Chapter 53

Indeed, at the time when the news about Li Yuhao and two members of Girls' Generation was making a big stir, S.M. Entertainment was preparing to invite Li Yuhao to write a song. They planned to capitalize on the heated news to further boost the popularity of Girls' Generation, hoping that the added publicity would help the group make a comeback. After all, everyone acknowledged Li Yuhao's songwriting talent, and if his song was good, combined with the groundwork laid by the recent news, Girls' Generation might have a chance to turn things around.

Li Yuhao was dozing off in the car on his way to the next commercial performance when he received a call from Li Minzhe. Still half-asleep, Li Yuhao answered the phone and immediately started talking before Li Minzhe could explain the reason for the call, "Uncle President, why are you calling me? I've already told you many times that I really don't have time to write a song for Li Zhen. If you help me cancel the next three days... no, just the next two days of my schedule, I'll write a song for Li Zhen. Otherwise, I really can't find the time."

Before Li Zhen's debut, Li Minzhe had always hoped that Li Yuhao would write a decent debut song for her. However, Li Yuhao not only refused but also suggested that Li Zhen should practice for another year before debuting. The company, however, thought Li Zhen was still young and that even if her debut failed, she could always try again.

Li Minzhe laughed on the other end of the line, "Haha... I know you're busy. The company doesn't plan to have you write a song for Li Zhen this time. We've already selected songs for her, and the debut song has been recorded."

"Oh, oh, if Li Zhen's song is already recorded, then why are you calling me? Is there something else?"

"Um, just now, S.M. called and said they want to invite you to write a song for Girls' Generation. They want to take advantage of the hot news from 'Family Outing' and your current high popularity to boost Girls' Generation's comeback. I was thinking of refusing them... but... hahaha..."

Hearing Li Minzhe's strange laugh, Li Yuhao said gloomily, "Uncle Li, what are you laughing about?"

"Haha... nothing, nothing. I think Pani is quite nice, so why don't you..."

Hearing this, Li Yuhao interrupted again, thinking that this president was really not a good person, having two wives at home and still having the leisure to play matchmaker. He even said someone was nice. It seemed he was planning to take a third wife. Li Yuhao said gloomily, "Uncle Li, even if I wanted to, do you think Pani would accept me now? Let's not talk about this..."

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. S.M. is inviting you to write a song, and I thought about your relationship with Girls' Generation, which is very... very good. So I called you personally to ask for your opinion. Do you want to accept S.M.'s offer?"

Li Yuhao immediately smiled, "Of course, why not? This time, I plan to make a big profit from S.M."

"Ha... you want to make a big profit from S.M.? If you set the price too high, they won't agree. How about you give them a friend's price out of consideration for Girls' Generation?"

"Hahaha, okay, I'll give S.M. a friend's price. Uncle President, you tell S.M. that I'll go to their office tomorrow morning to discuss the song price. I have an appointment at 11 AM tomorrow, so I can get up early and go to their office."

"You're going to negotiate with them yourself?" Li Minzhe was surprised when Li Yuhao said he would negotiate with S.M. himself. After all, S.M. was full of old foxes, and he was worried Li Yuhao might be at a disadvantage.

Li Yuhao laughed, "Uncle Li, don't worry. I plan to make S.M. eat a silent loss."

Li Minzhe heard that Li Yuhao was very confident and decided to let him handle it, "Oh? So confident? Okay, I'll tell Kim Young-min what you said."

"Great! Just tell him I'll be there tomorrow morning." Li Yuhao hung up the phone and laughed.

Li Yuhao had originally planned to give "GEE" to Girls' Generation, but of course, he also wanted to make money.

Thinking about this, Li Yuhao sent a message to Pani, "I'll be at your company around 9 AM tomorrow."

Soon, Pani replied, "You're coming to our company? S.M.?"

"Of course, do you think your company is JYP?"

"Hehe, why are you coming to our company?"

"I miss you, so I want to see you."

"Are you bored? I'm asking you seriously, and you're being so flirty. Humph..."

"Your company is inviting me to write a song for Girls' Generation, and I've agreed. I'll go to your company tomorrow to discuss the song price."

"Oh, I see. Got it." Li Yuhao put away his phone and continued to sleep.

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The next morning, Li Yuhao went to S.M. Entertainment. Since he arrived relatively early, there were no fans at the entrance, only security guards. The guard was surprised to see Li Yuhao get out of the car, thinking, 'Isn't Li Yuhao from LOEN Entertainment? Why is he here at S.M.?' However, he couldn't ask too many questions.

Li Yuhao smiled and approached the guard, "Hello, our company has already contacted your President Kim."

"Oh, oh, I'll call and check." The guard started to call the president's office. While the guard was on the phone, someone tapped Li Yuhao on the shoulder. Turning around, he saw Pani, Sica, Taeyeon, and Sunny. Li Yuhao smiled and greeted them, naturally calling out "Pani" first.

However, before Li Yuhao could say the others' names, Sunny smiled and said, "Brother Li Yuhao, do you only have eyes for Pani? Can't you see us? Taeyeon is here too."

Taeyeon, seeing that Sunny had brought her into it, immediately called out, "Hey!! Lee Sun-kyu!!"

Li Yuhao also smiled and greeted them again, "Sister Lee Sun-kyu, Sister Jessica, Taeyeon, Pani." Just as Li Yuhao finished greeting them, the guard said, "Brother Li Yuhao, the president has invited you to his office. His office is on the... " Before the guard could finish, Taeyeon smiled and said, "We'll take him up." The guard nodded and let them through.

The group entered the fourth floor of S.M.'s main building. As they walked, Sunny asked Li Yuhao, "Li Yuhao, Pani told us you're here to discuss our song?"

"Yes, I originally planned to give you the song directly. But you know, if I give you the song, I can't use my name as the songwriter, since I have a management company."

Sunny nodded, "We understand that. But when you discuss the price today, please give us a discount. We all believe in your songwriting, and we're worried that if the price is too high, you and the company won't reach an agreement. Please help us out."

"Um... I was planning to do that anyway. After all, I'm a fan of yours, ah... Sister Jessica, don't move." Since they were all practicing today, they were wearing flat canvas shoes, and their heights were similar. Li Yuhao, being taller, noticed a small, furry object on Sica's head.

Sica stood there, staring at Li Yuhao in confusion. Li Yuhao smiled and removed the object from Sica's head. Sica smiled and said, "Thank you." Just as Sica finished speaking, Li Yuhao heard a girl call out, "Unnie."

Everyone turned to look and saw the five future members of f(x) coming up from behind. Li Yuhao smiled and greeted them, "Hello, I'm Li Yuhao."

Choi Seolgi was surprised to see the 'big star' Li Yuhao at their company, "Eh... why are you here? Aren't you from LOEN Entertainment?"

Li Yuhao decided to tease the girls a bit and deliberately frowned, "You? Do the trainees at your company have no manners? Even if you don't call me 'senior,' shouldn't you at least call me 'Brother Li Yuhao'?"

Hearing this, the five members of f(x) realized that Li Yuhao wasn't from their company. They should have greeted him first, no matter how surprised they were. This was a basic lesson in their etiquette class about seniority. Choi Seolgi was scared, thinking, "I'm doomed. I offended a senior before I even debuted."

Taeyeon quickly came to Choi Seolgi's defense, "Li Yuhao, I'm sorry. They might have been too excited and surprised to greet you. They're still young, so please don't hold it against them."

Choi Seolgi, with Taeyeon's help, immediately apologized to Li Yuhao, "Senior Li Yuhao, I'm sorry. I was too surprised to see you and acted rudely. I'm really sorry."

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