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After the Seoul Music Awards, all the artists dispersed. Because today happened to be Kim Jong-in's birthday, EXO took him with his injured leg to find a place to eat and celebrate tonight's awards.
And after a busy day, red velvet did not continue to work overtime practice with the company so late, and went directly back to the dormitory.
The five people lined up to take a quick shower. It was still a little early for them. They had just experienced the award ceremony and were not sleepy. Except for Jin Yelin who was taking a shower, the others stayed in the living room, holding their mobile phones together. As we chatted, we were still thinking about the song award ceremony tonight.
"Three companies, Jingyuan and the others are really amazing..." Jiang Seqi scrolled through the hot searches that had been refreshed at this time in the evening, looked at the discussions on the Internet, and smacked her lips with envy.
Because of their good results last year, they won a main award tonight in their second year after debuting. To be honest, they were already very happy, but they felt that in front of EXO's glorious triple award, they suddenly felt that it was extremely disappointing. The excitement trophy was a little lackluster.
Everyone has to look forward to Shu.
However, their performance last year was very good, and they were the first among the new generation of girl groups to emerge. Winning this award is the best proof that they are actually very good.
"I actually think their results last year were even better, and the sales were scary." Sun Shengwan crossed his legs, the blue cotton slippers on his feet swaying.
"Okay, stop talking." Seeing these two sisters who have been boasting about EXO and Chi Jingyuan to gain others' prestige, Pei Zhuxuan felt this bitter feeling in her heart for some reason, frowning and scolding: "You two should just be Forget it about my fans."
"So what..."
Sun Sheng grinned and wanted to attack with her expression, but before she could finish her words, Pu Xiurong, who was sitting next to her, looked at her phone and stood up quickly, walking quickly towards the balcony in her slippers, and soon she felt bored. There was a ringing sound, and before the glass door of the balcony was closed, there seemed to be a faint greeting of the phone being connected.
Her sudden movements made the living room, which had been quite lively just now, suddenly become deserted. The remaining three people first looked in the direction of the balcony, then looked at each other, and suddenly no one spoke.
They all knew what this sister was doing on the balcony. She was probably on the phone with someone.
Although they might have been a little confused when they saw it at first, everyone was not stupid. After observing it a few times, they figured it out. They knew it almost two months ago.
They have seen this kind of thing many times in the past few days, and they also discussed it privately when Park Soo-young was not around. However, when it comes to this kind of member's love affair, it is actually not easy for others to say anything, especially as teammates. I take the initiative to complain to the company, but after a few times I just have to let it go.
Moreover, there are some words that Jiang Seulqi and Son Seungwan find hard to say...because Park Sooyoung is not the only one who does this occasionally.
But to be honest, some people are actually a little dissatisfied with this.
After Pu Xiurong left, the living room was briefly quiet for about ten seconds, but soon the three of them started talking and laughing again. After a while, Jin Yelin wrapped a headscarf and came out of the bathroom, and the chatter became even more lively. It seemed that the sudden silence just now was just an illusion. .
However, Pei Zhuxuan, who has always been very careful, saw the expressions of the other two sisters just now. She also remembered some of everyone's comments and emotions during this period. As the captain, after thinking about it for a while, she felt that it was indeed It's time to say something.
She glanced in the direction of the balcony and made a decision in her mind.
About half an hour later, the sound of sliding the door sounded, and Park Xiurong walked over from the balcony calmly, sat down with a smile, and naturally blended into the chat of other members. It seemed that he was in a good mood. very good.
"Xiurong, let's come over and have a chat."
After waiting for a few minutes for a break in the laughter, Pei Zhuxuan stood up on his own initiative and called Park Xiurong out in the eyes of others.
The remaining three people re-interpreted the previous actions as if they were copies, looked in the direction of the balcony, and then looked at each other.
They all knew instantly why their captain called Park Soo-young out...
The decoration of red velvet's dormitory itself is generally relatively old, and the environment on the balcony is not very good. It rained two days ago and it was still a bit damp. As soon as I walked in, I felt a cold air rushing towards me, even though Bae Zhuhyun was specially wrapped Even my coat still felt chilly.
However, after being so cold, she suddenly became more energetic. She raised her head and pushed aside Son Shengwan's pants hanging in front of her, and turned to look at her sister, a member of the family.
As the leader, she has often communicated privately with the members from time to time since her debut. Park Soo-young looked calm and not nervous, and looking at her eyes, she seemed to know what Unnie was going to say when he called her out.
"Xiurong..." After looking at each other, Pei Zhuxuan paused for two seconds, but he did not hesitate for too long. He quickly said the words he had prepared for a long time these days: "You and Lu... You must have had a boyfriend recently. I don't want to stop you or tell the company or anything, but you have been a bit too obvious recently. Even if you are in love, you should pay attention to the feelings of other members... Also, Our red velvet is in a period of growth, this year is a very important year, and the company has not relaxed its requirements in this regard, I think, well..."
"And we are preparing for a comeback recently, and this time the album is very important to us..."
As a much older and powerful captain, Bae Joo Hyun is actually very dignified when he is serious in the team. Not to mention Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan would be a little nervous. Park Soo Young and Kim Ye Rin are much younger. Even more so.
But she knew that it was hard for others to talk about feelings, and she didn't want to break them up.
However, the conversation this time was somewhat unexpected. The scene that Pei Zhuxuan imagined did not appear. After listening to her words, Park Xiurong was not too nervous. After listening, he raised his head and looked at her: "Of course I know the company's requirements. Hasn't this been discovered by the company yet? Moreover, Ernie..."
Park Xiurong's eyes were a little confused: "Unnie, from what standpoint are you telling me this."
"Um?"
Pei Zhuxuan was stunned by the sudden rhetorical question, as if he didn't understand what she was talking about.
"Unnie, you said it's not good for me to fall in love... But haven't you and Oppa Jingyuan been in love all the time? You must have been together for a long time. I remember it was when we first debuted."
Park Soo-young's voice was not loud, but his attitude and expression were a little anti-customer, and his tone had a hint of questioning: "We had just debuted at that time, and when the situation was very bad, you and Jingyuan Oppa... Although we could see it But I didn’t say anything. It’s been two years since we debuted, and I just..."
"I don't!"
Bae Zhuhyun raised her voice suddenly, raised her head slightly, and interrupted Park Sooyoung's words. Her face, which looked very pure and fair after makeup removal, became very serious: "In the past, sometimes it was okay to joke, but in fact the real reality is I have never dated him... and Chi Jingyuan, never, they are just... very close friends."
She was not angry, but her expression was formal and her tone was serious, with emphasis in her voice. Speaking of this, Pei Zhuhyun is actually confident, because as the person involved, she knows best what the situation is.
But at the end, he couldn't help but pause.
"No relationship?"
After hearing this, Pu Xiurong seemed extremely surprised. His pupils opened slightly, his brows furrowed and then relaxed: "Of course I believe what Ernie said..."
She casually expressed her belief, but then she changed her tone, smoothed her hair, and looked at Bae Zhuhyun: "But you and Oppa Jingyuan are so close and in constant contact, calling and texting every day, your relationship has obviously surpassed that of your predecessors. We are still just close friends. Ernie, you said we are not dating...but what is the difference between being and dating?"
Everyone is very smart, and some of Bae Zhuhyun's usual actions and behaviors are also seen in Park Xiurong's eyes. She looked very unhappy at this time.
Pei Zhuhyun was startled when the voice reached his ears. His legs that were originally crossed on the balcony stiffened, and he instinctively quickly separated and stood up. A pair of eyes looked over, staring at Pu Xiurong's face and eyes.
She saw a hint of disbelief and scrutiny in her sister's eyes. Even when Pei Zhuxuan looked over, she inexplicably felt that there was a flash of smile in her eyes.
Illusion?
Pei Zhuxuan couldn't tell the difference, but she looked away after looking at each other for a second.
She avoided it.
"Anyway, in our eyes, Unnie, your relationship with Oppa Kyungwon is no different from falling in love. If you don't believe it, ask Seulgi Unnie, ask Seungwan Unnie, or Yelin, ask other people, look at them What do you think? Do you think the same as me... When I chatted with XO’s oppa before, they all thought the same way." Park Soo-young saw this, blinked and then said: "But obviously We've already been so close, but Ernie, you said you've never been in love... Of course I believe it... But in this case, don't you feel a bit, um..."
She didn't finish what she said, but the two people on the balcony certainly understood.
Park Xiurong's voice was not loud, but it was very clear on the cold and quiet balcony. Pei Zhuxuan felt that the voice was like ice thorns lingering around her, piercing her skin, limbs and even her heart.
She opened her mouth and closed it again, but no sound came out. She could only look to the side blankly. The momentum she had as Ernie and the captain just now disappeared unconsciously. At this time, she looked Actually a little hesitant and weak,
Because she suddenly realized that she didn't know how to refute...
The balcony was cold and cold, and the clothes hanging around were like silent listeners.
"I know that Unnie is worried about the negative impact caused by me or the members' love affairs..."
The previous words had already reversed the initial offensive and defensive momentum. Park Xiurong looked at the state of her captain, and her tone slowed down significantly. She was just defending her love, and she did not really want to attack her own Unnie: "But I think there is no need for Ernie to worry about dating matters affecting the development of the group. We have been debuting for two years, have met a lot of people and seen a lot of things. Who doesn't understand the situation in the industry yet? , this kind of thing is too common.”
"Those who don't fall in love in the circle either haven't found a suitable partner that they like, or the company and the agent are too strict and can't find opportunities."
"Although Girls' Generation's seniors were only revealed to be in love in 2014, we also know that many of their members already had male relatives in the past few years, right? The company turned a blind eye to this. EXO's Most of the members of the Oppas have had female votes for a long time, have you affected their performance and their rise to the top? We just saw them win three consecutive Song Awards tonight, right?"
"If it affects your career, what do these seniors say..."
"Many groups that have just debuted have people falling in love. We have also debuted for more than two years, and we are already very good compared to them... We developed so well last year, and our comeback this year will definitely go smoothly, don't worry Come on Unnie."
Park Soo-young had a gentle voice, citing various examples around them to defend herself, and finally grabbed Bae Joo-hyun's hand and shook it.
She was really worried that Pei Zhuhyun would tell her company or her agent about her affairs.
"Because they weren't exposed."
Pei Zhuxuan, who had recovered from just now, pursed her lips, looked at her and said softly.
It's just that although her expression is normal, her confidence in her heart is somewhat lacking.
Because what Park Xiurong said just now, except for the last paragraph, she also knows all the examples mentioned before and knows that they are all true.
"Yoona sunbae was exposed in 2014 and had such a huge impact. Now he is still developing very well and has been filming. XO's Baekhyun and Oppa were also exposed at that time, but XO is still so strong this year. Unnie also looks at XO now except Besides Jingyuan and Oppa, who is the most popular... Moreover, the company and the media cooperate on this kind of thing. Even if something is photographed, the company will usually stop it from being released."
Seeing that his captain had lost his previous aura, Park Soo-young added: "Unnie, since you have no relationship with Jingyuan Oppa, but you are so close to him, you must know something about him. Although your "Yin Yin" is going to be released, We're married, but we must have talked about it after working together for such a long time... It's actually widely spread in the industry. I heard that Jingyuan and Oppa seemed to be in love not long after they debuted. It has been rumored by several of their dating partners over the years. Those with noses and eyes, Apink’s Son Na-eun, FX’s Soo-jung sunbaenim, Bae Suzy, so many people have not affected his and XO’s career, right, I remember more than these, there seems to be..."
"Yeah, that's enough! Stop talking!"
A low but stern voice directly interrupted Pu Xiurong's words. Pei Zhuxuan glared at her. His chest heaved and he breathed a little quickly. He didn't know that he was stimulated by those words. A very powerful energy burst out from his petite body.
But for some reason, it makes people feel a little depressed.
Park Xiurong, whose face and voice were so shocked, froze for a moment, his momentum was lost, and he didn't dare to speak anymore.
She realized she might have said the wrong thing.
After all, Bae Zhuhyun is Unnie and the real captain, so she is still a little scared.
The two people were facing each other, but their eyes were looking to one side. Pei Zhuxuan was silent for half a minute, opened the door, and walked out.
Park Xiurong hesitated for a few seconds and then followed.
The trio in the living room could have lowered their voices while chatting. When they heard the sound of sliding the door, they immediately became quiet. However, the scene was a bit different from what they expected. Captain Bae Zhuhyun forgot about them when they walked into the living room. While watching, he put on his clothes and went straight back to his room, closing the door behind him.
The same was true for Park Xiurong who was following behind. She glanced at the trio and also returned to her room.
No, are you arguing?
Sooyoung dared to argue with Joohyun Unnie?
The sound of two closing doors came one after another. Jiang Seulqi, Son Seungwan and Jin Yelin watched in silence for a while, blinking and looking at each other without daring to speak. After a while, they came together to discuss in a low voice.
After returning to the room, Pei Zhuxuan sat on the bed with her legs curled up, looking ahead with empty eyes and thinking about things. The emotions in her heart still had not calmed down.
Originally, I just wanted to talk to Park Soo-young and persuade her to think carefully about love. But if she didn't agree, it didn't matter. Just ask her to pay more attention to it and not be so obvious.
But why did the conversation suddenly come to him?
Did it turn out that I was already in love with the members?
But when I think about it, it's actually quite normal for them to have such thoughts. XO members all think so, and Taeyeon also thinks so.
In her own heart... she actually thought so too.
Although she knew it wasn't.
Also, why did you suddenly get angry at the end just now? Was it because you were left speechless and became angry from embarrassment?
Or was it because he was stung by the surprise in Park Xiurong's eyes and the flash of hidden smile when he learned that she and Chi Jingyuan were not boyfriend and girlfriend?
Or what Park Soo Young said at the end...
By the way, tomorrow is the last day of "Yin Yin"...
Pei Zhuxuan only felt as if his chest was being pressed by a big stone. It was heavy. All kinds of complicated thoughts were intertwined and he couldn't calm down. His breathing was a little short.
She sat anxiously and lost for a while, thinking for a long time but couldn't figure out what was on her mind. She habitually took out her mobile phone and plugged in her headphones, leaning against the wall at the corner of the bed, holding her curled legs with her hands, and familiar melodies entered her ears. in, deep in the heart
"Quiet air and gentle warm breeze."
"Always stay with me through thick and thin."
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The next day on the 15th, Chi Jingyuan got up very early. He went to the beauty room to do a simple styling, and then took the nanny car to KBS. He had already contacted him before, and there was a VJ waiting next to him when he got off the car. After saying hello, we started preparing for shooting.
Of course, KBS TV station will not give up the popularity and gimmick of Yin Yin CP getting off the bus, and will shoot some variety shows and related highlights based on this. Today is a variety show shooting, which starts on the way to work.
After Chi Jingyuan got off the car, he walked towards the TV station building on the famous KBS road to work. At this time, both sides of the railing were already filled with dense fans. After seeing Chi Jingyuan appear, they suddenly became excited and shouted His name, shouts of joy, and pure screams came together to make the temperature in front of the TV station building suddenly heat up.
EXO did not come back today, it was not Ariel who came, and there were no big names or popular idols on "Music Bank" today. There were not many fans who came for other artists.
Almost all of those on both sides were fans of Eun-yin CP, who came for him and Bae Zhuhyun, and many of them were holding banners taking photos of the two.
Chi Jingyuan knew it well and kept saying hello to the fans next to him. He bowed slightly and walked slowly. When he passed by the enthusiastic fans, he took several bouquets of flowers and handbags of various colors from their hands. When I walked to the door of the TV station, my hands were full of bags of gifts, and I couldn't hold anything in them.
Seeing how enthusiastic the fans were, he motioned to the manager next to him to take his mobile phone and stand on the steps in front. He showed a bright smile and took a photo with the fans swarming behind him.
"Kang Sangmita..." After taking the photo, Chi Jingyuan thanked her continuously and entered the TV station with their reluctant eyes.
After waiting in the lounge for a while, Bae Zhuhyun and her manager also arrived. The two of them met and said hello naturally, and they were ready to start today's work.
Although the makeup covered the original color of his face, Chi Jingyuan felt at a glance that Pei Zhuhyun didn't look very good today.
But thinking about it, it might be because the last issue of "Yin Yin" had complicated emotions. Chi Jingyuan himself was also the same, so he didn't ask more questions. In addition, there were really a lot of things in the last issue today, and they quickly became busy. .
Meeting, reviewing scripts, accepting interviews, recording behind-the-scenes, etc. It was soon noon when the set was finished. As soon as he returned to the lounge to rest, Chi Jingyuan frowned.
Throughout the morning, he felt that something was wrong with this sister's mood. Although she worked very seriously, he noticed that Pei Zhuhyun occasionally seemed to be in a daze, and even during her work breaks, she did not say anything and was unusually silent. , seems to be very worried, like hesitating about something.
He looked at Pei Zhuhyun next to him and asked softly:
"What’s wrong with you?"
