While speaking, Lee Seongju took out a stack of documents from the drawer and handed them to Bae Juhyun in front of her.
Bae Juhyun was momentarily stunned, and after taking them, she casually flipped through them, her pupils quaking.
Before the incident, she had been the darling of many advertisers, her exceptionally beautiful appearance landing her several luxury brand endorsements, as well as national-level products, such as the soju endorsement she previously did not want Liu Xin’an to see...
However, the stack of documents Lee Seongju handed over this time consisted almost entirely of top-level endorsements on par with that previous soju endorsement...
Although the price might not match some offered by luxury brands, in terms of national reach and subsequent impact on both her individually and her team, they were on the same level as the previous soju endorsement.
She even saw a proposal with a "Samsung" title.
Bae Juhyun suppressed her excitement, trying hard to maintain her calm composure, and made her tone as even as possible.
"These all hope for our endorsement?"
"To be precise, they are looking for you, although some also want to include the rest of you."
"I will follow the company’s arrangements."
Bae Juhyun gave this reply, and it was this very reply that made Lee Sooman and Lee Seongju both involuntarily frown.
Indeed, these endorsements could bring not insignificant profits to S-M, and in this matter, they were also the same beneficiaries.
But a businessman’s instinct prevented Lee Sooman from making such a hasty decision.
Asking for Bae Juhyun’s opinion was not only out of respect for her... rather, it should be said, out of respect for Liu Xin’an’s wishes, but also because they wanted to respond to these offers in a prudent manner.
These offers were made in favor of Liu Xin’an; they had no right to make decisions for him.
And if Liu Xin’an or Bae Juhyun refused, that would be fine, but if they refused and people found out... that would truly be a troublesome matter.
At this moment, Bae Juhyun had again handed over the decision-making power to them.
Umm... it appeared that many years in the entertainment industry had enabled Bae Juhyun to grow a lot. This girl, who had always been timid and shy when she debuted, had morphed into an individual capable of standing on her own and had even learned to press the company to state their position... Lee Sooman couldn’t help but feel sentimental.
As for Bae Juhyun herself...
In fact, she had not thought that much; she just felt unsure about how to make decisions regarding these offers.
"I heard that you are planning to host Liu Xin’an this afternoon, right?"
Lee Sooman, who had always been quiet, finally spoke up.
The aged timbre of his voice carried a trace of laughter, a cordial feeling that easily let one lower their guard.
"Yes, we have no schedule this afternoon, so we wanted to thank Mr. Liu Xin’an, who invited us to the consulate dinner. Can we do that?"
"Of course, it is an excellent opportunity for you two to get along well, especially since you are in a particularly close relationship, right?"
Bae Juhyun felt embarrassed by Lee Sooman’s teasing and bowed her head, apologizing sincerely, "I’m sorry, Teacher Lee Sooman."
"Ah, no worries. You’re at the age to date, and it’s perfectly normal. Take this opportunity to also express our gratitude to him; the company also owes him a lot this time."
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"Umm... as for the endorsements, the company thinks it would be best to listen to Mr. Liu Xin’an’s advice on which ones to accept for better future development."
Lee Sooman’s words took Bae Juhyun by surprise, and even though she was nervous, she could discern the favor and inquiry in his words.
With Lee Sooman’s cunning nature, it was unlikely for him to relinquish control so easily, but funnily enough, he mistook Bae Juhyun’s bewilderment for a strategic move...
Thus, he didn’t bother hiding his true intentions.
The tension of meeting a superior had also largely dissipated with the conversation, and gradually, Bae Juhyun reverted to her usual composed self.
Realizing that the decision-making power was actually in her and Liu Xin’an’s hands, Bae Juhyun suddenly felt that the aged man before her no longer seemed as intimidating as before.
She slightly lowered her head, not letting her shift in mindset expose in front of Lee Sooman and Lee Seongju, remained quiet for a few seconds, then swiftly shifted the conversation to another pressing issue.
"Teacher Lee Sooman, and Chairman, many people already know about my relationship with Xin’an, so I would like to openly share my relationship with Xin’an with the fans. I wonder if the company could agree to this decision?"
After speaking, Bae Juhyun looked up at the two in front of her, but opposite to what she imagined, a heavy atmosphere did not materialize; instead, upon hearing her request, both Lee Sooman and Lee Seongju showed smiles.
"Umm... when you’ve found someone you like, and such an outstanding person at that, you should definitely share your happiness with your fans. The company has no right to stop you, it’s your freedom. If you need the company’s help later, you can also ask us without hesitation."
Lee Seongju’s words made Bae Juhyun wonder if she was hearing things.
This is S-M, after all!
On her first day at work, Lee Sooman had once lectured them, stating that dating as an artist was utterly disgraceful!