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Is Chapter 1076 Important?
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Along the way, Jin Shangmin asked Ming Jingnan a few more related questions and also reminded him of some issues that needed attention later. A few minutes later, the two arrived at the office of the Artist Business Department.

There were quite a lot of people inside at this time, most of them were staff in charge of related business of the company. Ming Jingnan knew some of them and some had only met them before, but she was very familiar with the one sitting in the main seat, who was Director Zhao Xiancheng who was in charge of their Twice-related work.

Everyone was discussing something heatedly, but when they saw Kim Sang-min and Ming Jingnan, especially Ming Jingnan came in, everyone immediately quieted down. Ming Jingnan felt that everyone's eyes were looking at him in an instant, as if there was some pattern on his face.

However, she also understood the audience. Facing so many department heads and representatives of companies, Ming Jingnan hurriedly bowed and greeted them. After greeting them, Jin Shangmin first reported the situation, and then several department heads seemed not to believe it and asked again.

Ming Jingnan's relationship with Chi Jingyuan was very low-key. In addition, Jin Shangmin had just reminded her of this, so she didn't know anything about it. She said she didn't know either and it was the first time she heard the news.

After asking for a while and finding out that she knew nothing, the JYP staff who had originally wanted to get some information from her immediately became disappointed.

"How could I not know? This matter must be related to Jing Yuanxi."

"..."

"These resources and channels wouldn't be given away for free, right? ... Would a chaebol young master have such good intentions?"

One of the staff members didn't know whether he had any opinion about her or Chi Jingyuan, and he made a sarcastic remark, but before he finished speaking, Director Zhao Xiancheng, who had the highest position on the scene, glared at him fiercely. The staff member immediately fell silent, until he realized he had said something wrong, then he bent down 90 degrees and bowed.

"Forget it, this is not important."

Seeing that there was no information from Ming Jingnan, the staff discussed it in a low voice and decided not to dwell on this aspect anymore.

After all, although Ming Jingnan couldn't get anything out of him, currently in the entire Kpop circle of the peninsula, only SM and Ji Jingyuan have connections and resources in the European fashion circle. In addition, everyone knows the relationship between GUCCI and Ji Jingyuan, so even if Ming Jingnan has no news, it is safe to think that this matter must be the work of that young master Ji Jingyuan.

As for what the purpose is and why they suddenly introduced GUCCI to collaborate with JYP artists... everyone can instantly imagine a small script in their minds.

...But the reason is not the key point. What is important is that the invitation for cooperation has indeed been sent, and more importantly, what should they do now.

Matters concerning company distribution will not be discussed with idols, especially for idols like Twice who have debuted for less than two years and are still in the rookie stage. Originally, Mingjing Nan was called over to ask her if she knew the inside story, but Mingjing Nan knew nothing about anything, so after answering a few questions, her task was actually over.

"You and Twice have been doing really well recently... Go back first and let your agent tell you the situation after the company confirms it."

Seeing the forced smile from Director Zhao, who was over 50 years old and wore black-framed glasses and always looked very serious, Ming Jingnan quickly bowed again, said goodbye to all the staff, and turned around to leave.

"Mina, you go back first. I think we need to study this a little bit..."

The agent who brought her here, Kim Sang-min, went out and said a few words to her.

"...Don't tell the other members when you get back..."

Jin Shangmin was halfway through his words when he thought about it and smiled helplessly, then changed his words: "Forget it, this kind of thing can't be kept secret. It doesn't matter whether I tell them or not. If I don't tell them, they will find out later."

"But things haven't been confirmed yet, so don't say too much. Just keep it in mind."

"I know, thank you, Oppa." Ming Jingnan nodded and turned to leave, while Jin Sangmin glanced at her and returned to the office.

At this time, Director Zhao looked around and said in a low voice, "Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

Soon the surroundings became lively again and the staff members started talking, but Kim Sang-min did not interrupt and just stood aside.

"Why is it Mina?"

"Isn't it obvious? Don't tell me you don't know who her boyfriend is."

"But Mina is really not suitable. Giving her this level of resources will disrupt the company's arrangements, not to mention that she is Japanese... Even if Jingyuanxi is the one who made the connection, the choice should be in our company, right? Didn't Suzy also receive an invitation? Can we communicate with GUCCI to see if Mina can be replaced by other artists in the company? If not, it can be replaced by a local member of Twice."

"I'm afraid that it will make the other party unhappy, and it might also anger them..."

"I just sent a message to test it out, but it shouldn't work. The other party's purpose is very clear, they are targeting Mina."

"Ashi, is Mina so attractive to them?"

"Don't tell me you don't know who her boyfriend is."

"Yeah... just reject it."

Listening to the discussion, he shook his head slightly in his heart. The reason why he had to remind Ming Jingnan just now was because the company has not yet decided how to deal with this cooperation invitation, whether to refuse or accept.

Even according to the company, they are considering transferring this cooperation to other artists or even other members.

Although JYP was very surprised and delighted to receive the sudden invitation to collaborate, to be honest, they also have a lot of burdens.

That’s right, faced with such a big gift package that fell from the sky, some JYP operations staff were even considering whether to accept it.

...It is because of this request of 'working exclusively with Twice member Mina' that JYP is extremely conflicted.

After a few years of decline and fall, JYP's fortunes began to turn around after Twice in 15. This girl group, which was highly coveted, did not disappoint the company's expectations and made a name for itself with its super schedule right from its debut.

After two big hits last year, their popularity has been rising. Twice is gaining momentum and is clearly poised to become the new generation of top girl group. JYP has also turned its tide, with both its revenue and stock price having greatly increased compared to previous years.

As for the operation of Twice, JYP is even more serious and cautious. For this girl group that is expected to lead the company to new heights, JYP has set up a unique development plan for Twice after learning from its previous experience in operating other girl groups and even various artists.

The most important point is to limit the personal resources of each member and to ensure balanced development of the entire team. There should be no more members who become too popular and exceed the company's expectations, becoming uncontrollable and affecting the overall development of the group.

Secondly, because too many foreign green cards can easily lead to dissatisfaction among the people on the peninsula, it is necessary to suppress foreign members while increasing the resources and development of local members.

The sudden invitation from GUCCI was beyond JYP's expectations and also exceeded their plans and arrangements for Twice.

Because, as a foreigner, especially a member of Japan, Minami has never been the main target of JYP. If JYP were to make the decision, it would be impossible for this level of resources to fall on her.

If it was Lim Nayeon instead... maybe there would still be a little hope.

So after receiving the invitation to cooperate, JYP was quite conflicted and immediately held a meeting to discuss what to do.

But refuse?
Although someone came up with this idea, he was soon stared at as if he were an idiot by many people around him.

Although they will deny some advertisements and endorsements that do not fit Twice's development path due to the arrangement and personality of the artists, those are all insignificant brands and the endorsement fees are low, so there will be no negative impact even if they are rejected.

But what is it this time? This time it is GUCCI, a top European luxury brand.

Not to mention the endorsement fee, which is already not low, what is more important is that it has been connected with GUCCI, and has obtained and expanded channels for cooperation with the European fashion circle.

Ever since SM entered the European fashion circle through Chi Jingyuan and established connections and networks, its relationship with the entire peninsula's fashion circle instantly improved. The resources of its artists in this regard have skyrocketed, and the company's stock price has also risen accordingly.

These are all tangible benefits, not to mention the invisible positive impacts.

JYP has been extremely jealous and has been trying to get in touch with the other party, but this kind of top fashion luxury brand has always been aloof, and they have never had any artists that the other party liked, resulting in the other party simply ignoring them.

After much effort, I only managed to contact a few third-tier brands, and they all had various requirements, such as requiring inspections.

They had tried so hard before but made no progress, and never expected that such a good opportunity would suddenly appear in front of them today, and it was the other party who took the initiative to ask for it. Although they felt very passive about the practice of naming Mina, they did feel like a great gift had fallen from the sky and hit them on the head.

Only a fool would refuse.

And... everyone here knows Chi Jingyuan's power, as well as their family's shares and power in the company. Although their brothers rarely appear in JYP, they have a dedicated person in the company who serves as the representative director and represents the shares.

This is also the reason why they are so conflicted. If it is an ordinary endorsement or invitation, they can just accept it or refuse it at will.

But who knows if I refuse this time, will it offend and anger the young master?
It’s just…from a professional perspective, or from the perspective of Twice’s development, they really feel that letting Minami Nagatake is not very suitable.

"..." The staff member who said no also understood the looks from people around him, as if he was a fool. He lowered his head awkwardly and kept silent.

After discussing for a while without any results, just when Director Zhao was somewhat dissatisfied, Jin Shangmin, the agent, made some useful suggestions:

"Although it's obvious, I think we should first find out whether this matter was contacted by Jingyuanxi. If so, we can't treat it normally. If not..."

Jin Shangmin didn't finish his words, but of course everyone around him understood.

"The second thing is to discuss some details of the cooperation with GUCCI, and express our ideas and suggestions as a test."

"Then..."

Director Zhao just nodded and wanted to give a compliment, when the phone next to him suddenly rang. He picked it up and spoke a few words quickly. After hanging up, his expression became a little better:
"...PD Park Jin-young said he came to call Kyung-won-xi."

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After Mingjing Nan and her agent left, the practice room soon became lively again, but compared to the relatively relaxed atmosphere just now, the atmosphere at this time was obviously a little subtle.

Several members gathered together, and naturally the topic of discussion was all about the news they had just heard.

But there are exceptions. Zhou Ziyu was sitting alone in a corner of the sofa, holding a mobile phone in her hand but not operating it. Her head was drooped, and her long hair covered both sides of her cheeks, making it impossible to see her expression clearly.

But judging from the low pressure emanating from her body and the fact that she didn't even have the energy to maintain her usual upright sitting posture, she was obviously in a bad mood.

Of course not!
Between the hanging hair, Zhou Ziyu's face was dark and her lips were pursed. Although the background of the main screen of the mobile phone in her hand was her own selfie, she stared with wide eyes as if she saw someone else, and her lips trembled as if she was muttering something.

It’s a pity that Kim Da-hyun, who was sitting next to him, couldn’t understand Chinese. Otherwise, if she had gotten closer, she would have heard some vicious voices and words…

Too much, bad!
Zhou Ziyu is in a very bad mood now.

When she saw her agent suddenly coming over, she knew something must have happened, but she never expected that it would be this thing that made her feel depressed and as uncomfortable as if she had eaten something dirty.

JYP can think of it, other members can think of it, and of course she can think of it too......

Zhou Ziyu guessed the inside story the moment she heard it. What GUCCI and what specifically named Jingnan? There was no need to think about such things. It was 100% certain that that annoying guy Chi Jingyuan was behind it.

Judging from Ming Jingnan’s expression, she probably didn’t know… But she thought casually and guessed that it was that annoying guy who took the initiative, or he concealed it on purpose. Ming Jingnan happened to have a birthday soon, so maybe it was a birthday surprise or something like that…

Because she knew that person so well, even without any other information, Chou Tzuyu could easily guess what was going on.

But the more she guessed the truth, the more uncomfortable she felt, and the more panicked she felt.

Of course she knew that Ming Jingnan was Chi Jingyuan's official girlfriend, but in her heart she was the person with the best and closest relationship with him. She also knew that Chi Jingyuan had always been very generous, but ordinary gifts would be fine, but he was willing to give her such a top luxury endorsement, which really made Zhou Ziyu feel bad.

This is a collaboration with GUCCI. Do you know what it means to female idols?

And the most important thing is that there is only Mingjing Nan...but she seems to have been forgotten.

"I clearly said she was more suitable for the fashion line when we were chatting before, you liar!"

Thinking of some of the things Chi Jingyuan said during their previous chat, Zhou Ziyu felt more and more depressed, and even a little aggrieved.

She wanted to call Chi Jingyuan, but after taking out her phone, she stopped. Of course, she felt that she was being unreasonable, so she didn't know what to say.

She really wanted to call that annoying guy and question him, or to be gentle and act cute and complain, but she couldn't do such a unreasonable thing. After hesitating back and forth, she could only sulk here by herself.

Just then, the door of the practice room was pushed open.

"..."

Ming Jingnan pushed open the door of the practice room and walked in. The lively voices she had just heard outside the door suddenly stopped. She only felt that the eyes of everyone around her were instantly focused on her face.

…………

"Is it really you?"

At the same time, on the other side, Chi Jingyuan, who was eating and talking on the phone, heard Park Jinying's shocked voice on the phone.

"What else? Who do you think it is, brother?"

Chi Jingyuan chewed something, his voice was a little unclear, but the teasing taste in his tone was very strong: "I always feel that after Twice became popular, you are a little bit arrogant, brother, you don't think that JYP has such a big face now, right?"

"…Ah, how can you talk to me like that?"

Park Jin-young was so bluntly teased that he was speechless for a moment. After a few seconds of silence, he raised his voice and howled in anger. Then he immediately lowered his voice and complained, "Why didn't you tell me about such an important matter in advance so that we could be prepared?"

"Ah? Isn't your reaction a bit too much?"

Chi Jingyuan picked up the bowl and drank some soup. As the sound of gurgling filled the air, he obviously didn't seem to care much: "Is it important? Isn't it just a matter of one sentence?"

"Ashi, you kid..."

Annoyed by Chi Jingyuan's pretense, Park Jin-young wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he sighed deeply:

"You kid... falling in love really takes a lot of effort..."