Peninsula Steel Love

Chapter 831 Princess Carry?
"Wei? Why would I be afraid to see people when I've come here openly and honestly? You're crazy."

In the stairwell, Choi Soo-young stomped her feet angrily, then started complaining about someone.
"That idiot Yuri is so disloyal! He actually refused to come with me on this trip, ouch!"

No wonder Choi Soo-young was suspicious, because Yuri had repeatedly refused her invitations, and the reason was quite simple.

"Sooyoung, you're not really going to pay New Year's visits, you're clearly using this as an opportunity to give gifts. Mia, I don't want to get involved in this kind of thing, haha."

Well, Choi Soo-young was speechless for a moment. There was nothing she could do; Yuri was just telling the truth.

Her purpose in coming here was actually to deliver gifts to Zhou Jing and build a relationship on the orders of her maternal grandfather and father, which instantly filled Cui Xiuying with a heavy burden.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have rushed into the stairwell without thinking, fearing that Xiao Liu would see her, as soon as she stepped out of the elevator and saw Xiao Liu talking to Zhou Jing.

"Calm down, calm down, I'm just a tool going through the motions," Cui Xiuying forced herself to suppress her anxiety and kept reassuring herself.

Soon, the sound of a door closing echoed in the corridor, followed by silence. A minute later, Choi Soo-young cautiously peeked out and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the corridor was empty.

However, before she could push the door open, something happened. Footsteps came from down the stairs, and then two familiar figures came into her view.

It was EXO's Kim Junmyeon and Oh Sehun. Choi Sooyoung almost fainted.

It was incredibly embarrassing. She never expected that her guilty and disheveled state would be witnessed by a junior colleague.

Even if Choi Soo-young is Su Yong oppa, Odok is at a loss. How can we explain her sneaky appearance now? Could it be that she's possessed by a paparazzi?

Just as Cui Xiuying was stunned and her mind went blank, an extremely bizarre scene unfolded.

Kim Junmyeon and Oh Sehun were seen chatting and laughing, not even glancing at Choi Sooyoung, as if she didn't exist, and heading straight upstairs.

"What?"

Choi Soo-young was baffled as she watched the figure gradually disappear. What the heck? Did she become invisible?
She's the tallest member of Girls' Generation, and those two juniors just ignore her when she's standing there like such a huge person?
But it's good that they actually came over to bow and greet her; then Choi Soo-young would be incredibly embarrassed.
In fact, Kim Junmyeon and Oh Sehun were even more frightened. The two went upstairs, looked at each other, and suddenly patted their chests and gasped for breath.

"Junmyeon hyung, is this okay? That's Sooyoung sunbaenim."

"What, you want to go and say hello?"

"What if, senior-nim?"

"Maknae, don't worry, Sooyoung sunbaenim will never blame us."

"Jinjia?"

"Don't you even think about why Senior Xiuying is hiding suspiciously in the stairwell?"

"Afraid of being discovered?"

"Looks like you're still thinking straight. At this point, not seeing anything is the best option."

"Um, but brother, is Senior Xiuying going to see Brother Zhou Jing?"

"No need for nonsense, that floor is the DPS's dormitory. Who else do you think Senior Xiuying could ask besides Brother Zhou Jing?"

"No, I have to tell Krystal, 'Hey bro, why did you hit me on the head?'"

“Maknae, I know you and Domino are good friends, but I advise you to mind your own business.”

"why?"

"Because you can't manage it all, hehe."

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After this unexpected encounter, Choi Soo-young realized that she had no choice but to leave the stairwell, no matter how unwilling she was.

People would inevitably pass by, and besides, EXO's dorm was right downstairs from Zhou Jing's building; she didn't want the situation to repeat itself.

So Cui Xiuying peeked into the corridor outside, then took a deep breath and strode over to Zhou Jing's door, ringing the doorbell.

"Please, please, Zhou Jing oppa, open the door right now."

Choi Soo-young kept looking around, very worried that someone might suddenly jump out from another room in the corridor at any moment. Fortunately, the door opened almost at the same time the doorbell rang.

"Xiuying, you're here! Please come in," Zhou Jing greeted her with a smile, stepping aside to welcome her.

Actually, Zhou Jing had been waiting behind the door ever since he saw Xiao Liu off. To be honest, he had initially wanted to decline Cui Xiuying's call.

Since Crystal wasn't meeting with Choi Soo-young alone, and it was in his own apartment, there was a good chance that things might seem suspicious.

However, Zhou Jing could disregard Cui Xiuying's grandfather's feelings, but he had to consider Quan Douxuan's feelings.

He had already received news that Jeon Doo-seon had been officially appointed as vice president two weeks ago, a first in Daewoo Shipbuilding's decades-long history.

Faced with such a person, Zhou Jing had to carefully consider the situation, whether from the perspective of DPS's future cooperation with Daewoo Shipbuilding on marine steel plates, or from the perspective of Wang Haiqiao.

He never expected that Choi Soo-young would come to his door in this way, which almost made him laugh out loud.

What does "protesting too much" mean? You, Cui Laoqi, have given it a perfect interpretation. It's utterly speechless.
So he pretended not to know anything, closed the door but didn't leave. He gripped the doorknob tightly with his right hand so he could open the door immediately, lest that woman outside cause any more trouble.

"Yes, Zhou Jing oppa, Happy New Year."

Cui Xiuying finally breathed a sigh of relief. She composed herself and greeted Zhou Jing, but before she could finish speaking, the situation she feared most occurred.

Hearing the noise of someone leaving a room nearby, Choi Soo-young felt a chill run down her spine, and a strange sense of shame washed over her again. Disregarding propriety, she instinctively strode into Zhou Jing's apartment, never imagining that this action would lead to tragedy.

Whether it was due to her panic or the slippery ground, Cui Xiuying lost her footing on the spot.

"Ouch, that hurts!"

Cui Xiuying let out a scream, and Zhou Jing quickly grabbed her arm to prevent her from falling flat on her backside.

Even so, the things she was carrying were thrown directly onto the floor. The two gift bags were alright, but the fruit basket simply fell apart on the spot, and one of the apples rolled all the way to the bedroom door.

"Xiuying, Xiuying, Kenchana?"

Zhou Jing sensed that Cui Xiuying was unable to stand up. Although he didn't understand what was going on, he was clear about one thing: he couldn't let her sit on the ground like that.

Why? It's simple. Zhou Jing is no longer the naive girl he used to be with Girls' Generation.

In August 2011, Cui Xiuying was involved in a car accident while participating in a volunteer activity to help visually impaired people "prevent blindness". The accident resulted in a fracture of her sacrum.

What if the old injury flares up again? Zhou Jing didn't dare take that risk, but supporting Cui Xiuying's large frame by just her arm was too much for him.
"Oppa, I think I twisted my ankle, ouch," Choi Sooyoung explained in a low voice, enduring the sharp pain in her ankle.

She wanted to get back on her feet on her own, but the blow she just experienced was so strong that she couldn't manage it even after several attempts.

What? Zhou Jing glanced at the high heels the other person was wearing and suddenly realized that the other person was one of the dance lines of the Empress's Girls' Generation, so dancing in high heels was just a piece of cake for her.

The question is, what about the price paid behind the scenes, while that's under the spotlight on stage? As a family member of an idol, Zhou Jing may not know everything, but he can at least get a glimpse of the situation.

Before debuting, they undergo intense training; after debuting, they face a grueling schedule. Unless they become completely unknown and spend all their time at home, every popular idol is covered in injuries.

"Xiuying, how are you? Be careful not to twist your other ankle too." Zhou Jing tried his best to support Cui Xiuying.

However, to avoid excessive contact, he was using an awkward posture that prevented him from exerting force, and it looked like Choi Soo-young was about to give up.
"Oppa, Mia'ne."

At this moment, Choi Soo-young felt extremely embarrassed, but what happened next made her heart race immediately, because she was lifted into the air.

A strong man's arm reached behind her back, while the other scooped up her legs. The pain subsided, and a strong palpitation quickly spread throughout her body.

"Oh, a princess carry?"

Choi Soo-young stared in disbelief at Zhou Jing, who was holding her, her mouth agape. She was in a daze for a moment.

There was a time when she fantasized about being carried in a man's arms like a princess, but unfortunately, Jung Kyung-ho couldn't fulfill her wish.

Don't be silly, with Zheng Jinghao's skinny arms and legs, it's hard to say who will be carrying whom.

Now, her true feelings told her that her wish had come true, and the other person's anxious look made her suddenly want to kiss Zhou Jing.

"Yes, that's DouDing's father. Calm down, you must calm down."

Cui Xiuying was in a state of turmoil. There was nothing she could do. The man's strong presence was so close to her. When she looked up, she saw Zhou Jing looking anxious, which made her quietly press her head tightly against his firm chest.

However, their good fortune didn't last long. It was only a few steps from the front door to the living room. In a moment of panic, Zhou Jing carried Cui Xiuying to the sofa and gently put her down. He then took off his high heels to check her ankles.

Wow, Zhou Jing could see through Cui Xiuying's socks that her left ankle was obviously swollen.

"Xiuying, let me take you to the hospital to get checked out," Zhou Jing said with concern.

"What?" Choi Soo-young immediately objected after regaining her composure.
"You're giving me a ride? I don't want to be trending on social media, haha."

Choi Soo-young's concerns were not without merit, and Zhou Jing had to admit that if he took Choi Soo-young to the hospital today, it would definitely be news material. Back then, even when he had soup and rice with Yoon-ah and Su Xia, rumors would spread.

“Okay, but is your foot alright?” Zhou Jing looked up at Cui Xiuying.

Little did she know that his gaze nearly broke her down. Barely managing to suppress her chaotic thoughts, Choi Soo-young forced herself to remain calm and said:

"Don't worry, Oppa, it's an old injury. I've had it before. Just apply ice to it and it'll be fine."

"A cold compress?" Zhou Jing stared at Cui Xiuying's ankle for a long time before suddenly slapping his forehead.

"Damn it, how could I forget about that thing? Xiuying, wait a minute."

"What?" Choi Soo-young looked completely bewildered.

Zhou Jing subconsciously spoke in Chinese, leaving Cui Xiuying completely bewildered. Just then, Zhou Jing returned.

"Yunnan Baiyao Trauma Relief Spray, hehe."

Still unable to understand, Zhou Jing's next move made Cui Xiuying's heart race.

Carefully removing the sock from his injured ankle, Zhou Jing first gently wiped the affected area with a damp towel, then sprayed the medicine in his hand a few times.

That wasn't all; Choi Soo-young was merely curious. However...
After spraying the medicine, Zhou Jing rubbed his hands together tightly, then touched Cui Xiuying's ankle, trying to use the heat from his palms to accelerate the medicine's effect.

It feels so numb and comfortable. The sudden ticklish sensation quickly travels from the soles of my feet to three inches below my navel.

"what"

With a soft moan, Choi Soo-young's alluring eyes showed no trace of Su Yong oppa.

(End of this chapter)