A year and a month ago ( somewhere in October 2021 in a hot spring)
Everyone was having a good time together in the hot spring.
After this they will be preparing for their final concert which will happen in August.
Kiki was scrubbing Xueer's bare back, talking about the new script handed to them which will star the two of them as siblings.
Anqi who was scrubbing Kerans back have been advicing Keran to wear a more revealing shirt next time, earning a groan from Keran and a laugh from Keyin who was waiting for her turn of back scrubbing.
"Little aunt?" Said Yuxin suddenly who was in the water with Xiaotang Yuyan and Shuxin.
"Yes Liu Cui Hua?" Yuxin cant help but give a side glance and smile at the respond she got from Shuxin.
"Ahmmmm, What you said about our last concert during our performance at youth with you, were you serious about that"
"Which one about flying with wings or us staying together as the9 after it?" Xiaotang cant help but laugh at Shuxins answer.
"Pfft The staying together part" hearing this Yuyans ears perks up.
"Of course I was, dont tell me you dont agree with that? I even talked to my dad to look for someone suitable to manage us" Shuxin asked sitting straight now totally focus.
"Aiya Yuxin, Im even preparing my money incase Iqiyi would not give "THE9" title to us" Xueer said earning a shock look from Kiki.
"You are?" Kiki in her shock voice.
"Im also preparing the vlog concepts for us" Anqi added raisinv her hand.
"The song Im making now is sooooo good for our album after we leave iqiyi" Keyin bragged.
"See? Its serious, everyones' serious. I am serious" Shuxin said voiced getting pitcher.
"Pfft Okay okay I was just asking" a genuine laugh from Yuxin.
"But first Shuxin, I just want to clarify, I want to be an idol not a business woman" said Xiaotang making everyone laugh.
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1 month later, in the iqiyi dance studio during their practice for their final concert.
Kiki gathered everyone for a serious meeting.
Taking a sit on the floor everyone listened to the eldest member.
"If were doing this "leaving iqiyi staying together thing" each of us must promise one thing. Ill go first, I promise never to think that there will be a disbandment and will always think that the the9 will be forever. ---" Everyone was stunned by what Kiki had said.
Kiki has always been trying to keep her thoughts inside..
Dont get her wrong she loves the9 so much but staying for a year and half as a group had always made her not to attach herself to the girls. She felt that when the time would come they had to disband she would have the biggest problem. She would miss the girls, whom she treat as younger sisters, too much. But now its different, they would promise a long future together.
"Ill go next, I promise to be more open and be closer to you guys" just like Kiki, Keran had always been afraid to be attached to the9 but for a different reason, she is after all the leader of fanxyred but Shuxin had promised her that if she want to promote or have an interaction with fanxyred she can, saying that the9 is not just a group but also a family who will support each others carreer. Right thenand there Keran thought yes we are a family.
"I promise to be braver, become a better leader and a better support system to you guys" Anqi had talk to Xiai about her decision.
Xiai fully supports her saying that through the9 Anqi has become more mature and added while crying I will always support you my child.
"I promise to be more brave, more confident and work harder for myself and for us" Xueer said while scanning for reactions from them seeing how gentle and genuine their smiles to her are she felt proud.
"I promise to myself and to the group that I, Xie Keyin will never doubt you guys and I will work harder for the9's name will be louder for others to hear" Keyin had always like their chemistry together and the fun things they do when they meet.
She is actually thankful to meet a group of friends who can ride her craziness, who can laugh it out when she bullies them, who listens to her even when she rumbles nonsense, who understands her weird side like Anqi had said before their not a girl group their a gang with girl members.
The9 is just different. Their talented unique and nice.
"I Xiaotang will promise to be your shield when you need one. I promised to text you everytime you have a problem and be there to talk to you and comfort you. I wont promise that will be the best group ever cause there will always be a time that some will have something to say about us but what I promise is that Ill be there with you as a member, as a sister. " unlike Kiki and Keran Xiaotang actually fogot about the disbandment of the9.
Xiaotang let herself fall for the9's charms and had all her fun being with them not until she remembers it. So when Shuxin said of keeping the9 she was so thankful and hopeful thinking the9 will be together for years to come.
"I promise to promote our group more, be more cautious and be a better and responsible person, I promise to love you more and face the challenges bravely ahead of us, I promise not to be affected to the critics right now and in the future, I promise to never lose hope to the9 because I know were the best, I promise to earn more money to keep our future company going, I promise to read the chatbox more so you cant make a fool out of me, I promise to send you more expensive gifts during your birthdays and for other occassions and lastly I promise to stay with you forever and love you with all of me." Yuxin's speech made Yuyan roll her eyes while laughing with the others.
"*sigh* you all promised and said things that I want to say so I will just continue it; I promise when we loss all our money-" everyone was laughing so Shuxin stop Yuyan.
" yahhh Yuyan what are you talking about? We are serious here talking about our future and you talk about losing money. "
" I am not done yet, let me finish: I promise when a time comes and we loss our money and loss our jobs I will still be a the9 member Yuyan, I love you everyone. " Yuyan said short but she said it whole heartedly and everyone knows that.
" l promise to be--"when it was Yuxin's turn everyone cant help but throw some words.
" More carefree"
"Share my money"
"make a song for Shuxin- I mean for the9"
"Share some of my endorsements"
"Sleep in the dorm more frequently"
"Eat lots of food and take some rest"
"Wake Keyin gently"
"Play with the9 sometimes"
"Stop practice cooking and stop making everyone taste it even if it taste bad" the last statement made everyone laugh.
"pfft No not that , I promise to be your friend, sister and family everytime you need me to be and I promised to be more open to all of you."
"Awwwwewwwe"
"Group Hug!!!!!!" Keyin shouted making everyone stand.
"Aiya so corny" Yuyan whined but still hug everyone with a smile.
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After their final concert from iqiyi the9 announced about the members staying together still as the9, after buying their name from Iqiyi.
The girls, fortunately, had more positive response than negative.
Now everyone is more free in showing their love for each other.
Different vlogs of them together were posted making everyone see their chemistry.
Different shows with movies and films are offerd to the girls who want to showcase their chemistry.
No more competition but just pure support for each other.
The9 had become a big name in industry not just because of the individual talent of the members but its because of the good chemistry the girls have.