wavenovel Chapter 1469 LZM
Chapter 1469 LZM
Chapter 1469 LZM
When Liu Zhimin met Chi Jingyuan's gaze and saw that extremely familiar and deeply etched face, she froze instantly, as if struck by lightning.
Her pupils dilated slightly for a moment, and she even subconsciously stopped dancing.
How did I come across Chi Kyung-won?
What is he doing here?
oh my gosh!
For a moment, her mind went blank.
To be honest, during practice yesterday, the trainees chatted about Chi Jingyuan, and she even pretended to praise him a couple of times... But she never imagined that she would suddenly see him again in this kind of situation.
A flood of thoughts rushed into her mind, and Liu Zhimin was completely disoriented. Even the accompaniment of "TT" playing on repeat in her ears seemed to disappear. Looking at the familiar figure below the stage, she slightly opened her mouth, seemingly forgetting that she was still on stage and performing.
This sudden pause was undoubtedly a stage accident. Seeing Liu Zhimin suddenly freeze in place, a few whispers and commotions immediately arose from the audience. The head of the dormitory and the teachers in the audience also quickly glanced over, with a hint of warning.
I like TT~
"Just like TT~"
It wasn't until the clear accompaniment entered her ears again, and the other girls around her were almost at their feet, that Liu Zhimin suddenly came to her senses.
She frantically tried to catch up with her position, her steps a little unsteady, and she almost bumped into the trainee next to her. Fortunately, she was already very familiar with the dance of "TT", and her muscle memory allowed her to quickly adjust, walk briskly to her position, and take her part on time.
She quickly raised the corners of her mouth and made her signature "TT" sign, but a blush that welled up inside her spread from her ears all the way down to her cheeks.
I like TT~
"Just like TT~"
Watching Liu Zhimin frantically move around and then hurriedly make a 'TT' sign with her hands, her body swaying and gestures making her look incredibly silly, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"She saw me."
Thinking of something, Chi Jingyuan turned his head and smiled, inadvertently explaining the girl's mistake.
Lee Soo-man did not show any displeasure at Yoo Ji-min's mistake. Instead, he chuckled and said gently, "After all, it's Kyung-won, so it's a normal reaction."
On stage, although Liu Zhimin had returned to the performance and her movements had gradually become more skillful, a faint blush appeared on her neck, and her whole body seemed to be enveloped in heat, making her feel hot.
She had never made such a serious stage mistake before, especially at such an important showcase. What made it even more embarrassing for her was that Ji Kyung-won had seen it all.
But... why is Chi Kyung-won here?
After a brief moment of surprise, she couldn't help but feel excited, but also a little resentful.
She felt that she made a mistake because Chi Jingyuan's sudden appearance startled her... and the whole thing was seen by him.
Even though she was a little annoyed and embarrassed, she couldn't help but steal glances at Ji Kyung-won while continuing on stage.
That glance revealed that Chi Jingyuan was laughing non-stop. Although she didn't know the specifics, Liu Zhimin felt that he was laughing at her.
She gritted her teeth and her chest heaved violently.
But the next second, she suddenly saw Lee Soo-man next to Ji Kyung-won, and she froze. She quickly put aside the various emotions surging in her heart and forced herself to focus on the stage.
Although I was really excited to see Ji Kyung-won... the company boss who would decide whether he debuted was right next to me, so I didn't dare to do anything underhanded. Of course, I had to be in top form and take it seriously.
On the other side, seeing Liu Zhimin suddenly become serious and pretend to be earnest, Chi Jingyuan immediately understood her thoughts and couldn't help but laugh again, continuing to enjoy the stage.
Objectively speaking, Liu Zhimin and her team performed quite well on stage. Their dance moves and positioning were very skillful, and their synchronized dance was also very neat. It was clear that they had practiced repeatedly in private and put in a lot of effort.
Of course, the dance to the song "TT" is relatively easy.
However... although they danced in perfect unison, the female trainees on stage, including Liu Zhimin, had very professional winks and facial expressions, and their stage outfits were also pure and innocent, making it seem like a real idol stage.
However, Ji Kyung-won felt that it just didn't have the same feel as Twice; it just felt like something was missing.
Moreover, he felt that some members... such as Yoo Jimin, were not really suited to this style.
The occasional glimpses of cuteness were indeed touching, but the overall performance seemed somewhat out of place, even a bit silly, failing to showcase her strengths at all.
Just then, Lee Soo-man, who was standing next to him, spoke up and started chatting with Ji Kyung-won. The topic naturally turned to the preparations for the new girl group.
“Jingyuan, look, half of these girls are candidates for the new girl group. The company’s latest girl group project follows a similar pure and innocent style, showcasing the sweetness and charm of the girls themselves.”
"The sweetness and charm of a young girl?"
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing: "Why does this sound a bit like Girls' Generation when they first debuted? Did they also dance on stage with lollipops after their debut?"
"Haha, if there could really be another Girls' Generation, that would definitely be what the company hopes for."
Lee Soo-man laughed at his words, his tone filled with anticipation.
After laughing, he added, "However, there are still some differences. We will make some adjustments based on current market trends. By the way, Jingyuan, what do you think of the planning for this new girl group? The style and such."
"style?"
Chi Jingyuan glanced at the stage and gestured upwards with his lip: "Is it similar to the style shown on stage?"
"It's somewhat similar. Aren't Twice very popular right now?"
Lee Soo-man nodded, his tone natural: "The pure and energetic style has a wide audience and a large fan base. After discussion, the company feels that the market and prospects are quite promising."
I think...
Ji Kyung-won looked at the stage for a while, then slowly said after organizing his thoughts, "The youthful and sweet style is very popular now, but Twice has already taken this style to its extreme, almost to the limit."
"Even if the company launches another girl group with the same style, it will be difficult to replicate Twice's success because the timing is too close."
He paused, then continued, "Moreover, girl groups with this style will inevitably face a transformation after a few years... This is a difficult hurdle for any girl group to overcome, and it's easy for them to experience situations like Apink and Gfriend, where their transformation failed and their popularity plummeted..."
"Not every girl group can have such a smooth transition as Girls' Generation."
Upon hearing this, Lee Soo-man fell into deep thought, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest of his chair, and the smile on his face faded, clearly indicating that he was seriously considering Ji Kyung-won's words.
After a moment, he looked up at Chi Jingyuan and asked, "If it were you, what style do you think would be better for the new girl group?"
"If Twice already has youthful energy, then if we want to differentiate ourselves from them, we can go for a cooler style to create a contrast."
"Girl crush?" Lee Soo-man immediately understood and asked.
He had considered this style before, but had never made up his mind.
"Similar, I suppose."
Chi Jingyuan nodded and added, "But it doesn't need to be too masculine. It needs to be balanced with the girl's natural agility."
Lee Soo-man didn't say anything more, but turned his head to continue looking at the stage. His eyes subtly changed, and his brows furrowed slightly. He seemed to be imagining what the new girl group would look like with a girl crush style, and he was silently weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
Only after Liu Zhimin and the others finished their performance and enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience did Lee Soo-man slowly withdraw his gaze, muttering to himself, "In that case, nine people would be too many..."
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Backstage, Liu Zhimin and eight other female trainees, who had just finished their performance, were leaning against the wall, panting. Their faces were still flushed and tired from the performance, and their foreheads were covered with fine beads of sweat.
One of the trainees, recalling Liu Zhimin's mistake earlier, couldn't help but ask curiously, "Zhimin, what happened to you just now?"
"Yeah, why did it suddenly stop?"
"It almost turned into a major problem."
Several people around also inquired.
"Are you nervous?"
Before Liu Zhimin could speak, Jin Wenting, wiping her sweat, spoke softly.
"..."
Liu Zhimin's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this, but she ignored it.
After a moment of silence, thinking of Chi Jingyuan below the stage, a faint smile couldn't help but appear on her lips. She slowly spoke, "It's because I suddenly saw someone familiar."
While saying this, she was quickly calculating in her mind: Since Ji Jingyuan came with Lee Soo-man, he should come backstage to see them after the performance, right?
What should I say then? Hmm... how should I present myself?
Who is it?
Several trainees immediately gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity, chattering and asking, "Who is it that made you forget about the stage?"
Liu Zhimin blinked, smiled, and smoothed a stray hair from her forehead, her tone slightly smug. She deliberately didn't specify who it was: "It's... a very close oppa~"
"Yo~"
"Wow, Jimin actually has a very close oppa?"
"Is it the one you mentioned last time?"
"Only when you're really close to someone will you forget about the stage after seeing this, hehehe~"
The others immediately started to jeer and asked questions, but Liu Zhimin just smiled and didn't say anything, no matter how they asked, she just laughed it off.
Hearing the commotion, Kim Min-jung pursed her lips and mimicked the words with a sharp, almost parrot-like expression: "Yi~ a very close oppa~"
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After watching all the trainees' performances, and once all the audience members had left the stage, the head of the department who had greeted them earlier led the two of them backstage.
In the backstage corridor, you could still hear all sorts of busy sounds, as well as the noisy chatter of a group of trainees.
It was full of youthful energy.
"Kids, come and gather here."
The head of the management office walked into the backstage lobby and called out to the trainees who were resting and chatting.
The once noisy backstage area instantly fell silent. The trainees, somewhat puzzled, stopped what they were doing and gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity, wondering why their manager had suddenly summoned them.
However, when they looked over and saw the two people next to the room leader, they instantly understood.
"Today, Lee Soo-man and Yuan-xi came to watch everyone's performance..."
The manager stood in front of the crowd, cleared his throat, and solemnly introduced, "Today, we have two important guests who have come to watch your performance... This is our SM Entertainment director, Mr. Lee Soo-man!"
The trainees immediately bowed respectfully and shouted in unison, "Teacher Lee Soo-man, Annyeonghaseyo!"
Lee Soo-man smiled kindly and waved, looking every bit the leader.
After a solemn cheer, the head of the department turned to the side and pointed to Ji Kyung-won beside him: "Coming with you, Lee Soo-man, is Yuanxi from EXO, currently the top artist in K-pop and the ACE of our company..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the backstage area, which had just quieted down, erupted into a frenzy once again.
Many of the female trainees showed excited expressions and immediately burst into enthusiastic cheers and exclamations.
Seeing Ji Kyung-won now, the excitement was different from the seriousness and restraint he showed with Lee Soo-man earlier. Many people felt the thrill of seeing an idol, a legend.
"It's actually Yuan-senpai!!"
"So handsome!"
Your skin looks so good!
The female trainees chattered excitedly, some even with tears in their eyes, unable to believe they could see Chi Jingyuan up close.
After all, Ji Kyung-won is currently SM's top star and an idol and role model for countless trainees. Being able to meet him is a huge surprise for them.
...What Lee Soo-man said to Ji Kyung-won before wasn't just boasting. There are really many trainees at SM who want to become idols and join the company because of Ji Kyung-won.
"Short hair looks so cool!!"
Did he just see me on stage?
The trainees around Liu Zhimin were equally excited, chattering excitedly.
Just then, one of the trainees suddenly realized something, turned around, and looked at Liu Zhimin with a surprised expression: "Zhimin, the oppa you just mentioned who was very close to you, could it be... Yuan senior?"
"Hehe~~"
Liu Zhimin didn't actually know if Chi Jingyuan would pay special attention to her, but she still chuckled noncommittally, a hint of smugness deliberately flashing in her eyes.
Even if Chi Jingyuan didn't come to find her... it wouldn't stop the envious glances from those around her, would it?
Girls all have a little vanity.
"Aigoo!"
"Oh, it's senior Kyungwon! I was wondering who could make Jimin so surprised, she even forgot about the stage~"
"I'm so happy to have met Yuan-senpai."
Upon seeing her smile, the trainees immediately guessed the answer and showed expressions of envy, their tone tinged with a hint of sour jealousy.
Having spent so much time together, they naturally knew that Liu Zhimin knew Chi Jingyuan... and from the vague stories she told them, they felt that the two had a very close relationship.
"..."
Kim Min-jung, who had been secretly watching from the side, widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.
...I never expected that what that short-armed bear girl just said was actually true!
I thought she was just bluffing again.
All the trainees were thrilled and applauded enthusiastically and for a long time.
Lee Soo-man looked at the scene before him with a satisfied smile. Like a leader inspecting soldiers, he gently waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
Once the backstage area quieted down, Lee Soo-man slowly spoke, his tone gentle yet earnest: "Kids, Kyung-won and I watched your performances today, and overall, you all did very well. It's clear that you all work very hard and put your hearts into it."
He paused, then continued to encourage, "Each of you has great potential. As long as you continue to practice hard, constantly improve yourselves, and hone your skills, the company will do its best to help you realize your dreams, make you real stars, stand on a bigger stage, and be seen by more people."
So don't let your guard down, keep going!
"Yes! Thank you, Lee Soo-man-nim!"
All the trainees responded in unison, their voices firm, their eyes filled with fighting spirit and anticipation.
After Lee Soo-man finished speaking, he turned to look at Ji Kyung-won, signaling him to say a few words as well.
Chi Jingyuan had anticipated this situation. He nodded, stepped forward, and said with a gentle smile, "I watched everyone's performance today. It's clear that you are all very talented. Many of you have already reached the level required for debut. That's excellent."
He paused, then continued to encourage them: "The days of being a trainee are indeed very tough, but I hope you can continue to maintain this enthusiasm, practice hard, and fight! I look forward to seeing you debut one day."
Although Ji Kyung-won didn't work as a trainee for very long, he didn't experience much of the hardship and suffering that trainees endure.
...but that doesn't stop him from saying some high-sounding words as a senior.
And... he looked around at the excited, shouting, and clapping children, and saw the adoring looks on their faces.
The effect... is really good.
As he spoke, Chi Jingyuan's gaze inadvertently swept across the crowd, and when he looked over there, his eyes met those of Liu Zhimin.
The girl's eyes were bright, like they were filled with starlight, and she stared at him intently, her eyes full of admiration and joy as she watched him speak.
"..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Zhimin immediately joined the people around her in shouting loudly like a little fan, grinning broadly and clapping her hands vigorously in front of her chest like a sea lion.
The swelling was so great that it overflowed from his chest.