Peninsula Platinum Era

Chapter 282 So it's a girl after all.

"Okay! I'll listen to you. Be careful and send me a message when you get home."

Chen Shijun found it somewhat amusing, yet undeniably adorable, as Zhimin instantly switched to a serious mode, so he nodded in agreement.

"Oppa too, I'm leaving!"

Zhimin took a deep breath, adjusted her mask and hat to make sure she was properly covered, gave the man a reassuring look, and then turned and hurried toward the street next to her.

Watching the girl's figure quickly disappear into the night, Chen Shijun nodded slightly, thinking that there shouldn't be any major problems.

He thought about going to the smoking area for a smoke, but then he glanced thoughtfully at the suspicious corner. He hadn't noticed anything there.

However, when he turned around, he actually saw a small figure. He didn't expect that the figure hadn't left with Zhimin, but had stayed behind instead.

This set Chen Shijun on high alert. The other party probably only had one thought: they hadn't confirmed his identity and wanted to stay to verify it further.

After putting the cigarette pack in his pocket, Chen Shijun didn't choose to leave immediately. Instead, he strolled slowly toward the corner of the wall as if taking a casual walk.

Winter was plotting behind the corner when it seemed that Zhimin had just discovered something, and the two of them actually parted ways. It was unclear whether they were going back to the man's house to wait for him.

But that doesn't matter. I just want to see what kind of guy this is, that he can bewitch that dead snake so badly.

The distance was a bit far, and the lighting was dim, so I couldn't see the man's profile clearly. I could only tell that he was tall and straight, and didn't seem like the greasy middle-aged man I had described.

I didn't expect that Liu Zhimin would actually get it. I'll just walk over and take a look openly in a bit, and then go back to my dorm.

Zhimin walked alone on the cool, drizzly street, deliberately slowing her pace. She took out her phone, switched to selfie mode, and took a picture of the coffee she had just bought under the bright lights of the convenience store.

She casually slipped into her bubble, uploaded a set of photos, and then flashed a slightly tired but sweet smile at the camera.

The angle, deliberately chosen to include a convenience store sign and a night view from the window, creates an atmosphere of solitude, giving fans a sense of openness and honesty.

I never expected that being in a relationship would feel like being a thief. I find it quite exciting, even though it's not good to fool my fans like this. But there's nothing I can do about it!

This quickly sparked discussion among fans, with many saying they wanted to run into Jimin unnie in person. As the snake strolled along, it continued to build its alibi.

The wet streetlights, the cute dolls in the shop windows, and even some messy street scenes all resemble a young girl enjoying her alone time.

This meticulousness was completely different from her usual self; she had to make sure that even if she had just been photographed, she had enough material to prove that she was just out for a walk alone at night.

Zhimin even lingered by the river for a while, waiting for fans to come and take photos with her. She felt that she was really too smart.

On the other side, Chen Shijun slowly approached the corner of the wall, trying his best to make no sound at all.

Winter, oblivious to the impending danger, straightened her hat brim and prepared to go out to meet this seemingly decent "brother-in-law."

She looked up and a tall figure loomed over her. All she could see was the reflection of Chen Shijun's glasses under the streetlights, and she was terrified.

Without a second thought, she tried to run away, but the man grabbed her by the collar and slammed her against the wall.

Seeing this person reach out to snatch his phone, Dong Tian naturally couldn't agree, but it seemed to be to no avail, as Chen Shijun easily held him back.

Chen Shijun wasn't sure if he had filmed anything, but the phone had been switched off during the struggle, and he figured she wouldn't tell him the password anyway. So he simply yanked off her mask, intending to use it to unlock the phone. "Hmm? Oh, it's a girl! I didn't realize."

The face in front of him was very pretty, but Chen Shijun found it strange that someone so beautiful would be a paparazzi. Of course, she could also be a sasaeng fan, but her face looked somewhat familiar.

As he watched her face gradually turn red, Chen Shijun slowly realized something. His large hands were pressed tightly against her chest, pinning her against the wall like a sandwich.

"Waaaah! Let me go!"

Winter felt like she wanted to smash her head against a telephone pole. That comment, "Oh, you're a girl!" had really hit her young heart hard. Birds of a feather flock together, and Liu Zhimin's man was no good either.

Who are you? Why are you spying on us?

I actually recognized the girl with the puppy-like demeanor when I took off her mask, but I had a thought and didn't call her name directly.

Chen Shijun is different now. As a senior executive of an entertainment company, he can recognize all the members of newly debuted girl groups, which was almost unimaginable before.

Of course, it's also possible that this person is very recognizable, and is even Zhimin's teammate; she was mentioned tonight! I never expected to be being watched by my teammate.

Thinking to himself that Zhimin was indeed someone who shouldn't be praised, he almost caused a major disaster. Dongtian, standing in front of him, had her entire face hidden in shadow, her lips pressed tightly together in nervousness.

"I...I am. Are you Jimin's boyfriend?"

In winter, she felt that the man was a little too close, and she could even smell the faint scent of men's cologne on him. She couldn't help but wrinkle her cute little nose.

"What are you talking about, Zhimin? I don't know her."

Chen Shijun pretended to be stupid as soon as he opened his mouth, but after eliminating the greater danger, he put the phone back into the girl's hand and crossed his arms in the winter.

"Liar! She already told me, are you Director Chen of HYBE?"

Because they were so close, the girl was able to examine the man's face closely, and to her surprise, it really did look exactly like the one in the news photos.

Winter was furious. He never expected that the dead snake wasn't bragging. He really was HYBE's handsome director, and he actually told the truth.

But this is the truth, and it's even more upsetting than bragging. This woman eats so well that it makes people envious and jealous.

No wonder she was so fearless; the real reason was right here. Thinking back to the time before her debut when her phone was confiscated, Ji-min would sneak into the office building to make calls, and it was probably because of this man.

"She said that too? Honestly, what exactly is your purpose in following her?"

Chen Shijun's voice was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, yet it carried a sense of oppression, especially in his condescending manner.

Chen Shijun's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously pulled his hood up even higher. He noticed that the girl's thin coat was already slightly damp from the drizzle.

Its small body seemed to tremble slightly in the evening breeze, looking rather pitiful, which made me feel a little amused.

"I don't have any purpose... I'm just curious."

Winter was filled with the stubbornness of pretending to be calm after being caught red-handed, but knowing that this man wouldn't do anything to her, she wasn't particularly afraid.

(End of this chapter)