Chapter 65: Check-in to the dormitory, itinerary arrangements
After that conversation, Lian Cheng returned to his usual self and stopped trying to find out Mo Bei's secrets.
After resting for two days at Lian Cheng's house, on the third afternoon, Mo Bei booked a private room at a high-end private kitchen restaurant in Yuehai City and invited Lu Yu and his family to dinner.
Seeing the beautifully decorated private room in front of him, Lu Yu couldn't help but pull him aside and whispered, "Brother Mo Nan, this must have cost you a lot of money, right?"
Although he is a rich second-generation, Lu Shiqiang is not extravagant with money because he started from scratch and worked hard.
Before high school, Lu Yu only had a hundred yuan in pocket money each month. Although he was given a credit card after entering high school, there was a monthly spending limit. And any large sums of money had to be reported.
As the saying goes, wealth cannot last for more than three generations. Lu Shiqiang did this to cultivate his children's correct view of money so that they will not squander money just because their parents are rich.
It was precisely because of this that Lu Yu subconsciously began to worry when he saw the restaurant in front of him.
Although Mo Nan Ge debuted as the center position, he hasn't participated in any commercial activities since the group formed. How can he earn any income? As far as he knows, the production team doesn't pay the contestants any appearance fees. Even if he adds in the share of the autograph sales he previously gave, it probably won't be enough to cover the bills.
Although he could understand Brother Mo Nan's desire to thank them, was it really okay for him to treat them to such a generous meal?
"It's okay, I know."
Mo Bei patted Lu Yu's shoulder soothingly. "I filmed a commercial for Jinchun Yogurt when I participated in the competition and received some advertising fees. It's not much, but it's enough for a meal."
As he said that, he pushed Lu Yu to sit down.
In addition to Lu Yu's elder brother and his family who have already started their own families, Lu Yu's mother also came this time.
This was the first time Mo Bei met Lu's mother. The last time he stayed at Lu's house, she happened to be traveling.
Like his enthusiastic and cheerful father, Lu Yu's mother is also an extrovert. After learning about her husband and son's relationship with Jiang Mo Nan, she immediately started talking.
"I've wanted to meet you for a long time, but unfortunately I didn't have the chance before."
Mo Bei smiled and said, "I should have come to visit you a long time ago, but I was recording a show and couldn't go out."
Both the host and the guests had a great time chatting and laughing.
After dinner, Mother Lu pulled out her phone and asked, "It's a rare opportunity for us to get together. Can we take a group photo?"
"OK."
Uncle Lu pulled Mo Bei to stand in the middle, and then asked the restaurant waiter to help take a photo for them.
“1, 2, 3… Eggplant!”
Standing among the Lu family, Mo Bei seemed to have found the feeling of being with his family again.
He didn't know what his expression was in front of the camera, but he knew that he was no longer as confused and frightened as when he was just resurrected.
Unconsciously, his connection with this world began to become closer again.
…
The five-day vacation flew by. The day before reporting to Pineapple Entertainment, Lian Cheng took him to the mall for a quick shopping spree, buying everything from clothes to daily necessities for the training camp.
Looking at the trunk that was packed full, Mo Bei was stunned: "Isn't this too much?"
"Don't be too touched. You're an artist at Zaoxing Entertainment now, so as your boss, buying you some clothes isn't a big deal."
Lian Cheng pushed up his sunglasses and said, "Besides, if you put in something, you'll get something back. You can earn this money back for me later anyway."
Mo Bei: "..."
Because Pineapple Entertainment is in Yuehai City, Mo Bei doesn't have to take a plane or high-speed rail to rush back from outside the province like other players who are from other places.
This is a blessing in disguise for him as he is still an illegal resident.
However, as an artist, I will inevitably travel around the country in the future. Therefore, I have to find a way to solve the ID card problem.
Pineapple Entertainment's office is near the center of Yuehai City, and many large shopping malls are visible along the way. Unlike 20 years ago, he doesn't recognize many of the faces in the wall advertisements.
However, the entertainment industry is constantly changing, with significant changes often occurring in four or five years, let alone 20 years.
With emotion in my heart, the car slowly drove to the office building of Pineapple Video.
As a branch of Pineapple Video, Pineapple Entertainment’s office also occupies a place in the Pineapple headquarters building.
Just as he opened the trunk and took out the suitcase, his cell phone vibrated twice.
When I opened it, I saw a message from Lian Cheng -
[Have you arrived yet?]
After paying the taxi fare, Mo Bei replied.
[Already arrived.]
Lian Cheng: Okay. The ID card issue should be finalized in the next two days. I've already checked with Pineapple, and you won't be leaving Yuehai City anytime soon. When the time comes, just say you lost your ID card, and I'll send someone to pick you up and get a replacement.
After reading the message, Mo Bei replied "OK."
Seeing that a major matter was about to be resolved, Mo Bei felt a lot more relaxed.
Just as he was about to enter the elevator with his suitcase, Lei Lie also sent a message -
[Brother Mo Nan, have you arrived yet? I brought you some local specialties.]
Mo Bei replied——
[Already downstairs. Will be there soon.]
Just as I finished typing, I heard the sound of a scroll wheel rolling behind me.
Turning around, I saw Bai Li coming towards me pushing a silver suitcase.
Bai Li was wearing a light pink short-sleeved T-shirt today. Although the color was tender, it surprisingly didn't look feminine on him. Instead, it accentuated his delicate features and outstanding temperament.
Behind him was Tao Xiaotie, who looked like a little tail.
Tao Xiaotie wore a pair of denim overalls today, an orange T-shirt underneath, and red and white high-top sneakers, looking youthful.
Seeing Mo Bei, Bai Li stopped and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Are you here?"
"Um."
Mo Bei walked into the elevator and was about to close the door when he heard a voice from outside——
"Wait a moment!"
Then the sound of hurried footsteps mixed with the sound of luggage being pushed was heard outside the elevator.
After a while, Zheng Xingye stopped outside the elevator door, breathless. Seeing Mo Bei and the other two in the elevator, he was startled.
"What a coincidence?"
Seeing him in a hurry, Mo Bei reminded him, "It's still early, no need to rush."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cui Junxi came over calmly, pushing his luggage.
"Why are you running so fast?"
Zheng Xingye: "I'm afraid I'll miss the elevator, right?"
"If we can't catch this one, there's always the next one. We're not late, so what's there to be afraid of?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Cui Junxi saw several people in the elevator, then smiled and waved: "Long time no see! How have you been these past two days?"
"It's good." "It's OK." "It's OK."
"I brought you some rice sausage."
When Bai Li heard about food, she didn't react much, but Tao Xiaotie's eyes lit up: "Rice sausage? Is it delicious?"
"Of course! This is a specialty of our hometown."
Cui Junxi said with pride.
As they were talking, five people squeezed into the elevator.
After they left, the front desk staff in the lobby on the first floor, who had been looking serious, suddenly couldn't hold it in anymore.
"Ahhhh! It's Jiang Mo Nan and Bai Li and the others!"
"He's even more handsome in person than on the show!"
“Wow, it’s so great that I can work in this company!”
Although Pineapple Entertainment's office was located in the city center, it was business hours, and the area was filled with office buildings. The staff were still working inside, so there weren't many people around. Furthermore, most people working there were used to running into celebrities from the entertainment industry, so they weren't as excited as the fans outside.
After Mo Bei and his five companions arrived, all ten members of Originore were present.
Unlike most of his new teammates, Mo Bei already had relevant experience in his previous life, so he was naturally familiar with signing contracts.
Pineapple Entertainment signed a two-year collective contract with its members. A closer look at the contract reveals that while it's not entirely free of unfair clauses, the profit sharing is quite acceptable.
After all, they have just debuted. Their status is not big enough, and many times they cannot enjoy the generous treatment like the top-tier celebrities.
Thinking of this, Mo Bei sighed silently.
After rebirth, I returned to the time before liberation and had to start working hard all over again.
After reviewing the entire contract and confirming that all the clauses were correct, Mo Bei signed the contract. With the reliable elder brother taking the lead, the others also signed their names.
After the signing was completed, the company sent assistants and managers to take the members to the dorms to rest. The official work schedule would be announced after the meeting the next day.
The new agent's surname is Wang Qingyun. She looks to be around 30 years old, wearing rimless glasses and a black suit. She is a smart and capable professional woman.
The assistant's surname was Zhang, but I didn't know his full name. I only heard everyone call him Xiao Zhang. He was a man in his twenties who looked like he had just graduated.
Just like his outward appearance, Wang Qingyun is a man of few words and decisive in his actions. He drove the members directly to the dormitory prepared by the company.
Pineapple Video is very wealthy, and even for newcomers who have not yet made a profit, they are provided with comfortable accommodation.
This is a large five-bedroom apartment with an area of nearly 300 square meters, about a 10-minute drive from the Pineapple Video headquarters building.
In Yuehai City, where every inch of land is valuable, especially near the city center, such a house is definitely not cheap. Even if it is rented, the rent must be very high.
The fact that they can arrange such a good dormitory for a new idol boy group that has just been formed and has not yet been tested by the market is enough to show how much the company cares about them.
But then I thought about it, Pineapple Video already owns such a magnificent building in the city center, so it seems that they should have money.
The dorm is on the fifth floor, with two elevators per unit. Entering the suite, you'll be greeted by a spacious living room and 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows. Thanks to the well-designed partitions, even 10 people sharing the same room wouldn't feel cramped at all. The minimalist, light-colored decor creates a refreshing and comfortable atmosphere.
"Wow! This place is so spacious!"
Many members looked surprised, as if they had not expected the company to arrange such good accommodation for them.
After putting down the suitcases, everyone couldn't wait to check the room.
There are five rooms, including a 30-square-meter master bedroom, three secondary bedrooms of more than ten square meters, and a bedroom that was converted from a study and is about the same size as the secondary bedrooms.
In addition, there is a living room, dining room, kitchen, a storage room, a cloakroom, a balcony and a laundry and drying room.
There are four bathrooms in total: two public bathrooms, one independent master bathroom adjacent to the master bedroom, and one independent secondary bathroom adjacent to the second bedroom. It is worth mentioning that all bathrooms are equipped with showers or bathtubs.
Seeing this, the members immediately felt relieved.
The biggest concern with the large number of people isn't about accommodation, but about access to restrooms and showers. Before seeing the full layout of the dorm, they had worried about a shortage of restrooms, which would make them inconvenient. But now, all their concerns have been dispelled.
From now on, as long as there is no collective diarrhea, they don’t have to worry about waiting in line for too long when going to the toilet to wash up.
Now that the toilet problem, which everyone is most concerned about, has been solved, the next issue is accommodation.
Yi Chuheng: "How should the rooms be allocated?"
Although all the rooms are for two people, the 5 rooms are of different sizes.
The master bedroom is naturally the best, not only spacious but also equipped with a desk, chairs, private bathroom and wardrobe. The smaller second bedroom can only accommodate two single beds.
For a moment, the atmosphere became tense.
This kind of tension in the room division was something they had never experienced before when they were grouped for the competition and selecting songs, or even when the rankings were announced.
Xu Tingchuan, who seemed the most gloomy and difficult to mess with, was quite open-minded in this regard: "Or you guys choose first, I'll do whatever I want."
Bai Li said calmly, "I want to sleep in the master bedroom."
The next second, Zheng Xingye raised his hand: "I want to, too."
Then Zhong Gaoyi and Yi Chuheng also raised their hands: "+1."
"Let's just draw lots."
Lei Lie snatched the Pocky chocolate bars that Tao Xiaotie had just unpacked. He pulled out ten of them, scratched the chocolate coating on two of them, and then put them back into the packaging to make a simple lottery bucket.
"Whoever draws the chocolate bar with the engraving gets to live in the master bedroom."
Tao Xiaotie, whose food was snatched away by the glutton, looked at his empty hands with a depressed look on his face.
Seeing this, Lei Lie hurriedly whispered to comfort him: "I'll go to the supermarket and buy you another pack later."
Hearing this, Tao Xiaotie's expression turned from gloomy to cloudy. He held up two fingers and said, "Two bags."
"make a deal!"
So, a group of people gathered in front of the biscuit box, some put their hands together and prayed continuously, while others held their breath and looked as if they were facing a great enemy.
Seeing this group of boys naturally starting to assign rooms, the assistant and agent standing at the entrance were confused.
Have they forgotten something?
Assistant Xiao Zhang couldn't help but quietly ask: "Sister Wang, should we remind them?"
"Forget it." Wang Qingyun shook his head. "We don't have much to do anyway. Besides, they will have separate rooms eventually, so let them finish first."
Wang Qingyun paused, his expression somewhat amused. "Besides, don't you think this scene is actually quite interesting?"
With such a good way of making things happen, we won’t have to worry about running out of topics when filming group variety shows in the future.
Xiao Zhang: “…”
So Sister Wang is treating this as a variety show?
On the other side, after a commotion, the person who lived in the master bedroom was finally determined.
One is Bai Li and the other is Mo Bei.
After all, it was the result of my own draw, so there was nothing I could do even if I was unwilling to accept it.
The remaining four rooms still chose the lottery method. However, because Tao Xiaotie had eaten the chocolate biscuits after the lottery, they had to use napkins instead this time.
"Excluding the master bedroom, counting from left to right, they are Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, and Room 4. You will live in the room with the number you draw."
Lei Lie took out a marker from his bag, wrote numbers on eight napkins, and then crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it on the table.
"Each of you take one."
This method of division based entirely on luck is the fairest and fastest.
Coincidentally, Lei Lie and Tao Xiaotie both drew number 2. Yi Chuheng and Xu Tingchuan drew number 3. Cui Junxi and Zheng Xingye were in number 4, while Sheng Yanyu and Zhong Gaoyi were in the second bedroom with a bathroom in number 1.
After choosing the room, just as the members were about to carry their suitcases back to the room to pack up, they heard a light cough.
"Are you done?"
Hearing this, everyone remembered their new agent and assistant who had been left aside for a long time.
"Um... I'm sorry..."
Zheng Xingye was about to speak to smooth things over when he saw the ponytailed, smartly dressed female agent in front of him push up her glasses and say, "It's okay, I don't have anything important to do. There's just one thing I forgot to tell you."
Wang Qingyun paused and said, "Tomorrow's meeting will be at 9:00 AM, and the location will still be in today's conference room. Remember, don't be late."
"No problem, Sister Wang!"
"Got it, Sister Wang!"
The members who agreed so quickly at this time did not know that they almost failed to meet this seemingly not-so-strict requirement.
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