wavenovel Chapter 1454 Telegram
Chapter 1454 Telegram
Chapter 1454 Telephone
As the plane landed at Incheon International Airport, the familiar Korean announcements, carrying the unique atmosphere of Seoul, instantly dispelled the lingering fear of Marseille in everyone's hearts.
After collecting their luggage, the team members dispersed. SM staff members left in twos and threes, saying they needed to rest well to make up for the shock and fatigue of the past few days.
This incident did not cause much of a stir on the peninsula, and the outside world was unaware that Ji Kyung-won and his SM filming crew had also been involved.
However, both the sudden shooting and his public kiss with Bae Joo-hyun in the hotel lobby will undoubtedly become a gossip feast for the company's employees.
But Chi Jingyuan didn't really care.
After finishing her work overseas, she had a half-day break, so Bae Joo-hyun didn't go back to the Red Velvet dorm, but went straight back to her apartment in Gangnam.
She was wearing comfortable cotton loungewear, sitting cross-legged on the soft bed, looking down at her feet.
It was a pair of extremely delicate feet, small and exquisite, with fair and delicate skin like the finest mutton fat jade, tinged with a faint pink, and even the toes were round and cute.
Her toenails were painted with a light bean paste color, a soft and elegant shade that, while not overly flashy, perfectly accentuated her fair and alluring feet.
Even the slightest movement of the fingertips seems to carry a touch of charming naivety.
"...Unnie, how did you guys film this time?"
Her phone was beside her, on speakerphone, and her sister Bae Joo-yoon's voice came through: "How's Ma Sai?"
After returning to Seoul, I naturally had to call my sister.
"It's fine as it is." Bae Joo-hyun said calmly, with a hint of hidden disdain.
I used to admire it because of its great reputation, but after this incident, my impression of it suddenly turned sour. And after actually going there, I realized it was just so-so.
Bae Joo-hyun didn't tell her sister about the shooting incident. Since it turned out alright, she didn't want her family to worry. She was the type to only share good news and not bad news anyway.
"That's all? I've seen so many beautiful photos online. My colleague has always wanted to travel there."
Bae Joo-yoon's voice was full of surprise, with a hint of confusion in her tone: "Unnie, why didn't you take any pictures for me to see?"
"...I think it's just so-so." The young woman pouted, but still stubbornly insisted, "I'm too lazy to take any pictures."
"I see."
Bae Joo-yoon seemed a little disappointed. After a pause, she asked curiously, "Unnie, you guys came back from filming so soon? Didn't you get to spend a few days there?"
"Um...no."
Bae Joo-hyun paused briefly, without explaining the reason, and simply glossed over it.
"If I had known you would be back so soon, I wouldn't have gone back to Daegu."
"Then just come over again."
"I don't have that much free time."
"Next time, come whenever you want."
"Fine……"
The two sisters chatted casually about everyday things, from trivial matters in Daegu to the filming process.
After talking for a while, Bae Joo-yoon sensed that Bae Joo-hyun's emotions and tone were much calmer than during their last conversation. Thinking back to their exchange that night, and recalling Bae Joo-hyun's confusion and struggle at the time, she tentatively asked, "Unnie, judging from your tone, you are now..."
"Hmm, I've thought it through." Bae Joo-hyun looked down at her upturned big toe and replied casually.
She gently rubbed her toes up and down a couple of times, and looking at the elegant nail polish, Bae Joo-hyun smiled contentedly, thinking to herself that it would definitely seduce him.
She paused for a moment before looking back at her phone on the bed, her tone casual and calm: "Let's leave it like this for now."
"Like this now?"
Although Bae Joo-yoon used a question, she immediately understood what she meant.
"Yeah, I think it's fine. Anyway, we can't find a better situation, so let's talk about the future later... I suddenly feel that there's really no point in worrying about this."
Bae Joo-hyun spoke calmly, without much emotional fluctuation, clearly having already thought it through, and did not avoid facing her younger sister.
She paused for a few seconds, then chuckled softly again: "Like I told you, it's my favorite song..."
"Let nature take its course!"
Before Bae Joo-hyun could finish speaking, Bae Joo-yoon immediately picked up the phone. The two sisters spoke in unison, their tones revealing a tacit understanding.
"Hmm~" Bae Joo-hyun chuckled, a little playful and a little smug.
"Anyway, you can decide for yourself, unnie..."
Upon hearing her sister's decision, Bae Joo-yoon showed no dissent, completely respecting it, and then asked excitedly with a raised tone:
"Aigoo, unnie, you don't know, after we talked the other day, I haven't dared to touch any of the luxury items that Kyungwon oppa gave me. I haven't even opened them yet, and I've been drooling over them these past two days."
Bae Joo-yoon sounded excited and didn't ask her sister what had happened... Just like she had said before, as long as Bae Joo-hyun made up her mind, whether it was dating, breaking up, or having a lover, she would support her no matter what.
She complained quickly, then asked expectantly:
"Then, can I call Jingyuan Oppa brother-in-law?"
"Um……"
Bae Joo-hyun hesitated for a moment, her voice tinged with reserve: "You can try calling me that, it won't hurt anyway."
"Then I'll definitely call him next time I see him," Bae Joo-yoon promised loudly, then sighed, "I just don't know when I'll be able to see him again."
“We made a promise today that he would take me back to Daegu during the Lunar New Year.”
Bae Joo-hyun spoke calmly, and before her sister could excitedly exclaim, she quickly added, "She's just dropping me off, she won't be going to my house. But... she can introduce me to her friends so we can get to know each other, have a meal or something, and you can come too."
"Qingjia?"
"Hmm~"
"As expected of an unnie!"
…………
Meanwhile, Chi Jingyuan received a call from his older brother Chi Jingxu early the next morning.
"I heard you ran into trouble in Marseille?" Chi Jingxu's voice on the phone lacked its usual casualness and teasing, and instead sounded more serious and concerned.
"You already know this, bro."
Chi Jingyuan was sitting in front of the computer in the company's music room, holding a mobile phone in one hand and operating the mouse with the other. Some music-related files were displayed on the screen.
"I don't usually pay attention to ordinary things, but how could I not know about something like this? I heard it's quite dangerous."
"It was a close call, but nothing serious happened."
"Hey, don't talk about safety so lightly."
Chi Jingxu's tone became noticeably more serious, carrying a hint of reproach.
“I’ll arrange some professional security personnel for you in a few days.” He continued, “You’re such a big star now. I see idols who aren’t as famous as you always have bodyguards clearing the way for them wherever they go.”
"Our company has security personnel."
"Your company's security guards can only stop fans; when something happens, they just lie down."
The second brother scoffed dismissively and made the decision himself: "Alright, that's how it'll be done. The people we send will follow you as your company's security personnel. If it's fine this time, what about next time? Security is a serious matter."
"Okay, I know."
Chi Kyung-won naturally wouldn't refuse his family's concern, and he also felt that danger was sometimes unpredictable.
Okay, I understand.
"That's more like it..." The second brother was satisfied upon hearing this, and then chatted about some trivial matters before casually asking, "What are you doing?"
"I have some work at the company."
Chi Jingyuan spoke honestly, his gaze fixed on the computer screen.
"Alright then." Upon hearing this, the second brother didn't say anything more.
After hanging up the phone, Chi Jingyuan put down his phone. His family's concern was very comforting, but he still let out a soft sigh and temporarily put these thoughts aside.
The reason I came to the company's music room so early this morning was because of the ideas and inspirations that kept flowing through my mind.
Closing his eyes, Chi Jingyuan involuntarily recalled his experience in Marseille. Though brief, it was extremely profound.
The arrival of her younger sister disrupted the harmony that had been there, leading to inexplicable entanglement, an argument, a sudden incident, and finally, a moment of unbridled passion.
A lot has really happened in just one or two days.
Although this sudden and unexpected event was quite frightening, once the initial panic subsided, it turned out to be just a chance encounter.
What truly left the deepest impression on Ji Jingyuan, and what kept his mind flowing with inspiration... was actually the complicated yet unforgettable experience he had with Bae Joo-hyun.
They were still arguing during the day, locked in a cold war, making everyone around them very cautious.
But in the afternoon, they suddenly embraced each other, so passionately, so deeply.
Although there were unexpected events that catalyzed the situation, Chi Jingyuan believed that even without them, the final result would still be the same.
Over the years, this has been the relationship between him and Bae Joo-hyun.
We sometimes struggle with each other, but we can also be tolerant of one another.
Anyway, that's how it is.
Chi Jingyuan opened his eyes, his gaze becoming bright and focused. He stood up, walked to the piano, sat down, and gently placed his fingers on the keys.
Without the slightest hesitation, fingertips fell, and a clear, crisp piano melody slowly rose, its rhythm soothing and heartfelt.
He even composes music while simultaneously brainstorming melodies and lyrics in his mind, and can even spontaneously sing out some of the lyrics. All the emotions in his heart and the thoughts in his mind are transformed into musical notes, flowing from his fingertips.
The composition and lyrics were completed almost in one go, without the slightest pause.
After an unknown amount of time, the music gradually stopped. Chi Jingyuan looked at the complete sheet music and lyrics in front of him, let out a long breath, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
He recalled what Bae Joo-hyun had said in the hotel, and after a brief pause, his fingers tapped on the keyboard, typing the song title 'Madman' at the top.
Let's use this name for now; it fits their state of mind at the time and also reflects their feelings for each other.
Chi Jingyuan looked at the composition again and pondered to himself that it was not bad whether it was a male or female voice, but it was still more female.
Or, how about we send it to Bae Joo-hyun so she can listen to it?
He picked up his phone, intending to send the message to Bae Joo-hyun immediately, but his finger hovered over the screen before he stopped.
Never mind, I'll surprise her next time.
Looking at the new song from top to bottom, Chi Jingyuan let out a long breath... Although songwriting can rely on experience and standardized work, he still needs some inspiration to write the songs he wants.
This really sparked a lot of ideas in him. He had some other thoughts in mind, and although they weren't as strong as the one in front of him, they could be developed into a few more songs for his repertoire.
However, Ji Kyung-won did not continue composing. After saving the song "Madman," he opened the sheet music for "What is Love" that Park Jin-young had sent him.
A few days ago, Park Jin-young specifically asked him to help arrange the music for Twice's next title track. Although he accepted the request that day, he didn't have time to do it because he was traveling back and forth to Marseille these past two days.
I'm currently feeling inspired and in great shape, so I'm taking this opportunity to finish some work.
What is Love
As he opened the audio and looked at the song title, Chi Jingyuan tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, swaying gently to the rhythm.
He thought this song "Asking About Love" was good when he first heard it. The melody is light and lively, and the lyrics are sweet and cute, full of a girl's innocence and longing. It really fits Twice's style perfectly.
Because he knows Twice so well and they had worked together seriously on "Cheer Up" before, Ji Kyung-won is familiar with the level, vocal range, vocal characteristics, and even singing style of the nine members.
So after listening to the song carefully and reading the lyrics, and feeling the mood of a young girl asking about love, Ji Kyung-won could immediately imagine Tzuyu and Nayeon singing this song, and he could even figure out which member would sing which part.
Although Chi Jingyuan felt that the lyrics were a bit cloying and too girly, he found himself humming along, nodding his head and swaying as he read them.
I have to say that Park Jin-young's song is really well written. It's amazing that such a rugged-looking man has such a girlish heart.
Good songs can resonate with people. When I first heard it, some images appeared in my mind. Now, after listening to it several times, my thoughts have become clearer.
For example, the very first line of the lyrics, "Every day is like being in a movie," made Ji Kyung-won instantly think about how to shoot the music video.
He also had some ideas for revising some other lyrics that were not refined enough.
Because the song is really good, and I know TWICE so well, I have a lot of inspiration and ideas.
Although Park Jin-young asked him to participate more and offer suggestions at the end of the phone call, much of it was out of politeness. Ji Kyung-won's main task was still arranging music, so even though he had many ideas, he didn't want to overstep his bounds.
However, speaking of the arrangement... this song is actually quite average.
The import is mediocre, the transition is stiff, and the synthesizer base is too thick. When singing, it easily drowns out the voices of Twice members whose vocal ranges are not particularly full to begin with.
And then, most importantly... it's too ordinary.
Standard drop, standard compression, standard rhythm—there are no surprises in terms of sound; everything is too standard.
The overall arrangement lacks any highlights...
To put it bluntly, it's very unsophisticated.
Ji Kyung-won gave himself his own assessment... No wonder Park Jin-young let him give it a try.
However, in Ji Kyung-won's impression, one of the characteristics of JYP Entertainment is that it's unsophisticated.
The makeup was tacky, the music arrangement was tacky, the style... well, it was a bit tacky too.
Forget it, it's their unique characteristic, and it has nothing to do with him.
Composing himself, Chi Jingyuan began to focus on his work.
"The problem of piano transition is very serious."
“The synthesizer base in the verse is too thick, cut off one layer.”
"Tsk, it still feels a bit rustic... The base material is no good, it would be better to switch to a lighter sampling method."
"..."
A light melody filled the music room again. Chi Jingyuan stared intently at the screen, his fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard, occasionally muttering to himself.
The next day, I called Park Jin-young:
"Yo-bu-se-yo".
"Brother, it's all done."