Chapter 87 Countless Times 5/3.2.42
The director asked Kwon Ji-yong and the members to discuss filming matters.
The director plays the video that was just shot to see if there's anything that needs improvement.
An Rufeng was also watching with them, familiarizing herself with the process so that she wouldn't be unsure of herself when it was her turn to perform.
Kwon Ji-yong stood next to An Ru-feng, occasionally leaning slightly closer to her and whispering filming tips in her ear. An Ru-feng would occasionally lean closer to him to ask questions.
In the past, if someone got even slightly close to her, An Rufeng would immediately feel uncomfortable and keep her distance.
However, perhaps because she was often touched by strangers when she was Kwon Ji-yong, she had gotten used to it, or perhaps it was due to the influence of the previous timeline, An Ru-feng did not reject Kwon Ji-yong's approach.
Without her realizing it, she naturally began to interact intimately with Kwon Ji-yong, as if they had done it countless times before.
A staff member not far away watched the two standing side by side, leaning slightly towards each other, heads lowered, lips almost touching each other's ears, whispering secrets. The intimate atmosphere made them gossip quietly: "Hey, are Zhilong and Rufeng together already?"
"I just passed by them and heard them talking about marriage and something."
Everyone stared wide-eyed in astonishment: "Married!?"
"So fast?!"
"Could you have misheard me?"
"They've only known each other for a short time, it shouldn't be that bad."
"Speaking of which, I mentioned this morning that I wanted to get engaged, and it was with him."
"Is Ji-yong serious this time?"
"Did you also tell Xizi that you wanted to get married?"
"Hmm, that seems to be true."
"He's a bit unreliable, and he's been with Xizi for at least a few years."
"kkk, you're probably in the honeymoon phase right now. Couples in the honeymoon phase are likely to say all sorts of sweet nothings."
Everyone agreed and decided to cover for the young couple in love.
However, before the others could even make a move, An Rufeng was attacked by fans.
During the filming of the MADE 10th Anniversary Movie, Anru Feng and Kwon Ji-yong did not switch bodies and the filming went smoothly.
However, the day before returning to H country, the two switched bodies.
At the airport, as was his habit, Kwon Ji-yong subconsciously put on sunglasses and followed behind An Ru-feng after getting off the plane.
An Rufeng didn't have his 'awareness'. There were many media taking pictures at the airport, and many flashes. An Rufeng didn't have the skill to remain unmoved in the face of flashing lights. She blinked several times and couldn't help but rub her eyes.
Seeing this, Kwon Ji-yong handed the sunglasses to An Joo-bong.
That day happened to be An Rufeng's period. During her period, Quan Zhilong was suffering quite a bit from menstrual cramps. When he handed her the sunglasses, he looked rather unwell.
It's one thing for staff to be negligent—the artist wasn't wearing sunglasses while the staff were wearing glasses—but to make matters worse, they also had a bad attitude while working. How could fans not have something to say?
Fans are very sensitive to the number of staff members around their idols, especially female staff members around male idols.
Fans already had doubts about Anru Feng's sudden appointment as manager.
Before An Rufeng and Quan Zhilong cleared up their misunderstanding, Quan Zhilong, living in An Rufeng's body, dressed up in his own glamorous and exquisite style every day.
Some fans were dissatisfied, feeling that she was overshadowing the main character.
After the misunderstanding was cleared up, when Kwon Ji-yong was dressed in Anju style, although he dressed simply according to Anju's preferences, he was someone who liked to skinship with familiar and close people, regardless of gender, by putting his arm around their shoulders or hooking his neck.
Sometimes when Kwon Ji-yong is inside An Ru-feng's body, he can't help but get close to her. Fans feel that it's An Ru-feng who initiates these physical contact with Kwon Ji-yong, which they find somewhat unpleasant.
He does this to others, and even if fans have their own thoughts, they won't say anything. In fact, if others comment on his skinship, they might argue back, saying things like, "We've been staff members together for so many years," or "It's just his habit."
But when others show him skinship, or when staff members he's worked with for years do this, fans won't have any issues, or if they do, they'll selectively ignore it and won't say anything, finding reasons to convince themselves to accept it.
However, they were not so tolerant of An Rufeng, who came from nowhere and was not low-key.
Some fans at the airport saw that Anru Feng was unprofessional and had a bad attitude, especially since she had dyed her hair a particularly glamorous silver color. This caused their pent-up dissatisfaction with Anru Feng to suddenly erupt.
– I've been putting up with this new agent for ages! She's so unprofessional!
– Yes, it's happened so many times. Every time I just follow behind Oppa and do nothing. I'm like a human accessory!
-Just here to be a decorative vase? Their professionalism is questionable!
–Even the oppa didn't have sunglasses, but she put them on first. How can someone with this kind of professional ability be a manager? Did she get the job just because of her looks?
–The staff's job is to serve the artists, but she's the one who's enjoying herself first!
– You don't do your job, you have idol-like hair, and you dress up so beautifully, who are you trying to impress? Do you want to be a star?
– Another one trying to ride the wave!
–Aren't you being too nosy? Why do you have to care what people wear?
– While other agents keep a low profile, this woman dresses up extravagantly. Who is the real artist here?
–^^That Japanese model hasn't even left yet, and now another one's trying to ride on his coattails. Why are there always such bad women around Oppa?!
–Aren't the fans tired of living in constant fear of being 'leeched off'?
- Ugh, Mizuki, they should just announce their marriage already, instead of arguing with Japanese fans every day. If this keeps up, I'll eventually start tearing each other apart and unfollowing them.
– You're crazy! Shut upstairs! Who's getting married?! You should unfollow me now!
–No other staff member is as high-profile as her!
– Her impeccable style and attire rival those of female celebrities. Is she here for work or to 'bump into' her oppa?! Or is she perhaps hoping to become his wife?
–Is your job to take care of the artists or to seduce them? She's stealing the spotlight even more than the oppa, do you think we're blind?
– Wearing the same jewelry as my oppa, her feelings are written all over her face.
– Putting hands on shoulders, whispering intimately, frequently touching the oppa inappropriately, using her position to create ambiguous opportunities – what is this if not workplace harassment?
To be honest, professional agents should have a sense of boundaries.
-kkk, are you trying to undermine her? It wouldn't be bad to kick that woman out of the way; at least this woman is prettier! She fits my aesthetic!
–Oppa's gone mad for water! It's not that easy! This woman clearly doesn't fit Oppa's aesthetic; I'll eat my hat if we find her!
– She's just an agent, yet she follows him around even during his private time, like when he's preparing for an art exhibition. That's too deliberate!
–What's wrong with having a good relationship with colleagues? Just because she's new doesn't mean we can't have a good relationship, right?
–Some fans should stop making unfounded speculations. If you're so malicious towards female staff members, why don't you criticize male managers?
–Can't the company do something about this? Shouldn't they fire this kind of attention-grabbing agent?
This kind of person has ruined the company's public image. Doesn't the company care? Change the agent!
It's just a capitalist game. A sudden, parachuted-in figure with questionable abilities—who would believe he doesn't have a powerful backer? He's definitely a nepotism hire!
- What benefits did that damn company receive? Were they pressuring Oppa to renew his contract?! What a lousy company!
–You start attacking the company and its staff based on your own limited imagination? You're completely brainless!
–You think you're defending Oppa? Actually, you're smearing Oppa!
– Be a rational fan and don't let these irrational fans lead you astray!
The matter was eventually quelled by rational fans and influential figures, and it didn't escalate into a major controversy.
However, both the company and Kwon Ji-yong knew about this.
Kwon Ji-yong felt depressed after seeing the negative comments from fans about An Joo-feng.
Every time rumors of his affair with Mizuhara Nishiko surfaced, Nishiko would be criticized. At first, they tried to resolve the issue, but later, they would argue about it. Gradually, when faced with this, all that remained was endless silence.
He saw Xizi's forbearance and grievances, but there was little he could do. Xizi saw his guilt and helplessness, but didn't know what to do.
They could only watch helplessly as each other stagnated, their feelings gradually eroding amidst confusion, pressure, and pain.
Kwon Ji-yong knew that his relationship with An Ru-feng wouldn't change the fans' attitudes much. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally had someone spread the 'rumor' that An Ru-feng was already engaged in the fan group.
During this relationship, he shouldn't reveal anything. If there's any news, he should just get married.
Kwon Ji-yong made An Yeo-feng wear a ring every day.
When he was Anru Feng, even if he disliked the ring and wanted to change it, he would wear it obediently and always maintain a professional attitude in front of others.
Fans heard rumors that An Rufeng was engaged, and seeing that An Rufeng wore a ring every day, they believed it to be true and stopped criticizing or making unfounded speculations about An Rufeng's appearance and behavior.
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