Peninsula: The Great Producer

It is said that one thing can subdue another.

The older generation is very accurate in judging these kinds of things.

At the dinner table, Grandma looked at the well-behaved Lee Jong-hoon and saw Ki Yo-gu trying his best to please Lee Ji-eun's uncle and aunt, and the smile on her face never disappeared.

As usual, Lee Ji-eun would subconsciously pay attention to Ki Yo-gu's wine glass when she was serving food to her grandmother.

As soon as Qi Yaojiu's glass is empty, Li Zhi'en can even pour him a new glass before her uncle does.

At first, her uncle was also puzzled, his eyes full of questions. He had watched Li Zhi'en grow up, and he had never seen her pour wine for anyone during family gatherings or meals, not even her father.

With this level of proficiency, no one would believe it wasn't a habit.

Qi Yaojiu wanted to pour the wine himself, but he found that his hand speed was not as fast as Li Zhi'en's.

At the dinner table, it's likely that only Lee Ji-eun didn't think anything of it.

Qi Yaojiu could only try to find various topics to divert other people's attention.

Auntie was also happy to chat with Qi Yaojiu, especially about the topic of MAX Production Company.

It's no secret that Ki Yao-gu is currently preparing for a new TVN drama and a new JTBC variety show; the news has reported on it many times. His aunt also took the opportunity to ask Ki Yao-gu if his company's business is booming and if he is frequently hiring staff.

Qi Yaojiu didn't really manage the recruitment process; it was usually left to Li Enying.

The company currently has four production teams, which is sufficient in terms of personnel. What we lack are lead writers and lead producers, as these talents generally require several years of experience and training.

Other positions were fine; almost all of them were filled by recent graduates recruited from Qi Yaojiu's alma mater, Hanyang University.

My aunt was talking about Zhang Enxi.

As Lee Ji-eun's cousin, Jang Eun-hee's academic performance from childhood to adulthood was only average. Originally, her aunt's family did not have high hopes for Jang Eun-hee, after all, the family's financial situation was limited and they could not afford to send Jang Eun-hee to study abroad. They only hoped that she could attend a good university and find a job after graduation.

But as time went on, Lee Ji-eun's dream of becoming a singer in Seoul came true, and her aunt considered having Jang Eun-hee become Lee Ji-eun's manager.

My aunt had discussed this matter with Zhang Enxi herself before.

Zhang Enxi had no objection. However, if it were an entertainment company offering her a job as an agent for other artists, she might refuse, since being an agent is a very demanding job, and the money earned depends mainly on how popular the artists she manages are.

Lee Ji-eun is different. The two sisters have been playmates since childhood, and they will definitely have more fun working together. Moreover, they can go to Seoul to eat and live together with Lee Ji-eun. How much money they make is secondary.

Zhang Enxi even imagined that one day Lee Ji-eun would introduce her to her favorite idol star. What if they got married in the future? You have to have dreams, right?

Unfortunately, after inquiring, Zhang Enxi learned that Lee Ji-eun's company did not hire a manager, and most importantly, Lee Ji-eun had not considered changing managers. Her current manager had been by her side since Lee Ji-eun's trainee days and was a brother she trusted very much.

Today, Qi Yaojiu suddenly came to Gwangju's house. His aunt's only thought was to get Zhang Enxi into MAX Production Company.

Being an agent at an entertainment company is difficult, since it's not something that can be decided just by Lee Ji-eun nodding her head.

But working at MAX Production Company is different; all Qi Yaojiu needs to do is nod.

Qi Yaojiu wasn't drunk, and having another Zhang Enxi in the company wouldn't be a problem.

Although Zhang Enxi's major in marketing has nothing to do with film and television production or variety show production, she could still learn it if she wanted to, starting with basic positions in the team such as props, art, makeup, and lighting.

Alternatively, you could work as an office worker at a MAX production company, mainly responsible for the company's daily energy consumption, reception, and other routine business.

The salary and benefits are definitely much better than other companies, and Qi Yaojiu will support Zhang Enxi if she has any specific learning plans.

It doesn't matter who you train, especially since it's Lee Ji-eun's cousin. Auntie also raised her glass, called Zhang Enxi and Lee Ji-eun, and said happily, "The world's fate is truly amazing. If it weren't for our Ji-eun, we wouldn't have had the chance to meet such an important person."

Qi Yaojiu waved his hand and said, "Auntie, you can just call me Qi Yaojiu."

"Alright, alright, if you call me Auntie like Zhi'en, then I'll take the liberty of calling you Yao Jiu, as an elder."

"Yao-gu, thank you, thank you for taking care of our family and Eun-hee."

Lee Ji-eun hadn't heard their conversation and asked, looking confused, "What? How did this get to Eun-hee?"

Instead, Lee Jong-hoon muttered, "My aunt just asked me to let my cousin work at my company after she graduates from university, and I agreed."

Lee Ji-eun looked at Ki Yo-gu.

Qi Yaojiu nodded and said, "The company needs people anyway. Besides, Cousin Enxi is family. If she wants to learn production or post-production, she can learn slowly. If she doesn't want to learn and is willing to do other work, she will become an important manager in the company in the future. Family members are trustworthy."

The moment she said "we're family," my aunt and uncle beamed with joy.

Grandma smiled along with her.

Zhang Enxi winked at Li Zhi'en. The two sisters had a tacit understanding; Li Zhi'en knew what Zhang Enxi wanted to express with just a glance.

Lee Ji-eun's cheeks were pink.

She wasn't panicked because Qi Yaojiu said his own family was in a panic.

But if you were really saying that at your own relative's house, you would still feel a little shy.

Although Lee Ji-eun liked listening to it, the two of them hadn't officially confirmed their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend yet.

Lee Jong-hoon still couldn't shake his habit of teasing Lee Ji-eun. Seeing her blushing shyly, he deliberately asked, "Noona, you haven't been drinking, so why are you blushing? Are you feeling unwell?"

Lee Ji-eun rolled her eyes at Lee Jong-hoon.

Grandma, aunt, uncle, cousin, and even Qi Yaojiu all burst out laughing.

Auntie quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Yao Jiu can come to Gwangju to play anytime he has time."

Uncle said, "Yes, I get so bored at home when I have no one to drink with. Yao Jiu, come over more often with Zhi En when you have time."

Zhang Enxi chimed in, "Should I call him Oppa or...?"

Ki Yo-gu smiled and said, "Cheers! I'll definitely come to Gwangju with Ji-eun more often when I have time."

There's nothing more to say; this statement is solid proof of Qi Yaojiu's attitude towards Lee Ji-eun.

The relatives were overjoyed, and the aunt was especially eager to call Lee Ji-eun's father in Seoul to share the good news.

at the same time.

Seoul, Heukseok-dong.

Inside the rented apartment, Lee Ji-eun's parents were also having dinner.

Neither of them paid attention to what was playing on TV; their minds were preoccupied with what was happening at Lee Ji-eun's aunt's house in Gwangju. (End of Chapter)