Chapter 70 Chapter 70
Soon, it was Friday. At 9:50 AM, Lia took the elevator to the top floor. There was only one office on the top floor. The elevator door opened, and at the end of the corridor was a heavy, dark gray door with a metal plaque above it.
The president's name, "YANG HYUN SUK," was written in English. Beyond that, no further explanation was needed. Unlike the tiled and wooden floors on other floors, this one had a dark gray carpet.
The footsteps were almost inaudible, making one hold their breath. Lia waited outside the door. When the time reached 9:59, she took a deep breath and knocked. A moment later, a voice came from inside: "Come in."
She turned the doorknob and walked in. Yang Xianshi's office was more spacious than she had expected. The overall style was calm and simple, with dark gray as the main color. Two violent bear dolls, taller than a person, stood on either side of the door.
The wall is occupied by a whole floor-to-ceiling display cabinet, each window displays a doll of a different shape. The room is well-lit, with floor-to-ceiling glass running from left to right through the largest wall. Outside the glass window,
Nearby, the window revealed the overlapping rooftops, and in the distance, the city skyline, dividing the sky and earth, could be seen faintly. Lia bowed and whispered, "Hello, President." Yang Hyun-seok was sitting at his desk, flipping through documents.
He glanced up at her at the sound, then pointed to the sofa next to the table. "Sit down." Lia nodded and sat down respectfully, her back straight and her hands folded in her lap. She didn't seem nervous.
It's just that the other person had an aura of a natural superior, and the gaze he cast on her revealed an indescribable sense of oppression, which made her feel a little restrained.
Yang Hyun-seok didn't speak immediately, but continued to flip through the documents at hand. After a while, he closed the file, stood up and walked towards the sofa. "Are you adjusting to the company?" he asked casually.
"I've adapted very well. Everyone is very nice to me." Lia replied.
"Well, the last time I saw you was two or three years ago." He said, "I heard Teddy and Zhilong mention you. They said that you have grown very fast in production. You are a kid that surprised me a little." Lia was a little surprised.
Before coming, she'd asked everyone in the group what the president would ask her to do, but everyone was confused and guessing. Only Kush, clueless, began to recall his first experience in the president's office—as expected, he'd been reprimanded for low productivity during a certain period.
She was quite uneasy, thinking she might be in a similar situation. But after hearing Yang Hyun-suk's opening remarks, it didn't seem like he was criticizing her. Lia had no idea what he was trying to say, so she just whispered her thanks again.
Yang Xianshi smacked his lips softly. Those who knew him well probably knew this was a sign that he was getting down to business.
"The structure of producers in the company now is actually a bit broken. The senior ones are already able to independently take charge of the production of artists' albums--" He was talking about Teddy and others.
"As for the new batch of producers, I hope everyone can practice more."
"This year, YG will co-host a talent show with SM and JYP, which is expected to be broadcast on SBS at the end of the year. The project is currently in the preparation stage, and if there are suitable contestants, they will be recruited by YG to prepare for their debut activities."
Lia quickly deciphered the meaning behind his words. She wasn't usually informed about the preparations for this kind of show, but to mention it to her at this point—she nodded slightly, indicating she was listening.
"The program will audition star-level talent worldwide. The format...is similar to 'American Idol.' As you know, this type of program requires a lot of music-related post-production. This will be shared by the three companies, and we'll need to contribute some manpower as well."
He paused again, his gaze fixed on her. Lia understood the subtext of his words—these tedious, time-consuming, and thankless post-production tasks naturally wouldn't be handled by a seasoned producer; a newcomer like her was the perfect choice.
She remained expressionless, just smiled and nodded, waiting for Yang Xianshi to continue.
Seeing that she wasn't very enthusiastic, Yang Xianshi added slowly, "Of course, you're still young and inexperienced, I know that. But that's precisely why I hope you can get out and explore more."
"After the show is over, YG will sign several contestants. If you can establish a good working relationship with them, your starting point will be different when you participate in their album production in the future."
It was like a pebble casually thrown into calm water. Lia's heart skipped a beat. If she understood correctly, Yang Hyun-seok had just offered her a possibility she couldn't refuse.
One, the possibility that she could "independently produce an artist's album."
It wasn't even a promise; the variables involved were unpredictable, and even the so-called "artist" was still a distant prospect. But even just a "possibility" was exciting enough for her. If she missed the opportunity, she didn't know how long she would have to maintain this temporary job.
Lia lowered her eyes, but after thinking for a moment, she replied: "I understand, President. I will work hard and live up to your training." Yang Hyun-seok raised his eyebrows slightly.
Although he did not expect her to refuse, whether due to the pressure of her status or practical considerations, it was somewhat unexpected that she answered so straightforwardly.
He nodded with satisfaction and leaned back on the sofa without saying anything more. "That's good. The program will officially start in August, but the preliminary preparations will be done even earlier. Someone will notify you in advance."
After saying that, he raised his hand and looked at his watch: "Let's talk about this today. If you have any questions, you can directly contact Agent Cui in the production department. He is in charge of the entire project." "Okay, thank you, President." Lia stood up, bowed to express her gratitude, and prepared to leave.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Come in," Yang Xianshi said, his tone lighter as he looked towards the door. The door opened, and Quan Zhilong walked in.
Lia was a bit surprised. When she'd mentioned in the group chat that she was coming to the president's office that morning, Quan Zhilong had offered some possible theories. But he hadn't mentioned that he was coming, too.
She nodded gently at him and walked out. As they passed each other, he calmly waved his phone at her and then sat down in the seat she had just sat.
Lia walked out of the office, thinking about what he had just done, and lowered her head to open her phone. [JiYo] Wait for me at Teddy's recording studio. She thought for a moment and replied with a short "OK."
The elevator slowly descended, she exited the chat interface, and saw an unread message from Yu Chenghao in Kaokaotalk: He asked her if she was free on the first weekend in May.
The program Yang Hyun-suk mentioned hasn't launched yet, so she replied: "[NeonL] I'll have time." What's wrong? She was about to close the page when she thought again and began searching for emojis.
She has studied that the tone of voice should not be too dull when in love. If it is too dull, then you should also send an emoticon so that the conversation can be interactive.
Finally, she picked out a cute puppy picture and sent it to him, then walked towards Teddy's recording studio. He quickly replied. [seungho_y] Then let's go on a date? I have a day off^^
Lia couldn't help but let out a small cheer. She paused, then messaged Xia Qing. [NeonL] Urgent! Come over to my house this weekend and help me choose some clothes! ! ! ! !
Xia Qing hadn't replied yet, so she just stood at the door of the recording studio, grinning foolishly. She clicked on this chat box, then looked at that, and after a while, she replied to Yu Chenghao's message seriously. [NeonL] Okay^^
The next second, she looked up and saw the door of the recording studio was open. Kush was standing inside, staring at her in amazement.
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