Chapter 42

Liu Zaishi took a deep breath. Since the matter was already out in the open, it would be easier to handle. "Seunglin, I've also told you about my early experiences, right?"

Lee Seunglin nodded. "Yeah, it was tough, not easy!" He really admired Liu Zaishi. If it were him, he probably wouldn't have been able to persist.

"So, now that I have the ability, I try to help the juniors, especially those who are close to me, as much as I can!"

This wasn't Liu Zaishi boasting; he had indeed done it. Even for newcomers on his show, he would take good care of them. This was also why he had such good relationships and was one of the few artists in Korea with no anti-fans. After all, Liu Zaishi was once a rebellious person when he first started out...

"That's right, so I'm grateful to you, Brother Liu Zaishi, for choosing me to join 'Infinite Challenge' instead of Brother Junjin!"

"Drop the 'Liu Zaishi' part, just call me 'Brother' from now on!" This was Liu Zaishi's sincere words, not just out of guilt, but also because this younger brother was truly worth befriending.

"Brother!" Lee Seunglin, of course, complied.

"That's better. Now, I'll continue. Just like how I helped you join 'Infinite Challenge' instead of Junjin, even though we're both close, you needed this show more, so I chose you. Similarly, there's a younger brother now, and you should call me 'Brother.' He needs to appear and sing at my wedding more than you do, so I chose him. But since I approached you first, I've felt quite guilty these past few days!"

Children are naturally sensitive. Seeing Liu Zaishi looking a bit depressed, Xiao Huhu actually started to comfort him.

"Bo~ bo, it's okay!"

"It's fine, Brother Liu Zaishi, we don't need to be so formal!" Since he knew the reason, Lee Seunglin's lingering resentment was gone. Besides, it wasn't a big deal, and he had his own difficulties and might not have done well anyway.

Perhaps it was the comfort from Xiao Huhu in his arms, or maybe it was Lee Seunglin's words, but Liu Zaishi definitely felt a weight lifted off his chest. "To be honest, singing at my wedding isn't really suitable for you. After all, you're not a professional artist, let alone a professional singer. I didn't think it through at the time!"

Lee Seunglin nodded. That was true. He also felt that performing on stage would be a bit out of place for him.

But who was it that Brother Liu Zaishi was so concerned about, wanting to help? Even though he knew that asking would likely result in not recognizing the person 99% of the time, he was still curious. "Who is this brother?"

"You definitely don't know him, his name is Kim Jong-kook!"

"I know..."

Liu Zaishi was taken aback. Was his popularity really less than Kim Jong-kook's? Or was it Kim Jong-kook during his military service?

Lee Seunglin continued, "Didn't Brother Jong-kook have a rumor with Eun-hye... When I searched for Eun-hye on NAVER, six out of ten pieces of information had Brother Jong-kook's name attached, so I knew..."

Liu Zaishi smiled smugly. That rumor was something he and his friends like Kang Ho-dong had created during the X-MAN era, the most classic rumor in South Korea, which had lasted for years and directly propelled a three-crown king singer and a TV drama lead!

"Brother Jong-kook will definitely make your wedding shine, but it's a pity about the song I worked hard on!" It wasn't easy, translating and all...

Liu Zaishi understood Lee Seunglin's reluctance. After all, he had written the song specifically for his wedding. If it were a top-tier song, it would naturally become a nationwide hit; even if it were a second-tier song, it would still be popular for a while.

As for a third-tier song? Someone who could write "Little Dimple" shouldn't be at that level...

Since Yoon Eun-hye was mentioned, Liu Zaishi's hosting skills kicked into high gear, and he suddenly had a brilliant idea. "Is this song really that good?"

"Absolutely, it won't be inferior to 'Little Dimple.' If performed at a wedding, it would definitely be a step ahead!"

"Sing it for me, let me hear it!"

So, Lee Seunglin sang a few lines. Although he had talent, he had been quite laid-back during his time at YG and hadn't fully developed his abilities. To sing this song well, he had practiced a lot at home.

Hearing the familiar melody, Xiao Huhu was delighted and even started cheering, clapping his chubby little hands to encourage his dad, humming, "JI (marry), JI (marry)!"

Seunglin was truly extraordinary. If he were to develop in the music industry, not as an idol but by maintaining this quality and quantity, he could become a decent singer-songwriter. It was uncertain whether joining variety shows had helped or hindered him!

Although he had a tiny bit of regret, after hearing a few lines, Liu Zaishi felt even more eager to realize the idea in his mind. "Seunglin, give me this song!"

"Huh?" Was this brother going to sing it himself? Well, that wasn't a bad idea...

In Korea, debts are clear, even among close brothers, so discussing this wouldn't hurt feelings!

So, Liu Zaishi thought it was about the money. "I won't shortchange you, Seunglin!"

Realizing the misunderstanding, Lee Seunglin quickly explained, "Brother, that's not what I meant. I meant, are you going to sing it yourself? That's a good idea!"

"No!"

"Then who?"

"Isn't this a duet? Jong-kook will have a blank period after his military service. If there's a highly popular song at this time, it will be a huge boost for him!

And for the duet, after your suggestion, I thought of a perfect person..."

Before Liu Zaishi could finish, Lee Seunglin understood. "Eun-hye!"

"Ha-ha, exactly! Seunglin, you're really suited for variety shows. Their rumor has been around for so long, it's not new. But if we stoke the fire now, it will definitely spread nationwide!

For Jong-kook, he might not regain his former popularity, but it will definitely increase significantly...

As for Eun-hye... she's already in a period of rapidly rising popularity. With this song, she will definitely reach a new level!

This is another excellent rumor to stir up!"

Seeing Liu Zaishi getting so excited, Lee Seunglin was worried. "Brother... can I hold Xiao Huhu for a bit?" He was afraid Liu Zaishi might accidentally throw his precious son...

"Hehe, I'm just excited!" Liu Zaishi handed over Xiao Huhu a bit awkwardly. "So, Seunglin, do you agree?"

"Of course! Not just for your sake, I also want to see how far their rumor will go this time!" As the saying goes, those who enjoy the spectacle don't fear a big fuss...

"Great, I'll call them now and we'll record it tomorrow!"

"Sure, go ahead, go ahead!"

So, when Park Myung-soo came back, he saw two men who were overjoyed and a little Huhu who was happy because his dad was happy, all laughing heartily...

PS: Recently, Girls' Day's "Something" has been doing really well. Their previous dance with suspenders was also quite nice, especially member Min-ah, who is quite likable. I recommend checking them out.

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