Chapter 72, exclusively released...

"I feel like you've been a bit distant with me lately?"

Lee Soo-hyuk, who loves being in a relationship and always wanting to be with his girlfriend, immediately noticed that Kang Ah-rin hadn't called or sent him a single message in 24 hours. Kang Ah-rin was speechless at his explanation.

They're all in the same circle, and given that G-Dragon is currently preparing for his solo career, it's normal for her to be busy. Why would she be cold if she doesn't have much time to call him?

Although she did want to deal with their problems by ignoring them and learn from G-Dragon's passive-aggressive tactics to force him to break up, she only thought about it and didn't actually decide to do it because she felt that such behavior was indeed a bit scummy.

“I’ve been really busy lately, you know. G-Dragon is going to go solo soon, and not only me, but the whole team has been so busy that we haven’t had time to go home and sleep. G-Dragon has been staying at his studio for the past few days.”

Jiang Yalin felt she had been patient enough, after all, she had explained so much, but Li Zhuhe was still a little sad. Although he understood, he hadn't had much work lately, and when he was free, he couldn't be close to his girlfriend, so he started to overthink.

"I know, but... I really miss you, and I worry that one day someone else might steal your heart."

At this moment, Lee Soo-hyuk resorted to his despicable act of playing the victim, bending down and bringing his face close to hers, looking like a pitiful puppy waiting for its owner to pet it.

Although she was thinking about breaking up, when she saw him like this, Jiang Yalin honestly felt that she was just an ordinary woman who couldn't resist a handsome man acting cute and pitiful towards her.

"What can we do then? I can't guarantee anything about things like this."

As Jiang Yalin spoke, she reached out and touched his cheek, then slowly moved her hand down his cheek, finally stopping at his chest where his Adam's apple rested.

"Can't you just look at me?"

Somewhat dissatisfied with her answer, he reached out and cupped her cheeks with his large hands, attempting to make her see only him.

"Okay, okay, when I'm with you, you're the only one in my eyes, alright?"

Jiang Yalin, who disdained cheating and didn't want to be a "scumbag woman," went along with his words and continued speaking. Whether he was satisfied with her answer or not was none of her business.

"If I finish work early tonight, can I come to your house?"

"OK."

Having not been together for a long time, she naturally wouldn't refuse his suggestion. Seeing that Jiang Yalin didn't reject his advances, he was very happy. Only then did he remember the gift he had prepared before coming, and he took out a small box with the name of a certain luxury brand from his pocket.

"I saw this ring at an event the other day and it really suits you, so I bought it for you. Do you like it?"

As Lee Soo-hyuk spoke, he opened the box, and the ring that had been quietly inside immediately appeared before her eyes. To be fair, his taste was quite good; the ring was simple and elegant yet full of design, making it a very suitable ring for everyday wear.

"I love so much."

Although the ring has a special meaning, in her eyes it was just an ornament, without any deeper meaning.

However, Lee Soo-hyuk saw it differently. She accepted the ring he gave her, which meant that she would be with him for a long time. This action instantly soothed his inner unease, and he no longer felt as insecure as before.

As for why she never takes the initiative and isn't very enthusiastic towards him, Lee Soo-hyuk can now find an excuse for her: Kang Ah-rin is just that kind of person. She seems indifferent, but she actually cares a lot. It's just that her personality is what it is.

Jiang Yalin: Huh? Are you talking about me?

When G-Dragon pushed open the door and walked in, what he saw was Lee Soo-hyuk's trembling hand putting a ring on her finger.

Honestly, his heart skipped a beat for a moment. He thought they had reached the point of discussing marriage, but suddenly felt it was a bit too early. However, the handsome man and beautiful woman were quite pleasing to the eye, and early marriage was not impossible.

He wanted to ask but didn't dare, he wanted to hit but didn't dare interrupt, so he could only stand aside and wait for the two people to notice him.

Are they getting married? Kwon Ji-yong asked himself this question. He felt incredibly cowardly at that moment, lacking even the courage to ask. Yet, he was genuinely afraid.

Instead of letting these two notice someone walk in on their own, it would be better to have the plot remind Jiang Yalin that our male lead has arrived.

Looking up, Jiang Yalin saw Kwon Ji-yong standing at the door, looking dejected. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. In the past, she might not have reacted this way, but now she considered him a good friend and didn't want him to be sad because of her. If he insisted on being sad, then so be it.

What are you doing here?

That was a rather impolite question, but it also shows that they have a good relationship, which is why they can speak so bluntly.

"I'm here to show you my new look and get your feedback."

After speaking, G-Dragon awkwardly brushed his hair away from his forehead. His new hairstyle featured rather long hair, and it was the first time he had boldly opted for white hair. In the past, he would have been very confident, but he felt somewhat uneasy in front of Kang Ah-rin. He genuinely cared about her opinion.

Kang Ah-rin was truly impressed by G-Dragon's new look, noting that it was much better than his previous group album looks. She wondered if he had offered suggestions that weren't adopted during the styling process, or if he simply refrained from commenting to maintain harmony.

"You're so handsome..."

I'm so sorry..

Jiang Yalin wanted to praise G-Dragon's look this time, but as soon as she said "very handsome," G-Dragon's phone rang. Unfortunately, the ringtone was "Lies."

Upon hearing the lie, Jiang Yalin was speechless and twitched. She hadn't lied; she genuinely thought his look was quite handsome this time.

Upon hearing Kang Ah-rin praise Kwon Ji-yong, Lee Soo-hyuk subconsciously nodded in agreement. Then, because Kang Ah-rin praised Kwon Ji-yong, Kwon Ji-yong's lips unconsciously curled upwards, which made him a little jealous.

I know it's wrong, but it's just something I can't control.

Jiang Yalin looked at Kwon Ji-yong and hung up the phone after only glancing at the caller ID. She raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

Who is it?

"It's nothing, just a illegitimate child."

The existence of sasaeng fans actually began after they became a huge star because of "Lies". At first, they were a little anxious because they were experiencing things they hadn't experienced before when they weren't so famous.

Although they had heard about how terrible sasaeng fans were, they were somewhat ignorant because they had never experienced it themselves. When they first discovered that there were sasaeng fans, they were quite excited.

Although it's not nice to say it like this, the presence of sasaeng fans proves from another perspective that the group has indeed become popular, because sasaeng fans usually only appear in popular groups. Small, obscure groups that are no longer popular don't have sasaeng fans. If they do, they are just perverted stalkers.

So when she heard what G-Dragon said, Kang Ah-rin only frowned slightly.

“You did a good job this time. Next time you get a call like this, just hang up. If you get too many calls like this, I’ll give you a new phone number.”

Jiang Yalin was already quite adept at handling this kind of situation, while Li Zhuhe, who was standing aside watching their conversation, was unwilling to be ignored. After thinking about the time, he spoke up.

"It's almost noon now. Are you going out to eat later, or buying something to eat on the way back?"

"I was so busy I forgot, it's almost noon now. I'd better buy something to eat. This guy is so conspicuous, I'm afraid if I go out to eat with him, I won't have time to eat at all, and I'll just have to block out the fans for him."

"What would you like to eat? I'll go out and buy it for you."

As a qualified boyfriend, you need to take good care of your girlfriend in every way when you have free time, such as buying her work meals and eating with her. This is essential.

"I'd like to eat at that Chinese restaurant near the office, what about you?"

Jiang Yalin first expressed her thoughts, then turned to ask Quan Zhilong. Of course, if he didn't want to eat, she wouldn't stop eating just because he didn't want to. She could just make Lee Soo-hyuk go to another restaurant; after all, it wasn't her who was making him go to more restaurants.

“I eat at that restaurant too, and if you tell President Fang that you want to eat there, he will definitely give you a larger portion.”

After G-Dragon finished speaking, he glanced at Lee Soo-hyuk, his eyes seeming to say: Look, isn't hyung very charming?

Looking at him like this, Lee Soo-hyuk gave him a meaningful look. It really wasn't his fault; he had dug his own grave.

"Jiyong, you are so charming. Even the hotel president is captivated by you. I wonder how many other people admire you."

Honestly, if he weren't his best friend, Lee Soo-hyuk would have started spreading rumors right now, turning a simple "love interest" into an ambiguous relationship.

It's such a pity. Why did it have to be his own brother? I really envy G-Dragon for having such a good brother. Even knowing that the other guy was after his girlfriend, he couldn't bear to slander him. He's so kind.

Although she didn't know what Lee Soo-hyuk was imagining, Kang Ah-rin was still a little confused by his sudden smugness.

However, she didn't think too much about it. She just assumed that men could be a little inexplicable at times, like someone who was walking along and suddenly jumped up to make a shooting motion.

"Alright, what do you guys want to eat? It's on me today."

Neither of the two people present were polite to him; after all, one was his girlfriend and the other was his good friend, so it would be a bit fake to be polite.

Especially when G-Dragon opened his mouth and started reciting the menu again, Lee Joo-hyuk's lips twitched but he didn't refuse. However, when he left, he gave Kang Ah-rin a light peck on the lips in front of him before leaving.

Watching his departing figure, Kwon Ji-yong suddenly turned to Kang Ah-rin and said something.

"Do you think... I should start dating?"