I desperately want to win on the peninsula

It turned out to be Choi Sulli, who had just participated in the event with her. She still looked stunning.

"Anniang~Kyo xi."

"Annyeonghaseyo, Shirley-senpai." Upon seeing her, Lin Qianqiao politely returned the greeting.

"No need to be so polite. I've seen your performance on 'SMTM,' and you were really cool," Sulli complimented gently.

"Kamsammida, do you watch SMTM too, senior?" Lin Qianqiao was surprised that Choi Sulli would watch hip-hop programs. She didn't seem like someone who liked this style... It was quite unexpected.

Sulli smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "Yeah, I recently met some rapper friends, so I've been following them. My friends have a pretty good opinion of you."

"No wonder... Kangsamida." Upon hearing this explanation, Lin Qianqiao bowed slightly in thanks, but was also somewhat speechless.

However, friends in the HIPHOP circle find it hard to understand. Choi Sulli in front of them doesn't seem like someone who can play with a lot of people. Lin Qianqiao suddenly remembered that SM is actually conservative. Most of the rappers that the company seeks to cooperate with are from HIPHOP labels that have emerged in 10. There are very few innovative ones.

In conclusion, rappers really have a chance to get to know Sulli because they have a real opportunity to meet her through work.

Choi Sulli may not have grasped the underlying meaning of Lin Qianqiao's words, or perhaps she wanted to mentor a younger colleague, so she said sincerely, "They're quite famous in the hip-hop scene. I can introduce you to them later."

"Hmm..." Lin Qianqiao paused for a moment upon hearing this. He looked up at Cui Xueli and saw the pure sincerity in her eyes. Feeling somewhat helpless, he took a deep breath and shook his head, saying, "Let's talk about it next time."

Choi Sulli naturally understood the meaning behind Lin Qianqiao's words, which neither rejected nor accepted. She stared intently at him for a few seconds, then suddenly said, "I just heard you say there's a party, can I join?"

"This..." Lin Qianqiao was really dumbfounded... Why didn't you just say that earlier? Why did you have to introduce me to some senior figures in the hip-hop scene? It would be strange if he wanted to get to know them.

"No?" Choi Sulli asked in confusion.

"No, that's not it." Lin Qianqiao glanced at Li Rongzhen, who was standing not far away like a pine tree, and wondered when he had gone over there.

"Okay." Choi Sulli silently made a gesture, as if she understood, and then greeted Lee Yongjin: "Annyeonghaseyo, oppa."

"Anna~ Sherry-xi".

Suddenly, Lee Yong-jin, who had been keeping a straight face, seemed to wake up from a dream and waved back at Choi Sulli with a smile. His usually indifferent face was now beaming like a flower, and his cheerful expression was full of friendliness.

Lee Yong-jin's interactions with the MONSTAX members were so jarring that even Lim Gan-chiao was seeing him like this for the first time, staring at the scene in disbelief.

He was truly amazed today and suggested that President Kim thoroughly investigate all the employees in the company, including the management, otherwise they might not even know if a thief had broken in.

After a few minutes, it seemed that Choi Sulli had reached an agreement. Lee Yongjin nodded and agreed with a flushed face. As she turned around, she subtly made a hand gesture to Lin Qianqiao.

Great!

"Give me your phone number and your address."

"No problem, the phone number is 010... the address is on Daoshan Avenue, Gangnam District..."

Lin Qianqiao gave all the information to Cui Xueli, who then put away her phone with satisfaction. However, there was still something she couldn't understand, so she asked, "Why doesn't Kyo want to get to know my friends?"

"I'm an idol, not a rapper. In the hip-hop scene..." Perhaps it was because Choi Sulli was so unconventional that Lin Qianqiao explained the reason. Her friends had already said some things about the scene, so there was no need to say it again.

After a moment's thought, he added, "Two circles, different people. There's only a need to get to know each other if we're connected by the line of fame and fortune. If it's just about making friends, then forget it."

After saying that, he shrugged. Although his words were pragmatic, they were true. Forcing unrelated circles together would only cause trouble if they were driven by self-interest, and might even lead to getting dragged into a mess.

Just like the collaboration with Jay Park, it was with a purpose from the beginning, so both sides were happy to be easygoing and full of compliance.

Moreover, by doing this, both sides understand what they need to contribute, so there's no need to be calculating; working together is more important than anything else.

"I see... I understand." Choi Sulli looked at Lin Qianqiao seriously, and her heart inexplicably pierced when she heard "IDOL," and she suddenly fell into some kind of memory.

After a few seconds, she regained her senses, composed herself slightly, and said with a smile, "Then...see you later."

"Okay, see you later." Lin Qianqiao nodded.

The two parted ways at the corner of the parking lot. After getting into the car, Lin Qianqiao suddenly remembered something and took out her phone to make a call.

Gangnam District, Daoshan Avenue.

The nanny van was parked in front of a four-story building. Since there was no parking lot, we got out of the van there first.

When Lin Qianqiao looked out the car window, the first thing that caught her eye was not a landmark, but Park Jae-beom standing at the door.

However, they're about the same; AOMG's president, Jay Park, is much more famous than his company.

After seeing the parked van, he tentatively glanced in this direction. When he saw Lin Qianqiao getting out of the van, his eyes lit up, and he smiled broadly before walking towards her.

"Kyo!" Jay Park affectionately put his arm around Lim Gin-chiao's shoulder.

This guy was still wearing that black robe style outfit, with a baseball cap, which gave him a street style vibe. He just didn't look like a company president; he looked more like a rapper.

But people can't judge a book by its cover. Lin Qian smiled and said, "Ha! You're still as handsome as ever."

"It's one thing for someone else to mention this, but it doesn't carry the same weight when you say it yourself," Park Jae-beom said teasingly, patting Lim Gin-chiao on the back.

"Oh... there's such a saying?" Lin Qianqiao appropriately showed a puzzled expression.

"Haha, I won't argue with you about this, it hurts my pride." Although Jay Park said this, he was all smiles, clearly quite used to this kind of banter that helped him get closer to others.

"This must be your manager. Come on up, I've made the arrangements." He saw Lee Young-jin through the car window and greeted him politely.

"Kamsangmidah, President Park, there are other things to do at Monstax, I need to go help them." Lee Young-jin was sensible enough to understand social dynamics. "I'll come back later to pick up Kyo and Joo-heon."

"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it for you, don't worry."

"Kamsangmidah, then I'll leave it to President Park." After saying that, Lee Young-jin drove away, and Lim Gan-chiao and Park Jae-beom walked into the AOMG gate.

"That's the downside of debuting; the company has to manage everything, even when we're eating out, we have to see who's in charge," Jay Park said as he walked. "Isn't that annoying?"

"There are pros and cons... As for being annoying, it really is a bit." The elevator doors opened, and Lin Qianqiao followed them in.

While the elevator was going up, the two chatted as they waited.

"Right? It was even more troublesome back then. You had to report to anyone you wanted to go home." Park Jae-beom raised an eyebrow and said with some experience, "Let me tell you, the management of 2PM back then included the president of Starship Entertainment, Kim Age. His wife, Seo Hyun-joo, was the head of the planning department for Wonder Girls. We've known each other for a long time."

"Qin'jia?" Lin Qianqiao was genuinely surprised. He knew that Park Jae-beom debuted as an idol with 2PM, but he didn't expect there to be this connection.

"Of course, otherwise how would I have contacted Starship? AOMG's name isn't that effective in the industry." Jay Park was quite frank about it.

Since its establishment in 13, AOMG's label has always had Jay Park as the leading rapper, driving the company's development. LOCO, on the other hand, is now in a rather awkward situation, having fame but no profit.

AOMG's producer is doing quite well and has no shortage of work. Another new partner, Simon D, a handsome man from Busan, released a song this month that instantly became a hit, ranking high on the charts. He is currently touring around and has made a significant comeback.

As the elevator doors opened, a refreshed Park Jae-beom led Lin Qianqiao to a rather unique studio.

The open-plan design and tasteful interior decorations are quite nice. There's a graffiti mural on the wall near the entrance, and a floor-to-ceiling window on the other side that covers the entire wall, offering a beautiful view outside. The natural light is surprisingly good.

A building that can be built in Gangnam District, where land is incredibly valuable, must have excellent interior design, and the rent must be quite high.

"I don't need to introduce him to you, do I?" Jay Park pointed to the short-haired man sitting on the sofa.

Lin Qianqiao followed her gaze and smiled, "Didn't we meet just a few days ago?"

The man with the buzz cut is LOCO, one of the mentors in the AOMG group. It would be strange not to recognize him after recording so many episodes.

LOCO greeted the two people who came in.

"Kyo's here?"

"Come on over and visit Brother Jaebeom's company."

Lin Qianqiao replied with a smile, "To be honest, I'm already a little envious of a studio of this size."

"He'll be ecstatic if you tell him this." Loco glanced at Jay Park, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Although Park Jae-beom was secretly pleased, he still said, "There's no need for these formalities. In my opinion, you'll never lack these things in the future."

"Brother really thinks highly of me..." Lin Qianqiao has only been in the industry for less than half a year. Without the help of his family, he wants to open a studio in Jiangnan District, attract a group of partners, and have a large company invest in him. Connections and strength are both indispensable. He doesn't know how many more years he will have to work in this industry.

"I'm serious, trust my judgment."

Park Jae-beom patted Lin Qianqiao's arm and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see other places and introduce you to some people while we're at it."

"Okay." Since she was already there, Lin Qianqiao followed Park Jaebeom and started to wander around the studio.

It is much smaller than Starship Cave, but its commercial value is much higher than Nonhyeon Cave.

One good thing about hip-hop labels is that they don't need too many practice rooms, so the space doesn't feel too cramped.

After visiting the staff offices, recording studio, practice room, and president's office, Park Jae-beom led Lim Gan-kyo to the door of his personal production room.

"Let me introduce you to the producer of our AOMG." With that, Jay Park knocked on the door and then pushed it open to enter.

"Come in."

"it is good."

Aomg has released quite a few great songs recently, which shows the producer's talent and unique insight into the music market.

The moment Lin Qianqiao entered, the first thing she noticed was not the environment inside, but the music coming from the production table.

The accompaniment is very evocative, with a slightly psychedelic, flowing quality reminiscent of dream bubbles, while the stable, understated drumbeats create a calm listening experience.

The entire beat contains no real vocals; the signature guitar reverb is extended through EQ, accompanied by the breathing sensation of the bass playing in reverse. Only in a few bars does a lazy male voice sample appear, giving the impression of someone silently contemplating in a secluded corner, conveying a sense of melancholy and a faint ethereal quality amidst the tranquil atmosphere.

Of course, high-end does not mean the best; excellent production only provides a relatively safe minimum.

After all, music is sometimes no different from gambling; some hit songs just have an inexplicable and unpredictable popularity.

After the entire song finished playing, Jay Park glanced at Lin Qianqiao, who was still immersed in it, and was quite satisfied.

"How is it?"

"praise."

"This is Gray, our Aomg's ace producer."

Jay Park put his arm around Gray's shoulder and introduced him, then patted Lim Gin-chiao's shoulder and said, "This is Kyo."

"Let's get to know each other first, and we'll have more opportunities to collaborate in the future."

Jay Park's social skills are truly remarkable; he smoothed things over in just a few words, and Lim Gan-chiao and Gray got to know each other thanks to his help in striking up a conversation.

"So, Kyo might be featuring you?"

"Is that not allowed?"

"no……"

"Wait a minute, let me make this clear first, I can't do Twerking..." Just as the two were chatting enthusiastically, Lin Qianqiao suddenly remembered something and quickly interrupted the conversation, mainly because Jay Park's stage style was too unrestrained.

Twerking, or hip-shaking dance, is something he strongly resists. While giving out perks is fine, Lin Qianqiao doesn't want to participate in this activity.

Before Jay Park could even finish speaking, Gray was already laughing uncontrollably; "I told you to dance less, and now look what happened, we have to sign a guarantee before we can even collaborate."

"What do you two know? Twerking is part of hip-hop," Jay Park tried to defend himself and salvage his illustrious image.

Lin Qianqiao nodded upon hearing this: "Yes, I agree with that statement, but my suggestion is to use other parts of hip-hop to create music."

Some scenes in Twerking are so beautiful, they're almost identical to Ian from "Shameless" when he was earning money at the club, twisting his waist and hips to earn a few pennies... He can't even imagine it.

Even without any research, Lin Qianqiao knew that Park Jae-beom, who was sitting opposite her, must have a lot of male fans, and the number was definitely not small.

Jay Park forced a smile, but could only manage to utter, "It's up to you. You're free to create on stage."

"Speaking of which... your experience and opinions are very important, so you should definitely give me some pointers," Lin Qianqiao said with a smile.

This isn't just polite talk; it's a fact. While Jay Park may not be among the most talented in the hip-hop scene, his commercial value is undoubtedly top-tier, which speaks volumes about his unique qualities.

Gray was naturally familiar with SMTM and was deeply impressed by Lim Chien-chiao's performance. He asked with considerable curiosity, "I remember Kyo is good at a cappella, or maybe boombap for stage performance?"

"Ah, I also know a little about mood and melody... Right now I'm thinking of doing Trap or something else, I have a few beats in my music library." Lin Qianqiao isn't limited to one style, so he had to explain a little.

Although he enjoys constantly rapping amidst the interplay of drumbeats and piano melodies, gaining that feeling of excitement and trembling upwards.

But I've been playing too much lately, and I'm not really interested in continuing to do Boombap.

Knowing that it was somewhat related to him and didn't quite match Lin Qianqiao's style, Park Jae-beom advised, "Don't worry about me, just do what you're good at."

"Okay..." Lin Qianqiao had her own ideas, and she just wanted to discuss it and didn't want to refute other people's good intentions.