In the office, Choo Ja Hyun opened his mouth several times.

Seeing this, Lee Jae-chul said, "Say whatever you want." ”

After a little hesitation, she said softly: "Park Myung-hwan XI, will you have a dislike with Jae-cheol because of those words?"

Seeing her intentions, the man shook his head and smiled: "Don't worry, Minghuan won't." ”

Believing in his judgment, Choo Ja Hyun breathed a sigh of relief, and then wondered: "I just said that the meaning of LOVE's existence is not to make money. ...... that?"

Leaning back in his chair, Lee Jae-chul fell silent.

Outside the door, Lee Ji-hyun held Lin Yuna's hand to prevent her from opening the door, and then listened intently.

Not long ago, the man reprimanded Park Myung-hwan, and they listened to it and were very curious about the meaning of LOVE's existence.

Li Zaizhe, who was in a complicated mood, didn't notice the movement outside, and after a long time, he broke the silence and said lightly: "You may not believe it when you say it, or you will feel hypocritical." ”

"LOVE was created in the first place because the entertainment industry was profitable. ”

"After the accident, I realized that there are many things in the world that are more meaningful than money, but I have very little. ”

"Like dreams. ”

He looked at him in remembrance, "Jihyun is the company's first artist, although he didn't sign a contract immediately." ”

"I saw her in a certain crew at that time, and I just thought that this girl was not bad and had great potential, so I sent out an invitation. ”

"She thought I was a rich boy looking for pleasure, and she refused directly, like a fried cat. ”

"It's easy to explain, I took her to the crew where the idol was, and she was as happy as a child. Arrive early every day to observe and learn their performance skills. ”

"I was deeply shocked by the stubbornness of fighting for my dreams. ”

"Later, I met Hye Kyo, Ji Won, Ye Jin, Chae Young, and Boa, as well as those children, and they all had dreams. ”

"On the day Boa participated in "Music Bank", her satisfied smile made me feel empathy. ”

"It's a pleasure to use LOVE as a platform to see you realize your dreams step by step. ”

"It's like my dream has come true. ”

The man smiled softly.

Looking at his face, Choo Ja Hyun had a complicated expression. After a while, she laughed at herself: "As a result, I gave up first." ”

"Your dream is not acting. Lee Jae-chul said, "I remember you saying that you want to be a good secretary, don't you?"

Hearing this, Choo Ja Hyun was slightly stunned, and then said with a smile: "Inside." ”

Not to be a good secretary, but to be "your" secretary. She said to herself.

The girls outside the door all had inexplicable expressions, some were moved, and some were other.

"Go and apologize first. Lee Ji-hyun closed his eyes and opened them after a moment.

"Hmm. ”

"Wow. ”

"Please come in. Lee Jae-chul looked up.

"Oppa, I'm sorry, we will never secretly practice in the future. The four bowed.

"It's okay, it's good to understand my hard work. ”

"Thank you oppa. Park In-jeong said with a smile.

"Then we won't bother you. Li Zhixian said. With that, the girls left.

Back in the practice room, Lin Yun'er clutched her chest and pressed her back against the wall.

Park In-jing, who was originally in a trance, hurriedly helped her when she saw this, "Yuna, are you not feeling well?"

"Nope. The girl shook her head slowly and murmured, "It's just that my head is swollen and my heart is beating hard." ”

"Nei, me too!" Kwon Yoori said excitedly, "After listening to OPPA's words, it's very strange. ”

"It's a little sad, but it's also a little happy. In the end, she raised her eyebrows slightly, "It's not happy, it's ......" In the end, the girl didn't find the right words.

Hearing this, Park Injing bit her pink lip lightly.

Looking around at the few of them, Li Zhixian was thoughtful.

The love for idols and the love for men are different after all.

…………

On the evening of the 28th, Lee Jae-cheol and Park Myung-hwan came to Walkerhill to attend the party that Lee Jae-hyun said.

From the welcome to the private room, most of the guests have already arrived.

"Zhe, come here. Lee Jae-hyun stood up and beckoned.

After he sat down, Lee Jae-hyun said: "Who he is, I think you must know." ”

"Naturally, the second son of Samsung, how can anyone not know. "There is humanity.

This is the current president of LOVE, Park Myung-hwan. Lee Jae-hyun introduced.

"Hello everyone. Park Myung-hwan said. LOVE is in charge of who is in charge, most of the people present are clear, after all, there are some ways behind it, and those who don't know are now speculating.

These two are the president and director of S.M, Kim Young-wook and Lee so-man. ”

"Lee Jae-cheol XI, hello. ”

"Hello. Lee Jae-cheol bowed.

This is the president of DSP, Lee Ho-yan. ”

YG's president, Yang Hyun-seok. ”

"The president of JYP, Park Jin-young. ”

……

After the introductions one by one, the dinner began in the middle of the discussion.

The gathering brought together all the leaders of South Korea's major entertainment companies, and the newspaper had already been notified that the name was "promoting the development of Hallyu".

In this regard, Lee Jae-chul scoffed at it, and let a group of businessmen discuss cultural development, it is better to let a certain country give up hegemonism.

Sure enough, the topic gradually shifted to a generation of girl groups.

"In general, the income of the girl group is higher than that of the girl SOLO, and the speed of fame is faster. Lee Ho-yan said.

"Well, the profit generated by S.E.S. is not as good as that of H.O.T, but the investment is relatively small, and the profit ratio is slightly higher than that of H.O.T. Kim Young-wook said. If last year, this remark was a trade secret, and now it is determined that the group will be dissolved, it is no longer important.

"The girl group is really good. Lee Jae-hyun said: "But there is one problem that cannot be ignored. ”

"The World Cup in '02 will have an impact on their audience. ”

The main audience for the women's group is men. When the World Cup that detonates hormones, collides with the women's team, and the host is its own country, it is inevitable that the energy will be diverted.

In other words, the girl group market will usher in a freezing period in 02, or even for a long time afterward.

"It's not just girl groups. Li Xiuman frowned, "Maybe it will affect the entire entertainment industry." ”

"At that time, the government should adjust its policy and put the main resources on the World Cup, and Hallyu will be underestimated. ”

"In '02, people only focused on the World Cup and the general election. Liang Xuanxi said lightly.

"When others are happy, we have to starve. Park Jin-young sighed.

The crowd was silent. Once the K-pop is frustrated, the first to be affected is the entertainment company.

"Jae-cheol, do you have anything to say?" asked Lee Jae-hyun with a smile. If anyone present is the second most relaxed, it must be him.

CJ E&M is just CJ Group's attempt, so it's good to be profitable, and it's okay if you can't. Even if S.M, JYP and the like eat dirt, he Lee Jae-hyun can still stink of wine and meat.

As for the first, it is Li, who didn't want to make a profit through LOVE.

"Nope. The answer was crisp and clear.

“……”

At the end of the dinner, there were many reporters gathered downstairs.

"Lee Jae-chul XI. Someone approached him, "What's the takeaway from this meeting?"

"Hmm. Lee pondered for a moment and replied, "It gave me a lot of business inspiration." With that, he left without looking back.

The reporter stood in place, his face dazed.

Business, business inspiration?

Coming to his senses, he hurried to interview other targets.

In the car, Li Zaizhe looked out the window with his arms crossed, and said lightly: "Minghuan, next time this kind of banquet, you can attend it on my behalf." ”

"Why, the Tao is different, not conspiring with each other?" Park Minghuan smiled.

"If you stay with them, you won't be able to eat. ”

"Okay, next time I'll be alone. He nodded helplessly, "The food is still delicious." ”

…………

On the 29th, 30th, and 31st, for three consecutive days, Lee Jae-chul was going to participate in the "Song Awards" held by the three major TV stations.

Fortunately, it was only the award award, and the rest of the time was enough to sit in silence.

In the end, Kwon Bo-a won the "Newcomer Award" twice, and FIN.K.L won the "Girl Group Award".

When I returned to the villa, it was nine o'clock in the evening, but it was pitch black in the living room.

"Nobody?" Lee muttered, "It shouldn't be." ”

Just as he was about to turn on the ceiling light in the entrance, someone rushed out, and the room suddenly brightened.

"Happy New Year!" shouted the five little girls.

"Happy New Year in Zhe. Han Jiaren, Song Hye Kyo, and Jun Ji Hyun said in unison, smiling like a flower, and they were extremely beautiful.

"Happy New Year, everyone. Lee Jae-chul smiled back, his eyes soft.

This kind of life is nostalgic.

"Wash your hands and get ready for dinner. "Han Jia is humane.

"Hmm. ”

The girls rushed into the kitchen and helped bring out the dishes.

"Ah, Xiujing, don't grab a plate with me. ”

"Ernie is clumsy, I'm afraid you'll fall. ”

"Joo-hyun, be careful of getting burned. ”

"Sapphire Oni, soup, soup. ”

"Ahh Quan Baolan was shocked. Seeing that the soup pot was tilted, fortunately it was held up.

"Be careful. Lee Jae-chul took the soup pot.

……

After the placement, people sat down, and the man smiled: "In 2001, everyone should have a good time." ”

"Happy!" the girls responded.

"Here, here's the chicken soup we're making together. Jun Ji-hyun handed him the soup bowl.

"Hmm. Lee Jae-chul tasted it carefully and praised: "Your craftsmanship has grown greatly. ”

"Yes. Aunt Cui interjected, "It won't be long before she overtakes me." ”

"Mo. Bae Joo-hyun's face wrinkled slightly, and she said worriedly: "Then can we still be at Oppa's house?"

"Of course you can, Ernie cooking is just a whim, and it still depends on your mother. Lee Jae-chul said.

"Hooray! and live with Oppa. "The girl clasped her hands.

The crowd laughed.