Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

The members looked at each other in bewilderment.

Then look at the food on this coffee table.

Although he didn't say anything, he thought the same as Pei Zhenlu: this high-end Chinese meal seemed to be a way to "buy" Wu Haiyuan so he wouldn't go back to the dormitory tonight.

To provide cover?

The members are all fine.

As Zhang Guizhen came out of the restroom and dried her hair with a towel, she smelled the aroma of food.

Looking at the members gathered around the coffee table, she said, "What are you unnies doing?"

Approaching and confirming the table laden with delicious-looking food, Zhang Guizhen asked, "Did Han Xijun buy all of this for us?"

"right"

"It's such a wonderful thing that Han Hee-joon is dating our Hae-won unnie. Now we have a brother-in-law who will buy us whatever delicious food we want to eat. That's great."

"Maknae (youngest member)"

"What's wrong?" "Are you happy that you sold out Hae-won unnie?"

"What? What do you mean by selling or not selling? Han Hee-joon is just showing affection because he likes our Hae-won unnie, isn't that why he's taking extra care of us?"

That short sentence enlightened everyone.

I didn't quite understand Han Xijun's reason for going all out. Actually, there's no need to overthink it; it's just a case of loving someone because of them.

If it weren't for Wu Haiyuan, they wouldn't have had the chance to get to know Han Xijun.

Even if you meet by chance, you'll at most be strangers who exchange greetings.

I can enjoy so much delicious food only because of Wu Haiyuan.

The youngest member distributes chopsticks.

The members couldn't wait to start eating.

Lily asked, "Is Haiyuan going back to the dorm tonight?"

The members glanced at Lily, and after a few brief seconds of silence, they all reached for the dishes they wanted to eat.

"Wow, this is so delicious!" "That's why high-end Chinese restaurants are so expensive. I once heard a trainee say that she went there with her family and the meal cost a million dollars."

"Her, so did our dinner tonight cost a million h dollars?"

"I don't know, but let's eat it. We can't waste Han Xijun's good intentions."

"Wait a minute, shouldn't we standardize how we address each other?"

"What's your name?"

"Unnies, Han Hee-joon has already made a move. He must be treating us like his sisters-in-law because he loves us so much."

"Lily unnie isn't a sister-in-law."

"Since we're basically sisters-in-law, shouldn't we call Han Xijun 'brother-in-law' next time we see him?"

"Should I call him brother-in-law?"

"right"

"I'm okay."

Suddenly it was quiet again. After a few minutes, a voice said, "So, if the entertainment teacher tells us to be on a food show, we must actively find topics to distract them."

"What attention?"

"They were so focused on the food, nobody was talking while we were eating."

"What should I say when I eat? Is it delicious? Tell me."

"That's not it."

"Then what are you talking about? What are Hae-won unnie and brother-in-law doing right now? They're obviously on a date, is there even a need to say it?"

the other side.

Han Hee-joon, who had left Jamsil Hangang Park, drove Oh Hae-won to Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

Freedom Road, drive-in cinema.

Wu Haiyuan only learned about Han Xijun's second plan when he saw the sign at the intersection.

The open-air parking lot was two-thirds full.

An old romantic movie was playing on the projected screen on the wall. Wu Haiyuan glanced at Han Xijun and cautiously asked, "Is this also a dating suggestion you saw online?"

Han Hee-joon readily nodded and said, "Yes, I searched online for places where idols secretly go on dates, and Han River Park and drive-in movie theaters were recommended."

"You really searched?"

"Yeah, there must be other idol artists here too."

Wu Haiyuan found it unbelievable.

Han Xijun is serious.

Actually, after waking up at Han Xijun's house this morning and preparing to sneak away, Wu Haiyuan realized that Han Xijun was serious after being "caught" by him.

Wu Haiyuan simply refused to accept this fact.

She is afraid.

She was afraid that Han Xijun was so serious about starting a relationship that she wouldn't be able to handle it and would "let down" him.

Even at this moment, Wu Haiyuan was afraid.

She is an idol. In addition to demonstrating her professional skills, she also needs to maintain a "persona" that will keep her fans supporting her.

A persona is not just about being pretty, aloof, well-behaved, lively, or optimistic.

Most importantly, being single.

As an idol, her love can only be given to her fans.

Putting aside the consequences if the company found out that she and Han Xijun were secretly dating.

If it were exposed by reporters, her unfulfilled dream would be put to an end, and it would also implicate the other members.

A sense of responsibility outweighs all selfishness.

Driver's seat.

Han Xijun looked at Wu Haiyuan, who was deep in thought, and slowly said, "I searched for these things online. Taking you to Hanjiang Park and the drive-in movie theater here tonight was just to let you know that a secret relationship isn't as dangerous as you think."

"Whether it's in the Han River Park parking lot or here, it's all within your respective safe zones."

"Actually, the most important thing about dating is that the two people are together, even if it's just sharing their recent work and life, the happy things that happened, and the troubles they encountered."

"Not everyone in Seoul cares if you're a celebrity. At the seafood noodle shop we're going to eat later, nobody cares who you are." "Everyone goes through that..."

At first, Wu Haiyuan listened very attentively.

The more I listened, the more something seemed off.

It felt like Han Xijun was reading the text from a textbook.

I turned my head slightly and glanced at it.

I told you so.

Han Xijun, a lifelong single, who only spent his time in libraries, research labs, and companies before meeting me, how could he possibly have any philosophical insights into love?

He was genuinely reading the text aloud.

The phone was resting on my left lap, its screen so bright.

Han Xijun was looking at his phone as he spoke.

If Han Xijun hadn't mentioned sharing his troubles, Wu Haiyuan wouldn't have understood. How to share?

She shared her work troubles with Han Xijun, but did Han Xijun understand?

Okay, maybe Han Xijun can understand.

But if Han Xijun were to share his work-related troubles with me, would I be able to understand him?

What a joke!

Even though I had decent grades in school, I couldn't possibly solve the problems that troubled Han Xijun.

The 2% shortfall is significant.

With a few minor modifications, it would be perfect.

Wu Haiyuan muttered to himself, "Am I feeling sorry for him now? I'm crazy."

Han Xijun stopped and asked, "What's a pity? I didn't say it was a pity, what's wrong?"

buzz

The phone vibrated. Han Xijun picked up the phone from his left leg.

Wu Haiyuan pointed at Han Xijun's phone with his left hand. He originally wanted to tell Han Xijun that it was a pity that the information he found online did not match the actual situation.

A phone call interrupted Wu Haiyuan.

Han Xijun answered the phone. The car was not very spacious to begin with, so even if Han Xijun didn't turn on the speakerphone, Wu Haiyuan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, could hear the conversation.

The call was made by Kim Bum-soo, chairman of the Kakao Group, to Han Hee-joon.

The phone call explained that Chairman Jung was having a party at his house the next day, and asked Han Hee-joon to bring Jang Won-young along.

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