Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

"What if...?"

Taeyeon repeated the song title softly, then smiled broadly, "It's really a great song!"

Jiang Yuhe stared blankly at the completed manuscript on the table for a moment.

"If"... This song, which was supposed to be created in 2008 along with a certain TV series, was released ahead of schedule on such an ordinary afternoon thanks to their collaboration!

And with the song's complete conclusion.

The future memories sealed in his mind were once again triggered, and countless fragments of memories surged forth.

What finally became clear was a TV series called "Hong Gil-dong the Swift Swordsman".

Jiang Yuhe had also watched this drama.

It not only subverts the image of Hong Gil-dong as a rough-and-tumble hero in traditional folk tales, but also incorporates a lot of modern elements and humorous touches, making it the first historical light comedy in Korea to incorporate modern elements.

The ratings weren't very high, but it generated a fair amount of buzz.

"If" is one of the theme songs in this drama.

However, the resurfacing of this memory was rather abrupt.

The main problem is... he already has enough on his plate!

Even though he already had the entire plot of "Hong Gil-dong the Sharp Sword" in his mind, he was too busy to spare any energy to replicate it.

Moreover, he didn't know what use it would be even if he could replicate the script.

Want to add another title for himself: screenwriter?

However, now that the memory has been triggered, it's not good to let it go to waste.

He plans to sort out the overall plot and character relationships when he has time, and then gradually improve it later.

What if... it actually comes in handy?

Beside him, Kim Tae-yeon was still holding the newly completed manuscript, looking as if she had found a treasure.

She seemed still immersed in the music, humming the melody unconsciously, completely unaware that the sky outside the window was gradually darkening.

Jiang Yuhe looked at her focused expression and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Perhaps because he had been sitting for a long time, he subconsciously stretched.

But he forgot that the two of them were sitting side by side, very close to each other.

The moment he raised and stretched his arm, the posture seemed to be as if he was about to casually put his arm around Taeyeon's slender shoulder!

Jiang Yuhe's heart tightened suddenly, and his movements froze in mid-air.

Fortunately, Taeyeon was still engrossed in her own world and didn't notice the awkward moment.

He quickly withdrew his hand, trying to cover it up, and instead rubbed the back of his neck.

But the subtle sensations brought about by that instant closeness, and the slight flutter in his heart, still stirred a strange emotion within Jiang Yuhe…

Seeing that Taeyeon was still engrossed in the music, he composed himself and turned his attention back to the remaining sheet music on the table.

Besides the already completed song "If," he has many other fragmented inspirations that need to be completed.

For example, the memory of "smelling your shampoo amidst the swaying flowers" was triggered when I was strolling along the Anyang River with Soyeon.

There's also "Cold Noodles".

This summer anthem, which should have originated from "Infinite Challenge," quietly came to mind when I heard Kim Tae-yeon and Jessica sing it together, along with "If."

These are mostly just fragmented melodies or lyrics.

If we want to complete it completely, we will most likely have to wait for an opportunity, just like before.

Or... a person.

Fortunately, after studying music theory systematically with Yu Yongzhen, he was no longer the novice who could only sing but not write.

He began to try to use what he had learned to analyze, understand, and even fill in the gaps in these pieces.

The process was certainly not easy, but it was full of the joy of exploration.

……

After an unknown amount of time, Kim Tae-yeon slowly raised her head and let out a long sigh.

Beside him, Jiang Yuhe remained bent over the table, scribbling on several other sheets of paper with a focused expression.

Taeyeon's gaze involuntarily fell on his profile.

His face had sharp, angular features, a high nose bridge, slightly pursed lips, and a serious expression as if he were lost in thought.

Even she had to admit that serious men... really are quite charming.

Besides, she's quite good-looking.

At this thought, Kim Tae-yeon's cheeks began to burn uncontrollably again.

She quickly turned her head and realized that the sky outside the window had become completely dark at some point.

The room was dark and gloomy, with only the desk lamp in front of them casting a warm yellow light.

"Ah! It's so late!"

She gasped softly and hurriedly stood up. "Senior Jiang Yuhe... I... I have to go!"

Hearing her voice, Jiang Yuhe also came to his senses, looked up at the window, and then looked at the clock on the wall.

It's almost seven o'clock.

He remained calm, observing Kim Tae-yeon's flustered state: reluctantly putting down the manuscript and frantically searching for her shirt...

For some reason, he found it somewhat amusing.

It's strange, really.

This petite girl always seemed to easily make him laugh.

"Look how impatient you are."

Jiang Yuhe put down his pen and tidied up the spread-out manuscript paper. "It's getting late. How about we grab something to eat here before heading back? I'll make something quick and easy."

"This...is too much trouble for you, senior." Kim Tae-yeon bowed almost reflexively.

But as soon as she said it, even she was stunned for a moment.

This refusal sounded polite, but it clearly lacked the initial awkwardness and insistence.

After spending the afternoon together, their relationship seemed to have quietly eased without them even realizing it.

"It's no trouble at all. You've already taken the day off, so the company shouldn't have any rules about what time you have to be back, right?"

Jiang Yuhe asked while tidying up the table.

"No... no." Kim Tae-yeon nodded and answered truthfully.

Although SM Entertainment has strict management of its trainees, if they have already taken leave, they usually won't be too strict with them as long as they don't stay out all night.

"That settles it then."

Jiang Yuhe chuckled and said, "Even if you go back at this hour, I doubt there'll be anything left to eat, right? Are you planning to just grab something from a roadside stall?"

"Listen to me, just grab something to eat here as a thank you for helping me so much this afternoon."

Kim Tae-yeon opened her mouth, the words "Really, it's not necessary" were on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't say them.

Especially when faced with Jiang Yuhe's arrangement, which was gentle yet forceful, she found that... she didn't seem to know how to refuse.

"Then... I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Kim Tae-yeon lowered her head and responded weakly.

She was unaware of the submissive tone in her voice.

The two returned to the living room.

Jiang Yuhe pointed to the sofa, "Sit down for a while, watch TV or relax. By the way... is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Kim Tae-yeon was still somewhat dazed, as if she was still immersed in the afterglow of "If".

Upon hearing the question, almost instinctively, she blurted out, "Fish cake soup..."

She realized her mistake after saying that and quickly tried to cover it up, "Oh no! I meant... whatever you have at home, senior, I'll make it. I'm fine with anything, I'm not picky!"

Looking at Taeyeon's flustered expression, Kang Woo-hyuk couldn't help but laugh again.

"Fish cake soup... Okay, leave it to me."