Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

"Then, Representative Chen, let's discuss this further when we meet tomorrow."

Thank you for your invitation...

After Park Hyo-min gave Jiang Xingchen's number to Chen Yufan, she called him shortly afterward.

After exchanging a few polite words, we got down to business.

However, because it was over the phone and he was at the last after-party of this fashion week, the conversation didn't last long.

We arranged a time to meet, and then I hung up the phone.

Sitting across from him, Park Ji-yeon, who had listened to both phone calls, also sensed the underlying meaning.

The representative director of Banana Culture Entertainment established contact with Kang Sung-jin through Park Hyo-min at a show dinner.

Based on recent news...

"Are they planning to invite you to be EXID's stylist?"

"Or perhaps you were just amazed by Hyomin's outfit today and wanted to get to know the designer behind it?"

Jiang Xingchen looked at her with a smile, then gave an example, "For instance, if you think the eggs are delicious today, would you want to see the hen that laid them?"

"Pfft..."

Park Jiyeon burst out laughing at his analogy.

He then made a joke.

"But after all, it's a company, so the requirements will definitely be more complicated. They won't be as easy to talk to as Hyomin unnie. Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Please remove the 'ma' part. How can a man say no!"

"whispering sound..."

"Money-making opportunities are being offered to us; if we don't seize them, we'll really be letting Hyomin down!"

Knowing what she was worried about, Jiang Xingchen's confidence remained unaffected. "I'll take care of Banana Culture Entertainment tomorrow, and you the day after."

"Everything's ready!"

"Huh? Oh..."

Park Jiyeon stared at Jiang Xingchen with wide eyes, looking both embarrassed and annoyed.

Having already guessed what Chen Yufan wanted to contact him about, he couldn't help but start thinking about what style the EXID girl group, which he had transformed, would present when they made their comeback.

But then I suddenly heard this sentence.

What does it mean to "win him over tomorrow and her over the day after"?

"Look at you, you're getting the wrong idea again."

Seeing the changing expressions on her face, Jiang Xingchen smiled and returned the teasing from before.

Without further ado, he picked up his chopsticks and began slurping down his noodles.

Before and after the meal, there were all sorts of news reports and phone calls.

If we don't hurry, the noodles won't taste good.

Seeing this, Park Jiyeon stopped talking nonsense.

She spent almost the entire day in the practice room, only returning to shower and change her clothes near dusk before coming to EPOCH.

It can be said that it went around in a big circle.

The purpose is obvious: to see how much of a reaction Jiang Xingchen's design for Park Hyomin would generate.

As for why we came here...

There's no particular reason.

They came whenever they wanted.

As it turned out, his almost arrogant self-confidence was justified.

Known as Newtro's new retro design concept, it has been sought after by a number of fashionistas.

"That's really impressive..."

She murmured a sentence to herself.

Immediately afterwards, she glanced at Jiang Xingchen without making it obvious.

When they had almost finished eating, knowing that he might need to prepare for his meeting with Chen Yufan the next day, Park Jiyeon got up to pack up the lunchbox and prepared to go back.

Before leaving, looking at the lunchbox in my hand, I suddenly remembered what I had seen on Instagram a few days ago.

"Consultant Jiang!"

"Let's talk this out," Jiang Xingchen's hand, which had just picked up the mouse, trembled inexplicably. He looked at Park Jiyeon standing in the doorway with a puzzled expression. "We only removed honorifics a couple of days ago, why are we adding them back?"

"Coward, I didn't say anything!"

Seeing his hesitant expression, Park Jiyeon lightly spat before bringing up what she had just thought of, but still omitted the honorific in her next words, "I saw the photos you posted on Instagram last time, the kimbap you made was very exquisite, are you a good cook?"

"That one..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xingchen immediately relaxed and waved his hand, saying, "It's just beginner level, nothing fancy, I can only do simple things."

I know a little bit about it.

I know a little.

Now there's another beginner level.

Having already learned her lesson in choreography and design concepts, Park Jiyeon's lips curled into a speechless expression.

"Hey, are you lying to me again?"

"How could that be? When have I ever lied to you?"

"Doesn't choreography count?"

"No, that doesn't count. I was filming that video the night before, and my fingers were so sore the next day. Anyone could tell I was a complete novice!"

"What about Hyomin unnie's situation?"

"You know, inspiration is something that either comes or goes."

"EXID?"

"I need to do some research now so I can convince them tomorrow!"

"fraud!"

"You can't slander someone's innocence out of thin air."

"Then prove it to me!"

"How can you prove it?"

"I want your Mickey Mouse kimbap from that day, and Minnie Mouse too!"

"Stop! Wait a minute!"

After a rapid-fire conversation, Jiang Xingchen put down the mouse and raised her palm to face Park Jiyeon.

It wasn't until now that he realized what was happening.

Changes in honorifics used in addressing others.

Something that had just been put aside has been brought up again.

They still think they can turn their backs on you as easily as flipping through a book.

So that's what they were waiting for?

The truly innocent Park Jiyeon.

Park Hyomin, come here and take a look...

"Just say you're afraid!"

Seeing his thoughtful expression, Park Jiyeon knew he had realized what was going on, but to achieve her goal, she continued to provoke him, "You said earlier that a man can't say no, but now..."

"Wow, you really are!"

Listen to this blatantly obvious provocation.

Jiang Xingchen felt that simply rolling his eyes couldn't express his feelings.

At last.

After making eye contact with Park Jiyeon for a few seconds, he nodded.

"You promised to prove yourself, so it can't be considered one of my demands, understand?"

After saying that, he darted out the door.

The next second, a fair and delicate arm returned and helped close the door.

With a loud bang.

The lingering sound echoed.

Jiang Xingchen looked at the door that had been slammed shut and her lips twitched twice.

...

...

It was late at night.

Gangnam District, Banana Culture Entertainment.

After attending the after-party on the last day of Seoul Fashion Week, Chen Yufan went straight back to her company.

In the spacious office, only one desk lamp was lit.

On the computer screen in front of me, news about Seoul Fashion Week was displayed.

He was browsing photos of Park Hyo-min, who had shone brightly at the fashion week show that evening.

She stood on the blue carpet, holding a camera and interacting with the media and the surrounding audience.

She chatted and laughed with a group of fashion magazine editors who were attracted by her retro style.

The photos also feature other stylish and glamorous celebrities.

But she was the most special one among them.

Just as Jiang Xingchen analyzed.

EXID's previous comebacks without Heo Solji received lukewarm responses and even drew some negative comments.

That's why I'm thinking about whether I can make some changes in my next comeback?

However, while the idea is good, how to achieve it is another question.

It had troubled him for a long time.

Feeling down, I went to a fashion show at a friend's invitation to relax. Unexpectedly, when I saw Park Hyo-min, I suddenly felt like I had a new way of solving the problem.

So he took the initiative to go up to her and start a conversation, asking her to help him get introduced to someone.

Judging from the voice, he sounds very young.

"This is really something to look forward to..."

Chen Yufan smiled and said something while looking at the computer screen.

After saying that, he raised his hand and moved the mouse.

With a click, he closed the webpage, then got up and left the office.

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