Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

At 6 p.m., before the sun had completely set, the banquet hall in Lin Yuan’s residence was already lit up.

After adjusting to the time difference and getting a good night's sleep, Kim Tae-yeon is full of energy.

She followed Lee Soo-man toward the familiar restaurant, with the other members of the group behind her.

At this moment, her feelings were quite complicated:
Excitement, worry, and a touch of shyness.

Those dormant memories suddenly surfaced in her mind, striking her heart and making it impossible for her to remain calm.

Will something incredibly embarrassing happen at tonight's banquet?
It's no wonder Kim Tae-yeon overthinks things. Every time she and Lin Yuan eat together, something always happens.

Kim Tae-yeon was worried because the entire group was present this time.

Kim Tae-yeon wasn't too worried if Lee Soo-man discovered something, because he would pretend not to know anything and wouldn't embarrass her.

But if the younger members of the group find out, it's practically the end of the company.

The fact that she kept it a secret from her roommates, Hwang Mi-young and Kim Tae-yeon, speaks volumes.

Kim Tae-yeon now has only one thought: to choose a spot that is far away from Lin Yuan later.

Although she secretly hoped to be closer to Lin Yuan, she decided to keep her distance during meals to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.

With mixed feelings, Kim Tae-yeon followed Lee Soo-man to the restaurant entrance.

"Crench!"

The heavy mahogany door was pushed open, and the familiar Chinese restaurant appeared before Kim Tae-yeon once again.

Even though it wasn't her first time there, she was still amazed by the restaurant's extremely luxurious decor:

A magnificent hexagonal palace lantern, a grand and imposing huanghuali wood dining table, and an exquisite silk screen...

If Kim Tae-yeon, who had already seen her, was still amazed, then her teammates behind her were even more unable to contain their surprise.

"Wow! This restaurant is absolutely amazing!" Huang Meiying exclaimed in surprise.

As soon as she said it, she covered her mouth.

There was no other reason than that she spoke too loudly. As the woman known as "Huang's Voice-Boosting Pill," her voice was indeed loud and clear.

Her exclamation immediately sparked discussion among the other Girls' Generation members:
"It's so understated yet luxurious!" Jessica exclaimed. "There's not a trace of nouveau riche arrogance. Isn't this the right way to display wealth?"

She is the member of Girls' Generation who is most interested in luxury goods, and she immediately noticed that every piece of furniture in the restaurant was extremely luxurious.

Yet it is also full of cultural depth, making people look up to the owner.

"I feel like even just drinking a glass of water here could bankrupt me!"

"It has the feel of a Chinese imperial palace, the ultimate version of our country's royal family!"

"If I accidentally break a dish, does that mean I'll have to sell myself to pay off my debts?"

The chattering discussion left Lee Soo-man feeling rather helpless.

He could only turn around and say, "Mind your manners! Everyone, please take your seats according to the markings on the table!"

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon sensed something was wrong.

Her plan seems to be going to fall through?
The dining tables in the restaurant are long and rectangular, arranged in a north-south direction, with one person sitting at each end. Most of the seats are arranged in two rows in an east-west direction.

When Kim Tae-yeon saw Lee Soo-man plop down in the spot at the north end.

She was almost certain that Lin Yuan's location must be at the southern end.

With a sigh, she walked towards the southern end of the road, her emotions a mix of emotions.

Sure enough, her name was found on the western side, right next to the southern end.

In other words, she was sitting to Lin Yuan's left.

Kim Tae-yeon looked up again and gazed at the seat directly opposite her. Sure enough, she found that the seat belonged to Im Yoon-ah.

This means that Yoona is sitting to Lin Yuan's right.

Everything was just as expected, and the smiling face of Yui Aragaki appeared before Kim Tae-yeon's eyes again.

You must have arranged it this way on purpose, right?
Under Kim Tae-yeon's gaze, Im Yoon-ah, dressed in a pure white halter dress, came to her seat.

The pearl-white slip dress, with its thin straps leaving faint red marks on her fair skin, accentuated her youthful figure.

The skirt hem only reached mid-thigh, revealing slender legs with a beautiful curve that led down to rounded ankles and ten rounded toes that couldn't be hidden by a pair of silver-white sandals.

"She's so scheming!" Kim Tae-yeon concluded to herself.

Yoona's greatest characteristic is her pure and innocent temperament, which makes the white dress an energy amplifier, multiplying her pure and innocent temperament.

And those sandals that looked so easy to take off made Sima Zhao's intentions obvious to everyone!
But what Kim Tae-yeon didn't expect was that at that moment, Im Yoon-a was thinking, "Unnie is so cunning!"

What she saw was that Kim Tae-yeon was wearing a bright yellow short dress tonight, with a low round neckline that revealed her collarbone, making her look cute and energetic.

The skirt, which only reached mid-thigh, completely exposed a pair of bare, white legs without stockings.

Kim Tae-yeon's most distinctive feature is that she is both young and cute. Although she is the eldest sister in the group, she looks like the youngest sister.

The bright yellow dress accentuates her cuteness and youthful appearance, giving the impression that she could be squeezed dry.

Yoona also noticed that Taeyeon wasn't wearing stockings either; her bare legs made her feet slippery, which was exactly what Yoona liked!
"That's a woman who slipped!"

The two of them reached the same conclusion at the same time.

Amidst their frantic thoughts, the members of Girls' Generation took their seats one by one.

At this moment, the restaurant door opened again, and Lin Yuan, wearing a white T-shirt and a pair of loose casual pants, walked in.

As he entered the hall, the Girls' Generation members and Lee Soo-man, who had just sat down, immediately jumped up from their chairs and stood up straight.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan could only smile helplessly.

He's used to people being overly polite to him; there's no harm in being overly polite.

So he walked straight to the south-facing area and said, "Please sit down, everyone. Don't be so formal, make yourselves at home. Didn't you see how casually I'm dressed tonight?"
This isn't to say we don't value you; it's just that we're on the same side, so please don't be so polite.

The restaurant was filled with the laughter of girls, and the slightly serious atmosphere from before was completely swept away.

"Everyone, please sit down. I think you must all be hungry, right? The food will be served shortly. Eat as much as you like tonight and don't worry about your weight."

"I guarantee President Li won't cause you any trouble today!" Lin Yuan said with a smile, sitting down first.

The girls laughed and sat down, making the atmosphere even more joyful.

For an idol, weight control is a long and arduous struggle.

Any weight gain will attract serious criticism.

But tonight Lin Yuan made an exception for them, allowing them to eat to their heart's content without any worries. How could they not be happy?
Seeing that the awkward atmosphere had dissipated, Lin Yuan felt relieved.

During the day, in the extended Lincoln limousine, they would discuss business, so Lin Yuan dressed more formally.

Now, in this completely private dinner setting, he was using his extremely casual attire to imply that everyone could relax. However, he suddenly noticed that Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah's ears turned red upon seeing the wide legs of his casual pants.

Hey! Have you guys misunderstood something?

But I really like your misunderstanding!

However, Lin Yuan quickly suppressed his lustful thoughts; it was time to eat.

"Tonight's menu will mainly consist of Chinese dishes, but there will also be some Japanese food and Western desserts. I hope you enjoy them," Lin Yuan said with a smile.

This statement is a blatant discrimination against Korean food.

They cater to everything from Chinese to Western to Japanese cuisine, but they just don't offer them Korean food.

Normally, he might have asked the kitchen to prepare a few Korean dishes as a token gesture, but that was completely out of place with the theme of tonight's banquet.

It's not Lin Yuan's fault; Korean food is basically just kimchi having a meeting.

Historically, Korea was listed by China as a "country not to be conquered," largely because the land was extremely barren.

Even the King and his ministers of Korea couldn't get anything good to eat.

This has resulted in Korean cuisine having no tradition of using high-end ingredients.

Authentic Korean food ingredients consist mainly of various kinds of kimchi, tofu, bean sprouts, and a little bit of seafood...

Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel a little sorry for this country, where even seaweed soup could be considered a meat dish.

Tonight, his welcome dinner for the Girls' Generation members had only one theme:
That's luxury!
It wasn't that Lin Yuan wanted to corrupt them with a luxurious lifestyle or lead them astray.

Instead, they are about to enter the dazzling and confusing entertainment industry.

This circle is full of people who appear glamorous on the outside but are corrupt and decadent on the inside.

The best way to better immunize against these filth is to "demystify" them.

Lin Yuan wasn't worried about Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah at all.

When they came to New York last time, I had already taken them to experience the most luxurious 747 private jet and all kinds of exquisite delicacies.

Once they debut, if some blind rich man tries to attract them by flaunting his wealth...

What do you think their reaction will be?
Haha, you call this a luxury car?
Could ten of them combined be equivalent to Lin Yuan's single Lincoln sedan used for official receptions?
You said you have a private jet and wanted to take us on a ride to experience it?
I wonder if your private jet has a private suite and a bathtub?

Now it's the other members of Girls' Generation's turn. Most of them come from ordinary families and have never seen what life in the upper class is like.

Therefore, Lin Yuan planned to help them make up for this lesson during their trip to New York.

In fact, this lesson began when he led his convoy to the airport to pick up passengers today.

Lin Yuan waved his hand, and the main gate facing due north opened, and the waiters began to serve the dishes.

This is also why he chose this location facing due south: with a long tablecloth covering it, he wouldn't have to worry about being disturbed.

The first dish served was tonight's appetizer: Golden Bird's Nest Soup.

The moment the waiter lifted the lid of the celadon-glazed bowl, the amber-colored soup shimmered in the candlelight.

The Indonesian bird's nest floating in the bowl is as graceful as when it was first picked, with each strand of bird's nest crystal clear, gently swaying in the rich soup.

Gold leaf fragments, like crushed ice in the sunlight, swirl slowly on the surface of the soup, refracting tiny golden rays.

“This…” Huang Meiying’s silver spoon hung in mid-air, not daring to fall.

The texture of the bird's nest is clearly visible, much like the newly sprouted willow catkins in spring, yet it also has a warm and lustrous sheen like jade.

“This is unlike any bird’s nest I’ve ever had before…” Jessica hesitated to pick up her spoon.

Among the Girls' Generation members, she ranks in the top three in terms of family background, with only Choi Sooyoung, who comes from a wealthy family, able to surpass her.

Therefore, she had eaten a lot of bird's nest before, but she had never eaten bird's nest of this quality before.

I've heard that the highest-grade bird's nest is never cooked with sugar to make a dessert, because that would really lower its value.

Instead, it is cooked with top-quality ham to create a delicious sweet and savory dish.

Seeing that everyone hesitated to make a move, Lin Yuan didn't speak up himself, but instead gave Kim Tae-yeon a look.

Kim Tae-yeon, understanding the implication, immediately said, "Everyone, hurry up and eat. Bird's nest is just for the taste, don't overthink it."

After she finished speaking, she took the lead and scooped up a spoonful of soup, the thick broth forming fine golden threads.

The moment it enters your mouth, the salty and savory flavor of the ham intertwines with the delicate sweetness of the bird's nest on your tongue, while the gelatinous texture of the broth makes your lips unconsciously stick together.

Seeing that Kim Tae-yeon had started eating, the other girls also let go of their inhibitions and began to enjoy the delicious food in front of them.

As soon as Huang Meiying put a spoonful of bird's nest into her mouth, she subconsciously covered her mouth, afraid that the precious taste would spill out of her lips.

She had only one thought in her mind:
"You call this an appetizer? How delicious will the main course be?"

The girls all lowered their heads and ate heartily, while Lin Yuan smiled and looked at Lee Soo-man across from him:
"President Li, would you like some drinks tonight?"

The girls shouldn't drink; as the host, he had to ask the only male guest.

Lee Soo-man certainly wanted to drink; there are almost no Korean men who don't like to drink.

Actually, even if you remove the word "male", the sentence still holds true.

On that oppressive peninsula, almost everyone loves to drink.

Lin Yuan has the finest wines here; how could Lee Soo-man not be tempted?

Lin Yuan's words put Lee Soo-man in a dilemma.

Should I say yes or no?
Should you get drunk after drinking or not?
Serving the king is like serving a tiger!

Difficult! Extremely difficult!
Lee Soo-man's mind was racing: Lin Yuan probably wants me to drink it, right?
Otherwise, he wouldn't need to ask at all; he could have simply refused to offer any alcohol.

He wants me to drink, and he probably has an ulterior motive!
What is the purpose?

He really hadn't thought of that. Oh well, he'd agree for now and see how things go.

Seeing Lee Soo-man's face turn pale and then red, Lin Yuan had no idea what he was struggling with.
It's just a simple question, "Do you want to drink?", do you really need to overthink it?
"Mr. Lin, may I have a little? The wine you provided last time was quite good."

"Last time?"

Lin Yuan suddenly remembered that the last time he was given "Qinghua Fen 50", a representative of the "light aroma" type of baijiu.

Lin Yuan then smiled and turned to the waiters, saying, "Bring two bottles of Qinghua Fenjiu, 50 yuan each. One for me and one for President Li."

This familiar scene gave Kim Tae-yeon, who was standing to the side, a feeling that history was repeating itself.

Her cheeks grew increasingly hot.

Will the scene that unfolded under the table last time repeat itself? (End of Chapter)