Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 585 I'm Crazy

The moment Kim Yoo-jung pushed open the door and entered, the subtle atmosphere in the lounge came to an abrupt halt.

Her gaze swept quickly over the slightly uneasy Zhao Meiyan and Quan Xuanhe standing in the center, but she wore a natural smile on her face, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

"Oppa, PD Bang wants to double-check the details of this scene with you. He wants you to come over now. Are you free?"

Her gaze fell upon Quan Xuanhe and his girlfriend Zhao Meiyan, whose correct answer had been revealed just last night and who had appeared before her today. She was secretly astonished.

However, on the surface, Kim Yoo-jung appeared calm and composed, even flashing a perfectly timed smile.

"Now?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's interrupted statement hung in the air. He glanced at Cho Mi-yeon, who seemed hesitant to speak, and had no choice but to put aside his personal matters for now.

Or rather, Kim Yoo-jung's arrival was perfectly timed.

He quickly adjusted his expression, nodded to Kim Yoo-jung, and said, "Okay, I'll be right there."

He then turned to Zhao Meiyan, his tone hurried and reassuring: "Meiyan, the crew is pressed for time, let's talk later?"

"Please wait a moment."

Zhao Meiyan stared at him, her words stuck in her throat.

Faced with Kim Yoo-jung, an "unexpected visitor," and Kwon Heon-hyuk's business-first approach, she could no longer force a conversation about getting back together.

The words have already been spoken, the anger has dissipated, and there's no energy left to repeat them a second time.

She could only suppress her anxiety and disappointment, forcing a smile: "Well, work is important, you go ahead and do your work."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk stood up to leave, but Kim Yoo-jung looked at Jo Mi-yeon and spoke politely and courteously.

"Oppa, aren't you going to introduce me to him?"

Now that we've met, it would be a shame not to introduce us.

This is a good opportunity to test her depth!

"This is Kim Yoo-jung, my co-star in the drama."

Upon hearing this, Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned to look at Jo Mi-yeon and began to introduce her to her. Then he turned back to look at Kim Yoo-jung, his eyes flashing a warning.

"Hello."

Zhao Meiyan stood up, managing only a polite smile on her face. She was completely stunned by being interrupted at such a crucial moment.

"Hello, unnie. Sorry to interrupt you two."

Kim Yoo-jung raised her bright and cheerful smile and made an apologetic expression.

"It's ok."

Now Zhao Meiyan had no choice but to show that she was a magnanimous person, otherwise she would appear petty.

Although she was indeed a little angry.

"Unnie, wait a moment, she should be back soon."

Kim Yoo-jung's words made it seem as if the situation had reversed, with Jo Mi-yeon becoming an intrusive outsider and Kim Yoo-jung becoming the hostess.

This made Zhao Meiyan's smile stiffen slightly.

As Kwon Hyun-hyuk quickly followed Kim Yoo-jung out of the lounge, the door closed softly, leaving her alone in the now quiet room.

Zhao Meiyan slumped back onto the sofa, feeling a tightness in her chest that she wanted to vomit but couldn't.

She was alone in the lounge, her thoughts in turmoil.

She braved the freezing cold to come to the film set and mustered the courage to confess her feelings, but the most crucial confession was abruptly cut short by Kim Yoo-jung's sudden intrusion.

What bothered her even more was Kim Yoo-jung's nonchalant attitude.

She didn't know Kim Yoo-jung personally. Of course, people in the entertainment industry would know who she was, but she didn't know her personally or what kind of person she was.

But being interrupted is definitely not a pleasant feeling.

Why is it such a coincidence?
Kwon Hyun-hyuk had just decisively denied the rumors with Yoo Ji-min, which brought her some relief, but the fact that her confession of reconciliation was forced to end without a response left her heart hanging in suspense.

Outside the lounge, Kwon Seonhyuk stood beside Kim Yoo-jung.

"Was it the right time when I went in? I felt the atmosphere was really off after I knocked on the door."

Kim Yoo-jung turned to look at Kwon Seon-hyuk, her big, bright eyes asking him expectantly.

"Um...that's true, your timing is very important."

Upon hearing this, Quan Xuanhe nodded, pointing out that his timing in coming in was inappropriate, as it disrupted their private time together.

"is it?"

However, Kim Yoo-jung seemed not to understand the meaning behind his words. She continued to smile, revealing her bright white teeth, which made her appear extremely cheerful and sunny, making it difficult for anyone to feel resentment.

"Of course it is."

Quan Xuanhe looked at her as if she were pretending to be stupid and spoke to her without any politeness.

"Can oppa tell us what you're doing right now?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Yoo-jung pouted, and her voice immediately became pitiful again.

"Are you trying to trick me into telling me something?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk could certainly sense Kim Yoo-jung's ulterior motives. She repeatedly probed his emotional state, and it was clear to everyone that she harbored some wild thoughts.

"Have it?"

Caught off guard, Kim Yoo-jung gave a silly laugh. "Seriously, oppa, why are you so serious?" She reached out and gently patted Kwon Heon-hyuk, trying to lighten the mood.

The two walked to the director's office, where Kim Yoo-jung stepped aside to let Kwon Seon-hyuk speak with Bang Yoo-ri.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk has information about the future, so as the producer, he only needs to follow one principle: to follow the finished product from the future. Based on this, he can guide the changes in the plot and remove any flaws. The specific shots and visuals are left to the director.

He stood there talking to the director, while Kim Yoo-jung stood aside listening, finding it uninteresting. Clearly, Cho Mi-yeon was more attractive to her at that moment.

Kim Yoo-jung quietly turned her head to look behind her, but did not see Jo Mi-yeon in her line of sight. Then she turned her head back and listened attentively with her face turned to the side.

Zhao Meiyan, sitting in the lounge, was in a state of utter confusion. She didn't know whether to sit or leave, which put her in a very awkward position.

but…

When Zhao Meiyan came to her senses, she felt a strange sense of foreboding.

It seems she didn't get enough positive emotions from Kwon Hyun-hyuk...

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's reaction to her heartfelt confession seemed calm and composed. Shouldn't he be overjoyed?
Why is this?

Was it because the cooling-off period was too long that Kwon Heon-hyuk's feelings for her cooled down?
An Dui!
Thinking of this, Zhao Meiyan felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar, her whole body chilled to the bone.

She only thought about whether she wanted to get back together with him, completely ignoring the possibility that Kwon Heonhyuk might be willing during such a long period of time.
It was a sudden realization, yet it also left me feeling suffocated.

Zhao Meiyan really didn't want to face this hypothetical situation; at this moment, she even wanted to put it out of her mind.

You can't not like me...

She thought to herself with deep resentment, "What if we can't get back together?"
Could other people take advantage of the couple's cooling-off period to make a move?

Zhao Meiyan sat there somewhat lost in thought, imagining these hypothetical scenarios, and finally made a conclusion that, though unwillingly accepted, was absolutely certain.

That's entirely possible.

Don't underestimate a woman's imagination, nor her keen observation skills when she's a detective.

Sitting here alone, Zhao Meiyan was completely lost in deep thought, utterly unable to extricate herself.

The phone alarm rang the next second, startling Zhao Meiyan awake. Her eyes glazed over for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and answered the call.

"Hey?"

"Unnie, where did you go?"

Ye Shuhua's voice came from the other end, loud and boisterous.

"I?"

"I have something to do outside..."

Zhao Meiyan was slightly taken aback and spoke vaguely. She had to be careful around Ye Shuhua and couldn't tell her about Quan Xuanhe.

"Where? It seems like it just disappeared all of a sudden."

Ye Shuhua pressed on with her questions.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Instead of addressing her question, Zhao Meiyan asked a question herself!
"No, I was just curious where you went, unnie? Where are you?"

However, she did not escape Ye Shuhua's questioning, which continued relentlessly, as if she were constantly interrogating her.

"I went out to visit some friends." Hearing Ye Shuhua's repeated questioning on the other end of the phone, Zhao Meiyan finally had to make up an excuse to brush it off. He couldn't possibly...
"Oh... I see, okay then!"

"It's okay, bye-bye, unnie."

Ye Shuhua was also quite efficient. After getting the result, she didn't dawdle and said nothing more. She simply finished her greeting and prepared to hang up the phone.

"and many more."

Zhao Meiyan called out to her at the last second before she hung up, which stunned Ye Shuhua on the other end of the line.

"Shuhua, why do you keep asking me where I'm going and what I'm doing?"

Zhao Meiyan, who was already becoming increasingly uneasy, became very sensitive and tended to overthink things, especially about Ye Shuhua, who was already on her list of suspects.

What are you trying to achieve by asking so many questions? Are you really just asking simple questions?
I don't believe it!

Could it be...

"I...I was just asking casually."

Ye Shuhua was momentarily speechless. Zhao Meiyan's unexpected questioning made her a little flustered, and she stammered a bit.

This reaction fueled Zhao Meiyan's suspicions, prompting her to voice her doubts directly.

"Did she tell you to ask that?"

Who this 'she' is seems self-evident.

"Ah, no, I was just asking casually, don't overthink it, unnie."

Ye Shuhua was filled with doubt and surprise, thinking to herself, "Oh no!" How could she have imagined that Ziyu's guess would be so accurate? She hadn't asked any questions or given anything away, so how could she have guessed Ziyu's existence so easily?

"Is it really?"

Zhao Meiyan asked again, her tone heavy.

"That's right, Unnie, don't overthink it."

Ye Shuhua said something hastily, then didn't say anything more, and hung up the phone after a hurried goodbye.

But what is very clear is that this reaction itself represents the answer.

Chou Tzu-yu...it's her again!

Anger surged within Zhao Meiyan, her anger fluctuating wildly. Her face turned deathly pale, her delicate features as if covered in frost.

"Senior Miyano?"

Just as she was in a daze, there was another knock on the door of the lounge. Kim Yoo-jung peeked out from outside, looked at Jo Mi-yeon who was sitting there alone thinking, and called out to greet her.

She was born in 1999, while Zhao Meiyan was born in 1997, making her two years older than Zhao Meiyan. Although she debuted earlier, she should still be called a senior.

Anyway, she didn't seem to have any intimidating presence.

"Ok?"

Zhao Meiyan was startled awake by the sudden shout and quickly turned around, giving her a smile.

"Is it a bit boring to be alone? I'll chat with you for a while. Hyunhyuk oppa is still over there with the director."

Kim Yoo-jung opened the door and walked in, leaving it open, and the noise from outside the film set drifted in.

As she watched her walk towards her, Zhao Meiyan's good nature allowed her to compose herself, and she quickly stood up, looking at her politely and attentively.

"Would you like to show me around the film set, senior? It must be a bit boring staying in the dressing room all by yourself."

Kim Yoo-jung smiled broadly, looking like a sunny, cheerful, and adorable young woman, and appeared very kind to Jo Mi-yeon.

"Is it okay? I came to visit the set privately. Won't I be discovered if I go out like this?"

Zhao Meiyan paused for a moment, then managed to say something.

"It's alright. If you're worried, just wear a hat and a mask. No one will recognize you."

"Just pretend you don't know Xuanhe oppa."

Kim Yoo-jung offered a solution, and although the latter part of her sentence sounded a little strange to her, the kind and friendly Jo Mi-yeon nodded in agreement.

So, Zhao Meiyan followed Kim Yoo-jung out of the dressing room and began to wander around the set.

"These are all constructed room interiors; some of the less convenient shots were filmed here."

Kim Yoo-jung pointed to the furniture and backdrop that had been set up over there.

"Really? Are there any other shots that were particularly difficult to film?"

"Yes, the kissing scene between me and oppa."

Kim Yoo-jung nodded crisply and casually, then blurted out the words with a grin, causing Jo Mi-yeon's expression to freeze instantly. She didn't know what to say and could only nod awkwardly.

What should she say...?

"By the way, what's the relationship between Miyeon-senpai and Hyunhyuk-oppa?"

"A very good friend?"

"Or are you a couple?"

"If it's a couple, it would be a real shock. I've never heard of this before; it's an earth-shattering secret."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Meiyan opened her mouth, but the words she wanted to say stuck in her throat and she couldn't utter a single one.

The reconciliation process has stalled with no results, and the idea of ​​a cooling-off period was proposed by her own initiative.

It's really difficult to openly and honestly say they're a couple...

not talking?
Why aren't you saying anything?
What's going on?

Kim Yoo-jung looked at Jo Mi-yeon, secretly amazed.

Her question was a test, but for some reason Zhao Meiyan didn't say anything and instead had an awkward expression. What... does that mean?
Thinking back to what Quan Xuanhe had just said about the 'critical moment,' he immediately began to speculate.

Are they a couple who broke up?

In short, it probably isn't a good situation.
If they had a good relationship, they wouldn't react like this.

"em..."

Seeing that Zhao Meiyan remained silent, Kim Yoo-jung, with a tactful mind, immediately made her next move.

"Since you two are so close, do you know what kind of girl he likes?"

"I feel like Hyunhyuk oppa must be a very popular guy, he's totally charming!"

Kim Yoo-jung spoke with a smile, and on the surface, it seemed like she was simply praising Kwon Hyun-hyuk without any ulterior motives.

"he…"

He likes…

Zhao Meiyan paused for a moment, and surprisingly, Zhou Tzuyu's face appeared in her mind.

She also didn't have enough samples to answer Kim Yoo-jung's question.

"However, I still really like oppa."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Meiyan was startled and turned her head sharply to look at Kim Yoo-jung, staring intently at him.

"He's handsome, has a great personality, and is incredibly capable. Who wouldn't like a man like that?"

The next sentence dispelled Zhao Meiyan's doubts, and she calmed down a bit. It seemed that it wasn't what she thought.

"What did Unnie invite Hyunhyuk oppa over for today?"

Seeing that she couldn't get anything out of her, Kim Yoo-jung became a little bolder, turned her head, widened her eyes, and looked very sincere and kind.

If she put her acting skills to good use, wouldn't it be easy for her to fool Zhao Meiyan in front of her? She would completely outshine her.

"I just wanted to have a chat with him."

complex…

It has been submerged.

"That's it."

Kim Yoo-jung nodded thoughtfully, then said something that made Jo Mi-yeon almost turn green with embarrassment.

"I kind of like oppa, can you give me some advice?"

This…

What do they take her for!

(End of this chapter)