Chapter 52: Chance Encounter
We had originally planned to hold a celebration party after the concert, but because of what happened with Kiko Mizuhara, no one was in the mood anymore. And the next day, seeing the uproar online, we had even less thought about the celebration party.
The online discussion about G-Dragon is abuzz right now. Some believe him, some don't. The believers are split between Liu Meilan and Kiko Mizuhara, each arguing endlessly. It stands to reason that Liu Meilan, an obscure female student, wouldn't have many supporters, and that was certainly the case at first. But ever since Kiko Mizuhara's appearance, the tide has turned—and this is no exaggeration. While other talented people make everyone around them look like scum, Kiko Mizuhara's appearance makes even the most attractive girls look like goddesses. Even the biggest VIPs know this.
In fact, the main reason is that Kiko Mizuhara is too high-profile. Ever since she got involved with G-Dragon, she would post a photo or report some information as a passerby to mislead everyone into thinking that she was really doing something with G-Dragon. And G-Dragon himself was too bored to join in the fun, and he would like a photo of Kiko Mizuhara from time to time. He took the VIPs' depression and vomiting blood as fun. The VIPs were reluctant to blame their idols, so they put all the responsibility on Kiko Mizuhara - which is indeed true. Kiko Mizuhara was just an unknown little model before she hooked up with G-Dragon. Since she hooked up with G-Dragon, her fame has skyrocketed. Now she is worthy of the word "household name" in Japan.
After all, fans don't know Liu Meilan's character, but compared to appearance, personality and temperament, she is completely better than Mizuhara Kiko. If Captain Quan really wants to find a girlfriend, Liu Meilan is definitely the choice! But Mizuhara Kiko also has crazy fans. Not only do she have crazy fans, but she also has water armies. Mizuhara Kiko's troops and Liu Meilan's VIPs then started fighting with each other, neither of them giving in. However, the real Dragon's wife was not affected at all and started a new day's work.
However, before talking about Jing Rong, it is necessary to talk about the status of the other party. Liu Meilan was sent back to Seoul by Seungri early yesterday morning. Seungri didn't say anything before she left the hotel, but his attitude was very obvious - everyone who has come into contact with Seungri knows that he has his own way of doing things, and those who can't see through him just think it's personal charm. In fact, Seungri is just a young man in his early twenties. He just has more experience, is better at reading people's faces than others, and is more tactful and doesn't offend people.
Shengli's tact was fully demonstrated in his handling of the Liu Meilan incident. In a way, he was half a victim because his girlfriend hooked up with his brother, but when it came to Shengli, it was clear that he was not so innocent. After all, he was the one who invited the wolf into the house, and it was good enough that he did not bear all the consequences. So Shengli's position was actually very embarrassing, but even though it was embarrassing, he knew that Liu Meilan could not be kept, so he arranged for someone to send her away early in the morning. If it were someone else, they would definitely warn her before sending her away, but Shengli said nothing. After all, they had been in a relationship, so it was better to maintain some composure.
Of course, this is where Seungri's cleverness lies. Although he did not warn her out loud, or even blame or remind her, his expressionless face gave Liu Meilan a lot of information - since they had been together before, he would not pursue her actions, but if Jingrong or G-Dragon wanted to pursue her, he would not interfere.
The meaning of victory can be summed up in one sentence: you are on your own, he just leaves it to me!
Originally, she thought that Victory would settle the score with her after losing face, but she didn't expect that the other party would not pursue anything. Instead, he carefully arranged for her to return home. Liu Meilan felt very grateful to Victory for a moment, and was too embarrassed to stay any longer. She said sorry and left with the staff.
It was because of that sorry that Seungri was certain that everything was her doing - it was such a beautiful misunderstanding, and people with wild imaginations couldn't afford to get hurt!
The biggest contributor to this beautiful misunderstanding was Liu Meilan herself. If she had just opened her mouth to explain, the misunderstanding could have been cleared up. However, she said nothing, and Seungri naturally assumed that she had acquiesced. In order to save the lady's face, Seungri politely did not bring up the topic. However, in fact, Liu Meilan had no idea what was going on. Not to mention that she didn't pay attention to entertainment news, as G-Dragon's number one fan, she would never miss any news about him. However, there was a reason for what happened yesterday. Last night, because of G-Dragon's Jingrong and Seungri's attitudes, she tossed and turned all night and couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned for half the night before she fell asleep. She was woken up in the early morning and had no chance to know that the rumors about her and G-Dragon were flying all over the place. That's why she was so easy to talk to when Seungri asked her to leave - then again, if she knew that she had become G-Dragon's rumored girlfriend, and knew that Seungri and the others had misunderstood that she did it, she might be regarded as quibbling if she really explained herself. Not only that, she would definitely not leave so easily. Now that there is a ready-made topic, she should make it more sensational to deserve the attention!
Miss Shui must be regretting why Liu Meilan didn't stay. Now she's the only one leading her own army to fight the VIPs, while the other heroine doesn't participate. She's so lonely! If she can't make the headlines, she'll commit suicide in a minute!
After Liu Meilan got off the plane, she received calls from her best friends and finally realized what had happened. She was so upset she almost vomited blood and wanted to buy another ticket back home. But she was just an ordinary college student, without her own financial resources. How could she possibly go abroad? Liu Meilan quickly realized what was happening and called Shengli, but no one answered. She then tried to explain by text, but as expected, her messages fell on deaf ears. She was left with no choice.
Anyway, no matter what, she has to take the blame. If Jing Rong had known that this girl was so kind, he would have treated her better.
On Monday morning, G-Dragon and his teammates were ready to record a highly popular Japanese variety show with a brand new look. Jing Rong was having a meal and a drink with a client, and Kiko Mizuhara was having a great time with her huge army of netizens and VIPs. It was a wonderful day.
During the taping of BigBnag's show, the female host took an unusual approach, not sticking to the script. Instead, she asked G-Dragon directly, "GD-kun, your online search index has skyrocketed these past few days. It doesn't seem to be due to those two incredibly successful concerts, but rather to your two rumored girlfriends, each with their own distinct personalities. Many people at the event, myself included, are fans of yours. As a fan, I'd really like to know which of these two is your real girlfriend."
Quan Zhilong wasn't caught off guard by the question. In fact, he had been mentally prepared for it since he arrived. Shows invite guests for ratings, and to increase ratings, hosts often max out their skills in digging up gossip. This wasn't the first time he'd encountered this situation. Quan Zhilong winked at the female host and asked, "Why are you so sure my girlfriend must be one of them?"
The female host was stunned by the question. It was all over the city, and every one of them had pictures and facts. The evidence was so conclusive, how could it be fake? The male host next to her was more calm and composed. He immediately asked back, "So, GD-kun is admitting that he does have a girlfriend?"
G-Dragon's eyes immediately wandered, and he glanced at his friends. They were unkindly pretending to be busy, but they didn't even look at him. The female host also realized what was going on and immediately followed up the topic with a question: "GD-kun seems to be having trouble speaking. Is there some secret here?"
Seungri thought for a moment and said, "Everyone knows that one of my rumored girlfriends is actually a classmate of mine. We're usually pretty close, so when I found out she was coming to Japan alone for the concert, I invited her to have dinner with us. The angles in those photos you saw were so well chosen, they blurred out everything around her. If I hadn't been right next to them, I'd have thought they were dating behind my back!"
Daesung also nodded: "Seungri complained to me yesterday, saying that the fans were too biased. He was obviously his classmate and had a much better relationship with him, but they actually dragged Jiyong into it."
The female host looked surprised: "So this is just a misunderstanding? This is unbelievable, what a coincidence!"
Quan Zhilong nodded, feeling somewhat helpless: "Don't even think you would believe it. When I saw it, I thought for a moment that I was sleepwalking on a date with her."
"Haha." The male host laughed, "That's because GD-kun is so charming."
The female host sat up straight, rolled up her sleeves, and looked eager to try: "So what is the relationship between GD-kun and our well-known new generation model Kiko?"
The female host's question was too straightforward, so the male host added, "As everyone knows, ever since a photo of you and Kiko outing surfaced two years ago, rumors have gradually started circulating that you two are in a relationship. The media has reported on this numerous times over the years, but the parties involved have never responded. Just yesterday, when you and another woman were revealed to be secretly dating, Kiko went to your concert that evening, reportedly in the exclusive ticket area. From last night until today, insiders and media outlets have been reporting on your relationship with Kiko, along with intimate photos of you dining and traveling with Kiko. Last year, you posted a graffiti on your birthday, and today we saw another similar graffiti with Kiko's name written on it. All signs indicate that you are a couple. What are your thoughts on this?"
The host had transformed into an entertainment reporter at this time, and the questions he asked were sharp and to the point. G-Dragon didn't want to respond at first. It was not the first time he had encountered such a thing, and he knew what it meant to make things worse by talking too much. Moreover, the company currently asked him not to act rashly. It was okay to deny it jokingly, but the host asked such a serious question, so he could only give a formal answer.
G-Dragon was momentarily at a loss for words. As the captain of Big Bang, their current status meant they didn't need to be cautious even in Japan. If the host overdid it, he could just shake his head. There was no need to broadcast it live, as it would be cut off anyway. But the problem now was that he didn't want to be used by Kiko Mizuhara anymore. In the past, he didn't care. Having someone like her jumping around in front of him would add a lot of fun to him and it wouldn't affect his popularity in any way. But this time, the situation was completely different. He thought of the fatigue that flashed across Jing Rong's face last night, and suddenly felt a little distressed. Although she didn't say it, she must care about him very much...
Seeing G-Dragon's hesitation, Taeyang didn't expect that he was considering whether to officially deny his relationship with Kiko Mizuhara. After all, they all understood the company's intentions. Taeyang thought his friend was just struggling to figure out how to avoid this tricky question, so he stepped forward and said, "Actually, Kiko is our mutual friend, and compared to Ji-Dragon, she gets along better with Top brother..."
Before Taeyang could finish his words, Quan Zhilong's eyes flashed with determination, as if he had made up his mind. He interrupted Taeyang and said, "Let me say it."
Realizing that something was not right, the others all turned their eyes to G-Dragon. G-Dragon smiled slightly, turned to face the camera, and said very seriously: "I will only say these words once. I have no relationship with Kiko Mizuhara. Not before, not now, and never in the future! A few photos don't mean anything. Last time, someone PSed a photo of me and Seungri getting married. Do you think I will really marry Seungri? So VIPs, if I don't say it, I hope you don't believe everything. If I find someone I want to spend my life with, I will tell you!" When G-Dragon said the last sentence, there was a slight smile on his face, but his clear eyes revealed a bit of seriousness. The photographer unconsciously zoomed in, magnifying every subtle expression of his, making people believe that this was a man's promise.
As soon as G-Dragon finished speaking, there was a few seconds of silence. Jin Nanguo, who was watching from the audience, was initially furious. He didn't know how big of an impact his words would have! But after standing up angrily, Jin Nanguo sat down as if he had thought it through. His assistant couldn't help but ask him, "Brother, what's wrong?"
Jin Nanguo crossed his legs and shook his head: "Nothing."
"Brother Jiyong, are you planning to make it public by saying this?" the assistant said with some concern.
Jin Nanguo curled his lips and smiled. "Even if he wants to make it public, it depends on whether she's willing." Besides, this kid has been with him since his debut. How could he not know his personality? In fact, G-Dragon was just being sentimental. His relationship with Jingrong hadn't reached the point where they needed to make it public.
"But Jiyong said this now, and then he won't make it public. How are we going to make it up?"
"Let's do whatever we need to do." Jin Nanguo crossed his arms and smiled with satisfaction. "Think about it carefully. Did Zhilong say anything?"
The assistant really thought about it seriously for a while, then smiled as if he suddenly realized something. Yes, he seemed very serious, but in fact, G-Dragon had not revealed any information about his girlfriend. What he said now was at most a prelude. Even if he didn't make his relationship public in the future, no one would chase him and scold him for not keeping his word.
The recording of Big Bang's program ended in the evening. Because of their high level of cooperation, the program staff were all smiling. The director waved his hand and invited all the staff to have dinner together. There will be a party after the dinner. Everyone in the studio was discussing where to go. G-Dragon took his mobile phone to the corner of the corridor. It was finally quiet. He called Jing Rong.
"Honey, we're going to have dinner with the show crew, do you want to come?"
Jing Rong had a client next to him, so he quietly refused: "I can't go for the time being. I have to have dinner with a client tonight."
"You're busy now, aren't you?"
"A little bit." Jing Rong spoke truthfully. According to her previous arrangement, she would discuss the contract with the client in detail in the morning. If there was no problem, they would sign it directly. At noon, they would have a good meal to express their pleasure in cooperation. Then they could basically disperse in the afternoon. She had made an appointment with Jung Yunho yesterday, but the Japanese client was too enthusiastic. When they learned at lunch that this was her first time in Tokyo, he insisted on taking her on a fulfilling tour of Tokyo. Now they had just left the Tokyo Tower, and the other party had arranged another iconic attraction. They could not go to dinner until they finished the tour. This time, she guessed that even Jung Yunho would be stood up.
However, Quan Zhilong didn't know Jingrong's specific plans. When he heard she had something important to do, he didn't bother to harass her. He just said, "That's fine. Go ahead and get busy. Don't drink or eat tonight. If it's too late, call me and I'll pick you up... By the way, have you booked a restaurant yet?"
"No, they insisted on treating us in the evening, so I don't know yet."
"Okay, let me know when you get to the restaurant." After a few words of advice, Quan Zhilong hung up the phone and returned to the studio. Jing Rong also put down her phone. Her partner looked at her jokingly: "President Xue is so young and beautiful, it must be her boyfriend calling, right?"
The translator whispered it in Jingrong's ear, and Jingrong smiled and said, "Nothing, just a friend."
The other person nodded with a smile. Although he was not familiar with Jing Rong, he could probably tell the character of this young girl. If they were just ordinary friends, why would she be so patient as to explain like this? Even if she had the patience, she probably wouldn't have the courage. Jing Rong ignored the other person's speculation and smiled apologetically: "Sorry, I still need to make a phone call."
"It's okay, feel free to do as you please."
Jing Rong walked a few steps outside and called Zheng Yunhao, but it was not him who answered the phone: "Hello, I am Yunhao's agent. What can I do for him?"
"Hello, senior. Yesterday I had a dinner appointment with Jung Yunho, but now I have to cancel due to some unexpected plans. Could you please tell him that if he is free tomorrow, I will come to apologize in person."
"It's okay, I'll tell him when the time comes. May I ask who you are?"
"I'm Xue Jingrong."
After hanging up the phone, Jung Yunho's manager looked as if he had suddenly realized something, and muttered to himself, "No wonder he treated this lady differently. It turned out to be her..."
When they arrived at the restaurant after visiting the attractions arranged by the partner, it was already past seven o'clock in the evening. Some people had already finished their meal and were coming out of the restaurant. Jing Rong and President Kobayashi of the other company were walking side by side in the front. A group of men in suits and ties were coming towards them. Jing Rong didn't pay much attention, but heard someone calling her name when she passed by them.
"Jingrongxi!" Zheng Yunhao shouted in surprise. Jingrong looked over and was also a little surprised. "Why are you here, senior?"
"I just finished an event and had dinner with the organizer. I wanted to tell you, but I didn't bring my phone with me." Jung Yunho explained.
"What a coincidence! I also have to have dinner with a client at the last minute. I called you earlier and it was your agent who answered the phone." Jing Rong smiled slightly. "Senior, are you free tomorrow? How about I treat you tomorrow?"
Jung Yunho looked into Jingrong's smiling eyes and said lightly, "It seems that today's cooperation discussion went smoothly."
"Yes, that's why I must thank my senior."
Just as Jingrong and Zheng Yunhao were chatting, President Xiaolin came over with a smile: "President Xue, this is the friend you just saw, right?" Seeing how Jingrong and Zheng Yunhao were getting along, President Xiaolin obviously misunderstood and looked at the couple enthusiastically, "Since you've met, let's go together!"
Jung Yunho's Japanese is pretty good. In fact, most Korean celebrities are pretty good at it. So when the translator was relaying this to Jingrong, Jung Yunho had already said with a smile, "Is this not going to bother you? After all, you have work to discuss..."
"It's okay, it's okay!" President Kobayashi waved his hands. "We already discussed the work this morning. This is just a gathering among friends!"
Jung Yunho nodded, "Then I'll ask her opinion." As he said that, he looked at Jingrong.
Jingrong didn't understand Japanese, so she was a little inconvenienced. She didn't understand what they had just said until they were about to reach an agreement. She had no time to express her own opinion. Now, seeing Zheng Yunhao looking at her seemingly democratically, Jingrong asked hesitantly, "But what about our senior friends?"
"It's okay, we'll just have dinner and then disperse. There won't be any other activities."
President Xiaolin was self-indulgent and thought that Jingrong was worried about him and that was why he hesitated to nod. He quickly said, "President Xue, don't worry about me. I really treat you as a friend. Your friends are my friends too. It's more lively when we all eat together!"
Although President Kobayashi kept mentioning the word "friend," Jingrong felt uncomfortable listening to him, as if there was something behind his words. Before Jingrong could express his feelings, Jung Yunho said with a bit of disappointment, "I'm going to Osaka tomorrow, Nagoya the day after tomorrow, and even though I'm going back to Tokyo the day after that, I won't be able to stay long before I have to go back to Seoul. I don't have time to spend with him anymore..."
Big Brother! Jing Rong looked at the man's face full of disappointment and wanted to spit out a mouthful of salt soda. They were all in Seoul, and she was worried about not having time to have a meal together? Could she really miss this meal with him? At this moment, Jing Rong finally understood the awkward feeling that Zheng Yunhao had when he had asked for a kiss with a serious face when they first met.
In the end, they naturally had dinner together. They were chatting very animatedly and the dinner lasted more than two hours. Because Jung Yunho came over temporarily to join in the fun, the drivers and staff who were watching left. After dinner, Jing Rong sent Jung Yunho to the hotel where he was staying under the ambiguous and playful gaze of President Kobayashi, and then met Jung Yunho's agent who was waiting to pick him up at the hotel entrance.
The agent was much more enthusiastic than President Kobayashi. He greeted Jingrong right away and then, without hesitation, scolded Zheng Yunhao in front of her: "So you're going to meet Miss Xue. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I wouldn't have to worry!" After that, he turned to look at Jingrong and warmly invited, "Miss Xue, would you like to come in and sit down?"
Jing Rong shook his head: "It's getting late, and Senior has a schedule to catch up with tomorrow, so I won't bother you any more."
"That's true. Our Yunho has been really busy lately and has lost a lot of weight."
Jing Rong smiled awkwardly. "Big brother, you don't need to tell her this. She doesn't care at all, okay?" Turning around, she saw Zheng Yunhao's clear eyes looking at her gently, as if emitting a bright light under the light.
The agent's train of thought was somewhat unusual. He could keep up a conversation even when Jing Rong wasn't responding, and he didn't feel awkward at all. "...I'll be returning to Seoul in a few days anyway, so you'll have plenty of time to meet up. By the way, how many days will Ms. Xue be staying in Japan this time?"
"I'll probably be back in a few days." Jing Rong said, and immediately looked at Zheng Yunhao, "Senior, I'm leaving first. Bye!"
Jung Yunho nodded: "Be careful on the road." Then he looked at Jingrong's departing back gently.
"Hey, I haven't talked enough..." Looking at the car driving away, the agent said with some disappointment.
Jung Yunho smiled at him, said nothing, and walked into the hotel.
The author has something to say: It’s so hard to type on a snowy day, my hands are frozen into ice cubes. I always say that I hate snowing the most, let me pray for the sun to come out tomorrow!
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