Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 192 The Suspicious Eldest Sister

Handsome and wealthy, experienced and with a touch of untouchable mystery, An'an felt that Chen Shijun was the kind of successful man many girls his age imagined.

"coming?"

Youzhen felt that Chen Shijun seemed to have noticed her arrival. He turned his head and his gaze fell on her, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

However, she quickly smiled knowingly and gestured for the girl to sit down next to her. An'an could smell a faint perfume scent mixed with a hint of tobacco, which wasn't strong.

"Hehe! Let me treat you this time, it's clearly to thank Se-joon oppa."

An An couldn't help but laugh when she thought of Xiao Yuan, but then she became serious, which made her look a little awkward.

"Relax, I've spoiled Xiaoyuan. I never thought she would even lie to her older sister."

Chen Shijun pushed the thick menu in front of him. The messy and complicated names of the dishes made An'an feel a little lost. She could only randomly reach out and order some dishes whose ingredients she could understand.

"Here'll have some juice. You're probably not old enough to drink alcohol yet."

The man casually picked out the drinks to accompany his meal, but then, remembering that it wasn't time for him to drink yet, he quickly crossed them out.

"I'll just have some juice. You can have a little, Se-joon oppa, if it doesn't affect your work."

The girl behaved very well, which was completely different from Chen Shijun's usual impression of her as a tomboy. She actually looked somewhat ladylike.

The dishes were served one by one, each one exquisitely presented like a work of art. They were clearly beautiful dishes, but the girls especially loved them.

The food tasted quite good, and An'an ate it in small bites, but she couldn't concentrate on the food most of the time.

Chen Shijun is actually a pretty good conversationalist. He asked about her recent rehearsals and her thoughts on the future, and sometimes he would also share some interesting anecdotes from the industry.

Although this topic is often brought up in casual conversations, face-to-face communication seems completely different, and Yu-jin sometimes can't help but chuckle.

The girl noticed that the other person always looked at her when he spoke, and his gaze was very focused, making her feel highly valued.

She skewered the foie gras with a silver fork, put it in her mouth, and savored it. A mix of shyness and inexplicable excitement spread through her as she secretly glanced at Chen Shijun, but he seemed completely unfazed.

"Youzhen, Xiaoyuan is just like that sometimes, she's just a child. Don't take it to heart."

That girl actually tricked An Gou Gou, and what's even more embarrassing is that the other party found out. Chen Shijun felt that he had done everything he could for the bond of the Twin Towers.

When the topic inadvertently shifted to Yuan Ying, the atmosphere changed slightly. An An swallowed the food in her mouth in surprise and stared at Chen Shijun with a blank expression.

"I'm not angry. I don't have a younger sister. Yuan Ying is like my own sister. How could I be angry with her?"

Chen Shijun felt that these words sounded familiar, as he often said them himself, but hearing them from this girl's mouth felt somewhat different.

“You are such a good sister. I am so happy that Yuanying has such a good sister.”

Smiling, Chen Shijun raised his cup and clinked it against the big dog in front of him. An'an was a young girl who was easy and pleasant to be around, and he thought she had a great personality.

Faced with these beautifully plated dishes, An'an wanted to take some photos and post them in the group chat, but she was afraid that Yuan Ying would notice something amiss. Who knew if Chen Shijun had brought her here to eat before? An'an didn't expect that she would have to worry about so much just because she went out for a meal. She felt a little annoyed, but the anticipation she felt in her heart overshadowed these feelings.

"I wish you a successful debut. With you and Xiaoyuan, the new group will definitely be amazing. I've always thought how great it would be if our company had Youzhen."

They might actually debut around the same time as their own girl group. It's hard to say who's more successful. Team N has Big Hit's global resources to support them, and Min Hee-jin will do her best to fight for those girls.

Team S not only benefits from the company's collaborative matrix, but also enjoys the popularity brought by well-known members such as Kim Chae-won, Kim Min-ju, and Miyawaki Sakura.

However, compared to Team S, Chen Shijun felt that Team N's mystery was more intriguing, especially since he wanted to see how far Min Xizhen, whom Bang Shihe regarded as his savior, could lead the team with such a powerful lineup.

Thinking back, Kim Min-chi and the girl in front of him were somewhat similar, but also different. Min-chi was probably more honest, while the big dog in front of him had some hidden thoughts.

"Minju unnie is also amazing, and there must be more than one Minju unnie, right? Are there any other members in our group?"

The girl turned her head and asked casually, but Chen Shijun responded with a smile and forked the sliced ​​duck meat onto her plate. Of course, he couldn't tell her that her two older sisters had already been put in their bowls.

However, after acquiring Kim Minju, the need for Kang Hye-won is no longer so urgent. The company's executives are more inclined to add another trainee, such as Kim Ga-ran, who recently shone in the monthly evaluation, who is a very good candidate.

In addition, they are repeatedly screening promising talents from Pledis Entertainment's trainees. A group is not just about piling up famous artists; a balance in all aspects is necessary for better development.

However, the biggest problem is the difficulty in finding a lead singer. Although Source Music is actively making more attempts, progress is obviously not very smooth.

In the eyes of these experts, Cao Yuli is even more important than Kim Minju. This scarcity is evident from the fact that neither ITZY nor Miyeon's group has a decent lead vocalist.

But as important as it is, the other party has never expressed any sincerity in cooperating. Chen Shijun can't let Enhui do it again. Cao Rouli's personality is not as timid as Jin Minzhou's, and she is closer to the direct line of the mouth.

With too many concerns about their core members, they can't afford to spend money that doesn't match their needs. At least that's what Chen Shijun thinks. Fortunately, Representative Su said that the current market doesn't have such rigid requirements for lead singers.

Xiao She said the same thing. For example, the lead singer in their group, the company actually values ​​her Chinese identity more. Although she is called the lead singer, she may not necessarily have the ability of a lead singer.

We'll figure out a way to play to our strengths and avoid our weaknesses then. It's not like we can't use it. If only a lead singer could be automatically delivered to us through a global audition.

"Seriously, I'm not going to go around telling everyone. How about I guess?"

An'an blushed, showing a rare shy side. Chen Shijun thought this girl was quite different; she was usually so cheerful and cute, but today she was acting like a little wife.

Those who didn't know better might think it was Miyeon possessing him, but he was quite cute. Chen Shijun chuckled a few times and didn't stop the guy, which was considered an admission that there were other members in IZ*ONE who were also involved in the plan.

"Eunbi unnie, right? I feel like she really wants to continue her career."

The first person that came to Big Dog's mind was the group's leader, and when he was chatting with Won Young last time, she did indeed intrude on their conversation, which now seemed very suspicious.

Chen Shijun was startled. Could it be that Consort En was a big-breasted but brainless woman who had exposed the matter so quickly? The silver fork in his hand fell on the plate with a crisp sound.

"No, Eunbi is not in our new girl group's plans. You know, we need more young blood."

(End of this chapter)