Chapter 100: Just the Remnants of the Old Times The next day, it was just dawn. Cheng Xiao, who had overindulged herself yesterday and ate too much, came out of the bathroom rubbing her stomach. Just as she passed the living room and was about to go back to her room to continue sleeping, she suddenly heard a series of crackling sounds. Cheng Xiao listened carefully and discovered that the noise was coming from the main door of the living room, as if someone was twisting the door lock from outside! She was instantly frightened and cold sweat broke out on her back. At this time, could it be that he was robbed? Just as Cheng Xiao was panicking and preparing to shout loudly to ask other members of the dormitory to come over quickly, the door was suddenly opened. In an instant, Cheng Xiao felt his legs go weak. He didn't even have the strength to turn around and run away. He could only stand there stupidly. "Ah! I was scared to death! Xiao, why are you standing in the living room at this time instead of sleeping?" Jin Shaoqing patted his chest, still in shock. "Shao Qing unni? It's you. You came back to the dormitory at such a late hour that I thought there was a thief!" Cheng Xiao was still a little scared and complained aggrievedly. Her Korean is not very good, and she was so excited that she spoke like her mother tongue.
Jin Shaoqing was inexplicably blamed and felt equally embarrassed. But when she saw Cheng Xiao wiping her tears, she immediately suppressed her emotions, walked up to her, hugged her and comforted her softly. It took a while for Cheng Xiao to recover. Jin Shaoqing guessed and guessed, but finally understood the situation. "Mianei, Xiao! I bought a return ticket for the early morning. I thought you might all still be asleep, so I didn't inform you in advance!" Jin Shaoqing apologized. Speaking of this, Jin Shaoqing couldn't help feeling a little guilty. Naturally, she came back with Jin Shiming. It was not until they got out of the elevator that they separated and returned to their respective dormitories. Fortunately, Cheng Xiao did not make too much noise. If she had alarmed the trainees in other rooms, or attracted Jin Shiming from opposite room to come and see, it would have been difficult to keep the situation low-key. "Ouni, I overreacted just now!" Cheng Xiao shook her head repeatedly. She felt a little embarrassed, so she took the initiative to help Jin Shaoqing carry the suitcase. The suitcase was unexpectedly heavy, and Cheng Xiao couldn't lift it at first. It took some effort for her to pull the suitcase into the living room. "Ouni, what did you put in your suitcase? It's so heavy!" Cheng Xiao asked casually. When Jin Shaoqing was packing her suitcase before leaving, Cheng Xiao was watching beside her. She remembered that Jin Shaoqing's suitcase didn't contain much stuff, not nearly as heavy as it is now. "Inside are the souvenirs I brought for you. There's one for everyone!" Jin Shaoqing replied with a smile. Due to time constraints, the souvenirs were purchased at the Shanghai Airport. The prices are not expensive, but they are all small gadgets carefully selected by Jin Shaoqing and are very commemorative. "Ouni, are you going to Shanghai for a trip?" Cheng Xiao glanced at the checked baggage sticker that had not yet been torn off the suitcase, and her sharp eyes caught a familiar place name. "The holiday is too short to travel far away. I just happened to be interested in China, so I chose Shanghai." Jin Shaoqing used the excuse she had prepared in advance. "Ouni, there are so many places worth visiting in our country! Next time you go to China, I suggest you..." Cheng Xiao immediately became interested and pulled Jin Shaoqing to recommend it like crazy.
"Xiao, when we debut in the future and go to the mainland for activities, you must be our tour guide!" Jin Shaoqing vaguely sensed Cheng Xiao's longing for her hometown, and couldn't help but pull her hand and said. “Yes! I will work hard and debut with you unnies!” Cheng Xiao felt the warmth and strength that Jin Shaoqing conveyed to her, and nodded heavily. …… Jin Shiming returned to the dormitory and caught up on some sleep. After getting up, he packed up and was driven to Apgujeong-dong by Suzuki Taichi. His schedule was very full, and today was the day he had an appointment to meet BoA. When he arrived at the door of SM company's building and looked at this slightly old building, Jin Shiming couldn't help feeling a little sad. If there wasn't the SM company logo hanging on the upper floor, who would have thought that the most famous entertainment company in the peninsula, which has created the "Star Museum" for many Korean pop groups, would be located in such an unprepossessing old building? "Back then, Lee Soo-man used 2 million won as capital to launch the 'SM Project' and gradually built it up into an industry leader. His deeds are legendary! Unfortunately, Lee Soo-man's vision is still too narrow!" Jin Shiming smiled and stepped into the door of SM company. Lee Soo Man, just a remnant of the old era! SM company may seem prosperous, but it is actually full of contradictions and problems! Can such an old ship, with such a helmsman, really continue to ride the waves in the vast ocean of the new era? Jin Shiming thought to himself that if BD Entertainment was given a few more years to develop, it might be able to threaten SM's dominant position! Entering the hall, BoA, who had an appointment with Jin Shiming, came downstairs early to wait for his arrival. "Welcome to SM Entertainment, President Kim Se Myung!" BoA stepped forward warmly and greeted half-jokingly. "I'm flattered to trouble Director Kwon to come and greet you in person!" Jin Shiming noticed the teasing in BoA's tone and responded in a pretentious manner. “Hahaha~~~Shiming, you seem to be different from the rumors, you are quite humorous and witty!” BoA couldn’t help laughing out loud and it was difficult for her to continue acting. "I have always admired BoA senior, and today I finally got to meet her. She is indeed a very handsome senior!" Jin Shiming replied with a smile. "We are both solo artists and have both performed in the island country, so it can be considered a kind of fate! I happen to be a few years older than you, Shiming, so you can just call me 'Nuna'! Calling me 'senior' is too polite!" BoA said quite straightforwardly. She started working alone in the island country at a very young age, and she has probably experienced all kinds of human warmth and coldness over the years. If she didn't have some cunning and scheming, she would never have become the top star of SM company. In BoA's eyes, Jin Shiming's identity as the president of a small company is insignificant, but his achievements as a gold medal producer are verifiable. He has created many hit songs and can be said to be a real song father. Needless to say, he is now a popular artist, and his popularity and fame are phenomenal. Therefore, Jin Shiming has every reason to ask BoA to lower her posture and take the initiative to make friends with her. "Ne! Nuna!" Jin Shiming naturally followed suit. The sister in front of him is older than him, debuted earlier than him, and has achieved far more than him. Moreover, she is Lee Soo Man's favorite disciple and owns shares in SM. She cannot be regarded as an ordinary artist. Jin Shiming didn't suffer any loss by calling her Nuna. "Shiming, I'll take you to meet teacher Lee Soo Man. He is very interested in you and said he must meet you." BoA took a temporary pass from the front desk and handed it to Kim Shiming. (End of this chapter)