Chapter 23 Plan Second Shot (Below) (Second Update)

  Second update, seeking recommendations~

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  Investment in "Sorry, I Love You" has been going on for a long time. When KBS just released the news of producing a new drama, Ahn Jun-hyuk instructed Park Young-joon to bring in $2 million to negotiate with KBS and join the ranks of investors.

  For several months, Park Young-joon has been in control of the initial funds of less than $10 million, after making a big profit from soybeans, he closely watched the movements of the neighboring country, firmly defending the raw materials market, and indeed reaped a lot, international hot money has always targeted that country, causing them to lose money every time they go abroad for procurement, fattening up a large shark, also allowing Ahn Jun-hee, who followed behind the shark's butt to pick up leftover food, to make a fortune.

  To date, the companies in that country have also learned their lesson, and all sorts of procurement actions with great fanfare have been suspended. The turbulent international raw materials market has finally calmed down a bit. Park Eun-joon was able to return home and shift his focus to domestic affairs, armed with over $20 million to aggressively speculate on tourism stocks. Since the end of this year, the Korean Wave effect has finally broken through the prolonged slump of the past few years, forming an entertainment whirlwind in neighboring countries and driving the development of the domestic tourism industry. The government will also begin to increase its support for "Korean Wave" and tourism.

  The stock market is hot and just around the corner.

  In his dream, An Junhe started to make a fortune with this whirlwind, and now he's coming again. Although he doesn't do business in reality, he won't miss the opportunity to make a profit in the stock market.

  Of course, compared to his actions in the international futures market, speculating on tourism stocks is a bit petty, but at least until mid-next year, there won't be any big moves in the international futures market, and putting funds in offshore banks idle is also idle, so it's better to continue creating wealth.

  No one would complain about having too much money. An Jun-hee wouldn't, and Park Yeong-joon, who helped him manage the funds and received 10% of the profits as a reward, wouldn't either.

  With the money, this Pusan University student who hadn't even graduated yet, had a change of heart after listening to Ahn Jun-hee's words and dropped out to make his way in the world. This time when he returned home, he walked with an air of wealth and arrogance. When he heard Ahn Jun-hee's orders, he complained over the phone: "Before, when I was handing over the song, you said it would be best if investors didn't interfere too much. Fine, I listened to you and let you handle it through S.M. Now that this audition is so important, you still won't let me get involved? Everything has to go through the company's channels... Jun-hee, aren't you underestimating yourself a bit too much?"

  "Don't underestimate ourselves." An Junhe chuckled, "We only invested $5 million, although we hold a large share among investors, but the majority is still KBS. If we stretch our hands too long, they might cut them off one by one."

  On the phone, Park Young-joon hummed a few times, still looking somewhat dissatisfied. Ahn Jun-hee furrowed his brow, thinking he was being a bit too arrogant. But towards this cousin who had always been extremely good to him, whether in his dreams or previously, he couldn't bring himself to speak harshly. Thus, he could only explain with a heavy heart: "Brother, within the domestic entertainment circle, especially when it comes to television, the power of investors isn't as great as you imagine. Because the largest investor will inevitably be the major television stations, they're just looking for ways to share the risk, and won't give up even half a point of their authority. Especially when it comes to important decisions like casting, neither the television station nor the director or screenwriter will allow anyone to interfere. If you don't follow their decisions, they'll immediately kick you out. Outside, there are many people waiting with checks in hand to join this game... Brother, I hope you adjust your attitude and stop meddling in this matter. Just tell the production team that you heard the song I sent over, liked it a lot, felt it fit the script well, and want me to go audition. Don't do anything else, and don't reveal our relationship, OK?"

  “……”

  On the other side, Park Young-joon was silent for a long time, then let out a sigh: "Okay, I'll listen to you... Actually, I'm just not good enough for you. With your vision, why can't you mix well anywhere else? You have to go to the entertainment circle and now you're being restricted everywhere, it's suffocating even for me!"

  "Hehe, brother don't worry about me, think about how you'll get home instead. You didn't even tell your uncle when you dropped out of school, this time when you go back, it's strange if he doesn't break your legs."

  "Ah, you little stinker, it's all because of you!" Park Young-joon scolded with a smile, then turned around and became pleased again, laughing "Haha, I'm not afraid at all. As long as I can make money, it proves that I have the ability. Dropping out of school is no big deal!"

  An optimistic attitude made An Junhe shake his head and smile, growing up in the 80s, how could his older cousin understand the older generation's obsession with education, it was good for him to go home.

  After chatting for a few more sentences, Anhui hung up the phone and fell into deep thought.

  At this point, the groundwork was basically laid out. "Snow Flower" had already been confirmed as the theme song for "Sorry, I Love You", and this news was enough to change the company's perception of him. On the drama side, his brother-in-law proposed that he audition, which would likely pass, after all, his brother-in-law was an investor, although KBS wouldn't give up power, it didn't mean they wouldn't give any power to the investors, and this small request should be fulfilled.

  When the time comes, the interview notice arrives. As a newcomer, being able to get an invitation from such a big show - even if it's just an interview - will make the company change its attitude thoroughly, and they will have the opportunity to make money and launch products, which they will never refuse.

  As long as it can ease relations with the company and let it stand behind him in support, off-field matters don't need to be worried about, the rest is up to his own efforts!

  It's because he has never had any achievements that he has to plan everything step by step. In terms of seniority, he is just a trainee who has only been with SM for a few months. In terms of accomplishments, he hasn't released an album, walked the T-stage, acted in any dramas or movies, shot any CFs, and hasn't even participated in an MV. This newcomer, who is so green from head to toe, can't grasp opportunities that are right in front of him, which is why he has to do all this.

  Fortunately, this embarrassing situation will soon be over, and this time, it's just the right stage!

  "Everything is ready, whether it can be done afterwards depends on ability..."

  He sat cross-legged on the ground, thinking silently.

  He held his phone in the meantime, wanting to tell Zhixiu about it and make her happy, but after careful consideration, he thought it would be better to wait until he passed the screen test and got the role before telling her.

  Imagining a future day when Ji-su might smile at the good news and no longer be so silent, Ahn Jun-ho felt that it was all worth it.

  Big brother said it's worthless for him, but who can understand his pursuit?

  An Junhe smiled slightly.

  Having seen countless scenery, he now only wants to turn back and take good care of his sister. At least, some things in the dream shouldn't happen again...

  He seemed to have recalled something, his face turned somewhat gloomy, and the air around him seemed to freeze in this sudden chill, giving off a cold and eerie feeling. At this moment, the dance studio door suddenly creaked open quietly, and a small head with braided pigtails stealthily peeked inside, with a mischievous smile on her pretty face, but before the smile could fully bloom, she caught sight of Ahn Jun-hee's cold profile.

  The girl's expression froze instantly, and a soft voice urged her from behind: "Hurry up and go in, Yuner, we sneaked out, if we get caught, we're done!"

  The sound startled An Junhe, who was immersed in his thoughts. As soon as he came out of his memories, the chill around him immediately dissipated. He turned his head to see a small head poking in from the doorway, and a warm smile appeared on his face. He beckoned her: "Little girl, trying to scare me again? Come in!"

  If she had said that in the past, Yun'er would have pouted her mouth to express her dissatisfaction with not succeeding in playing a prank, but today, she was unusually calm and just smiled dryly before being squeezed aside by her sisters who were entering one after another.

  Su-young, Yoo-ri, So-hyun and Su-yeon came in. The girls who were closest to him at the company were all here. Among them, Su-young and Yoo-ri were the most lively. As soon as they entered, they shouted: "Jun-hee hyung, treat us! If you don't treat us today, we won't leave!"

  The breath of youth is the most infectious, seeing this group of girls in their best days, An Junhe felt that his heart seemed to be much younger, he smiled and let them make trouble, until the two calmed down a bit, then asked: "What's the occasion?"

  "Do you still want to cheat us?" Xiuying looked at him with disdain, "There's a TV series that has recorded your song, you're going to debut soon, right? Xiaoxian told us."

  "Huh?" An Junhe didn't expect that this thing he had just found out about, the girls also knew, and couldn't help but look at Xiao Xian.

  The little girl lowered her head in his gaze and apologized softly, "I'm sorry, Junhe hyung, I... I overheard Director Kwon's phone call..."

  "Oh, it's that matter... No wonder, I'm about to debut." He said, rubbing Xiao Xian's hair with his hand, "I really didn't expect that Xu Zhuoxian, who is usually so well-behaved and honest, would also eavesdrop on someone else's phone call."

  "This is a joke, didn't expect Xiaoxian to take it seriously, suddenly with an anxious expression, explaining: "I... Junhe brother, I didn't do it on purpose..."

  Before she could finish speaking, a pair of hands wrapped around her from behind. Zheng Xiuyan's icy face appeared in front of Ahn Jungho, furrowing his brow as he said, "Stop teasing Sohyeon all the time, this kid can't tell what's real and what's not."

  An Junhe, who was about to apologize, was stunned when he heard the words. Since that rainy day, it had been many days since Xiuyan first took the initiative to talk to him. He didn't know if it was because he was too eager, but he felt a little honored and surprised.

  You're really something else, girl!

  An Junhe let out a sigh and apologized to Xiao Xian, while the little girl said it was okay with a serious expression, which made their conversation seem like diplomatic formal language.

  After fooling around for a bit, he clapped his hands and said to the girls - or rather, to Xiuying and Youli who were looking at him expectantly: "Alright, I'll treat you all this time. Go ahead and bleed me dry! You can even invite your friends over, and I'll cover it all in one go!"

  "Yay!"

  It was a rare generous encounter, and suddenly Xiu Ying and Yu Li were excitedly hugging each other. Even Yun Er, who had been in a bad mood on the other side, temporarily forgot everything and cheered as she rushed out of the dance studio, presumably to inform her friends.

  Several other girls also reacted and hurriedly followed them out of the door. The life of a trainee is bitter, it's rare to have such an opportunity, they would be foolish to let it go.

  In the end, only Ahn Jun-hee was left. The girls' request for him to treat them had actually reminded him that he would be debuting soon. This good news, whether he liked it or not, had to be shared with Park Jung-soo and the others, and then they could all get together and celebrate. Otherwise, even if their relationship was good, they would inevitably feel awkward later on if they found out about it.

  It's all about a phone call, no need to mention it again.

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