"Lao Jiu, it's not that I'm curious … You've always been self-centered and as free as a local emperor. Why do you suddenly want to play idol?"
In Tang Jinyan's nightclub, Baek Chang-soo sat comfortably with his feet directly on the sofa. Next to him, two dancers in Tang Jinyan's nightclub were massaging his legs. Baek Chang-soo reached into the arms of one of the dancers and massaged it.
Tang Jinyan sat across from him in a relaxed manner. Two dancers were massaging his shoulders.
After listening to Baek Chang-soo's question, Tang Jinyan shook his wine glass and thought for a while. He smiled and said, "Based on what I've seen and heard over the years, I thought those were just singers, not much different from those in the nightclub. They're just of a higher class.
But recently, I found that … there's still a difference. "
Baek Chang-soo laughed and said, "You shouldn't discriminate against idols like others.
If it's really a high-class prostitute like some people said, music agencies are all Musical Houses. How can there be so many girls from decent families?
There's no such logic.
Even if it changed later, it's the problem of the big dye vat of society.
I've seen in the industry that there are still a lot of girls who have always been true to themselves. We're running a company, not a brothel. You know, no matter how high-class a brothel is, it's impossible to make money from entertainment.
Under normal circumstances, we want our artists to keep themselves clean more than anyone else. Of course, there are some situations that you know. "
Of course, he knew. What he wanted to do now was "some situations".
Tang Jinyan hummed and was a little lost in thought.
In fact, on the one hand, he was angry that they discriminated against him and felt that it was unfair.
On the other hand, wasn't he discriminating against them?
Discriminating against each other, who owed who … In the end, they were even.
Since they were even, what was there to be angry about … Tang Jinyan, who had calmed down, also felt a little apologetic. But at this time, they had already parted ways, paid the security fee, and went back home. He didn't have a chance to talk to them.
"I'm not surprised that you're interested in Apink."
Baek Chang-soo chuckled and said, "The way they walk and their temperament are completely different from the way you're used to. It's not surprising that you're touched when you suddenly see them. After all, you've never been in love before. Hahaha."
Tang Jinyan leaned back in his chair and shook his head. "If you like her, then so be it. There's nothing to hide.
But this has nothing to do with love, right? It's not like that. "
"Alright, I can't be bothered to care what your nature is."
Baek Chang-soo laughed and said, "To be honest, Apink isn't some weak group. Their rising momentum is very obvious, and the industry has already crowned them as the second generation of Young Girls. They have the potential to succeed Girls' Generation.
With such a combination, ACUBE will do its best to operate it. It won't be easily disturbed by random people. "
Tang Jinyan listened attentively. He handed over a cigarette and personally lit it for Baek Chang-soo. "Is ACUBE their company?
What grade is it? "
"It's a subsidiary of CUBE."
Baek Chang-soo blew out a smoke ring and laughed. "CUBE has quite a story. He and JYP … Well, it's a long story. You probably won't be interested. In short, you just need to know that Hong Shengcheng from CUBE is very capable. At least on the surface, he's much more capable than me.
By the way, if I'm not wrong, they have some relationship with your recent rivals. I'm just not sure how close they are. "
Recent rivals?
Seven Stars of Pusan?
Tang Jinyan laughed. "Then what about ACUBE?"
"ACUBE's representative director, Choi Jin-ho, is Hong Shengcheng's old buddy. He left JYP with him and helped him break out of CUBE.
When ACUBE was established last year, Hong Shengcheng told the public that he wanted to give out titles. But you and I both know that there's a lot going on. "
"Oh …" Tang Jinyan understood tacitly. "The General is not on good terms with us?"
Baek Chang-soo laughed. "Yes, whether it's a conflict of interest or something else, we don't need to know too much about it. In short, it's not about giving out titles, it's about splitting up.
Both sides may cooperate on the surface and show affection to the public, but it's impossible to be too monolithic. "
"In other words, as long as ACUBE doesn't violate CUBE's overall interests too much, Hong Shengcheng won't interfere, right?"
Baek Chang-soo snapped his fingers. "Bingo!
Especially something as trivial as playing with a small idol. It's definitely not going to provoke Hong Shengcheng.
As for Choi Jin-ho himself, it'll be much easier for us to deal with him. "
Tang Jinyan laughed. "Brother Liu, please give me some pointers."
"The rise of Apink has challenged the S * M Company's interests to a certain extent. The S * M Company has been eyeing them covetously for a long time.
With a strong enemy nearby, Choi Jin-ho won't want to have any conflict with a notorious mafia boss like you. He'll most likely sacrifice a few members to ensure his safety and even use this opportunity to form a relationship with you. This is the first reason. "Baek Chang-soo blinked." As for the second reason … the enemy of my enemy is my friend … "
Tang Jinyan was stunned. "You want me to make friends with the S * M Company?
I don't even know where the S * M Company's door is. "
"No, no, no, you misunderstand.
The second reason is because … I'm the enemy of the S * M Company. The S * M Company can't wait to drink my blood. "
Baek Chang-soo laughed. "That's why Choi Jin-ho will be happy to have me as a friend. With these two factors added together, it won't be difficult for you to get an idol."
Tang Jinyan was stunned for a moment before he laughed. "Brother Liu, let's not beat around the bush. You're actually willing to help me so much. Is there something you need me to do?"
Baek Chang-soo laughed for a while before he waved his hand. "There is, but it's very simple. It's nothing."
"I'd like to hear the details."
"Ahem …" Baek Chang-soo scratched his head. "Brother Liu has signed a new female artist and I want to play with her. I wanted to find someone to create a story of a hero saving a damsel in distress. However, it's not easy to arrange the time and place.
I think it's a good idea here. It's known for being messy. Moreover, we're not related on the surface. It's not easy to arouse her suspicion … "
"Pfft …" Tang Jinyan spat out a mouthful of red wine. He coughed for a long time before he said, "Brother Liu, you're so cute."
Baek Chang-soo flew into a rage out of humiliation. "Are you going to help me or not?"
Tang Jinyan said righteously, "I won't hesitate to do anything for my brother!"
"Mm mm …" Baek Chang-soo handed over a photo sneakily. "Her name is Song Ji-hyo."
"She's not bad looking." Tang Jinyan flicked the photo and whistled. "You have good taste."
"Of course." The two brothers looked at each other and laughed. They raised their wine glasses at the same time. "Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
The two of them drank and briefly discussed their respective plans. They did not pay too much attention to it. With coquettish dancers serving them, how could they be in the mood to talk business when they were so drunk? Not long after, the two of them walked out the door with their women in their arms, feeling hot all over.
"Brother Liu, do you want me to prepare some pills for you?"
"F * ck off. Keep them for yourself!"
Tang Jinyan laughed and returned to his room with the giggling dancer in his arms.
After entering the room, he turned around and kissed the dancer behind the door. After kissing her for a few minutes, he was about to get on with her when there was a knock on the door.
"F * ck!" Tang Jinyan said angrily. "Who is it?"
Eun-suk's voice sounded a little gloomy outside. "Brother Nine, there's a situation."
Tang Jinyan jumped up. "Someone's here to cause trouble?"
Eun-suk said faintly, "No, it's the little girl who we kidnapped and forced to come here the other night. She's here to look for you."
Tang Jinyan was stunned and immediately quieted down.
After a few seconds of silence, he suddenly patted the dancer's butt. "You're not here tonight."
The dancer said coquettishly, "Brother Nine …"
Tang Jinyan took out a handful of cash and stuffed it into her deep cleavage. "Go and have fun by yourself."
*****
In the office, Tang Jinyan sat on the sofa and poured himself a glass of wine. Jung Eun-thi stood quietly in front of him. Everything was just like the day they first met a week ago.
"What are you doing here?
Sending you from a thousand miles away? "Tang Jinyan tilted his head and looked at her. He was a little puzzled.
Jung Eun-thi certainly did not understand what "sending you from a thousand miles away" meant in Chinese. She just stared at him for a while and said, "Don't do anything to Apink …"
Tang Jinyan laughed involuntarily. "What position are you in to order me around?"
"No …" Jung Eun-thi pursed her lips. "I'm the one who provoked you. It's not my sister's fault."
Tang Jinyan was even more amused. "You didn't provoke me either.
I just wanted to provoke you. "
Jung Eun-thi said calmly, "It's the same."
"Oh, you're getting philosophical …" Tang Jinyan looked at her from head to toe and laughed. "I really don't know if you're a tomboy or a naive sweet girl."
Jung Eun-thi did not say anything.
Tang Jinyan laughed. "Actually … I'm still thinking of ways to deal with your company. Maybe your company will be so fierce that you'll directly eliminate me.
What are you afraid of? "
Jung Eun-thi shook her head slightly. "If someone like you really wants to deal with Apink, you're scarier than ten thousand Anti."
"You say it as if you know me very well. But what you said makes some sense."
Tang Jinyan had never worried about not being able to deal with ACUBE. Snakes had their ways and rats had their ways. Even if Baek Chang-soo's suggestion could not be carried out, he naturally had other ways.
Things like the underworld were the most difficult to deal with. If people like them were really determined to go against you, ACUBE would have to compromise sooner or later. Even before ACUBE compromised, the members of Apink would have already collapsed.
Therefore, Jung Eun-thi saw the essence of the situation this time. She knew that there was only one way to really settle everything.
And that was to let him get what he wanted in the first place.
So this was his original intention, right?
Sometimes, Jung Eun-thi would laugh at herself when she thought about it.
"Have a seat." Tang Jinyan poured her a drink. "This is the second time I'm here, but you're not even sitting. You're not giving me any face."
Jung Eun-thi sat down like a hoodlum. She picked up the glass and took a sip. It seemed like she had never drunk alcohol before. Soon, she choked and coughed violently.
Tang Jinyan did not pretend to pat her back or anything. He swirled his glass and drank his own drink. He said lightly, "Actually, I was angry during the day. Later, when I calmed down, I felt that although you guys looked down on me, I looked down on you guys too. We're even.
But even though we're even, I still want you, Jung Eun-thi. You know the reason. The meat in my mouth flew away. My mind is not clear. "
Jung Eun-thi was a little angry and wanted to say something. Tang Jinyan waved his hand. "Yes, I'm despicable and shameless. I'm crazy. I'm breaking the law. But so what?
I'm part of the underworld.
Isn't this the reason why you guys look down on me? "
Jung Eun-thi's words were blocked. After a while, she sighed helplessly. "Since you know the reason why you're being looked down on is this, why do you still do it?
I see that you're doing a good job in your security company … "
Tang Jinyan looked at her for a while and said, "But I want you. If I don't do this, how can I get you?
Don't tell me that you can still be in a relationship with me. "
Jung Eun-thi jumped up in anger. "Do you have to get me just because you want me?
If everyone is like you, the world would be in chaos! "
Tang Jinyan said casually, "That's why I'm Tang Jinyan, and they're not."
Pausing for a moment, he suddenly tilted his head back and downed the wine in his glass. Then, he laughed heartily, "Chinese orphans wander about in Daehan. If they had to endure this and that, they would have long been eaten by wild dogs when they were just a few years old.
What do you little dolls even know?
If it's possible, I hope that one day, there will be nothing in this thousand miles of South Korea that I have to tolerate! "
Jung Eun-thi opened her mouth. Her heart was a little shaken, but she could not say anything.
Tang Jinyan turned his head. There was a strange look in his eyes.
Jung Eun-thi closed her eyes. She knew she could not avoid it today.