Chapter 197: Borrowing Money (323)
After walking out of the community and saying goodbye to the real estate agent, Jin Qixuan looked at the time and it was almost ten o'clock.
Without thinking too much, he called Kim Jong Kook's agent Jia Zhen directly.
"Hey, Uncle Jiazhen, where is my uncle?"
"It's Qixuan. He's working out and will be back at the studio for lunch soon."
Working out so early in the morning? No work to do? "Okay, let him know. I'll be waiting for him in the studio."
"OK."
After hanging up the phone, Kim Ki-hyeon took a taxi and went to Kim Jong-kook's private studio.
On the way, Jin Qixuan originally wanted to check out the first wave of movie reviews on Naver Movie Network.
But as soon as I opened my phone, I was attracted by the hot searches about the charity dinner.
Yes, the hot searches for the entire charity dinner have dominated all entertainment headlines.
No matter which movie was popular or Kim Tae-hee & Rain's wedding, they were all overshadowed by the topic of the charity dinner.
#Song-Song CP Charity Night Spreading Sweetness# (The first public occasion they appeared together after the official announcement)
#IU and Yura are at odds! # #Charity Night Menu# #Kim Ki-Hyun and GD attend the dinner venue with two top luxury sponsors# #Lin Yoona, the eye-catching bag for supporting juniors# #Sunmi Wine Splashes Dior District General Manager# #What is it like to have a senior like Zhao Yincheng# #Suzy is so beautiful# #Charity Ambassador Kim Ki-Hyun# #Lee Boo-Jin spends 1 billion to bid for a luxury watch originally priced at 30 million# #Dinner fundraising statistics 21.16 billion# #Others are watching the performance, Kim Ki-Hyun is eating# #Bidding winner Park Jin-Young# #What does the 600 million red sandalwood bracelet look like# #Why does Kim Ki-Hyun sit in the first row# …
Of course, in addition to gossip and luxurious outfits, what everyone is most excited to see is that the two auction items belonging to Jin Qixuan were sold at sky-high prices.
The people related to these two items, including Cho In-sung, Lee Boo-jin, Kim Ah-young, Lee Ji-eun and Bongeunsa Temple, have also become hot topics.
The most controversial topic was that Jin Qixuan was sitting in the first row.
Actors of Sol Kyung-gu and Hwang Jung-min's stature sat in the third row.
People like Yoo Jae-suk, Cha In-sung, and Hyun Bin sat in the fifth row.
So the public didn't understand what qualifications Jin Qixuan had to sit in the first row, or what right he had to sit in the first row.
Most netizens’ comments on this topic are not particularly friendly. They say all kinds of unpleasant things, and are full of sour words.
However, soon someone sober pointed out the title: #“W Korea” and Shilla Hotel jointly held the first charity dinner# Then, the list of artists sitting in the first row was found: GD, Shin Min Ah, Kong Hyo Jin, and Kim Ki Hyun.
The four of them have one thing in common, that is, their fashion resources are extremely good, the kind that are extremely good.
Therefore, it is normal for the fashion magazine, as the organizer, to select influential artists in the fashion circle to sit in the front row.
Although Jin Qixuan debuted as an actor, his real popularity and fan following came thanks to the support of fashion magazines.
Almost everyone in the peninsula who has a smartphone has seen the two most classic photos shot by Jin Qixuan, "Inside pages of 2015 Vogue Korea July issue" and "Cover of 2016 GQ Korea March issue", as well as the stunning beauty video of watching the show at Milan Fashion Week in September.
Judging from the monthly sales of magazines he shoots for each issue and his status as an ambassador being incubated and cultivated by two top luxury brands, it is reasonable for him to sit in the first row.
Although netizens agreed that Jin Qixuan could sit in the front row at the dinner hosted by a fashion magazine, there were still many sour comments.
Jin Qixuan's fans blasted these sour topics with one sentence: Let your brother/sister get a top luxury sponsor first before you start making sour comments.
It’s just…very real.
"W Korea" became famous for the successful hosting of this charity dinner, which further established its status and influence in the fashion magazine industry.
After seeing the influence of "W Korea", the brokerage companies have even considered spending money to have their own artists shoot for the magazine to expand their influence and fan base.
But... you can't just pay to be published in fashion magazines on the peninsula, and many agencies have been turned down for this.
Because of this, the status of "W Korea" has been raised to a higher level, so that many artists and models are proud to use "W Korea" magazine.
When Kim Ki-hyun arrived at Kim Jong-kook's studio, he lay on the sofa and began to read film reviews.
Although it has only been released for ten hours, there are already over two thousand reviews and the opening score was 8.6.
"The acting of the leading actors and actresses is very good. Although there are some loopholes in the film's plot and some plots are not logical. But overall, it is still a very entertaining movie, and you can feel a refreshing emotion while watching it."
"Han Hyo Joo is so handsome, I am really impressed again!"
"It's really cool to see violence fighting violence in a school violence story!!"
"I was amazed by Jin Qixuan. He has great potential. With his looks, his future is promising!"
"It's a cool movie that fights violence with violence. I have to say that the one who turns on the heroine's awakening switch is so funny."
"Jin Qixuan is so handsome, even more handsome when he's being beaten! I didn't expect he can play a sociopath so well! Thumbs up!!!"
"I really like these two looks, let's star in a sweet drama someday!"
"I also like the school bully and the teacher. This CP feeling is really mysterious. I hope they can play together again."
"The fight scenes are full of punches and the mammary glands disappear in this drama!"
"Kim Ki-Hyun's plasticity is really strong. I beg famous directors to take a look at our Ki-Hyun! Goblin is almost over and he has a schedule now!!"
"I feel the acting of the male and female protagonists deserves a better script. The logic of the plot cannot stand up to careful scrutiny."
"The fighting scenes are good, but the rest is disappointing"
"It makes no sense, just treat it as a science fiction movie"
…
Overall, the reviews were okay. Everyone recognized the acting performances of Kim Ki-hyun and Han Hyo-joo, but were upset about the outrageous plot.
Due to the disparity in status between the male and female protagonists, the final ring match looked outrageous in the eyes of the audience.
What's even more outrageous is that the boxer who was only one step away from the championship actually fought back and forth with a high school student.
Although the fighting scenes are exciting and thrilling, the logic of the plot does not stand up to scrutiny.
Jin Qixuan looked at it for a while, and as his eyelids became heavier, the phone fell on his chest with a click, and he fell asleep.
Not long after, Jin Qixuan slowly woke up after hearing the stirring sound of a juicer and some casual conversations.
"Are you awake? Are you so sleepy this morning? Didn't you sleep well?"
"No, I just came here after staying up all night filming the final scene."
Jin Qixuan sat up, rubbed his eyes, and replied tiredly.
"Then go home and sleep. What, do you want to talk to me about something?"
"Well, uncle, I've found a house I'd like to buy."
Kim Jong Kook understood what Kim Ki-hyeon meant. This guy came for money.
"Buy it. The house you live in now is indeed a bit old. How much do you have? How much is the difference?"
Jin Qixuan glanced at Jin Zhongguo, rubbed his fingers, and said embarrassedly:
"We have 3 billion, and we still need 10 billion."
"Say it again, I didn't hear you clearly, how much is the difference?"
Kim Jong Kook stopped the juicer and looked at Kim Ki-hyeon in surprise and asked.
"Ahem, 10 billion."
“Buzz buzz buzz…”
The roar of the juicer sounded again at this time, seeming to express Kim Jong Kook's inner uneasiness.
If you're short of 500 or 600 million, Kim Jong Kook would have taken it.
After all, the car he gave to Jin Qixuan was worth 500 million.
But 10 billion... What kind of family is that, living in a house that costs more than 10 billion!
He hasn't lived in a house like that yet!
Seeing that Kim Jong Kook didn't say anything, Kim Ki-Hyun was thinking about how to convince him.
The old house where Jin Qixuan lives in Jiangdong District is worth less than 400 million yuan at most.
Moreover, no one in the entire Jin family has a residence worth more than 600 million yuan.
Therefore, Kim Ki-hyun's sudden jump to a mansion worth over 10 billion was really hard for the ordinary people like Kim Jong-kook to accept their outdated ideas.
"Where is the 13 billion house? Yeouido?"
"The M Apartment in Cheongdam-dong."
"Why did you want to buy that?"
Seeing that there was a chance, Jin Qixuan quickly stood up and took out his mobile phone to show him the photos of the apartment and explain it to him.
After a careful look, the house is good, but Kim Jong Kook still doesn't quite agree with Kim Ki Hyun living there.
With around 4 billion yuan, you can buy a pretty good single-family villa in another district or city, and live comfortably in it. There is no need to buy a mansion worth more than 10 billion yuan.
Therefore, Kim Jong Kook is opposed to Kim Ki Hyun's behavior of pretending to be rich.
"Uncle, this house is 20% lower than the market price. You can make 3 billion right away after you buy it! And family gatherings and festivals here won't be crowded at all."
“That’s a valid reason, but it doesn’t convince me.”
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan was speechless.
His head was groggy and his thoughts were not very clear.
He felt that this matter was going to fail. After all, without the support of his family, Jin Qixuan could not buy it.
Although Kim Jong Kook does not represent the opinions of the entire Kim family, he has the most money and naturally has the most say.
"Oh, uncle, I'll go back to sleep first."
"Let's eat first, then leave?"
Jin Qixuan glanced at the paste in the juicer and shook his head.
Seeing Jin Qixuan's disappointed look, Jin Zhongguo felt sorry for him and asked, "Do you really want to buy it?"
"Um……"
“When will you buy it?”
Hearing this, Jin Qixuan's eyes changed from disappointment to expectation: "The sooner the better, because there are already other buyers looking at the house."
"Okay, clean the juicer and wait for me."
"Okay!"
About an hour later, Kim Jong Kook came back and handed a bank card to Kim Ki Hyun, saying, "There are 5 billion in it. My uncle has limited liquidity, so he pooled some money with his friends. You go and pay the deposit first, and I'll help you figure out a way to pay the rest in the next few days."
This is normal. There are two different things for Kim Jong Kook to have a net worth of 70 billion and to have 70 billion in liquid cash.
"uncle……"
How can I describe this feeling? I can only say that I was moved beyond words.
"Okay, stop with the sentimental stuff, just take the money and get out of here."
Kim Jong Kook waved at Kim Ki-hyeon in disdain.
"Just hug me, just hug me."
"Go, go, go."
Even after Jin Qixuan was driven away, Jia Zhen still found it hard to believe and asked, "Aren't you spoiling your child too much? You can just buy a billion-dollar mansion as you wish?"
Kim Jong Kook smiled and said:
"He's the only child in the family, what else can I do? I can't take him away even though I earn so much money. Besides, with his own abilities, he can afford a good future."
"Ah... so you don't plan to get married in the future?"
"none of your business."
…
As soon as Jin Qixuan paid the deposit, his mood suddenly became brighter.
However, for the remaining 5 billion, Jin Qixuan plans to invite Li Zhien to dinner in the evening to try to borrow it.
After all, if you can owe someone a favor yourself, don't bother Kim Jong Kook to do it for you.
Even if I can't borrow it, just consider it as treating her to a meal.
There's nothing wrong in caring about the progress of her album and thanking her for the movie promotion she posted on IG.
After making an appointment with Lee Ji-eun, Kim Ki-hyeon went home and slept for four hours.
Four o'clock in the afternoon.
Kim Ki-hyun is going to go to a cinema showcase (roadshow) with Han Hyo-joo, as well as a live broadcast of a KBS radio program.
At ten o'clock in the evening, the work for the day was finished.
Jin Qixuan was about to meet Li Zhien, but was stopped by Sheng Bingxu.
"Where are you going?"
"Something's wrong, what's wrong?"
"Did you forget something?"
Jin Qixuan asked in confusion: "What?"
"The Goblin crew killed Qing Yan."
“…”
You see, he was so busy with this matter that Jin Qixuan really forgot about it.
"Can I not go?"
"It seems not possible. You didn't go to the first dinner after the script reading."
Jin Qixuan looked at the time and felt a little anxious.
The time he made an appointment with Lee Ji-eun was half past ten.
If she goes to the wrap party, that would be a complete failure for Lee Ji-eun, and she probably can forget about borrowing money from her.
"Brother, let's do this. When we get to the scene, I'll toast you first. And then you carry me away."
Sheng Bingxu: “…”
"What's the hurry?"
"Borrowing money from IU..."
"Okay, I get it then."
In fact, Jin Qixuan's alcohol tolerance has also increased.
But it’s not because of training, but because of fitness that his metabolism is faster and he can resist it.
Simply put, Jin Qixuan can drink slowly, and can finish three or four bottles while maintaining a semi-conscious state.
If it's fast wine, just put those two bottles down.
The hotel where the wrap party for the Goblin crew was held was not too far from the KBS TV station and could be reached in fifteen minutes.
However, even though Kim Ki-hyeon was extremely anxious, the wrap-up banquet only officially started half an hour after Kim Eun-sook, Lee Eung-bok and others had spoken one by one.
Afterwards, Kim Ki-hyeon took the bottle of wine and toasted everyone one by one, starting with Kim Eun-sook.
When they saw Jin Qixuan, who usually couldn't drink, toasting them, everyone gave him face and drank it all in one gulp.
After toasting Liu Inna, Jin Qixuan fell asleep on the table.
Liu Renna: “…”
This wine... is poisonous? When Jin Qixuan opened his eyes again, he was already in his family's nanny car.
After glancing at the time in a daze, Jin Qixuan sat up straight and almost broke out in a cold sweat.
Because it's almost twelve o'clock now.
An hour and a half has passed since the agreed time...
Fortunately, we had arrived at the agreed hotel by then.
"Here we are. Put your hat on."
"Ah! Okay, brother, you should go home and rest too. I will go back by myself in the evening."
"OK."
When I walked into the restaurant, the waiter came forward and greeted me: "How many... are you?"
From her pause, Jin Qixuan knew that she recognized him.
After all, even without a mask, his face is still very recognizable.
"I have a reservation. I booked a private room during the noon time."
"Ah, the box in the bamboo forest listening to the rain, right?"
"Um."
Jin Qixuan chose the restaurant at home.
Ever since she tasted the delicious Chinese food at her concert in Jiangcheng last year, she couldn't stop thinking about it and always talked about wanting to eat it.
So taking this as an excuse, Jin Qixuan chose this Chinese restaurant with the highest rating.
When the waiter was leading the way, he had already started gossiping in his heart.
IU just entered the box, and now Kim Ki-hyun has entered too. Are they on a date? So, did IU win the "two women fighting for a husband" debate?
Oh my, this is a scene of eating melons. I must go and add more tea for them later! When Jin Qixuan entered the box, he saw Li Zhien holding a book and reading it.
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan took off his hat and said with a wry smile:
"Sorry to have kept you waiting."
To be honest, Lee Ji-eun was a little angry.
The person who made her wait for nearly an hour and a half was Jin Qixuan, the first one since he was born.
Who is still fine? Therefore, Li Zhien did not reply, but flipped through the books with a cold face.
However, seeing that Jin Qixuan had not moved for a long time, Li Zhien couldn't help but secretly glanced at him.
As soon as they saw each other, they looked into each other's eyes.
At this time, Jin Qixuan was staring at her eagerly.
But before she could be proud, Li Zhien noticed something was wrong, sniffed, and asked: "Have you been drinking?!"
Jin Qixuan scratched his head and answered truthfully, "Well... I just went to the wrap party for Goblin. I had no choice but to go, so I had to get myself drunk to get here."
"Then... is it okay for you to leave early like this?"
Seeing this, Li Zhien said with some concern.
"It's okay. In my eyes, their importance is not even one ten-thousandth of yours."
Seeing Kim Ki-hyeon's sincere expression when he spoke the truth after drinking, Lee Ji-eun was stunned at first, and then became rarely shy.
The brat has grown up and dares to flirt with me...
(End of this chapter)
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