Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 145 Teacher Xiaoyuan's Class Begins (Please Subscribe)

“Oppa, you have no idea how smug those two women are after what you said, especially Kim Chae-won, who’s practically ready to move in with you.”

Xiao Yuan speaks very fast, almost like she's rapping; she might even become the rapper in the group someday.

However, judging from these words, she must have been provoked by her two older sisters. Kim Chae-won and Ahn Yoo-jin are both lively girls, so they are bound to be talkative.

"When will your company debut? I heard them discussing your Starship group during a meeting at the company the other day."

It's already the second half of the year, and IZ*ONE's activities aren't as complicated as expected. In fact, they're being used more independently, as everyone seems to be searching for their own direction in life.

Starship, backed by Kakao, is no slouch in terms of financial resources. It is said that they have prepared a huge amount of money and plan to make a big splash with the Twin Towers as the core.

The next year or two can be described as the golden age of girl groups. Starting with Jimin's group, Xiaoyuan and two other girl groups from Source Music will debut one after another.

"IZ*ONE should disband in the first half of next year, and our group will debut in the second half of the year. There will probably be about half a year in between, so maybe I can take a break."

This age is when one is full of energy, but Yuan Ying also felt a bit tired. After the new combination, it will be one show after another.

Yuan Ying is that confident; no matter the situation, she is confident that she will be the center of attention.

Although she and Ahn Yu-jin are known as the Twin Towers, the "twin" only refers to their similar height. In addition, the two have a close relationship, hence the nickname.

Xiao Yuan harbored some gloom in her heart. The company was clearly closer to An Youzhen, and she could not hide her relationship with Chen Shijun from everyone in the end.

Some key figures within the starship have already obtained some information. Compared to Won Young, who is difficult to control due to his powerful backer, Ahn Yoo-jin is more like one of their own.

Yuan Ying truly didn't want the two of them to have a falling out over interests, and thought that if any disputes arose, he would just back down.

It doesn't involve my own oppa, it's not an issue that can't be compromised, it's really an internal conflict that doesn't escalate to the level of enemy or friend.

"By the way, oppa, which other members have you confirmed? Will they debut at the same time as us?"

I did some quick calculations, and it seems that Source Music's new girl group might not be too far from my own re-debut. There will definitely be plenty of comparisons when that happens.

Will you get angry if I say something?

Chen Shijun pinched the bridge of his nose, his smile still gentle. Yuan Ying felt that this was the smile she liked the most; it was very sincere and approachable.

"Why should I be angry? Oppa, what did you do to my members?"

Suddenly, I panicked a little. Could it be that this guy had gotten together with one of my older sisters and was going to bring her into the company to debut?
"No, no, we've confirmed our intentions with Sakura. Once her contract with the Japanese side ends, we'll bring her here."

Chen Shijun had no intention of hiding anything. Since she asked, he simply told her the truth: Sakura's expiring contract did not present any obstacles. On the contrary, the woman did not make many demands.

"So that's why she's been so attentive lately."

Yuan Ying was quite open-minded, after all, a foreigner with a questionable background wouldn't pose much of a threat, and Chen Shijun didn't show any extra praise at all.

However, it's also clear that this Japanese woman is quite ambitious, yet at this moment she transforms into a caring older sister.

To prevent Chen Shijun from being misled, Yuan Ying also led the man to review Sakura's glorious deeds, and the two of them watched the analysis made by someone with a keen eye on their phones.

One thing after another, one incident after another, they were all meticulously planned. Yuan Ying would hold her phone and test Chen Shijun from time to time, her aim being to deepen Chen Shijun's impression of her.

“Repeat after me, Matsui…” Chen Shijun felt that Xiaoyuan looked like a teacher. If she put this seriousness into her studies, she should be able to get into a good university.

"Don't get distracted! Sakura unnie is a formidable person, oppa can't let his guard down."

Little Won-young's class has started, but Chen Shijun is somewhat dismissive. After all, in South Korea, a country where no one is smart, no one would dare to cause trouble.

Moreover, this is her last chance to make money. At this age, it's almost the last chance. I believe not many smart people would do something that would backfire.

"It's good that you know what's going on. You have to be strict with her. If you're too lenient, she'll take advantage of you and cause trouble."

Yuan Ying solemnly stated that it was best not to feed Sakura too much and to control her intake so that the woman would always be hungry.

"Anyone who didn't know better would think that you, Won-young, are the director of Big Hit. You really have a lot to say about this."

Chen Shijun was amused by her petty capitalist demeanor. He hadn't expected her to have already thought of a way to use her lower bunk. She really was a considerate younger sister.

Not only for Sakura, but also for the two Kims, a solution was proposed, and it was explained in great detail. However, when Kim Minju was mentioned, there was an unconscious pause.

"I really have no feelings for Kim Minju, Wonyoung, what are you worried about?!"

Chen Shijun felt that he was ultimately a respectable person and would not actively pursue someone just because they were good-looking. On the contrary, he valued their own wishes more.

Kim Minju was clearly afraid of himself, and although he didn't know why, he still showed respect for the girl's strange behavior.

“I’m not worried about anything else. You know, she’s a girl with a gentle personality, which makes people want to tease her a little.”

Won-young felt that the other older sisters didn't really want to bully Min-ju. For example, Ahn Yoo-jin just liked playing with Min-ju and started bullying her without realizing it.

She was afraid that Chen Shijun would also feel the same way, finding it fun to tease her, and slowly fall into a strange cycle where the more he teased her, the more fun it was, and the more fun it was, the more he teased her.

Chen Shijun is the kind of man who exudes a lot of intimidation, and Minzhou is afraid of him. I reckon even a single glance from him could make her heart pound for a long time.

Minju seemed relieved after returning from Chen Shijun's villa, which Yuanying found hard to understand. Was Chen Shijun a man-eating demon?

Yuan Ying was speechless about this older sister, and since their relationship wasn't that close, her affection for her decreased even more.

Even so, I'm even more afraid that Chen Shijun might have activated some kind of perverse sense of humor. If he really does awaken some kind of switch, and the two of their personalities come together, then this sister is truly doomed.

"Xiaoyuan, you're amazing. I didn't expect that you could already host Source Music's work before even debuting at Starship. You must get the company to give you a director position."

As a trainee interfering in his company's internal affairs, Chen Shijun felt that this girl was quite something, and Yuan Ying blushed and punched Chen Shijun with her little fist.

"I'm only telling you this because I care about you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said it even if you asked me to! It's so infuriating!"

Stretching lazily, Xiao Yuan shuffled around in her slippers, ignoring Chen Shijun. She had only spoken up because of this man, but now she was the one who had made a fool of herself.

"Okay, okay, don't be angry. If I get laid off in the future, I can really work at oppa's company."

Chen Shijun patted the girl's head, wondering if she had grown taller again. If she kept growing like this, she wouldn't be suitable to be an artist. Where would Starship find trainees to build a twin tower?

"Alright, I'm only signing a one-week contract with Starship anyway, so you can't back out later!"

(End of this chapter)