Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

That's just how people are.

It's good to have no dreams, or to have completely given up on something and stop thinking about it altogether.

Whenever a dream has a chance of being realized or something that was given up suddenly takes a turn for the better, one can't help but look forward to it and imagine it, and one always thinks of the best possible outcome after self-suggestion.

Baek Eun-hee's text message brought Jang Won-young the long-awaited news about Han Hee-joon.

As a result, Zhang Yuanying was distracted while waiting to record the song, instead of looking at the lyrics. Fortunately, Zhang Yuanying is intelligent and has a solid foundation from her previous hard work.

It wasn't until the recording was finished that it got dark outside.

Zhang Yuanying, who rarely gets off work early, kept looking at her phone on her way back to the dormitory.

Ahn Yu-jin was the first to notice, and the other members also noticed it. Kim Qiu-tian couldn't help but ask Jang Won-young if something was on her mind.

Zhang Yuanying naturally denied it.

I didn't ask any more questions, but it felt very similar to a situation from a certain period before.

Back in the dorm, I ordered takeout.

While waiting, some members went to wash up, some watched TV in the living room, and some played on their phones. Ahn Yu-jin pulled Jang Won-young to the kitchen to prepare fruit for everyone. Finally having a chance to speak alone, and making sure none of the members were paying attention, Ahn Yu-jin lowered her voice and asked Jang Won-young, "What's wrong? You seem a bit preoccupied today."

Zhang Yuanying gently shook her head and said, "It's really nothing."

But Ahn Yoo-jin's sharp gaze was fixed on Jang Won-young, clearly indicating that she didn't believe him.

Zhang Yuanying sighed softly, "Actually, it was an older sister I know who sent me a message asking about Han Xijun."

Ahn Yoo-jin wasn't surprised and chimed in, "I knew it was related to Han Hee-joon."

"You guessed it?"

"Yes, we've always been together. The only time I've seen you space out in the past few years was when you were supposed to collaborate with Han Xijun, but the collaboration was canceled, right? You said it yourself."

Zhang Yuanying nodded and said, "It was canceled. Chairman Zheng hosted a party that day, and Han Xijun and I went to the party together. He told Chairman Zheng that we weren't dating, but just friends."

"Yeah, what's going on now?"

"I want to know too."

"Didn't you say that an older sister you know sent you a message about Han Xijun?"

After a pause, Zhang Yuanying shared what she thought was her analysis with Ahn Yoojin. Ahn Yoojin listened with a frown and asked, "Didn't that older sister confirm that Han Xijun wanted to see you before sending you the message?"

"It should be confirmed."

"should?"

"I think so, otherwise why would he suddenly ask me if Han Xijun was going to see me tonight?"

Ahn Yoo-jin calmly analyzed, "But that's not the case, Won-young. You should have realized that if Han Hee-joon really wanted to see you, he would have contacted you in advance to arrange a time, right?"

Zhang Yuanying nodded slowly.

Ahn Yoo-jin continued, "He didn't contact you in advance to arrange a time, nor did he personally tell the older sister you know that he wanted to see you tonight. It was the older sister you know who noticed that Han Hee-joon was acting differently today and guessed that he had arranged to meet you, so she asked you. Based on that guess, the answer is definitely not the case."

Zhang Yuanying retorted, "Why are you so sure it isn't?"

An Youzhen said calmly, "Think about it, if it's all guessing, it's definitely guessing people or things that are uncertain. If it's certain, it's not called guessing, it's called knowing in advance."

Makes sense.

But this reasoning isn't entirely sound.

Zhang Yuanying felt her thoughts were in disarray. It was already past 7 p.m., and if Han Xijun really wanted to see her, he wouldn't have waited until now without any news.

Even after returning to her dormitory, Zhang Yuanying comforted herself for a while, suggesting that Han Xijun might have to attend a major dinner party tonight and would contact her afterward to arrange a meeting.

What's the reason for meeting?

Is it really because Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan broke up, as I think?

Even if we take a step back and say...

What does it have to do with me that Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan broke up?

Aside from suggesting that Han Xijun pretend to be in a relationship with her in order to get the endorsement deal, she did not actually get involved in Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan's relationship.

That's not accurate. It should be that Zhang Yuanying never told Han Xijun that she wanted to officially date him, that she would officially date him regardless of his current relationship status, or that she would fight for him even though he had a girlfriend.

Han Xijun had no reason to contact her after breaking up with Wu Haiyuan. He couldn't possibly take advantage of her feelings for him, her desire to date him, or her waiting for him. She was always ready to come whenever Han Xijun needed her.

As Zhang Yuanying gradually calmed down, she once again buried the last glimmer of hope that had rekindled in her heart.

She smiled wryly at Ahn Yoo-jin and said, "I've figured it out. It's okay. My goal right now is to work harder and harder so that my endorsement deal will be officially announced next year. I should be able to get endorsements from luxury brands."

Ahn Yoo-jin raised her hand and gently patted Jang Won-young's shoulder, saying, "You can definitely do it. I've said it before, you're the most perfect idol in my heart. So, would the most perfect idol like you be willing to help me cut fruit?" Jang Won-young smiled.

She didn't bring up Han Xijun again, but during the fruit-picking session, Zhang Yuanying still couldn't help but check her phone to see if she had received any messages or calls.

It was around this time.

Seoul, Hannam-dong.

Han Xijun followed the navigation provided by Wu Haiyuan.

It felt like we had entered a residential area.

Almost all the buildings you can see are two or more stories high.

There weren't many pedestrians on the road.

The bustling and prosperous atmosphere here is completely different from that of Myeongdong, Hongdae, Apgujeong, and Itaewon at the same time, and it can't even compare to places like Sinchon, Jamcheok, and Wangsimni.

Slow down.

Han Xijun had originally intended to call Wu Haiyuan, but he suddenly saw Yoon Jihoon getting out of an imported SUV parked on the side of the road about twenty meters ahead.

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Yoon Ji-hoon is on the guest list for the dinner party organized by JYP Entertainment tonight.

I didn't honk the horn.

Han Hee-joon turned the steering wheel slightly and drove his car behind Yoon Ji-hoon's car, stopping it there.

On the right is a new three-story building with a very ornate facade.

Doorway.

nmixx's manager is exchanging pleasantries with Yoon Ji-hoon.

"It's an honor to finally meet Yoon Ji-hoon in person."

"Hello, agent, you're too kind. We've met before in a video call."

"Yoon Ji-hoon is even more handsome in person than he looks in the videos."

Yoon Ji-hoon responded with a smile, "I'm just an ordinary person."

The manager beckoned Yoon Ji-hoon to go into the restaurant. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a figure approaching.

Upon closer inspection, the manager muttered, "Han Hee-joon is here."

Yoon Ji-hoon looked up and around.

He wasn't surprised that his manager knew Han Xijun. His manager had met Han Xijun when Wu Haiyuan and Han Xijun were recording a program together, so it was normal that they knew each other.

Seeing his manager take the initiative to greet him, Yoon Ji-hoon felt a little uncomfortable.

When he got out of the car, his agent did not come forward to greet him.

Could it be that the agent knows about the relationship between Wu Haiyuan and Han Xijun?

Probably not.