Just as Kim Jong Ming was jumping up and down to participate in the recording of the second week of the Infinite Challenge Song Festival, Sika also encountered a major event for her - their company officially launched the initial selection of the new girl group plan.

This matter is actually on the agenda of S-M for a long time.

Since Lee so-man went through the investigation to fleeing and then to probation, Kim Young-min, the current president of SM Corporation, has taken over the actual operation of the company at this stage from 02 to the present. Although he was still interfered by Li Xiuman, as time went by, Kim Yingmin gradually gained enough voice in the board of directors, and he decided to get rid of Li Xiuman and make his own achievements. And the only option to make achievements in this kind of economic company is to launch the artist group that you have created.

But Li Xiuman, as the founder and largest shareholder of this company, has absolute prestige and control over the company's men's group, whether it is the hot group of S-M's founding heroes, or the myth of a peaceful breakup. Even during the period of investigation and flight, he was able to integrate resources to launch the very successful TVXQ. It's not that Kim Young-min didn't want to intervene in the trainees to launch his own men's group, but whether it is the trainees themselves or the board of directors, they all firmly believe that the men's group has to let Lee so-man take charge, and the SJ group is in such a state. In desperation, he could only set his sights on the girl group.

In fact, in May, Kim Young-min had already launched his own girl group Tianshang Zhixi, which was modeled after TVXQ, but unfortunately the effect was mediocre. However, Li Xiuman is still on probation, and he still has enough time to fulfill his ambitions. A group that is modeled after the SJ group, but with a significantly higher quality than SJ, and is composed entirely of girls born around 90. This is naturally Sika Kim Taeyeon's group. But Kim Yingmin didn't expect that Lee so-man would also come to participate in this selection.

"Didn't the chairman say that it will soon be the heyday of the men's group? Why do you still have thoughts about the women's group?" Kim Yingmin was not mocking the other party, but was really curious, after all, the other party was much better than himself in this regard.

"Although the upcoming years are the heyday of the boy group, these children in front of them are all about 90 years old. They have enough time to get through and then enter the time period that belongs to the girl group. Li Xiuman explained to the person around him very seriously, and Kim Yingmin also listened carefully to the education.

The first to come up was Jessica, who was the first to enter the company among the AB two-level female trainees who met the selection criteria, and had the highest seniority. After introducing herself, she danced and sang in turn.

Jin Yingmin nodded with satisfaction, and the rest of the professional teachers also gave quite good evaluations.

Li Xiuman looked at the information in his hand, and almost immediately remembered who the little girl in front of him was. And the reason why he is so sensitive is that he watched a variety show with his wife last night.

"Xiuyan, I'll just call you Sika. Li Xiuman pushed his glasses, revealing a smile that he thought was more kind. "Has your sister started practicing now?"

"Yes, Mr. Li Xiuman. My sister just came to the company to practice this year. Sika didn't understand why Li Xiuman was so kind.

"Well, what about your brother? I heard that he is doing well now. Without three words, Li Xiuman immediately showed his feet and showed his purpose.

Sika was stunned for a moment, thanks to which she still knew that she couldn't let go in front of Li Xiuman and Kim Youngmin, so she immediately forced herself to figure out who that 'brother' was, but she didn't quite understand why Li Xiuman wanted to mention Kim Jong-myeong. But she couldn't hesitate in the selection, so she had to answer simply and directly.

"Yes, Mr. Li Xiuman. Zhong Ming oppa is now doing variety shows at Liu Zaishi's predecessors, and he participated in a movie before, which will be released in August. I've been busy lately, but I still seem to be having a lot of fun. ”

"I see, Sika, you can go down. It didn't work badly and passed. Practice well, I'm optimistic about you. Li Xiuman nodded, Sika's words verified his memory, and it was indeed him.

After Sika went down, Kim Young-min gestured and asked his henchman next to him, Han Seung-ho, the head of the female trainee's room, to suspend the selection. He asked Li Xiuman sincerely again: "Is there anything special about this Sika?"

"One is that she's really good. Li Xiuman also seriously answered Kim Yingmin's doubts again. "The other one is that I remember that she has an older brother who has made his debut as an actor and is still very popular, and a younger sister who is only 12 years old as a trainee in our company. ”

Kim Young-min woke up a little.

Li Xiuman was very satisfied with the other party's reaction, and continued to explain: "Between sisters in the same company, a good selling point can be formed. And although her brother has not made much breakthrough in terms of actors because of his age, he has just shown his head in variety shows. And according to my observation, that child has an excellent relationship with Liu Zaishi. ”

Kim Young-min clapped his hands, he already fully understood what Lee so-man meant.

In other words, if this kid named Sika debuts, then their entire group will get enough help on Yoo Jae-seok's show. Who is this Sika's brother you are talking about?"

Lee so-man did not directly answer Kim Young-min's words, but flipped out his mobile phone and showed the other party Kim Jong-myung's headline of eating fried chicken. And only then did he say:

"This kid not only became popular himself, but also helped the show get 20% of the ratings. ”

Kim Young-min nodded, wrote down the name Kim Jong-ming in his heart, and then motioned to Han Shenghao behind him to continue the selection. But Han Shenghao, who is usually shrewd and capable, actually stood there stunned for a moment, and then reacted to what he meant, and went out to call the next trainee into the house.

What Jin Yingmin didn't know was that the harmonious dialogue between himself and Li Xiuman made Han Shenghao next to him confused, aren't these two mortal enemies?

That's where others don't understand. Kim Young-min and Lee so-man are actually friends and foes, both cooperative and confrontational. The two of them are bitter rivals in terms of power, but for the sake of the company's management and against the ignorant board of directors, the two have a layer of staunch allies. In addition, due to Li Xiuman's share ratio of less than 50% but far exceeding the second place, and his current embarrassing state of probation, it is unlikely that the two will defeat each other. This has formed the interesting phenomenon of cold war in the conference room, scolding in the office, and harmony in the practice room.

Sika walked out of the practice room for the selection and was very excited, but he didn't dare to speak out loud on this occasion, so he had to celebrate by jumping and walking.

"Sikaoni, did you pass? Great!" Seo Hyun saw Sika's happy look and guessed that she had received a good evaluation, and was happy for her.

"Little fool, I'm your competitor, what's the benefit of me passing you?" Sika seemed to be in a good mood, not ordinarily good, and she began to tease Xu Xian in the corridor in the queue.

"Ernie"

"Okay, don't tease you, my sister is here to accompany you, and we'll go together when it's over. ”

As time passed, one female trainee after another entered and came out. But the atmosphere of the team in the corridor is very different from the beginning.

This is the primary election, leaving a full 20 places, and it will be adjusted continuously with the monthly exam in the future. But even so, many of the trainees who were brushed off cried bitterly as soon as they went out. It can't be helped, it's just that fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls are too stressed. Most of them have been practicing for several years, and a significant number of them have almost given up on their studies and are dedicated to their goal of becoming an idol. Even if they actually know very well in their hearts, which people will debut in the end are a minority after all, and they are the lucky ones. But when you really face the reality of being eliminated, even in the primary election, it is still difficult to control your emotions.

Some people are happy and some are sad, there is no way, this is the way the world is.

After seeing the youngest Xu Xian come out with a smile on his face, Sika finally breathed a sigh of relief. It's not that I'm worried that Xu Xian won't be able to pass. In fact, from other people's point of view, in the primary selection stage, these A-level trainees are no problem. It's just that the days in this corridor are very difficult, but fortunately, now that my friends are safely over, I can naturally leave.

Turning around, Sika noticed Kim Taeyeon, who was waiting here like her, and couldn't help but feel good. Since Kim Taeyeon and Sika slept in the same bed for the night, the relationship between the two has grown by leaps and bounds, and even the two small groups with their own cores that were simply glued together by Lim Yoona and Choi so-young have finally become one.

"Let's go eat barbecue!" Lin Yun'er was the first to propose. It was only half past two in the afternoon after the selection ended, and the company gave all the trainees the remaining half-day vacation, except for Park Renjing, the remaining eight people were there.

"It's only half past two, what kind of barbecue are you eating? The lunch in the cafeteria I just ate hasn't been digested yet. It's better to go to the singing studio first, and then go to the barbecue at 6 o'clock. Cui Xiuying's method always maximizes the entertainment activities during the holiday, and everyone agreed.

"Who's in for a treat?" Kim Hyo-yeon's questions always hit the nail on the head.

All eyes were on Sika.

"Recently he gave me an allowance and I was too embarrassed to call him again. Sika ignored the other seven and stared for 15 seconds before reacting. "Crystal can call him, though. He is the most fond of crystal, and he will definitely not refuse. ”

"The phone didn't work, but Oppa texted me at noon saying that he had arrived home and was about to take a nap and would come to pick me up at 5pm. Krystal held the frog phone case in his hand and explained to the eight unscrupulous sisters who wanted to beat their autumn breeze.

"What do you mean?" Lin Yun'er didn't understand.

"It's just that we have to go to Zhong Mingoppa's house and pick him up. "Cui Xiuying has always been able to suppress Lin Yuna's IQ.