Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 114 The Guilty-Hearted Snake Sister (Two Chapters Combined, Please Subscribe)
“Minju is indeed a key part of our plan, and we have decided to take her down in the near future.”

Chen Shijun wiped his mouth. He didn't seem to need to hide his intentions from this younger sister. She was a very sensible girl.

"You don't know the atmosphere in the group lately, how should I put it? It's very subtle!"

What was originally a private matter has now been brought into the public eye, and many women are discussing it together.

Contrary to Kim Min-ju's assumption, the transfer did not cause a split; rather, most people were discussing the pros and cons of the transfer from a realistic perspective.

After all, there were only a few months left on their contracts, and time was running out for them. Although their short time with IZ*ONE had brought them some wealth, no one was willing to leave the spotlight.

Captain Kwon Eunbi seemed to have become even more taciturn. Won Young could even see her sometimes staring blankly out the window, or looking at him with a strange and complicated expression.

As for the other members, they each had their own thoughts. Some were indifferent, while others were confident about their future and acted as if they didn't need to worry.

"So far, Kim Chae-won is doing well, Jo Yoo-ri has clearly expressed her rejection, and Kim Min-joo is still in a rather ambiguous situation."

Unlike Kim Chae-won, Cho Yu-ri's agency, WAKEONE, is one of the more prominent agencies in CJ's lineup, and the girl holds a very high position within the company.

The same trick cannot be used a second time, and Eun-hye also felt that the two people's personalities could not be confused.

If we keep using these dirty tricks, we will undoubtedly anger CJ, which will be counterproductive and could bring great negative impact to the company.

"But Caiyuan Unnie never showed it. She kept it a secret for so long. She's really cunning."

Yuan Ying pursed her lips. This older sister still hadn't shown a single flaw to this day, and could even participate in the discussion with a straight face. She was truly a formidable woman.

Chen Shijun didn't mention Sakura because he didn't know if Yuan Ying would be angry or anything, but he figured it wouldn't be a big problem.

"Why is Minju unnie so stubborn? It's so annoying!"

When Yuan Ying saw that the man had indeed put on gloves and torn off a piece of boneless meat for her, her eyes lit up with a smile, and she opened her mouth to ask Chen Shijun to feed her further.

"They'll probably change their minds soon, but the lack of a lead singer is definitely a problem."

Chen Shijun didn't really understand how important it was to have a lead singer, but he felt that at least one person had to be able to sing. According to internal discussions, Kim Minju was the type who was bad at both singing and dancing.

However, this thing is really hard to find. Sometimes you can't even find a place to dig, and if there's no suitable candidate, there's nothing you can do.

Based on the current trend, not having a lead singer doesn't mean it's completely unusable; it just means that sometimes you need to play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses, plus it will lock in your potential.

"If I have the chance, I will definitely try to persuade you, but I don't know if it will work out."

Xiao Yuan ate the meat with her small mouth, maintaining excellent manners even in front of herself. It has to be said that she has become increasingly accustomed to being an idol.

"No need yet, wait a bit. I think she'll come to you soon, and then find me through you."

Chen Shijun felt that this girl was receiving very high treatment, as he had never peeled shrimp or meat for his girlfriends before, except for this younger sister.

"What? What are you up to now, oppa?"

Xiaoyuan was a little confused, but seeing that this oppa seemed very confident, could it be that he was secretly pursuing some kind of contact?

If I don't understand, I won't ask anymore. Since Chen Shijun has said so, I'll just believe him for now. At the same time, I'm also asking what I need to do.

"You don't need to do anything. You just need to wait patiently, and I will take care of the rest."

Yoojin is helping him conquer new territories, so good news should be coming soon. After all, Kim Minju doesn't have many options left.

"But your captain, didn't you take any steps to reassure people? Or have you already given up by this point?"

In fact, Chen Shijun could understand that there was no need to do anything that would offend people at this time. Quan Enfei was not much younger than him, and after so many years, she couldn't possibly not understand the principles.

Besides, I didn't really have much control over these girls to begin with. They all have their own companies and backgrounds, so I might as well just let things pass peacefully.

"Why are you concerned about our captain? She shouldn't be your target, right? You're not just seeing her good figure and getting some bad ideas, are you?"

Yuan Ying leaned back, glancing sideways at his older brother, hoping he wouldn't stray further down the wrong path and that he would simply hang up and wait for him to reap the rewards.

Of course, he knew the chances of doing so were slim. This man had never been a well-behaved person. He appeared refined and somewhat ascetic, but in reality, he was a beastly fellow.

This contrast is very attractive to women. I've seen some girls actively pursue Chen Shijun before, and now that he's a billionaire, his appeal is even more incredible.

"Of course, that's not our goal. They're too old and not suitable for our development strategy."

Although I think she is indeed quite pretty, and looks quite similar to my old A8, Jung Eun-chae, I even took a few extra glances at her when we ate together last time.

In fact, there has been some discussion online about the similarities between the two, but Kwon Eun-bi is relatively more petite and has a softer appearance.

Jung Eun-chae looks more heroic and has a more suitable figure for a movie actress, and she is also taller.

Although Xiaoyuan kept teasing about her older sister's age, Chen Shijun insisted that they were just lovers, and besides, she wasn't that much older than him.

The old A8 is just as smooth; at least I love it now. But Xiaoyuan keeps slandering it, probably because she was really too hurt.

However, she had already dealt with Jung Eun-chae and said she would apologize to So-won in person. Overall, the impact was within a controllable range.

"How could I dare to accept her apology! She's a famous actress, not someone like me who's just a little idol."

Yuan Ying's words were sarcastic and unsettling. How come he hadn't noticed his younger sister's talent before? It sounded rather unpleasant.

Eun-chae did indeed lay a solid foundation for her acting skills in several films early in her career, including some well-received art films.

Therefore, her name is frequently mentioned in discussions about actresses in this age group, but her subsequent resources haven't kept up. Even so, she can still barely be considered a well-known actress.

"Don't say that, actually she..."

After thinking it over, I decided not to say anything. These two are so far apart in age, I don't think they'd have anything they could understand about each other.

"But I also know that you're just playing around with her, so you'd better keep your eyes open and don't let her swindle you out of a lot of money."

Yuan Ying's words puzzled the man. How could it be called cheating? It was an affirmation of each other's value by the two people.

"But your team leader is indeed quite beautiful. What are her plans for the future? Will she continue as an idol? Or become a solo singer?"

Chen Shijun was naturally adept at changing the subject, and Yuan Ying was quickly drawn to him. However, it was hard to say what Quan Enfei would do in the future.

After all, as a solo female singer, her singing skills are only so-so, and her popularity is just average, far from enough to support her solo career.

As for becoming an actor, it's not impossible, but there are no dramas to film, or maybe I could just do some web series, but I'm afraid I wouldn't even earn enough to cover maintenance costs.

"Who knows? Maybe their company has other plans, or maybe not."

Won Young shook his head to indicate that he didn't know, but Chen Shijun felt that as the leader of IZ*ONE, with this gimmick and a good figure, it wouldn't be a problem for him to stand out.

If the company isn't incompetent, it should be able to leverage her strengths; otherwise, things will become very difficult later on.

When Xiaoyuan shared this conjecture with her, the younger sister shook her head, indicating that her older sister would probably feel a lot of pressure and that this path would be quite difficult.

"She has a kind of pretentious air about her; sometimes she puts on airs and has to keep up appearances."

Xiao Yuan privately talked about the team leader in front of Chen Shijun, which made the man have some ideas about this woman with such a contrast in personality.

"If she were a few years younger, it wouldn't be impossible to take her on, after all, she's very well-rounded in terms of ability and has a very stable personality." Unfortunately, the biggest problem is her age. Unlike actors, whose careers are much longer, no one would consider 33-year-old Eun-chae to be too old.

However, a girl group's cycle is only a few years. Under normal circumstances, at her age, she has already completed most of the cycle or even the entire cycle.

"I think you're only after her figure; all men like that kind of thing."

Yuan Ying felt that she couldn't let Chen Shijun covet Captain Eunbi, since this woman had a special skill that she herself didn't possess.

Little did she know that Chen Shijun didn't care much about this either, because the little snake's figure was just as good, and even more talented because of her youth.

Recently, Yoo Jimin has been in a very bad mood. She is currently in the final sprint before her debut, and the high-intensity training is making her suffer terribly.

Because the new girl group's design incorporates a unique concept of combining real people with AI members, she needs to master complex choreography simultaneously, and the interaction with the virtual avatars is also crucial.

It's not just about singing and dancing skills; they also need to learn multiple languages. The group consists of four members, one of whom is Chinese and the other is Japanese, clearly indicating that they are preparing for both markets.

To ensure her performance on stage, she has been continuously undergoing physical and core training. Her four-year training career is coming to an end, which makes her feel excited.

But it was precisely at times like these that she longed for comfort from Chen Shijun. Even though her debut was imminent, the most important thing was to avoid any unforeseen complications.

The company even expressed that they would give her the position of captain, which made her feel that her vanity was satisfied and that she was indeed the most amazing idol.

The company gave me half a day off today. I originally wanted to go see Chen Shijun, but my father said he hadn't been home for a long time and it was my sister's birthday, so he insisted on going home to reunite with his family.

The little snake patted its head helplessly. It seemed that this was indeed the case. It had been spending a lot of time running to Chen Shijun's house, which seemed a bit outrageous.

But there's nothing we can do about it. I've only just started dating, and it's normal for young girls to get hooked on something new.

I never expected to forget my sister's birthday this time. I quickly patted my head and apologized to her in my heart.

Zhimin didn't think there was anything seriously wrong, but she still thoughtfully bought her sister a gift and dressed her up in a flamboyant way. After all, things were different now; she was now the soon-to-be idol, Liu Zhimin.

Chen Shijun even said he would give her a car last time, which made her eyes light up with admiration. It wasn't that she coveted the gift; it was just that this man was so likable.

They are not the kind of suckers who take whatever they want; their inner fulfillment is an outward manifestation of their composure, and their confidence does not make others feel burdened.

The two agreed to wait until she got her driver's license before talking about it. Although she was old enough, she was too busy this year, so they probably wouldn't have the chance.

Not only is he about to debut this year, but he probably won't have time to learn to drive for the next year or two, which is a little disappointing.

Her older sister, Yoo Ji-hye, is a nurse. Although she is older, Ji-min, as the youngest member, has always been a little tyrant.

When we were little, I often played around with my older sister, and I would often bite and hit her until she got bruises. However, we had a very good relationship as we grew up. My sister always took care of me and would secretly put band-aids in my bag when I was a trainee.

In this respect, she is somewhat like the Zhang sisters, but the difference is that Liu Zhihui has a more low-key personality, which is completely different from her sister.

Chen Shijun had heard a folk tale before that said the older of two children was relatively honest, while the younger one was more cunning. Now that he thought about it, it made sense.

Zhenying is also his younger sister, but she is clearly not as thoughtful as Yuanying. Perhaps it's because the second child receives more affection? As one of the few only children in his age group, Chen Shijun doesn't quite understand either.

"Unnie! I'm back, happy birthday!"

A flesh-filled impact nearly knocked the older sister off her feet. She wondered how her younger sister could be so beautiful; she was truly a gifted freak.

Jimin's decision to become a trainee caused a huge controversy at home, but in the end, everyone turned to support her, and her older sister played a key role in this.

"I'm about to become a big star, how can I be so reckless? It's really annoying."

The older sister is indeed a good person; otherwise, she wouldn't have been bullied by her younger sister when they were little. You know, although Zhang Zhenying has a good temper, she is not hesitant to fight back if Xiaoyuan angers her.

"What are you afraid of? There's no one else around."

Zhimin presented a beautifully wrapped gift with both hands, but to her surprise, her sister squinted at her, making her feel quite uncomfortable.

"I feel like you've changed a lot, there's something... something I can't quite put my finger on."

While close contact may lead to adaptation due to continuous exposure, making changes difficult to detect, they become very obvious when people meet again after a long separation.

It's like how the process of a child growing a few centimeters taller is diluted by seeing them every day, while a sudden growth of a few centimeters after a long period of not seeing them creates a stark contrast.

This girl hasn't gone home for several breaks, but she always tells her family that it's because the training is too busy and she has to do extra training before her debut.

The extra training has yielded impressive results; her every smile and gesture has undergone a qualitative change, making her appear more alluring. But was this really taught by the company?

"What's changed? I haven't changed at all. It's only been a short time since we last saw each other."

Despite feeling a little flustered, lying and making excuses were her specialties, and she didn't show any flaws at all. Instead, she pulled her sister to open the gifts together.

"In such a short time, you've become even more charming and alluring. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were in a relationship."

The older sister was amused by her own bizarre idea. How could such a thing be possible? It wasn't that her younger sister didn't know how to date, but the key point was that she wasn't stupid, as she was about to debut.

"Who...who's in a relationship? Sister, are you in a relationship?"

These words startled Zhimin. After all, her sister had hit the nail on the head, and Zhimin, who was always dishonest, was not easily fooled.

"Why are you so agitated? I was just saying. You're so scared, you don't think it's really a deal, do you?"

It was just a casual remark, but I didn't expect my sister to panic. Unbelievable thoughts popped into her mind, but this girl is unlikely to do anything reckless.

"How could that be? I'm an idol about to debut. Wouldn't it be crazy to be in a relationship now?"

Relieved, Zhimin had no choice but to open the gift box herself. A beautiful wallet caught Zhimin's eye, and it looked quite valuable.

"Even the basic model costs over a million Korean won. Where did you get the money?"

When asked by her sister, Zhimin couldn't say that she bought it with Chen Shijun's card; she only said that she bought it with her own saved allowance.

At twenty years old, she had naturally saved a small amount of money, but now that amount was insignificant compared to Chen Shijun's generosity, and she no longer cared about it.

"Pocket money? You think you can even save up pocket money? Don't you always spend it all and then ask Dad for more?"

This made Zhihui even more confused. Sometimes he had to ask her for a little something before he could buy it, but now she had given him such an expensive gift.

Besides, it was just a regular birthday celebration. According to past practice, the most I would receive would be some small accessories or perfume. Is this year a pre-debut celebration of big-star spending habits?

"I'll go get a job, okay? Just accept it."

Jimin's words made her sister imagine her practicing while working part-time at convenience stores or cafes. This kind of work is popular among young people. Although the pay isn't much, an hourly wage of around 10,000 won is guaranteed.

Moreover, this is also common among trainees. Girls who have a chance to debut naturally don't dare to leave any dark history, so this kind of convenient part-time job is undoubtedly very suitable.

A specific example is Won Young's captain, Kwon Eun-bi, who used to work at chain stores like 7-Eleven and Paris Baguette, earning a living while practicing.

However, trainees from large companies rarely do this. It's unlikely that this girl went out of her way to work just to buy herself a gift. Thinking about this made me so touched that I almost cried.

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