Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?-Chapter 1050 - 475: Final Preparations Before the Group Variety Show
With Bae Juhyun's current spoken Chinese, forget about just gaining fans, coming to develop in China might not even be a problem.
Liu Xin'an had seriously considered bringing Bae Juhyun to China; there are opportunities, but the issue is there isn't a stage suitable for Bae Juhyun to showcase her charm.
Dance?
The key to girl group dances has always been the group. Bae Juhyun has the capital to develop in China, but Red Velvet doesn't necessarily, as not every member works as hard as Bae Juhyun does in learning Chinese.
Singing?
Bae Juhyun does have singing skills, but even then, she might just blend in with the idol artists, and if she were to step into the singer's circle, she'd get a good beating.
Acting?
...That's even more unrealistic.
That's the awkward part, can't just have Bae Juhyun join various variety shows, right?
Let's not even mention someone else; Bae Juhyun herself probably wouldn't be willing.
These are issues that need to be resolved step by step~
"Will this video also be played on Bilibili?"
"Probably, our website shouldn't miss this opportunity. You should ask Taekyon later, he might know something."
"Mm... Ah~ Still have company training to attend tomorrow, so annoying just thinking about it."
This time they're heading to China; since it's a foreign trip, some necessary training is crucial.
Taboos, things you shouldn't do, local customs and such... they definitely need to be understood in advance to avoid embarrassment and problems later.
"You've worked hard."
Bae Juhyun let out a muffled groan, leaning into Liu Xin'an's embrace, enjoying this moment of peace.
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Two days went by quickly.
On June 11th, the five members of Red Velvet finally awaited the official recording of their fifth season of group variety show.
This was their trip to China.
It wasn't a secret that Liu Xin'an would be accompanying them this time, so in the morning when Seong Taekyon came with the van to pick up Bae Juhyun, Liu Xin'an also got in.
However, he didn't sit in the back but in the passenger seat.
Once in the car, Liu Xin'an instinctively started looking around, causing Seong Taekyon to give him an amused glance.
"What are you looking for?"
"Is filming already underway?"
"Not yet, the official filming starts once we board the plane, don't be so nervous."
Hearing Seong Taekyon's words, Liu Xin'an felt a bit relieved.
He wasn't really nervous; he mainly wanted to confirm the camera positions to avoid looking awkward on screen.
Yes, that's right, on screen.
There won't be much footage of him in this group variety show, but there definitely won't be none at all.
After all, he is an important reason why Bae Juhyun and the others went to China for the group variety show filming. If he doesn't appear, someone might trouble S-M.
"What's the chat about? Aren't we going to pick everyone up?"
Sitting in the back seat, Bae Juhyun fiddled with her phone for a bit and, noticing the vehicle hadn't started, curiously peeked at the two in the front.
Seong Taekyon quickly started the van.
The plan was to pick up Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin'an first, then pick up the other members, head to the company, and load their luggage into another vehicle.
This trip spans a full seven days and six nights, with each member bringing at least three suitcases.
Not to mention that all the staff going along too.
It's quite a big operation.
Once everything was sorted, they would officially head to the airport, and the production team would start filming the group variety show.
"You don't have much luggage."
Liu Xin'an knew Seong Taekyon was referring to him, as Bae Juhyun's luggage... certainly can't be described as not much.
"I plan to buy the essentials when I get back."
Returning to his home country, of course, he knows what's useful and what's not.
So, for this trip back home, his suitcase mainly contained his streaming equipment.
Computer, game consoles, and the like.
"Once in China, you're still continuing the live streams?"
"Mm... I'll find time to do it. Taking a sudden seven-day leave would make the viewers suspicious. Of course, they'd probably guess something was up when I suddenly stream back home... Is it okay if the group variety show filming is revealed?"
Liu Xin'an's words made Seong Taekyon chuckle.
Seeing Liu Xin'an looking very puzzled, Seong Taekyon finally subdued his laughter a bit, but the amusement lingered on his face.
"Xin'an, do you really think the fact that they're in China can be kept under wraps?"
Liu Xin'an slapped his forehead, true, he was only worried about his exposure, yet forgot that the biggest exposure was Red Velvet's presence itself.
"So what if it's exposed, it's not a big deal."
"Feeling kinda dumb lately..." Liu Xin'an self-deprecatingly said with a bitter smile.
Listening quietly to her boyfriend talking, Bae Juhyun suddenly blurted out an idiom.
"Nearer to hometown, the more hesitant?"
"Wow, you even know that?"
Liu Xin'an was stunned, his girlfriend's progress in Chinese far exceeded his expectations.
"Eh? What does that mean?"
Curiosity piqued by the Chinese, Seong Taekyon asked.
With an eager audience, Miss Bae couldn't contain her urge to show off.
"It's an ancient Chinese poem. Simply put, the closer to home, the more nervous you feel."
"That's a simple explanation, but in the original poem it's also..."
"Ah, shut up."
Seeing her chance to show off being hijacked by Liu Xin'an, Bae Juhyun playfully threatened her boyfriend.
Liu Xin'an's response was natural as could be.
"Yes."
Yep, he surrendered.
It's clear that this isn't the first time Bae Juhyun has threatened someone this way.
Though it wasn't the first time seeing this couple flaunt their affection in front of him, Seong Taekyon never got tired of watching Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin'an playfully bicker.
Perhaps because Liu Xin'an is inherently an amusing person, besides, when with Liu Xin'an, Bae Juhyun always seems exceptionally lively?
As an elder for both, he is delighted to see the two of them happily messing around.
