Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 257 I'm No Less Than Consort Kwon

"Director Chen, we arranged to meet, but I haven't received your call or a reply to my messages."

The slender and tall GFRIEND leader stood in front of the door. Chen Shijun frowned and was about to call out to Eunhye when he remembered that the female secretary had already asked him to leave work early because her family was coming.

This female idol, famous for her legs, wore a pair of straight, slim-fitting black trousers today, and her light green shirt made her look like an urban elite, which was truly pleasing to the eye.

"Come in and have a seat. I probably have too many pinned messages. You know, my work is very complicated every day."

Chen Shijun behaved very politely, which made Shaoqing feel that he was completely different from his aggressive demeanor last time, but in her heart she thought that the man with the fierce look was the real Chen Shijun.

The man gestured for her to sit on the sofa, but instead of closing the office door, he left it mostly open.

When a man and a woman are alone in a room, Chen Shijun has to be careful, since you can't see into someone's heart and he doesn't know this woman well.

"I'm so sorry to bother you, Director Chen. You're so busy every day, but I'm here on important business."

Jin Shaoqing spoke with a certain humility and composure, which surprised Chen Shijun, who was used to being submissive. But thinking about it, he could understand; who else would be single if not someone about to leave?

At this point, she was unaware that the situation had taken a turn for the better; otherwise, she would have regretted speaking to him. However, Chen Shijun wanted to see her performance.

"Please have a seat, but my secretary isn't here, so I can't make you coffee."

Chen Shijun took some ice water from the refrigerator for her, and she accepted it respectfully. She was clearly relieved when she heard that the secretary was not there. To be honest, Shaoqing felt that the seemingly reserved and aloof female secretary did not have a good impression of her.

"It's alright, I'm really sorry to bother you. If it weren't extremely urgent, I wouldn't have bothered Director Chen."

The woman's words, "If a woman opens her mouth, she'll be asking for trouble," put her in an extremely vulnerable position. While remaining silent also puts her at a disadvantage, this kind of response is somewhat inadequate for a female team leader.

“GFRIEND is also an important part of our company. If there is anything important, there is no need to trouble me. However, according to the procedure, wouldn't it be more appropriate for Representative Su from Source Music to handle this?”

With just one word, she had already condemned herself to the workplace taboo of reporting to superiors without permission. Shaoqing pursed her lips, speechless. If she could contact Su Chengzhen, that would be fine. Who would want to venture into Longtan all by themselves?

Moreover, this man was definitely playing dumb. Was this the first time she had reported something to a higher-ups without consulting him? Was this the first time she had mentioned the difficulties in renewing her contract? Even a fool could guess the purpose of his visit.

However, he couldn't say it himself. Although his contract was about to expire and he seemed like a bachelor, the other party was, after all, a senior executive in the industry, and that kind of prestige was still ingrained in him.

“But Representative Su doesn’t seem to want to see us at all. He hasn’t given us any feedback. We’ve been submitting applications according to the procedure, but we haven’t received any response.”

The more they talked about it, the angrier Chen Shijun became. He could sense the captain's dissatisfaction, but from a business perspective, it was normal to make trade-offs given the severe shortage of professional and technical personnel.

It's just that this choice was a bit undignified, failing to give these meritorious individuals the dignified ending they deserved. But thankfully, things eventually got back on track.

"There might be some misunderstanding. You know, Representative Su has been very busy lately, and I've seen it all."

Chen Shijun still couldn't forget his position. These cattle and horses were making a last-ditch effort, but he couldn't sell out Su Chengzhen. Indeed, he had been busy with the S team's plans recently.

“I understand what Director Chen means, but the problem we are facing is also very urgent. Director Chen, as you know, our contract will expire at the end of this month. We hope the company can give us a definite answer.”

Captain Shaoqing felt she had been very brave. In this situation, any opportunity to salvage the situation was crucial; otherwise, why would she dare to act recklessly in front of Chen Shijun, this big tiger? However, this tiger had one advantage: he was very handsome and had a particularly charismatic presence. Sometimes, even though she was somewhat prepared, it made her feel less resistant.

"Didn't I already say that this is not my responsibility? I do not hold any position at Source Music, nor do I directly interfere in the operation of the label."

It's better to avoid trouble. This long-legged beauty is very pretty, the kind of beauty that Chen Shijun particularly likes, but it's always a bit inappropriate to date someone so close to you.

"But Director Chen can help us. I know Director Chen can definitely help us?"

The girl's words were very firm, but they made Chen Shijun chuckle. He did have the ability, but he had no reason to help her.

Moreover, they don't need to help out themselves. Source Music will soon signal the contract renewal. These girls just need to wait a little longer. Why can't the leader hold on?

"You know, I've always admired the resilience GFRIEND has shown. From being unknown to being able to compete with TWICE, from my personal perspective, they absolutely deserve a contract."

Chen Shijun first flattered Captain Shaoqing, but from an outsider's perspective, Su Chengzhen's actions were indeed a bit excessive. Although entertainment agencies are also profit-oriented, the products they manage are, after all, people.

While such harsh treatment may save a lot of resources, it is undeniable that it will generate resentment among fans and leave a thorn in the hearts of the company's artists.

"But Representative Su... I can't handle this favor..."

Chen Shijun opened his mouth and was still trying to give a perfunctory answer, which made Captain Qing, who had already come with a do-or-die mentality and was in a state of high excitement, suddenly explode.

"Is it because our contributions to the company are not as great as Kwon Eunbi's and Kim Minju's? Does Director Chen think so too?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shijun felt somewhat embarrassed. Was this woman referring to Quan Enfei, or was she making a sarcastic remark about him? He felt a surge of anger and embarrassment.

"Are you criticizing the company's decisions, or are you trying to tell me how to do things?"

Chen Shijun pushed up his glasses, leaned back slightly, and his voice was noticeably less friendly than before. This demeanor instantly dampened Shaoqing's rising momentum.

"That's not what I meant, I meant..."

"Are you trying to say that Queen Eun got these resources because of my connections? Do you think I'm a nepotist? Let me tell you, Queen Eun has zero assets beyond her own abilities."

Of course, they couldn't admit to this. Such aggressive questioning left Captain Shaoqing speechless, especially since it was a situation where the odds were stacked against them.

"Kwon Eunbi and Kim Minju are able to obtain the resources they have today because the company has seen their value. Of course, GFRIEND should also receive a clear answer regarding the revenue it has generated for the company over the years."

Chen Shijun was certainly adept at manipulating emotions, but the captain in front of him had some misunderstandings, thinking that the man was playing hard to get, which made him even more irritable.

“I don’t think I’m any worse than Kwon Eunbi. I can do what she can do.”

Shaoqing blurted out the words without even knowing what she was saying, only realizing something was off as soon as they left her mouth.

(End of this chapter)