Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 605 Still Wanting More (6k)

"Boom!"

The door thudded again, and Mishu's excited whimpers and scratching at the door were clearly audible. Outside, Park Jihyo and Lim Nayeon's exclamations and footsteps were approaching!

Sana Minato's mind went blank, her last shred of reason crumbled, and her face turned ashen. She wished she could crawl under the bed, but Kwon Hyun-hyuk grabbed her shoulder.

At the critical moment!
A glint flashed in Quan Xuanhe's eyes. Instead of retreating, he made an extremely bold and unexpected move—he opened the door a crack!

The movement was so fast it happened in the blink of an eye. The instant the door opened, Mishu, who had been ramming against it, was thrown forward by the momentum!

"Woof!" Mishu was caught off guard and rolled on the ground due to the excessive force, directly burrowing into Quan Xuanhe's arms, who was squatting in front of him.

Sana Minatozaki, hiding behind the door, was suffocating. She dared not move, trying to hold her breath and even covering her mouth tightly with her hands.

"Hey, Mishu!" Kwon Hyun-hyuk immediately shouted, attracting everyone's attention.

"Don't move around, behave yourself!" He said sternly, but it sounded more like annoyance at his unruly pet.

Park Jihyo, Lim Nayeon, Mina who had just been drawn by the commotion, and Chou Tzuyu, who had stopped a short distance away with wary eyes, all watched this scene.

Quan Xuanhe wrapped his arms around its front paws, then suddenly forced it to walk on only two legs, controlling it to walk back. With a flick of its foot, it closed the door behind it.

"Mishu!" Park Jihyo ran to Mishu's side and picked him up, at which point she was incredibly strong.

"Hey, why are you banging on the door so hard?"

She tenderly rubbed the dog's head, her earlier doubts and tension instantly replaced by worry for her pet.

Indeed, good looks are the primary factor in productivity; as long as you're cute, you'll receive endless affection.

Lim Nayeon breathed a sigh of relief, pointed at Mishu and laughed, "I knew it! You little rascal, you're so reckless when you go crazy, it's terrifying!"

The door was slammed shut by Kwon Hyun-hyuk, shutting out Park Ji-hyo's nagging about Mi-soo's distress, Lim Na-yeon's reproachful accusations, and Hirai Momo's curious peeking.

The crisis has been temporarily averted.

However, the scene inside the door was quite different.

The tense Minatozaki Sana almost collapsed to the ground, her back pressed against the cold door panel, barely supporting her swaying body.

The series of frights just now—from almost being discovered by Tzuyu, to listening to the passionate kiss outside the door with a heart-stopping sound, and then Mishu slamming the door, triggering a state of alert for everyone.

This had almost pushed her nerves to their limit.

Her heart was pounding in her chest, even more so than after a concert, making her vision blur.

Sana Minatozaki leaned against the wall, slowly calming her breathing, and listened carefully to the sounds outside the door.

Only after the sound gradually faded into the distance did my anxious heart slowly calm down.

Her once meticulously styled hair was now completely disheveled, stuck to her forehead and cheeks with sweat, and a few strands even clinging awkwardly to her slightly parted lips.

Her knitted sweater was even more disheveled during the struggle and hiding, with the neckline slightly open, revealing a small patch of delicate skin that was damp with cold sweat.

She subconsciously raised her hand to brush away the wet hair sticking to her face and neck, so that she could breathe a precious breath of air.

call.

This is even more nerve-wracking than doing it once.

Sana Minatozaki leaned against the cold wall, her body drenched in cold sweat, and the strands of hair clinging to her skin made her feel itchy and uncomfortable.

The commotion outside seemed to have shifted its focus once Mishu was carried away by Park Jihyo.

She vaguely heard Kwon Heonhyuk scolding Mishu, Lim Nayeon laughing and teasing something, and Tzuyu asking softly.

Great, everyone's attention is still on that silly dog ​​that caused the trouble.

We absolutely cannot stay here any longer!
That was the only thought in Minatozaki Sana's mind.

Quan Xuanhe is a madman! Someone could push the door open and come in at any moment. Mishu's "assistance" just now almost killed her on the spot. If it happens again, even if Quan Xuanhe has extraordinary abilities, she will definitely be discovered.

He was hiding in his room, his clothes disheveled and his hair damp with sweat.

The image alone made her vision go black; social death was imminent.

If you're on the run, you must quickly disappear into the shadows; if you keep lingering and don't reappear, it will arouse suspicion.

Once the thought arose, Sana Minatozaki, after much painful reflection, acted without the slightest hesitation.

Sana Minatozaki tiptoed and carefully opened the door a crack, peering out with her eyes.

Her goal was exceptionally clear—the master bedroom connected to a spacious ensuite bathroom.

Oh dear, they can't see me from the living room!
Great, he ran out in a flash, then slipped into the bathroom and pretended he'd been there the whole time.

That's right, let's do it!
Sana Minato made up her mind in a matter of seconds. She practically tiptoed and darted away with the fastest speed and lightest movement.

Her figure left a gust of wind in the corridor before she quickly disappeared into the bathroom.

As if sensing something, Chou Tzu-yu in the living room looked up and glanced around before fixing her gaze on Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

Upon entering the bathroom, Sana Minatozaki quickly reached for the inner door lock. With a soft "click," she finally shut out this small space from the outside world.

With a "whoosh" as she leaned against the cold, tiled wall, Sana Minatozaki finally dared to let out a truly relieved gasp.

It's safe...it's safe for now.

I'm practically dying.

Sana Minatozaki slowly turned her gaze to the mirror.

The image reflected in the mirror surprised even herself.

Her carefully styled long hair was now disheveled and stuck to her flushed neck and cheeks, the strands soaked with sweat into clumps.

His forehead, temples, and even the tip of his small nose were covered with fine beads of sweat, as if he had been caught in a light rain.

Although her makeup wasn't too heavy, her eyes were almost overflowing with a mixture of shock, shame, and anger.

The hem of the knitted sweater was crumpled and rolled up slightly, revealing a small section of her supple waistline, adding to the disheveled look after the ambiguous moment...

"Ah...I'm going crazy..."

She couldn't help but whisper, her voice trembling slightly.

Thinking of the embarrassment and suffocation I felt in bed just now, and the forced listening to Tzuyu's confession and the clear sound of their passionate kiss.

And then I realized that I had actually... actually had such a shameful reaction in that situation...

Sana Minatozaki closed her eyes in frustration and shook her head violently, trying to shake off those chaotic and alluring images.

She bit her lower lip in hatred, almost wanting to tear that audacious bastard Quan Xuanhe to pieces a hundred times in her mind.

She turned on the tap, scooped up a handful of icy tap water, and splashed it hard on her burning face. The piercing coolness jolted her awake, and her chaotic and feverish mind instantly cleared up.

Water droplets slid down her cheeks and chin, dripping onto the cold white marble countertop.

Sana Minatozaki leaned against the table, took a few deep breaths, and tried to calm her racing heart and trembling fingers.

Looking at herself in the mirror, her gaze finally calmed down from the extreme panic, but the shame, anger, and lingering fear did not dissipate so quickly.

She held her breath and listened intently. The noise in the living room seemed to have moved elsewhere, showing no sign of approaching her.

The brief sobriety brought on by the cold water finally gave her a chance to take care of her appearance.

Sana Minatozaki pulled out a tissue and carefully wiped the water droplets and sweat from her face, gently combing her messy hair.

His fingers traced his ear, and it seemed that the spot where Kwon Hyun-hyuk had touched, leaving behind a burning memory and a subtle stimulation, still retained a tingling, electric-like sensation...

"Qinjia, we absolutely can't let him get away with this!" Minatozaki Sana said angrily, spitting under her breath.

The blush that had finally faded from her face seemed to be returning.

She couldn't think about it! She forced herself to concentrate.

I turned on the cold water tap, letting the sound of the continuously flowing icy water drown out my rapid heartbeat, and also trying to dilute those erotic images that shouldn't be surfacing at this time and the strange reactions in my body.

Sana Minato gritted her teeth and silently vowed: I will settle this score with Kwon Hyun-hyuk, as well as the score in the kitchen and in bed just now!

This is really too much. She has already been so indulgent towards Quan Xuanhe, and yet she puts herself on a tightrope like this. It's like she's playing with her innocence.

Sana Minatozaki took a deep breath and looked in the mirror to adjust her mood.

Make sure the blush and embarrassment on your face have been mostly suppressed by the cold water, so that at least they won't be immediately noticeable.

She calmed herself and opened the door, instantly enveloped by the cool air and the lively noise of the living room that had come alive again.

Sana Minatozaki walked back to the living room as if it were nothing out of the ordinary, her signature sweet smile returning to her face, with just the right amount of languor, as if she had really just gone to the bathroom.

"Oh! Sana unnie is back?" Actually, no one paid attention to her going to the bathroom, but Zhou Ziyu smiled when she saw her come back.

"Yes." Sana Minatozaki responded, trying to make her voice sound calm and even as she quickly scanned the living room.

Nayeon and Momo Hirai were sitting on the carpet examining a bottle cap, while Mina was lounging on the sofa, playing on her phone, looking incredibly lazy.

Sana Minatozaki walked to the sofa, intending to find a place to sit down. However, as she passed by Tzuyu, the gaze became even more direct.

“Unnie,” Chou Tzu-yu’s voice was as soft as a feather, yet it carried obvious doubt.

"You've been in the bathroom for a long time." She tilted her head slightly, and these words made Sana Minatozaki's nerves tense up instantly.

"Are you okay?"

coming!

Sana Minato's heart skipped a beat, but the smile on her face didn't change at all. Instead, it carried a perfectly appropriate hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

As she straightened the hem of her sweater, which wasn't actually wrinkled, she casually pursed her lips, her brows furrowing slightly as she muttered a complaint in a tone that said, "Don't even mention it."

"what……"

"Don't even mention it, Tzuyu. I think it's because I drank too much of all sorts of alcohol at Jihyo's house, plus the soup Hyunhyuk made later, that made my stomach a little upset." She lowered her voice, as if sharing a rather unseemly little secret. "I feel like I have an upset stomach... I stayed in the bathroom a bit too long." After saying that, she even took a barely perceptible breath, as if enduring a slight churning in her stomach.

This reason is perfect after the drinking session and fits the common physical reactions in a slightly tipsy state.

She also mentioned mixing various types of alcohol, which added to the credibility of her statement.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk, who was sitting a little further away, was casually twirling the nape of Mishu's neck with his fingers when he heard this, and his movements paused almost imperceptibly.

His lips seemed to twitch slightly, but he quickly suppressed it, lowered his gaze slightly, and pretended to be seriously teasing the dog.

He glanced at Minatozaki Sana with a slightly concerned, teasing look that was barely perceptible to others, as if to say, "Oh? An upset stomach? That's a very timely excuse."

Looking at Sana Minatozaki's furrowed brows and slightly annoyed expression, Chou Tzu-yu's doubts seemed to lessen.

It's common to experience stomach upset after drinking too much alcohol, and Unnie's face did indeed have a bit of... well, maybe it's just a flush from being cooped up?

"Ah... I see." Chou Tzu-yu's tone softened, even showing a hint of concern.

"Are you feeling better now, Unnie? Would you like some warm water?" she said, instinctively trying to stand up to pour some water.

"Ah, no, no!" Sana Minato waved her hand hastily, her movements small but conveying an urgent denial.

"I feel much better now! It was just a little... haha."

She chuckled twice, then sat down on the sofa next to her, leaning back to relax as if she had finally let go.

"Maybe it's because I came back suddenly and I'm not used to the new environment," she said, trying to lighten the mood with a small joke.

In his heart, he was silently complaining: What kind of rice wine and soju soup is this... Kwon Hyun-hyuk! It's all your fault!

"Pfft..." Park Jihyo couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Hey, Sana, aren't you half Seoulite? What's with the culture shock?"

Lim Nayeon also looked up, and with a slightly tipsy laugh, said, "Did I eat too much?"

Mina looked at Sana Minato gently and said softly, "Take a rest." She also patted the spot next to her, gesturing for Sana to come closer.

Sana Minatozaki responded to Jihyo Park and Nayeon Lim's teasing with a slightly helpless yet coquettish eye roll, successfully blending into the atmosphere.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that she had temporarily gotten away with it.

"It seems you shouldn't have drunk my soup."

Quan Xuanhe then looked up with interest, pretending to be unaware, and smiled at her.

Sana Minato felt a surge of anger mixed with lingering embarrassment rush to the top of her head. She could almost feel the veins throbbing on her forehead, and her molars were grinding together.

She longed to pounce on him immediately, bury his face in a cushion, or pick up the empty wine bottle on the table… but of course, it was just a thought.

The reality was that she could only swallow her anger and let it dissipate into a forced "hehe".

Quan Xuanhe naturally took in her reaction, and the playful smile on his lips deepened, even showing a hint of pleasure in her outburst. He shrugged nonchalantly.

The atmosphere in the living room was somewhat languid, a mixture of alcohol and fatigue, and the topic naturally expanded outwards with a few casual remarks.

Lim Nayeon tilted her head, a hint of curiosity in her voice, and asked, "Eh? Hyunhyuk, what's your relationship with Kim Yoo-jung?"

This seemingly simple sentence caught Chou Tzu-yu's attention, and her gaze fell on Kwon Heon-hyuk.

As expected, Nayeon, as the eldest sister, still cares about the youngest member.

Quan Xuanhe paused, holding the beer can, and nodded, saying, "It's just filming together, and we're cooperating with the publicity in advance."

"Is that right?"

Lim Na-yeon blinked, seemingly considering whether what he said was true or false.

"Of course that's how it is, otherwise why would anyone do that in public?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk remained completely calm and composed, his acting was superb, without the slightest flaw.

"Oh~ a romantic movie, so they're going to create a couple pairing, right?"

Park Ji-hyo chimed in from the side.

"That's right, it's a business transaction."

Zhou Ziyu sat quietly a little further away, listening to their conversation, her gaze never leaving Quan Xuanhe.

She vaguely remembered that Quan Xuanhe's 'business dealings' indirectly led to their breakup.

With the passage of time, hearing these words again evokes some emotions, but I can now view them from an objective perspective.

"Wow, she's a real superstar. She's so different from us."

Park Jihyo said something mischievous, and Kwon Heonhyuk replied without changing his expression.

"Actually, it wouldn't be a bad idea to be paired with one of you, I'd be more than happy to."

"Oh, what you're saying is absurd."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lim Nayeon sat up straight, turned her head to the side, and looked speechless.

"Yes."

Park Jihyo chimed in, while Mina, half-reclined on the sofa, just chuckled without saying a word.

"It's fine with me."

Sana Minato glared at Kwon Hyun-hyuk, just about to confront him, when she suddenly heard what Tzuyu said from the side.

This caused the atmosphere to freeze for a moment. Everyone looked at Chou Tzu-yu, then exchanged bewildered glances, unsure how to respond to this unexpected remark.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was also taken aback for a moment, but he reacted quickly and smiled as if nothing had happened, saying something.

"Very ambitious."

"Tzuyu is very innocent and kind. How can she be called ambitious?"

Lim Na-yeon reacted quickly, laughing and scolding Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

This moment, which had just made the atmosphere slightly cool, was deliberately and casually ignored.

But in reality, everyone knew exactly what Zhou Ziyu was thinking. They just didn't expect her to be so bold as to say it out loud in front of everyone.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that Chou Tzu-yu sometimes just blurts out something new and interesting out of the blue.

Sana Minatozaki was visibly taken aback when she saw Tzuyu's words with a slight smile, but she quickly recovered.

However, she was determined in her heart that she could not let Ziyu find out about her relationship with Quan Xuanhe.

As the night deepened, the noise in the living room gradually subsided like the receding tide. Lim Nayeon's exaggerated laughter lessened, turning into yawns.

Hirai Momo hugged a pillow, her head bobbing up and down, her eyes beginning to glaze over.

Even Park Jihyo, who was usually the most energetic, gradually became quieter, sitting on the carpet with her knees drawn up to her chest, staring blankly at the light and shadow on the wall.

"Ah... I can't go on..." Mina's voice, heavy with weariness, broke the brief silence. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, her voice soft and weak.

"It's getting late, shouldn't we..." She didn't say the word "leave," but the meaning couldn't be clearer.

The fatigue from continuous flying, combined with the hypnotic effect of alcohol, surged over me like a tidal wave.

Lim Nayeon also let out a huge yawn, tears welling up in her eyes: "Aish... it really should end here, tomorrow... oh no, it's already today."

Park Jihyo snapped out of her daze, looked around at her companions who were all slumped over, and said, "Everyone is tired. Let's all go home and get some rest."

The proposal received a weak, unanimous response.

Like mechanical dolls being awakened, the girls slowly began to pack their belongings—cell phones, earphones, and small bags.

Quan Xuanhe also stood up: "I'll see you out." He walked to the door and started changing his shoes.

One by one, the members got up to leave.

Zhou Ziyu subconsciously tidied her hair and scarf, and as she passed by Quan Xuanhe, she raised her eyes and quickly glanced at him.

There was a clear, sweet expectation in his eyes, as if the mark of that passionate kiss in the dimly lit room had not yet faded.

Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just smiled and followed the group out.

Sana Minatosaki was almost the last to dawdle to her feet. She deliberately avoided the side closest to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, lowering her head and hiding her face behind her falling hair, her fingers gripping the strap of her small bag tightly.

Aren't you staying here tonight?

Sana Minato was taken aback, then quickly glanced at the members. Finding that they hadn't heard her, she whispered a threat to Kwon Hyunhyuk as he passed by.

"You bastard...you just wait!" She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear—next time in a safe place, she'd settle all scores, old and new!

This guy dares to treat her like a toy, how can she just let it go so easily?

Quan Xuanhe naturally heard it. He merely raised an eyebrow slightly, his face still displaying that composed yet irritating expression, with a smile playing on his lips, as if anticipating her "revenge."

The elevator stopped at its floor with a "ding".

Park Jihyo ushered everyone inside. Just before entering the elevator, Minatozaki Sana couldn't help but turn around quickly and glare fiercely at Kwon Hyunhyuk, who was leaning against the door frame.

"Be careful on the road~"

"Alaso~ne".

Several girls echoed in response.

The elevator doors slowly closed, shutting out Quan Xuanhe's figure and the warm yellow light inside the room.

Mishu stood at Quan Xuanhe's feet, watching them leave, seemingly even more reluctant to part.

Quan Xuanhe looked down at Mishu at his feet, turned around and went home, closing the door behind him. The soft "click" of the door lock was particularly clear in the quiet hallway in the early morning.

The mask of composure on his face finally loosened a little, revealing a hint of genuine fatigue, but more than that, it showed a lingering sense of unfinished business.

(End of this chapter)