Chapter 8: Zheng Xiuyan
Whether it's a brother or a girlfriend, something has to go through. will agree with each other.
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Kang Jae-hee's first words made the girls' eyes widen. Even Jung so-yeon was a little angry. I don't think I'm optimistic about myself before I even started.
"Don't look at me like that, I have a reason for saying that. Of course, Xiuyan's strength, that's definitely enough. Otherwise, you won't be selected for this selection. There is no doubt about that. ”
The girls' faces were a little better.
"But how to say it, every selection is not just about strength. Age, positioning, and image. Of course, it's not that your image is bad. But the company has its own ideas. With S.M's position in the entertainment industry, he will inevitably take into account the comprehensive factors, and even the acceptance of the market, the prevailing trend of the entire entertainment industry. You may have achieved it in some areas, but you may not have been able to achieve it in others. ”
After some specious words, Jiang Jae-hee was sweating profusely when he explained himself, and the people who listened were also confused. Lin Yun'er's eyes obviously turned in circles. And Kwon Yoo-ri and Kim Hyo-yeon's eyes are even straighter. As for Zheng Xiuyan, well, she usually has blank eyes......
Fortunately, there is Choi so-young......
"The meaning of PPa in Hee, to put it simply, is who to choose into the new group, not just to look at the strength. Because to take into account the reaction of the market. Maybe Xiuyan has reached the level of strength, but the age and even the problem of schooling make the company have to think about it? ”
"yes, yes, that's what it means." Kang Jae-hee glanced at Choi so-young gratefully. "What's more, even if the strength is reached, if it conflicts with the positioning of this new regiment, it will ......."
"In other words, even if Xiuyan's strength is enough, if her characteristics are different from the positioning of the new troupe, such as if she takes a sexy and mature style, or a vigorous dance troupe style, then it will be difficult for Xiuyan to join the company's new girl group this time?" Cui Xiuying explained it just right.
Gradually, the girls' minds were completely attracted by the singing and harmony of these two people.
No matter how euphemistic or plausible Kang Jae-hee is, Choi so-young can always accurately express the meaning of Kang Jae-hee's words.
"All in all, Jae-hee oPPa means that so-yeon, you can try to work hard when you participate in the selection this time, but it's best to keep a normal heart. Even if you fail, it's not a matter of your own strength. After Cui Xiuying finished explaining, she was suddenly frightened by the eyes of her sisters.
"What are you looking at? Do I have anything on my face? After touching it, I was still not at ease, so I ran to the mirror and looked left and right, but I didn't find anything unusual.
"Daihatsu ~! In Hee oPPa and Suyoung Iony, the two of you can go to the quiz competition. You can definitely take first place. Lin Yun'er's eyes sparkled, revealing adoration and disbelief.
The topics of conversation between the girls always change quickly. At this time, the attention has been attracted by the tacit understanding between Kang Jae-hee and Choi so-young. Where they didn't pay attention, Zheng Xiuyan was thoughtful.
A few days later, the staff in charge of the selection review of the new girl group said to Zheng Xiuyan: "Xiuyan, it's a pity that you don't meet the criteria for this selection. But don't be sad, it's not your problem. And some other factors. ”
After listening to the teacher's words, Zheng Xiuyan smiled and bowed and left.
Disappointed? Regretful? Of course there will be. But since Kang Jae-hee and Choi so-young's explanations that day, Jung so-yeon also has a slightly clearer concept.
I have to say that I want to thank the two of them for singing and harmonizing, which has reduced my sense of loss a lot.
But the scene that day was really ...... It's shocking.
Thinking of the last two people who were told by the other sisters that day, they were very embarrassed. Even Choi so-young's face was slightly red when she was said. Thinking of this, Zheng Xiuyan couldn't help laughing.
Clasped hands together and struggled upward, stretching a big lazy waist. Although I will still feel a little lost in my heart, I will also make myself a lot easier.
He informed his sisters of the news and refused their request to accompany him to the shopping. Zheng Xiuyan came to the edge of the Han River alone.
The strong maritime climate makes the summers here not so hot. In the shade of the trees, where the sun does not shine, the damp river breeze blows slowly, cool and comfortable.
Zheng Xiuyan sat there quietly, looking at the other side of the river with unfocused eyes. She likes things simple and straightforward. But that doesn't mean she's really stupid. She knew very well that her sisters wanted to be with her because they were worried that she would be sad, and she also knew that they were also worried so they didn't insist on being with her.
But Zheng Xiuyan didn't know how to face this concern. Because she didn't know how she would repay this heavy care in the future.
Leave aside the initial practice of the rookie period. In the past few years, Zheng Xiuyan has been simple classes, simple exercises, simple friends, and simple life.
She learns what the company teaches. It's not that she's cowardly, it's that she doesn't feel bad.
And whether it is Xiuying's debut in Japan, or Hyoyuan's dance group, going to study in China, or two small models who made school uniforms. She was just envious. Because these are what she considers to be good friends, sisters.
In Zheng Xiuyan's heart, she has long regarded these girls as her dearest group of people besides her parents and relatives. It's just that she doesn't know how to express it. Many times I watched the sisters laugh and make trouble together. And she just sat quietly and smiled and watched.
Sometimes she also fantasized about debuting with her sisters. But each of them has a completely different style. Hyo-yeon, Yoo-ri, who is good at dancing, self-who is good at singing, so-young, who is more versatile, and Yuna and Xiaoxian, who are more immature. At least judging by her more than four years of experience with the company. It's impossible to be in one team at all.
In the more than a year since Cui Xiuying returned, Jung so-yeon feels much happier than ever. Especially met Kang Jae-hee again, although it is impossible to meet every day. But such a person who does not have any utilitarian purposes and does not have the same pressure as other trainees, who is a few years older than himself, but who is older than many friends like his brother. It also makes their small team less of external pressure.
From the previous learning that she was selected as a candidate for the new girl group, Zheng Xiuyan was very worried that such a life would be lost. And that kind of excitement, reluctance, to the present loss, relaxed. In just a few days, the girl experienced many experiences and emotions that she had never been exposed to before.
This made Zheng Xiuyan very dazed for a while. Because she knew very well that such days would certainly not last forever. For trainees, it's either debut, behind the scenes, or leaving.
Not only herself, but her sisters are definitely going to make their debut. Especially Xiuying, who came back as a trainee after her debut, if it wasn't for her debut again, how could she return to the company.
In fact, whether she is an artist or something else, Zheng Xiuyan doesn't care very much. What she values is a happy, simple, and easy life. And the reason why she continues to be a trainee is because she doesn't know what she wants to do besides being a trainee.
But what I think will be the same as what my sisters think? We're going to make our debut eventually. At that time, could you still sit together and chat happily like you do now?
Looking at the tumbling river, for a while, Zheng Xiuyan was a little stupid.
"You like it too?" A familiar voice woke Zheng Xiuyan up, and when she looked up, Kang Jae-hee was standing not far away looking at her.
"I just walked around and got here. Now it looks like it's not bad here. Because of the light, Jung so-yeon had to squint at Kang Jae-hee.
Seeing Jung so-yeon's discomfort, Kang Jae-hee walked up to her side and sat down as well. "I heard Choi so-young and the others talk about it. You don't really need to be too upset. The reason was made clear that day. ”
"Yes, you and Xiuying really had a tacit understanding that day." Thinking of that day again, Zheng Xiuyan chuckled.
"Ah, it's Xiuying who is so smart, she understands everything I said." was mentioned by Zheng Xiuyan, Jiang Jae-hee also touched his head a little embarrassed.
"You mean we're all stupid?" She was not very sad in the first place, but now she is even more interested in joking by Jiang Jae-hee's appearance.
It's rare to have a chance to chat alone, and Jung so-yeon always feels that if she gets closer to Kang Jae-hee, it seems that it will be good for her. It has nothing to do with utilitarianism. Princesses need not only princes, but also knights. She didn't think she could compete with Xiuying and that little girl, and of course she wouldn't fight. But the conditions for knights are much more relaxed. For example, she almost got lost near Xiuying's house that day, and the appearance of Kang Jae-hee completely did what a knight should do.
"Of course you're not stupid, it's just that Xiuying is too smart...... "Don't say they're not stupid, even if they're really stupid, Kang Jae-hee won't be stupid and admit it." To be stupid to be the one who is closest to you is a very stupid thing in itself......
"Yes, Xiuying has always been smart and brave." mentioned bravery, and Jung so-yeon fell into the memories of 02 again.
After being silent for a while, Kang Jae-hee was actually not used to chatting with Jung so-yeon. Because this girl always starts to empty all of a sudden.
"It doesn't seem like you're sad to look at you, so go back and don't worry them too much." Got up and patted his pants, Kang Jae-hee said.
It's just that I haven't noticed any movement from Zheng Xiuyan for a while.
"What's wrong? Still sad? ”
"It's not." Zheng Xiuyan said with a wry smile: "My feet are numb, I can't stand up......"
Kang Jae-hee, who couldn't cry or laugh, shook his head and reached out to pull Jung so-yeon up.
Not far from here, there was a group of people standing looking at the place.
"This guy~!" After seeing this scene, two different voices said at the same time.
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