Peninsula: The Great Producer

Lee Ji-eun chuckled.

Consider it a surprise.

Last night, Ki Yo-gu asked about his schedule for today. Lee Ji-eun told Ki Yo-gu on the phone that he was filming in Suwon all day and probably wouldn't be able to come.

Jin Zhihuan pointed to a passageway and said, "Go that way and you'll reach the main entrance of the recording studio. I have to go now, let's talk another day."

Lee Ji-eun waved goodbye to Kim Ji-hwan.

Catching a glimpse of Bae Jong-han's enigmatic smile out of the corner of her eye, Lee Ji-eun shook her head speechlessly and said, "It's not what you think, Oppa, it really isn't."

Pei Zhonghan shrugged and didn't say anything.

As she walked forward, Lee Ji-eun murmured, "Inna unnie should still be waiting for me, right?"

As she turned the corner, Lee Ji-eun spotted Yoo In-na sitting on a chair outside the recording studio, stamping her feet.

"Inna Unnie"

The voice was very soft; Lee Ji-eun called out.

While sitting on the chair, Yoo In-na felt someone calling her. She looked around the recording studio but didn't realize that someone had come from her left.

Ta-ta-ta-ta.

After a few hurried footsteps, Lee Ji-eun was already standing next to Yoo In-na.

She raised her hand and gently patted Yoo In-na's shoulder, saying happily, "Unnie, I'm here."

Liu Renna was startled and exclaimed "Ah!" before turning her head to see Lee Ji-eun standing next to her.

"Here he comes."

"What was Unnie's reaction?"

Yoo In-na stood up and said, "I didn't know you were here."

Nodding and greeting Bae Jong-han, Yoo In-na said with a smile, "Thank you for the coffee cart."

Lee Ji-eun opened the box, took out two hand warmers, and handed them to Yoo In-na, asking, "Unnie, do you still have any scenes to film?"

As she took the hand warmer, Yoo In-na muttered, "I'm done filming, and I'm waiting for you to come over."

"Unnie is still the best to me."

"I was originally planning to leave, but it's snowing outside, so I was thinking we could go get some fried chicken and a beer together later, what do you think?"

Seeing Yoo In-na's expectant face, Lee Ji-eun didn't want to spoil the mood.

She planned to tell Yoo In-na that she couldn't drink, but Yoo In-na misunderstood beforehand, thinking that Lee Ji-eun didn't want to leave with her. To be precise, Lee Ji-eun wanted to stay here and wait for Ki Yo-gu.

Raising her hand, Yoo In-na said with a knowing look, "OK, it's good to see you. I'll go now. Also, everything went smoothly during filming today, except that Jun Ji-hyun and PD Ki were a little bit intimate before the opening ceremony this morning."

While speaking, Yoo In-na also made a hand gesture.

Lee Ji-eun laughed and said, "What are you thinking? I'll go with unnie in a bit. I can't drink. Besides, it's normal for oppa to be close to anyone. Unnie knows his work style."

Yoo In-na asked, "Aren't you jealous?"

Lee Ji-eun asked, "Why should I be jealous?"

Yoo In-na added, "Haven't you two broken through that barrier yet?"

Lee Ji-eun then added, "Unnie, have you forgotten that I'm only 18 years old this year?"

Yoo In-na looked like she suddenly realized something and said, "Ah, that's right, you have to be at least 20 years old, I forgot."

Lee Ji-eun changed the subject: "Why did you suddenly want to eat fried chicken and drink beer, unnie?"

Yoo In-na said with a smile, "I think it's very cool. This is a line from Jun Ji-hyun's character in the drama. She said that fried chicken and beer are the perfect match on the first snow day."

"But today isn't the first snowfall."

"It's okay, I just think he's very handsome. Ji-eun, you know that Jun Ji-hyun plays a big star in the drama, right?"

"Ah, Unnie told me about it."

"So, big stars eat fried chicken and drink beer on the first snow. If we do the same, will we become big stars in the future? I feel that this line will definitely become a hit, so if we go eat fried chicken and drink beer first, we will be the first to keep up with the trend."

Lee Ji-eun was puzzled. Yoo In-na was a superstitious person, and she herself had visited Nonhyeon-dong more than once to have a shaman predict her career fortune.

Lee Ji-eun isn't interested in following trends, but eating fried chicken as a late-night snack isn't out of the question.

"Unnie, wait for me, I'm going to say hello to Oppa." "No rush, no rush, go ahead."

Yoo In-na stood there and watched Lee Ji-eun walk into the recording studio.

Turning his head, he looked at Bae Jong-han standing not far away and said, "Oppa, let's go eat fried chicken and drink beer later."

"I'm driving."

"Let the designated driver take the car back. It will be parked downstairs at Zhi'en's dormitory tonight."

"Okay, but does Inna know why PD Ki called Ji-eun over today?"

Liu Renna was confused.

Qi Yaojiu called Li Zhi'en over? Didn't Li Zhi'en come on her own?

Bae Jong-han realized he had misspoke. He had assumed that Yoo In-na, who was close to Lee Ji-eun, knew about this, but it turned out that Lee Ji-eun hadn't mentioned it to Yoo In-na. He waved his hand and said, "I meant, was there any important person on set today?"

Yoo In-na shook her head. There were no important figures present. The director of the S Broadcasting Station's drama production center was not there, nor were the investors' representatives. The only person with the highest status here was Ki Yo-gu, followed by Jun Ji-hyun.

Inside the recording studio.

Lee Ji-eun tried to keep her steps light.

The staff members saw Lee Ji-eun smiling and greeting her one after another.

Lee Ji-eun did not approach, but waited behind the director's monitor.

Zhao Enhui leaned closer and whispered, "Did PD-nim know you were coming?"

Lee Ji-eun also answered in a low voice, "I don't know."

"surprise?"

"No, unnie, are these the only people here today?"

Zhao Enhui nodded.

The evening scenes only consist of the male and female leads; the rest of the daytime scenes have already been filmed. There are five more takes left, and they will leave the set and go home after that.

Lee Ji-eun said "Oh," and wondered if Ki Yo-gu had asked her to come visit the set today because he wanted to introduce her to Jun Ji-hyun.

She definitely didn't want to introduce Lee Min-ho to herself separately, because Lee Ji-eun never told Ki Yo-gu that she was a fan of Gu Jun-pyo from the drama "Boys Over Flowers".

Moreover, Ki Yo-gu wouldn't introduce a female celebrity to Lee Ji-eun for no reason.

Judging from Zhao Enhui's words, there won't be a start-up dinner tonight, so why is that?

"PDnim is here."

Pulling herself back to reality, Lee Ji-eun saw Ki Yo-gu walking towards her.

She didn't hide, but stood behind the monitor on the right side, looking directly at Qi Yaojiu.

Holding a walkie-talkie, Qi Yaojiu shouted, "All departments, prepare!"

The atmosphere immediately became serious, and the lighting team, props team, and filming team were all in place.

Upon approaching, Qi Yaojiu saw Lee Ji-eun suddenly appear.

With a slight frown, Qi Yaojiu went behind the monitor, sat down, and picked up the walkie-talkie, saying, "Ready, 3, 2, 1, go."

Filming officially began, a three-minute take that required holding one's breath.

"cut"

"Second preparation."

After saying that, Qi Yaojiu turned to look at Li Zhi'en standing beside him and asked, "Why are you here?"

Lee Ji-eun said, "Oppa, didn't you want me to come today?"

Qi Yaojiu said, "I wanted you to come during the day, but everyone has left now."

"Gone? Who left?"

"I'd like to introduce you to someone."

"what?"

Lee Ji-eun stood there, stunned. Was she really going to be introduced to a senior celebrity? No way, the only person filming on set right now was Lee Min-ho. Could it be…? (End of Chapter)