Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 244 A bright future

"Really? Director Chen's sister is also an idol?"

The girl blinked her big eyes, which were full of disbelief. Although she didn't know how prestigious this director was or whether the other party valued her highly, this kind of topic always made her feel relaxed.

“She is indeed a very close younger sister, and I am proud of her. I believe that Kazuha’s family will also be proud of you in the future.”

Seeing the girl's polite bow, Chen Shijun felt that she must come from a well-mannered family. This girl was indeed worthy of Source Music's attention; at least he could directly feel her outstanding qualities.

He told her to do her best tomorrow, and that he would be there in person, even if it was just a formality. This girl didn't seem like the type to falter at crucial moments.

Even if her performance is not satisfactory, Source Music will still choose to accept her. Representative Su has a good eye for selecting trainees, and Chen Shijun believes that we should trust professionals.

"If you need any help, just contact me. As a foreigner in Seoul, you may encounter many inconveniences, and the company will try its best to help you adapt."

Although nothing is certain yet, Chen Shijun could sense that this guy was a very proactive person, and he had heard that he came to the interview alone.

Her long career as a ballet dancer may have honed her strong character, and coupled with studying abroad at a young age, she must be exceptionally independent.

"Is it really possible? Won't that be too much trouble for Director Chen?"

With her big, innocent eyes staring at the man, seemingly oblivious to the polite remark, Eun-chae, sitting not far away, kept analyzing the girl's micro-expressions to determine what kind of person she was.

"Of course there is no problem. The key is that you can persuade your father and mother. Only with the support of your family can your path be smoother."

Chen Shijun stood up and swayed slightly. The confidence emanating from this only child from a wealthy family was completely different from that of Sakura, another trainee on Team S.

Chen Shijun took the initiative to extend his hand and shake hands with the girl. He felt that her fingers were slender yet strong, and her nails were neatly trimmed without any excessive embellishment. Just like her overall demeanor, they made people feel comfortable.

"I will reply as soon as possible. Thank you very much for taking the time to meet with me."

She carefully put away the business card the man handed her, the determination in her eyes seemingly giving her the answer. Perhaps once things at school were settled, and Chen Shijun returned to Seoul, she would be able to see her more often.

He gestured to the waiter to pay the bill, leaving Kazuha with two figures disappearing into the London night. However, Chen Shijun was unaware that the other party had immediately begun various searches.

"HYBE board member? What did he just say his name was? Chen Shijun?"

Jin Se Jun's search results finally led the girl to what she was looking for: the man's headshot was indeed quite upright, and he looked like a successful person.

The girl returned to the hotel while processing what she had learned. The more she explored, the more information she felt she had: a chief strategy officer and an internal board member, and also a considerable amount of equity.

Thinking about it this way, he seems to be much more capable than Mr. Su from Source Music, who has been in contact with me all along. Moreover, he is very young and must be a rich second-generation.

As for his appearance, there's nothing to say. Unlike the common long-haired look in the Japanese entertainment industry today, he has the refined temperament of a high-level intellectual. If you didn't know he was an entertainment company executive, he would look like a young scholar from a university.

Kazuha thought of the woman beside him, he didn't know if she was his girlfriend or something, but their styles matched well.

It has to be said that Eun-chae's style is not only attractive to men, but also to women. Even Won-young can imitate her style to some extent, although the imitation is somewhat awkward.

Kazuha tossed aside her bag, staring at the hotel mirror, wondering if her performance tonight had been inappropriate. Her delicate features made her seem harmless, but her upper trapezius muscles appeared somewhat overdeveloped; perhaps she needed targeted training. "Becoming an idol! I'm unexpectedly looking forward to it."

If it were a highly competitive situation like crossing a single-plank bridge, KAZUHA might not be tempted, but the CEO of Source Music, Mr. Su, and the director of HYBE, Mr. Chen, practically promised her a debut spot. As long as she didn't make any major mistakes, she could debut smoothly, which made it impossible for her not to be tempted.

Sana, Mina, Momo, Sakura—one after another, Japanese artists have achieved success in South Korea, setting an example for those who follow. The world's second-largest music market has also made countless entertainment companies highly interested in Japanese members.

I've seen the news about Sakura, and she'll likely be my teammate. I wonder if we'll get along well, since we're both Japanese. I can learn more about this legendary idol's "great achievements" on Japanese forums.

Yi Ye was looking forward to a bright future, and Chen Shijun seemed to be in a good mood as well. At least his older sister thought he wasn't disappointed; on the contrary, he seemed quite satisfied with the girl.

"She seems very elegant and not spoiled. She's talented and willing to work hard. I think she can definitely succeed. What do you think?"

It has to be said that polite girls always make people feel good. It was also a meeting with future members of Team S, but Nakamura Ichiyo gave him a very good feeling. He will definitely play a big role in the group in the future.

"She is indeed more mature than the average eighteen-year-old girl. Her eyes are very focused when she speaks, and her demeanor clearly shows years of ballet training."

The older sister isn't actually a professional, but Source Music is a company with successful experience, and they do have their own set of standards for selecting trainees.

"I have no problem here. I need to hurry up and talk to Representative Su. If necessary, he may need to have a detailed talk with Nakamura Ichiyo's parents to dispel their concerns."

In fact, Chen Shijun's mind was no longer on London. Now that he had dealt with that matter, the real purpose of this trip was to purchase a luxury mansion in Hawaii.

"By the way, did Shijun really do anything that would require him to flee overseas?"

Remembering the joke the man had made with her, the older woman couldn't help but ask, since the man didn't often talk to her about work.

“I was just joking, but you know, sometimes having a backup plan is a good thing.”

After all, in East Asian societies, the wealthy always have a wide network of connections, but if they are caught red-handed, they can't use any of their skills.

At this point, as long as one can step out of that circle and avoid being trapped, and can still use their network of connections to make a comeback, there is still room for maneuver.

Almost all wealthy people do this, including Bang Si-hyuk, who also bought a mansion in California, perhaps as a way to plan for the future.

Even if one cannot return to their homeland, at least they retain the wealth and comfort accumulated throughout their life. No one would give up their roots, but sometimes one has no choice but to do so.

Who knows, one day we might see this fat guy crash and run away. After all, such a large-scale expansion is fraught with dangers that are best left unsaid.

"The best situation is to always be a player, rather than being forced to leave the game, but how should I put it?"

My own teacher isn't doing so well these days either. With political polarization, his base is shrinking and his influence in politics is declining year by year.

Being prepared for a rainy day seems to be an instinct ingrained in his bones, but Chen Shijun still wanted to shift the topic to the more relaxing trip to Hawaii. Compared to the gloomy London, watching the sunset on the beach should be much more wonderful.

(End of this chapter)