lovenovelstory Chapter 15 won't introduce you to a boyfriend, will it?
Chapter 15 won't introduce you to a boyfriend, will it?
"Mom, is there something you need for my call so early in the morning?"
Lin Yuan answered the phone with a sense of frustration. It was only 6 a.m., and he was already being bombarded with phone calls from his mother.
"You brat, call your blind date in a bit and try to meet her today. She's been calling my cell phone."
So Mom was woken up too, no wonder she was so rude.
Lin Yuan glanced at today's schedule: two hours of dance practice in the morning, followed by recording a song after lunch. Lee Ji-eun also had other commitments to attend to, so he could only spare this little bit of time.
"Okay, Mom, I'll contact them in a bit. I'll hang up now."
Lin Yuan went into the study and found the unopened email in his inbox.
"What... what is this?"
She initially thought the other party was just a second or third-tier celebrity and planned to just meet her once to fool her. Little did she know that she would turn out to be one of the future Four Beauties, the captain of Ryder Baby, and Bae Joo-hyun, who is known as the "Iron-Armed Girl".
Judging by the timeline, Bae Joo-hyun has only been in the industry for about a year. Why would she agree to a blind date? It's really hard to understand.
SM Entertainment, Vice President's Office.
"Knock knock knock!"
"Enter."
Bae Joo-hyun pushed open the door and walked in. "President Kim."
When Kim Kwang-soo saw that it was her, he immediately put down his work, stood up with a big smile to greet her, "Come, come, have a seat."
Bae Joo-hyun was startled by his actions. Kim Kwang-soo was known as a tyrant who would lose his temper at the slightest provocation, and in more serious cases, he would even hit people.
But this very person is now being so respectful to her, an idol. That's not normal!
Bae Joo-hyun nodded, placed her hands on her knees and sat down, waiting for Kim Kwang-soo to speak.
"Joohyun, I've already contacted Hong Sheng, and they've agreed to meet with you today. Make sure you're prepared, okay?"
Rumors had been circulating in the company for a long time that the vice president and Lee Sung-soo had been trying to get rid of Lee Soo-man, and the two sides had argued about it many times in meetings.
Last year, in particular, the exposure of the relationship between three members of Girls' Generation, coupled with the departure of core member Jessica Jung, caused SM Entertainment's stock price to plummet, giving them even more reason to fire their teacher.
"Yes, I will try my best," Bae Joo-hyun replied respectfully.
Seeing that she was so sensible, Kim Kwang-soo gave her plenty of face and waved his hand, "Alright, you can ask me to reimburse you for your expenses with Young Master Hong-sheng later. Also, I will arrange more activities for your group so that you can earn more money."
"Thank you, President Kim. I'll go and prepare now."
In the practice room, Kang Seulgi, Kim Yerin, Son Seungwan, and Park Sooyoung huddled together, speculating about why the vice president wanted to see Bae Joo-hyun.
Maknae Kim Yerin hugged Kang Seulgi and said in a high-pitched voice, "When are you coming back, unnie? I'm so hungry~"
Lead vocalist Son Seungwan gently pinched her cheek. "Still eating? Have you forgotten what the dorm leader said? He told us to supervise your diet, so you should eat some salad instead."
Upon hearing this, Kim Ye-rin felt like the sky had fallen. She pushed Kang Seul-gi away and went to sit in a corner by herself.
The three of them exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly.
At that moment, Bae Joo-hyun pushed open the door and walked in.
"I'm back."
Kim Yerin rushed into Bae Joo-hyun's arms like lightning, and said in a pitiful voice, "Unnie, you're finally back! They...they all bullied me and wouldn't give me any food." As she spoke, she squeezed out two tears.
Bae Joo-hyun has a naturally gentle personality. As the eldest member of the group, she also dotes on her youngest member the most. She affectionately patted her head and said, "You're so full of tricks. You even dare to lie to my face. I'm punishing you by not letting you eat meat for three days. We'll talk again when you reach the weight limit."
"Kachima~ Unnie~" Kim Ye-rin cried out with tears streaming down her face, and the four people next to her laughed in unison.
"By the way, unnie, did the vice president want to see you about something?"
Sun Chengwan suddenly asked.
Bae Joo-hyun's face stiffened, and she stammered for a long time before being unable to speak.
The members definitely can't know about blind dates; the power struggles between the upper echelons have nothing to do with these little idols.
Park Soo-young noticed that something was wrong with her, gave the other three a look, and then, with a smile, put her arm around Bae Joo-hyun's arm and said, "You're not going to introduce me to a boyfriend, are you? Haha."
"???"
......
As soon as Lin Yuan reached the company entrance, he was blocked by a large group of people. Upon closer inspection, he saw that everyone was carrying a camera and holding a microphone, and the rest were probably Lee Ji-eun's fans.
Wow, this oppa is so handsome! Is he a trainee at Loen?
Hey Kang Hye-won, have you forgotten why we're here? Even if you're being a fangirl, you should know when to stop.
Hmm... but he's so handsome.
At that moment, a reporter walked over with a microphone. "Excuse me, handsome, are you a trainee with Loen? Would you be available for an interview?"
Lin Yuan shook his head, glanced at his phone, and said, "I'm not a trainee. As for the interview... I only have 5 minutes. Ask me whatever you want to ask."
He is indeed not a trainee, because he has already signed an artist contract, which means he has already semi-debuted.
Upon hearing this, the reporters went wild, practically shoving microphones into his mouth.
"Hey handsome, how much do you know about IU's teammate, Lim Won? Would you mind telling me?"
Wow, isn't this an exposure opportunity delivered right to our doorstep?
Lin Yuan coughed lightly and straightened his hair. "Of course I know him. He's a trainee at the company who isn't publicly known. I've even had dinner with him."
I guess eating with myself counts too.
[Damn, isn't this just royal treatment? Using IU's fame to promote a newcomer, huh?]
[That's easy. Just go back and check Loen's upper management; see which one has the surname Lin.]
There was a flurry of discussion, and some people even pulled out their laptops and started typing away.
Lin Yuan realized this wouldn't work; one trainee wouldn't be enough, and such a good opportunity would be wasted.
"Ahem, everyone, wait a moment. Don't you all want to know what Lin Yuan looks like and how good his skills are?"
Everyone thought it made sense, and they all put away their computers without prior agreement.
"Handsome, stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me."
"Yes, yes, I'll buy you coffee after you finish talking."
Do I owe you a cup of coffee? You stingy bastard, no wonder you can only carry the machine.
"Lin Yuan... well, he's just one word: 'handsome.' His professional skills are also undeniable; he's proficient in dancing and singing. If I were a woman, I would have married him."
Lin Yuan shamelessly praised himself in front of these reporters.
The reporters felt something was off, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it. Now that they'd finally found someone willing to spill the beans, they decided to write it down and send it out first.
"This kid really is born to be an entertainer."
Shin Won-soo stood by the window, looking down at Lim Won who was being interviewed, and couldn't help but sigh.
Since he was demoted from SK to Loen, not only has his performance skyrocketed, but his fame has also grown significantly.
The company manages artists such as IU, Sunny Hill, Zia, Gain, and FIESTA. It generates nearly 100 billion won in revenue annually, which is undeniably impressive, suggesting his return to SK is imminent.