Peninsula: Starting with the nation's first love, the white moonlight

Chapter 83 Departure for Jeonju!

"Are you going to all these places?" Kim Tae-yeon asked again to confirm.

"yes."

Li Luran turned his gaze away from the window and looked at Taeyeon beside him, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness.

"Not only do I have to go, but I also have to take pictures at every place. My perfectly good vacation has been completely ruined."

Kim Tae-yeon handed the phone back to Lee Lu-ran, casually mentioning it.

"So when are you planning to go to EyeBis?"

"EyeBis?"

Li Luran didn't react at first, but after a moment's thought, it dawned on him.

"Oh, that one."

"Actually, I know where the places listed above are, but I'm not sure about EyeBis. I haven't had time to search for it online yet. However, I think it shouldn't be a big deal if I miss one place, so I wasn't planning on going anyway."

Hearing him say that, Kim Tae-yeon tried her best to suppress the slight nervousness in her heart and make her tone sound as natural as possible.

"I know this place very well. If you don't know the way, I can take you there."

"Is that so?" Li Luran looked at her with some surprise.

"Of course!" Kim Tae-yeon said decisively.

"Then tell me about it, what kind of place is it?"

"Actually—it's just a very famous eyewear store that's been open for many years and has always had a great reputation. Now, a lot of young people go there to check it out!" Kim Tae-yeon praised her own store without batting an eye.

"Excuse me, may I ask if your friend is very knowledgeable about the culture of the Korean Peninsula?"

"I don't know if he understands the culture of the peninsula, but I do know he knows a lot about girl groups!" Li Luran shook his head helplessly. "He keeps saying he wants to come to the peninsula, but actually he just wants to see girl groups."

"Come to think of it, he seems particularly enthusiastic about Girls' Generation, always mentioning your names, and even calling himself S0—SO something again?"

"It's SONE! Also called 'Long-cherished Wish'! This is our Girls' Generation's official fan name, and you don't even know that?"

"Um, cough cough—" Li Luran awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck, "I don't know much about girl groups on the peninsula, sorry."

"Hmph!" Kim Tae-yeon pouted and snorted coldly, a sour taste emanating from somewhere. "Then someone must know what U Aina is, right?"

"Ah, this...hehe, hehe!" Li Luran was so embarrassed he could practically dig out a three-bedroom apartment.

"Fine, I won't blame you! You didn't know who I was before, but you'd better remember me from now on! Do you hear me?" Kim Tae-yeon waved her little fist fiercely at Lee Lu-ran, looking cute and fierce.

"Yes, ma'am!" Li Luran saluted her playfully.

"Pfft!" The two looked at each other and finally couldn't hold back their laughter.

"Now, let's get back to the main topic. Since it's still early, we'll have to trouble Taeyeon to lead the way!"

"Are you sure?" Kim Tae-yeon raised her delicate eyebrows and asked again on purpose.

"Aren't you afraid I'll sell you out?"

Li Luran cooperated by shrinking his neck and putting on a pitiful look.

Kim Tae-yeon almost burst out laughing when she saw his exaggerated expression.

"Hmph, if you don't behave, Nuna might really sell you out, are you scared?!"

"I'm scared—I'm terrified."

"Pfft, hahaha!"

The quiet cable car was instantly filled with Kim Tae-yeon's mesmerizing laughter. Even though Li Luran had experienced it once before, its destructive power was doubled this time in such a confined space.

On the way from the cable car to the parking lot, Li Luran kept clutching his aching left arm.

He looked at the short man walking ahead with a resentful expression. Kim Tae-yeon noticed his gaze, turned around and snorted coldly: "What are you looking at? You brought this on yourself."

"How can you describe a girl's laughter like that? My laughter doesn't sound like an old lady's at all!"

"No, no, absolutely not!"

Li Luran hurriedly waved his hand in denial, not wanting his right arm to suffer the same ruthless torment as this woman.

"Ethereal and otherworldly, it's as melodious as a nightingale's song."

"You're smart to back down, kid."

Kim Tae-yeon took out her car key from her pocket with satisfaction and pressed it. A black Mercedes SUV not far away flashed its headlights.

Li Luran walked to the passenger side, opened the car door, and plopped inside.

He glanced around the car and couldn't help but sigh.

"I never expected that someone as short as you could drive such a wild car."

"Do you want to die?!"

As soon as Kim Tae-yeon got into the driver's seat, she suddenly turned her head, her eyes flashing with murderous intent.

Being short is definitely one of her sore spots, and this Mr. Li always manages to step on them precisely!

Seeing that the situation was not good, Li Luran immediately backed down.

"I was wrong. I spoke without thinking. Please forgive me, Captain Jin."

Kim Tae-yeon pursed her lips, deciding to ignore this talkative guy for the time being, and skillfully started the car.

"Oh right, Taeyeon—" After fastening his seatbelt, Lee Luran turned his head to look at Kim Taeyeon.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

"During those days in New Zealand, you followed me everywhere every day. Weren't you afraid of me—"

"What are you afraid of?" Kim Tae-yeon winked mischievously.

"Are you trying to say—that you're afraid I'll do something bad to you?"

Kim Tae-yeon smiled and shook her head: "Although you have a bit of a quirky sense of humor and always make me angry, I know you're a good person."

Li Luran's lips twitched. Suddenly being given the "friend zone" card—what did that mean?

"I'm pretty good at judging people, especially you, you pretentious little brother." Kim Tae-yeon proudly raised her chin. "Alright, buckle up, we're off!"

She stepped on the gas, and the Mercedes roared as it sped off toward Quanzhou.

Half an hour later, the Mercedes was speeding along the highway.

Li Luran leaned back leisurely in his seat, listening to the music in the car, occasionally turning his head to look at the scenery rushing past outside the window.

Kim Tae-yeon's driving style is somewhat wild, which contrasts sharply with her quiet and delicate appearance.

Fortunately, her driving skills were quite steady. After half an hour of nervously getting used to it, Li Luran finally relaxed.

A sentimental folk song from the West was playing in the car. Kim Tae-yeon's head swayed left and right to the rhythm of the music, and she hummed along. Occasionally, she would forget the lyrics and just mumble them over, then laugh to herself.

Sunlight streamed in through the driver's side window, bathing her profile in a warm, soft yellow light, with wisps of hair gently swaying across her forehead.

Li Luran looked at her relaxed profile and smiled unconsciously.

On stage, she is a dazzling girl group leader, but at such close range, Kim Tae-yeon humming a song looks more like a high school student who has just set off for a spring outing.

He slowly closed his eyes, preparing to rest for a while.

"Li Luran, what kind of music do you usually like to listen to?"

Kim Tae-yeon hummed a song softly, turning her head slightly to glance at the man who was dozing off.

Li Luran slowly opened his eyes and turned his head to the side. In the sunlight, Kim Tae-yeon had a faint smile on her face, like a winter elf. Li Luran was momentarily mesmerized by her beauty.

"Li Luran? What are you looking at? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"Oh, it's nothing, I was just feeling a little sleepy." Li Luran shook his head, trying to wake himself up.

"You still haven't told me what kind of songs you like?"

"I usually only listen to Chinese songs from our own country." He adjusted his posture. "As for pop music from the peninsula, apart from IU's songs, I haven't listened to much."

When Kim Tae-yeon heard Lee Ji-eun's name, she didn't get jealous like she had before at Namsan Tower.

"IUi's recently released song 'You and Me' is truly outstanding," Kim Tae-yeon commented honestly. "I heard that she even participated in the composition of the song herself. To be able to achieve something like this at such a young age is truly remarkable."

"Yes, Ji-eun is indeed very talented in music."

Li Luran thought of the girl who looked like the girl next door, and a touch of tenderness appeared in his eyes.

"It's just that she has a very strong personality. When she tried writing her own songs for the first time, she insisted on doing her best."

"You have no idea how many times she revised that arrangement."

Kim Tae-yeon nodded in empathy, as she felt the same way about music, striving for perfection.

"What about our Girls' Generation songs? Which one do you like?"

"GEE".

Li Luran blurted it out almost without thinking, so fast that even he was a little surprised.

Kim Tae-yeon gave him a resentful look.

This girl, out of all the songs Girls' Generation has, she had to pick one she didn't like.

"What a nemesis!"