The Peninsula chaebol started by rescuing Samsung's little princess.

Chapter 104 Shall we go up for a seat?

"You're such a busy person, it's really not easy to see you!"

At a barbecue restaurant in Apgujeong-dong, Song Ji-hyo looked exceptionally beautiful under the lights.

Even Lee Ho-young, a straight man who can't distinguish lipstick shades, could tell that Song Ji-hyo had dressed up carefully today.

"Yes, I've been quite busy lately!"

Li Haorong's words were not just a perfunctory remark; he had recently been dealing with entertainment companies quite a bit regarding copyright matters.

In fact, given Lee Ho-yong's current status in the Korean entertainment industry, he doesn't need to do things personally; most entertainment companies give him face.

However, Li Haorong's humility and respect for his subordinates was also aimed at expanding his own status within the industry and giving them an opportunity to get to know him.

After all this, the music copyright negotiations were basically completed, but the film and television copyright encountered a major obstacle: an insurmountable hurdle – the CJ Group.

However, although CJ Group originated from Samsung, it has never had any dealings with Samsung. If Lee Ho-young wants to cooperate with CJ, he still needs to make the trip in person!

Still thinking about work?

Song Ji-hyo placed the grilled meat on Lee Ho-young's plate and teased him with a smile.

"Yes, once you're in that position, you lose control of many things!"

Coming to his senses, Li Haorong let out a long sigh.

"That's a bit pretentious of you!"

"Haha, you're right!"

Although he hadn't seen Song Ji-hyo many times, he felt very comfortable around her, a rare experience for Lee Ho-young since he came into this world.

"So, with such a beautiful woman grilling meat for you, you should focus on eating the meat. This Korean beef is really expensive!"

Song Ji-hyo's exaggerated words created a unique comedic effect.

This also allowed Li Haorong to temporarily put aside all the calculations in his mind.

"How's work been lately?"

"Not very good!"

Speaking of this, Song Ji-hyo put down her chopsticks, and her smile faded.

"How could that be? You're the second female lead in a hit drama, and now you've filmed a promotional video for a football babe. I saw that you've already surpassed 10 followers on Mars. You should be considered pretty popular, right?"

"Huh? You follow my Mars website?"

However, Song Ji-hyo's focus was clearly off track.

"Of course, it's just me showing concern for my friend's career!"

"What's your nickname? I'll add it when I get back!"

Song Ji-hyo immediately became interested.

"Then forget it. I'm using a secondary account. If a big star like you follows me, won't I be exposed immediately?"

"Do you think I'm stupid? Just because you use a secondary account doesn't mean I can't use one too! Tell me, tell me!"

Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Li Haorong had no choice but to say, "Open your eyes wide!"

"Open your eyes wide? You have pretty big eyes, why did you choose that name?"

"Just a random name—wait, isn't this getting off-topic?"

Song Ji-hyo blushed and looked out the window, saying, "It's because I've become famous that it's harder for me to get roles now!"

My agency is worried that I'll lose my star power, so they won't let me take on any more bad roles. But how can they find me good roles?

So it may seem like I'm thriving, but actually my resources are terrible!

In fact, before Song Ji-hyo met PD Kim Joo-hyung, her resources were not very good, otherwise she would not have been able to act in films like "Sex Is Zero 2" and "A Frozen Flower".

Before officially joining Running Man, she was an actress who suffered greatly from haters.

As for PD Kim Joo-hyung, he is a famous PD from SBS television station. Song Ji-hyo and he worked together on the SBS program "Inkigayo".

She met him, and it was Kim Joo-hyung who introduced her to Running Man, which made her a huge star.

Seeing Song Ji-hyo's troubled expression, Lee Ho-young asked, "I own a film and television company, formerly known as TheContents, now renamed Mars Entertainment. You can go there if you're interested!"

My company may not be as big as those big companies, but it's enough to make a living!

"Really? That's great! I'll be your employee from now on! Shouldn't I pay my respects to my president?"

Without any pretense of politeness, Song Ji-hyo immediately picked up her wine glass and said with a delighted expression.

Seeing this, Li Haorong laughed and said, "Come on, didn't you call me here today just for this?"

Song Ji-hyo said she was going to treat everyone to dinner today to thank Lee Ho-young for choosing her, but she had long harbored the idea of ​​switching jobs.

But he kept observing her, and she would never bring it up if it wasn't a good fit.

That's where her intelligence lies; she's very mindful of her own feelings, and the two of them always maintain a certain distance.

This is also why Lee Ho-young likes Song Ji-hyo.

Everyone has selfish desires, but Song Ji-hyo knows how to maintain boundaries and can restrain herself, striving for her own interests without causing offense.

This is actually a way of dealing with people, and Li Haorong not only didn't dislike her, but even felt some sympathy for her.

As a wealthy heiress who never had to worry about food or clothing since childhood, she struggled for many years after entering the entertainment industry. On the one hand, she had to avoid the fantasies of countless people, and on the other hand, she had to work hard to climb the ladder.

In some respects, the two are quite similar.

"Hehe, isn't that because you're smart? I didn't even say anything, and you already guessed it, without giving me a chance to speak!"

Having her thoughts exposed, Song Ji-hyo didn't mince words and immediately and openly admitted it.

"I'm giving you a chance to speak now, will you try again?"

"I don't want to do it again! If you refuse again, I'll have nowhere to cry!"

"Hahaha----"

After Lee Ho-young finished laughing, Song Ji-hyo took the opportunity to pick up her water glass and said, "It's a pity you're not drinking today, so I can only offer you water as a toast to my chairman!"

Lee Ho-young did not refuse and raised his glass to clink with Song Ji-hyo's.

Li Haorong thoroughly enjoyed the meal, and the two left the barbecue restaurant afterward.

"Let's go, I'll take you home!"

"Won't your girlfriend be angry if you give me a ride?"

As a girlfriend with some fame, she now always wears a hat and a mask when she goes out.

But dressing like this makes it easier to attract attention on the street.

"Come on, we've already had dinner alone, and you're only just remembering now? Get in the car!"

Song Ji-hyo didn't stand on ceremony and immediately got into the car.

Lee Ho-young turned his car around. Song Ji-hyo's rented apartment wasn't far from here, which was why she chose to eat here.

However, when he turned around and stopped at a traffic light, he saw a familiar face in front of the SM dormitory. It turned out to be Park In-jung.

She was having an argument with an old woman and seemed to be in a very agitated state.

But just then, the green light came on, and without thinking much, Li Haorong stepped on the gas and drove away.

Park In-jung shouldn't suffer any loss by dating an old woman, right?

More than ten minutes later, Li Haorong's car stopped in front of an apartment building.

"arrive!"

"Would you like to come up and sit for a while?"

There was nothing wrong with chatting along the way, but Song Ji-hyo's words at this moment made the atmosphere in the car suddenly become ambiguous.

Looking at Song Ji-hyo's flawless face, Lee Ho-young suddenly reached out his hand.

At that moment, Song Ji-hyo's heart began to pound wildly, but the next second, Lee Ho-young's hand unbuckled her seatbelt.

"I'm not that kind of person!"

"Having two girlfriends doesn't mean he's not that kind of person?"

"Hey, get off the bus right now!"

"Are you angry and embarrassed?"

Song Ji-hyo chuckled, opened the car door, got out, and closed it, saying, "But I can attest that you're a good boss, personally driving your employees home without taking advantage of them!"

"Go back and rest!"

Hearing Song Ji-hyo's words, Lee Ho-young smiled and shook his head, then stepped on the gas and drove away.

Distance is a very subtle thing. She had just tried to get closer, but Li Haorong decisively rejected her.

Left with no other choice, Song Ji-hyo had to retreat again.

Seducing someone is indeed a skill, it's so difficult!

Standing by the roadside, Song Ji-hyo watched the car disappear around the corner and sighed, "But that's the kind of person I am!"