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Chapter 3786 Cannot Be Ignored
"I have something to say to the maknae?" Lee Soon-kyu pointed at herself, her tone full of doubt.

However, when she saw Kim Tae-yeon's clenched fist, she immediately changed her tune: "That's right, I do have something to say to you, Seohyun, you come stand here."

Without Lee Soon-kyu even needing to urge her, Kim Tae-yeon immediately shoved Seo Hyun from behind: "Hey, your sister is calling you! What kind of attitude is this? Go stand properly!"

As she spoke, she snatched a bunch of clothes from Seohyun's hands, and Kim Tae-yeon felt like she had successfully salvaged a loss of several hundred million.

However, this is only a temporary solution. Unless she publicly retracts what she said before, they can only place their hopes on Lee Soon-kyu.

As roommates, Lee Soon-kyu should play a role. Otherwise, Kim Tae-yeon will have no clothes to wear. In that case, they can share a wardrobe and see who suffers in the end.

Putting everything else aside, the two of them are indeed a perfect match in terms of height, so there is no issue with their sizes.

Lee Soon-kyu may have realized this as well, which is why she was a little nervous when facing Seohyun: "You...you don't have anything to say to me?"

"Please, you're the one who called me here, didn't you have something to say to me?" Seohyun rolled her eyes at the other person.

Lee Soon-kyu nodded quickly: "That's right, that's exactly it. What was I going to tell you? Can you remind me?"

"Ha, are you sure you want to ask me this question?" Seohyun's tone was full of absurdity, so she would reluctantly guess: "Is it about Lee Mong-ryong?"

“That’s right, that’s it!” Lee Soon-kyu clapped his hands loudly immediately: “You two…”

Seeing Lee Soon-kyu fall into another pause, Seohyun was almost laughing in exasperation. She wondered if the other party hadn't made any preparations at all and had to rely on her, Seohyun, to make up lies.

However, since she was helping him out completely, Seohyun could only continue, "Is it because we've been getting too close lately that you feel uncomfortable? How about I keep some distance from him in the future?"

Lee Soon-kyu subconsciously started nodding: "It's good that you know. That's my boyfriend. People who don't know might think you two are a couple."

"Is there anyone who doesn't know about your relationship?" Seohyun asked curiously. "Or is it that people who know me don't know you?"

Although this was a trap that Seohyun dug herself, she still tried to respond from a logical perspective.

Lee Soon-kyu's concerns are completely unfounded. Although the fame of each member of the team may vary slightly, in terms of popularity, they are all about the same.

Originally, their core fanbase consisted of the group's fans, and even those who were die-hard fans of a particular member of the group wouldn't be completely unaware of the others.

In this respect, Li Menglong is the one who has the biggest advantage.

Because he often interacts with them, he is quite famous among their fans, at least enough to be recognized as a familiar face.

Otherwise, where did his so-called fame come from? Just from the variety shows he's been on?

However, Lee Mong-ryong himself didn't care about these things, so Seo-hyun never discussed them with him. Now, it should be enough to persuade Lee Soon-kyu, right?
"Uh... well, we need to be mindful of the consequences," Lee Soon-kyu said awkwardly. "Kim Tae-yeon, do you agree with what I said?"

"Right...?"

Startled by Lee Soon-kyu's sudden greeting, Kim Tae-yeon was also taken aback, mainly because she hadn't been listening to their conversation and was completely absorbed in her own little world.

She was figuring out how to get rid of Xu Xian, or maybe she should just give her money. This was one of the influences that Li Menglong had on them; they always liked to solve problems with money.

Since she had already thought of this, Kim Tae-yeon didn't hesitate: "Stop talking nonsense, let's just talk money."

Kim Tae-yeon's words caused everyone present to gasp in surprise. As expected of their leader, how could she be so open?

"Are you sure? This kind of thing can be solved with money?"

"What else? Money can solve everything!" Kim Tae-yeon said confidently. "Maknae, just name your price, how much money do you want?"

Seohyun took two steps back slightly, while Kim Tae-yeon's aura was quite intense: "I haven't thought about this either. Why don't you name your price?"

"Think it over. If I give you the money, the amount might not satisfy you."

“It’s okay, does my opinion matter?” Seohyun said, glancing at Lee Soon-kyu beside her. “Her opinion matters.”

Lee Soon-kyu was indeed a little confused. If she understood correctly, Kim Tae-yeon was planning to "buy" Lee Mong-ryong through a bidding process.

Even idol dramas wouldn't dare to portray this kind of plot; it's just too childish and would get you torn to shreds by the audience.

But Kim Tae-yeon didn't have that awareness. After weighing the options, she gave what she thought was a reasonable price: "One million!"

Upon hearing the price, the girls around burst into laughter, including Seohyun.

Because of this seemingly joking price, it can be concluded that Kim Tae-yeon has most likely misunderstood; she may not even know what they were talking about before.

Otherwise, such a price would be a real insult to Li Menglong.

Even without considering his wealth and talent, he could earn more than this much a month just by delivering food.

Or rather, given the price Kim Tae-yeon offered, unless someone is a fan of theirs, they would question the true intentions of anyone they could recruit.

Kim Tae-yeon looked at the group of women with a puzzled expression, realizing that she might have made a fool of herself.

It was embarrassing and annoying, but what was even worse was the attitude of these women who were just watching the show. Not one of them wanted to step forward and explain to her.
She's their leader, after all. If Kim Tae-yeon makes a fool of herself, do these women feel any pride?
She swept her fierce gaze over them one by one, finally calming the women down considerably. Only then did she leisurely ask, "The price might not be right. You can always try to negotiate."

Seohyun replied hesitantly, "It's not appropriate for me to bargain. Why don't you ask her instead?"

She directly pushed Lee Soon-kyu into the fray, and Seohyun felt that this was something she shouldn't be involved in.

Besides, what price would she offer that would be appropriate? And what right does she have to haggle?

But the same problem also occurred with Lee Soon-kyu. The problem was already absurd, but she still tried to discuss it seriously with Kim Tae-yeon, which made her look really silly.

As a smart person, Lee Soon-kyu also threw the question out: "I don't seem to be qualified either. Why don't you go and talk to Lee Mong-ryong yourself?" "Why is Lee Mong-ryong involved again? Is he involved in this?" Kim Tae-yeon complained, thinking it was just an excuse.

They don't think that bringing up Lee Mong-ryong will make Kim Tae-yeon admit defeat; that would be underestimating her courage.

Lee Soon-kyu and Seohyun exchanged a glance, feeling that the situation was becoming increasingly interesting.

Although they didn't exchange words, the two tacitly covered for each other:

"He's our agent, after all. Shouldn't we get his permission for anything involving money?"

"I don't mean to belittle you, it's just a matter of going through this process. If you're afraid... or unwilling, it's not impossible to make an exception."

Kim Tae-yeon pointed at the two of them and asked urgently, "Did you say I didn't dare? Did I hear that right? You're actually doubting my courage?"

Lee Soon-kyu and Seohyun both denied it, and even the girls around them were corroborating, but Kim Tae-yeon believed her own ears more.

"Fine, so in your hearts I'm just a coward?" Kim Tae-yeon said bitterly, "Today I'll show you my courage!"

Ignoring the expressions on the faces of the girls behind her, Kim Tae-yeon rushed downstairs. She had to do something, otherwise she would despise herself.

Letting the wind stirred up by Kim Tae-yeon tousle her hair, Seohyun looked at Lee Soon-kyu with a questioning gaze, wondering what to do now.
Although she cooperated with Lee Soon-kyu, her original intention was just to tease Kim Tae-yeon; she didn't expect the woman to be so impulsive.

Just because of a joke, she rushed down to cause trouble for Lee Mong-ryong. Is Kim Tae-yeon really that brave? Why didn't Seo-hyun know?
The key issue is that Kim Tae-yeon's reasoning is untenable. If she confronts Lee Mong-ryong or gets beaten up, her excuse will easily be exposed.

What were she and Lee Soon-kyu supposed to do then? Kneel on the ground and beg Kim Tae-yeon for forgiveness?
In fact, Lee Soon-kyu was also a little numb at this moment, but compared to Seo Hyun's confusion, she still knew what she had to do.

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and follow us down to see what's going on!" Lee Soon-kyu said excitedly.

The other girls seemed to have been turned on, their expressions becoming lively, and they started running on their own without Lee Soon-kyu having to urge them on.

Lee Soon-kyu wasn't going to be left behind, and even pulled Seo Hyun, who was standing there dumbfounded, saying, "Come on, this kind of good opportunity is rare, otherwise it would be so unfair to get beaten up later."

Seohyun was pulled a couple of steps away, still deep in thought. Although Lee Soon-kyu's words made some sense, she still had a vague feeling that this woman had ill intentions.

She calmed herself down and managed to keep Lee Soon-kyu, who was holding her, from leaving: "Unnie, we're on the same side, so you have to take me with you if you have any plans."

"What's my plan? Let's hurry up. With Kim Tae-yeon's fighting ability, if we're late, she might get knocked down with one punch," Lee Soon-kyu urged.

Seohyun finally started moving with some skepticism, while Lee Soon-kyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it was still a bit difficult to fool this little girl.

Compared to the other girls, Seohyun is more willing to use her brain. Whether it's relying on her sixth sense or simply not trusting others, the little girl is particularly difficult to deal with.

But who could blame her when Lee Soon-kyu was a cut above the rest? Seo Hyun was completely fooled by her.

The reason for fooling all these people is naturally to use the tactic of punishing the masses, and if Kim Tae-yeon wants to pursue the matter further, she can push Seo Hyun out.

She couldn't help but admire herself. And Seohyun shouldn't blame her; being deceived by one's own family is better than being deceived by outsiders.

If Seohyun can learn something from this, then Lee Soon-kyu will have done a great service. Please don't thank her; she doesn't need it!
As Lee Soon-kyu was the last to walk down, Kim Tae-yeon's shouting could already be heard: "Lee Mong-ryong, come out here! I need to talk to you!"

She quietly stayed at the back, not only not joining the front, but even planning her escape route later.

Kim Tae-yeon is really too arrogant. If Lee Mong-ryong's emotions were stable enough, it would be fine, but it seems that the other party is in a rather bad mood at the moment.

Li Menglong is not a person without a temper. Once he gets angry, there are hardly any people in the family who dare to confront him directly.

And Li Menglong did not hide this time. He originally planned to cause trouble for these women, but he did not expect them to come to him on their own initiative.

"Don't talk outside, it's too formal. Come on in and talk," Li Menglong said warmly from the doorway.

However, apart from Kim Tae-yeon taking two steps forward, the other girls remained motionless, their malicious intentions all too obvious.

If they really go in, are they sure they can come out unscathed? Won't they leave behind an arm, a leg, or something?

Although Kim Tae-yeon was impulsive, she became much calmer after realizing that she was an exception.

What exactly is she doing? Just because of a few words between Lee Soon-kyu and Seo Hyun, she couldn't wait to rush down and confront Lee Mong-ryong.
This action was utterly insane; she didn't even understand her own choice.

After all, just ten minutes earlier, she was the first person to get off the bus and run home to avoid Li Menglong. Did her family give her extra courage?
She felt that exploring her own inner self could be put on hold for the time being, and she needed to give herself a dignified excuse to leave.

"What are you up to?" Kim Tae-yeon shouted. "Inviting girls to your room so late at night, have you considered our reputation?"

Without giving Lee Mong-ryong a chance to reply, Kim Tae-yeon immediately turned and left, even starting to run.

However, Li Menglong was clearly one step ahead of her in making his escape.

Kim Tae-yeon realized that she was indeed running, but no matter how hard she swung her legs, the scene around her did not change at all. Was she trapped in a maze?
But the feeling of being bound by her clothes gave her a clue: if she wasn't mistaken, Li Menglong seemed to have lifted her up by her clothes.

Even if she couldn't see this scene herself, Kim Tae-yeon could guess that she must look extremely clownish at that moment.

But neither she nor the girls across from her could laugh.

They retreated even further, and no one dared to pull Kim Tae-yeon up her arm for help.

Especially Lee Soon-kyu, who was hiding at the very back, didn't even dare to show herself, for fear of being discovered by Kim Tae-yeon.

As Lee Mong-ryong pulled Kim Tae-yeon into the room, he extended an invitation to everyone: "Are you sure no one is coming in? Isn't it unsafe to let Kim Tae-yeon chat with me alone? After all, I can be impulsive too."

The girls' faces immediately fell. Li Menglong was too shameless to use such a thing as blackmail. But could they really ignore it?