Chapter 2156: Prepared

The portions of Korean barbecue were very small.

It was only after coming to Korea several times that Zhao Fusheng noticed this issue.

What Koreans called a single serving of barbecue was actually only about three or four ounces.

Even so, the appetites of these young girls impressed Su Xinghe, especially the one named Jung Soo-jung. Despite her delicate appearance, she ate remarkably fast.

Moreover, and most importantly, she was extremely polite, eating in a calm, unhurried manner that clearly showed she had received good upbringing.

"Thank you."

While eating, she would occasionally thank Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng smiled and nodded: "Your company's treatment is really not great. Growing kids, why don't they give you enough to eat?"

Song Qian shook her head upon hearing this: "The company cafeteria is okay, but it's too expensive. We're all trainees; we don't have money to eat."

Choi Jin-ri also nodded: "Yeah, besides, we have to maintain our figures, so we don't dare eat freely."

Being an idol was like this.

Because the essence of an idol is to be someone else's dream lover.

So you need to maintain a perfect image.

Body management is the most basic thing.

No fan, especially male fans, would like a female star they follow to be a chubby girl.

Therefore, from the moment they prepare to debut, most female idols start managing their figures, and the company also includes this in their debut requirements.

Of course, if you are strong enough in talent, you can ignore this, but then you would have to take the route of a strength-based artist rather than an idol.

And in the Korean entertainment industry, especially in the music scene, strength-based artists have a much harder time than idols.

They chatted while eating, though most of the time the young girls chattered away while Zhao Fusheng listened with a smile.

He found these kids quite agreeable to look at.

"Do you all become idols because you like singing?"

Zhao Fusheng casually asked them.

"Yes."

"Sort of."

"I was found while taking a walk with my sister."

Everyone had different answers, especially Jung Soo-jung's, which made Zhao Fusheng laugh.

Upon asking, he learned that her sister was Jung Soo-yeon, a member of SM Entertainment's Girls' Generation, the group that had the two vans Zhao Fusheng saw that morning.

"Speaking of which, my sister's group eats even more."

Jung Soo-jung complained.

Zhao Fusheng then learned that the nine girls in her sister's group could eat as much as a male group of over a dozen people.

"Impressive!"

Zhao Fusheng exclaimed sincerely.

That was true; a group of girls eating more than men was indeed impressive.

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After the meal, the group left the barbecue restaurant.

They strolled around Hongdae, watched some street performances, and when Zhao Fusheng saw it was getting late, he let them leave.

After all, they were girls; it wasn't appropriate for them to walk around the streets with him.

"Chairman, you seem in a good mood?"

Old Ma asked Zhao Fusheng with a smile from the car.

Zhao Fusheng smiled and nodded: "Yeah, chatting with a group of girls naturally puts me in a good mood, especially pretty ones."

Old Ma chuckled; he knew Zhao Fusheng was just joking.

When it came to women, Zhao Fusheng really wasn't interested, unlike those legendary rich people who, once wealthy, started keeping mistresses.

His boss's greatest hobby was probably just wandering around.

The group soon returned to their accommodation.

Seeing Zhao Fusheng back, Liu Yiming immediately reported on the day's negotiation meeting between Dong Chenxi and Lee Boo-jin.

Overall, their negotiation was within normal bounds.

The reason for saying this was that both sides were still in the probing stage.

Both Lee Boo-jin and Dong Chenxi were well aware that, given the reputation of Future Investment and Lee Boo-jin's status as the eldest daughter of Samsung, once this private equity fund started operating, it would inevitably attract a large amount of capital.

This was both good and bad.

The advantage was that the person managing the fund could use this money to leverage more funds and do many things.

The disadvantage was that if problems arose, both sides would suffer losses.

"Chairman, I feel that Ms. Lee Boo-jin seems to be hesitating."

Liu Yiming glanced at Zhao Fusheng's expression and said cautiously.

"Is that so?"

Zhao Fusheng picked up the documents and started reading, casually saying, "Go on."

"From her conversation with Miss Dong, I feel that she might not be acting alone." Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng.

After all, he had accompanied Dong Chenxi throughout the meeting with Lee Boo-jin, so he was the most qualified to speak.

Although Liu Yiming might not be exceptionally capable, he had a very good trait: he was observant and reported his observations to Zhao Fusheng without personal bias.

That was what Zhao Fusheng appreciated most about him.

As a secretary, sometimes you don't need to be extremely capable; being like Wu Sijie is certainly good, but sometimes the boss doesn't need your opinion, only hopes that you faithfully execute the tasks assigned to you.

That's all.

Liu Yiming was exactly that kind of person.

"Be more specific."

Zhao Fusheng frowned upon hearing Liu Yiming's words and asked.

"It's like this. During today's meeting..."

With that, Liu Yiming told Zhao Fusheng some of what he had heard and seen.

Zhao Fusheng remained silent for a long time.

Indeed, Liu Yiming's observations were very detailed.

This time, Lee Boo-jin might not be acting alone but had united a group of people.

Because during the negotiation with Dong Chenxi, whenever it came to important decisions, Lee Boo-jin would evade the topic and not give a direct answer.

It was as if she needed to go back and discuss with someone.

But the key question was: who was behind her?

Zhao Fusheng sat there, silent for a long time.

Some things cannot be hidden.

But the question was, why did Lee Boo-jin do this?

At that moment, footsteps were heard at the door. Liu Yiming went out to check, and soon Dong Chenxi walked in.

"Why are you here?"

Zhao Fusheng asked in surprise upon seeing Dong Chenxi.

The negotiation had just begun, and she was already coming to him. Could it be that she had some other thoughts?

"I have something I want to discuss with you."

Dong Chenxi looked at Zhao Fusheng and said, "I think this time, Lee Boo-jin came prepared. She might have united a group of people!"

Hearing this, Zhao Fusheng smiled.