Chapter 308 He’s gone

The other members also had their own plans and did their own thing without paying attention to them. Chi Jingyuan was carrying a shoulder bag, and both of them put on masks and hats and walked out of the hotel together.

"Where to eat, bro?"

After walking out of the door, a gust of cool breeze blew on my face. It gave people a completely different feeling from the air-conditioning of the indoor air conditioner. Although it was no longer as cold and cool as before, I could feel a different kind of reality in my heart.

After walking a few steps, Chi Jingyuan glanced at a taxi passing by slowly, followed the light and looked into the distance for a few seconds, and asked aloud.

Because he was with Luhan, he habitually spoke Chinese.

"After you turn the road ahead, walk a little further and there is a night market street. There are several food stalls inside that serve delicious barbecue. I have eaten there twice before."

Luhan pointed to the front and said in a familiar voice: "It's not far, we'll be there in about ten minutes."

"Are you so familiar with this place? I remember brother, aren't you from Beijing?"

"I was also brought here by someone else. The last time the crew of the movie I was starring in had a dinner, someone introduced me to this place. I tried it and it was really good."

The two of them were not in a hurry, and walked slowly while chatting. After turning a few turns, they finally arrived at the night market street Luhan mentioned. Under his guidance, they found a shop with a small family, and there was a small shop in front of the store.

We found a table in a remote place and sat down across from each other.

The tables and chairs are all made of cheap plastic that looks very cheap at first glance. There seems to be a layer of oily stains on the upper edge of the table that has not been wiped off. The overall look is very down-to-earth food stall style.

"Want to drink?" The waiter came over with two menus, and Luhan asked while looking at them.

"Beer is okay."

"Of course it's beer. Let's order four bottles first, and then...what would Jingyuan want to eat?" He greeted the waiter next to him and then looked at the menu and asked.

Chi Jingyuan was also looking at the menu in front of him. Just as he was about to speak, his cell phone suddenly rang. He came out and looked at the caller.

"Brother, you are a regular customer. Come and order some. I'll take a call and I'll be right back."

After saying something with a smile and watching Luhan make an 'OK' gesture, Chi Jingyuan took a few steps to the side with his cell phone, came to the shade of a tree on one side, and answered the call.

"It's so late to call, is there something urgent?"

It was Pei Zhuxuan who called. Chi Jingyuan asked curiously.

At this time, if they don't work overtime, they should be about to finish practice and return to the dormitory.

"There's nothing urgent..." Pei Zhuxuan said in a cheerful tone and then dulled her voice. Even without speaking, Chi Jingyuan seemed to feel the other person's happy mood from the silence.

Chi Jingyuan smiled without making a sound, without urging, and listened quietly.

A few seconds later, there was a faint sound of snorting, and Bae Zhuhyun breathed slightly and said, "Just now, the room manager came to inform us that the debut date originally scheduled for around November has been moved forward..."

"How far in advance?"

"It will be next month. The director said it will be brought forward to early August at the earliest."

There was an irrepressible joy in her voice, which could be clearly felt even across the sea and pond.

It was obvious that the long-cherished wish of many years was about to come true. Bae Zhu Hyun was surrounded by the excitement of his upcoming debut. After receiving the news, he immediately called him to share his excitement and happiness.

It's just that Chi Jingyuan was not as optimistic as she was after hearing it. As a bystander, he just thought it was strange. Is this early debut too early? It was expected that November was directly mentioned in August. This time difference is too big.

It's far away.

Chi Jingyuan wondered if the company had moved their debut date so far forward for some special reason.

And even though they have been practicing since last month, it is difficult to fully prepare for many things in such a short time such as studying for the debut album, recording, dancing, shooting MV, makeup photos, pictorials, etc. EXO is preparing for the album

At that time, I didn’t even know how long I had been practicing just dancing. It was very hard every day and I was so exhausted.

Unless Bae Joo Hyun and her girl group debut without releasing an album and just make a digital single as their debut song, then they have plenty of time.

Although he was doubtful, Chi Jingyuan certainly would not pour cold water on someone when they were happy. Instead, he replied in a brisk tone: "That's really congratulations. In this case, Irene xi, will we do it next month?"

There will be a chance to share the stage.”

"kkkkk hahaha..." Pei Zhuxuan lowered her voice for a few times, then couldn't hold back and finally laughed out loud. The laugh was a bit wanton, not very nice, but very contagious.

After a while, the laughter stopped and neither of them spoke directly. Chi Jingyuan looked at the time and spoke proactively: "I have something else to do here. Let's talk about the rest when we get back."

"Yes." Pei Zhuhyun responded crisply, then remembered and added: "By the way, Seulgi and the others may also send you a message later. If you have something to do, remember to turn off the sound on your phone."

"knew."

After hanging up the phone, Chi Jingyuan stood there and briefly thought about Pei Zhuhyun and the others' early debut. After a minute or two, he returned to the dinner table and sat down.

At this time, a plate of barbecue had been served first. It was sprinkled with cumin and chili noodles and was sizzling with oil. It looked a bit greedy. Chi Jingyuan, who was not very hungry at first, was also attracted by it.

"I'm calling you so late, girlfriend?" Luhan took the initiative to pick up the opened beer and poured a glass for each of them, and asked with a smile.

"Thank you... No, I'm a good friend. I'm not dating now." Chi Jingyuan took the wine glass and thanked him, then shook his head in denial.

"Jingyuan, you said you have no relationship, why am I so suspicious? Brother He, are you still hiding it... You are so popular in the industry, who would believe you if you say you don't have a girlfriend..."

Luhan glanced at him, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Now most of the members have girlfriends. If we don't fall in love now, when will you?"

Chi Jingyuan blinked, pondered for two seconds and tentatively said: "Maybe... after I turn 35?"

"Pfft... hahaha..." Luhan couldn't hold back his laughter and burst out laughing. His hands shook and he spilled a little of the wine he was holding.

Chi Jingyuan also laughed, picked up the wine glass, and the two of them clinked and drank half of the glass.

After the laughter gradually stopped, neither of them spoke anymore. The barbecue skewers in front of them continued to exude an alluring aroma, but neither of them had any intention of trying one.

It was suddenly quiet for a moment, and the only sound that could be heard was the constant chattering of people from the table next to them.

There is silence on one side and excitement on the other.

"Brother is leaving?"

Chi Jingyuan was the first to break the uncomfortable atmosphere, took a bite and asked questions while chewing.

Although it is a question, there is no questioning in the tone.

"..." Luhan was stunned by Chi Jingyuan's question. He seemed a little surprised how the other party could see his thoughts and asked so straightforwardly.

After being stunned for a few seconds, he looked at Chi Jingyuan: "How did you know?"

"You can see it."

Chi Jingyuan put down the iron picks he had finished eating, looked at Luhan's confused gaze, and shrugged with a smile.

But he sighed in his heart.

He has received poaching invitations from so many companies, and each offer is better than the last. Regardless of whether it is true or not, even if he can only achieve half of it, he will definitely earn much more than what he earned in SM.

If Chi Jingyuan had not seen the world, and being an idol was not mainly about making money, and if he was completely treated like a royal in SM, he would probably have been tempted to think about changing jobs.

Chi Jingyuan is very popular. Although his teammates are not as good as others, they are certainly not unpopular, especially the three members of the Xia Kingdom line. They have local household registrations and are also blessed by EXO's huge popularity and traffic. As long as

Returning solo is definitely a cash cow in the eyes of all economic companies.

In particular, Wu Saike has made a good start. BTS is obviously worse than EXO but it is so popular in the mainland. As soon as it comes back, it is a popular star who directly joins the group to film.

He is so popular, wouldn't those people from EXO be even more powerful?

Very simple reason.

Chi Jingyuan had some premonitions after Wu's incident came out, but nothing happened.

When Luhan suddenly asked him to go out for dinner tonight, he had actually expected it, but he was a little confused as to why he had to call him out specifically to talk about it.

Now Luhan's expression and reaction have verified Chi Jingyuan's guess. He and Chi Jingyuan looked at each other, then looked at the table in front of him, pursed his lips, picked up the cup, drank the beer in it, and poured it again.

Man, didn't speak.

Chi Jingyuan remained silent for a moment. He turned his head and glanced at a nearby table of diners who were having a lively meal and drink, and didn't know what to say.

After a few seconds, his eyes returned to the table. After thinking about it, he laughed and said, "If Xia Guo is more popular, should I smile and say to my brother, 'Everyone has a dream in life, and everyone is wonderful', or should I

Should we angrily say, 'Cut off ties and never have any contact with each other till we die'?"

The natural tone broke the somewhat stiff atmosphere. Luhan glanced at him and shook his head with a smile: "Although I have said it several times, Jingyuan, your Chinese is really good, better than mine."

"I admit the first sentence, but the latter is a bit exaggerated."

Chi Jingyuan narrowed his eyes and said modestly.

The atmosphere inexplicably improved a lot, and the two of them no longer had the stiff posture just now, and each picked up a skewer and started eating.

After eating a few skewers, Chi Jingyuan licked the grease at the corner of his mouth and asked casually: "Are you all ready?"

"Well, I won't go back after eating for a while. I have asked people to take away the things I need to take away. There are only some clothes left in the hotel and dormitory... The agent on the peninsula

The lawyer has also prepared the materials and will file a lawsuit tomorrow morning after I leave."

Luhan nodded and said it directly without any intention of hiding it.

"Why do you feel this process is so familiar..." Chi Jingyuan smacked his lips, took a sip of beer and asked, "Do the other members know about it? Tao them."

"I have told the two people from Xia Kingdom before, but I have only told you about the other members."

"Why are you telling me specifically?"

"Because Jingyuan you are a very important reason why I made up my mind to leave EXO..." Luhan's expression was a little solemn.

"No, brother, it has a lot to do with me? Isn't it because of Wu Saike?"

Chi Jingyuan opened his mouth slightly in surprise and looked at the other person with an innocent face.

"Indeed, a lot of it is because he inspired me a lot...but don't compare me with him." Luhan didn't deny it, but he quickly stated seriously that he was not familiar with Wu.

"Indeed, bro, you chose to leave when we just finished the concert. There is still more than a week before the next performance, leaving us plenty of time to re-choreograph and rehearse the moves. Unlike him, BTS fans

He ran away the day before the meeting, and it was too late to rehearse. In the end, he had to temporarily find a backup dancer to put on a mask and take his place." Chi Jingyuan nodded and reluctantly agreed.
To be continued...