Chapter 196: An Undercurrent Under Calm

CJ Tower is located in Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, which is the headquarters of CJ Group, a well-known Korean multinational company.

CJ Group, which claims to be the largest food company in South Korea and was once one of the most profitable subsidiaries of Samsung Group, started in the sugar industry and has grown over the decades to span the food and beverage industry, the biopharmaceutical industry, the transportation industry, and the entertainment and media industry.

After 10 years of development, CJ Group has been a giant in the entertainment media industry since CJ took over and took control of MNET TV in '97.

At this moment, in the office of the chairman of CJ Group, the ashtray on the desk is full of cigarette butts, a cigarette that has not yet been extinguished, wisps of green smoke are still emitting, and the screensaver in the computer monitor is slowly turning.

Lee Jae-hyun stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, his hands behind his back and gently twisted his fingers, his expression was grim and even a little gloomy, his eyes were fixedly overlooking the street scene of Jung-gu, Seoul, seemingly enjoying the scenery, but in fact, there was no focus in his eyes.

Everything in front of him reflects the complex psychological activities in Lee Jae-hyun's heart, and there seems to be a very important thing that stumps this steady and wise corporate leader!

"There have been too many topics on this person lately, and the excessive exposure has made him like a powder keg full of explosives, and all it takes is a small spark for him to blow up and blow him to pieces.

But where do you start? How? There is no place for him to turn over when he is directly bombed? ”

Thinking of this, Lee Jae-hyun suddenly shook his head with a wry smile. It wasn't like he was buried with that man, even if it was only a 1 in 10,000 chance. Nor can it be taken lightly. You still have to test step by step, and you can't rush it. Maybe zuihou, this person will be his own talisman, and he must not do things perfectly!

With his head down and gently rubbing his eyebrows, Lee Jae-hyun slowly paced to his desk, opened the first drawer, and took out a black folder.

Flipping through the folder, a photo of a slightly gloomy looking man came into his eyes, and then he looked at the following profile again that he didn't know how many times he had read and had memorized it backwards.

"The head of the trainee department of S.M company, I joined S.M company for two months. He is related to the trainee Minister Cui, and has recently indulged in gambling because of his personal career, and has already owed a huge amount of usury.

It is reported that there have been some conflicts with Nie Zirun, and the specific reasons have not yet been investigated."

In any case, you have to take the first step first, let's see as you go, Lee Jae-hyun breathed a heavy sigh of relief, and after making a decision in his heart, he rang the phone to call the assistant.

"President, are you looking for me?" A medium build. A man with a public face walked into the conference room, he was a life assistant who had been with Lee Jae-hyun for the longest time, and he was also one of Lee Jae-hyun's most trusted people, named Hong Shuguo.

Lee Jae-hyun nodded slightly. Handing over the black folder in his hand, he said: "Get in touch with this person as soon as possible, and gain his trust, and report to me directly if you need anything." Waiting for my next instructions when you're done! ”

Hong Shuguo solemnly bowed down and took the folder, and after scanning the information in the folder with sharp eyes. Expressionlessly, he bowed again and said, "Yes, President!" With that, he turned around and left the office.

Lee Jae-hyun is back in front of the floor-to-ceiling window again. Looking at the tiny ant-like pedestrians coming and going under my feet, my heart trembled for no reason, will one day in the future, I will also become an "ant" in the eyes of others?

Recently, Nie Zirun has almost become the "new favorite" of the media, and the notices inviting Nie Zirun have come like snowflakes, with high exposure and high topicality, which has made many recent programs favor Nie Zirun.

But the news about him is all endless hype, and it has no real meaning at all. Feedback from all walks of life is even more mixed, many false rumors began to spread quietly, if some negative news happens to him at this time, it will undoubtedly give people a handle, and it will push him to the forefront at once.

It is necessary to cool down Nie Zirun, Jin Yingmin and Li Xiuman are both aware of this problem at the same time, this abnormal media reaction, it seems that someone is doing it deliberately!

In view of the current situation, Kim Yingmin and Lee Xiuman decided to start to drastically delete Nie Zirun's itinerary notices to reduce exposure, except for the necessary singing schedule, all other notices were rejected on the grounds that Nie Zirun needed to adjust and rest, and at the same time, it could also give Nie Zirun time to create with peace of mind.

On the day the decision was made, Kim Young-min informed Yoo Seung-min that Nie Zirun, who had planned to fly back to South Korea the next day, had to stay in Manila for a few more days.

Although Nie Zirun staggered a few days before returning to South Korea, he was still blocked by dozens of reporters who flocked to Incheon Airport, and Liu Chengmin and Han Yina were surprised, neither of them could guess where these people got the accurate information.

You must know that now Nie Zirun's whereabouts have been listed as "top secret" by the two giants of S.M Company, and even if they are internal employees of the company, few people know Nie Zirun's itinerary. Where did these reporters get the news, could it be caused by some coincidence?

After contacting the airport and leaving quickly through the VIP channel, Liu Chengmin immediately found a familiar reporter friend and began to inquire about the reason.

Soon, the reporter friend came back with a message: it was released by several magazines and newspapers under CJ, and it is said that some of their reporters happened to see Nie Zirun haunting Manila, so they followed him for a few days!

"Been followed for a few days?"

Nie Zirun carefully recalled the situation of life in Manila in the past few days, except for buying some gifts and souvenirs in the hotel shop, he did not set a step in his room. Not to mention leaving the hotel!

He wondered how he was stalked, hiding from him in the hotel. Does a journalist have this ability? Nie Zirun couldn't help sneering in his heart. Immediately became alert, it seems that some people in the dark are holding on to themselves and refuse to let go. It's not good! Did you inadvertently do something that some people are taboo about?

"Zirun, you need to keep a low profile during this time, there are too many gossips about you, so President Jin and Director Li have suspended all your recent announcements except for playing songs, and after this "Popular Songs", even the singing activities will end!" Liu Chengmin informed Nie Zirun of the company's resolution while driving, his face full of worry.

Hearing that he could rest, Nie Zirun stretched lazily and said with a relaxed smile: "Brother Chengmin." Don't worry, there won't be anything, it's just that everyone is tired during this time, take a good rest and adjust, you also just go back to accompany your sister-in-law and children, let Ina follow me! ”

"That's right, Seungmin oppa, you better go back to Busan to accompany your family, you haven't been home for a long time!" Han Yina also persuaded her. Yoo Seungmin's wife and children are still in Busan and did not move to Seoul with Yoo Seungmin, so the couple have been living separately.

Yoo Seungmin's face hesitated, but Zuihou still nodded and said, "Then I'll go back to Busan for a few days." My phone will always be on, and if anything happens, call me at any time, Ina. Thank you for your hard work these past few days! ”

After sending Nie Zirun home, the three of them dispersed-

S.M practice room. After the women finished practicing, they sat around and rested.

"I don't know if Zirun OPPA is back?" Taeyeon pouted and muttered softly. The little face is wrinkled!

"That's right, after recording the show a few days ago, oppa's mobile phone turned off again after sending a few text messages, so he can't prepare one more mobile phone?" Yu Li was also full of resentment, and after speaking, he took out his mobile phone and pressed the "1" button again, and after a while, he looked depressed again.

Xiao Yuan looked approving, raised his arms and suggested: "I strongly ask OPPA to equip a second mobile phone, so that he will not disappear at every turn!" ”

Xiuying came up with a wicked smile on her face, and teased Yu Li and said, "Omo, are they all set to the No. 1 shortcut?" Haven't you never been in the habit of setting up quick calls? ”

"Ah~~!" Yu Li's face turned red instantly, turned around and ran to the locker and turned out Xiuying's mobile phone, pressed it hard at the No. 3 button, and then turned on the hands-free mode to the women: "I'm sorry, the phone you dialed has been turned off, and it will transfer voicemail for you"

“haha”

"Hey!"

All the women know that the No. 1 button of Xiuying's mobile phone is Cui's mother, the No. 2 button is Cui's father, and who the No. 3 button is has just been revealed by Yuli!

"Hey~~, really, I've always had this habit, but you don't!" Xiuying had a crying and laughing look on her face, her face was slightly red, and she pointed to Yori and began to explain.

Yu Li's head was raised, and a faint "eight-character pattern" appeared on his face, and he said arrogantly: "Newly formed habits, can't you?" ”

"You are not as good as Sister Sika, she dials the number directly when she calls OPPA, and she doesn't even need to look at the phone book!" Xiao Yuan, who was in the same dormitory as Zheng Xiuyan, also began to smoke and broke the news directly.

"Taeyeon too!" Sunny's relationship with the girls has been heating up like a rocket lately, and her playful nature is beginning to be revealed.

"Ah~~!"

"Run!" Seeing Taeyeon and Jung so-yeon both rushing towards them, Hyoyeon and Sunny twisted their bodies and ran away with agility

"I heard that Yoonho oppa, they're coming back next month!" Yun'er suddenly interjected, and the girls who were fighting were stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but stop.

"Huh? Doesn't that mean that OPPA is coming back in the middle of the country? Yu Li immediately took over the conversation, then looked at Zheng Xiuyan again, and said with a mocking smile: "Sister Sika, your protector is coming back!" ”

All the girls looked at Zheng Xiuyan in unison, Zheng Xiuyan let go of Xiaoyuan, her eyelids drooped slightly, and she said with a touching smile: "Well, I called me yesterday!" (To be continued.) )