I desperately want to win on the peninsula

Meanwhile, Lin Qianqiao, who was unaffected, continued to chat on the phone with Jin Xuexuan.

"We have some other commitments to attend to, so we're heading back to the peninsula tomorrow."

"I'll be quite busy lately. I'm basically keeping up with work schedules, so I won't have much free time for the next two months. I won't have any free time until the end of the year."

"Inside, let's perform! Fighting!"

After hanging up the phone, Lin Qianqiao stood in front of the hotel room window, looking at the bustling traffic on the road below. The night view of Los Angeles was like a swaying cocktail, with neon ice crystals floating on the surface and unmelted desires sinking beneath.

He didn't contact Kim Seolhyun so late on purpose because he was trying to keep her hooked; there was no need for him to do that.

Rather, he forgot to charge his phone last night, and since he didn't have a chance to use it while playing at the beach today, he had no idea what was going on.

It was only when Zhou Xian asked him to contact Kim Seolhyun that he discovered his phone had run out of battery and shut down automatically.

The problem with this phone is that it won't turn on until it reaches a certain battery level, which caused me to fall asleep in bed while it was charging. I was only woken up by Zhou Xian when it was time to eat, and I only remembered that it happened during the meal.

Then, when I got back to my room, I called her. I thought Kim Seolhyun might be too busy to answer, so I thought I could just send her a text message. But to my surprise, she actually answered.

We just chatted like friends, about where to go today, where to go tomorrow, and whether we should go together... It was a fairly ordinary chat, but it lasted quite a while.

Another issue is that her speech is a bit hesitant, which is a stark contrast to her boisterous and slovenly image from last night. Her soft, sweet voice sounds alright, but she tends to pause and punctuate inexplicably, making it a bit difficult to understand.

I wonder how good this voice would be for singing... Now that he thought about it, he suddenly realized that he had never heard any AOA songs before, or maybe he had heard them but didn't know they were AOA songs. He thought about it for a couple of seconds and then stopped caring. If Zhou Xian was there, he would definitely have a chance to hear them.

However, it's not possible to go out and have fun together recently, because he will be very busy. When he goes back to Peninsula, he will have to finish filming the music video for his title track "Monster".

The top four stages of SMTM will be recorded during this period. If you are lucky enough to make it to the finals, there will be another recording session. This will probably take place at the end of the month.

With personal work commitments and MONSTAX's upcoming comeback, plus radio appearances and variety show appearances that need to be pre-recorded, this month has been incredibly busy.

"How did the conversation go?"

As soon as Lin Qianqiao turned around, she heard Zhou Xian ask a question with great interest.

"Weren't you listening the whole time?"

After saying that, Lin Qianqiao walked to the bedside and lay down. She looked at the white ceiling and yawned. She had been so busy lately that even if she had the mind to think about it, she had to put it aside. She pulled up the blanket and closed her eyes to rest.

"Just asking," Zhou Xian muttered when he saw that the other party ignored him.

"Let's keep things separate. You're being too proactive right now."

Lin Qianqiao opened his eyes and replied, then turned to look at Zhou Xian, "Right now we're just overseas, and it's normal to feel the urge to stick together when you're abroad. Once we return to this familiar place on the peninsula, our friends and colleagues will help us gradually adjust back to normal. Both you and she will quickly revert to your old ways, and your positive emotions will disappear. Don't waste your energy here; we'll talk about it when we get back." He wasn't being too subtle; it was the truth.

"Oh! Of course I know!" Zhou Xian was a little upset, but his desire to cooperate was even stronger.

"..." Lin Qianqiao didn't need to be too explicit, but if anyone kept trying to influence his unwavering resolve, then he shouldn't blame him for being outspoken and using the sharpest trick in the world: revealing the truth.

It is well known that many staff members meet, get to know each other, fall in love, and even get married during overseas trips.

It's impossible for idols not to have emotional connections and sparks can fly, but marriage is unlikely. However, there will definitely be moments of deep connection and shared experiences.

Just like a couple on set, they had intimate contact during filming, and because of the cramped environment, they fell in love and decided to make do for a while.

Commonly known as the "broken window theory," this refers to the phenomenon where, once boundaries are crossed, it becomes difficult to maintain one's original inner thoughts, and the desire to destroy one's nature deepens.

Regardless of the purpose, once the show is over, everyone goes their own way. Those who don't understand this will definitely suffer a great loss.

Therefore, Lin Qianqiao clearly knew why Jin Xuexuan made a series of strange movements last night. After all, humans are creatures that can read a person's current psychological state through their behavior.

Of course, this seemingly logical and clear set of knowledge is only effective against low-level monsters; you'll still be defeated by a formidable opponent.

So there's a chance Kim Seolhyun is just putting on an act. If that's the case, she's really amazing; you can't tell from her appearance at all.

But frankly, without those two girls who approached him, this wouldn't have happened; they just used it as an excuse to make a fuss.

The original reason for leaving early was to detach myself from the scene and emotions, but I didn't expect Kim Seolhyun's grip to be so strong.

The main reason is that he couldn't have imagined that Kim Seolhyun was an idol who practiced rock climbing. Her fingertips were as strong as the Nine Yin White Bone Claw. Once caught, she was really hard to let go. Besides, practicing this sport was too strange.

If he had just given Kim Seolhyun an over-the-shoulder throw, sending her flying to the side and making her dizzy, she probably would have passed away.

But this is extremely contrary to human behavior, and there is a chance that he will be regarded as a lunatic. He will most likely be subjected to a bar security team attacking him, and well-meaning people in the neighborhood will definitely condemn this behavior.

In a sense, he was forced.

Another reason is that Zhou Xian is too concerned about team friendship. Originally, I just wanted to help Zhou Xian with her moves, since she was dealing with an older woman who was several years older than her. But fighting without moves is like giving up, and it's unclear whether it will be useful. After all, there's a saying that "strategies win people's hearts," so as long as it works, that's fine.

If Zhou Xian had received assistance from the aircraft carrier, Lin Qianqiao wouldn't have been so blunt in pointing it out. But someone just acted out of line. If Zhou Xian had understood, there wouldn't have been any follow-up.

But these things just happened to him out of nowhere, and he had no idea what exactly happened at the time of the meal. That's what's so frustrating.

This reminded him of the anime "Monster," which shares the same name as the album's title track. The protagonist and his sister experienced the same things, but a subtle push or pull from their mother caused a memory discrepancy that led to a major disaster.

Lin Qianqiao now felt like a despicable and vile person.

Fortunately, everyone will be busy during this time, and as adults, they shouldn't dwell on such a small matter, nor should they have the idea of ​​signing a long-term singles contract.

In the short term, yes.

After that, Zhou Xian quieted down. Apart from the occasional clicking of his keyboard, the only other sound in the room was the faint noise from the television.

In this environment, Lin Qianqiao drifted off to sleep.

Silent all night.

MONSTAX and his group appeared at the airport with their luggage, ready to board a plane back to the peninsula.

While waiting to board, the members of MONSTAX sat on the seats in the waiting area chatting. Ren Changjun had been sticking close to the captain for the past two days, seemingly seeking protection.

Cai Hengyuan, Li Wenhe, and Liu Jixian are basically a stable trio, while Lin Qianqiao and Zhou Xian are the side members.

Zhou Xian looked at his phone for a while, then suddenly looked up and glanced around. He nudged Lin Qianqiao next to him with his shoulder, carefully handed the phone to him, and said in a low voice, "AOA went to Santa Monica Beach too."

Lin Qianqiao glanced at the pictures on Zhou Xian's phone screen and thought it was AOA in bikinis. All she could see were pictures of sunny beaches. These were places she had seen with her own eyes yesterday. What could she possibly feel about them?

"That's great," he replied casually, then lazily turned his head to scroll through his phone. Going to the beach together would be truly interesting; watching others go to the beach through a phone screen might just get you into trouble.

Zhou Xian was about to retort at such a perfunctory attitude when he noticed a message popping up on Lin Qianqiao's phone screen. Without even thinking about who it was, Zhou Xian's gossipy nature ignited, and he couldn't take his eyes off it.

Unfortunately, Lin Qianqiao turned off the screen, flipped the phone over and covered it on his lap, leaned back slightly in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

Zhou Xian was quite annoyed by the smooth and flowing "Do Not Disturb" gesture.

"Passengers traveling on xx, please proceed to xx..."

Just then, an announcement came over the loudspeaker in the lobby, and the MONSTAX members heard that it was the passenger plane they were on.

"It's our flight, let's go!"

"Don't forget to take your own things."

"okok".

Manager Lee Yong-jin immediately reminded the members of MONSTAX, and after the marketing session, they got up and dragged their suitcases to leave.

Several members led the way, while Lin Qianqiao followed at the back of the group, pulling her suitcase with her left hand and scrolling through her phone with her right.

Upon closer inspection of a photo of a carousel, I realized that Kim Seolhyun had actually gone on that ride, which I found rather amusing.

The girl in the photo is sitting in a pumpkin carriage on a carousel. She is wearing a simple and comfortable pair of denim overalls, with one strap loosened and hanging down to her waist, revealing the cherry pattern embroidered on her shirt underneath.

Perhaps for the sake of the photo effect, she squinted at the sky, her pupils filled with the clouds that were swirling and stretched into arcs, as if she had captured the entire afternoon's wind in her eyes.

The wind seemed to stop suddenly when the shutter was pressed, even the curls in her hair remained in a raised position, a smile played on her lips, revealing a small canine tooth on her left side, like a child who had stolen some candy, even her breath carried the sweet scent of strawberries.

Judging from this, they must have had a lot of fun.

Lin Qianqiao replied before boarding the plane, saying that she wanted to go on more rides. She was so happy even riding a carousel, it was obvious that she didn't want to go on enough.

After looking through the photos, he found the photographer's skills to be quite good, capturing Kim Seolhyun's beauty beautifully. Whether it was a gentle smile and raised eyes, or a girl holding her heart, the fresh and innocent effects of the photos were truly eye-catching. This set of photos impressed him.

However, upon suddenly noticing the gazes that kept turning around, Lin Qianqiao looked up and caught Zhou Xian's furtive glances, her gossipy expression on her face.

Unfortunately, Lin Qianqiao turned her head away and pretended not to see him, and didn't pay much attention to him until boarding the plane.

This kid doesn't think that just because we've eaten and slept together for half a year, he can suddenly open blind boxes with me.

The other maknae, who lives and eats with you, even has to ask permission to borrow a laptop or game console. What an obedient kid, and you're so capable.

Taking landscape photos is a consolation prize, it's all good.

If I were to release a bikini set, and if that information were shared and you saw it, wouldn't I be at a huge loss?

So... don't even think about it. If you're capable, rely on yourself and work hard to get the bikini. Otherwise, it's all just wishful thinking.

……

On the other side, on Santa Monica Beach, several stylish girls sat under parasols. Some wore crop tops and sunglasses for a sexy look, while others wore casual shirts and vests for a relaxed vacation vibe.

No need to guess, these are the AOA members on vacation. Although they came to the beach, they basically didn't go to areas with strong sun. They went to commercial and entertainment areas, which were convenient for taking photos and enjoying the atmosphere of the beach and sea breeze.

After all, if he really gets a tan and then goes back to the peninsula to work, he'll be ridiculed by everyone, and it'll also seem like he's trying to steal Sistar's job, which would be going too far.

"How was it? I think the photos I took turned out pretty good."

"Hehe... cartilage!"

Kim Seolhyun, sitting in the corner, took a sip of her iced drink. The sweet taste instantly lifted her spirits. Suddenly, her eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she smiled, and the way she gently shook her head was like a sunflower nodding its head. Her appearance was incredibly healing, and with her round, oval face, it made one want to touch her cheek.

As expected, Shin Jimin did just that, reaching out to pinch Kim Seolhyun's cheek. "Stop being silly. You called us to leave first thing this morning, but we didn't go anywhere to play anything. We just rode around on the carousel with you and took a bunch of pictures of you. You're so smug..."

"I'll give you a kiss as a reward, unnie..." Kim Seolhyun didn't resist at all, but instead eagerly leaned in to kiss him.

"Ugh—" Shin Jimin leaned back in disgust, making a stop gesture with his hand. "Don't come any closer, I'm scared of you!"

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Shin Jimin's eyes widened as he watched a large Kim Seolhyun rushing towards him.

As expected, just as the two were about to touch, Shin Jimin instantly felt a significant physical impact and let out a muffled groan.

She then had to undergo a baptism, and if she didn't have the strength, she could only silently endure it.

After playing around for a while, Kim Seolhyun's enthusiasm remained undiminished, her face still beaming with joy. She looked at Shin Jimin, who had slumped into a puddle, and proudly raised her chin.

"Unnie, I just found out about some really fun places. I'll take you there later."

"I'm not going... You can have Choa go with you." Shin Jimin felt weak all over and waved her hand lazily, not wanting to get up at all.

"Me?"

Cao'e, who had been eating melons for a while, was suddenly called on. She tilted her head in confusion, and suddenly a bad feeling welled up in her mind.

Because she caught sight of the intrigued Kim Seolhyun, Choa's eyes flickered with unease, and she felt utterly doomed.