noveldepot Chapter 126 Let the President Be the Mentor
Chapter 126 Let the President Be the Mentor
Lin Yuan got home around 10 p.m. Instead of going to his room, he quietly walked to the pavilion, sat down, and took out a cigarette from his pocket.
'Click'
He took a deep breath, then leaned back against the railing.
The surroundings were silent, and the night sky was dotted with stars. Before he knew it, he seemed to see Bae Joo-hyun's face.
Hiss~ Whoosh~
Lin Yuan looked at it for a while and then suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly.
He went from being a single guy to a rich second-generation heir, and now he's evolved into a scumbag. The speed at which he did it is unbelievable even to himself.
Is it really true, as the old saying goes, that men with money turn bad?
"What's bothering you? Why didn't you take a shower and go to bed earlier when you got home?"
Mihoko's gentle voice sounded from behind, and the next second a pair of hands were placed on his shoulders.
Lin Yuan extinguished his cigarette, pulled Mei Huizi into his arms, and sat her on his lap, resting his head against her chest, seeking some comfort.
Lin Yuan said in a muffled voice, "It's nothing, just some small matter."
He then looked up at Mieko, whose bright eyes and smiling lips were gazing at him tenderly.
"Why aren't you asleep yet? Is that brat Tianqi causing trouble again?"
Mieko pointed a finger at his forehead. "Yeah, just like you. You like to move around a lot in your sleep. No wonder you're father and son, you're cut from the same mold."
She looked up at the sky, then stood up and said, "Alright, we can think about it tomorrow. Go wash up and go to bed!"
After saying that, he walked back to the living room, leaving Lin Yuan completely bewildered.
.....
The next morning, LM Investment Company.
In his office, Lin Yuan looked at the second version of the document in his hand, pondering it carefully.
Xia Yuan sat quietly opposite, pen and paper in hand, ready to take notes at any time.
"In that case, since everyone wants to hold a talent show first, let's do it."
Lin Yuan closed the document, gently stroking his chin with his fingers. "Let them decide the number of people, but bring me the final list of approved members for review. Those who are approved will join the 'idol trainee girl group,' and we'll discuss further development after the members are confirmed."
"Understood, young master!"
Xia Yuan noted down his request, then got up to leave.
"etc!"
Lin Yuan called out to her, walked straight to Xia Yuan, lifted her chin with his finger, and said gently, "Call me brother."
Xia Yuan was taken aback, then seemed to remember something, and called out softly, "Brother~", before running out without daring to linger for a moment.
She was afraid that she would be unable to resist hooking her finger, and that would make her legs weak and she wouldn't be able to work all day.
Lin Yuan watched her flee in a disheveled state, shook his head with a smile, and said, "She's really adorably silly."
.....
At 2 PM, Xia Yuan walked in looking exhausted. "Young Master, we've already had a meeting with the publicity team. We're planning to team up with JYP, Big Hit, and Cube for the audition and go all out."
Lin Yuan didn't say anything, but poured himself a glass of warm water, then led her to sit down on the sofa. "You've worked hard, have some water first!"
Xia Yuan stared blankly at the water glass in her hand, and the fatigue of the day instantly vanished in that moment.
She put down her water glass and then threw herself into Lin Yuan's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.
"Waaaaah~"
"Brother, I'm so touched! It's been...it's been so long since anyone has cared about me like this."
Xia Yuan choked up as she recounted her story.
Lin Yuan listened quietly, gently patting her back. "You're so easily satisfied."
"But that's just the way you are, my little secretary."
Xia Yuan sniffed, somewhat embarrassed, and lifted her head from Lin Yuan's embrace. Her eyes were still red-rimmed, but she revealed a bright, sparkling smile:
"No matter what others think, I feel that following my brother is the best."
Lin Yuan pulled out a tissue and handed it to her, teasingly saying, "You were just calling me 'Young Master' a moment ago, and now you're back to being a clingy little secretary? Your mood changes faster than flipping through a book."
Xia Yuan took the tissue and wiped her eyes, muttering softly, "Well, we have to keep things professional at the company..."
Joking aside, Lin Yuan didn't forget his business. He leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingertips lightly on his knees as he pondered the news Xia Yuan had brought back.
"Bringing together JYP, Big Hit, and Cube to run a talent show..."
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "These companies are all formidable. JYP is good at girl group concepts, Big Hit is currently gaining momentum, and Cube also has some foundation."
However, since we're going to do something big, we need to make a big splash with the publicity and mentor lineup, and get the heads of each agency involved. We should learn from the top three talent shows.
He recalled the three major talent shows of the past, whose mentors were Lee Soo-man from SM Entertainment, Park Jin-young from JYP Entertainment, and Yang Hyun-suk from YG Entertainment.
However, now that Lee Soo-man and Park Jin-young are both under his wing, the so-called "Big Three" talent shows are probably a thing of the past.
He pondered for a moment, "Let Lee Soo-man and Min Hee-jin go. They might be able to find some promising talents that we don't think much of."
"Okay, brother."
When Xia Yuan started talking about business, he became very serious and started taking notes with paper and pen that he pulled out from somewhere.
Lin Yuan looked at her from left to right and finally concluded that she had special abilities or a magic pocket.
After a long day of finalizing the details, it was already dark outside the French windows.
Lin Yuan rubbed his sore shoulders and was just about to tell the driver to prepare the car to go home when his phone vibrated in his pocket. He was slightly taken aback when he saw the name flashing on the screen.
Lee Ji-eun
???
Why is this girl calling?
Could it be... that we can play Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) with three people again tonight?
Lin Yuan was excited just thinking about it, and then quickly answered the phone.
On the other end of the phone, Lee Ji-eun's slightly tired but still sweet voice came through: "Lin Yuan, are you busy today? Are you free to have dinner together tonight?"
Lin Yuan walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the neon-lit Seoul night view outside, a playful smile appearing on his lips:
"A top singer personally invited me, so even if I'm busy, I have to make time. Tell me, what made you decide to contact me today?"
"Actually, it's about being a mentor on a talent show." Lee Ji-eun paused on the other end of the phone. "I heard from Xia Yuan that you're planning a large-scale talent show, and you've even brought in several major entertainment companies."
I happen to be free lately, so I was wondering if you'd be willing to give me the chance to join in the fun?
Lin Yuan smiled. The girl asked if it was okay, but it sounded like she was asking a question.
But if he dares to refuse, this "Nation's Little Sister" will probably come to his house immediately and she and Mieko will be considered incompetent if she doesn't drain him dry.
"Sure. Besides, you own shares here, so you're practically half the president! Who dares to stop the president from doing what he wants?"
"Hahaha!"
Lee Ji-eun, on the other side, was delighted to hear this address. "I almost forgot! I'm part of LM. Okay, it's settled then, bye-bye!"
Upon hearing that she was about to hang up, Lin Yuan immediately panicked: "Wait, have you forgotten something?"
Lee Ji-eun was completely confused and couldn't understand what he was talking about.
"What?"
"Um...why don't you come over for dinner tonight?"
Lin Yuan wanted to use this excuse to lure her over, but then he thought it wasn't a safe bet. So he remembered that Lin Tianqi really liked Li Zhi'en. "Also, Tianqi misses you a lot, don't you think?"
When Lee Ji-eun heard this, she could easily understand what he meant.
Although she enjoyed playing cards last time, and even dreamed about it for several days afterward, but...
There's a saying that goes: You can't have a sweet treat every day!
then.....
"No, I have work. That's it, bye!"
"oh."
Seeing this, Lin Yuan didn't know what to say. After all, that's how celebrities are; they always have endless schedules, let alone a top South Korean star like Lee Ji-eun.
Well, I guess I'll just have to make Mieko faint a few more times tonight.
Just as he was packing his things to go home, his phone rang.
Ah Du
[You scoundrel! Come pick me up in Loen.]
Lin Yuan rubbed his eyes in surprise, and after confirming that it was Lee Ji-eun's message, he jumped up and down happily in the office.
Xia Yuan, who was just about to come in to ask if he needed a driver, saw him like this and felt embarrassed to disturb him, so she stood guard at the door to prevent unauthorized people from coming in.
After being excited for a while, Lin Yuan finally calmed down and cursed himself for being so unrestrained.
It's not the first time, so why can't you control yourself? It's really embarrassing.
Lin Yuan: Fine, fine, you're so high and mighty! If you're so capable, why don't you just not go and accept it?
I'm incompetent.
"Ahem!"
Lin Yuan coughed twice, straightened his collar, and pretended nothing had happened. He called out to the door, "Secretary Xia, prepare the car! We're going to Loen to pick him up."
"Yes, young master!"
Xia Yuan, standing at the entrance, curled her lip inwardly, secretly feeling contempt.
Do you really think I'm a complete novice who doesn't know anything?
It's just... three-player Dou Dizhu, what's so great about it?
I'll add you in later, and see how my long legs crush your head, you brat!
No, it's my stinky older brother!
Half an hour later, the car stopped downstairs at Loen Entertainment.
Lin Yuan took out his phone and sent a message, then waited quietly.
He lowered the car window slightly and looked at the company where he started his career, feeling a mix of emotions.
Suddenly, a familiar figure came into his field of vision.
is her!
After thinking for a moment, Lin Yuan got out of the car and chased after them.
At that moment, Li Huizhen was on the phone and didn't notice anyone rapidly approaching from behind.
"Unnie, I'm off work now. Do you need me to buy something to take home?"
Li Lizhen said something on the phone, and Li Huizhen nodded, "I understand, I'll hang up now."
Li Huizhen then put her phone into her bag and leisurely walked home, humming a tune.
"Nuna!"
The sudden sound startled Li Huizhen.
She turned around angrily to see who it was, still cursing, "Hey! Who's so blind as to... Xiao Yuan!?"
"Nuna, long time no see!"
Lin Yuan stood there, the sunset glow falling on his profile, his slender figure reflected on the ground, and a sunny smile on his handsome face.
Li Huizhen was somewhat lost in thought.
She was so afraid that it was all a dream.
I was immediately attracted to this younger brother; he was handsome and had a great presence.
He then joined the company as a trainee, which made him happy, thinking that he could see her often in the future.
Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long. In just a few months, the man suddenly disappeared.
When she heard his name again, she realized that the man she liked was actually the second son of Hong Sheng, who was engaged to Sony's eldest daughter, and the two even had a child.
In an instant, her heart seemed to have died on the day they met.
Later I heard that he had returned to Seoul, but I didn't dare to go to his door.
I thought that after a year, I would gradually forget about the man.
Even now... he hadn't done anything, he had simply called out, he had simply stood there.
"What...what are you doing here!"
Li Huizhen stubbornly turned her head away, not wanting him to see her tears.
I'm Nuna, you know; I can't lose face in front of him.
Lin Yuan looked at her slightly stubborn yet unable to suppress her reddening eyes, and his heart softened slightly.
He took a step forward, closing the distance between them. The evening breeze ruffled the stray hairs by Li Huizhen's ears, and also dispelled her stubbornness.
"Nuna, it's been a year, and your temper has gotten much worse!"
Lin Yuan spoke very softly, showing no sense of distance whatsoever.
"Back when we were at the company, you took the best care of me. Why don't you even look at me now that we're together?"
Li Huizhen took a deep breath, turned around and glared at him:
"Don't give me that. You're the second young master of Hongsheng now, the big boss of LM Investment, surrounded by so many big stars and rich ladies, how could you possibly remember a lowly employee like me?"
As soon as she said it, even she felt a pang of jealousy.
Lin Yuan smiled helplessly, reached into his pocket, pulled out a business card, and handed it over:
"Heaven and earth bear witness, I have never forgotten. I just came to Loen on business today, and as soon as I saw your back, I followed you over. I've been owing you this meal ever since Nuna took care of me."
Li Huizhen looked at the business card handed to her, which had Lin Yuan's private phone number on it.
She bit her lower lip, unsure whether to accept or not, her fingertips rubbing together in a conflicted manner on the bag strap.
Just as the atmosphere was becoming somewhat awkward, Lin Yuan's phone, which was in his pocket, suddenly vibrated again.
Without even looking, it's obvious that Lee Ji-eun went downstairs and didn't see him, and was preparing to "question him".
A hint of guilt flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes, but he remained calm on the surface.
He looked at Li Huizhen and said gently:
"Nuna, I have another appointment, so I might not be able to make it today. Keep this business card; it's my personal number. Let's stay in touch. I'll definitely treat you and Sister Lizhen to dinner separately in a few days to settle all the old debts."
Seeing that he seemed genuinely busy, Li Huizhen's tense mood inexplicably relaxed a bit.
She snatched the business card and stuffed it into her bag, saying stubbornly, "I know, you busy man. Go on with your work, don't keep people waiting."
"Alright, then Nuna, be careful on your way home."
Lin Yuan waved his hand, turned around, and walked quickly towards the nanny van.
Li Huizhen stood there, watching his tall and upright figure gradually disappear into the distance, before finally opening the car door and getting into a low-key yet luxurious car.
Only when the car slowly drove away did she finally breathe a sigh of relief, as if all her strength had been drained. She took out the business card from her bag, still warm from his touch, and gently rubbed the name on it with her fingertips. Finally, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
inside the car.
As soon as Lin Yuan opened the car door and got in, he was met with Li Zhi'en's eyes, which seemed to be smiling but weren't.
At this moment, Lee Ji-eun was fully armed, with a baseball cap and mask, and was looking him up and down with a cold snort.
"Hey, President Lin, you took so long just to go to the restroom?"
Lee Ji-eun took off her mask, raised an eyebrow, and said with a teasing tone, "I've been waiting for you in the car for several minutes. Tell me honestly, which pretty girl were you chatting with on the street? Were you completely captivated?"
Sitting in the passenger seat, Xia Yuan glanced at the rearview mirror. Although she was looking down and pretending to be looking at documents, her perked-up ears and slightly trembling shoulders clearly indicated that the excuse of going to the toilet was her doing.
Lin Yuan glared at her fiercely, then coughed lightly.
He sat down next to Lee Ji-eun and very naturally put his arm around her slender waist.
"How could that be? Who would dare call themselves beautiful in front of IU? I just ran into an acquaintance from Loen and went over to say hello."
"Pah, only a fool would believe you, you're full of nonsense."
Although Lee Ji-eun complained, her body betrayed her and she leaned into his arms.
The fatigue from several days of intense work seemed to dissipate almost instantly when I smelled Lin Yuan's familiar scent.
She found a comfortable spot to lean back, her voice becoming lazy: "What delicious food did Huizi unnie make tonight? I'm trying to control my figure lately, so I can't eat too many high-calorie foods."
Lin Yuan gently pinched her soft cheek, his eyes full of doting affection:
"Don't worry, I already told my family that tonight's meals will be low in oil and salt and nutritious. But... after dinner, you won't be able to control the calories."
Li Zhi'en blushed slightly, and pinched his waist with a mix of embarrassment and annoyance: "Secretary Xia is still up ahead! You scoundrel, all you ever think about is this kind of nonsense!"
The driver in front kept his eyes straight ahead, while Xia Yuan in the passenger seat silently rolled her eyes, inwardly grumbling:
Ha, men! One minute they're lingering with their ex on the street, the next they're flirting with a big star.
However… thinking about the “exciting show” that would be happening after they got back to the villa tonight, Xia Yuan couldn’t help but touch her long legs and snort to herself: You brat, I’ll let you off the hook tonight, but let’s see if you’ll still have the strength to walk to work tomorrow!
Fortunately, Lin Yuan didn't know what she was thinking, otherwise he would have definitely taught this little secretary a lesson and shown her what true talent was!