Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

"Option A: An office building in Cheongdam-dong, very respectable, and close to a beauty salon, but too expensive, you don't have the money!"

Option B: There's an underground live music venue for sale in Hongdae. It's fully equipped and might be available for immediate transfer, but it's quite damp and there are too many drunk people there, which I don't like.

"Option C: Seongsudong, a two-story building that was originally used as an exhibition hall, similar to the current EPOCH, but much larger and with a higher ceiling. It was supposedly a warehouse for a textile factory, which was later converted into an exhibition hall. I think the industrial style design is perfect and fits the vision you gave me, ushering in a new era for EPOCH..."

The next day, at 8:00 AM.

It's in a quiet alley near the Galleria Foret apartment in Seongsu Cave.

After making sure there weren't many people around, Jiang Xingchen quickly got into a luxury car parked in a roadside parking space.

The moment I got on the bus.

A strange association popped into my mind.

Thinking back a few years, after a female team member's relationship was exposed, the male team member disappeared from the public eye.

Unable to meet in person, the female team's fans went into a frenzy online.

When faced with fans who defended him.

She bluntly stated that the man was sitting in the passenger seat of the older woman's Mercedes and was laughing so happily. Was someone holding a gun to his head?

Right now.

Although Park Jiyeon is younger than him.

But putting that aside, when Jiang Xingchen faced Park Ji-yeon, whose makeup was exquisite and whose red lips were alluring, she inexplicably thought of that matter.

It's not that I want to be that kind of trash.

I just feel that Park Jiyeon is acting like a big sister right now.

But Park Jiyeon didn't notice his wild thoughts. Before he could even sit down properly, she smeared several pieces of paper directly onto his face.

When he took it away and examined it carefully, I quickly and simply explained the situation.

To know.

During our late-night video call last night, she wasn't just making things up.

I didn't say that because I was jealous.

However, there are three options.

The first one is "You have no money".

The second "I don't like it".

That eliminated two of them directly.

The remaining option, while suitable from her perspective, ultimately meant that EPOCH was Jiang Xingchen's brainchild, and he had to make the decision himself.

"Although I'm really short of money right now, could you please not be so direct next time, Jiyeon?"

Jiang Xingchen rolled her eyes.

Facts are facts.

But please don't keep hitting people where it hurts!

How painful.

Besides, it's not like he's always been short of money; it's just that his time hasn't come yet.

"Enough with the nonsense, buckle up, I'm driving!"

Park Jiyeon ignored his complaint, instead starting the car smoothly and offering a reminder.

Yu Guangzhong noticed that he had already fastened his seatbelt.

She glanced in the rearview mirror.

As a car drove by, he stepped on the gas and sped out of the parking space.

Vigorous and elegant...

A dozen minutes later, we arrived near the two-story building mentioned in Plan 3, which had previously been used as an exhibition hall.

Looking at it from a distance while sitting in the car, it looks like an enlarged version of EPOCH's current two-story building.

However, the exterior facade can be much more design-oriented.

The surrounding environment...

Just as Jiang Xingchen was surveying her surroundings, Park Jiyeon shifted gears again and drove forward.

"Hey, you're not spying on my head, are you?"

When the car finished circling the nearby streets and returned to its original position, Jiang Xingchen leaned against the car door and asked in a feigned fright.

"whispering sound..."

Park Jiyeon returned the eye roll she'd received earlier, "Who cares what you think!"

"Who can really say for sure about something like this?" Jiang Xingchen replied.

Then he pointed to a man in a suit and tie in front of him.

"Is that a real estate agent you know?"

Following the direction of his finger, Park Jiyeon took a look.

Then he put on sunglasses and a hat, and got out of the car.

The real estate agent standing in front of the second floor noticed their arrival immediately and greeted them with a bright smile.

"Choi Tae-young, this is Kang Sung-jin. He's looking for a suitable location to open a studio."

Upon approaching, Park Ji-yeon pointed to Kang Sung-chen and simply introduced him to the agent, Choi Tae-young.

After saying that, she seemed to think that not many people knew the name Jiang Xingchen.

They then invoked the name of designer Mr. K.

"Designer, Annyeonghaseyo, Choi Taeyong, Emida!"

Choi Tae-young, who usually pays close attention to various gossip news in the entertainment industry, smiled even more broadly upon hearing the name of designer Mr. K.

he knows.

People like that are definitely not short of money.

At the same time, I understood why they would rent such a venue.

Designers, huh...

After saying that, he led the two of them enthusiastically toward the two-story building that was similar to EPOCH but much larger.

...

...

open.

Sunlight streamed through the broken exhaust vents high up onto the concrete floor.

Dust motes danced in the warm beam of light.

After spending some time on the tour, Jiang Xingchen and Park Jiyeon said goodbye to the real estate agent, Choi Tae-young, and returned to their car.

He remained in the passenger seat, looking through the photos taken during the visit.

Considering the surrounding environment we just observed.

I think it really matches Park Jiyeon's analysis of this place last night.

The first floor is more than enough as a practice room, and can also be supplemented with some other functional areas.

The second floor will be used as functional office space for the future development of the framework system.

The same goes for home renovation...

The slightly dated industrial style does indeed fit EPOCH's concept of pioneering a new era.

"How is it?"

After seeing several messages posted by the real estate agent yesterday evening, Park Ji-yeon remembered that the lease on EPOCH's current building was running out.

So I got some basic information from the agency and learned about the specifics.

According to her analysis, the third option is appropriate.

Therefore, even if Jiang Xingchen hadn't sent her the photo of Xian Enjing last night, she would still have called him.

Therefore, at this moment, seeing Jiang Xingchen carefully looking through the photos, my heart was in my throat.

I hope this can be of some help.

After all, since they met, apart from providing some funds, it was Jiang Xingchen and others who had been helping her.

"Rich lady, since I'll be rich soon, could you lend me some funds to tide me over?"

Upon hearing her question, Jiang Xingchen, who had been deep in thought, immediately looked up and said expectantly, "It can be considered as an investment, or as interest. Anyway, I will return double the amount by the end of this year or the beginning of next year."

When Park Jiyeon, who was sitting in the driver's seat, heard his words, the tension on her face instantly disappeared and was replaced by a big smile.

He then jokingly added, "So, are you finally willing to swallow your pride and borrow money again?"

"Considering how hard you've been working lately..."

"I agree to this request!"

As she spoke, she took a card out of her bag and slapped it directly into Jiang Xingchen's hand.

The sound was crisp and clear.

His movements were graceful.

Hmm... it's like giving a tip.

"The password is six zeros. There isn't a lot of money in it, but according to what you've said, it should be enough to get by!"

After saying that, she leaned back in her chair and waved her hand.

"What if we lose money in the end..."

"You can do whatever you want with me."

"Anything is fine?"

"That's right, even if you want me to pay off my debt with my body, it's not impossible."

"Tch... I don't want to."

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