"Ju Haosu, Mr. Gu said you should talk privately with Miss Jung Soo-yeon later. Can you leave now?"

Lee Boo-jin also spoke calmly to Ju Haosu.

Ju Haosu gave a cheerful OK sign and intended to leave.

However, Jung Soo-yeon, standing in the center among all the idol artists, turned pale upon hearing the conversation between Gu Bai and the others. Although she knew that someone like her was nothing in the eyes of these chaebols, she still held a sliver of hope that Gu Bai might keep her. But Gu Bai's words were a heavy blow to Jung Soo-yeon; she still couldn't escape Ju Haosu's clutches.

Almost everyone looked at Jung Soo-yeon with sympathetic eyes at the same time.

Normally, although Ju Haosu is a good-for-nothing, he is the direct descendant of one of the top conglomerates in Goryeo and is quite good-looking—a perfect rich and handsome template. Few female stars would reject such an open show of affection, as it could mean leaving their current social level and entering the ranks of the rich and powerful. How many female stars in the entertainment industry haven't dreamed of this?

The reaction of the crowd made Gu Bai somewhat interested.

Lee Boo-jin quickly explained the reason to Gu Bai in his ear, and only then did Gu Bai realize what was going on.

The gist was that Ju Haosu is a pervert with special hobbies. Some Goryeo artists he previously pursued have ended up hospitalized. Before exposure, everyone thought Ju Haosu was just a playboy, but after the exposure, few female stars dared to approach him.

After hearing Lee Boo-jin's explanation, Gu Bai chuckled wryly.

Indeed, in a big forest, there are all kinds of birds. However, such personal issues have nothing to do with him. As it doesn't affect him, he has no interest in becoming a justice seeker to punish him, so he shook his head and sat back down.

Seeing Ju Haosu's silhouette almost leaving the practice room, Jung Soo-yeon knew that if she didn't take a chance now, her fate would be like the previous female stars sent to the hospital.

As for relying solely on her ability to resist, Jung Soo-yeon thought she wasn't capable enough.

Thinking of this, Jung Soo-yeon directly shouted at Ju Haosu's back, "I have already agreed with Director Gu to serve his girl group for the next month, so I can't attend Director Ju's yacht party."

Jung Soo-yeon's voice echoed in the practice room, and Ju Haosu stopped in his tracks, slowly turning around and staring at Jung Soo-yeon without saying a word.

After saying this, Jung Soo-yeon seemed to have exhausted all her strength and collapsed back into her chair.

In the huge practice room, although there were dozens of people, no one dared to make a sound. Even a slightly louder breath would become a focus at this time.

After hearing Jung Soo-yeon's words, Gu Bai was initially stunned, and then squinted his eyes.

He didn't know if Jung Soo-yeon was smart or foolish. If she was smart, she realized that the only one who could protect her now was Gu Bai. But if she was foolish, she was foolish to an absurd degree. Gu Bai had made it clear earlier that he didn't want to get involved, and now her words might not only offend Ju Haosu but also Gu Bai.

Standing on the stage with F(x) preparing to perform, Jung Xiujing saw her sister's actions, palms already sweating, but she dared not speak for Jung Soo-yeon.

The first to react was Lee Soo-man, who directly scolded Jung Soo-yeon, "Jung Soo-yeon! Do you know what you're saying? Go out now and apologize to Director Gu!"

If Jung Soo-yeon caused Gu Bai to have a negative impression of S·M Company, Lee Soo-man wouldn't know where to cry. Thinking of this, he regretted inviting Jung Soo-yeon to this selection in the first place.

Jung Soo-yeon collapsed on her chair, waited half a minute without hearing anyone speak up, and had to smile bitterly, slowly rising up and walking toward Gu Bai's seat. All the idol artists, whether male or female, couldn't help but feel a sense of shared fate, as this is the status of idol artists in Goryeo. Jung Soo-yeon was already top-tier, but between Gu Bai and Ju Haosu, she didn't even have a choice.

Ju Haosu stood by the door, arms crossed, sneering.

"Director Gu, I'm sorry, I said something wrong."

Gu Bai still sat leaned against his seat, not even casting a glance her way.

Jung Soo-yeon knew she had bet wrong and had no leverage with Gu Bai to afford him the trouble.

"Hurry up, my car is waiting downstairs. This is Goryeo! Do you think anyone would offend me, Ju Haosu, for you?"

Ju Haosu, tired of performing any longer, spoke frankly, knowing his perverse hobbies were already clear to everyone. The possibility of deceiving female stars was slim, so he simply threw caution to the wind and openly displayed his arrogant nature.

But as soon as Ju Haosu finished speaking, Lee Boo-jin knew things had gone astray.

The words alone might not seem wrong, but combined with Jung Soo-yeon's plea for protection with Gu Bai, it was clear who Ju Haosu was targeting.

Ju Haosu had grown bold from Gu Bai's repeated concessions.

If Gu Bai had initially shown strong resolve, Ju Haosu might have held back a bit, given his nature of bullying the weak. After all, someone who can sit next to Lee Boo-jin couldn't have a low status, right?

But Gu Bai's two retreats allowed Ju Haosu's arrogant nature to return, speaking without restraint.

Sure enough, when Gu Bai heard Ju Haosu's words, his supremely handsome face showed an inexplicable smile. Seeing this expression, Lee Boo-jin couldn't help but shiver inwardly. She immediately stood up before Gu Bai could respond, saying, "Ju Haosu, apologize to Mr. Gu immediately."

Lee Boo-jin's voice wasn't loud, but the icy undertone made everyone present feel it. Ju Haosu, arms crossed with a sarcastic smile, was also stunned by Lee Boo-jin's sudden change of attitude.

Before he could react, Gu Bai stood up with a smile, patted Lee Boo-jin on the shoulder to signal her to step back and said, "President Li, don't get excited. He didn't say anything wrong. In Goryeo's territory, who would dare offend Director Ju?"

Before anyone understood his meaning, Gu Bai's voice rang out again, this time addressing Jung Soo-yeon.

"Miss Jung Soo-yeon, you don't have to leave. I've decided to invite you to be a mentor for my girl group for a month. As for the compensation, President Lee Soo-man has already stated it clearly.

Of course, if our cooperation goes well, I think we can sign a long-term contract. Since no one in Goryeo is willing to offend Director Ju Haosu, why not try developing in Hua Country? What do you think?"

After Gu Bai finished speaking, Jung Soo-yeon was the first to react, turning around and looking at Gu Bai incredulously.

Seeing Jung Soo-yeon's expression, Gu Bai shrugged with a smile and said, "You don't want to?"

Jung Soo-yeon nodded heavily, too excited to know what to say.

"President Li, arrange for Miss Jung Soo-yeon to be with you for the time being."

Hearing Gu Bai's instructions, Lee Boo-jin immediately replied, "Okay, I understand."

The situation quickly turned, with Gu Bai changing his previously conciliatory stance. Although his words were gentle, the undertone targeting Ju Haosu couldn't be hidden.

Seeing Gu Bai's attitude, Ju Haosu quickly restrained his smiling expression, facing Lee Boo-jin coldly, "Sister Fuzhen, is this the attitude of your Li Clan?"

As soon as Ju Haosu finished speaking, Lee Boo-jin also gave a disdainful look and calmly replied, "This is Mr. Gu's intention, it has nothing to do with our Li Clan."

Ju Haosu thought Lee Boo-jin was trying to distance herself from Gu Bai and was about to speak when he heard Lee Boo-jin continue, "But Mr. Gu's intentions are the will of the entire Samsung Group, does that make sense to you?"

After Lee Boo-jin finished speaking, some ordinary artists were so shocked they could fit an egg in their open mouths.

Lee Soo-man quickly understood Lee Boo-jin's meaning. He originally thought Gu Bai might merely be an important foreign capital for Samsung, but now seeing Lee Boo-jin's attitude, it seems far more significant than that.

If he were just a regular director, how could Lee Boo-jin publicly declare that Gu Bai's intentions are Samsung's will?

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