He left the bathroom and washed his face. His restless mood calmed down, and he walked into the banquet hall. He was once again the mature and reserved president of a big company.
Actually, this kind of banquet was quite awkward for Tang Jinyan. No matter where he stood, he would find resentful, tender, or complicated looks coming from every corner of the banquet hall. However, he couldn't comfort them one by one. After all, it would be too embarrassing for a president to only care about shuttling back and forth between idols during the banquet …
He could only hold back his thoughts and put on a smile as he communicated with the major media and company leaders, talking about possible cooperation topics.
After dealing with everyone with great difficulty, his phone rang. Tang Jinyan excused himself from Yang Xianshuo and walked to the balcony outside the banquet hall to answer the call.
Just as he walked to the balcony, he saw Pu Hyomin again.
Perhaps it was because of the impulsive kiss just now, but Pu Hyomin wasn't in the mood for the banquet's hustle and bustle. She leaned against the railing alone on the balcony, looking at the scenery and thinking about her own worries.
Under the moonlight, her sleeves fluttered and her hair fluttered, adding a hint of a fairy from the Moon Palace who had descended to the mortal world. It was poles apart from her usual appearance, and it fit the melancholy of a scholarly girl.
That perfect curve of her body was even more tempting under the moonlight. Tang Jinyan only had one word in his mind: a natural beauty.
The banquet's hustle and bustle could be faintly heard. When it reached the balcony, it was already hazy, as if it was a different world. A few cicadas chirped outside, and the balcony seemed even quieter. Tang Jinyan's ringtone broke the tranquility, as if an otherworldly paradise had suddenly been shattered.
However, Pu Hyomin didn't find the ringtone noisy, because it was "No. 9."
She was a little curious. Today's banquet was either for the management of major companies or idols. Who would use their song as a ringtone?
She turned her head curiously and saw that it was Tang Jinyan. Pu Hyomin's eyes flashed with joy, and the corners of her mouth curled up into a charming smile.
Tang Jinyan smiled at her and directly picked up the phone.
"Hello, President Tang. I am Pu Zhenying."
In the quiet and secluded environment, Pu Zhenying's voice was incomparably clear. Pu Hyomin thought that it would be inappropriate for her to listen if it was related to the company's cooperation. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Tang Jinyan say, "I didn't expect President Pu's call to come so soon. I thought it would take some time before the game was released."
Is it related to this game?
To be honest, Pu Hyomin was also very curious about this game. She couldn't help but stop in her tracks, wanting to hear more inside information.
Pu Zhenying sighed. "President Tang organized such a big event. How could he leave out my JYP?
Initially, I thought that my JYP level wasn't high enough and I was forgotten by President Tang. Now that I've heard about it, it seems that there's more to it? "
"Actually, I also welcome the cooperation of JYP. However, the future of the game is unclear, so I might not be able to win their trust if I rashly propose cooperation."
"Not at all. Chairman Tang's foresight has been proven many times. This mobile game will definitely have extraordinary prospects.
I wonder if it's too late for JYP to participate in this project now? "
"Of course it's not too late." Tang Jinyan paused for a moment before continuing, "However, I have a small matter that I would like President Pu to help me with."
Pu Zhenying's breathing became heavy. She knew that this was the main reason why Tang Jinyan had deliberately left JYP behind. "Please speak, President Tang."
Tang Jinyan said lightly, "I know that President Pu has some influence in Pusan … I wonder if you can help me discuss this matter with Lee Kang-hwan …"
Pu Zhenying was taken aback. The feud between the two of you isn't easy to resolve. What can I do?
She carefully said, "I can't make much of an impact. President Tang, why don't you be more specific?"
Tang Jinyan said, "It's very simple. I just hope that Pusan can guarantee the safety of my artists in Pusan. I don't want them to take their anger out on Tang for offending them."
Pu Hyomin, who was behind him, raised her head abruptly and stared at his back.
So that's how it is … Pu Zhenying pondered for a moment, and then forced a smile. "President Tang, you're overthinking things. How can such a thing happen in today's legal society?"
Tang Jinyan said lightly, "President Pu's words don't count.
There are often people monitoring the entrance of my artists' houses. Do you really think that Tang is blind in Pusan? "
Pu Zhenying smiled bitterly. "Perhaps … they're just preparing for a rainy day … They wouldn't do such a thing unless they were forced into a corner."
Tang Jinyan said coldly, "I won't bet their safety on Lee Kang-hwan's moral integrity."
Pu Zhenying sighed. "I'll talk to them. President Tang, please wait for my reply."
Tang Jinyan continued, "If President Pu is worried that you don't have enough influence, you can also communicate with Hong Shengcheng.
My cooperation with CUBE is limited to their subsidiary company, Apink. I'm sure that Old Hong will have some ideas. Even if he doesn't have any now, he will sooner or later. "
Pu Zhenying fell silent once more. After a long time, she said, "President Tang's words give me the feeling that … the fact that you've gone through so much trouble to organize this gaming alliance and cause such a stir in the Daehan entertainment industry is all for the sake of Pu Hyomin."
Tang Jinyan subconsciously turned his head and met Pu Hyomin's startled gaze. He quickly looked away and said, "Tang, I'll wait for news from President Pu." Then, he hung up the phone.
Pu Hyomin continued to stare at him in a daze.
Tang Jinyan didn't look at her. Instead, he leaned against the railing and gazed quietly at the stars and moon in the sky.
"Is that so?" Pu Hyomin suddenly spoke up. "Is it like what President Pu said?"
Tang Jinyan replied frankly, "Not entirely.
Half of the reason is because of the expansion of my entertainment career, as well as the cooperation with China.
In the process of facilitating this, I realized that it's beneficial to you. "
"In other words, it's because of me?
At the very least … you're deliberately manipulating JYP and CUBE for my sake? "
"… Yes.
I've promised you. "
Pu Hyomin whispered, "Why don't I know what you've promised me?"
Tang Jinyan turned around and smiled faintly, "Because you were drunk at that time."
Pu Hyomin looked at him seriously, "Since I was drunk and forgot everything, you don't have to fulfill your promise."
Tang Jinyan responded seriously, "The meaning of a promise lies in the fact that you're doing it, and not in the fact that you're saying it to someone else."
Pu Hyomin lowered her head. The drunken words that she had long forgotten suddenly appeared in her mind, and each word was incomparably clear.
"Soyeon said that you've crossed many boundaries for the sake of Juli … Can you do it again for me?"
"Yes."
Perhaps he hadn't done it yet, or perhaps the matter hadn't been completed yet. But Pu Hyomin felt as though her heart had already melted into the limpid waters of autumn.
Unknowingly, Pu Hyomin had once again wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him sweetly.
Even though she knew that someone could see them at any time, she couldn't be bothered to care.
After all … she was already a member of his ladies' club. In various ways …