Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

Han Xijun had a very obvious guilty expression on his face.

After hanging up the phone, Han Xijun spoke up before Wu Haiyuan could say anything, saying, "The Jang Won-young that Chairman Kim Bum-soo mentioned on the phone is the Jang Won-young from the IIVE group..."

Wu Haiyuan did not interrupt.

She heard it clearly: while Han Xijun was on the phone, Wu Haiyuan was very curious about how Han Xijun and Zhang Yuanying got together.

Ever since Wu Haiyuan met Han Xijun through the show "72 Hours of Blind Date", he would "specially" check the internet for news about Han Xijun whenever he scrolled through his phone.

She was 100% certain that since the premiere of "72 Hours of Blind Date," apart from the tech section reporting on Han Xijun's interview, only she and Han Xijun's names had appeared together on trending topics online multiple times.

This is the first time Han Hee-joon has participated in a broadcast program, and there has been no news or reports of Han Hee-joon recording a program with other female celebrities.

Zhang Yuanying.

How exactly did Han Xijun get involved with her?

When Han Xijun recounted his entanglement with Zhang Yuanying, Wu Haiyuan couldn't help but interrupt with the most shocking topic: "You mean Zhang Yuanying asked you to pretend to be in a relationship with her?"

Han Xijun shrugged and said, "Yes, she wants to be the global spokesperson for Hyundai's new flagship car." Wu Haiyuan asked, puzzled, "Does this have anything to do with your fake relationship with him?"

Han Xijun explained earnestly, "Although I don't know why Chairman Jung of Hyundai Kia Group wanted Zhang Yuanying to approach him, the fact is that if Zhang Yuanying does as Chairman Jung arranges, she will have the opportunity to become the spokesperson for Hyundai Kia Group."

Wu Haiyuan continued, "Then why did Zhang Yuanying do this?"

Han Xijun said, "Her goal is to become the number one of the five female leads."

Five women and one.

Wu Haiyuan kept repeating it.

As an idol himself, Wu Haiyuan instantly understood Zhang Yuanying's reasoning.

For an ambitious idol, becoming a synonym for an era in the K-pop scene is the ultimate goal of their career.

Every generation has its success stories, even girl groups that have always been overshadowed by boy groups. Starting with the first generation, there's Lee Hyori, who's still active on screen today; Yoona from the second generation; and Bae Suzy from the third generation (based on 2010). The fourth generation is still in fierce competition.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuanying's ambition has already begun to be planned and implemented. Before even defining the representative figure of the fourth generation group, she directly locked in the title of the five leading actresses.

Wu Haiyuan frowned.

She still couldn't understand why becoming the fifth female lead required pretending to be in a relationship with Han Xijun. Did becoming the global ambassador for Hyundai-Kia's new flagship car automatically make her the fifth female lead?

Eyes facing each other.

Han Xijun looked at Wu Haiyuan's puzzled expression and said, "Jang Yuanying and I are not in the kind of situation you think. We have no relationship whatsoever. Even when we pretended to be dating, I didn't agree to it. I was just guiding some key people to pass on messages."

Wu Haiyuan slowly began to speak: "Is it because you've become involved with the chaebol circle?"

"What?"

"Five leading actresses? Does being a spokesperson for a car brand automatically qualify you as one of the five leading actresses?"

Han Xijun hadn't really thought about those things.

Wu Haiyuan's gesture was the most crucial.

If endorsing a car brand's flagship model is enough to become one of the "Five Women in One" (a term referring to top female celebrities), then other brands from South Korea with international recognition and influence include Samsung, LG, and SK.

When people think of H-country, the first thing that comes to mind isn't Hyundai, but Samsung.

Wouldn't she be even more qualified to be the lead actress among the five actresses if she could be the spokesperson for Samsung's electronic products or other core products that account for a large share of global sales?

It's important to understand that Samsung's product promotion strategy is regional, and in the past, only top-tier stars like Lee Young-ae and Rain could become global brand ambassadors. Therefore, simply being the global brand ambassador for Hyundai-Kia's new flagship car isn't enough to secure her position as the top female star among the five actresses.

Zhang Yuanying saw through the essence of things.

Perhaps she thought Han Xijun had also seen through the true nature of things.

However, starting with Hyundai Kia Group, Zhang Yuanying's ultimate goal is to break into the 'chaebol' circle and become a global spokesperson for more international brands representing H country, so that she can become an irreplaceable leading lady among the five women.

"You are very smart."

"I'm not stupid."

"right"

"Wait, have you always thought I wasn't smart?"

"You're smart, but when I think of you, I feel happier than anything else, and that's more important than anything else."

After a brief silence, Wu Haiyuan asked, "So you and Zhang Yuanying were pretending to be in a relationship?"

"No"

"What I mean is that in front of those presidents, you and Jang Won-young are dating, right?" Oh Hae-won stared into Han Hee-joon's eyes.

Han Xijun readily replied "Yes," and then added, "But that's fake; it's just something they'll think."

Wu Haiyuan added, "It's just like recording a TV show."

"That's one way to understand it."

"So you and Zhang Yuanying will still be like lovers, don't deny it."

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Han Xijun swallowed them back.

That cannot be denied.

If he were to actually attend Chairman Jung's party, he and Zhang Yuanying would have to act like lovers, at least in front of Chairman Jung.

The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became much heavier.

After a long while, Wu Haiyuan finally spoke: "So, if you want to be in a relationship, you can definitely date Zhang Yuanying."

"I only want to talk to you."

"It's all the same anyway." "No, you don't know I never waste time?"

Another silence followed.

Before Wu Haiyuan could say anything, Han Xijun said, "I'll handle it."

"How will you handle this?"

"Not attending parties"

"Once is fine, but what about later?"

I won't do anything to upset you.

Wu Haiyuan said, "Han Xijun, many things are not as we wish to do."

Han Xijun looked Wu Haiyuan in the eye with absolute certainty and said, "Have we gone off-topic?"

"what?"

"You are my girlfriend now."

"……""Um?"

"that……"

"You're my girlfriend, so why should I pretend to be in a relationship with someone else?"

Wu Haiyuan was a little confused by the question and muttered, "You promised to help Zhang Yuanying."

"That was before you became my girlfriend. Now that you're my girlfriend, I won't and can't pretend to be in a relationship with Zhang Yuanying. I promised to help her, but I can do it in other ways. If Chairman Zheng wants to do something through Zhang Yuanying, I can talk to him directly, can't I?"

"what?"

"That's right, so I, Han Xijun, only have you, Wu Haiyuan, as my girlfriend, for now!"

Wu Haiyuan did not avoid Han Xijun's firm and honest gaze.

After a few seconds of reaction, realizing that not responding wasn't an option, Wu Haiyuan muttered, "What about later?"