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The fans' creative attempts to urge them to have children and the friends' constant teasing were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in G-Dragon and Su You's lives. As the outside noise gradually subsided, on a quiet night, the two finally had the opportunity to have a deep and sincere conversation about this topic that had been mentioned countless times.
It was a typical spring night in Seoul, with a gentle breeze carrying the moist scent of the Han River through the half-open window. G-Dragon had just finished arranging his new song and returned to his bedroom from the studio, only to find Su You still awake, leaning against the headboard reading a thick policy analysis report by the light of a reading lamp.
"Not done yet?" he asked softly, placing a kiss on her forehead, carrying the familiar scent of cedar in the studio.
Su You put down her tablet and rubbed her slightly sore neck: "I'll finish watching it soon. How about you, is your new song progressing smoothly?"
"That's about enough." Kwon Ji-yong sat down beside her and naturally reached out to massage her shoulders. His fingers were strong yet gentle, pressing precisely on her sore muscles, and Su You sighed comfortably.
The bedroom was filled only with soft breathing and the faint sound of traffic outside the window. Kwon Ji-yong's gaze inadvertently fell on Su You's flat stomach, and recalling the recent series of "pregnancy misunderstandings" and "baby-making craze," a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
"What are you laughing at?" Su You asked with her eyes closed, but her senses remained sharp.
"It's nothing," G-Dragon's subordinate continued, "I just suddenly thought of those fan-made composite images... they're actually quite cute."
Su You opened her eyes, turned her head to look at him, and smiled knowingly: "What, Mr. Quan, have you been persuaded?"
It was originally just a casual joke, but G-Dragon didn't immediately laugh and refute it as he usually would. He slowed down his movements, and his eyes became more serious.
“To be honest, Yuzu,” he paused, as if choosing his words carefully, “I’ve never seriously thought about this before. I always felt that career, music, the stage… these were all there was to life. But recently, after everyone’s making such a fuss, I think… I’m not against this possibility.”
Su You paused slightly, turned around to face him, and let his hands, which were massaging her, slide down naturally, and the two clasped hands.
“I think so too.” She paused for a moment before replying softly, “I used to think that I needed to establish myself first and realize my self-worth, and having children was something that was far away. But now…” She looked down at their clasped hands, the wedding ring on G-Dragon’s ring finger gleaming warmly under the light, “My work is stable, and we’ve worked well together, so it seems… it’s really time to start thinking about the next stage of my life.”
These words seemed to open a floodgate, and many thoughts that had been hidden deep in my heart and had not been carefully sorted out slowly flowed out.
“You know,” G-Dragon’s voice was gentle, tinged with reminiscence, “when I was in the military, I would sometimes receive videos from my sister, of my little nephew learning to walk and babbling. Watching that tiny, wobbly little one on the screen would suddenly melt my heart. I would think then, if one day I had a home, and there was such a vibrant little one in my home…”
He didn't finish his sentence, but Su You understood his unspoken message. She squeezed his hand tightly: "I think I can imagine what it's like for you to take care of the child."
"Hmm? What kind?"
"He'll probably be... a doting father?" Su You teased with a smile. "He might be even more nervous than when he's putting on a concert, wanting to give her the best of everything in the world. He'll also write a lot of songs for her, from lullabies to theme songs for teenage rebellion."
G-Dragon was amused by her description, but his eyes softened even more: "What if it's a son?"
“Son…” Su You tilted her head and thought for a moment, “I might get him involved in music and teach him to doodle, but he’ll most likely turn into a cool, arrogant brat who doesn’t pay much attention to his dad.”
They both laughed, and the air was filled with a warm and hopeful atmosphere about the future.
After laughing, Su You's expression gradually became serious: "However, Zhilong, if we really decide to have a child, there are many practical issues we need to consider."
“I know.” G-Dragon nodded, his expression becoming more serious. “My job requires me to travel frequently and stay up late. Your career is also on the rise. Raising a child requires a lot of time and energy.”
“That’s not the most crucial point,” Su You leaned back against the headboard, her gaze fixed on the deep night outside the window. “We live under the spotlight. If we have a child, he or she will receive excessive attention from the outside world from birth. How can we protect him or her and ensure he or she has the most normal and happy childhood possible?”
This was a heavy topic, but one that couldn't be avoided. G-Dragon remained silent for a long time, so long that Su You thought he had no answer for the time being.
“I think,” he finally spoke, his voice low and firm, “we can learn. Learn how to draw a line between public and private. Just as we protect each other, we can protect him too. We can give him enough love and security to make him strong enough to face the disturbances of the outside world. And…” He looked at Su You, his eyes shining, “I believe that in our family, what he will feel first is love, not the spotlight.”
These words, though simple, carried a reassuring power. Su You looked at him, at this man who shone brightly on stage, yet was now earnestly planning for their future, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
“It sounds like… you’ve really thought about it seriously,” she said softly.
"I was inspired by those videos that encourage having children." G-Dragon chuckled and touched his nose, his tone becoming more relaxed. "I saw a fan-made video that put together photos of me as a child and photos of you as a child, with the caption 'Victory of Genes.' Although it was funny, I was genuinely moved at that moment."
He held Su You's hand, his fingertips gently caressing her ring: "I want to see what kind of magical little life our two lives will create when they come together. Who will he resemble more? What will his personality be like? What kind of talents will he have? This feeling... is more exciting than creating any song."
Su You grasped his hand in return, feeling the warmth of his palm. She recalled the day at the think tank, when a colleague, just back from maternity leave, showed her photos of her baby on her phone, her expression a mixture of exhaustion and immense happiness. At that moment, what welled up in her heart was no longer the fear or alienation she had felt before, but a faint longing.
"I think... I'm starting to look forward to it too." She finally spoke her heart out, her voice soft yet exceptionally clear, "Looking forward to a little one with your eyes, or my smile. Looking forward to another voice in our home, another lively atmosphere. Looking forward to life continuing in another form."
She paused, then added, "Of course, there will be a lot of hardship and challenges. But if I face them with you, it seems... there's nothing to be afraid of."
These words, like the most touching love confessions, completely softened G-Dragon's heart. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, his chin gently resting on the top of her head.
"Then... shall we just let things take their course?" he asked in a low voice, his tone both questioning and promising.
“Okay,” Su You nodded in his arms, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, “Let nature take its course.”
That night, there were no grand declarations, no meticulously planned ceremonies, just a candid conversation in the warmth of their bedroom that led them to a new consensus on their future plans. The clamor and hype from the outside world unexpectedly became the catalyst for them to examine their inner selves and unify their paths.
As night deepened, the two, sleeping in each other's arms, both harbored a tender yet certain expectation for the future.
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