The sound didn't appear suddenly. It seemed to have been intermittent before they arrived, and it was only after the two people slowly approached that they heard it.

In addition to some choked cries, there were also words of comfort mixed in. The voice was a little soft and soft, and it was hard to hear it clearly even if the surroundings were quiet.

However, after Chi Jingyuan heard this voice for a few words, he felt that it didn't sound like the local language of the peninsula, but rather like the pronunciation of Neon.

He and Kim Taeyeon looked at each other and frowned at the same time.

Something must have happened when there is such a sound. If an ordinary person has a mentality of not being able to watch the excitement, he will go over to see the situation. But as an idol artist, privately, he hates being associated with such things.

If you are careful, you will have a bad influence on yourself. Even if you are actually very interested in it, you will usually suppress the idea of ​​watching the fun in your heart when encountering this kind of thing, and avoid it if you can.

It's just that this road just leads to the parking place. If you take another road, you have to go back a long way.

The two looked at each other, Chi Jingyuan tapped his chin lightly, and continued walking forward together as if they didn't hear.

After walking for a while, Chi Jingyuan finally saw the source of the sound and excitement, but when he saw those familiar faces, his heart couldn't help but froze.

I saw three girls sitting on the roadside on the right side not far ahead. At a glance, Chi Jingyuan recognized the three faces. They happened to be the three neon trainees from JYP who he had met several times.

, and responded to the voice that sounded like Japanese just now.

Hirai Momo is sitting in the middle, her legs are together and her face is half covered with her hands and she is choking. The source of the cry must be her, while Minatozaki Saka and Nai Minami are on both sides, talking quietly together.

If anything, Saka Minatozaki on the left gently patted Hirai Momo's back, showing her comfort.

A sense of absurdity and surprise arose spontaneously. Chi Jingyuan really didn't expect that in this place and at this time, he could meet these people again, especially Mingjing Nan. It really felt like he could see her everywhere.

Likewise, Chi Jingyuan was left speechless and didn't know what to say.

In addition, because of several coincidental encounters, a strange feeling arose in my heart, it was itchy, as if a feather had tickled my heart.

After getting closer, I saw several cans of beer placed at my feet. Some of them were not opened, and some had been finished. The bottles were lying on the ground, looking at the mess.

It showed their mood at this time.

I don’t know if any of these people are adults or where they got the beer.

Kim Taeyeon looked away after taking a look, burying her head and walking straight forward for fear of being recognized. Chi Jingyuan didn't say anything after recognizing a few people, straightened the baseball cap he was wearing, and walked together side by side.

Go forward.

Although they did meet by chance, in fact, they were not very familiar with each other, and Ming Jingnan knew a little better, so he did not intend to take the initiative to say hello, and just walked over as if he were a passerby.

And more importantly, Chi Jingyuan felt that these girls probably didn't want to be seen in such an embarrassing and private situation.

The two of them walked forward as if they had not seen each other, but the crying was very clear here, and the sound of footsteps was still the same. The dull footsteps getting closer and closer made Hirai Momo's crying stop, but she did not raise her head.

, while the two people next to him followed the sound and looked over.

Two figures, one tall and one short, gradually approached. They did not look here but walked forward naturally. They were both wearing masks. However, Nai Minami just glanced at the tall boy's hat and singlet.

She turned around on her shoulder bag, and finally her eyes rested on the faintly exposed eyebrows hidden by the brim of the hat. Her eyes suddenly opened wide, and her heart suddenly jumped, and she recognized Chi Jingyuan directly.

Although it's not too late, it's already quite remote here.

Why is he here?

Is it such a coincidence?

Who is that next to you?

She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but surprise suddenly spread throughout her body, and she didn't know what to say.

Saka Minatozaki on the left blinked, feeling that the man in front of her looked familiar. She noticed Nai Minami's expression with her peripheral vision, her eyes locked on the exposed half of her face and the hat, and her heart immediately

Clearly.

Then, as if as a conditioned reflex, she stood up and leaned down as if to salute. However, she stopped again just as she spoke and made movements: "Senior Yuan, Aniha..."

The reason why she stopped was because she could vaguely see that the two people didn't seem to have any intention of communicating with them, and they didn't even look over when they heard the crying.

I secretly thought that I was a little anxious. If I had noticed it just now, Minatozaki Saka would not have taken the initiative to say hello at this time.

Kim Taeyeon was fine, but Chi Jingyuan originally thought that they were wearing masks and he was wearing a hat. As long as he didn't take the initiative to say hello, there would be no impact if he slipped away.

However, he really didn't expect that despite his good disguise, he would be recognized in person.

"Um, hello everyone..."

Chi Jingyuan stopped and looked over, and suddenly met Nai Minami's wide-open eyes. Under the soft long hair, a pair of clear and surprised eyes were very eye-catching, while next to her, Minazaki Saka

He was a little apprehensive, as if he realized that his initiative to speak was a bit inappropriate.

"Why do you still have to salute? Are you so polite in private?" Seeing her action, Chi Jingyuan took off his mask. Even though his heart was at rest, a smile appeared on his face and he waved his hand casually.

Stop being so polite and switch to neon language to say hello to them.

His naturalness and friendliness also made Minatozaki Saka, who was a little embarrassed in her heart, breathe a sigh of relief. She didn't smile, but she bent her eyes to look at him. Nai Minami, who was also preparing to salute, and who was buried next to him,

With a sad head, he raised his head and looked at Hirai Momo with red eyes. She also stopped and stood up.

"your friend?"

Kim Taeyeon, who was about to walk over directly, was stunned. Although she didn't understand Chi Jingyuan's Japanese, she understood the other party's greeting. After stopping, she looked to the left and right, and looked at Chi Jingyuan in surprise.

Jingyuan.

"Um……"

Actually not really.

Hearing this question, Chi Jingyuan thought to himself, but he just glanced at Mingnan. After seeing the other person's expression and eyes, he didn't say much, just nodded: "Yes, this is what I participated in the recording before.

I know a few JYP trainees from JYP’s program.”

He briefly explained, but made no intention of introducing each other.

"Hey Yigu, your circle of friends is really broad...but they all have one thing in common."

Upon hearing this, Kim Taeyeon glanced at the three of them, and then looked at Chi Jingyuan with strange eyes. She looked left and right, and said something secretly in a sinister tone. She glanced at him with disdain and half took off her mask.

He took the initiative to say hello to the three of them: "Hello!"

Seeing that the three people recognized her, they were surprised and wanted to stand up to salute and say hello. She also waved her hands casually: "Forget it, there is no need to do this if Jingyuan is a relative."

However, he didn’t say much during today’s performance. He then looked at Chi Jingyuan and pouted in front of him: “Then I’ll go first?”

"..." Chi Jingyuan shrugged. After being recognized and saying hello, he must have said a few words casually.

Kim Taeyeon gave the three trainees a strange last look, waved her hand to Chi Jingyuan, and left a message: "Remember to look at the things I gave you." Then she left with a thump on her short legs.

, not willing to wait for a second longer.

She had absolutely no interest in these female trainees. If Chi Jingyuan hadn't said they were her friends, she wouldn't have even said hello.

The four of them looked at her leaving figure together. After the footsteps faded away, their eyes turned back. After looking at each other twice, the girls lowered their heads proactively. It seemed that they had returned to the previous state. They looked a little unhappy for a while.

and silence.

Because there was no business in the desert, only a few stores on both sides of the lane were still open at this time. The light of incandescent lamps was a bit dazzling in the night sky. The rolling shutter door in the distance was pulled hard by the store owner, and the silence that cut through the night sky was very harsh.

.

Another store is closed.

"What are you..."

Chi Jingyuan saw the state of these people, especially Hirai Momo, who was crying and panting without raising his head. After thinking about it, he quickly made his own judgment. It would be okay if his friends didn't go to practice in the evening.

Instead of resting in the dormitory, he went to this remote place and brought wine with him. It was just two situations...

He glanced left and right and tentatively asked what he thought was the most likely guess:

"Dumped?"

"..." After hearing this word, Ming Jingnan paused for a moment. He wanted to laugh but suppressed it. He glanced at Chi Jingyuan and said softly: "No..."

Some speechless Chi Jingyuan actually thought of this kind of speculation, but he couldn't help but feel that the current situation of Hirai Momo was indeed a bit similar.

"oh."

Nodding, Chi Jingyuan understood immediately. He looked at Hirai Momo who had his head turned and said nothing, and paused: "It can't be that, you have been eliminated, right?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole scene fell into silence, and even the choking stopped.

Chi Jingyuan knew that he had guessed right as soon as he saw their reactions, and although Saka Minatozaki and Momo Hirai seemed to be silent by not speaking, Nai Minami secretly raised her head and exchanged glances with him, confirming this guess.

Although I was a little surprised and a little happy to meet Chi Jingyuan here, when I returned to reality, I felt more sad and worried.

Chi Jingyuan guessed it right. The reason why they are here now is because of the "sixteen" recorded today. After several rounds of competition and screening, as a member of their neon line, Hirai Momo was

eliminated.

Due to various reasons, these JYP Neon trainees have been together since the company. Minazaki Saka and Hirai Momo even joined the JYP company together with Peninsula, and Nai Minami also joined the company as soon as she joined the company.

I was absorbed into the small group.

They are already very familiar with each other and have a good relationship. After all three of them were selected for "Sixteen", they secretly thought about debuting together and taking care of each other. However, they didn't expect that one of them would be there just halfway through the show.

The individual was eliminated.

Ideals seem so fragile compared with reality, and the beautiful illusions that have not been around for a long time are like bubbles that have been burst.

What’s more, I didn’t expect that the person who was eliminated was Momo Hirai. Her ability is considered very good among the trainees. Her singing skills may be a little worse, but she can definitely be ranked in the front in dancing. It is really hard to accept that she is suddenly eliminated.
To be continued...