Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 418 That kid is really handsome

Chen Nuo is not someone who easily trusts others.

Anyone who knows him even slightly knows this.

Just like the day he rejected Mr. Mikami, it was largely because of this.

It wasn't that he knew Mikami-sensei wouldn't turn 18 until next month. And Akimoto Yasushi is a despicable scoundrel who is universally condemned and defiles underage girls.

This distrust isn't because he has some serious illness; it's purely an instinct stemming from the soul of a 40-year-old.

Any shrewd, adult male who has spent years navigating the complexities of society knows that there's no such thing as a free lunch. A phone call informing you about making big money abroad usually means they see you as that big money.

The same applies to this matter in South Korea.

Allison's suggested publicity strategy was undoubtedly bold and radical.

If it weren't for Allison Graham's recounting of how she helped Oprah navigate her crisis of confidence and how she assisted George W. Bush in manipulating veterans' honor and counterterrorism issues during the 2004 election, ultimately leading to his successful entry into the White House, Elizabeth would have been speechless and at a loss for words.

Chen Nuo would never easily trust her.

……

……

No comment.
This immediately caused a huge uproar online.

In a short period of time, South Korean netizens were sharply divided into two factions: those who supported Chen and those who opposed him, engaging in fierce battles that raged across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, NAVER, DC Inside, and theqoo.

Major television stations and print media outlets all launched in-depth analyses of his "no comment" statement and the strange expression that appeared on his face for a fleeting moment.

From deep-seated government issues to China-South Korea relations, from the control of the entertainment industry by conglomerates to the power struggles between major South Korean television stations, a whole host of conspiracy theories have been discussed and criticized with the help of Warner Music Korea.

Back to reality,

However, this didn't increase the number of people holding signs outside his hotel by even one or two.

No one burned his life-sized billboard, and no one protested with banners or ran naked on live stream under the huge Inception billboard in Gangnam, Seoul.

Therefore, he can still go and meet some new and old friends without worry.

First, after the press conference, Ms. Lee Mi-kyung of CJ Group had a meal with Bong Joon-ho, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

This time, Li Meijing's attitude towards him was noticeably different from the last time.

Last time, although I was still very respectful on the surface, I still felt like a boss talking to a high-class employee. The reason I was nice was because I thought the employee could make money.

This time it's much better.

"...On this issue, I have considered all three countries—Korea, China, and Japan—and ultimately I feel that I can only consult you, Chen Nuoxi."

In a private Hanok courtyard in Hannam-dong, Seoul, the courtyard is quiet, shaded by bamboo, with the sound of flowing water, and secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Only Chen Nuo, Li Meijing, and Feng Junhao were at the table.

On the table is the freshest seasonal Jeonju Korean private chef set meal, featuring five flavors and eight delicacies, accompanied by an opened bottle of Hanshe Wine Cellar, a 1999 plum sake.

At this point, Bong Joon-ho put down the blue-and-white porcelain wine warmer he was using to pour wine, and looked at Chen Nuo with a serious expression, clearly also concerned about his answer.

Chen Nuo glanced at Li Meijing and smiled, "President Li, you flatter me. In this respect, CJ is actually the one I should learn from. You started developing more than 10 years ago, while I'm just getting started. As for experience, President Li should have a deeper understanding than I do."

Li Meijing shook her head and said, "That's true. We've been developing for over a decade, and we haven't produced a Chen Nuoxi yet." As she spoke, she leaned forward slightly and placed her hands lightly on her knees: "Please don't hesitate to give me your guidance."

"President Li is too kind." Chen Nuo said modestly, realizing that he probably had to explain something, he thought for a moment and then said, "Then shall I share some of my thoughts?"

"Thank you very much!"

The South Korean entertainment industry has always harbored a strong attachment to the American market.

If Japan is the obedient eldest son, then South Korea is the second son trying to win over its father. Since the beginning of the 21st century, successful South Korean idol groups have all attempted to break into the US market, but so far, none of them seem to have achieved true success.

As a member of the Lee family and the head of CJ Group, South Korea's largest entertainment conglomerate, it's understandable that Lee Mi-kyung would feel somewhat confused about this.

Chen Nuo spent so much time in the United States in his previous life and even had a Korean girlfriend, so he was very clear about this.

He neither exaggerated nor belittled, nor did he lie, but he also didn't tell the truth.

Anyway, he just gave a long speech that was like listening to a lecture.

Finally:

“…Culturally speaking, we and the West are completely two different worlds, this is my personal experience. My personal opinion is that we shouldn’t waste too much time on it, otherwise it’s easy to lose more than we gain,” Chen Nuo said earnestly.

Li Meijing looked at him thoughtfully, then suddenly smiled and said, "I think the same way. But that was before you, Chen Nuoxi, appeared. Back then, from Wonder Girls to BoA and Rain, there were too many examples to show that race and culture had built a thick wall between us and the Western world. Anyone who tried to challenge this wall would eventually end up getting hurt in front of it."

"But Chen Nuoxi, your appearance has changed my mind."

"From this perspective, I think filmmakers and entertainers in South Korea, and even throughout Asia, should thank Chen Nuoxi."

After saying that, Li Meijing picked up the crystal wine glass on the table.

"Director, let's all raise a glass to Chen Nuoxi."

Bong Joon-ho quickly picked up his wine glass like a lackey.

Chen Nuo had no choice but to pick up his glass and clink it with theirs. He took a sip, and the icy liquid slid down his throat—it was absolutely awful. He casually picked up some side dishes to mask the bitterness; it was a very flavorful pickled bean sprout salad, crisp and not bad at all.

Lee Mi-kyung continued, "If it weren't for your example, I wouldn't have been able to convince our board of directors to increase investment in Director Bong's new film, 'Snowpiercer.' After all, this kind of film targeting Western audiences is something we at CJ have never tried before. It's because of your success that we have the courage to make our mark on the Western world."

"Yes, Chairman Li is right, this is all thanks to you. Brother, let me toast you again."

"Ugh……"

Chen Nuo had no choice but to take a sip with Bong Joon-ho.

Seeing Feng Pangzi's triumphant appearance, Chen Nuo couldn't help but remind him, "Harvey Weinstein is not a good person. You'd better be careful if you want to cooperate with him."

Bong Joon-ho and Lee Mi-kyung exchanged a glance.

Then Bong Joon-ho laughed and said, "Hahaha, okay. Actually... President Lee, you know what? It's not just in America. I was invited to Japan a while ago to film that charity short film, and that's when I learned about Chen Nuoxi's current reputation in Japan."

"what happened?"

Bong Joon-ho shook his big head and said with great emotion, "When I walked among the victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan, many people would talk to me about Chen Nuoxi. I deeply felt that their emotions were very sincere, almost heartfelt respect."

Lee Mi-kyung nodded and said, "Indeed, when I heard that Chen Nuoxi went to Japan despite his own safety, I was also deeply impressed. Director, let's raise another glass to Chen Nuoxi."

"If you keep toasting me like this, President Li, Director, I really might have no choice but to leave early."

"The last time, the last time."

Having no other choice, Chen Nuo had to drink another sip with the two of them.

In his previous life, when "Parasite" won an Oscar, he had read the news about it. It said how difficult it had been for Bong Joon-ho to get to where he was today. He had worked with Harvey Dufresne on "Snowpiercer," but during the production and filming process, the two sides almost fell out over the film's positioning. Furthermore, the distribution was disrupted, resulting in a complete failure.

He offered a well-intentioned reminder, but I thought he was trying to sow discord for personal reasons.

Let's change the subject, haha.

Then I won't say anything more.

Despite drinking so much, Lee Mi-kyung's expression didn't change at all. She continued, "I heard today that Chen Nuo-xi's 'Inception' grossed over 140 million yen on its opening day in Japan yesterday, breaking the record for the highest-grossing opening day for a foreign film in Japan. So that's why. You deserve the love of the Japanese people. I'm really happy for you. Congratulations!"

Mentioning this, Chen Nuo felt a little happy, at least his efforts in Japan hadn't been in vain. He smiled and said, "The first day doesn't really mean anything. I just hope I can maintain that level afterward."

Lee Mi-kyung said, "Of course. By the way, if there's anything we can help with in Korea, please don't hesitate to ask. While CJ isn't omnipotent in Korea, we should still be able to offer some assistance."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "President Li is too modest. If necessary, I will certainly not stand on ceremony, but so far things are going smoothly."

A flicker of surprise crossed Li Meijing's eyes, and she smiled, "Oh, is that so? It seems I've been meddling."

"No, no, thank you for your concern, President Li."

Bong Joon-ho then chimed in, "We still need to be careful. If there are any voices of resistance, that would be terrible."

"Yes, I know. Probably not."

……

As it turns out, Koreans understand Koreans better than Koreans do.

Bong Joon-ho's concerns were definitely not unfounded or baseless.

If it weren't for Chen Nuo's past experiences, which provided the pro-Chen faction with a variety of tools, the pro-Chen faction would have been unable to withstand the onslaught of the anti-Chen faction in the media battle that afternoon.

Right now, amidst those voices saying, "He's a Western Roman, he just looks down on our Republic of Korea!"
Someone brought up Jeon Do-yeon's speech on the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress award stage.

Some people also dug up Chen Nuo's speech when he won the Best Actor award at Cannes.

Someone even made a GIF of Bong Joon-ho and Chen Nuo hugging on the Oscar stage.

Finally, there were voices from the crew of "Mother," who recounted some past events.

This created a situation of evenly matched power, leading to a constant flow of differing opinions in the public discourse, which spread and fermented from Seoul to Busan, from Incheon to Daegu, from the three major terrestrial news channels to cable television stations, from NAVER to theqoo, and many people were talking about it.

While Chen Nuo was having dinner, he watched SBS's 8 PM news on the TV in his suite, where the news stated with an air of seriousness: "According to the latest information we have received, Mr. Chen Nuo's team has not yet made any further response to the content of the press conference. However, the public opinion wave caused by those four words—'no comment'—continues to escalate, and we will continue to monitor the situation."

Around 10 p.m., he received a WeChat message from Choi Sulli.

I saw someone with the Chinese name "Xiaoxue" asking "Xiao Chen" on WeChat if she needed to contact her former teammates, such as Jessica Jung, to speak up for him on Twitter or somewhere else.

At this point, Chen Nuo knew that the time was almost right.

……

On July 18, 2011, at 5 p.m., the South Korean premiere of "Inception" was held as scheduled at CGV Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.

The weather was sweltering, and dark clouds loomed over the city, but they couldn't stop the surging crowds.

Starting in the afternoon, a large number of movie fans and enthusiasts began to gather outside the square. The press area was set up early, and almost all the South Korean media outlets came out.

On Sina Weibo, around 6 p.m., the long hashtag "Half of the Korean entertainment industry attended the premiere of 'Inception'" dominated the top spot on the trending topics list.

Jiang Wen also arrived.

This guy couldn't wait for "Inception" to be released in China, so he flew to South Korea to watch it, and thus he was also included as a pioneer.

He and Choi Min-sik walked onto the red carpet together at 5 p.m., marking the start of the red carpet ceremony.

Following them, numerous celebrities, including Jeon Do-yeon, Lee Chang-dong, Song Kang-ho, Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Byung-hun, Ha Ji-won, Song Hye-kyo, and Jang Dong-gun, attended the event in their finest attire. They walked the red carpet one after another, some stopping for photos and interviews, while others made brief stops and quickly passed by.

Chen Nuo didn't act like a diva; after all, this wasn't an awards ceremony.

He is the rightful owner.

In order to properly entertain the guests today, Huanxin Company specially transferred Michelle, a black woman, from China to him.

Today, Xiao Hei Mei specially styled a fitted dark gray Tom Ford suit for him. He wore a black shirt underneath, the collar slightly open, without a tie, giving him a somewhat casual look. She also gave him a haircut, not the 2011 style, but the 2024 style. Xiao Hei Mei has now been trained by Chen Nuo to be ahead of her time.

The final result should be quite good.

When he stepped out of the car at 6 o'clock and smiled and waved to the fans, the volume of the entire red carpet area instantly went off the charts.

This left Chen Nuo momentarily stunned.

This feeling even reminded him of Michael Jackson's Bucharest concert. It just wasn't quite as good, though.

But he's going to do that later! Will there really be no problem?

Chen Nuo felt uneasy. He turned his head and saw Allison, dressed in black and wearing a headset, giving him an encouraging look from among the bodyguards.

Okay, just do it!

……

On the live broadcast, the host announced loudly: "Dear viewers... right now, appearing before the camera is the soul of today's grand event—Mr. Chen Nuo!"

"I don't know if everyone can hear the sounds from the scene, but I can tell you that apart from the screams, I could barely hear what I was saying myself."

"Dear viewers, as is Chen Nuoxi's usual practice, he will soon walk across the red carpet and enter the interview area."

"The topic surrounding him has been troubling the entire nation of South Korea for the past two days. We will be interviewing him shortly to have him address everyone's questions..."

"Uh... wait a minute."

"At this moment, Chen Nuoxi suddenly walked towards the fans who were warmly welcoming him."

"My God, he's really doing it!"

"This is an unprecedented move!"

"Look everyone, everyone's gone crazy!"

"Korean movie fans have been waiting for this moment for a long time!"

Indeed, in the live broadcast, Chen Nuo, escorted by four, five, seven or eight bodyguards in all-black business attire, walked towards the edge of the red carpet where the fans were.

The fans surged forward amidst screams and cheers, as if welcoming a head of state—no, a savior. Fortunately, there were several times more security guards than usual, who managed to keep the iron fence from collapsing.

Amidst the frenzied and fervent screams, he walked up to the fans in the front row, reached out from behind his bodyguards, and took the pen and notebook handed to him by a girl wearing a pink hat.

"Aaaaaah, Oppa!!" The girl burst into tears. With her other hand, she frantically pushed her friend away, yelling, "Quick! Quick! Give me your phone! Take a picture! Take a picture—"

Chen Nuo held the pen, lowered his head and wrote his name, adding a simple smiley face drawing, then looked up and smiled at the girl.

Then came the second, the third, and the fourth—

His movements were neither fast nor slow.

Sometimes he shakes hands, sometimes he simply takes a phone from a fan for a photo, and even adjusts the angle according to their request. At the same time, he's also giving simple replies.

"Thank you, Oppa, thank you...!" "Thank you for coming here and waiting for so long."

"Oppa, you're so handsome, waaaaah!" "You're beautiful too."

"Oppa, I feel like I'm dreaming right now..." "Remember to watch the movie!"

Sentences of Korean, tinged with tears, drifted from the crowd, and Chen Nuo answered casually as he signed autographs. The front row of the red carpet was practically out of control, with more than a dozen security guards forming a human wall, desperately trying to maintain order alongside the bodyguards.

The live stream chat on SBS was flooded with comments.

[This is insane! This is insane! This is insane! This is insane!]

He actually went to shake hands!

Who still says he doesn't respect us Korean fans!

It's just a show.

[Xi Ba definitely knows he's being criticized, so he's just putting on an act.]

[Shut up, you little firecrackers, you're just jealous of Chen Nuo.]

[Foolish women, are you satisfied with just signing two names?]

You're the stupid man, go to hell!

The online arguments are raging, and in real life...

Lee Chang-seok is a sophomore at Hongik University. His sole reason for being there today was to confront this person directly and ask why they looked down on South Korea. He and several classmates arrived early, each carrying a banner, and secured a spot in the front row, in the middle of the red carpet.

At this moment, several boys were whispering among themselves.

"When he comes over, we'll ask him loudly."

"it is good."

“If he doesn’t answer, we’ll just yell at him together. Anyway, he understands Korean.”

"it is good!"

However, when Chen Nuo actually walked over, Li Changshuo found that he couldn't open his mouth at all.

"You want an autograph?"

A gentle voice came from behind him, and without thinking, he nodded and said, "Yes, thank you, brother."

"Then...where should I sign it?"

Lee Chang-seok then realized that he had nothing but a banner in his hand that read "Get out of Korea".

His face flushed red instantly, and he was about to throw away the banner in his hand when he suddenly saw the man in front of him smile: "Then write it here."

Then, the man picked up a pen, signed "Chen Nuo" in front of the sign indicating that he was leaving South Korea, smiled at him nonchalantly, and moved on to the next person.

The classmates around him, who had originally been gritting their teeth and preparing to settle scores with Chen Nuo, behaved exactly the same way he did.

Li Changshuo looked at the banner in his hand, then at the man's profile. His face flushed red, and he felt like he was about to cry. He murmured, his lips trembling.

Who could have imagined it? Nobody could have predicted it!
It is 7 PM on July 18, 2011.

Two hours had passed since Chen Nuo got off the bus.

The movie has been playing for an hour now.

But Chen Nuo did not leave, nor did he seem to intend to watch the movie with the celebrities and politicians present today.

He lingered on the red carpet, moving back and forth between the two sides, fulfilling almost every fan's request and signing autographs in every notebook.

He went back and forth, signing documents and taking photos, maintaining proper etiquette, a gentle smile, and a dignified demeanor from beginning to end. The screams and shouts from the audience rose and fell in waves, never stopping.

In this way, how could Li Changshuo possibly have guessed what he had come here for today!?

……

Two hours is equivalent to a fan meeting.

Not one of those small ones in a stairwell. It's a large-scale fan meeting held in a proper theater, fully equipped with lighting and sound systems, and capable of accommodating thousands of people.

This is something Chen Nuo has never done before.

However, it seems to actually work.

As Allison assured, "When you approach them, they'll forget they ever insulted you."

Americans really know their stuff when it comes to this.

At first, he was skeptical, but now, after signing his name on the "Get Out of Korea" banner and seeing the embarrassed look on the face of the Korean man with acne, he felt like they had turned an enemy into a friend, and he knew that Allison was telling the truth.

"Smile, yes, that's it."

"Relax, and give people the impression that you are very relaxed."

“Look them in the eye when you speak; it makes them feel respected.”

"When shaking hands..."

"When signing..."

"While chatting..."

"Chen, you learn so fast! That's perfect, absolutely perfect."

"MTF, if that idiot had been as smart as you, how could he have ended up like that with Gore at the end of the election! And now he's blaming me!"

“Chen, have you ever considered running for President of the United States? Your voters would be willing to write you checks, let alone votes.”

"awesome!"

According to Alison, to be a successful candidate, one must learn at least hundreds of details about dealing with people.

He spent a day learning sixty-seven details.

Now it seems that all the effort wasn't in vain?
……

In the SBS live stream chat, voices against Chen had almost disappeared, and the remaining comments were all:

【】

Who said our Chen Nuo oppa is putting on a show? You ungrateful bastards, step forward!

[The people there are so lucky, ugh, why am I not in Seoul?]

Aren't you going to apologize yet? You bastards who were just hurling insults!

[As I said, Chen Nuo oppa must have his reasons!]

[Hahaha, those people who were talking before are now silent.]

The only thing they should do now is kneel down and apologize!

Besides the live stream, opinions also shifted dramatically on Twitter, NAVER forums, DAUM news comment sections, DCinside film fan forums, and MOVIST, South Korea's largest film community.

When Lee Mi-kyung heard the news from her assistant, she couldn't help but smile bitterly.

After the person who came to report the news left, she said to the old man in front of her, "It seems that he really doesn't need our help."

"Oh? What did he do?"

"He signed autographs on the red carpet for three hours."

"...Just with Brad Pitt?"

“Yes…but, Father, he’s not Brad Pitt. He never did.”

The old man was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up and said, "Meijing, since that's the case, if you want to get their help, don't have any more wishful thinking. You should show your utmost sincerity, understand?"

"Yes, I understand, Father."

  ……

Chen Nuo stayed on the red carpet for 3 hours and 20 minutes until the movie inside the premiere venue finished. Only then did he end his red carpet trip, making an apologetic expression and waving goodbye to the fans on the red carpet.

At this point, whether online or in real life, no one said "no comment" anymore.

Because if anyone brings it up, ten thousand people will come up with ten thousand and one reasons why he had no choice.

Tired?

It must be tiring.

Chen Nuo signed an estimated hundred names and took countless photos. How could he not be tired?
does it worth?
Including the recent media frenzy, is it worth the price of admission?

Ultimately, it all comes down to the quality of the work itself.

Only good works, after being promoted, will shine like gems cleansed of dust. Conversely, a pile of excrement, even after being polished, will only make people hold their noses and walk away.

So, when he entered the theater and finally stepped onto the stage in front of the screen amidst the cheers and applause of the entire audience, he finally felt truly at ease.

After an unusually brief welcome speech, the host seemed impatient and had a staff member hand the microphone to an unassuming middle-aged man in the audience.

It's not Kang Moon, not Choi Min-sik, not Jun Ji-hyun, and not Song Kang-ho or Jang Dong-gun.

Among a room full of celebrities, the host handed the microphone to the first person to speak. He was just an ordinary-looking, thin, short, middle-aged man with a large forehead and small eyes.

This was his second meeting with Chen Nuo.

After leaving the Blue House, the man's complexion seemed a little rosier. He smiled at Chen Nuo and said, "Congratulations, Chen Nuo-xi, you've made a wonderful film. I had a very enjoyable two hours."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, and thank you for coming today."

The middle-aged man bowed slightly, said nothing more, handed the microphone to someone next to him, and left amidst thunderous applause, accompanied by more than a dozen men in black.

It's as if he came all this way today just to watch a movie and say a few words.

Really?

No wonder!
This is clearly the consequence of the fact that after he hosted SM's CEO Lee, he spent the whole day in the hotel learning how to run for president from Alison rather than agreeing to meet with JYP and Yang Hyun-suk!
This person is clearly here to force the emperor to resign.

Damn it!
The dignified President of the Republic of China, is he bored out of his mind all day? Staring at a little girl like that, is he sick in the head?

……

……

Noon the next day.

"An unprecedented shock, ingenious logic, and Chen Nuoxi's unprecedented performance make this a super masterpiece that will make all Korean filmmakers stand up and applaud."

"On the red carpet, Chen Nuoxi demonstrated his love for the Republic of Korea with his actions, and today, long lines have formed in cinemas across the country to watch 'Inception'."

"I'll come back to watch it again." This is what a viewer who had just seen the morning screening said with certainty when interviewed by a reporter. This is a movie that South Korea could never make. From the actors to the director, the whole movie is over 120 minutes long and you won't want to blink.

"A mix of laughter and tears, bittersweet moments, the sci-fi blockbuster directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Chen Nuo hit the South Korean market this summer, creating an effect like a tsunami. Reporters saw crowds of people holding movie posters outside cinemas on Jeju Island!"

"Surpassing foreign film records! Just now, our reporter received news that 25 South Korean viewers went to the cinema last night for the midnight screening to watch this sci-fi blockbuster starring Jin Nok-seo, a good friend of South Koreans!"

After reading these comments online in the car, Chen Nuo was still not in a good mood, even though they were all good news.

It's really bad.

When he arrived at this beautifully constructed office building, he felt coerced.

He really wanted to know if he would really be unable to leave South Korea if he didn't come.
Hold.

This forced him to postpone his trip by a day.

At the entrance, Yang Hyun-suk, along with several of his popular groups, lined up in two rows to welcome the distinguished guests who had traveled from afar.

There were many men and women inside, some of whom Chen Nuo knew, and some he didn't. There were good people and bad people among them, but at this moment, these unruly idols seemed to be shy babies in front of him, the kind who didn't even dare to look him in the eye.

However, this is just the outwardly shy but inwardly arrogant nature of Koreans, and he didn't take it to heart.

Just like last night.

Who would have thought that it wasn't Jeon Do-yeon or Ms. Kim, but another shy and reserved Ms. Jeon who secretly got into his car, went back to the hotel with him without anyone noticing, and left this morning?
"Chen Nuoxi, this is our conference room."

"This wall is covered with our successful groups. This is BIGBANG, this is 2NE1, this is..."

"This is our cafeteria..."

"This is our practice room..."

As they strolled through the YG building, Yang Hyun-suk acted as a tour guide, leading him on a tour. However, Chen Nuo was in a bad mood and only maintained basic courtesy, barely saying a word.

As he walked outside the practice rooms, he glanced at one of them unintentionally.

Suddenly, I was moved.

Yang Hyun-suk noticed it immediately and was overjoyed.

During this period, it can be said that the entire upper echelons of the South Korean entertainment industry were stirred up because of one name.

Although Yang Hyun-suk is idealistic, ambitious, and capable—able to build such a great career from scratch—he is still human, not a god. SM Entertainment wants him, JYP Entertainment wants him, and of course, he wants to bring that happiest girl in all of South Korea to his company.

He had just finished introducing all the company's strengths, and the man hadn't even blinked. He thought it was all over.

As a result, something happened here?
Without thinking much about why, Yang Hyun-suk called out to the three girls in the practice room who were looking nervously at the door, "Come here for a second."

The girls approached, and two of them, like frightened little rabbits, stood before Chen Nuo, not daring to lift their heads at all. Only the one with slightly darker skin was quite bold, her large eyes fixed on him.

Yang Hyun-suk introduced them: "They are..."

No introduction needed.

Chen Nuo actually knew why Lee Mi-kyung sent Jeon Ji-hyun to his bed.

Why would he say it later?
Actually, it's not that I'm afraid of rejecting Mikami-sensei, who's almost 18, but what if I also reject Jun Ji-hyun, who's almost 30... that scenario is too fantastical.

It was because he knew what Lee Mi-kyung was planning.

Even without his help, BTS would have become a sensation in Europe and America thanks to CEO Lee's efforts. CEO Lee is obsessed. This is essentially letting him get Jun Ji-hyun for free; it would be foolish for him to refuse.

BTS, the first South Korean boy band to truly make a name for themselves in Europe and America.

Who is the second one? As a resident of LA in his previous life, how could he not know him?
"You three, hurry up and greet Chen Nuoxi!" Yang Hyun-seok scolded.

The three girls immediately bowed at a 90-degree angle and began to greet each other.

It must be said that at this age, the girls looked quite ordinary.

"Hello," Chen Nuo replied with a faint smile after they finished speaking. Then she turned to Liang Xuanxi and said, "President Liang, shall we conclude our tour here today?"

"Huh? Okay, okay." Yang Hyun-suk was slightly surprised, but quickly composed himself and said, "Chen Nuo-xi, YG is really sincere and looks forward to Ms. Sulli joining us."

"I know I'm sorry to have bothered you today, President Liang."

"No, no, your presence is an honor for YG. Please come this way."

Watching the president and distinguished guests walk away.

The remaining three girls looked at each other in bewilderment.

The girl with the pointed face exclaimed in surprise, "Sherry... OMG, could that rumor be true? What do you think, Jenny?"

The round-faced girl also looked incredulous and said, "It seems so. Could it be that we're really going to debut with Senior Chen Nuo's sister?"

The girl with the pointed face shook her head, then suddenly turned to say, "Lisa, you're too bold! You've been staring at Senior Chen Nuo the whole time!"

The dark-skinned girl grinned widely and said in very broken Korean, "That guy is really handsome!"

The other two girls exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.

"Whatever you do, don't let Chen Nuo's fans hear this!"

"Haha, he'll probably get beaten to death."

You need to practice your honorifics more.

"There are grammatical issues too. Okay, let's continue practicing the dance."

"Yes, Jisoo unnie."

(End of this chapter)