"When is it our turn? Don’t we have another schedule in the afternoon?"
"There’s been a little unexpected problem. We’re discussing a solution. The work in the afternoon has been canceled. Once we’re done today, you can go back and rest."
"Oh, that’s not bad." Bae Juhyun’s tense face relaxed, and a beautiful smile blossomed.
"Wait a bit more. I’ll call you in a while."
"Okay, Taekyon oppa."
"Ah, by the way, do you know about the album’s pre-sale situation?"
The album was set to be officially released the day after tomorrow, so the pre-sale numbers were already in.
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Bae Juhyun looked at Seong Taekyon’s face, unable to suppress a smile, and her own lips curled up uncontrollably.
"Are the results good?"
"Not just good. The pre-sales are around 150,000 copies, and your Chinese fans alone accounted for 90,000."
The promotions in China had been effective.
And remember, this was just the pre-sale...
Many Chinese fan groups would buy the album directly after it was released.
The final sales figures would be even more impressive.
This number was already astounding, at least for Bae Juhyun, a figure that left her feeling shocked.
"Yes, because many fan sites contacted us and ordered quite a lot... After returning in the afternoon, shoot more videos to thank the Chinese fans. How’s your Chinese?"
Bae Juhyun awkwardly bit her lip, took a deep breath, and said seriously, "I’ll work hard to learn it!"
"With these results... Your next comeback is already a certainty. And the quality of the songs just keeps getting better."
"Alright, go rest. The specifics will depend on the first-day sales, so try your best to make my unrealistic dreams come true."
With an excited heart, Bae Juhyun returned to the waiting room and quickly shared the good news with her eagerly awaiting members.
Then, the excitement spread from one person to five.
"Let’s invite Liu Xin’an for dinner tonight! We don’t have anything else going on this evening, why not ask him to come to the company?"
Kang Seulgi suggested excitedly.
With her leading the way, the members all turned their gaze to Bae Juhyun.
Bae Juhyun nodded enthusiastically. After two years of silence, one would expect the results not to be great.
This comeback’s impressive success was beyond everyone’s expectations, and the Chinese fans’ support was a major factor, with Liu Xin’an playing a crucial role.
He seemed like a lucky star to her. Since Liu Xin’an appeared, everything in her life had been improving tremendously.
Could it be... that Liu Xin’an was some celestial being sent to change her fortune?
"Then, Juhyun unnie, call him now! I think Li Chenglu is here too. Why not invite her as well?"
Li Chenglu glanced at Liu Xin’an’s vibrating phone on the table, and shouted toward the kitchen, "Your phone!"
Wearing an apron, Liu Xin’an walked out of the kitchen, grabbed a napkin to wipe his hands, and answered the call.
"Xin’an! Keep your evening free, we want to treat you to dinner." Bae Juhyun’s excited voice came through the phone.
He was momentarily stunned but quickly responded instinctively, "Uh... Tonight? So suddenly?"
"Yes, we have some good news to share."
"Really? Alright, what time and where?"
"Around six, come to our company... Ah! And ask Li Chenglu if she wants to come too. She’s already here, right? Let’s just all go together."
"Uh..." The mention of Li Chenglu made Liu Xin’an hesitate for a moment. He instinctively looked at the woman eavesdropping nearby with her ears pricked up.
Li Chenglu gave an innocent smile.
"Alright, I’ll bring her along. You have no other schedules tonight?"
"Nope! Canceled. See you tonight, bye."
Ending the call, Liu Xin’an put down his phone and looked at the expectant Li Chenglu.
"She wants me to bring you along for dinner. Said there’s some good news."
"Wow! I can join too?"
"Yes, you came at the right time."
Li Chenglu celebrated excitedly.
Liu Xin’an took off his apron.
"Hey? What about my instant noodles?"
"Make it yourself. I need to start my livestream."
He freed up his evening for Bae Juhyun, so the scheduled livestream had to be moved to the afternoon.
Of course, the total duration would be much shorter.
"Then I won’t eat, I’ll save room for the big dinner tonight. This is a treat from Red Velvet, I need to brag in the fan group later."
"Don’t cause any trouble. It’s their critical comeback period, any issues now wouldn’t be good."
Liu Xin’an looked seriously at Li Chenglu.
Li Chenglu rolled her eyes. "Don’t worry, I know my limits."
Liu Xin’an pursed his lips, waved his hand, and walked toward the game streaming room, while wondering about Bae Juhyun’s good news.
Was there something he didn’t know about?
Just as he was thinking this, his phone vibrated again in his pocket.
This time, it was Mr. Kim calling.
Liu Xin’an was briefly surprised, but soon his surprise vanished. Keeping his expression calm, he cleared his throat and answered the call.