Peninsula: You've been chosen here for producing girl groups.

Chapter 100 Aren't we friends? We should at least know each other a little bit, right?

"Should we go over there?"

"He acted so generously in those clarification videos, getting along so well with his classmates. He must be the kind of person who's easy to talk to."

"They took so many autographed albums from our company for free, and four of their employees left. They shouldn't still have a problem with our company, right?"

All nine members of Girls' Generation had their own doubts.

Before coming here, the nine of them had prepared themselves mentally, planning to keep a low profile and visit Han Shuo on their own initiative while waiting for their flight in the afternoon.

Then have your agent say a few good words for you.

Who would have thought that I would run into Han Shuo at the rehearsal site?

Unfortunately, neither his agent nor his assistants were around.

This is really giving me a headache.

No wonder they were so nervous.

The greater the concessions SM Entertainment makes and the more generous the compensation terms they offer, the more it indicates that SM Entertainment has made a huge mistake towards Han Seok, and is most likely the mastermind behind the rumor-mongering case.

At the same time, SM Entertainment's willingness to admit its mistake and actively compensate Han Shuo shows that Han Shuo still had something on them.

Change positions.

If they possessed Han Seok's wealth and fortune, who would want any measly compensation in the face of SM Entertainment's repeated suppression?

Even if we don't get any compensation, we have to make SM Entertainment tremble with fear.

A sense of embarrassment and unease permeated the hearts of every member.

At this time.

Han Shuo made a move.

Wearing a short black leather jacket and work pants, Han Shuo strode towards the nine people with a beaming smile.

It’s weird.

These girls had all met Han Shuo before, so why did he exude such a star quality?

Is it the red glow that nourishes, or is it just that it's grown out of its buds?

"Annyeonghaseyo, I am Han Seok."

Han Shuo symbolically lowered his head slightly and raised his hand to signal to the nine members of Girls' Generation to greet him.

"Annyeonghaseyo~"

The nine members of Girls' Generation were well-trained and bowed in unison to offer their greetings.

A senior artist who has been in the industry for almost a year bows and greets a junior artist who has been in the industry for less than two days. If someone else did this, they would definitely be scolded to death.

However, none of the TV station staff present felt anything was wrong.

Putting aside Han Shuo's special status, just considering the history between Han Shuo and SM Entertainment, the fact that he didn't deliberately antagonize Girls' Generation is already quite magnanimous.

Especially the issue of spreading rumors and bullying.

If it weren't for Han Shuo having enough video evidence, this person would never be able to wash away this filth.

What do you mean SM Entertainment has clarified?

fart.

They might not know Han Seok, but surely they know SM Entertainment?

Given SM Entertainment's usual domineering attitude, if they weren't feeling guilty, they would have already reacted angrily to Ji Zhonghua's accusations. How could they possibly be handling this with such a cold shoulder?

Everything suggests that SM Entertainment and Han Seok have a deep-seated grudge.

SBS won't send Han Seok to fight back against SM Entertainment, but they can easily take on SM's artists by putting them through the wringer.

Han Shuo's initiative to greet Girls' Generation proves that he will not pursue this matter.

This is not disrespect for elders at all; it is clearly magnanimity and tolerance.

"You've all probably heard that I'll be writing a song for your next album, right?"

Han Shuo promptly switched roles: producer.

I may dislike this bizarre system of greeting seniors and juniors, but I still need to be impeccable in public to avoid any rumors of me being arrogant.

"Yes."

The young members' eyes lit up.

Han Shuo's songs are undeniably high-quality and naturally popular; no one can resist his work.

"Let's exchange contact information. I'll discuss the theme and style of the song with your company in detail."

"To understand the members' intentions, just talk to—" Han Seok looked at Kim Tae-yeon: "Tae-yeon, you're the leader, write down my phone number."

"I don't have enough experience writing songs for others, so I may need to trouble you often."

"Won't."

"How is that possible?"

"Despite the trouble."

The nine members of Girls' Generation were all embarrassed by Han Seok's politeness.

"When you get back, please add my phone number so we can stay in touch."

Han Shuo turned around and called to the backup dancers to follow. Before parting, he didn't forget to give his blessings to the nine members of Girls' Generation: "I wish you a smooth rehearsal."

There was no displaced anger, no deliberate provocation, only gentle greetings.

Things went more smoothly than the nine members of Girls' Generation had anticipated.

All the members huddled together, sometimes looking down at the business card in Kim Tae-yeon's hand, sometimes looking up at Han Seok's departing figure.

"Losing to him is not unfair at all; I'm honored to have been overtaken by him."

"There's no way he's wrong; anyone who says bad things about him is just making false accusations."

Jessica Jung didn't look away until Han Seok's figure was completely out of sight.

With outstanding achievements and considerable popularity, she soared to great heights, envied by her seniors and admired by her juniors—this was the debut script she envisioned.

Lim Yoona was very conflicted.

She took it upon herself to admit that she and Han Shuo were friends, which garnered her some attention. Now that she's finally run into the person in question, she's incredibly embarrassed.

Fortunately, Han Shuo didn't ask about it.

It's unclear whether he simply doesn't care about such a trivial matter, or if he's just not planning to pursue it further and is intentionally letting her off the hook.

The problem is that if Han Shuo doesn't care, her position will also be very difficult.

If she gets asked about it on a variety show and accidentally lets it slip, or if Han Shuo unilaterally denies it in the future, wouldn't she become a complete liar?

The rehearsal is over.

Everyone returned to the waiting room to rest.

After much hesitation, Lin Yoona decided to take the initiative and sent Han Shuo a text message, explaining her identity and offering a brief greeting.

Waiting for Han Shuo's reply was agonizing.

Fortunately, the ordeal was short-lived.

Before they could even rush off to their next appointment, Han Seok's reply arrived: "Senior, remember my ideal type, Kim Hee-sun senior."

Im Yoon-a: "Hmm?"

What does this mean?

Seemingly anticipating her confusion, or perhaps because she simply preferred sending text messages one by one, Han Shuo quickly followed up with a second text message: "Aren't we friends? We should at least know each other a little better, right?"

"oops!"

Im Yoona's face turned bright red in an instant.

Han Shuo wasn't indifferent to these rumors; he was just being considerate of her feelings and didn't expose her little lie in front of outsiders.

They also have to help cover up the lies.

He really made me cry my eyes out.

My ideal type is ————

Just as Lin Yoona was providing Han Shuo's editing company with her ideal type, Han Shuo sent her a third text message: "Sorry, I'm a bit petty and don't really want to hear a girl's name that's as outstanding as mine from her mouth."

"What the heck~"

In just a few words, he was full of shamelessness and arrogance.

Is he just as good as him?

Do such people exist?

Lim Yoon-a has to admit that Han Seok's occasional playfulness isn't off-putting; on the contrary, it makes him quite charming.

"Friend, I have to get off the bus for my autograph session now. Talk to you next time."