wavenovel Chapter 1265 is great!
Chapter 1265 is great!
Chapter 1265 is great!
"You're comparing yourself to me now?"
Hearing Chou Tzu-yu rambling on about Twice's split and such, Chi Kyung-won scoffed and interrupted her impatiently.
After several hit albums, Twice is now widely considered the top girl group, and can be ranked alongside EXO as one of the top K-pop boy and girl groups.
Although they are both top idols, their earning power is completely different.
After years of market validation, Ji Kyung-won's commercial value has been fully recognized by the industry. Whether it is commercial endorsement, performance or personal activities, his price is top-notch and even unavailable. In addition, with tours, his annual income has not been less than 100 billion won for several consecutive years since 2014 and 2015.
Ji Kyung-won is already among the highest-paid people in the entire Korean Peninsula entertainment industry, including actors and idols, or rather, he is the only one.
Every year, there may be people whose income soars to near his level due to a hit drama, but over the years, Ji Kyung-won's name has always been at the top of the Peninsula artists' income list.
EXO already has a significant income gap among idols, but even among EXO members, Ji Kyung-won's income is incomparable. His solo fans often boast online that he "earned more than the whole group" and that's not an exaggeration.
And Twice...
Although they are very popular now, they are number one girl groups.
However, having debuted less than two years ago, the company accounts for the majority of their income, so their endorsement fees are not high, and the most lucrative thing for idols, such as tours, has not yet started.
Most importantly, JYP doesn't provide any individual resources, which means that although Twice has high popularity, they are making money mainly through the group, and the commercial value of the individuals is only average.
...If you don't invest in yourself and don't focus on personal development, you'll never be as good as him.
This only accounts for the income of artists; not to mention the others.
"Why can't we compare?"
Chi Jingyuan's tone displeased Zhou Ziyu, who pouted and retorted, "I earn a lot of money too, okay? The things I gave you before were all bought with my own money... And even if you earn a lot, you can't donate so much at once..."
"Didn't I already tell you?"
Chi Jingyuan wanted to explain, but perhaps he was a little carried away by Chou Tzu-yu: "I always set aside a portion of my income for charity every year, so this time it's no different... Ugh, I can't explain it to you. You'll understand when you reach my level."
"Stupid fart."
Chou Tzu-yu suppressed a laugh, blinked, and deliberately said, "If you want to do charity, you donate it. This time, you're doing it in my name..."
"It's because you like dogs, not that I like dogs."
Chi Jingyuan's voice suddenly grew louder on the phone, and he was about to hang up impatiently: "Alright, it's nothing, is there anything else?"
"Humph."
With a soft, coquettish hum, Zhou Ziyu, despite Chi Jingyuan's impatient tone (which sounded like he was shooing away a fly), wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, she seemed quite satisfied and cheerfully declared, "Yes!"
"..."
Before Chi Jingyuan could ask what was wrong, she leaned close to the phone's microphone, pouted, and gave it a sweet kiss: "Thank you, darling, Mua~"
"Pfft~ Crazy... Aren't you afraid of being overheard? I'm hanging up."
With a soft chuckle, Chi Jingyuan pouted, made a disdainful remark, and then hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Ziyu looked at Chi Jingyuan's name on the screen. Her little tiger teeth peeked out without any restraint, with a touch of childlike excitement. The smile in her eyes and brows spread into her pupils, shimmering with a moist light.
Chi Jingyuan's tone sounded completely dismissive, even somewhat 'blaming' her for specifically calling and bothering him about it...
But for Chou Tzu-yu, this was just a little bit of fun in their relationship. No matter what he said, just hearing his voice and talking to him made her feel very happy.
Besides, how could she not see through his insincerity?
If you say you 'don't care' about 'trivial matters,' then why are you putting so much effort into it?
As she walked back to the practice room, her rounded thighs swung back and forth, making rhythmic sounds on the ground. Zhou Ziyu felt a warmth spreading through her entire being.
She thought it would be a very ordinary and boring day, and she was even thinking of texting Chi Jingyuan later when she had some free time... but she never expected him to give her such a big surprise.
Even though I've known Chi Kyung-won for so many years, honestly, there have been few times when our friendship has deepened as much as it has today.
Aside from the fact that Chi Jingyuan casually donated billions of dollars to her, and the special meaning behind the donation amount, the subtle feeling of 'showing affection' was really heartwarming.
At the same time, what made Chou Tzu-yu equally happy were the photos attached to the thank-you letter today. Seeing the shelter's environment transformed by the donations, the brand-new kennels, the mountains of dog food, and the little dogs with their tongues hanging out and their eyes shining...
These things truly made her feel that, because of her, Chou Tzu-yu, the lives of these dogs had improved, allowing those little lives that used to cower in corners to live much more comfortably.
Although it was Chi Jingyuan's doing, it was indeed because of her...
This feeling of being enveloped in genuine kindness allowed her to clearly grasp the weight of "responsibility" and "achievement" for the first time, a feeling that was both unfamiliar and exciting.
This feeling is truly blissful and captivating; this is the first time in Chou Tzu-yu's life that she has experienced such a strong sense of responsibility and accomplishment.
Ah ~
His slightly impatient voice flashed through her mind, and Chi Jingyuan's face seemed to be right in front of her. Zhou Ziyu couldn't help but grin, and with a sudden burst of strength, she hopped forward a small step in the empty corridor, like a little rabbit that had stolen a piece of candy, hopping several times before stopping.
This is really...wonderful!
She wished Chi Jingyuan were right in front of her.
She wanted to jump into his arms and bury her face in his neck, nuzzling him...
Chou Tzu-yu gently wiggled her hips, as if she were rehearsing something, her eyes revealing ambition.
Then, with a flick of her thigh, she straddled him!
I know the ropes like the back of my hand, just like last time.
…………
"Tzuyu is back..."
"Onie~"
Chou Tzu-yu returned to the practice room, chuckled with Lim Na-yeon and the others who greeted her, and walked over.
Although she had deliberately suppressed her overflowing joy before entering the room, both Yoo Jeongyeon and Minatozaki Sana could see her delight at a glance.
Especially Sana Minatozaki, whose eyes lingered on Tzuyu's wide, white canine teeth, her gaze slightly fixed on her bright, reflective eyes.
Just now, Chou Tzu-yu suddenly grabbed her phone and ran out, without saying anything... but how could anyone not guess what she was going to do?
Being warmly received, treated with lavish hospitality—receiving unexpected surprises and touching moments…making phone calls to confide in each other and flirt…
Each step of the process would make some women, especially female idols, envious, and in a short period of time, these three were connected together, which was witnessed by Sana Minatozaki herself.
Her thoughts were churning, but in the end, she could only manage a self-deprecating smile.
Ha ha……
"Ziyu."
Yoo Jeongyeon walked over. Compared to Minatozaki Sana, her main feeling was something like, "Kyungwon oppa is awesome, Tzuyu and she have such a good relationship." She was indeed envious, but there was no bitterness in her feelings.
In contrast, she was actually more interested in stray dog shelters, and had previously discussed the idea of doing volunteer work with Chou Tzu-yu.
"Is the shelter you went to far away? Is the environment really that bad?" Yu Dingyan asked curiously as she sat next to him.
"It's really just so-so." Chou Tzu-yu nodded and wrinkled her nose. "The overall environment is not good, especially the kennel, which is extremely dirty... However, there is a large lawn nearby, the scenery is quite nice, and it's very convenient for walking the dog."
"I see... Since you've helped them so much this time, will you become a VIP there?"
"Haha, that's possible."
"How about we go together next time we're free..."
Although Lim Nayeon was scrolling through her phone, she occasionally chimed in when she heard the two chatting. Just as the group was discussing doing volunteer work together next time, and Chou Tzuyu was wandering off and mischievously muttering about whether to trick Ji Kyungwon again, the practice room door was pushed open again, and the remaining Twice members returned after finishing their meal.
Upon seeing Mina, the group of people who were chatting suddenly stopped, and even Sana Minatozaki, who had been hiding her emotions and getting involved, also stopped.
Although Chou Tzu-yu had been evasive about the 'thank you letter' and 'donation' incident without explicitly stating it, not only Minatozaki Sana, who knew the inside story, but even Lim Na-yeon and the other two guessed that it was related to Ji Kyung-won.
Even though Ji Kyung-won and Mina have been broken up for a long time... they still consciously avoid discussing Ji Kyung-won too much in front of Mina.
What's more, it's something that's clearly related to Chou Tzu-yu.
Why are you so late coming back?
"We got so caught up in the conversation that we forgot about it during dinner."
"What are you talking about? Look at you laughing."
"Let's talk about handsome guys!"
After changing the subject, they started chatting casually. While they were talking freely, Lim Nayeon, who had been scrolling through her phone, suddenly exclaimed in surprise:
"Oh mo"
"what happened?"
Lim Na-yeon has a natural talent for being easily startled; her shout immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Aigoo, guess what I saw..."
She stared wide-eyed at her phone: "I saw a post online saying that when she and her friend were shopping at the GUCCI flagship store in Outingqi, they saw the staff changing up the advertisements... Can you guess whose advertisement it was?"
"Who?"
"It's Sehun from XO... and Irene from Red Velvet!"
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"Look at the color scheme of this scarf, isn't it beautiful?"
Inside the GUCCI flagship store in Apgujeong, two stylish young women were shopping together. The short-haired woman, Lee Ah-yeon, was trying on a silk scarf with a double G pattern in front of the mirror and looked very satisfied: "The new GUCCI products recently are all very beautiful."
The GUCCI store on Apgujeong-ro in Gangnam-gu is the largest GUCCI flagship store on the peninsula, covering the full range of products. It often hosts celebrity events and limited-edition releases. Ji Kyung-won has also visited the store several times to promote it.
"of course."
The woman accompanying her smiled demurely: "But you didn't see it. A few years ago, GUCCI was just so-so. The styles were all outdated, like they came from the last era... It was only after Yuan became the spokesperson that they started to appeal to a younger demographic."
The woman clearly had a very good impression of Chi Jingyuan, and she spoke eloquently about him through the lens of her ego.
"To be honest, I had never considered GUCCI before."
The short-haired woman's fingertips lightly traced the glass of the display case, a classic Chanel quilted handbag dangling from her wrist: "If it weren't for the overwhelming news of Chi Jingyuan securing the Asia-Pacific brand ambassadorship, I probably would never have stepped into this store in my entire life."
The companion next to her handed the scarf to the sales assistant to wrap it up, and nodded in agreement, saying, "Our country is the first to get the title of a full-line high-end luxury brand, and it's for the entire Asia-Pacific region. It's hard not to know about it... But GUCCI really knows how to choose people. Chi Jingyuan is just too suitable to be a high-end luxury brand ambassador."
"He really looks like a rich kid. He's born to wear luxury brands. He's so much better than those actors and idols who try to look high-class."
"Indeed, when I look at those photos, I feel that even when Chi Kyung-won is wearing a very simple casual outfit, he still has a lot of style."
My companion nodded in agreement, then added with feigned seriousness, "Let me tell you, many of the latest seasonal items weren't available here at the Peninsula before. You used to have to wait three months for the newest styles. But now?"
"But since Yuan became GUCCI's Asia-Pacific ambassador, GUCCI has clearly raised the level of importance placed on the Korean Peninsula. Now, almost all new products can be purchased directly in the local market."
She scrolled through her phone's photo album, pointing to a collection she'd seen just last week. "This one just arrived yesterday, and even the display is exactly the same as in the European flagship store... Unlike before, when I often had to go all the way to Milan to shop!"
"Ah, is that so?"
The short-haired woman was clearly surprised and asked the sales assistant who was walking over.
"Although specific decisions should be made by the Milan headquarters."
The sales assistant gracefully adjusted the ribbons, her professional tone tinged with pride, "But since Jingyuan Xi became the spokesperson, we have indeed been upgraded to a key store in the Asia-Pacific region."
She glanced meaningfully at the newly arrived bamboo-handled bags in the shop window: "Including some limited editions."
"tsk"
The woman showed admiration.
She suddenly felt a sense of warmth and familiarity with the cold, metallic logos in the glass display case—the feeling of being recognized and valued by the top fashion industry made consumers feel like they had won a battle.
As the group was chatting, the short-haired woman casually looked up and suddenly froze.
Two shop assistants in sharp black suits were carefully changing a retro-style poster that had been hanging in the window for six months, using a lift. The blonde, blue-eyed European mannequin in the picture was slowly rolled up, revealing the snow-white wall behind it.
With a soft "whoosh," a brand-new, giant advertisement cascaded down like a waterfall—
Beneath her chestnut-brown, slightly wavy long hair, Bae Joo-hyun's exquisitely sharp face suddenly came into view. She slightly raised her hand, the iconic GUCCI horsebit ring resting against her chin, her eyes carrying the brand's unique nobility and aloofness. While she looked stunning and captivating, she also gave people a sudden shock.
It's Bae Joo-hyun?
Before she could ask in surprise, another group of people on the other side were also changing advertisements, and she was very familiar with the person in that advertisement—EXO's Oh Sehun!
She looked left and right, almost dropping the velvet shopping bag in her hands.
What's going on? Did SM Entertainment acquire GUCCI?