Peninsula: It’s just a dream, are you serious?

Chapter 156 This time, it's my turn.
In the SM Entertainment cafeteria.

Some people picked up food with chopsticks, just about to put it in their mouths; some people scooped up a spoonful of soup from their bowls and brought it to their lips; and some people were carrying their plates, looking for an empty seat.

But at this moment, no matter what they were doing with their hands, their eyes were all fixed on the same spot.

As the center of everyone's attention, Kim Tae-yeon slowly withdrew her raised hand and coldly looked at the man in front of her who had just been slapped on the left cheek.

Behind her, Choi Sooyoung stared blankly at the scene before her. Then she realized what was happening and tried to grab Lee Soon-kyu's hand, but forgot that she was holding a plate in both hands and almost dropped it.

Beside him, Lee Soon-kyu blinked, her surprised expression quickly returning to calm. She was somewhat surprised, but not by much.

Byun Baekhyun was still tilting his head, his body trembling.

Behind him, Kim Jongin subconsciously swallowed and took a few steps back, widening the distance between them.

At the cafeteria window, the other members of EXO stared wide-eyed at this side.

What's going on?! How did I suddenly get attacked?!
Leader Kim Junmyeon snapped out of his daze and quickly jogged over, bowing deeply to Kim Taeyeon: "Taeyeon sunbaenim."

However, upon meeting Kim Tae-yeon's cold gaze, he quickly fell silent, feeling a chill run down his spine.

This senior's aura is terrifying.

Seeing this, Kim Tae-yeon turned her gaze to Byun Baek-hyun and said coldly, "Is this how you learn etiquette in the company's classes? You don't respect the music producer the company hired, and you even dare to slander him behind his back."

How dare you say that Xiao Yan was just lucky, and that you are no worse than him at all?

How dare you, trash like you, compare yourself to Xiao Yan?

What is this if not slander?
Those around who heard this all had a look of sudden realization on their faces.

Oh, I see.

The Korean entertainment industry has a strict hierarchy, and in the music industry, idols are actually at the lowest level.

Music producers, on the other hand, are in the very top tier.

Even a music producer who isn't famous has a much higher status than an idol.

Byun Baekhyun was speaking ill of the music producer hired by the company behind his back when Kim Tae-yeon overheard him. As a senior colleague, Kim Tae-yeon slapped him as a lesson.

This is actually a very normal and reasonable thing on the peninsula.

Upon hearing this, Kim Junmyeon understood. He gritted his teeth, forced himself to step forward, and bowed again, saying, "I'm sorry, Taeyeon sunbaenim. Baekhyun was indeed wrong in this matter."

After saying that, he tugged at Byun Baekhyun, who was standing next to him with his head down and his body still trembling, and whispered, "Baekhyun, apologize quickly!"

Byun Baekhyun hadn't fully recovered from the shock of the slap he'd just received, and stammered:
"I'm sorry, Taeyeon sunbaenim, I misspoke."

After bowing and finishing speaking, he looked up and accidentally met Kim Tae-yeon's gaze.

Byun Baekhyun shuddered in fright, and the burning pain on his left cheek returned. He quickly lowered his head, not daring to look again.

Kim Tae-yeon glanced at him disdainfully upon seeing this.

One look from him and I'm scared. Dealing with such trash is no accomplishment at all.

She shook her hand, then glanced around at the still somewhat quiet surroundings, and said apologetically:

"I'm sorry to have disturbed everyone's meal. He was talking about the producer who wrote songs for our group, so I couldn't pretend I didn't hear him and I couldn't help but discipline my junior."

Most of the people eating in the cafeteria during this time period are the company's trainees.

After their eyes met Kim Tae-yeon's, they instinctively bowed and returned a stiff smile.

Today they truly witnessed what the aura of a senior was like; it was truly terrifying.

Moreover, thanks to Kim Tae-yeon's good reputation within the company, and the fact that she made the move was perfectly legitimate and reasonable.

Most people, aside from feeling a bit more awe for this senior, didn't really have many other thoughts.

Instead, he secretly glanced at Byun Baekhyun opposite Kim Tae-yeon, wondering what nasty things he had said that made the usually good-tempered Kim Tae-yeon slap him in public.

Kim Tae-yeon bowed to those around her one last time, then turned and walked back towards Choi Soo-young and Lee Soon-kyu without looking at Byun Baek-hyun. She gestured for them to leave, and they nodded and followed her.

Choi Soo-young followed closely behind, carrying two plates, completely oblivious to anything amiss.

Just then, the elevator doors opened not far away, and the five members of f(x) walked out of the elevator chatting and laughing.

Upon receiving the results, I immediately sensed that something seemed off about the atmosphere in the cafeteria.

Subconsciously, I turned my head to look around and saw Kim Tae-yeon and the other two walking towards me.

Sulli immediately greeted them with a smile: "Taeyeon unnie, Sunny unnie, Sooyoung unnie."

The four people next to Krystal Jung also greeted her.

When Krystal looked at Tae-yeon, a complex emotion flickered in her eyes.

This unnie is suspected to be her love rival.

The three nodded with smiles, and Kim Tae-yeon asked, "You're all at the company today?"

Victoria Song smiled and replied, "Yes, because everyone was free today, so we came to the company for a training session."

At this moment, Choi Sulli stepped forward and approached Kim Tae-yeon, glanced around, and whispered, "Did something happen, unnie? Why does the atmosphere in the cafeteria feel a bit strange?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon, who was the "culprit," blinked and said, "It's nothing. There was just a dog that suddenly ran into the cafeteria and started barking, but it's fine now."

Behind them, Lee Soon-kyu and Choi Soo-young's lips twitched, and they almost burst out laughing.

Their own captain calls himself a dog so naturally.

After speaking, Kim Tae-yeon raised her hand and patted Choi Sulli's head, saying, "I have other commitments, so I'll be going now. Enjoy your meal."

Sulli hesitated for a moment before replying, "Oh, okay, unnie."

The girl was still wondering why a dog had run into the company cafeteria. Could it be someone's pet dog?
Kim Tae-yeon and the other two greeted the three members of f(x) again before entering the elevator.

Back on the floor where artists practice, the three headed toward Girls' Generation's practice room.

Kim Tae-yeon walked ahead alone, while Choi Soo-young pulled Lee Soon-kyu a few steps behind, discussing in hushed tones.

"Sunny, what's wrong with Taeyeon? She suddenly seemed like a completely different person. Her appearance and aura were... wow."

Choi Sooyoung looked at the small figure in front of her and remembered how she had slapped Byun Baekhyun across the face without hesitation.

hiss.

Hearing her gasp, Lee Soon-kyu teased, "What's wrong? Are you scared?"

She wasn't too surprised by Kim Tae-yeon's change, because she had seen her not long ago.

When Choi Sulli's mother caused a scene at the company last time, she was watching from a distance and was just as startled as Choi Sooyoung is now.

"What do I have to be afraid of? I didn't make her angry, and I didn't scold Xiaoyan. Why would Taeyeon hit me?"

Choi Soo-young replied stiffly, but her eyes were somewhat unfocused.

Ahead, Kim Tae-yeon ignored the conversation between the two behind her, preoccupied with something else.

There's a meteor shower tomorrow night, so I need to make some plans to watch it with Xiaoyan.

In her past life, it was Yoona who accompanied Xiaoyan to watch the meteor shower.

At that time, looking at the photos Yoona uploaded to social media, she kept thinking how wonderful it would have been if she had been the one by Xiaoyan's side.

And now, this wish is about to come true.

This time, the person by Xiaoyan's side, watching the meteor shower with him, was herself.

(End of this chapter)