung-soo hyung, you're the same."

Choi Seung-jun strode forward, his gaze passing over Lee Sung-soo and landing on Kang Woo-hyuk standing to the side.

"Come on! Perfect timing! Let me introduce you!"

Lee Sung-soo patted Kang Woo-hyuk and pushed him forward. "Kang Woo-hyuk, as I mentioned before, he was the one who came up with the whole plan... Woo-hyuk, this is Choi Seung-jun, one of my childhood friends whom I mentioned before. He will be stationed here permanently and will be responsible for some specific coordination work."

Choi Seung-jun had obviously heard of Kang Woo-hyuk.

Upon hearing this, she stepped forward and took his hand. "Yuhe Xi, it's an honor to meet you. Chengzhu hyung has mentioned you to us quite a bit. Please take good care of me in the future."

He adopted an extremely humble posture, completely unlike the arrogant spoiled brats I had in mind.

"Chengjun Xi...you're too kind. I only had ideas; it was all thanks to you that things came to fruition. I should really learn from you!"

"Hey, forget about studying, let's communicate, let's communicate more!"

Kang Woo-hyuk's words clearly pleased Choi Seung-jun greatly.

He glanced at Lee Sung-soo beside him, then his gaze returned to Kang Woo-hyuk. "I'm a few years older than you, Woo-hyuk. Why don't we stop being so formal? Just call me 'hyung,' or you can just call me by my name!"

"You two, stop being so polite."

Lee Sung-soo interrupted them with a smile, turning to Choi Seung-jun and saying, "By the way, Seung-jun, what brings you here so early? Is it something to do with SK...?"

"I'm so excited, Sung-soo hyung!"

Choi Seung-joon rubbed his hands together, his eyes brimming with excitement. "After finalizing the deal last night, I couldn't sleep at all. My mind was filled with thoughts of what to do next, so I came over as soon as it was light, trying to figure out how to get this up and running as quickly as possible. I didn't expect you to come too, and with Woo-hyuk along. Perfect timing..."

As he spoke, he pulled Lee Sung-soo forward.

Jiang Yuhe quietly followed behind the two, watching them, when a thought suddenly popped into his mind.

Cui...Li...

So, is Choi Seung-jun not from the Choi family of SK?

That's why this matter was able to proceed so smoothly, and they even managed to obtain the future operating rights...

His attitude towards Lee Sung-soo clearly showed a hint of subservience, so what was Lee Sung-soo's identity...?

Could it be... the Lee family of Samsung?

Jiang Yuhe's heart was in turmoil, but his expression remained calm as he quietly stood aside, listening patiently.

After a brief exchange, the two managed to finalize the preliminary arrangements.

Lee Sung-soo patted Choi Seung-jun on the shoulder and instructed, "Seung-jun, I'll have to keep a close eye on things here. Hurry up, but don't compromise on quality!"

"Don't worry, Sung-soo hyung!"

Choi Seung-jun bowed slightly, patted his chest, and assured them, "If it really comes down to it, I'll stay here 24/7. Let's see who dares to slack off!"

Lee Sung-soo nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Kang Woo-hyuk, "Let's go, Woo-hyuk. We've been busy all morning, and we're hungry. Let's go fill our stomachs first!"

The two immediately went downstairs and found a restaurant nearby to have lunch.

Afterwards, Lee Sung-soo personally drove Kang Woo-hyuk home.

When the black Yazun stopped in front of the old building where Jiang Yuhe rented, the two got out of the car.

Looking at the old street scenes on both sides, Lee Sung-soo frowned slightly. "You live here?"

"Yes, the rent here is cheap, and it's close to the bus stop, which is quite convenient."

Jiang Yuhe, on the other hand, seemed completely at ease and didn't feel embarrassed at all. "Then, Chengzhu hyung, I'll go upstairs first."

"Um...wait!"

Lee Sung-soo suddenly called out to him, "Come with me!"

"Huh? Where to?" Jiang Yuhe was taken aback.

"Don't ask, just come with me."

Kang Woo-hyuk got into the car, Lee Sung-soo turned the steering wheel, and the car drove away again.

They didn't go to Xing Shuo, nor did they return to Tehran Road. Instead, they drove around the core area of ​​Jiangnan for more than ten minutes, finally stopping in a high-end residential area not far from Sancheng Station.

Lee Sung-soo parked the car and led a bewildered Kang Woo-hyuk into one of the apartment buildings.

The elevator ascended smoothly and finally stopped on the 8th floor.

Lee Sung-soo took out another key card and led Kang Woo-hyuk into the room.

This is a beautifully decorated suite with a wide view.

It's about 70 or 80 square meters, with a spacious and bright living room. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows is the bustling skyline of the entire Jiangnan region, and it's fully equipped with appliances and furniture.

Lee Sung-soo went straight to the center of the living room, nodded slightly, and then tossed the room key to Kang Woo-hyuk, saying, "Here you go, you'll be staying here from now on."

Jiang Yuhe hurriedly took the key card, then came to his senses: "Sung-soo hyung, this won't do! How can I..."

"Why not?"

Lee Sung-soo interrupted him, "You're my sworn brother, and also our future artist manager and strategic advisor. What kind of nonsense is it for you to live in a place like that?"

"Besides, it's close to the new headquarters, only a ten-minute walk, which will make it convenient to discuss things in the future. Oh, and you can drive this car for now."

As he spoke, he tossed the car keys in his hand to Jiang Yuhe.

"For transportation. You're an artist, and you're about to start filming. What kind of image do you have without a car? Are you expecting to squeeze onto buses and subways every day?"

"But……"

Jiang Yuhe was still somewhat hesitant.

He was naturally moved, but he also knew very well that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Lee Sung-soo is so generous probably because... he's very useful.

"No buts."

Lee Sung-soo smiled, stepped forward and gently patted him on the shoulder, "Don't feel guilty, just think of it as the company providing... um, temporary accommodation and a car for core personnel. When you really become a big star and make a lot of money in the future, you might not even care about this."

He looked at Jiang Yuhe, half-jokingly and half-seriously saying, "If you really feel bad about it, then put in a little more effort to help me get our new company running smoothly. That's more important than anything else. Consider this my advance investment, okay?"

Having said all that, Jiang Yuhe knew he couldn't refuse any longer.

He could only nod. "Alright then... Sung-soo hyung, I'll remember this favor."

"That's more like it!"

Lee Sung-soo smiled with satisfaction. "Then you can familiarize yourself with the place first and get some rest. I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now. Contact me by phone if you need anything."

After seeing Lee Sung-soo off, Kang Woo-hyuk returned to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the bustling street scene of Gangnam.

Some trance.

In just a few days, his life trajectory has undergone earth-shattering changes.

His acting career was about to begin, and the door to the world of capital quietly opened a crack for him.

He is no longer the insignificant nobody he once was; he has taken full control of his own life.

He took a deep breath, a slight smile playing on his lips, letting countless complex emotions surge within his chest.

A new life has truly begun.

And what kind of magnificent future awaits him?