Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 163 Caught in a Trap (Please Subscribe)

"The only person I can trust is Director Chen. I hope Director Chen will not let me down."

Consort En made herself sound pitiful, hoping to arouse Chen Shijun's sympathy, because if the transfer could not be completed, her life in the martial arts world would undoubtedly become even more difficult.

At that point, it won't be a question of whether or not to change her style; she will lose all trust, and the company won't give her any more opportunities.

As for Chen Shijun's attitude, Consort En really couldn't figure it out. During this period of time, she was neither extremely cold nor warm towards him.

Little did she know that this was Chen Shijun's ploy to play hard to get, trying to wear down her arrogance. She thought that the man found her boring and had lost interest in her.

"Does Director Chen dislike me? Or is he worried about something? Is he afraid of hurting Yuan Ying?"

It wasn't until she mustered the courage to ask Chen Shijun her inner question that Chen Shijun was somewhat at a loss. Sometimes, certain behaviors in a relationship can be over-interpreted by the other person, especially when one party is in a completely weak position.

Perhaps Zhao Meiyan was also in a state of fear and trepidation at that time. Thinking back to the time when she was in a state of enlightenment, she thought about treating Consort Eun kindly, and she was also exceptionally patient today.

"That's not the case. Please don't worry. It's just that our company is quite busy as it's almost the end of the year."

He adopted an attitude of being dedicated to his work and that women could only come after his job. Although this was a lie, his image as a social elite made his words seem particularly credible, and even Eun-bi, who had attended university, did not think it was fake.

"And Xiaoyuan said you're coming back soon, so your schedule must be very busy. If you have time, I'd really like to see you."

Chen Shijun even felt that what he was saying was too ambiguous for a sugar daddy and lover relationship, but Zheng Encai was very fond of it, and Eunbi, who looked somewhat similar to Euncai, might also be interested.

Perhaps the more reserved a woman is, the more she wants to downplay this dishonorable relationship. Chen Shijun's approach was indeed correct; he managed to manipulate Consort Eun with just a touch of kindness.

However, Chen Shijun, being a seasoned veteran, knew that this kindness could not be extended indefinitely, otherwise the other party would demand more emotions that went beyond the bounds, inevitably leading to some inexplicable love-hate entanglements.

As for whether Yuan Ying would get angry if she found out, Chen Shijun felt that it was better not to tell her for now; if she didn't know, then everything would be fine.

After all, they are all members of the same group as her, so it's understandable that they would be angry. We can't let them lose each other as friends.

But then she thought that Kwon Eun-bi wasn't Ahn Yoo-jin, so what was she worrying about? If all else failed, she could just coax her.

Speaking of which, he also planted a little mole in Starship. He basically doesn't talk to Yuan Ying about work, but An An will reveal some things about the group to him.

I heard that Starship really found some tall girls to pair with Twin Towers. They are all good singers and dancers and very beautiful.

Big Hit recently recruited a trainee who was reportedly rejected from Starship. CEO Su spoke highly of her, and if nothing unexpected happens, she will become a secret member of Team S.

Chen Shijun had met him once before. He was one of the most outstanding trainees at Source Music. However, his seemingly well-behaved eyes always gave him a mischievous feeling. But he was so young, so maybe it was just his own imagination.

Since the man had given her a good attitude, Eunbi started talking about some funny things that had happened in the group recently, such as how she almost spilled her dirty secret to Wonyoung.

Chen Shijun was shocked to hear this. He was even afraid that Xiao Yuan would scratch this older sister. After all, doing such a thing at her birthday party would be very shameless for Consort Eun.

"You! Be more careful next time, and never make this mistake again. How could you confess without being asked?"

Fortunately, Consort Eun was a step too slow to speak, but even so, it was still a chilling surprise. If things had escalated, there would have been no way to explain herself.

“After that incident, An An looked at me strangely, which scared me.” An Youzhen is a very smart girl, a fact that Chen Shijun was very certain of during his interactions with her. It’s very likely that she remembered the flaws that the captain revealed.

Thinking of this, Chen Shijun couldn't help but complain a few more times. "If this had happened back then, how ugly it would have been!"

"How was I supposed to know they were talking about Zhao Meiyan, not me? To me, it sounded like they were plotting to get rid of me."

Consort Eun quickly spoke up to explain. Upon hearing the name "Sister Mianmian," Chen Shijun felt even more troubled. Yuan Ying clearly still had no intention of letting this older sister go.

Consort Eun deliberately brought up the name to see how Chen Shijun would react, but even so, he did not show any dissatisfaction with Yuan Ying, which made her understand even more what it meant to distinguish between close and distant relatives.

He quickly realized that Yuan Ying was someone he absolutely could not offend, or he would be in big trouble. He could only try to be nice to her and get closer to her.

Chen Shijun didn't pursue the matter further, after all, the situation was quite funny, with the older sister, who had more life experience, being fooled by the two youngest members.

As expected, ambition knows no age; Wonyoung can easily defeat Miyeon. I can only remind Captain Eunbi to keep a close eye on the maknae if they meet at an event.

If they really team up with Ahn Yoo-jin to take down Mianmian-jie, that woman is quite old, and suffering such a humiliating disgrace might make her want to bang her head against the wall.

"You keep an eye on things, and whatever you do, whatever you do, whatever you do, make sure this doesn't happen. That's my instruction to you."

He mentioned "ten million" three times in a row, demanding that Consort Eun be a responsible captain who has the duty and obligation to manage her members and prevent them from causing trouble.

"You are a very reliable woman. Although I haven't had much contact with you, I've always thought you have a very clear head."

Chen Shijun felt that people who had gone to university were definitely smarter. Zheng Encai was like that, as was Quan Enbi. Not to mention Eunhye, she was an even more intelligent woman.

The man showered her with compliments, which reassured Consort Eun considerably and eased her fear of being abandoned.

Although businessmen's words are often unpredictable, she decided to gamble on Chen Shijun's trustworthiness and hoped she hadn't misjudged him.

“Next time you come to my place, let’s discuss your future career path. Since you don’t want to go down that path, you need to think carefully about how to take the proper route.”

I definitely need to go solo, after all, I need to have the identity of a singer. Then I can try to get on some variety shows to maintain my popularity and prevent it from fading away.

Moreover, the company has a very large network, and shooting music videos for some artists is also a job, so it shouldn't be a problem for her to earn some money.

If all else fails, there are some low-budget web dramas. IZ*ONE's leader is always a well-known figure, and to be fair, he is indeed quite beautiful.

"Yes! I'm really looking forward to meeting Director Chen, and I really want to see him."

Women crave respect, and Chen Shijun's respect, in particular, fueled her fantasies and led her to entrust him with certain matters.

It wasn't just a matter of lust leading to a direct confrontation; Eun-bi was trying to establish a subordinate relationship with Chen Shijun, rather than treating him as a mere tool.

Eunbi isn't the only one who wants to see Chen Shijun; SM Entertainment has finally released teaser photos of Karina, whose cyberpunk look with silver hair and purple eyes has sparked heated discussions.

Compared to the relatively mild and controlled BTS fans, the sarcastic and malicious comments from senior artists instantly flooded the comment section, and the storm that had just subsided almost got out of control again.

(End of this chapter)