Chapter 319: 11.11

BXB69 were preparing for their next show, the fourth show in the KBZ music show in three days. They were a lot more relaxed about this because their third show was a big success. Han and Kyong posted on their group fan cafe about their practice, and it garnered a lot of attention from young fans.

Many new fans, mostly young fans, loved their debut performance in Music Bink and wanted to see more. And there was an influx of Jay's fans, so much that he shot up as second most popular after Han.

"Jay Hyung is really popular after his solo dance! He is really great indeed!" Taeyang said.

"Yes, I wonder if this can bring more fans to our group later! Keep up the great job, Hyung!" Taesa added.

Jay nodded at them but said nothing. Instead, he glanced at Han Hyung, who only smiled at him with pride. "You earned it, Jay."

The groups were practising hard for the next show. They wanted to add more variety to the performance by adding Jay solo dance with Taeyang and Taesa in the following sequence. Since the twins were lead dancers, it could also show their talent. 

This was proposed by Jay himself.

"Are you sure you can handle this, Jay?" Han asked worriedly. Jay was the main dancer and also the choreographer for their group. His talent in dancing and rapping was enormous, but he was still a human in the end. Han was afraid it might be too much for Jay.

"You don't need to push yourself, you know that, right?"

"I can do it, Hyung," Jay nodded. "Also, it is time to announce it to our group."

Han nodded. He clapped his hand to gain his dongsaeng's attentions. Kyong, Taeyang, and Taesa stopped practising their harmonization and looked at their Han Hyung.

"What is it, Hyung?" Kyong asked.

Han smiled and pulled Jay to his side, "Listen up, everyone, our member Im Jaehwa has been given a chance of solo debut by Mr. Lee Yongsun! He will be getting his explosive solo debut soon. Please congratulate your Jay Hyung!"

Kyong, Taeyang, and Taesa clapped and praised Jay one by one, "Jay Hyung is awesome! We are just debuted, and you already get a solo! This is a big chance!"

"Yes, we might be able to get even more fans after your solo debut!" Taeyang and Taesa said together. "Congratulations, Hyung!"

***

Later at night, when Jay and Han were the only ones inside the dance room, Jay got a call from the one and only, Mr. Lee Yongsun.

Han and Jay were both silenced when they saw his name on the phone. Jay gulped and accepted the call, "H—Hello, Mr. Lee…"

Without wasting any more time, Lee Yongsun immediately uttered his intention and the good news that he brought, "I've discussed with your CEO about your solo debut. You will start practising after your fourth show in KBZ Music Show. Just be prepared because I don't want to hear that you are slacking in your practice."

"Y—yes, thank you, Mister Lee…" Jay said nervously. Han was holding his breath as Mr. Lee Yongsun continued speaking;

"I had also seen your group performance in that Music Bink show last week, you did great, so I will give your group a chance. BXB69 will have an ad for promising rookie of the upcoming KBZ music show, and you will perform last, you can get the best spot."

Han and Jay were looking at each other in disbelief. Usually, only the veteran idol group would be given a spot as the last performer. But Mr. Lee Yongsun had so much power in the industry that he could even move a rookie group as the last performer without a problem at all.

Han and Jay uttered their gratitude simultaneously, "Thank you so much, Mister Lee!"

"Oh, is there another person with you right now?" Lee Yongsun asked.

Jay looked at Han Hyung. Han immediately shook his head and signalled to inform Mr. Lee that he was just a regular member.

'Don't tell that I am Kim Haneul.' Han signalled.

Jay was confused why Han Hyung didn't want to get recognized. Maybe Mr. Lee Yongsun would be kind enough to give both of them a duet later?

"Yes, Mister Lee, I am with my friend right now," Jay replied.

"Is it Kim Haneul?" Lee Yongsun asked again.

Han and Jay stared at each other, and Jay replied with a yes.

Mr. Lee Yongsun chuckled, "Kim Haneul is also a talented individual, but he is nothing compared to you. He doesn't deserve to be the centre. You should be the centre instead."

Jay got triggered immediately. He couldn't control himself, "No, Mister Lee, Han Hyung is a great performer, great centre, with great visual! He is good at everything! Please don't say such a thing!"

Han paled when Jay yelled on the phone. Jay didn't understand that it was just a trick for Lee Yongsun to pry further about Jay's heart and personality.

"I see. Well, that is all I want to say. Don't forget to maintain your health. I don't want a solo artist who got tired too easily," Mr. Lee said, and he hung up the call.

"How could he say something like that! Han Hyung, don't listen to him, you are the best! You can do a solo debut and definitely will make it more than me!" Jay said as he held Han's hand and tried to encourage him.

Han smiled bitterly and said nothing. They continued their practice and went to take a bath after a long practice day. Han opened his phone on his mattress, seeing a text from someone.

He opened it, and his heart skipped a bit.

*Mr. Lee Yongsun: I see that Jay adores you a lot.*

Han hurriedly replied to clear the suspicion.

*Haneul: Jay adores all the member, not only me.*

*Mr. Lee Yongsun: I don't need you to respond. But you have my gratitude for the unnecessary information. It has confirmed my suspicion.*

Han's heartbeat accelerated immediately. He just realized that Mr. Lee Yongsun was just testing him. And he immediately jumped to the trap without a second thought. Now Lee Yongsun must've gotten the idea that they were more than just a friend.

[Fuck! This guy is too manipulative. It's so scary!]

[Pupa: Well, both you and Jay are not so bright after all. Congratulations on making things harder—]

[Pupa: Ding! Fatemeter increases to 5%.]

[…]

[Pupa: I said nothing.]

***

Lee Yongsun stared at his phone screen,

*Haneul: Jay adores all the member, not only me.*

He chuckled when he read this. It was already obvious that Im Jaehwa and Kim Haneul had a relationship deeper than just colleagues or friends.

It is no problem for Lee Yongsun, though. It was just a bit unfortunate, as Lee Yongsun thought he could devour that guy until there was nothing left to him.

And Love, or other feelings similar to those, was like an annoying bug for Yongsun.

"Well, there is always another way," Lee Yongsun smirked. He called his two underlings, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere with a blitz of fire for a second. "Have you prepared the contract?"

"Yes, Milord," the underlings said at the same time.

"Good, I can't wait for my feast."