Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 182 Persuading a Sheep into a Tiger's Den

"Oppa, did you really say that? You're not lying to me, are you?"

An An narrowed her eyes, her tone seemingly carrying a hint of doubt, which made Xiao Yuan feel a little flustered.

However, this guy couldn't possibly confront Chen Shijun, so he probably wouldn't be exposed. Thinking of this, he quickly puffed out his chest and stated unequivocally that this was exactly what Chen Shijun said.

An An felt a chill run through her heart. She hadn't expected her younger sister to be so cunning. Was she a man-eating beast? Would she devour her Se-joon oppa?
The more I thought about it, the more upset I felt. I felt a little wronged. I just wanted to have a meal. It wasn't like we were eating alone. Why was I being so wary of her?

"Okay, okay! If I'm not available, I'm not available. I'll just have to find another opportunity next time."

They couldn't just expose her and turn against her, could they? It hadn't come to that point yet. An'an's voice was a little low, and Yuan Ying just thought she was feeling down.

“My oppa isn’t too particular about this, so you don’t need to feel too burdened. It’s okay if you don’t reciprocate.”

Yuan Ying patted her sister's shoulder to encourage her, which made An An feel even worse, and she could only force a smile.

But as soon as the girl left, her face fell instantly, her lips pursed into a pout, and she didn't know how to tell Chen Shijun about it.

"Yuzhen, what's wrong with you? You've been so unhappy since Xiaoyuan left."

Minju, who had just returned from a shower, was wearing simple pajamas and had no makeup on. She looked very gentle and had no aggression at all.

"I'm not unhappy at all, I'm very happy."

While typing, An'an explained the situation to Chen Shijun. She seemed to feel that she should tell this man everything she knew without reservation. She did not shy away from Yuan Ying's matter and instead told the facts very objectively.

Chen Shijun felt embarrassed for Xiaoyuan. This guy was really too petty. He didn't expect her to be so wary of even her childhood sweetheart. This was really hurtful to her.

"Wonyoung, you're really hilarious. But don't worry about it, this time it's oppa's fault. Oppa will treat you to a meal."

Chen Shijun was exhausted to find himself having to clean up this girl's mess. However, the whole thing was so dramatic and had a dark sense of humor.

He didn't want the two girls to harbor any resentment, as their friendship from childhood was the most precious thing. Chen Shijun felt that he was very bored, so bored that he found himself enjoying watching these dramas.

Perhaps it is precisely because I lack it myself that I project it onto these two guys, hoping that their brotherly bond will last.

"Really? I'm so sorry! Oppa, are you treating me all by myself? As punishment, shall we leave Wonyoung behind this time?"

An An said that Yuan Ying was so distrustful of even good people, which was really too much. It was a shame that she had agreed to teach Zhao Meiyan a lesson last time.

"Eating is no problem, of course. Let's arrange a suitable time. Oppa will take you to the most upscale restaurant in Seoul."

Chen Shijun felt he needed to make up for the lack of camaraderie with Yuan Ying, otherwise this CP would disband sooner or later, and they would still have to make a living in the same group in the future. What if things got awkward then?

"Great!"

When he spoke to An'an, she didn't respond for a long time. Then, the person on the upper bunk suddenly slapped the bed board, startling Minzhou on the lower bunk.

"Yoojin, why are you so easily startled? You scared your unnie."

Minju's recent stage performances have been outstanding, earning her a lot of praise from fans. She is currently filtering out the more positive comments, as reading them makes her happy.

"That's an exaggeration! I just thought of something good. Is there any progress between you and Big Hit?"

An'an knew all too well what it meant to make a fortune quietly. If Yuan Ying found out that she had gone out to dinner with Chen Shijun alone, that girl would definitely be very angry. However, thinking that she had actually lied to her, Youzhen felt almost no guilt. Perhaps this brat never expected that she could contact Chen Shijun directly.

Without this relationship, I believe I would have been completely fooled by her, and my trust level in her would have dropped two levels.

"It's basically settled. Urban Works will announce my decision to switch countries when my contract with IZ*ONE expires in April."

I heard that Big Hit Entertainment offered a price that the company couldn't refuse, but after joining Big Hit, I don't know how long I'll have to train before I can debut.

Thinking about it this way, she wondered when her dream of becoming an actress would come true. Preparing for her re-debut would also take time, not to mention the time needed to solidify the group's rising popularity. The more the girl thought about it, the more insecure she felt.

After all, the promised film and television resources are not written into the contract, and there is no mention of when they will be fulfilled. Sometimes I question my own decision, but in the current situation, I can only trust them.

Chen Shijun's gentleman's agreement has no legal effect after all, and it's hard to know whether this Director Chen is a gentleman or not. Although the man's contact information has always been in my phone, I'm so afraid of him that I dare not contact him.

When she discussed these matters with An'an, the younger sister dismissed her timidity and said that it was ridiculous to judge people with prejudice.

Chen Shijun possesses exceptional qualities, and his gentleness towards Xiaoyuan is evident to all. We hope Minju unnie will stop these unfounded speculations and smears.

“I think you should maintain some contact with Director Chen. After all, with him looking out for you at Big Hit, your chances of realizing your dream will be much higher.”

In Yujin's mind, there would be at least six months to a year between the disbandment of the group and the reunion of the new group. During this time, if Big Hit wanted to, they could arrange a TV drama role for her.

Even if there isn't a suitable one, she can first go and hone her acting skills, which can help her set a direction and lay a foundation for her future acting career.

This also conveyed the company's attitude—an attitude of supporting her personal development—after all, Chen Shijun is definitely a man of his word.

"If Director Chen goes to take charge of other business in the future, who will help Unnie realize her dream of becoming an actress?"

Yu-jin confused the concepts of Chen Shih-Chun and Source Music, leading the narrative that with Chen Shih-Chun there is a dream, and without Director Chen, the dream is hard to achieve.

"But Director Chen... he's terrifying!"

Minju didn't want to appear in Chen Shijun's sight. This man was too terrifying; he was simply a man-eating beast.

If they fall into his hands, who knows what kind of bullying and humiliation they will suffer, or perhaps they will be manipulated into unimaginable situations.

The thought of her tragic end made her feel gloomy about the future. Once she was in someone else's lair, if Chen Shijun really wanted to, how could she possibly escape?

"What are you saying, Unnie? Director Chen is a very upright and gentle person. Why do you think he's a bad man? Did he do something to you?"

An'an suddenly sat up from the upper bunk, lowered her head and looked at her weak but opinionated older sister. Could it be that Chen Shijun contacted her in secret?
"No, he hasn't contacted me since we had dinner last time."

Minju vehemently denied it, saying that Chen Shijun couldn't make things up if he hadn't done them, and that Chen Shijun had indeed not shown any ill will towards him.

"Then what are you worried about? You're acting like a narcissist. Maybe they don't even like our little idol."

"That's weird!"

Minju turned her head away and muttered something. How could she say that she had witnessed how the captain was humiliated by Chen Shijun? Now, sometimes she even found it hard to look at Captain Eunbi's serious expression.

(End of this chapter)