"But at Lee Ji-eun's level of fame, her company would never allow her to agree to that kind of demand..."

"That's not my problem. I just make the request, and let them handle the rest."

Just as Jung Soo-yeon was about to continue persuading him, the show officially started.

The first to take the stage was a regular girl group.

As soon as they stepped on stage, the six girls in ultra-short stage skirts presented an explosive dance, instantly elevating what had been a somewhat dull performance to a climax. Many male audience members were practically on fire, their eyes glued to the group, fearing they'd miss a second of the spectacle.

Gu Bai also found a spot with a good view, watching the sizzling dance on stage with keen interest.

It's worth noting that these Koreans have nailed the gender dynamics; the six girls on stage, even if not the top-tier girl groups, were each beautiful in their way. Particularly with their tantalizing, seductive dance moves and the occasional breathy sounds caught by their mics, they managed to stir up the deepest primal urges of the men in no time.

Even a veteran like Gu Bai couldn't help but get a little caught up.

A few minutes later, the dance ended, yet the girl group didn't hurry off stage. Instead, they lined up, bowing and greeting the audience.

The host appeared immediately, speaking to the audience in English: "Welcome the famous girl group baby girl from Goryeo, did everyone enjoy it?"

After asking, hundreds of male audience members hollered with excitement.

Seeing the mood was about right, the host promptly said, "Now, let's enter tonight's first garland segment. If any audience member fancies any of the six girl group members, you may purchase garlands from our staff to give to them or to a specific member!"

"As per the usual rules, the audience member giving the most garlands can request something from them!"

The host didn't bother to explain further.

Everyone present was an adult; those who got it, got it; there was no need to lay everything out explicitly.

Soon enough, many male audience members, their desires piqued, began purchasing and giving out garlands, and the scene became lively. Some female audience members, observing the men around them acting as if in heat, simply looked on with disdain.

The segment moved quickly—after all, there were many performers still to come, and there was no time to waste.

A few minutes later, the six audience members who gave the most garlands were invited on stage by the host, and Gu Bai almost burst out laughing at the sight.

There were all sorts: tall, short, fat, thin, dark, light.

Among them was a particularly robust Black man, grinning widely with his large white teeth, holding hands with a girl group member who seemed a bit forced, smiling happily.

Gu Bai couldn't help but offer his silent condolences for the girl's experience that night.

Soon after, the host continued with enthusiasm: "These six gentlemen gave the most valuable garland, worth 18 million Korean won, while the baby girl group received a total of 145 million Korean won in garlands!"

"To the audience members who didn't come in first, don't be disheartened; you'll receive a group-signed photo set from the baby girl members! There are still many beautiful and handsome performers yet to come. You can keep trying."

Listening to the host, Gu Bai couldn't help shaking his head.

The low status of Goryeo entertainers is evident here.

The girl who received the most garlands only got those worth 18 million Korean won, which comes to about 100,000 RMB, a number not particularly high even to an ordinary person, let alone someone like Gu Bai.

To put it bluntly, if 100,000 RMB fell on the ground, Gu Bai wouldn't even bother to bend down to pick it up.

Yet, the girl who received the garland looked overjoyed, probably not expecting to get such a "windfall," right?

Seeing this, Jung Soo-yeon explained from the side, "The reward garlands for the first place are given entirely to the performers, and only the garlands from non-first-place audience members go to the organizer."

Gu Bai nodded slightly, choosing not to comment further.

Next up was a boy group.

Still six members.

Each appeared to be in their twenties, carrying on the usual androgynous style typical of Goryeo boy groups, not too masculine nor feminine, but it worked for the daddies and most women in the audience.

When women get crazy, there's no room left for men.

The earnings of these six boy group members were more than twice that of the baby girl group, reaching 400 million Korean won.

One particular wealthy female fan even gave a single gift worth 100 million Korean won.

The whole audience watched as the 300-pound rich woman in an XXXXL bikini stood by the frail boy band member, and everyone couldn't help but avert their eyes.

The burly Black man from before; if that girl group member had some experience, she might still get some unparalleled joy out of it. But this combination of the rich woman and the boy band member—isn't it likely to end in an accident?

In an instant, a thought popped into every man's head.

Freeloading...

Turns out it's not so easy.

As one act after another performed, the time was already 10 PM, and the show was nearing its end.

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