Chapter 25

"Jung Soo-yeon, why are you running so fast? Aren't you going to take the things?" Xia Hou Zhongying had no choice but to shout at Jung Soo-yeon's back.

"Didn't you say yesterday that the reason for bringing the three fat guys was to use them as laborers? Why do I have to carry things?" Jung Soo-yeon's voice came from far away, full of indignation, but she showed no intention of coming back to help.

The three lackeys immediately had tears in their eyes, looking at Xia Hou Zhongying with resentment.

Xia Hou Zhongying awkwardly chuckled, pretending not to see the resentful looks from the three, and waved them over, saying, "Move the things, move the things."

Jin Taeyeon and Suh Ji-hyun, who stayed behind, couldn't help but smile at Xia Hou Zhongying's thick-skinned behavior and came over to help with some lighter items.

With Uncle Jin's help, Xia Hou Zhongying and the others made several trips to finish moving the things.

After the things were moved, Uncle Jin told Xia Hou Zhongying that he would come back to pick them up in the afternoon and then drove away. Staying there wasn't really a good idea; with a two-generation age gap, he couldn't really get along with a bunch of kids, and it would be beneath him to guard the car. So, he decided to go back to the city and agreed on a time to pick them up.

After Uncle Jin left, Xia Hou Zhongying and the other guys started setting up the tents and organizing the things, then called the girls to do some light work like washing rice and vegetables.

However, Jung Soo-yeon was fiddling with the DV camera, not only refusing to help but also stopping Jin Taeyeon and Suh Ji-hyun, who were embarrassed to help, from doing anything, which almost made Xia Hou Zhongying's face turn black.

What made Xia Hou Zhongying even angrier was that the three lackeys were so diligent. They not only didn't mind the girls not helping but also advised Xia Hou Zhongying not to order them around, saying they would take care of everything.

The three laborers' self-awareness greatly increased the girls' good feelings toward them, and they thanked them several times, making the lackeys even more energetic, like they had been injected with chicken blood.

"Fine, you say you'll take care of their work, right? Then take care of mine too." Xia Hou Zhongying glared at the three lackeys, looking like he would kill them if they didn't agree.

"Okay, okay, big brother, you go play, we'll do the work." The lackeys, seeing Xia Hou Zhongying angry, quickly put on a flattering smile.

"Hey, why aren't you working anymore?" Jung Soo-yeon looked at the three lackeys happily working and then at Xia Hou Zhongying, who was already sitting on the grass fiddling with the audio player.

"They said they would take care of the work, so why not let them? Laborers, don't waste their efforts." Xia Hou Zhongying was still angry at the three lackeys' servile attitude, openly mocking them.

The three lackeys heard this and smiled bitterly, knowing they couldn't offend him.

Although the three lackeys were very enthusiastic, it seemed they were also the kind of people who never did anything at home. It took a bit more time to deal with the miscellaneous items, but cooking was a real challenge for them. They could spill rice on the ground while washing it, wash vegetables until they were mush, and cut meat into uneven pieces, making the girls' hearts ache as the meat flew everywhere.

Unable to bear it any longer, those who knew how to do housework quickly came over to drive the three lackeys away, glaring at them. The lackeys were so embarrassed they couldn't show their faces, and the fat guy was so anxious he was sweating profusely, constantly wiping his forehead with his sleeve.

When Jung Soo-yeon saw that Xia Hou Zhongying was also someone who had never cooked before, she had an idea. She suggested that the boys and girls be divided into two groups, each doing their own cooking, and then the group that lost would be punished, such as singing or dancing.

Before Jung Soo-yeon finished speaking, Xia Hou Zhongying loudly protested that it was unfair. He knew very well what kind of people were on his side, and this was a sure loss before the competition even started. He definitely couldn't agree and insisted that the groups should be mixed.

Xia Hou Zhongying's condition for dividing the groups made the three lackeys overjoyed, nodding in agreement.

Thinking it was quite interesting, the other girls, except for Jung Soo-yeon, also agreed with a smile. In the end, after a lot of discussion, they decided to draw lots. The result was that Jin Taeyeon, Hwang Mi-yeong, Suh Ji-hyun, Xia Hou Zhongying, and Song Jin-hwan were in one group, and the rest were in the other group. Jung Soo-jung was not included, but she naturally joined their group, as she always stuck to Xia Hou Zhongying.

Among the girls, Jin Taeyeon and Suh Ji-hyun, who were more familiar with housework, were in Xia Hou Zhongying's group. Seeing their skilled movements, while the other group was in chaos, he laughed heartily. Jung Soo-yeon had only brought this upon herself, but since the groups were decided by drawing lots, she had no choice but to accept it.

The men, who didn't know how to do housework, were busy helping on the side, while Jung Soo-jung was responsible for filming the cooking process with the DV camera. When filming her sister Jung Soo-yeon's group, she laughed while filming and sometimes burst out laughing at their mess, making Xia Hou Zhongying worry that she might throw the DV camera.

Seeing that her sister didn't let her off just because they were sisters, Jung Soo-yeon was so angry she gritted her teeth, scolding her loudly, but Jung Soo-jung didn't care and continued filming.

After the meal was ready, there was no need for a judge to determine the winner. Jung Soo-yeon's group's food was half-cooked, and the vegetables were either unsalted or over-salted, making it inedible even for themselves. They ended up rushing to Xia Hou Zhongying's group for food.

The skinny and fat guys, who were the most pitiful, were left out. Xia Hou Zhongying's group had only prepared enough for six people, and with the three shameless girls from the other group, there wasn't enough for them. Even Song Jin-hwan only got one bowl before being chased away.

If it weren't for Xia Hou Zhongying sponsoring the event and the supplies, he might have been chased away too.

The three lackeys looked at each other, feeling the times had changed. To avoid starving, they had to scrape the bottom of the pot for a bit of rice and a few less terrible dishes, enviously watching their boss standing out among the beautiful girls.

Losing the competition, Jung Soo-yeon, though she didn't get along with Xia Hou Zhongying, still didn't refuse to take responsibility. Singing and dancing were their forte.

After a brief discussion, without consulting the two lackeys in their group, they decided to perform a dynamic song by Lee Hyori, which was the most popular in the Korean music scene last year, "10 Minutes" (English name: "10 Minutes"). They found the song on the records they brought and put it on the audio player, then told the two lackeys that they would be dancing and that they should just follow along.

The two lackeys were in tears, thinking this was too much to ask. They didn't know how to dance, let alone coordinate with three trainee girls.

Jung Soo-yeon, Lim Yoon-a, and Kwon Yu-ri had a good relationship in the company and often practiced dancing together. When "10 Minutes" was popular last year, they had practiced this song together, so it wasn't a problem for them now.

When the music started, the three girls began dancing to the rhythm. With their solid dance skills, their movements and expressions were flawless, making the audience enjoy the performance. Soon, people who were spending the weekend there were also attracted.

The three young and beautiful girls danced energetically and in perfect harmony, drawing cheers and applause from the audience, who also took photos and videos with their phones and cameras.

However, the two lackeys were a different story. Their stiff movements, chaotic gestures, and heads shaking like they were out of control made them look like clowns. Compared to Jung Soo-yeon, Lim Yoon-a, and Kwon Yu-ri, the difference was stark. The combination of one fat and one skinny guy added to the comedy, making the dance even more entertaining, and the audience almost burst out laughing, which was even better than just the three girls dancing.

The two lackeys were almost in tears from the laughter of the audience and refused to go back on stage before the song ended.

After "10 Minutes" ended, the audience gave the three girls enthusiastic applause, and many people shouted for another performance.

The three girls, being trainees, had the demeanor of future stars. Seeing the audience's continuous applause, they held hands and bowed to the audience, drawing even more cheers.

Encouraged by the audience's "one more" shouts, Jung Soo-yeon and the others were not intimidated but rather delighted. As trainees, their goal was to debut, and now their skills were recognized by the audience, which was a first for them, and they were very happy.

They called the other four girls, who were still sitting on the ground, to join them in responding to the audience's request to continue dancing.

Seeing four more beautiful girls join, the audience's applause and cheers became even more enthusiastic, and they prepared their cameras and DV cameras to capture the next performance.

This time, Jung Soo-yeon and the others chose BoA's "My Name," a song from her new album released in August this year. The song combined a strong urban dance atmosphere and a powerful rhythm that made people want to move.

As juniors in the same company, the girls all admired BoA and had practiced her songs. Although Jin Taeyeon and Hwang Mi-yeong had only joined the company recently, they had solid dance skills, and their coordination with Jung Soo-yeon and the others, though not perfect, was still good. Jung Soo-jung, though young, often practiced with her sisters and fit in well.

The seven girls' beautiful dance moves captivated the audience, who were so engrossed that they didn't react until the girls thanked them, then gave them thunderous applause.

This was the first stage experience for the seven girls, though it was just a grassy field with a small audience and a simple audio player. Despite the simplicity, they were very excited and didn't want to stop after the song ended, seemingly eager to continue.

The audience, not yet satisfied, supported the girls' enthusiasm with more applause.

The seven girls danced four more songs before feeling a bit tired. After thanking the audience, they sat down to rest.

The audience, seeing the girls stop, didn't disperse immediately. They came up to inquire about the girls' identities and even asked if they wanted to become artists, saying they knew talent scouts or managers who could recommend them.

The girls were at a loss, but after telling them they were trainees, they managed to send them away. However, a few clever people asked for their autographs, thinking that even though they hadn't debuted yet, they might in the future, and their autographs could be valuable.

The girls, encountering the first request for autographs, were a bit at a loss but eventually signed their names, albeit a bit crookedly, with excitement.

The clever people, when asking for autographs, didn't take it too seriously, seeing it as a long-term investment. If it paid off, great; if not, no loss.

However, a few years later, when they saw Jung Soo-yeon and the others become famous, they recognized them as the girls who had danced on the grass that day. They rummaged through their belongings and found the first autographs, almost bursting with joy. These were unique, not only the first autographs but also crooked ones, and later autographs were professionally practiced, making them quite valuable.

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