Chapter 35

Finally back in the dormitory, Wen Zhengyou felt a bit tired for some reason. Perhaps it was the day's hustle and bustle that made him feel this way. Without giving it much more thought, he went straight to find Lee Joo-young, also to inform him of today's situation.

After listening to Wen Zhengyou recount the entire story, Lee Joo-young nodded: "Since that's the case, you should agree."

Wen Zhengyou smiled lightly: "I definitely will, no matter which aspect we look at."

Lee Joo-young stood up and sat on the sofa, gesturing for Wen Zhengyou to sit down as well: "Trainees need training, which will inevitably affect their class schedules. It's impossible to balance both. Although the school hours are generally short, with classes only in the morning or ending by four in the afternoon, you still have to attend every day."

Pausing for a moment, Lee Joo-young looked at Wen Zhengyou: "If we want to cultivate you not just as a simple idol but as someone who can excel in both the music and film industries, you will need to invest even more time."

Wen Zhengyou bowed: "I know all of this. I won't let my studies suffer, otherwise, it would be difficult for the principal as well."

Lee Joo-young nodded in satisfaction: "It's good that you understand."

Suddenly, his expression turned serious, and Lee Joo-young spoke in a solemn tone: "You know your own situation. I don't need to urge you, and your family probably won't agree to you neglecting your studies. What I can do is try to minimize external interference with your training. The school has already taken care of it. You can go for a day or two when you have time, without having to commute every day."

Perhaps sensing the atmosphere becoming a bit heavy, Lee Joo-young paused and changed the subject: "Have you watched the movies and listened to the CDs I recommended?"

Wen Zhengyou nodded: "I have a preliminary understanding..."

Lee Joo-young waved his hand and sighed lightly: "It might be a matter of fate. If it were another trainee, they would have been exposed to these things from a young age. Movies, TV shows, songs, and dance stars. They would lack the patience to watch old movies or listen to songs they don't understand. Influenced deeply by their own country's entertainment culture, they are less and less interested in foreign, especially older, stars."

Wen Zhengyou shrugged: "Isn't that normal? If I didn't understand Chinese and hadn't lived there for a while, I wouldn't understand many things either, and probably wouldn't be interested."

Lee Joo-young leaned forward with a smile: "How do you feel? What are your thoughts?"

Wen Zhengyou pondered for a moment and looked up at Lee Joo-young: "It can't be replicated."

Lee Joo-young sat up straight: "Be specific. You seem to be focusing on the word 'replicate.' Is it really impossible for South Korea to produce such a star?"

Wen Zhengyou replied: "I looked up the information and studied it thoroughly. The reason Hong Kong could produce such a star at that time was due to the unique era. Opportunities were everywhere, and you didn't have to fight for them. However, one thing determined that if you had the talent, you could be overwhelmed with work. If you weren't popular or talented, even with opportunities everywhere, they wouldn't be yours. As for the music industry, Hong Kong had the Golden Needle Award, which was highly authoritative. Those who received it had made significant contributions and led trends in Hong Kong's music industry. It was an open era, and the entertainment industry was fertile ground. Yet, it produced such a figure. To achieve this now... it's not easy."

Lee Joo-young was taken aback and shook his head with a smile: "You only say it's not easy, but you don't say it's impossible. It seems you have your own thoughts."

Wen Zhengyou pondered for a moment and stood up with a smile: "I didn't say I had any thoughts, President. Please arrange my training for tomorrow."

Lee Joo-young looked at Wen Zhengyou, slowly putting away his smile, though he remained calm, his disappointment was evident: "You still can't agree with my idea, can you? Well, that's understandable. I know that his success in both the music and film industries has many elements that can't be replicated. It's a pity..."

Wen Zhengyou looked at Lee Joo-young and laughed: "President, your mindset might not be right. Even without comparing myself to this Zhang Guorong, every idol in the Korean entertainment industry wants to excel in everything. It's just a matter of whether they can achieve it, not whether they want to. Even if you don't instill this idea in me, I would still try and challenge myself. There's no question of agreement or disagreement."

Seeing that Lee Joo-young was still stunned, Wen Zhengyou shook his head and stepped forward: "President, I am your trainee, and you are my president. I have the intention to debut as an artist, and I'm certain about that. If you think I'm worth cultivating to realize your dreams, then follow your plan. As long as it's related to the talents an artist should have, there's no need to wait a month. Arrange it now. You say success in both the music and film industries, but Zhang Guorong didn't start that way. After I debut, I need to first stand on my own feet. Prioritize and focus on what's important."

After saying this, Wen Zhengyou didn't wait for Lee Joo-young to respond, bowed, and walked towards the door. By the time Lee Joo-young came to his senses, Wen Zhengyou had already been gone for a while. He smiled wryly and stood up, feeling helpless. How old is this kid? How can he always be so calm and analytical about everything?

When introducing Zhang Guorong to him, he was very excited and eager for him to recognize and pursue this direction. But when he seemed to reject it, he felt inexplicably disappointed and down. As the president of an entertainment company, he had rarely, if ever, felt this way, because it was truly Lee Joo-young's dream. Because he cared so much, his emotions fluctuated the most, and he easily lost his composure. However, that kid had also enlightened him.

Dreams, in fact, define the process of life. In youth, we hold various dreams without worrying about making a living or other things. Once we enter society and realize the hardships of life, our dreams gradually fade or are buried. All our actions and thoughts are focused on living a better life. But does this mean dreams disappear? Are they only for the young? No, not at all.

Some people spend their entire lives striving for a living. But others eventually achieve material and life satisfaction. At this point, their former dreams resurface in their hearts, more passionate and urgent than in their youth. How many such people there are, no one can count.

But clearly, Lee Joo-young is one of them. When he was young, the Korean entertainment industry was not as developed as it is now. Even now, Korean films are not a major force in Asian cinema, whether in quality or quantity. He always had the idea of becoming such a star, influenced by Hong Kong films.

He never achieved it, due to life and his own abilities. Now, as the president of an entertainment company, he is not extremely wealthy, but he has no worries about food and clothing and has his own career. Encountering someone like Wen Zhengyou, who fits both in terms of temperament and ability, he couldn't help but reignite his youthful dreams.

I can't do it, but South Korea can have a star who excels in both the music and film industries and has a significant influence. But just now, his views were changed by this 14-year-old child. If you think it's possible, then cultivate him. Whether he succeeds or not, no one can predict, but no matter what, you have to try.

Taking practical steps is the first step to realizing your dreams. If you want to do it, just do it. There's no need for so much reflection. Sighing with a smile, Lee Joo-young sat back at his computer. Then, let's arrange it. If I truly admire him, I'll set him as a goal. The rest will follow the normal path. He runs an entertainment company, and what they produce are idols.

Regardless of whether Wen Zhengyou can ultimately achieve that goal, this step is probably necessary. How should it be arranged? In the era of dance and dance music, for idols, dancing and singing have become the two essential skills, with no distinction in importance. Dancing, in particular, is time-consuming. Singing, of course, is even more so.

Calculating various training courses, Lee Joo-young looked at the list with a peculiar expression. Except for dancing and acting, which he couldn't teach himself, singing, pronunciation, songwriting, and composing were all skills he could teach. This time, he might really have to take the lead. At least based on his temperament and character... Wen Zhengyou is worth the effort.

(Thank you, fallenone, for your support and evaluation. Your book review always inspires me, and I will keep it in mind. Thank you, 丿筱钺灬沐白, for your support and evaluation. Xiao Yue is a returning reader, and I welcome you back. From now on, I will maintain the habit of thanking everyone who supports me, regardless of whether it's a repeat. I hope you won't find it annoying. Not being good at expressing myself is not an excuse for ignoring you. I will strive to create a good book to repay everyone. Thank you. O(∩_∩)O)

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