Chapter 80 Happy Birthday
However, this evening, while everyone else was having a great time, G-Dragon, the male lead, was not so happy. Let’s go back a few hours.
G-Dragon's birthday has been like this for the past few years. He spends noon with his parents and family, and in the evening he has a great time with his friends and colleagues. In fact, it's not just him. Many celebrities in the entertainment industry do this. After all, in this industry, their connections are also in this circle. Even if they are not all celebrities, they are more or less related to this. As a public person, there is nothing to say, but it is limited to himself. No one wants their family's every word and action to be exposed to the media and the public. G-Dragon's parents are getting older and prefer a quiet life, so he has always paid attention to such things.
In the past, when G-Dragon celebrated his birthday with his family at noon, it was really only his parents, sister, brother-in-law, and nephew. Although the family was simple, it was also warm. However, this year, G-Dragon had a different idea. He hoped that Jingrong could celebrate his birthday with him and his family.
Of course, G-Dragon's idea was not a spur-of-the-moment one. After his relationship with Jingrong got better and better, he had been thinking about bringing her home to meet his parents. And the last time he went home, his mother heard him and his sister discussing Jingrong, and she repeatedly urged him to bring her back to meet them. G-Dragon had just had the idea, and under the urging and encouragement of his parents, he felt that he should do so. The only problem now is that Jingrong is unwilling.
In fact, Quan Zhilong had not repeatedly brought up this topic with Jingrong. Just as Jingrong understood him, he could also tell what Jingrong meant from her every move and every word. The last time he asked her casually in the car, he understood Jingrong's thoughts. She probably had never even thought about meeting his family. Realizing this problem, it would be a lie to say that he was not frustrated. Every girlfriend before Quan Zhilong had hinted at it and almost said that she wanted to go to his house for a visit. Now this one, he took the initiative to bring it up, but she actually avoided him. The huge contrast was enough to make people feel disappointed. More importantly, he cared about her. This was the first time he cared so much about a woman. Her behavior and thoughts all affected his emotions.
It was not until the last time Jingrong went to his office and accidentally discovered the blueprints that he had not hidden away that he finally revealed his true feelings under his indirect questioning. She would not go home with him to meet his parents. In the final analysis, she had no plans to get married at all!
At first, I felt very unhappy and thought that Jingrong disliked me, but the more I thought about it, the more G-Dragon felt that it didn't matter. Isn't it just that they are not considering marriage for the time being? It's okay, he has never thought about it so long-term, it's just a relationship. Although he is very serious about being with Jingrong, they are still young and the future is so long. Who knows what will happen in the future? At this stage, he should focus on his career, enjoy his relationship, and live in the present.
G-Dragon thought he had figured it out, but in fact it was just self-consolation that worked. Instead, he felt that he and Jingrong were indeed in sync. Since she didn't go home with him to meet his parents not because she had prejudice against his family or had other ideas, he no longer minded Jingrong's previous refusal, but his idea of taking her home remained unchanged - this is probably the difference between men and women.
Women are sentimental creatures, always overthinking things and possessing a natural respect for promises. They never make promises they can't keep, and the small act of bringing a loved one home is a prime example of this. While seemingly trivial, women cherish it immensely. It's not something they can just take with just anyone. It's like a ritual, a symbolic gesture. Only those with a deep connection and a lifelong commitment can enjoy this privilege, allowing them to share the blessings of their loved ones. On the other hand, rashly bringing a loved one home is seen by most women as disrespectful not only to their own feelings but also to their future partner. So, while women are often overly thoughtful, men won't consider it so carefully. Of course, a man like G-Dragon, who values his family, wouldn't just bring anyone home. Over the years, Jingrong is the only woman he's ever considered, but it's not because he's committed to a lifelong relationship with her—it's not something he can decide alone; it requires both of them to work hard and grow close to each other before they can truly see if the relationship is sustainable.
G-Dragon wanted to bring Jing Rong home, not only to appease his parents' restless hearts, but also to take this opportunity to tell Jing Rong that he was serious about her and wanted to live a good life with her. As for the future, he hadn't thought about it. As for marriage, G-Dragon felt that it was too far away from him.
It's just that Quan Zhilong knows Jingrong's concerns, but Jingrong doesn't know his true thoughts, so the two of them are not on the same channel for the time being. Quan Zhilong is not very good at speaking, and continues to enthusiastically invite Jingrong to his house. Jingrong's inertial thinking will definitely associate him with the idea of getting married, and he can't just say something like "You think too much, I just want to take you back for dinner and get to know you, I don't have any other intentions" - if he says that, isn't it telling the other party not to be too self-indulgent? Quan Zhilong has been in a lot of love affairs and is very clear about women's pettiness. Although his girlfriend looks different from ordinary girls, as long as she is a girl, she cannot escape this law. It's one thing for her to think so in her heart, but if he dares to say it out loud, there is no guarantee that she won't make a fuss with him. Even if she doesn't make a fuss, she will remember him in her heart. Wouldn't he lose more than he gains?
So G-Dragon thought that he needed to find a good opportunity to bring his girlfriend home, and it happened to be his birthday. What a good reason this was. He could use the reason of "wanting the most important people in his life to spend this special day with him" to let his parents meet Jingrong smoothly. But the focus was on celebrating the birthday rather than meeting the parents, and Jingrong would not misunderstand that he had other ideas. It was simply killing two birds with one stone!
Moreover, G-Dragon really wants several important people in his life to spend this day with him. It’s a very happy thing to think about it.
However, ideals are full and reality is skinny.
After waking up in the morning, Quan Zhilong found an empty space next to the bed, so he got up and got out of bed. When he reached the bathroom door, he saw Jingrong washing up. Quan Zhilong smiled slightly, but before he could figure out how to bring this up with Jingrong, Jingrong looked back at him in the mirror, called out for his toothbrush and asked, "You woke up just now?"
Quan Zhilong nodded, walked in and put his arm around her waist from behind. Just as he was about to speak, Jing Rong told him a sudden news: "Dear, my father's doctor told me that his condition became more serious last night. I have to go today and try to come back tonight."
Quan Zhilong was stunned: "Did you decide today?"
"No, I decided it last night, but you didn't come back before I went to bed, so I can only tell you today." Jing Rong rinsed his mouth, bent down and began to wash his face. After completing this series of steps, he turned around and saw Quan Zhilong's stiff expression. Jing Rong thought he minded that he might not be able to accompany him on his birthday, so he kissed him on the cheek and coaxed him, "I didn't expect it to be so sudden, but I promise you, as long as the conditions are met, I will definitely come back today, okay? G.R. has already made arrangements. You can just take everyone there and have fun, okay?"
G-Dragon had no choice but to frown. His girlfriend's father was ill, so he couldn't possibly stop her from visiting, could he? Even though it was his birthday, there were priorities. How could a birthday compare to the safety of her only family? G-Dragon hugged Jingrong and said sullenly, "How can I be happy when you're not by my side?"
"Don't say that. Although I may not be able to spend much time with you, one day should be enough for a round trip. No matter how late it is, I will try my best to come back."
Jing Rong kept saying, "I'll definitely come back." Quan Zhilong knew this was her promise to him. In his heart, he had already accepted the fact that she couldn't go home with him again. With a hint of reluctance on his face, he nodded and asked, "How is your father's condition? Do you need me to go with you?"
Jing Rong also knew that Quan Zhilong's last words were just a token of his feelings. It would be fine on other days, but today was his birthday, and everything else was arranged. His friends had prepared birthday gifts and activities. Could he really abandon everyone and go with him? This was simply unrealistic. Of course, even if Quan Zhilong was willing, Jing Rong himself would not agree. Although President Xue had never said anything, Jing Rong also knew where his bottom line was, so he never touched it. President Xue also reluctantly turned a blind eye. However, if he dared to take Quan Zhilong to see him now, he was afraid that President Xue would be furious. That would not be filial piety, but deliberate tactical attack.
Even without mentioning President Xue's biological daughter, Jing Rong believed that she could not do such a thing to an old man who was suffering from illness. Therefore, in order to increase G-Dragon's favorability, she would use any means, including conspiracy and even bring her friends to do it, but she would never involve President Xue. This was one of the few principles she could stick to.
"No."
"Really?"
"real."
He knew clearly that Jingrong's refusal was justified. As a public figure, he really couldn't drop everything and follow Jingrong to the countryside on his birthday. Besides, he asked this question just for the sake of meaning, and it had no other practical significance. But when he heard Jingrong refuse without a second thought, G-Dragon still felt a little depressed. He was worried about what he would do if she really agreed to him, and the next second he found out that she was not serious either. So sometimes people are so unreasonable. It is obvious that they are not sincere enough, so they can't blame the other party for not being committed.
Quan Zhilong pouted, and Jing Rong knew what he was thinking. He began to stroke his hair calmly and skillfully. "Today is your birthday. It only comes once a year, and it's your zodiac year, which is rare. Strictly speaking, it only comes once every twelve years. Its significance is much greater than that of an ordinary birthday. So, on such an important day, I hope you can spend it in the happiest and most stress-free way. Promise me that you will be happy and don't worry about me, okay?"
G-Dragon was coaxed as expected. A smile appeared between his eyebrows, but there was still a trace of indelible worry in his eyes: "But your father..." G-Dragon never worried about President Xue before. When he first started to get along with Jing Rong, he was a little prejudiced against President Xue because of some things the original owner had complained to him. But after he really cared about someone and learned to consider things from Jing Rong's perspective, he gradually let go of his prejudice and dissatisfaction with President Xue. Now that he knows that President Xue is in poor condition, he is also somewhat genuinely worried.
Jing Rong kissed him on the cheek and said soothingly, "It's okay. He must have caught a cold or something. If he was really that bad, my dad's family doctor would have sent him back to the hospital headquarters long ago."
"Even if that's the case, I'm still worried." Quan Zhilong pouted again, "Besides, if I didn't even visit my uncle when he was sick, would he be unhappy with me?"
"No, my father won't care about such a small matter."
Jing Rong actually meant that President Xue didn't even care about Quan Zhilong, but Quan Zhilong thought that President Xue was a man who could accomplish great things and wouldn't be so petty as to care about such a small matter. So it was just another beautiful misunderstanding. Quan Zhilong finally felt relieved, and Jing Rong's patience was completely exhausted. Seeing that his expression had improved, he took his things and prepared to leave: "I won't talk to you anymore. I'll try to go and come back early."
Quan Zhilong had no reason to ask her to stay, so he followed her to the door eagerly. Jing Rong chuckled, turned around, hugged him and kissed him on the corner of his mouth: "Happy birthday, dear, I will give you the gift when I get back."
Quan Zhilong finally showed some joy. He put his arms around Jingrong's waist and gave her a long kiss. Afterwards, he said considerately, "If it's night time, don't rush back. It's not safe to drive at night. It doesn't matter if you're a day late."
"I'll pay attention, bye."
G-Dragon was allowed to have a day off on his birthday. He dawdled at home alone in the morning and finally returned to his parents' home around ten o'clock. No one knows a son better than his mother. When his mother heard her son promise to bring his girlfriend home secretly last time, she guessed that he would bring her today. So she got up early in the morning and took her aunt to clean the house inside and out. After the house was brand new, they started to busy themselves with tidying up other things and even made cakes and other things by themselves. Even his father attached great importance to this and came out of the study to tell his wife to take out his collection of tea to entertain the guests. The standard was no different from entertaining VIPs.
Mother Quan didn't object. Last time, she had hinted to her daughter about it, and she had gotten some useful information from her son, who was very strict about keeping secrets from his family in this regard. For example, the girl's family was well-off. In fact, the word "well-off" shouldn't be used to describe it, because at first she would think she was from a well-off family, but who knew that she was actually very wealthy? She was said to be the only daughter of the chairman of a large group. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for her son if her standards were not high? In terms of a daughter-in-law, Mother Quan didn't have high requirements. As long as she was good to her son, a good girl who was sincere and down-to-earth, and most importantly, her son also really liked her, that was enough. Of course, now that her son had found a high-class girlfriend, they would not just hold him back without even meeting her.
No matter what, the first thing to do is to entertain the guests. As for other things, they have to see if the girl is really suitable for their son first. Cleaning is also a way to show respect for the guests. Even if their son's girlfriend's family is not well off, Quan's mother will do this. It's just human nature to ask Quan's father to use the best tea at home. If the girl's family often only has pickled radish, then serving chicken, duck, fish and meat is a sign of respect. Any more and the other party might feel uneasy. However, if the other party eats abalone and bird's nest every day, then the standard specifications are a bit insufficient. There is no need to specially order delicacies from land and sea. Being able to provide the best possible hospitality is sincerity. Quan's mother has a good reputation for her interpersonal skills over the years, and this point is just right.
The Quan family's parents were incredibly thoughtful, taking their son's first girlfriend home with them very seriously. They'd been up before six in the morning, busy as hell. Mother Quan wanted fresher ingredients, so she went to the market with her aunt early in the morning to select them. Since she didn't know what Jingrong liked, Mother Quan chose based on her son's preferences, taking some of her daughter's input into account. Quan Dal-mi, also hoping to see her brother's legendary girlfriend, arrived at her parents' house with her husband and son before nine o'clock. As she worked in the kitchen with her mother and aunt, she kept glancing toward the door.
G-Dragon arrived home with the whole family eagerly waiting for him, but when they saw him coming home alone, their anticipation instantly turned to disappointment. Since everyone knew it was a secret, no one had spoken out before, so it was too late to complain about G-Dragon's unconventional behavior. Kwon Dami was the first to find out that G-Dragon had a girlfriend, so she was much more curious about Jingrong than her parents. She stopped helping in the kitchen when G-Dragon returned and went back to the living room to chat with her brother.
"Why are you back so early today?"
Quan Zhilong pretended not to know her true intention, looked at his watch and said with a smile: "It's not early, it will be time for dinner soon."
Quan Damei was not discouraged and asked a different question: "What are your plans for tonight?"
"Let's stay with Yongpei and the others."
"Where?"
"bar."
"Is it the one owned by your president's family, or your friend Kim's?"
"Neither. I changed one this time."
Hearing this, Quan Dami's eyes lit up. "Why did you suddenly change the location? Also, what's the name of that bar? Can we go?"
"If you don't mind the noise, then let's go together." Quan Zhilong smiled indifferently, then narrowed his eyes and looked at his sister's eyes without blinking, with a sharp look, "Sister, you are very strange today."
"Where?" Quan Dami chuckled and said in a flattering tone, "You're another year older. I'm just happy for you."
Quan Zhilong retracted his gaze, nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, sister."
"Why are you so polite? I'm your sister, we're family...but," Kwon Dami paused and warned, "You're already 24 years old. You might have to enlist in the military in a few years. It's time to grow up. You could have fun when you were young, but don't do that in the future. As a man, you should learn to be more responsible. You can't play around forever."
“I know…” Quan Zhilong’s words fell silent as his little nephew rushed down the stairs, “Uncle, you’re back!”
G-Dragon picked up the little one and placed him on his lap, affectionately playing the game uncle and nephew often played with him. After touching his forehead, the little guy stretched out his short arms and hugged G-Dragon's neck. He tilted his head and looked at G-Dragon from side to side for a few times. Suddenly, he curled his lips and looked at Kwon Dami. G-Dragon was confused by his scrutiny and asked, "What were you looking at just now... were you looking for something?"
The little guy nodded, and before Quan Dami could stop him, he told her everything: "Uncle, Mom said you would bring your beautiful sister home today. Why didn't I see her? Did you hide her?"
"I didn't hide her."
The little guy was dissatisfied: "Why didn't you see it?"
Quan Zhilong spread his hands: "Because the beautiful sister didn't come at all."
The little guy looked at Quan Zhilong seriously for a few times, then looked at Quan Dami accusingly: "Mom, you lied, your nose will grow longer!"
Quan Zhilong chuckled and teased the little guy in his arms: "Do you really want to see the beautiful sister?"
"Um!"
"Why?"
"Because the pretty sister will give me candy!"
Quan Zhilong chuckled: "Beautiful sister will sell you, do you believe it?"
"No way!" The little guy wasn't frightened by Quan Zhilong's threats. With an expression that said, "I see through your evil plan," he said proudly, "Mom said that the beautiful sister would give birth to a little brother to play with. Uncle, you must be afraid that I would steal the little brother from you, so you just hid the sister as well, right?"
Quan Zhilong didn't think too much about it. He was stunned for a moment and turned to look at his sister: "Sister, what kind of ideas have you instilled in your son?"
Quan Dami was helpless: "Don't listen to him. He learned all this nonsense from watching TV and put it on me."
Mother Quan personally brought out a plate of freshly baked snacks. Hearing her grandson's childish chatter, some anticipation flashed in her eyes, and she added casually, "It's not a mess at all. My dear grandson said it's a serious matter. While your father and I are still healthy, get married and have children soon. We will help you take care of them and save you a lot of trouble!"
With support, Quan Dami felt more confident and nodded, saying, "That's right. You might have to serve in the military in two years. After that, you'll have no time to think about these things because of your career. It's better to hurry up and get it done. While you're serving, your parents can enjoy their grandchildren, which is something to look forward to."
Mother Quan had already considered the question of whether to have a grandson or a granddaughter. After thinking it over, she said in an open-minded manner, "I know you young people don't want to have too many children. It's okay to have one. Damei already has a son, so if you have a daughter, that would be perfect."
Quan Zhilong's eyes flickered. It was undeniable that he did have a fleeting expectation of how adorable his and Jingrong's child would be. However, as soon as the thought passed, he remembered Jingrong's last words: even getting married would take three to five years, and having children was probably not in her plans. It's okay, he's still young, there's no rush. Quan Zhilong pursed his lips and said, "Mom, it's too early to talk about this now."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Quan's mother's eyes, but thinking that today was her son's birthday, she still echoed Quan Zhilong's words: "It's indeed too early, it's better to decide on a partner first."
Kwon Dami rolled her eyes. The reason why her brother didn't take starting a family seriously was because of her parents' unconditional indulgence. He had a wild personality to begin with, and if his parents didn't worry about him anymore, he would definitely not think about it anymore. If this continued, the two elders would have to worry about him forever!
Quan Zhilong agreed with his mother's words and pulled her to sit next to him: "Mom, let Auntie do her work and take a rest."
"Okay." Nodding, Mother Quan asked tentatively, "...But, didn't you say your relationship with your girlfriend is stable? Why didn't you ask her to come over and sit with you today?"
Seeing the expectation in his mother's eyes, Quan Zhilong smiled and said, "We had agreed to come over, but something happened and she couldn't come. She insisted that I apologize to you."
"What's there to apologize for? You didn't promise me anything. Besides, if it's really an emergency, there's nothing we can do!" Quan's mother laughed. She never thought that her son had learned to say good things for his girlfriend, and said it so flawlessly. She really believed what Quan Zhilong said, and her worries were relieved a little. She originally thought that girls from too wealthy families would have too bad tempers, but now it seems that if someone can apologize for such a thing, no matter whether it is sincere or not, at least there is no problem in dealing with people, and she should also be a very sensible girl.
Mr. Quan, who had been listening quietly, suddenly interrupted and asked, "What's the urgent matter? Didn't I discuss it with you before?"
Today is his son's 24th birthday, and as a girlfriend, she shouldn't be absent. Kwon's father was worried that his girlfriend wasn't serious about being with his son, so he made up a random excuse to not even celebrate his birthday, which is why he asked this question. Kwon Ji-Dragon knew about it and explained everything in detail, "Well, her father fell seriously ill a few months ago and is now recuperating in the countryside with a doctor. Last night, the family doctor called to tell her that her father was seriously ill, so she rushed back to the countryside early this morning."
"Is that so?" Mr. Quan's last bit of grudge disappeared, and instead he felt that his son wasn't doing well enough. "She's a girl, why don't you go with her?"
"I wanted to go too, but she wouldn't let me go. She said Yongpei and the others had already prepared the birthday party, and it wouldn't be nice for me to miss it."
Father Quan nodded: "He is a sensible child."
G-Dragon wiped his sweat in his heart. Look how good he was to her. He spared no effort to improve her favorability in front of his parents.
When Quan Dami heard Taeyang's name, her eyes lit up: "Yongbae also knows her?"
"Yeah, they're pretty familiar with each other, just like Top brother and the others."
Quan Dami was in high spirits and wanted to continue asking questions, but Quan Zhilong refused to cooperate and made a pause gesture: "Sister, I think it would be better to keep a little mystery."
Mother Quan chuckled: "It's just a few questions. Why do we need any mystery?"
G-Dragon smiled and put his arm around her shoulders: "That way you'll be surprised when you see her!"
"I promise that even if you tell me her name right now, I will still be surprised when I see her."
Quan Dami's words made the whole family laugh. This hurdle was finally over. Quan Zhilong celebrated his 24th birthday at home. It was a little after six o'clock when they went to the hotel they had booked. Most of the people had already arrived. Seungri had the sharpest eyes. When he saw Captain Quan coming alone, he immediately shouted, "Zhilong, why isn't your sister-in-law coming out?"
"She has something urgent to do, so she might be here later."
Just as Quan Zhilong took his seat, President Yang arrived. Upon hearing Quan Zhilong's words, he casually asked, "What's so urgent that you can't even attend your birthday party?"
Everyone else immediately looked at G-Dragon. He pursed his lips and said simply, "It's a family matter. It's indeed much more important than my birthday."
Since G-Dragon had said that, the others didn't want to ask any more questions. Besides, since the man himself didn't mind, wouldn't it be embarrassing for them to rush to defend him? The friends were still very tactful and put the matter aside, happily starting to toast each other.
After eating and drinking, they didn't leave so quickly. Under Seungri's impatient leadership, everyone headed to G·R. In fact, G·R has always been a legend since it opened in Seoul. Many people have heard of it, but not many people in YG have actually been there. Everyone is more accustomed to going to President Yang's NB. When G-Dragon and his friends arrived at G·R, a team of waiters were already waiting at the door. The manager came to greet them personally. Although he was a little confused about the complicated love triangle between his own president and two popular idols, since it was Jingrong's order, he ignored everything else and focused on getting the job done. He was also completely enthusiastic towards G-Dragon: "Mr. Kwon, everything has been arranged inside according to the president's instructions. Please come in."
Quan Zhilong nodded and smiled: "Thank you."
"Of course I should."
G-Dragon took the lead and stepped into G·R. However, he was dazzled by the scenery in front of him as soon as he entered. As I said before, Jing Rong always makes big moves. Besides, she only needs to talk about these things, and she is not the one who actually does the work.
G.R. definitely put a lot of thought into the layout. First-timers, without the usual setup to compare it to, might not have noticed, so the most shocked were the Big Bang members who'd been frequenting the place recently. Seungri's eyes widened. "It's been a complete transformation! When I discussed it with my sister-in-law yesterday, she didn't say anything. I was worried she wasn't happy about it, but I didn't realize it was all for this big surprise for me!"
President Yang stared at the stage for a while and said, "It seems that this is what attracts so many young people?"
Cl next to him smiled and said, "Not only that, the main thing is that all the beautiful, handsome and stylish members of the band are here, and they are quite talented. They are already famous in this area."
President Yang nodded thoughtfully, looking at the pattern on the ceiling made of balloons and small colored lights, the roses of various colors scattered throughout the bar, and the large empty heart-shaped circle in the middle. He asked, "These things must have been made temporarily, right?"
As soon as President Yang finished speaking, everyone came out of their shock and looked at G-Dragon. When they saw Jing Rong not coming over, G-Dragon looked very secretive when they asked him, so they thought something was wrong with them. But now it seems that is definitely not the case. People are preparing for him so carefully!
Everyone's stunned looks made G-Dragon quite proud. Although he tried hard to appear modest, he couldn't hide the shock he'd felt just a moment earlier. Equally proud was another person: the young bar manager, always meticulously dressed in a black suit, tie, and even his hair. G-Dragon and his friends were stunned for a moment before smiling modestly, "This was the president's personal order. We were just doing some handwork."
"You guys decorated it very nicely. You must have put a lot of thought into it, right?"
Before G.R. opened, Taeyang had been busy helping Jingrong a lot and had had many interactions with the manager. Therefore, the manager felt more friendly towards Taeyang than towards G-Dragon. The smile in his eyes deepened as he smiled at Taeyang and said, "I'm just doing my duty. The president takes this very seriously. We're just trying our best to make it a success."
After the manager spared no effort to mention Jingrong's name, it finally worked. Taiyang nodded with a smile and asked, "So, in fact, all these things were designed by Jingrong?"
"Yes, it's really not easy for the president to take time out of his busy schedule to guide us in doing this."
Taeyang looked at Quan Zhilong with a smile on his face: "Jingrong treats you so well that we are jealous and envious."
President Yang laughed and said, "If you really envy me, go find a girlfriend. What's the point of just being jealous?"
Shengli said exaggeratedly: "But there is only one Sister-in-law Jingrong in this world!"
G-Dragon glanced at him, turned around and told everyone to eat and play, he was already acting like the host. No one cared about these details. There were beautiful fruit snacks on the table, as well as various juices, drinks and alcoholic beverages for selection. The handsome bartender was also there. In such a beautiful and romantic environment, the friends each went to find what they were interested in.
After the manager disappeared for a while, the lights in the hall suddenly dimmed. A manager took the lead in pushing a beautiful stacked cake. Everyone sang "Happy Birthday to You". Then the cake was placed in the empty heart-shaped circle in the front field, and everyone left the stage in a grand manner.
This was definitely the most romantic birthday G-Dragon had ever had, bar none! It's true that impressing someone as experienced as G-Dragon isn't something you can do with simple romantic touches. Big arrangements are expensive, and while the former isn't a difficult issue, the challenge is not every girl can afford to spend as much money as Jing Rong. After all, in the average person's mindset, it's always the man who resorts to all sorts of tricks to please his partner. Furthermore, even an average guy wouldn't be able to pull off such a feat.
Of course, Jing Rong didn't do this because she was naturally more unrestrained than others. When a girl truly loves and cares about someone, it's inevitable that she'll be too concerned about what the other person thinks and thus be hesitant. This is especially true when they're in love. Most girls are reserved and introverted. Even if they truly care about someone, they have to act as if they're not as deeply in love as they are. Who would think of doing such things when they're used to being reserved? Instead, Jing Rong treated this as a task, so she acted naturally and generously. Compared to other girls' free-spirited behavior, this was perceived differently by others.
Everyone has firmly believed that Jing Rong "loves" Captain Quan "deeply". When Quan Zhilong, as the birthday boy, distributed cakes to everyone, he received different blessings, but they all revolved around the fact that he has a high-class girlfriend. This made Captain Quan even more proud, and he couldn't stop smiling.
As for why this chapter begins by saying that G-Dragon isn't having as much fun as his friends, there's a reason for that. Initially, G-Dragon felt a bit elated by his friends' envious looks. But as everyone else got more excited, and he clutched his phone with no messages, he gradually began to get restless.
Anyone who's been in love knows the feeling of being entangled. Even in the bustling, lively atmosphere of the crowd, a certain nerve suddenly strikes, and you think of that person you can't let go of, and all that excitement suddenly disappears. You might even feel like "the excitement is all theirs, and I have nothing." It's like a piece of your heart is missing. The more lively the surroundings, the more lost you feel. G-Dragon is no exception.
G-Dragon had heard so many people asking about Jingrong throughout the day, and he had actually been feeling this way since he had dinner in the evening. On this special day, he didn't have his beloved one by his side, and the regret he felt was a hundred times heavier than he had imagined. He even felt that he didn't need flowers, stars, or all kinds of praise and applause. He was tired of such monotonous birthdays. It would be a beautiful thing, right, to have someone with a different meaning to accompany him, even if it was just the two of them staying quietly together?
Once this thought came to mind, he couldn't stop it no matter what. G-Dragon suddenly missed her very much, thinking about her like crazy, wishing he could see her the next second. But the reality was that the person who said she would definitely come back had no news all day. He called and sent text messages one after another, but there was always no response.
"...G-Dragon..." Seungri waved his hand in front of G-Dragon's eyes a few times, and the other party finally came back to his senses. He said dissatisfiedly, "Brother, I'm asking you a question, don't tell me you're daydreaming!"
Quan Zhilong calmed down and asked calmly, "What do you want to ask?"
"Damn it, you really didn't listen to us!" Shengli complained before continuing with his previous question, "I was just asking about my sister-in-law..."
Before Seungri could finish his question, G-Dragon suddenly stood up and hurriedly said, "I have to go out for something. Let's talk later!" Without waiting for his friends to react, he hurried out the door, leaving Seungri complaining, "Brother, you're getting more and more hateful!"
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