Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

"What's wrong, Hyomin!"

Lee Qri and Park So-yeon quickly gathered around.

"Bang!"

Upon hearing the piercing scream, Ham Eun-jung, Park So-yeon, and Jeon Bo-ram rushed into the room immediately.

"Waaaaah..."

Park Hyo-min only cried and didn't say anything, covering her mouth with one hand and pointing at the computer screen with the other.

All the sisters looked over.

"notice?!"

Captain Ham Eun-jung's eyes dimmed.

Announcements, announcements, and more announcements; there are endless announcements every day.

The main problem is that there's no money to be made.

The company receives the lion's share, up to 98%, of the appearance fees. Of the remaining 2%, yes, 2%, not 20%, 70% goes to the agent.

Two months after his debut, his quality of life has not improved at all, and his wallet is still empty.

I've accumulated quite a bit of rice and flour in the kitchen.

For relatively unknown new groups like theirs, many commercial performances don't pay them; the organizers will give them some souvenirs as a token gesture.

The difference in treatment between those who are famous and those who are not is enormous.

Girls' Generation, SM Entertainment's top girl group, participates in events to attract traffic and increase popularity for the organizers.

The Crown Group's participation in the event was an opportunity for them to gain exposure; they were already being generous by not being asked for money.

Therefore.

The Crown Group members are actively running around doing promotional appearances every day, but they're also getting tired of it.

"It's an email from Oppa... Mr. Chen. The announcement should be different, right?"

After her initial excitement, Park Hyo-min offered a weak and hesitant explanation.

"What's the difference? If it's a top-tier event, it would be written in the email, right? He only said he had an event to attend, which I think is the same as before, a mall performance."

Park So-yeon shook her head and stopped paying attention to the emails.

"It's alright, Hyomin. It's already very kind of Mr. Chen to still remember us. Besides, his resources and connections are all in China. The fact that he was able to arrange our itinerary in Korea is enough to prove that he still cares about us... or rather, he cares about you."

Lee Juri hugged her younger sister tightly and gently comforted her.

"Clap clap clap!" Ham Eun-jung clapped her hands vigorously, encouraging them loudly, "Sisters! Don't be discouraged, we will definitely become famous! Get ready for the next schedule, and in the near future, we will definitely surpass Girls' Generation!"

"More than a few hours!"

The sisters' agreement was becoming increasingly weak and unconvincing.

Even before her debut, she radiated queen-like confidence.

After debuting, harsh reality will slap every greenhorn in the face.

"Thank you, Oppa, I will definitely prepare diligently..."

Park Hyo-min was not disappointed; instead, she immediately composed herself and replied to the email.

I carefully considered every word, lest I say something wrong or fail to express the excitement I felt at that moment.

"Clang, clang..."

"Clang! Clang! Clang!!!"

A rapid knocking broke the silence.

"Coming!" Ham Eun-jung quickly ran to open the door. "President... what brings you here? We... we're still discussing the new song..."

Ham Eun-jung's voice grew softer and softer.

Head bowed, looking down at toes, even resistance was silent and cautious.

Korean idols' fear of their bosses runs deep.

With "Lies" receiving a lukewarm reception and "TTL" finally bringing Crown into the public eye, Kim Kwang-soo wanted to strike while the iron was hot and invited a famous K-pop producer to create a new album.

but.

They took a liking to the girls in the Wanyan Group and offered to sleep with them.

They're not greedy; either of the two is fine with them.

Park Jiyeon is too young, Jeon Boram is too old, and Park Soyeon is a senior who almost debuted with Girls' Generation.

The pressure was put on Ham Eun-jung, Park Hyo-min, and Lee Qri.

Given the latter's family circumstances, they would never compromise their own well-being.

So.

Only two unlucky guys were left.

Ham Eun-jung was unwilling, but there was nothing she could do; that was just how things were, and she had no control over the situation.

Choosing to debut as an idol is tantamount to agreeing to sell one's body.

Park Hyo-min, however, refused to back down.

That's where things got stuck.

"It's not about the new album. Director Chen from Greater China wrote a song for you guys, and he specifically named you to participate in the China-Korea Song Festival on October 6th! Hahaha, girls, your good days are coming!"

Kim Kwang-soo could not hide his excitement.

The China-Korea Song Festival is a high-level diplomatic platform at the national level, second only to the year-end music awards held by the three major Korean broadcasters, KBS, MBS, and SBS, as well as the MAMA awards ceremony.

An absolutely top-tier itinerary.

The Korean lineup for this year's competition includes: Chae Yeon, Lee Jung Hyun, Super Junior M, 2NE1, f(x), and others.

They are all popular solo singers and boy/girl groups under the three major entertainment companies in Korea.

For a new group from a small company like theirs to participate in the China-Korea Song Festival is a great honor, as it will greatly help them increase their national popularity and elevate their status.

"Ah...ah?"

Ham Eun-jung stood there dumbfounded, her mouth agape and her eyes wide.

Director Chen's new song?!

A China-Korea song festival?!

"Splash..."

The other sisters rushed out of the room, looked at each other, and then all looked at Park Hyomin.

"Unnie, didn't Oppa just say he was going to do a show? How come it's a China-Korea song festival? And he even wrote a new song for us? This...this..."

Park Jiyeon looked completely incredulous.

"Hyomin, Director Chen contacted you?"

Kim Kwang-soo looked at Park Hyo-min at the back, his voice soft and gentle, a stark contrast to his usual self.

"Uh-huh."

Park Hyo-min blushed and habitually handed the computer to her boss.

"Haha... Your words are so simple and concise." Kim Kwang-soo smiled shrewdly. "Do you know what that means?"

The sisters shook their little heads.

"This shows that the China-Korea Song Festival is nothing to Director Chen. He doesn't take it seriously at all and can send whoever he wants to participate."

Kim Kwang-soo explained.

"oh…"

The sisters suddenly realized.

"Clap clap clap!" Kim Kwang-soo clapped his hands and said seriously, "Girls, all your schedules before the China-Korea Song Festival are canceled. Now come back to the training room with me right now. The person that Director Chen sent to teach you to dance is already waiting. By the way, it's the male lead from the 'Lies' MV."

Upon hearing this, the sisters quickly got to work, some touching up their makeup and others changing their clothes.

Only Ham Eun-jung remained standing there, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"President, what about our new album..."

"We'll talk about it later." Kim Kwang-soo thought for a moment, then added, "If you don't want to be slept with by that fat guy, then serve Director Chen well. He cares about you guys quite a bit. Although you don't have resources or channels in Korea, your channels in Greater China are top-notch. The Korean market is still too small. You'll have to go out into the world sooner or later."

"Understood, President."

Ham Eun-jung breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ran over to help Park Hyo-min touch up her makeup.

Good sister~

T-ara's future depends on you!

Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

Chen Mo and Liu Yifei had just finished dancing practice and were studying Korean with their heads close together.

"Unnie, you're so stupid! It's been days already, and you still haven't memorized a few lines of the lyrics?"

Chen Mo made a joke.

"Oppa, do you think everyone is as fast as you, able to do everything so quickly? And when you're dancing... could you... could you..."

Liu Yifei was too ashamed to say it aloud.

"Unnie, there's no need for personal attacks!" Chen Mo protested sternly, then grinned mischievously and asked in a cheeky voice, "What can I do, Unnie~~"

"Could you... not be so obviously lewd? You're an internationally renowned director now, not a scoundrel."

Liu Yifei is still too kind-hearted; even when she was being groped, she was still thinking about the image of that scoundrel.

Brothers, please type "tears in my eyes" in the chat.

"There's nothing we can do about it, it's just that you're so good-looking."

Chen Mo's answer was confident and assertive.

The hand of evil has started to act up again.

Liu Yifei stole a glance at Teacher Zhao, who was reading a newspaper.

I endured it...

But that scoundrel is pushing his luck; where can he grab me now?

"Snapped!"

Liu Yifei, like a weakling, mustered up immense courage and reached out to strike the dog's paw.

I didn't dare to use force.

I was afraid the noise would be too loud and disturb Teacher Zhao.

"I don't have anything planned for tonight, how about we go to the hotel across the street to learn some Korean?"

Not content with having taken advantage, Chen Mo wanted to have a more in-depth conversation.