Chapter 232 Dongdaemun Market, Star Scout
"Brother actually knows Swedish?"
After saying goodbye to the enthusiastic little fan, Leo's starry eyes never disappeared in the car on the way to the hotel.
Recalling that Xie Qingyu seemed to understand the fan's excited output and responded from time to time, the boy's admiration for him grew even stronger.
It's really amazing. When Xie Qingyu occasionally talks to him in English, he doesn't have a strong accent and can communicate smoothly. I didn't expect that he can even speak Kauri fluently.
Xie Qingyu was searching for headphones in her bag. She chuckled when she heard this: "I've been cramming a little bit lately, just guessing."
This is half true and half false.
It is true that I crammed for review, but “I just learned it recently” is just an excuse.
In fact, in the previous life, before competing for the debut position, the company sent the prospective members to top entertainment companies in various countries for exchanges and training.
He worked as an auditor for more than half a year at one of the three major entertainment giants in Corea, which is why he was able to see through Wen Yan's performance style at the first stage of "Star Dream Road".
Speaking of Wen Yan... he missed his coming-of-age ceremony because after the group's formation night, the company sent him to Korea for training again.
Xie Qingyu stroked the headphone cord he found, his thoughts drifting away.
He does have some basic knowledge of Kauri. Although he hasn't used it for many years and is unable to react quickly when spoken, he has no problem communicating in daily life.
However, time travel is something that cannot be spoken of openly, so I can only attribute everything to a "temporary surprise attack".
"Half-understanding is already impressive, okay? Yu'er, stop talking about Versailles literature here! If you dare to say something like 'just an ordinary little genius', I would really thank you!" Ding Zai exaggeratedly wiped his neck.
At this moment, Gu Qie suddenly propped up his chin lazily and said quickly in Kauri: "People who tell lies will turn into puppies."
Xie Qingyu's ears twitched. He understood, but he pretended to be confused and said "Huh?", then spread his hands innocently.
See, he is really just a half-baked person who is just cramming for the exam.
"What are you mumbling about? Are you cursing at someone secretly?" Wei Liangchen pretended to be serious and narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
The other members also looked at him with suspicion. Gu Qiong’s title of Master of Yin and Yang was not earned for nothing. His reputation remained even after he was gone!
Gu Yan took a deep look at Xie Qingyu, who was pretending to be obedient and weak, and laughed briefly: "I said the weather here is nice, we can get up early tomorrow and go for a walk."
If someone doesn't want to admit it, then forget it.
Anyway, there are so many confusing things about this person, it depends on how long he can keep pretending.
"You're kidding! How can such a short sentence be translated into something so long?"
Wei Liangchen persisted, "You definitely cursed!"
Gu Zheng sneered: "Wei Liangchen is a fool! This is called scolding—"
"Hey! Xiaohua, you..."
Just as Wei Liangchen grabbed Gu Qi and asked him to confront him using translation software, and the others were watching the fun, Xie Qingyu lowered his eyes.
The longer you are together, the harder it is to hide certain secrets.
In other words, he had a premonition that this day would come from the moment he decided not to hide his abilities and participate in the draft.
Especially now there are quite a few smart people in the group. Except for Leo, who trusts him wholeheartedly, believes whatever he says and never doubts him, and the idiot Wei Liangchen, the others are not easy to fool!
Even Ding Zai, who seems carefree, actually has a very delicate heart and will not point out some things even though he sees them.
Thinking of this, Xie Qingyu sighed silently, and when he looked up again, he happened to meet Bai Yan's worried gaze. Xie Qingyu shook his head slightly, pursing his lips and revealing a soothing smile.
Look, another one that’s hard to fool—he added silently in his heart.
Just as Gu Qi said, everyone woke up early the next morning. After all, it was the new year and they were filming a program, so no one wanted to sleep in until noon.
This is the shooting mode of travel variety shows. Apart from fixed camera positions and follow-up shots, the production team basically does not interfere with their daily actions.
The 500,000 yuan in funding was handed to them as soon as they got off the plane last night, and now the production team is completely taking a hands-off approach.
"I should eat the dumplings made by grandma on New Year's Day..." Ding sighed while looking out the window.
"Isn't this available?"
Xie Qingyu smiled and pushed the freshly cooked dumplings in front of him.
On the way back to the hotel last night, he saw a convenience store and got out of the car to buy a bag of frozen dumplings to save the trouble of going out to find food this morning.
Ding was staring at the kimchi dumplings floating in the bowl and sighing in his heart - this was not the kind of dumplings he wanted to eat!
Even dogs wouldn’t eat it back home.
But when the camera was in front of him, the complaints turned around and were swallowed back.
What’s even more painful is that just a bag of vegetarian dumplings costs more than 10,000 Corree coins, and the funds are disappearing like water.
"Let's go to Dongdaemun Market later," Gu Zheng swallowed his dumplings and began to make arrangements as the team leader. "The prices there are cheaper, there's a wide variety of goods, and it's close. Buy some ingredients and store them in the refrigerator. In the next few days, we can focus on completing the tasks of checking in at the scenic spots and performing songs."
The first stop to be performed this time is the pre-release song "Zero Hour Catcher".
In addition, the director also specifically emphasized that the words "promoting the song" should not be said in front of the camera. Although the words sound nice on the surface, everyone can hear the hidden meaning.
They are afraid that their overseas promotions will not be effective, and they will be ridiculed after returning to China, which will directly affect their album sales in China.
"I looked up some travel guides before going to bed last night, and there are several stores with good value for money." Xie Qingyu shook his phone and added.
The teammates nodded and said, "With you two here, there will be no accidents!"
Who understands? When you are out and about, your teammates are very reliable, and you can just cling to their thighs and win without any effort. How happy is life?
Dongdaemun Market is famous for its factory direct sales. Without middlemen making a profit from the price difference, the prices are indeed more affordable than those in other shopping districts.
But like all tourist destinations, there is also a common problem that cannot be changed: they like to overcharge new customers and treat customers differently based on their taste. Locals and foreign tourists are often quoted different prices.
Fortunately, there was a camera crew following them, so the store owners were more restrained.
Ordinary tourists, especially those holding translation software, have an 80% chance of being ripped off.
However, the existence of cameras also has disadvantages.
Just less than two minutes after they separated, Wei Liangchen and You Jinzhao, childhood friends, were almost dragged into the beauty salon for a "free" service.
If You Jinzhao hadn't been smart and had a little bit of common sense, the two of them would have been detained there today!
Listening to their frightened recounting of what happened, Xie Qingyu couldn't help but laugh: "The beauty industry is well developed here. If you encounter a salesperson, just walk away."
In fact, it’s not just beauty, plastic surgery is also a well-known industrial chain, but it’s not convenient to talk about it in detail in front of the camera.
It’s not that I have a prejudice against medical beauty, but this industry has both risks and temptations. Once you start, it’s difficult to stop, and the subsequent facial condition is even more out of control.
There’s a saying in the idol circle: having a mediocre appearance is not scary. Those who dare to lie on the operating table for their dreams and fans are determined to fight to the death.
The words are rough but the truth is there, which is enough to show that everyone knows how risky this project is!
"I didn't buy that much, how come half of the funds were spent..."
Ding was counting the shopping bags with a sad face, and the more he counted, the more depressed he became.
Xie Qingyu had just paid at the stall and carefully put away his wallet.
Now the lifeline of the entire regiment depends on the small cloth bag in his hand. If they lose it, they will be doomed.
"Is it difficult to understand the four words 'relatively cheap'?" Gu Qi raised his eyebrows and asked.
Ding Zai nudged him with his elbow and scolded him with a smile, "Boss Gu's mouth is still so poisonous. I wonder if you'll be poisoned to death if you lick it."
This weird skill is still as strong as it was in the past.
Wei Liangchen looked around for something interesting and said, "Isn't Xiaohua always like this? It's normal~"
Wow, this nickname is becoming more and more catchy.
No matter what others said, You Jinzhao, as a childhood friend, still had to remind him, "You are going to die!"
After saying that, he quickly hid in a safe place beside Xie Qingyu - whoever wants to interfere in this battlefield can do so.
Sure enough, by the time Wei Liangchen realized the danger, Gu Mowang had already started his street massage service. Nearby passersby raised their phones, and the sound of clicking could be heard.
In fact, they have been receiving constant attention since they got off the car, and there were many people using mobile phones to take secret photos after entering the market. Now it is just more blatant.
Xie Qingyu was once again filled with joy, seeing how lively the children were.
At this time, the spicy chicken feet and spicy rice cakes he had bargained for were also packed. Xie Qingyu smiled sweetly at the stall owner who gave him a discount:
"Thank you, auntie~"
So what if he is an adult? He has a young face and is good at eating. No matter where he goes, it is always a good idea to be nice.
For example, now, he not only successfully bargained for a lower price, but also got the aunt to give him a portion that was significantly larger than normal.
"Oh my god, this child is so handsome, Kiyo, and polite!" The aunt smiled from ear to ear.
The aunt had a heavy accent and spoke quickly, so Xie Qingyu only caught a few key words, but still responded with Xie's signature healing smile.
The force of this blow was quite strong. The aunt covered her chest and kept saying "Ayigu, Ohmo". She didn't even have the mood to greet the other customers who were brought to the store by Xie Qingyu and others.
Xie Qingyu, however, had already hidden his merit and fame and turned around with the spoils to share with his teammates.
Although the portion given by the aunt was generous, there were still seven mouths to feed.
Each person took two bites of a serving of spicy chicken feet and it was finished.
However, given the tight budget, it's worth the trip to try something new.
More and more passers-by gathered around. Some fans who came from China to travel and local international students recognized them and were enthusiastically introducing them to the curious Corea passers-by.
Xie Qingyu found it very interesting and wanted to invite these fans to try the spicy chicken feet of this restaurant, but was ruthlessly rejected by the director - they could neither use their own money nor buy on credit.
What’s even more ridiculous is that when the fans saw the seven of them sharing one portion, they wanted to pay for the meal out of their own pockets, but of course they were stopped by the production team as well.
This production team is the root of all evil!
As the youngest brother, Leo finished eating the last extra chicken foot in the box and was ready to throw away the garbage with a reluctant heart.
But there was no one nearby, so he walked a little further away and did not return for a long time.
Xie Qingyu followed the direction pointed by the fans and saw from a distance that his youngest member was being pulled by the arm and talked to non-stop by a middle-aged man.
He frowned slightly and quickly stepped forward to protect Leo behind him: "Hello, he is my brother. Is there anything wrong?"
The man was originally annoyed by the language barrier, but he was very happy to see someone who could speak Kaori. Especially after seeing Xie Qingyu's face clearly, his eyes suddenly lit up surprisingly.
His eyes swept back and forth between Xie Qingyu and Leo, and his hand suddenly reached into his pocket. Xie Qingyu vigilantly pulled Leo back a step, ready to slip away at any time.
What the other party took out turned out to be... a business card.
"I'm a talent scout from YF Entertainment. Perhaps you two would be interested in becoming idols?"
YF Entertainment?
Isn't this one of the three major entertainment companies in Corea?
Aren’t online talent shows popular now? Why is there still this old-fashioned business of arresting people on the streets?
Seeing that Xie Qingyu was skeptical, the man was afraid that the two brothers would think he was a liar, so he quickly took out his work ID and even logged into the company's official website to verify his identity on the spot.
"Miyane, we don't have any plans for this at the moment."
Xie Qingyu politely declined and turned to leave with Leo.
Not to mention that he has no intention of changing groups for the time being, he is a real flower lover.
It’s okay to eat the kimchi here occasionally, but I can’t stand eating it every day.
If the place he traveled to a few months ago was Coria, he would have really sold everything he had to scrape together a plane ticket to return home and make his debut.
There's nothing I can do about it. Who can blame him for being...homely?
"Brother, why is that uncle still following us?"
Leo couldn't help but look back again, confusion written all over his face.
He just threw away the garbage when the other party pulled him and talked a lot of gibberish. He thought he needed help, but judging from his brother's reaction, it seemed that was not the case.
Xie Qingyu reached out and turned his little head back, lowering his voice and saying, "Don't look back, or I'll kidnap you later!"
This is not to scare people. To put it bluntly, these scouts from entertainment companies are professional kidnappers disguised as "dream makers."
The three major companies can barely be considered formal, while some small workshops directly trick people into training in dark basements, using PUA every day and telling you that "you are still a long way from debuting."
What can children understand? They are not mentally mature, so they will naturally believe whatever the company says.
In his previous life, Xie Qingyu was also "kidnapped" into the company when he was young and ignorant, but he was facing a desperate situation at that time, and the environment at home and abroad was different. He was lucky and thought he was doing well, but it was not necessarily the case here.
I was an auditor at Kauriya for only half a year, but I witnessed the miserable daily life of the young trainees. It was really a sin.
Large companies offer many opportunities but also fierce competition, and the culture of seniority and seniority is quite strict. Many idols who debuted in Corea have mental illnesses that were left over from their trainee days, and they may not be cured for a long time.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Xie Qingyu didn't have the heart to talk about the darker things.
"ah?!"
Leo's face turned pale instantly, and he leaned close to Xie Qingyu's ear with a trembling voice: "He, he is a human trafficker?"
Are human traffickers so rampant now? They dare to kidnap someone this big?!
Xie Qingyu looked at the puppy, whose pupils were dizzy with fear, and nodded solemnly: "About the same."
The child's brain is not very good. Since he understands it in this direction...
Then let this beautiful misunderstanding continue! If I encounter this kind of situation again, I will walk away.
Looking at Leo clinging to him as if facing a great enemy, Xie Qingyu sighed in his heart.
——The difficulties of parenting are indeed eternal propositions that transcend time and space!
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