Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 609 Train to Busan (Night Raid!) 7k!

The gentle glow of the setting sun bathed the rows of buildings in Busan. Kwon Hyun-hyuk drove his Porsche, following the location sent by Kim Dong-won, towards her home in Busan.
Below is a picture of my home in Liangshan City.

The atmosphere inside the car was no longer as tense and awkward as it had been when they were caught red-handed that afternoon.

Under Quan Xuanhe's reassurance and persuasion, although Liu Zhimin still harbored doubts about Jin Dongtian's chance encounter deep down, she had outwardly adjusted her state.

No matter what, Jin Dongtian is her younger sister. How could she be so scared that she doesn't even dare to eat?

In the dead of winter, I calmly finished my meal and left!

She gazed at the deepening twilight outside the window, silently encouraging herself.

Consider it a visit to Jin Dongtian's family. After dinner, she can return to the world of two she has been longing for.

On his way there, Quan Xuanhe didn't arrive empty-handed; he bought some gifts along the way.

Liu Zhimin followed Quan Xuanhe and watched him press the doorbell.

The doorbell rang for only a few seconds before Jin Dongtian opened the door.

"Oppa! Unnie?"

Jin Dongtian, like a light butterfly, looked at the two of them with a bright and cheerful smile, her voice clear and her tone full of joy.

It seemed as if they were genuinely welcoming the two of them.

"You're finally here! Was the journey alright? Welcome, welcome." Jin Dongtian affectionately took Liu Zhimin's arm and nuzzled her shoulder.

They looked very affectionate.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt." Quan Xuanhe smiled and nodded to his parents, who came out behind Jin Dongtian, and handed them the prepared gifts.

"Excuse me for disturbing you."

This is a true military family.

Kim Dong-won's father was a military officer, and her brother was a military policeman. In South Korea, military policemen are more like inspectors in our country, so she is a 100% military family. In addition, many of her relatives are also military personnel.

"Hello, hello, Xuanhe-xi, you're too kind!" Jin Dongtian's father responded with a smile, while his mother greeted him warmly.

"Please come in, please come in, everything is prepared at home."

Liu Zhimin and the others knew, but what about Quan Xuanhe?

Of course I know even more now.

It's normal if you haven't seen "One Day" or "True Beauty," as they're for young people. But surely you've seen "The Doctor 2," which had a 30% viewership rating and is suitable for all ages?

You haven't seen this either?
You haven't seen "The Squid Game" either? Okay, it's normal for older people not to follow trendy or gory shows.

But you come from a military family, surely DP knows that!

There's bound to be one you've seen. These are the shows that Kwon Heonhyuk has created, gaining increasing national recognition and becoming more and more familiar to the audience. Even those who don't overlap with him will have seen at least one of them.

In fact, Kim Dong-won's father was deeply impressed by Kwon Seon-hyuk's performance in "DP," as it was the only military-themed drama in recent years to generate such high levels of discussion and even social debate.

He was deeply impressed, especially when he learned that Kim Dong-won had invited Kwon Hyun-hyuk to his home, which he took very seriously.

Liu Zhimin also quickly greeted Jin Dongtian's parents, her face adorned with an impeccable, polite, and sweet smile.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt." The moment Jin Dongtian took her arm, Liu Zhimin felt a little stiff, but she quickly covered it up with a warm gesture of taking her arm back.

Kim Dong-won held onto Yoo Ji-min's arm tightly as they walked inside intimately, as if they were truly inseparable best friends.

"Actually, I had wanted to invite unnie and Hyunhyuk oppa to my house before. I finally got a vacation this time, and after I found out you guys were in Busan, I rushed back!" Her tone was full of pride.

Stepping into the warmly decorated dining table, a rich aroma of food wafts through the air.

The table was already laden with a dazzling array of dishes: seafood soup, Korean-style mixed seafood, sashimi, and several plates of Liangshan specialties that Jin Dongtian had specifically emphasized, including delicate pastries and side dishes.

"Please sit down, please sit down!" Jin Dongtian's mother greeted him warmly.

“Min Zheng came back and was urging me to prepare more. She said that Xuan He liked the Liangshan specialties from last time, so she asked me to prepare more. She also said that Zhi Min was coming.”

"So this is all I've prepared. I don't know if you'll like it."

"Mom~"

Kim Dong-won let out a coquettish cry, her face displaying just the right amount of shyness and happiness, but her eyes were glancing at Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Yoo Ji-min.

"Isn't this to let oppa and unnie feel the warmth of Busan and the feeling of home?!"

Hearing this made Liu Zhimin feel really uncomfortable; it felt incredibly strange.

"Oppa, try this. It's a pastry made from Liangshan watermelon seeds. You can't find the authentic one outside of Busan."

She also took good care of Liu Zhimin.

"Unnie, you should eat more of this sashimi too. It's very fresh; it was just caught from the sea today."

Throughout the entire process, Yoo Ji-min maintained a polite and sweet smile, responding to Kim Dong-won and her parents.

However, when Kim Dong-won occasionally interjected into her and Kwon Hyun-hyuk's conversation as a "Busan local," or intentionally or unintentionally brought up anecdotes that only Busan locals would understand, a trace of annoyance would still quietly peek out from the depths of Yoo Ji-min's heart.

On several occasions, when Kim Dong-won vividly described which beach she used to play in when she was a child, or pointed out the window and said there was a delicious restaurant that only locals knew about, Yoo Jimin would unconsciously glance at Kwon Hyun-hyuk when she smiled in agreement.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk could always keenly catch her gaze, respond with a reassuring smile, and change the subject at the right time, or gently tap her ankle under the table.

Eat well.

"Oppa, where are you going next?"

Jin Dongtian turned her head to look at Quan Xuanhe, leaned slightly forward, and asked curiously.

Liu Zhimin immediately became alert. What was she trying to do by coming to gather information like this?
"Let's explore Busan first, visit some famous places, and find a less crowded beach, since it's not safe if it's too crowded."

Since Liu Zhimin remained silent, Quan Xuanhe had to take over and briefly explained the plans for the trip.

Jin Dongtian tilted his head slightly, his eyes, which had seemed exceptionally innocent and pure, now sparkling with undisguised interest, as if he had heard something particularly interesting.

Her tone rose, and she spoke with enthusiasm.

“Oh! A less crowded beach… I know a few great places!” She leaned closer to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, her voice full of eager self-recommendation.

“Oppa unnie, you guys don’t know this place, so I can be your guide! I know a super awesome cafe by the sea with an amazing view!…”

Liu Zhimin's fingers tightened slightly as she gripped the chopsticks, and the string of "vigilance" in her heart tightened even more.

The relief and compromise I felt before coming vanished in an instant, leaving only anger at being provoked and a sense of exclusion.

For Jin Dongtian, it's not just about "participation," it's about being completely embedded in their itinerary.

She didn't dare to think about what to do next!

Liu Zhimin really wanted to refuse, and she was even prepared to politely decline in front of her parents, but she didn't expect that when she was mentally prepared to politely decline, Jin Dongtian's mother spoke up.

"Well, if it's convenient for you, Minjun can be our tour guide, since you've come all this way."

Jin Dongtian's mother, with a kind smile, seemed unaware of the unspoken tension between the young girls, and simply spoke with a gentle laugh.

Kim Dong-won's father nodded in agreement: "That's right. Min-jung goes out to play often, so he should know a lot of interesting places."

Liu Zhimin felt as if an invisible hand was choking her throat.

The words of refusal were almost on the tip of her tongue, but they were firmly shut down by the gentle kindness of Jin Dongtian's parents.

this.
Speechless.
Jin Dongtian's already bright eyes shone even brighter now, fixed on Quan Xuanhe with undisguised pride and anticipation.

Under the watchful eyes of Kim Dong-won's parents, who represent the warmth and authority of a Busan family, and in a context where the phrase "if it's convenient" seems to offer a choice but actually exerts pressure, any direct rebuttal would appear rude and disrespectful.

Liu Zhimin's sweet smile froze for a fraction of a second; she could feel Jin Dongtian's barely concealed smug gaze beside her.

Did you get your way?

Kwon Hyun-hyuk maintained his polite and proper smile, but a hint of helplessness and vigilance flashed quickly in the depths of his eyes.

He quickly assessed the situation and knew that in this context, a blunt refusal would offend his elders and could escalate unnecessary conflict.

It's hard to refuse enthusiasm.

“Since Uncle and Aunt say so…” Quan Xuanhe’s voice rang out at the right moment, carrying just the right amount of gratitude for being cared for by his elders and a hint of helplessness.

He turned his head and looked at Jin Dongtian's parents first, and said sincerely, "It's really too much trouble for Minjung. She has to worry about us during the holidays."

Liu Zhimin remained silent.

As night deepened, Busan outside the window was ablaze with lights.

The atmosphere at the dinner table remained warm, with Kim Dong-won's parents displaying the full hospitality of Busan.

Quan Xuanhe and Liu Zhimin politely savored the various delicacies, especially the carefully prepared Liangshan specialties, which indeed had a unique flavor.

However, Liu Zhimin couldn't taste any joy in this state of mind.

Jin Dongtian was busy serving food, sometimes putting food on Quan Xuanhe's plate, and sometimes asking Liu Zhimin how she liked it, acting like a true "host".

Time passed by unnoticed, and by the time dinner was almost over, it was completely dark outside the window.

It was already dark when they drove from Busan to Jin Dongtian's home in Yangsan. After eating and chatting for so long, it was almost midnight.

"Oh dear, it's so late!" Jin Dongtian's mother glanced at the wall clock, her tone filled with the concern of an elder and an undeniable sense of urgency.

"It's too far to get back to Seoul from here. Even if we go to the hotel in Haeundae, it'll still be a long drive at night. Let's not bother tonight and just stay at home!"

Kim Dong-won's father also put down his teacup and nodded steadily in agreement: "Yes, there's still an empty room for Min-jung. He's not back from the army yet, so Xuan-hyuk can stay there after we tidy it up. As for Jimin..."

He looked at his daughter.

Jin Dongtian's eyes lit up, and before her father could finish speaking, she immediately took Liu Zhimin's arm affectionately, her face full of a sincere smile.

"Of course I'll stay in my room, Unnie! My bed is big enough for the two of us to sleep comfortably! It'll feel just like a dorm room!"

Her tone was a mix of coquettishness and self-righteousness.

"We're going out together tomorrow anyway, so it'll save you and oppa from having to run back and forth. Unnie, okay?"

These words were spoken so hastily and quickly that they blocked all avenues of retreat.

The phrase "unable to refuse such hospitality" reached its peak at this moment.

Liu Zhimin felt even worse; she was on the verge of tears.

Stay overnight?

I have to share a bed with Kim Dong-won?

This was completely contrary to her expectations of a romantic, bouncy trip to Busan for two!
A strong sense of reluctance and frustration welled up inside her. She subconsciously glanced at Quan Xuanhe out of the corner of her eye, hoping he could come up with a reason to refuse.

Quan Xuanhe naturally noticed the resistance in Liu Zhimin's eyes. He was about to speak, "Uncle and Aunt, this is too much of a bother. Actually, we..." before he could finish, Jin Dongtian's mother interrupted him reproachfully.

"What's the disturbance? There are always empty rooms in the house, it's good to have some life here." She looked at the two young people with a smile.

“You and Minjun are such good friends, almost like family! It’s not safe to drive at night.”

Kim Dong-won nodded vigorously beside them, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she looked at Yoo Jimin and Kwon Hyun-hyuk, adding, "Yeah, yeah, unnie, we can whisper some secrets tonight!"

With Jin Dongtian holding her arm, Liu Zhimin felt the slight pull of her arm. Looking at the sincere and kind gazes of Jin Dongtian's parents across from her, she realized that the chances of getting away tonight were slim.

She felt her throat was dry, and the words she wanted to say were stuck in her chest, unable to come out.

Quan Xuanhe saw this and sighed helplessly in his heart.

"Jimin?" Kwon Hyun-hyuk turned his gaze to Yoo Jimin, his expression questioning, but deep in his eyes was a hint of reassurance and "this is the only way," "Since Uncle, Aunt, and Min-jung are all so enthusiastic..."

When Yoo Ji-min saw the gentle smiles of Kim Dong-won's parents, she gave a stiff but forced "grateful" smile.

“Yes…” Liu Zhimin’s voice was a little tight, and she tried her best to make her tone sound relaxed and cheerful.

"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt, and thank you, Minjun... I'll be staying here for the night then." The last half of the sentence was tinged with helplessness, a suppressed frustration and displeasure.

"How could that be? I'd be so happy if you could sleep with me, unnie!"

Kim Dong-won immediately cheered, tightening his grip on Yoo Ji-min's arm, his face beaming with undisguised joy and satisfaction.

With Jin Dongtian half-pushing and half-carrying her, Liu Zhimin walked heavily toward Jin Dongtian's boudoir.

Just before entering the room, she couldn't help but turn back to look at Quan Xuanhe again, her eyes filled with complex emotions and genuine grievances.

Jin Dongtian then took small steps over to Quan Xuanhe and introduced him like a little host. Finally, she first looked back at Quan Xuanhe, then looked back again, and then moved closer to him.

"Oppa, are you going to date Jimin unnie next?"

Given how far things have progressed between them, it wouldn't be unreasonable for her to ask a question.

Upon hearing this question, Kwon Hyun-hyuk looked at Kim Dong-il, who was brimming with curiosity. "How can you be sure about something like this?"

"Tch, oppa isn't telling the truth."

Jin Dongtian was somewhat disappointed when he didn't hear any practical words from him. He shook his head and bent down to smooth out the sheets.

Watching Kim Dong-won bend over with her back to him, outlining her alluring figure, what is the allure of a teenage idol?

Okay, actually, while the pose does have an advantage for the skinny Jin Dongtian, it's not a big deal.

"The toiletries are prepared in the bathroom, oppa, just go and wash up."

After tidying up, Jin Dong stood up straight, tidied her hair, gave a brief explanation, and then left the room.

The door closed, and Quan Xuanhe sat on the slightly firm bed, rubbing his temples. Outside the window was the quiet night view of the residential area.

The vacation had barely begun when it was already full of unexpected "surprises".

In the other room, Liu Zhimin watched as Jin Dongdong hummed a song and took out new bedding and pillows from the closet. With her back to Jin Dongdong, she sighed silently as she looked out the window.

In the darkness, the night deepened.

The house was quiet in the winter. Quan Xuanhe had his eyes closed and was breathing steadily, but he was not completely asleep.

In the room next door to Kim Dong-won, Yoo Ji-min lay beside Kim Dong-won, the girl's even breathing right beside her ear.

The room was warm, and she was covered with a soft down comforter, so her body was warm, but Liu Zhimin felt like something was blocking her heart. She was restless and irritable, and couldn't fall asleep.

When Jin Dongtian first lay down on the bed, he pretended that nothing was wrong and chatted with her, but now he was in no mood for it and just gave her a few perfunctory replies.

Jin Dongtian seemed to have figured it out, or rather, he definitely figured it out, but he did it on purpose.

But once the goal was achieved, there were no more lingering thoughts, and I simply fell asleep peacefully.

Liu Zhimin harbored deep resentment towards Jin Dongtian's cleverness. The fact that Jin Dongtian was sleeping next to her now was unlike when their relationship was good.

Back then, the two were truly best friends. They did everything together, even sleeping together.

Unfortunately, Jin Dongtian somehow became obsessed with me and insisted on interfering in her love life, leaving her feeling incredibly frustrated and stuck in the middle.

The bed wasn't small, but she always felt it was cramped. Even Jin Dongtian's movements while she was fast asleep would slightly startle Liu Zhimin.

She carefully moved aside a little, trying not to disturb the other person.

The stifling feeling of being forced to meet, the resentment of having to share a bed at night, and the intense longing for the quiet time she should be enjoying with Kwon Hyun-hyuk in the Haeundae suite all fermented particularly fiercely in the still night.

Occasionally, the headlights of passing vehicles outside the window would sweep across the ceiling through the gaps in the curtains, briefly illuminating it before quickly plunging it into deeper darkness.

Liu Zhimin tossed and turned in bed. Jin Dongtian's sleeping face looked particularly peaceful in the dim light, which made Liu Zhimin feel even more depressed.

She couldn't wake Jin Dongtian, otherwise explaining the reason for her insomnia would be too embarrassing.

After a long time, so long that she suspected it was almost dawn outside the window, Liu Zhimin could no longer bear lying on this bed that did not belong to her.

She held her breath and slid out of the warm bed very slowly and gently, stepping barefoot onto the slightly cool floor. She didn't even dare to put on slippers, afraid of making any noise.

Using the dim light from her phone screen at its lowest brightness, she tiptoed and silently opened the door to Jin Dongtian's bedroom, like a ghost.

The door hinges turned with a faint, almost inaudible creaking sound, which made her heart leap into her throat.

Fortunately, Jin Dongtian only turned over and did not wake up.

The living room was pitch black. Relying on her memory from the day, Liu Zhimin groped her way toward Jin Dongtian's room next door.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was sleeping there.

My heart was pounding in my chest, not because I felt guilty, but because of the eager anticipation of getting closer to him.

She couldn't sleep, and she wanted to talk to Quan Xuanhe.

The short distance was walked with utmost care and trepidation.

Finally, my fingertips touched the tightly closed door.

She gripped the cold doorknob, took a deep breath, and turned it down very slowly.

Click.

A soft sound, eerily clear in the still of the night, made Liu Zhimin freeze at the doorway, straining to hear any sounds from inside the room and next door.

After confirming that there was no unusual activity, Liu Zhimin breathed a sigh of relief. She first peeked inside and looked at the blurry figure on the bed, then slipped into the room and immediately closed the door behind her. Leaning against the door, she felt her palms sweating.

The room was pitch black, without even a glimmer of light. Only the faint light from the window could barely outline the furniture. Relying on her senses, Liu Zhimin carefully moved towards the bed.

The room was pitch black, so thick it seemed impenetrable, with only Quan Xuanhe's steady breathing rising and falling rhythmically in the silence. Liu Zhimin, like a silent shadow, slid open the cold door, her back pressed against the solid wooden door, her rapid heartbeat sounding like a drum to herself.

In the darkness, she greedily tried to discern the outline of the familiar figure on the bed, and the comforting scent emanating from him. All her grievances, frustrations, and pent-up resentment found their only outlet at that moment.

Without further hesitation, she instinctively lunged towards the bed. Her movements were filled with long-suppressed urgency and a reckless impulse.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was indeed not asleep.

From the moment Liu Zhimin furtively and almost breathlessly opened his door, he became alert. The careful footsteps and the barely audible click of the door hinges reached his ears.

“Jimin?”

Quan Xuanhe recognized Liu Zhimin by the moonlight and, unaware that she had sneaked into his bedroom in the middle of the night, called out to her softly.

When that cool and fragrant body, with undeniable strength, rushed into his arms and snuggled into his still-warm bed, he didn't even show a hint of surprise. He simply instinctively opened his arms and firmly encircled the little thief who had sneaked in in the dead of night.

“Oppa…” Liu Zhimin’s voice was muffled, with a heavy nasal tone, as she buried her face in his warm neck.

Liu Zhimin's body was fragrant and soft, especially her large, high eyes, which appeared somewhat prominent under Min Zheng's pajamas, and her soft, watery eyes pressed against his chest.

"Why did you come over here? Aren't you afraid of waking me up?"

He tightened his arms around Liu Zhimin, his chin naturally brushing against the top of her soft hair, his nostrils filled with her delicate fragrance.

"I can't sleep..." Liu Zhimin finally raised her head, and even in the darkness, you could see the deep grievance in her beautiful eyes.

"How could I possibly sleep in the same bed as Minjung?"

Although the voice was kept very low, the resentment and boundless frustration were clearly discernible.

Quan Xuanhe gently patted her back with a soothing touch.

"Alright, alright..." he coaxed softly, as if soothing a cat with its fur standing on end.

"She definitely did it on purpose!" Liu Zhimin's voice rose for a moment, then she immediately lowered it again, her body tensing as she listened intently to see if the neighbors had been disturbed.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Thinking of how Kim Dong-won had affectionately linked arms with her that night, sweetly calling out, "Unnie, we can still whisper some secrets tonight," with that feigned innocent sweetness, it felt like a huge stone was lodged in her heart.

Liu Zhimin snuggled closer to him, finding a more comfortable position, and buried her face back in him, whimpering with a hint of despair.
"I want to leave right now, I'm going to be so angry if I stay any longer!"

Quan Xuanhe chuckled softly upon hearing this, his warm breath brushing against the top of her head. He pinched her ear, trying to defuse her resentment with a joke.

"You can't leave anyway, so you came here. Go back to sleep early. We'll leave tomorrow. Then it'll just be the three of us. We'll have Minjun completely under our control, and we'll use him and then throw him away."

Hearing him say that, Liu Zhimin seemed to imagine the scene, and the anger in her chest dissipated a little, but then she pouted again, her tone still dissatisfied.

"That's too easy on her... Besides, who knows what new tricks she'll pull tomorrow."

In the darkness, Liu Zhimin's ears quickly grew warm. His words were like a feather brushing against her heart, temporarily dispelling the gloom.

Those expectations of destruction and the intimate longing for disturbance seemed to find a temporary haven in this small, warm space.

She stopped talking and just snuggled closer to him, as if she wanted to embed herself completely into his breath.

The tense body completely relaxed, leaving only a warm sense of dependence and unspoken peace of mind.

His breathing gradually became long and even, and his pent-up grievances and anxieties found an outlet in his silent embrace and whispers.

The excitement she felt earlier had turned into a heavy exhaustion. Quan Xuanhe's warm chest and steady heartbeat were her only support and comfort at this moment. As soon as her tense nerves relaxed, a surge of drowsiness immediately overwhelmed her.

At that moment, neither of them cared about the so-called ambiguity or physical contact; they simply embraced each other.

Liu Zhimin thought she had been tossing and turning for a long time without being able to sleep, but in fact it was just Liu Zhimin's own torment, and not much time had actually passed.

Just as Liu Zhimin's consciousness was becoming increasingly hazy, half-awake and about to fall into a dream in Quan Xuanhe's arms, footsteps quietly sounded outside the door.

Quan Xuanhe keenly caught the subtle movement, and almost at the same time that Liu Zhimin was curled up in his arms and about to fall asleep, he suddenly opened his eyes.

The outline of the door, illuminated by the dim light outside the window, seemed frozen solid.

First came a slight creaking of the floor, followed by the sound of footsteps!

Each step was taken in the intervals between heartbeats, magnified infinitely in the silent night, approaching the door where they were.

who is it? !
Her parents?

Or... Jin Dongtian woke up to find no one beside him?
(End of this chapter)