Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 588 Come and reward me!

"Eh?"

When Sana Minatozaki heard Miyeon Cho recount her experience visiting Kwon Hyeon-hyuk on set that day, and the unresolved "reconciliation/non-reconciliation" situation, Sana Minatozaki's mind went blank, as if something had exploded.

Zhao Meiyan's voice still echoed in my ears: "...So, I asked him, 'Do you still like me?' He said he did, but I felt so strange, Sana... I feel like I can't hold onto him."

Of course you'll feel like you can't hold on to it.
The idea involuntarily popped into Sana Minato's mind.

Her gaze involuntarily drifted to the closed drawer of her dressing table.

Not long ago, with a mix of sweet and flustered feelings, she carefully hid the deep blue velvet gift box containing the Graff diamond bracelet inside, as if it were a rare treasure.

The future goddess of jewelry.

You deserve it.

It wouldn't hurt to reward him once.

These lingering feelings of excitement and anticipation, ignited by the expensive gift and the ambiguous phone call, made Sana Minatozaki swallow hard, feeling like she was doing something wrong.

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Meiyan was still waiting for her response: "Sana? Are you listening?"

"Ah, I'm listening, it's a bit hard to process."

Sana Minatosaki was indeed caught off guard. She could tell that the reconciliation with Miyeon Cho might have failed, after all, Kwon Hyun-hyuk had previously told her about his complicated feelings towards Miyeon Cho.

I was mentally prepared, but I didn't expect that Zhao Meiyan would take the initiative to overcome my mental hurdle.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the complex, almost immoral emotions surging within her.

Sana Minato softened her voice, trying to make her tone sound caring and empathetic.

"Miyeon, so you mean he said he still likes you, but... that's it?"

"Hmm," Zhao Meiyan's voice was muffled.

"I don't know either, my mind is a mess."

"Kim Yoo-jung's words were harsh, but they seemed to make some sense. In the past... maybe I really didn't cherish him enough? I took everything he had for granted. He's like a shining star now, and many people want to pluck it from the sky."

This naturally includes Sana Minatozaki, but she didn't use an overt method of robbery; it was a deeper one.

She paused, a hint of vulnerability barely perceptible in her eyes.

"Sana, am I stupid? I clearly had a chance to get back together, but I gave it up myself."

傻？
Of course it's stupid.

"Ani, how could you be stupid!"

The thought flashed through her mind, but Sana Minatozaki immediately denied it, her tone urgent, as if trying to make amends for Miyeon Cho.

His acting skills at this moment have reached their peak.

"Miyeon, you're just too kind and too considerate of him! You didn't abandon your promise, you just... found a way of getting along that suits you better now!"

"Isn't this great? It lets him know your feelings and that you won't be as restrained as before."

She tried to steer the conversation in the direction Zhao Meiyan wanted to hear, "The key is that he still has you in his heart, that's the most important foundation, right? Free space...maybe it's actually to maintain the freshness?"

When she uttered the word "free space," she felt a bitter taste on her tongue, as if she were going against her conscience.

She's already been lured onto Quan Xuanhe's pirate ship; she had no choice but to do this because of that scoundrel.

Sana Minato muttered to herself, pushing all the guilt of her immoral behavior onto Kwon Hyun-hyuk, since she herself felt ashamed and embarrassed every time she thought about it.

"really?"

Zhao Meiyan's voice seemed to brighten a little, making it clear that her emotions had indeed improved considerably after hearing Minatozaki Sana's words.

"You also think this is better? I'm afraid I've messed things up, and I don't want to lose him completely."

“Of course it’s true!” Sana Minatozaki said firmly, as if she were trying to convince the other person, but more like she was trying to convince herself.

"Xuanhe doesn't seem like the type to break up with you, right? Besides, he was ultimately subdued by you, so the initiative is in your hands!"

She paused, lowered her voice, and spoke with the intimacy and encouragement of a close friend sharing a secret.

"If he disappoints you one day, you can always say that you never got back together and broke up a long time ago, and then you can cleanly and decisively cut ties with him."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, as if someone was pondering her words.

"Um"

After thinking it over, Zhao Meiyan agreed, but then she wondered if that day would ever come.
What will her and Kwon Seonhyuk's future be like?

"Also, could you talk to her about it?"

Her topic suddenly changed, making Sana Minatozaki's mind start to work, and she knew in the next second who 'she' Zhao Meiyan was referring to.

Of course it's Chou Tzu-yu.

Before Minatozaki Sana could even ask her what happened, Zhao Meiyan started talking, her tone full of complaint.

"When I went to see Quan Xuanhe, she even had Ye Shuhua inquire about where I was. Was that appropriate? It's really infuriating. It feels like I'm being watched no matter what I'm doing, Jia Jinna!"

This isn't the first or second time; if this continues, Zhao Meiyan really won't be able to take it anymore.

so?

Sana Minatozaki remained silent for a moment; clearly, she also knew what was going on behind the scenes.

"Sana, please pass on a message for me."

Zhao Meiyan sensed her silence, but she had to say it; otherwise, she would feel uncomfortable and unable to vent her frustration.

"Stop doing this, it's pointless!"

"If this continues, I won't show her any mercy!"

Zhao Meiyan gave a stern warning, then remained silent for a few seconds before reverting to a gentle tone, "Just pass on this message to him for me, okay?"

The hostility between them had long been so intense that it was hard to imagine how strong it was; it was estimated that both sides regarded each other as thorns in their side.

If she really dares to pass on such a message, wouldn't she be caught in the middle, suffering terribly?

"I'll try my best, but I hope you can understand."

Sana Minatozaki said softly, hoping that she could fully understand her difficulties.

"Well! I see!"

Zhao Meiyan's tone became firm, finally bringing the heart-to-heart talk to a close.

"Thank you, Sana. You've worked so hard, listening to me talk and encouraging me all this time."

She could only confide these things to Sana Minatozaki, and they were the deepest thoughts in her heart, without having to hide anything or beat around the bush.

Zhao Meiyan is also very fortunate to have such a close friend who can listen to her troubles and help her relieve her emotions.

She's such a great best friend!

"Okay, bye-bye~ Good luck, Miyeon!"

Sana Minatozaki responded in a sweet and cheerful tone until she confirmed the call had ended.

The moment the phone screen went dark, the smile on Sana Minatozaki's face, radiating friendship, vanished instantly, replaced by a complex emotion.

The room was left with only the faint light from the window, her slightly rapid breathing, and her thoughtful yet complex gaze.

That silly woman, Zhao Meiyan, was enlightened by another woman's few words and voluntarily gave up her status as his girlfriend!
Isn't this just giving other women a chance to rise in status, and one day they'll be able to squeeze out her, the nominal girlfriend?

That's really something!
Sana Minatosaki sighed, then closed her eyes, furrowed her brows, and finally slowly relaxed them, her charming face filled with deep thought and a faint worry.

After thinking it over and over, I decided to call Quan Xuanhe.

"Hey?"

"You and Miyeon..."

As soon as the call connected, Sana Minatozaki started asking questions.

"You know? Miyeon told you?" The moment the name Miyeon was uttered, Kwon Hyun-hyuk understood immediately.

If something happens, it will always reach someone's ears; there's no way to keep it a secret.

"Yes."

Sana Minatosaki didn't know what tone or attitude she should use at this moment.

To be honest, she wasn't particularly happy after hearing the news, since the change in Zhao Meiyan and Quan Xuanhe's relationship wouldn't affect her.

After all, her relationship was the most deeply hidden, and even though Zhao Meiyan broke up with her, she couldn't bring her relationship with her into the open.

That sadness?
Actually, no, because it didn't really affect anyone, and no one cried because of it.

"So, what are your thoughts? Do you have anything to say?"

"em..."

After thinking for a while and pondering for a long time, Sana Minatozaki finally said the following words.

"You must be very happy, right?"

These words made Quan Xuanhe laugh. "Happy? What's there for me to be happy about? Really..."

"Stop pretending, I know exactly what you're thinking."

Sana Minatozaki rolled her eyes. Even though he couldn't see, she still had to make an eye roll.

There aren't many good men, and Kwon Hyun-hyuk is especially bad.

"I was quite surprised by Meiyan's reaction, okay? What does 'happy' mean? It means sleeping together under the same blanket, sharing the same bed, and being together peacefully. That's what makes me happy..."

"Hey! What nonsense are you talking about?"

Seeing that he was getting more and more out of control, Minatozaki Sana couldn't help but interrupt him, her tone reproachful.

You've really dragged me onto this pirate ship. Otherwise, how dare you say such things to my face? If we hadn't had sex before, I would have slapped you across the face and made you see stars.

"I'm not making this up. This is a scene that would make me laugh out loud even in my dreams. Other than that, everything else is just a drop in the ocean."

Quan Xuanhe spoke with a chuckle, his tone more of a joke, clearly aware that this was an almost impossible wish to fulfill.

However, there's always a chance of something going wrong.

"Heh, man."

Sana Minato scoffed, showing her disdain for his daydreaming.

"What's wrong? You're my closest friend."

"partner?"

She emphasized those two words, her tone somewhat enigmatic, but frankly, she wasn't very satisfied with how they sounded.

"Then why don't you become my girlfriend?"

"You... Tch!"

Anyone could be this girlfriend, but not Sana Minatozaki. This was destined from the very beginning.

It's unknown whether Sana Minatozaki harbors any resentment.

Aren't you coming to visit the set?

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was on the phone talking to Sana Minatozaki. He was standing on the set, wrapped in a thick down jacket, and occasionally felt a cold wind.

He really does want to be with that tempting woman, Sana Minatozaki.

What you can't have always seems more alluring. He'd only had it once; it wasn't enough. He hadn't even had a chance to fully appreciate its flavor.

Sana Minatozaki is a character who is sometimes arrogant and sometimes coquettish, charming and cute, captivating people.

He also had to admit that Sana Minatozaki made him want to have sex with her.

"Aren't you afraid people will get suspicious if I visit the set?"

Upon hearing this, Minatozaki Sana paused for a moment, then posed a question.

"I'm not afraid, why should I be afraid?"

Quan Xuanhe was naturally fearless and answered her smoothly and confidently, "If you can come, I'll be happier than anyone else."

"Isn't it a bit unsafe for me to visit you on set?"

But Sana Minatozaki hesitated again, as if she wasn't really willing.
"I'll have someone pick you up by car and drive you directly to the hotel's underground parking lot, how about that?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk gave an idea.

"You really want me to come find you? You're so eager to see me, don't you remember Miyeon and Tzuyu?"

The young woman's haughty demeanor was revealed through her words, lightly and intriguingly provoking him.

"I want to see you, and I can think about Miyeon and Tzuyu while I'm seeing you."

The shameless Quan Xuanhe.

"Hey, you're crazy! What nonsense are you spouting all day? Your head is full of filthy rubbish!"

Sana Minatozaki was taken aback, then blushed instantly, a faint blush rising to her cheeks. She gently bit her lip, looking charmingly shy.

What?
Quan Xuanhe blinked. He hadn't thought much of it, but if she had, it meant she was really having wild thoughts and wanted mugwort.

Don't listen to what a woman says; observe her actual attitude.

"I didn't think too much about it, and I didn't mean anything by it. You Japanese people are really too mean."

"Hey, what did the Japanese do to you?"

She immediately launched into a scathing rebuttal.

"Nothing much, just a lot of teachers."

"Eh?"

Sana Minatozaki didn't understand the joke and was immediately confused.

“I said, you promised to reward me, now it’s time to reward me.”

Mentioning this, Sana Minatozaki's already rosy cheeks turned even redder, her eyes became watery, and her chest began to rise and fall unnaturally.

She was so dazzled by the jewelry that she could say such things; it was practically flirting!
"I'll wait for you. I'll have the driver pick you up tomorrow."

"Who agreed to that?"

"Okay, you didn't agree, so it's settled then. Remember to send me the time."

Quan Xuanhe gave a perfunctory reply, then added a word of instruction.

"Wow!~"

Sana Minatozaki had stopped being angry at this point and turned into a spoiled woman, thrashing around on the bed for a couple of moments, but then heard a beep and the call was disconnected.

They really treated her like dough, just kneading her around carelessly!

She sat up with a thud, and Minatozaki Sana pouted, looking extremely coquettish.

After a moment of feigned hesitation, Minatozaki Sana jumped out of bed and began rummaging through her wardrobe to prepare for tomorrow's meeting. She wanted to dress up carefully and start getting ready in advance.

After Sana Minatozaki pulled out several outfits and stood in front of the mirror to compare them, she looked down at the pajamas she was wearing. After a brief moment of thought, she bent down, opened a drawer, and began rummaging through it, pausing occasionally.

She hesitated for a while, wondering whether she should dress like this, after a struggle with herself and her increasingly rapid and pounding heart.

She still pulled out something she had kept hidden away.

A 'lace battle suit' that I haven't worn yet.

As expected, Sana Minatozaki is a tsundere (saying one thing but meaning another).

(End of this chapter)