Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 200 A Poor Winter
"Oppa, do you think I'm too casual?"

The little snake remembered her sister's words and was afraid that Chen Shijun really looked down on her. After all, she also felt that she was being played by Chen Shijun and there was no way to get back on track.

"How could you think of oppa like that? I like Jimin, and doesn't Jimin like me too?"

Chen Shijun knew that this girl was often anxious and insecure, but after a while she would become carefree again. She was a girl who was relatively easy to coax.

"Of course I like oppa, but what my sister and Dong-won said seems to make some sense. They said that oppa and a girl like me who didn't even finish high school don't have anything in common, and he just likes me because I'm pretty and have a good figure..."

Zhimin betrayed her older sister and others not long after. Chen Shijun understood her concern for her younger sister, but understanding didn't mean he would let Zhimin go.

"That's not contradictory. Would I like a girl who isn't good-looking or has a bad figure? My standards aren't that low. Zhimin should be very happy."

The girl thought it made sense, and it was a kind of recognition from an old hand. Thinking of this, she puffed out her chest and felt very proud of her looks and figure.

"That makes sense. I think she might be envious of my figure in winter. Oppa probably doesn't know what size bra she's wearing. Let me tell you... some brands are hard to find!"

Zhimin's words made Chen Shijun's eyes widen. Why would she tell him everything? Even such private things about a girl.

But this size? Chen Shijun thought for a moment. Over the years, he had met so many women, but he had never seen one of this size before.

"Really? This is... We shouldn't be discussing these things. It's very impolite. Zhimin, please don't bring it up again."

Chen Shijun coughed, signaling the girl to tone it down; if her teammates found out, their friendship would be over.

It's very bad for the team leader to take the lead in criticizing the members' behavior. It's bound to cause resentment. Making jokes to someone's face is one thing, but talking about someone behind their back is another.

"Okay, okay, oppa is right, but I wonder when we'll be able to settle the bill? Maybe when I have some free time I should really go and get a driver's license."

In fact, learning to drive in South Korea is relatively easy and time-consuming, which has even attracted many foreigners to take the test.

If arranged properly, the entire process from registration to obtaining the license can be completed in 5 to 7 days at most, hence it is also known as a driver's license crash course.

However, Xiao She was already old enough to learn to drive, but he was unwilling to learn, and Chen Shijun had urged him several times.

"I told you last time that if you got your driver's license, I would give you a car so it would be easier for us to go on dates. Did you actually listen to me and sign up?"

This girl would find all sorts of excuses to refuse, but ultimately it was because she felt she didn't have a good grasp of spatial awareness on the road and was quite afraid of driving.

"Yes, yes, I will sign up. We just debuted, right? I was just worried that the fans would misunderstand. If oppa buys me a car, I'll definitely like it."

In fact, under Chen Shijun's persuasion, Zhimin also made up her mind. Although doing so might arouse suspicion among the members, she didn't really have any deep intentions.

Because it's impossible to hide a relationship from your teammates, just look at how she sends Chen Shijun selfies on her phone every day, which has already aroused Dongtian's suspicion.

After all, people aren't stupid. They can usually tell if someone around them is acting strangely at a glance, let alone the snake, whose abnormality has been going on for a long time.

So under these circumstances, everyone assumed she was in a relationship. After all, she wasn't young when the group debuted, and it would be a joke to say that someone in their early twenties was like a blank sheet of paper.

"Aren't you afraid that fans will misunderstand you now? A female artist who has been in a relationship since her debut and has lost her morals? Aren't you afraid that Lee Soo-man will kill you?" I heard that the old guys at SM Entertainment are known for their strictness. They are ruthless in dealing with disobedient artists, like sweeping away fallen leaves in autumn. It's just that their protection policies for artists have become more comprehensive in recent years.

A decade or so ago, they would have been much less lenient. Forget about punishment, physical abuse and beatings were common occurrences.

In the early days, which entertainment company wasn't involved in organized crime? Old Man Li was known for his strictness towards his artists. If Little Snake were caught by him, he would probably only have one option: to pay compensation and run away.

"Huh? If I get caught, I'll definitely have to break up with oppa. Do you think you can kill me? Lee Soo-man? Lee Soo-man doesn't want Aespa to become a trio, does he?"

Chen Shijun didn't expect this girl to be so brave, not even afraid of Lee Soo-man. She's no ordinary idol. If she were in Big Hit, he would definitely go all out against her.

"So arrogant? That seems to make sense, but some form of punishment is still necessary."

But then I thought, this girl has reached the point where she's no longer afraid of anything. After experiencing the controversy in the early days of her debut, although the company suppressed her to some extent, it also successfully made her more tolerant.

That was before they even debuted. Now they've debuted as a four-member group. As the core of the concept and the leader, Jimin's importance in the group is undeniable.

SM was able to get rid of Jessica back then, but they might not be able to get rid of Xiao She this time. After all, it's a 9-member group, and you won't notice if one or two members are missing.

If Zhimin, the most important member of aespa, is kicked out, the remaining three can immediately announce the countdown to disbandment. Even if the group can be preserved, it will definitely become a marginal member.

Judging from this, this guy is quite smart. He's definitely fearless and clearly knows that his value has increased with this successful debut.

“If we really get caught, we’ll pretend to break up and then secretly start dating. Oppa, you have to believe me, they can’t control me.”

If the other members of the group found out, they would be very surprised. Was this ridiculous relationship really necessary? Was he just joking about his sisters' futures?

Chen Shijun's sweet talk was indeed necessary, and soon the guy started laughing and joking, saying that if all else failed, he could always go and seek refuge with a man.

"Oppa, you absolutely can't abandon me when the time comes, otherwise I'm doomed, even if you just treat me like a parasite."

The girl was actually quite confident; when it came to subduing Chen Shijun, this seasoned veteran, the young girl had an extraordinary drive.

"Of course, that's no problem. You can be oppa's little darling then, and you can sleep in until you naturally wake up every day, and then spend money on good things."

Chen Shijun wasn't actually making empty promises to the girl. Relatively speaking, he still had a sense of responsibility. If he really messed up because of himself, he wouldn't renege on his promise to ensure the girl had a good life.

"Hehe, that's not bad either, maybe even better than now! They should really thank me for not abandoning them in the winter."

Her bizarre thought processes always make people laugh, and sometimes even Chen Shijun can't keep up with her pace.

"Think about it, if I went off to live a good life with you, wouldn't those three have been left with nothing? So those three have to be grateful for my efforts!"

Thinking about how he was treated like a slave in the group, Xiao She felt like he had become great again, but he didn't know if the other members would appreciate it.

(End of this chapter)