"How could OPPA think of inviting me to coffee?" One morning in late March, at a café in Cheongdam-dong, Seo Hyun, who had just put down his umbrella, was full of vigilance in his first words.

"I thought of it, I thought of it. Jin Zhongming replied with a smile. "I'm not your teacher Li Xiuman, am you still worried that I want to fire you by asking you to drink coffee?"

In other words, there are many cafes in South Korea, and coffee culture is popular, but there is a very interesting subculture here, that is, in the workplace, if your superiors suddenly tell you to go for coffee instead of drinking soju after work, it is not a good thing, and it is even very likely that you will be fired to inform you.

Of course, she also understood the meaning of this joke, and she also knew that the company had fired a lot of people recently, and they were all assistants around Sika, so she tilted her head and looked at Jin Zhongming carefully, and refused to sit down, as if she wanted to think about the true meaning of this joke.

"Sit down. Jin Zhongming urged. "What have you been up to lately?"

"Drink coffee. Xu Xian also seemed to be joking, and as soon as he sat down, he came along the way. "Believe it?"

"I believe it. Jin Zhongming nodded repeatedly. "I can see you drinking coffee in various paparazzi magazines every day......"

"I don't know why those reporters keep staring at me. Xu Xian laughed. "But I'm the opposite kind of person to Sister Taeyeon, she basically has no friends except for the company staff and group members, and I'm trying hard to find friends everywhere like an ordinary person, so she must have something to do when she sneaks out, and I sneak out nine times out of ten just drinking coffee with my classmates...... Of course, it's mainly college classmates, slugs, and they can only find friends in slug universities. ”

"How long has it been, how can you still remember this?" Kim was embarrassed.

"It's only been a year. Xu Xian is right. "oppa, do you know, just because of what you said, now when we talk about Dongguo University on the Internet, it is directly a slug university, and my classmates still misunderstand me, saying that I am smearing the school outside......"

"Didn't you send you an explanation after the TV series came out?" Jin Zhongming said with a dry smile. "I am the only one in Heidong National University, you are the only one who reveals your true feelings and leaves directly, a typical love for the school is like loving the family......"

"If I hadn't explained, OPPA thought I'd be here today?"

Jin Zhongming was stunned for a moment: "Because of this, you ignored me for almost a year?"

"What does oppa think?"

"I thought you were busy. ”

Xu Xian rolled his eyes in dissatisfaction.

"That's what I said. "Kim Jong Ming has all his thoughts. "Next month, I will also have a donation ceremony for the teaching building of Dongguo University, although it is said that I am going to give money, but if I really go, will I be thrown shoes?"

"Who knows?" replied Xu Xian disapprovingly. "Maybe someone will ask you for an autograph, but maybe other than me, I like it very seriously, but no one else may care...... Slug or something, in fact, everyone is also joking at themselves, as for me, probably because I am the party, so I can't forget it. ”

Kim Jong Ming was speechless.

"So, what's the matter with OPPA looking for me?" Xu Xian pointed out the drink order to the waiter next to him, and got to the point.

"Wait a minute. Jin Zhongming also ordered a cup of coffee casually. "I have a guest...... Let me finish with him. ”

"Work matters?" Xu Xian looked surprised.

"Pretty much. Jin Zhongming nodded.

"Isn't it good for me to watch things at work?" Xu Xian was even more puzzled.

The coffee was delivered, and Jin Zhongming patted the seat on his side: "Let's not talk about this first, you sit here first and make room for others......"

She was stunned for a moment, and then she reacted, it was not that Jin Zhongming deliberately asked her to listen to something, but that the guest should have arrived early! Sure enough, she got up and sat on Jin Zhongming's side while picking up her coffee, and looked towards the door of the café, just in time to see a middle-aged man entering the café in the rain...... The rain outside is not big or small, and it is in the morning of a weekday, and it is still obvious that a person is coming in.

"Representative Jin Zhongming!" The person who came ignored his wet coat, but first bowed to Jin Zhongming with a smile, and then instinctively squinted at Xu Xian. "I didn't expect Miss Xu Xian to be there?"

"Xiaoxian is my new secretary. Jin Zhongming said unashamedly. "I intend for her to deal with some public welfare matters in several committees......"

Xu Xian was speechless, but it was difficult for her to dismantle the other party's platform in front of outsiders...... Moreover, as soon as she sat down with the guests, she suddenly remembered some old things, so she couldn't say more.

It was a very accident when someone came, and almost immediately understood from Xu Xian's demeanor that Jin Zhongming was talking nonsense...... But how to say it, people are talking nonsense, Xu Xian is staying here, what do you want? I don't even know what the other party is looking for me!

"Tell me about Xiaoxian. Jin Zhongming casually pointed down. Mr. Lee Myung-koo, President of D Company......"

One second Xu Xian's eyes were still smiling, but the next second they opened them suddenly.

Jin Zhongming immediately laughed: "President Li's prestige is really ......"

Li Mingjiu himself also felt a little funny: "Compared with Miss Xu Xian and Miss Yun'er, this character is really different. ”

Xu Xian also understood that he was out of shape, so he quickly bowed his head in embarrassment and apologized.

"Xiaoxian's personality is really interesting. Jin Zhongming continued to laugh.

"It doesn't matter. Li Mingjiu waved his hand, but he took the initiative to restrain his smile. "Representative Jin Zhongming, while it's raining and no one is there, let's talk about things if we have something...... Let me put it this way, I will do my best to do whatever you tell you, after all, I also want to have a good relationship with a character like you. ”

"Not necessarily ......," the smile on Jin Zhongming's face did not fade. "There are some things that are not bad for you, but if you don't explain them thoroughly, I'm afraid you may not be happy to do them. ”

Li Mingjiu immediately solemnized.

"Okay, I'll talk about it first. Jin Zhongming sighed slightly. "I know exactly what you do with this D company, so I want you to report your business dealings to me......"

Li Mingjiu only felt his eyebrows jump suddenly: "What kind of business?"

"It's what you think. Jin Zhongming picked up the coffee cup and took a sip. "Who is going to cover up what mess, and what kind of material is going to be used to cover it, and then when will it be sent...... You don't think I want to see your company's tax bills, do you? Anyway, I mean, I don't delay you from taking over the business, but you always have to come and tell my people when you come in and before you send it out. ”

Li Mingjiu smiled bitterly: "Representative Jin, this is really killing me." Actually, I also know that eating in the entertainment industry, especially in this very harmful way, always has to give Jin some representation on behalf of you, the landlord, and those who farm the land have to pay the farmers' union dues, right......? What do you think?"

Busy who has been keeping her head down and not speaking on the side seems to have some understanding, saying that, she still had a feeling in the clouds just now, but now when it comes to this, she is an idol, how can she not understand what the real business of the president of D Company is?

is nothing more than collecting scandals and scandals from artists in his hands, and then, if there is a scandal involving a political and business tycoon, he will find him to cover it up, then he will release the artist's news, which is the most profitable. And if no one needs him to cover it up, he should only be able to sell it to the artist himself or their agency at a price. But if you don't even want a brokerage company, or if the news itself is news high enough, this Li Mingjiu will take the initiative to release things before the news expires like a real paparazzi.

This kind of person is more hateful than a simple paparazzi!

Jin Zhongming glanced at the busy man beside him with a smile, and then turned around and continued to stare at Li Mingjiu: "What does President Li mean, as if you dare to touch this stubble if I don't mention this stubble today?"

"Don't dare. Li Mingjiu quickly shook his head. "If you have an idea, I won't be able to eat this bowl of rice. But Representative Kim, after all, this industry is the foundation of my life, I smashed all the old books, kicked off the old company to start it, and even stinked for this reputation! Do you know, although it was on the road before, I still have a reputation in the entertainment industry, so much better than Baek Changsu that I don't know where to go, and several artists I cooperate with are called brothers and sisters, but as soon as this side opened, a Song Hye Kyo and Won Bin wrote a congratulatory message to me. Saying that, Li Mingjiu also waved his hand to stop the waiter's intention to come forward to hand over the drink list, he was really not in the mood to order coffee now. "Therefore, if there is anything to talk about here, I still have to ask Representative Jin to 'explain it thoroughly' to me......"

Jin Zhongming smiled, but did not answer directly, but turned his head to look outside the store: "President Li, your business should be the same as an antique store, a typical business that is not open for half a year and eats for half a year, right?"

"That's just a statement. Li Mingjiu was obviously a little impetuous.

"Not necessarily, I think it will be difficult for you to get into any big business within half a year......

"Why?"

"Because I won't. ”

"Is this what Representative Jin is talking about?" Li Mingjiu's face turned blue. "Representative Kim, why is this the case? Not to mention Miss Lin Yun'er, I have given you enough face......

Busy suddenly remembered that the other party had said that Yuna and himself had different personalities, as if this person had enough contact with Yuna Oni, and it was through Kim Jong Ming, plus Yuna's categorical breakup with Lee Seung Gi a few days ago, and Lee Seung Ki's father's case...... Thinking about it, he couldn't help but stare at the oppa next to him carefully, but he didn't say anything.

"Even if you don't talk about favors, just reason, this business will not be gone without Li Mingjiu!" Li Mingjiu continued to plead, and his words were earnest. "For many years, it has been a practice to use the news of the entertainment industry to cover up political and business scandals, and having me will make things more organized and controllable, so why do you want to kill them all?

"It's not like that. Jin Zhongming shook his head again and again. "I said that if I don't open for half a year, I won't open for half a year, and not only you, but no one else can open ......"

"I really don't believe you have this ability!" Li Mingjiu also shook his head again and again. "It's not that I don't believe in your strength, but there is really no one in this shabby place in South Korea who can cover the sky with one hand, and even the president and Chairman Lee Kun-hee can't make Chairman Lee Jae-hyun admit it......?

"Don't pretend you're backbone. Jin Zhongming was amused by the other party. "I didn't say what I was going to do with you. ”

"Representative Jin, think about it, if there is a scandal among those powerful figures, who can stop them if they want to cover it up in a hurry?" Li Mingjiu didn't listen to the other party's words at all, but continued to persuade Jin Zhongming to raise his noble hand. "Even if you have your hands and eyes in the sky and stop it once, you can't stop it a second time...... Three or five times, you'll offend a lot of really big people......"

"I understand what you're saying. Jin Zhongming sneered. "I didn't say that I had the ability to stop those people, but I can still tell you that I will make your business impossible to open within half a year! This is not for you alone, I am looking for you to look up to you extraly! And I can also tell you that although it is difficult to open within half a year, your business may improve after half a year, and even gradually enter a business blowout period...... And at that time, I wouldn't risk the world's condemnation to impose any more restrictions. ”

Li Mingjiu's face was surprised, he was really confused, and then, this sensitive and intelligent person couldn't help but probe: "What the hell is going on? Representative Jin, why is it half a year, what is the ......?"

"Alright. Jin Zhongming stretched out his hand to stop the other party. "The level is different, you don't understand what I said to you, you just remember what I said today, and I will let you look at it in half a year, but if it is really as I said, your entire side industry is all together, then you have to be honest with me in the future......"

"I really don't understand. When it came to this, Li Mingjiu relaxed. "But if the matter is really as Representative Jin said, and you are confused in your chest, it means that the gap between our levels is indeed too big, and it is not ashamed to do what you tell us to do. ”

"That's 'thorough', right?" Jin Zhongming asked disappretently.

"It's really 'telled'. Li Mingjiu stood up and said goodbye. "It's a word, I'll wait for half a year, and I'll go back today...... Miss Xu Xian also goodbye, delay the two of you chatting, you can sit back. ”

Xu Xian nodded busily, but did not get up and bow as he did at the beginning. And as soon as the other party left, he didn't pick up his coffee and returned to the other side, but turned his head directly and asked:

"Oppa, why?"

"Which point is why?" Kim Jong-ming asked calmly, holding his cheeks.

"Why is OPPA so confident that it will not let those people cover up the scandal with the artist's affairs within half a year?" asked Xu Xian seriously. "Although I hate this President Li very much, but what he said is still right, this kind of thing is too common, it is impossible to prevent it, and if a person can use a well-known artist to cover up the scandal, at least it means that that person can ignore the artists themselves and the agency behind the artist, this kind of person is not an oppa you can despise at all......"

"You're just as ...... as that Lee Myung-koo"

"I don't know the level is enough, but why?" Xu Xian chased after him. "oppa, you just pretend to be mysterious with him, why do you tell me such a thing?

"Why is it slug?" Jin Zhongming was helpless. "Actually, I didn't say that you want soldiers to cover up the water, so you can't change your thinking? What if there won't be any major political and business scandals in the next six months? What if I still have helpers to take the initiative to maintain order in the entertainment industry in the past six months? What if the powerful people in South Korea don't want to have problems in the Korean entertainment industry in the past six months?"

Busy was even more puzzled.

"This thing should be analyzed from the perspective of the economy and the current situation at the same time. Jin Zhongming explained helplessly. "However, the economy is the main cause, everything, and the current situation is mostly dependent on the economic situation...... This stuff is boring. ”

"Tell me about it. Xu Xian is not tired of it. "OPPA should have something to do with me, let's talk about this first and then talk about that......"

Jin Zhongming looked at the other party, and felt powerless for a while, he really had something to ask the other party, but it was difficult to refuse at this time: "Let's put it this way, first of all, the situation should be very stable within half a year, which makes political scandals and economic crime scandals themselves rarely appear......"

"Is the new president coming to power?" said Xu Xian. "Right?"

"That's right. Jin Zhongming nodded. "The new president and the former president are all the way, and the two sides have a tacit understanding, so there will not be the scene of large-scale liquidation of the previous magnates in the past; moreover, when the new government comes to power, no matter what, at least in the first year, there will definitely not be much leverage, and even if there is a handle, the opposition party will not be stupid enough to throw it out when the other party has deep roots; finally, the existing few cases, whether Lee Jae-hyun or SK Chairman Chey Tae-won, which the government has recently targeted, are actually cases that have already been decided, and neither of them will be stupid enough to think that they still have hope, and then disturb the sight…… The so-called disturbing of the line of sight must be because he feels that he still has a chance to turn over, Lee Jae-hyun has no chance, and Choi Tae-won's imprisonment is a routine point, and he doesn't care at all. ”

Xu Xian nodded again and again.

"And the chaebol side...... It's the opposite over there, it's too much trouble over there. Kim Jong Ming continued to explain. "First of all, if Lee Kun-hee and Lee Jae-hyun, the two uncles and nephews, don't make a break for a day, and the affairs of other families will not be in everyone's eyes at all. However, the pair of uncles and nephews have been tossing for so long, all the means have been exhausted, and all the tricks have been used, everyone has long been tired of it, and on one side it has already exhausted the hole cards, and there is no way to fight back, and on the other side, the victory is in hand, but there is no need to do too much to be embarrassed...... Now, it's just Lee Jae-hyun who is spending time showing his backbone. ”

"So, does OPPA actually think that Chairman Lee Jae-hyun can survive for half a year?"

"Almost!" Kim was silent for a moment before replying. "That person was also forced into a corner, and his willpower still exists, and his father's body should be able to last at least half a year......"

"I see...... But what about the economy?" Xu Xian really looked like a curious baby. "What about the economy?"

"The economy is not the same thing. Jin Zhongming replied with emotion. "The economy is everything!"

"What do you mean?"

"This topic is too complicated to explain for a while. However, generally speaking, if the economic situation is good, then the fault tolerance rate of the situation will be large enough, and all problems will not be a problem; if the economic situation is bad, the fault tolerance rate of the current situation will naturally be small, and all problems can become big problems!"

"I see. Xu Xian suddenly realized. "The economic situation is good, everyone is busy making a fortune, and no one cares about what scandals are not scandals, but the economic situation is poor, and there are many social problems, and scandals are easy to come out...... That's pretty much what it means, I know. So, does OPPA think that South Korea's economic situation will be very good in the second half of this year?"

"I didn't say that. Jin Zhongming shook his head and smiled. "Actually, I think the economic situation in South Korea will get worse and worse in the next two years, after all, the global manufacturing and transportation industries are withering!"

"And oppa, are you still there?!"

"But on the other hand, if the manufacturing industry withers, capital will pour into other industries, and in the past two years, whether it is the rapid revival and prosperity of the Korean film market or the increasing expansion of the Hallyu industry, there are deep reasons. Jin Zhongming continued to reply with a smile. "Maybe the government will demand returns by investing in and supporting the Hallyu industry, just like these capitals, after all, they also need an economic fig leaf...... Human nature is like this, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, and the consortium and the government are also made up of people. ”

It really dawned on him this time...... If the economy cannot be developed, only the cultural industry will stand out, and the new government will naturally use this as a fig leaf, and perhaps it will seek advantages and avoid disadvantages like capital in the market, and in turn increase investment in this area! And since the government and businessmen have poured their money into the Hallyu market, it will naturally try its best to protect the stability and prosperity of this industry.

Correspondingly, if you want to use the artist's scandal to cover up, the cost will increase dramatically, plus the situation is stable, even if there are a few cases, Jin Zhongming can deal with it, which is the real reason why he is full of confidence in the face of Li Mingjiu.

Merely......

"Can this situation only last for half a year?" said Busy with a sudden paleness.

"yes. Jin Zhongming nodded. "The overall economic situation is getting worse and worse, which in turn leads to a boom in the Hallyu market, but the society is also sure to become more and more unstable. So there will always be a time when the magnates can't hold the scene. Of course, this actual time may be a year or more, and the sporadic chaos will erupt very early...... And the so-called half a year is actually my lowest estimate of the governing power of this government. ”

"Not to mention half a year, even if it is a year, how can there be a new government that loses its ability to govern in one year?" "President Park is still very good......"

"Who knows?" replied Kim disapprovingly. "I don't know how President Park is, but I know that the patience of the South Koreans is not very good from top to bottom, the last president lost patience with the peasant association because of beef in 100 days, and then lost the ability to govern, and the previous president lost patience within the ruling party because of the anti-corruption fight within the first year and a half, and then the internal strife and division lost the ability to govern...... The current one has been on stage for 50 days, and I will add another year, which is already amazing!"

Discouraged when busy with Neiden.

"Why are you still so socially responsible?" Seeing the other party like this, Jin Zhongming couldn't help but want to laugh. "I don't want to shoot a few more commercials to make money, how can I care about these things?"

"Probably because of homeschooling. Busy replied with little interest. "It's not that OPPA doesn't know, my father was an officer, and he instilled some mess in me since I was a child...... I guess the social responsibility that OPPA said is one of them!"

"In that case. Jin Zhongming thought for a moment. "According to what I said before, let's come to the Artists Rights Mutual Aid Committee to help, how about it? I'm now managing bigger and bigger stalls, and sometimes I can only listen to feedback in all aspects...... It's quite helpless, you come to be my eyes and ears, and you can be regarded as contributing to society. ”

Busy pondered for a moment, obviously a little moved, but she didn't directly agree: "OPPA called me here for this matter?

"Yes. Jin Zhongming lowered his head and flicked his coffee cup. "But it's not just me who is my eyes and ears in the committee, in fact, I want you to be my eyes and ears in other ways......"

"What do you mean?"

"Maomao hasn't paid much attention to me lately. Jin Zhongming couldn't help but sigh.

"What?" Xu Xian couldn't help but be stunned. "What do you mean by Maomao ignoring me?"

That's what it means literally. Jin Zhongming replied shamelessly.

"Why?" Xu Xian looked vigilant, and even leaned back. "What are you doing?"

"Probably because all her assistants were kicked out by me?" Kim Jong-ming suddenly felt a little embarrassed. "Maybe she thinks I'm doing a little too much......"

"It's excessive. Xu Xian breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't know what to say. "I knew there was such a thing, but I thought that Teacher Li Xiuman couldn't stand those people and did it ruthlessly, but I didn't expect it to be oppa...... But why?"

"It's complicated. Jin Zhongming finally got serious. "I'll tell you if you want to hear it, anyway, you're curious......"

More than ten minutes passed, and Xu Xian still frowned: "I probably understand what you mean, those people around Sicaoni are no longer thinking about their normal work, and then they are still meddling in some sensitive issues, so they anger you." On the other hand, oppa, although you think the situation is very complicated, and you have also thought that this could have worse consequences, but many things ...... Anyway, oppa, you still got rid of people, but in the end, something happened, and Sicaoni turned his face with you!

"Yes and no!" Jin Zhongming shook his head.

"I'm confused again. Xu Xian shook his head blankly. "It's so tiring to talk to oppa, am I really a slug's head?"

"Yes, this matter can indeed have serious consequences. Jin Zhongming pretended not to hear the latter sentence. "But this consequence doesn't mean that Maomao and I turn their faces......"

Xu Xian looked at the familiar oppa close at hand even more suspiciously.

"Maomao is not really turning her face now. Jin Zhongming explained helplessly. "Besides, what about her turning her face, has she turned her face with me less often since she was a child? Even you, haven't you been angry with me for a year? But now that you are called, are you still coming?"

Xu Xian was immediately laughed angrily: "oppa, believe it or not, I'll leave immediately?"

"I don't mean to make a joke about you, it's just an analogy. Jin Zhongming hurriedly reassured. "To put it bluntly, we have a deep emotional foundation, and this little thing will not hurt the muscles and bones......"

Seo-hyun didn't even know if he should laugh or not.

"Let me tell you so. Jin Zhongming waved his hand, and finally became a little serious. "It's never been that kind of problem that I'm worried about, it's some so-called big problem...... Of course, as we just said, within half a year, the Korean entertainment market will be very prosperous and peaceful, at most, capital mergers and acquisitions, and the situation I think should not appear so early, maybe a year or even longer. ”

As soon as he heard the statement of half a year and a year, Xu Xian was a little weak: "That's good, oppa tell me directly, what do you want to do when you look for me as eyes and ears, and then let's talk slowly......"

"Keep an eye on Mao Mao and Xiuying for me!" Jin Zhongming said simply. "Don't talk yet, listen to me first...... I can't help it, didn't Maomao turn her face with me, I can't ask directly about some things, so I want to ask you for help, when she doesn't make a fuss, she naturally doesn't need your help. And it's not common sense surveillance, I just hope you'll keep an eye out for me on some of their special matters!"

"For example?" asked Xu Xian, puzzled.

"For example, selling glasses, engaging in trendy brands, investment, portrait rights, and contract renewal...... Something like that. ”

Xian Nei couldn't help frowning, of course she understood what the other party meant, these things are all the fundamental interests of an idol, and they are also the most prone to disagreements, not to mention that she herself is in it, and even Xiuying's sale of glasses has happened, and the team has already complained because of this...... The so-called economy is everything, and this applies everywhere. And the pursuit of advantages and the avoidance of disadvantages, human nature is like this, and it is also applicable everywhere.

"Is this kind of thing that oppa wants to do?" was silent for a long time before he spoke.

"Simply put. Jin Zhongming replied seriously. "I just hope that one day I will make fewer mistakes on this issue......"

"What does that mean?"

"From my point of view, I will definitely intervene, and it will definitely put Maomao's interests first. Jin Zhongming replied without hesitation. "And once I intervene and say something unpleasant, everyone will have to step aside, and I can only have the final say. But if possible, I still want to do my best to give everyone a fair account...... But there is a minimum premise for this fairness, and that is that I need to know what this is all about. ”

Xu Xian was silent, the other party said very directly, very cruelly, but unexpectedly sincere.

"How?" Jin Zhongming asked.

"Why me?" said Bunei, sighing. "For you, OPPA, Sunny Ernie, Yuna Ernie, and Urioni should all be trusted unconditionally...... Why did you find me? Just because I promised OPPA that you would join the committee and pass on the information?"

"Because of a sense of responsibility!" Jin Zhongming did not shy away from wrapping his arms around the other party's shoulders in front of the waiter not far away, and then replied in a low voice. "Seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, human nature is like this, this kind of thing is related to the common interests and private interests of everyone, even Sunny has to occupy an additional identity of Li Xiuman's niece, of course, you also have your own interests like the other eight people...... However, I still want to believe that you are the one who can best describe the facts from a fair point of view. Isn't that enough?"

After being silent for a long time, Xu Xian finally nodded slowly.

PS: Now the situation is incomprehensible, what if it happens...... Everyone comes to the group, and I will definitely finish writing the ending.