To be honest, even if Pei Zhuhyun tried very hard to tell herself that there was nothing wrong with the company's actions, the company was also doing its best to clear its name.
but...
The feeling of powerlessness and loss still made it difficult for her to cheer up.
And when she appeared in front of Kang Seulgi in this state, Kang Seulgi, who was familiar with Bae Joo Hyun, immediately noticed something was wrong with Bae Joo Hyun.
"what's the situation?"
She didn't think there was any conflict between Pei Zhuhyun and Liu Xinan. The main reason was that she couldn't imagine a conflict between Pei Zhuhyun and Liu Xin'an.
And based on her understanding of Liu Xin'an, if something happened to these two people, Liu Xin'an would never be able to just let Pei Zhuxuan do nothing.
That is to say...
"Did something go wrong during the variety show filming?"
She also knew that Bae Zhuhyun went to see Director Kim first after she came back.
Bae Zhuhyun looked at Jiang Seulqi, nodded and then shook her head.
Selling it at such a low price made Jiang Seulqi very anxious.
"There is no problem with the group show, everything is going well, but the director said that he will open a personal variety show for me this year."
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Seulqi showed a surprised expression, and then a surprised smile broke out on her face.
red
Velvet is a five-member girl group.
Since there are five members, the popularity of each member is actually different.
Just take them red
As far as Velvet is concerned, the most popular person in their team is undoubtedly the person in front of her, Bae Zhuhyun and Irene, who has a face praised by everyone and is known as the best face of the fourth generation.
As for Bae Zhuhyun's personal popularity... it is no exaggeration to say that it is more popular than the four of them combined.
Generally speaking, if the popularity gap within the team is this big, there will definitely be conflicts between the members.
Whether it's advertisers or events, they definitely tend to invite members who are popular and well-liked.
But s-m artists generally don't have this situation.
Because, s-m will personally end up not giving resources to members with high popularity, and instead give some resources to members with low popularity.
It is also commonly known as... explosion-proof.
Of course, advertising, a very profitable resource, must only be given to highly popular members.
In this way, s-m has successfully prevented conflicts within the team. Members with high popularity will not have their popularity skyrocket again due to excessive resources. Similarly, members with low popularity will not become so popular because of their low popularity.
no job.
This is indeed a win-win approach, but... this is only for the company and the less popular members of the team.
The most popular member in the team, or rather Bae Joo Hyun...did she do something wrong?
She obviously didn't do anything, but instead lost the resources that should have been hers, and became an existence that was refrigerated by the company.
When I came back, I was so busy when I was singing.
After it ends... I may not have a job for half a year.
red
The relationship between the five people in Velvet is really good.
Although there is also a relationship of interest between them, and it is even said that Bae Zhuhyun's accident the year before last had a great impact on all of them... But because they are family members who have lived together for many years, and everyone knows that Bae Zhuhyun is for
The entire team has paid so much.
So even if Bae Zhuhyun did something that had such a big impact on the team, everyone still had no complaints. On the contrary, they always encouraged Bae Zhuhyun to cheer up.
Including this time her relationship with Liu Xin'an, of course, her relationship with Liu Xin'an has helped the group far more than it has affected it...
But now, Bae Joo Hyun actually has her first solo variety show in eight years since her debut in which she only stars and is completely her own. How can this not make Seulgi, who has always felt guilty about Bae Joo Hyun, happy and excited?
"Isn't this a good thing!"
Jiang Seulqi said excitedly, but Bae Zhuhyun's sigh made her calm down quickly.
"Sister Joohyun?"
"The content of this project is about my work and vacation life, and the staff will appear together."
"staff member..."
Kang Seulgi's voice was full of astonishment. Of course she knew the most uncomfortable thing about Bae Joo Hyun, and the appearance of the word "staff" made Kang Seulgi instantly understand the reason for Bae Joo Hyun's loss.
She opened her mouth, but in the end she didn't say anything to comfort Pei Zhuxuan. She just hugged the hard-working sister and raised her hand to pat Pei Zhuxuan's back.
...
"Well, when will you come to Seoul?"
"Really? Don't forget to contact me when you come over. I'll treat you to a meal."
"Okay, tell me what you want to eat and I'll cook it for you. But don't listen to their nonsense. My cooking is actually pretty average... Why are I fooling you?"
"Okay, ah... Variety show? It seems to be going well. If I have any questions, I will ask you for help. Don't worry."
"Okay, OK, I'm here to make a call."
"Bye-Bye."
Liu Xin'an hung up the call with Dai Zhiyuan and raised his eyebrows slightly.
This phone call was not just a simple reminiscence of old times, or a relationship connection.
If nothing else, this is also a signal sent by Lao Dai.
What my father told me during the Chinese New Year is still fresh in my mind. It seems...soon, both parties will start to help promote him and Bae Zhuhyun as a "transnational couple" at the same time.
In this extremely sensitive period of this year, people in China may not pay much attention to it, but here, it is considered a big deal.
It's just that Liu Xin'an doesn't have a particularly clear context for how to actually implement this matter.
After all, it was something he didn't understand at all. It seemed like... he had to take the time to meet with Lao Dai.
Just as I was thinking this, my cell phone vibrated again not long after I put it down.
He subconsciously lowered his head and glanced at the cell phone on the table. The name that appeared made him raise his eyebrows slightly. Then, he cleared his throat and picked up the phone.
"Seulgi, what's wrong?"
"Sister Zhuhyun is not in a good mood. If possible, can you come over secretly at night and give her a surprise?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "In a bad mood?" Liu Xin'an frowned. When they separated from him not long ago, this man was still smiling. How could he be like this?
During the child's time, Bae Zhuhyun was in a bad mood?
...
"Some annoying things at work, if you show up, she should be very happy."
Jiang Seulqi kept her voice low and looked back at the direction of her practice room from time to time.
She decided to make the call to Liu Xin'an after thinking about it over and over again.
Ever since she learned the news about her personal variety show from Director Kim, Bae Joo Hyun has been in a depressed state.
Kang Seulgi tried to appease her, but ultimately could not change the essence of this variety show project.
Instead of trying to persuade Pei Zhuxuan to accept this fact that she was not willing to accept, it would be better to give Liu Xin'an a call.
Because Liu Xin'an has the ability to change this situation that makes Pei Zhuhyun unhappy, and she thinks Liu Xin'an is also willing to help.
only...
She overlooked a very important point.
...
"Okay, I understand. Let's wait until I come over to discuss the details. About what time will you rest?"
"Well, it's around eight o'clock. If you come over, remember to bring us something to eat~"
"no problem."
Liu Xin'an glanced at the time in the lower left corner of the computer, thoughtfully.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Xin'an tilted his head and looked at the photo on the table with his girlfriend's bright smile. He couldn't help but reach out and gently touch the woman's cheek in the photo.
So, he seemed to have made up his mind.
After standing up, he put his cell phone in his pocket, put on his coat, and disappeared home.
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"Oh! You haven't gotten fat, have you?"
Son Seung-wan, who had finished his radio schedule, reached out as soon as he walked in, and pinched Bae Joo-hyun's delicate cheeks.
However, Pei Zhuhyun's expected pink fist attack did not appear. Pei Zhuhyun just rolled her eyes angrily, then slapped her little hand away from his face, and complained angrily: "Why do you think I will get fat?"
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"If you eat so much every day, it would be strange if you don't gain weight!"
These days, Bae Zhuhyun often stimulates them in their group chats.
Actually...the food they eat here is not bad. They are all rich women. During non-activity periods, there is no problem if they can eat what they want.
As for body management, which I have to prepare for all the time... when I am about to return, it will be too late to take care of it.
Each artist has received professional training in weight loss and body shaping, and they are all excellent at this.
"If you eat it for several days in a row, you will get tired of it."
"How is that possible?" Jiang Seulqi was the first to retort.
In response, Pei Zhuhyun just smiled disdainfully.
You are so young that you don't even believe what she, the "New Year's Eve dinner senior" said.
Yes, Bae Zhuhyun, who has already celebrated New Year’s Eve in China twice, is now considered a senior in terms of New Year’s Eve dinners.
And her feelings were actually true to what she said. Seeing the table full of dinner on New Year's Eve was indeed an appetite whetting.
But eating leftovers from New Year’s Eve for the next two or three days will really make you tired of it...
"Ah~ When will we have the opportunity to experience the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner?"
"You just need to find a Chinese boyfriend."
"That's the problem. This kind of thing doesn't just fall from the sky. Where can I find it?"
Mentioning her boyfriend, Bae Zhuhyun showed a proud expression on her face.
If nothing else, at least in terms of relationships, she is now the luckiest one in the group.
"By the way, you two haven't eaten yet?"
Sun Shengwan suddenly noticed that the two of them didn't seem to have eaten yet, and asked curiously.
After being reminded by Sun Shengwan, Bae Zhuhyun also felt empty in her stomach. She looked at Jiang Seulgi with some surprise. Generally speaking, it was Jiang Seulgi who reminded her to eat, because Jiang Seulgi was easily hungry, but today
, Jiang Seulqi didn’t remind herself.
Did this person steal food behind her back?
"Seulgi, aren't you hungry?"
It's okay not to say it, but Jiang Seulqi is really wronged.
How could she not be hungry? It was just that...she had been waiting for the person she called in the afternoon.
But she couldn't say anything at this time. Just when she was about to bully the bullet and fool her, the door of the practice room that was closed just now was pushed open from the outside. Liu Xin'an poked his head in. After seeing the three of them,
Show a hearty smile.
Pei Zhuxuan was startled by the sudden appearance of Liu Xin'an, but soon, an expression of surprise appeared on her face.
"How did you come?"
Of course it would be a lie to say she was unhappy. Although they had only been separated for less than half a day, Liu Xin'an's appearance was nothing short of a surprise to her.
Who hates surprises?
Liu Xin'an lifted up the lunch box he was carrying, and the appearance of the lunch box also made Seulqi's eyes light up next to Bae Zhuhyun.
Son Seungwan once again used his beautiful face indiscriminately.
She looked shocked, then turned sad.
She came back from dinner...
"You haven't eaten yet, I brought you dinner."
"We haven't eaten yet, but Sheng Wan seems to have eaten, right?"
Sun Shengwan touched her flat belly aggrievedly. She really wanted to bite the bullet and say she would eat more, but...
"Will you give me the leftovers?"
"It's hard to say." Jiang Seqi muttered, quickly stepped forward, took the lunch box from Liu Xin'an's hand, ran to the side to open it excitedly, and then started to exclaim repeatedly.
Pei Zhuxuan didn't focus too much on the dinner. She still looked at her boyfriend in surprise and walked up to the man with her hands behind her back.
"Why did you come here suddenly? You haven't seen me for a long time and you miss me?"
Liu Xin'an smiled softly, stretched out his hand, and gently took Pei Zhuhyun in front of him into his arms. When Pei Zhuhyun was still a little stunned, he reached out and gently stroked her soft black hair.
"Yes, that's why I came to see you."
"Mo...that's weird."
She likes to hear good things, but in front of her two sisters...
While thinking this, she secretly turned back to see the reactions of Jiang Seulqi and Son Seungwan, but found that they didn't pay attention to her at all, they just stared at the dinner brought by Liu Xin'an.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Ah! Bring it to me!"
She broke away from Liu Xin'an's arms and ran to Jiang Seulqi angrily.
But when she saw the three sets of tableware, she was stunned. Then she pursed her lips and looked back at Liu Xin'an with a bright smile on her face.
"Xin'an, have you eaten?"
"No, I thought about eating it with you two."
"Then...why do you know that Seulgi and I are the only ones in the practice room at this time?"
Although she was asking Liu Xin'an, her eyes fell on Jiang Seulqi, who was holding the chopsticks and was stunned.
"Ah? Aren't I there too..." Sun Shengwan pointed to herself in confusion at first. She was obviously also in the company.
But soon, the atmosphere in the practice room quickly cooled down and she seemed to notice something strange. She hurriedly looked at Jiang Seulqi who was so nervous that she kept swallowing her saliva.
This strange feeling also made Liu Xin'an feel it. He was slightly stunned, and then hurriedly said good things to Jiang Seulqi.
After all, Kang Seulgi called Bae Zhuhyun because she was worried about his condition.
"Joohyun, Seulgi is also worried about you..."
"Can you go out for a moment?"
Bae Zhuhyun turned around and interrupted Liu Xin'an's idea of explaining to Jiang Seulqi.
She looked at Liu Xin'an calmly. Although she used a questioning tone, the lack of comment in her words made Liu Xin'an not sure what to say.
And Son Seungwan, who also knew Bae Zhuhyun very well, also waved to Liu Xinan hurriedly.
Something is wrong, Bae Zhuhyun... seems to be really angry.
There was no other way, so Liu Xin'an had no choice but to let out a long sigh, walked out of the practice room obediently, and came to the door to wait.
Since it can be called a practice room, the sound insulation effect here is naturally surprisingly good.
At least for now, Liu Xin'an can't hear a single movement in the practice room.
...
And for red
For Velvet, the departure of Liu Xin'an, an "outsider", is like a signal.
"Seulgi, why did you contact him?"
Pei Zhuhyun's cold voice made it difficult to hear her emotions, but both people who knew her well knew that Pei Zhuhyun was on the verge of anger at this time.
However, Kang Seulgi couldn't understand why Bae Zhuhyun was angry, so she quickly explained to herself.
"I saw the way you looked this afternoon, Sister Zhuxun, and I thought maybe calling him over would make you happier..."
"Happy? I am very happy, yes, but why did you tell him that I am unhappy?"
"..."
"Do I want him to help me negotiate with the director of the department, and then cancel the plan for that show, or do I want him to change to a plan that doesn't burden me so much?"
"Yes, I have this idea. He happens to have this ability, so why not let him come forward?"
Jiang Seulgi's thoughts are actually not complicated, but the problem is...
"Yes, he can help me, he can solve the problem, but what should I do? Do you know how much I owe him? You want me to be unable to even lift my head in front of him for the rest of my life, and to always be the one who needs to be protected.
?"
She owes Liu Xin'an so much...
Far away from his hometown, he chose to live in a foreign country alone for her.
Help them red
After so many turmoils, velvet has regained such a high position and even has room to take a step up.
And... allowed them to gain such a good reputation and popularity in China.
Not counting the trivial things in life, these alone have made it difficult for her to breathe in the face of pressure.
What Jiang Seulqi said is true. Liu Xin'an's appearance will still solve the problems that are annoying her now, but...
Will she cause trouble to Liu Xin'an again and make herself owe Liu Xin'an another favor?
Pei Zhuxuan knew that she was very pathetic and hateful. She always said that she was an independent individual and a complete human being...but she was still addicted to the tenderness Liu Xin'an gave her and couldn't extricate herself.
But she only needs to know these things herself.
But what Jiang Seulgi did at this time was to completely pull her out of the excuses she had made for herself, and then show her most hateful side nakedly in front of herself.
It was hard to tell whom she was angry with.
Is it Jiang Seulgi's ability to make decisions? Or is it her own... despicableness?
"I just don't want you to be disappointed like this, Sister Zhuhyun, and... you don't like that plan, right?"
"That's my own business! I can tolerate it, I can accept it, I don't need you to help me make a decision!"
Pei Zhuxuan shouted as if she was venting her anger. She suddenly couldn't control her emotions, and tears fell uncontrollably from her eyes.
And her words also made Jiang Seulqi stand up suddenly.
"What?" Jiang Seqi's eyes were also red. She looked at the sister who was closest to her and asked in disbelief.
"I said you don't have to worry about it! Just take care of yourself!"
"I have always been helping you, and now you are saying this to me?" Jiang Seulqi became very angry.
"Yes, I am very grateful to Seulqi for your help to us, but why do you have to make the decision this time..."
"Bae Joo Hyun!"
Kang Seulgi called out Bae Zhuhyun's name loudly, interrupting Bae Zhuhyun's questioning.
Then, under Sun Shengwan's dull gaze, she gave Pei Zhuhyun a cold look. The indifference in her eyes made Pei Zhuhyun feel like she had fallen into an ice cave.
"Don't talk to me anymore."
She said these words softly, then picked up her mobile phone and jacket, walked quickly around Pei Zhuxuan, and walked straight to the door of the practice room.
"Seulgi..." Son Seungwan subconsciously stood up and tried to stop Jiang Seulgi who was about to leave.
But Jiang Seulqi didn't give her time to leave at all.
With a "bang", the door to the practice room was pushed open, and Liu Xin'an, who was waiting anxiously, came face to face with Jiang Seulqi, who was bursting with tears.
Before he could recover, Jiang Seqi lowered her eyes, quickly walked around him, and soon disappeared from his sight.
He quickly turned around and walked into the practice room, where he saw Bae Zhuhyun with her back turned to him, her fists clenched and her body constantly shaking.
"Beads..."
"go out!"
"I..."
"I'll tell you!"
The cry in her voice was clearly audible. Liu Xin'an took a deep breath and looked at Son Seungwan who was also feeling numb.
Sun Shengwan hurriedly waved to Liu Xin'an, signaling him to get out quickly.
At this time, Pei Zhuxuan was furious. If Liu Xin'an came in again to add fuel to the fire, maybe this time it would turn from a sisters' quarrel to a couple's quarrel plus a sister's quarrel.
Liu Xin'an, who received Sun Shengwan's signal, also understood this truth. He nodded, turned around and walked out of the practice room, but he did not leave. He just leaned his back against the wall and took a deep breath.
He understands that there are some things that he cannot interfere with.
but...
As Bae Zhuhyun's boyfriend, he must always be by Bae Zhuhyun's side when she is most vulnerable.
Even though... there is a wall between them now.
———
I should have made it very clear, so there would be no situation where Xiao Pei would vent his anger on Xiao Liu. Here, Xiao Liu chose to listen to Wen Wen and not get involved in causing trouble, also because this was a quarrel between sisters, not a quarrel between boyfriend and girlfriend.
I don't know if there is anything wrong with my way of handling it. I hope everyone won't mistakenly think that Xiao Liu is not a man enough...
Also, both Bae and Seulgi are at fault for this matter.