Chapter 635 I Don’t Believe It

"I'm going to the bathroom..."

"..."

Seeing Pei Xiuzhi standing up from the opposite side, twisting her round buttocks wrapped under jeans and walking out of the box, and looking at the exquisite dishes that had just been served on the table, Chi Jingyuan shook his head gently.

You didn't go there just now and kept talking there, but you remembered it after the food was served.

The crew of "Attachment" has been on vacation for the past two days. Yesterday, Chi Jingyuan received a call from Bae Suzy. However, yesterday was the last performance of the encore concert. After the end, there were many meetings and a celebration banquet with the entire team, so there was no time. , so we made another appointment for dinner today.

Although they haven't seen each other for a while, the two people who are already familiar with each other don't feel unfamiliar. I don't know what kind of torture Bae Suzy suffered on the set of "Wandering Attachment". After ordering food, she started to complain. He didn't stop until he took a drink of water just now.

When Chi Jingyuan left, no one ate first, so she took out her phone and checked it out casually.

"Thank you Jingyuan for the rescue truck. I've finished drinking the lemon ginger tea!"

This is an article that was updated on Lin Yoona's personal social account two days ago. In addition to the short article, she also attached a few selfies. In the picture, she stood in front of the billboard of the support vehicle sent by Ji Jingyuan and did it with her eyes closed. Wink, looking very happy with a cup of lemon tea in his hand.

The comments below are very lively, but surprisingly harmonious. This kind of interaction and support between men and women does not lead to any disputes between Son and Ali, because they have often supported each other while filming in the past two years. Many times Fans on both sides have become accustomed to it by now. For many sones, even though Ji Kyung Won is a junior, he is still the current TOP. The actor has also been very successful. He appears in Yoona and Unnie's circle of friends. The name is actually quite something to be happy about.

In many people's minds, Chi Kyung-won and Lim Yoona have a very good relationship, just like Kim Taeyeon.

But to be honest, Chi Kyung-yuan himself feels that he is not particularly close to Yoona-senpai. Apart from being seniors in the same company, he is more interested in the relationship between idols and fans.

After admiring the senior's selfie, Chi Jingyuan casually clicked a like and then swiped his hand to see other news.

"SM officially announced on the 19th of this month that it has reached a contract renewal for all members of its group FX. The group's first solo concert since their debut is already being prepared and will officially start next month..."

Cui Xueli, who had been waiting for the expiration of her contract a few years ago and wanted to transform, became hesitant again when things happened. After struggling for a long time, she finally made a decision.

In fact, to be honest, there is not much conflict between her ideas and the company. What she is struggling with is that she wants to be an actress and not an idol anymore.

It just so happens that SM doesn’t actually intend to run FX well. It can be seen from the album they released for FX last year and the practice of stocking up several members after poor solo performance. They have invested all their resources and energy into new projects. Even if the contract is renewed, Cui Shirley probably wants to be an idol and SM won’t even bother to release songs for them.

It can be regarded as a mistake and a wrong move.

In the comment area below the news, FX fans who have been waiting anxiously for several months can finally release it happily:

"Ah ah ah, I have finally received this news after waiting for a long time. Sisters, let's continue walking the flowery road..."

"Jung Soo Jung is a born idol! The strongest ACE! Let some junior girl groups show what strength is!"

"When will the concert start? Is it a tour? This is the Ernies' first solo concert seven years after their debut. We must set a bigger venue."

"Is there any news about the return of all members after renewing their contracts? Last year's "4 Walls" did so well, so let's just release a regular album this time."

Seeing these excited FX fans, Chi Jingyuan didn't know what to say. According to what he knew, it would be difficult for these enthusiastic fans to wait for their idol's next album.

But in any case, being able to hold this only concert after reaching a full contract renewal can be regarded as a little bit of regret.

"looking at what?"

At this time, the door of the box was pushed open, Pei Xiuzhi walked in and sat down, looked at Chi Jingyuan's movements and asked aloud.

"Looking at the fans' reaction after FX renewed the contract... By the way, are you sure MissA won't continue?"

Chi Jingyuan glanced up, remembered what happened and asked casually.

Bae Suzy is wearing a dark blue thin sweater and jeans today. With her smooth curly hair and her face, she has a feeling of purity and maturity. Her beautiful and pure face still has her most proud thoughts painted on it. Even though she didn't see any changes in her makeup, Chi Jingyuan felt that she seemed a little prettier than before, and he knew that she must have touched up her makeup in the bathroom.

"Why are you mentioning this again...just eat."

She didn't seem to be very interested in this topic. She curled her lips and said something, then pursed her lips to indicate. Then she picked up the spoon and drank the cream soup in front of her. Without looking at Chi Jingyuan, she added: " I came back last year and collided with you, so the response to the album was not as high as expected. After the promotion period, the company already hinted that it would be the last album."

"You said that...why do I feel a little guilty?" Chi Jingyuan also started eating with a knife and fork, shaking his head while chewing the steak.

"It actually has nothing to do with you. Regardless of whether the results are good or not, it probably won't work. Someone has already had a dispute with the company and decided not to renew the contract. This combination...sigh..." Pei Xiuzhi laughed twice with a somewhat disdainful expression, but then she said I don't know if he remembered something, but he was silent for a few seconds after his expression calmed down, and then he sighed.

It can be seen that the poor relationship within the team due to various reasons in recent years has not erased her feelings for this group. Although she has almost transformed into an actor now, she still has very precious memories of her idol career. .

"Forget it, let's not talk about it... How is your "Wandering Attachment"? Are you sure you can kill "Descendants of the Sun"?" Seeing that the other party was in a bad mood, Chi Jingyuan took the initiative to change the topic.

But Pei Xiuzhi didn't seem to appreciate it at all. She raised her head and rolled her eyes: "Are you mocking me? Do you blame me for not listening to your advice?"

"Isn't that what your crew said in the press release..."

Chi Jingyuan felt a little innocent.

"Descendants of the Sun" is the first TV series to be released simultaneously in China and South Korea after filming was completed, and "Wandering Attachment" is the second one. Because "Descendants of the Sun" became a big hit, Chi Jingyuan saw some of their crew when he was reading the news. The promotional press release touches on this aspect, and it feels like it is benchmarking against "Descendants of the Sun".

"..."

Pei Xiuzhi poked the meat on the plate twice with her fork, hummed lightly and did not answer.

The two chatted while eating. Although they hadn't seen each other for a while, they got along very naturally.

"Are you going to the same place later?" Pei Xiuzhi didn't eat much. After a while, he almost finished eating. He wiped his mouth with a tissue and took out a small mirror. He checked his makeup in the mirror and asked.

The two of them were so familiar with each other and had been in a relationship for almost two years. They knew exactly what the theme of the date would be, so she just asked casually.

"..."

It's just that Chi Jingyuan kept moving his hands and lowered his head to eat his steak, but he pondered for two seconds before slowly saying, "Today... let's not go there yet."

As soon as he said this, Pei Xiuzhi, who was looking in the mirror with his mouth pursed, stopped for a moment, looked up at Chi Jingyuan in front of him, looked at him carefully for two seconds with strange eyes, and suddenly chuckled, She fixed the curly hair on her cheeks, put the mirror away, leaned forward and supported her chin with her hands, staring at Chi Jingyuan with interest: "...What, you have a girlfriend?"

She just heard Chi Jingyuan say something and looked at his expression, and she immediately figured out the reason.

"..." Chi Jingyuan cut a piece of meat and put it into his mouth with a fork. He shrugged. Although he didn't say anything, his meaning was obvious.

"Why, you still want to hide it in front of your girlfriend? Are you afraid that she will have objections if she finds out?"

"She should know something..."

Chi Jingyuan raised his eyes and thought about it. Pei Zhuhyun should know him quite well, and she should know some of the things that happened between him and Pei Xiuzhi. I don't think she knows the details, but she will definitely feel it.

"If you have any opinions..." Chi Jingyuan squinted his eyes and smiled a little shyly, looking at Pei Xiuzhi: "I guess there is, give me a call and ask?"

Seeing Chi Jingyuan's pretentious expression, Pei Xiuzhi laughed a little disdainfully, and then there was a little bit of dissatisfaction in his eyes: "You won't change your personality if you date a girl, right?"

"That doesn't mean..."

Chi Jingyuan smiled and shook his head noncommittally.

He didn't ask who it was or when they dated. After being surprised, Bae Suzy didn't seem to feel disappointed, but instead looked full of curiosity.

After a while of relaxed questions, the atmosphere became inexplicably silent, with only the sounds of knives and forks clashing with plates. Chi Jingyuan also quickly finished the last bit, wiped his mouth and paid the bill. The two put on disguises and went down from the elevator to the underground parking lot.

It was unusually quiet along the way. Neither of them spoke. The dull footsteps made their hearts feel a little depressing. When they reached a corner in the parking lot, Pei Xiuzhi suddenly stopped.

She who was walking side by side suddenly got in front of Chi Jingyuan, took off her mask, and then took the initiative to get close to him. Wearing high heels, she was not much shorter than Chi Jingyuan, and her breath was so close that she seemed to want to kiss him. Just like he did before, he raised his head slightly and looked at the changes in the other person's eyes above the mask.

Chi Jingyuan was also shocked by her sudden movement, but he acted very calmly. Facing Pei Xiuzhi who was so close, he was very natural. He even blinked, showing a clear curiosity.

"whispering sound……"

Pei Xiuzhi raised an eyebrow, hummed in a disdainful tone, took a step back and distanced herself, then flipped her hair, looked at Chi Jingyuan, pursed her red lips, smiled twice, and then waved her hands disapprovingly. : "Based on your character, I don't believe it... I'll call you in two days, so go ahead."

After saying that, she tossed her hair, carried her bag and walked in the direction of where she parked her car. The plump buttocks in her back were slim and graceful, and her high heels made a crisp sound on the ground, gradually moving away.

"..."

Chi Jingyuan stood there and watched Pei Xiuzhi leave. It wasn't until she turned the corner and disappeared that she opened the door and got into the cab.

He didn't start the car directly. He put his hands on the steering wheel, leaned back in his chair and thought about the conversation just now and Pei Xiuzhi's actions and tone, and shook his head helplessly.

Bae Suzy was right. He was no longer the innocent boy who cried in bed because of a breakup.

After so many dating and breakups, and the experience of getting along with girls, his personality and habits have gradually developed. When facing the opposite sex who feels good, he will habitually push and pull. Even if he has some feelings for a girl, he will not be unreserved. Instead, he will guess the other's emotions and personality, and his words will be skillful and purposeful.

Although he has no bad intentions, he is still less sincere at first.

The influence and teaching of his evil second brother on him cannot be underestimated.

Chi Jingyuan looked at his blurred reflection in the mirror, and suddenly laughed without knowing what he remembered.

I really miss my former self...

Chi Jingyuan never concealed anything before. From the beginning, whether in front of Wu Sehun, Lee Sunkyu, or even Jiang Seulgi, he was a player-like person. These friends knew him, and Bae Joo-hyun had known him for so long, and she must know some of his personality just by hearing about it.

The young lady also knew about his relationship with Bae Suzy, but she didn't show any extreme behavior during the ambiguous period. After the relationship was confirmed, she didn't ask Ji Jingyuan "Are you still in touch, have you broken up?" and didn't mention it at all, as if she didn't know at all, just carefully managing it.

Maybe she was worried, maybe hesitant, or maybe afraid... Anyway, she just pretended it didn't exist.

Only the young lady knew what she was thinking.

But Bae Joo-hyun didn't mention it, which doesn't mean that Ji Jingyuan will naturally be as free and easy as before.

Formal dating and casual play, for Ji Jingyuan, it is still very clear, but his personality has been formed, and it is difficult for him to change too much because of someone. Even if he is in a relationship, he may still habitually push and pull with other opposite sexes, send text messages with girls who feel good, discuss gossip about beautiful women with members and friends in private, and keep some contact with opposite sexes such as Bae Suzy and Zheng Xiujing who have had intimate behavior.

But he felt that some things that were beyond the line were inappropriate now. Even if Pei Zhuxuan never said it, Ji Jingyuan would still consciously restrain himself.

After all, managing a relationship cannot rely on only one party to work hard. Of course, he has invested in the feelings of the young lady, although it seems that he is not as much as the other party.

Even if we don’t know what this idol relationship will be like in the future, and we don’t know how long the two can manage it, at least it’s good now, and I hope everything is fine.

…

“What are you doing…”

After returning to the dormitory at night, after taking a shower, Ji Jingyuan chatted with other members in the living room for a while, and then called Pei Zhuxuan after checking the time in the room.

Since Red Velvet returned on the 17th, the female parent who used to call Ji Jingyuan every day has stopped this frequency. I don’t know if it’s because of the busy schedule or some reasons that she doesn’t want to tell others.

“Um…”

After the call was connected, a burst of cute and innocent breathing sounded, and it sounded very tired.

"I just came back from a radio event. I was waiting in line for a shower on the bed and almost fell asleep..." After yawning, Bae Joo-hyun seemed to have regained her spirits. She chatted with her boyfriend in a bright tone. Her voice sounded soft and there was no sense of strangeness at all: "Your concert is over. How do you feel?"

"It ended yesterday. The celebration party was held. It lasted until very late..."

"Then can I have a good rest for a while?"

"Well... Actually, the planning meeting for the third tour has already been held. It is estimated to be around August."

"So soon."

"It's better to hurry up, the other members are waiting to make money... How about you, how was your day?"

"Well... I got up very early this morning... The salad dressing that my assistant bought at noon was too little and tasted bland, so I didn't eat much at all..."

"Sister Cody had some problems when she was styling Seulgi, it was so funny..."

Speaking of herself, Bae Joo Hyun talked about everything, from breakfast to lunch, Cody, styling and traffic jams at night, everything, but she didn't talk about the career that she used to like to talk to Ji Jingyuan.

Listening to the voice coming from her ear, after she finished her rambling without any theme, Ji Jingyuan exhaled softly and asked in a gentle voice: "...Are you under a lot of pressure?"

"..."

Quiet.

This sentence instantly silenced the phone. Bae Joo Hyun's brightness and strength seemed to disappear all of a sudden. After a few sniffing sounds were heard, she responded softly after a while: "Yeah."

Red Velvet's comeback is almost a week away, and the specific quality can be seen.

Although the entire album entered the charts on the first day and the title song landed at No. 2, this is actually the foundation laid by the last successful comeback. After a short period of popularity, before the group members and fans were happy, the true colors were revealed immediately after throwing away the halo of the last time. In the following days, the sound source performance of the title song "July 7th" dropped very quickly, and the stamina was abruptly dead. The trend was even uglier than the debut song "Happiness".

In terms of sales, they relied on the popularity they gained last time, selling more than 30,000 copies in the first week, but compared with the previous comeback, there was no improvement, and instead, the enthusiasm of fans was consumed.

As for YouTube, let alone, all data in the same period dropped by more than half.

Some fans and passers-by also gave bad reviews, accusing SM of using a lyrical song as the main hit. Many people also felt that the atmosphere of this song was too depressing, and listening to this song was purely annoying.

Chi Jingyuan actually felt that the quality of Pei Zhuxuan's album this time was not as bad as the results reflected. The included songs were all pretty good. The melody of "July 7th" was also good, and the MV was shot very carefully.

But after watching the MV that day, he actually expected that the subsequent results would not be satisfactory.

Because the heavy and depressing atmosphere was too dissuading, not only passers-by, but even many fans were unwilling to relive the sad things in the past, and many people would deliberately avoid it.

The contradiction is that the profession of idols is to bring happiness to people, at least emotionally, they should be positive.

At the same time, this song is a metaphor for the events of that year, but the leader of that event is still on the stage at this time, so whether it is political factors or market factors, this comeback is difficult to succeed.

The current results also prove this point.

Although it has been less than a week since the comeback, it is obvious that this comeback is not satisfactory, and it can be said to be a failure. This failure has also brought endless pressure to the members of Red Velvet, including Bae Joo-hyun.

There are bad comments every day, and fans leave every day expressing disappointment.

Last year, Red Velvet just turned around from the unfavorable situation of debut with two comebacks, and sat firmly in the position of the new generation of first-line girl group, and even the leader, but now the throne has not been firmly held for half a year, and this failed comeback immediately gave them a blow.

The competition among new generation girl groups is very fierce. Last year, Red Baby was still No. 1. This year, Gfirend took off instantly at the beginning of the year with a hit song. Last month, MAMAMOO also became popular through its comeback, while Red Velvet is standing still or even declining. When this contrast and reality are reflected on the members who have experienced it personally, they feel it much more than others.

Bae Joo-hyun is very ambitious and strong-willed. As the captain these days, she can be said to have the greatest pressure in the group.

Even though she has been dating her boyfriend, because of her self-esteem and many other reasons, she has to pretend to be happy and in a good mood on the phone, and she doesn't want to talk to her boyfriend about this comeback.

But Chi Jingyuan knows her very well and instantly sees through the disguise of the little sister.

"..."

Bae Joo-hyun, whose cover-up was exposed, can't pretend anymore. There was a silence on the phone, and occasionally a very light sniffing sound came.

Chi Jingyuan also remained silent and did not say too many meaningless words to comfort her. As far as he knew, Pei Zhuxuan did not need these things. She did not want to expose the embarrassment of this return in front of her boyfriend. On the contrary, saying too much would embarrass her.

As an older sister, she was gentle most of the time, but she had her own strength and self-esteem in some aspects.

After a while of silence, Pei Zhuxuan suddenly spoke with a choked voice: "I want to hear you sing."

The sentence structure was an imperative sentence, and the tone sounded a little willful, but Chi Jingyuan laughed.

"What do you want to listen to?"

"Guess."

"... "Let it be"

"Yeah."

Hearing his mother's muffled voice, Chi Jingyuan glanced at the other two roommates in the same room. After hesitating for a while, he got up from the bed with his clothes on, walked to the balcony and closed the door, and then hummed softly:

"In the gray sky, there must be a brighter light."

"After the dark clouds dispersed, a dazzling light was emitted..."

The night was dim, and the rippling singing echoed around like water waves, and passed through the electric current to the other side, a little sister who was pouting and humming stubbornly!

Chi Jingyuan stood on the balcony and looked at the night sky outside, humming a song in a low voice, while wondering why Red Velvet's album did not perform well this time.

Blame the fans? The fans are already very powerful. The sales of more than 30,000 in the first week are already a good result in girl groups.

Blame the members? As far as he knows, everyone in Red Velvet worked very hard this time, running schedules and sleeping only two or three hours a day.

Sure enough, after thinking about it, it’s all SM’s fault.