Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

"Then let's each do our own thing!"

Lee Sung-soo waved his hand and then gave Choi Seung-jun a look.

The two then left the office with brisk steps.

Judging from the way they're acting, this excitement will probably last for quite a while.

"Well... Manager Jiang, if there's nothing else, I'll go and coordinate and arrange the tasks we just discussed."

Pei Zhonghan also stood up and bowed slightly.

His expression remained calm, but his eyes shone with an unprecedented light.

"Okay, go ahead."

Jiang Yuhe nodded, then added after a moment's thought, "I'll come find you later to discuss the specific execution details again."

"Inside!"

Bae Jong-han nodded vigorously and quickly left the office.

As he left, he made sure to close the door gently.

"Click".

Hearing the door close, Jiang Yuhe suddenly came to his senses.

Wait... isn't this efficiency a bit too fast?

From the moment he stepped into the building in the morning until he was entrusted with an important task and discussed strategies... all in all, it was less than half a day, right?

He hadn't even had a chance to properly familiarize himself with the new environment and this so-called...artist manager position.

Was he just forced into this job like a duck being forced onto a shelf?

He looked up at the empty office, and a belated sense of absurdity instantly welled up in his heart.

Wait a minute, something seems off.

Oh, right! What about the salary? What about the benefits?

They were having a really enthusiastic conversation, and the blueprint they drew was quite grand and ambitious...

But his salary and benefits haven't been mentioned at all!

Jiang Yuhe rubbed his temples, feeling both amused and exasperated.

However, upon further reflection, this position is undoubtedly a brand new starting point for him, especially in terms of his future plans, which will be of great help.

Realizing this, he quickly suppressed his wandering thoughts.

After all, being in a position of power means you can't just shirk your responsibilities, especially at this stage.

When I went downstairs and found Bae Jong-han, he was sitting at his workstation, talking on the phone in one hand and taking notes rapidly in his notebook with the other.

Several freshly printed documents were spread out in front of him.

Upon seeing Jiang Yuhe approach, he immediately covered the microphone, quickly said a few words, then hung up and stood up, saying, "Manager Jiang."

"Hmm, how's it going?"

"I just contacted a few human resources outsourcing companies that I've worked with before, discussed the possibility of outsourcing talent scout teams, and also put together an execution plan for the public audition."

Pei Zhonghan gave a clear and organized report, while handing several documents to Jiang Yuhe.

"These are the quotes and service ranges from the companies we've initially contacted. You may need to confirm them."

"The requirement for an official website fundraising page has also been sent to the technology department."

Looking at the price quote in his hand, Jiang Yuhe couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

Bae Jong-han's execution ability is just too strong!

It hasn't been long, and these matters are already mostly resolved!

"Very efficient!"

Jiang Yuhe nodded approvingly, took the document, glanced at it briefly, and then sat down next to him.

The two of them went over the details of these tasks again.

After all that busy work, it was noon before we knew it.

"...It should be almost done. The main thing going forward is to follow up on feedback from all parties and update the progress regularly."

Jiang Yuhe glanced at the time. "There's no need to rush the scouting trip to Uijeongbu City. Let's go. We've been busy all morning. Let's go downstairs and grab something to eat while we chat."

"Ah? Uh... okay, Manager Jiang."

Pei Zhonghan was clearly taken aback for a moment, then quickly agreed.

She quickly tidied up the documents on the table and followed Jiang Yuhe downstairs.

The staff canteen inside the building is not yet completed.

After the two went downstairs, they were led by Pei Zhonghan into a soup restaurant in a nearby alley.

The shop is small, but it is clean and tidy. It was lunchtime, and there were already many office workers from nearby companies sitting inside.

"After moving here, I took some time to explore all the restaurants around here."

As Bae Jong-han led Kang Woo-hyuk to a small table against the wall, he introduced the restaurant, saying, "This place has the most authentic flavors and the prices are reasonable. A regular bowl of soup and rice costs only 6000 won, and the side dishes are generous."

The steaming hot soup and rice were served quickly.

While plating the food, Jiang Yuhe glanced at Pei Zhonghan, who looked rather reserved, and a strange thought suddenly came to mind.

Well... it's not entirely strange; perhaps "mischievous" would be a more accurate description.

"Jong Han, if... I mean, if you really do manage to train a top-tier artist... like Lee Hyori, what would you do?"

Jiang Yuhe stirred the barley tea in front of him with a spoon and asked casually.

Bae Jong-han was clearly taken aback when Kang Woo-hyuk asked such a hypothetical question.

But since it was his superior's question, he dared not be negligent and answered cautiously after a moment's thought.

"Then...I'm definitely under a lot of pressure!"

"But no matter what, my primary task is to protect the artists. Especially top-tier artists, they face far more temptations, pressures, and potential risks than ordinary artists!"

"Therefore, as agents, we must think further ahead and do more meticulous work than the artists, anticipating all possible risks and preparing detailed contingency plans..."

"Hmm, that makes sense. And then?" Jiang Yuhe asked again.

"Then... it's about careful planning. We can't over-exploit the artist's value and reputation for short-term gains."

"Whether it's taking on jobs, choosing projects, or commercial endorsements, it's important to focus on building a good reputation over the long term."

"Another aspect is team management. It's essential to coordinate the team effectively, ensuring that professionals handle their respective tasks and providing maximum support to the artists."

Pei Zhonghan explained it in great detail, so much so that Jiang Yuhe felt that he had indeed thought about this kind of problem.

Indeed, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.

The two began to eat and chat.

Afterwards, Kang Woo-hyuk asked some related questions, and Bae Jong-han remained pragmatic and prudent, giving practical and feasible answers.

However, as they talked, Pei Zhonghan felt that the conversation was taking a strange turn.

The main problem is that Jiang Yuhe's issues are just too detailed.

The details were so detailed that he felt somewhat disoriented, as if he were interviewing for a senior manager position for a top-tier artist.

But the problem is... let alone top-tier artists.

LOEN doesn't even have a single decent trainee right now.

He was filled with doubt, and his answers became increasingly cautious. He unconsciously picked at his soup and rice faster, not even caring that it was hot.

He quickly finished most of the soup and rice in front of him.

He put down his spoon, sat up straight, and said respectfully, "Manager Jiang, I've finished eating. If... if there's nothing else you need, I'd like to head straight to Uijeongbu City this afternoon. It's still early; perhaps we can visit a few more places."

Jiang Yuhe stared at the half-eaten soup and rice in front of him, slightly taken aback.

No, why are you in such a hurry?

But seeing Pei Zhonghan's face clearly showing his desire to escape, he understood and said, "Alright, go ahead. Be careful on the road, pay attention and ask questions, no need to rush!"

"Okay! Then I'll take my leave!"

Bae Jong-han felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He immediately stood up, bowed slightly, and then left the soup restaurant almost as quickly as he could.

Jiang Yuhe shook his head, but a smile appeared on his lips.

From the conversation just now, he had gotten a general idea of ​​Pei Zhonghan's personality.

Calm, meticulous, responsible, and thoughtful. Although he doesn't yet have the aura of a top agent, he already has the foundation.

No wonder they were able to collaborate with IU for so long in the future.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Jiang Yuhe slowly finished his soup and rice and was just about to leave.

Unexpectedly, the proprietress, who had been waiting behind the counter, walked over with a smile, holding the bill in her hand.

"Guest, two bowls of soup and rice, that'll be 12,000 won in total."

Jiang Yuhe's movements froze, his expression speechless.

I said to Bae Jong-han, "You bastard... when you're having dinner with your boss, shouldn't you offer to pay the bill?"

When he paid and went outside, the sun was at its hottest.

After thinking about it, he decided to go back to the office first, since it was his first day on the job and he wanted to get familiar with the environment.

Just then, his cell phone vibrated in his pocket.

Upon opening it, I found a text message from an unknown number.

[Senior, this is Taeyeon. I've washed your jacket. Where are you now? If it's convenient, I'd like to return it to you.]

Taeyeon?

Jiang Yuhe paused slightly as he looked at the name on the screen.