Peninsula: My e-sports dream shattered, I chose to become an actor.

Wow, it's really not easy to meet you.

Lim Nayeon sat in the passenger seat, the seatbelt clicked shut, she leaned back, stretched out a big yawn, and let out a long sigh that was both satisfied and a little complaining.

She wore her long hair down today, the ends curling naturally. She wore a light V-neck off-white knit top paired with a high-waisted denim skirt that reached just to her knees, revealing her slender and shapely calves. Her face was adorned with delicate, light makeup, her eyes slightly upturned, making her look both pure and full of vitality.

"Who says otherwise? It's because you've been too busy." Li Mingye shrugged, looking like he didn't blame me at all.

Lim Nayeon wrinkled her small nose, stretched out her finger, and poked his arm lightly: "You're such a popular person, how dare you say that to me?"

Li Mingye chuckled and didn't argue further.

He wasn't exaggerating. Although he's incredibly popular right now, he really doesn't have much to do. Aside from wearing out the script for "The Heirs" from reading it so many times, he has almost no other commitments. Magazine shoots and commercial activities have all been postponed until after the series airs.

He also temporarily suspended acting classes because he felt that classroom practice alone was no longer enough for him to improve, and he planned to hone his skills in real-world practice.

In contrast, Lim Nayeon's life is much more fulfilling—or rather, much busier. As one of the most promising trainees in the company to debut, she practices almost from the moment she opens her eyes until she closes them. If it weren't for the Memorial Day holiday today, it would be quite difficult to "steal" her out of the practice room.

The car cruised smoothly along the coastal highway, the scenery outside the window gradually changing from dense buildings to expansive seascapes. The two chatted casually; Lee Myung-yeop talked about his recent struggles with the character Choi Young-do, while Lim Na-yeon enthusiastically shared anecdotes from the practice room, such as Yoo Jeong-yeon being caught imitating the teacher, and Park Ji-hyo being caught stealing cream puffs by the teacher… The car was filled with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, as if time had slowed down.

"arrive."

About half an hour later, Li Mingye slowly parked the car next to a ferry crossing.

Lim Nayeon unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car. The salty sea breeze immediately hit her face, ruffling her hair. She looked around and realized that this was a ferry terminal leading to several small islands near Jeju Island, and a look of curiosity appeared on her face.

"How did we get here? Do we need to take a boat?"

"Didn't you say on the phone last time that you really wanted to see the beach where I filmed GG?" Li Mingye locked his car, walked over to her, put on his baseball cap, and said in a matter-of-fact tone, "I'll take you there this time."

"Huh?" Lim Nayeon was taken aback for a moment, then a look of surprise and delight appeared on her face, and a faint blush crept onto her ears. "Actually... I was just saying it casually..."

"Alright, stop pretending." Li Mingye looked at her feigned modesty and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her soft cheeks.

"Hey!" Lim Nayeon glared at him angrily, like a rabbit whose tail had been stepped on, looking like she was about to bite him.

"Get off the bus."

After parking the car, Li Mingye led Lin Nalian to a yacht.

"Are we going on this?" Lim Nayeon asked, somewhat surprised, after carefully examining the yacht in front of her. "Just the two of us?"

She looked up at the yacht in front of her, which was at least several tens of meters long, its hull gleaming elegantly in the setting sun. The boat looked like it could hold at least twenty or thirty people, exuding an air of luxury.

"Who else could it be?" Li Mingye deliberately looked at her with a puzzled expression. "You want Yu Dingyan and the others to come over and tell them to take a taxi themselves? I'm not going to pick them up."

"Ouch!" Lim Nayeon exclaimed, both embarrassed and annoyed, and punched his shoulder. "That's not what I meant!"

Li Mingye smiled and explained in a low voice, "It was bought by an elder in the family. We don't use it often, so I just borrowed it for a while."

This yacht was bought by his family, but they don't use it much normally. They just happened to need it this time, so they took it out to use it.

Lim Na-yeon is the girl he wants to pursue, and he doesn't want to hide anything from her, so he plans to reveal some things to her, such as this yacht.

Lim Nayeon's eyes flickered, her expression somewhat complicated, but there was still a clear sense of knowing it was true.

Based on her observations of Lee Myung-yeop's usual behavior and demeanor, coupled with his position in the company and his unexpected arrival in writer Kim Eun-sook's drama crew, she vaguely guessed that Lee Myung-yeop's family background was extraordinary.

But those were just vague outlines pieced together from details, far less direct and awe-inspiring than the enormous private yacht before us.

However, this does confirm her guess, although it may have exceeded her expectations by quite a bit.

Lim Nayeon shook her head violently, punched Lee Myung-yeop in the chest, and said in a feignedly fierce tone:

"You damn tycoon, I'll slaughter you!"

"Then you'd better take it easy, I'm afraid there won't be enough for you to eat." Li Mingye cooperated by making a scared expression.

"snort!"

Lim Nayeon tilted her head back, gave him a coquettish snort, then tossed her hair triumphantly and walked up the yacht's gangway first.

Seeing her like this, Li Mingye understood that she hadn't developed any grudge because of this, so he felt relieved and followed her with a smile.

After greeting the yacht's captain and chef, Li Mingye led Lin Nalian inside the yacht and said to her, "Let's eat something first, I'm a little hungry."

Lim Nayeon thought for a moment, then nodded.

She didn't eat much at noon today, and now that it's almost dark, she's naturally hungry.

Li Mingye gave her an "OK" sign and went to find the chef.

As soon as Li Mingye left, Lin Nayeon immediately began looking around.

"The colors and decor look so high-end, and the bar and the bottles in the cabinet all look so luxurious..."

As Lim Nayeon was silently evaluating him, Lee Myung-yeop suddenly stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her.

"Hey!" Lim Nayeon was startled by the sudden attack and glared at him angrily.

Li Mingye ignored her minor outburst and instead smiled, saying, "Would you like me to show you around?"

Lim Nayeon was about to instinctively refuse, but she swallowed the words back. After thinking for a moment, she decided to listen to her heart.

"Anyway, there's no point in pretending with him," she thought, then raised her chin and said:

"Let's go, lead the way. I want to see what kind of lives you rich people lead on a daily basis."

Next, Li Mingye led her on a tour of the spacious deck, comfortable cabins, and fully equipped main salon. After they had seen enough, they returned to the dining area and sat down.

As the chef served up one exquisite Western dish after another, Lim Na-yeon was still immersed in the luxury of the yacht. But when the last dish was served, she was stunned.

It was a steaming bowl of ramen, topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg.

"Why is there ramen?" She looked at Li Mingye in astonishment.

Lin Na-yeon rubbed her forehead, feeling speechless at his bizarre thought process.

But at the same time, a warm feeling welled up from the bottom of her heart. On this luxurious yacht that felt distant, this ordinary bowl of ramen made her feel a sense of peace and security she had never felt before.

"Being with him makes it so easy to relax," she thought to herself, a smile unconsciously curving her lips.

The two ate and chatted, creating a pleasant and warm atmosphere.

"I had such a fun day, but I have to go back to practice tomorrow..."

Lim Nayeon suddenly sighed, propped her chin on her hand, and looked at him with a distressed expression. Then she simply slumped onto the table and let out a wail: "When will this ever end?!"

Li Mingye couldn't help but chuckle at her silly antics. He put down his knife and fork, took out his phone, and said, "Let's ask for a day off tomorrow; it'll be late getting back anyway."

Lim Nayeon pinched her cheeks with her hands, pouting as she looked at him: "It's not that easy. How am I supposed to tell the teacher? I can't exactly say I had too much fun out here and don't want to go back, can I?"

"It's okay, I'll invite them for you." Li Mingye said casually while typing the text message. "Don't worry, they won't know you're with me."

Nayeon lowered her head, listlessly poking at the steak on her plate with her fork, and muttered softly:

"That's really domineering. I haven't even said anything yet..."

Although she complained like that, she felt a little sweet inside.

After sending the message on his phone, Li Mingye looked at Lin Nayeon, who was still struggling with her steak, and said:

"Nayeon, if you encounter any trouble, you must tell me."

Okay~

Lim Nayeon's tone carried a hint of coquetry as she looked at him, only to see him simply gazing at her quietly, his eyes focused and deep, a stark contrast to his usual carefree attitude.

"Please tell me, okay?"

Li Mingye repeated himself earnestly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable firmness.

Lim Nayeon was momentarily stunned by his gaze, her heart skipping a beat for no apparent reason. After several seconds, she softly murmured an "Mmm."

"understood."

After saying that, she lowered her head immediately as if she had been burned, her cheeks flushing an exaggerated red at a visible speed, even the tips of her ears turned bright red.

"Why did he suddenly become so handsome..." she thought to herself.

An unprecedented sense of security gently enveloped her like a tide.