Chapter 15: Project XMAN

The seafood hotel that Choi Jung-won chose was located near Hongdae, for which the people had to drive across the river. The hotels here are of the more upscale type, and it is unlikely that you will spend less than one million won at a time. However, this is also in line with the value of several people, the four giants of A.P company and the leading singers have dinners, and they must not go to barbecue and roadside stalls.

It is said that Choi Jung-won has always wanted to experience the roadside stall culture in South Korea, but he has been dissuaded by the bodyguards and has not been able to make the trip. Besides, the family is not allowed to eat the food from the stalls outside. Born in a wealthy family, everything is good, but I checked a lot in terms of freedom.

It was late at night, and there were only a few drinkers left in the hotel. Choi Jung-won, Han Sung-ho, and Kim Jong-kook came in in a low-key manner without attracting anyone's attention. asked for a small box, Cui Zhengyuan had just ordered the dishes, and Kim Young-min had also arrived.

This is the first time that Kim Jong Kook, the first brother of the company, has met Kim Young-min in private, so he quickly got up and said hello. He is not familiar with other people, and he is a subordinate, so he is a little restrained.

Kim Young-min is more amiable in private, like a gentle big brother, without the slightest pretension of a big president. After a few words of greeting with Kim Jong Kook, he was pulled by Cui Zhengyuan to sit down on the main seat.

"What about Zhengyuan, I heard that Jihua about Zhong Guo has been determined? Let's celebrate, everyone is a man, how about drinking soju"? Koreans rarely don't drink well, and both men and women like to have a few drinks. The few people here have a good amount of alcohol. Kim Young-min thought that Choi Jung-won was still a minor and had never drunk, so he smiled evilly.

"Yes, yes, the company opened the first shot, our executive lord, do you want to help the fun"? Han Sung-ho is not a good bird either.

"That's right, Zhengyuan, this is my brother's first time solo, you have to cheer for my brother." Receiving the eyes of Kim Young-min and Han Sung-ho, Kim Jong-kook grabbed Choi Jung-won's shoulders and coaxed.

Cui Zhengyuan's forehead has a big "#" on his forehead, the president of the black belly, the dog-legged director, and the unscrupulous singer, what kind of people are these, thinking that his brother is a bully? Don't you know that my brother was also a warrior of the "alcohol test" in his previous life? Not to mention the Korean soju with no degree, it is Russian vodka, and my brother and I once blew three bottles. You are not an adversary?

Secretly smiling in his heart, Cui Zhengyuan pretended to be entangled for a long time, and then pretended to be arrogant and said: "Okay, since several elders have said so, I will give up my life to accompany the gentleman today."

When Kim Yingmin and the others saw that he had been deceived, they exchanged glances with each other that they had succeeded in their schemes, but they did not know that they had been countercalculated. After a while, the wine and food were all served, and Cui Zhengyuan was the youngest, and the wine glasses for several people were full.

Han Chenghao, as the eldest elder, first raised his glass and greeted, "Come on, come on, I wish our new company a prosperous future career, and everyone will have a lot of money, cheers." The old man chatted about the boyish madness and picked up the wine glass, Han Chenghao completely lost the image of a gentle composer on weekdays.

The box was full of acquaintances, and everyone let go. Kim Young-min loosened his tie and added, "I wish Chung Kook's new song a big hit and become a top artist as soon as possible." After clinking glasses, several people drank to the end of the glass, and drank three in a row.

After drinking, all three looked at Cui Zhengyuan. I saw that his expression was normal, and he didn't look like he was drinking at all. Cui Zhengyuan pretended to concentrate on picking up vegetables and inadvertently saw the appearance of the three of them, "Oh, what's wrong, is there something wrong"?

"Ah, you kid, do you drink a lot at home?"

"No, the old man is so old-fashioned, how can he allow me to drink", Cui Zhengyuan pretended to be innocent.

"Is that kid still born drinking? No, my old man came to test your strength", Han Chenghao filled his cup.

The three of them are full of black lines, you are an old man, you are only 35 years old, this is an old man. Cui Zhengyuan didn't say much, he went straight into battle, and there was nothing left of a bottle of soju drunk by the two of them.

Han Chenghao was already a little drunk, the smell of alcohol was surging, and he had a big tongue when he spoke. Cui Zhengyuan's face was still as usual, and he looked at the other two who were stunned with amusement.

Kim Young-min felt that he had been provoked, "Ah, you kid, I still don't believe I can't drink you", said, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to go into battle in person.

Cui Zhengyuan hurriedly dissuaded, "Brother, this is just the beginning, don't worry." Don't worry, I'm sure I'll have a drink with my brother today."

Kim Jong Kook also persuaded him, and Kim Young-min put away his hooligan posture, as if he had let Cui Zhengyuan go, "Hmph, I will spare you kid once, on the wine table, how can you be a junior who is rampant."

Looking at his appearance of pretending to be the boss of the underworld, Choi Jung-won and Kim Jong-kook secretly laughed.

As he was talking, the door of the box opened, and Liu Zaishi had finished his trip. Seeing that Cui Zhengyuan was drinking, he began to complain, "Ah, you two are really, I don't know if Zhengyuan is still a child, how can you let him drink, what if there is a problem with drinking"? As he spoke, he snatched Cui Zhengyuan's wine glass and asked the waiter to replace it with a drink, "Zhengyuan, children shouldn't drink, just drink a drink."

The four of them didn't say a word, and they all watched him helplessly and ramble.

"Oh? You weishenme don't speak, why are you looking at me like this"? Liu Zaishi doesn't know why.

Han Chenghao borrowed the strength of the wine, "Ah, this guy, I thought he was just a little verbose on the show, and when he got to the wine table, he was even more verbose."

Kim Yingmin deeply agreed, "It's just Aunt Liu, Aunt Liu."

Kim Jong Kook and Liu Jae-seok were not very familiar with each other, and asked weakly: "Brother Zaishi, are you a priest?"

"Poofhahaha", honest people are even more unbearable. When Kim Jong Kook said a word, everyone laughed, even Liu Zaishi himself laughed angrily.

Speechlessly, he looked at the four shapeless guys, "Ah, you guys are really ............, isn't what I said reasonable"?

"Zaishi, Zhengyuan can't drink it, so come and drink with us", Kim Young-min took the opportunity to pour a glass for Liu Jae-seok.

Liu Zaishi was flustered, his hands swinging wildly, "No, no, no, no, I can't drink, I'll get drunk as soon as I drink it."

Han Chenghao relied on his old qualifications and grabbed Liu Zaishi, "What do you say, how can a man not drink", picked up Liu Zaishi's wine glass and brought it to his mouth.

"I really can't drink it......", seeing that several people were coaxing, Liu Zaishi had no choice, and said conditionally: "Then a cup, just a cup", the expression was like going to the execution ground.

After a glass of wine, Liu Zaishi coughed in his mouth, tears still flowed, and he hurriedly took off his eyes to wipe them.

Although in his previous life, he had seen Liu Zaishi take off his eyes on variety shows countless times. But when it is still faced, the effect of contrast is still not light. The others were also frightened by this contrast, and then there was endless daxiao. Cui Zhengyuan felt that his stomach was full of anger, "Brother, ......, brother, will you change your face"?

Kim Young-min was even more exaggerated, jokingly shouting: "Ah, who is this guy and how did he get in"?

Liu Zaishi's desolate expression was like a chrysanthemum that had been mutilated countless times.

Fortunately, a few people just got together, and they didn't really want to drink. laughed and laughed, and also brought several people closer. After eating and drinking, by the way, they exchanged their respective work, and Zuihou talked about the decoration of the new company building.

At present, the focus of the whole company is that the new company building will be put into use as soon as possible. Kim Jong Kook deliberately went over to take a look a few days ago and sighed: "Speaking of that, it's really imposing, seven buildings are lined up like this, and there is no one in South Korea that can compare with it."

Cui Zhengyuan smiled reservedly, "That's it, brother doesn't look at anyone's handwriting, when the time comes, it will definitely be explosive news when it is announced to the public." Our company will definitely be an instant hit", and took a bite of the dish beautifully, "Whether it is S.M's 'antique' or JYP's 'parking lot', we will win first than the image." The choice of the new building was all done by Cui Zhengyuan himself, and he didn't realize that it was fake.

"Ahem, cough, cough", Kim Young-min was born in S.M, and his brother is still the president, although the brothers are not in harmony, but hearing Choi Jung-won describe it like this, he is still a little uncomfortable.

After Cui Zhengyuan finished speaking, he also knew that he had lost his words, so he hurriedly toasted Jin Yingmin with a glass of wine, which was regarded as making amends.

"In Brother Shi, what is your itinerary, why is it so late"? Liu Zaishi was the latest to arrive, so Cui Zhengyuan asked with concern.

"There is a small program, and during the day, because I want to make a venue for other programs, I arrange it to be recorded at night", the program he hosted was not good, and Liu Zaishi was also a little embarrassed. Compared with himself, several other people can be regarded as successful people. Sitting here, Liu Zaishi was also a little ashamed of himself.

"Did you change the MC for that KBS program"? Kim Young-min asked. When Yoo Jae-seok signed a contract, Choi Jung-won once told Kim Young-min and Han Sung-ho about it, knowing that he had a bit of a conflict with KBS. Therefore, Kim Young-min asked with concern.

"Well, KBS didn't even say hello, so they just found someone." Liu Zaishi was also very depressed, and he finally won a good show, but he lost it because of this incident. After a few years of hard work in vain, the little achievements made were beaten back to the prototype, and whoever it was was would not be in a good mood.

Han Chenghao patted him on the shoulder and comforted: "It's not a big deal, that kind of TV station, it doesn't matter if you don't do it, I've seen your host, and your style is very good." Don't worry, sooner or later you will be red."

Choi Jung-won scrutinized him carefully. After nearly 10 years of accumulation, the youth of the early years has gradually been smoothed out. Instead, a mature temperament and the ability to be smart and flexible. It can be said that he already has what it takes to become a top MC. It is estimated that the previous life was affected by this incident, and it took a few more years, until after taking over "Xman", it soared into the sky.

Now it's time to launch Xman, Choi Jung-won thought.

Next year, the company will blossom more in songs, film and television, variety shows, etc., to show the strength of A.P to the outside world. Of course, he will not miss this show that makes Liu Zaishi soar into the sky, and the topicality, ornamentation, and influence coexist.

In fact, the later "Infinite Challenge" and "Runningman", even "The Birth of a Family", in terms of excitement, are far more exciting than "Xman". There's no way, indoor variety shows can't compare to outdoor ones anyway. This is determined by objective conditions, and it cannot be offset by relying on the production of the program.

It's just that there are no conditions to develop these two programs yet. "Infinite Challenge" can achieve a huge success like a demon, although it is due to Yoo Jae-seok, the role of the other sub-MCs cannot be ignored, and even the role of Kim Tae-ho PD is no less than that of Yoo Jae-seok. It's just that these people are still unknown, and if they are replaced, it will not be the classic "Infinite Challenge", and Liu Zaishi's current ability to host "Xman" is enough, but if he plays the role of "King of Variety Shows", it is far behind.

As for "Runningman", with the current jishu conditions, it can't shoot the effect of the later generations. The meal has to be eaten bite by bite, and the road has to be walked step by step, and when the conditions are ripe, these are all natural things.

Thinking so, Cui Zhengyuan confided in his thoughts, "That's it, in Brother Shi, I now have a variety show idea here, anyway, you don't have a lot of time now, just take a little more time, and let's improve it together."

"Oh, Zhengyuan, you can still plan variety shows"? Now every time Choi Jung-won shows a new ability, Kim Young-min is extremely curious.

Seeing that several other people were waiting for him to answer, Cui Zhengyuan said: "I just have a general idea, and the specific details need to be supplemented by professionals."

Planning songs and dances, Cui Zhengyuan is professional. In the entertainment program, he is a little amateur. Just remember the general composition and process of "Xman", and he doesn't know the specific details. Therefore, he also needs to cooperate with Liu Zaishi and those in the acting department to make a complete jihua.

"Zhengyuan's ,......", Liu Jae-seok grabbed his hand tightly, wanting to say something of thanks. The words came to his lips, but he couldn't speak, so he had to look at him gratefully.

Cui Zhengyuan knew Liu Zaishi's thoughts, and said busily: "Brother, don't be like this, you are good, the company can be good, and I am also thinking about the company."

Hearing this, Liu Zaishi's mood calmed down a little, gently patted Cui Zhengyuan's hand, and said, "If there is anything difficult in the future, you must tell my brother." My brother will treat you as a friend."

Friends in Korea have a special meaning, and generally only people who are not much different in age can be called friends. Like Liu Zaishi and Cui Zhengyuan, there is a thirteen-year difference between them, and in real terms, they can only have a more senior relationship. Liu Zaishi can say this, that is to really regard Cui Zhengyuan as a close relative.

Cui Zhengyuan smiled: "Brother, haven't we been friends for a long time."

solved Liu Zaishi's heart disease, and everyone continued to stagger. Liu Zaishi was in a good mood and unconsciously drank a few more glasses. It's a pity that he didn't drink very well, and he was drunk and unconscious all of a sudden.

After the party dispersed, Kim Young-min and Han Sung-ho were almost there, and they were picked up by their assistants, and Kim Jong-kook's agent also rushed over. Cui Zhengyuan took the initiative to send Liu Jae-seok home.

Originally, Kim Jong Kook wanted to help, but when he saw Cui Zhengyuan's two tall bodyguards, he was relieved. "Then I'll go first, Zhengyuan, be careful on the road."

"Hmm, Haode. Brother, don't forget, come to my office tomorrow and sign a new contract." Cui Zhengyuan admonished. Kim Jong Kook is going to officially start solo, and the previous group contract is no longer suitable for him. Choi Jung-won drew up a new contract with far better terms than his previous one.

Cui Zhengyuan instructed the bodyguards to carry Liu Zaishi into the car, made a phone call, and got Liu Zaishi's home address from the company's internal affairs department, and the group rushed over.

During this period, Cui Zhengyuan also called his mother, explaining that the company had a party and would not go back tonight. He planned to make do with Liu Zaishi's house for a while. Otherwise, when the old man sees himself going back full of alcohol, he will definitely be furious.