Peninsula: The idol by the bedside refreshes randomly.

Faced with her unnie's death stare, Krystal blinked blankly.

What happened?

I don't think I did anything to offend her.

After carefully reviewing the situation in her mind and confirming that she hadn't offended Jessica Jung, Krystal Jung felt much more confident.

She frowned and said, "Jessica, why are you looking at me like that?"

Jessica Jung's eyes flickered: "What were you doing? Why are you only coming back now?"

"What am I doing? I'm filming on set, of course. I have two night scenes tonight."

Krystal tilted her head, looking even more puzzled.

Wasn't this unnie still on set this afternoon? Has she lost her memory now?

and...

Why does she inexplicably have the feeling that she's been caught cheating by the wife?

"Oh..." Jessica Jung realized she had asked a stupid question and looked away somewhat embarrassed.

but...

She immediately pursed her lips again, remembering what Kim Eun-sook had said to her when she left the film set that afternoon.

"Sooyeon-ssi, what do you think if Ran and Soojung-ssi got together?"

God knows what absurd feelings she had when she heard those words.

I've been wary of Kim Yuen-yuen, this outsider, day and night, and now you're telling me I should be wary of Soo-jung the most?!

Later, Kim Eun-sook told her that she felt Chen Ran had feelings for Jung Soo-jung.

Because Krystal Jung is the only member of the opposite sex that Chen Ran has mentioned to her multiple times.

When Jung Soo-jung auditioned for "School 2013", he supported her, and when writing "The Heirs", he mentioned that Jung Soo-jung was suitable to play the role of Lee Bo-na.

In Kim Eun-sook's view, her student definitely had feelings for Jung Soo-jung, which is why she wanted to bring the two together.

When Jessica Jung heard this, she just gave a stiff smile.

Later, on her way home, she thought about it and wondered if Chen Ran was taking good care of Xiujing because of her. As she thought about it, she calmed down and realized that this was the right answer.

How could Xiujing possibly have feelings for Chen Ran when she already knows she likes him?

It is absolutely impossible.

but...

Perhaps after Chen Ran's identity as Kim Eun-sook's student was exposed, Jessica Jung felt a bit paranoid and thought she should ask Krystal Jung for advice.

If not, that would be best.

If so, nip it in the bud as soon as possible.

After all... Krystal told her on set during the day that if she couldn't win over Chen Ran, then she would step in.

What seemed like a joke at the time, now... could it have hidden a bit of sincerity?

It's normal for Soo-jung to be at the age where she's just starting to experience romantic feelings and to have a vague crush on Chen Ran.

Across from her, Krystal noticed that her unnie was looking at her in a strange way again.

She resisted the urge to roll her eyes and sat down next to Jessica Jung. "Jessica, just say what you want to say. Don't look at me like that, it's creepy."

Jessica Jung frowned and carefully chose her words.

"Soojung, what do you think of... Chen Ran?"

"It's great, I'm very satisfied."

Krystal Jung reached out and picked up a green grape from the fruit plate in front of her, then put it in her mouth.

"Didn't I tell you to hurry up, or someone else will beat you to it?"

As she spoke, she turned to Jessica Jung and said, "Unnie, you're not still hesitating, are you? This isn't like you."

Jessica Jung pursed her lips: "I didn't hesitate, I was just waiting for the right time."

"What's the point of waiting? Just invite Chen Ran out for a meal and a chat, and then confess your feelings."

Jessica Jung glanced at her sideways: "Do I need you to teach me? You can't be too proactive, you know? You can be proactive to a certain extent, but not completely proactive. Besides, things aren't as simple as you think, so don't worry about it."

Putting everything else aside, there's Kim Yoon-yeon and Sulli by my side, and Kim Tae-yeon and Jessica in the house...

These are all problems. Standing out among so many people and occupying a significant place in Chen Ran's heart is no easy task.

Krystal Jung frowned upon hearing this.

"I think you're overcomplicating things."

If you like someone, just confess, hold hands, kiss, and even push them down.

Isn't the process perfectly clear?

On the contrary, those who overthink things like their own unnie are more likely to have their base raided.

"You wouldn't understand even if I explained, I know what I'm doing."

"Tch~"

Krystal Jung pouted.

That same phrase again, treating yourself like a child, as if I know less than you.

"Fine, I don't understand your world, okay?"

She got up and said, "I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. I'm tired." Please remember the only website address for this novel: www.deqixs.org. The website owner has only this one website; other websites may be discontinued at any time.

"Go."

Jessica waved her hand, but two seconds later, she suddenly paused.

Wait a minute, wasn't I testing whether Soo-jung had feelings for Chen Ran? How did I get dragged into this?

She came to her senses and saw Krystal Jung closing the door.

She opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't make a sound.

Never mind, it seems I was overthinking things.

Xiujing was just encouraging herself to hurry up and win over Chen Ran, so how could she possibly have feelings for Chen Ran?

On the other side, after closing the door, Krystal Jung went straight to the wardrobe and opened the wardrobe door.

She reached out to take out her pajamas, but suddenly stopped.

For some reason, she suddenly remembered what Chen Ran had told her when they went to get lunch at noon: the misunderstanding between Kim Eun-sook and the other person.

Jung Soo-jung blinked and glanced at the doorway. "I think Unnie left the set with screenwriter Kim Eun-sook this afternoon. Could she have said something to her that made her misunderstand? That's why she looked at me like that when I came in just now," the girl thought to herself.

The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and Krystal rolled her eyes speechlessly.

What on earth is my unnie thinking?

She's got some cunning, and she's using it all against me.

Could you spare a few to deal with outsiders?

Krystal Jung reiterated this point.

She would never steal a man from her own unnie.

Chen Ran is indeed quite good.

He's handsome, has a good personality, and a promising career. He can also help her, like the audition invitation for the new script today. His private life seems very clean at the moment.

Considering all of the above, he is definitely a high-quality partner.

After mentally listing Chen Ran's good points, Jung Soo-jung suddenly pursed her lips.

It seems... I am indeed a little bit tempted. Unfortunately, he's already someone Jessica has her eye on, so I absolutely won't try to take him away.

She reiterated again and again: she would not steal.

And judging from Jessica's current progress, she should be able to win over Chen Ran soon, right?

Surely they can't be that bad that someone else beats them to it in the end?

Suppressing the slight unease in her heart, Krystal Jung regained her composure and took out her pajamas and underwear.

Just as I was about to take a shower, a message notification sound suddenly came from my pocket.

She took out her phone.

It's news about Choi Jin-ri.

Snowball: Krystal, I saw in the news that Jessica visited you on set today.

Krystal pouted helplessly.

I just finished talking to my unnie, and now I have to talk to Sulli.

I'm really not part of your relationship with Chen Ran. The girl suddenly felt somewhat at ease accepting the audition invitation for the new script.

Isn't it a great achievement to help Chen Ran manage his backyard and avoid unnecessary risks?

Pshaw, what nonsense are you thinking? What backyard?

Krystal quickly shook her head, dispelling the somewhat nonsensical thoughts.

Even if it's about managing the backyard, that's not her job.

She picked up her phone, ready to reply to Choi Jin-ri.

Suddenly, my finger stopped at the top of the screen.

The girl's beautiful eyes darted around, and her fingers fell back down, quickly typing in the chat box.

[Yeah, my sister came to visit me on set, and writer Kim Eun-sook came today too, but do you know what the most unexpected thing was?]

The message was read instantly, and Choi Jin-ri's reply popped up the next second.

What is it?

Krystal Jung: Writer Kim Eun-sook is actually trying to match me up with Chen Ran oppa. Snowball: Huh? [Shocked.jpg]

Krystal Jung's lips curled up slightly.

Let me play a little prank.

So you all treat me like part of a play, huh.

And Chen Ran oppa too, I'll get my revenge on him when I get the chance on set.

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Achoo!

In a corner of the convenience store, Chen Ran, who had just finished eating bread, rubbed his itchy nose and raised an eyebrow.

Strange, why do I feel a strange malice about this?

His gaze then fell upon Park Jiyeon beside him.

The girl was on the phone making a call, but judging from her pouting and scrunched-up face, she was clearly being scolded.

A familiar voice faintly came through the receiver; it must be Ham Eun-jung. Tsk, it strangely felt like a mother disciplining her daughter.

However, Chen Ran inexplicably felt that it made a lot of sense.

Ham Eun-jung has a gentle and elegant temperament, and she does indeed give off the feeling of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Park Jiyeon's muttering rang out.

"Unnie, I know I was wrong. I won't be so forgetful again. I'll definitely let you know I'm safe as soon as possible."

"...No need, unnie, you don't need to pick me up. Oppa said he'll take me home."

As Park Jiyeon spoke, she saw Chen Ran next to her point to his phone and then reach out her hand.

She understood and handed him the phone.

Chen Ran took the phone, put it to his ear, and said, "Hey, Eun-jung, don't worry, I'll get Ji-yeon back to her dorm safely in a bit."

On the other end of the phone, Ham Eun-jung was startled by the sudden gentle male voice, then quickly replied:

"Oh... okay, then I'll trouble you. I'm sorry to bother you tonight, thank you."

Chen Ran raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. That's exactly the tone of a parent.

"It's alright, no trouble at all. Jiyeon is very sensible. But she got caught in the rain just now, so it would be best if she drank some ginger tea or something to warm her up and prevent her from catching a cold."

Upon hearing this, Ham Eun-jung quickly got up and went to the kitchen.

"Oh, okay, I'll go cook some right away, thanks for reminding me."

"fine."

After hanging up the phone, Ham Eun-jung put down her phone and prepared to make some ginger tea.

He took the cutting board off the table, turned around to get some ginger, washed it clean, and then picked up the cleaver.

Suddenly, she paused in her slicing of ginger and frowned.

Just now, Chen Ran seemed to have called her by her full name, Eun-jung, right?

But I was born in 88, and Chen Ran was born in 90. I'm two years older than him.

Even if we don't use honorifics, shouldn't we at least call her "Nuna"?

Strangely, she, who is usually a bit sensitive about how she's addressed, didn't seem to notice anything amiss just now. And Chen Ran always called her Eun-jung-ssi on set, so why did he omit the honorific during their first phone call?

I don't think I'm that close to him yet.

After letting her mind wander, Ham Eun-jung shook her head, interrupting her thoughts.

Never mind, it's more important to prepare ginger tea for the child first.

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