graduate

As the storm surrounding Li Ruiyan's incident gradually subsided, Su You's studies in Boston entered their final sprint. Without external interference, she devoted herself entirely to her graduation thesis, and Quan Zhilong offered his full support. Although they were separated by distance, their hearts were closer than ever.

Boston, on the eve of graduation.

Su You had just passed her final thesis defense and was walking out of the teaching building when a light snowflake began to fall. She pulled her coat tighter around herself and was about to head back to her apartment when her phone beeped with a video call notification.

When the call connected, G-Dragon's smiling face appeared on the screen. He seemed to be in a studio, with scattered sheet music visible in the background.

"Did it pass?" he asked, his tone certain, as if he already knew the answer.

Su You couldn't help but laugh, spinning around in the snow: "Passed! Unanimously passed!"

On the other end of the screen, G-Dragon let out a long sigh of relief, his eyes practically overflowing with pride: "I knew you could do it." He paused, his voice softening considerably, "I'll be there for graduation."

"Really?" Su You's eyes widened in surprise. "Isn't your schedule really packed?"

"Even if it's packed, I'll go." G-Dragon said firmly, "I want to witness the moment you put on your master's cap."

On the day of graduation, on the Harvard campus.

G-Dragon, wearing sunglasses and a low-key black coat, sat in the audience. When Su You walked onto the stage in her academic gown to receive her tassel, he spontaneously stood up and applauded along with the rest of the audience.

After the ceremony, in front of Harvard's iconic red brick building, G-Dragon was finally able to openly embrace her.

"Congratulations on your graduation, my great scholar," he whispered in her ear.

Su You hugged him back, her smile bright: "Thank you for coming."

They asked a passing student to take a group photo. In the photo, Su You is holding her graduation certificate, nestled next to G-Dragon; G-Dragon has his arm around her shoulder, and the doting look in his eyes when he looks down at her is almost overflowing.

That evening, at a high-end restaurant in Boston.

G-Dragon booked the entire terrace to host a graduation celebration dinner for Su You. Only a few of Su You's closest friends and mentors in Boston were invited.

Halfway through the banquet, G-Dragon suddenly stood up and gently tapped his wine glass. The entire room fell silent.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to announce something." He looked at Su You, his gaze gentle yet firm. "Su You and I have decided to go public with our relationship at the appropriate time."

A small gasp rippled through the crowd, followed by enthusiastic applause.

Su You's friends already knew about their relationship, but they were still pleasantly surprised to hear it was going public. A professor smiled and raised his glass: "It should have been done a long time ago! Best wishes to you both!"

After the dinner, the two walked side by side along the Charles River. Boston was ablaze with lights in the night, and the river reflected the twinkling stars.

"Have you decided when to go public?" Su You asked.

"After you return to your country and settle down," G-Dragon said, squeezing her hand, "the team is already making contingency plans. This time, I want everyone to know that you are the one I, G-Dragon, have chosen."

Su You leaned on his shoulder, feeling a sense of security and comfort: "I'm not afraid. As long as you're by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

One month later, in Seoul.

Su You successfully joined a top think tank, quickly establishing herself in the team with her solid professional knowledge and international perspective. Meanwhile, G-Dragon's new album production was nearing completion, and the two finally ended their long-distance relationship and began living together in Seoul.

One weekend evening, the two were snuggled on the sofa watching a movie. Suddenly, G-Dragon paused the film and looked intently at Su You:

"Pomelo, it's time."

Su You immediately understood what he meant. She took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay."

G-Dragon pulled out his tablet and showed the public announcement plan prepared by his team: "The new album will be released next Monday, and the release date is set for the weekend after the music show promotions end. I've already written the statement, and I'd like to release it personally."

He swiped the screen to show a photo—a group photo of them at Harvard's graduation ceremony.

"Use this photo?" Su You asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes." G-Dragon's gaze was firm. "I want everyone to see how outstanding the woman I love is. You don't need to be a shadow hiding behind me, but someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me."

Su You's eyes welled up slightly. What she had always worried about was being labeled "G-Dragon's girlfriend" after going public, while her own achievements would be overlooked. G-Dragon's thoughtfulness dispelled her last concern.

"Okay." She took his hand. "We'll face it together."

The night before the public announcement.

G-Dragon canceled all his schedules and stayed home with Su You. He sat at his desk, finalizing the wording of the statement. Su You sat on the carpet beside him, reviewing the think tank's project materials.

Finally, G-Dragon closed his laptop, walked over, and sat down next to Su You: "Ready?"

Su You nodded, her eyes shining with determination: "Ready."

G-Dragon gently stroked her cheek: "After tomorrow, we won't have to hide anymore. We can hold hands and stroll through the streets like any other couple, go to the supermarket together, and eat at restaurants without having to find the most secluded corner."

These seemingly ordinary little things were once a luxury for them. Su You thought about it and couldn't help but smile: "Then you have to keep your word."

Outside the window, Seoul's night view is as dazzling as a sea of ​​stars.