Peninsula: My cheat code is unscientific

Chapter 108 Fighting on behalf of others
Jiang Che was taken aback for a moment: "What's wrong with going to China? China is vast and rich in resources, with a lot of delicious food. So many people want to go but don't have the chance. And this is a paid trip for you, isn't that great?"

"Oh dear! That's not the problem!" Yoona said, getting a little anxious.

"It's because of that 'language genius' persona you created for me before; it's too solid."

She became increasingly frustrated as she spoke:

"Chinese is really difficult. Although I've improved a bit, I'm still not much better. If the PD asks me to show off my Chinese, I'm sure I'll mess it up..."

Jiang Che finally understood what she was struggling with, and with a sudden realization, he let out an "Oh—" that trailed off, a knowing expression on his face:
"So, you want me to go?"

Upon hearing this, Yoona immediately put on a fawning smile, and her voice softened:
"Jiang Che~ Handsome Jiang~ You're so smart, how can there be someone as smart as you in the world~ And this time we're going to your country, don't you want to go back and visit!"

Jiang Che stroked his chin:
"I do want to go back and take a look, but..."

As he spoke, he slowly extended his right index finger and waved it in front of Yoona.

Yoona: "..."

Yoona looked at his all-too-familiar gesture and felt her temples throbbing. She slapped his fingers away in annoyance.

"Oh! You're obsessed with money! All you ever think about is money, money, money!"

"Yoona, one day you will understand my good intentions, and then you will definitely regret treating me this way."

Yoona was so angry she gritted her teeth and glared at him for several seconds, but in the end she gave in.

Resignedly, he pulled out his phone, muttering to himself as he operated it:
"That greedy, heartless bastard... He probably died poor in his past life to be reborn here..."

With a "beep", the notification sound indicating a successful transfer rang out.

Jiang Che immediately took out his phone, looked at the payment notification with satisfaction, and a happy smile appeared on his lips:

"Thanks, Boss Lin, for the giant rocket!"

Although Yoona didn't understand the joke about "big rocket," she felt that his smug face was mocking her.

Her eyes darted around, and her fingers flew across the screen as she opened the group chat for "Girls' Generation and Temporary Workers".

[Yoona: @Taeyeon @Sunny unnies! What are you doing? I have some good news to share!]

The message was sent out and there was an immediate response in the group.

Sunny: ? Hurry up and say what you want to say, I'm playing games!

[Taeyeon: ...Just got home, what's up?]

[Yoona: Just so you know, Kang Cheol is going to China in a few days~ hehe.jpg]

[Taeyeon: Huh? China? What's he going to China for?]

Sunny: Ah... am I covering for you again?

[Yoona: Yes~ it's that variety show we negotiated last time, but that's not the point. The point is that Kang Cheol just specifically asked me if you two unnies wanted any Chinese specialties or gifts? He'll bring them back for you!]

After the message was sent, the group was silent for two seconds.

Immediately afterwards, a series of @JiangChe posts began flooding the screen.

[Sunny: @JiangCheJiangChe! You're so kind!]

Sunny: I want tea, the really expensive kind.

[Sunny: And what about... Sichuan hot pot base!]

[Sunny: Wait, let me look up a shopping list for China...]

Taeyeon: @KangCheol I...I don't know what I want...

[Taeyeon: Why don't you just buy me one of the things you bought for Sunny...shy.jpg]

Jiang Che looked at the messages from Sunny and Taeyeon tagging him, wondering why these two big shots were tagging him. He clicked into the group chat, and the smile on his face froze completely.

He slowly raised his head, looking at Yoona beside him who was suppressing a laugh, and felt an itch to retaliate. This girl was getting revenge on him, deliberately giving him trouble!
Having achieved her goal, Yoona decisively got up and prepared to slip away:
"Ah... I suddenly feel so tired, I'm going to take a shower first..."

She had just stood up, but hadn't taken a step yet.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Che swiftly raised his hand and slapped her pert buttocks lightly.

"Snapped!"

A crisp, slightly ambiguous sound rang out clearly in the living room.

"ah!!!"

Yoona jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her cheeks flushing bright red. She covered the attacked area with one hand, grabbed a cushion from the sofa with the other, and turned around angrily to confront Jiang Che.

"Jiang Che, you're dead! How dare you..."

However, as soon as she picked up the cushion, the person in front of her had already disappeared.

After landing a successful blow, Jiang Che didn't hesitate at all. His movements were as agile as an eel, and he darted away in a flash, leaving behind only a mocking, laughing remark lingering in the air:

"Yoona, you really need to eat more and gain weight."

Before he finished speaking, the other person had already slipped into his room. With a soft "click," the door closed, and there was even the sound of it being locked from the inside.

Yoona got even angrier after hearing this.
"Hey! Jiang Che! You dare to act like a hooligan! Open the door if you dare!"

There was no movement from inside the door.

Yoona stood there, took several deep breaths, and then angrily threw the cushion back onto the sofa.

"That bastard... how dare he hit her there... and make her gain weight..." she muttered softly, subconsciously rubbing the spot where she had been slapped, feeling as if the slight sensation still lingered.

With a snort, Yoona decided to let bygones be bygones and not bother with this shameless guy for the time being. She turned and walked towards the kitchen, intending to pour herself a glass of ice water to cool down.

Inside the room, Jiang Che, leaning against the door, breathed a sigh of relief as the noise outside gradually subsided. He unconsciously raised his hand to look at his tools of the crime.

"The feel... is pretty good?" A thought popped into my head uncontrollably.

He quickly shook his head, trying to dismiss this perverse thought.

In the early morning, Jiang Che quickly finished the last bite of his sandwich, clapped his hands, and stood up.

"I am leaving."

Across from her, Yoona, still half-asleep, waved dismissively, "Um...have a safe trip...I'm going back to sleep for a bit...it's rare to get a rest."

“…Then, goodbye?” Jiang Che subconsciously raised his hand and waved casually at her as a farewell.

This simple gesture struck a nerve with Yoona. She instantly snapped back to reality, memories of last night flooding back, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"Hey! Jiang Che! What did that gesture mean?! Are you still thinking about it?!"

Jiang Che was completely bewildered, not following her train of thought at all:

"Huh? What are you thinking? I just... said goodbye in a normal way!" He felt more wronged than Dou E.

"Normal?! You were clearly trying to..." Yoona stopped mid-sentence, then glared at him fiercely and said, "Get out of here! Just looking at you annoys me!"

"Is this woman going through menopause...?" Jiang Che muttered to himself, wisely choosing not to delve any deeper and slipping away after changing his shoes.

When Kang Cheol arrived at the meeting point according to the address sent by the production team, Kang Ho-dong's signature loud voice rang out from afar:
"Yoona-ssi! Over here!"

Jiang Che immediately switched to obedient mode and bowed slightly:
"Hodong oppa, it's been a long time."

Kang Ho-dong appeared unusually enthusiastic, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile:
"Aigoo, no need to be so polite! Jae-suk specifically asked me to take good care of Yoona-ssi during this variety show recording! Don't worry, I've got it covered!"

Jiang Che was thinking to himself that he would definitely give Yoo Jae-suk a "friend card" next time they met, but on the surface he was all grateful:
"Yes, thank you, Oppa. I'll leave it to you."

"No problem! Hahaha!"

(End of this chapter)