The number one playboy on the Peninsula!

Chapter 303 "Sunflower" and Before Returning Home

"iKON, NCT, GOT7... please stop fighting!"

"Hurry up and stick together for warmth, oppas, the fog is really back... Waaaaah..."

K-pop, which had been in a lull, saw only a few groups make a comeback in August. Among them, (G)I-DLE capitalized on their debut by releasing their first digital single, "HANN," which won three number one awards.

Meanwhile, fans of groups like iKON, NCT, and Got7, who just made their comebacks at the end of August, are currently engaged in fierce battles.

But at 10 PM on September 1st, Tarot released a mixed doubles single from their new album "The Lovers," which suddenly appeared on music charts worldwide without any prior promotion or publicity...

"Oh no, Girls' Generation - Oh! GG, their official comeback is on the 5th..."

"Go to hell! You idiot! Yoona dares to make a comeback? I'll slaughter your entire old lady generation! You shameless bastards!"

"Dude, is JYP out of their mind? Making our GOT7 oppas make a comeback now, only to crash into Tarot? What were they thinking?!"

"Stop squawking, you little birds upstairs! No one can stop Tarot from making a comeback! Get lost, you bunch of idiots! Yoon fans, come out and take your beating!"

"..."

……

On September 2nd, the first-day results for "Seorita" and "Soft Lips" were officially released.

The eye-catching headline reads: "Tarot's new song is like an arms deal!!!"

[Led by "Seorita," a collaboration between Tarot and Camila Cabello, and followed by "Soft Lips," these songs made a decisive debut on Asian music charts such as iTunes, Peninsula Melon, and Oricon. "Seorita" also debuted at number 1 on the daily charts in more than ten countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada.]

In the streaming realm, "Seorita" achieved a record-breaking 2800 million effective streams on its first day, surpassing the previous Spotify record of 2200 million 8297 streams set by Tarot's single "God's Plan" on its first day.

[As for the first-day data for "Seorita," the percentage of views from the US region... and it topped the charts in terms of first-day views for artists in many countries and regions. Furthermore, YouTube has become a dominant platform for K-pop music in recent years.]

[But for "Tarot," this is like his comfort zone, his base camp. The music video for "Soft Lips," starring him and Im Yoon-ah, surpassed 1 million views in 24 hours, breaking the record for the most views of a music video in 24 hours on YouTube. At the same time, the music video also set a Guinness World Record for "Most Viewed Music Video in 24 Hours."]

[In 2017, the most-played artist of the year was Tarot. Although this pop emperor debuted relatively late and had fewer songs on his playlist than Drake, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift, his five globally hit number-one singles in one year quickly accumulated 157 billion plays.]

Furthermore, as of June 30, 2018, Spotify had 180 million monthly active users, with Tarot successfully topping the list of monthly listeners, ahead of Drake, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber. In this era of the rise of streaming media, Spotify's user base continues to grow, giving us reason to suspect that the era of "Tarot" may be slowly arriving. To date, with the accumulation of singles, this year's sixth number-one single, "God's Plan," and the number-one single "Seorita," coupled with the upcoming "Cashflow" world tour and the "tour effect," Tarot's total streams this year will grow at an even more terrifying rate.

[Summary: Tarot's new songs are being released globally like weapons]

【…】

"..."

"OMG! (Hands head in hands) Tarot is like a damn arms dealer!"

"Holy crap, the number one streaming media personality?"

"It feels like the record is about to be broken? 'Seorita' had such amazing first-day numbers, and the music video was obviously just a hastily made studio version. Judging from Tarot's previous comebacks, it feels like there's an even more amazing single hidden at the end?"

"Let's wait and see. Oppa's goal with this album is very clear: to completely dominate the streaming market. Sigh, I just wonder if there will be any Chinese songs on this album?"

"Oppa's songs are very popular in the US..."

"I can't wait! The countdown is on! In just half a month, Oppa will be going on his world tour..."

"Awesome, no more criticism, he's both the 'King of Cannons' and the 'King'."

"Tarot is unparalleled throughout the ages. I think K-pop is finished. No one can surpass Tarot. If I remember correctly, this guy is only 22 this year, right? He's in his golden age, maybe he hasn't even reached his peak yet?"

"..."

……

On September 3rd, the rainy weather that had lasted for several days in Seoul dissipated considerably.

The warm sun hung perfectly in the sky. Gong Cheng lazily carried May to the company. Filming for "Parasite" had wrapped up, and the recording of PRODUCE 48 was finished. His work was almost done...

It's nothing more than the most important thing in the second half of the year: the world tour, and the movie theme song for "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".

His second full-length album, "The Lovers," has been completed and is ready for release. These past few days, he's had some rare free time, playing games in his dorm, visiting his parents in Yeongdeungpo, or spending time with his girlfriends.

If you put aside his work and his strong ambition, Gong Cheng sometimes feels that he is a pretty good family man.

"..."

TWICE is currently preparing their first Japanese full-length album, "BDZ". The album title and title track are an abbreviation of bulldozer, meaning "TWICE is moving forward firmly and bravely towards a new journey".

So there wasn't much time to take care of May... Gong Cheng placed May, who had grown considerably larger, in the composition room and then called Park Jin-young from next door to listen to the theme song he had produced for the movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" for Sony.

The four songs to be included are as agreed in the contract.

Recently, he's produced two of them; "Sunflower" is playing on the screen right now, and "Let Go" is about to play. Gong Cheng glanced at Park Jin-young, who was wearing headphones, sitting in a chair, and nodding haphazardly, and asked,

"How was it? Pretty cool, right?"

"Sunflower" – He had seen a preview of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." This song, with "sunflower" as its core image, is deeply intertwined with the protagonist Miles's growth trajectory – Miles's journey from a confused teenager to accepting the identity of "Spider-Man" is just like a sunflower's transformation from a seedling to a steadfast sunflower.

Even outside the context of the film, the image of the "sunflower" can evoke similar emotions in countless listeners, given the delicate nature of the lyrics, which depict a complex and agonizing emotional relationship...

"Without a doubt, I can always control the situation."

"However, she always has a lot of tricks up her sleeve."

As Park Jin-young listened to the song in his headphones, the languid melody and husky voice carrying a hint of helplessness and tenderness, he closed his eyes, and a golden wheat field seemed to appear before him, sunflowers nodding to the beat and rhythm.
This is the sound potion~
"Stop it, baby~ My mind is a mess right now~"

"..."

"Without a doubt, I can always win her over."

The arrangement, blending pop, hip-hop, and light rock elements, created a relaxed yet melancholic atmosphere with Gong Cheng's vocals. Park Jin-young raised his eyelids and gave his junior a strange look.
"That sounds really exciting..."

Are you dating someone?

He looked at it suspiciously. The overall melody of the song—if this junior brother said it met Sony's requirements for movie theme songs, then there was no problem. But the lyrics, including the kid's previous songs, gave the impression that he had had many relationships…

Especially their new album, "The Lovers".

You're like a sunflower~

Your love is irresistible~

A warm yet slightly fragile voice played in my headphones...

Gong Cheng looked at Park Jin-young with surprise, "What do you think, bro?"

“…I…” Park Jin-young was still absorbed in the sound effects, his shoulders swaying. After glancing casually at Gong Cheng, he opened his mouth and said nonchalantly, “Ani, never mind, I don’t want to pry into your privacy…”

"Go ahead and talk. If you want to go public with your girlfriend, remember to let the company know beforehand."

"It's no big deal~"

As he spoke, he pouted and swayed his body...

"Ha ha……"

Gong Cheng smiled and gave his senior brother a complicated look.

You old rascal, you have such a good attitude...

"..."

After "Sunflower" finished playing, Park Jin-young clicked on the next song, "Let Go," with admiration.

Sometimes I don't understand myself.

"I am possessed by a demon~ Please pray for me~ I need help~"

The profound and moving melody and the pop rap style gave Park Jin-young another mental orgasm.

When you feel lonely, who do you turn to?

When you're feeling down, who do you turn to?

"I just want to roar! I just want to explode! Explode!"

"I just want to give up~"

Park Jin-young glanced at Gong Cheng with a serious expression. The lyrics of this song were quite profound. Although he hadn't seen the internal footage of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" from Sony, as a producer...

He was well aware that some lyrics and melodies, in a certain way, represented the inner thoughts of the singer or producer.

Suddenly, he couldn't help but pay attention to his junior's mental health, after all, one of the company's members, Got7, had recently developed mental health issues.

But the thought that this kid seemed to have a girlfriend made Park Jin-young's expression soften a bit. Dating is good, the more the better, it heals the soul~
"What are you looking at me for?"

"Give me some feedback!"

Gong Cheng avoided Park Jin-young's gaze with disdain.

This guy looks kind of gay...

"The sound quality and melody are both very good..."

"Besides, you've gone much further and are much more skilled than me on the path of being a producer. From the listener's perspective, the quality of the song is no problem!" Park Jin-young gave a thumbs up and smiled earnestly, secretly wondering which company's artist this kid was dating.

But after thinking about it, I decided against it...

Since this junior brother is willing to hide, then let him hide. Thinking of Park Jihyo from TWICE, he couldn't help but feel speechless. Gong Cheng was able to hide so well amidst the barrage of rumors and not get caught. How come you got caught dating Kang Daniel?

In comparison, this junior brother is much more reassuring and worry-free! He's truly one of us!
He doesn't follow the law or get involved in politics; he just loves to "have sex." But he's already a breath of fresh air in the industry. After all, he has a certain status, and he doesn't cross any lines. What's wrong with having sex?
"Okay, I'll send these two songs to Sony later tonight."

Gong Cheng lay on the sofa, picked up a glass of orange juice, and took a sip. The contract with Sony included four soundtracks, but these two were the ones he particularly liked. He'd send them over first, to be incorporated into the film…

After all, the movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is scheduled to be released in December, which is only a little over three months ago. The insertion of movie soundtracks and some crossover Easter eggs related to himself need to be produced in advance, so the time is relatively tight.

"You handle it. Take a good rest these two days. We'll be busy once the world tour starts..."

"Oh, by the way, Kim Daewoo booked your flight back to Korea on the 10th. Let's go to the Bird's Nest for a practice run." Park Jin-young took off his headphones, stretched lazily, and suddenly smiled, asking, "Going back to your own country to hold a concert, in your Chinese way, wouldn't you call it 'returning home in glory'?"

"Do you have any particular feelings?"

"...I guess so..." Gong Cheng pondered for a moment, then smiled, "There will definitely be a special feeling, and I'm quite looking forward to it..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Park Jin-young's greasy appearance and almost vomited.

"I see you've included a Chinese single that you were planning to release in 16 but never actually released in the setlist for the Bird's Nest concert?"

Park Jin-young seemed oblivious to Gong Cheng's disgusted expression, and instead said with a smile.

When the company signed Gong Cheng in 16, the initial idea was to have this junior debut on the Korean Peninsula and then focus on the Chinese market. However, plans could not keep up with changes. During that period, the atmosphere of resistance was too strong, and the company's senior management was unclear about Gong Cheng's development plan.

Ultimately, he overruled all objections and approved Gong Cheng's Bombardment Meteor project. As a result, some of the Chinese singles that his junior had produced earlier were shelved and never released.

Subsequently, after Gong Cheng's great success in the US last year, his personal fan base almost covered the global music market. He did not cultivate the domestic market much, and in the past two years he has focused on English singles to break into the overseas market. However, with each achievement, he has almost completely captured the young fan base in Asia.

"Well, at least we finally have a chance to release it..."

"However, compared to the songs we produced before, they were all a bit immature, but they were still pretty good..."

Gong Cheng nodded with a look of recollection in his eyes and chuckled softly.

The next stop on his "Cashflow" world tour is the Bird's Nest in Beijing. He's back in China and wants to release more Chinese singles, since compared to his English singles, he's only released less than ten Chinese songs since his debut.

So we brought out the old songs we were planning to release in 16: a pop rap song called "Lost Lamb" and a song called "Fish." Both songs were written before our debut, so we decided to release them now.

"..."

……

Tuesday, September 4th.

The Billboard Hot 100 chart has been updated, with "Seorita" unexpectedly debuting at number one, causing a global uproar as expected.

Gong Cheng has achieved his seventh number one single.

#Seven-time champion Tarot#
#Seorita debuts at number 1 on Billboard#
#BillboardKingReturns#
"..."

……

"When will we finally have a number one single?"

As evening fell, the TWICE members arrived at Gong Cheng's dorm amidst much chatter. Yoo Jeongyeon sat on the sofa, glancing at the overwhelming trending topics about "good brothers," and muttered something enviously.

"It will happen, it will happen..."

Gong Cheng sat cross-legged on the ground, playing King of Fighters with Mina using the controller, and said something rather perfunctorily.

"...Aigoo, your achievements are beyond our wildest dreams. Sales and streaming are all exploding, it's incredible..."

Yu Dingyan spoke sincerely, then rubbed her neck, which felt quite uncomfortable. The achievements this guy had made since he went to the US last year were already enough to make people envious and numb.

But now, when the data performance of some songs is listed on the internet and trending topics, just looking at it makes people want to die.

The kitchen was filled with the chatter of Nayeon and Sana, along with Momo's exasperated grumbling, "Unnie, Sana-chan, please stop messing around..."

How do you feel about such a powerful force?

Mina suddenly remembered what Kim Daewoo had said to her and Tzuyu on the plane to Paris that day, and asked him in a low voice, pretending to be casual.

But his cool gaze shifted from the television screen, silently watching Gong Cheng's profile as he intently operated the device...

Cheng-chan is too weak; even if you gave him another life, he wouldn't be able to handle it...

Sometimes when playing games with him, Mina even suspects that Makoto's talent points are all spent on musical talent and picking up girls.
"I don't feel anything. Even if it's the 7th number one single, or even the 10th, it's not as exhilarating as the 1st single..."

Gong Cheng randomly pressed buttons, casually remarking that the character he was controlling on the screen just wouldn't unleash a special move. He quickly turned around and met Mina's gentle gaze. Their faces were quite close, and he could clearly feel the little penguin's breathing.

"Why can't I unleash my ultimate move?!"

Mina looked at his face as he suddenly turned around, his serious expression causing her pupils to shrink and her face to flush unexpectedly.

She put down her controller, leaned closer, swatted Gong Cheng's hand away with her small hand, and pointed to several buttons, "Look, you have to press these together..."

"You can't beat Mina-chan, why are you taking it seriously?"

Yoo Jeongyeon yawned, picked up her beer, took a sip, and casually made a sarcastic remark. All nine members of TWICE were gathered in the living room, except for their leader, who was off on a date today, as it was his day off.

With the addition of the tenth member, Hagi Makoto, there are exactly nine people. Since Makoto Miyako is going back to Japan to hold a tour in a few days, everyone made an appointment to have a meal together.

"And I always feel like what you said was very Versailles-esque..."

"What singer doesn't want a number-one single?"

She muttered something under her breath, clearly dissatisfied with Gong Cheng's statement.

"I didn't say I didn't want it..."

Before Mina could even pick up the controller, Miyako quickly manipulated his character Iori Yagami and unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks on Kyo Kusanagi... KO!

"But will winning a championship or a Grammy really bring happiness, Jeongyeon?"

Mina's lips twitched at his shameless behavior, but she didn't say anything. Instead, a hint of indulgence appeared on her lips... However, after hearing what Miyako said in her ear, her expression changed, and she asked softly, "Why do you say that?"

Son Chaeyoung, Kim Dahyun, and Chou Tzuyu, who were sitting on the sofa nearby, also looked over curiously.

"My God, there are actually people who won a Grammy and aren't happy?"

Kim Dahyun widened her eyes, put her hands behind her head, and said exaggeratedly, then calmed down and rolled her eyes, "Oppa, you're really good at Versailles..."

“Ani ah…”

"I wouldn't say I wasn't happy, but how can I describe that feeling to you?" Gong Cheng put down the controller, racking his brains as he looked at the group, then spoke seriously, "Winning an award is certainly something to be happy about, but it's only for a short while..."

"Forget it, I can't reason with you guys. You've never won a Grammy..."

"..."

Yu Dingyan and the others opened their mouths, speechless with anger.

This person is really...

How despicable!

"You mean you're passionate when you're chasing trophies, but once you get them, you feel bored because you've achieved your goal?" Mina pondered his thoughts, summarized them, and looked at him.

"Roughly the same……"

Gong Cheng shrugged nonchalantly, then put down the controller and looked curiously at Zhou Ziyu, who was holding a tablet with Mandarin audio playing. He asked curiously, "Ziyu, are you still watching The Legend of Zhen Huan?"

"Yes, it's really good. I've already watched it three times..."

Chou Tzu-yu nodded with a smile, clearly in a good mood.

Gong Cheng stood up, glanced at Sun Caiying who had run to the side to take care of May, and without thinking, followed her to help the little tiger prepare dog food for May. Parent-child activities are beneficial for the couple to repair their relationship.

"Oppa's not playing games with Mina unnie anymore?" Son Chaeyoung muttered. Gong Cheng shook his head, took May from her arms and placed her on his lap, "It's no fun with her, she's always tormenting me..."

"Then come and bully me!"

The little tiger lowered his voice and, as he took May, pinched Gong Cheng's waist hard with his little hand.

"Ani, I want to spend more time with you..."

Gong Cheng playfully bumped Sun Caiying's small, squatting body with his shoulder, almost knocking the little tiger over, but he quickly reached out and put his arm around her waist to steady her, not caring at all that the people sitting on the sofa might notice something amiss.

We're not afraid!

Okay, Mina and Dahyun are fully aware of their mess, Tzuyu is busy watching TV, and Jeongyeon is used to his occasional physical contact with the members, probably thinking it's just playful fighting...

As for the even more ferocious big stars, Minato, Hirai Momo, and the others, they chattered incessantly in the kitchen.

It's supposed to be a meal for three, but I reckon only Momo-chan was actually cooking; the other two were just there to make things worse...

However, Gong Cheng did not expect that after Paris, the relationship between the big star and the puppy seemed to get better and better in private. After all, they were in the same dormitory and rode in the same nanny car. They were both beneficiaries of the trip to Paris and seemed to have formed a LINE group. What if they bumped into each other on the Simmons mattress in the future?

He hoped the two could have a close sisterly relationship and be more considerate of each other.

Lim Nayeon: "Little sister~ you go first~"

Sana Minatozaki: "Why don't you go first, older sister?"

"You first~"

You go first~~~

"..."

"Then, little sister, could you give Old Gong a massage?"

Putting his thoughts aside, Gong Cheng lowered his voice and looked at Sun Caiying beside him, asking with a light laugh, "Caiying, the painter is having a new exhibition next month. When I get back to Seoul, let's go see it together when we have some time?"

Although the upcoming world tour will be very busy, there will be a few days of rest in between each stop, so it won't be like having a show at the Bird's Nest one day and then flying to Seoul the next. Although it's packed, there will still be free time in between...

"...I'll think about it..."

Sun Caiying lowered her head and answered softly.

Deep down, she still felt uneasy about what happened that night. Her Oppa hadn't been telling the truth, and she still couldn't figure out how to handle this love triangle with Gong Cheng and Mina unnie...

"Have Oppa and Unnie slept together?"

She looked up as if possessed, staring at her husband who was playing with the puppy, and suddenly asked a question.

"..."

"Annie, what are you thinking about..."

"No..." Now, Gong Cheng decided to be honest with the little tiger. At least they both knew about Mina's situation, but the little tiger hadn't brought it up, which meant there was room for maneuver. Besides, he and Mina were truly innocent; at most, they had some kind of spiritual connection.
Upon hearing this answer, Chaeyoung inexplicably had the thought, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

But it only lasted a fleeting moment...

"Really?"

She shifted her petite body closer to Gong Cheng. In Yu Dingyan's eyes, the two looked like spies making a secret meeting, probably plotting some prank.

"I won't lie to you, Chaeyoung..."

Gong Cheng looked at the little tiger with utmost sincerity, and said with a straight face to heaven!

Although I kissed Mina, I really didn't touch her that night...

"...It's better not to believe oppa's words..."

Sun Caiying lowered her face, looking aggrieved, and stroked May's dog fur with her little hands. Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Gong Cheng's somewhat anxious expression. He was furtively swaying his handsome face, observing the surroundings, looking like he wanted to explain but the timing wasn't right. This made her chuckle, raise her bright eyes, pout, and then grin, showing her tiger teeth with a huff.
"Just kidding, oppa, I'll believe you for now..."

As she spoke, she reached out her small hand and whispered in Gong Cheng's ear, her voice fierce and full of resentment, "From the moment Oppa made me get Unnie's nightgown, I knew Oppa was no good. He wanted to ride a penguin after riding a tiger..."

“…Ani…”

Gong Cheng listened to the little tiger's accusations, his face turning bright red with embarrassment.

Is this humiliating?

There's still a little bit left...

"..."

An hour later, chefs Momo Hirai, Nayeon Lim, and Sana Minatozaki brought out the dishes.

Gong Cheng listlessly ate his food. He glanced at Yu Dingyan, who had been rubbing his neck all day, and asked, "Is your neck uncomfortable?"

"Yes, it's been several days..."

Yoo Jeongyeon took a sip of beer and answered without hesitation, "I think I twisted my ankle during practice recently or something, it's always sore, and I even feel dizzy occasionally..." It was just a get-together with friends, sharing their recent updates and interesting stories...

Health is also included.

"Is it a neck problem? A sprain wouldn't cause dizziness..."

Gong Cheng had only been casually expressing concern, but upon hearing Yu Dingyan's words, his tone became serious and earnest, "Why don't you go to the hospital for a checkup? Anyway, your schedules aren't as busy and rushed as they were two years ago..."

Upon hearing this, Lim Nayeon and the others couldn't help but look at Yoo Jeongyeon with concern.

Yu Dingyan scratched her short hair. "It shouldn't be that serious, right? Don't scare me..."

"Who can say for sure about these things? If there really is a problem with your cervical spine, at least you should go to the hospital for a checkup now, so it won't be serious..."

Gong Cheng picked up his phone and opened his contacts, saying to his good friend Hajiyan, "I sent you a number, a famous doctor in Seoul specializing in cervical spine issues. I suggest you take a day off from work tomorrow and go see him. I'll make an appointment for you..."

"So that you won't worry, and so will everyone else..."

"If you put it that way, I have no choice but to go..." Yoo Jeongyeon smiled helplessly. She wasn't someone who wouldn't listen to advice. She had seen the concern from the members and Hagi Sung, and it seemed that she really had some problems with her condition recently.

"Let Nayeon go with you. Anyway, you can't delay treatment for any illness, big or small. The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you'll recover..."

Gong Cheng sent the doctor's number to Yu Dingyan, then put down his phone and shrugged, "I'll call the doctor later. You should go for a check-up tomorrow. This doctor is very famous. Jaebeom and the others all get their lumbar spine problems treated by him..."

He gave a brief overview of the doctor's resume. In the entertainment industry, doctors are usually a private matter, so they typically work with well-known doctors on a regular basis, but this usually involves going to their doctors for treatment...

On the one hand, the treatment is effective, and on the other hand, privacy and other aspects are kept very confidential.

"Thanks……"

Yu Dingyan raised an eyebrow at Gong Cheng, smiled without any politeness, and then raised his glass to toast him.

"Stop talking nonsense..."

Gong Cheng took a sip of wine, then lowered his head to eat his rice, occasionally listening to the members' gossip.

Mina glanced at Makoto's face as he ate a chicken leg, and for a moment she couldn't help but feel relieved for Sadanobu, who was worried about her. But then she really wanted to ask, "Makoto-chan, if you get sick, will you honestly go to the doctor?"

"..."

……

On September 5th, as "Seorita" spread virally around the world, there were still ten days until Makoto Miyamoto's solo world tour officially began.

He will return to China on the 10th to rehearse at the Bird's Nest stadium, familiarize himself with the venue, and meet up with some domestic guests, such as Jay Chou, JJ Lin, Gigi Lai, Jackson Wang, and Lay Zhang. These are all guests on his world tour in China...

What's the situation with the delayed payment?

On the way back to Yeongdeungpo after picking up Lim Nayeon, Gong Cheng casually asked a question while driving.

He still cares about Hagiyan; after all, they're close friends.
TWICE has a rare haven of pure friendship, but what about Park Jihyo?

He rarely befriends girls who are already in relationships, let alone TWICE, which has nine members. Aside from so many female friends, the remaining members naturally have varying degrees of closeness in their relationships...

Like Hagiyan and Park Jihyo, Hagiyan naturally gets along better with him.

This person has a rough and wild personality, okay, but Hajiyan is actually quite a sensitive person. He helps with housework, after all, he's a whiz at housework, and they're very good friends.

"Thanks so much this time, my dear father..."

"The doctor said that Dingyan's cervical spine problem is a bit serious, and it will get worse if left untreated, at which point she may need surgery..."

"Right now, the doctor said I need to take good care of myself and go for regular checkups and massages..."

Today, Lim Nayeon wore a light blue knitted dress with a V-neck design and a five-pointed star button, revealing her fair neck and collarbone. The fitted sleeves accentuated her slender and graceful figure. She wore canvas shoes with her fair thighs and a denim jacket draped over her shoulders.

She adjusted her seatbelt, turned her head, and, with a lingering fear in her eyes, began to recount the doctor's instructions, going on and on, showing how deeply concerned she was about her friend's illness.

"I think it's best if you don't drink until Dingyan recovers. You two should quit drinking together. Honey, your drinking habit has gotten a bit too strong this year..."

As she spoke, Lim Nayeon took off her blue baseball cap, letting her long brown hair fall down. She pointed out her rabbit teeth and earnestly gave a word of advice. The matter of Jeongyeon's illness made her realize her boyfriend's health problems. She was also very worried about him because of his busy schedule and drinking.

"Alaso, if Jeongyeon doesn't drink, then I won't drink either..."

"You know perfectly well that it was she and Jihyo who got me to drink."

Gong Cheng chuckled lightly, immediately shifting the blame. Actually, the big star beside him was also a bit of a drinker, but he dared not offend his mother. Glancing at the big star's fearful and worried expression, he turned the steering wheel and smiled.
"Okay, don't worry. Since the doctor said there's no problem, as long as you follow the doctor's advice, everything should be fine..."

"This doctor is quite reliable."

"Mmm~" Hearing her boyfriend's comforting words, Lim Nayeon felt much better. It wasn't that she didn't trust the doctor; she just wanted to express her worries to her boyfriend. Hearing a few words of comfort would put her at ease.

Jeongyeon was a very good friend of hers... but the rabbit-toothed woman's emotions came and went quickly. She looked at the road in Yeongdeungpo District and suddenly felt nervous again. "Dad, should I go home and change my clothes?"

"Didn't you used to be a university teacher? Am I dressed too casually?"

Lim Nayeon rubbed her fair thighs. Although she was wearing shorts under her bodycon dress, the weather in Seoul in September was still a bit chilly. She was the type who prioritized style over warmth and felt that she wasn't dressed formally enough.

"You're not my student... what are you afraid of?"

Gong Cheng couldn't help but laugh when he saw her flustered, rabbit-like expression. "But when I was teaching, I really liked students with lively personalities like you..."

He drove the car into the community's garage.

"why?"

Lim Nayeon asked curiously, even though she was indeed very popular with her teachers when she was in school...

"Because she has a quiet son at home..."

Gong Cheng shrugged, stepped on the brake, and got out of the car with Lin Nalian. They went to the back seat, opened the car door, and picked up the gifts that the big star had prepared in large and small bags. He had promised his adoptive mother that he would take the big star out for a meal before returning to the country.

When the topic of meals came up, he felt a little helpless, as he would have to introduce Zhao Meiyan and her members in a few days.

Afterwards, he returned to China, but he only found out this morning that Tzuyu would be returning with him. Apparently, Huawei in China wanted Tzuyu to endorse one of their phones, or perhaps a subsidiary brand? He didn't ask any further questions…

"Why did you buy so many gifts...?"

Gong Cheng was carrying large and small bags of things, looking like he was moving house for the New Year.

"It's never wrong to be overly polite..."

Lim Nayeon, carrying two light gift boxes, stood at the entrance of the stairwell, grinned at her male relative who was carrying several gift boxes in one hand, then stood still and pouted, "It's mainly because there are such excellent examples from our seniors..."

"I can only do better!"

"Ani, why are you like this?" Gong Cheng was amused by this and came to Lim Nayeon's side. "It's not necessary. Mom and Dad aren't the kind of people you think they are. They actually like you quite a bit and said you're very cute."

"Really?"

Lim Nayeon first looked up at him with surprise in her eyes, but when she brought up Zhao Meiyan's matter, her tone was clearly very unhappy, yet he could still laugh. She couldn't help but stick her head out and bump it against his shoulder, the posture was a bit comical, but she was carrying things in both hands.

"I'll make you laugh, I'll make you laugh!"

While feigning anger, she charged forward like a bull. Hearing her husband laugh even louder, Lim Nayeon raised her head, tossed her disheveled hair, and snorted, "Fine, I won't hold it against you. I'm very magnanimous..."

"...I knew it, big stars are the best!"

Gong Cheng raised the hand carrying the gifts, put his arm around Lin Nayeon's shoulder, and they went upstairs together.

"..."

Taking out his keys and opening the door, Gong Cheng called out, "Oh, Mom, I'm home..."

Immediately afterwards, her adoptive mother and father came out of the kitchen, looking at the slightly reserved Lim Nayeon with smiles on their faces. "Nayeon, come in and sit down..."

Gong Cheng took off his coat and then took Lin Nalian's coat, hanging it on the clothes rack next to him.

Then he saw his adoptive mother give him a barely perceptible glare.

He sat silently on the sofa, chatting with his adoptive father about recent work and schedules, while his adoptive mother held the big star's hand warmly, saying, "Don't be so polite, Nayeon. Auntie just went shopping in Gangnam with your mother the day before yesterday..."

“I know, Auntie. My mom told me. She said she had a great time chatting with you…” Lim Nayeon said in a light tone, but her eyes were a little shy.

"..."

Gong Cheng, biting into an apple, watched the two chatting happily, especially his foster mother's smiling face. He wondered if Mei Yan's Pabu had ever actually appeared at home.

Or did you learn your acting skills from your adoptive mother?
"What are you looking at?" Noticing Gong Cheng's absent-mindedness, his adoptive father put his arm around his son's shoulder as if he had guessed what he was thinking and laughed, "What are you thinking about? Whichever girl you like, your mother will be good to her. It's not only out of respect for you, but also out of respect for Nayeon..."

"Besides, your mother really likes Nayeon's personality."

……

As evening fell, Gong Cheng took Lin Nalian's hand and led her to the rooftop of the residential building. It wasn't a tall building, but there was no one there, and the wind was refreshing. Standing there made one feel very relaxed.

"The auntie seems to really like me~~"

Lim Nayeon was extremely pleased with herself. In the night, she clung to Gong Cheng's arm affectionately, and the two strolled around the spacious balcony again and again, as if taking a walk to digest their food after dinner.

"Yes, I wasn't lying to you, was I?"

"When I first joined JYP, my mom said that her favorite members of TWICE were you and Tzuyu. Tzuyu is prettier, and you have a great personality."

Gong Cheng stopped, leaned against the railing, and laughed.

Actually, he felt that if it weren't for his past relationship with Zhao Meiyan, his adoptive mother would have liked Tzuyu and the big star very much, but Zhao Meiyan's charm was just too strong...

The thought of it makes me realize that my parents love Nayeon very much, but they are even more reluctant to part with Miyeon.

He became even more determined in his decision; he absolutely could not abandon any of them. This would be fulfilling his filial duty and not disappointing his adoptive mother…

……

On September 6th, at 6 PM, Master Gong finished get off work and took the puppy to play tennis. They kissed in the car.
"..."

……

On September 7th, I picked up my beloved student for a workout in the evening.

Hirai Momo pressed her beloved master for the identity of his so-called master's wife. The highly respected Master Gong casually uttered the words "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed," and was then severely whipped by his traitorous disciple for an hour before finally confessing to revealing Lim Nayeon's name.

"..."

……

On September 8th, Gong Laoye (the actor who played Gong Laoye) accompanied his good friend Tzuyu (Zhou Ziyu) to watch "Empresses in the Palace" (also known as "The Emperor's Women") in TWICE's practice room.

Master Gong asked, "Tzuyu, why have you watched this drama three times?"

Chou Tzu-yu replied, "Learning has no end..."

She then countered, "Why does brother want to watch? Could it be that you're also interested in women's scheming?"

The Emperor waved his hand: "I..."

"..."

Just as Master Gong was about to expose his wolfish ambitions, he was glared at by the sharp-eyed and perceptive Chief Eunuch Jin, and the next day, he received a summons from Master Gong...

……

September 9th, the day before I returned to China.

After packing his luggage, Gong Cheng picked up his car keys, changed into a light pink jacket over a white T-shirt and jeans, and drove to the restaurant that Zhao Meiyan had booked in Jiangnan.

Arriving at the parking lot of the Gangnam Restaurant, he picked up his phone and searched for information about (G)I-DLE on a search engine. He glanced at the member introductions: Song Yuqi, Tian Xiaojuan, Ye…

The main concern is that if we go in and meet, it wouldn't be good if I couldn't even remember your name...

After a quick glance, Gong Cheng looked at Song Yuqi, who was from the same hometown, and then pushed open the car door and walked into the restaurant.

"..."

(End of this chapter)