The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 414 [ATM] Startup

"...The number you dialed is currently switched off."

In Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, Mina sat restlessly in her seat after exchanging pleasantries with Momo Hirai and her family, her little hands fidgeting with her phone screen.

Shut down?

Makoto, time for bed...

Hirai Hina, as Hirai Momo's older sister, chatted openly with her parents, her younger sister, and her friends about their debut in a local sub-unit next month. After a while, she shifted the topic to "Tarot": "Momo, aren't you close to Makoto?"

"Before coming from Kyoto, I saw his new album's music video in the car. He looked like he was very sick."

"Yes, but Oppa is actively undergoing treatment." Hirai Momo didn't know how to respond to this question. Perhaps Mina, who knew more, could better answer her sister's question.

Meanwhile, Sana Minatozaki sat to the side, busy acting cute for Momo Hirai's parents.

"..." Mina chatted with her aunt and uncle with a gentle smile while sending a message to Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, and Nayeon, the three members in Seoul: "Are you there? I'm going back to Seoul the day after tomorrow. Is there any gift you'd like?"

She's quite generous in the group; she always brings back gifts for the members on their birthdays and after going on trips.

It's not surprising that they asked that question.

While they were eating their meal in small bites, Son Chaeyoung and Tzuyu replied to each other's messages.

Mina simply replied "ok" and then lowered her gaze to Nayeon's chat window.

Makoto's phone was off, and Nayeon, a big sister who surfs the internet extensively, wasn't replying to messages, which was very strange... Mina suspected that she was doing something shady with Makoto.
However, outside of TWICE, Cheng Jiang also has several ambiguous relationships with Zhao Meiyan, Bae Joo-hyun, and Kim Ji-soo.

This simple process of elimination isn't guaranteed to be 100% accurate, but Mina trusted her intuition. She lowered her eyelids and gripped her phone tightly.

"It seems like Makoto isn't having much luck in his love life?" Hirai Momo's father said with a friendly smile, gossiping.

Two months ago, when TWICE held their first concert at Tokyo Dome, he and his partner bumped into Makoto Miyazaki. In addition, Makoto Miyazaki's adoptive parents also joined the TWICE parents' group chat.

TWICE and Tarot, one a group and the other a solo artist, have been in the industry for four or five years and are very close. As an elder, it's only natural for him to care about the younger generation's personal affairs.

Hirai Momo's mother sighed, "His parents were so worried. For the past two months, there have been rumors about him all over the internet. We are relieved to hear that he is receiving active treatment."

“I think so too. Tsk tsk, I never thought a boy like that would be rejected by a girl and suffer heartbreak?” Hirai Nami said incredulously. She had met Miyako in person several times in private.

It's hard to imagine that a boy with such excellent qualities would be so deeply involved in a love triangle, especially since this guy's persona has always been that of a playboy.
Hirai Momo and Minatozaki Sana looked rather embarrassed when they heard this topic.

If Gong Cheng is suffering from heartbreak, then wouldn't I be considered one of the culprits?
"Mom, why are you so concerned about Oppa?" Hirai Momo put down her chopsticks, picked up her juice, took a sip, smiled brightly, blinked her big eyes, and tentatively asked, "Are you treating Oppa like a son-in-law?"

After saying that, she secretly glanced at Mina and Sana, whose expressions changed instantly.

Before Hirai Momo's mother could answer, Hirai Hina rolled her eyes and looked at her younger sister: "You'd better be able to date him first, you know. Son-in-law, huh... So arrogant!"

Hirai Momo glared at her older sister with some annoyance, and opened her mouth to retort.

But he didn't say anything...

Stop looking down on me!

……

The following day, July arrived.

Tarot's official comeback to the music scene with their third full-length album, "Judgement," topped the charts in countries around the world, and in South Korea, it was dubbed by the media as a "summer comeback battle" for K-pop.

In the past month, album tracks released by twenty or thirty groups and solo artists have been instantly drowned in a flood of fog on local music streaming websites. From number one to the top ten on the music charts, "Judgement" with a total of 11 songs dominated the charts, and many fans and music lovers lined up in physical album stores all over Seoul to buy the album.

#The fog returns, sweeping across the land: Who in South Korea can rival Tarot in terms of music charts?#
#……#
"Just a casual observer, I'd like to ask how to compare Bigbang and Tarot in terms of music chart performance?"

"Stop pretending to be a nobody and trying to glorify your DOJ (Drug King) here. You're just trying to ride on their coattails! We're not even on the same level. If our oppa is compared to your DOJ, he might as well never return to the music industry. Get lost!"

"Tarot's songs really helped me through many difficult times, and I'm very grateful that Tarot is able to return to the music scene."

"The dust hasn't settled yet, but we're both still sisters-in-law!"

"How wonderful, how wonderful..."

"..."

……

At noon, after dropping Lin Nayeon off in Gangdong-gu, Gong Cheng drove to JYP.

Despite the sweltering heat, Gong Cheng took the elevator to Park Jin-young's office, where he saw his senior colleague leisurely sitting in his office chair. TWICE had recently entered a rest period, and there was no news of other groups making comebacks, so he was happy to have some free time.

"What's wrong with calling me over, bro?"

Gong Cheng sat opposite Park Jin-young and asked curiously.

Park Jin-young picked up his coffee, took a sip, and glanced at his junior colleague who had just made his comeback yesterday.

It's called a comeback, but since he's no longer with JYP and has been dealing with depression, his schedule is quite relaxed. At this level of his career, unlike those local group artists who would have to spend one to two months traveling and working hard once they make a comeback.

I want to write a song.

He took a sip of his coffee and smacked his lips.

Gong Cheng, hearing Park Jin-young's "biaji" sounds, also felt a bit thirsty, so he looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Just write it, what does this have to do with me?"

As he spoke, he got up and went to the small refrigerator next to him, took out a bottle of Coke with practiced ease, and opened it.

"How about I write the lyrics and you compose the music?" Park Jin-young said with a smile, extremely satisfied with Gong Cheng's unpretentious attitude.

Gong Cheng returned to his chair and sat down: "Me, compose the music? What kind of song do you want to write, brother?"

As he spoke, he looked curious. Park Jin-young was quite powerful as a producer in the domestic market; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so taken aback when he went to SM Entertainment back then by Lee Soo-man's question, "If you leave, will your songs sell?"

“Sigh…” Park Jin-young rubbed his chin and wisely expressed his thoughts: “I want to write a song for TWICE.”

Upon hearing this, Gong Cheng put down his cola: "Writing songs for TWICE, let alone composing, I could even cover the whole thing. But senior, they've already had two comebacks in the first half of the year, is the company that short of money?"

He stopped smiling as he said this.

"..."

Park Jin-young looked at his somewhat unpleasant expression with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, then said in a low, irritated voice, "At least you still have some conscience, knowing to pay attention to them."

He then added, "The company doesn't have any comeback plans related to TWICE recently, but their next comeback is scheduled for the end of September. From 'FANCY YOU' in April until now, it's been a five-month break for the group."

"I called you here to discuss their title track for their next comeback."

Gong Cheng's expression relaxed considerably upon hearing this. The main reason was that TWICE's schedule was truly hellish. To put it simply, even though they topped the Asian rankings, they still have nine Grammys and are incredibly popular, yet they've never been this busy this year! Is this reasonable?

"How to say?"

Hearing his question, Park Jin-young leaned back in his chair.
"Since the beginning of the year, TWICE has been through a lot, from Jihyo's relationship being exposed, to you..."

He stopped abruptly there, letting out a snort!
“Sana was cyberbullied in May, Jihyo was also involved in the Seungri scandal a few days ago, and the manager said that Mina’s leg injury is very serious. You were also reported to have depression. I’m very worried!”

The mere mention of Mina's leg injury made Miyagi feel uneasy. "Shouldn't you feel guilty, brother?"

He knew about Mina's leg injury a long time ago and even took her to a hospital in Seoul for treatment. But idols often have some old injuries. Some injuries aren't that they can't heal, but they don't heal properly before they have to rush to their schedules.

"Guilt? I do feel guilty, I always feel like I didn't protect the children well..."

Park Jin-young raised his head and looked at his junior brother, arguing forcefully, "But shouldn't you be the one who feels more guilty? Look at the state you've ruined them!"

Upon hearing this, Gong Cheng took a sip of cola: "I've even developed depression from feeling so guilty. I'm truly remorseful!"

He said it sincerely, his eyes fixed on Park Jin-young, but quickly added:
"Love always brings these emotions, sigh..."

"Then stay away from them, it'll be better for all of you." Park Jin-young snorted.

Gong Cheng shook his head. "No, that's exactly why I have to take full responsibility, brother."

"..."

Park Jin-young glared at him angrily, but said nothing more!
responsible?

What a joke—our creation, the ATM, where's the responsible attitude we've shown you?!
"..."

The two bickered for a while.

Park Jin-young took a sip of coffee to moisten his throat: "My idea for the title track of TWICE's next comeback album is to combine their experiences this year and their journeys over the years, along with the feelings between the members, to create the lyrics and music."

"Do you still remember the orchestral version of 'Fake Love' that you produced when you debuted?" he asked.

Gong Cheng nodded. "I remember. What's wrong?"

After he finished speaking, he understood what Park Jin-young meant: "Let's look at the lyrics first, or I can compose the music first, and if it matches, we can produce it."

"However, since my senior brother asked me to compose the music, why not just let me handle the entire title track? It'll save you a lot of trouble..."

Gong Cheng asked with some confusion. To be honest, he felt it was a bit troublesome. If he were to co-create with Park Jin-young, the clash of styles and ideas would require some adjustment.

Sometimes the two people's ideas are not quite the same. If he is creating on his own, he can extend Park Jin-young's ideas and complete the work independently and efficiently.

Park Jin-young shook his head in refusal, raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, and glanced at Gong Cheng: "I'll write the lyrics. Since you've agreed to compose the music, then when Mina, Sana, and Momo come back, I'll call all nine of them together to chat and start writing the lyrics."

"I don't trust you with this kind of thing."

Haki will no longer create space for Makoto Miyamoto to be alone with the TWICE members!
"Just because of this?" Gong Cheng's handsome face twitched, somewhat speechless. "Is it really necessary to treat me like a thief?"

“Of course, that’s not all…” Park Jin-young’s previous look of disdain vanished instantly, and he looked at his junior brother in front of him with serious eyes: “Because it’s also a song that I wrote for you!”

"Therefore, I have to write the lyrics myself!!!"

"Honestly, senior, I'm a little touched." Gong Cheng was stunned when he heard his words, and then looked at Park Jin-young: "So, can you grant me the blessing of being with Sana, Nayeon, Momo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu?"

His tone was sincere.

"..."

Park Jin-young's rugged nostrils twitched: "Don't even think about it!"

But suddenly he snapped out of it and asked anxiously, "You scumbag, what did you just say? Ziyu?"

"Ha ha……"

Gong Cheng chuckled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed; he'd let something slip! "Don't be angry, bro, how about we talk about the ATM?"

"Do you think I'm the kind of president who would sacrifice the children's happiness and be cold-blooded and heartless just to make a name for myself in America?!" Park Jin-young stood up and roared in the office. This was an insult to him!
Gong Cheng paused, stunned, after hearing the deafening roar in his ears.

Oh dear, how could I say such hurtful things to my senior brother?
ATMs are nothing special...

In an instant, Gong Cheng hurriedly stood up, put down the cola, and sincerely apologized with a face full of remorse: "Brother Mia, I misspoke. Let's forget about the ATM, really."

After saying that, he prepared to leave, since the composition for the title track of Twice's next album had already been decided.

"What did you say?" Park Jin-young stared at Gong Cheng's departing figure and his words, instantly becoming dejected. "Stop! Si Daopu—"

Gong Cheng turned around and looked at him, feeling genuinely embarrassed and awkward.

The main problem is that this senior brother has been very good to me these past few years, yet I said such humiliating things to him.
Although it was unintentional, it really wasn't a good thing...

"What's wrong, bro? Don't worry, I won't mention the ATM thing again. Besides, I need to focus on getting better..."

Park Jin-young looked at his sincere and apologetic eyes and felt somewhat embarrassed.

This is the third time this junior colleague has brought up the [ATM] project. The first two times, he didn't respond because of his boastful attitude. Judging from his current attitude, if this matter isn't settled today, the [ATM] project might really be canceled...

But now, should he really have to say something like, "Junior brother, wait a minute, [ATM]...", all those upright things he just said?

Wouldn't that make me look despicable?

"Please sit down..."

Park Jin-young cleared his throat, his eyes somewhat unfocused: "About you and the Twice kids, it hurts me a lot too!"

"..."

Gong Cheng sat down silently, waiting for what was to come.

“But since you’re so sincere about wanting to collaborate with me, then the [ATM] project isn’t out of the question.” Park Jin-young chuckled and scratched his head, revealing his true intentions.

He truly dared not gamble any more, fearing that his junior brother would come to him for the fourth time.

He's incredibly good at pulling things along.

After saying that, seeing Gong Cheng's surprised look and increasingly interesting expression, Park Jin-young coughed and blushed as he tried to cover it up:

"The main reason the stock price crashed was because of your departure... As one of the company's shareholders, I think we should..."

"Hehe." Gong Cheng tilted his head and looked at him. "Is Brother really that obsessed with Chuang Mei?"

After asking, he sighed and said, "Fine, I can make an ATM, but I have one condition."

Park Jin-young's eyes widened in surprise, but he feigned nonchalance and said, "If you're talking about getting the Twice members to submit to you... then please don't bother." "I see~" Gong Cheng said with a regretful expression, "Then forget it~ there's nothing more to talk about, senior~"

After saying that, he smiled and watched Park Jin-young's visibly silent expression, then couldn't help but burst into laughter, quickly slapping the table:

"Okay, okay, senior, just kidding. To be honest, about me and Twice, bro..."

"You can't stop them even if you want to, but if they really don't want to date me, I won't bother them either~" Gong Cheng smiled nonchalantly.

Park Jin-young breathed a sigh of relief and said with a forced smile, "So you're going to run away after fooling the kids, huh?"

Gong Cheng ignored his teasing and instead spoke seriously:
"I only have one request: after Misamo's subunit debuts, let Mina-chan rest; her leg injury..."

Hagi Cheng cared a lot about this and planned to spend some happy time with Mina-chan while she rested. Now, at this crucial time for "Misamo," Twice's subunit debut is a matter of concern not only for the company but for the entire K-pop scene.

During the peak of his career, even if he wanted Mina to take a break, that stubborn little penguin wouldn't agree, so he had to settle for second best.

"That's it?"

Park Jin-young gave him a complicated look.

"Well, exchanging company shares with my senior is nothing more than that," Gong Cheng said with a faint smile, then steered the conversation back to the ATM. He was still very serious about his work.

"As for [ATM], since you're so eager, let's get started on that proposal you've been saving for three years! However, [ATM] will have to be affiliated with Maze Entertainment, and we'll discuss the revenue sharing later..."

The revenue streams include cross-company collaborations, music streaming platform revenue, physical album and copyright licensing revenue, and performance and related activities revenue. This is also based on the artist's popularity; higher popularity translates to greater influence, and the company that produced the album or song also receives a cut.

This is why he wanted to bring the [ATM] project under Maze Entertainment. As for copyright revenue, to be honest, it has nothing to do with this senior colleague. Park Jin-young is a professional producer in his home country, but his first twenty years in the industry have already proven that he has absolutely no talent for making it in the US…

Park Jin-young nodded without much thought: "Okay! Let Maze Entertainment handle the ATM."

"When does it begin?"

He is quite concerned about this issue.

Gong Cheng pondered for a moment, thinking about the recent trivial matters. Apart from attending some high-end brand events and advertising shoots in Europe and America in a few days, there was nothing else to do. "Autumn, or winter."

"This year?" Park Jin-young was completely captivated by his junior, squinting his eyes and pouting... confirming again and again.

"Sure!" Gong Cheng replied with a smile. As for [ATM], it wasn't a big deal to him; it was just a matter of releasing a couple of songs and having some fun.
"..."

After settling on a rough date, Park Jin-young started offering suggestions, sharing his ideas for the ATM project that he had been working on for the past three years.

Gong Cheng felt a headache coming on...

About half an hour later, Gong Cheng prepared to leave.

Park Jin-young suddenly took out a business card from the drawer, looked at Gong Cheng, and said with concern, "The best psychologist in Seoul. It's too much trouble to travel back and forth to Tokyo. If you have time, you can go and try working with this expert?"

Gong Cheng took the business card and glanced at the doctor's name on it: Kim Sung-hoon.

"Also from Yonsei University?"

He asked curiously, "After Yu Yu's story was exposed, many people from the school called, mentioning the matter of introducing doctors." This wasn't unfounded; Yonsei University's psychology program is one of the school's flagship disciplines, considered top-tier domestically. Under the elite education system, different circles not only converge to form academic cliques and financial cliques, but also medical cliques.

"Yes." Park Jin-young nodded...

Gong Cheng put away the business card and smiled.

"Thanks, senior brother."

……

After leaving JYP, Gong Cheng drove to the back entrance of YG's building. Since the beginning of the year, YG has not had a good time because of the "Burning Sun" scandal. With the downfall of the person behind the scenes, Yang Hyun-suk has been in a lot of trouble.

While waiting for Kim Jisoo... he couldn't help but lean against the driver's seat, recalling the time when he was handed business cards by scouts from various entertainment agencies.

Among them are YG and SM, as well as various other entertainment agencies. Looking back now, even considering only the "Big Three," Gong Cheng believes that relationships depend on fate. Even with the hype from online fans in the early stages of his debut, his style didn't align with YG's...

Even if I don't join JYP, I definitely won't debut with YG. That company gives off a weird vibe.

As for SM?

That lousy NCT ​​really makes me have absolutely no desire to join. I'd rather be a producer behind the scenes. Joining JYP, on the other hand, is not only because of Park Jin-young's keen eye for talent, but also because of the strong recommendation from my mentor at Yonsei University. It's definitely more welcoming...

"Bang bang bang~"

Just as Gong Cheng was lost in thought, someone knocked on the car window. He glanced to the side and saw Kim Jisoo wearing a gray knitted tank top, a silver necklace hanging from her fair collarbone, and a thin black cardigan over it, with the sleeves rolled up. A white headphone cord extended from the pocket of her black casual pants, forked at her chest, and fell into her ear, hidden under her wispy hair...

Jisoo wore a black baseball cap with a string of white English letters printed on it. Her delicate face was framed by the brim, and her makeup was light, but a faint dark circle was visible under her eyes.

Pressing the door switch, Kim Jisoo opened the Aston Martin's door, climbed in, and immediately asked, "Why didn't you answer my calls last night?"

"Go to sleep~" Gong Cheng looked at her fierce face and thought it was a bit silly, so he couldn't help but smile. "Fasten your seatbelt."

"Where are you going?" Kim Jisoo felt that the "New Dawn of the East" was a bit perfunctory, but she still asked out of curiosity.

Gong Cheng started the car, picked up the coffee from the center console, and handed it to her: "To the hospital."

Park Jin-young is right. Besides having a psychologist in Tokyo, finding one in Seoul would be more convenient for dealing with depression. However, the most important thing is that although Kim Ji-soo, who is always short-tempered around him, is very caring.

Instead of letting her worry and overthink, it would be better to find a doctor to take her with him during treatment and involve her in the process. On the one hand, Jisoo would feel involved and wouldn't be so worried, and on the other hand, with this protective shield, he could be a little more unrestrained.

"Why go to the hospital?"

The acceleration from the sports car made Kim Jisoo lean back in her seat. She took the coffee and was about to take a sip when she looked down.

But then she caught a whiff of a light, pleasant citrus-scented perfume in the car. It wasn't overpowering; it was subtle and quite pleasant. Kim Ji-soo's eyebrows furrowed instantly. "Has another woman sat in this passenger seat?"

"Okay~" Gong Cheng answered frankly, and then, before she could get angry, he immediately said, "I've made an appointment with a doctor at a mental hospital in Jongno-gu. You're always overthinking things, so I'm taking you to see if I'm really cooperating with the treatment."

As he spoke, he winked at Kim Jisoo, whose eyebrows immediately drooped, and then jokingly lowered his eyelids, "If it can't be cured, Jisoo~ I don't dare to be a burden to you~ I'm sick!"

"Oh dear!" Kim Jisoo pursed her lips, her face immediately turning serious. Her eyelids, which had been lifted slightly by the woman's perfume in the car, softened. She raised her hand and placed it on Gong Cheng's cheek, gently straightening his face, and said softly, "Drive carefully~"

"And besides, you're not a burden at all! You're not allowed to say that about yourself!"

Actually, during the time she started dating Gong Cheng, Kim Ji-soo had seriously considered what this bastard had once said: why was she so patient with everyone else, but always so irritable with him?
After much thought, she attributed it to her anger at his lack of ambition!

However, Kim Jisoo really wanted to be gentle with him and try to be a lady, but what this "New Dawn" did was just too infuriating!

"Be confident! Hang in there, you little bastard!"

Kim Ji-soo tilted her head towards Gong Cheng and waved her fist, as if to cheer him on.

But the scent of perfume that filled her nostrils made her think of who had been sitting in the passenger seat last!
Are there any women from Jiangdong?
"Hey, legal expert, we're already dating, so why are you calling me 'bastard' all the time?" Gong Cheng was used to the term "bastard," but it didn't feel right.

Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo looked at him in surprise: "Why are you calling me a legal troublemaker? Is it because of Lee Seung-ri?"

"Because you made me stronger!" Gong Cheng answered matter-of-factly while driving, then asked seriously, "At the company, you haven't had any dirty business getting on your mind, have you?"

Kim Jisoo was speechless and annoyed by his shamelessness. She pouted, as if she really was the one who was better than him? "No, I'm doing fine at the company."

"That's good. If anything happens, don't keep it to yourself like a coward. Tell me." Gong Cheng said seriously, and the car sped up.

Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo snorted, "I tell you everything, but what about you? You went to Tokyo for psychological treatment and didn't even tell me!"

"..."

The two bickered as they arrived in Jongno-gu.

As soon as they got out of the car, the afternoon sun shone on Gong Cheng's face. Kim Ji-soo glanced at the unbuttoned collar of his white shirt, quickly stepped forward, and reached out to button it for him, muttering under her breath, "Why don't you wear your clothes properly? Who are you trying to seduce? Always so flashy..."

"..." Gong Cheng looked down at his outfit in confusion. It was a short-sleeved shirt sent by the brand, paired with jeans. To avoid looking too tall and not matching the women, he specifically wore flat canvas shoes.

As for the shirt collar, in this sweltering weather, it's just that the buttons up to the chest weren't fastened.

"Men have the freedom to dress as they please, don't you understand?"

He protested.

Kim Jisoo glanced at the surrounding parking garage and rolled her eyes: "I think you're just being sexually liberated..."

After saying something that stung Gong Cheng, she glanced at the hospital in front of her and asked softly, "Aren't you afraid to see a doctor?"

"She's been treated many times already, what's there to be afraid of?" Gong Cheng couldn't understand Zhixiu's thought process and said speechlessly, like coaxing a child to get a shot, but it was clear that he had given Zhixiu the emotional support she deserved!

Whether it's worry or concern, that's the embodiment of value.

Upon hearing this, Kim Ji-soo felt an even deeper pang of pain in her heart. She had gone to Mo for treatment many times on her own.

For a moment, she didn't feel that she had failed as a mother; instead, she felt a surge of anger towards the former Jiangdong woman and Zhao Meiyan.

...The two entered the hospital discreetly.

"..."

After meeting with Dr. Kim Sung-hoon, Gong Cheng sat in his office and discussed his condition with him.

"..."

Kim Ji-soo, who had been listening the whole time, frowned with worry from time to time. When she heard the doctor's breathless diagnosis, she was so frightened that she gripped Gong Cheng's hand tightly. Her mood was like a rollercoaster ride.

"Is your junior dating Jisoo?" Kim Sung-hoon suddenly asked, a curious smile on his face, his tone very familiar. As fellow alumni of Yonsei University, this alumni bond made him feel no awkwardness, and his address of "junior" was natural and affectionate.

Kim Jisoo blushed slightly and nodded, her eyes sparkling sweetly as she glanced at Gong Cheng, especially after he said, "Yes, we've been dating for a long time~"

You little rascal, what am I supposed to do with this?!
Gong Cheng did not receive any treatment during today's meeting, as it was their first meeting and the main purpose was to cooperate with the doctor to understand his condition.

Before leaving, Kim Jisoo took out her phone from her bag and said sincerely, "Doctor, let's exchange contact information. If I..."

At this point, she glanced somewhat shyly at Gong Cheng, who was standing to the side smiling, her lips trembling and her eyes darting away shyly: "If my boyfriend has any problems, you have to tell me right away, okay?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Kim Jisoo gave a slight bow, her attitude earnest and sincere, showing how much she cared.

"..."

After Kim Ji-soo exchanged contact information with the doctor with satisfaction, Gong Cheng led her out of the hospital.

The two went to the villa in Seongbuk-dong.

"I have plans for tonight..."

In the living room, Kim Ji-soo, feeling somewhat uneasy, reminded her male parent who was preparing lunch in the kitchen.

Gong Cheng stood in front of the counter, raised his hand to look at the time on his watch, "Alas, there are still four or five hours left."

After saying that, he chuckled and started cooking.

Kim Jisoo came into the kitchen and stood beside him, wanting to help out, but when she heard "four or five hours," her face flushed slightly as she glared at him: "Four or five hours? Are you trying to kill me?"

"What should we do?" Gong Cheng asked, feigning ignorance, though he didn't actually have any other ideas.

After all, I had a fling with a big star this morning and last night. Even though I still have good energy now, how can a real man think about such sordid things all day?

"After you finish eating, take a rest. If you can't sleep, you can play games~"

"Oh!" Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo sullenly washed the tomatoes in her hand in the sink.

After lunch, the two went upstairs to the master bedroom.

Gong Cheng quickly took off his clothes, took a shower, and got into bed.

Meanwhile, Kim Jisoo, wearing headphones and acting like a gaming girl, was intently controlling the Demon Clown, Saco, on her computer.

After the game of Joker ended, she turned around and glanced at Gong Cheng, who was lying on the bed yawning and looking at his phone while enjoying the air conditioning. After noticing his slightly damp hair, she got up, ran to the bed, reached out and touched his hair, and said in a dissatisfied tone, "Why didn't you dry it?"

"What a hassle," Miyagi said dismissively, scrolling through the current forums for feedback on the songs from his new album.

Looking at his indifferent expression, Kim Jisoo felt a surge of anger. She had dressed up so beautifully today, and thinking of the lingering scent of Nayeon's perfume in the car, she asked in a low voice, "Nayeon gave you...?"

"Ani, what are you saying?" Gong Cheng's face turned bright red with embarrassment, but Jin Zhixiu mounted him and pressed down on him, glaring at him angrily.

Meeting her angry gaze, Haji Cheng tossed aside his phone and resignedly said, "Come on, come on..."

……

Meanwhile, the three members of Misamo, who were filming in Nishinomiya City, smiled at the camera, spoke in their native dialect, and introduced themselves for promotional materials for "Misamo".

After filming ended, Mina sat on the set with a somewhat absent-minded expression, her fair face looking distracted. She wished she could fly back to Seoul immediately to see how far things were going between Sung-chan and Nayeon.

However, after Mina turned her head and glanced at her two not-so-bright friends beside her, she felt a little comforted, at least she had kept an eye on them.

……

The next two days flew by...

On July 4, Misamo and her two companions took a flight back to Seoul. After Gong Cheng learned of their arrival time, he offered to pick them up at the airport.

Make a good impression on your girlfriends, since none of the three of them will be around when the new album is released.

Especially Sana-chan and Momo-chan, how could they feel at ease if they didn't see him the first thing after he returned to Seoul?
(End of this chapter)