Chapter 2

Li Yuhao sat in front of the computer, looking at the news headline: "The Black Sea Incident of Girls' Generation on June 7, 2008." During the annual charity concert Dream Concert in South Korea, Girls' Generation and their fans were boycotted. When Girls' Generation performed, the audience collectively turned off their light sticks, and when their performance ended, the entire venue erupted in boos.

A conflict broke out between Girls' Generation fans and fans of Super Junior and TVXQ over seating. The actual situation at the scene was disputed by various parties, but this conflict provided an excuse for the subsequent boycott. The investigation was ongoing... However, many seniors had already spoken up in defense of Girls' Generation. Such a boycott incident...

Seeing this, Li Yuhao smiled and said, "Hehe, it turns out this happened just the day before yesterday. I'll wait for their rebirth. Girls' Generation is great; I like them."

Li Yuhao then typed in "Lee Hyori," and was shocked by what he saw. He then typed in "Kim Jong-kook," followed by "Baek Ji-young." Li Yuhao immediately opened a music website and looked at the music chart... The sight before him left him stunned.

Lee Hyori's "10 Minutes," Kim Jong-kook's "A Man" and "Cute," Baek Ji-young's "No Longer Love," and BIGBANG's "Lies" were all missing.

Li Yuhao kept asking himself, "What... What's going on? All these classic songs are gone. Could it be that the timeline has been altered, erasing their classics? Good erasure, hahaha... This is my chance to get rich."

As Li Yuhao laughed, his flip phone rang, "Ring ring ring~~~" Li Yuhao took out his phone and saw the name "Professor Zhang." He immediately remembered that this was his teacher at school. Li Yuhao quickly answered, "Professor Zhang, hello."

"Yuhao, why didn't you come to class today? Are you sick? Don't think that just because you're about to graduate, you can skip school every day to work. You, who could apply for a scholarship, always insist on working to pay for your tuition and fees, leaving the scholarship for those who need it. My child, your kindness is admirable, but I'm afraid you'll suffer in the workplace. By the way, what do you think about continuing your studies as I suggested?"

"Professor Zhang, thank you for your kindness, but I've decided not to continue. I want to start working as soon as possible."

"Ah... What a pity for such a good seed. If you've made up your mind, that's fine. Remember, you have my class tomorrow. Don't skip it again, okay?"

"Understood, Professor Zhang. I'll be there on time tomorrow."

Li Yuhao hung up with his teacher, turned off the computer, and left the internet cafe. He went to a convenience store and bought a pack of instant noodles, then walked alone on the streets of Seoul, thinking about his future and how to make the most of the songs that hadn't appeared yet. Should he become a songwriter? Or stand in the spotlight and become a star?

Li Yuhao found himself in front of a music store. A memory flashed in his mind of his college days when he was part of a music club, where he played the piano and guitar. Once, to win his girlfriend's heart, he played a song for her in a piano pub and gave her a couple's ring. On a whim, Li Yuhao entered the music store.

He sat down at the piano and began to play, then naturally started to sing:

"Is this how it is, wanting to go back?

Your coldness has a purpose.

Without your gentle touch,

I realize now, your heart has left me..."

A sad version of "No Longer Love" came out of Li Yuhao's mouth, filled with heart-wrenching pain and emotional hurt. The music store owner's eyes welled up with tears.

Li Yuhao's voice spread out of the music store, and passersby on the street stopped to listen to this song they had never heard before. Two girls also stopped, "Eun-jeong unnie, this song is good. The voice is nice... Let's go in and see who's singing."

The two girls who entered the music store were none other than Park So-yeon and Park Hyo-min, who were on their way to their company for practice. They had heard Li Yuhao's singing by chance.

The two girls entered the music store and saw Li Yuhao sitting at the piano, playing and singing. Park Hyo-min asked Park So-yeon, "Eun-jeong unnie, is he a trainee? He looks good. Is this song his own creation? I've never heard it before."

"How would I know if it's his original? But he's quite handsome. I think he's probably a trainee, but I don't know which company."

As the two girls chatted, Li Yuhao stopped playing and singing, realizing he was in a music store. He stood up, nodded to the owner in apology, and prepared to leave. The owner smiled at Li Yuhao, indicating it was no problem. As Li Yuhao turned his head, he saw Park So-yeon and Park Hyo-min standing at the door.

Li Yuhao, who had never met these "stars" before, called out, "Park So-yeon, Park Hyo-min." Park Hyo-min was stunned and pointed at herself, confused, "You... You know me?"

"Uh!" Li Yuhao remembered that T-ARA would debut in 2009, and they were currently CCM trainees. He smiled and said, "I know you, but you don't know me. Nice to meet you, Park So-yeon, Park Hyo-min."

Li Yuhao's words left the two girls completely baffled. "What do you mean you know me, but I don't know you?" Plus, he could accurately call out their names. Park So-yeon asked, "Which company's trainee are you?"

Li Yuhao smiled and said, "Let's talk outside. Don't block the entrance and prevent the owner from doing business." Park So-yeon and Park Hyo-min nodded and followed Li Yuhao out of the music store.

Li Yuhao took Park So-yeon and Park Hyo-min to a nearby 7-Eleven and said with a smile, "Let me buy you a drink." Li Yuhao bravely picked up two energy drinks and a bottle of mineral water for himself, paid, and sat on a bench provided by the store. "You asked if I was a trainee?"

Park So-yeon smiled and replied, "Yes, your voice sounds professionally trained, and your piano skills..."

Li Yuhao smiled and took out his student ID from his bag. "I'm not a trainee; I'm a student." Park So-yeon and Park Hyo-min's eyes widened when they saw the Seoul National University student ID. They never expected this handsome boy to be a Seoul National University student. With his good looks, Li Yuhao, who was already a 90 out of 100, could now be a perfect 100.

Park So-yeon looked at Li Yuhao and smiled, "The song you sang just now was very nice. Did you write it yourself?"

Li Yuhao nodded confidently and smiled, "Yes... I was dumped by my girlfriend yesterday. I saw a music store and went in on a whim, singing the painful melody in my heart."

Park So-yeon didn't expect this man to have been dumped by a woman. She was a bit awkward and quickly apologized, "Uh, sorry. I didn't mean to ask about that. By the way, you haven't told us your name yet."

Li Yuhao scratched his head and smiled, "Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Li Yuhao, born in 1987, a Chinese-Korean. I'm currently a fourth-year student in the economics department at Seoul National University, and I'll graduate in two months." After introducing himself, Li Yuhao smiled at the two girls.

Park So-yeon smiled and asked, "Oh, how do you know us? Can you tell us now?"

Park Hyo-min also nodded, "Yes, how do you know us?"

Li Yuhao smiled at the two women and said, "I heard from a friend who is a trainee at CCM that your company is preparing a girl group. He showed me your photos and asked me who was the prettiest."

"Oh, I see. How could you know us? What's your friend's name?"

"Ha ha." Li Yuhao just smiled and didn't tell them the name. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but there was no such person. He couldn't make one up, as it would be a lie.

The two girls pouted when Li Yuhao didn't say who it was. Park So-yeon pouted and said, "Your singing skills are so strong. Have you ever thought about becoming an artist?"

"Uh, not really. I need to finish my degree in a few months. We'll see after I graduate. By the way, aren't you two supposed to be practicing today?"

Hearing this, Park Hyo-min exclaimed, "Oh... We were on our way to the company. We can't chat anymore; we have to go."

Li Yuhao also stood up from the bench and smiled, "I should be going too. I have to work this afternoon. Goodbye, Park So-yeon, Park Hyo-min." With that, Li Yuhao walked away without looking back.

Park So-yeon and Park Hyo-min also smiled and said goodbye to Li Yuhao.

When the two girls returned to the company, they told their fellow trainees, "We met a handsome guy from Seoul National University on the way. He sings really well and can write his own songs."

The girls in the room were amazed, "Wow... Is he a trainee? Which company? How old is he? Introduce us to him?"

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