Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 587 No Breakup, No Reconciliation & Me Too

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was a little confused.

The anticipated back-and-forth, explanations, and even potential arguments about getting back together all vanished because of Zhao Meiyan's sudden and carefree attitude.

Zhao Meiyan refused his offer to stay, and after saying her last words, she got up and left.

She even gave Kwon Heonhyuk a big smile at the end, looking perfectly normal, just as sunny and beautiful as ever.

His nonchalant departure completely disrupted the complex tug-of-war he had anticipated.

so.
Is this a breakup or a reconciliation?

Tuk-tuk-tuk——

The door to the lounge was knocked twice as a token gesture, and then pushed open halfway.

Kim Yoo-jung poked her head in, her eyes quickly scanning the somewhat empty room before finally settling on Kwon Hyun-hyuk, who was still standing frozen in place.

She wore a deliberately relaxed smile, yet couldn't hide her intense curiosity.

"oppa?"

"Senior Zhao Meiyan has left, how is it?"

Her tone was light and casual, as if it were just a casual question, but her eyes, fixed on him, betrayed her eagerness to know the outcome of their private conversation.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took a deep breath. He was still pondering the conversation and didn't have much interest in paying attention to Kim Yoo-jung. He just gave a perfunctory "hmm".

Seeing his reaction, Kim Yoo-jung simply walked in, closed the door behind her, and strolled over to him.

"So fast? How was your chat?"

Her gaze swept across his face like a searchlight, not missing a single subtle expression.

"How did the talks go? It seems... they didn't last very long?"

She observed that Zhao Meiyan left "quickly," which was different from her expectation that it should take longer.

Her gaze swept back and forth across Quan Xuanhe's face, as if trying to decipher the conversation that had just taken place from his still somewhat unsettled expression.

"I confirmed a few things. She had other plans, so she left first."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk looked at Kim Yoo-jung who had walked up to him, his gaze fixed on her, and a thought suddenly struck him, as if he had found some clue.

"You just took her to the film set?"

"correct."

Kim Yoo-jung tilted her head, still smiling brightly and adorably, with red lips and white teeth, making it impossible for anyone to feel any aversion towards her.

"Yeah, what's wrong?" She even blinked, feigning ignorance. "Oppa, are you afraid I'll bully Miyeon-senpai? We're having a great chat."

Quan Xuanhe's gaze darkened; his keen senses seemed to have detected something.

The only variable in the story of Zhao Meiyan's initial eagerness to reconcile with Kim Yoo-jung was the time she spent with Kim Yoo-jung on the film set.

"Having a good chat?" He repeated her words, frowning slightly as he looked at the sweet-smiling Kim Yoo-jung.

"What exactly did you talk about that made you happy? Besides showing her the set that was being built... what else?"

"We were just chatting casually about daily life on set."

Kim Yoo-jung shrugged, but unconsciously leaned back slightly, trying to create some distance between them. "Let me give you an overview of our filming process."

She suddenly felt an increased sense of pressure from Quan Xuanhe, which was completely opposite to the gentle and pleasant feeling she usually had when she was with him.

"Wait, did you say something else?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk shook his head, completely disbelieving her explanation; the only explanation was that Kim Yoo-jung was behind it all.

Her eyes flickered slightly as she added, "We just chatted about relationship issues. Senior Miyeon even asked me a question."

This tactic of diverting attention was intended to shift Kwon Hyun-hyuk's focus from her motives to Cho Mi-yeon's attitude.

"What's the problem?" Quan Xuanhe immediately asked, leaning forward slightly.

Kim Yoo-jung felt a little more at ease, thinking she had seized a turning point. Her voice even carried a subtle hint of guidance: "She asked me... what should I do if I fall for a man like Oppa, who has many admirers and is very successful in his career?"

She clearly recounted the question Zhao Meiyan was "forced to ask," and emphasized the key phrase "many people coveted it."

Then, she put on an expression that was a mixture of innocence and embarrassment, and muttered something under her breath.

I just casually said that we should give each other enough space.

Is there anything wrong with this?

She casually uttered the crucial, "enlightening" remark to Zhao Meiyan, as if it were just an insignificant response.

Kim Yoo-jung wasn't afraid that Kwon Hyun-hyuk would find out about it, but rather that he would think she did it on purpose, which would ruin her plans.

This one sentence was enough for Quan Xuanhe to understand what was going on in an instant.

It turned out to be the case.

Zhao Meiyan's eventual letting go was not due to a sudden realization or a sense of liberation, but rather because she fell into self-doubt under the precise blows of Kim Yoo-jung's series of attacks.

"Oh, I see. Yu-jung, you really know how to talk."

Contrary to her expectations of anger, Quan Xuanhe shook his head knowingly, quite moved.

If it weren't for Kim Yoo-jung's interruption, Kwon Heon-hyuk wouldn't have chosen to get back together, but instead opted for a compromise. However, Kim Yoo-jung's actions backfired, and things ended up in a direction that didn't collapse.

and so.

This is neither a breakup nor a reconciliation.

Quan Xuanhe hadn't quite figured out Zhao Meiyan's attitude yet, but based on his deductions, he thought that perhaps he was free now.

but
He turned his gaze to Kim Yoo-jung, who was standing in front of him.

"Yu-jung." Kwon Hyun-hyuk's tone was calm, even carrying a hint of the authority of a "producer" that he only had on set, as if he were stating a given fact.

"You are really 'smart' and know how to... pinpoint other people's weaknesses."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over her again, making Kim Yoo-jung, who was standing there, feel uneasy. "Don't be so smart anymore."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk could certainly guess what Kim Yoo-jung was up to. To be honest, if it hadn't been for this lucky accident, he would have definitely taught Kim Yoo-jung a lesson.

Kim Yoo-jung looked at him cautiously. She saw that he wasn't very angry, and his attitude was even relatively calm. Although he was much more serious, which made her a little scared, at least she hadn't completely offended him.

"Oppa, that's not what I meant."

"When I asked her just now if she was your girlfriend, she paused. How is that my problem?"

After Kim Yoo-jung saw that his attitude was not so cold and hard, she began to make excuses and try to find room for herself.

Quan Xuanhe glared at her.

Kim Yoo-jung shrank back, quickly backing down, then changed her tune, still trying to justify herself. "Okay, I admit there might be a problem with me, but the main issue is that she wavered."

"Okay, okay, you're right."

Quan Xuanhe waved his hand, getting a little impatient. He had no more interest in listening to her nonsense and got up to leave the lounge.

Kim Yoo-jung followed beside him with small, quick steps, still talking non-stop.

"So, oppa, could you give me just a tiny bit of information?"

"Don't ask any more questions, or I'll teach you a lesson." Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned his head and warned, making a chop to the neck. Kim Yoo-jung immediately pursed her lips and didn't dare to ask another question.

Anyway.
Her guess was probably right; her girlfriend, Zhao Meiyan, had probably disappeared, and now she could do whatever she wanted without restraint. Kim Yoo-jung remained by Kwon Hyun-hyuk's side, pondering this thought.

the other side.

Zhao Meiyan left the film set alone, fully armed and leaving in a hurry, seemingly having failed to achieve her original goal.

The moment the car door closed, the biting winter chill of the Gyeonggi-do film set was shut out.

The car started smoothly, but Zhao Meiyan, who had come with hope seeking answers, now felt her chest filled with a heavy sense of emptiness.

She turned her head to look at the leaden gray sky rushing past the car window, her fingertips unconsciously twisting her cuffs repeatedly.

She got the answer—he still liked her.

Kim Yoo-jung's seemingly casual analysis was like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples that were dazzlingly clear.

Because she lacked the strength to "securely hold" him, because the relationship was seen by others as a sign of "not taking it seriously," and because in this arena of fame and fortune chasing after him, her status as a "little idol" seemed out of place and utterly intimidating.

This realization brought not only disappointment, but also a profound sense of loss.

The key point is that all of this is real. She is currently just an idol with an uncertain future, while Kwon Hyun-hyuk is so dazzling that it's impossible to look directly at him.

If this continues, they will really drift apart in the foreseeable future.

The only thing she could hold onto was the moment when Kwon Seonhyuk looked at her without reservation and confessed his love to her.

If a man like Quan Xuanhe is destined to be pursued by countless people, then why should Zhao Meiyan be the one who easily gives in?
If even outsiders think she is "unworthy" or "incompetent," then what she should prove even more is the value and perseverance of this relationship.

Moreover, no matter what, we can't let her succeed!

The image of Chou Tzu-yu appeared in Zhao Meiyan's mind, but her eyes were clearer and more determined than ever before.

The van drove back to Seoul and returned to the dormitory.

After sitting in the car for several hours, Zhao Meiyan got off the bus, stretched, loosened her muscles and bones, and then took a deep breath of the cold air. She immediately felt refreshed and her mind became much clearer.

Although she made a difficult decision, to be honest, she still has room to maneuver.

In short, breaking up is impossible. She won't bring up breaking up unless Kwon Heonhyuk stops liking her.

Zhao Meiyan stepped into the elevator, and the overhead light shone on her face, making her delicate and fair skin appear almost glowing.

It has to be Kwon Heon-hyuk, otherwise how could he capture the hearts of so many beautiful women? Anyone even slightly less capable would not be able to do it.

It's understandable that he's a little lacking in romantic relationships, considering he's already top-notch in every other aspect.

If he were lacking in other aspects, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold onto other women's hearts so tightly.

After Zhao Meiyan stepped out of the elevator and returned to her dormitory, the first thing she did was to find Ye Shuhua.

"Shhua?"

Zhao Meiyan knocked on the door and called out to her through the door.

"what happened?"

A few seconds later, Ye Shuhua's voice came through, sounding somewhat muffled.

"Could you... come out and talk to me for a few minutes?"

Zhao Meiyan paused for a moment, then softened her tone.

Although she is the oldest unnie in the group, to be honest, she has never put on airs when getting along with the members. In fact, she tries her best to get along with each member. Sometimes, she is so good-tempered that she can make a fuss with anyone.

Of course, it's not that they've never been angry, but it's so rare that they don't leave a deep impression on the members.

But now, she has to be serious about dealing with the 'spy' within the team; she can no longer tolerate her!
Light footsteps approached, and Ye Shuhua immediately opened the door.

It was already afternoon, but Ye Shuhua still hadn't gotten up and was still lying in bed.

Ye Shuhua is the least ambitious and laziest person in the Gidle team.

This is not an intentional denigration, but a statement of fact.

Aside from the oft-discussed controversy over their positions.

On multiple occasions during programs or live broadcasts, for the sake of entertainment, they claimed that Yeh Shu-hua disappeared as soon as she returned to Taiwan, that her agent could not be contacted frequently, and even asked questions like "Will she come back?"

Fans jokingly said that the group was becoming popular, and the company was worried that the green card holders would run away.

Don't they realize that Yeh Shu-hua has nowhere to go after running away back to Taiwan, and what skills does she have to offer in singing, dancing, or acting?

They were already lacking in popularity and ability, and once the event ended, they would go back to Taiwan to play around, showing no enthusiasm for improvement or hard work, and frequently becoming unreachable.

From the perspective of a working person, there's definitely no problem. I'll leave as soon as I get off work; why should I work more?

But the key point is that she's an idol, and it concerns her career, yet she's so nonchalant, just letting herself go, which only makes the company's employees more annoyed.

After Tomboy returned, she realized her mistake and tried to perform better, but the popularity gap had already widened. Apart from being able to surpass Jeon So-yeon, who was at the bottom of the group in popularity, she couldn't compete with anyone else.

"Unnie, what's wrong?"

Ye Shuhua had some guesses in her mind, but on the surface she still pretended to be completely unaware.

"Who called this morning?"

"Is this Tzuyu? Tell me the truth, don't lie to me, or I'll really be heartbroken."

Zhao Meiyan finished speaking in one breath, her tone completely different from her usual carefree and silly self with the other members. She was much more serious at this moment, with a very earnest look in her eyes.

Ye Shuhua was stunned for a moment, and then she refuted and denied it.

"Ani, what Tzuyu? I just wanted to ask where you went, unnie."

"Why does everything have to be related to Tzuyu? Unnie, don't be so sensitive."

Ye Shuhua was speaking at this moment, and her voice was rather harsh, which made her feel very uncomfortable, and she couldn't help but frown.

Such a tough stance?

Zhao Meiyan pursed her lips, and seeing her so confident words, her attitude softened a little.

“I just feel that you’ve been acting a bit strange lately, always asking questions, which isn’t like you usually do.”

"I'm like this all the time, aren't I? You're just being too sensitive, unnie."

Ye Shuhua shook her head, speaking with great certainty, showing no sign of guilt whatsoever.

She actually has a bit of the spoiled and arrogant air of a female hoodlum.

"Are you sure?"

Zhao Meiyan pursed her soft lips tightly, her furrowed brows remaining furrowed.

She didn't intend to make the atmosphere so tense. If Ye Shuhua insisted on saying that, there was nothing she could do, since she was only guessing.

"Of course, why do you doubt me so much, unnie? I'm just close to Tzuyu, but that doesn't mean I'll do these things for her. Unnie is my unnie too!"

Ye Shuhua nodded without thinking, and then began to make up a bunch of nonsense to explain herself.

She didn't believe it, and she knew she didn't believe it; they both knew the truth.

You have 'spies,' and so do I.

As Zhao Meiyan looked at Ye Shuhua, the face of Minatozaki Sana appeared in her mind.

(End of this chapter)