Chapter 3: Pool of Reflections

she entered."Oh my..."Jung Eunji was clearly much more relaxed once she was back in the dorm. She changed her shoes and walked straight into the living room, flopping down on the sofa. She stretched...Looking at the boy standing before her, Li Xiuman nodded in approval. 。The boy before me was tall, about 182 centimeters I'd say. He was in great shape, clearly having gone through specialized training. He wore a well-fitting white tracksuit, looking fresh and healthy. The moment he stood there, he drew the attention of everyone around him. 。

Looking up, there was a face with a faint smile.

Her bare face had great skin, not at all like the oily complexion common to young people her age. 。

His facial features are slightly soft and not overly aggressive, but when combined together just right, they give off an aura that makes people want to get closer to him. His appearance is exactly the type that Lee Soo-man admires.

What was most striking was his eyes. To match his smile, they crinkled at the corners, almost completely covering his pupils to form two crescent moon-shaped smiles. Coupled with the eye bags below his eyes, he seemed like he was appreciating a comic strip.

Lee Soo-man likes sharp, impactful faces at first glance. However, he also favors faces that aren't as strong in attack but are full of affinity, making people want to look at them more and more. 。Especially this squinting smile, Lee Xiu Man has decided to cultivate this smile as one of the boy's charms in the future. 。"Jingyuan, as a member of the company, you should already understand the rules and regulations that apply to you, right" 。Li Xiuman, with a kind smile, looked at the boy in front of him and said: 。Yes, PD Lee Soo-man. 。"Pool-view nods." 。

** Entertainment's economic company has a lot of rules for its members, including everything from training to accommodation, clothing style, and even haircuts. The company decides on every aspect, treating each artist as a perfect product to be created.

However, there are always exceptions. Some people in the company don't really care about these rules. Senior artists who have debuted for a long time probably don't care much either. Overall, newcomers are the most restricted.

Since you've joined the company, just call me Teacher. 。“Of course, rules are rules, but how they’re actually implemented depends on the specific situation. I understand your circumstances well, and some restrictions can definitely be relaxed.” 。Thank you, Teacher Li Xiuman. 。"Chi Jingyuan bowed and thanked." 。These things Chi-gyeong's older brother had already told him. After deciding to enter the entertainment industry, it was his brother, Chi-seok, who had been communicating with ** company all along. 。Lee Xiu-man continued, "Your brother should have already told you the specifics." 。You joined the company just in time. There's a large-scale male group project underway, and the members have already been selected. Some of the trainees even have debut preview videos released online. In this situation, it's generally impossible to make any changes to the lineup. 。"But you are truly very talented. Considering the overall planning of the boy group and our strong, genuine expectations for you, the company has decided to allow you to directly enter the pre-debut group. You will need to seize the time to practice and strive to meet the performance standards as soon as possible to participate in the debut announcement video and song MV filming." 。"Don't worry, Teacher Li Xiuman, I will definitely not disappoint the company's expectations." 。"With a slight bow and a smile, Chi Jingyuan greeted them." 。"That's great, you didn't disappoint me! Keep striving for the stars." 。Li Xiuman also nodded in satisfaction. 。Two people with vastly different looks but the same squinting smile made the office atmosphere very harmonious. 。

’dong dong’

A light knock sounded, and following Lee Xiu-man's permission, a man of about thirty walked in. He bowed first and greeted: "Director Li NIM" 。" 。“Lee Soo Man nodded and pointed to the person beside him who was greeting, saying to the man, “Seung-hwan ah, this is Ji-seong. The company has made a decision, he will be joining EXO’s pre-debut group, the sub-unit is EXO-K. Baekhyun from K team transferred to M team, Luhan became the captain of M team, and former member Wu Se-ke transformed back into a trainee.” 。"I understand, Director NIM. I will get it done." 。This man, that is, Li Chenghuan immediately nodded in agreement. Although this notification was very sudden and disrupted many plans that had already been made, he knew that what he needed to do now was nod. 。He was the person promoted by Lee Soo Man, and he understood very well Lee Soo Man's authority over EXO members. 。He shifted his gaze to Qi Jingyuan, who was bowing respectfully beside him. He took a good look at the man from head to toe and nodded in approval. 。Although I don't know the specific reason for the "airdrop," this appearance is already quite convincing. 。"Jingyuan, this is your team's manager, Lee Seong-hwan, the head of EXO's management. Besides overseeing the entire EXO group, he also manages your EXO-K subunit. After entering the company, you just need to follow his management." 。Lee Xiu-man pointed at Lee Seong-hwan and introduced him to Ji Gyeong-won. 。

"Mr. Li, please take care."

“Chi Jingyuan greets you” 。Lee Seung Hwan nodded, he knew well that someone who could directly 'drop in' and debut, and even replace confirmed members wouldn't be simple. He didn't put on the serious face he usually had when facing other members, instead, he wore a warm smile similar to Lee Soo Man's. 。"Well, since you're the manager, I wanted to tell you personally first. The other agents and group members will also need me to explain things directly." 。"Hyeonjun and Yarin are looking at the kids, right" Saying that, Lee Soo-man stood up, and as she walked, she asked Lee Seung-hwan. After getting a confirmation, she didn't delay and directly led the two towards EXO's practice room. 。And just as Lee Soo-man and Ji-seong were chatting amicably, Wu Saek, who was called out of the practice room by his manager, is also heading towards the floor where the president's office is located. 。He was just practicing in the studio with the members. Although his skills were average, he was chosen for the debut group because of several unique advantages. Now he is nervously preparing for his debut. His debut teaser video was also filmed a few days ago and will be released in a few days. 。Just as he was about to take a break after dancing, his manager came in and called him out, only telling him "The president wants to see you". 。As he walked, Wu Saek felt a mix of confusion and nervousness. As a trainee, he rarely interacted with high-level company executives like the president unless there were special circumstances. Even when he entered the debut group and was preparing to debut, he had never spoken to President Kim Young-min. He had met Lee Soo Man a few times, but they hadn't really talked much. 。Could it be about the previous female trainees Wu Saike felt a bad premonition in his heart and began to think back if he had made any mistakes recently, or if something from the past had been exposed. 。After walking for a while, they finally reached their destination. They nervously knocked on the office door, and the sharp voice that answered sent a shiver down their spine. 。

"Come in"

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