Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

"LOEN?"

Lee Sung-soo murmured to himself, a keen interest in his eyes, "Is there any special saying or meaning behind it?"

Jiang Yuhe put down his wine glass, smiled slightly, and said, "The main thing is to keep it simple and catchy. As for the specific meaning... that depends on how we give it to us."

As far as I can remember, LOEN has never publicly revealed its full name, let alone any special meaning.

However, thanks to his quick wit honed during his variety show career, Jiang Yuhe only thought for a moment before speaking: "For example, it can be interpreted as 'Link Of Everything New,' symbolizing that our company will become a bridge, bringing together the most cutting-edge entertainment content and connecting the traditional and the future."

"As for the specific interpretation..."

He paused, then added, "Let's leave it to the public and media to interpret and imagine. After all, what we're building is never a traditional record company, but a comprehensive entertainment enterprise with unlimited possibilities for the future!"

Upon hearing this, Lee Sung-soo and Choi Seung-jun felt a surge of excitement.

"LOEN...LOEN Entertainment..."

Lee Sung-soo murmured softly, then nodded. "It does sound much better and more sophisticated than Seoul Records... I think it's good! What does Seung-jun think?"

He turned to look at Choi Seung-jun beside him.

"Simple, catchy, really good!" Choi Seung-jun nodded in agreement.

"Okay! Let's stick with this for now!"

Lee Sung-soo excitedly raised his glass, "Come on! To our LOEN, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

The atmosphere grew increasingly lively during the meal.

However, considering that Jiang Yuhe had driven himself there, the two did not urge him to drink, but simply had him drink a few beers with them.

Lee Sung-soo, on the other hand, was in high spirits and unknowingly drank too much. By the end of the dinner, he was already quite drunk.

Holding Jiang Yuhe's arm, he slurred as he walked out, "Come on! Yuhe! I'll take you to the next event and introduce you to some friends! These are all connections you can use in the future!"

Jiang Yuhe smiled wryly, looking troubled.

He was genuinely tired from the journey, and he wasn't particularly interested in these kinds of social engagements anyway.

However, Lee Sung-soo's insistence was too much to refuse, and for a moment he really didn't know how to turn down the offer.

Choi Seung-joon, who was standing nearby, noticed Kang Woo-hyuk's predicament and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Sung-soo, Woo-hyuk has been traveling all the way here and hasn't had a chance to rest properly yet. Just let him off the hook for now. We can go to the next event ourselves. Let him go back and rest and get some rest."

"There will be plenty of opportunities to make friends, so there's no need to rush."

Although Lee Sung-soo had drunk too much, he wasn't completely deaf to reason.

Reminded by Choi Seung-jun, he snapped out of his daze and gave Kang Woo-hyuk a tight hug.

"Alright, alright... Chengjun is so thoughtful. You go back and rest first. Next time... I'll definitely arrange it for you next time!"

Jiang Yuhe looked at Cui Chengjun with gratitude.

Choi Seung-joon returned the smile before saying, "By the way, Woo-hyuk, you've been drinking, you absolutely cannot drive. How about... I have my driver take you home first?"

"Thank you, Seungjun-ge, but you really don't need to go to so much trouble. Actually, I didn't drink that much today, and I should be fine after a while," Jiang Yuhe said, waving his hand.

He doesn't drink much, but he had a few drinks today because he was keeping someone company.

After the casual conversation at the table, and with conscious control, the alcohol in my system had long since dissipated.

However, just to be on the safe side, he decided to shake himself a little more to get rid of the smell of alcohol.

It's also a good opportunity to give yourself some time to clear your mind and calm your thoughts.

"Alright."

Choi Seung-jun didn't press the matter, but simply reminded him again, "Well... alright then, just be careful and call me anytime if anything happens."

At this moment, Lee Sung-soo started clamoring to leave again, and Choi Seung-joon could only shake his head helplessly, saying to Kang Woo-hyuk one last time, "Then we'll be going. Make your own arrangements and keep in touch."

After saying that, he helped Lee Sung-soo walk outside.

After seeing the two off, Jiang Yuhe finally breathed a sigh of relief and slowly walked out of the hotel.

In April, the chill of the night has mostly faded, leaving only a refreshing coolness that feels inexplicably pleasant on the face.

Perhaps because it was late at night, there were few pedestrians on the riverside walkway, which gave Jiang Yuhe a long-lost sense of tranquility.

I just wandered aimlessly, letting my thoughts wander, and I don't know how long I walked.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, he abruptly raised his head.

Before my eyes, a ribbon of light stretched out, suddenly appearing.

It is... the Hanjiang Bridge!

……

Jiang Yuhe stared at the beam of light before him, somewhat lost in thought.

How did I... end up here without even realizing it?

The thought raced through his mind, and he suddenly remembered a famous trope from a Korean entertainment novel he had read before.

The Hanjiang Bridge catches soft things.

This actually comes from an anecdote mentioned in Girls' Generation's debut documentary, "Girls Go to School".

It is said that during her trainee days, when Taeyeon felt a lot of pressure, she would run to the Han River Bridge alone late at night, shout at the river, vent her frustration and cheer herself up.

But... it can't be that much of a coincidence, right?

The thought flashed through his mind, and even Jiang Yuhe himself found it somewhat amusing.

But a strange sense of anticipation still welled up inside me.

What if...?

As it turns out, there really aren't that many coincidences in the world.

He walked a short distance along the riverside path, but apart from a few scattered night runners, he did not see the petite figure he had imagined.

He hadn't gone far when a warm, orange-yellow halo in the distance caught his attention.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a food stall that was still lit up.

A typical Korean-style stroller; even before you get close, you can smell the rich, fresh aroma wafting on the night breeze.

"Gurgle—"

In an instant, Jiang Yuhe suddenly felt an emptiness in his stomach.

The exquisite dishes we ate at the hotel were beautiful and tasted good, but they weren't very filling.

On this slightly cool night, it is still the steaming hot roadside stalls that can best soothe the soul.

Thinking about it, he walked towards the stall.

Business is pretty good.

Several camping tables were filled with couples cuddling and whispering to each other.

Only the table at the very edge is still empty.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuhe quickly stepped forward and said to the stall owner, "Hey, could you please give me a fish cake soup, with extra broth?"

"Okay! It'll be ready in a minute!" the uncle replied enthusiastically.

Soon, a simple paper bowl filled with piping hot fish cake soup was handed to Jiang Yuhe.

Jiang Yuhe, holding the bowl, turned and walked towards the only empty table.

However, just as he was two or three steps away from the table...

A petite figure, wrapped in a large hoodie and wearing a mask, suddenly darted out from the side.

He rushed to the table first, slammed his steaming bowl of fish cake soup down on it with a "bang," and plopped down, firmly securing his spot.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yuhe was speechless.

What's going on? Are they fighting over seats?

Normally, he might actually give in, since eating street food standing up has a certain charm.

But at this moment... perhaps he was a little tired from walking all the way, or perhaps the lingering alcohol in his system was making him slightly tipsy...

He didn't back down; he simply stepped forward and placed his bowl of fish cakes in the center of the table with a thud.

Then, naturally, he sat down opposite her, facing her through the rising steam.

That person was clearly not one to back down either.

Seeing this, she raised her head and looked directly into his eyes without flinching.

But this standoff did not last long.

The moment their eyes met, the man's pupils visibly began to tremble, and he started to panic.

The next second, as if she couldn't bear the pressure any longer, she suddenly lowered her head, hurriedly picked up the fish cake, and turned to run away.

Just as she turned around...

Kim Tae-yeon.

A voice suddenly rang out behind her, carrying a strange meaning.

The petite figure, who had been about to flee, froze on the spot.

Jiang Yuhe observed her reaction and said unhurriedly, "If you don't want your company to know that you're sneaking out so late..."

"Sit down."