Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

"ah..."

Park Jiyeon couldn't help but swear.

If a private consultant is a contract written on paper...

Jiang Xingchen's next sentence was clearly loaded with hidden agendas.

What does it mean to say "as private as you want"?

"Haha...don't get me wrong, I just noticed the atmosphere was a bit tense and wanted to help you relax!"

Seeing her furious expression, Jiang Xingchen laughed and gave a simple explanation.

He then added:

"You said earlier that money isn't everything in the entertainment industry, so you must know that the biggest taboo here is giving others leverage against you."

"Especially Kim Kwang-soo, who started scheming against you even before he left."

"If we sign a formal contract now, we can easily sue you for breach of contract and make you lose everything."

"Or do you have the money to pay the penalty for breach of contract?"

"Anyway, I don't have that much money right now."

As she spoke, Jiang Xingchen held up a ballpoint pen and pointed to the words "Private Consultant".

"Private consultants are different."

"You pay me to work for you."

"It could be an advisor, an agent, an assistant, or any role you need, but not the president of EPOCH Entertainment."

"Legally, he can't find any fault with it."

Park Jiyeon fell silent.

When she first arrived here, she thought she had probably encountered a scammer.

When they saw those mining machines, they thought they were just speculators.

A few minutes ago, a hacker god.

Now, looking at this letter of intent that can be described as "exploiting loopholes," that inexplicable sense of security from before has resurfaced.

However, something seems off.

"I'm paying you to be my personal consultant, which means..." After thinking carefully, she looked up uncertainly, "...meaning I have to pay you for this period of time?"

"Of course, only bank statements can prove our relationship!"

Jiang Xingchen answered decisively, "It's already a favor that I haven't asked you to pay my social security; that's still an expense."

"That seems to be true."

Park Jiyeon subconsciously replied with a sentence.

But after she said it, she regretted it a little.

Because without realizing it, they had followed Jiang Xingchen's train of thought again.

"It's only a few months, it's not a big problem. Just give me whatever you think is appropriate."

"That's the usual way of saying it; you can't give too little!"

"Hahaha...Really? There's such a rule in the entertainment industry?"

Faced with Jiang Xingchen's awkward laughter, Park Jiyeon didn't continue the conversation, but instead lowered her gaze to continue reading the following content.

[Profit Sharing: Party A (EPOCH Entertainment) 10%, Party B 90%, or a profit-sharing model]

"A 10/90 split?" she exclaimed in surprise. "We get 90%? And we can even choose how much profit we get?"

"Is there a problem?"

"Of course, this isn't a problem for us, it's just..."

At this point, Park Jiyeon suddenly fell silent.

It's no wonder she was so surprised.

The conditions offered by Jiang Xingchen were truly generous, exceeding what they were currently entitled to.

There is a general reference for the income distribution of artists at each stage.

新人期（经纪公司未回本），实体专辑9:1或者8:2，商演7:3。

They are in an extremely vulnerable position, needing to repay debts incurred by trainees, and often face the predicament of having "zero debts."

上升期（经纪公司已回本），综合6:4或者5：5，海外4:6左右。

The contract renewal period (7 years or more) is the same level that T-ara is currently at. Most of them are 3:7, and a few better ones are 2:8.

At this time, Jiang Xingchen offered a 10/90 split, a treatment usually reserved for top superstars or label partners.

In her network of relationships, Lee Ji-eun is at this level.

Although T-ara has built a solid fanbase over the years, Park Jiyeon doesn't believe their influence can compare to Lee Ji-eun's.

"Don't be too touched," Jiang Xingchen shrugged, her tone unchanged. "You can recognize those mining rigs next door, so you know I have some pretty unconventional ways of making money!"

"In the future, your appearance fees might not even be enough to cover my electricity bill."

"Signing you was simply to prove my judgment, and also to..."

"What?" Park Jiyeon didn't hear the second half of the sentence clearly.

"It's nothing," Jiang Xingchen handed over the pen, "Are you brave enough to sign?"

Park Jiyeon looked at the pen.

According to the letter of intent, all the terms are favorable to her.

If that's the case, why not take a gamble?

I'm betting that this somewhat mysterious Jiang Xingchen can really achieve her goal.

She bit her lip and no longer hesitated.

He then picked up the pen and signed his name heavily in the lower right corner of the second sheet of paper.

The pen tip glides across the paper, making a soft, scratching sound.

At this moment, Park Jiyeon felt inexplicably relaxed.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully recruited one core member of the first generation of Divine Beauty!]

Current progress: 1/6

[Due to the host's astonishing business negotiation skills, a special reward is given: a beginner's gift pack containing two items, which can be claimed at any time.]

[Supplement: According to the system's review of the contract terms, the host and Shenyan have not yet established a formal contract. Therefore, one reward item must be withheld, and only one item can be randomly claimed upon receipt.]

As the letter of intent was signed, a system notification sounded in Jiang Xingchen's mind.

It was a little long-winded, but I was in a great mood when I heard there was a reward.

But his joy lasted only two seconds before he almost cursed.

A system with a serious brain disorder on the timeline is adept at nitpicking and fussing over words.

Screw it.

"Alright, we've finished discussing the important matters."

Jiang Xingchen suppressed the urge to complain, took the signed contract and examined it for a moment before carefully putting it away. Only then did she glance at the time and realize that it was already past nine o'clock.

"Although the place is simple, if you're not watching your sugar intake lately, I can buy you an iced cola."

Park Jiyeon, whose tense nerves had relaxed, took off her hat, tidied her slightly messy long hair, and let out a long breath.

"Only cola? President Kang?"

She even joked, though her smile still carried a hint of weariness, "I didn't even eat dinner to get here."

"Shunyu's pig's trotters, I saw that this shop was doing good business when I went out earlier, the taste must be good."

Hearing her say that, Jiang Xingchen smiled and then reminded her, "Zhiyan-xi, I am your personal consultant now..."

Before he could finish speaking, Park Jiyeon's phone, which was placed to the side, suddenly vibrated, making a piercing sound on the metal tabletop.

She glanced at the caller ID, her eyes softening instantly—Ji-eun.

"You answer the phone first, I'll go check on my precious machine."

It was unclear who was calling, but Jiang Xingchen was very perceptive. After leaving a message, she walked towards the next room.

While walking, I don't know where she pulled out a small thing.

Tossing and catching them up and down.

Park Jiyeon nodded slightly and answered the phone.

But before she could speak, Lee Ji-eun's soft, sweet voice came through.

"Ji-yeon, what are you doing? Are you asleep?"

"Not yet, what's wrong?"

Park Jiyeon glanced at the open office door and lowered her voice.

"I don't have anything to say, I just came from the office and thought I'd give you a call."

Lee Ji-eun, who was on the other end of the phone, had just gotten into her van and was about to go home. "Today I was shooting outdoor footage at Yeouido Hangang Park, and we almost couldn't finish shooting because of equipment failure."

"If we don't finish recording today, all the subsequent plans will be messed up."

"Equipment malfunction?" Park Jiyeon was taken aback. "And then..."

"Luckily, we got lucky!"

Lee Ji-eun's voice suddenly became more excited, "You have no idea how anxious I was at the time, after all, the light at that point only lasted for a few minutes, and Yoo PDnim was almost going crazy."

"Then?"

"Then suddenly a strange person appeared!"

"wack?"

Park Jiyeon repeated it subconsciously.

"There was a young man, quite handsome," Lee Ji-eun described vividly, "wearing a white T-shirt, with a multi-tool in his pocket. He just walked over and took care of the problem in no time."

"He's just a bit strange."

As she listened, Park Jiyeon's expression gradually became strange.

White T-shirt.

Young man.

I can repair electronic equipment.

If this were applied to the entire city of Seoul, there would be at least eight hundred, if not a thousand.

However, if we add the modifier "strange"...

"Oh, right!" Suddenly, Lee Ji-eun's voice rose considerably, "Before he left, he said he was the president of an entertainment agency and invited me to audition!"

"Okay, it matches up."

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