Peninsula: Starting with a silly childhood friend!

Chapter 130 Tzuyu's Push and Pull

As Chou Tzu-yu stretched out her arms, she hugged Liu Bai-yuan.

The first thing to hit his nostrils and bring him back to his senses was the scent of Tzuyu's perfume.

Unlike the usual light and refreshing scent on Chou Tzu-yu, the scent on her body was very strong at this moment, and it was immediately recognizable as perfume.

And right behind her was her warm yet soft body.

Chou Tzu-yu is probably the tallest girl he knows, but there's still a significant height difference between them when they hug.

When he came to his senses, Chou Tzu-yu slowly loosened her arms, and the whole hug took only a few seconds.

However, Liu Baiyuan satisfied his curiosity in those few short seconds.

"Hmm...this girl feels really nice to the touch, perfect for slacking off."

Although Liu Baiyuan's hands didn't move, Zhou Ziyu held on tightly.

Just as Chou Tzu-yu let go, Liu Bai-yuan's mute system exposed Chou Tzu-yu's true feelings. Despite her seemingly calm demeanor, she did not think that way at all.

"Ding! Chou Tzu-yu's favorability +4!"

Progress bar: 20%.

"Is it already 20 o'clock?" This little girl has been "captured" from the recording of the MV until now. In just over half a month, it has increased by 20 points.

The progress can only be described as incredibly fast.

Upon hearing this voice, his gaze subtly drifted to the other person's face, and sure enough, Chou Tzu-yu's ears were already turning red.

"So... what is your wish?"

Liu Baiyuan hadn't forgotten what Zhou Ziyu had said before hugging him. Although he didn't know what the connection was, that didn't stop him from asking.

As Tzuyu straightened up, she turned her head and glanced outside. The other eight members of TWICE were playing around or watching the hosts on stage liven up the atmosphere, so they didn't notice that Tzuyu had started "stealing the base" behind them.

"My wish... I can't tell you right now. Brother Bai Yuan, do you remember when I told you I wanted you to come with me to a place?"

"I remember."

"Let's go in a couple of days!"

"Hmm? Aren't you guys very busy lately? You probably don't have time, right?"

"I don't have time during the day, but there's always the night!"

Chou Tzu-yu gave him a slightly exasperated look, then waved and said, "I'm leaving now. I'll text you later, and I'll let you know then. Bye!"

After saying that, Chou Tzu-yu turned and ran back to the main group.

Liu Baiyuan was left watching Zhou Ziyu's retreating figure in silence, shaking his head helplessly.

This little girl... she's learned to keep people in suspense now, she's obviously been corrupted by Sana Minatozaki!

Yes, it's all Sana Minato's fault!

Sana Minatozaki: Hmm? 666, love or not, it's really obvious.

TWICE, as JYP's current youngest group and also JYP's current flagship group, naturally had to perform the opening activities. Since their debut, they have made two comebacks, and they will naturally perform both of their title tracks, "Graceful" and "CHEERUP".

Not only can it increase exposure, but it can also serve as a warm-up for the upcoming release of "TT" in the second half of the year.

Seeing that the others were ready to go on stage, Liu Baiyuan turned around and went back to TWICE's waiting room. Although there was a viewing room prepared for the staff backstage, he still did not plan to go there.

Firstly, it's too noisy with people coming and going, and secondly, it's not as comfortable to sit here as it is over there.

He had just seen this room; it was basically like a regular meeting room, with wooden chairs. In that case, even a fool would know which one to choose—the chairs were definitely not as comfortable as TWICE's sofas.

For his own sake, he wouldn't even glance at that conference room.

The television in the waiting room had already switched to the large screen outside. After the screen went black, the intro to "CHEERUP" started playing first, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

JYP's family concert started in the evening.

In the evening, it is also the time for students at Peninsula to get out of school. These students include not only students at school, but also trainees from various entertainment agencies.

For example, right now, inside the SM building, Red Velvet's work for the day has come to an end, and led by Bae Joo-beom, the group walked out of the company.

But if you pay a little attention, you'll notice that they weren't wearing masks when they left the company; instead, they greeted the fans waiting at the company entrance in a very open manner.

"Because they are getting closer to their next comeback, they need appropriate exposure, such as their recent appearances and brief meetings with fans on their way to and from get off work."

This will reignite online discussions about them, and with the company's promotional efforts, their initial publicity campaign will be largely complete.

However, just as they were leaving the company, there were a few kids in the crowd who were not quite like the normal fans.

"Jimin unnie, it's Red Velvet!!!"

A girl with a slightly round face said excitedly to another girl who was a few points taller than her.

Although this wasn't the first time she had seen a live idol, the impact these seniors had on her was considerable.

Perhaps it's because her status is different now. She used to be just a simple fan, but now she has become a newly recruited trainee.

If you're not in the industry, you can only watch the excitement. But once you're in the industry, you feel endless envy and longing for the idols you used to admire, hoping that one day you can be like these seniors.

But what puzzled the girl was that the girl she called "Jimin Unnie" didn't seem very excited; instead, she mostly looked her over.

Her gaze remained fixed on Pei Zhufa, who was walking at the front. Her bright eyes shimmered with a strange light, and it was unclear what she was thinking. However, her slightly pursed lips seemed to convey a sense of resentment.

"Um...

'

"What's wrong, unnie?"

The girl named Zhimin hesitated for a moment, but the chubby girl puzzled her, and she asked her in return.

This older sister was calmer than she had imagined. They were just new trainees who had just joined the company. Normally, they should have been excited to see a senior artist.

Why does this woman look so calm?

Yes, these two girls are trainees recently recruited by SM Entertainment. Their names are Yoo Jimin and Kim Minjeong.

"Oh, it's nothing, Minyi. I was just thinking, if you have to look like Irene to debut, do we even have a chance...?"

As Liu Zhimin watched the five members of Red Velvet walk out of the company, seemingly radiating light, her small hands quietly clenched.

Actually, she was already a well-known internet celebrity before joining SM, so she wasn't as insecure as Kim Jung. She had some confidence in herself, and the reality was just as she expected.

While celebrities may appear glamorous after their debut, she had few rivals among the trainees.

Perhaps that's why she was so confident, thinking that her face was just as good as any other celebrity. But it wasn't until she actually saw Bae Joo-hyun, who is called a goddess by fans, that she realized just how big the gap was between the two.

Even though Bae Joo-beom isn't tall and her proportions are a bit off, her face is enough for her to establish herself in this small corner of the peninsula. As for "beating" her, that would be more than enough.

"There are only a few beautiful women like Irene sunbaenim. Jimin unnie, you are also very beautiful. I heard that many male trainees are asking for your contact information."

Kim Min, this chubby girl, wasn't as scared as Yoo Ji-min. On the contrary, she was very open-minded because she never had high hopes for her face in the first place.

As a famous flower-growing region on the Korean Peninsula, SM Entertainment has never lacked beautiful trainees since Yoona's generation, so she initially set her sights on debuting based on her talent.

Although she has only been with the company for a short time, she has been working very hard.

When Yoo Ji-min heard Kim Min-jeong's words, a helpless smile appeared on his face. This younger sister is quite open-minded.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; she was just too confident.

It's surprising that she's so proud of her looks in SM Entertainment; it seems she needs to focus on her skills.

but..

"You want my contact information? Or should I just give you Minzheng's contact information?"

"No, unnie!!!"

"Hahahahaha!"

After readjusting their mindset, Yoo Ji-min and Kim Jung started joking around. They had both joined SM Entertainment recently, so they were considered to be from the same cohort. Moreover, they were close in age, so they naturally started hanging out together.

It was a kind of solace for each other within SM.

"By the way, unnie, I heard that the company is going to release a new SMROOKIES member soon."

As Kim Min-jung and Yoo Ji-min walked back to their dorm, Kim Min-jung seemed to remember something and spoke to Yoo Ji-min.

SMROOKIES is the trainee brand of SM Entertainment, and it is an official channel for publicly showcasing the company's internal trainees.

Although it's a brand that was only established three years ago, it's still quite prestigious. While most of the trainees announced now are male, the three female trainees announced at the beginning were Bae Joo-beom, Kang Seul-gi, and Son Seung-wan.

"That has nothing to do with us. We've only just joined the company."

Liu Zhimin smiled helplessly at Jin Zheng; she never thought she could be selected.

"Hehe, I'm just curious. I heard they'll be announcing female trainees this time. I wonder who will be revealed. It's practically like being a celebrity."

Kim Min's round eyes seemed to sparkle, and although Yoo Jimin didn't say anything, it wasn't hard to tell from her expression that although she seemed indifferent on the surface, she was quite envious inside.

The sky, already tinged with twilight, offered little sunlight, but the streetlights, already lit, cast long, long shadows of Liu Zhimin and Jin Zheng...

She has her own troubles from her trainee days, and those who haven't even joined the company yet also have their own worries.

Today is Zhang Yuanying's first day of dance class. After several days of comparison, she finally found a dance studio, and Zhang Yuanying's dance career has finally begun.

Actually, it's a bit awkward for her to start learning dance at this age. If you say she started as a child, her foundation isn't as good as those who started learning at a single-digit age. But if you say she's an "older" student, she's only just twelve years old.

Looking at the girls in the dance studio, most of whom were a year or a few months younger than her, Zhang Yuanying felt a little embarrassed. What was with her suddenly becoming the eldest sister...?

However, she quickly adjusted herself. She came to learn, not to compete to see who was younger.

The only thing that disappointed her was that she hadn't seen that handsome older man since that day, not even when she intentionally passed by the poster screen where she had met him before after school.

She also wanted to share with him that she had taken the first step, after all... he also deserved some credit for her decision to start learning dance.

However, it's unclear whether it's because she finally started systematically learning dance, or because she's truly talented.

Although it was only the first day, Zhang Yuanying's progress was already very rapid.

She quickly grasped the basic moves taught by the dance teacher.

Of course, some basic skills, such as doing the splits, cannot be learned in a day or two. Moreover, given her age, she will have to put in a lot of hard work to learn them.

The dance studio classes only last one or two hours a day and end very quickly.

On the way to pick up his youngest daughter from school, Zhang's father watched as Zhang Yuanying in the back seat of the car kept reviewing the dance moves she had learned that day, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

"Yuan Ying, how was class today?"

"Great! My teacher even praised me for learning so quickly today, saying I don't seem like a beginner at all."

"Really? It seems we sent you here too late. If it had been a few years earlier, maybe our Yuanying could have become a professional dancer."

"Hehe~ It's never too late to learn!"

Zhang Yuanying responded to her father with a smile, and then looked out the car window with a beaming smile. Seoul, as a famous city that never sleeps, is no less vibrant at night than during the day.

If the daytime is the fast-paced solemnity of the elite, then the nighttime is the decadent extravagance of the working class.

Bars and barbecue restaurants are everywhere, and the neon lights in the distance bring Seoul into a "lethargic" phase, where people choose to relax at the end of the day.

But all of this was still too far away for little Zhang Yuanying; her attention was always focused on the many GG signs on the road.

Looking at those familiar and glamorous faces, her desire to become an artist reached its peak once again.

Her eyes were fixed on the outside as she asked her father, "Dad, if I want to debut as an idol, will you support me?"

Upon hearing his youngest daughter's words, Mr. Zhang's smile instantly froze, his eyes fixed on his youngest daughter sitting by the car window through the rearview mirror...