The Uncrowned King of the Peninsula

Chapter 55 Never Compromise
Soon, footsteps were heard. Pei Yongjun looked towards the stairs and saw a petite figure walking up with a bouquet of flowers.

It’s IU, Lee Ji-eun.

She has fair skin, a small and slightly round face, long dark brown hair that is slightly curled and draped behind her head. Platinum earrings sway on her small earlobes, making her look much more mature and stable than Choi Sulli next to her.

But the faint mole on her cheek, paired with a light pink halter dress, makes her facial features look like a girl next door.

Her temperament that combines both youthfulness and maturity makes her look very charming, making people unable to help but look at her again and again.

"Sorry, sorry, I have an event somewhere this afternoon and kept you all waiting." Lee Ji-eun clasped her hands together, frowned slightly, and apologized to everyone in a somewhat naive manner.

"It's okay, Ji-eun, come and sit down." Goo Hara smiled and invited her to sit down, and Park Ji-yeon next to her took the initiative to make room for her.

"Thank you. I also brought a friend with me. Her name is Joo Hyun-young. I'll introduce her to you all later." Lee Ji-eun gestured backwards with her hand, and there was someone standing behind her.

Zhu Xianying is a tall girl with delicate features and a meticulous expression.

Pei Yongjun looked at her, but found that she was looking at him.

"Welcome, welcome." Goo Hara and Lee Ji-eun have a good relationship and warmly welcomed Joo Hyun-young.

The two sat down, and Choi Sulli also sat back next to Bae Yongjun.

She came over and looked at Zhu Xianying who was sitting diagonally across from her, her tone somewhat curious, "Editor-in-Chief, what do you think Xianyingxi does? He looks so handsome."

"I can't tell." Pei Yongjun shook his head.

Even when sitting down, Zhu Xianying's back was straight and he looked very heroic, which made him seem a little out of place among the people in the entertainment industry.

Rather than being a star, he is more like a soldier.

Lee Ji-eun gave the flowers to Goo Hara, smoothed her hair lovingly, and whispered, "Hara, you've suffered so much."

"I still don't know, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

It turns out that only Choi Sulli, who is closest to her, knew about Goo Hara's affairs, and everyone else only found out later.

"Things happened so quickly, and I'm afraid of getting you and Sulli into trouble. I feel really bad about that." Goo Hara shook her head. "I'm just glad you came today."

"Ah, you..." Li Zhien choked up, her big eyes misty, "How can you say that?"

"You must tell me later. Aren't we good friends? My heart was broken when I saw the news."

"Ji-eun..." Goo Hara was speechless, and Choi Sulli's eyes next to her suddenly became red again.

Seeing that they were about to burst into tears again, Park Ji-yeon, who was relatively strong tonight, hurried to persuade them to stop, "Jie-eun, we just comforted Hara, and you made her cry again."

"Isn't today a celebration? Stop crying, it's so unlucky."

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, it's my fault." Lee Ji-eun blinked her long eyelashes and barely controlled her tears.

"Jieun, you haven't introduced your friend yet, Hyunyoung?" Goo Hara changed the subject and looked at Joo Hyunyoung.

"Oh, by the way, today I want to introduce Hyun-young to you," Lee Ji-eun cleared her throat, "Do you know what she does?"

"What?" Goo Hara shook her head.

"Hyun-young, she is so powerful, she is a prosecutor." Lee Ji-eun blinked with some pride and finally revealed Zhu Hyun-young's identity. Everyone present exclaimed in surprise, they didn't expect that she was actually a prosecutor.

"Wow!" Choi Sulli next to her also widened her eyes and said with some envy in her voice.

"I'm Joo Hyun-young, a prosecutor from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office. Nice to meet you all." Joo Hyun-young stood up and saluted meticulously.

Everyone greeted her with respect.

Like Jung Tae-ho, they both work at the Southern District Prosecutors' Office, so maybe they know each other. Bae Yong-jun also greeted her.

"Hara, I met Hyun-young through someone. She's a very nice and capable person. Choi Jong-bum's case isn't over yet, so if you need anything, you can ask her for help."

IU brought Joo Hyun-young here specifically to introduce her to Goo Hara for help.

"Jie Eun." Goo Hara was deeply touched by Lee Ji Eun's thoughtfulness. "Thank you so much for troubling you."

"Hey, didn't you just say you were good friends? Stop talking about this. Come on, let's get to know each other." Li Zhien patted Goo Hara's arm

"Hara, I've learned about your case. If you need help, you can ask me for it." Zhu Xianying looked cold, but spoke in a casual manner.

"Thank you, thank you so much." Goo Hara hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"Xu Lixi, if you have any problems, you can always come to me." She looked at Cui Xueli again.

"Thank you! Thank you, Prosecutor Nim." Choi Sulli was a little surprised, but also quickly expressed her gratitude.

"We should thank Xianyingxi together." Everyone thanked Zhu Xianying and toasted her, it was very lively.

Zhu Xianying just took a small sip politely, but no one said anything.

After all, he is a prosecutor.

There are not many opportunities to meet a prosecutor, especially a beautiful one. People kept trying to talk to her, but she just responded politely.

However, Pei Yongjun felt that Zhu Xianying seemed to be watching him secretly.

Was it her own illusion? Or had Jung Tae-ho mentioned him to her?
"Oh, it seems like someone is always looking at you." Choi Sulli next to him poked Bae Yongjun and said in a low voice.

Choi Sulli immediately noticed Joo Hyun-young's gaze.

She looked at Pei Yongjun's profile and felt a little sour in her heart.

"I have an older classmate who also works at the Southern District Prosecutor's Office. Maybe he mentioned me to her." He guessed, reaching out to pick up two pieces of beef with a pair of tongs and handed them to Choi Sulli. "Eat it."

"Oh, I see." Choi Sulli was a little shy. She lowered her head and poked the tender beef with a fork, pretending that she had just asked casually.

"Actually, there's someone I need to thank especially today." Goo Hara looked at Bae Yongjun, picked up her glass and stood up, "It's a good opportunity to introduce them to everyone."

"This is Bae Young-jun from Hangang Sports, Editor-in-Chief Bae."

"This news was reported by Editor-in-Chief Pei. I am really grateful to him."

Everyone suddenly realized why Pei Yongjun was here. Some people had heard of him and were whispering to each other.

"Yes, editor-in-chief, thank you." Choi Sulli next to him also looked at him with a glass of wine, her eyes sparkling.

Everyone raised their glasses and stood up to thank Bae Young-jun.

However, there was one person who did not move at all.

Zhu Xianying sat in her seat without moving, not even picking up her cup.

"Hyun-young?" Li Zhien beside her was surprised for a moment, then helped her pick up the wine glass and gestured slightly, "Editor-in-Chief Pei..."

"I won't drink." Zhu Xianying blocked the glass and said coldly, "I won't toast to a criminal."

The whole place was shocked.

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