Peninsula: My Top-Tier Landlord

Chapter 110 Returning Home

The next morning, Ye Fan got up, prepared breakfast, and woke up Pei Zhufa, who was fast asleep.

She still has work to do today, and after finishing her breakfast, she also needs to head to the airport to catch her flight.

After changing his clothes, Ye Fan grabbed his suitcase and went out with Pei Zhufa.

Although her eyes were hidden by sunglasses, the downward curve of her lips conveyed her depressed mood.

During the Qingming Festival, Ye Fan had to go back to sweep the tombs, leaving her alone at home for the next three days. Having gotten used to Ye Fan's company, she was finding it quite strange to be alone at home.

Although she also wanted to return to China with Ye Fan, she had work to do and couldn't leave.

Why are you so upset?

In the passenger seat, Ye Fan noticed Pei Zhufa's persistent pout and teased her.

"Because I've been alone for three days, of course I'm feeling down."

"I'm only going back for three days. Three days will pass in the blink of an eye. I'll be back soon." Ye Fan propped his head up with his other hand and pressed it down.

They've been together for quite a while now, and Bae Joo-hyun has lost all her mature, sophisticated aura. She's now someone who loves to be cute and clingy, but he doesn't dislike it.

"Don't forget to message me when you get back!"

"Don't worry, I'll remember."

Upon arriving at the airport, Ye Fan took his luggage, hugged and said goodbye, and walked into the airport terminal amidst Pei Zhufa's reluctant gaze.

After collecting his ticket and checking in his luggage, Ye Fan found a place to sit down and waited to board.

Ye Fan took out his phone, logged onto Douyin to check the backend, started clearing the red dots, opened his fan group, and looked at the messages that tagged him.

After reading the content, Ye Fan was somewhat surprised, as it mentioned that he had appeared on Kim Jong-kook's fitness program.

Has the show already aired?

He didn't pay attention to that. He recorded some videos when the show was being filmed, intending to release them later for promotion, but he forgot about them after he came back.

The promotional video hasn't been released yet, but the program itself has been released first.

The fans in the group are talking about this right now. It started because a K-pop fan follows Kim Jong-kook's blog program and usually checks if any of his favorite celebrities are on it.

When they saw that Ye Fan was the guest in the latest episode, they were stunned and immediately took a screenshot and posted it in the group, tagging Ye Fan.

"You actually know Kim Jong-kook? Emperor, are you planning to break into the K-pop scene?"

"The emperor is quite handsome and very photogenic, I think we can make a run for it."

"You've been secretly working hard behind our backs, haven't you?"

Kim Jong-kook is a senior figure in the Korean entertainment industry and knows many people. If Ye Fan wants to debut, he might actually be able to get some opportunities through him.

"Why don't you try your best to become a regular MC in RM? I really can't stand that new regular MC."

"The K-pop scene is declining now; it's better to debut here than to debut there."

"The main reason is that the Emperor in China doesn't know many people. He knows Irene and Kim Jong-kook, two senior figures in the industry, over there. It would be much smoother for him to debut first, make some name for himself, and then return to China."

"That's a bit difficult. The senior-junior culture in the K-pop scene is very strict. Newcomers have to bow and scrape to each other when they debut, and they don't earn much money."

"With Kim Jong-kook protecting them, things will be much better. Besides, the situation in China is similar, and the film and television industry is in a downturn right now. Only variety shows, releasing songs, and holding concerts are profitable."

As Ye Fan watched his fans in the group chat discussing their career plans and offering advice, a twitch appeared on his lips.

What the hell is going on?

Is this how they start talking about debuting?

Ye Fan first opened his saved videos and posted the video he made with Kim Jong-kook. Then he opened the fan group and typed, "Dude, what are you guys talking about?"

"If we keep talking like this, you'll have covered all my plans for the next ten years!"

Going on variety shows and debuting through Kim Jong-kook? Is that even realistic?

Friendship is one thing, but when it comes to work, especially in the entertainment industry, the friendship takes a turn for the worse.

The person in question appeared, which roused the fans, who then became even more active in their comments.

"You've finally shown up! Hurry up and tell me, you're not really planning to debut, are you? And how did you get involved with Kim Jong-kook?"

The fans bombarded him with questions, one after another, making Ye Fan feel like he was facing a group of gossip reporters.

"I met not only him at the gym, but also other celebrities."

"I have no plans to debut. Debuting is too tiring. I'm a salted fish."

Ye Fan typed a reply, answering most of the questions. As for what kind of career to pursue, he had no plans to debut. It would be much better to work at home, write, and occasionally shoot videos to earn some traffic and fees than to run around.

Besides, there's already an entertainer in the family.

Fans were skeptical of Ye Fan's words. He had quietly gotten involved with the beautiful Bae Joo-hyun before, and now he had quietly gotten involved with Kim Jong-kook, a senior figure in the Korean entertainment industry. Would he quietly appear on a variety show or in a Korean drama next?

A quiet debut?

Helpless, Ye Fan explained again in the group that he really had no intention of debuting. Can't people trust each other more?

Despite Ye Fan's explanation, the topic did not end, and many fans continued to chat in the group.

In recent years, many internet celebrities have transitioned into mainstream stars and are doing quite well. They've appeared in numerous TV dramas and variety shows. With Ye Fan's good looks, his debut will definitely garner a lot of attention, with his fans being particularly enthusiastic about his appearance and his girlfriends.

However, some people are not optimistic, noting that many well-known celebrities have been out of work for a long time and are now selling goods via live streaming on Douyin.

Ye Fan watched with great interest. These fans were all eloquent, knowledgeable, and talented.

"I'm back at the company. Have you boarded your flight?"

Just as he was engrossed in reading, a message popped up from Pei Zhufa. Ye Fan tapped it and switched to her chat window.

"Not yet, getting ready to line up for boarding." Ye Fan glanced up and typed a reply. There were still 5 minutes before boarding would begin, but people had already started lining up.

"I was just chatting with my fans, and they're almost helping me plan my work schedule."

Bae Joo-hyun: ?

Ye Fan opened the chat history, took a few screenshots, and sent them to Bae Joo-hyun. With her current level of understanding, it wouldn't be difficult for her to comprehend them.

At SM Entertainment, Bae Joo-beom and Kang Seul-gi had just reunited. When they saw the picture Ye Fan sent, they clicked on it and read the text word by word.

Kang Seulgi leaned closer, but when she saw the dense Chinese characters, her vision blurred and her head spun, as if she had returned to the time when she was reading textbooks in school.

She had previously studied some Chinese with Pei Zhufa, but stopped studying it afterward, and had forgotten everything she had learned from her Chinese teacher, Ye Fan.

With her eyes closed, Kang Seulgi leaned against Bae Joohyun's shoulder and said, "Unnie, what's written on it? It's so dense, it's giving me a headache."

"This is the career plan that Ye Fan's fans gave him," Bae Joo-hyun said with a smile, and then told Seulgi what Ye Fan had told her.

Ye Fan's fans are really interesting. They've talked about what to do after his debut, and even analyzed the situation in the industry. They're really amazing.

"So that's how it is—" Kang Seulgi was a little dumbfounded.

"So, my brother-in-law's fans are really something else. They could be his managers and assistants, and they even give him advice."

The fans are really high-quality.

Could it be that...?

Is he a career-oriented fan?

There are many types of fans. Career fans are those who care more about the artist's career. Unlike fans who care more about their private life, these fans hope to see the artist's career flourish, reach new heights, and gain fame and fortune.

"There are some really talented people among the fans." Bae Joo-hyun finished looking at all the screenshots. It turned out that Ye Fan's appearance on Jong Kook's show had aired.

She's been too busy lately and hasn't noticed this yet. She was originally going to watch it as soon as it aired.

"Your fans have already planned everything out for you, why don't you debut according to their suggestions? (chuckles)"

Pei Zhufa quickly typed a reply to Ye Fan, teasing him.

Ye Fan had said he didn't want to debut, so she was just joking. If he wanted to debut, she would have helped him a long time ago.

"What are you saying? I don't want to debut." Ye Fan replied quickly.

"Okay, I'm boarding now. You go ahead and do your work. I'll message you after I land."

1

"Okay, I got it~"

Putting his phone away, Ye Fan went to queue to board the plane. After entering the cabin and finding a seat, he sat down and began to close his eyes to rest.

He didn't want to go back for Qingming Festival, but he had no choice. As the eldest son in the family, he had to go back to sweep the tombs together during this festival, otherwise he wouldn't know where his ancestors' graves were.

He is from Guangdong Province. As everyone knows, preparing for the Qingming Festival in South China is a huge project, involving climbing mountains and being very tired.

When Ye Fan woke up from his dream, the plane had already landed. He rubbed his face, grabbed his things, and followed the crowd off the plane.

After collecting his luggage at the baggage claim and exiting the airport, Ye Fan took a deep breath. He was back in his motherland! The air in his hometown was so different. It had been almost a year since he had been back.

Looking at those familiar Chinese characters and hearing the Chinese language in his ears, Ye Fan was filled with emotion.

By the time Ye Fan returned home, it was already evening and dark.

"Brother, it's been a long time!"

When he got home, the first person he saw was his younger sister, Ye Xin, whose eyes lit up when she saw Ye Fan.

The last time I saw my brother was last summer, more than half a year ago.

"Brother, did you bring me any gifts?" After greeting him, Ye Xin's gaze shifted downwards, scanning her brother's luggage.

"Could you let me in first?"

"Do I have to give you a gift before you let me in?" Ye Fan raised his hand and flicked Ye Xin's forehead. She opened the door but wouldn't even let him have a seat. Really.

"Oh, oh—" Ye Xin made way for her brother to enter.

When Ye Fan got home, he saw his mother cooking and his father, Ye Teng, drinking tea at the tea table.

The couple was overjoyed that their son had finally come home, especially since he had found a super beautiful girlfriend and was no longer single!

After putting his luggage in his room, Ye Teng waved and picked up a new teacup. He wanted to ask about his eldest son and Pei Zhuxuan, but Ye Fan first took out the gifts he had bought. He gave the cosmetics to his younger sister and the health products to his parents.

After receiving the gift, Ye Xin lay comfortably on the sofa and unwrapped it, without participating in her father's and brother's conversation.

"How's it going over there? Is everything going smoothly?"

"Hmm, it's alright, I'll just work as usual," Ye Fan replied casually, taking a sip of tea.

He rarely chats with people, and even with his family, he only talks to them occasionally, not every day.

"How are things with your girlfriend now?" When the conversation turned to the crucial question, Ye Fan subconsciously sat up straight, answering his father's inquiry.

They had only exchanged a few words when their mother called them to eat, and their conversation moved to the dining table, now including two more people in the conversation.

"Why didn't she come back with you? Bring her back to play; it's quite fun for us to observe Qingming Festival," Mom said.

Going up mountains and down to lakes, how could it not be interesting?

"She just renewed her contract with the company, has her own photography exhibition next month, and is also preparing for a tour. She's very busy," Ye Fan replied.

"Then bring her back to visit when she's free and you're on vacation too?"

"There are still many holidays to come," said Li Hui, the mother. Ever since she found out who her son's girlfriend was, she had been watching a lot of videos on short video platforms. The more she watched, the more beautiful she became. How could a girl be so pretty?

Especially after hearing from her daughter that the other person was learning Chinese, she liked it more and more, and it's wonderful that she had that intention.

"this----"

"We'll talk about it later—" Ye Fan waved his hand, trying to skip the topic.

From the start of the meal to the end, the conversation revolved around Pei Zhufa. After learning that she was also very good to Ye Fan, Ye Teng patted his son on the shoulder and told him that since they were dating, he should treat her well.

Some people, once missed, are gone forever.

Ye Fan: ————

"Dad, you can say whatever you want, but why are you singing?"

"Wouldn't it be more relatable to sing it out loud?"

Ye Fan pursed his lips speechlessly, got up and went back to his room to take a shower. It was already very hot in the south at this time of day, and he had sweated a bit on the way back.

After taking a shower and changing his clothes, Ye Fan went back to his room, lay down on the bed, and picked up his phone to reply to Pei Zhufa's message.

It's only 9 PM now. Bae Joo-hyun has just finished her busy day and is going out to dinner with Seulgi and Joy, planning to have a few drinks.

"Just the three of you?"

"No, there's also Seungwan and Yerin. They'll be here in a bit, and then Ningning will come too. Don't worry, there won't be any boys tonight." Bae Joo-hyun reported to Ye Fan about the people who would be arriving later, reassuring him.

She also plans to film a video to show him later.

"Then you should drink less alcohol," Ye Fan typed with concern.

"I know~"