Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Behind the bustling street, not far from Nanshan, a large number of rooftop apartments are clustered here.

The terrain here is steep, so getting home is a difficult task.

But precisely because of this, it is also an excellent spot to enjoy the night view of Seoul.

Many people call this place "the intersection of romance and reality".

At this time.

One of the rooms in this rooftop apartment complex.

Jiang Xingchen covered her head and suddenly sat up in bed.

The intense pain throbbed in my temples like an electric drill.

The pain lasted for quite a while before gradually subsiding.

His consciousness gradually returned.

The unfamiliar environment left him feeling completely lost.

Look around.

The wallpaper on the walls was yellowed.

The table in sight was also piled with clutter, as well as empty fast food containers that hadn't been cleaned up after being eaten.

It vaguely smells like it's already starting to stink.

The old-fashioned television in the living room was playing the news.

It's in Korean.

But he found that his mediocre skills were no obstacle in understanding what was being said.

"Damn it, all I did was have a few drinks, what did I do to deserve this?"

Rubbing his still throbbing temples, he got out of bed, went straight into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and vigorously scrubbed his face with the water.

He only breathed a sigh of relief after seeing his handsome face reflected in the mirror.

But then he covered his head again.

A flood of unfamiliar memories rushed in.

Jiang Xingchen, 26 years old.

The founder, agent, and talent scout of Starlight Entertainment.

Number of employees: 0

Company assets: 0

Company Address: 20, Mangwon-ro 6-ga, Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu (Lease Term Remaining: 3 Months)

Bank card balance: 3001510...Korean Won

"So I...time traveled?"

Having barely endured the pain of being forcibly injected, he looked in the mirror, panting heavily, at his forehead covered in cold sweat, and realized what was going on.

As a seasoned online bookworm and a struggling author, he knows this routine all too well.

But what was the reason for time travel?

I can't just drink myself to death just because I drank a pound and a half last night, can I?

Just then.

A cold, mechanical, synthesized voice exploded in my mind without warning.

A blue light screen appeared before my eyes.

【Ding! 】

[A violent fluctuation in the host's soul has been detected.]

[The ultimate entertainment system is being bound...]

[Binding successful.]

The system is initializing...

[Current time: September 4, 2007]

[Location: Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul]

2007 years?

Upon hearing this time, Jiang Xingchen was stunned for a moment, not expecting that time had suddenly rewound by nearly 20 years.

She then turned on the tap, splashed water on her face, and left the bathroom, returning to the bedside.

But then he noticed something was wrong.

There was something lying next to my pillow that clearly didn't belong to 2007.

Galaxy S8 phone.

If I remember correctly, this phone was released in March 2017.

Why are you here now?

The system is offering an advanced perk: a mobile phone that can connect to the future internet?

He stared at the phone for a while, then reached out and picked it up.

Having been bombarded with all sorts of information, he easily accepted the fact that he had traveled through time, so he didn't have much resistance to this product of a different era. Instead, he unleashed his rich imagination.

But when the screen lit up, his pupils suddenly contracted.

2017年9月4日，上午8点40分。

Date, time, signal—everything is there.

He stared at the time, puzzled, and got up to walk to the window and look outside.

Just then, a white Hyundai Sonata drove down the steep slope.

2015 model.

Don't ask him how he knows.

When I finally had the money to buy a car, I bought the Sonata 8th generation, which is known as one of the "three treasures of the poor".

The day after I paid, I received news that the model had been updated to the ninth generation.

He suddenly became a great victim.

Upon seeing this, he had a bad feeling.

Unconvinced, he looked at his phone again, and it still showed September 4, 2017.

Then, he turned to look at the old-fashioned television that was still showing the news.

The news is reporting on the entertainment news that Park Yoochun and Hwang Ha-na's wedding date has been changed.

If I remember correctly, this happened in 2017.

So he looked into the air and asked a question in confusion.

"System, what year did you say it is now?"

Unfortunately, no response was received.

Just a few seconds later, the blue light screen reappeared before my eyes.

[Main Quest Released: Assemble the First Generation of Godly Beauties]

[Mission Description: 2007 was the eve of the golden age of girl groups, with countless girls possessing top-tier talent scattered throughout the streets and practice rooms of Seoul.]

As a seasoned brokerage firm founder, set off immediately to find those undiscovered gems!

[Currently locked S-rank target: Park Ji-yeon.]

[Target Status: 14 years old, a pure and lovely junior high school student, currently confused about whether to become a trainee.]

[Mission Requirements: Go to the vicinity of Geumran Middle School in Seoul, intercept Park Ji-yeon on her way home from school, and win her favor with a bottle of banana milk.]

[Mission Reward: Initial Startup Capital - 5000 million Korean Won.]

"..."

Looking at the text on the screen, Jiang Xingchen's feeling that something was wrong grew stronger and stronger.

This system appears to be a program with little intelligence, merely mechanically executing predetermined code.

As for the timeline it is in.

Based on the available information, the date of September 4, 2007, indicated by the system is most likely incorrect.

So this task...

"I said, system."

"If my judgment is correct, the correct timeline now should be 2017."

"You want me to ambush Park Ji-yeon at the middle school gate?"

"Why don't you first open your 200-megapixel electronic eyes and look at the TV and your phone to confirm what year it is?"

"She's not a middle school student anymore, she's a veteran with eight years of experience in the industry."

"We might really feel a bit lost, after all, the end of the year is approaching and T-ara's future is uncertain after their contracts expire."

"But you want me to comfort her with banana milk? Do you think things aren't chaotic enough already?"

Even though she knew the system wouldn't respond, Jiang Xingchen felt an urge to speak out.

"Following your logic, it's a good thing Girls' Generation has already debuted, otherwise I always feel like you'd make me train 'Girls' Generation before they even debut'."

"But asking me to collect information on this first-generation goddess of beauty is really ridiculous."

"Jeon Boram and Park Soyeon's contracts expired several months ago, and now they've disappeared without a trace."

"These few now..."

At this point, Jiang Xingchen took a deep breath and swallowed the rest of her words.

This broken system is completely unresponsive; saying anything more is just a waste of breath.

What we need to do now is go out and confirm the actual situation again.

She got up, glanced at the messy room, and picked out a set of clothes that looked relatively clean from the closet to change into.

He pushed open the door and went out.

Whether it was 2007 or 2017, let's leave that aside for now.

It's almost certain to be in September.

At this time of year, the wind in Seoul carries a hint of early autumn coolness amidst the heat.

He paused briefly at the entrance, glanced at the view of the Seoul metropolis in the distance, and then quickly walked down the steel staircase.

After descending the long, steep slope, I joined the flow of people on the bustling street.

On the LED screens along the street, the GG of Jinro, the national soju, is still playing.

Spokesperson: IU (Lee Ji-eun)

Seeing this directly confirmed his speculation.

This is 2017.

But at this moment, the system's blue light screen popped up again.

[Trainee Lee Ji-eun has been detected participating in an audition. She was eliminated by JYP Entertainment due to her average appearance. Please keep an eye on her and make contact at an appropriate time.]

Her energy is beyond your imagination.

Jiang Xingchen's eye twitched slightly.

Lee Ji-eun, who has an average appearance?

If this gets out, I'm afraid I'll be torn apart by the fans.

He took two steps forward and came across a convenience store. He stopped and turned to look at the glass next to him.

The reflection on the glass was blurry yet incredibly clear.

The sounds of passing vehicles and crowds echoed in my ears.

Only now did he realize that he had truly returned to Seoul in 2017.

Good news: I've transmigrated, and I even have a system with me.

Bad news: The system is malfunctioning!

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