Chapter 5 Dinner
"Kids, come here for a moment!" The vocal coach pushed open the door and walked in, clapping his hands at the trainees who were preparing to go back to their dormitories to rest.
Curious eyes immediately focused on the teacher.
"There's an added component to this month's end-of-month assessment, and I need to explain it to you all." Hearing the complaints around her, the teacher smiled, "There will be a chance to appear on camera!"
"Ah! Amazing!"
The news sent everyone's hearts racing.
“You can voluntarily form groups of 2-3 people, invite pedestrians on the street to listen to you sing, and get their suggestions.”
"A PD will be with you then. Please give me the list by tomorrow."
"Yes~" After the teacher finished making the announcement, the trainees around him excitedly stepped forward, vying to ask questions.
The news keeps coming in one after another today.
These are all good news! It means the company has already put the debut plan on the agenda.
At this moment, the trainees in Class A were filled with anticipation for the future.
Han Yunxing and the others stood on the periphery, and everyone was so excited that they surrounded the teacher.
"Soo-yeon unnie, let's be in the same group! When are we filming? I'm so excited~" Kim Ji-woo said excitedly, clinging tightly to Jeon So-yeon's arm.
"Then let's do it together!" Han Yunxing and Yun Qi held hands tightly, hopping and spinning around, looking into each other's bright eyes and laughing happily.
On the way back, Han Yunxing suddenly received a new mission from the Star-Making System.
Task 3: Street performance in Hongdae, with a total audience of 200 people.
Mission Reward: Lens Capture Training
This task came at a really good time.
Han Yunxing gazed at the distant moon, her eyes slightly deep, lost in thought.
I'm a bit troubled. The company's idea is to invite passersby to listen to me sing through street interviews, but how long will it take to reach 200 people?
The producer won't easily listen to a trainee's words and change the filming method; he needs to think carefully about how to complete Task Three.
My thoughts were interrupted by the actions of the person next to me.
"Yunxing, it'll be the weekend in just two days. Let's find a coffee shop to discuss song selection then~" Yunqi leaned closer, tilting her head to look at her.
"Ah... okay! But I'm going to a friend's house for a get-together, so I have to leave early~"
"Is this the unnie who brought you back last time?"
The three people next to her looked at Han Yunxing with curiosity.
Han Yunxing rarely mentions her family and doesn't call them often. They are all a bit curious about Yunxing's family. Judging from their usual food, clothing, and daily necessities, they can tell that Yunxing's family is well-off. They guess that her family members are all busy working.
"We are close, but not like I'm a blood sister~" Han Yoon-sung smiled and held up a 17 sign for them: "I'm an unnie I've known since birth!"
*
The excitement didn't subside even by the weekend; lately, the practice room has been filled with discussions about the upcoming filming plans.
Han Yunxing had already come up with a plan to deal with Mission Three, and was just waiting to discuss the details with Yun Qi later.
"Daifa! Can we really do this?"
A hint of surprise crept into Yunqi's eyes, but she also seemed a little unsure.
"But unnie, the invitation you prepared is really beautiful!"
A stack of coupons was laid out on the table, each printed with a cartoonish image of two people holding microphones.
Han Yunxing grasped Yun Qi's hand and shook it: "Of course! We'll hand out these invitations to them after the street interviews; surely some people will want to come see our street performance. After all..."
"After all what?"
"After all, we sing really well!" Han Yunxing's slightly smug words made Yun Qi giggle.
“Then we also need to sign the invitation ticket. This is a rare early memorabilia of the future big star!” Yun Qi said with a hint of pride, earning Han Yunxing’s admiring look.
"Yun Qi, you're a genius!"
Han Yunxing immediately let go of Yun Qi's hand and ran to the front desk to borrow two markers.
Sunlight streamed obliquely through the glass as the two girls, heads bowed, diligently wrote their names and messages, occasionally glancing at each other's work.
"Now, besides the songs we collect from street interviews, we need to choose songs for our performances. I can borrow sound equipment and microphones, guaranteeing top-notch sound quality!"
"A lyrical piece? rnb?"
"I think we need songs by senior colleagues in the company..."
"Ah! How about rapping? That would be so cool..."
Han Yunxing and Yun Qi excitedly looked at the playlist on their phones, and picked out the ones they liked and divided them into parts.
This meant there wasn't enough time, and by the time Han Yunxing had to leave, the song selection was still rather hasty.
Han Yunxing, carrying the bag he had placed aside earlier, made a gesture as if he were making a phone call, and hurriedly left under Yun Qi's reluctant gaze.
*
When Han Yunxing arrived, Jiahu excitedly surrounded her, circling around her feet.
The puppy kept nudging its head closer, so Han Yunxing had to squat down and reach out to pet it. In no time, her hands were licked wet.
"Ah...it tickles!" Han Yunxing was in a great mood, her eyes crinkling with laughter, deep dimples appearing on her cheeks: "It's been so long since I've seen you, unnie, you must have missed me~"
Han Yunxing picked up Jia Hu and walked into the yard.
As soon as she stood up, Han Yunxing bumped into someone's arms.
Kwon Ji-yong followed Jia Hu to the door, smiling as he watched his dog fawn over Han Yoon-sung as if it were free.
"Wow! Oppa, why aren't you saying anything~"
Han Yunxing looked up at Kwon Ji-yong and complained softly, then shoved the bag she was holding into his hand.
While on vacation at home, Kwon Ji-yong wore a black T-shirt with a letter print and loose-fitting shorts. He wasn't wearing any makeup, but after a few days of rest, he looked quite well. His fluffy hair shimmered in the sunlight.
"Are you jealous? Even Jiahu isn't this enthusiastic towards me~" Kwon Jiyong smiled as he looked at Jiahu, who was holding the girl with innocent puppy eyes, and put his arm around Han Yoon-sung's shoulder as they walked inside.
The weather is lovely today. As evening approaches, the sweltering heat dissipates, bringing with it a refreshing breeze.
The courtyard is a large lawn, with marble slabs laid near the main building. There is now a folding wooden table surrounded by five or six chairs.
The barbecue grill next to them was full of meat and vegetable skewers, and the aroma of the food wafted out with the wind.
Quan's parents and older sister were busy preparing food when they looked up and saw Han Yunxing and the others walking over, their cheerful voices reaching out.
"Yunxing is here~" Quan's mother looked at Han Yunxing affectionately.
"Yunxing looks beautiful today~" Quan's father greeted her happily.
"Is this girl only pretty today? She's always been pretty!" Kwon Da-mi retorted weakly.
Han Yunxing wore her hair in a bun today, and her overalls made her proportions look great. She wore a dragon fruit-colored short-sleeved shirt underneath, which made her skin look even whiter.
After putting Jia Hu down, Han Yunxing rushed over, hugged each of them, and greeted them happily.
Kwon Ji-yong, walking slowly behind her, felt ignored.
But the next second, his slightly upset mood was soothed by the little girl's hug.
After the group finished eating, Kwon Ji-yong offered to get a few cans of beer and walked inside in his slippers.
The beer, fresh from the refrigerator, still emitted a slight chill. Han Yunxing hugged a can with both hands, the cool sensation making her squint her eyes contentedly.
Kwon Ji-yong rested his chin on his hand, listening to his family chat, and occasionally took a sip of beer.
Suddenly he felt a weight on his shoulder. Turning his head, he saw Kwon Ji-yong chuckling softly from his chest.
This girl just passed out drunk!
Han Yunxing felt as if she were sitting on a tractor traveling on a dirt road, pouting with her eyes closed, and slapping the chest of the person next to her with pinpoint accuracy.
Ah, the vehicle is running smoothly now!
Han Yunxing rubbed her head against him contentedly.
Kwon Ji-yong felt his neck tickled from her head rubbing against his neck. He waved speechlessly at his family members who were looking over, but his eyes were filled with doting light.
"One cup and he's done for" is a term used to describe people like Han Yunxing.
The saying "a bad cook with a big addiction" perfectly describes someone like Han Yunxing.
Fortunately, Han Yunxing had good manners when drunk. After getting drunk, he would stay quietly in one place and not say a word if no one paid attention to him. He was quite well-behaved.
Kwon Ji-yong's family watched the drunk little girl. Han Yoon-sung also flushed easily when she drank, with the blush spreading from her face to her neck and even her collarbone. Her ears had also turned bright red.
"Ji-ryong, help Yoon-sung to my room, be careful," Kwon Da-mi whispered.
She slept with Han Yunxing tonight.
Pushing open the door, Kwon Ji-yong helped Han Yoon-sung and carefully placed her on the bed.
She got up again, went to the washroom, grabbed a washcloth, wet it with warm water, and came out.
Han Yunxing's hair has grown longer recently. Her bun has been removed, and now her hair is all messy and sticking to her face.
Kwon Ji-yong carefully smoothed Han Yoon-sung's hair with his fingers and then wiped her face.
Then they turned off the room lights, leaving only the small nightlight on the bedside table emitting a warm glow.
Goodnight, Yunxing~
Kwon Ji-yong's slightly hoarse but magnetic voice rang out in the room.
"Um."
Hearing Han Yunxing's hazy, automatic reply, Kwon Jiyong chuckled softly, got up, and left the room, gently closing the door behind him.
*
Kwon Ji-yong was awakened by the laughter outside. He struggled to sit up, still sleepy, his hair a mess.
Kwon Da-mi and the others are praising the gifts Han Yoon-sung brought.
When Han Yoon-sung lived on Jeju Island, she became obsessed with handicrafts. The ornaments she had placed in the ceramics workshop had dried and were mailed to her home a while ago, so she brought them over this time.
When Kwon Ji-yong came out, Kwon Dami quickly called him over.
"Ji-ryong, Yoon-sung is very skillful, isn't he!"
Kwon Ji-yong leaned over to look, and saw several ceramic ornaments on the table. He pointed to one of them and said to Han Yoon-sung next to him.
"Is this a gift for me?" The child asked, still sounding a little babyish after waking up.
The object being pointed at was a cartoon dragon-shaped ceramic ornament, which looked like a gift for himself.
Han Yunxing smiled brightly, her dimples appearing on her cheeks: "Yes, it was made with Jiyong oppa in mind~"
Kwon Ji-yong thought Han Yoon-sung was too good at sweet talk.
He gently patted her head and said softly, "I like it very much."
VIPs were bombarded with their idol's Instagram posts early this morning.
Kwon Ji-yong posted two Instagram posts in a row.
First, she shared photos of yesterday's gathering, a neat nine-grid layout, with the caption: "The best accompaniment to barbecue is beer!"
Then she specifically shared the ceramic dragon that Han Yunxing gave her, along with a selfie with a strange filter, and the caption only had a dragon emoji.
The number of replies in the comments section increased exponentially.
—Oppa, you're eating well!
—Ani-ah, soju is the perfect match for barbecue!
—Oppa, get some rest. Being with your family is so wonderful~
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—Jiyong Oppa, you are a dragon!
—My usual photography style kkk
—The ornaments are so cute!
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However, some VIPs looked at the profile of a girl in the group photo and had some doubts.
A note from the author:
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I've changed my daughter's debut status to fourth generation; I feel like if I extend the timeline, the trainee storyline will become a rambling account...
I'm declaring you're all little angels! I thought this would be a single-player game, lol.
I'm manually adding a thank you note; I was unfamiliar with the system before and forgot to check the box.
Thank you to the little angel who sent me the nutrient solution: Huanian (1 bottle);
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