"Hello, Mr Tang." Mrs Liping said catching Jianhong's attention.
Jianhong turned gazing worriedly at Mrs Liping since they already believed no good news came from Mr Tang.
"You want us to hold practice at the second floor?" Mrs Liping asked.
"Second floor?"Jianhong asked even though no one was talking to him.
Although MMF Entertainment had six floors, each one had a specific function. The first floor was the reception and the offices where security guards who stayed the night slept. The second floor however was where the senior idols had their training. Everything needed for them to succeed was there including the vocal, rap and dance room. After the scandal, many groups had disbanded and some of them had left. Currently there wasn't much groups in the company apart from Winter Night which was why they needed to debut a new girl group.
The third floor was where the new trainees where supposed to train and the fourth floor was for the legal department. The fifth floor was for the PR department and the last floor of the building was for Mr Tang himself. Apart for his office where everyone visited, no one knew what the other rooms where being used for.
"Okay. I understand. We will move there right away." Mrs Liping said nodding her head before the call went off.
"What's the problem?" Jianhong asked walking to Mrs Liping.
"Mr Tang wants us to go to the second floor immediately. I'm so sorry Jianhong. We may have to use the practice room beside yours. After all, the group that used it before has left the agency." Mrs Liping said.
"I'm not against the idea because of me. You know that Mochi......" Jianhong said.
"I'm well aware that Mochi doesn't like anyone going through his things. These trainees seem to be well mannered. I can assure you that none of that will happen. Besides, this way you can monitor everything they are doing more easily." Mrs Liping said making Jianhong close his eyes nodding in agreement.
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Bao Jun waited leaning by the stairs with Xinyi when he got the message he had been waiting for. All the trainees had moved down. This way, Xinyi wouldn't have to climb the stairs that far.
"Have you gotten the message? Bao Jun, I'm already late." Xinyi said gazing at her watch.
"Don't worry about being late. I will take you. Okay, we can go now." Bao Jun said standing up.
"Where are we going to?" Xinyi asked.
"To the second floor." Bao Jun said before catching Xinyi off guard and carrying her in his hands.
"Tang Bao Jun, let me down!" Xinyi said kicking her legs in the air.
Bao Jun ignored her carrying her back down till they arrived the door leading to the second floor. Meanwhile, Jianhong, Mrs Liping and the other trainees had taken the elevator and also arrived at the second floor. The both of them opened the doors at the same time making it possible for them to meet each other at the corridor. Xinyi gasped recognizing Jianhong immediately.
"Mr Tang. Is there a problem?" Mrs Liping asked.
This made Xinyi sudden conscious of the way the trainees where looking at her. Raising her hand gently, Xinyi tapped Bao Jun causing him to turn round. All the trainees continued to stare causing Bao Jun to immediately understand.
"Please open the door quickly." Bao Jun said pretending not to understand.
Mrs Liping moved quickly helping Bao Jun as she opened the door so he could enter with Xinyi. The room seemed to be very tense as all the trainees stood looking at her.
"Drop me down. Can you see the way the way they looking at me? I'm getting shy." Xinyi whispered to Bao Jun before turning her face away.
Meanwhile Jianhong stood gazing at Bao Jun and Xinyi. Was the she the last trainee that had been missing? Xinyi continued to feel uncomfortable as he buried her face in Bao Jun's arms.
"All of you, greet Mr Tang. He is the CEO of MMF Entertainment." Mrs Liping said.
"Good morning Mr Tang." The trainees said.
"No need to be formal. From today, this is where you will be holding all your classes. Remember to do well and fight for your dreams." Bao Jun said gasping at the end because Xinyi had pinched his arm.
Clearing his throat, Bao Jun lowered Xinyi to the ground.
"This is Long Xinyi. From today she will be training with the rest of you. Sorry for bringing her late. Mrs Liping, JH, please look after her." Bao Jun said making Xinyi even more embarrassed.
Later, she was definitely going to have a talk with her cousin.
"Of course Mr Tang. Miss Xinyi, did you sprain your ankle?" Mrs Liping asked.
Xinyi's eyes went up glancing around and meeting numerous stares all directed at her. It was obvious they thought she had sprain her ankle. Things were better this way.
"Yes. It still hurts." Xinyi said as she feigned her leg injury.
"The trainees just arrived here today. How about we allow them to get settled in? Tomorrow, we can officially start the training." Bao Jun said while smiling at Xinyi.
"Yes, Mr Tang. All of you, you can leave." Mrs Liping said watching as each of the trainees left whispering.
"I shall take my leave. Excuse me." Jianhong said leaving too.
After the door was locked, Bao Jun yelled in pain as he held his foot. Xinyi smiled as she had taken her revenge. Even on her first day, she had manged to make a grand entrance. What did JH think of her after seeing her?
"What are you thinking about? He didn't even notice you." Xinyi whispered to herself.
"Who didn't notice you? Oh, Jianhong? " Bao Jun asked.
"Jianhong? It's really his name?" Xinyi asked surprised.
"What did you think his name was?" Bao Jun asked smiling at how cute Xinyi was.
"I thought not all things on the internet was real. So, does everyone call him by his name?" Xinyi asked watching Bao Jun nod his head.
"So, can I call him Jianhong too?" Xinyi asked.
"Of course. After you do that, I won't be responsible for what happens to you." Bao Jun said earning a hit from Xinyi.
"Hey! Tang Bao Jun, do you still take me as your cousin? How can you be mean to me?" Xinyi said pouting.
"Don't worry. After seeing you with me, the staff will think twice before messing with you." Bao Jun said.
"I was right. You did all that on purpose. What if everyone starts talking about it?" Xinyi asked.
"Welcome to the life of an idol. Oh right! I almost forgot to ask. Do you want to stay in the dorm with the rest girls or should I rent you an apartment close by? It may not be your typical type of house but it will have everything necessary." Bao Jun said.
"If I don't stay at the dorm, where do you think everyone will think I'm staying? In your house!" Xinyi said.
"Fine. Suit yourself. I will bring your things tomorrow so, please make do with whatever you find in your room." Bao Jun said.
"Thanks." Xinyi said.
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Jianhong walked back to his practice room thinking about the scene at had happened earlier. The CEO of MMF Entertainment had been carrying one of the trainees in his arms. What was their relationship?
"How was your first day as an instructor?" Randy asked teasing Jianhong.
"Leave him alone. Senior, are you okay?" Liuxian asked.
"Seems like trouble has arrived in MMF." Jianhong said making all of them curious.
Few minutes later, all the members of Winter Night sat down round in a circle eating as Jianhong narrated everything. Randy clapped his hand smiling after hearing everything while Liuxian remained quiet. Everyone seemed to be puzzled about what their relationship was. It was true that in the past Bao Jun had dated many women but the girl in question seemed too young.
"Do you think they could really be dating? " Liuxian asked.
"I don't think so. Why would he allow his girlfriend be an idol when he can take care of her?" Randy asked.
"No matter what their relationship is, I won't allow her to think everything is gotten on a gold platter. I won't go easy on her." Jianhong said as he added more food for Mochi who was oddly quiet.
Liuxian's eyes immediately darted to Mochi who continued to eat without saying anything.
"Are you okay?" Liuxian asked Mochi.
"Leave him. It's very rare to see Mochi quiet. We should be happy instead of probing." Randy said drawing Mochi to his side.
"Have you gone for your shot?" Jianhong asked Mochi who only nodded.
"Did any of you scold him?" Jianhong asked.
"Senior, just drop the matter. Mochi is just quiet. Nobody died. So, what are you going to do about the new girl?" Randy asked.
"I think you should just stay clear of her. She obviously looks like bad news." Liuxian said.