star of the peninsula

The opening banquet was held on the set. The director, screenwriter, camera director and other production team members, as well as the main actors, sat at the same table with Chen Chen and Shirley, while everyone else was enjoying the food in their respective places.

There were many familiar people at the table. In addition to Seohyun, Nam Joo Hyuk and Son Ho Jun were also people she had met before.

"Welcome President Chen to the opening banquet. The entire crew is grateful."

Director Jin, as the leader of the crew, came out to express his welcome.

"C is the first TV series to start filming in the new year, especially at such a critical time. If I don't come, it will seem too heartless." Chen Chen unknowingly learned how to flatter others. "Thank you for your willingness to start filming during the holidays. I hope this good start can continue to the end and bring endless good luck to the crew."

"Haha, thanks for your good words. I think we can do it." Director Jin's expression suddenly became a little unnatural after he responded, "Also, I have another unreasonable request."

"Tell me."

Although Chen Chen did not show it, he was already feeling a little unhappy.

It shouldn't happen that you make requests before you have done anything, especially "unreasonable requests". If you know it is unreasonable, just don't make it!
Almost at the same moment when Chen Chen secretly complained, Director Jin also spoke.

"I hope we can borrow some of your luck, so that the works we shoot will surely achieve amazing results."

"..."

It's a bit awkward. The flattery was too stiff and the timing was not right.

"Since this is a TV series invested and produced by C Headquarters, it has already been tainted by the fortune of C Headquarters. Director Jin just needs to do it boldly."

But Chen Chen did not let these words fall on the ground, instead he continued with what he said.

Since there is really no possibility of failure for the TV series, what's wrong with saying something nice to give the entire crew more confidence?
If the word "fortune" were to spread throughout the circle through the mouths of these people in the circle, it would be much easier for Chen Chen to do things in the future. Places like South Korea take this kind of statement very seriously.

"Let's start the banquet." While everyone was still in a daze, Chen Chen directly called for the banquet to begin and set the tone, "Today we are just here to have a meal and chat, so it's better not to mention work matters."

"..."

Send out red envelopes, chat about daily life and gossip, and the opening party will pass by like this.

What Chen Chen found a bit regretful was that he didn't find out what happened to Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung later on, which is a follow-up that many people in the Korean circle are concerned about.

"From now on, all matters concerning the crew will be handled by Shirley." Chen Chen finally stated the purpose of bringing Shirley here. "She can handle all matters on my behalf. I don't have to worry about her lack of authority delaying the normal operation of the crew."

"Understood." Director Jin glanced at Shirley, then returned his gaze to Chen Chen, "Should the interim report also be submitted to Ms. Shirley?"

"Everything, all, I should have said these two words very clearly." Chen Chen directly saw through the other party's little thoughts, "At least she and I have the same authority when it comes to the TV series "Dazzling"."

"Hahaha, got it." Director Jin laughed, and then he went over to greet Shirley with peace of mind, "Please take care of me in the future."

"You're too polite. We should just take care of each other."

Sulli no longer acts like an idol; now she looks like a very imposing female executive.

"I have explained everything that needs to be explained. In this case, Shirley and I will not continue to waste the precious time of the crew. We should have held the opening banquet and produce some content today to be justified." Chen Chen stood up and said goodbye, then glanced at the heroine, "Xu Xian, come with me."

After giving the car keys to Shirley and starting the car, Chen Chen took Xu Xian to the other side.

"Actually, this drama has an original female lead." Chen Chen felt pressured as soon as he opened his mouth. "It's actress Han Ji-min. I think you should be familiar with her."

"South Korea's baby-faced goddess, a super actress who participated in dramas such as "Love in LA" and "Jewel in the Palace" right after her debut, and won the Blue Dragon Film Award more than a month ago." Xu Xian said a lot, "She is an actress that I can never compare to."

"That's not important." Chen Chen took out a sweet date and stuffed it into Xu Xian's mouth. "As long as your performance in "Radiant" can satisfy the public, we can assume that you have that potential." "..."

“Just keep trying.”

This sweet date was so sweet that Xu Xian would definitely not be able to recover for a short time, so Chen Chen patted her shoulder and left.

……

"What are you talking about? Just a few words will do it?"

Shirley turned on the heater in advance, so the seat was already warm when Chen Chen got in the car.

"I just gave her a little encouragement, but I can't just put pressure on her." Chen Chen found his seat belt and fastened it. "Let's go, take me to the company and then drive home and come back tomorrow."

"I'm not as shameless as you. Let's leave the car at the company. I'll find a way to get back." Shirley couldn't help but be curious, "What kind of encouragement did you do? Will you encourage others?"

"I told her." Chen Chen told the truth, "The original female lead of this drama was Han Zhimin. If you play the role well, I will treat you as Han Zhimin."

"Hiss~" Shirley gasped, "You are so cruel, Chen Chen! If you say that, Senior Xu Xian will have to risk her life. She is the Blue Dragon Film Queen!"

"I just acknowledge her potential." Chen Chen didn't care. "Everyone in this world has great potential, but the question is how many people can realize their potential? It's not that I don't believe in Xu Xian, but I don't believe that such a small probability event will happen to an artist signed by C headquarters."

"If Xu Xian hears this, your encouragement will be in vain."

Shirley shook her head, not knowing what to say next.

Just before she could say anything, Chen Chen's cell phone rang. It was Zhixiu calling.

"Did I bother you, Oppa?"

Jisoo’s opening move was very polite.

"Fortunately, I'm not busy." Chen Chen responded: "What's wrong? You don't call me often."

"Jennie was called away by the president and scolded for a whole day. She is in a bad mood now. I don't know what to do. Oppa, do you have any ideas?" Jisoo asked.

"There's nothing we can do. We just let things take their own course." Chen Chen refused directly. "I'm the boss of an entertainment company. I can't comfort her about this, and I can't think of any way to comfort her."

"Also, I would like to advise you not to comfort her." Chen Chen added: "She didn't share the benefits of her relationship with you, so you naturally have no responsibility to bear the punishment she will have to accept after the incident, especially when this incident will also cause a blow to the entire BLACKPINK."

"But we are still good friends after all, and have lived together for many years." Zhixiu disagreed with Chen Chen's idea, "I can't bear to see her unhappy all the time."

"Then do what you should and want to do from the perspective of a friend or partner." Chen Chen was waiting for her to say that, and responded directly, "Now that you have found your position, it becomes clear what you need to do, right? Go and do it."

“Thank you, Oppa!” Jisoo was delighted. “I’ll report back to you!”

"..."

"What if this happens to Integrate? How would you solve it?"

Seeing Chen Chen hang up the phone, Shirley asked with interest.

"They're already in love two years after debuting." Chen Chen smacked his lips and said, "That means nine people are too many. Let's kick them out."

...(End of chapter)