How to become an ACE of a top boy group

Chapter 114 That Night (2)

Next, the introduction included Fangjing Film & Television President Weng Xin and several managers, Mengxing Administrative Minister Li Qun, several partners, and then Mo Ri's internal vice president, external relations minister, publicity and planning minister, and so on.

After saying hello to everyone, Luo Xi and the others left.

On the way back to her hotel room, Song Chuchu kept complaining: "It's disgusting. I hate these kinds of dinner parties. I'm going to throw up if I stay any longer."

Luo Xi said in a reassuring tone, "It's okay, it's okay, we can go back to sleep now."

Lu Yun grabbed Luo Xi's arm and asked, "Brother Xi, are you going to meet my family? They cheered you on today!"

"Okay, let's go together."

Yuan Yu smiled and said, "Then Enxi, Xiao Lu, and I will go downstairs. I have already notified Xiao Lu's family to come to the meeting room on the tenth floor. The rest of you can rest... wait a moment."

Suddenly, a waiter walked out of the dining room, interrupting their conversation.

The waiter whispered something in the agent's ear. The agent nodded, glanced at the five people, and finally stopped on Gu Minxing, saying, "Gu Minxing, don't leave yet. Come back with me for dinner. The boss of Mengxing said that her daughter is your fan and wants to say a few words to you."

"Ok."

"And... Lee Yong-hyun, you come too."

"Me? Wouldn't it be inconvenient for me to go to that dinner party in this kind of performance outfit? They're all wearing formal attire, wouldn't it look weird if I went? I'm all sweaty, I don't want to offend the leaders with my smell." Li Longxuan waved his hands, making it clear that he wouldn't budge an inch even if it meant death.

“It’s alright, it’s just a meal. The lighting there isn’t very bright, so you won’t be able to tell.” Yuan Yu didn’t give Li Longxuan a chance to refuse. “I will go with you. It’s not just the two of you. Most of the people there are from Mo Ri. What’s there to be afraid of? It will be good for you to get acquainted with important figures.”

Song Chuchu, who utterly detested this vulgarity, suddenly spoke up: "Isn't there any need to eat? Didn't we just see each other? We're already exhausted, why would we need to eat?"

"That's exactly what I mean!" For the first time, Lee Yong-hyun found Song Chuchu a little more agreeable. "That's the most correct thing I've heard you say in the past few days."

“This…” Yuan Yu could refute others, but he had to be careful with Song Chuchu. “Then I’ll go and talk to the leaders.”

Seeing that her agent was in a dilemma, Gu Minxing took the initiative to say, "I'll go. Uncle Yuan and I can go together. I'm still in good condition. You guys go back and rest."

"Huh? Isn't that unnecessary? It really isn't! If we say we're tired and don't want to go, can they kidnap us?" Song Chuchu couldn't understand Gu Minxing's willingness to compromise at all.

"Actually, I'm a little hungry right now, so it wouldn't be bad to go and mooch a meal." Luo Xi couldn't stand the accusatory atmosphere and said, "Or I can go with Minxing too, I'm not that tired right now."

"I can't be bothered with you guys anymore!" Song Chuchu roared angrily and turned to leave.

“Then I’ll go too? I also like banquets!” Lu Yun said, leaning closer to Luo Xi.

"Didn't you want to see your family?"

"Oh, it has indeed been a long time."

Luo Xi concluded, "So, it's most suitable for me and Minxing to go out for dinner, right, Uncle Yuanyu?"

"Of course." Having said that, Yuan Yu couldn't say anything more. He could only patiently explain to the members, "We're just going out for a meal, nothing more. Don't overthink it. You're all newly chosen treasures by Mo Ri. We'll rely on you to bring glory to Mo Ri in the future. How could we possibly harm you? We're a legitimate company, and we absolutely forbid any illegal activities. You can rest assured..."

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Back to the dinner party.

Mengxing's department head, Li Qun, said enthusiastically to Gu Minxing, "Minxing! Come sit here quickly, sit with us. This handsome young man! My daughter likes you and told me she wanted to get your autograph. She forgot to tell you, that's why we called you back."

Gu Minxing smiled politely in response to Li Qun, and sat down with Luo Xi between Li Qun and sponsor Xu Pu. The agent's seat was placed between the ministers from Mo Ri, who were further away.

Xu Pu put his arm around Gu Minxing's shoulder and said admiringly, "We've all watched Minxing grow up. He's 18 this year, right? The last time I saw him in Mo Ri, he was still so young."

"You've grown up in the blink of an eye. Time really flies." Upon hearing this, Li Qun pushed a glass of clear liquid in front of Gu Minxing: "You can have a drink now. Do you like drinking? Do you drink a lot?"

"I probably can't drink it."

"Is it because the company won't let you drink? Haha, this kid has always been very well-behaved. Minsung, don't be afraid. With your uncles and aunts here, your manager can't control you. You can have a little today."

"Now that I'm starting work, I can't do without drinking."

The two completely ignored Luo Xi, but Luo Xi still felt sweating profusely for Gu Minxing, who had already picked up the wine glass under pressure.

"No, he can't drink alcohol, and he's never drunk alcohol before," the agent quickly stood up to stop him.

The vice president of Mo Ri also said: "Don't let the kids drink. They're already very tired from their performance today. Just let them come over, sit down, and chat. Don't urge them to drink."

After the vice president of Mo Ri spoke up, the drinking issue was finally dropped.

A department manager from Fangjing Film and Television asked again, "Where's that trainee named Li Longxuan? Why isn't he here?"

Yuan Yu explained, "He felt unwell, so we let him go home and rest first, because we have an event tomorrow, and it's not good to let the child get tired."

"I was thinking of introducing him to a director; I felt there was a script that would be perfect for him, but it's a pity," the person said with a hint of regret.

After that, they mostly talked to Gu Minxing, or they chatted amongst themselves. No one paid any attention to Luo Xi. She actually got to eat, although she didn't know exactly what the exquisitely presented and high-end dishes on the plate were, and the portions were small. It felt like she was just eating for the taste.

But the taste was indeed fantastic. Luo Xi ate several plates of it. Even when the others talked about investing in the show and asked Luo Xi and the others to leave, Luo Xi was a little reluctant to go, as there were some dishes she hadn't had a chance to taste.

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"Thank you for your hard work," Gu Minxing said to Luo Xi.

The production team arranged hotel rooms for the 24 trainees in one area. To ensure they could sleep, they all had single rooms. Gu Minxing's room was not on the same floor as Luo Xi's, so the two had to separate at the stairwell.

Luo Xi yawned and said, "Minxing, you're the one who's had a tough time. I'm fine."

Gu Minxing smoothed down the few stray hairs on Luo Xi's head, then gently patted her cheek. "Get some rest."

"Brother too."

Before opening the door, Luo Xi glanced at the time and found it was only 23:21 PM. She suddenly perked up – her only daily task for the day was [one hour of weight management]. She had thought she had no chance, but she didn't expect that she could still complete it with a little effort.

As long as she starts her daily tasks today, even if it's past midnight, as long as she doesn't stop, it's considered complete.

Luo Xi rushed to the hotel gym, and that was the beginning of the chaos.