Chapter 22 Prelude to the Second Duke (Bonus Chapter for Wu & Yu Qian Shui) (Forum style available)
When Jiang Tinghan woke up the next day, he was wearing a thick scarf, with half of his face buried in it. He even sneezed loudly as he stepped out of the dormitory.
Putuo Qian put her arm around Jiang Tinghan's shoulder: "Are you sick? Poor thing."
Anri Tsukichi stuffed cold medicine into Jiang Tinghan's bag: "The performance is in two days, so you have to get better quickly, Tinghan-chan."
Jiang Tinghan's voice was a little lower than usual: "Mmm...mmm."
She didn't feel like she had swallowed a razor blade yet, and her head wasn't hot to the touch. She just had a slightly nasal voice, so it was probably a mild cold.
How annoying! She had to pray that Lin Zhixia wouldn't catch a cold. She should have known better than to wash her hair yesterday. Why wash your hair in the middle of winter?
Jiang Tinghan coughed lightly: "It should be fine by tomorrow, it's nothing serious."
Kim Seo-hee: "Drink more hot water."
Her lips curled down in displeasure. She shouldn't have helped Lin Zhixia call Jiang Tinghan out yesterday; it turned out nothing good came of it.
"Hot water is here!" Kong Yanshu jogged over and shoved the thermos into Jiang Tinghan's hand: "Drink!"
The young lady probably hasn't poured water for her parents more than a few times in her life, yet Jiang Tinghan is able to enjoy this honor.
Jiang Tinghan's eyes curved into a gentle smile as she softly said, "Thank you."
When she fell ill, it felt like the whole world was showering her with kisses.
Behind Kong Yanshu, her three roommates were walking sparsely.
Lena watched Kong Yanshu rush over and chose to ignore it. She had accidentally placed the crystal ball on Kong Yanshu's desk. After it broke, she did have the intention of playing the victim and also wanted to create an image of herself as someone who was not afraid of power. But more than that, she wanted to get revenge on the other party, since the crystal ball was really important.
She still hated Kong Yeon-seo, but she knew in her heart that from Coldy's perspective, Kong Yeon-seo came first and she came later, so she could only give in.
But this scene is still incredibly annoying to watch.
Yin Zhicai turned her head to look at Lin Zhixia: "Did you go to see Coldy yesterday?"
Lin Zhixia, wearing a thick down jacket with her face hidden under the hood, said, "We talked about some things."
"However... it has been resolved."
For the rest of the night, Lin Zhixia kept replaying Jiang Tinghan's words, "Be a good girl and listen to me," in her mind. Although she didn't know if it would work, she had no choice but to believe Jiang Tinghan.
Hearing Yin Zhicai speak to her, which was unusual for her, and that it was also for Coldy's sake, Lin Zhixia couldn't help but feel jealous. Was this woman the center of the world? Did the whole world revolve around her?
Yoon Ji-chae: "Coldy isn't someone who can't distinguish right from wrong. She won't care how you treat her. Just practice hard and prepare for the second performance. With your skills, you can stay."
These words sounded like words of comfort, but Lin Zhixia secretly scoffed in her heart. Yin Zhicai was just warning her not to get into a conflict with Coldy.
She quickly smiled and said to the translator, "Coldy and I never had anything going on. Ji-chae, don't listen to what those people on the internet are saying. She has helped me a lot, and I am very grateful to her."
Yoon Ji-chae: "Oh."
Lin Zhixia was about to lose it again. What kind of rubbish "oh" was that? It had no manners at all!
Compared to Coldy, she's much better; even when she's angry, she can talk a lot with Lin Zhixia.
Stepping out of the dormitory, Jiang Tinghan, bundled up like a snow-white dumpling, squeezed into a crowd and bowed to the fans who had come to pick her up despite the cold weather.
The fans counted them one by one, but couldn't find Coldy. In the end, only the girl who was wrapped up in a bun was left.
They look quite similar in height, could this be Coldy?
As soon as she bowed, the fans in the audience went wild, screaming and shouting, "Coldy, may your day go smoothly!"
Coldy is the only one who bows every day. Sometimes he even comes over to collect mail. Such a polite and thoughtful contestant is definitely their darling!
Jiang Tinghan waved to indicate that she had heard him, and then boarded the bus.
Jiang Tinghan almost always sits in the back window seat, in the hometown of the king. Everyone else knows her habit and basically doesn't take this seat.
The seat next to Jiang Tinghan was bustling with people coming and going; today it was Lin Zhixia's turn.
Kong Yanshu wanted Jiang Tinghan to rest properly, so she deliberately didn't sit next to her. She didn't expect Lin Zhixia to shamelessly stick close to her like that.
She glared at Lin Zhixia twice, hoping she wouldn't do anything funny!
Lin Zhixia wasn't really here to cause trouble. She's always been flexible and adaptable, and now she's trying to mend the non-existent friendship with Jiang Tinghan.
She said softly, "I'll sit next to you, so you can chat with...that person as you like."
No one else will see it.
Now they both know each other's secrets, and Lin Zhixia inexplicably feels that she is closer to Jiang Tinghan than anyone else.
Jiang Tinghan felt dizzy upon hearing this: "It's really not true, Lin Zhixia. With that brain capacity, you should think more about how to make the verse song stand out, instead of making wild guesses about unfounded things."
"Otherwise, you can just wait to go home and have a sweet time with your boyfriend who loves taking landscape photos."
Lin Zhixia once again experienced Jiang Tinghan's sarcastic tone: "Okay..."
She shut her mouth and stopped talking.
But Jiang Tinghan was indeed very worried about how to develop her relationship with Quan Zhilong.
She didn't think she had done anything wrong, and she didn't mean to refuse earlier. But the problem was that she sent the rejection text right after the other person had traveled thousands of kilometers back with deep affection, which was extremely hurtful.
Would Kwon Ji-yong use his resources to blacklist her? Probably not...
Her fingertips tapped the screen impatiently twice, her gaze falling on the lone "okay" in the other person's reply.
The single word "good" is enough to express the sadness and heartbreak. The lonely retired idol finally had someone to talk to, but in the end, he was all alone again.
That's a bit tragic.
Oh—do—k—
She used to have many suitors, but she always rejected them outright. This is the first time she has encountered such a hesitant and indecisive situation.
Lin Zhixia glanced at Jiang Tinghan's screen and let out another silent sneer.
Hmph, you still say no, but now you're having a wonderful chat.
She couldn't read Korean, and at a glance, she could only see a long string of words that Jiang Tinghan had sent in Korean. She could only understand it because the contact name was in Chinese. She had to take a picture of the message and use image recognition to translate it before she knew that Coldy had such a boyfriend.
This time the reply was very short, and even if you couldn't understand it, you could sense the coldness in it. Haha, Coldy, you'll get to experience what it's like to offer a warm welcome only to be met with indifference!
Judging from her downcast eyes and pursed lips, she must be heartbroken.
Lin Zhixia's voice was so soft that only the two of them could hear: "Don't take it too seriously... Men are all fickle like that, just have some fun and that's it..."
Jiang Tinghan glanced at Lin Zhixia, wondering what kind of nonsense she was imagining again. He hadn't expected her views on love to be so "open-minded".
Jiang Tinghan exited the messaging app and logged into Instagram using her alternate account.
The only user on my follow list posted a picture at 6 a.m. The black filter looked ominous. The few colors were on the shoes in the center of the picture. The shoes were covered with colorful patterns: a green crying face, a bare white flower with more than one petal missing, and black clouds that were also very conspicuous on the white shoes.
In the corner of the photo, a large hand is pinning down a chubby blue cat. The cat has absolutely no regard for its appearance; its pupils are shrunk to tiny black dots, making it look adorably ugly. The slender hand is smudged with marker ink, making it look a bit dirty. Originally, all five fingers should have nails, but the nail plates on the index and middle fingers have now disappeared.
Jiang Tinghan silently put on her headphones.
The background music for this picture is Baek Ji-young's "I Don't Love You Anymore".
"Because of a lingering, hopeful infatuation."
Even so, I comforted myself.
"Now I feel even more pathetic about myself."
What kind of sad boy is this at midnight?
The fans below were buzzing with discussion.
【Zoa! Long time no see, little princess! Still so ugly (scratch that) still so kiyo, so reassuring!】
Oppa's filter is as magical as ever kkk I thought I was living in a hell without light!
Can I have these shoes?! The drawing is so beautiful, I love it so much!
[You're dreaming! Oppa, are you planning to wear those white sneakers on stage? I'm all ready!]
[kkk, you're quite the dreamer too! This is clearly a teaser for a new shoe release!]
I know that the moment I saw the Nike logo, my wallet was already ready.
Can I buy these shoes that Oppa painted himself? I'll pay any price!
Sorry, this is not for sale.
[Huh? Zoa's here too. When did Oppa go home?]
It seems they boarded a flight yesterday at the last minute to rush back; perhaps they had some urgent business?
No wonder you're still awake at this hour. Did you just get off the plane? Did you rush back to pet your cat? lol
[This background music is weird. Could it be that my sister-in-law threw a tantrum and rushed back because she was dumped?]
The smiling faces I drew have all turned into crying faces; maybe my relationship situation has really changed.
What? When did Oppa start dating? How come I didn't know?
[It's just a bunch of crazy women spreading rumors. How does sharing a casual photo relate to a breakup?]
[He comes to spread rumors about dating every now and then; don't bully this honest shoe seller.]
The guilt that Jiang Tinghan had been forcibly suppressing surged up again.
She switched back to the messaging interface and typed a dry line:
Hey, does your cat shed?
After sending it, Jiang Tinghan laughed at himself; he was really just making conversation out of nothing.
Five minutes later, Kwon Ji-yong replied to her.
Which one? I have two cats.
Jiang Tinghan recalled the fans' comments: 【Zoa?】
Do you know what my cat's name is?
Kwon Ji-yong's reply doesn't reveal his current attitude.
Jiang Tinghan: [I only know about this one; I don't know about the other one.]
Kwon Ji-yong: [The blue cat is named Zoa, and the other Abyssinian cat is named Iye. Zoa sheds a lot, like a dandelion (laughs)]
Jiang Tinghan breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing the smiling face. It seemed that her influence on Quan Zhilong wasn't so serious.
Jiang Tinghan: [The shed cat hair can be collected and given to each fan as a hair later.]
Kwon Ji-yong: [Zoa is really going to go bald then (grinning)]
[Tinghan, does this message from last night still count? So you were actually interested in the cat of a respected senior?]
In a high-end residential area in Hannam-dong, a scraggly man sent this message, then roughly handled the blue cat beside him, a sly and smug smile playing on his lips.
He came to his senses after finishing the song. It wasn't the first time he had messaged Jiang Tinghan, and it wasn't the first time Jiang Tinghan had known that chatting was risky. Something must have happened for him to send such a message.
It's highly likely that someone discovered it.
But Jiang Tinghan contacted him again today, which means the crisis has been resolved. Is it possible that he can take back what he said yesterday?
Kwon Ji-yong didn't beat around the bush anymore, he went straight to the point, and even went further in his choice of address.
[Yes, I just wanted to ask you to stop sending messages that could cause misunderstandings. It doesn't mean I'm cutting off contact. Regarding the cat... I really like cats, and it's rare to see a blue cat raised so well. I was just curious and wanted to ask.]
Kwon Ji-yong was not discouraged; the line between what constitutes misleading information is very blurry.
He glanced down at Zoa, his smile widening even more, guessing that Jiang Tinghan must have seen his Instagram post.
So, Jiang Tinghan also knew that he rushed back from Paris?
No wonder I suddenly messaged him.
So that's what you like...
Kwon Ji-yong seems to have figured out the right way to win over Jiang Tinghan.
Okay, would you like to see some pictures of the cat?
One second he was asking "Do you want it?", and the next second he had sent several photos. The kittens in the photos were all wearing pretty little clothes, adorned with gold and silver, clearly pampered kittens.
It's just... a good pig!
Wangcai was a well-known handsome young man in the surrounding area since he was a child. He was also quite big, but he was strong, not fat.
These two cats aren't exactly robust, nor are they long-haired; they're just fat.
Zoa, in particular, has developed a double chin, which may never have disappeared.
Wow...that's really...curvy and smooth. Did you make these clothes yourself, senior? They look like they fit you perfectly.
As Jiang Tinghan sent the message, she thought to herself, "Oversized cat clothes are quite rare."
Kwon Ji-yong understood Jiang Tinghan's veiled meaning, scratched Zoa's chin, looked her up and down, and felt that her figure was not bad, round and chubby and pleasing to the eye.
Yes, I usually have nothing to do at home, so I occasionally cook for myself.
Do you have a cat at home, Tinghan? I can send you some.
Jiang Tinghan: [No, I only had a dog at home, which passed away last year.]
Kwon Ji-yong was taken aback, but he didn't feel awkward about bringing up the other person's painful past, because he knew that being able to say it so easily meant that he had already accepted the truth.
We used to have a little dog that grew up with me; it was a Shar Pei. It passed away a few years ago. It was so lucky to have a wife; I don't have any of that (I'm envious)
[A senior posted a personal ad; they can get married tomorrow, no need to envy your dog-like buddy.]
After this incident, Jiang Tinghan was indeed less distant and reserved than before, but he seemed to have gone to the other extreme. The more Quan Zhilong looked at this "dog brother," the more he felt something was wrong.
If a brother is a dog, then what is he?
Have I really sunk to the point of posting a personal ad? My fans will think I'm crazy (laughing and crying)
After a while, Jiang Tinghan sent over a URL. Clicking on it revealed that it was South Korea's largest dating website.
Kwon Ji-yong smiled helplessly, thinking to himself, "Coldy is really unpredictable."
He also noticed Jiang Tinghan's change. To all his flirting, the other party would say "no" in various humorous ways, which would not make him angry, but only make him feel amused.
She's such a smooth talker; how could he possibly give up now...?
Kwon Ji-yong lifted Zoa, bounced her a couple of times in his arms, and softly hummed, "You will be my girl, my girl, my girl, you will be my world—"
My dear princess, it was truly worth raising you.
Zoa meowed softly twice and stepped on Kwon Ji-yong's lower abdomen.
That kick was solid and powerful; it didn't float up, it landed firmly.
Kwon Ji-yong immediately clutched his stomach, feeling that Jiang Tinghan's words seemed to make sense.
“Girl, you should lose weight.” He reached out and poked Zoa’s back, touching soft flesh just millimeters into the hair.
Iye walked past him with an air of superiority, his tail swaying, but Kwon Ji-yong grabbed the scruff of his neck.
"And you."
iye: "Meow?"
*
[Title: I can tell whether GD is in a relationship or not; there is evidence suggesting a relationship]
[Original Poster]
Half an hour ago, someone posted photos on Instagram of G-Dragon landing at Incheon Airport yesterday. There were no staff members around, just him carrying a bag. Because it was a candid shot, the photos are a bit blurry. [Photos] [Photos] [Photos]
The poster initially thought it was another imitation of GD, but after returning home, they found a photo of GD at the airport on his way to Paris and discovered that the bag was the same style, a vintage Herbag a dos backpack; the shoes were a collaboration between Pmo and Nike, and there were also traces of his own drawing. GD also happened to post an Instagram update, and the timing matched up, so it can be basically confirmed that it was him.
Kids, let me tell you the highlight: this bag has a bear! A cat! A toy! A puppet on it!
I've already figured it out. This is a Fu Bao merchandise item from Everland. It's not sold online, which means this guy has to go to Everland to buy it in person. So here's the question.
What is he going to the amusement park for?
【1L】
I can't think of any other answer besides dating.
【2L】
OP, you're really Formaldehyde, oops, I mean, Sherlock Holmes!
【3L】
There haven't been any recent photos or videos of GD at Everland, so is it a private trip?
【4L】
What? If it was a private trip, wouldn't that confirm it even more? It's impossible that he went alone, right?
【5L】
It's also possible that someone else gave it to him.
【6L】
Let me analyze this rationally. This is Everland merchandise, and it's unlikely that a friend in Paris would have given it to him. After all, most of the people he meets are Europeans and Americans, and they probably don't even know what Everland is. Giving him a panda plush toy would be quite strange.
That means GD brought this from Korea to Paris, and this doll must be very important to him.
The same bag was not hanging when he went there, but it was hanging when he came back. He went there for a public event with a Dispatch live stream appointment, but came back for a rushed private event. In other words, GD didn't want people to see the doll in public. He wanted to show it off when no one knew he was G-Dragon. This is quite intriguing.
It's highly likely that it was a gift from my sister-in-law.
【7L】
What if it's a family member? He'd definitely cherish a gift from family, and it's not impossible that he'd take it to Paris out of homesickness.
【8L】
It's not like he's never had a family before. Besides, if it was a gift from family, it doesn't answer the question of why his bag was empty when he left for Paris.
【9L】
Did his sister-in-law buy him souvenirs at Everland herself, or did they secretly go on a date there? Everland's so popular lately! I vaguely remember seeing it trending on social media a while ago.
【10L】
The trend is that Coldy, a popular player from SW, was spotted by fans at Everland with another player, right? I remember Coldy gave a fan a panda plush toy, which seems to be the same style as the one GD was carrying.
【11L】
Moragu? If my memory serves me right, didn't GD like Coldy's video a few days ago?
【12L】
This is incredible! Huge news! A senior celebrity and a talent show trainee? Even GD can't escape his male flaws; he likes younger men.
【13L】
How did you even connect these lines...? While Coldy did go to Everland and buy two panda plush toys, they went as a couple, so each of them should have gotten one. Coldy gave hers to a fan! And don't you think these two are worlds apart? How could they possibly know each other?
【14L】
Damn it, isn't Coldy Chinese? Using pandas to represent China is practically an open secret, isn't it?
【15L】
How long has it been since you guys went online? Everland's Fu Bao plush toys have been everywhere for ages. Coldy's gift of these plush toys to his fans made them incredibly popular. They used to sell out all the time, but now they're basically sold out in one or two hours every morning. There are tons of resellers buying them. They're definitely one of the most popular plush toys lately.
Young people love to buy these things, so it's perfectly normal for GD's sister-in-law to give him this doll. Sister-in-law ≠ Coldy.
【16L】
It's really popular. Several people in our class have panda plush toys hanging around their necks, and some are even complaining that they can't buy Fu Bao and are settling for other panda plush toys instead.
【17L】
It doesn't necessarily mean he has a sister-in-law. GD is very trend-following, and he might buy whatever is popular. Could it be that he simply forgot to wear it when he went to Paris because it was in his suitcase?
【18L】
Actually, I'm more curious about why GD suddenly rushed back. This morning, he inexplicably posted a sad love song on Instagram, and fans are wondering if he just had a fight with his girlfriend and broke up with her. If he had a schedule, he would have been back late at night, so there was no need to rush.
【19L】
This further illustrates that Coldy's misfortune was entirely undeserved... He was forbidden from leaving the draft camp, so even if GD rushed back, they couldn't possibly meet.
【20L】
Stop fantasizing, please. Our GD is just a simple cat-loving man without children. What's wrong with him wearing a trendy panda keychain? Give him the freedom to choose his keychain, okay?
【21L】
He also has the freedom to like this post, thank you.
【22L】
Older fans, please leave young female idols alone.
[23L]
Thirty-four years old is old? Are you worried you won't live past thirty-four?
[24L]
There are so many troublemakers, stop arguing, only those shameless trolls with no fandom affiliation would spread rumors that GD and Coldy are talking.
【25L】
Doesn't the panda represent Lee Seungri? Ahhhhhh, bring him back to life, Yongteuk unnie!
【26L】
Who gave Lee Seungri permission to leech off Panda? Panda is an innocent victim. My oppa is not gay and doesn't like lawbreakers. Dragon Tory is even more disgusting than dating a female trainee who hasn't even debuted yet.
[27L]
Even pandas have appeared! Is Oppa hinting that BigBang's next comeback will be as a complete group? Could it be that something happened to Tapo that prompted Oppa to rush back? He was the one who visited Tapo when he attempted suicide before.
【28L】
So OT5 knew about this? The captain treats his teammates so well, yet they betray him time and time again. Are we in OT5 just selectively blind?
[29L]
The thing I was most worried about still happened... I never expected that even though you didn't compare four or five, people would speculate that four or five people would return. You only left the group a few months ago. Can you just leave and come back like that?
【30L】
If you fans like Lee Seungri so much, go find him in Southeast Asia! His wife can't possibly be him, okay? She should at least be a woman; cut it off before you talk.
【31L】
So after digging for ages, they still couldn't find out who this temperamental sister-in-law was? GD's hasty return from Paris shows she's not someone to be trifled with; she seems a bit of a drama queen.
【32L】
It's entirely possible that GD voluntarily came back to persuade her to stay, so why is he blaming the girl again? I'm speechless about Edinburgh.
【33L】
To have GD love her so much, this sister-in-law must be incredibly outstanding and charming! Ahhh, I'm so curious and want to know who she is!
【34L】
What a bunch of unreasonable lunatics! Is it even possible that his sister-in-law doesn't exist? The poster ran into GD around 4 AM, and GD was petting his cat at 6 AM. What could he have done in just over an hour? He must have gone straight home after leaving the airport! Otherwise, how would he have had time to design new shoes? Does he have eight arms or can he be in two places at once?
【35L】
Vest, vest, can't you tell? When he gets home, all he does is recreate his shoes and pet his cat. Shoes and cats are his true loves! These two are his real wives, you know?
【36L】
Is an affair with one's daughter too taboo? It's an ethical issue.
【37L】
This means his sister-in-law was waiting for him at home.
【38L】
I give up. Here's the pen; go write screenplays and become a top screenwriter. It's a waste of your talent to be making up stories on a small forum.
【39L】
On the bright side, judging from GD's emo post, he even seems to "feel pathetic." Even if he did have a girlfriend yesterday, he probably doesn't today, and he's a golden bachelor again.
【40L】
That's truly pitiful; being dumped at twenty and still being dumped at thirty.
【41L】
Actually, I was also being dumped when I was a teenager...
【42L】
That's why there are so many heartbreak anthems! Indeed, pain is the source of creativity.
【43L】
Just two days ago I said I hoped GD would get dumped and write a song about it, and today my dream has come true! Is the day he releases the song coming soon?
【44L】
Maybe they've already made up? Then the netizens would just be making fools of themselves.
【45L】
Being so concerned about other people's private lives isn't just being a clown, it's being a pervert. Whether they're dating or breaking up is none of your business. Mind your own lives and stop interfering with your "Daddy Dragon" (a nickname for a celebrity).
【46L】
It's okay, I believe the breakup anthem has already been written. Back in the day, it only took Jacky Cheung an hour to write "If You".
【47L】
An hour? I've seen marketing accounts saying it only takes ten minutes to write. Is this inflation or deflation?
【48L】
The marketing account made it up; it seems like they said it was one hour, but it's actually true.
【49L】
Hahaha, everyone is such a career fan! The post started off talking about relationships, and now it's all about when the song will be released.
【50L】
I can't help it, I haven't listened to G-Dragon's solo songs for five years! Five years! A full five years! Do you know how I've spent these past five years?!
*
"Oh my god, Coldy, are you sick at this time? This is terrible." Song Yuqi said with a worried expression.
Jiang Tinghan took a sip of Banlangen (a traditional Chinese medicine), the sweet taste spreading in her mouth: "I just tried it when I was practicing with my teammates, it doesn't affect singing much, and we don't have much time left, let's practice."
"Okay." Song Yuqi nodded. "Then let's finish early today. Coldy, you should get some rest."
Jiang Tinghan: "Mm."
Suddenly, Song Yuqi placed her hand on her forehead. The cold touch startled Jiang Tinghan, and she felt her drowsiness dissipate.
She said seriously, "Let me check first. Luckily, it's not too hot."
Jiang Tinghan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Yuqi, I know my body."
“That would be best,” Song Yuqi said, sitting cross-legged and crossing her arms. “You look like you have something on your mind today.”
"No matter what troubles you encounter, don't think about them anymore, okay? Right now, you can only have the Second Public Stage on your mind."
Jiang Tinghan was taken aback, and his expression immediately softened: "Senior is right."
She wouldn't say she was burdened with worries; in fact, she felt quite relaxed since her relationship with Kwon Ji-yong hadn't soured.
She was lost in thought the whole way, only conceiving her own composition.
Kwon Ji-yong said he had a dog that had been with him for a long time but passed away. Jiang Tinghan was so inspired to write a song to commemorate the dogs that had gone to Dog Planet.
But for now, let's focus on preparing for the second round.
The next two days passed in the blink of an eye. Jiang Tinghan's cold was almost completely cured by the second day, and she successfully completed the rehearsal.
On the day of the second performance, it snowed in Seoul, but a thousand audience members still came for the fifty contestants and nine mentors of "Shining World". Their enthusiasm seemed to dispel the cold weather.
Jiang Tinghan had arrived backstage at the venue early to get her makeup done when Mr. Fox on her phone sent her another text message.
[Go, Er Gong! I'm cheering for you in the live stream!]
Jiang Tinghan had heard about Kwon Ji-yong's "glorious" act of hanging a panda plush toy on his bag and being unsurprisingly spotted by fans, and could only reply:
[Senior, please don't use your main account]
Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but laugh: [I don't have an official account on the Ment app]
Jiang Tinghan: [Sorry, I'm not very familiar with South Korean live streaming and video platforms.]
Kwon Ji-yong seized the opportunity to reply: 【Then chat with me more, that way you can learn more】
Jiang Tinghan: [Senior, why are you already dreaming during the day? Order a coffee to wake up.]
Kwon Ji-yong: [Ting Han, are you buying me a drink?]
Mr. Fox was indeed shameless; he sent over a string of addresses right away.
My home is here (laughs)
Jiang Tinghan: "..."
It's quite cold today, senior, you might want to consider going out and facing the northwest wind.
The dialog box then fell silent.
Kwon Ji-yong teased Jiang Tinghan so much that she stopped replying. This kid, kiyo.
He hummed a little tune happily as he drew back the curtains and looked out at the falling snow.
They're all watching the same snow today.
I really want to go to the event, but he seems to have gone too far lately, so I should probably tone it down a bit.
Kwon Ji-yong then picked up Zoa, who had sneaked off the exercise roller, and said with a smile, "No way, Zoa! Dad spent a lot of money to buy this exercise roller to help you lose weight, how can you give up halfway?"
Zoa let out a trembling "Meow~"
It sensed that its human had changed, completely changed!
It's one thing to just sit around staring at your phone and grinning like an idiot all day, but to be so cruel to it!
I'm already tired after running for just one minute TT TT
As the show was about to start, Kwon Ji-yong was lounging on the sofa, holding a tablet and clicking into the live stream.
The camera was pointed directly at the large screen, which displayed a huge "Shining world".
Suddenly, his phone rang.
Kwon Ji-yong glanced at it; it was an unfamiliar number.
He frowned slightly, answered the call, but didn't say anything.
"Oh my god, is this Mr. Pab? Your coffee has arrived, but I can't get into this neighborhood."
The delivery driver was very embarrassed. The order notes specified that he must call the recipient by name. "Pabu" is just a idiot, isn't it?
Do people living in upscale neighborhoods have this kind of quirk? Or is it just a romantic gesture between young couples?
I don't understand, I don't understand at all.
Kwon Ji-yong was taken aback, then lowered his voice and said, "Okay, just leave it with the security guard, and I'll have him bring it up."
Their chat happened several hours ago, but it was only delivered right before the event was about to start. Was it scheduled?
Saying one thing and meaning another.
Kwon Ji-yong felt as if a kitten had scratched his heart, making it itchy. He couldn't help but smile, and the corners of his mouth turned up into a soft laugh.
The delivery driver thought to himself, "No wonder they're rich; they even have security guards delivering their food."
A few minutes later, Kwon Ji-yong received a cup of iced Americano, which was filled to the brim with ice, making it look like he was trying to freeze someone to death in the dead of winter with just one cup of coffee.
He took a sip; it was bitter and astringent, more bitter than half his life had ever been, like a revolving lantern.
But Kwon Ji-yong finished drinking it without changing his expression.
It doesn't matter if your mouth tastes bitter, as long as your heart feels sweet.
The thought that snow would increase delivery fees, which meant Jiang Tinghan would spend more money on him, made Quan Zhilong feel even sweeter.
He could more or less guess that Jiang Tinghan was a complete money-grubber. Actually, he didn't need to guess, since Coldy's SNS profile picture was a huge gold coin.
Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but feel secretly pleased that the money-grubber kept spending money on him.
"Welcome to the second performance of 'Shining World'!"
"The performance order for each team has now been determined. For this performance, we will alternate between group performances and duo performances. Please look at the big screen!"
Kwon Ji-yong looked down.
"Heaven" is the second group performance and the third overall.
"e back to me" is the third solo performance and the eighth overall.
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Author's note: I'm dying of laughter! My mom was watching the short drama next to me the whole time, and all she could think about was "Prince," "Princess Consort," and "Princess Consort"...
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