Peninsula: The Great Producer

"Oppa, it's me, Jiyeon."

Upon answering the phone, Qi Yaojiu heard Park Jiyeon's somewhat dejected voice on the other end and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Are you sick?"

Park Jiyeon denied it, saying, "I'm not sick, it's just..."

Hesitant to speak.

Qi Yaojiu became even more curious and pressed, "Is there something you need? Just say it."

You could clearly hear Park Jiyeon let out a sigh of relief on the other end of the phone before she said to Ki Yo-gu, "Nothing else, oppa, are you free tonight?"

Qi Yaojiu originally wanted to discuss the opening special effects with the Hollywood special effects production team that night. Qi Yaojiu wanted to try to recreate the original "My Love from the Star" opening sequence, which transitioned from a barren land to a bustling street scene.

However, Park Jiyeon rarely called him first, and Ki Yo-gu had a feeling that there was something Park Jiyeon was reluctant to say over the phone.

After a moment's thought, Qi Yaojiu replied, "What do you want to eat?"

Park Jiyeon on the other end of the phone exclaimed in surprise, "How did Oppa know I wanted to invite Oppa to dinner?"

Qi Yaojiu smiled and said, "I didn't know you wanted to invite me to dinner, but I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight. Do you have time?"

Laughter rang out, and Park Jiyeon readily agreed, "Of course I have time."

So what do you want to eat?

Without the slightest hesitation, Park Jiyeon simply and readily told Ki Yoo-gu, "Meat."

In fact, Qi Yaojiu had already guessed that, including Goo Hara, Choi Sulli and Lee Ji-eun, the four of them undoubtedly loved to eat meat the most, but their diets were different before and after they started managing their figures.

After adding new members, T-ara announced their stage comeback on December 1st last year. It's estimated that their comeback promotion period is over, and they are probably on a temporary break now.

Ki Yo-gu and Park Ji-yeon met at a Korean beef restaurant in Nonhyeon-dong, mainly because it was close to T-ara's dorm. After eating, they could call a designated driver to take Park Ji-yeon back to her dorm.

at dusk.

After finishing his work, Ki Yo-gu drove from Chungmuro ​​to Nonhyeon-dong.

As luck would have it, just as Ki Yo-gu parked his car in the parking space in front of the Korean beef store and got out, Park Ji-yeon arrived at that moment.

Completely different from her listless demeanor at the beginning of the phone call, Park Jiyeon looked at Ki Yo-gu's Mercedes-Benz G500 with excitement, circling it once and saying, "This is Oppa's Mercedes-Benz!"

Qi Yaojiu shrugged and said, "How was it? Not bad, right?"

Park Jiyeon said to herself, "I really like it. When I make money in the future, I will definitely buy a Mercedes-Benz just like Oppa's. It's so cool, really so cool."

Ki Yo-gu wanted Park Ji-yeon to get a ride in the car and experience it, but Park Ji-yeon waved her hand and refused, saying that she couldn't burst her expectations now. She would only feel that her efforts were worthwhile after she got her driver's license, earned money and bought a car.

Enter the store.

Ki Yo-gu and Park Ji-yeon were immediately recognized by the store staff.

As they walked through the hall to their seats, the other diners around them recognized the two of them.

Park Jiyeon wasn't dressed up at all. She was bare-faced, wearing a black baseball cap and a long black down jacket. She wasn't wearing a mask either. Given her height, figure, and face, plus the fact that T-ara had just finished their comeback performances, it's not surprising that she was recognized at a glance.

Qi Yaojiu, needless to say, didn't even wear a hat, just a down jacket and walked into the store in a carefree manner. His face was undoubtedly more widely known at the awards ceremony at the end of last year.

I ordered Korean beef, and some fans came up to ask for photos and autographs.

Park Jiyeon readily agreed, so Ki Yo-gu didn't refuse either.

After fiddling around for a while, Park Jiyeon suddenly asked Ki Yoo-gu, "Is this how Oppa and Ji-eun go out to eat?"

Qi Yaojiu slowly shook his head and said, "No, I forgot to wear a hat and mask today."

"Oppa, were you disguised when you went out to eat with Ji-eun before?" "Yeah, what else?"

"Then why didn't you dress up or disguise yourself when you came out to dinner with me?"

Qi Yaojiu looked at Park Jiyeon, who was without makeup, and said, "You didn't put on any disguise either, did you?"

Park Jiyeon glanced at herself, raised her hand to touch her hat, and muttered, "At least I wore a hat."

Qi Yaojiu didn't continue the topic, but asked Park Jiyeon, "What did you want to say to me on the phone this morning?"

Park Jiyeon was still thinking that Ki Yo-gu and Lee Ji-eun had to disguise themselves before going out to eat because they didn't want to be discovered. The reason they didn't want to be discovered was probably because Ki Yo-gu and Lee Ji-eun were afraid of rumors.

But when he goes out to eat with me, Ki Yo-gu isn't worried about this at all. So, under the same circumstances, it doesn't matter if Ki Yo-gu is rumored to be dating me; he can explain it anytime. But he can't be rumored to be dating Lee Ji-eun, because Ki Yo-gu doesn't want to explain. Yes, that must be it, the two of them...

"Ji-yeon, did you hear what I said again?"

Coming to her senses, Park Jiyeon looked at Ki Yoogu sitting opposite her with a blank expression and asked, "What did Oppa say?"

The waiter brought drinks and side dishes. Qi Yaojiu opened the drink and handed it to Park Jiyeon, saying, "I was saying that you wanted to talk to me about something on the phone this morning."

After handing out the drink, Ki Yo-gu didn't make any further moves, keeping his hands under the table and waiting for Park Ji-yeon's reply.

Park Jiyeon seemed a little hesitant.

After a moment of silence, Park Jiyeon asked, "Is Oppa about to announce the casting for his new drama 'My Love from the Star,' which he's collaborating with S Broadcasting?

Qi Yaojiu frowned slightly, nodded, and said, "Yes, we're preparing. What, are you interested?"

Ki Yo-gu remembers that Park Ji-yeon has acted in many films and television dramas, and has also made cameo appearances in movies.

T-ara has a lot of work schedules lately, and they're also trying to enter the Japanese market. Does she have time to film dramas?
Of course, if Park Jiyeon wants to act in a drama, Ki Yo-gu will definitely give her the opportunity, not for any other reason than because she is Park Jiyeon.

However, Park Jiyeon waved her hand and said, "No, I was just asking. Actually, someone asked me to help them ask."

It's definitely not Lee Ji-eun, Goo Hara, or Choi Sulli.

Ki Yoo-gu thought it was Ham Eun-jung or Lee Qri.

Park Jiyeon stammered out an unfamiliar name.

Qi Yaojiu asked, "Who?"

Park Jiyeon sighed, "It's Hwayoung, the member who joined our group last year."

If this person hadn't been mentioned, Qi Yaojiu would have forgotten she existed.

He frowned. Wasn't this new member named Liu Huaying the one who ruined T-ara's bright future?

Previously, when Kiyojiu heard that a new member was going to join T-ara, he guessed that it was this person. He even reminded Park Jiyeon not to have any misunderstandings or estrangement with the new member, and that the other members should not show any xenophobia.

Park Jiyeon's inquiry about the drama casting seemed to be prompted by Ki Yo-gu's reminder, but what was with that sigh?

Qi Yaojiu thought for a moment and then asked, "Did she ask you to help recommend her?"

"Um"

"She knows about your relationship with me."

"Yes, I know. I originally wanted to refuse. That person could have participated in the open audition, but I remembered what Oppa told me before, that I shouldn't have any misunderstandings or disagreements with her, so I agreed first."

Park Jiyeon, fearing Ki Yo-gu might misunderstand, added, "I'm not asking Oppa to directly agree to play the role in that person's new drama. I'm just asking. When we get back, I'll tell that person to sign up for the open auditions. I know how to say it without putting Oppa in a difficult position." (End of Chapter)