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She gave her the drink and sat back down. As soon as she was settled, Kim Ji-soo asked, “Your family can’t make you leave the group, can they?”

Now, the other three, who were making slurping sounds with their straws, also looked at her.

Xu Zhiyou was also unnerved by their stares. “Look forward, don’t look at me. My family isn’t that dictatorial.”

Park Chaeyoung pressed, “So what exactly happened?”

“My extracurricular practice is up. I need to finish my studies. If things go quickly, I can get my degree in four or five months.”

“And if it’s slow?”

“Chaeyoung, how would I know?”

“No, that’s no different from leaving the group.”

She didn’t expect such a strong reaction, so she quickly covered her mouth and said, “My ancestor, can you lower your voice? Everyone around us is looking.”

“Mmm mmm ~” She pulled her hand away. “Is there really no other way? What will we do if you leave?”

“It’s not like I won’t write songs for you. Our next comeback is scheduled for July. By then, I might even be back.”

“Back my ass! Are you taking me for a fool?” They knew a bit about the entertainment industry in Xia Country, which was truly a gold mine.

If it weren’t for the limited Hallyu ban, Xia Country idols would be much more popular in Peninsula. This stance clearly showed they didn’t want her to go to Peninsula anymore.

“Hey, hey, hey! Dumpling Ni, can you stop making that face like Kuma died? And you, Show Ge…”

“Yah! Don’t talk about my son! How many times have I told you?” Kim Ji-soo still wanted to beat her up when she heard about the dead moon bear.

“And don’t talk about my Kuma!”

Park Chaeyoung looked at her two useless teammates and was utterly speechless. “Are you two sick? Which is more important, a dog or a person?”

Xu Zhiyou saw that Park Chaeyoung had gone crazy. Wasn’t she afraid of being locked in a small dark room? So arrogant! “I told you I’m going to finish my studies. Why are you thinking so far ahead?”

She always felt that Xu Zhiyou wouldn’t come back, or even if she did, she wouldn’t return to the group.

“Chaeyoung, Zoe is going to finish her studies. I think there’s nothing wrong with that.”

“You think what? Lalisa, do you have no brain?”

“Half a year’s time, what if the fans get used to the four of us? We just debuted; we don’t have that many group fans. Have you considered this?”

“Uh???” Lisa just said it offhand.

Besides, she thought it was impossible for such a thing to happen. No other reason, who made that person Xu Zhiyou, and her popularity was also the highest.

Kim Ji-soo and Kim Jennie also thought it was impossible for such a thing to happen. The only thing they needed to worry about was her family no longer letting her go to Peninsula.

“Chaeyoung! How much do you look down on me? If I can be forgotten in just half a year, I might as well find a piece of Tofu and smash my head against it.”

“Yah! I’m not in the mood to joke with you; I’m annoyed.”

“Who’s joking with you…” Seeing several people with phones filming them, “I knew it.” She grabbed Park Chaeyoung and Kim Ji-soo, one in each hand, and ran out.

She looked back and saw Kim Jennie still poking her straw blankly. “Dumpling Ni, what are you spacing out for? Hurry up and go!”

“Uh?” Seeing the phones around, she snapped out of it. “Oh!”

“I…” Xu Zhiyou was helpless. What kind of strange brain was this? She told her to go, but she didn’t, instead nodding at herself first.

“Pfft! Hahaha ~” Lisa was amused beyond words.

“Sigh ~”

She turned back, took her, and walked to the parking garage. They got in the car, fueled up, and left. After getting in, she continued to poke her straw.

She had been thinking about how to explain to Xu Zhiyou’s family, so she hadn’t paid attention to these things.

“Jennie-oni, why are you spacing out again?” Lisa asked curiously when she saw Kim Jennie zoning out again.

“I’m thinking of a way to get Zoe’s parents to let her return to Peninsula.”

Lisa didn’t disturb her after hearing that. “Then you continue.”

The five of them, because of their unique outfits, had already attracted a lot of attention. Later, Park Chaeyoung’s voice directly exposed their artist identity.

It was already rare to encounter an artist while shopping, and to encounter five was even more so. The nature of people in the country was to post on WeChat Moments whether there was anything or not.

This filming was not a big deal, but coincidentally, their conversation was also recorded, including talk of leaving the group and so on. Coupled with them drinking beverages and taking off their masks.

If they couldn’t be recognized now, everyone might as well quit.

As expected, the passersby posted the videos, and discussions began to heat up online.

“Holy cow, the sky has fallen! This happened while I was just in the bathroom!”

“It must be marketing. How is that possible? They just debuted ~”

“Look at Rose’s reaction, and the silence of the other three. Who would use something like this for marketing? How much would that ruin their public image if it was confirmed? Would Old Yang do that?”

“Damn! Don’t explain to me, I’m not listening ~”

“It can’t be! Zoe is one of the souls of BLACKPINK. I can’t imagine what the group would be like without her.”

“My heart is broken, but we will respect her decision. It’s good for her to develop back home, but it’s a pity that there are so few stages in the domestic entertainment industry. Sigh!”

“Respect my foot! You’re probably an anti-fan. She can’t leave, absolutely cannot leave! This is my first group I’ve followed since their debut. Unacceptable!”

“If Zoe leaves, will BLACKPINK still be BLACKPINK? They came this far as five people.”

“I hope this isn’t true, but if it is, we will miss every moment of her on stage.”

“I don’t believe Zoe will leave. The five of them are inseparable. This must be a misunderstanding!”

“Is it confirmed? Why? No wonder she didn’t participate in subsequent comeback schedules. Wuwuwu, one of my dual biases is gone.”

“Gone what? There’s no official response. Don’t believe every rumor.”

……

Minnie in the CUBE practice room was also downcast. What kind of situation was this? Seeing Park Chaeyoung’s angry look, she couldn’t even find a reason to deceive herself.

“Wuwuwu! Rainie, my dream is shattered.”

“Uh???”

Song Yuqi thought that fangirls really had no brains, except for herself. How could they believe such rumors?

“Minnie! They haven’t even responded yet. Why are you so sad?”

“Look at Chaeyoung and Jennie’s reactions. Jennie is even dazed. Can this be false? Wuwuwu! I was planning to collaborate with her, and now it’s all gone!”

“Even if she leaves the group, she’s still alive. You’re talking as if she’s dead.”

“With her strength, if she left the group, what would she do here? Could I make it to the European and American music scene? I don’t have that much ability. It’s hopeless, really!”

“Meiyan, why don’t you ask them?”

Song Yuqi turned her gaze to Cho Mi-yeon. This grandma was crying so sadly that she really had no choice. If there was an acquaintance, asking would clear things up.

“Don’t ask. What if it’s true? What will I do?” Minnie quickly interrupted her action.

She still had a sliver of fantasy now. If it was confirmed, she would really cry herself to death. She hadn’t even gotten to know the cool and charismatic older sister yet, and she didn’t want to hear the news of her leaving the group.