Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 550 - 308. Renewal Confirmed_2

Chapter 550: 308. Renewal Confirmed_2

When the comeback period ended and they transitioned back into a calmer phase... she wanted to announce Liu Xin’an’s existence to the world.

...

"Have you thought it over?"

Seong Taekyon sipped his tea. During his days in China, he had developed a habit of drinking tea, mainly because he often saw some staff members drinking non-stop from their thermos cups. After trying it a few times, he couldn’t resist falling into the habit of drinking hot tea.

"Do I have a choice?"

Bae Juhyun spread her hands, looking at the manager who had been with them for nearly seven years with a half-smile.

This time, besides solving work-related issues, there was also the official negotiation for Red Velvet members’ contract renewal.

Unavoidably, the public opinion storm from last year had caused the company to lower many prices.

Everyone had to admit that Bae Juhyun was the most popular member of Red Velvet.

With such popularity, the company would not let her go easily. Therefore, finding a suitable price became a pressing issue between Bae Juhyun and the company.

S.M. Entertainment remained the same, keeping prices very low.

The contract in front of Bae Juhyun right now was already the best she could negotiate for.

There was no real reason for her to refuse, after all, she couldn’t genuinely give up on Red Velvet or her identity as "Irene."

Of course, the contract also detailed her work arrangements for the upcoming period.

It included solo schedules and personal variety shows that she had never had before... everything was there.

It even included a schedule for her solo debut.

Yes, the company was finally preparing for her solo debut, something her fans had been eagerly waiting for.

Before, she couldn’t even promise her fans anything, but now... at least there was some hope.

After carefully reviewing the company’s contract, Bae Juhyun pursed her lips, not signing or pressing her fingerprint immediately. Instead, she looked up at Seong Taekyon.

"Taekyon oppa, I am already 30 years old."

"Hmm... why bring this up all of a sudden?"

"My dating ban... should have been lifted a long time ago, right?"

The dating ban was an unspoken rule. The company had never explicitly stated it, but all S.M. artists tacitly followed it.

Generally, it was for the first three years after debut. For artists who debuted at a young age, even as minors, it was lifted three years after they became adults... which was at the age of 23.

Bae Juhyun had already been 23 when she debuted. Now, after seven years, she was at the milestone age of 30.

Logically, there shouldn’t be anything like a dating ban for her.

Bae Juhyun’s question hinted at a significant message.

Seong Taekyon was stunned for a moment, squinting his eyes, thoughtfully examining the woman in front of him.

If someone had asked him a year ago what type of person Bae Juhyun’s future partner might be, he would have scoffed at the question.

He couldn’t imagine Bae Juhyun in a relationship because she always seemed entirely unrelated to love.

Over the years since Red Velvet’s debut, people had subtly tried to get Bae Juhyun’s contact information from him.

Her outstanding appearance had indeed brought her a lot of trouble, but Bae Juhyun had always been a very decisive iron-wall girl.

Love? This person only thought about working and making money. When resting, she was a complete homebody, never leaving the house... Sometimes, Seong Taekyon truly thought she would live like this forever.

But now, the woman who had always had nothing to do with love suddenly, out of curiosity, asked this question.

Understandably, Seong Taekyon had some thoughts.

"Are you in a relationship?"

His direct question made Bae Juhyun purse her lips. She looked up at Seong Taekyon and smiled.

"I am 31 now, Taekyon oppa. I need to think about my future."

"Uh... should I take that to mean you’re considering dating?"

Bae Juhyun didn’t answer directly. She just shrugged and pointed her slender finger at one of the clauses in the contract.

"If it’s a relationship, it shouldn’t count as a negative impact on the company, right?"

"... That’s hard to say. If you date a... very peculiar man, it could still bring significant impact to the company."

"Why would I date a peculiar man? Am I crazy?"

Seong Taekyon raised an eyebrow, not believing her words. Women really head over heels in love often can’t distinguish a man’s good and bad qualities.

There had been similar cases before. Most female artists were very deprived of love, not to mention someone like Bae Juhyun, who had just emerged from her darkest period.

"Irene, I am your manager. I’ve watched you grow all the way. If, I mean if, you really have someone you like, you must tell me first. I will check him out for you."

Seong Taekyon picked up the contract in front of Bae Juhyun, tossed it aside casually, and then seriously looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, speaking very sternly.

"Taekyon oppa, are you worried I might meet a bad guy?"

"Yes, you don’t have much experience in love. It’s only natural you wouldn’t be able to tell a good man from a bad one. Do you... understand what I mean?"

"Don’t worry, Taekyon oppa, I am not that foolish."

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