Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 195 Did Yuan Ying learn from you?
"It's the New Year, Eun Chae-no-na, haven't you been working lately?"

Chen Shijun was somewhat surprised that this actress, who had been with him for a long time, was so free. Although she couldn't be said to have no work at all, she had only done some photo shoots.

The snowfall today was quite heavy. At least, Chen Shijun looked at Yunyue Mountain in the distance, which was already covered in white snow. Even though he was on vacation here for three days, he did not let go of his work control for a single day.

"Se-joon, let's have a cup of coffee instead of saying such offensive things!"

Seemingly upset by Chen Shijun's words, Eunchae unconsciously revealed her Busan accent again. Holding a white porcelain mug in her hands, her light beige turtleneck sweater made her appear even more gentle and graceful.

The older woman took a sip from the mug, the steam rising from it and condensing into tiny droplets on her eyebrows. She then smiled broadly at the man.

It has to be said that this woman has a very commanding presence, but in the film and television industry, money alone isn't enough to secure resources. Without being in a position of power, it's difficult to obtain these things through appropriate channels.

Moreover, Chen Shijun works for an entertainment agency. He can discuss and explore Kim Minju's demands using company resources, but he can't just find resources for his lover in such a way that would give others cause for criticism.

Even so, after evaluating projects on the market through some intermediaries, Chen Shijun felt that if he could save his older sister's career, it would be a good thing; if he couldn't, he would just have to support her.

So even though the man's words were somewhat sarcastic, she saw the effort he had made for her, and Eun-chae only expressed her dissatisfaction with a coquettish tone.

"Nuna has great style and knows how to dress. It would be great if she could teach Xiaoyuan."

At this moment, she thought of Zhang Yuanying again. The older sister was not discouraged at all. Instead, she covered her mouth and laughed. She also felt sorry for that brat's disastrous personal style.

After all, being 172cm tall with long arms and legs is a real advantage in modeling. She might be a little bit taller than me now, or maybe about the same height, but she really wasted such a good clothes hanger.

It's not that they look bad, it's just that young girls don't look bad in anything, and their youthful and vibrant appearance is something to be incredibly envious of.

For a fleeting moment, I wondered if Chen Shijun would have been even more willing to try, regardless of the cost, if Zhang Yuanying needed these resources. The answer is probably yes.

“Teaching her is certainly an option, but this girl probably wants me to stay away from you.”

This was an irreconcilable conflict, and Chen Shijun was unwilling to discuss it. However, Eun-chae was an extremely clever person, and she had a clear grasp of the little thoughts in Xiao Yuan's belly.

Therefore, this is an irreconcilable conflict, and the point of contention lies with the man in front of her. In fact, if Zhang Yuanying were willing to let her off the hook and stop targeting her older sister and trying to get rid of her, Eun-chae would be willing to put up with it.

"But speaking of which, I met up with my best friend from high school the other day, and that girl's child is almost as old as Yuan Ying!"

The older sister recalled the scene when she made Yuan Ying call her mother, and couldn't help but laugh. Chen Shijun reached out and brushed away some snowflakes from her eyebrows. The snow kept falling and stopping, showing no sign of ending completely.

Over the past few years, she has maintained a cautious gentleness, trying her best not to cause trouble for Chen Shijun. For example, when she came out for vacation this time, she also carefully asked the man if he had any other plans.

The snow on the lawn was ankle-deep. Chen Shijun straightened the hem of his clothes, cupped the snow in his hands, and felt the coolness. Zheng Encai quickly came over as well.

Two mature souls unexpectedly did childish things, completely contrary to their personalities. Eun-chae hummed a song in Busan dialect, which reminded Chen Shijun of their first meeting.

That was Seoul Design Week a few years ago. Once you have money, you will naturally pursue cultural capital, which is also an essential path to enter the elite circle.

Although most people know that this kind of art is nothing more than a social relationship, and its value often exceeds that of the artwork itself, this social relationship can bring together the wealthy, scholars and politicians in a very reasonable way.

Of course, there's a deeper purpose: South Korean art collections enjoy unique tax benefits. For example, donating artworks to public museums often allows for substantial income tax deductions. These deductions are typically based on the artwork's appraised value, not its original purchase price—a clever strategy that combines a good reputation with optimized taxation.

A more ruthless approach involves using the ambiguity of art value for money laundering. Newly rich individuals like Chen Shijun naturally have professionals to teach them how to do this.

Chen Shijun knew that this woman's approach was motivated by ulterior motives, but he didn't care. Zheng Encai had enough to attract him and made him willing to pay for the emotional value this actress provided.

It wasn't just her beauty; there were plenty of girls younger than her, but few could attract her like that.

Compared to Zhao Meiyan, Eunchae is someone who prefers to be alone and needs a lot of personal space, and is also very perceptive of his emotions.

If she has any exceptional talent, it is undoubtedly her ability to observe deeply. She observes Chen Shijun's emotional changes and then makes corresponding adjustments.

During the years she was devoted to Chen Shijun, she did indeed fulfill her duties as Chen Shijun expected, even though the man could not help her more in her career.

In recent years, his acting career has been neither particularly declining nor particularly successful. Although he has a group of loyal fans, he hasn't made much of a splash.

Last time, she made a name for herself with her role as the female prime minister, Gu Ruilian. But what actors fear most, besides not having any roles to play, is the lack of continuity in their resources.

"Now, I can play Zhang Yuanying's mother without looking out of place. That girl even made fun of me about it last time!"

Zheng Encai imitated Yuan Ying's provocative manner, which made Chen Shijun laugh out loud. He didn't expect that guy to be so abstract.

But then again, it seems like he can only bully Sister Nianmian. When will our Nianmian be able to stand up for herself? Letting a girl so much younger bully her, anyone would call her a loser.

"You're so mean. That girl will definitely hold a grudge against you. But thankfully, she's not a bad person. I guess she's already forgotten about it. I haven't heard her say anything bad about you for quite a while now."

I don't know if it's because they've found a new target, but right now their attention is only focused on Miyeon. Of course, it's also possible that they're just picking on the weak.

Chen Shijun loved watching the snow, but seeing Zheng Encai shivering from the cold, yet still insisting on sitting with him outdoors because of his love for the snow, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"It's been so long already, there's no need to be so reserved, no need to try so hard to please me."

Actually, the man's words were somewhat hypocritical. He was clearly trying to discipline her to be the best in every aspect, and now he's saying these nice things.

However, it's better to say something than not to say anything. Saying you care about someone is still caring about them, and you might even feel a little sorry for them in your heart.

"Let's go back! I'm not interested anymore."

Chen Shijun opened his coat and wrapped the woman in his arms. He actually understood Eun-chae's feelings to some extent, as he himself had once lived under someone else's roof.

You could see the deep-seated unease in her eyes; even with over thirty years of elegance and composure, it was still palpable in the snowstorm.

"I think Yuan Ying might be trying to imitate you. Lately, that girl has been acting all pretentious and teasy."

Suddenly, something occurred to me. Could this woman be the source of Yuan Ying's chaotic changes? It's just that she's too young, so her elegance is a little affected.

(End of this chapter)