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We’ll talk about the future later, but right now it’s more important to finish the title song of Integrate.

Speaking of songs with grand momentum, the first thing that comes to Chen Chen’s mind is what fans call the “War Song”, which is also the song that got some fans into the game.

To give two simple examples, "NO.9" by Crown Group, "The Boys" or "TOP" by Girls' Generation, these are battle songs called by fans.

Chen Chen is not sure whether South Korean fans, including overseas fans, have such a statement, but that is what domestic fans say anyway.

To give some recent examples, there are "Touchdown" or "Go Hard" by Tuwas, and "KILL THIS LOVE" by BLACKPINK.

Theoretically, every idol group has such a battle song, because even if you don’t have fans, you can force a song to become the group’s battle song.

Others have it but I don’t. Is that a joke? How can I fall behind in something like this?!
Since Integrate includes members of six different idol groups: aespa, EVERGLOW, IVE, IZONE, LE SSERAFIM, and NMIXX, choosing the battle song is a piece of cake.

So what Chen Chen has to face next is decision-making difficulty.

……

"I have a few problems with music that I would like to discuss with you. I wonder if you, a big star, are available."

Chen Chen sent a message to Li Zhien.

With the continued popularity of "Hotel Del Luna", IU has almost no time to work on her new album. Both advertisers and fans are eager for her to appear in activities, so the company also puts a little pressure on her.

However, Lee Ji-eun's status is high enough after all. She has the right to refuse some things that are too troublesome and not good, but she is not so busy that she has no time to rest.

"Discussing music issues with the famous PD Chen?" Li Zhien typed quickly, "I know all these words, but why can't I recognize them when they are strung together? Is this a discussion I can join?"

"Just tell me if you have time." Chen Chen was too lazy to talk nonsense with her, "If I do have time, I'll come find you!"

"Come over tonight. I'm at home today." Li Zhien replied: "Be careful when you come over. Don't get photographed by the paparazzi. I don't want to be on the news with you."

Are you afraid of being in the news? When has Lee Ji-eun ever been afraid of the news? It's obvious that she is making fun of what happened between Chen Chen and Jisoo a few days ago!

But there was no other way. Chen Chen was asking for help and could only accept the teasing.

"..."

Chen Chen chose the right time to go to the market to buy some good ingredients, and then he came to the door with the things in his hand.

"Not bad, you even remembered to buy something." Li Zhien welcomed Chen Chen in with a smile, "You know I've been a little greedy recently, right?"

"You've always been greedy, but you're just very patient." Chen Chen kicked off his shoes and walked to the kitchen with ease. "Since you're here, I'll make you something delicious to reward your patience."

"What are you going to make?" Li Zhien chased after Chen Chen after helping him put his shoes away, "Have you learned any new dishes recently?"

"You're just overthinking this." Chen Chen glanced at her, "Don't think you're the only one busy. I'm busy too."

"That's right, you're the big boss." Li Zhien stood by and watched Chen Chen wash the dishes. "C headquarters seems to be doing very well. There are news coming in all the time."

"It went very smoothly. We got everything we wanted, but the price was a bit high." Chen Chen sighed at this time, "The cost of C headquarters is equivalent to buying half a starship. It hurts me so much." "But you also got half a starship, it's worth it." Li Zhien comforted: "The starship supported by C headquarters is different from before. It will create greater value."

"That's true, but," Chen Chen shook his head, "in fact, I only got one-third of the starship."

"So little?!" Li Zhien was shocked, but quickly reacted, "You must have gained something else! If I can't satisfy your appetite, you will definitely make a fuss!"

"The main thing is to remove KakaoM from Starship. It is very important to me to not have it." Chen Chen replied with a smile: "Then someone will take on the operation of Integrate in the next few years, which is equally important."

"Let the Golden Age couple who have built a second-tier entertainment company from scratch with Starship work for you. Integrate will definitely achieve better results than you can imagine!"

IU was cheering beside her, as if Integrate was her girl group.

"Speaking of which." Chen Chen didn't respond, and glanced at her sideways, "Are you really not going to help me and let me wash it all by myself? You really don't use these dishes, plates, and pots when you're at home!"

"Hey, you've almost washed everything, so I won't get my hands dirty." Lee Ji-eun took two steps back, very shameless, "I only need two plates when I'm home alone, to eat some fruit or something. Usually takeout comes with packaging boxes, so there's no need for tableware."

"..."

Chen Chen was speechless for a while and could only silently speed up his movements.

……

"Why did you think of me? Did you encounter any problems in music production?"

After eating the delicious meal, Lee Ji-eun became a completely different person and took the initiative to care about Chen Chen.

"There was no problem with the production, but there was a problem with the selection." Chen Chen replied: "I wrote several verses of the song, but I didn't know which one to choose."

Li Zhien tilted her head and said nothing, not understanding what Chen Chen said.

"Integrate will be returning at the end of the year, and I'm preparing the title song." Chen Chen gave a detailed explanation, "President Jin said he wanted a grander song, so I've produced several clips in the past two days. I plan to choose the one that best suits the current environment to complete it. I'm a little hesitant about the choice right now, and I need a little motivation and direction from the outside world."

"So that's how it is." Li Zhien was a little excited, and her expression changed a little. "That's easy. I'm good at helping others solve problems. Let's start after we finish eating!"

"Integrate debuted in September, and you made a comeback in December." Lee Ji-eun talked about something else, "Isn't this frequency a bit exaggerated?"

"There's nothing we can do. The arrangements have been made long ago. Changing the time temporarily will require changing too many things, and the cost will be too high." Chen Chen had already found an excuse.

"And there's no problem with the girls and the company. As for the fans..." Chen Chen scratched his chin, "The fans might have some complaints, and C headquarters will probably be scolded."

"It's actually fine for the fans." Lee Ji-eun had a different opinion, "You debuted and came back within three months, not two comebacks within three months. Fans will only be happy and won't curse you."

"Anyway, we'll know when the time comes. It doesn't matter if we get scolded a lot." Chen Chen was too lazy to dwell on it. "Now I know why the company didn't react when it was scolded, because no one cares."

...(End of chapter)