Chapter 125 Yuehua
First floor gym.
Jiang Shu changed into a set of sportswear and was running on the treadmill, with an iPad placed on the machine, playing a variety show.
There weren't many people in the gym; including Jiang Shu, there were fewer than five people.
It was working hours, so apart from executives like Jiang Shu, most employees wouldn't come to the gym. The probability of encountering an executive was high, and whether they would be scolded was another matter, but it would definitely be uncomfortable.
If given the choice, who would willingly share a space with executives and leaders?
The few other people in the gym apart from Jiang Shu were all company executives. Trainees also came to the gym to exercise and maintain their physique, but at this time, most trainees were still in school.
At this moment, Jiang Shu's peripheral vision noticed a figure appear on the treadmill beside him.
In the sparsely populated gym, someone who actively ran to his side was most likely an acquaintance.
He turned his head and saw Lee Ji-eun, also in sportswear.
He removed one side of his earphone.
“Chairman,” Lee Ji-eun said with a smile.
“Is your schedule finished?” Jiang Shu looked at Lee Ji-eun and said with a smile.
“Yes, I haven't exercised for a while, so I thought I'd do some. I just happened to see you here and came over.”
“Your figure is quite slender,” Jiang Shu said as he looked Lee Ji-eun up and down, then withdrew his gaze.
“Not as good as Yuan Ying,” Lee Ji-eun said, shaking her head.
Even though Zhang Yuanying had gained some weight at Jiang Shu's request, she still appeared very slender visually.
“You can't compare yourself to a naturally gifted person,” Jiang Shu chuckled. “You can compare yourself to… um…”
Jiang Shu thought for a moment; it seemed there really weren't any trainees or artists in the company whose figures were out of shape.
“I can just compare myself to myself,” Lee Ji-eun's cheerful voice floated over.
Jiang Shu smiled at her words.
“I heard the company is making a new girl group recently?”
“Yes,” Jiang Shu responded casually.
“The company is releasing new girl groups so quickly,” Lee Ji-eun couldn't help but exclaim.
“Otherwise, you wouldn't have debuted so early.”
“That's true,” Lee Ji-eun laughed.
Then silence fell, with only the sound of the treadmill operating.
Although the two had an intimate relationship, they weren't actually that close; there was a considerable difference compared to Jiang Shu and Liu Zhimin.
Lee Ji-eun was also well aware that their relationship was best kept at this level; going further would be impolite. However…
She turned her head to look at Jiang Shu, pursed her lips, and a look of struggle appeared in her eyes. For a moment, she was hesitant.
Jiang Shu didn't know what Lee Ji-eun was thinking. After exchanging a few words with her, he ignored her.
He continued exercising.
“Chairman.”
After an unknown period, Lee Ji-eun's voice came from beside him.
“Speak,” Jiang Shu responded without turning his head.
“Can I attend this year's year-end ceremony with you?”
Jiang Shu was startled at her words.
“Year-end ceremony? What would I go there for?”
“MAMA invited you to attend.” Lee Ji-eun was surprised to find that Jiang Shu truly seemed unaware of this.
“Why haven't I received any news?” Jiang Shu asked, puzzled.
“I'm not sure,” Lee Ji-eun said, shaking her head. “Perhaps the official notification hasn't been issued yet?”
“Hmm.”
Clearly, this was impossible.
For a company chairman like him, if MAMA really wanted to invite him, they would contact him in advance. Lee Ji-eun knowing this news ahead of time…
Jiang Shu glanced at Lee Ji-eun but said nothing.
It was normal to have her own connections, and Jiang Shu didn't care; Lee Ji-eun wasn't Liu Zhimin, after all.
“If I go, then yes.”
Lee Ji-eun immediately smiled.
“Then I'll trouble the Chairman!”
Jiang Shu paused the treadmill and waved his hand at Lee Ji-eun.
“You continue your workout; I'm leaving first.”
“Yes.”
Turning her head, Lee Ji-eun watched Jiang Shu's retreating back, the struggle in her eyes still ongoing.
…
“MAMA, huh?” In the driver's seat of the car, Jiang Shu frowned, thinking about Lee Ji-eun's demeanor just now. He felt that Lee Ji-eun was acting somewhat unusual.
But after thinking for a long time, he still couldn't pinpoint what was off, so he decided to let it go.
“Because in ~ a thousand years later ~”
Just as he was about to start the car, Jiang Shu picked up his phone.
Caller: Dad.
Jiang Shu was startled. Ever since Su Wan called him last time, the original owner's family members only included Su Xueqi occasionally contacting him; everyone else seemed non-existent.
This sudden call…
He answered the phone.
“Hello, Dad.”
Jiang Shu called him “Dad” without any burden; this was his sugar daddy, after all!
“Are you coming back for New Year's this year?” Jiang Father asked directly.
“Yes,” Jiang Shu replied. He had some things he wanted to discuss with his family in person. His parents had been involved in business for most of their lives and should be able to provide him with a lot of experience.
“What's wrong?”
“A company boss from your entertainment industry contacted me; she wants to talk to you about something,” Jiang Father said.
“Contacted you?” Jiang Shu was surprised. “Which company?”
“Yuehua. I checked, and it's a company that was just established not long ago.”
Jiang Shu raised his eyebrows.
Isn't Yuehua the company of Ye Nai and Wang Yibo?
Just established not long ago?
That's right.
Korean Entertainment was just starting, and boy groups were developing well, but girl groups were still in the exploratory stage.
While Korean Entertainment was still in its early phase, the domestic entertainment idol industry was naturally in a wild, undeveloped stage; even the concepts of idols and trainees hadn't yet widely spread.
But what did Yuehua want with him?
“What do they want from me?”
“I'm not sure. I didn't give her your contact information. She said she'd visit you in person when you return to the country.” Jiang Father was an old hand at this; of course, he wouldn't give his son's contact information to others without knowing his son's attitude.
Although he didn't understand Korean Entertainment, judging by his son's frequent appearances on trending searches in Korea, his career seemed to be doing quite well.
“Alright, let's talk about it when I return to the country.”
Jiang Shu couldn't figure out what Yuehua wanted, but that didn't stop him from keeping them waiting.
Mainly, Yuehua had nothing that could help him. Instead of wasting time on them, he might as well explore Seoul more and look for promising talents.
“Have you found a partner in Seoul?” Jiang Father changed the subject and asked.
Jiang Shu was speechless.
“Yes, but it's just a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.”
“You entertainment industry people play it wild; pay more attention. If you don't plan to marry, don't get someone pregnant,” Jiang Father reminded him.
“I know,” Jiang Shu replied.
“Does this current girlfriend have any thoughts of marriage?”
“I'm only twenty-four; I don't want to get married young.”
“These young people,” Jiang Father sighed. “Do as you please. The company isn't short on money, is it?”
“Not short. We have plenty of money.”
“Tsk, what a big mouth. Alright, that's all for now.”
“Okay, bye.”
Putting down his phone, Jiang Shu frowned.
Yuehua?