Chapter 64

Although Gwangjin was bowing and apologizing to Lee Yuhao, Lee Yuhao still noticed the tension in Gwangjin's facial muscles as he gritted his teeth while speaking. Lee Yuhao knew that Gwangjin definitely harbored resentment, and the conflict between them was not something that could be resolved with a simple apology.

At this moment, Lee Yuhao also had to make a statement. He said sincerely, "Senior Gwangjin, I also bear some responsibility for this matter. However, I hope that next time you won't abuse your seniority to bully newcomers. I accept your apology." Of course, Lee Yuhao would not let go of the compensation Gwangjin had offered. When he said he accepted the apology, he also took the compensation to his own side.

Seeing that both had apologized, Kim Young-min said, "Let's consider this matter settled. Gwangjin, I don't want this to continue. If something like this happens again, you'll be out of here."

Gwangjin glanced at Lee Yuhao and replied, "Yes, I understand, President."

Then, Kim Young-min said to Lee Yuhao, "Lee Yuhao, Senior Gwangjin's mistake shouldn't affect our company's cooperation with you, right?" Kim Young-min was afraid that Lee Yuhao would use this incident as an excuse to terminate their song collaboration and instead support JYP.

"Of course, President Kim. I always separate personal and professional matters. As the saying goes, 'There's a head for every grievance and a debtor for every debt.' I won't let my conflict with Senior Gwangjin affect our cooperation with your company. After all, I have a very good relationship with Taeyeon. Even as a friend, I will help Taeyeon. By the way, President Kim, I have a small request."

"Oh? What request? Tell me, and I won't refuse if it's something I can do."

"Um... MBC has a variety show called 'We Got Married,' and I want to participate with Taeyeon. Of course, you can rest assured that Taeyeon and I are just friends. I know that Girls' Generation has a no-dating rule. So, Taeyeon and I will never cross the line of friendship. I just want to do my best to help Taeyeon and Girls' Generation." Lee Yuhao even smiled at Gwangjin, thinking, 'You like Taeyeon, don't you? Then enjoy watching Taeyeon and me show affection on screen.'

Hearing Lee Yuhao's "small request" and that mocking smile, Gwangjin clenched his fists and gritted his teeth again. If it weren't for the two presidents present, Gwangjin would have rushed forward to tear Lee Yuhao apart.

Kim Young-min also laughed, "Hey... I thought it was something serious. Since you're doing this to help Taeyeon, we'll discuss it with MBC." The "Silly" company, of course, would be happy to see Taeyeon and Lee Yuhao continue their "pink" promotion.

Lee Yuhao also smiled and said to Kim Young-min, "Thank you, President Kim. I think we should wait a bit before discussing this with MBC, until after Girls' Generation releases their album. We can use 'We Got Married' to promote the album. I'll send the songs to your company within a month."

"Great! Let's settle it that way. President Lee, Mr. Lee Yuhao, we should be going now." Lee Min-phil nodded, and Kim Young-min left with Gwangjin.

After Kim Young-min left, Lee Min-phil smiled at Lee Yuhao, "Yuhao, why did you suddenly decide to participate in that fake couple show? I thought you would terminate your cooperation with their company this time."

"President, my conflict with Gwangjin shouldn't affect Girls' Generation, right? Besides, their company is offering me money, and I can't refuse it. By the way, the song contract is with Uncle. I'll ask him to bring it to you. President, I want to discuss something with you."

"What do you want to discuss? Go ahead."

"I want to stop the promotional activities for the next week. I don't want to take on any more events. I want to release a new single, a K-POP song this time. I've already composed the main melody in my dorm yesterday."

Lee Min-phil frowned, "Oh? You released your album a month and a half ago, and now you want to release a new song? Isn't that too fast? Plus, this time it's a different style. I'm afraid your fans might not accept it immediately. Should we wait a bit longer?"

"President, don't worry. I want to strike while the iron is hot. I don't want to be remembered as a sad singer when I release a K-POP song. Otherwise, I might as well not have released so many songs on this album."

"Um, you have a point. But let's wait until the song is produced, and then we'll discuss it with the departments. After all, the quality of your song is the key. As for your schedule, I'll tell your agent to hold off for now. Don't disappoint me."

"Understood." Lee Yuhao smiled.

Lee Min-phil also nodded and smiled, "Alright, put the money away. Go rest."

Lee Yuhao smiled and put the 30 million won check in his pocket, then said, "I plan to visit SBS this afternoon to see Lee Ji-eun's performance. It's still early, so I'll go to the studio to work on the new song's main melody."

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Lee Yuhao spent almost three hours in his studio working on the main melody of the song "Sorry, Sorry." "It's really inconvenient to work with one hand." Lee Yuhao checked the time; it was past 12. He took out his phone and called his agent, "Uncle, where are you? In the dressing room? Call and ask if Lee Ji-eun has eaten. If she hasn't, let's bring some food to her."

Soon, his agent called back, "Come to the underground garage. Lee Ji-eun hasn't eaten yet; she just finished her rehearsal."

Lee Yuhao tidied up his studio and went to the garage. In the car, he said to his agent, "Uncle, find a good Japanese restaurant. I'll buy some sashimi for Lee Ji-eun."

"Oh? Sashimi from a good Japanese restaurant is quite expensive. Even with a small appetite, Lee Ji-eun would still eat for about 100,000 to 200,000 won."

"It's fine. I just received 30 million won in compensation. By the way, Uncle, help me arrange to learn how to drive."

"Let's wait until next week to arrange that. I'll take care of it then."

"Okay. By the way, Uncle, how much can I earn from this album and various activities?"

"What? Are you short of money? Ha ha... Our company settles every three months. You won't get your share until November. From the album and digital downloads, I see that you can earn about 1.3 billion won. You earn more than other artists, mainly because you're a solo artist and don't have to share, plus your contract has a high share."

"Uncle, I want to borrow some money from the company. I want to buy a car. Do you think the company will lend it to me?"

"They should lend it to you. After all, your salary is with the company, so they have no reason not to lend it to you. Leave the car purchase to me. I have connections and can get you a good deal. By the way, what kind of car do you want?"

"A BMW 3... or a BMW X6."

Hearing that Lee Yuhao wanted a "BMW X6," which costs over 100 million won, the agent immediately said, "Yuhao, I think you should start with a domestic car. Otherwise, the ANTI fans will criticize you. Wait until you achieve better results before changing your car."

Lee Yuhao thought about it and realized it made sense. As a newcomer, driving a luxury car might not be a good image. "Okay, then let the company find me an old car for now."

Lee Yuhao and his agent went to a Japanese restaurant to buy a sashimi platter for both of them. They also ordered some fried noodles and sweet and sour pork from a Chinese restaurant near the TV station for Lee Ji-eun's staff, then headed to SBS.

Lee Yuhao entered the TV station through the underground garage, not the main entrance, which was already crowded with fans supporting their idols. He went to the backstage of "Music Bank." In the hallway, many artists were squatting and eating. Lee Yuhao greeted them as he passed by.

Passing a waiting room, Lee Yuhao saw his name on the door and opened it, but it was empty. He closed the door and continued searching for Lee Ji-eun's waiting room.

After a long hallway, he arrived at the public waiting room. Seeing the door was open, he went in. Inside, there were the newly debuted "2PM," "Lee Ji-eun," and the returning "SHINee."

The public waiting room was crowded with staff and artists from each group. Lee Yuhao thought, "I'm glad I didn't have to use the public waiting room when I debuted."

When Lee Yuhao entered, "2PM" greeted him first, "Senior Lee Yuhao, we are the new group 2PM."

Lee Yuhao smiled, "Why am I a senior? I'm also a newcomer, just a month ahead of you. We're peers, peers. You can continue with your work."

Lee Yuhao then nodded to the members of "SHINee" and walked to the corner where Lee Ji-eun was sitting. Seeing Lee Yuhao, Lee Ji-eun smiled, "Oppa Yuhao, aren't you sick and resting at home?"

"Yes, I'm sick. If I weren't sick, I wouldn't have the chance to see your performance. Let's go with the staff. There's a waiting room for me, let's go there."

Lee Yuhao's waiting room was prepared for him when he suddenly announced the suspension of his activities, so it was empty.

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