Peninsula 2017: Is the system living in the past?

Chapter 96 You're still reminiscing about it? (Please subscribe)

Park Hyo-min: Don't misunderstand what happened last night, it was just out of gratitude.

Out of gratitude?

Looking at the text message from Park Hyomin, Park Jiyeon frowned slightly, glancing out of the corner of her eye at Kang Sung-chen, who was focused on driving, wondering what had happened between the two of them last night.

"Did she send something again?"

Having already heard the notification tone, Jiang Xingchen glanced at her briefly while changing lanes and checking the rearview mirror.

"It's nothing, I just said I was grateful for what happened last night."

Park Jiyeon answered truthfully, then pursed her lips and tentatively asked, "What happened last night?"

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"She and Eun-jung came over."

"Did you sign it?"

Upon hearing that the two had gone to see Jiang Xingchen the night before, Park Jiyeon immediately realized what had happened.

Letter of Intent for Talent Agency

"Hmm, Eunjung signed first, and then immediately handed the pen to Hyomin."

Jiang Xingchen nodded slightly, her words filled with gratitude for Xian Enjing.

If she hadn't intervened, Park Hyomin would have been so conflicted; whether she would have signed the agreement is another matter entirely.

"If someone takes the initiative to contact you, they must be considering signing the document."

Park Jiyeon, however, has a different opinion on this.

Based on her understanding of Park Hyomin, the information she just received definitely wasn't about this matter.

If it's simply a matter of gratitude, there are many ways to reciprocate.

It doesn't have to be done this way.

Although signing this document would not cause them any harm in terms of their interests.

"Want to know?"

As the person involved, Jiang Xingchen certainly knew what Park Hyomin was saying in the message.

Therefore, upon noticing this slightly unusual pause, one could roughly guess what Park Jiyeon was thinking at that moment.

My curiosity got the better of me again.

"Your mouth is yours, do whatever you want." Park Jiyeon pouted, turned off her phone, placed it on the storage box in the center console, and looked out the window.

"It's nothing serious," Jiang Xingchen said with a smile, shaking her head as she noticed something amiss, though not entirely. "It's just that when she took me back to my place in Itaewon-dong last night, she gave me a hug."

Park Jiyeon immediately turned around, "A hug?"

"She was probably very confident in her charm, so she was afraid I would misunderstand, so she explained it back then. I didn't expect she would still be explaining it today."

"so what?"

"I'm not Prabhu, how could I possibly take it seriously!"

"Who knows what you're thinking?"

"But to be fair, she was too fast; it was over before I could even react."

"You're still reminiscing about it?"

"If you were a man, would you feel nothing if a beautiful woman like Hyomin hugged you?"

Jiang Xingchen replied with a firm and powerful voice.

One sentence was enough to silence Park Jiyeon.

That is indeed the case.

Regardless of whether they are related or know each other, any man who suddenly receives a hug from Park Hyo-min is in danger.

It seems that not letting one's mind wander is a bit difficult.

"So I'm not wrong, am I?"

Even without hearing her voice, Jiang Xingchen knew that she had taken his words to heart.

"Shouting... is wrong, but..."

"But what?"

"Nothing, you pervert!"

"Oh dear, how can you say that?"

The title of "pervert" is not satisfactory.

Jiang Xingchen retorted.

However, Park Jiyeon did not respond.

And so, she remained quiet for the rest of the journey back to EPOCH.

Upon arrival, instead of going inside as usual, he planned to leave directly, citing an appointment with Lee Ji-eun to visit the set.

But when she noticed Jiang Xingchen raising her hand, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, she stopped again.

"What's up? Is there something you want to discuss?"

"I've already come up with a rough idea for the new venue's renovation, and I wanted to discuss it with you," Jiang Xingchen leaned over the car window. "If you have something to do, go ahead and do it. I'll look for a suitable interior design firm first, so it won't take up too much time."

"How about I come back later?"

"Okay, no rush, I still need to get things organized!"

"Seriously, haven't you considered hiring an assistant?"

"assistant?"

"Take a count of all the things you have crammed together on!"

Park Jiyeon looked at Jiang Xingchen, who was leaning against the car window, and gave her a reminder.

After saying that, he flicked his finger on the window lift button, and the passenger window moved slightly.

Knowing that she was leaving, Jiang Xingchen straightened up and took a half step back.

"Drive slowly and be careful."

"Alas..."

Mapo District.

It was not even late afternoon, let alone the end of the workday, and the traffic on the road was still heavy.

Emerging from the side road, Park Jiyeon smoothly merged into the traffic.

Then, they followed the car in front of them, wandering aimlessly.

She hadn't actually made plans to visit Lee Ji-eun on set.

It was just a reason I made up on the spot.

I didn't even notice exactly how much time I wandered around the streets.

When I felt a bit thirsty, I found an empty spot on the side of the road, parked, and got out of the car in a disguised manner.

Remember what I said before? Entertainment agencies of all sizes are very common in Seoul; it's practically a local specialty.

What she's looking for now is another specialty coffee shop.

In South Korea, many young people consider opening a coffee shop when they can't find a suitable job.

Big and small.

Many people even take pride in owning their own coffee shop.

So... it's not particularly strange to have n cafes on one street.

That really has an audience.

It was the hottest time of day, when the sun was shining brightly.

Hats, sunglasses, and masks—this combination is a common sight on the street.

So she didn't attract much attention.

After walking a short distance, she found a coffee shop that seemed to have a relatively quiet atmosphere and went inside.

"Welcome, guest."

Accompanied by the clear tinkling of the wind chimes hanging at the door, the shop assistant's greeting also reached my ears.

"An iced Americano."

She took off her sunglasses, walked to the bar, ordered her food, and handed over her payment card.

There weren't many people in the shop. After she ordered, the waiter placed the coffee in front of her as she sat by the window.

Only then did she take off her mask.

"Oh my..."

As the waiter straightened up, he glanced at her casually and instinctively covered his mouth.

Completely unexpectedly, the guest in front of me suddenly turned out to be idol Park Jiyeon.

He then lowered his voice, somewhat excited.

"Jiyeon unnie, annihasayo, I'm your fan!"

"Ne, Kangsanghamida!"

Park Jiyeon looked at her as she suppressed her excitement and gave a perfectly standard smile.

Upon receiving the response, the waiter excitedly stomped his foot, then sent a heart shape with his hand before resisting the urge to get an autograph or take a photo, thus giving the waiter time and space to do so.

His tactful behavior won Park Ji-yeon's favor.

Immediately, a decision formed in my mind.

Before I leave, I'll provide some fan service.

Thinking of this, I picked up the cup and took a big gulp of coffee.

The cool liquid flowed down my throat.

I felt like I had suddenly come back to life.

But it was also at this time.

My stomach rumbled.

"Gurgle..."