Peninsula: The idol by the bedside refreshes randomly.

"Unnie, do you think Taeyeon unnie likes Chen Ran?"

Inside a private room at a restaurant on the other side.

Before Chen Ran arrived, Lin Yoona and Lee Soon-kyu, who had arrived earlier, chatted casually.

Upon hearing this, Lee Soon-kyu rolled her eyes.

"You asked me this question the day before yesterday, and I said I didn't know. Even if you ask Taeyeon directly, she won't answer you. I even think she herself hasn't figured out whether she likes Chen Ran or not."

"That's true." Im Yoona thought about it and agreed.

That unnie likes to keep everything to herself and tends to overthink things.

Everyone in the group knows that Jessica likes Chen Ran. Only Taeyeon knows what she really thinks, or as Sunny said, she herself hasn't figured it out yet.

"That..."

Just as Lin Yoona was about to ask something else, there was a commotion at the door of the private room.

She immediately fell silent and turned to look at the door with Lee Soon-kyu.

The door to the private room opened, and Chen Ran's tall and imposing figure came into their view. "You're here," Lin Yoona said, standing up to greet him.

Chen Ran smiled and was about to reply when he suddenly noticed an even smaller figure in the private room, and was slightly taken aback.

Seeing this, Lim Yoona brought out the explanation she had prepared long ago.

"Sunny unnie doesn't have any plans for the evening, and she's the only one in the dorm, so I brought her along."

Lee Soon-kyu, who was standing next to him, chimed in with a smile, "Chen Ran, you don't mind if I come over for a meal, right?"

Chen Ran snapped out of his reverie and smiled, "Of course I don't mind."

The person who hosted the dinner was Im Yoon-ah, and he and Lee Soon-kyu are not strangers, so there's nothing to mind.

Furthermore, the fact that Yoona brought Soon-kyu along further suggests that the conversation that evening wasn't about personal matters.

The three greeted each other and took their seats.

Lim Yoon-a and Lee Soon-kyu sat next to each other, while Chen Ran sat opposite them.

After ordering, the waiter left the private room.

Lim Yoona glanced at Chen Ran across from her, then exchanged a look with Lee Soon-kyu beside her. Proceed according to plan!

Their plan was simple.

Im Yoona was responsible for starting conversations and finding opportunities for him to drink, while Lee Soon-kyu acted as the straight man and the main drinker, getting Chen Ran drunk.

There was a two-second silence in the private room before Chen Ran spoke first: "Yoona, what did you want to see me about tonight?"

"Oh, I just wanted to ask you about the script."

Chen Ran was taken aback: "Script? What script?"

Im Yoona blinked: "It's that script by Kim Eun-sook that you told me about when I went to your house last time, you forgot?"

Or perhaps...

Lin Yoona paused, a dangerous glint flashing in her doe-like eyes.

"Actually, there was no such script. You were lying to me last time."

This was a topic she had planned before she came.

Using this topic will allow Chen Ran to relax more. If he had even a little conscience, he would definitely feel guilty about deceiving me last time.

This way, he would be subservient to her, allowing her to better control the overall situation and making the plan more effective.

"Oh, that script."

Chen Ran realized what was going on: "Of course it's true. The scripts for the first six episodes have already been written, and we're just waiting for the project to be approved next year."

"When the teacher visited the set last time, he also invited Soojung to audition for the second female lead."

"Let Soojung audition for the second female lead."

Yoona's doe eyes flickered.

It seems this script is indeed real; Chen Ran has no need to tell a lie that can be easily exposed.

"So, what kind of role are you referring to that would suit me?"

"Oh, she's the female lead in this drama."

"What?! The female lead!" Im Yoona's doe eyes widened in surprise.

She never even considered that the role she was talking about was the female lead. Lee Soon-kyu, who had been quietly observing the situation, was also taken aback.

Yoona is the female lead in Kim Eun-sook's script.

That's a resource that countless actresses in the industry would fight tooth and nail for.

Can Yoona handle it?

Seeing the two people's stunned reactions, Chen Ran smiled and nodded.

"Yes, she's the female lead. We can't let you play the third female lead, it's not a good match for your status, and your company wouldn't agree to it either."

He was referring to the character Cha Eun-sang, the female lead in "The Heirs".

Chen Ran had seen the version starring Park Shin-hye in the future.

How so?

Park Shin-hye's acting was indeed excellent.

But the underlying theme of "The Heirs" is actually a Cinderella and prince fairy tale.

How could Cinderella, who could win the prince's heart, be anything less than stunningly beautiful? Please remember the only official website address for this novel: www.deqixs.org. This is the only official website; other websites may be discontinued at any time.

Chen Ran felt that Park Shin-hye lacked some of the stunning beauty of Cinderella.

In comparison, Yoona is actually more suitable in this regard.

Her stunning beauty goes without saying.

Yoona's only disadvantage is that her acting skills are indeed a little lacking.

"As I said before, it's a story set in high school, and the main characters are all high school students, so Yoona, you have a chance. The only disadvantage is that your acting skills are still a bit lacking."

Chen Ran spoke very directly, and Lin Yoona did not show any dissatisfaction after hearing it, but instead showed a thoughtful expression.

Only those who are in the know know that her acting skills are indeed lacking.

The private room immediately fell silent, and just then the waiter brought out the dishes.

After they left the private room, Lin Yoona also came to her senses and looked at Chen Ran with gritted teeth.

"Do you have any inside information?"

Chen Ran, who had just picked up his chopsticks, paused slightly. Were they blatantly trying to get him in through connections?

Yoona knew that her words were a bit abrupt and did not conform to her usual style.

But there's nothing I can do; she's the female lead in Kim Eun-sook's script.

For an actress who started as an idol, it's like a ladder to heaven.

With such a juicy piece of meat right in front of her, how could she possibly resist taking a bite?

If she can actually land this role, her acting career will likely reach a new high.

Chen Ran thought for a moment and said, "The script tells the story of a prince and Cinderella falling in love. The female lead is a character who is a little insecure, but also strong and resilient. That's all I can say."

Im Yoona's eyes lit up: "That's enough, that's enough."

Knowing this information, she was able to find a teacher to specifically train her acting skills.

"Well, no rush. This project won't be officially approved until early next year at the earliest."

"Okay, thank you."

Despite her excitement, Lim Yoona didn't forget the important matter of the evening. Her doe-like eyes darted around as she poured herself a glass of soju, then raised it to Chen Ran and said:

"Thank you, Chen Ran. I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Seeing this, Lee Soon-kyu immediately followed suit.

"Yes, thank you for giving Yoona such a great opportunity. Chen Ran, I'd like to toast you too."

Chen Ran paused for a moment, then said, "Uh... I drove here, so the alcohol..."

He was interrupted by Lee Soon-kyu before he could finish speaking.

"Oh, it's no big deal. We can just call a designated driver later, or take a taxi home if necessary. Just park the car here for now."

As Lee Soon-kyu spoke, he secretly winked at Im Yoon-ah.

Im Yoona understood and immediately used her trump card: "Don't you even give me and Sunny unnie this much face?"

"Forehead"

Chen Ran glanced at the liquor beside him, poured himself a glass, and then tilted his head back to drink it all in one gulp.

Im Yoona and Lee Soon-kyu looked delighted and downed a drink. Setting down his glass, Chen Ran picked up his chopsticks and started eating, saying:

"Actually, there's no need to be so polite. It's mainly because Yoona is indeed suitable for this role. I believe that even without me, you might be able to take on this role on your own."

"Just like you believe that as long as the role is suitable for me, I might have a chance to win the Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actress or the Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actress?" Im Yoona suddenly said.

"Cough cough..."

Chen Ran was irritated by the spiciness of the boiled pork slices he had just put in his mouth.

He subconsciously looked up and met Lim Yoona's smiling eyes.

Oh no, this little deer has probably realized that he was just fooling her last time.

Could tonight be a trap?

On the side, Lee Soon-kyu had just picked up a piece of green vegetable, but hadn't had a chance to put it in her mouth yet.

Upon hearing Lin Yoona's words, her eyes widened, and her mouth instinctively formed an "o" shape as she looked at Chen Ran in disbelief.

What?!

Yoona could win the Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actress or the Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actress?! How dare you say that?!

Isn't this treating Yoona like a fool?

Wait, Yoona didn't believe it before, did she?

Faced with Yoona's inexplicable gaze, Chen Ran could only bite the bullet and reply, "Of course, I believe you."

Let's finish this meal safely first, and I absolutely must never go on a date with this deer alone again.

Yoona blinked, inwardly scoffing:

"Hmph, still trying to fool yourself. But since you gave me preferential treatment in getting the role, I'll let bygones be bygones for what happened last time."

She opened her mouth, about to reply, but her deer-like eyes suddenly darted around.

"Okay, I trust you. If I don't receive it in the future, I'll hold you responsible."

"Okay," Chen Ran replied with a smile.

Yoona's lips curled up slightly.

She remembered those words. But her words weren't so easily answered.

Beside her, Lee Soon-kyu chewed on some vegetables, her eyes subtly scanning the two of them, with only one thought in her mind:

Weren't they here to find out whether Chen Ran liked Jessica or Taeyeon?

How come Yoona suddenly made Chen Ran take responsibility for her?

After receiving Chen Ran's "promise," Lim Yoona began to exert her efforts, working with Lee Soon-kyu to find various topics to get Chen Ran to drink.

But Lee Soon-kyu's persuasive drinking rhymes were so elaborate that Chen Ran felt embarrassed to refuse.

He's obviously a drunkard.

Yoona and Soonkyu were secretly excited as they watched Chen Ran down one glass of wine after another, feeling that they were about to achieve their goal.

But gradually, after they had finished about ten bottles of soju, they realized something was wrong.

Im Yoona's vision was a little blurry, and even Lee Soon-kyu seemed a little tipsy.

But looking at Chen Ran again, apart from his face being a little red, his eyes were still very bright.

Im Yoona and Lee Soon-kyu exchanged a secret glance. Seriously? This man can really drink that much?

Lee Soon-kyu gritted her teeth, a surge of competitive spirit welling up within her.

She just wouldn't believe it!

When it comes to drinking, she's never been afraid of anyone!

"Again!"

Chen Ran smiled as he looked at the two women. How could he not know that they were trying to get him drunk in order to achieve some kind of goal?

but...

Judging from their appearance, these two were clearly exhausted and no match for him.

So, after another five bottles of liquor were downed.

With a flushed face, Lim Yoona lay on the table, smacked her lips twice, and drifted off to sleep.

Lee Soon-kyu propped his head up with one hand, nodding it lightly from time to time, barely clinging to life with the last vestiges of consciousness.

Chen Ran breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. Actually, he was almost there too.

Chen Ran took out his phone from his pocket and started calling for help.

He could call a designated driver or take a taxi back by himself, but these two people clearly couldn't.

Since there are two people, of course two people should come to pick them up.

He first clicked on Jessica Jung's profile picture and sent her a message.

I copied the message and sent it to Jin Ruanruan.

Get it done.

Chen Ran put down his phone and waited for the person he had swiped to come over. He even had the leisure to pick up his chopsticks and continue eating.

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In the dormitory of Girls' Generation.

Jessica Jung, who was lying in bed, suddenly saw Chen Ran's message. Her expression first lit up with joy, but after reading the message, she suddenly sat up in bed.

Yoona and Sunny were drinking with Chen Ran?! And they were both drunk?!

Without a second thought, Jessica Jung immediately got out of bed and rushed to the restaurant.

Meanwhile, at the restaurant where Kim Yeon-yeon and Choi Jin-ri were having dinner.

The two chatted and ate their food.

Just now, when Cui Zhenli asked her if she liked Chen Ran, Jin Ruanruan immediately replied that she didn't like him after she came to her senses.

After receiving a definite answer, Choi Jin-ri stopped talking about Chen Ran.

"Adu"

A message notification tone suddenly sounded.

Jin Ruanruan picked up her phone and looked at it. After seeing the message, she was slightly taken aback.

Seeing this, Choi Jin-ri asked, "What's wrong, unnie? What happened?"

"Yoona and Sunny had dinner with Chen Ran tonight and accidentally drank too much, so Chen Ran asked me to pick them up."

Kim Yeon-yeon stood up and said, "I'll go first, Jinri." Choi Jinri quickly stood up as well, "I'll go with you, unnie, I can help too."

"Alright."

After leaving the private room and paying the bill, the two got into Jin Ruanruan's car and headed to the restaurant.

About ten minutes later, at the restaurant entrance.

A BMW Mini was parked in the parking space at the entrance.

Jessica Jung opened the car door and got out, about to enter the restaurant.

Just then, a white Mercedes sports car pulled up and parked neatly in the parking space next to her.

Jin Ruanruan and Cui Zhen unbuckled their seatbelts, opened the door, and got out of the car.

The two were about to enter the restaurant when they saw Jessica Jung standing in front of them.

The three of them met eyes and were all taken aback.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat awkward.