Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

"Luckily, that strange man appeared in time, otherwise, if we missed today, it would be difficult to make arrangements for tomorrow."

"The weather is the same."

As the setting sun, hanging obliquely in the sky, sinks below the horizon, darkness gradually swallows up the sunlight.

After successfully completing the filming, Lee Ji-eun returned to the company in a van.

During the journey, the manager, Jung Han-te, who was sitting in the front, glanced at the rearview mirror during a break at a traffic light and said with a hint of relief.

As a rising female solo artist, Lee Ji-eun is a very busy person.

The daily schedule isn't exactly packed, but it's not easy to coordinate either.

Just now at the recording studio, I heard that the in-ear monitor problem couldn't be solved for the time being. He started looking through the folder in his hand, thinking about how to adjust the subsequent schedule.

Although "Flower Bookmark 2" is a cover album, it was also a work that Lee Ji-eun put a lot of effort into adapting and producing.

If the desired effect is not achieved, there will definitely be regrets.

In conclusion, as an agent who stands in the artist's shoes, it is natural to think carefully about these issues.

"Wow, what a strange person!"

Lee Ji-eun thought Jung Han-te's way of addressing Jiang Xing-chen was appropriate and echoed it.

The strange man who never gave his name from beginning to end exuded a peculiar aura from his appearance to his departure.

In particular, after the in-ear monitor was fixed, it actually sent me an audition invitation?

What the hell!

Since becoming famous, she has met all kinds of people and heard that Park Jin-young still regrets letting her go back then.

But I have never heard anyone say such things to my face.

Then, she chuckled softly.

"I'm having a bit of luck today; it looks like this album will get a good response!"

"Of course, didn't the response to 'Flower Bookmark 1' be very good?"

"However, Hante oppa..."

"What's wrong?"

Upon hearing Lee Ji-eun call his name, Jung Han-te looked up at the rearview mirror again.

"Oppa, why didn't you think to ask for his name and contact information when he left?"

What happened today is neither a big deal nor a small matter for Lee Ji-eun.

If Jiang Xingchen hadn't suddenly appeared, she would probably have had to spend some time coordinating the time.

However, since there was no name or contact information, it became a problem for her to express her gratitude.

If word gets out, where will she put her face?

"Mianhe, I didn't even realize what was happening before he walked away!"

"Never mind, they've already left. I'll thank them another time we meet!"

"That's the only way!"

A white van drove slowly through the streets of Seoul after sunset, making its way towards FAVE Entertainment in Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu.

at the same time.

Jiang Xingchen had already gotten off the subway and returned to Starlight Entertainment, which was still in the process of changing its name to Wangyuan Cave.

The application was submitted while the housekeeping company was cleaning up the garbage dump-like site.

Since it is his private company, there are no troublesome matters such as shareholder meetings.

According to our understanding, it can be done in as little as two business days by taking the change of registration from the business registration office of the court with jurisdiction to the tax bureau to obtain a new business registration certificate, which is also a business license.

He reached out and pressed a button on the wall, and all the lights in the room turned on.

He nodded in satisfaction, then went into the room where the mining machines were located. After confirming that they were "working diligently," he went to the next room—the office he had arranged for himself.

It's an entertainment agency after all; even if there's no practice room, the president's office is still necessary.

Of course, time was tight, and there wasn't enough money to let him do the renovations.

So what you see before you is still a scene of industrial wasteland.

He plopped down at his desk, turned on his computer, and started typing rapidly on the keyboard.

He received a message from an unknown number on the subway, asking if the address on the piece of paper was correct.

The brief message, like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, instantly created ripples.

A hint of a smile flashed in Jiang Xingchen's eyes.

After waiting two days for news, he finally received it after a chance encounter with Lee Ji-eun.

A good omen!

Without the slightest hesitation, he replied with two words: Correct.

What I'm doing right now is preparing some gifts for Park Jiyeon, who is coming to visit.

Given the current situation of the company, it would be quite difficult to arrange a proper meeting.

In addition, the pie needs to be drawn a little rounder.

He couldn't help but hum aloud.

"Look at this flatbread, it's so big and round."

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Seoul at night is dazzling with lights.

Park Jiyeon was driving alone on the road.

I haven't had any announcements these past two days, so I've stayed home for two days.

By the way, let's think about what to do after the contract expires at the end of the year.

Recently, many of her management companies have contacted her privately, and they have all shown good sincerity. However, they seem hesitant when it comes to Tara.

Feeling down, she poured herself a glass of wine.

Just as she brought the wine glass to her lips, Jiang Xingchen, whom she had met just the day before, suddenly flashed before her eyes.

After quietly repeating the name 'Starlight Entertainment', he put down his wine glass.

She's not the type to sit idly by and wait for death.

I will try without hesitation as long as there is even the slightest chance.

So she ran back to her room and pulled a crumpled piece of paper from the pocket of her unwashed sun-protective clothing.

I sent a message to the number listed above.

Unknown (010-0428-0517): Correct

After receiving an affirmative answer, she drove off immediately.

It takes quite a bit of time to travel from Seongdong-gu to Mapo-gu.

It took us almost an hour to finally arrive.

After getting off the bus, I was slightly surprised.

The reason was her subjective intuition: this kind of small company that she had never heard of before, even if it was located in Mapo-gu, should be in a very bad location.

The opposite is true.

The streets here are fairly clean.

Only...

She looked up at the two-story building in front of her.

The old exterior walls were only dimly lit by light leaking through the cracks.

There was also a sound that I couldn't quite place, like some kind of machine running.

It has a kind of not-so-proper feeling.

The thought that I had come out on a whim without telling anyone what might happen, and that this place might actually be an illegal organ trafficking operation, made me realize that I was worried.

"Ugh, why are you thinking in that direction!"

The thought that suddenly popped into her mind startled her.

I couldn't help but take a step back.

I took two deep breaths before daring to take another step.

In addition, on her way to ring the doorbell, she took her phone out of her bag, brought it to the dial pad, and entered the emergency number beforehand.

She felt much more at ease after doing all that.

But as soon as she raised her hand and her knuckles touched the cold iron door, she heard a 'click'.

The door was opened from the inside without warning.

"Buzz..."

The strange sound that I had vaguely heard a moment ago now burst forth clearly in my ears.

Park Jiyeon instinctively took a half step back and shielded her eyes with her hand.

The cold white light shone through his fingers.

Jiang Xingchen, whom she had met briefly a couple of days ago, was wearing a simple white T-shirt and standing inside the door with one hand in her pocket, smiling at her.

"Park Jiyeon-ssi, welcome to EPOCH Entertainment?"

"EPOCH Entertainment?"

Jiang Xingchen's words made Park Jiyeon, who hadn't let her guard down, narrow her eyes instantly. "Jiang Xingchen-xi, did you find it interesting to lure me here by playing the emotional card?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the area behind Jiang Xingchen.

A single glance.

The hall in front of us...

Let's call it a hall for now. Apart from a high-wattage energy-saving light bulb overhead, there's nothing else there.

Jiang Xingchen was not angry in the face of her slightly sharp questioning.

He simply stepped aside to make way, casually took a can of iced cola from his pocket and handed it to her: "It's a bit hot, let's cool down first."

However, Park Jiyeon did not take it, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

If looks could kill, Jiang Xingchen would have died a thousand times over by now.

After a brief standoff, seeing that she clearly had no such intention, Jiang Xingchen shrugged, pulled the tab, and took a sip himself.

They then walked inside.

Instead of going to his office, I went to the mine next door.

He stood at the mine entrance, looking at Park Jiyeon who was still standing there: "Since you're already here, why don't you take a look around and listen to what I have to say?"

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