"Oppa, are you coming back with a new look today?"

"When will XO's seniors return?"

Not long after leaving JYP, Ji Jingyuan received inquiring text messages from several Twice members. After exchanging numbers, they obviously did not intend to leave their bodies in the address book. They would contact each other occasionally, and they chatted a little.

The one who is more popular is Kim Dahyun, and then there are Yu Jeongyeon and Minatozaki Saha.

Ji Kyung-won has a very good impression of Kim Da-hyun. She is a quiet and cute girl who is also very good at flattering and pleasing people. She has known Yu Jeong-yeon before, while Minazaki Sasha is more cheerful, likes her and is good at socializing.

Faced with Kim Da-hyun's inquiry, which seemed to be about gathering information, Chi Kyung-won did not hide anything, but told the truth: "I don't know."

He really doesn't know. At present, SM has only tentatively set EXO's return date in June. The details will be adjusted according to the album preparation progress. It has not been clear yet on which day the return will be.

However, judging from the current progress of the third official album, the company should actually have a schedule.

"Are you free on the 22nd?"

The text message sent by Zhou Ziyu did not mention what happened just now, but instead asked about Chi Jingyuan's time.

"There should be, what's wrong?"

Recently, Chi Jingyuan has been relatively free, or I can’t say free, but during the preparation period for the album, their time has been relatively free.

"We have a half-day off that day... didn't I say I would treat you to dinner last time?"

"I thought you forgot. What, have you saved enough money?"

"Who forgot? It's just that I was too busy some time ago...will you come or not?"

"I told you I have time."

"Okay, I'll call you then... By the way, can you also wear the same makeup as today that day?"

"goodbye."

…

I had speculated that the company would make some moves in the past few days, and as expected by Chi Jingyuan, within two days the EXO group was gathered in the company's conference room for a meeting, and the exact time for the third album's comeback was officially announced.

"The official release date of EXO's third regular album "EX'ACT" is determined to be June 9th. Concept photos will be released a week in advance for the first wave of promotion. A trailer video will be released on the 6th, and "EXO" will be released at 11 o'clock on the 8th.

"Lucky One" sound source and MV, and will hold a comeback showcase on the 5th of the day, and release the MV and full album sound source of the two title songs at 0:00 on the 9th."

"All promotional and planning meetings will be held at the same time, and we will also record some programs to coordinate with the comeback. You should be prepared when the time comes." As he said this, Lee Seung-hwan glanced at the EXO members who were listening carefully.

"Got it." Everyone nodded in agreement,

"At the same time, the prelude song "Fire" will be released three weeks in advance on May 12th for advance warm-up. The prelude song is expected to be released for one week, and some adjustments will be made based on market response and fan response.

""Fire" will not participate in too many song promotion activities. During the activity period, there will be no songs in the first week except for the initial stage, and only about three stage performances will be arranged in total. This is mainly to warm up the regular album. At the same time,

Let fans maintain their passion and desire to buy...if the response is too good, we will make adjustments later."

"The pre-sale channel for the regular third album "EX'ACT" will be officially opened after the prelude event ends. We will..."

The agent and the company's directors were talking nonchalantly one after another, but in fact the time schedule information had been handed out. Chi Jingyuan was sitting in his seat, looking at the timetable in his hand, and listening attentively.

The previous release plans for the regular album were actually pretty good and relatively routine. When he heard the company's arrangements for the prelude activities, he couldn't help but smack his lips.

Tsk tsk.

Listen, what do I mean by ‘not participating in too many singing activities’, ‘no singing in the first week other than the first stage’, and ‘three performances in total’.

It really shows arrogance.

However, Chi Jingyuan thinks it is normal. They are EXO, the top group on the peninsula level today. As long as the popularity and goals are achieved, there is really no need to compete with newcomers for camera shots and exposure.

Moreover, the prelude song was too highly hyped, which dampened the enthusiasm of fans and the market, and in turn caused the subsequent regular album to lose some of its freshness.

But, on May 12th...

Looking at the time when the prelude song was released, Chi Jingyuan suddenly thought of twice who was about to return.

Such a coincidence?

Won't……

However, they are coming back on April 25th. Although they are returning at the same time, it is not bad after nearly three weeks. Generally, the activity period of songs is almost over by this time.

It's good, he doesn't have to feel too guilty anymore.

…

Although the specific time for their comeback has been determined and the prelude song will be released in about three weeks, all the work related to "fire" has actually been completed. The remaining EXO only needs to prepare the remaining songs of the album step by step.

There is still plenty of time.

Soon the day came when he and Zhou Ziyu made an appointment to treat him to a meal. Chi Jingyuan drove his car and parked near the JYP building, where he and Zhou Ziyu often met. After scrolling with his phone and waiting for a while, he looked back from the corner of his eye.

In the mirror, I saw a tall figure appearing in my field of vision.

Chi Jingyuan immediately saw the very familiar Jigglypuff hat on the man's head, but even if he didn't see this iconic dress, he could immediately recognize this person as Zhou Ziyu from his figure and the way he walked.

Zhou Ziyu wore a mask and a hat, and walked quickly with a brown casual cloth bag on her back. She suddenly stopped when she saw a black car she had never seen before parked at a familiar location.

Chi Jingyuan's halting steps and head-crawling look almost made Chi Jingyuan laugh in the car. Under his gaze, Zhou Ziyu wandered around the car for several times in an extremely cute manner, checked the license plate number again, and then finally confirmed it and walked over.

Knock on the door..

As the car door opened and closed, the temperature changed significantly, and a fresh and soft fragrance rushed in along with her body. It was a combination of shampoo, clothes and perfume, because Zhou Zi

Every smell that Yu likes is light, but at this time, lingering in the small space in the car and taking a gentle sniff is extremely refreshing.

"Why did you change your car again?"

As soon as she came in, she glanced at Chi Jingyuan to confirm that it was that person, then looked around and looked at the interior of the car, and finally looked at the person next to her with a little complaint and curiosity.

asked.

Hearing the voice and smelling the question, Chi Jingyuan turned his head and looked over. What caught his eye was a pair of big, lively eyes and a slightly different dress than before.

The light-colored sweater is somewhat slim-fitting. The waist is specially designed to make the rise and fall of the waistline and chest more obvious. It is paired with a pair of casual black trousers and white sneakers, maybe because of the figure.

, she pushed up her pants as she sat down, making her legs look chubby.

Because this album, her black hair, dyed in the original color, was slightly curled and draped over her shoulders, and she was still wearing the blue headband that Chi Jingyuan had given her before.

Chi Jingyuan's eyes especially stopped for a second on the women's cloth bag Zhou Ziyu put on his lap.

I remember that she used to carry a schoolbag, but half a year after her debut, she actually has a little bit of femininity.

It's just that although Zhou Ziyu has made great progress in her dressing up, under Chi Jingyuan's stereotype, she feels that her face is full of naivety no matter how you look at it, and her big blinking eyes make people want to bully her.

.

"Because the space in the previous car was too small, and you were too strong to sit in it." Chi Jingyuan pursed his lips and replied casually, while also glancing at Zhou Ziyu's round thighs.

"you……"

Sure enough, his movements were very lethal. The girl jerked her legs together like a reflex and tried to cover it with her bag. Chi Jingyuan looked at her frown and laughed in his heart, before she could complain.

, started the car directly, and at the same time gave a simple explanation: "The previous one was sent for maintenance, and it seemed to be recognized by fans last time, so I recently replaced it with this one... seat belt."

"oh."

The dissatisfaction just now came and went quickly. Zhou Ziyu had long been accustomed to Chi Jingyuan's annoying aspects. After hearing his prompts, Zhou Ziyu responded quickly and crisply, pulled out the seat belt sideways, fastened it and sat down obediently.

The co-pilot's waist was straight and her sitting posture was very upright, but the brown bag that was originally placed next to her was placed directly on her lap.

"Where to go?" After the car started slowly, Chi Jingyuan asked proactively. The girl remembered the last agreement and said she wanted to treat him to dinner. She also chose the location privately.

"I've found a good place. It's not far from Xinsha Cave. Look, it's right here..." Upon hearing this, Zhou Ziyu became interested. He took out his phone and quickly clicked on it and gave it to Chi Jingyuan.

After taking a look, it was obvious that preparations had been made before.

The two of them are accustomed to speaking Chinese when they get along in private, and her unique curved accent sounds soft and soft.

"Hot pot? Are you just going to treat me to this?"

After taking a look at the location and the name of the hotel, Chi Jingyuan nodded and shifted gears to speed up. He shook his head while driving, pretending to be disappointed.

"I remember you said before...don't you like eating this?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ziyu was actually a little anxious. She glanced at Chi Jingyuan with her mouth open and quickly took out her mobile phone. It seemed that she wanted to change places temporarily.

"No, it's pretty good..."

Of course Chi Jingyuan was not dissatisfied. He just said it casually. Seeing that she was a little serious, he quickly changed his words and explained by the way: "I actually like to eat. Even when XO has dinner, I often eat hot pot. I eat more recently."

As he spoke, he glanced at the girl next to him wordlessly.

You usually secretly observe how clever other people are as spies, but why do you feel stupid every time you are next to him?

"Then I'll find a different place next time." Apparently Zhou Ziyu listened, looking at the phone and nodding while making a solemn promise.

Chi Jingyuan breathed out, took out a cup of drink he bought in advance and handed it over. He watched her take it with a smile, then took out his own cup, bit the straw and took a sip, then put it aside.

He held the steering wheel and said as if it didn't matter:

"what ever."

…

Zhou Ziyu chose a Chinese hot pot restaurant, which was not far from Apgujeong. After parking the car, the two of them pretended to go in one after another. There were not many people, but the decoration was quite good.
To be continued...