Chapter 17

"Zai Ge, let me tell you, don't underestimate Seungyeon. She's an artist too!" Li Shenglin thought, you're a national MC, I've already introduced her, how can you not lend a hand? "Seungyeon, introduce yourself!"

Han Seungyeon felt that her CEO oppa was truly great. Who was this? Liu Zaishi, a person she could only admire from afar, and now she was actually talking to him. "Hello, seniors, I'm Han Seungyeon from KARA!"

KARA, although Liu Zaishi's connections in the industry weren't as extensive as Jin Jidong's, if he said he was third, no one would dare claim second. But he really didn't know this KARA!

Seeing Liu Zaishi's expression, Li Shenglin was quite pleased. I know KARA, and you don't! He didn't think about how many times Han Seungyeon had to repeat it before he remembered the group...

Looking at Han Seungyeon's slightly dejected look, "KARA, the famous girl group launched by DPS last year!"

DPS... The WOWERs accompanying their girlfriends in the coffee shop burst out laughing, and many young viewers of this episode also appreciated this straightforward guy.

Seeing Han Seungyeon's reproachful gaze, Li Shenglin felt a bit embarrassed, "Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, I meant DSP, DSP!"

Mentioning DSP, Liu Zaishi asked in surprise, "A junior from Hyo-ri's old company?"

"Yep, Hyo-ri unni takes good care of us!"

Actually, how could Lee Hyo-ri have the time to take care of them? She was a top star, and KARA was almost on the verge of disbanding. But in front of her seniors, Han Seungyeon couldn't be impolite. Everyone in the industry knew about the good relationship between Lee Hyo-ri and Liu Zaishi.

Even though they were from the same company, Liu Zaishi doubted if Lee Hyo-ri even knew Han Seungyeon. If she did, she would have mentioned her to him. Thinking about this, Liu Zaishi formed his first impression of this young girl: she was very sensible, well-mannered, and very pretty and cute. How could someone like her not become famous?

Knowing that this young artist was still working part-time, Liu Zaishi understood that KARA wasn't doing well!

"Who is Hyo-ri?"

The entire audience was speechless, frustrated by their boss's lack of knowledge in entertainment. Han Seungyeon playfully hit Li Shenglin, they were very familiar, and such horseplay was normal, "Look it up on NAVER (Korean Baidu) yourself!"

Rarely, the post-production team gave Li Shenglin a skull bomb...

The main purpose of this episode of "Infinite Challenge" was to eliminate the rumors about Yoon Eun-hye. The hidden camera was only half successful, but the best way to eliminate one rumor was to create another. So, after editing, the episode was filled with pink vibes between Li Shenglin and Han Seungyeon!

The effect was surprisingly good, as evidenced by the audience's reactions:

No wonder they said Yoon Eun-hye wasn't suitable, she already has someone in her heart.

Exactly, they said a five-year age gap was unacceptable, but I think he and this girl from KARA, Han Seungyeon, have at least a ten-year gap.

But they look so sweet together, especially with the baby, they look like a happy family of three!

Is this Han Seungyeon the baby's mother?

...

Regardless, with the upcoming content, KARA received a significant boost in exposure. The remaining KAMILIA (KARA's fan club) of less than a hundred people were thrilled. Though small in number, they were true hardcore fans. Their goddess had appeared on a top variety show and was in the top five on NAVER searches.

They were very grateful to CEO oppa Li Shenglin! Age difference? Now, older men are popular in Korea! Has a child? They met when they were both struggling, and he's so good to our little sister (fans' nickname for Han Seungyeon). As long as the little sister likes it, we support it.

Thus, after the unconventional "Li-Yoon CP," the initial hardcore supporters of the future "Win-Win CP" were born among the currently small KAMILIA (because both names contain "Seung").

Let's return to the coffee shop:

Li Shenglin didn't disappoint the production team, continuing the pink vibes. He kept saying "our Seungyeon" and "our Seungyeon." "Zai Ge, we've met a couple of times, and with Eun-hye, we should be considered friends, right?"

Liu Zaishi was somewhat amused by Li Shenglin's straightforwardness but appreciated his frank character. "Sure, of course. You call me Zai Ge, so from now on, you're my brother!"

"Since that's the case, oppa, you're a famous MC, can you give our Seungyeon a chance? It's not easy for a young girl... She's an artist, yet she's working part-time in my shop. Seeing her still working with a positive attitude, it makes me feel bad..."

Li Shenglin wasn't being insincere; he was speaking the truth. A 20-year-old girl's dedication to her dreams moved him. His resentment towards Hu Hu's mother had also diminished. Wasn't she also pursuing her dreams?

From the moment she gave birth, it was clear she loved this little life, wasn't she suffering even more?

"Oppa~!" Han Seungyeon's eyes were red, pulling on Li Shenglin's sleeve, signaling him to stop.

Liu Zaishi, being an emotional person, and having experienced many hardships in his early years, was also moved. "Leave it to me. I can't promise for the whole KARA, but Seungyeon will definitely be on my 'Happy Together.'"

Though he was moved, even though he had a say in "HT," he was concerned about the ratings if the whole KARA appeared. But one person, Han Seungyeon, was fine. He knew that after this episode of "Infinite Challenge," Han Seungyeon would receive a lot of attention. A "Struggle Special" inviting artists who had struggled or were currently struggling would be a good idea.

Professionals are professionals...

"Thank you, senior, thank you, senior!" Han Seungyeon couldn't control her emotions and finally burst into tears.

"Call me oppa!" "Thank you, Zai Ge oppa!"

Li Shenglin pursed his lips. A 40-year-old man making a 20-year-old girl call him oppa, taking advantage, "Hey, Zai Ge, the 'Together' you mentioned, does anyone watch it?"

After two episodes of "Infinite Challenge," the title "Entertainment Rookie" was hung on Li Shenglin's head.

Liu Zaishi was already immune, mimicking Han Seungyeon, "Look it up on NAVER!"

Liu Zaishi kept his word. Soon, DSP Company received an invitation from the "Happy Together" production team for Han Seungyeon. In the show, Han Seungyeon shared her journey since her debut (for more details, watch various variety shows, it's quite legendary), including her part-time job.

After all, the public was very curious about this coffee shop owner, Li Shenglin. However, to be honest, Han Seungyeon didn't know much about Li Shenglin, so she could only share bits and pieces. But it was still a revelation: Li Shenglin was a student at Sungkyunkwan University.

The audience was once again amazed, automatically filling in the blanks with an inspiring story: a middle-aged man, tirelessly pursuing his dreams, studying while taking care of his child, finally achieving his goal and getting into his dream university!

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