Peninsula: The Best Actor Begins with a Breakup

Chapter 654 Young man, your kidneys are very strong.

"Hey."

Mingyan answered the phone.

He was curious about how many people Kim Minjung had told.

However, I do seem to recall mentioning that Yu Dingyan was on the list of potential aunts-in-law, and that kid actually remembered it.

Wow, with such a sharp mind, it would be great if she put more effort into her studies.

Education level doesn't matter, but people still need to be cultured to avoid being deceived by bad men in the future.

Kim Jisoo, Lim Nayeon, Kim Jiwon: I suddenly feel like I've been subtly insulted.

"What, I heard you hurt your back?" Yoo Jeongyeon called because of her back injury. It seems I really need to talk to Kim Minjung.

Ming smiled wryly and said, "It's not that exaggerated. I just flicked it while I was working out."

"It's best to go to the hospital to get it checked out, just in case there are any other problems."

Second sister is indeed second sister; even her concern sounds so awkward.

"Jeongyeon, if you care about me, you can actually say it in a nicer way."

“Minjun told me, otherwise who would have time to pay attention to these things?”

"If I get a herniated disc, we'll be a couple with the same problem."

"you……"

Mingyan teased Yu Dingyan a few times, and his mood improved considerably.

Sure enough, you have to choose your target when you're teasing someone. Second Sister's reactions are always just right. Positive feedback is very important.

"Jungyeon, don't worry about me. Did you go to the hospital for a check-up again?" The man changed the subject to avoid Jungyeon getting anxious again, which might not be good for her recovery.

"That's true, you have so many people who care about you, you don't need me."

Mingyan wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he seemed to detect a hint of sourness in the girl's tone.

The man laughed and said, "On the contrary, your call is the biggest surprise of the night."

"surprise?"

"It turns out my dear Jeongyeon actually cares about me. What a pleasant surprise!"

"I won't tell you anymore!"

The girl abruptly hung up the phone.

Reflected on the phone screen was the girl's slightly upturned lips.

……

Fortunately, there wasn't a fifth phone call after Yoo Jeong-yeon.

Mingyan didn't even bother with the hot water that had been prepared for her bath; she went barefoot to Kim Minjung's door.

"Minjung, open the door!"

The man knocked on the door several times.

He planned to ask his niece what she was trying to do. She was already learning to complain to her aunts now; what would become of her later?

Problems must be nipped in the bud; once they become habits, they are hard to change.

"Uncle, I'm already asleep. Let's talk about it tomorrow." Kim Minjung wasn't stupid; she knew going out would definitely cause trouble, so she decided not to open the door.

Anyway, Mingyan wouldn't dare to barge in.

"You're asleep, so who's talking now?"

"Talking in my sleep~"

Mingyan really didn't know what to do with this little guy, so he just knocked on the door and went back to sleep.

……

The next morning, the man woke up to find that his niece had run away.

There were still a few text messages on his phone.

Although the senders were different, the content was basically the same, all urging Mingyan to see a doctor, since back injuries can be minor or serious, and it might be too late to see a doctor if it gets too serious.

Mingyan manually replied to several girls with different messages, mainly to differentiate them.

"Hey, Kwangsoo hyung, I remember you know a really good massage therapist, right?"

After having breakfast, Mingyan called Lee Kwang-soo first.

It's more reliable to check your social circle first. "Yeah, what's up?" Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Jong-kook are good friends, and it just so happens that the guy has a chronic back injury. Besides working out to control it, he also frequently goes for massage therapy.

"My lower back is a bit sore, I was thinking of getting it massaged, maybe that will help."

"My back hurts, what happened?"

"Stop asking so many questions, just send me the address quickly."

"Alright, don't move around too much since you're injured. I'll drive over to pick you up later."

Good brothers don't need so much formality; Mingyan found himself a free driver in just a few words.

After sleeping all night, the man didn't feel any relief from his back pain. Whenever he moved around, he still felt that slight, throbbing pain. He really needed to see a doctor.

Lee Kwang-soo didn't arrive at Ming-yeon's house until after nine o'clock.

"Kwang-soo hyung, I thought you went to give birth. Why did it take you so long to come?" Ming-yeon complained as soon as they met.

Lee Kwang-soo threw his unworn slippers at him, saying, "Go to hell, I'll have your baby."

"I don't have that ability, let's have sex with Xianbin."

This guy isn't young anymore, he's almost forty. He's finally found a stable relationship, so it's time to think about marriage and having kids.

"It's too early to talk about that now. Jong-kook is over forty and he's not in a hurry, so why should I be?" Lee Kwang-soo laughed. "What's wrong with your back? Let me see."

"You should learn from good people."

"Then why don't you get married young and let me see?"

Well, the conversation has reached a dead end.

Mingyan's gang of brothers is mostly single. Only a group of single men can get together to drink and travel when they have nothing to do. If you have a family, you can't be so free.

"Xiaoyan, your back isn't... injured from exercise, is it?" Lee Kwang-soo straightened his back a few times, his expression quite lewd.

Men, when they're chatting, they tend to dart into inappropriate topics.

Mingyan, of course, couldn't admit it: "Of course not, I'm young and strong, I just didn't pay attention when I was working out."

“Health has nothing to do with age.” Lee Kwang-soo continued rambling, “The massage parlor I know also offers traditional Chinese medicine services. I can have him take your pulse; he’s very skilled.”

"Chinese medicine?"

"Yes, they're Chinese immigrants. Both Jae-seok and I got our medicine there."

The entertainment industry is small, so any good stuff spreads very quickly.

After Kim Jong-kook found this place, he immediately introduced it to his friends Lee Kwang-soo and Yoo Jae-suk. It seems to have some effect, otherwise no one would believe it.

"That's definitely a good idea." Mingyan nodded. When it comes to health preservation and conditioning, traditional Chinese medicine does have its unique advantages.

After chatting for a few minutes, Lee Kwang-soo drove Ming-yeon to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic, which had a low-key yet elegant facade.

Putting everything else aside, the image of the old Chinese medicine doctor in the film is certainly up to par; his long beard gives people a sense of reassurance.

A doctor's appearance is an important criterion for patients to judge his or her reliability.

"Lee Kwang-soo, you're here again." The old man's memory was quite good: "Did you take the medicine I prescribed for you last time? A man over thirty, his kidneys..."

"Ahem, I'm not here for a medical appointment today, it's for my younger brother."

Lee Kwang-soo quickly pulled Ming-yeon over, lest his secrets be exposed later.

Mingyan smiled and said, "Kwangsoo hyung, don't rush, let the doctor finish speaking."

"Lee Kwang-soo is just a little weak in the kidneys, he'll be fine after taking some tonics."

"Pfft."

Mingyan almost burst out laughing; Lee Kwang-soo's tall and thin appearance did indeed look a bit frail.

"Oh, it's a common problem for men." Lee Kwang-soo said angrily, "Why don't you try it? You'll definitely be weak too. Who dares to say they're not weak these days?"

Fitness and exercise are sometimes unrelated to the concept of "deficiency" in Traditional Chinese Medicine; someone may appear strong but actually be weak.

"Try?"

"Try it, doctor, take his pulse properly, I don't believe it." This was a matter of male dignity, so Lee Kwang-soo pressed Ming-yeon down and sat down.

Mingyan smiled and shook his head, then sat down to cooperate, wanting to see if he had any problems.

"Um……"

"How is it? Is he weak too?"

"This young man is in great health, with abundant kidney essence and energy. He's very strong."

(End of this chapter)