86 Dinner and Heartfelt Talk

After finishing the recording of "Idol Athletics Championships", Kaleido received a reward from Minister Cui - a barbecue dinner for the five of them.

Kaleido won a total of four medals, including three gold medals and a silver medal in the captain's high jump competition.

Such a magnificent record made them the most visible team at the Idol Games.

Minister Choi was very happy and agreed to treat everyone to a meal at the urging of Ming Shangyu and others. However, he probably knew that the people present would probably not enjoy the meal, so he only reminded Ming Shangyu not to drink alcohol and left.

The remaining five members happily enjoyed the meal together.

As Minister Choi disappeared through the doorway, Shen Minghe said bluntly, "He's finally gone. Eating barbecue with the Minister doesn't taste as good anymore."

Hearing this, the remaining four laughed. Zhou Heyu pointed out the problem behind the youngest's words: "But you were eating so happily just now. Your perilla leaves are used up the fastest."

There was no way Shen Minghe would easily let anyone find fault with his words. He argued confidently, "If the Minister wasn't around, I'd eat even faster. You don't understand, brother. My love for barbecue is genuine."

Zhou Heyu asked curiously, "Do you like barbecue or the hot pot I brought back for you last time I went back to China?"

Shin Myung-hyuk said, "In Korea, I still love our unique barbecue the most. When I went to China, my favorite thing was Chinese food."

Hahaha.

Song Qixian found the conversation between Shin Myung-hyuk and Zhou Heyu funny. He noticed that Park Yoo-eun was drinking water all the time. Although she was still smiling, she was obviously talking less.

Not only Song Qixian noticed this, but several other teammates also noticed it.

So, Shin Myung-hyuk quickly turned the topic to Park Yoo-eun.

"Why isn't he talking to us? Is he trying to eat all the barbecue?"

Park Yoo-eun stopped wrapping the grilled meat with perilla leaves, thought for a second, and then fed the whole piece of grilled meat into the maknae's mouth.

Shen Minghe's mouth was blocked and he quickly drank water after taking a bite of meat.

He looked up and saw Park Yoo-eun looking at him with a noble and cold expression, a murderous look in her eyes. His face was clearly the same as before, yet he seemed several degrees more handsome.

It seems that if men want to become more handsome, they still have to learn how to pretend, Shen Minghe thought to himself.

Park Yoo-eun didn't take action in the end. He seemed to have seen through their intentions, but he didn't liven up the atmosphere as usual as his brothers wished.

In the past, when the five of them were together, Park Yoo-eun and Shin Myung-hyuk were the most active. Now that one of them is missing, everyone feels like something is missing in their hearts.

The room suddenly became quiet. This was a private room, which seemed even more desolate compared to the hustle and bustle outside.

After an unknown amount of time, Ming Shangyu chuckled, "I can't believe it, Qixian has been here for over a year, and it's almost been a year since our debut."

Song Qixian continued, "Yeah, I never thought we'd become brothers who help each other. Although we've been living in the new dormitory for a long time, I still remember the time when we were still in the basement dormitory."

Zhou Heyu smiled and said, "Qixian, I still remember the first time you came, you scared us all."

Song Qixian said helplessly: "When I first came to the company, I was the poorest. I couldn't even afford to eat, so I really couldn't take care of my clothes."

Shen Minghe interrupted, "But you're really amazing, bro. Back then, I saw you practicing until the early hours every night, and even handing out flyers during the day. You're simply the most amazing person I know!"

Song Qixian was surprised: "How did you know that my part-time job was handing out flyers? Did I tell you?"

Ming Shangyu said, "I saw it once. At that time, I thought that a trainee like you who was not doing his job properly would have to leave sooner or later."

Song Qixian smiled and said, "Brother, are you satisfied with my final performance?"

Ming Shangyu: "I'm more satisfied than I expected. You are the most hardworking trainee I have ever seen. Until now, I am glad that you were able to pass the selection of the minister."

Zhou Heyu touched Park Youen's shoulder and said, "Don't you want to say something?"

Park Yoo-eun's eyes wandered. Facing the gazes of his teammates, he said, "I can't remember what happened a year ago."

Obviously, his words didn't satisfy everyone. Shen Minghe muttered quietly, "How could he not remember? It was obviously when Qixian first arrived that Youen was the most unhappy person."

Shen Minghe's voice was very low, but since no one was speaking at the time, everyone could hear what he said.

Park Yoo-eun's face gradually turned red. He wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. He could only flee in a hurry using the excuse of going to the bathroom.

Song Qixian tapped Shen Minghe with his index finger, "You——" Then he got up and chased after Park Yoo Eun.

After both of them left, Shen Minghe had a smile on his face that said, "Come on, praise me."

Obviously, he had done it on purpose. His goal was to make Park Yoo-eun angry, and it would be best if she could vent her anger.

Zhou Heyu didn't praise him, but sighed: "It seems that Youen has really grown up and no longer likes to argue. But he has become the other extreme now and likes to keep things in his heart. I don't know whether this change is good or bad."

Ming Shangyu said: "For him, it is natural that he has grown up. I hope Qixian can comfort him."

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On the other side, Park Yoo Eun came out of the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she remembered what Shin Myung Hyuk said.

He hadn't forgotten what happened a year ago. Not only that, it was becoming clearer and clearer.

How he spoke ill of Qixian and how he bullied Qixian.

He has not forgotten these.

Park Yoo-eun thought, it’s no wonder they didn’t tell me the truth, I used to be such a jerk.

Song Qixian appeared behind Park Youen at some point, and Park Youen avoided his gaze.

"Why are you here?"

"I'm going to the bathroom. By the way, I want to see if someone is crying secretly."

Park Yoo Eun lowered her head and smiled faintly, saying, "So what do you think after reading this?"

Song Qixian's voice rang out with regret, "What a pity that we couldn't see a person with tears in their eyes. Otherwise, putting a photo like this in the bubble would definitely make the fans very happy."

Park Yoo Eun sniffed her red nose and said, "I'm not going to cry. I'm 21 years old. I'm not that little brat Shin Myung Hyuk."

After taking a small revenge on Shin Myung-hyuk, Park Yoo-eun and Song Ki-hyun smiled at each other.

Song Qixian approached Park Youen and put a hand on his shoulder.

A calm and gentle voice sounded: "Youen, what is your first impression of me?"

Park Yoo Eun thought for a while, and finally said: "Rustic and hypocritical. That's why I didn't like you before."

Song Qixian smiled and said, "It's a completely opposite feeling from the first time I met you."

"When I first met you, I always thought you were the most beautiful person I had ever seen, so I really wanted to be friends with you."

Park Yoo-eun paused. "But my disgust is obvious. Are you sad?"

"It was a little bit at the beginning, but I don't like to put myself in a state of excessive worry, so I quickly forgot about it."

"I'm sorry, Qixian. I want to apologize for the malice I unleashed upon you over a year ago."

Song Qixian smiled and said, "Well, I accept it, so you don't need to apologize for these things in the future."

Park Yoo-eun was a little puzzled: "Why do you always forgive those who hurt you so easily? Don't you hate them?"

Song Qixian was helpless. He stopped and asked Park Youen to stand still.

"You En, you don't think I'm very tolerant of everyone, do you?"

"Isn't it?"

Song Qixian explained solemnly: "It's not the case in the first place. I am only tolerant towards friends I approve of."

"But we weren't really friends before. We were just roommates who spent less than two days together a month."

"Then just think of it as me discovering the kindness hidden under your arrogant exterior. You are different from others. You just hate me, but you are not a bad person."

Park Yoo Eun was like a deflated balloon. He said, "Well, I will never learn to be like you. If I meet someone like me, I will hate him and will never be friends with him."

Song Qixian said: "Then I am different from you. Not only do I become friends with someone like you, I also think he is a very good friend."

Park Yoo-eun pointed at herself and asked in surprise, "I'm good? What's good about me? I have flaws all over my body."

Song Qixian smiled and said, "Then let me tell you a few of your strengths."

"First, you are sincere and generous to your friends. As long as they are your friends, you will trust them unconditionally."

"Second, you provide a lot of emotional value to your friends. Youen, I'm a very boring person, but you patiently taught me a lot. Don't you remember?"

"Third, you care about your friends. There was a time when I was not in good condition, and you and Minghe cared about me together. Have you forgotten?"

"With so many good qualities, why do you want to belittle yourself?"

After listening to this, Park Yoo Eun murmured, "So I have so many advantages. So I am not a useless guy."

Song Qixian nodded heavily, "So don't underestimate yourself at any time. Look at you, now you even lower your head when you talk, you are nothing like the confident and handsome Park Youen who used to hold his head high."

Park Yoo-eun subconsciously raised her head and smiled with relief.

"Alright, then I'll just begrudgingly transform back into the world's number one Park Yoo-eun. I really don't understand how you could be friends with me after I humiliated you with those words."

Song Qixian nodded repeatedly: "Maybe I'm a masochist, but Park Youen, your appearance is still too out of line. If you were a little uglier, people who want to beat you up would line up all over the street."

"What can I do? My appearance is not something I can decide. I look a lot like my mother. When she was young, she was a goddess to many people. Even now, there are still many people chasing after her."

"Auntie is so beautiful, you will feel inferior if we go out together."

"Don't give me that. I'm only proud of my mom. Humph, I'll take you to meet my mom if there's a chance. My friends all say that my mom looks a lot like a female star who was very popular in Japan decades ago."

…

Song Qixian and Park Yoo-eun came back together, and their teammates knew that the matter was settled.

As expected, as soon as they sat down, Park Yoo Eun yelled, "Are you pigs? You eat so fast! You don't even leave any meat for me and Qixian. Qixian is losing weight, but I still want to eat!"

Zhou Heyu and Ming Shangyu smiled at each other and suddenly said, "I still like the silent Park Youen just now."

The whole room burst into laughter.