Peninsula: My mentor Kim Tae-yeon

Chapter 116 Silent Yearning (5k)

"what?"

Su Xia looked at Kim Chae-won, who had just revealed some information, with surprise.

"You don't know?" Jin Caiyuan was also dumbfounded when he saw Su Xia's expression.

"Should I know about this?" Su Xia said, somewhat speechless.

If Kim Chae-won hadn't told him, he wouldn't have known about it at all.

"Unnie, what are you talking about? How would Attorney Su know about this?" Hong Eun-chae nudged Kim Chae-won and said.

"No, aren't you and Hae-won very close? Didn't Hae-won say anything?"

"I haven't chatted with her lately." Su Xia shook her head slightly. "Besides, Haiyuan didn't need to tell me that Sakura and Xueyun went out together."

Su Xia had just learned some news from Jin Caiyuan.

Xueyun and Sakura teamed up and went to Sakura's hometown for three days. They stayed in an e-sports hotel, played games as soon as they woke up, and went out to stroll around the e-sports street when they got tired of playing. When they came back to play more games, they would play games again.

Two internet-addicted girls getting together is an example of this.

However, speaking of Hae-won—her birthday is next month, and it's unclear how far things have progressed with that matter.

Thinking of this, Su Xia sent a message to Park Hee-min.

Park Hee-min's reply came in less than two seconds.

Park Hee-min: After final discussions with JYP, it's basically settled.

SuXia: OK.

"When are you guys coming back?" Su Xia put down her phone and asked Kim Chae-won and Hong Eun-chae.

"In March, the members are giving it their all for this comeback, so just watch!" Kim Chae-won said confidently.

"Really?" Su Xia thought of the little essay Sakura wrote before leaving last year. He had almost forgotten about it, but Kim Chae-won's confidence reminded him of it.

For LESSERAFIM to turn things around is not difficult, but it's not easy either.

"Then I'll wait and see."

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Xia remembered something Old Deng had mentioned occasionally and looked at Hong Entan.

Little Potato, also known as Hong En Tan, will be a standout in this comeback?

Su Xia carefully examined Hong Encai. Her face hadn't changed much; she still had plenty of collagen and baby fat. However, her height seemed to increase every day, making her look like she was sitting in a pit on Caiyuan Street.

"What's wrong?" Hong Encai noticed Su Xia's gaze, touched his face, and looked puzzled.

"I just realized that you're turning 18 this year," Su Xia said with a smile.

"Yes!" Mentioning this, Hong Eun-chae was wide awake. "From now on, I can also use my ID to buy cigarettes and alcohol at convenience stores!"

"You smoke?" Su Xia raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Ani, but I'll still buy alcohol," Hong En said, waving his hand.

It's not uncommon for female celebrities to smoke, but among the celebrities Su Xia knows, he doesn't know any of them who smoke.

In fact, he himself doesn't smoke.

"And you?" Su Xia turned to Jin Caiyuan and asked.

"I do, but not very often," Kim Chae-won said, shaking his head. "I smoked a few times with my friends when I was in school."

Su Xia nodded, looking at the two people in front of him, and suddenly thought of the party that Liz had just told him about.

"Chae-won, Eun-chae, I have an idea, can you give me your advice?"

"If I made a video series inviting celebrities to parties, do you think it would be interesting?"

When making online videos, you can't just create them based on your own assumptions about what makes them marketable. It's beneficial to be open to diverse opinions and ask for other people's perspectives.

"How do you plan to have a party? Like the kind of entertainment-themed game party we had at the Yongsan sauna?" Kim Chae-won asked.

"Not necessarily. There are many types of parties, not just those in saunas."

Kim Chae-won pondered for a moment, while Hong Eun-chae was already clapping and cheering.

"Wow! If there really is such a video shoot, I can participate for free!" Hong Encai said with shining eyes. "I haven't hung out with Li Rui and the others in ages, I should be able to run into them at the party, right?"

"Not necessarily, but it certainly won't be just two or three people."

What kind of party is it if there are so few people?

It's not an impact; if you don't have enough people, you can call in a younger woman to make up the numbers.

"And you want me to pay you an invitation fee if you don't participate for free?" Su Xia looked at Hong Entan speechlessly. His videos were the most cost-effective way for K-pop artists to promote themselves in China, and there was no need to worry about problems. Why would he charge money? There were tons of people willing to pay him to appear on his videos. It was only because Su Xia didn't give in that the artist video series could go on forever.

"I think it's feasible to make it in the format of 'Running Man,' and we can also copy game segments from various variety shows."

"Kim Chae-won suggested."

"What you're doing is online video, which is a completely different format from variety shows broadcast on TV. As long as it's not a one-to-one copy, it won't have a significant impact on public opinion."

Kim Chae-won had something else to say: even if it's a one-to-one copy, it's fine. The Chinese version of Running Man is different from Running Man.

"Man" is a blatant copy, yet it hasn't made much of a splash.

Even those who aren't legal professionals know how difficult it is to win cross-border lawsuits.

Ordinary interests involved in cross-border lawsuits are usually let go if possible.

"That makes sense." Su Xia nodded in agreement.

"I want to go! When does filming start?" Hong Encai didn't care about any of that; she just wanted to know when she could attend this kind of party.

"It's still early; we're just in the idea-gathering stage right now." Su Xia laughed. "The company still needs to review it, so it won't be until March at the earliest."

"Huh? Doesn't that coincide with our comeback period?"

"You're so stupid." Kim Chae-won shook his head helplessly. "Isn't the comeback period a perfect time for promotions?"

"That's right!" Hong Encai's eyes lit up. Doesn't this mean that one plus one is greater than two?

"Please make sure to save us a seat!"

"Don't worry, the artists in the group are the first to be notified," Su Xia said with a smile.

"Okay 9 (ω`*)☆"

"Okay, you guys eat then." Su Xia glanced at the time, then stood up. "I should go back and pack my things to get ready for the airport."

Kim Chae-won and Hong Eun-chae also stood up.

"Take care."

See you later.

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"See you later!"

After returning from Fukuoka, Su Xia threw herself into her work, maintaining a regular daily routine, and consistently exercising and practicing her vocals.

Without Old Deng, who could assess my progress in real time, I have to rely on myself for everything.

The soldiers of the Sand Army, having lost their Tsar, either dissolved into the sand or became the new Tsar.

The earth will keep turning no matter who is missing, and life will continue as usual no matter who is lost.

Kim Tae-yeon's departure did not seem to have a significant impact on Su Xia's life.

As always, I train, practice, and work. In my spare time, I browse the gossip the girls in the group chat and peek at their daily lives. Everything seems unchanged.

Time flies, and February has arrived in the blink of an eye.

IVE's third digital EP was officially released on the 3rd, following the release of their pre-release single, "REBELHEART".

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After the song "Super Huawei Love" was disregarded, this song was released after the highly controversial "Heya," which itself faced a great deal of attention and criticism.

However, despite its shortcomings, Starship is far superior in terms of overall sound quality, especially considering the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

While "Heya" is somewhat controversial, the actual quality of the song is quite good, while "REBELHEART" is even better in terms of listening experience, surpassing IVE's previous comebacks.

This was a great comeback for IVE, and it had nothing to do with Su Xia.

However, in this EP, there is a track called "thanku," and the name listed first among the composer and lyricist is—

SuXia.

Su Xia's home.

Aunt Sun, the nanny hired through Zuli, was diligently cleaning the house with a floor scrubber.

In the living room, Su Xia sat cross-legged on the sofa, watching a video she had seen trending on social media on her iPad.

That was a variety show where the entire IVE team interacted with children. It received a lukewarm reception in South Korea, but caused quite a stir in China. The reason for this wasn't due to the Twin Towers, but rather—

South Korean succubus, Kim Ji-won.

Looking at the blonde girl in the picture, wearing glasses she bought from Kim Tae-yeon's house and smiling as she looked at the child in front of her, a smile quietly appeared on Su Xia's face as well.

The Twin Towers' brilliance was so dazzling that even though the other members of IVE had artwork that was half praise and half irony, they were just considered slightly prettier decorative vases, still not as good as the Twin Towers.

This time, however, Liz's trending topic wasn't due to IVE or the Twin Towers; it was simply because of her own beauty.

This was a trending topic originating from her own posts, and it was also the first time Liz's iconic image was seen by the Chinese K-pop public.

"They're great," Su Xia murmured. "These glasses suit me quite well."

Su Xia suddenly stopped.

He wanted to say that these glasses frames were an exceptionally good fit for Liz, but the words caught in his throat as he recalled the smile on Kim Tae-yeon's face when she chose these frames back in Jeonju.

That was—a smile I had anticipated.

A bitter smile appeared on Su Xia's face.

Is this the Easter egg you left behind?

Even though it's been a month since it left, it still occasionally pops up to visit me.

What a nasty old man Deng!

As Su Xia smiled, tears silently streamed down her face.

The departure of a loved one is not like a torrential downpour, but rather a dampness that permeates the entire second half of one's life.

In the days to come, everything related to her will quietly reveal itself.

It's as if she's still here, but in reality, she's long gone.

"I wonder how Old Deng is doing after he went back to the future. He must be very happy, right?"

That old guy keeps saying he wants to go home, now that he's back, he must be incredibly happy.

Ding dong.

The vibration of her phone pulled Su Xia back to reality.

I put down my tablet and picked up my phone.

It was a voice message from Park Hee-min.

Open the audio.

"Boss, there's a small problem. IVE————"

Listening to Park Hee-min's account, Su Xia roughly understood what had happened.

Su Xia's name was listed first in the lyrics and composition section of the track "thanku" on IVE's third EP, even though it was just in pinyin. And Su Xia and IVE haven't appeared together for a long time, but Su Xia was still recognized.

These relationships won't be forgotten in just half a year.

CJMCN has been trying its best to eliminate the close relationship between Su Xia and IVE in the public eye, and in fact, they have succeeded.

Although a small number of people criticized Su Xia after IVE won the award for "heya", it did not become a large-scale attack and could be said to be completely controllable.

But this time it's different. Su Xia was exposed. He participated in the production of this song, and the song is so special that many fans have seen it.

Fans wouldn't think that much about it. They just thought it was a good thing when they found something that looked like an Easter egg, and they started sharing it with each other. It wasn't a big deal in itself. After CJMCN found it, they contacted CJ Entertainment's public relations department to control it, so it was still manageable.

However, Gou Ri's Starship used the IVE account to directly post musical notes and TikTok, turning it into the song "thanku", and even specially marked it as produced by Su Xia.

The moment the official title was issued, it immediately generated a large-scale public opinion campaign.

On both Korean and Chinese online forums, the hashtag "Su Xia writes a song for IVE" was trending.

Korean netizens are fine; they don't care at all about the controversy "Heya" has caused on the Chinese internet, so naturally they don't feel anything about it.

However, the situation is different in China. The controversy surrounding "Heya" has not completely subsided, and many people still remember it. After it broke on the trending topics, many people went to the comments section of Su Xia's video to criticize her. At the same time, the number of fans following her is also decreasing. Although there has not been a large-scale unfollowing, it has shown a significant decline.

After a moment of silence, Su Xia pressed the voice button.

"Since I can't suppress it, then I won't. I'll repost the video posted by the official IVE account and send my blessings. Then I'll contact STARSHIP and question them about their intentions in tagging my name without permission."

"What level of consequences should we take after the questioning?" Park Hee-min asked.

Questioning is not the end result; demanding compensation is the goal.

"You should make them bleed a little, otherwise they'll keep doing this every now and then, and sooner or later they'll be screwed over."

"Understood," Park Hee-min replied, but then hesitated and said, "Do we really want to share this? If we do, the connection you and IVE have finally broken will be strengthened again, and the domestic public opinion environment—"

"It's better to guide than to block, and besides, they are indeed my friends." Su Xia said calmly, "Since it has already happened, let's go with the flow."

"It's better than losing it later and regretting the decision I made today," Su Xia murmured softly.

"Inside."

Park Hee-min disagreed with Su Xia's approach, but since he was the boss, she could only offer suggestions; whether or not to adopt them was entirely up to Su Xia.

He didn't accept it, and Park Hee-min was at a loss.

Putting down her phone, Su Xia let out a deep breath.

When it comes to causing trouble, Starship is the best.

However, he just happened to be going with the flow.

Kim Tae-yeon probably wouldn't have approved of me doing this, right?

Su Xia smiled.

With the Tsar gone, the Sand Soldiers must also try to grow stronger.

The year 2030, Shanghai Xinrongji.

Sitting by the window, Kim Tae-yeon, wearing a baseball cap, rested her chin on her hand and looked out at the skyscrapers.

The city that never sleeps during the day doesn't seem that dazzling, but the towering skyscrapers make it look exceptionally high-end.

Kim Tae-yeon smiled.

I wonder if that traitor has seen Liz's amazing picture yet?

That was an Easter egg I left for him.

Knowing that rebellious student's nature, he's probably secretly wiping away tears.

Thinking of this, Kim Tae-yeon's smile deepened.

Su Xia knew him all too well. Even if she was incredibly moved in front of him, she would pretend to be indifferent.

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But when he is alone, he becomes an extremely sensitive and emotional person.

A person who can cry while watching a movie late at night has a very deep level of emotional sensitivity.

Now that I'm gone, he can only think about the decisions he made himself. Given his personality, he probably won't stick to cutting ties with Ive for long.

The reason Su Xia was willing to distance herself from IVE in the public eye was partly because Park Hee-min analyzed the pros and cons for her, and partly because she was there to make the decision and put pressure on him.

Although she argues with her every day, Su Xia always unconditionally obeys the decisions she makes.

But now that she's back in her own world, without him by her side, Su Xia will most likely follow her heart and do whatever comes to mind.

With Liz at IVE and Jin Qiutian whose situation is unknown, can Su Xia hold back?

Kim Tae-yeon responded with skepticism.

But then Kim Tae-yeon shook her head.

Why am I like Su Xia's mother? I've already returned to my own world, so why do I still have to worry about Su Xia's future career and life? I must be so bored.

I don't care who it is!

I want to enjoy life!

Anyway, everything that needed to be taught has been taught; whether he learns it or not is his own business.

I told him to use his brain more when I was still here, but he never wanted to. Now that I'm gone, he's become a sand soldier, hasn't he?

snort!

Traitor!

"Hello, here's your food." The waiter's voice interrupted Kim Tae-yeon's thoughts. After thanking him, she looked at the food in front of her.

"You brat," Kim Tae-yeon muttered.

Every time they ate, Su Xia would tease her by taking advantage of the fact that she had no senses, couldn't smell or taste anything, and could only judge whether the food was good or not by looking at it and Su Xia's expression.

But she didn't know what Su Xia's tastes were like, and they might not be the same as hers.

Now that she's back, she's going to eat her way out of it all!

Kim Tae-yeon's first stop was Xinrongji, which she had been longing to visit. Xuzhou has a lot of delicious food, but there's no rush. She can take her time. Since there's no direct flight from Seoul to Guanyin Airport, she landed in Shanghai first, so she decided to try all the delicious food she remembered in Shanghai!

Looking at the food in front of her, Kim Tae-yeon couldn't wait to start eating.

Kim Tae-yeon didn't care whether she could finish it or not, she ordered everything she wanted to eat, and the table was full of dishes. She tasted a bite of each dish.

Every bite brought a look of pure satisfaction.

So this is how Su Xia felt. No wonder this brat always made her angry!

Hmph, now your master has also tasted it!

"That rebellious son of a bitch, every time I asked him what it tasted like, he wouldn't tell me, always saying 'If you want to eat it, go eat it yourself.' Now I've finally gotten to eat it!"

If you're going to eat it yourself, then eat it yourself.

It tastes really good.

But----

Kim Tae-yeon ate every dish that Su Xia had used to anger her, but as she ate, tears silently streamed down her face.

I finally got to eat the food I'd been craving, but the person who was supposed to be there was no one there.

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