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Chapter 1501 Less Contact
Chapter 1501 Less Contact
"Find Kang Daniel? What can he possibly do?"
Upon hearing this, Lim Nayeon couldn't help but purse her lips, seemingly looking down on Kang Daniel.
Even Twice, who have been in the industry for almost three years, can't do anything about it, while Wanna One has only been in the industry for a little over half a year.
The other members around him also shook their heads slightly, not expecting Kang Daniel to come up with any solutions.
Some things can be discerned from observing the details of Park Ji-hyo's interactions.
“I think it’s worth asking.” Yu Dingyan frowned and thought for a moment before slowly saying, “Whether it can help or not, at least asking will give Jihyo some peace of mind.”
"Oh, that's right, you should always ask!"
Son Chaeyoung nodded repeatedly, glancing at Park Jihyo: "Besides, if the company finds out about your relationship, they can't let Jihyo unnie bear the consequences alone, right? That brother-in-law Kang will definitely have to do something about it~"
Park Ji-hyo didn't have much hope and was somewhat resistant to it.
But hearing Son Chae-young say that, he suddenly felt a little tempted.
Upon hearing this, the other members exchanged glances, seemingly realizing something.
That's true. Kang Daniel was able to debut as the center of "Produce 101" with the first place and become the center of Wanna One. He must have some extraordinary qualities. Maybe he really has some background, connections or networks.
Even if not, at the very least, his agency values his popularity, so they might have some say in this matter and be able to put in a few words on his behalf.
Encouraged by everyone, Park Jihyo took a deep breath, borrowed a phone from Lim Nayeon, and dialed Kang Daniel's number.
Although her phone was taken away, she knew her boyfriend's phone number perfectly.
The phone rang a few times before being answered. Kang Daniel's deep, tired voice, tinged with obvious impatience, came through the receiver: "What's wrong?"
Hearing this, Park Jihyo seemed a little calmer and whispered, "Oppa, do you know...? The company contacted me..."
She quickly told the other person that their relationship had been discovered by the company. The members next to her held their breath and pricked up their ears to eavesdrop. Although they weren't on speakerphone, the conversation was still very clear in the quiet.
Kang Daniel was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone, his tone still somber: "I know, I just got back from my manager's place, and he scolded me."
"So, Oppa, what did your company say?" Park Jihyo immediately asked, her tone clearly expectant.
In fact, in their interactions, although Park Jihyo is younger, as a senior member of Twice, she usually holds a dominant position.
But now that something has happened, they are looking for someone to rely on and support, so they naturally become a little weaker.
Kang Daniel was clearly scolded and was in a bad mood; his voice betrayed obvious frustration.
"What else can I say? My agent verbally abused me and threatened me, saying that if I didn't handle this matter properly, they would reduce my exposure and appearances, and might even freeze my career."
He paused, seemingly recalling the scene of being scolded just now, and couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath.
Speaking of this, remembering the whole story, she couldn't help but complain again: "You too, you were just a little careless, how did you end up being photographed? I told you not to come that day, but you insisted on coming, and now look what happened..."
The rest of the sentence was left unsaid, and it seemed that she also felt it was a bit hurtful.
But these complaints were like a bucket of cold water poured on Park Ji-hyo's heart.
She froze, staring blankly at her phone, her eyes vacant, the expectation on her face fading away, leaving only disbelief and disappointment.
Upon hearing this, the members on the side all frowned.
Kang Daniel not only offered no words of comfort, but immediately blamed Park Jihyo, an attitude that was truly disheartening.
After complaining for a while, Kang Daniel calmed down a bit and said vaguely, "The company is very strict. They ordered me to break up with you, but I resisted and didn't agree."
Park Ji-hyo's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't say anything.
At the end, Kang Daniel seemed to remember something and asked with concern, "How are things on your end? Are you alright?"
Park Jihyo opened her mouth, her throat tightened, and after a long while, she slowly said, "It's nothing, it's just..."
"It's good that you're alright." Kang Daniel's voice still sounded rushed: "Our group wasn't doing too well lately, and now that this has happened, it's even more difficult."
He paused, then said the last sentence: "Okay, let's not contact each other for the next couple of days, and talk again in a few days."
As soon as he finished speaking, the phone was abruptly hung up, leaving only the busy tone of the receiver.
The practice room fell into a deathly silence once again, the atmosphere so oppressive it was hard to breathe.
Everyone could hear Kang Daniel's complaints and perfunctory attitude, which was very different from the care they had imagined.
Not only did they not step forward to protect Park Ji-hyo, but they also didn't offer a sincere word of comfort, and even shifted the blame onto Park Ji-hyo.
This kind of boyfriend isn't even as considerate as the average couple, let alone compared to that guy.
Mina's treatment is something everyone can see.
And how did they get this treatment? Everyone knows the answer.
She doesn't even compare to an ordinary boyfriend, let alone someone like Chi Kyung-won.
Even Son Chaeyoung, who had initially been encouraging everyone, fell silent, suddenly feeling a little sorry for her team leader.
Even if there are many small competitions among girls in ordinary times, when it comes to relationships, comparisons become particularly cruel.
Park Jihyo remained blankly holding Lim Nayeon's phone, staring vacantly at the ground. She neither cried nor spoke; the grievances and resentment she felt when scolded by her manager were now replaced by utter despair.
She stood there, like a statue, radiating an aura of loneliness.
There was also a strong sense of shame and... She used to praise and boast about Kang Daniel in private, and she, who was always proud, made many of her fellow members hear this phone call. She felt a strong, indescribable sense of losing face throughout her body.
None of the members dared to interrupt, and even Lim Nayeon didn't dare to reach for her phone.
After a long while, Park Jihyo slowly came to her senses. She raised her head, and for some reason, her gaze subconsciously swept over everyone, but then she suddenly glanced at Mina.
The previous grievances and resentment were gone from his eyes; instead, only undisguised envy remained.
The look in his eyes was devoid of the grievances and resentment he had expressed during his previous accusations, as well as the disappointment and desolation he felt at this moment; only a deep, undisguised envy remained.
Her gaze was light yet heavy, as if carrying a thousand words, fixed directly on Mina, with a hint of bewilderment, a touch of bitterness, and an indescribable longing.
Mina happened to look up and their eyes met. Park Jihyo, like a thief caught red-handed, hurriedly turned her head away to avoid her gaze, but Mina caught that fleeting look in her eyes.
Although Park Jihyo immediately turned her head away, Mina inexplicably understood the meaning behind that look.
She envied her.
Mina read it and understood it.
Everyone just heard what Kang Daniel said on the phone. Although it was a bit annoying, once you calm down, you realize that this is the norm in the industry. They are all idols, and they are all managed by companies. They all have to consider their careers.
But the more you know this is reality, the more you think about Mina's treatment... the more you can't help but genuinely envy her.
Despite being so openly envied, Mina felt no pride, but rather a strange bitterness.
In the past, she might have enjoyed this kind of relationship where someone could always be there for her.
...But that was a long time ago.
She absentmindedly took out her phone and noticed a new text message. She hadn't even noticed the recent incident involving Park Ji-hyo.
It just so happens that it was sent by the very person I've been thinking about.
"Happy birthday~"
If she had seen this text message an hour earlier, before this whole mess happened, she might have been very happy, because he still remembered her birthday.
But now, I suddenly feel a strange mix of emotions.
…………
"Jihyo and Kang Daniel have been discovered?"
"Yeah, Sangmin oppa just came by, and he seemed really angry?"
In the living room where the cast and crew of "The Spy" were having dinner, Ji Jingyuan was sitting there texting with Minatozaki Sana. They had almost finished eating. The director and producer at his table were having a drinking contest. He didn't really want to participate in the old-fashioned games between the older men, so he went to the side and found a place to rest.
Just then, I received a message from Sana Minatozaki, and this Osaka girl dropped a bombshell right off the bat.
"How was it discovered?"
Chi Jingyuan asked curiously.
He knew about Park Jihyo and Kang Daniel's relationship and was initially surprised that these young stars were dating so soon after their debut, but he didn't expect it to be exposed so quickly.
"That day, WannaOne... well, something happened, right? Jihyo was worried, so she secretly went out at night and got caught on camera..."
Sana Minato briefly recounted the events: "Sangmin oppa was really fierce with her just now. He didn't hold back at all in front of all of us, beating Jihyo so badly she couldn't even cry out loud. In the end, he even took away her phone and told her to stay in the dorm and not to wander off..."
"Twice has been around for almost three years since their debut, right?"
After listening, Chi Jingyuan asked curiously.
“咳咳，超人气大阪美少女shashasha sana酱所在的女团twice出道于2015年10月20日，到现在2018年3月份是两年半的时间！池同学一定要记住了哦！”
"If it's been two and a half years, I remember all the members of our team were dating back then... Your company is really strict~"
Seeing Sana Minato's uniquely personal reply, Chi Jingyuan's lips twitched as he suppressed a laugh, and he replied.
"Oppa, we're girls~ How can boy groups and girl groups be the same?"
"But I heard that Girls' Generation members also started dating not long after their debut..." Ji Kyung-won bluntly stated the rumors he had heard.
As the two were talking, a new message popped up at the top of their phones. It was a text message from Chou Tzu-yu: "I have something to tell you, I have something to tell you..."
As expected, it was about Park Jihyo. This little black spy did an excellent job. Ji Kyung-won felt that whenever something happened to Twice, he was always the first outsider besides Twice and JYP to know.
Since they had run into each other, Ji Kyung-won decided to talk to both of them at the same time. Both of them were talking about Park Ji-hyo, but their personal styles were clearly different.
One, Chou Tzu-yu, takes a realistic approach, delivering her reports in a rigid, methodical manner; the other, Minatozaki Sana, takes a storytelling approach, speaking with the seriousness of a passerby and frequently adding various facial expressions.
Through their different perspectives, he gained a clearer understanding of what had just happened on Twice.
...Even the expression on Kim Sang-min's face when he cursed, and which finger he was pointing with, were obvious to everyone.
"...Daniel Kang said that?"
When Sana Minatozaki recounted Kang Daniel and Park Jihyo's phone call, Ji Kyung-won blinked, his expression somewhat strange.
"Yeah, he offered a couple of perfunctory words of comfort, and then said, 'Let's not contact each other too much these few days.' Oh my god, I was speechless when I heard that... Does Oppa also think that's too much?"
Sana Minatozaki also added an angry emoji, so vivid that it seemed as if you could see her puffing out her cheeks and getting angry.
"Um……"
Chi Jingyuan thought for a moment, but did not agree: "It feels normal."
"Huh? Oppa! Is it normal for him to say that?"
Sana Minato clearly disagreed: "I think it's going too far. He's Shihyo's boyfriend, how can he just say something like 'let's not contact each other for the next few days' so easily? He even complained that it was her fault before, and you don't know how Shihyo's face changed immediately."
"I know it might be inappropriate, but... what else could he say?"
Instead of kicking him while he was down, Ji Jingyuan seemed a bit too rational: "Didn't he also say that he was scolded badly by the company and there was nothing he could do? He's just a male idol. He can't fight back against the company or affect JYP. He can't help with anything. Even if he says something to comfort him, isn't that just lying to him?"
"Even if it's just a little lie, saying something like 'Don't worry, I'll figure something out, don't be too anxious' is better than him complaining and saying 'Let's not contact each other too much'!"
"That's true."
Sana Minatosaki seemed somewhat indignant, and Chi Jingyuan didn't insist, nodding: "It just feels like this isn't something Sana would say."
"why?"
“I’ve always thought you were very rational…except for that one time at the gym, of course.”
"Oppa, I'm a woman! A woman is a woman who combines reason and emotion!"
"Hello, woman~"
"Hello, Mr. Ike~"
Chi Jingyuan laughed and agreed, and Minatozaki Sana joined in the fun.
But soon she sighed again: "The atmosphere changed completely after Jihyo's incident. She just said she didn't want to break up, but then Kang Daniel did that. I don't know what will happen next."
"But no matter what, it was her own choice."
Ji Kyung-won didn't seem to feel anything; he and Park Ji-hyo weren't very close.
Moreover, whether it was dating, going out in the middle of the night, or even Kang Daniel himself, it was all her own choice.
"Sigh, yes...yes, she chose it herself."
Upon seeing Chi Jingyuan's words, Minatozaki Sana suddenly felt somewhat bewildered.
There was no immediate response. Chi Jingyuan looked up and glanced at the restaurant.
The restaurant was a bit messy at the moment, with several tables filled with people drinking heavily. In the distance, at a table not far away, Kim Ji-won was talking to a writer, and they seemed to be having a lively conversation.
A little while later, I received another text message from Sana Minatozaki.
"Oppa, what would you do if you were in that situation?"
His tone carried a hint of seriousness, along with a subtle, almost imperceptible probing.
"I?"
"Hmm, if you were in this situation with Jihyo and Kang Daniel, and your relationship was discovered by the company and you received a call from your girlfriend, what would you say?"
"That depends on who the person is."
Chi Jingyuan paused, thought for a few seconds, and replied.
"That……"
Then Sana Minatozaki sent another message, her words carrying a clear implication and a hint of barely concealed anticipation: "Then... what if it were me? What if it were Sana?"
"If it's Sana..."
Chi Jingyuan thought for a moment: "This shouldn't happen today, right?"
"What if it happens? Oh, Oppa, tell me!"
"If that happens..."
Ji Kyung-won noticed that the Osaka girl seemed to be focusing on something else; she was no longer concerned about Park Ji-hyo.
He blinked, then a sudden smirk appeared on his lips: "I'll probably say... 'Don't worry, I'll figure something out, don't rush it.'"
"Hmph, Oppa's useless sweet talk can't fool me at all!"
"Aren't you someone who's all about emotions and chasing after women?"
……
"Hahaha……"
In the restaurant, Sana Minatozaki suddenly burst into laughter without warning, startling Momo Hirai, who was eating next to her with her mouth still full of rice.