Chapter 71 is still a tug-of-war, but in location B...
"Thank you for flying back from Saitama ahead of schedule this time, senior."
Working with my seniors was a very pleasant experience for me.
In short, thank you very much, senior.
She was overthinking things.
This is not good, and it is also an offense to the senior in front of you.
It seems that she doesn't know when it started, but every time she meets this senior, she feels like she has to apologize to him.
The person in front of me flew back to Seoul from the tour location the day after the concert ended to cooperate with her arrangements.
In any case, expressing gratitude is always necessary.
Seeing Han Sang-hee's joy at the end of practice and hearing her polite thanks, Kwon Ji-yong felt that this guy really knew how to hurt his feelings.
He wasn't given any chance at all.
Every rejection was laid bare on the table.
Sometimes, liking something is something you can't force.
He understood this principle.
Whether it's acceptable is another matter.
The two people's thoughts jumped to two different channels, resulting in completely different styles.
"Why is it that Shangxi can choose someone else but not me in some situations?"
Han Sang-hee, who was just considering whether or not to drive herself to the house, was a little stunned when Kwon Ji-yong suddenly made his point clear.
The practice room is not a safe place.
Before answering, what first came to Han Shangxi's mind was the quietly sounding alarm.
She could answer the questions her senior asked, but the location was wrong.
She always felt that if they talked about this kind of topic at work, it might end up on someone else's computer one day.
If she goes out, she'll be followed wherever she goes. Since that's the case, let her test the waters with those who are following her.
How about taking my senior to visit the house she bought?
Han Shangxi never conformed to the conventional rules and regulations that she appeared to be.
Aside from those who follow the idol industry, most people still perceive Sanghee as an outstanding student who excels in every aspect.
Top students will also follow the principles of being a top student in relationships, finding the right person at the right time and entering another happy and fulfilling stage of life at the right time.
This is the default thing to do.
Sanghee's previous choices were somewhat counterintuitive.
The plot of a good girl and a playboy is too cliché.
Humans get tired of it.
However, those who like Sanghee will forgive her behavior as a belated rebellion.
The existence of the response song is like a declaration of severing ties for fans.
Sanghee's rebellious streak disappeared, and he became the original Sanghee again.
Han Shangxi can proceed smoothly by following these lines of logic.
Given ETE's current popularity, reaching the top spot is not impossible.
But she was also somewhat weary.
Next year's comeback, tour, and then another comeback, tour...
She not only wants to be Sanghee on stage, but also wants to retain her true self off stage.
To become that kind of artist, you need both talent and a bit of luck.
It just so happens that her senior has a question that requires her to answer, and she wants to see if she has the luck to answer it.
It's always better to have a manageable risk than to lose control completely later.
"Is your car near the company, senior?"
After saying that, he immediately changed his mind, remembering that Han Shangxi had just finished a concert the day before.
"Never mind, I'll do it."
Actually, it doesn't matter which of their cars you drive; you'll still be followed.
Even if someone is driving this car, there might be more people following them.
Seeing the confusion in Kwon Ji-yong's eyes, Han Sang-hee belatedly added a sentence.
"Oh, I forgot to ask, does the senior have any plans for the upcoming period?"
I'd like to answer your question elsewhere.
Today belongs to you.
Even if it seems like just something the other person said casually, it can sound like a romantic remark.
That's perfect.
Han Shangxi nodded and casually wrote down the sentence.
This sentence would be perfect material for her songwriting.
Thank you, senior.
Once they arrived at the underground parking garage, Kwon Ji-yong naturally took the car keys from Sang-hee's hand.
"Senior, how about I do it? I don't want to see reports tomorrow of two famous celebrities dying together due to fatigue driving."
Han Shangxi was still unwilling to give up and tried her best to protect her personal safety.
Please remember, driving while fatigued is unacceptable.
“I heard from my brothers that someone has been only taking a short break when the sun is up lately.”
Kwon Ji-yong didn't respond, but instead alluded to information he had recently heard.
Given the irregularity of this person's work and rest schedule, it would be more like fatigued driving for him to drive.
"As expected, those teachers still have a good relationship with their seniors."
Han Shangxi didn't refute the man's words anymore, and followed the man's opened car door to sit in the passenger seat.
Her recent routine has indeed been a bit irregular.
Perhaps due to a creative block, she hasn't been able to fully satisfy herself with what she's written these days.
Even if she could use her old compositions, she still wanted to refine them further, hoping to create a work that would satisfy her.
Where to?
When Kwon Ji-yong asked her questions, Han Sang-hee calmly gave him her destination.
When Kwon Ji-yong heard the answer, which was clearly a residential address, he didn't show any surprise on his face. He simply nodded to indicate that he understood.
For celebrities, being followed by a car on the road is a very common occurrence.
Neither of them seemed to care much about the matter.
The residential area where the destination is located has good security.
At least the process of getting off the bus won't turn into a fashion show.
As they took a separate elevator up from the underground parking garage, Kwon Ji-yong suddenly became curious about how Han Sang-hee would answer his question next.
He didn't mind the other party taking advantage of him.
However, he was somewhat curious about how Shangxi would rationalize all of this.
Han Shangxi didn't think that much about it.
Her index finger tapped rhythmically on the phone in her hand, her gaze fixed on the constantly changing numbers.
Finally, the number stopped at the floor they were going to, and the elevator doors slowly opened.
Han Shangxi never expected that the first friend to come to her house would be the one sitting next to her.
But it seems like nothing really happened.
At least there are no surveillance cameras or recordings here, making it a great place to discuss certain sensitive topics clearly.
After opening the door, Han Sang-hee stepped aside to gesture for Kwon Ji-yong to come in.
"Aside from my own things, there's nothing prepared for guests here. Please come in, senior."
As he spoke, Han Shangxi casually hung his coat on the hook in the entryway.
Because she doesn't like wearing slippers, Han Shangxi laid carpets in all the places she planned to spend a lot of time when decorating.
Based on Han Shangxi's preferences, the entire house was decorated in a soft and comfortable style.
The flowers were placed in their proper places, adding a touch of brightness to the space.
"These flowers used for decoration were sent by my mother."
Isn't it beautiful?
Han Shangxi took two bottles of purified water from the refrigerator and casually placed one in front of the other person.
She knew roughly what was in which part of the house.
However, it seems that only purified water is available for this person to drink.
"very beautiful."
Kwon Ji-yong opened the water bottle that Sang-hee had handed him, and then handed it to Sang-hee.
After Shang Xi took it, he took another bottle of water.
"My seniors are always so considerate."
Han Shangxi did not refuse the other party's politeness.
Kwon Ji-yong has always been very considerate of others; this subconscious care stems from the education he received from a young age.
Han Sang-hee had always known this.
"Can you give me your answer now?"
Kwon Ji-yong stared into Han Sang-hee's eyes, trying to get the answer he wanted.
He wanted to hear how this person would persuade him.
Or rather, reject him again.
"Of course you can."
Han Shangxi nodded, showing no intention of delaying.
The person in front of me today came here specifically to clarify this issue.
"Actually, the answer is very simple: choosing a senior is a very risky option for me."
I might not be able to afford that price.
Just as Director Jiang said, she and Kwon Ji-yong are ultimately different.
There are some things that the other person can do that she can't do right now.
If that's the case, then we don't actually need to do this today.
Kwon Ji-yong did not doubt the authenticity of the answer, but he was wondering about Han Sang-hee's purpose in bringing him here.
Seeing that Kwon Ji-yong had no intention of asking any further questions, Han Sang-hee spoke up again, asking the question she had been curious about for a long time.
"Is your current affection for someone the reason it has lasted so long because you couldn't have them back then?"
"To be honest, there are reasons as you mentioned."
but……"
"If that's the case, senior, there's a convenience store not far downstairs."
Han Sang-hee interrupted Kwon Ji-yong.
That's a bit impolite.
However, some questions don't actually need lengthy answers.
Yes or no, that is the answer itself.
At this moment, Han Shangxi's fingers changed from lightly tapping her phone to lightly tapping her own chin.
Having grasped Han Sang-hee's unspoken meaning, Kwon Ji-yong was somewhat relieved that he wasn't drinking water at that moment.
He reached up and rubbed his forehead, then looked up at Shang Xi. Seeing the other's genuine expression, he suddenly felt that the world was somewhat chaotic.
Kwon Ji-yong didn't continue speaking; he thought he knew the answer to his question.
He didn't know whether he should be angry or what.
It's hard not to get angry when you say that, isn't it?
Do I expect him to readily agree? And then it's over after one night?
"I think liking something can sometimes be an obsession."
Perhaps once the obsession fades, the senior won't like it anymore.
When Han Sang-hee said this, his eyes were full of sincerity.
If you ignore the content of her words, anyone would think she was giving serious advice.
There are some things she can accept the consequences of.
The other party can also do it.
A compromise would be much better.
Kwon Ji-yong sometimes felt that he had no way to deal with the person in front of him and no temper at all.
He sighed, not intending to respond to Shang Xi's words.
"Don't say things like that in front of others again."
After he finished speaking, he prepared to get up and leave.
What else can we do if we don't leave? Stay here and wait to be swayed by this person?
"Only seniors."
Upon hearing Han Sang-hee's reply, Kwon Ji-yong stopped leaving.
He placed his hands on the sofa where Sang-hee was, stared at Han Sang-hee who was also looking at him, and suddenly laughed.
This time, he was genuinely so angry he laughed.
"Should I say I feel honored?"
Did she think his love was so casual?
"Just take responsibility for the feelings you have in the moment. That's what my seniors told me."
Kwon Ji-yong heard the sound of his foot being hit by a stone.
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