Chapter 47: Date

  Everyone in the room burst out laughing, and Kim Yong-nam smiled and was about to say something. "Buzz..." His phone suddenly rang, and after checking the caller ID, Kim Yong-nam quickly got up to answer it, speaking with a respectful tone: "Boss, hello, I'm Kim Yong-nam. Yes, yes, yes, I understand, I'll go take care of it right away, don't worry."

  "Alright, let's end the meeting here. I think our company's contract with its artists is too harsh. For the long-term development of our company, we should give our artists better treatment. Everyone, please hurry up and draft a new contract."

  "Chairman Kim, if we increase the treatment, it will cause the company's profits to decline, and all shareholders will not agree. Moreover, the company is currently spending a lot on expanding its overseas business..."

  Kim Yong-nam waved his hand with a triumphant smile on his face, saying "Shareholders? Apart from those present here today, the company's other shareholders' shares have basically all been acquired by the boss! If you don't want to see the boss launch a takeover bid, then don't oppose the boss's decision! As for money, it's not important at all! The boss will soon inject a large amount of capital into the company! Remember, artists are the foundation of our company!" After finishing speaking, he hastily left S.M. Entertainment and headed to Korea United Communications.

  In the café, Zheng Xiuyan and her sister stared at Gao Yang in surprise as he calmly arranged for someone to take care of the Korean United News Agency over the phone. They felt a bit dizzy, knowing that it was Korea's sixth-largest newspaper! Suddenly, Zheng Xiuyan furrowed her brow and asked, "How did you know that reporter was from the Korean United News Agency?"

  "Huh?" Gao Yang was taken aback and quickly changed the subject, saying "Miss Zheng Xiuyan..."

  "Call me Jessica!" Zheng Xiuyan's face turned even colder, she disliked it when people called her by her Korean name. "Uh, okay, Miss Jessica, I really like Soo-jung and want to date her. I hope you can bless us instead of obstructing." Next to her, Zheng Xiujing looked down at her coffee cup with a slightly embarrassed expression.

  Jung Soo-yeon felt a headache, rubbing her temples with both hands and looking at her sister with a worried face. She let out a light sigh and said, "I hope you won't hurt Soo-jin's feelings." Her words were filled with concern and helplessness.

  "Sister." Zheng Xiujing heard her sister's caring words and looked up at her, after all, they were sisters, although they had been quarreling before, but her sister's concern moved her deeply.

  Gao Yang smiled slightly, reached out to pull Zheng Xiujing's hand into his own palm and said with a smile, "I will cherish Little Crystal like my own eyes!" The gentle words revealed a strong determination.

  Leaving the coffee shop, Jung Soo-young drives to the company. Gao Yang pulls Jung Joo-hyun's hand into the car and asks "Where are we going?"

  "Huh? Where are we going?" Zheng Xiujing's face was still flushed and hadn't reacted yet. "I'm asking where we're going on a date," Gao Yang said with a smile, his mouth curling up at the corner.

  "Ah, go eat ice cream!" Zheng Xiujing's face suddenly burst into a bright smile and said.

  "Hehe, okay, let's go!" Fasten the seatbelt, start the car, set the navigation, and head to that Western restaurant known for serving the best ice cream in Seoul.

  When I arrived at the Seoul Tower, it was already past six o'clock in the evening. The heat wave had begun to subside gradually, and there was a gentle breeze blowing in the air, with more and more pedestrians appearing on the streets.

  He parked the car and, with a big smile, pulled Zheng Xiujing's hand and walked towards the western restaurant. Since he had already confessed successfully, if he still pretended to be shy and innocent, it would only make himself uncomfortable.

  Sat down by the window and opened the menu "So expensive!" Zheng Xiujing, although it was not her first time eating there, couldn't help but stick out her tongue when she saw the exorbitant prices.

  "It's worth something, just pick one." Gaoyang smiled "I have my wallet with me."

  Zheng Xiujing smiled lightly and patted Gao Yang's shoulder gently. No longer holding back, she chose a mango ice cream, the price was okay, not too expensive. Gao Yang also ordered a mango ice cream in the same way.

  "Does OPPA also like mango flavor?" Zheng Xiujing asked him with a puzzled expression.

  "What you like, I like." Gaoyang said with a gentle smile as he looked at her.

  "Hmm, cheesy." Zheng Xiujing slightly raised her head and made a face as if she couldn't take it, but the smile at the corner of her mouth couldn't be hidden. Gao Yang looked at her with a gentle smile, after all, when chasing a girl, one had to use sweet words to coax her.

  The ice cream was soon served, and the two of them sat eating their ice cream while gazing out at the night view and the bustling crowds, feeling very relaxed.

  In the quiet environment, listening to soft and elegant music, enjoying the cool air, looking at the distant lights of ten thousand families outside, and the bustling crowd, it's easy for people to enter a wonderful state of mind. The excitement before gradually faded away, and both of them fell silent.

  "Why do you like me?" Zheng Xiujing put down her spoon and looked at Gao Yang with a serious face.

  Gaoyang smiled slightly and said softly "Love at first sight!"

  "Huh?" Although she knew some Chinese, it was clear that Zheng Xiujing didn't understand what this sentence meant.

  "Hehe." Gao Yang smiled and explained it again in Korean.

  "When will it be love at first sight?" Zheng Xiujing continued to ask with a slight pout.

  Gao Yang leaned back in his chair, rubbing his eyebrows and looking at Zheng Xiujing with a serious face. "Last time at the New Luo Hotel's garden, when I turned around and saw you, my heart felt like it was electrocuted, numb and tingling all over, completely drawn to you. For several days after that, every time I closed my eyes, I would think of you."

  Jung Soo-jung slightly lowered her head, picked up the spoon and gently stirred the ice cream, not knowing what she was thinking. Gao Yang also didn't speak, he just quietly looked at her.

  Half-smiling, Jung Soo-jung said in a low voice, "Oppa, you're rich?"

  "Huh?" Gao Yang was taken aback, didn't expect her to ask that. He immediately smiled and said "Yeah, quite a few."

  "OPPA is so rich, there must be many girls around him, why did he fall in love with me at first sight?" Zheng Xiujing asked softly, biting her lip lightly, this question was very important!

  Gaoyang's body leaned forward, his hands resting on the table as he said seriously, "I understand what you mean. However, what I want is genuine emotions!" Looking into the girl's eyes, he continued, "On this planet, right now, I only have such feelings for you!"

  Jung Soo-jung looked up at Gao Yang's eyes, her eyes filled with determination. The two of them just stared at each other silently like that.

  "Grrr..." Gaoyang's stomach suddenly growled. "Pfft!" The quiet atmosphere was broken, and Zheng Xiujing burst out laughing on the side.

  Gao Yang scratched his head somewhat awkwardly. His physique just couldn't stand hunger, and now it was already past seven o'clock, almost time for dinner.

  She waved to the waiter, picked up the menu and ordered spaghetti, smoked meat, vegetable salad and more. "Oppa, are you saying that because I like eating spaghetti, you also like it?" Zheng Xiujing said with a faint smile, looking at him with bright eyes.

  "Well, I like what you like." Gao Yang said seriously.

  Jung Soo-jung slightly wrinkled her nose, raised her eyelids, and glanced at him sideways, whispering "You're so good at coaxing girls, I wonder how many girls you've said that to."

  Gao Yang's expression stiffened, and the face that had accompanied him for many years appeared in his heart. He shook his head slightly, looked at Zheng Xiujing with a smile, and said, "I only told you."

  "Hmm." Zheng Xiujing pouted and looked disbelieving.

  The waiter brought up the dishes and the two of them began to enjoy their sumptuous dinner.

  Han Hyun-ji, a social news reporter for Yonhap News Agency, unexpectedly stumbled upon sisters Jung Soo-young and Jung Ji-young arguing on the street while covering a story this afternoon. There was even a man standing next to them! At that moment, I was excited like I had taken medicine. "Finally, I got my hands on the top news."

  He drove all the way to follow them to the coffee shop outside Myeong-dong, and Hwang Hyun-joo, who was experienced, didn't go in. He knew that places like this where celebrities often appear are very strict with reporters. Originally, he was still waiting for an opportunity, but unexpectedly, Jung Soo-young and others sat down at the window seat on the second floor! Excited beyond measure, Hwang Hyun-joo exclaimed in his heart that today was his lucky day, picked up his camera and started taking crazy shots.

  After being discovered, Han Xianzhai, who was in a great mood, waved goodbye to several people. "See you on the front page of tomorrow's news." He took a fast train back to the newspaper office and rushed straight into the editor's office, loudly boasting to his editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief smiled and waited for him to finish before pushing up his glasses and saying softly, "Hand over your camera and film to me."

  "Huh?" Han Xianzhi was stunned. The editor repeated himself, his tone already laced with severity. Coming to his senses, Han Xianzhi hastily placed the camera and film on the editor's desk.

  "Let's just forget about today, and I'll give you a day off tomorrow to go back and rest well." The editor stood up and came to Han Xianzhi's side, patted his shoulder and said in a low voice, "For your own good."

  Han Xian's heart sank, and as a seasoned journalist, he instantly understood the editor-in-chief's intention. After hastily bowing to thank him, he left the office, thinking "That man is not ordinary."

  If it were just the CEO of the company who came to ask, Yonhap News Agency might not have agreed so readily to cover up the matter. However, Kim Young-nam called Park Jung-hyun, a director in charge of SK Group's oil project, on his way and asked for help.

  Park Lee, who had high expectations for the oil supply contract with Go Yang, immediately accepted and directly called the president of Yonhap News Agency. Yonhap News Agency is not one of the three major newspapers in Korea, so they cannot refuse SK Group's request.

  In the Western restaurant, the two were really hungry and ate quickly. Gao Yang didn't pretend to be elegant at all, completely disregarding his image.

  As for Jung Soo-jung, her personality is cold outside and hot inside. She gets shy in front of strangers but likes to show off her lively and cheerful personality to people close to her.

  Very soon, like a whirlwind sweeping away the remaining clouds after dinner, the two of them sat quietly. Drinking the cool fruit juice made their bodies feel a hint of coolness, and they felt so comfortable all over that they didn't even want to move.