9: First acquaintance with BLACKPINK

Today was the bi-weekly holiday, and Kim Ji-soo, Kim Jennie, Park Chaeyoung, and Lisa were all resting.

Kim Ji-soo was playing her game, Park Chaeyoung was practicing guitar with remarkable diligence, Kim Jennie was staring blankly, propping her chin with both hands, and Lisa was sprawling on her bed, asleep.

Cho Mi-yeon had just left, and while they were used to separations, they still felt a bit melancholic, unsure which of them would be next to leave.

Their moods weren't great; a large group of girls had arrived, but now only a few remained. If a few more left, debuting would be out of the question.

Yang Hyun-suk, whether intentionally or not, arranged for her to sleep in Cho Mi-yeon's spot. Their room was a five-person room, and Cho Mi-yeon's departure conveniently made space for her.

"Zoexi, this is your dorm. If there's nothing else, I'll be going!"

"Okay!"

The four of them also heard that a new trainee had arrived. They were pretty much immune to this coming and going, but being well-mannered, all four stood up to greet her.

After all, they would be roommates. If they could get along, great; if not, as long as they didn't cause trouble. Daily practice was already tiring enough; they didn't have time for schemes.

The four of them had always gotten along this way, including Cho Mi-yeon, who had left. They were all part of the same team and never fought over the center position; whoever was suitable took it.

They were all focused on passing the assessment, with excellent team spirit. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been their turn to debut together; there were plenty of others with strong skills!

As soon as Xu Zhiyou entered and saw the four of them, she, despite not being a fan, knew who BLACKPINK was. Especially as a struggling trainee like herself, she used to be incredibly envious.

She wondered if they would be easy to get along with; why did all four look so grim? She hoped she wouldn't be ostracized as soon as she arrived!

She had experience with trainees, but whatever. Didn't Yang Hyun-suk say? If she couldn't adapt, she could go solo. Anyway, she was just here to try it out, not necessarily to join a group.

If she wasn't satisfied with her teammates, this grandma had a temper too. Why drag along a few deadweights? At the very least, they had to be pleasing to her eye.

Contrary to her thoughts, the four weren't grim; they were completely stunned by her beauty. What a face! The three of them simultaneously turned to look at their Unnie, then back at Xu Zhiyou.

This directly threatened their Unnie. A girl group's visual is very important. Previously, YG only had her with top-tier visuals, but now an even more stunning one had arrived. This wasn't good!

Kim Ji-soo also felt a strong sense of crisis. This was probably going to be bad. She admitted she wasn't as beautiful as the other person and suddenly felt a bit bitter. Perhaps she would be the next to leave.

But whatever, if she left, she left! The next company would be better.

"Why are you blocking the doorway? Move!"

Xu Wen directly kicked her in the butt. Xu Zhiyou was staring blankly at the familiar stranger and accidentally got kicked into a face-plant.

This sudden scene left the four girls bewildered. Xu Zhiyou, on the other hand, was resigned. As for anger, she gave up on that. Having been beaten since childhood, any hint of anger would result in a severe thrashing.

Compared to so-called face, not getting beaten was enough. Her elder sister never cared about the occasion when beating her; she just beat her whenever she wanted.

The four looked at Xu Zhiyou sprawled on the ground, then looked up at the person who had kicked her from behind, another visual shock.

The beauty of these sisters was incredibly high, one surpassing the other. It was ridiculous. Their figures were also incredibly good, which was no surprise given their daily martial arts training.

Xu Zhiyou got up and patted her knees. She remembered these four were good at English, so she said in English: "Excuse me! That's my sister behind me, my biological one. I'm used to being beaten since childhood. Haha~"

Park Chaeyoung suddenly burst out laughing. Were those practiced movements real? These sisters were somewhat miraculous.

"If you laugh again, she might beat you too."

Park Chaeyoung immediately held it in. Xu Wen's heroic aura clearly indicated high combat prowess, especially that kick just now, which sent someone face-planting.

"Dumbass, is this how you ruin your sister's image?"

"How many times have I told you, don't call me dumbass! And if I'm a dumbass, then you're a big dumbass. Hmph~"

"Ow! Sister, that hurts! People are here, can't you give me some face?"

"Hahaha~" Kim Jennie's earlier emo mood was completely amused. So cute!

"That cute Dumpling-faced girl is laughing at you. If you dare, go beat her."

Kim Jennie was instantly stunned. What was that? What was a Dumpling face, and 'cute'?

The three heard this and suddenly felt that their new roommate was quite interesting. Seeing Kim Jennie's dazed expression, the three of them found it amusing.

Future matters would be discussed later; for now, they would laugh out today's happiness.

"You shut up!" Xu Wen really wanted to hit her. She didn't understand social etiquette at all. Coming here and immediately telling her to beat someone, was this something a human would do?

"I!!!"

"Hmm???" A killing glare instantly made her behave.

"I'm sorry! She hasn't had much contact with strangers since childhood, and she's a bit lacking in social etiquette. Please forgive her if she does anything inappropriate."

"No problem, no problem!!!"

What could they say? That flying kick was still vivid in their minds, wasn't it?

"You brat, introduce yourself. These are your roommates now."

"Sigh!"

"Do you want another kick?"

"My name is Xu Zhiyou, English name Zoe, born in March 1997. My hobby is lying flat, because someone couldn't stand my slacking and kicked me out of the house, saying if I don't make something of myself, I'll go live with rats in the sewers. That's pretty much it."

"Who told you to say all that?"

The four didn't know what to say after hearing this. Judging by the situation, it was true. She had already said it, why say all that? She seemed so pitiful.

Kim Ji-soo and the other three also introduced themselves in turn. Xu Wen was excused; she didn't like these superficial formalities. Anyway, it wasn't her who would be living with them, so it wasn't necessary.

"Such character. If you make a name for yourself, I'll decide whether to beat you based on my mood in the future."

"Hmph!" That was as good as saying nothing.

"Then how about this, I won't lay a hand on you when others are around, is that okay?"

"Then you can use your feet, can't you?"

"My short temper!"

She immediately dodged. "See, how can you expect me to trust you like this?"

"As long as you behave well and don't slack off! After you become famous, I absolutely won't beat you when others are around, is that okay?"

Hearing this, she wasn't sleepy anymore. "It's a deal. There are four witnesses here, so you have to keep your word."

"I will! But you can't slack off and lie flat like you did at home, otherwise, I'll help you review your combat knowledge thoroughly."

"Deal!"

Having been publicly kicked into a face-plant in front of the four, her pride was long gone. If they heard these words, so be it! Her elder sister's beatings were a sign of affection, and scolding a sign of love, after all.

The four of them kept looking at each other. They wanted to ask if they could not be witnesses. What if they were silenced?

Park Chaeyoung suddenly felt her Unnie was so gentle! If her Unnie were like this too, she would truly be grateful!

Kim Ji-soo also suddenly felt that even though her Unnie used to tease her as a little monkey when she was young, at least she didn't lay a hand on her. This child was a bit too miserable.