Peninsula: The Deepest Affection in Jiangnan

After finishing the last of her milk in one gulp, Zheng Yaxuan stood up and closed the plastic lunchbox.

"Okay, if you tell me, I'll completely forgive you!"

"..."

So you're still hung up on the day we met, huh?

"It's not like it's something that you've held a grudge for so long, is it?"

"Place!"

"My studio."

"Oh! As expected of Teacher Shen Yu!"

Zheng Yaxuan nodded with satisfaction, "After class, I can ask Teacher Shen Yu for help with the course, and then I can eat my favorite oatmeal in peace in the studio where I won't be disturbed... Does that mean I can eat instant noodles too?"

"..."

"Forget it, the studio smells bad now, I'll just eat Diget instead."

"..."

"Thank you, Professor Shen Yu. I'll be going now."

"Bye-Bye."

"Um!"

Zheng Yaxuan slung her small backpack over her shoulder and ran away from the stairwell.

……

The next day.

This was the first time Shen Yu had come to work so early.

After organizing the materials and files I needed in the studio, I called the front desk to see if Representative Yang had come to work today.

After receiving the news, he called Yang Hyun-suk and went to his office.

"Come in and have a seat. What's wrong, Shen Yuyang? Are you getting used to work?"

"Representative, you're doing well at work. I'm here today to share some thoughts on the girl group that's about to debut. Didn't you send me the 'Last Evaluation' project before?"

"I already told you to just call me uncle, okay? If you have any thoughts, you can tell me."

Shen Yu handed the documents he had prepared to Yang Xianshuo.

From what I've heard outside, Yang Xianshuo is described as a tyrant.

Domineering, unwilling to listen to others, sharp-tongued, shrewd businessman, and a suppressive educator who prioritizes economic interests.

Shen Yu didn't sense any of these things.

If Xu Youqing or anyone else knew about Shen Yu's actions today, they would all advise him to abandon his plans.

Shen Yu came to discuss pre-debut promotions for BabyMonster.

His document outlined who would release the corresponding promotional videos first, how to generate buzz, and the approximate final effect.

Even in JYPE, a company known for its emphasis on humane values, this behavior is quite inappropriate.

Not to mention Yang Hyun-suk's YG.

"Oh, you have high hopes for ASA?"

Without mentioning the name Enoki Ansa, Yang's hobby is giving people stage names and nicknames, or calling others by his own ideas.

"I think she's ambitious and driven, and given your assessment of her abilities, she's probably the most resilient under pressure."

"Then I'll remove Ruka."

"..."

Yang Hyun-suk glanced at Shen Yu under his newsboy cap, then laughed. "You can do this. I'll tell the people below to make Ruka more prepared, and then reject ASA's song in the monthly exam at the end of this month. When you have time, invite ASA to your studio again and show her your plan."

"Of course, considering that ASAyang might not agree at first, I will cooperate by negating her later when you need it. Do you think that's acceptable?"

"..."

Boss, no, uncle, you really don't need this...

"Representative... no, Uncle Yang, I just feel that her contrast is very suitable for this song. She usually acts like a hip-hop artist, so singing a song with a bit of sweetness makes her more memorable."

"That's true, you have your own rhythm." Yang Xianshuo nodded. "Back then, my relationship with your aunt was also based on my own plan, and yours is not bad either. But haven't you considered the women in Seoul? I always feel that you need to leave a pure bloodline for the Shen family."

"..."

"If you're just looking for fun, I think Rukayang is a better fit for you. Her personality is easier to manage than ASAyang's."

"..."

Yang Xianshuo looked at Shen Yu and shook his head. "You really are like your father in this respect. It's good to like art, but being too obsessed with art will ultimately..."

At this point, Yang Hyun-suk sighed and stopped talking about the matter.

"I agree to your plan. Oh? And there are follow-up plans?"

"Yes, I want her to sing a song with me."

"Ya-hsuan, you're the producer. If you have any ideas, feel free to talk to me about them. I'd also like to know what young people like these days."

Yang Hyun-suk placed the file on the desktop. "The song is very well written. Don't worry, I'll have the people managing the official account upload the video for you. Now that you have a plan, let's start working on your debut."

*

After leaving Yang Xianshuo's office, Shen Yu just felt that his Uncle Yang seemed very easy to talk to.

After that, many people within YG Entertainment looked at him with a strange expression.

It even brings to mind the classic "The Great Gatsby".

Even the previous victories didn't earn Representative Yang's trust as much as Shen Yu.

After all, the pre-debut promotion planned in advance was scheduled to begin in January of next year.

Unexpectedly, new information has emerged that pre-debut promotions will begin at the beginning of next month.

The person in charge of this matter is the new producer, Shen Yu.

Representative Yang handed the matter over to the other party, who only needed to report back to him afterwards.

*

After hearing praise from several producers during the monthly review, especially from CEO Yang, Ansa Enoki felt somewhat dazed.

She herself felt that her performance was good.

In the past, when I performed well in monthly reviews, Representative Yang would only offer a few simple words of praise, nothing more.

But this was the first time I had seen Representative Yang affirm me like that.

This gave Ansa Enoki greater confidence and also stirred up some subtle feelings within her.

Moreover, the manager later announced to everyone that the audition program filmed by the debut group was planned to be broadcast at the beginning of next year, and that the members of the debut group would begin to warm up for the debut group at the beginning of next month.

Anza Enoki will be the first member to be promoted.

Several girls standing nearby congratulated her after her manager left.

Ansa Enoki only remembers that she seemed to have cried for a long time at that time, hugged the members, and finally calmed down, but the realism still felt very lacking.

*

"Teacher, can I use this?"

"Huh?" Shen Yu watched as Anza Enoki took a bottle of cold water from his refrigerator and handed it to him.

A look of utter bewilderment on his face.

"Just like last time, I'm a little..."

"Stop, stop, stop. Water is for drinking. You're wasting it like this... Alright, if you can't get into the zone, go wash your face and then come back to record the song."

"When the topic of recording songs came up, Ansa Enokami suddenly remembered what she was there to do."

At the beginning of the new month, I released the video of my previous cover of Joyner Lucas's "Look Alive".

The event garnered significant attention online. YG's existing popularity and the high expectations surrounding the new girl group easily brought ASA, who had not yet debuted, to the attention of a wider audience.

Compared to the original 143 Entertainment, Limelight has already debuted, but only a few people know about it.

The difference between the two is one of the most fundamental distinctions between small companies and the three major corporations.