112: Chapter 113 MBC Investment

Qian Xu looked at his phone screen.

Kim Taeyeon's messages were still popping up.

"Are you free tomorrow?"

"I'd like to treat you to a cup of coffee."

Qian Xu was stunned for a moment.

Kim Taeyeon was asking him out for coffee?

He typed.

"I'm free."

"What time?"

"Two in the afternoon."

Kim Taeyeon replied.

"I know a good cafe."

"It's in Gangnam District."

"I'll send you the address."

"Okay."

Qian Xu replied.

"See you tomorrow."

He put down his phone.

He glanced at the bedroom.

The door was closed.

Boram must have already fallen asleep.

He lay on the sofa.

He was thinking about Kim Taeyeon.

This girl.

Why did she suddenly ask him out?

Was it because of Yunmengze?

Or...

He shook his head.

Don't think too much.

He would know tomorrow.

The next morning.

Seven o'clock.

Qian Xu woke up.

He sat up from the sofa.

He glanced at the bedroom.

The door was still closed.

Boram hadn't woken up yet.

He washed up quietly.

He changed his clothes.

He went out to buy breakfast.

When he returned, Boram had already woken up.

She was sitting on the sofa.

Her hair was messy.

"Morning."

"Morning."

Qian Xu placed the breakfast on the table.

"I bought porridge and steamed buns."

"Eat while it's hot."

Boram looked at him.

"Mr. Qian."

"You're too good to me."

"It's only right."

Qian Xu smiled.

"You are my girlfriend."

"If I'm not good to you, who would I be good to?"

Boram blushed.

She lowered her head.

"Do you still remember?"

"What you said last night?"

"I remember."

Qian Xu looked at her seriously.

"In this life."

"I only like you."

Boram raised her head.

Her eyes were bright.

"Me too."

"In this life."

"I only like you."

The two finished breakfast.

Boram went home to change clothes.

Qian Xu drove to the company.

On the way, his phone vibrated.

It was a message from Kim Taeyeon.

"Mr. Qian, see you this afternoon."

Qian Xu smiled.

He replied.

"See you this afternoon."

Arriving at the Apgujeong building, Qian Xu walked into the office.

Kim Min-jun was already waiting.

"Mr. Qian, morning."

"Morning."

Qian Xu sat down.

"What's the schedule for today?"

"Nothing major in the morning," Kim Min-jun said.

"The data for Store No. 2 and Store No. 3 are both very good."

"The suppliers are also stable."

"What about the afternoon?"

"I have an appointment in the afternoon," Qian Xu said.

"I'm going to meet someone."

Kim Min-jun didn't ask further.

"Okay."

"Contact me anytime if you need anything."

One-thirty in the afternoon.

Qian Xu went out.

Following the address sent by Kim Taeyeon, he drove to Gangnam District.

A cafe called "Slow Time" was hidden in a small alley.

The environment was very quiet.

He pushed the door open and went in.

Kim Taeyeon was already there.

She was sitting by the window.

She was wearing black-rimmed glasses and a white sweater.

She looked very low-key.

"Mr. Qian."

She stood up.

She waved.

"Over here."

Qian Xu walked over and sat down.

"Taeyeon-xi, you arrived really early."

"I just arrived too."

Kim Taeyeon smiled.

"What would you like to drink?"

"Americano," Qian Xu said.

"Hot."

Kim Taeyeon ordered two Americanos from the waiter.

Then she looked at Qian Xu.

"Mr. Qian, thank you for coming today."

"You're welcome."

Qian Xu smiled.

"I'm also very curious."

"Why did you ask me out?"

Kim Taeyeon picked up her coffee cup and took a sip.

"Actually..."

"There is something I want to discuss with you."

Qian Xu looked at her.

"What is it?"

"I've been in contact with MBC recently," Kim Taeyeon put down the cup.

"They have a new drama."

"It's called 'our blues'."

"It's in the preparation stage."

Qian Xu was stunned for a moment.

A new MBC drama?

"And then?"

"The investor for this drama," Kim Taeyeon said.

"Originally, it was Lotte Group."

"But they have been tight on funds recently."

"They might withdraw their investment."

"MBC is looking for a new investor."

Qian Xu looked at her.

"You want me to invest?"

"Yes," Kim Taeyeon nodded.

"I think you are very suitable."

"Yunmengze has been very popular recently."

"And you know the Chinese market very well."

"This drama has Chinese elements."

"It might be broadcast in China."

"If Yunmengze invests."

"It will be very helpful for brand exposure."

Qian Xu leaned back in his chair, looking at Kim Taeyeon.

This girl.

She wasn't just asking him out for coffee.

She was bringing him a project.

"Taeyeon-xi."

"Why are you helping me?"

Kim Taeyeon smiled.

"It's not helping you."

"It's helping MBC."

"It's also helping myself."

"In this drama."

"I might make a cameo."

"If the investor is reliable."

"I can also rest assured."

Qian Xu looked at her.

"You're making a cameo?"

"Yes," Kim Taeyeon nodded.

"The director is my friend."

"He let me play a small role."

"The screen time isn't much."

"But it's very interesting."

Qian Xu was silent for a few seconds.

"This drama."

"What is the investment scale?"

"About 10 billion won," Kim Taeyeon said.

"MBC is putting in 5 billion itself."

"The remaining 5 billion is for external investment."

"Lotte was originally going to invest 3 billion."

"But now they might withdraw."

"So the gap is 3 billion."

Qian Xu smiled.

3 billion won.

To him, it was nothing.

"Okay."

"I'll invest."

Kim Taeyeon was stunned.

"You..."

"Aren't you going to look at the script first?"

"No need," Qian Xu shook his head.

"You recommended it."

"I trust you."

Kim Taeyeon looked at him, her eyes somewhat complex.

"Mr. Qian."

"Aren't you afraid I'll trick you?"

"Not afraid."

Qian Xu smiled.

"You are Girls Generation's Kim Taeyeon."

"You wouldn't ruin your reputation for 3 billion."

Kim Taeyeon lowered her head.

"Thank you."

"For trusting me so much."

"You're welcome," Qian Xu said.

"When are we meeting the MBC people?"

"Tomorrow," Kim Taeyeon raised her head.

"I have an appointment with the director and producer."

"At three in the afternoon."

"At the MBC headquarters."

"Okay," Qian Xu nodded.

"See you tomorrow."

The two chatted for a while longer about the plot of 'our blues'.

Kim Taeyeon said it was an ensemble drama, telling stories from Jeju Island, involving love, family, and friendship.

The style was very warm.

"Sounds good," Qian Xu said.

"Jeju Island."

"I like it very much too."

"Have you been to Jeju Island?" Kim Taeyeon asked.

"I've been there a few times," Qian Xu nodded.

"The scenery is beautiful."

"The air is fresh too."

"If there's a chance in the future."

"I can open a store there."

Kim Taeyeon smiled.

"Open a store?"

"Yes," Qian Xu said.

"A Yunmengze Jeju Island branch."

"It should be very interesting."

Four in the afternoon.

The two walked out of the cafe.

Kim Taeyeon put on a mask.

"Mr. Qian, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow," Qian Xu nodded.

"Should I drop you off?"

"No need," Kim Taeyeon shook her head.

"I drove here."

"Okay," Qian Xu said.

"Be careful on the road."

"You too."

Kim Taeyeon waved, turned, and walked toward the parking lot.

Qian Xu stood where he was, watching her back.

He smiled.

This girl was truly a surprise.

He took out his phone and called Kim Min-jun.

"Representative Kim, I have something to do tomorrow afternoon."

"I'm going to the MBC headquarters."

"To discuss an investment project."

Kim Min-jun was stunned for a moment.

"MBC?"

"Yes," Qian Xu said.

"A new drama."

"It's called 'our blues'."

"I plan to invest 3 billion."

Kim Min-jun was silent for a few seconds.

"Mr. Qian, are you sure?"

"Sure," Qian Xu said.

"This drama has Chinese elements."

"It might be broadcast in China."

"It will be very helpful for Yunmengze's brand exposure."

"And..." He paused.

"It was introduced by Kim Taeyeon."

"It should be reliable."

Kim Min-jun smiled.

"Kim Taeyeon?"

"Girls Generation's Kim Taeyeon?"

"Yes," Qian Xu said.

"She searched for Yunmengze yesterday."

"She thought it was very interesting."

"Today she brought me a project."

Kim Min-jun smiled.

"Mr. Qian, your luck with women."

"It's truly unstoppable."

"Don't talk nonsense," Qian Xu also smiled.

"We're just friends."

"Alright, alright," Kim Min-jun said.

"Friends."

"Then should I accompany you tomorrow?"

"No need," Qian Xu said.

"I'll go myself."

"You keep an eye on the store."

"Okay," Kim Min-jun said.

"Contact me anytime if you need anything."

Hanging up the phone, Qian Xu got into the car and started the engine.

He glanced at the time.

Four-ten in the afternoon.

Still early.

He thought for a moment and decided to go check on Hongdae.

Arriving at Hongdae Branch No. 2, there was still a line at the entrance.

Qian Xu walked in.

Lee Jae-hoon was helping at the checkout counter.

Seeing Qian Xu arrive, he walked over quickly.

"Chairman Qian, you're here."

"Just coming to take a look," Qian Xu smiled.

"How is it today?"

"Very good," Lee Jae-hoon said.

"Sales for the morning have already reached 120 million."

"It should break 200 million this afternoon."

Qian Xu nodded.

"Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work," Lee Jae-hoon smiled.

"Working at Yunmengze."

"It's much happier than working at Lotte Mart."

"High salary."

"Good benefits."

"The boss also respects people."

"Who wouldn't want to work hard?"

Qian Xu patted his shoulder.

"Work hard."

"There will be more opportunities in the future."

"Thank you, Chairman!"

Lee Jae-hoon bowed.

Qian Xu walked around the store.

The fresh food section.

The shelves were full of fresh vegetables.

The Chinese snack section.

There was a long line.

The daily necessities section.

Several aunties were picking out rice cookers.

Everything was normal.

He nodded with satisfaction and walked out of the store.

His phone vibrated.

It was a message from Kim Taeyeon.

"Mr. Qian, are you home yet?"

Qian Xu replied.

"Not yet."

"I'm checking the store in Hongdae."

Kim Taeyeon replied quickly.

"You're really dedicated."

"Working even on a Sunday."

Qian Xu smiled.

"Aren't you the same?"

"Going out on a Sunday to discuss a project."

Kim Taeyeon sent a smiley face.

"Likewise."

"Tomorrow at three in the afternoon."

"MBC headquarters."

"Don't be late."

"Okay," Qian Xu replied.

"See you tomorrow."

He put away his phone, got into the car, and started the engine.

On the way home, the sunset dyed the sky orange-red.

The night in Seoul was coming soon.

He thought to himself.

Tomorrow.

MBC.

our blues.

3 billion won.

This move.

Was the right one.