Chapter 35: Mini Album
"We'll resolve conflicts between girls ourselves first; if we can't, then we'll hand it over to the company," Liu Zhimin explained.
"Alright," Jiang Shu nodded.
For this "beginner's welfare," his first trainee in the strict sense after taking over DM Entertainment, Jiang Shu had always given her great leeway.
People are always different; some people always hold a different place in one's heart.
"We're having a dinner party with Rainbow Girls tomorrow. What does that mean?" Liu Zhimin slapped her forehead and asked.
"I made a deal with S.M to let Rainbow Girls piggyback on your popularity three times. Tomorrow's dinner party is the first time; after dinner, you'll see this matter on the hot search," Jiang Shu didn't hide it from Liu Zhimin.
"I see," Liu Zhimin nodded in realization, "Okay."
"You just agreed like that?" Jiang Shu asked in surprise.
"Isn't it normal for me to follow the company's arrangements?" Liu Zhimin looked at Jiang Shu in confusion.
"Tsk, what a good employee," Jiang Shu sighed with emotion, "Don't worry, the company won't trick you, no matter who else it tricks."
"Mm," Liu Zhimin nodded absently, "Then I'll head back now?"
"Go on."
"Goodbye, Chairman," Liu Zhimin waved her hand, turning to leave Jiang Shu with a dashing silhouette.
Jiang Shu's lips curved slightly as he watched Liu Zhimin return to the dormitory, then stretched lazily in place.
Time to go back and take a cold shower to cool down.
...
The next day, as soon as Jiang Shu arrived at the company, he received a reply from Min Xizhen.
She said she received the concept blueprint and told Jiang Shu to wait for her news.
Wait for news... then he'd wait. Anyway, IVE still had to prepare for a new comeback.
Yes, a comeback.
Although IVE had just debuted, their first comeback was already on the agenda.
They didn't need to have four comebacks a year like TWICE, but at least one comeback was necessary before the end of this year.
Chairman's Office.
Jiang Shu opened his small music library, printed out the sheet music and lyrics for "Love Dive."
He would use this song for their first comeback's mini-album. After this song, it would be "After Like," a triple-hit streak.
Although there was no "God's Enough" from Autumn senior, the song itself was fine; it just lacked a way to go viral, but it didn't matter.
Life would find a new way out. When IVE reformed, he could let the company's producers create new songs.
Thinking this, Jiang Shu picked up the phone on his desk.
"Come here."
Soon after, Choi Ji-yeon pushed the door open and walked in.
"Chairman."
"Contact the dance studio that choreographed 'I AM' last time and have them choreograph this song," Jiang Shu said, handing the "Love Dive" sheet music to Choi Ji-yeon.
The dance studio's choreography was good last time; they understood what he wanted and would choreograph according to Jiang Shu's intentions. Jiang Shu was very satisfied with that collaboration.
Choi Ji-yeon stepped forward to take it, and seeing it was a song, she spoke.
"Is this a comeback song prepared for IVE?"
"Yes, the title track for their mini-album."
"Title track?" Choi Ji-yeon looked at Jiang Shu in confusion.
"We can't just have one song for every comeback, can we? One title track and two filler songs," Jiang Shu said with a smile.
"Should we hire someone to write them?"
"Solicit songs nationwide," Jiang Shu said indifferently.
Having money in hand, he wasn't particularly flustered.
He didn't have the big money to rent a building, but he still had enough to buy one or two songs.
"Okay," Choi Ji-yeon nodded, "I'll go contact them now."
"Mm."
Choi Ji-yeon took the song and left.
Jiang Shu sat in his chair, staring blankly at the songs in his music library. He had many songs in his mind, but only a portion of them were in the library. He remembered many songs, but he couldn't recall them all.
Choi Ji-yeon came back in just a few minutes after leaving.
"Chairman, the dance studio we collaborated with last time is choreographing for other groups, so our song might be pushed back."
There were only a few famous dance studios, and everyone would seek them out. Entertainment companies with their own choreographers were ultimately a minority.
"We won't wait. Change to someone else. Have them recommend one," Jiang Shu said.
"Okay."
Choi Ji-yeon responded and left, then returned a few minutes later.
"Chairman, they introduced a dance studio. Here's the information," Choi Ji-yeon placed the contact information and name on Jiang Shu's desk, pushing it towards him.
Sister Dance Studio.
"I contacted this studio, and they said they have time these two days."
Jiang Shu nodded upon hearing this.
"I don't have much to do this afternoon, so I'll go myself."
"Okay."
Choi Ji-yeon bowed and exited the office.
Jiang Shu looked at the contact information in front of him, placing it together with the printed song.
After thinking for a moment, he picked up the phone on his desk.
"Ask the trainee room leader which of the company's trainees are at the company."
He held the phone, waiting for about ten seconds.
"Only Shin Ryujin and Kim Autumn are here."
"Have Shin Ryujin come to my office."
"Yes!"
Hanging up the phone, Jiang Shu quietly waited for Shin Ryujin to arrive.
After about three or four minutes, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in."
Shin Ryujin carefully pushed open the office door, stood at the doorway, bowed to Jiang Shu, then carefully closed the door and came to the desk.
"Chairman, you called for me."
Looking at Shin Ryujin, whose attitude was completely different from when he met her at Seoul Arts High School, Jiang Shu didn't feel anything particular. Before, the two had no vested interests; now that she was his trainee, this demeanor was normal.
"Come with me to the dance studio this afternoon to see how things are done."
"Huh?" Shin Ryujin looked at Jiang Shu blankly.
"Don't 'huh,' do you have something to do this afternoon?"
"No," Shin Ryujin quickly shook her head. Today was Saturday; otherwise, she wouldn't be at the company at this time.
"No problem then. Wait for my call this afternoon."
"Yes," Shin Ryujin nodded.
Seeing Shin Ryujin still standing there, Jiang Shu spoke with a chuckle.
"Not leaving yet? Waiting for me to treat you to lunch?"
Shin Ryujin shivered, quickly bowed to Jiang Shu, and hurried out of the office.
Jiang Shu shook his head with a chuckle.
The reason he wanted to bring a trainee was indeed to let them gain experience. The company was not like the Three Greats, but if there was an opportunity, he could still take them to see. As for who he brought, he didn't care.
The reason he chose Shin Ryujin when both Shin Ryujin and Kim Autumn were present was purely because she was more useful.
Although Autumn senior had "God's Enough," she was ultimately an accessory to the two older sisters. Shin Ryujin was different; she was ITZY's iron C.
Although in reality, Hwang Yeji later became the center, in the game world, Shin Ryujin's exclusive center position bond meant that you couldn't change the center position. Changing the center position would break the bond group, which was truly unnecessary.
He sat in his chair and stretched lazily.
He continued to stare blankly at the music library.