Chapter 15

Wen Zhengyu's expression was serious as he stared at Lee Sun-kyu, ready to listen attentively. Lee Sun-kyu thought about what Wen Zhengyu had just recalled, took a deep breath, and smiled, saying, "Absolutely, no problem at all." Wen Zhengyu pursed his lips, "You... you're so sure?"

Lee Sun-kyu patted his shoulder with a smile, "Of course. Actually, there's no major flaw. The fact that you can run away from home shows that you're not a rigid person. You have an extreme desire to break through and change your situation. The way you tricked that Xu Uncle into saying those things, which led to the security not following orders, demonstrates a good understanding of human psychology. Your personality is fine."

Wen Zhengyu asked uncertainly, "You mean I should just stay the way I am?" Lee Sun-kyu quickly waved his hands, "Of course not, just that changing will be easier than you think. Actually, you're not very good at interacting with people and don't know the techniques. The simplest example is, when you're in a new environment, you need to establish your position. If you can make everyone like you, that's great. If not, at least don't make everyone dislike you. If that's still not possible, just make some people like you and ignore those who dislike you."

Wen Zhengyu nodded, keeping it in mind. Lee Sun-kyu continued, "As for the rest, it's too complicated, and you'll have to figure it out gradually. I can give you specific advice, but I'm not much older than you, just a year or so. But at least, that's how I was in school. I don't know why you didn't go through these experiences."

Wen Zhengyu was about to say something, but Lee Sun-kyu waved his hand, "Forget it, now's not the time to think about these things." He tapped his lips, thought for a moment, and then clapped his hands, looking at Wen Zhengyu, "Here's an example. The trainees here are mostly your seniors. Let's not talk about the male trainees, as that might be more complicated. Just the female ones, except for me, choose one at random. Try to interact with her and become friends."

Wen Zhengyu immediately stood up, "Now?" Lee Sun-kyu reluctantly held him back, "Now you go and offend people? Don't you think everyone is as tolerant as me, even after you've been sarcastic to me so many times and still helped you?" Wen Zhengyu frowned, "Actually, I'm not that..." Lee Sun-kyu impatiently waved his hand, "I said, you need to match your appearance. You're not just learning to build your personality, but also to cultivate a character that fits your appearance for when you debut."

Wen Zhengyu touched his face, "By 'appearance,' you mean just my looks?" Lee Sun-kyu smiled like a cat, "Yes, just your looks. 'Appearance' is a cuter term." Suppressing his excitement, Lee Sun-kyu feigned calmness, his eyes full of encouragement, "Zhengyu... do you know what 'cute' means?"

A month and a half later...

"Hey, buy me some good food." In the practice room, Wen Zhengyu squinted with a cute smile, tugging at Xu Meina's arm and gently shaking it. Xu Meina looked at him with a doting expression, patting his head, "Hey, I've spent all my trainee allowance on sweet and sour pork for you this month. Are you trying to eat me out of house and home?"

Wen Zhengyu pouted and huffed, letting go of her arm, "If you don't buy it for me, I'll go to Sun-kyu." He turned and walked away without hesitation. Xu Meina's eyes were full of amusement, but she pretended to be helpless and stepped forward, "Alright, alright, I'll buy it for you." Wen Zhengyu immediately smiled, hugging Xu Meina affectionately, "I knew you were the best, thank you, Meina."

Xu Meina playfully tugged at his ear, "Really, all the pocket money my mom gives me goes to you. Are you my boyfriend?" Wen Zhengyu turned his head, looking at her with clear, innocent eyes, "Meina, if I become your boyfriend, will you want me?" Xu Meina's cheeks flushed slightly, and she was momentarily stunned. But Wen Zhengyu's next words brought her back to normal, "That way, I can eat sweet and sour pork every week."

Seeing Wen Zhengyu's mischievous smile, Xu Meina knew she had been tricked again. She bit her lip and raised her arm to hit him, but Wen Zhengyu had already run off laughing. Indeed, he had tricked her again. On the first day, this boy came to the company with a serious and cool expression, but the next day, he revealed his true nature. He was adept at being cute and charming, and with his delicate and beautiful appearance, it was hard not to want to hug him. Of course, this was limited to the opposite sex.

However, these were the tactics he used when he needed something. For example, asking where the restaurant was, how to get to the practice room or recording studio, or wanting to buy something but having no money, he would cling to his senior Meina, calling her and asking her to buy it for him. But beyond that, this rascal was also a super sly little devil. No matter how many times you tried to outsmart him, he would always find a way to trap you, leaving you no way out. Seeing Wen Zhengyu run away, Xu Meina didn't chase him, shouting from behind, "I'll bring it back to your dorm."

Wen Zhengyu waved at the end of the corridor, "Thanks, Meina." Then he was pulled away by a hand that had just turned the corner, disappearing at the stairwell. Without looking, he knew who it was. The only person in the company who treated him like this was the president's daughter, Lee Sun-kyu. Xu Meina, used to this, turned and walked away, still thinking about his words and shaking her head. But she didn't know that everything she had observed over the past month was actually...

"Overdoing it, aren't you? So effortlessly, is this your true nature?" Lee Sun-kyu asked with a playful look, seeing Wen Zhengyu's expression return to its usual stiffness. Wen Zhengyu was unfazed, hands in his pockets, following Lee Sun-kyu toward the president's office.

If Xu Meina saw him now, she would be shocked. Because the Wen Zhengyu now was no different from the one she met a month ago. He was still that boy with a strange, beautiful face and a cool, quiet personality. He was completely different from the cute, charming boy who had just asked for sweet and sour pork.

Looking at Wen Zhengyu's profile, Lee Sun-kyu marveled, "You really are an extreme contradiction. You were supposed to get close to a female senior trainee, and you did more than that. But when you tried to interact with a male senior, you ended up beating him up after a few words. Although trainees don't strictly follow seniority, you still can't be so disrespectful. If my father hadn't helped you, his parents would have already disciplined you." Wen Zhengyu paused, squinting and turning his head, "Maybe I just don't get along with boys, I only like girls..."

"Slap!" Lee Sun-kyu narrowed her eyes and pushed his face away, "Hey, stop being cute, are you afraid of losing yourself?" Wen Zhengyu shrugged, looking calm, "I only fought back because he tried to hit me. And treating Senior Meina this way, I don't find it difficult at all. The difficulty would be treating everyone like this in the future." Lee Sun-kyu laughed, "If I really made you do that, could you do it?"

Wen Zhengyu shook his head, "It's not difficult. And there are only a few trainees, so it's not a big problem." Lee Sun-kyu looked at him with disgust, "Qin family... making you act cute to shape your personality, how did you end up being so narcissistic? I think this is just part of your nature, not something you've cultivated."

Wen Zhengyu didn't care, and after a moment, he suddenly turned his head, "Am I qualified now?" Lee Sun-kyu shook her head, "Not even close. I said, if you don't understand why I slapped you that day, you don't really understand human relationships. I'm not just saying this to敷衍you or joking. Even if you understand, whether you succeed or fail in the future is unpredictable. Otherwise, everyone would be successful. You need to admit that you're not even qualified yet."

Wen Zhengyu frowned and thought for a moment, then said helplessly, "It seems that imitation and cultivation are never truly part of oneself. Growing up, this is the first time I've been so curious about something. Sun-kyu, I have to say, you're amazing." Lee Sun-kyu suddenly stopped, her face cold, "Hey, when you praise me, can you not call my name first?"

Wen Zhengyu was taken aback, "Then what should I call you?" Lee Sun-kyu crossed her arms and looked up at him, "Senior, if you're used to being cute, calling me Meina is fine." Wen Zhengyu asked instinctively, "Call Meina to buy sweet and sour pork?" Lee Sun-kyu angrily pushed him away, "Are you addicted to acting? I'll buy you a XX."

Wen Zhengyu shook his head, "Don't think I can't tell it's a curse word just because you mumble. No wonder you have such a name. You're more vulgar than boys." "Hey!" Lee Sun-kyu pointed at Wen Zhengyu, who was already walking ahead, and shouted angrily, "With your sarcastic tongue, you can only dream of changing and becoming qualified." Wen Zhengyu turned and glanced at her, "Why don't you buy me sweet and sour pork and still want me to call you Meina? If you want to take advantage, you'll have to pay the price. I understand this, but you pretend not to."

Before Lee Sun-kyu could say anything more, Wen Zhengyu had already knocked on the president's office door and gone in. Seeing the door close again, Lee Sun-kyu took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. It seemed her training plan needed improvement. This rascal closed the door right in front of her, only showing his cute side to others while keeping his true self hidden from her. Wasn't this just making the effort for others?

Suddenly, Lee Sun-kyu realized a problem and rushed in. However, neither of them knew that at the corner of the stairs just now, a boy around thirteen or fourteen years old had come out from a hidden spot. His eyes flashed with a mix of hatred and satisfaction as he glanced at the president's office door, then turned and left.

This boy was the one Wen Zhengyu had beaten three days ago. But he was also the one who, three days later, caused a significant change in Wen Zhengyu's character. Later, when Wen Zhengyu found out the truth, he didn't know whether to hate him or thank him. Because before he could say anything to Lee Soo-young, Lee Sun-kyu had already rushed in and asked him a question that left him somewhat confused and uncertain, making it hard for him to answer.

"Wen Zhengyu... I told you to get along with your seniors. But now you're completely different. Do you realize that this is a form of emotional manipulation?"

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