Peninsula Asteroid

"Because I went to school in the Mainland when I was a child and lived in the Mainland for several years, so I am quite good at Chinese...and my language talent may not be bad."

Glancing at Zhou Ziyu, who was tired of being next to his mother and kept squinting his eyes half-bent to look around without saying a word, Chi Jingyuan turned his gaze back to her mother, nodded slightly and replied, for this Compliments are not very modest.

If they didn't happen to be able to speak Chinese, they probably wouldn't be sitting here for dinner today, because maybe he didn't even know Zhou Ziyu at the beginning.

"I know that Jing Yuan can speak Chinese, and Tzuyu has always mentioned it to me, but I don't know how to speak it so well..."

Zhou's mother nodded, her slender eyes, which were not very similar to Zhou Ziyu's, were half-squinting and laughing non-stop. She looked at Chi Jingyuan's completely plain face in black-rimmed glasses curiously, and then Can't help but sigh with emotion:

"And this appearance is really... I have been engaged in the medical beauty industry, and I have seen many celebrities in real life in Wanwan, most of them are watched on TV, in fact When I saw it in private, I thought it was very ordinary, and it was all maintained by makeup. It is really rare to see someone like Jing Yuan who is so good-looking without makeup,"

"Hahaha."

From entering the door to now, Zhou's mother has been praising him, from Chinese to appearance, Chi Jingyuan felt that the other party was a little too enthusiastic, and he felt a little embarrassed.

After squinting and laughing for a few words, he didn't deny it. After blinking, he replied playfully: "Speaking of this, I really need to thank my parents... just like Zhou Ziyu also needs to thank auntie .”

"Hehehe..."

Zhou's mother laughed when she heard it, but she couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Really good at talking.

When I was chatting with my daughter before, I felt that when she talked about Chi Jingyuan, it was obvious that EXO was very popular on the peninsula, but it seemed that they were a little too close because of their good relationship, so Zhou Ziyu It seems that they don't have an accurate concept of the other party's current popularity and identity, and they don't know how popular they are now. Every time they mention it, it's very natural, just like talking about an ordinary friend.

But as an outsider, Zhou's mother would not be so heartless. After she knew Chi Jingyuan, she went to find out about him. She knew very well how popular and status he is in the peninsula idol circle. Chi Jingyuan's name can be seen every time in the Peninsula Artist Earnings Ranking.

And even if she is in Wanwan, she can often hear from the other party, because EXO is really popular there, not only students and young people are chasing after it, but also many celebrities, entertainers and Internet celebrities either like it or rub their popularity is often mentioned.

Although she has indeed met many celebrities in reality, there is no one as famous and popular as Chi Jingyuan, so even though Zhou Ziyu's mother is an elder, she was actually a little nervous before meeting, Based on what I guessed about Chi Jingyuan's character, I conceived several sets of rhetoric, all in order to get closer to each other, so that the other party can properly take care of Zhou Ziyu who is alone.

It can only be said that for the life and work of Zhou Ziyu's daughter on this side of the peninsula, as a mother, she has really worked hard.

It's just that I thought that such a young super-popular star idol who heard from his daughter that his family conditions are also very good will definitely not be too docile, at least he will be a little arrogant and difficult to get in touch with.

But I didn't expect the other party to be unexpectedly friendly, not only polite, but more importantly, really good at talking, coupled with this appearance, in a short time of getting along, people will inadvertently develop a good impression in their hearts.

well.

Zhou's mother glanced at the arms around her, but looked at his daughter Zhou Ziyu with a smile, and sighed helplessly.

No wonder, it's really great.

"Bang bang."

At this time, the door of the box was knocked, and the waiter came in and asked, 'Do you need to serve food now? ', after Zhou's mother confirmed, all the dishes that had been ordered before were brought in in a short while, and soon the whole table was covered. Exuding an intoxicating aroma of vegetables, people can't help but move their index fingers at a glance.

"Don't look, eat quickly, eat and chat, don't be polite... I also listen to the baby, Ziyu said that Jingyuan you like to eat Sichuan food, and asked her to search the Internet to find this restaurant, not I know if it suits your taste."

Zhou's mother hurriedly called Chi Jingyuan to move the chopsticks, Zhou Ziyu also stopped holding her mother's arms, picked up the chopsticks and pointed in front of her body, her eyes scanned the dishes on the table, as if hesitating where to start eating rise.

"Auntie, you're welcome. I know this restaurant. It's very famous. I've eaten here with my friends once before."

After talking for a while, Chi Jingyuan didn't feel restrained. After seeing the other party's actions, he picked up his chopsticks, glanced at it, and took a slice of boiled meat to taste.

It still tastes the same, it's delicious, but maybe it's because I'm too hungry now.

And Zhou Ziyu, who had been watching for a long time, blinked after seeing Chi Jingyuan's movements, and also stretched out his chopsticks to pick up a slice of boiled meat into his own bowl, blew it vigorously, and ate it bit by bit.

"By the way, Auntie, I watched the live broadcast of "sixteen" yesterday. It seems that Zhou Ziyu's other family members are also here. Didn't they come to eat together today?"

After eating two mouthfuls, Chi Jingyuan took the initiative to break the atmosphere on the table and asked casually.

Yesterday he saw Zhou Ziyu's suspected family members show up in the live broadcast, and he thought they would come together today.

"Oh, those are Ziyu's brother and cousin."

Zhou's mother knew it as soon as she heard it, and said after a cry: "I originally wanted to come together, after all, we have never seen such a big star, but considering your occupation is a little inconvenient, I don't want to cause trouble. Did not bring them."

After explaining, Mother Zhou paused for a moment, then her tone changed a little, she became serious, she started to talk about business, and thanked Chi Jingyuan earnestly: "By the way, Jingyuan, I listen to you all the time." Yu said that since you met Ni, you have helped her a lot, whether it is in life or work, I really appreciate your taking care of her in the past two years...

"Well, I didn't want to agree to her when she was spotted by JYP company as a trainee in Seoul. You said that a girl is so young, she went to a foreign country to be a trainee at the age of 13 or 14. Now, let’s not talk about whether we can make a debut in the future, I don’t understand the language, and I don’t know anyone here, and her father and I are too busy at work and can’t accompany her.”

"Besides, Tzuyu is sometimes a bit dull, and she is not a strong and assertive character. Although she does not appear to be strong in front of outsiders, she is actually very sentimental in her heart. When she first came to Seoul , every time I called her, she was crying, and when I wasn't calling, she was crying secretly by herself, which really worried us to death."

"The local trainees here are not very friendly, and I can imagine that they are often excluded... It is thanks to you, Jing Yuan. If you didn't help and take care of her often, I really don't know what to do. good……"

Zhou's mother was a little emotional when she said it, as if she recalled the time when Zhou Ziyu had just left home and arrived in Seoul. No parent would rest assured that such a young daughter was alone outside.

Zhou Ziyu, on the other hand, was a little embarrassed by what was said. She pouted slightly and leaned over to her mother, gently arched her mother with her shoulders. eyes look bright.

"Hehehe..." For Zhou's mother's sincere gratitude and eyes, Chi Jingyuan pursed his lips and nodded with a smile, then he glanced at Zhou Ziyu who was looking around, and looked at Zhou's mother seriously. Said: "Actually, Auntie doesn't need to be like this. Zhou Ziyu is actually very smart and strong. He does many things very well. I just gave a little help."

This girl talked a lot when she was alone, but today she might be a little embarrassed because her mother was beside her, so she didn't talk much, but her expression was very lively, her eyes were also very clear, and she could tell that she was in a good mood.

"Just her? Why is she so smart, she's so stupid."

Hearing Chi Jingyuan's praise, Zhou's mother looked angrily at the silly smiling daughter next to her, but although her tone was not very good, her face turned into a flowery smile.

Looking at her daughter who wrinkled her nose because she was said to be stupid, Mother Zhou smiled and stretched out her hand to help her tidy up the hair on her forehead. After a careful look, she looked at Chi Jingyuan: "Speaking of which, do you know each other?" It's also fate, I heard Ziyu tell you how you two met, it's really a coincidence."

"It's really a fate."

Chi Jingyuan laughed when he heard it, nodded in agreement, put down his chopsticks and recalled for a few seconds: "I just went to JYP to talk about work. It was too close so I didn’t drive, I walked over, if not, I would just drive the car into the parking lot, and there would be nothing else to do.”

"That's really fate." Zhou's mother and Zhou Ziyu also heard this story for the first time, and couldn't help nodding their heads.

"Well, then I ran into her at the door. She was because... Ziyu told you... Yes, I vaguely guessed something when I saw her expression, and I felt that her confused bitter face was pitiful I went up and asked..."

"Hahaha."

"Because I happen to be able to speak Chinese, and then I got to know each other. At first, I thought it was not easy for a little girl to live alone in Seoul. After a few times of contact, I found that she was very cute, like a little sister. Slowly. I'm familiar..."

Speaking of this, Chi Jingyuan also found it very interesting and became interested, and the three chatted while eating.

With the deepening of exchanges and communication, the atmosphere in the box gradually became more harmonious, and the two parties were no longer restrained as before.

"By the way, does Jing Yuan want some wine?" After saying that, Zhou's mother glanced at her and raised her mouth.

"No, auntie. I'll go back to the company to work overtime later. There are some things I haven't finished yet."

"So busy, I have to go back to work overtime at this time, are all artists of your level so busy?"

"The working hours are actually quite normal for idols, but I do have a little more work recently."

"That's it..."

Zhou's mother nodded knowingly, and at the same time looked at Zhou Ziyu, shaking her head with a little hope: "If Ziyu's debut in the future can be half as successful as yours, then I will be really satisfied."

"hehe."

Chi Jingyuan didn't speak, but squinted and smiled.

He was not too embarrassed to wake up Zhou's mother's dream.

It is undisputed that EXO has reached the top of the three generations of boy groups. At the same time, the popularity, popularity, fans, especially sales and all combinations of the same period are broken, making people desperate. Chi Jingyuan is the big TOP in the team, and he is somewhat backed by himself. There is a big gap between the teammates.

Some of XO's teammates can't even reach half of his, let alone other combinations.

Just relying on JYP, a new girl group that can't see too many bright spots?

It's hard.

The taste of this restaurant is really good. After doing some localization, it is more in line with the tastes of most people. Even Zhou Ziyu, who needs to manage his figure, ate a lot. The three of them ate harmoniously until the end, and it was almost the end of the meal time. Mother Zhou seemed to think of something, and suddenly asked: "By the way, Jing Yuan, you have been so successful since your debut for so many years, do you know about the contract of the brokerage company on the peninsula?"

"Well, it's okay."

Chi Jingyuan took the tissue that Zhou Ziyu offered to hand over, wiped his mouth, and nodded in response.

"It would be great."

Mother Zhou laughed in a gift-giving tone when she heard it, and then reached out to take the bag on the stool next to her, explaining: "Didn't Tzuyu be selected for the debut group of the new girl group yesterday, JYP called me today In the past, it was said that the contract was about to be signed, and it was said that let us take a look and sign it as soon as possible..."

She flipped through her bag and took out a stack of bound documents: "But after I read it, I feel that this contract is a bit..."

"A bit harsh?" Chi Jingyuan smiled and helped the other party out.

"Yes, I feel that many conditions are a bit too harsh, and there are too many controls, everything must be controlled..."

Zhou's mother immediately responded, and then frowned and complained: "Is there any problem? Is it like this all over the peninsula? Or is it just JYP?"

"May I?"

Looking at the documents Zhou's mother was holding in her hand, Chi Jingyuan pouted at it and asked a question.

"Of course it's okay, you're not an outsider." Upon hearing this, she hastily handed over the contract in her hand, and added with a smile at the same time.

"Um……"

Chi Jingyuan took the document and read it carefully under the watchful eyes of Zhou Ziyu's mother and daughter.

Of course, all idols have to sign a contract with the company before their debut, and basically all contracts will be very detailed, including all work arrangements, activity norms, daily routines, and some companies even have relationships, clothing and hairstyles, and medical beauty management All such columns are written into the contract, and the idol is built as a perfect commodity.

Although Chi Jingyuan has only signed a contract with SM and has not seen other companies, but through exchanges with members and people in the industry, he knows that the contracts of the entire peninsula music agency are not bad, and the requirements are very strict. It is in the various divisions, and each company has its own differences.

And in comparison, the contracts of big companies like SM are still OK. The company is here to make money and not to cheat you. The problem, after signing, it was really trapped.

As for JYP...

"Well... I took a look, and there is no special problem..." Chi Jingyuan looked up for a while, raised his head, faced the two people who were looking at him expectantly, paused for a second, and said, "I don't know about other companies. But the contract I signed is actually not bad, the difference is that the share is different, after all%"

He laughed and shook his head: "After all, the contracts of the larger brokerage companies on the peninsula are almost like this, but Zhou Ziyu's may be a little more restrictive, even love is included in it, JYP is really interesting. "

If EXO's contract also includes a love ban, and if the amount is raised a bit and SM really mercilessly fines them, I really feel that the company earns no less than the concert.

Of course, Chi Jingyuan is not afraid of this if he is not in a relationship, but individuals like Park Chanyeol, Byun Baekhyun, and Oh Sehun may make a lot of money without being punished.

"Is it all like this?"

Zhou's mother frowned after hearing the words, glanced at the document in Chi Jingyuan's hand, and asked tentatively: "The year of the contract..."

"It's basically been 7 years now, and so am I." Chi Jingyuan closed the document and handed it to Zhou's mother again: "I took a rough look, and there are not many problems with those restrictions, at least a few There are no traps in the big picture, but I am not a professional after all, so I still have to think about the specific numbers and details."

"Okay, thank you, Jing Yuan." Mother Zhou took the document and thanked her with a smile.

"You're welcome." Chi Jingyuan smiled, watching the other party put away the contract.

To be honest, there is actually nothing to consider, because if you don't sign, you won't be able to debut.

And there's really nothing wrong with it, other than a lot of restrictions, it's just a normal artist contract.

After debuting, I actually knew it. Although the contract does have a lot of restrictions, in fact, apart from not violating the most important restrictions, the company also turns a blind eye to many other aspects and doesn’t care much. Yes, this kind of thing often depends on the popularity and status of the group, the relationship with the company, and the background of the members themselves.

Like EXO now, not only Chi Jingyuan, but the company has already loosened control over other members. As for Girls’ Generation, bigbang and other old-fashioned combinations, there are no restrictions at all on many levels.

But regarding this, Chi Jingyuan didn't say anything specifically as someone who had been there, and he wouldn't say anything like 'don't be afraid, we have a good relationship, I can take care of you, and the contract can't limit you'.

After all, this is an important contract that determines Zhou Ziyu's life path, let their family members seriously consider it, outsiders are not suitable to intervene too much.

The meal was almost done by now, after chatting for a few more words, Chi Jingyuan looked at the time and was ready to leave. He still had work when he went back, and Zhou Ziyu had to go back to the dormitory early.

Zhou's mother was also in the meeting, and smiled and took a few more wrapped gift boxes from the side, and carried them to Chi Jingyuan enthusiastically: "Jingyuan, Auntie knows that you don't need anything, and there is nothing to thank you for." This time, I specially bought some specialties and snacks from us. You can take it home and try it. If you think it’s okay, you can tell Ziyu, and I’ll send it to her next time and ask her to bring it to you. you."

Seeing Zhou's mother walking in front of her with a kind face and a friendly smile, Chi Jingyuan understood what the other party meant, and also followed the sunshine with a smile, and reached out to take these packages without any excuses. The packages are very delicate. Then he blinked and looked expectant: "Zhou Ziyu told me several times before that the specialties from my hometown are delicious, and I have been craving it for a long time, so I will not be polite, auntie."

"Hahaha... Don't be polite, you must say what you think is delicious." Zhou's mother smiled brighter, and handed the bag to him.

"Then Auntie, I'll go first."

"I'll see you off." Zhou Ziyu who had been standing beside him jumped over.

"No, you... you can stay with Auntie." Chi Jingyuan glanced at the girl, and habitually wanted to say something, but he held back before he could speak, put on a mask and hat, and finally said goodbye. Open the door and leave.

...

The door of the box was closed, and the mother and daughter sat back on the stool unsteadily, and the lively atmosphere just now suddenly became a little quieter.

Zhou's mother looked at her daughter who was still glancing in the direction of the door from time to time, and remembered the time spent together during the meal just now, and couldn't help sighing with emotion:

"well."

"What's the matter, Mom?" Zhou Ziyu leaned closer again, grinning cheerfully.

Since last night, she has been in a great mood, especially after having dinner with Chi Jingyuan just now.

"It's really better to be famous than to meet each other. At first, I thought that Chi Jingyuan was no different from those artists I had met before, that is, he was a little more popular... After meeting and talking, I realized that they were not of the same level at all. This temperament, this Literacy, it doesn’t look like a star who became famous at a young age, and it doesn’t look like a child raised by an ordinary family at all.”

Zhou's mother thought about the just-right conversation in the exchange just now, and looked at the neatly placed dishes and chopsticks on the position Chi Jingyuan made just now, and the clean table after eating, she felt more and more that this child really No one said: "You said that his family conditions are very good, do you know what his family does?"

"I don't know, I never asked."

It can be seen that his mother seems to like Chi Jingyuan very much. For some reason, Zhou Ziyu felt a little happy. After hearing it, he shook his head for two seconds: "He seems to have mentioned twice that his parents are in the United States. Not on the peninsula or anything like that."

"oh……"

Nodding her head, Zhou's mother didn't ask any more questions, she turned her head to look at the happy daughter who became as heartless as a child when she arrived, and couldn't help but pat her: "You can learn from others." Well, you are no longer a child at this age, Chi Jingyuan still praised you for being mature, where is your maturity... just how he treats people, the politeness of such a big star when he talks to me, there is no airs at all That quality is enough for you to learn."

"He was very polite."

Zhou Ziyu hugged her mother's arm and stuck her close.

She is indeed considered mature. Usually when she is a trainee alone, she has a lot of thoughts and is good at observing words and emotions. In fact, all the ways among trainees are very clear, and she has met many times.

It's just that when I'm around my mother, I always habitually don't think so much, I just want to enjoy this kind of intimacy, being a spoiled child.

"..."

Seeing her daughter like this, Zhou's mother shook her head and helped her tidy her bangs with a smile.

Silly boy, can't you see that people are polite...

It's your face.