Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 603 Nighttime Pleasure (9.2k)

Chou Tzu-yu opened the kitchen door first, and the warm lights and bustling noise of the living room instantly swallowed up the brief but intense secret in the kitchen.

Her cheeks were still flushed, like ripe peaches, and even her small earlobes were tinged with a light red.

Chou Tzu-yu lowered her eyelids, her thick, long eyelashes like small brushes concealing her turbulent emotions. She dared not look anyone in the eye, and hurriedly walked straight to the low table, sat down, picked up her half-cup of rice wine, and sipped it slowly, one sip at a time.

Her blushing could be explained by alcohol; after all, everyone blushes a little at this point.

The icy liquid slid down my throat, bringing a fleeting illusion of clarity, but it couldn't suppress the urge to drink.

She pretended to stare intently at the water droplets sliding down the side of the glass, but inside she felt a slight excitement about what she had done.

Is this what it feels like to do this kind of thing?
Chou Tzu-yu felt it was a bit against the rules, but also a bit excessively excited.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk followed closely behind, holding the newly opened bottle of red wine in his hand. His expression was normal. When he saw Park Ji-hyo's outstretched hand, he casually handed her the bottle.

Park Jihyo accepted the red wine, thanked them with a bright smile, and glanced between the two of them with a mischievous and knowing look, but considerately did not point it out. She simply warmly invited everyone, "Try this red wine, who finished theirs?"

The atmosphere in the living room seemed unchanged.

Boo Seungkwan was still vividly describing something, which made Lim Nayeon and Hirai Momo burst into laughter. Lim Nayeon laughed so hard she almost fell over, and patted Hirai Momo hard beside her.

Momo couldn't help but look utterly hopeless and dodged to the side from Lim Nayeon's iron hand.

Mina ate a small bite of pickled pear slices, quietly watching everyone, only glancing up at Tzuyu and Kwon Hyunhyuk who had returned.

Even if she feels something is wrong, she won't have any extra thoughts.

As for Tzuyu and her ex-boyfriend, it doesn't matter what happens.

Mina harbors this Buddhist-like mindset.

However, from the moment Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Chou Tzu-yu walked out of the kitchen one after the other, a gaze, like the finest probe, was fixed firmly on them—that was Minatozaki Sana sitting on the single sofa.

Sana Minatozaki still had a friendly smile on her face, and even her eyes curved into crescent moons because of Katsuhiro Fu's exaggerated performance, making her smile charming and beautiful.

Sana Minatozaki's gaze fell precisely on Tzuyu's blushing earlobe.

That blush was so unusual. Were the two of them secretly doing something in the kitchen?

So bold?

Sana Minato couldn't help but mutter to herself.

She felt that it was unlikely that Zhou Ziyu took the initiative; it was probably Kwon Heonhyuk who was being inappropriate and did something out of line with Zhou Ziyu.

This guy!
Sana Minato glared at Kwon Hyun-hyuk secretly.

When Kwon Hyun-hyuk naturally sat down again, Sana Minato's gaze immediately shifted to him.

There was no eye contact between the two. Zhou Ziyu deliberately avoided Kwon Xuanhe's direction, and Kwon Xuanhe also tacitly avoided looking in her direction, chatting with Boo Seungkwan and Kim Sejeong next to him, as if the vacuum in the kitchen had never existed.

That's how naturally they acted.

Sana Minatozaki slightly adjusted her posture, her gaze sweeping back and forth between them a few times. Then, on a whim, she stood up and squeezed in to sit next to Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

Her beautiful face remained smiling as she raised an eyebrow at him.

As soon as Saki Sana sat down next to Quan Xuanhe, her smile was as sweet as honey, but there was something hidden in her eyes.

While Boo Seungkwan's exaggerated performance was drawing everyone's attention—Lim Nayeon and Hirai Momo were laughing together, Mina was still quietly tasting her pear slices, and Chou Tzuyu was focused on her wine glass.

Sana Minatozaki turned her head to the side, her voice lower than her breath, almost a tremor of her lips and teeth.

"What did you do?" His crescent-shaped eyes narrowed slightly, his smile undiminished, yet it revealed a sense of coercion that only Quan Xuanhe could understand.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk calmly took a sip of red wine, looked at Minatozaki Sana sitting next to him, and whispered something in her ear.

"Tzuyu kissed me."

After saying that, he raised an eyebrow at Sanako.

Sana Minato frowned slightly, shifted her body on the sofa, and her leg accidentally bumped into his knee.

Sure enough, it was him.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's left hand, which was originally resting on the sofa armrest, slid down like a snake and quietly reached towards the side of Minatozaki Sana's leg.

Under the cover of everyone's laughter and chatter, his slender fingers gently slid along the edge of her slightly cool thigh, moving down to lightly caress the back of her knee.

Sana Minatozaki's breath hitched, and her heart skipped a beat. She glared at him quickly, but her smile remained bright, as if nothing had happened.

She suppressed the urge to pull away, biting her lip secretly and cursing inwardly, "You audacious bastard, you really dare to do that!"

The places his fingers touched still felt warm, and the strange sensation lingered on his snow-white skin, unnoticed by those around him.

Sana Minatozaki's breathing quickened subtly, and a strange feeling and the tension of being discovered at any moment welled up in her heart.

"Oh, you."

She gritted her teeth and spat out the words in a low voice, warning Quan Xuanhe.

However, the physical tension and stimulation made her involuntarily clench her legs together.

"Does Xuanhe have any plans for tomorrow?"

"No, we just finished filming today, and I don't have anything planned for tomorrow."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk snapped out of his daze, ignoring Minatozaki Sana standing to the side, and said to Lim Na-yeon with a smile.

"Alright, let's play a game!"

Lim Nayeon clapped her hands and suggested, "Hey, Luo Ben, drinking like this is no fun! Let's play a game!"

"What game?" Park Jihyo immediately chimed in.

"How about a game of eye contact?" Boo Seungkwan's eyes lit up, but Kwon Heonhyuk had a new suggestion.

"How about we play a different game of subtle communication?"

"mo?"

"Everyone closes their eyes, then opens them and looks at someone. If they make eye contact, those two people have to drink. If they don't make eye contact, they close their eyes again and continue until the last person."

"But you can't keep your eyes closed all the time, that's a foul."

The lights illuminated the group sitting around the low table, and the air was filled with the aroma of alcohol and food. Quan Xuanhe's suggestion of a "game of eye contact" piqued everyone's interest.

Drinking games are not about playing games, but about drinking.

"Okay, okay!" Lim Nayeon and Hirai Momo thought for a moment and immediately agreed excitedly.

Minami smiled and nodded in agreement.

Sana Minato glanced at Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

She had never seen Kwon Seonhyuk in the mood to drink.

Kim Se-jeong also put down his wine glass with great interest.

Chou Tzu-yu raised her head slightly, her fingers unconsciously tracing the rim of her wine glass.

"The key is to keep your eyes open and observe what others are doing."

Quan Xuanhe gave a final reminder, looking at everyone sitting in a circle around the table, and said with a smile.

Not long after he finished speaking, the scene quickly descended into chaos.

Quan Xuanhe glanced around and smiled as he reminded everyone, "Pay attention, make sure you're looking carefully before you open your eyes."

The living room fell silent instantly, with only the soft sound of breathing and the faint noise from outside the window. Everyone strained to hear the command.

Lim Nayeon had a clear goal, her eyes fixed on Park Jihyo.

Park Ji-hyo seemed somewhat bewildered, her gaze drifting towards Mina.

Mina seemed to have foreseen something, and upon opening her eyes, she secretly glanced at Sana Minatozaki.

Sana Minatozaki's crescent-shaped eyes held a hint of cunning as she locked onto Kwon Hyun-hyuk without hesitation!
Chou Tzu-yu's heart was still racing, and her first instinct was to look towards Kwon Hyun-hyuk's position.

Hirai Momo, standing to the side, was completely indifferent, staring wide-eyed at Lim Nayeon with curiosity.

Quan Xuanhe's gaze, tinged with a hint of probing and casualness, happened to fall on... Kim Sejeong's direction.

Kim Se-jeong was a little nervous. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Kwon Hyun-hyuk staring at him, and subconsciously met his gaze.

Sana Minatozaki had been staring at him the whole time, and as soon as she saw him make eye contact with Kim Se-jeong, she slapped him without any hesitation.

"Oh, you two are making eye contact."

Kim Se-jeong was caught off guard by Kwon Hyun-hyuk's gaze, and Kwon Hyun-hyuk also looked at her with a wry smile. The two looked at each other in silence and tacitly picked up their glasses and took a sip.

The first round of penalty drinks warmed up the atmosphere, and laughter filled the air.

This time, Park Ji-hyo and Lim Na-yeon successfully "connected," laughing so hard they almost fell over, and clinking glasses heartily. The game was simple, but the key was that it was played by familiar people, which naturally created a comedic effect.

Mina and Kim Se-jeong met eyes, both paused for a moment, then smiled gently and clinked glasses.

Sana Minato remained focused on Kwon Heonhyuk, but this time his gaze drifted towards Park Jihyo, who was secretly laughing.

Chou Tzu-yu's gaze followed Kwon Hyun-hyuk's movements, but once again she missed.

The next second, almost the instant she opened her eyes, Zhou Ziyu caught Quan Xuanhe's gaze, which seemed to be glancing in her direction unintentionally, and their eyes met!
Zhou Ziyu met his gaze, smiling at Quan Xuanhe. She then raised her glass, and Quan Xuanhe resignedly raised his as well. The two looked at each other and drank together as if they were sharing a toast.

"Does this create its own atmosphere?"

Park Jihyo glanced at the two of them and muttered something under her breath. Lim Nayeon, who was standing next to her, heard this and gave her an elbow strike.

It's enough to understand in your heart; why say it out loud?

She watched as the two met eyes and raised their glasses, but the next second, Lim Nayeon led the cheers: "Wow! Tzuyu and Hyunhyuk! What a coincidence!"

Seeing Zhou Ziyu's affectionate gaze towards Quan Xuanhe, she deliberately egged him on.

Park Jihyo looked at Lim Nayeon with disbelief. She had just praised me, but the next second she was being hypocritical!
Chou Tzu-yu pursed her lips, quickly drank the slightly cool rice wine in her cup, and listened to Lim Na-yeon's teasing words, unable to help but widen the smile on her lips.

Quan Xuanhe also tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

After several rounds, laughter, cheers, and clinking glasses filled the air.

The game's pace quickened under the influence of alcohol, and the eye contact became chaotic yet joyful.

Nayeon and Momo became the "unlucky ones" duo, getting hit several times in a row; Jihyo and Seungkwan also got drunk because they dodged in the opposite direction; even the quietest Mina was not spared, her face became increasingly rosy, her smooth black hair fell on her side, adding to her cool and aloof temperament.

As the effects of the alcohol gradually took hold, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

The beer in Kwon Heonhyuk's hand was replaced with a mixed beer handed to him by Park Jihyo, which had a strong color.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, he drank quite a bit. At first, he was able to accurately capture the rhythm and deliberately avoid certain directions, but as the game progressed and the alcohol took effect, his brain also became slightly tipsy.

When Sana Minatozaki once again made eye contact with him with lightning speed and handed him a new cocktail, Kwon Hyun-hyuk felt a momentary blur at the edge of his vision.

He took the glass, and Sana Minatozaki leaned very close, her warm breath, carrying the scent of alcohol, brushing against his ear.

He subconsciously brought the rim of the cup to his lips, and the spicy liquid mixed with the sweetness of fruit slid down his throat, burning all the way down.

Seeing that he was getting a little drunk, Sana Minatozaki's eyes lit up, eager to see him get drunk.

She doesn't seem to have seen much of what Kwon Seonhyuk is like when he's drunk!
"I'm going to the bathroom."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk shook his head, propped himself up on his knees, and turned to walk towards the bathroom.

"You've gone to the wrong place. It's over there. These are the guest rooms."

Park Jihyo tilted her head, her eyes mischievous, and smiled as she reminded him.

Quan Xuanhe turned around on the spot, shook his head with a smile, and walked into the bathroom.

Bending down, Quan Xuanhe scooped up some water and splashed it on his face, washing it before casually grabbing a washcloth to wipe it dry.

"Drank too much?"

At some point, Sana Minatozaki appeared beside him, leaning against the door, watching him with great interest.

"You don't do the same."

Quan Xuanhe turned his face and slightly turned his body so that Minatozaki Sana could see herself in the mirror. Her face was flushed, her eyes were watery, and her cheeks were rosy, making her look exceptionally charming and beautiful.

As he had said, the flush on her face was indeed more pronounced than it had been in the living room, and her watery eyes held a light that was somewhere between provocation and seduction.

The bathroom door was ajar, isolating the noise from the living room, leaving only the sound of running water and the two people breathing so close together.

Sana Minato didn't move, still leaning lazily against the door frame, her signature crescent-shaped eyes now seeming to hold hooks, firmly locking onto his every move.

"Looks like he really drank quite a bit."

"Everyone is having so much fun, of course we should all go together."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk casually tossed the washcloth into the trash can.

Sana Minato snorted, her crescent-shaped eyes narrowing slightly, making her look even more cunning: "Of course you're happy that you took advantage of Tzuyu in the kitchen."

She didn't know what she meant by those words, but Quan Xuanhe sensed a hint of jealousy in them.

Is Sana Minatozaki jealous?
Quan Xuanhe's gaze fell on her beautifully shaped collarbone, and he reached out to smooth the strands of hair that had been brushing against the door and were slightly disheveled from leaning against it.

Cold fingertips unexpectedly brushed against her sensitive earlobe.

Sana Minatozaki's body trembled violently. The slight itch felt like an electric current running through her spine, making her instinctively want to shrink her neck but forcibly suppressing it.

She looked up and met Quan Xuanhe's deep eyes, where the playfulness and a hint of suppressed desire were clearly visible.

"Are you jealous?" Quan Xuanhe's voice was low and almost a whisper, his warm breath carrying the scent of wine brushing against her cheek.

He didn't loosen his fingers from her hair; instead, he gently moved them down, sliding them along the soft strands to the delicate skin on the back of her neck, where he lingered and caressed it.

His fingertips were calloused, and every subtle movement felt like plucking at her taut nerves.

Sana Minatozaki suddenly held her breath, then reached out and slapped his hand away.

"Who is jealous!"

"Hey, don't do anything rash, Ziyu is right outside!"

Her breathing suddenly became rapid and unsteady, her heart pounding wildly in her chest, but the panic in her eyes and a hint of excitement beneath the panic betrayed her.

What does it mean to say one thing but mean another? What is the tsundere moment of a Japanese girl?

The faint, exaggerated laughter of Lim Nayeon coming from outside the crack in the door seemed to remind them of the existence of the outside world, filling the hidden space with a thrilling sense that it could be broken at any moment.

Kwon Seonhyuk was not deterred by her warning. Instead, fueled by the alcohol, he leaned forward even more, his nose almost touching her forehead.

His gaze was fixed intently on her flustered yet bright eyes:
“You glared at me first and followed me in, Sana-chan.”

His gaze fell unabashedly downwards, landing on her slightly parted, moist, and full lips.

"Then why do I sense a hint of jealousy in your voice?"

Just as Sanako Minatozaki was about to clarify her situation, shouts came from the living room.

"Where is everyone?" Momo's slightly confused voice rang out from not far from the doorway, accompanied by approaching footsteps.

It felt like being doused with cold water.

Sana Minatozaki glared at him slightly, then her gaze lingered on his lips before she gave a soft snort, turned and walked away, her voice regaining its usual sweet and lively tone.

"Oh, you're here!" Quan Xuanhe instantly suppressed all his outward emotions, his eyes regaining some clarity, as if the ambiguity just now was all an illusion.

He straightened up, casually adjusted his collar, quickly wiped his face in the mirror, and then calmly replied:
“I’m here! I just washed my face to wake myself up.” His voice sounded natural and calm.

The two returned to the living room one after the other, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary, nor did it arouse the suspicion of anyone else.

As night deepened, the hustle and bustle in the living room was gradually replaced by a languid, tipsy feeling.

Beside the low table littered with cups and plates, Hirai Momo and Lim Nayeon's laughter was no longer as loud as before, and the two leaned against each other.

Mina remained quiet, her eyes seemingly vacant, while Kim Se-jeong and Park Ji-hyo chatted in hushed tones.

"Is that about enough? It's getting late." Boo Seungkwan glanced at his watch and suggested, his voice relaxed with the effects of alcohol.

"Ah, is it over already?" Park Jihyo asked, her voice tinged with reluctance, her cheeks flushed. "I don't feel like I've had enough..."

"Jihyo, you drank the most." Hirai Momo smiled and nudged her.

Chou Tzu-yu also put down her almost empty wine glass. Hearing that the party was over, she subconsciously looked up and glanced at the person opposite her on the sofa.

Everyone began packing their things, lazily standing up, the sounds of clothes rustling and soft sighs filling the room.

Just then, Park Jihyo, slightly tipsy, casually suggested, "Are we leaving already? I still feel a little dizzy... It's still early, how about... we find a place to stay a while longer?" She didn't say it very confidently, but just looked at everyone and made the suggestion.

"Shall we go to a bar?"

However, these words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, immediately creating ripples.

Lim Nayeon, who had been feeling a bit sleepy, suddenly brightened up: "Eh? A bar?" She immediately perked up, looked around, and then hesitated for a moment, "How about going to a bar?"

"Huh? Where to? The dorm?" Park Jihyo hesitated, looking at everyone's expressions. "Going back to the dorm would be too noisy, wouldn't it?"

Mina yawned slightly and shook her head to indicate that she didn't mind.

"Come to my house, it's quite spacious."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk then said something.

Korean young people love to stay up late. It's only 1 a.m., not time to go to sleep yet, and the nightlife is just beginning.

Even if you go to sleep after dawn, it's not considered too late.

Here comes the important part! Lin Nayeon immediately seized the opportunity, clapped her hands, and raised her voice several decibels: "Look! How convenient! Xuanhe's house! It's spacious enough, the environment is nice, and we don't have to worry about disturbing the neighbors! Let's go to Xuanhe's house for the second round!"

Park Jihyo looked at Kwon Hyunhyuk: "Hyunhyuk, is this okay? Wouldn't it be too much of a bother?"

Quan Xuanhe shook his head, unconcerned, and readily replied, "No problem. I have two guest rooms at home. If you're tired, you can just stay here."

"Wow! That's great!" Lim Nayeon clapped her hands, seeing that there were many people and that going together would prevent any scandals. She looked at the members with great interest.

"Let's go to Xuanhe's house and play for a while longer."

Chou Tzu-yu silently drank the last bit of rice wine in her cup, her face showing no particular emotion, but the way she picked up her bag seemed a little faster than usual.

Thus, a party that was originally scheduled to end was moved downstairs to Quan Xuanhe's private territory in the slightly tipsy midnight, in a more intimate and unpredictable way.

The lights in the foyer came on, and the group, carrying half-empty bottles, staggered out of Park Ji-hyo's house.

The transition from the slightly crowded and bustling Park Ji-hyo's home to Kwon Heon-hyuk's spacious apartment was so striking that the sudden openness of the space instantly captivated everyone.

Pushing open the door, the previous noise seemed to be filtered out, and the air was filled with the refreshing scent of high-end fragrance.

The first thing that catches the eye is the floor-to-ceiling window. The midnight cityscape unfolds outside the window, with scattered, glittering lights in the distance like diamonds, while the streetlights nearby create a flowing river of light.

The enormous glass panes resemble a giant picture frame, through which the city's soft light streams in, casting hazy, cold streaks of light onto the mirror-like floor.

"Ani, how come you live in such a nice place?" Lim Nayeon was the first to exclaim in surprise, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window looking out.

"Wow! This night view is absolutely amazing! Xuanhe, your house is absolutely fantastic!" She turned around and gestured exaggeratedly to everyone.

"It's really... so big, so beautiful." Hirai Momo echoed in a daze, her steps unsteady as she followed Lim Nayeon over, curiously looking out the window.

"Is this the scale of top stars?"

Park Jihyo looked around and couldn't help but joke.

Twice's earning power is not bad at all, but they don't spend money extravagantly. They mainly live alone, rather than living in a large apartment like he does, since living alone would be too empty.

Just then, a cheerful running sound came from afar.

"Wow woof! woof woof!"

"Oh! Mishu!"

Mishu excitedly circled around Quan Xuan's feet, but instead of stopping, it darted towards Minatozaki Sana, who had just stood still, with the enthusiasm to explore a new world.

Sana Minatozaki was suddenly attacked by Mishu, let out a cry, and took a small step back.

Mishu sniffed around her ankles and tried to tug at her skirt with his front paws, making soft whimpering sounds, as if he was being affectionate or expressing his joy at meeting a new friend.

"Ah, so cute!" Park Jihyo's eyes lit up, and she squatted down to touch Mishu.

Boo Seungkwan and Kim Sejeong left first, probably because they felt they weren't too familiar with Kwon Heonhyuk, leaving only the Twice members who were close to Kwon Heonhyuk.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk gestured for the somewhat disheveled members to sit casually on the sofas or carpets in his spacious living room.

"Sit down and rest," Quan Xuanhe said to everyone. "I'll go get some hot soup to help you sober up and warm your stomachs."

Lim Na-yeon immediately raised her hand in support: "Xuan-hyuk is really reliable, do you need any help?" As she spoke, she tried to stand up.

Quan Xuanhe waved his hand: "No need, you guys rest first. You can come to my house and have fun."

He pointed towards the open kitchen, which was fully equipped and had a clear view, allowing one to see into the living room even while busy in the kitchen.

"You guys play with Mishu, he's usually quite lonely."

Hirai Momo immediately stretched out her foot to tease Mishu, letting out a giggle.

Mina sat quietly cross-legged on the soft carpet, gazing relaxedly out the window, still exuding her cool and aloof goddess-like aura.

Chou Tzu-yu sat in a corner of a single sofa near the kitchen, her gaze seemingly unintentionally following Kwon Hyun-hyuk's figure as he walked towards the kitchen.

Quan Xuanhe rolled up his sleeves, opened the refrigerator, and took out several ingredients: kelp, soft tofu, eggs, and scallions.

He clearly wanted to make the hot soup that Koreans often eat after a hangover—a simple and comforting seaweed and tofu soup.

He skillfully rinsed the kelp in the sink, beat the eggs, and chopped the scallions. The water in the pot began to bubble, releasing white steam. He first put the kelp into the water to simmer the broth, allowing the kelp's umami flavor to slowly release.

"But Xuanhe, your house looks too tidy. It's like no one has ever lived there."

Park Jihyo looked him up and down, then turned to him and asked in a loud voice.

"Because I don't come back to live here often, I hire a housekeeping company to clean the house."

He gently slid the cut tofu pieces into the slightly cloudy seaweed soup. The tofu pieces trembled slightly in the water. Then, he slowly poured in the beaten egg, and the golden egg flowers quickly solidified into fluff on the hot soup surface.

Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and a pot of hot, refreshing hangover soup with a blend of ocean and bean product aromas is ready.

"Alright," Quan Xuanhe's voice broke the lazy atmosphere in the living room. He took out a few small bowls and spoons. "The soup is ready. Come and have some to warm yourselves up."

The crowd moved at the sound
Kwon Hyun-hyuk served soup to everyone. In the white porcelain bowls, the slightly cloudy hot soup, the soft tofu, the tempting golden egg flowers, and the bright green scallions were a visually comforting sight.

"A top-tier actor cooked soup for us, it's so wonderful~~~"

Park Jihyo is always very easygoing, and when she teases Kwon Heonhyuk, she doesn't hold back at all, holding a bowl in both hands and starting to act affectedly.

Kwon Heonhyuk is incredibly popular now, surpassing Twice in popularity and even in national recognition.

Kwon Heon-hyuk made it into the top ten of Gallup's annual list of Korean drama actors last year, ranking alongside Jun Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo, and Lee Jung-jae, and is the only young actor under thirty years old.

"Speechless."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk grinned, indicating that he had nothing to say.

"Ani, weren't we going to drink alcohol? Why are you drinking soup instead?"

Lim Nayeon said, sniffing as she sipped her soup.

The noise in the living room continued. The soup bowls were gradually emptied, but the effects of the alcohol and excitement were clearly not yet worn off.

Nayeon and Momo Hirai were laughing hysterically over a variety show joke, while Jihyo was talking to Mina Mani in a low, rhythmic voice. Mishu was circling around the feet of the crowd, trying to attract more attention.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in the corner of the comfortable sofa. The hot soup he had just eaten had suppressed some of the churning smell of alcohol, but what followed was a deeper sense of fatigue.

After several busy days, plus the mixed drinks I had tonight, my heavy eyelids started to droop.

Although Twice had been busy with concerts for a month, they had slept well before their flight back and had much more energy than him.

"I'm starting to feel the strain..." He rubbed his temples, his voice a little hoarse, and mumbled to the people sitting around him.

"I'm going to lie down for a while." He pointed towards the master bedroom, and without waiting for anyone's reaction, he stood up unsteadily, walked across the spacious living room with slightly unsteady steps, and went straight into his bedroom.

"Isn't this okay?"

"You're just going to lie down for a while. If you're tired too, there are two other guest rooms available for you to stay in."

"Is it okay for me to look around your house?"

"Look around, there's nothing much."

Quan Xuanhe gave a brief instruction without turning his head, and then returned to the master bedroom.

The door closed gently behind him. Quan Xuanhe kicked off his slippers and collapsed onto the soft bed, instantly overwhelmed by the feeling of being enveloped in the down comforter and the familiar scent.

He sighed contentedly, wanting only to relax his tense nerves in this rare tranquility and darkness.

The sounds of laughter and chatter from the living room drifted through the door, as if through frosted glass, blurry and distant.

Quan Xuanhe closed his eyes, his consciousness gradually sinking under the influence of alcohol...

But at that moment, the phone rang again, which was quite discordant. Quan Xuanhe picked it up and glanced at it, and unsurprisingly, it was Liu Zhimin.

"Hey?"

Liu Zhimin's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone.

"What are you doing, oppa?"

"Sleepy"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk seemed a bit listless.

"So sleepy?"

Hearing his tired voice, Liu Zhimin asked him with concern.

This is also Kwon Hyun-hyuk's lifestyle; he has always lived like this.

In the living room, the door to the master bedroom was ajar, and warm yellow nightlight rays streamed through the cracks into the living room carpet.

Sana Minatozaki's gaze swept over the laughing and joking members, finally settling on the gap.

While Hirai Momo was chasing Mishu towards the balcony and Lim Nayeon was pulling Mina to look at her phone, Minatozaki Sana pretended to go to the bathroom, then, like a nimble fish, turned into the corridor and silently slipped into the bedroom.

But how could she possibly escape Chou Tzu-yu's sight?

Kwon Seonhyuk was lying on his side on the gray-blue sheets in the room, the light from his phone screen illuminating his half-closed eyelids.

A clear, bright voice came from the other end of the phone: "...So, we're going to Busan?"

"Hmm... wait until I'm done with my work..." Quan Xuanhe mumbled in response, but he watched as Minatozaki Sana's figure slipped inside.

How did you get in?
As she walked in, Quan Xuanhe stretched out his arm and accurately grabbed Minatozaki Sana's wrist. Before she could even let out a soft cry, he pulled her into his arms, his hot breath, carrying the smell of alcohol, spraying behind her ear.

His hands had already expertly slipped under the hem of the knitted sweater, his fingertips circling around the waist, the calluses on his palms rubbing against the silk underwear with a soft rustling sound.

Sana Minatozaki tensed her back, her nerves tightening instantly. She tried to break free, but he held her down with his leg.

On the phone, Yoo Jimin kept pressing, "So tomorrow, oppa?"

"I might have to go to the TV station." He lied without batting an eye, but his fingers climbed even higher.

Sana Minato bit her lower lip hard, her crescent-shaped eyes filled with tears, and her nails dug deep into his arm muscles as she felt an unusual stimulation.

"The TV station..." Liu Zhimin's voice was slightly coquettish. "Okay!"

"Wait a little longer, it'll be in the next couple of days." He spoke tenderly to Liu Zhimin on the other end of the phone, his palm already covering hers.

"Ugh!" She finally couldn't help but groan, and then Hirai Momo's cheerful laughter came from outside the door: "Mishu, don't lick your glass!"

This was too much for Sana Minatozaki, who suddenly lowered her head and bit his arm. Kwon Hyun-hyuk, in pain, let go, and Sana Minatozaki finally managed to free half her body, glaring at him angrily in a low voice: "Are you crazy?"

What's even crazier than his actions while on the phone is that there were people outside the door.

Quan Xuanhe laughed indifferently, raised his finger at her, and silenced her.

"Huh? Oppa?"

Liu Zhimin looked puzzled on the other end of the phone.

"I'm a little sleepy, are you lying in bed now?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk sensed the displeasure in Minatozaki Sana's eyes, but replied to Yoo Ji-min in a relaxed tone.

"Hmm, where's oppa?"

Liu Zhimin responded softly, completely unaware of the scene unfolding on the other end of the phone. At this moment, this situation had become an integral part of Play.

This scene has even appeared in highly similar instances.

"Me too."

As Kwon Hyun-hyuk spoke, he looked down at Minatozaki Sana.

He covered the microphone, looking at Minatozaki Sana who was so close to him, "Weren't you just jealous?"

Upon hearing this, Minatozaki Sana tensed up, feeling both angry and powerless. She hurriedly pulled her hand away from Kwon Hyun-hyuk, pulled her bra down, and struggled to sit up.

Her body was telling the truth, but her reason told her she couldn't do it.

The living room was filled with laughter and Mishu's excited sobs. Nayeon and Momo's playful chatter rose and fell, while Mina quietly browsed her phone. Everything seemed perfectly normal.

However, as Chou Tzu-yu sat on the single sofa in the corner, her clear eyes seemed to be veiled by a thin mist.

Her fingertips unconsciously caressed the soft sofa armrests, her gaze lowered but her peripheral vision remained fixed on the corridor.

Did Sana unnie go to the restroom?
But why is there no movement?

Chou Tzu-yu subconsciously felt a little suspicious, which quietly grew in her heart like a vine.

She stood up, moving gently so as not to disturb anyone. Her footsteps were extremely light, and she moved silently through the living room like a cat toward the master bedroom door.

Doubts were like pebbles thrown into still water. She pursed her lips. Rather than being consumed by wild thoughts here, she decided to... find out.

Chou Tzu-yu raised her hand, her knuckles slightly curled, with a hint of hesitation. After a moment's hesitation, she knocked on the door softly—knock, knock, knock.

Three knocks on the door, not loud, but enough to penetrate the door panel.

Inside the door, the air seemed to freeze instantly.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Minatozaki Sana both turned to look at the door, their movements remarkably synchronized, as if they were on the same wavelength at that very moment.

Sana Minato's eyes widened in panic; she realized that if her position lying in Kwon Seonhyuk's arms were discovered, it would be...
It's going to end.

Her innocence is in jeopardy.
(End of this chapter)