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Chapter 359 Tarot: Bullying? Exclusion? He Cares About Me

[Variety Show...]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"...Is this some kind of ghost?"

Gong Cheng had just pushed open the tightly closed glass door of the gym when, in the instant he lifted his eyelids, he was greeted by a variety of yoga outfits, or tight-fitting shorts of various colors, and girls whose eyes couldn't look away, standing on the treadmills, exercise equipment, and yoga mats...

Many familiar faces can usually be seen in music shows or small product advertisements; in short, they are all female idols in the industry.

"what's the situation?"

Gong Cheng held May in one arm and gripped the live-streaming camera in the other, his tone incredulous and somewhat bewildered.

Kim Jong-kook's gym has a "celebrity effect," but normally, if you happen to bump into three or five members, it's considered quite lively...

How eerie.

That was his only thought at the moment. Amid the lively atmosphere, the girls' affected laughter and the soft sounds of the equipment running could be heard. While Gong Cheng's tall figure was still standing in front of the gym, the girls in the spacious equipment area seemed to have suddenly noticed him.

She quickly covered her mouth with her small hand in surprise, "Oh my god?! Tarot-senpai?"

“TTarot…” One voice after another, eager to be the first and unwilling to be outdone, rang out.

His affected mannerisms and exaggerated acting made Gong Cheng's handsome face tremble!
He immediately realized that these people were watching his live stream and had come to ambush him, but given the current situation, he could only smile politely, without bothering with any formalities...

Place "May" on the gym floor, and May obediently raises its head to look around the gym, where it sees a series of eyes filled with budding romance, but its short legs still follow Gong Cheng powerfully.

"Are you kidding me?"

In the observation room of MBC, Yoo Jeong-yeon's lips twitched as she spoke. On the live broadcast screen in front of her, there were twenty or thirty female celebrities from the industry, each with exquisite makeup and runway-like outfits, even yoga clothes were worn in a variety of styles!
Are they really here to work out? But considering it's a live broadcast, and as the MC of a variety show, even if he knew what these fellow MCs were there for—to freeload—he couldn't be too direct…

“I often go to Jong-kook oppa’s gym, but I’ve never seen so many members before.”

Another female MC, who is also a model, said sarcastically, "She won't tolerate this!"

This is outrageous! And what's with the woman wearing black stockings and a miniskirt while working out? What the hell are you marketing, this "loving woman" persona, "independent woman," "men are all bastards"? What the hell are you doing here?

Scumbag!

The live stream chat was filled with even more vulgar and offensive comments: "Not a bro? Don't be so fake, okay? Have some shame!", "This is blatant seduction!", "A bunch of bitches! Seriously disgusting!", "Slut, vixen! Trying to seduce my Geigei!", "Come claim your idol!"

In the gym, Gong Cheng casually placed the camera on the front desk and glanced helplessly at Kim Jong-kook: "...Does it have to be this exaggerated?"

Honestly, seeing so many people in the gym, he wanted to switch places; it was boring!
Especially when he saw Yu Guangli's gazes glancing at him, he suddenly felt as if he had entered a spider's web.

I hope a strong woman will appear to protect this harmless "holy monk" of mine...

"Look on the bright side, thanks to you, Xiao Cheng, my shop hasn't been this lively in a long time, except for the opening day!"

Kim Jong-kook handed Gong Cheng a glass of orange juice at the front desk, jokingly saying with a smile.

His tone couldn't help but marvel at the terrifying power of the younger man before him!

"I'm not in the mood for anything anymore."

Gong Cheng covered his mouth and whispered something...

During the live stream, the kind-hearted Mr. Gong did not want the people in the live stream and the girls in the gym to hear such hurtful words.

"Boxing?"

"How about I play with you today?"

Kim Jong-kook picked up his coffee and took a sip, making it all too obvious! He figured he might as well take advantage of the free traffic!

"can."

Gong Cheng nodded, then casually took off his jacket. "Brother, can you ask some staff to take care of May for me?"

He was speaking, taking a sip of orange juice from his mug, when suddenly someone gently tapped his shoulder. He frowned and turned around to look...

In the blink of an eye, the viewers and fans in the live stream saw a pure and vibrant face, with smooth, jet-black hair framing her cheeks, delicate features, chubby cheeks, and a bright, smiling expression of surprise: "Oppa?"

"You're here too?"

Gong Cheng disliked physical contact with strangers, but when he saw Zhang Yuanying's youthful and innocent face, he wasn't exactly a stranger. He smiled with surprise, "Oh, working out here? Don't you have any plans for today?"

"No, we've only just debuted, Oppa~ We're not that busy..." Jang Won-young's bright eyes curved into beautiful crescents, and when she smiled, there was a faint blush at the corners of her eyes. Some of the bangs on her forehead were clumps of what looked like beads of sweat.

Fine beads of sweat occasionally glistened on her slender, fair neck, suggesting she had been exercising for a long time.

Before Gong Cheng could speak, Zhang Yuanying bit her pink lips and took a soft breath, as if trying to recover from the exhaustion of her workout. After a while, she said with a regretful expression, "I didn't expect Oppa to come today. It's really a surprise!"

Kim Jong-kook stood behind the bar and kindly took a bottle of mineral water from the freezer and handed it to her, but when he heard what the girl said, his eyebrows twitched involuntarily!
"...Nothing's amiss, Jong-kook's gym is very famous."

Gong Cheng leaned against the bar and responded with a light laugh.

In his line of sight, Zhang Yuanying's innocent face was covered with "fine sweat" and a flush from a lot of exercise, making her look quite convincing. But he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to whether this former student had the same intentions as the group of girls not far away.

"Oh! I just finished. Ah~ If I had come a little later, I might have been able to work out with the teacher~" Her playful tone was soft and sweet, and she changed her form of address as she spoke. Zhang Yuanying subtly took a step forward to make sure her face looked beautiful in the live stream!
Finding the right camera angle is a basic skill for every artist before their debut...

"finished?"

Gong Cheng said in surprise, then couldn't help but chuckle.

Zhang Yuanying's physique didn't suggest he'd done a lot of exercise, and even if he had, he didn't believe it. The reason was simple: Master Gong never believed in such coincidences, especially those involving women...

They're better at creating chance encounters than men, but just enjoy the moment.

"Oh dear, I've been exercising for a long time now..."

Zhang Yuanying raised her slender fingers and smoothed the hair behind her ear. Her graceful figure stood in front of Gong Cheng's tall stature, but she still couldn't quite catch his eye. When she said this, she was so nervous that she lowered her face slightly, biting her lip, not daring to look into Gong Cheng's eyes, and even less daring to look at Kim Jong-kook standing behind the front desk.

Whether Kim Jong-kook and Tarot oppa believe it or not is irrelevant! The fans and the nation in the live stream just need to believe it! The female idols behind the scenes are blatantly coming to freeload, and none of them want to leave!

The eyes of the masses are discerning, and my encounter was truly a "chance"! I had to leave as soon as my oppa arrived, knowing when to stop showing my face and leaving a good impression on the audience. After all, with those idiots behind me, comparisons are inevitable!

If Oppa can persuade her to stay, she can also stay legitimately~ Either way, she won't lose out!

"..." Kim Jong-kook opened his mouth, his eyes filled with a speechless yet complicated look as he glanced at the timid Jang Won-young!
If he doesn't have Alzheimer's...

It's probably been less than 20 minutes since Zhang Yuanying applied for the card.
Now you're telling me you've been working out for a long time, sweating buckets...

Gee...

He silently admired her, but didn't expose her. Instead, Kim Jong-kook looked seriously at Jang Won-young, who had her head down. This kind of kid will succeed in the future!
“Wonyoung???”

"Isn't this our maknae!"

In IZ*ONE's dorm, the 11 members, including Kang Hye-won, Kwon Eun-bi, and Ahn Yu-jin, were either sitting on the sofa or casually sitting on the living room floor. They were initially shocked by so many shameless seniors trying to get on camera, but now, seeing their maknae (youngest member) in the live stream, looking timid and with a youthful face after exercising, they couldn't help but stare in disbelief!

"Hehe... When did Yuan Ying start going to the gym?" Cho Yu-ri said with a forced smile.

Ahn Yu-jin shook her head. Even though she was close to Jang Won-young, her friend hadn't told her or the other members that she was going to the gym when she left!
And it hasn't even been an hour since I left home, right?

My damn workout is over!

"...So all that rushing around was to bump into the CEO, huh?" Choi Ye-na clicked her tongue twice, her tone ambiguous, but it sounded strange to the other members!

Kang Hye-won and Kim Min-ju sat together, glancing at the members who looked shocked and thoughtful, and remained silent in tacit agreement!

A limited-time group of 12 members already has a large number of people, and each member comes from a different agency, making it difficult for any girl group to avoid forming a small clique! Jiang Huiyuan's innocent eyes were fixed on Zhang Yuanying's sweet smile and youthful face on the live stream screen...

I was suddenly a little terrified; they were so young!

So scheming...

Miyawaki Sakura opened her phone and switched to the live stream. She could watch the comments, and sure enough, the screen was filled with the same type of comments:

"Waaaaah! My youth is back! Such a strong teacher-student bond! In a gym with more than twenty celebrities, only our Yuan Ying was a genuine lucky encounter! Waaaaah!"

"You idiot upstairs! Oppa's semen is also very strong! Didn't your Wonyoung want to try it while waiting at the gym?"

"...I don't think Zhang Yuanying is deliberately putting on a show! Didn't you see she was sweating profusely, and her clothes were all normal and decent gym clothes? Oh my god, what the heck is that little nobody wearing black stockings?!"

"Our Wonyoung is truly a treasure! She debuted with an overwhelming number of fans, a born idol! She's definitely worthy of being on the dinner table, everyone!"

"...Just another oppa's cannon fodder!"

"As an outsider, to be honest, all these female K-pop idols have been completely swayed by Tarot!"

"Can you guys please stop being so filthy?"

……

"Is this May, Oppa?"

"It's so cute!" Zhang Yuanying, with her straight little body, suddenly squatted down, raised her fair hand, and stroked the gray fur on "May's" back.

The obedient May didn't resist; instead, she raised her puppy head to look at her.

"Inside~"

Gong Cheng held the mug, glanced at Zhang Yuanying squatting beside him, and thought for a moment before blinking and saying, "Yuanying, could you please take care of it for me? I'm going to change my clothes."

"Really, Mo Oppa?"

"I love repairing hooks the most!" Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanying's eyebrows and eyes immediately lit up with surprise, but she quickly suppressed her joy!
With this excuse, it would be more reasonable for me to stay!
“How could this be true or false?” Gong Cheng smiled helplessly, put down his cup, and handed the camera on the counter to Zhang Yuanying: “Hey, it’s live streaming, remember to interact with the viewers a little…”

As he spoke, he squatted down and patted May's head: "Be good, May! Don't make a fuss, don't cause trouble!"

It's a public place after all. "May" is a large dog with lots of energy every day, so she has to go out for walks often to release that energy, otherwise she'll destroy the house! As a result, since taking care of May, Little Strange Tofu has hardly ever been to the gym to manage her physique!
Every day after work or when he has nothing to do, he drags May outside to run around. Captain Kim has complained a lot about this, because as May gets bigger and bigger, it's basically May walking her around!
It's so funny...

When Gong Cheng, wearing a beige turtleneck sweater, went to the dressing room with Kim Jong-kook.

Still a little nervous, Jang Won-young held the camera, pointed it at herself, and waved with a sweet smile, saying, "Annyeonghaseyo, I'm Jang Won-young from IZ*ONE~"

"Who asked you?"

In the dorm room of the four members of SM Entertainment, Liu Zhimin was cursing furiously, "Bitch!"

"If I remember correctly, she was born in 04, right?" The Dragon of the Executive Department clenched his fist in astonishment, looking at Ning Yizhuo beside him. "So scheming at such a young age! Pretending to be something she's not! And 'chance encounter'?"

"Minjung, do you believe it?"

"Of course I don't believe it! When we first met her and that Ahn Yoo-jin, didn't she seem like a green tea bitch and mean?" Kim Min-jung chimed in, looking at Jang Won-young's hypocritical face on the live stream with great disdain!
Who would believe that? A chance encounter?!

shameless!
...In the live stream, Zhang Yuanying gently stroked "May's" fur, completely shedding her usual delicate and reserved demeanor from in front of the camera. A vibrant smile appeared on her face as she picked up her phone and took a picture of May. Her phone case was a heart-shaped design with glittering sequins. She cheerfully said:

"May is even cuter than the photos on Oppa's Instagram!"

"She's being very well-behaved..."

Not only are these heartfelt words, but they also garner goodwill from the public. After taking a few photos of "May," Zhang Yuanying put away her phone, blinked, and magically removed a blue hair clip from her high ponytail!

In front of the camera, she sat on the floor without any inhibitions, her fair arms wrapped around May's back. She leaned closer and her slender fingers "snap" a blue patterned butterfly hair clip onto May's white bangs.

Large Old English Sheepdogs often have a goofy and adorable appearance due to their long fur and bangs. However, with the blue butterfly hair clip attached, May's white bangs are tied up, making her look even cuter!
Zhang Yuanying clapped his hands in satisfaction, admiring his masterpiece.

She actually quite likes Oppa's (oppa's) makeup skills~ Including what she's doing now, it's all to make the live stream less awkward and artificial~ As for these kind-hearted actions, her fans will help market it for her...

"Waaah, our Yuanying..."

In TWICE's practice room, Kim Dahyun stared at the comments on the live stream and the blue hair clip on May's forehead, and suddenly felt a little uneasy!

May! Go after her!
Why are you being so obedient? You need to become more unruly!

Oh dear, I was too honest... all the Xiu Gou I taught were so obedient and docile.

……

"Joohyun~ It's been a long time!"

Without being filmed, Gong Cheng changed into a white T-shirt and shorts, went around to the rest area, and saw the group of Ryderbebe.

Kim Jong-kook, carrying boxing gloves and other equipment, went to the center of the ring first to tidy up the area.

Bae Joo-hyun sat on the sofa, raised her eyelids, and smiled, curling the corners of her mouth: "Where's Jisoo?"

“…Aish, I thought you came here specifically to see me.”

Gong Cheng answered reluctantly, then plopped down next to Jiang Seulgi. He looked around and saw Son Seungwan and Park Sooyoung, chuckling as he teased, "Is this your bodyguard?"

Bae Joo-hyun rolled her eyes and ignored him.

Where is Yerin?

Gong Cheng asked curiously, "All of Ryderbebei are here, except for Kim Ye-rin."

Kang Seulgi gestured towards a spot not far away, "Over there, chatting with her friends~" As she spoke, she gave Gong Cheng a sharp elbow to the waist, whispering, "And also, what about those armed guards! Our unnie could easily be taken down by Jisoo!"

They didn't try to hide it, and the other members of Ryderbabe in the rest area heard it clearly.

As Bae Joo-hyun's teammates, they already knew that the younger man in front of them had a brief relationship with their unnie (older sister/unnie), making him both a younger man and a former brother-in-law...

Gong Cheng glanced at the menacing expressions of Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan, and couldn't help but tease, "...Why do you have to do this? Solving problems doesn't always have to be done this way."

"Oppa~"

"If you don't take care of Jisoo, she'll take care of you!"

Park Soo-young and Gong Cheng are the same age, with Park Soo-young being half a year younger than him. When Tarot was producing the title track for Ryderbabe, he kept calling him "Oppa".

Bae Joo-hyun sat to the side, her bright eyes observing Gong Cheng's expression.

"Drip drip!"

Gong Cheng didn't say anything, but lowered his head, took out his phone, and glanced at the message from a "little spy" planted in another group—[Soldier Song Yuqi].

[Soldier Song Yuqi]: "Brother-in-law, what's wrong with you?"

"We're on our way to Jong-kook oppa's gym right now. Do you still like my unnie? She's so angry!"

"Doesn't your company care? What are you doing here..." Gong Cheng's lips twitched as he looked at Song Yuqi's message and asked back, then looked up at Bae Joo-hyun, "Noona, deal with me!"

"Can't we finish this quickly?" He really wanted to die...

"Could it be that Zhao Meiyan will come too?"

Seeing his wry smile, Bae Joo-hyun guessed what he meant. Meanwhile, Son Seung-wan and Park Soo-young beside her immediately tensed up!

The relationship between Gong Cheng and Zhao Meiyan is common knowledge!

At this moment, the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder from the flames of war...

"Ah."

Gong Cheng nodded, stood up, and then walked towards the arena not far away. His desolate figure gave off a feeling that a great battle of a hundred groups was about to begin!

But it's live... so feel free to do whatever you want!
Everyone here is an adult, and countless eyes are watching in the live stream. He didn't believe these shrewd women would make such a scene...

I smell loneliness!

Kang Seulgi blinked, watching the departing figure of the "cheating guy," and suddenly spoke up.

"Damn, that cheater is so cool!"

Son Seungwan clicked her tongue as she spoke, but was immediately met with Bae Joo-hyun tilting her head and giving a forced smile, "Wendy, don't call him 'cheating bro'!"

"Unnie really defends him!"

……

Gong Cheng stood below the ring and glanced at the MBC staff who had already arrived at the gym. The director and VJs of "I Live Alone" were all shocked to see the celebrities in the gym in front of them!

If you didn't know better, you'd think they were filming some kind of large-scale idol collaboration variety show...

Zhang Yuanying walked around the gym with a light heart, occasionally sending in some camera shots and boosting her popularity in the live stream.

Gong Cheng took the bottle of water that Zhang Yuanying handed him and took a sip.

After a moment of contemplation, he avoided the live stream camera, picked up his phone, and dialed a number. "...How have you been lately?"

After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, a woman's voice, accompanied by the click of a lighter, rang out: "Thanks to you, I've got a lot of film offers lately, but I'm resting at my apartment today, and I thought I'd watch your live stream~"

"I'm relieved that Noona is doing well." Hearing the familiar female voice and the sound of cigarettes burning, Miyako smiled sincerely. "Pack up, let's get ready to upgrade to a higher rank, Noona!"

He didn't waste any words. Right now, the female idols in the gym are either trying to pass him notes or trying to get screen time, popularity, and exposure.

He didn't care... but then he suddenly remembered that instead of giving this opportunity for exposure, it would be better to give it to his own person—Han Su-hee!

This woman debuted as a model in 16, but she didn't sign with an agency at the time. Instead, she received acting offers through social media, attended meetings alone, and prepared her outfits for the recordings. In short, before her modeling debut in 16, she met Gong Cheng in the winter of 15 when she was working at a coffee shop...

In short, everyone has had a tough time. Gong Cheng started transitioning to acting in 17. At that time, Gong Cheng had already become a big star with "Goblin". With the help of teacher Cheng Xizhen and his mentor, he has gained a foothold in the entertainment industry.

They also started offering her some roles. As her dramas that were waiting to be broadcast last year began to air, she became quite well-known among the new generation of actors, especially for supporting roles. Some agencies also began to extend offers to her, wanting to sign her.

However, with Gong Cheng's help in securing roles, the agency was dispensable to her. After consulting with Gong Cheng, the matter of the agency was postponed until now.

Now that Gong Cheng plans to establish his own agency in the summer, why not sign Han So-hee to his company like Bae Suzy? After all, he received quite a few scripts last year, and the Netflix hit "Kingdom" at the end of last month already foreshadows the booming development of Netflix in Asia in the next few years.

There's a script, there are actors...

"Summer, sign with my company." Gong Cheng explained his purpose. "Come to Jiangnan. Aren't people online curious about who the girl on the Hanjiang Bridge three years ago was? Expose her, Summer, come directly to my company..."

The identity of the girl next to Gong Cheng on the Hanjiang Bridge at night three years ago has yet to be revealed.

Gong Cheng doesn't care about having one more or one less scandal, while Han Suxi is a model who debuted as an actress and has established herself in the entertainment industry in the past two years. She is quite well-known and doesn't care about these kinds of scandals. It's always good to generate buzz and expose her identity.

……

Han So-hee, who had long since moved from Guro-gu to Gangnam-gu, was sitting on the sofa wearing a loose black nightgown, a cigarette burning between her fingers, but her eyes were fixed on the live broadcast on MBC television.

Zhang Yuanying is holding "May" in front of the camera, radiating youthful energy.

But Han Suxi found the little girl's affected manner ridiculous and incredibly fake. She might become a formidable scheming woman in the future, but for now, she didn't have the ability to outsmart the whole world. At least for now, she was still too naive in Han Suxi's eyes.

"...I've moved to a new apartment, but I've still left you the key to the electrical box outside. Now, do you want to sign up even my people?"

She stubbed out her cigarette haphazardly in the ashtray, talking with a grin, then picked up the beer on the table and took a sip to moisten her throat! Her slender legs peeked out from under her nightgown with the movement, revealing her bony, fair feet, her black manicured nails sparkling with rhinestones.

"It's fine whether you come or not, the film contracts won't stop." Gong Cheng's light laugh on the other end of the line indicated his attitude.

"Why not go? Do you think I'm that stupid?" Han Suxi immediately got up from the sofa, tilted her head, pressed her cheek against her phone, and stretched out her slender arm to pull the hair tie off her long brown curly hair. She was still muttering, "But to be honest, although I've been very free these past two years without signing with a company, running around by myself is really tiring!"

“There are some technical things I don’t understand…” she said, letting down her hair that she had just tied up, and taking off her black nightgown to reveal her smooth, fair back and figure. “Have you missed me lately? The keys in the electrical box are getting dusty!”

"I'm almost done with my web, haven't you contacted me in two months?" Han Suxi quickly pulled out some clothes from the closet, her tone slightly complaining.

……

“Ani, what Nuna said is really…”

Gong Cheng couldn't help but laugh; he simply loved this kind of relationship with Han Suxi...

These past years have been tough for everyone, but what's remarkable is that we haven't forgotten our original intentions and the purity we had when we were making love!
After that, Gong Cheng hung up the phone and then called Jin Dayu.

Make sure that after Han So-hee appears in the live stream, he rekindles the buzz surrounding her appearance on the Han River Bridge three years ago, and stirs up some drama.
……

Han Suxi rushed into a waiting taxi on the roadside, shivering from the cold, and slumped into the back seat. She tightened her beige trench coat over her shoulders, raising the collar to cover half of her face, revealing only a pair of tired but still sharp eyes.

The taxi slowly started moving. She glanced out the window at the falling snow in Jiangnan, recalling Gong Cheng's phone call earlier, and then remembered that it was about three years ago...

It was also a winter like this, with snow falling all over the sky, but the circumstances back then were completely different from now.

The two, who spent their days fooling around, were drunk and entwined in passionate embrace. The location was her old, run-down rented room in the Jiulao District. On that snowy day, Gong Cheng told her, holding her close, with a serious expression:

"We will all get better and better!"

At the time, Han Suxi took it as a consolation after drinking, and chuckled as she ruffled his hair, not taking his words to heart.

……

"?"

When Kim Jisoo arrived at the gym dressed in a black down jacket and jeans, her face trembled slightly upon opening the door and seeing the female idols standing in the equipment area.

what's the situation?
"..." After giving a dry laugh and greeting the group of female idols with her "heart-shaped lips", Kim Jisoo went straight to the nearby arena and casually sparred with Kim Jong-kook on the [First Dawn] skill.

"Take a break, bro."

Sweating profusely, Gong Cheng took off his boxing gloves and glanced at Kim Ji-soo's figure, which was wrapped up tightly.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes. I told you to dress nicely! Why are you still so conservative? Don't you see all the young girls around you? They're all so youthful and beautiful...

"May?"

Kim Jisoo raised her raised eyebrows and immediately recognized Xiu Gou lying on the floor. She couldn't help but reach out and happily pat him.

This is Xiu Gou from [Emerging Dawn]!
"Wow~"

May responded to her.

"Don't touch it!"

Gong Cheng, with his tall figure, had just stepped off the stage when he saw Kim Ji-soo's actions. He immediately frowned and shouted!
The sudden shout left Jang Won-young and the other idols in the gym looking completely bewildered.

In the live stream, many fans of Jisoo and BLACKPINK, as well as the general public, were taken aback by the sudden sound and didn't know what to do. Especially since the live stream cameras focused on Gong Cheng's unpleasant expression and Kim Jisoo's embarrassed smile from multiple angles...

"Oh my god? What's going on! Other celebrities touching May didn't elicit such a big reaction from Oppa!"

"Yeah, isn't Oppa and our Xiuxiu really good friends? Why are you talking like that, that tone..."

"..." Confused voices filled the live stream chat.

In the observation room of MBC television, the cartoonist was also somewhat surprised: "Is it... angry?"

"There must be some reason! Oppa isn't someone who gets angry easily. I've known him for so long, and I've rarely seen him angry, especially towards girls." Yu Dingyan was also very puzzled, wondering what was wrong with her good friend Haji Sung, who looked so serious on the live stream?
Dude, this is a live stream! If someone with ulterior motives starts stirring things up, the problem will be serious!

And in the live stream footage...

Why are you being so fierce?

Kim Jisoo reluctantly pulled her little hand from May's back and stuffed it into her down jacket pocket, but the surrounding gazes made her feel rather embarrassed. Her bright eyes now held a hint of grievance!

I just touched your stylist, is that a big deal?
It's all because of loving the house and its crows...

While Ryder and the others were somewhat gloating, Bae Joo-hyun's expression was very serious. In her memory, her first love wasn't the kind of person who would easily lose her temper and embarrass others!

Do you want me to take you to the hospital?

Gong Cheng opened his mouth, speaking weakly, then waved to May on the ground, patted her head, and said in a tone that seemed to ignore everyone else, "May, stay away from her~"

"Ugh?! What do you mean? This is so distasteful, Tarot! You're ostracizing and bullying us because of a dog? Why can everyone else pet May, but not Xiuxiu?!"

"That's right!"

In the comments section, May stood there, wagging her tail in confusion. Kim Jisoo was incredibly embarrassed. She could feel the gloating looks from many people, and her eyes reddened slightly. She said stiffly, "May clearly likes me!"

"If I like you, then I shouldn't hurt you even more." Gong Cheng finally looked up and said casually. But when he glanced at Kim Jisoo's expression—so aggrieved she was about to cry, yet still pursing her lips and trying to appear strong—he was speechless!
"No way, Kim Jisoo! Are you kidding me?"

"You're allergic to cats and dogs..."

He knew Kim Jisoo well. Her lips were pursed and her eyes were darting around. She was about to cry, but she would definitely hold it in and cry secretly when she got back!

"Forgot?" Gong Cheng asked, sounding annoyed.

"..."

Kim Jisoo belatedly realized what was happening, but perhaps it was just her imagination, she suddenly felt a slight itch in her little hand hidden in her pocket. But at that moment, she couldn't care less; her previously pursed lips instantly curled into a smile!

So you still remember...

Not a single pearl will fall out!
"I was so surprised to see May just now, I didn't even remember~" Kim Jisoo smiled awkwardly, but she was secretly overjoyed!

Did you see Nayeon and Joo-hyun in the live stream?!

"Oh my god, so that's how it is~ Our Xiuxiu is allergic to cats and dogs!"

"Waaaaah, everyone who said Oppa bullied and ostracized you, come out here and kneel down to apologize! Waaaaah!"

Looking at the barrage of comments on the screen, the older MC in the observation room couldn't help but exclaim, "Tarot is such a considerate and kind person. He remembers all the little habits that friends have."

“Yes, Oppa takes good care of his friends. He’s helped TWICE a lot over the years, including his friends.” Yoo Jeongyeon breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes sparkling as she recalled, “Oppa said that whether it’s a lover or a friend, anyone who can stay by your side is precious and should be cherished!”

In the live stream, Kim Jisoo took off her heavy down jacket, thinking that she had misunderstood the "Newborn Dawn" earlier, but seeing May's adorable (，，ω)ノ“(っω｀。) appearance, she still couldn't resist wanting to touch her!
"Can I hold it? I'll have to take allergy medication!"

"Besides, a simple touch shouldn't be a problem~"

She walked over to Gong Cheng, wearing a white crew-neck cardigan sweater, and appeared in the live stream alongside Haji Cheng, grinning, "Look, I just touched May, and my hand is perfectly fine~"

“It will be too late if something happens. I don’t want to take you to the hospital in this cold weather and stay with you while you get an IV drip.”

Gong Cheng spoke with a strong sense of principle, glancing around at the pretentious celebrities around him. He wished he could lead Kim Ji-soo away, but Han So-hee hadn't arrived yet, so he could only wait.

"You're quite arrogant."

Kim Jisoo snorted and made a teasing remark!
If you don't want to touch it, then don't. I'll touch it slowly later... He actually remembered that I'm allergic to cats and dogs, hahaha!

It's obvious she has me in her heart! Hmph!

A little bit~
Just as Kim Jisoo's eyes were beaming with joy, a sudden, clear voice rang out: "May~" Bae Joo-hyun stood to the side, her bright and elegant features radiating a hint of a smile as she clapped her hands.

May suddenly rushed over and jumped into Bae Joo-hyun's arms.
Jisoo's daydream was immediately interrupted by Irene's voice. She glanced at her, her expression turning somewhat sharp, but she still smiled and said, "Irene sunbaenim, are you working out here too?"

She wasn't afraid at all. She was personally invited by [Emerging Dawn], which meant that she was being formally married!

Naturally, she had to act all high and mighty in front of Bae Joo-hyun! On the contrary, in the eyes of the viewers in the live stream, Bae Joo-hyun seemed like the one who was just there to freeload…

"senior?"

"Jisoo, weren't we good friends before summer? Why are you being so distant~" Bae Joo-hyun squatted on the ground, wearing a white T-shirt with her chest bulging, her small hand stroking May's back, but her cheeks looked embarrassed.

Park Soo-young stood to the side with a forced smile and reminded her, "Unnie, before summer, BLACKPINK wasn't that popular yet."

"Annyeong~"

"That's not what I meant, it was just a surprise."

Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo's face twitched and she quickly explained, "If I had known, I would have invited Kim Jennie, Park Chaeyoung, and Lisa to come along!"
You can't just throw this label on anyone!

In the live stream chat, comments included: "What does 'Aigoo' mean? Does Jisoo think our Ryder Baby isn't good enough?", "Could it be that after becoming popular, she's started to distance herself from her old friends?", "How could our Xiuxiu be that kind of person?", and so on.

……

Meanwhile, downstairs at the gym.

Han Suxi got out of the taxi. She raised her eyelids, blew out a breath, and took out a women's cigarette from her pocket. There happened to be a smoking area next to her. She lit a cigarette and, following the smoke, glanced at the snowflakes growing larger and larger in the daylight...

Not far away, there were quite a few fans, who seemed to have gathered downstairs at the gym after watching the live stream.

Some support signs and posters of Gong Cheng waved in the snow and cold wind. Han Suxi blinked her slender eyes. It seems that we are really getting better and better...

A wild model, a high-achieving student who hangs out on the streets.

That's unbelievable!
Not far away by the roadside… six youthful and beautiful figures got out of two taxis. Song Yuqi, while watching the live stream on her phone, excitedly jumped out of the car, eager to see her brother-in-law! She turned back to Zhao Meiyan, who was wearing a short black Chanel-style jacket, and called out:
"Hurry up, unnie~ It feels like the snow is getting heavier!"

"Alas~ Don't rush me!" Zhao Meiyan smiled softly, carrying a black backpack. Underneath her Chanel-style jacket were black skinny jeans and long boots. Her long, straight black hair cascaded over her shoulders. She wanted to see what Jisoo unnie, who was still up to no good, was planning!
But after taking only a few steps, her watery eyes glanced through the wind and snow and suddenly saw a slender figure leaning against the railing in the smoking area. She was wrapped in a trench coat, her long brown curly hair was slightly tied up, and smoke occasionally drifted in the air, giving her an indescribable feeling...

"hiss~"

Han Suxi stubbed out her cigarette, took out chewing gum from her bag, and put it in her mouth. As soon as she turned around, she met Zhao Meiyan's eyes.

"..."

When Zhao Meiyan saw the familiar figure and those nonchalant eyes, her expression froze for a moment!
A bad feeling is creeping into my heart!

She seemed to recognize who this woman was...

(End of this chapter)