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Chapter 332 Onces, your brother-in-law is here! Passion in the mountains (Seeking monthly votes)
In late autumn, the Han River was a bit calmer than in spring and summer, and the wind carried a cool, damp chill...

Gong Cheng stood tall on Hwabong Mountain in the southeast of Seoul, gazing at the Han River Bridge that spanned the city. The bridge, with its orange-yellow light strips, looked quite dazzling from afar. The sky had not yet completely darkened; the setting sun had fallen halfway down, and the buildings throughout the city had already turned on their neon lights, as if the city was about to enter the night.

"Is what we brought really enough?"

"Da-hyun, why did you bring ramen on a camping trip..."

"Wow~"

Behind them, on the wide mountainside, JYP's photographers, TWICE's managers, and other staff were filming the new episode of their group variety show, which was supposedly themed around a picnic.

While Gong Cheng was bored at the company, Park Jin-young sent him over. According to this senior colleague, spending time with energetic and cheerful girls was the best medicine to relieve fatigue...

Gong Cheng was overjoyed and agreed.

As the year draws to a close, the female fans' schedules are getting busier and busier. Just because he's free doesn't mean they're free, so every minute they spend together is especially precious... However, he doesn't appear on screen much during TWICE's variety show filming.

Fortunately, the group variety show, pieced together from various clips, only lasted a little over an hour, like a variety show episode. After the main recording was finished, there was plenty of time to spend together. And since it was already close to evening at Huafeng Mountain, and the company was filming there, there were hardly any passersby or tourists besides the staff.

"Mian nai, Oppa..."

Gong Cheng, who was gazing intently at the distant night view of Seoul, was suddenly interrupted by a voice.

He turned around and saw Park Jihyo walking over, clutching the hem of her clothes, with Yoo Jeongyeon beside her winking at him. "Moragu?" Gong Cheng asked casually, guessing it was because of what happened the day before yesterday.
Clever touches in the live streaming room?
The final outcome was pretty much what he expected. The so-called "sincere and effective" didn't make any waves online. His interactions with Park Ji-hyo were even less than his interactions with Park Jin-young. On the contrary, "Gorilla Miyamoto" gained a huge surge in popularity, making the gorilla extremely happy...

"That day... about the live stream, I misspoke, I shouldn't have said those things..."

Park Jihyo bit her lip, looked down, and apologized earnestly.

She was lectured by PDnim for a long time that day, but she didn't really care. However, when PDnim asked if she and Kang Daniel were still dating, she suddenly realized that she had been too attached to the truth... Once her relationship with Kang Daniel was exposed, she would be finished!
The company has already suppressed it once, and it will certainly not suppress it a second time.

At Park Jin-young's request, she came to apologize to the oppa in front of her, saying that she had damaged his reputation...

"That matter?"

"Aigoo... How long have we known Jihyo? Do I look like the kind of person who would care about these things?" Miyako glanced at the TWICE members not far away, secretly watching the big star, Minatozaki Sana... their worried gazes.

They probably all wanted to resolve this amicably; after all, they were all adults, and with the women in tow, there were nine of them in one group, sharing everything—food, clothing, and shelter—so they had to maintain appearances. He gave a fake smile, "And besides..."

"Actually, you're right. I'm very close to everyone. We practically grew up together, didn't we?"

Hearing Hajicheng say that, Hajiyan breathed a sigh of relief!
Even if Park Jihyo did something stupid, I didn't want to hurt everyone's feelings... But it's perfectly normal for good brothers to lose their temper, after all, the leader next to me did some pretty brainless things.

"Alright, you guys go ahead and record. Let's not talk about the past..."

Gong Cheng waved his hand with a smile. For such a trivial matter, it was not as infuriating as Park Jihyo's yin-yang female relative. Moreover, looking at Park Jihyo's attitude of admitting her mistake, who knew if she really realized her mistake or thought she was about to die?
However, none of that matters... They're too low-profile to be worth taking seriously.

He felt that if Park Jihyo were smart enough, they should have just gone back to normal, had a few drinks together, and chatted a bit! Why did you have to keep trying to freeload? It's not that I don't want you to freeload, it's just that you can't afford to.
"Thank you, Oppa..."

Park Jihyo thanked them, and then, urged by the VJ, she and Yoo Jeongyeon put on smiles and stepped into the recording frame.

"Unnie~ what did you bake?"

During the filming of their variety show, the nine members of TWICE gathered around a barbecue grill. Tzuyu, holding May, pointed to a string of dark saury on the grill with a disgusted expression.

"Saury~"

"But you burned it!"

"..."

Amidst the laughter and chatter, TWICE's manager walked over. She had short, neat female hair and looked a little embarrassed as she spoke, "Tarot, PDnim means we'd like you to appear on camera so we can cut it out for a teaser later."

"What's the process?"

Gong Cheng thought for a moment, and since it was Park Jin-young's idea, he might as well show his face.

"Pretend to visit the set?"

The agent spoke tentatively, and everyone understood what the president meant.

They're all their own artists, so they're just helping each other gain popularity!

But thinking back to the many times in the past when this popular artist had watched from off-camera during variety show recordings, she was hesitant about the idea. The PD-nim wanted to consult Tarot's opinion... if he wasn't willing...

forget about it……

She has the right to refuse, and given what Park Ji-hyo did to her a few days ago, it's hard to say whether she feels resentful or not.

"You mean, I should walk down to the foot of the mountain now, get into the van, film a visit scene, and then run back up?"

Gong Cheng's lips twitched as he glanced at the nearby camera positions where filming was about to begin...

"Well... the main reason is that PDnim considered that you have hardly appeared in any local activities this year, which has caused some local fans to be very upset. Many fans online are also very dissatisfied with the company's arrangements."

"We just wanted to use TWICE's variety show to give you some exposure. If you were to take on variety shows, well... there aren't many local variety shows and appearance fees that match your status. Besides, the world tour is a big part of your schedule, so you don't have that much free time."

TWICE's manager revealed another reason, his expression showing some helplessness.

She is one of TWICE's main managers. She became good friends with Gong Cheng when he first joined the company. Watching this younger man rise to such heights is truly remarkable!

As for domestic events, in the past two years, apart from PD48 at the beginning of the year, Gong Cheng has hardly attended any subsequent commercial activities, variety shows, or even the Melon Awards ceremony a few days ago.

Some rival companies have been stirring up trouble online, with hashtags like #TarotLooksDownWithLocalAwards#. Although it's just small-scale mudslinging and manipulating public opinion, ignoring it is never a good thing, as it has affected Tarot's reputation.

So, it's better to just take care of this while we're at it...

"During the recording, the members of TWICE will act as MCs, asking some simple questions and clarifying some online opinions."

As the manager spoke, he took a prepared script from a staff member. It contained exactly nine questions, one for each member and one MC moment. The script subtly conveyed to the public Tarot's busy schedule, without any disdain for the local awards...

"…it is good."

Gong Cheng thought for a moment and then agreed.

Immediately afterwards, he glanced at the script and, knowing what was wrong, returned it. The VJ, who was filming, followed him down the mountain toward the parking lot.

You have to pretend to get out of the car...

After Gong Cheng left, the manager delivered the script to the picnic center for the members to read. However, he didn't give them too many instructions. Since it was just a recording, it could be edited later, unlike the live broadcast a few days ago, which had an unexpected live broadcast accident.

"Wait a minute, everyone take turns asking Tarot a question."

"After that, let's chat for a bit and show off our JYP family spirit... Dahyun, aren't you filming a drama lately? When Tarot shows up later, you have to bring out your exaggerated acting skills, the kind with a really surprised expression~ understand?"

"Oh~"

Kim Da-hyun nodded, inwardly scoffing.

……

"Welcome Tarot to visit TWICE on set~"

In the parking lot, the VJ started recording, smiling and welcoming the boy who stepped out of the Maybach S680 into the camera's view. He looked travel-worn, as if he had just arrived. His clean and crisp outfit—a black turtleneck sweater and blue jeans—gave him a youthful and refreshing look.

VJ nodded with some delight, unlike the fans of other celebrities.

Fans of other idols always want their idols to dress up in glamorous clothes, wishing they were decked out in haute couture, looking both handsome and stylish...

But Tarot's fans, the Arcana, actually prefer to see some behind-the-scenes shots and outfits of Miyako Makoto, his personal style and lifestyle photos. After all, he has almost never been without haute couture since his debut, it's either Louis Vuitton or Dior, or Burberry and Armani...

Fans are extremely curious about another side of Gong Cheng's private life, which is also the subtle sense of distance between the singer and the fans—mysterious, yet making fans eager to explore.

"Annyeonghaseyo~ Hello everyone, this is Tarot~"

Gong Cheng smiled slightly in the night and waved to the camera.

You know what, it's kind of strange~ Usually, people who choose to watch group variety shows are mostly fans, using it to follow their own idols or do some research. So, TWICE's variety shows are mostly watched by ONCEs, with fewer casual viewers.

Annyeonghaseyo~ Hello everyone, I'm your brother-in-law~
He smiled contentedly to himself, his warm smile making him look like a handsome boy next door. His tall figure and long legs, accentuated by his jeans, were exceptionally attractive and captivating.

Why did you decide to visit the set?

"Because I'm very close friends with the members of Twice. We've known each other since our debut, and you could say we've grown up together." Gong Cheng stood on the mountain steps, his handsome profile appearing in the camera's view, and answered the VJ's question softly.

He knows very well what fans want to see and what they don't want to see—they don't want to see their idols dating, but they are very sensitive and easily empathize with topics like "growth," feeling that it's not easy for their idols to get to this point, and there's a kind of "bitter memories" feeling to appreciate the sweetness of the present.

Just like online, many fans post a photo of their idol from their early debut days, accompanied by a sad background music, with the caption, "The youthful look you desperately tried to shed is when I liked you the most..."

Haha... People debut to make money. If they can't escape living in underground dormitories or shared dormitories during their trainee period, what's the point of debuting? But that's not to say it's bad. It's just that the artists see it from a different perspective, while fans are more likely to imagine things. So, the feelings of idol worship are both complex and pure...

"..."

Back at the original recording location, everything was as usual...

However, the cameras focused on Gong Cheng's tall figure and the lighting panels under the night sky were a bit too "grand"!

Let's welcome Tarot to our home!

The director in charge of this episode of the group's variety show laughed and said something.

The nine members of TWICE all stared at the boy in the distance, who was easily handling the camera with a smile on his face... For a moment, they felt a strange feeling in their hearts, something they couldn't quite put their finger on. When they thought about it, they realized that they had known each other for so long, and had debuted together three years ago.

But this is the first time we've been like colleagues, face to face, during a recording.

In my line of sight, Gong Cheng's broad shoulders and narrow waist were casually dressed, but under the light, his thick, dark hair fluttered around his eyebrows and eyes in the night breeze, and the earrings by his ears shimmered with scattered reflections. His handsome features and warm, non-commercial smile, coupled with those eyes that seemed to look at a dog with deep affection, made one feel genuine warmth and a flutter in one's heart...

"Ah, thank you everyone~ TWICE seniors~"

Seeing the slightly stunned expressions on everyone's faces, Gong Cheng chuckled and made a joke. In terms of debut time, his female friends and best buddies were practically his seniors… so why did they all look so dumbfounded? He couldn't resist charming them!
Wow! Oppa~

"Why did you come here?!"

Kim Da-hyun sat in the corner, her eyes wide with an exaggerated expression. Her acting was slightly better than Yoona's, and she looked very surprised.

Lim Nayeon and the others quickly snapped out of their daze and started clapping in welcome!

"Clap clap~"

Sana Minatozaki's bright eyes reflected her little cabbage's face as it drew closer. It was a strange feeling; he wasn't like this in private. He was approachable, and occasionally a bit silly and mischievous!

Perhaps it was because of her romantic relationship that she hadn't realized for a long time how dazzling her idol's star power was under the camera. The little dog stealthily glanced around at the members, even though they, including herself, had become a top group, practically superstars, right?
But no one could match the aura and starlight emanating from the little cabbage in front of them.

A simple black turtleneck sweater, pulled close to the jawline, paired with navy blue jeans and classic Vans sneakers, gives off a refreshing and relaxed vibe...

Baka~
Thankfully, it's mine...

Sana Minato smiled smugly, then couldn't help pouting as she glanced at her friend Mina beside her, who had a lovesick look on her face. "Mine! Mine! All of them are mine!"
The little cabbage you coveted, I'll just sit on it and kick it!
"Come on, stop calling me 'senior' all the time?"

Yu Dingyan also looked away absentmindedly, and pouted in annoyance.

Sometimes you have to admit, my good friend Haki is really handsome. Even without his current achievements and talent, he could do very well in the entertainment industry just based on his looks.
"Brother~"

Chou Tzu-yu smiled with her lips pursed. She hadn't expected her good brother to participate in the recording of her group's variety show before filming started. It was only just now that the director and her manager had given her a heads-up. So, even though she had thought the schedule was tiring, she was full of energy right now!
“…I don’t have any schedules in Seoul lately. I heard from Jin-young that you guys were having a picnic, so I thought I’d come and visit. It’s been so long since we’ve all seen each other.”

Gong Cheng, following the patch his manager had previously mentioned, chuckled and explained it to the ONCEs!
ONCEs!
Your brother-in-law is here!
Surprised or not? Unexpected or not?!

In an instant, all 10 members of TWICE were present. They exchanged a few token words, though the conversation wasn't as relaxed as it would be in private. While the TWICE members curiously observed Gong Cheng during the recording, Hagi Cheng was preoccupied with ONCEs.
ONCEs, your brother-in-law will definitely take good care of your idol!
You're welcome~
"..."

The sizzling chicken wings, saury, and grilled meat on the grill were quickly devoured by the TWICE members. In the shot, Makoto Miyako, sitting next to Sana Minatozaki, stared at the only remaining skewer of saury on the grill, which was pitch black and looked like a cleaver.

He withdrew his hand...

Seeing this, Yoo Jeongyeon chuckled awkwardly and then remembered that the burnt saury was grilled by the eldest sister, Lim Nayeon. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at her friend, but seeing so many cameras filming around, she felt it wasn't right to give the burnt food to the "guests".

It could easily cause arguments among fans, and she doesn't really have high hopes for the ONCEs' fighting power. The ONCEs are relatively peaceful in the fandom and don't cause trouble much, while the Akanas are a bit crazy. It's no joke for one fandom to shake up the entire K-pop fandom.

Moreover, the composition of "Akana" is extremely complex. In addition to fans of various nationalities, it also includes Bombardment Meteor's group fans, "Stargazers". Both "Akana" and "Stargazers" experienced the baptism of "guns and cannons" last year, with one group defeating the "eight groups tearing each other apart" without any chance to fight back.

Furthermore, what kind of fan club, dedicated to good people, would have "warlike fans"? And they even give the monthly best combat power award the title of "Dragon of the Execution Department"? This title is very famous in the fan circle and has even gone beyond that circle. Many idols and artists know this infamous "brainless fan"!
For more than a dozen months, from last year to now, the title of "Pioneer Marshal" that has shaken the fan circle, "Dragon of the Execution Department," has been almost entirely held by one person.

Many curious fans tried to dig into the background of "Dragon of the Executive Department," but they didn't find anything...

And this famous "Dragon of the Executive Department" treats all idols and groups equally, regardless of gender, except for his own "Tarot"...

"How about we switch?"

Yu Dingyan handed over the roasted corn in her hand and asked with a smile.

But Mina suddenly whispered, "The saury was grilled by Nayeon unnie, don't you want to try some?"

Gong Cheng stiffly glanced at the sly little penguin, then met the expectant gaze and delighted rabbit teeth of the big star. He found it hard to compliment the big star's cooking skills, but she did make chicken soup very well, having learned it from her aunt.

But when it comes to cooking, I'm really clumsy, and there are often strands of hair and eggshells in the food.

At first, he also asked, "Why is your chicken soup so good? You seem to have absolutely no talent for cooking!"

"Because I diligently learned how to make chicken soup from your mom, wanting you to be healthy, and it turned out pretty good! But I also tried very hard to learn how to cook, but I could never quite get the heat right..." These are the superstar's exact words.
"Hehe, shall I try Nalena's cooking instead?"

Gong Cheng narrowed his eyes with a smile, declining Yu Dingyan's offer. He glanced almost imperceptibly at Ming Jingnan, who was snickering, then reached out and picked up the skewer of burnt saury. Taking a bite, and not wanting to dampen the big star's enthusiasm, he still offered a comment with a smile.
"It's cooked perfectly."

Sana Minatozaki, Mina, and the others lowered their heads, trying not to laugh. They were all very familiar with each other; how could they not be?
"..."

In the third segment of the recording, Lim Nayeon, Yoo Jeongyeon, and other members, in order of age, took turns asking Gong Cheng questions about recent controversies circulating online.

"Oppa, would you consider attending the year-end music festival? Many fans hope to see you on stage~"

Mina didn't call out "Makoto-chan" or "Little Thief" this time, because they were recording! Instead, she followed the other members and called out "Oppa" in order of age, her voice soft and sweet, and her fair face couldn't help but blush as she said it.

As far as I can remember, she rarely called Makoto "Oppa". As a Japanese person, she felt that the affectionate terms were different from those on the peninsula. She preferred to call him "Makoto", which gave her a feeling of romance in an anime. Although they weren't dating yet, it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Everything was under her control...

"I really want to go to the Gayo Daejeon, but I'm not sure because of my schedule. I've been preparing for the world tour and the release of my second full-length album in the second half of this year, which has caused me to turn down a lot of local events... Actually, it's not just local events, but also many radio and variety show interviews in Asia and Europe and America, I haven't had time to go..."

"So, sometimes I really wish I had three heads and six arms, or the ability to create clones? That way I could meet with my fans and viewers more often." Gong Cheng said with a light laugh. His statement about the scheduling was true, and it would likely evoke empathy and sympathy from his fans.
Even though he's a regular at the top of Billboard charts, he receives countless invitations from local, Chinese, Japanese, and Western variety shows, but he doesn't really have time to participate. He doesn't care much about the exposure; he doesn't need that much.

For a singer, standing atop the Billboard charts every week is the best exposure and prestige.

You can say the list is inflated or misleading, but what if I'm the name you see every week?
In addition, his sensational presence in the fashion world, along with the brand's new product advertisements for all four seasons, have allowed "Tarot" to expand his influence even when he's not actively involved in the industry. Not to mention, there's also his world tour for several months this year...

He is really busy.

"However, if local fans want to see me at the Gayo Daejeon, I will try my best to appear..."

In the end, Gong Cheng's gentle eyes suddenly lit up with a bright smile. The three major television stations had been sending him invitations since last month, hoping to participate in the year-end music festival, which is equivalent to the New Year's Eve gala in China.

With extremely high local attention, he is an indispensable part of the year-end celebrations, and the reasons given by the three major television stations for frequently inviting him are even more ridiculous to Park Jin-young and Gong Cheng.

I don't know whether I should accept the invitation or not.

Reason: "We need a singer of Tarot's caliber to anchor the show..."

In 18, K-pop saw the rise of numerous boy and girl groups and solo artists, creating a vibrant and diverse landscape. Meanwhile, fans of each group were fiercely competing in fan forums.

Therefore, they desperately needed Gong Cheng to anchor the event. Although he didn't debut early, his achievements speak for themselves. Originally, they wanted to invite a senior figure in the music industry, but with the development of K-pop in recent years, the traditional singers in the music industry have stopped looking down on idols. After all, in recent years, many group vocalists have become just as good as the old-school singers in terms of singing skills and other aspects.

Moreover, in the entertainment industry where traffic reigns supreme, what do fans want to see? The three major TV stations know this perfectly well, so after some discussion, they decided to have "Tarot" fill in the gaps.

With their high status and ability to control the situation, these high-profile groups and groups, even their own fan groups, "Akka," are able to suppress and relentlessly attack other fandoms!
"Really Mo?"

Hirai Momo and Kim Da-hyun gasped in shock, as if they were playing the straight man in a comedy routine.

After all, there's only a month left until the year-end music festival, Daecheong... In a few days, even TWICE will have to go to the TV station for rehearsals and travel to Japan to rehearse for this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen...

"I will try my best."

Gong Cheng didn't make any promises. He would finish the last tour in the United States on Christmas Day, the 25th. The three major TV stations' music battles, big festivals, and big festivals were all after Christmas, so participating in one of them wouldn't be a problem.

However, after the US tour ends, he will have to tour Germany, Italy, the UK, France and other regions in January, although he will not have as many shows as in the US.

If I really want to go, I'd pick one that has TWICE on it. It's impossible to go to all three major TV stations, but it's okay to take a day off to have some fun...

"..."

After a series of questions, Gong Cheng responded to the controversy surrounding his "disdain for local activities," and then turned his attention to Chou Tzu-yu. Good Sister was the last person to ask a question.

She pursed her lips, her bright eyes looking at Gong Cheng. "This question is about your ideal type, brother~" As she spoke, Zhou Ziyu blinked and wrinkled her small nose, seemingly anticipating Gong Cheng's answer.

The other members also looked over with curious expressions...

"The ideal World Cup?"

Gong Cheng glanced at TWICE's manager not far away; he remembered that this question wasn't in the script!
Was it added on short notice?
"Yoona, Kim Tae-yeon!"

Gong Cheng answered without hesitation, "That's how I've always answered!"

Yoona, Taeyeon, and Noona, get ready for this incredible surge in popularity!
I, Haji Cheng, am still too loyal and ruthless!
"You can only choose one, and Yoona and Taeyeon have absolutely nothing in common."

"Brother is talking nonsense, isn't he..."

Tzuyu's bright eyes darted around, and she pouted slightly, somewhat dissatisfied with the answer. Actually, the question was, "Who is your ideal type in TWICE?" But before she could finish asking, her brother answered first!
"Yeah, what Yoona and Taeyeon have in common might be Girls' Generation?"

Yu Dingyan's nosy gaze and words suggested he really wanted to see his good brother make a fool of himself!

They don't care about the camera; if they talk too much, the company will cut it out...

"If I could only choose one, I'd pick Taeyeon noona!"

Gong Cheng then kicked Yoon-ah away!
"why?"

"Because we're both singers, we'll have a lot in common..."

Gong Cheng gave a perfunctory reply, picked up the water bottle, and took a sip of water.

"You're an actress... Yoona is an actress too, don't you have something in common?"

Son Chae-young felt that her father-in-law's attitude was far too perfunctory; how could he categorize it like that? He was completely using the two seniors as a shield!
"Yoona is angry that she's an actress?"

Gong Cheng smiled and asked a question in return. Just as the members were puzzled, Xiao Xiao Guai Doufu remembered what Da Da Shuai had once told him about his comments on that Yoona senior, and his face couldn't help but twitch!

Isn't this a roundabout way of saying that someone has no acting skills?

When the others came to their senses, they all glanced at Gong Cheng's arrogant, laughing face, but he still raised his hand to the director, "Brother, cut this part~"

"rest assured!"

The director wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "Do you need to tell me?"

Are you an anti-Yoona fan?
After making a quick adjustment, Chou Tzuyu pursed her little face seriously and asked, "Okay, here's the real question~ Who is your ideal type in TWICE, oppa?"

After saying that, she looked at Gong Cheng with shining eyes...

This question won't offend the fans, and since it's a pre-recorded segment, the production manager will also review it during post-production. If he thinks it's appropriate and will create good variety show effects, he'll release it. If the answer is ambiguous or something, it will be cut out.

There's absolutely no need to worry; this is precisely why the screenwriter switched the problem...

Lim Nayeon, Minatozaki Sana, Nami, Hirai Momo, Son Chaeyoung, and even Yoo Jeongyeon and Park Jihyo all stared intently at Gong Cheng, awaiting his answer.

Only Kim Da-hyun gave a barely perceptible pursed lip.

Hehe, ideal type?

Does this guy really have an ideal type? He likes anyone from the same company...

The King of Grass by His Nest!
The unexpected question made Gong Cheng a little nervous, mainly because the intense gazes of the women made him speechless... It was just an ideal type, and most likely he could let it out, and the ONCEs wouldn't gossip about it.

Besides, who knows how many ONCEs would like him to be TWICE's brother-in-law? Hmm~
Therefore, the women all hoped to hear their names...

After a brief moment of thought, without looking at Nv Ning, Gong Cheng decided to follow his heart and answer truthfully!

Deception, lies, and all that!

I hate Hagi Cheng the most!
"TWICE!"

My ideal type is TWICE!

When Lim Nayeon, Yoo Jeongyeon, and Minatozaki Sana heard this answer, they were speechless and disappointed. It was indeed a flawless answer. As expected of Mr. Big Shot, this small question could not possibly stump him!
Kim Da-hyun and Mina listened to TWICE's answer with slightly trembling faces.

A bunch of "silly sisters-in-law" thought it was a high-EQ answer?
That's not actually the case...

What they said was truly the truth...

ONCEs, you must be amazed by your "brother-in-law's" high EQ response, right? Having me is your blessing... Gong Cheng thought happily to himself...

"..."

After recording for another half hour, TWICE's group variety show recording came to an end.

However, the managers and staff didn't leave so quickly. They simply turned off the cameras and studied the video they had just filmed. The TWICE members then seriously rummaged through their picnic gear and took out various snacks and barbecue ingredients.

During typical photoshoots, as long as there are no follow-up plans, everyone will relax and have some fun while following the theme.

But after chatting for only a short while, May, who was in Minatozaki Sana's arms, suddenly darted out and started running around on the mountain. Minato quickly got up and chased after her.

Seeing this, Gong Cheng yawned, thinking it was a good opportunity to have a secret rendezvous with his girlfriend. He stood up and told Lin Nalian and the others, "You guys play first. I'm going to check on May with Sana-chan. It's getting dark, and I'm afraid she might run around and get into trouble."

It's already 8 p.m., and the mountain is covered in lush foliage. He's quite worried that May might wander off and get lost, and he's even more afraid that the little dog might get lost or encounter danger while running around.

Everyone nodded...

……

After walking a few steps down the mountain, Miyako saw Minatozaki Sana carefully making her way up the steps, calling out to May, who was running around happily not far away, "May~ come here~ be good~"

Helplessness and anxiety flashed in her bright eyes as she slowly moved toward May.

Although the members have started the pet-owning trend, she hasn't adopted any puppies or kittens. But May's puppy is just like Xiaobaicai's, so what's the difference between her and her own?
Therefore, they took extra care of May in the past...

"Sana-chan~"

Gong Cheng quickly ran over, turned on his phone's flashlight, grabbed her hand, and shone it on the steps, afraid that she might lose her footing and fall.

Sana Minatosaki felt the grip on her wrist, and a warm feeling rushed through her heart, but her bright eyes still darted around, afraid of being seen by the company staff or members.

As the fact that the team leader's relationship became public knowledge within the company, PDnim, who used to pay attention to TWICE, frequently hinted at the "dating" issue in his words. Although the three-year dating ban had expired, plans can't keep up with changes.

This year is a crucial period for TWICE's individual investment. In addition to the team, they are slowly determining the development direction of the members in the next few years, and even the style direction of the group. PDnim is also considering the issue of transformation... plus what happened in Park Jihyo's live broadcast a few days ago.

Sana Minatozaki realized more deeply what would happen if, as the most popular member of the group, her relationship was exposed. Not only would her own popularity be affected, but the group's overall popularity would also suffer.

Apart from Park Jihyo, none of the other members have been talked to yet. Although she has been talked to, she is currently being extremely cautious.

It's conceivable that the scandal involving Park Jihyo is enough for the group. If she were to reveal her relationship with a younger woman, the other members would likely have reservations. After all, TWICE consists of nine members; their fates are intertwined.

"Don't worry, there won't be anyone else..."

Gong Cheng's tall figure stood in the night. He first whistled at May not far away, then put his arm around Minatozaki Sana's shoulder and gently comforted her, "I've been very busy lately, Sana-chan~ I miss you."

Hearing the noise, May slowed down her playful pace, glanced back at her master and mistress, and stopped running around, instead lying down on the steps.

Upon hearing Miyako's words, Sana Minato couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.

She lamented that she hadn't spent enough time by his side, and with the current situation within the group, she couldn't let the other members discover their relationship. No matter how she looked at it, she felt somewhat selfish...

"I miss you too, little cabbage!"

Sana Minatosaki pouted, and after seeing that Mayu had calmed down, she grabbed Makoto Miyamoto's wrist and walked towards a bench not far away. "I was so worried about you being hospitalized in Jakarta the other day!"

"The thought of no one being there to take care of you makes me uncomfortable..."

The usually strong-willed Sana Minatozaki had reddened her eyes and became sentimental.

Relationships that involve little time together are often long-distance relationships. But as celebrities, this is the only option. Even their usual dates can only be at each other's homes or in private club rooms. It's hard to imagine them holding hands and receiving blessings from others without masks like normal couples...

At least for now, TWICE's career cannot achieve that.

"It's precisely because no one is by my side that I miss you so much~"

Upon hearing this, Gong Cheng immediately forgot all about his girlfriend from Daegu! His principle was to not think of another girlfriend while on a date with his girlfriend! What kind of man is one who is fickle?
Looking at Sana Minatozaki's reddened eyes and her fading baby fat, he couldn't help but recall when they first met, back when they were still in the "shyshyshy" phase. "You've lost weight, Sana-chan..." "Hajima~ Don't cry. Actually, I wasn't that sick those few days. I was just lying to you on Kakao. It was just a fever. I got two IV drips and slept it off and felt much better."

Haji Cheng hates seeing girls cry the most in his life!

"You just fainted with a 'snap'!"

Sana Minato pouted and retorted, clearly not believing his explanation, and touched his cheek with great tenderness.

"Uh……"

Gong Cheng was speechless, thinking that the claim of fainting with a "snap" was just bragging! He never expected it to become a reality so quickly. If he hadn't thought back carefully and realized he was clearly conscious, just dizzy and feverish when he arrived at the hospital, he would have really thought he had just "snaped"...

"Aren't I perfectly fine now?"

"Don't worry, Annie~ After the world tour, I've decided to take a break for a while next year. You should feel at ease now, right?"

As he spoke, he picked up Sana Minatozaki and began to shake her in a very mushy way.
Meanwhile, May was circling and leaping up and down the steps not far away, running more than ten meters up the steps.

However, Gong Cheng didn't pay any attention to it.

"qinjia?"

"You've decided?" Upon hearing this answer, Sana Minato smiled with satisfaction. She didn't want to ruin their precious date by crying and being unlike herself!

Where would you like to travel?

She asked curiously, her pouting lips unable to resist leaning in to kiss the corner of Gong Cheng's mouth. The faint smell of barbecue was the same one that had lingered on his black turtleneck sweater during the recording, the smell of a picnic grill. It wasn't a pleasant smell, but at this moment, Minatozaki Sana found it comforting.

"To where you are~"

With his arm around Sana Minato's waist, Miyako answered with a grin, his large hand expertly slipping into Sana's white hoodie, gesturing wildly and playfully.

"idiot!"

Sana Minatozaki felt a slight swelling and pain from being pinched, her face flushed as she muttered a curse at her man's audacious behavior. Helpless, she slumped into his arms, her bright, puppy-dog eyes now misty and glistening with tears. She bit her lip and said with difficulty,

"But I might not have time. Next year's company personal data should be mine, Mina-chan's, and Momo-chan's turn..."

Personal matters, fashion resources, and film and music development cannot be categorized together. This year's leading lady, Lim Nayeon, will launch her solo career early next year, while Yoo Jeongyeon has begun participating in various variety shows. These are all paving the way for future career transitions, such as becoming a singer or a variety show personality…

As for the individual career paths of the other members, they will be launched one by one next year.

Speaking of this, Gong Cheng thought of Park Jin-young's plan for the "Sakura Line" next year: a three-person team to conquer the Japanese market. However, the girls don't know about this project yet, since it hasn't officially started yet and there are bound to be changes.

Moreover, announcing these kinds of projects in advance inevitably makes people restless...

"Kenchana~ Traveling to a place you used to live in, wouldn't that be nice? Osaka?"

Gong Cheng chuckled and explained what he meant earlier. He added that once the "Sakura Line" sub-unit starts next year, they might actually be able to catch up during their break in Japan, leading to even more opportunities to meet.
"Really? Like we said at the beginning of the year, drinking beer in a hot spring?"

Sana Minatozaki lifted her head from his arms in surprise, suddenly remembering a night at the beginning of the year when Shiro and the other members were talking about their plans to take a trip and rest in the future.

"Yes!"

"But it's not just Japan..." Gong Cheng pondered for a moment. If he really needed to take a break next year, he was quite looking forward to it. "Maybe I'll go back to China for a while, and maybe Philadelphia too..."

These are all places he used to live in. "Is this considered a return to familiar places?"

"By the way, your cosplay for the third anniversary Halloween last month was pretty fun~" Gong Cheng changed the subject, not liking to talk about things that were a bit too far in the past for him. He could talk about next year's things next year. He was just giving his girlfriend a sneak peek. TWICE's Halloween cosplay at the end of last month was quite popular.

The sexy catwoman actress is so popular that he even wants her to wear that outfit so they can fall in love!
Another one that went viral was Dahyun's Annabelle... it was simply terrifying and frightening...

Unfortunately, that idiot tofu, who loves to court disaster, filmed a video of himself suddenly showing his face while wearing that outfit in the middle of the night and sent it to himself, which startled him!
"Was my cosplay the other day beautiful?"

Sana Minato asked smugly. To be honest, her own costume and makeup for the Halloween stage cosplay weren't that great. Only Nayeon unnie looked beautiful on her own, but she still wanted to hear Sana's praise.

"...Quite pretty."

Gong Cheng reluctantly said that the company's makeup and styling were just average, but it also depends on the original character being cosplayed. For example, Dahyun's portrayal was incredibly accurate! You can't say she's not pretty; it's not the same thing.
"..."

The two walked and chatted along the mountain path, their hands clasped tightly together, refusing to let go.

"idiot!"

Just as Miyako's actions were making Minatozaki Sana's face turn red, Miyako suddenly reached out and gently pressed her soft lips, signaling her not to speak. Minato followed his gaze and looked at the figure a few dozen meters away.

Standing atop the mountain stairs at a high point in the distance, someone was shouting loudly, "May~ Sana~"

"Gong Cheng~~~"

Under the cover of night, a small dark figure held a cell phone, its flashlight shining brightly. The two people could see it very clearly. The light from the cell phone's flashlight, shining like a star, was quite bright, but it couldn't illuminate very far.

Judging from the voice, it's a big star shouting at the top of his lungs, full of energy!
Startled, Minatozaki Sana tried to break free from Miyako's grasp, but Miyako whispered, "Don't worry, she can't see us~ as long as she doesn't come down..."

"Konayeon unnie... is down..."

Sana Minato said in embarrassment and indignation. Fortunately, the two were not on the straight mountain path, but in a pavilion in the woods on the side.

……

After shouting twice, Lim Nayeon grinned, showing her rabbit teeth, and looked like her throat was on fire!

What about people?

May has vanished...

Muttering to herself, Lim Nayeon skipped down the steps. Had May run down the mountain? Had her boyfriend and Sana-chan run down the mountain?
But after walking only a few steps, a white-furred, gray-backed figure darted out of sight and barked twice!
Lim Nayeon quickly squatted down, hugged May tightly, and raised her fair hand to pat its bottom. "You're being naughty~ I'll teach you to run around like that!"

May squirmed a few times in her arms, as if she were being affectionate...

Just as Lim Na-yeon was about to get up and head home to call her boyfriend and Sana-chan to tell them about the news she found in May, she squinted and noticed two blurry figures in a pavilion about twenty meters away on the side of the mountain path.

She picked up her phone's flashlight and shone it in that direction, but couldn't see anything. She tentatively called out, "Sana~ Gong Cheng?"

"..."

No one responded...

"Shh~ Don't answer..."

Gong Cheng calmly said, "With a big star's eyesight, you absolutely can't see clearly unless you get close. Besides, it's more than 20 meters away, and it's pitch black. Even if you find someone with good eyesight, they still won't be able to recognize him."

Besides, given the timid nature of a big star, it's highly unlikely that he would walk alone in the mountains at night. Moreover, he hadn't agreed before, so agreeing now would seem like he had something to hide.

What if Nayeon unnie doesn't leave?

Sana Minatozaki hurriedly broke free from Makoto Miyamoto's embrace, staring at the direction behind her boyfriend. Not far away on the mountain path, Nayeon Lim, holding her phone's flashlight, squatted on the steps, peering in this direction like a spectator watching a melon...

"A tourist?"

"You're a couple!"

"Are you going to kiss? Why aren't you kissing..."

She muttered to herself, with obedient May squatting beside her. She took out a bag of gummy candies from her hoodie pocket, opened it, took one out, and popped it into her mouth, chewing it curiously.

"Oh my god, why aren't the guys more proactive? They're even going on dates in this kind of environment..."

Lim Nayeon was grinning with her bunny teeth, lost in thought, when Yoo Jeongyeon's roar came from behind her, "Have you found Ren and May yet, Lim Nayeon!"

"May has been found!"

Lim Nayeon turned around casually and called out, "They've probably already gone down the mountain, right? I'll give them a call later~"

"Then hurry up and hit him!"

Yu Dingyan's speechless voice: "Everyone's waiting for you to eat!"

"Wait a minute! I'm busy right now!"

Lim Nayeon raised her head dismissively and waved her hand impatiently. Usually, it was the media and paparazzi constantly snapping photos and observing her; now it was finally her turn to be the one watching others gossip on their dates.
She then picked up a gummy candy from the snack bag and popped it into her mouth.

"Why don't you just kiss me then!"

"Can't you have a little more guts?!"

Nayeon watched anxiously, then rolled her eyes. "You kissed me! I'm leaving!"

I'm still busy talking on the phone with my boyfriend and Sana!

It really is... whenever she thinks of her boyfriend's smiling face, she feels that her boyfriend does a great job in this regard, never letting the girl take the initiative in certain embarrassing situations...

……

The night breeze in the pavilion brushed against the hair by Minatozaki Sana's ear. Her heart pounded. Could it be that her older sister recognized her?

Gong Cheng, on the other hand, was much calmer, not recognizing him...

I recognized him immediately; the big star had already charged over with a sword drawn, but I don't know why he was squatting there, refusing to leave.

Holding Minatozaki Sana's hands, feeling the warmth of her soft, hot body, Miyako felt a surge of heat in his heart. He swallowed hard, looking down at Minatozaki Sana's frightened expression. The usually strong Sana-chan was as timid as a hamster when faced with this kind of thing.

The thought of the other woman staring at him from behind made Miyako unable to resist reaching into Sana Minatozaki's hoodie and reaching for her.

"Baka... What time is it? You're still thinking about this kind of thing?"

Sana Minatozaki's hoodie was lifted up, and a cool breeze instantly rushed into her waist. But she dared not make a sound. Her voice was low, filled with anger and pleading, and her hands, which were pushing against Makoto Miyamoto's chest, were pressed down...

"do not move!"

Miyako whispered forcefully, biting Minatozaki Sana's ear, "Kenchana, she won't recognize us. Maybe if we kiss passionately right under her nose, she'll let us go~"

The pounding heart, the inexplicably soaring adrenaline, and the sensation in his hands brought him a unique kind of pleasure!

This was much more enjoyable than what I experienced with Sana in the car back then; it made me feel lightheaded and trembling all over...

"Baka, are you crazy?"

Sana Minatozaki struggled to break free from his embrace, raising her bright eyes to meet a pair of faces breathing heavily with urgency. His cold, hard features were softened by the moonlight, captivating and mesmerizing.

"It's the same as it should be!"

The puppy couldn't help but utter a trembling word in its native dialect...

……

Lim Nayeon sniffed and scratched her itchy nose. As she watched the two dark figures getting closer and closer, she felt that she was a natural viewing platform for gossip!
Seeing one of the dark figures dawdling around, she couldn't help but want to go down and teach him a lesson: he should be more decisive when pursuing a girl!

But she didn't dare, afraid of disturbing a couple's date and getting beaten up!
Watching the two getting closer and closer, she suddenly stopped. Lim Nayeon abruptly stood up, picked up May, and, grinning with suppressed laughter, shouted towards the pavilion, "Give me a kiss!!!"

Then, he quickly picked up May and ran back...

"Hahahaha~"

Laughter echoed through the night and on the breeze. Lin Na-yeon was satisfied, feeling that she had done a great thing!

……

"Nayeon unnie ran away?"

Sana Minatozaki's body went limp from being squeezed, and she leaned against Makoto Miyamoto's chest, looking somewhat disheveled!
Does this mean they're treating themselves and the little cabbage like strangers?
Gong Cheng smiled helplessly, then lowered his head and kissed the corner of Minatozaki Sana's mouth.

"..."

After their lips parted, Sana Minatozaki straightened her clothes and then carefully took out a tissue to wipe the lipstick off Makoto Miyamoto's lips, muttering seriously, "Baka, you went too far just now!"

"I'll go up first, and you can go back later. Just tell them that we split up to look for May..."

"Do you understand?"

"Inside!"

Gong Cheng nodded with a light laugh, then playfully kissed Minatozaki Sana on the cheek. "You go first, I'll go down the mountain to get a jacket from the car..."

……

"Hahaha~!"

"Guess what I just saw?"

Nayeon excitedly put May on the ground, pulled up a stool, and grinned at the bewildered members.

"What's wrong, unnie?"

The members still politely asked, because this "big sister" always shared videos she thought were hilarious in the group chat, forcing everyone to watch them even if they didn't want to...

"Someone's kissing... I bumped into this young couple on a date here!"

"..." Lin Na-yeon embellished the story, then couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement, "Boys these days are so passive! I watched him for over five minutes, and he didn't even dare to kiss her!"

"It was only after I yelled that the boy became brave!"

As she spoke, she tossed her low ponytail, looking disdainful. "But... I guess I did a good deed too~"

Mina gave Lim Nayeon a strange look, then glanced at Sana-chan and Miyako, who were absent from the room. Could it be...?
She tentatively asked, "But, unnie, do couples really go on dates here?"

"Tch~ How could there not be..."

Lim Nayeon curled her lip in disdain and replied knowingly, "These mountains on the outskirts of Seoul, let alone couples dating here, even if someone were here... hehe." She smiled ambiguously, but the members present all knew what was going on.

Upon further reflection, it is indeed true...

But Kim Da-hyun and Mina shook their heads, gave a dry laugh, lowered their faces, and remained silent.

"Unnie, is May back yet?"

"I've looked everywhere but I can't find it..."

A moment later, Sana Minatozaki returned, panting, asking what was wrong. She had deliberately run quite a distance up the steps to make it seem like she was exhausted. As soon as she finished speaking, she pretended to see Itsuki standing nearby, couldn't resist going over, picking Itsuki up, and giving her a mock scolding.

"So you finally know to come back? I told you not to run around like that!"

As he spoke, a light slap landed on May's back.

"Sana, did you see a young couple when you came up here?"

Nayeon, ever the gossip, leaned closer and asked.

The other members also looked on with curiosity and gossip, wanting to know what happened next. Surely it couldn't really be in the mountains, could it?
"...Couple?"

Sana Minatozaki stared wide-eyed at Nayeon, stammering, and then asked cautiously, "Unnie, are you talking about the person in the pavilion on the mountain path?"

Did you mistake yourself for a couple with Xiaobaicai?

For a moment, the puppy let out a long sigh of relief...

"Yes!"

"Could there be someone else?"

Lin Nayeon leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed, picked up a skewer of chicken wings from the grill, and started taking small bites. "By the way, did you see Gong Cheng?"

"Yes, yes..."

"On the way to find May just now, we saw a few tourists coming out of the temple at the foot of the mountain..." Minatozaki Sana made up. The more people came here, the less suspicious she and Xiaobaicai would be. "As for Miyako, we met once at the beginning, and then we split up to look for May."

“He should go down the mountain to look for it. Isn’t that a parking lot? He’s afraid that if he runs to the parking lot in May, he’ll be mistaken for an abandoned dog and taken away by passersby or tourists…”

As she spoke, Sana Minatozaki pretended to pick up her phone, "I'm going to call him, he's so worried!"

Tzuyu looked at Sana unnie with great suspicion. "Aren't you and your brother the ones who can't go on dates?!"
Thinking of this, she sat down in her seat, somewhat sullen.

Mina's scrutinizing gaze swept back and forth over her friend Sana Minato's pouting lips and pitiful expression... How could I not believe it?
And so, with her decisive and efficient nature, she casually posed the soul-searching question: "You scared me!"

"I thought the 'little couple' Nayeon unnie was talking about was you and Makoto, I even thought you two were secretly dating..."

His soft-spoken tone carried a hint of teasing, but his cool gaze swept back and forth over the simultaneously stiff faces of Minatozaki Sana and Lim Nayeon, as well as the slightly trembling cheeks of Son Chaeyoung and Hirai Momo…

To her, Sana Minatozaki, Nayeon Lim, Chaeyoung Son, and Momo Hirai are all enemies!
Although I wanted to kick the little tiger to death first, how could I not make good use of such a good opportunity to harm the four wise men?
Kim Da-hyun's mouth dropped open, and she stared in disbelief as she tried to pull out her phone.

I urge you, General, to run away as fast as you can...

General, you're in danger! Quickly increase the power! The wind's strong, let's get out of here! I'll come find you on the ship soon, Commander...

"..."

Lim Nayeon's cheerful smile suddenly turned cold.

I couldn't help but recall the scene I'd witnessed not long ago, but no matter how I tried, it was too far away to see clearly, and the two people over there didn't make a sound...

But the seeds of doubt made her increasingly flustered, and she began to scrutinize her fellow member, Sana Minatozaki.

impossible?

Sana is very career-oriented, how could she possibly be in a relationship? Besides, her boyfriend is so...

Okay, given all that messy stuff between Nan-chin and Zhao Mei-yan, his level of fidelity is really questionable.

……

"I thought the 'little couple' Nayeon unnie was talking about was you and Makoto, I even thought you two were secretly dating..."

On the other end of the line, the number had already been dialed. Gong Cheng listened to Mina's subtly manipulative words; her response was surprisingly forceful! Silence followed by the gossipy banter of Yoo Jeongyeon and Park Jihyo slowly drifted in…

“qinjia~”

"Aigoo, are they really dating?"

And then there's Kim Da-hyun's desperate struggle, "How could this be~"

"I feel like Oppa and Sana unnie don't really click~ I think Oppa's type is probably Nayeon unnie or Chaeyoung, right?"

Her balanced voice was speaking well of the other "sisters-in-law," trying to smooth things over and hoping they could be happier...

Gong Cheng walked calmly through the parking lot, clearly unaware that the call had been connected.

He knocked directly on the door of the car next to him. Inside, someone in the driver's seat was scrolling through their phone, and was quietly asking the person on the other end, "Hey, Sana-chan, what's wrong?"

The bewildered tone instantly drew the attention of everyone in TWICE.

Before Sana Minatozaki could reply, Makoto Miyamoto looked at the man who had rolled down the car window and asked, "Excuse me, have you seen a white-haired, gray-backed Old English Sheepdog? It's about seven or eight months old, wearing a blue collar and a black jersey..."

He sometimes felt helpless about Dahyun and the other members' thought processes. "May" already had such thick fur, and they even put clothes on it, saying it was for looks...

Sorry, I didn't see it.

"...Hey, you're Tarot?!"

The man in the carriage shouted excitedly, and the TWICE members on the other end of the phone wanted to interrupt, saying, "May has been found," but they couldn't interrupt because of the man's excited voice, so they just listened to the conversation on the other end.

"Inside!"

Gong Cheng nodded with a light laugh.

"Tarot, could you please wait a moment? I recognized you when you walked over, but I was worried I might be mistaken... My girlfriend is burning incense at the temple up ahead. Could I call her over now so we can take a picture together and get an autograph?"

The young man, speaking in a pleading tone and with a Busan accent, quickly dialed the phone, "Mi-jin, come quick! I'm in the parking lot! I ran into Tarot! Your favorite Taort, come quick! Don't keep him waiting!"

"..."

A few minutes later, a girl rushed over, her voice filled with surprise, "..."

Gong Cheng quickly signed an autograph and took a photo with the girl, chuckling as he said, "Your girlfriend is really pretty, and you're very handsome too~"

These words made the young couple's hearts flutter with joy!
After walking a short distance, Gong Cheng pretended to talk to the air in front of him, "You just came down from the mountain? Oh, the temples here are very famous in Seoul. Goodbye!"

All the elements are there: couples, mountain roads, and a lost dog!
If the women were to overthink things, he'd be truly at a loss! However, as long as things remain on the surface, that's fine. Leaving a seed of suspicion and caution isn't necessarily a bad thing for Gong Cheng; it's only a matter of time. Everyone will gradually accept it, and so will he.
Therefore, he thought Mina did a pretty good job.
Just kidding. He's been with a big star for two years, and his entanglement with Sana-chan has lasted for more than three years since before his debut. There's also Chaeyoung, who's been with him for almost three years, and Momo-chan, with whom he has a deep mentor-student relationship. How could you possibly stir things up with just a few words?

However, once the seeds of doubt are sown, they will slowly grow, and the women will gradually come to understand. When they know some things in the future, they may not feel so "angry".

Therefore, Mina's provocations were like a buffer zone for bumps on the road...

It can also absorb shocks...

However, Little Strange Tofu did a good job this time!

What a generous reward!

……

On the mountain, the expressions of Lim Nayeon, Hirai Momo, Son Chaeyoung, and the others softened.

Perhaps the couple on the mountain road just now were the same couple who were talking on the phone?
The group of people suppressed their doubts, while Minatozaki Sana hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief. She bit her lip and glanced at her former "friend" Mina with her bright eyes!

But then, she pouted with a regretful expression, picked up her coffee, and took a sip.

What a vicious woman!

"Wow, this guy really is something, he has fans wherever he goes!"

Yu Dingyan said with a touch of emotion, "My good brother is really incredibly powerful!"

"..."

After a while, Gong Cheng came up with his coat. "What's wrong?"

As he spoke, he put on his Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor acting skills again, glancing speechlessly at May lying on the ground to the side, "Aigoo, where did you run off to? I was so worried about you!"

Kim Dahyun quickly stepped in to protect May, "Oppa, don't scold May anymore. Sana unnie and Nayeon unnie already scolded her!"

As she spoke, she winked and made faces, "Stop acting, you've gone too far!"
She guessed that the couple Nayeon unnie saw was most likely Sana's sister-in-law and the handsome man in front of her, but how they handled the situation was truly an eye-opener for her...

Makoto is making things up...

"...By the way, when you came up, did you see a young couple at the pavilion?"

Lim Nayeon grinned, showing her rabbit teeth, and asked, still worried.

"No?"

"There's hardly anyone on the whole road! There are hardly any cars left in the parking lot, but there are still quite a few tourists at the temple..."

Gong Cheng yawned and said something, then picked up a bottle of cola, took a sip, and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?"

Kim Da-hyun, in a very obsequious manner, recounted the whole story, "..."

"Couple?"

"But the people I saw in the parking lot were all older. The only younger ones were the guy I asked about in May and his girlfriend..." Gong Cheng said with a disbelieving look, but as he thought back, he raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Oh my god, could it be that the two people who asked me for a photo are the couple you were talking about?"

"...But they don't seem like the type to do that kind of thing in public!"

He was skeptical and didn't completely confirm the relationship. Instead, he did the opposite: if I did something wrong, I would definitely want to get it over with as soon as possible, right?

"Tch, that's hard to say. There are plenty of hypocrites out there!"

"I'm pretty sure it's true. Didn't you say the woman was very pretty?"

Yu Dingyan, a good friend, grimaced as she helped out, lamenting how the world has gone to such a low level!

(End of this chapter)