Peninsula: It’s just a dream, are you serious?

Chapter 292 Some people are getting involved, while others want to get out.
The message was read a few seconds after it was sent, and then Chen Yan's reply came.

"Nuna, I'm free tomorrow. What's up?"

Looking at the message, Jessica Jung's lips curled into a slight smile.

Hmph, you've taken the bait, you scumbag.

She expected the other party to agree, since according to her previous assumptions, Chen Yan, that scumbag, wouldn't stop there. Given the opportunity, he would definitely target other members of the group.

Now that I'm actively offering him the opportunity, giving him a chance to get closer to me, he has no reason to refuse.

Hmm, now that I think about it, I do seem to be one of this scumbag's targets. Could it be that after he gets Yoona, his next target will be me?

Having come to this conclusion, Jessica Jung angrily stared at her phone screen and cursed, "Pah! You scumbag!"

Once I expose your true colors, I'll definitely give you a kick that will cut off your offspring.

With her teeth clenched in anger, Jessica Jung's chest heaved like waves.

She tapped the screen a few times and sent a message: "I have something I'd like to ask you. It's hard to explain over the phone in a few words. Let's meet somewhere tomorrow to talk."

Chen Yan: Okay.

The two chatted for a while longer and agreed on a time and place to meet the next day.

Jessica Jung naturally didn't want to say another word, and thankfully Chen Yan didn't send any more messages.

This was within her expectations. A high-level scumbag would know when to advance and retreat, and wouldn't deliberately try to find topics to talk about with you before the relationship is even established.

Turning off her phone screen, Jessica Jung crossed her legs, leaned back on the sofa, and hummed a few times with a pleasant expression.

The first step of the plan to expose the scumbag's true colors has been successful.

According to her plan, if she showed a strong desire to get close to Chen Yan as soon as she went up, a master like Chen Yan would definitely be on high alert and keep his distance from her.

Then you won't be able to get the decisive evidence you want.

Therefore, getting close to Chen Yan cannot be rushed; it must be done step by step. First, establish the necessary contact, and then gradually build a closer relationship.

You can't do everything yourself to build a closer relationship, otherwise it will seem like you have ulterior motives.

Jessica Jung was thinking of throwing out a bait, just like she is now, to lure Chen Yan over.

Then, without her having to take the initiative, as long as Chen Yan, that scumbag, has feelings for her, he will find a way to get closer to her.

All I need to do is play along at the right time, subtly catering to advance the relationship between the two. Once the relationship reaches a certain point, Chen Yan will take the bait, and that will be the time for me to reel in the decisive evidence.

This is called "Zheng Taigong Fishing" – "The Scumbag Takes the Bait".

After reviewing her plans once again, Jessica Jung smiled smugly and glanced at Krystal Jung's door.

If she could stop Krystal from falling victim to that scumbag, there's no reason why Taeyeon and Yoona couldn't?

Inside the doorway, in the dimly lit room...

A girl who had "escaped the clutches of a scumbag" was lying on her back on the bed, her eyes staring at the ceiling, unfocused once again.

After a long while, a flicker of emotion returned to those eyes, and a soft sigh echoed in the quiet room.

It wasn't until now that Krystal Jung had finally managed to process all the news she received that evening.

"Taeyeon unnie and Sulli both had that kind of relationship with Chen Yan, and Taeyeon unnie and Sulli even knew about each other."

The girl murmured something, stared blankly at the ceiling for a moment, then turned her head and reached for her phone.

I opened Kakao, clicked on Choi Sulli's profile picture, and sent her a message to let her know I was safe.

The message was quickly read, and her reply popped up in the chat box.

Sulli: Okay, get some rest early, Krystal.

Krystal glanced at the message and was about to turn off her phone when a new message popped up. Sulli: If you have any questions or want to know anything, feel free to ask me.

What you want to ask, what you want to know.

Krystal Jung looked at the message, pursed her lips, and asked, "What's the point of knowing?"

Everything is different now.

If I ask and find out, does that mean Chen Yan isn't a scumbag?

Suddenly, a question flashed through my mind.

Krystal Jung bit her lip lightly, her fingers slowly tapping on the virtual keyboard: You've told me everything, won't Chen Yan be angry?
Shirley: Angry? Why are you angry?
[Because that's how I know he's a jerk.]

Before Krystal could finish typing, Sulli on the other end seemed to have guessed what she meant and replied with another message.

Sulli: Oppa won't be angry. He never intended to hide it from the beginning. We agreed that if someone we trust notices, we'll just tell them. I already told you that.

After a moment's thought, a look of realization flashed across Krystal Jung's face.

Sulli did say that to her in the dorm earlier, but I was so confused that I forgot for a moment.

Tap the screen lightly to reply to the message: Okay, I understand. I'm going to rest now.

She didn't want to talk anymore.

Shirley: Okay, you get some rest.

After exiting the chat with Sulli, Krystal Jung didn't put down her phone. Instead, she gently swiped her finger and found the familiar profile picture with a starry sky.

Staring at that profile picture for a long time, she murmured, "So you're a womanizing scumbag."

But he's not the kind of hypocritical man who pretends to be sunny and gentle on the surface but secretly plays with other people's feelings.

On the contrary, he seems to be a responsible scumbag, not afraid of others knowing his scumbag side.

The reason Krystal asked Sulli that question was because she was afraid Chen Yan would be angry if others knew about her scumbag side.

That means that the real Chen Yan is actually a hypocrite, and the sunny and gentle demeanor he usually presents is all an act.

This also means that the Chen Yan she liked was actually all fake, all an act.

Fortunately, this man wasn't that kind of person, otherwise Krystal really wouldn't know how to accept it.

Moreover, judging from how Chen Yan and Shirley interacted during the day, Shirley was clearly genuinely happy.

Come to think of it, if Chen Yan were that kind of person, why would Taeyeon and Sulli be willing to be with him?

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"No matter what, it doesn't change the fact that you're a womanizer and a scumbag."

The girl looked at the man's profile picture on her phone, muttered something to herself, and then turned off her phone.

To be honest, she couldn't accept Chen Yan's behavior.

How can a person love two people at the same time? If they could, would it still be love?

As she pondered, Krystal Jung suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh, seemingly lost in thought.

I never imagined that the first person I ever liked would be such a philandering jerk.

After laughing, he let out a heavy sigh.

I should stop liking this person.

Outside the dimly lit room, a silver moon hung high in the sky, its light reflecting off the city's dazzling neon lights.

Tonight, some are smug about getting into the game, while others are heartbroken and want to leave.

(End of this chapter)