Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 19 Too green, still needs practice

"I don't recognize you. Did the audience recognize you?"

Chen Shijun lowered his head and asked the older sister, not wanting to cause trouble at this time, as it would be bad to be recognized.

"She's been staring at you. Could it be some kind of past entanglement? I think she's quite pretty."

Eun Chae-na's words made Chen Shijun a little uncertain. He turned his head to look at her again, and she seemed to have noticed his gaze, so she lowered her head shyly.

"It looks somewhat familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before. Let me look at it for a while, and I might recognize it."

When he tried to look again, the other person had already lowered their head, making it impossible for him to see clearly. Chen Shijun had no intention of going up to talk to them; perhaps going back as soon as possible was the best course of action.

If Chen Shijun were given more time to think, he would probably recognize Xiaoyuan's sister, since he had watched a small part of Yuanying's debut program.

Although I haven't watched much of the group's activities, this girl named Ahn Yu-jin is indeed quite recognizable, especially her signature big nose and dimples, and her smile is very infectious.

"Could it really be something from your past? Have we been discovered?"

The older sister suddenly became interested, but it didn't seem quite right. Chen Shijun didn't seem to be very familiar with him. He didn't need to lie about this, especially not to himself.

"Nonsense! If something really happened, wouldn't I recognize her? I could even say this is your daughter; you could have another one and it would be just as good."

Chen Shijun didn't think much of it. He wasn't a big star. Maybe it was just as the older sister said: the other person was attracted by his appearance for a moment and felt a little embarrassed when she realized he had noticed.

The older sister angrily slapped Chen Shijun on the shoulder. This guy sometimes really doesn't stand to lose at all. But since she doesn't know him, she might as well let it go. Maybe it's just a case of a beautiful woman looking at a handsome man.

"Yoojin! What are you looking at? We finally got to go out and have some fun, why are you so distracted?"

Today, the girl who was in the same group as Xiaoyuan was having dinner with two of her high school girlfriends, catching up with old times. Just last month, she officially made the decision to drop out of school.

The girl, who was studying in the Department of Drama and Film at Seoul Performing Arts High School, did not want to drop out of school. However, IZ*ONE had a busy schedule in both Japan and South Korea, and Seoul Performing Arts High School required strict attendance, making it impossible for her to balance her studies and group activities.

He will subsequently obtain an equivalent degree by taking the high school graduation qualification certification exam through self-study. This decision more or less affected Yuan Ying, but Chen Shijun's move thwarted that guy's idea.

"It seems like I saw a friend's older brother, but it's nothing."

Ahn Yoo-jin naturally recognized Chen Shi-jun, and wanted to go up and say hello, but when his gaze swept over her, she unconsciously shrank back.

"Which of your friends has such a handsome older brother? I think she's just bewitched by a handsome guy."

The girls craned their necks to look in the direction the gaze was directed, clearly envious of their former classmate. IZ*ONE's meteoric rise to fame not only brought them recognition but also made the members incredibly wealthy overnight.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I really do know him... okay, I don't know him, but we've met before."

I realized that I hadn't really spoken a word to Chen Shijun, so I couldn't really call myself an acquaintance. I was just about to tell Xiaoyuan, but then I changed my mind and deleted the message I had prepared.

However, it seems there was a woman sitting opposite me. It was far away and the angle made it hard to see clearly, but that makes sense, considering his age. It would be strange if there wasn't a woman by his side.

Seeing the two people opposite her finish eating and leave, Yu-jin made up an excuse to go to the restroom and chased after them, thinking that she should at least say hello when she saw them.

"Hello, Yuanying's brother, I am Yuanying's friend, An Youzhen."

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was about the same size as Yuan Ying, Chen Shijun immediately remembered that she was a member of Xiao Yuan's group, and even from the same company.

I never expected to run into you here. It's quite a coincidence. I also met you at the villa in Jiaping a while ago, but there were so many girls that I didn't remember you.

Ultimately, the reason I would look at that limited-time group is because of Won Young; my understanding of the group also extends through Won Young's network of relationships.

The coincidence was that this girl happened to be on the other end of the network of connections. If she hadn't been hiding her head, Chen Shijun would have recognized her long ago. "It's Youzhen. I often hear Xiaoyuan mention you. Xiaoyuan is my sister, and her sisters are my sisters."

The man's warmth and politeness made Youzhen smile, her large dimples quite charming.

Despite her young age, she is a very distinctive beauty with round eyes and narrow double eyelids, and her drooping outer corners create innocent yet lively puppy eyes.

The prominent bridge of her nose and clear nasofrontal angle give her a heroic look, while the deep dimples and full apple cheeks when she smiles soften the masculinity and add a touch of sweetness.

This creates a conflicting aesthetic with a dog-like appearance. The round eyes and dimples convey a soft, cute, and healing feeling, while the wide nose and slightly square chin bring a cool and heroic air, forming a contradictory temperament that is three parts cold and seven parts sweet.

"We are really grateful to Mr. Chen for what happened last time. All the sisters in our group said they wanted to express their gratitude through Xiaoyuan."

Taking advantage of the previous conversation, Chen Shijun didn't feel unfamiliar with being addressed as "Mr. Chen." After all, the act of asking someone to call you "oppa" right after only exchanging a few words only exists in some novels.

"I also want to thank you for taking good care of Xiaoyuan. That girl is young, so you older sisters must be more understanding and tolerant of her."

Chen Shijun was in a good mood today, and he could always find a sense of youth in front of these young girls. He also took extra care of Xiao Yuan's friends.

Youzhen thought the way the man spoke was so pleasant to listen to, unhurried and gentle yet powerful.

I feel that a man who combines outward demeanor with inner cultivation would be a game-changer for girls in our circle who haven't read many books.

"A friend of Shijun's? What a coincidence!"

After paying the bill, Eun Chae, wearing a coat and carrying a delicate handbag, strolled over to the two of them and stood close to Chen Shijun, calmly facing the little girl in front of her.

"Ah! Hello! I am..."

Yu-jin, who was usually quite polite, was startled. Although the older woman in front of her spoke politely, her sharp eyes were really intimidating.

Moreover, today the older sister came with the crew's makeup. Eun Chae even touched up her makeup after dinner. Her signature red lips and eyeshadow contrasted sharply with her fair skin, perfectly highlighting the glamorous villainous qualities of the female politician in the drama.

Her meticulously styled low bun and pearl earrings perfectly embodied the sense of power. Although the two were similar in height, Chen Shijun felt that An Youzhen's aura was completely overshadowed.

She's still too inexperienced. Sometimes she really needs to practice. Having eaten for more than ten years makes all the difference. This kind of glamorous and wealthy aura made Youzhen feel very awkward.

"You're Jung Eun-chae? I...I'm your fan..."

Under normal circumstances, female celebrities like Eun Chae and Noona, who are neither famous nor unknown, have a very low probability of encountering fans. However, it is a coincidence that Yoo Jin did watch "The Guest" starring her last year. In that suspenseful work, the older sister played a female detective.

But the "fans" thing is just a random joke. At most, they're just people who recognize him from TV dramas. But he's a senior figure after all, and his seniority speaks for itself.

"Fans? Really?"

The older sister covered her mouth and chuckled, but in Yuzhen's eyes, this expression was quite fake, looking devoid of warmth and instead carrying a hint of mockery.

Her deeply hidden emotions made it difficult for her to guess her true intentions, which may have reinforced the sense of oppression. In any case, it was certainly unfriendly to newly arrived women.

"It's really not easy to meet fans, Eun-chae, go and pay their bills."

Chen Shijun patted the older sister's shoulder. The little sister still needs to be cared for. Eunchae's skin is really supermodel-like today.

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