Chapter 24, exclusively released...

Although Jiang Yalin wasn't paying attention to this, she had secretly pricked up her ears. With the plot constantly being transmitted to her, she no longer cared about Quan Zhilong. After all, it was quite enjoyable to watch the drama unfold live.

This woman... Kim Jin-ah didn't really think her boyfriend was that charming, but she was certain that the president of this Chinese restaurant also liked Kwon Ji-yong. This discovery surprised her, but it wasn't unexpected. After all, she knew how attractive he would be in the future, but she didn't expect that Kwon Ji-yong already had such charm.

It's not surprising that she reacted that way. After all, nowadays, if someone calls BigBang ugly, the group's fans don't dare to refute it. Given their styling and... well, they really don't have the confidence to argue back.

Some people even listened to their songs while disliking their appearance, so when they discovered that others shared the same opinion about Kwon Ji-yong, they felt not only annoyed but also a strange sense of identification...

When she heard the plot playing on Kim Jin-ah's side, Kang Ya-rin subconsciously glanced at Kwon Ji-yong. To be honest, looking at him now, she really couldn't see the future superstar that these female leads were talking about.

"Is this... Oppa's colleague?" Fang Zhixia looked at Jin Zhen'er in front of her, unaware that this was the famous Miss J. Although the atmosphere between them seemed different from that between ordinary colleagues—like Jiang Yalin and Quan Zhilong sitting together, it didn't immediately make one feel that there was something wrong between them—this time was different. The girl sitting next to Quan Zhilong gave her a deep sense of crisis, making her unable to resist wanting to find out who she was.

Jiang Yalin was surprised by Fang Zhixia's keen observation. But the famous Miss J? This statement surprised her. Was she really that famous?

I wonder if, after getting her, the white moonlight will remain the white moonlight or turn into a grain of rice on the wall. Jiang Yalin actually felt sorry for Jin Zhen'er. She was so outstanding. If she could have a second chance and avoided those risks, wouldn't she have been able to live a freer and more carefree life?

Why compete with so many girls for one man? No matter how outstanding he is, you shouldn't give up on yourself.

Even though she wanted to say a few more words to Quan Zhilong, as the president of the Chinese restaurant, she couldn't disturb the customers' meal. So after the two of them ordered, Fang Zhixia reluctantly left with the menu.

"Heh... I had no idea where you met this little sister... Zhilong, you've changed. The old you..."

"Nuna, is there anything you need to talk about? Can we discuss it privately after we finish eating?"

Kwon Ji-yong is an extremely proud person. Kim Jin-ah's recent loss of control has made him somewhat upset. He believes he has not done anything to wrong her, and he despises those who secretly date and flirt with other women behind their girlfriends' backs. He could not do such a thing.

Kwon Ji-yong was truly exhausted. The exhaustion from work, the tears from his girlfriend's unfounded suspicions—it all made him want to just give up. But he was damnably rational, and at the crucial moment, he stubbornly held back. He felt he shouldn't let his emotions control him and make an irrational decision, because that would hurt Kim Jin-ah. Even though he didn't love her as much as before, remembering everything they had done, he still didn't want to hurt the woman he once deeply loved. But Kim Jin-ah's misunderstanding and unreasonable behavior left him helpless...

Oh my god... Poor heartthrob, is this the trouble that comes with being a heartthrob? She doesn't want any of that at all.

At this moment, the dishes Jiang Yalin ordered were served. After exchanging a few polite words with them, she quietly began to eat. Eating and gossiping together—wow, that's really something to enjoy with rice!

"...What are you talking about? Doesn't it always end badly? Jiang Yalin isn't an outsider; she probably knows more about your messy affairs than I do..."

"Cough cough cough... I'm fine, you guys continue, I just choked..."

When she was suddenly called out, Jiang Yalin was caught off guard and choked, but she quickly said that she was fine and told the arguing couple to leave her alone, as she wanted to eavesdrop.

During this time together, Quan Zhilong was able to get a general understanding of Jiang Yalin's personality. He was now certain that she genuinely had no feelings for him. It wasn't the kind of person who played hard to get; it was the kind of person who disliked him so much that she wished they had nothing to do with each other and also disliked others pairing them up.

Although this perception made him somewhat uncomfortable, as he always felt that the other person was some kind of monster or germ in his eyes, it was also because the other person genuinely disliked him that he was able to relax and be his true self in front of him.

So when he saw her looking like she was obviously looking to watch the show, Kwon Ji-yong pouted in annoyance.

"You're such a grown-up, and you still choke on your food. What am I supposed to say to you?"

That very intimate attitude immediately brought tears to Jin Zhen'er's eyes. She knew she shouldn't be thinking such things, but at that moment she couldn't control herself.

"Ha...that's hilarious, your girlfriend's here and you're not even concerned about her..."

"Jin Zhen'er, if you're really upset, take your boyfriend to sit somewhere else. Don't disturb my meal, and don't drag me into your conflict."

Jiang Yalin, who guessed what she was going to say next, didn't want to be unfairly smeared, so she immediately interrupted her before those unpleasant words could be uttered.

She looked at Kim Jin-ah with a serious gaze, showing no sign of backing down. Her reaction brought Kim Jin-ah back to her senses, who was on the verge of losing control. Then she looked at her apologetically.

"sorry."

"I do not accept it, I do not forgive it."

Jiang Yalin has her own bottom line. If such unfounded suspicions are not spoken aloud, she can pretend not to know. But since such unfounded suspicions have become a reality and have been thrown at her, she will not forgive the other party even if they apologize.

Kim Jin-ah: ......

Quan Zhilong was indeed quite angry. No matter what problems existed between the two of them, it shouldn't involve the innocent Jiang Yalin. Didn't she think about how she would work with Jiang Yalin in the future?

Quan Zhilong glanced apologetically at Jiang Yalin and said nothing more; anything he said at this moment would be inappropriate.

The atmosphere that followed was so awkward it was almost painful to look at. Of course, Jiang Yalin didn't care. After all, she wasn't the one who made the mistake or said the wrong thing, so there was no need to punish herself for someone else's mistake.

She even had a great appetite and finished all the dishes she ordered. It would be a real shame to waste such a delicious meal.

In her world, besides family, there are only money and good food that she cannot afford to miss out on; other things are not even in her league yet.

"I'm finished eating, so I'll be leaving now. You guys continue eating."

Their dishes were served when she was halfway through her meal. Jiang Yalin didn't know if they were in the mood or had an appetite, but she could guess that they probably weren't. It was a pity that Fang Zhixia's delicious food was wasted.

After eating and drinking his fill, he headed home, leaving the crazy couple behind. As for what would happen next, he figured the story would unfold later; all he needed to do now was get back to his little nest and rest.

Yes, that's right, it's her own little place. After she argued her case, her parents finally agreed to let her move out, and the neighborhood where she lives happens to be the same one where BigBang's dorm is located.

However, even within the same neighborhood, the apartment layouts are different. Jiang Yalin's apartment is bigger than the five of them combined. Luckily, she didn't know she was living in a better place than him, otherwise this future superstar might have been overwhelmed.

Recalling the way her father looked like the sky had fallen when she said she was going to move out, Jiang Yalin found it a little funny. Her mother even added, "If our daughter gets married in the future, won't you go crazy?"

"Hahahaha..."

Looking back now, Jiang Yalin can't help but laugh out loud, but that saying is always true: parents can't go against their children's wishes, and sure enough, she has now successfully brought it up.

Even though she moved out, her parents couldn't really relax. With her just turned 18 living alone, her mother would come over from time to time to help with cleaning and put the dishes she had prepared in the refrigerator. Sometimes when she came back, she could even find the dishes her mother had prepared in the refrigerator, which she could just heat up and eat.

Every time Jiang Yalin sees this, she feels a mix of emotion and guilt. Her parents' love has truly enveloped her completely and unconditionally.

"Nuna, let's talk."

Originally, I planned to take Jin Zhen'er out for a meal today, then go to see a movie and take a walk to ease the tension they've been feeling lately, but I didn't expect the atmosphere to become tense right from the start.

So after dinner, Kwon Ji-yong canceled the rest of the schedule and took her to a relatively safe environment, ready to have a proper talk with her.

"Zhilong, I know I acted impulsively just now. I apologize, I admit my mistake, and I will change in the future, okay?"

Jin Zhen'er felt a pang of panic when she saw his serious expression. For some reason, she had a feeling that after this conversation, their relationship would be over.

"Sigh... I'm so tired..."

Seeing her flustered appearance, Kwon Ji-yong lowered his head helplessly.

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