Chapter 278: Sweet promise on Christmas Eve: Kim Ki-Hyun and Lee Ji-Eun join hands in SBS Music Festival
Jeju Island.
The lights were still on in Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon's room.
After hanging up the phone, the two did not go to bed immediately, but sat on the bed and continued chatting.
"Oppa, do you think Jieun and Qixuan will suddenly announce their marriage like Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo and surprise everyone?"
Lee Hyori looked at the night sky outside the window and suddenly asked.
Li Shangshun thought about it and said, "Maybe. I think this is the best choice for their current situation. After all, they are both in the rising stage of their careers, and Qixuan has just won so many top luxury endorsements. If they make an official announcement now, it will definitely do more harm than good to both of them."
"Yeah, they probably thought so too." Lee Hyo-ri nodded, with a relieved smile on her face: "That's why they kept it a secret."
She continued, "However, Ji Eun is a little slow in emotions and very independent, so few people can really get into her heart. But Qi Xuan did it, he is quite remarkable."
Li Shangshun also nodded in agreement: "Qixuan is also an excellent child, and he is really good to Zhien. You can see it from their interactions."
…
The two chatted about Lee Ji-eun and Kim Ki-hyeon for a while before gradually falling asleep.
As the sky gradually turned pale, dawn approached quietly.
The sunlight is like a golden string gently plucked by an invisible hand, flowing into the room like a stream through the gaps in the curtains, bringing a touch of warm vitality to this quiet space.
In this gentle light, Lee Ji-eun woke up leisurely in Kim Ki-hyeon's arms.
She slowly raised her head, her eyes gently fixed on Jin Qixuan's face.
In the reflection of the morning light, Jin Qixuan's face was covered with a faint golden glow, and his handsome outline was looming in the interweaving of light and shadow, exuding charming charm.
Lee Ji-eun gently stretched out her hand, and her fingertips gently slid across Kim Ki-hyeon's eyebrows, as if she was touching a precious work of art.
Jin Qixuan felt this gentle touch in his sleep and slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were sparkling with the morning sun, and they met Li Zhien's loving eyes in the air.
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile.
He stretched out his arms, hugged Li Zhien tightly in his arms, and said affectionately: "Good morning, my baby."
Li Zhien rested her little head on Jin Qixuan's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, feeling his body temperature and breath, and gently responded: "Good morning, my love."
"Why did you wake up so early today?"
"Because I have a concert in Cheongju today, and I have to rehearse later."
Hearing this answer, Jin Qixuan showed a trace of reluctance on his face and said, "Is it okay not to go?"
"Of course... no."
Jin Qixuan curled his lips, seeming a little unwilling, but nodded helplessly: "Okay, then can we spend Christmas together?"
"Oh, I'm going to be the host of the SBS Gayo Daejeon on Christmas Day."
When Jin Qixuan heard this, his disappointment instantly doubled. The corners of his mouth drooped slightly. He raised his hand and grabbed her cheek, complaining, "Ah, Li Zhien, you're going too far."
Seeing this, Li Zhien quickly arched her back in Jin Qixuan's arms and said coquettishly:
"I want to spend time with you, too, but..."
At this point, Li Zhien suddenly thought of something, her eyes lit up, and she said, "How about... you come and host with me?"
Jin Qixuan was stunned: "Me?"
Li Zhien nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, yes, this way we can spend Christmas together, right?"
Jin Qixuan rubbed his chin, as if thinking about the feasibility of this proposal.
After a moment, he lowered his head and a gentle and bright smile appeared on his face.
"Well, it's indeed a good choice."
"Is that right?" Li Zhien happily rubbed Jin Qixuan's face and proposed a new idea: "By the way, should we perform a special stage together?"
"Special stage?" Jin Qixuan repeated, looking at the expectation flashing in Li Zhien's eyes, he couldn't help but shook his head and laughed, saying:
"How come you always have so many new ideas in your little head? You performed a stage play last year, and this year you are going to do this special stage again."
"So are you going to act or not~"
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan doted on her forehead and said:
"Act, act, act, but have you decided what you want to perform?" Lee Ji-eun smiled innocently: "Hehe~ Well~ I'm still thinking about it, but I have a lot of ideas. I'll pick them carefully and find the one that suits us best."
"good."
The two smiled at each other, and the air was filled with sweetness.
After sending Lee Ji-eun away with great reluctance.
As soon as Jin Qixuan got home, he called Sheng Bingxu to inform him that he wanted to be the host of the SBS Music Festival.
"SBS Gayo Daejeon host?" Sheng Bingxu on the other end of the phone was stunned, and then asked in confusion: "Which day was it?"
"On the 25th, Christmas Day, Ji Eun will be the host."
"On the 25th..." Sheng Bingxu flipped through Jin Qixuan's schedule and said:
"But you have two business events on Christmas, and you also have to participate in the annual gala of GQ Korea."
Upon hearing this, Jin Qixuan frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
He certainly knows the importance of these activities.
This concerns Jin Qixuan's reputation in the CF advertising circle.
The consequences of a spokesperson refusing to attend a brand event are self-evident.
However, he wanted to spend this special holiday with Lee Ji-eun even more.
Because this is their first Christmas together.
Even though I was on stage, it’s better than doing it myself.
Jin Qixuan was in a dilemma and asked tentatively, "Brother Bingxu, can you find a way to adjust the schedule?"
Sheng Bingxu sighed. He knew Jin Qixuan's feelings for Li Zhien and understood his thoughts.
However, as an agent, he has to take more factors into consideration.
"Qixuan, these activities have been scheduled long ago, and the merchants value you very much. If we suddenly adjust the schedule, it may leave a bad impression on them."
Sheng Bingxu explained earnestly.
Jin Qixuan certainly understood these principles, but he didn't want to give up just like that.
He was silent for a moment, then said, "Brother Bingxu, can you try to communicate with the merchant to see if you can adjust the time or switch to another form of activity. After all, Christmas is also a very important day for me."
"Okay, I'll give it a try."
After hanging up the phone, Sheng Bingxu began to contact the merchant, hoping to adjust Jin Qixuan's Christmas event arrangements.
After unremitting efforts and communication, Sheng Bingxu finally brought exciting good news.
He successfully negotiated with one of the merchants to hold the event, which was originally scheduled for Christmas, earlier.
At the same time, another merchant also showed great understanding and support, agreeing to replace Jin Qixuan's on-site attendance with a recorded video blessing.
The most gratifying thing is that good news also came from the annual ceremony of "GQ Korea".
Jin Qixuan only needs to make a simple appearance and walk the red carpet to complete this event.
Such an arrangement would neither be too cumbersome nor would it leave a good impression on Jin Qixuan at the ceremony.
After learning about this series of good news, Jin Qixuan was overwhelmed with joy and gave Sheng Bingxu sincere praise at the right time:
"Brother, your communication skills are unparalleled, so strong!"
On the other end of the phone, Sheng Bingxu's laughter came, warm and kind: "Qixuan, don't say that. In fact, the merchants and organizers value you very much. They are willing to make some adjustments for you. How can I convince them with just my mouth?
"Hey, brother, don't be so modest. My achievements and influence today are of course inseparable from your silent efforts behind the scenes."
Jin Qixuan's words were not empty talk. He knew very well how much effort and hard work Sheng Bingxu had put into his career.
"Okay, stop praising me. Pack up and go downstairs. The assistant should be here soon."
"Um."
Sheng Bingxu will accompany Park Bo Gum to attend the MAMA Awards Ceremony in Hong Kong in the next few days.
This is one of the few times this year that Park Bo Gum has appeared at a large event as a host, so naturally, Sung Byung Wook had to accompany him.
Jin Qixuan's recent schedule is not particularly heavy.
Especially today's trip is more relaxed.
There was only one event in the evening - serving as the host of a stage performance to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Vietnam.
In the morning, accompanied by his assistant, he leisurely went to the beauty salon to carefully create his makeup and hairstyle for the day.
Every detail has been carefully crafted to ensure it looks its best in front of the camera.
It's three o'clock in the afternoon and the sun is shining brightly.
Kim Kye-hyun arrived at the event site in Ansan City, southwestern Gyeonggi Province.
The event site was decorated in a solemn and festive atmosphere, with colorful flags flying and flowers clustered around, as if telling the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
As soon as Jin Qixuan stepped into the scene, what came into view was a busy rehearsal scene.
The performing guests were sweating profusely on the stage, making final preparations for the evening performance.
It was December, and the weather was freezing cold, so the girls wore relatively thick clothes during the rehearsal.
But when night falls and the real performance begins, they will have to change into thin performance costumes and dance in the cold wind with bare thighs.
Jin Qixuan's arrival was as quiet as a breeze, but it also attracted the attention of some people inadvertently.
His figure stands out in the crowd. His unique temperament and handsome face make people unable to help but take a few more glances.
Soon, a sharp-eyed staff member recognized him and came to greet him enthusiastically.
They chatted cordially with Jin Qixuan and described the evening's activities in detail.
After learning the details, Jin Qixuan quietly memorized the script in the waiting room.
After a while, there was a gentle knock on the door of the waiting room.
Jin Qixuan raised his head, put down the script in his hand, and whispered to the door:
"Come in."
The door slowly opened.
A beautiful woman walked in.
It's Bae Joo-hyun.
She is not only one of the hosts of today's event, but also a dazzling guest performing with the group.
Bae Joo-hyun's arrival made the entire waiting room brighter.
She was wearing an elegant white knee-length skirt, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like a lily gently stretching in the breeze, full of softness and freshness.
Under the light, her exquisite makeup looks even more flawless, like a carefully crafted work of art.
Especially those bright eyes, sparkling with charming light, like the brightest stars in the night sky, dazzling.
"Long time no see, Irene."
Jin Qixuan stood up and greeted Bae Zhuxuan with a smile.
Pei Zhuxuan blinked her charming eyes, raised a mischievous arc at the corner of her mouth, and smiled: "Didn't we just see each other yesterday?"
Jin Qixuan was slightly stunned, then scratched his head and smiled awkwardly:
"Um... you're right, I did see him yesterday."
Yesterday, Kim Ki-hyeon only saw Bae Joo-hyun on Lee Ji-eun's phone.
Although her beauty and charm can be felt through the screen, I have never met her face to face in real life.
However, Bae Joo-hyun witnessed the entire process of Kim Ki-hyeon performing the famous scene on the stage from the audience.
This way of "meeting" is indeed special.
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."
Pei Zhuxuan smiled and said, "Let's get ready quickly. Don't forget your lines because you're staring at beautiful women."
Jin Qixuan: “…”
Not long.
Just as the two were reviewing the script, the door of the waiting room was suddenly pushed open with a loud "bang".
Jin Qixuan's assistant walked in angrily and said indignantly: "The organizer is really going too far!"
Jin Qixuan couldn't help but feel curious when he saw this. He put down the script in his hand, looked up at the assistant, and asked softly, "What's wrong? What happened?"
Bae Joo-hyun also looked at her with curiosity.
As a cultural exchange activity between countries establishing diplomatic relations, the organizers are naturally the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KBS TV station.
Therefore, Jin Qixuan was puzzled by the absurdity of the government bullying him.
The assistant took a deep breath, calmed down, and then said:
"They actually added an extra male host at short notice."
Jin Qixuan was even more puzzled and asked:
"What's there to be angry about?"
"Hey, with Oppa's current influence, do you think this arrangement is appropriate?"
The young assistant's words made Jin Qixuan fall into deep thought.
He understood what she meant.
As one of the hottest artists at the moment, he really deserves higher treatment and a more honorable status.
However, this is an official event after all, and perhaps the organizers have their own considerations and arrangements.
"Who is it? Is he also an artist?" Jin Qixuan asked.
The assistant nodded and said, "Yes, a Hip-Hop rapper, his stage name is San E."
"San E?"
Jin Qixuan frowned slightly; he was very unfamiliar with this name.
At this time, Bae Joo Hyun explained: "San E is a singer who debuted in 2010. He also won the Best Hip-Hop Award at the Golden Disc last year. His songs are very popular among young people."
Jin Qixuan still had no impression after hearing this.
However, Jin Qixuan also knew that given his age and qualifications, it was understandable that the organizer invited him to be the host.
However, Jin Qixuan's assistant did not think so.
"So what if he debuted early? Now is the era of popularity and ability. His number of Instagram followers is not even a fraction of Oppa's. How can he be on par with Oppa?"
The assistant said indignantly.
Jin Qixuan turned around and glanced at Pei Zhuxuan's embarrassed face, waved his hand, and said, "Your looks are good enough to be on par with mine."
Upon hearing this, Pei Zhuxuan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
Then, Jin Qixuan turned around and comforted him, "Okay, don't be angry. This is just an event, there's no need to take it too seriously. Besides, he's not young anymore, we should respect him."
Upon hearing this, the young assistant was still a little unwilling, but he had no choice but to nod and said nothing more.
She knew Jin Qixuan's character. He had always been a humble and polite person and would not fuss over such trivial matters.
After a while, the door of the waiting room was knocked again.
It is the new male host who joined today - San E.
As soon as San E came in, his eyes lit up when he saw Bae Joo Hyun.
He walked up to Bae Joo-hyun and greeted her enthusiastically.
Looks very familiar.
He was not interested in Jin Qixuan and just nodded briefly.
Although Jin Qixuan was a little surprised at San E's attitude, he didn't take it to heart.
After all, it's normal for rappers to love showing off.
And everyone has their own personality and way of doing things.
He didn't intend to let this little thing affect his mood.
Then, Jin Qixuan smiled and nodded to San E as a greeting.
However, San E did not seem to appreciate it.
She just glanced at Jin Qixuan and turned to chat with Bae Zhuxuan.
Seeing this, Jin Qixuan had no intention of arguing with San E.
After all, this is just a temporary collaboration and everyone is here to complete the task.
As long as the performance is completed successfully, nothing else matters.
Afterwards, Jin Qixuan picked up the script in his hand again and began to familiarize himself with it silently.
On the other hand, San E seemed to have opened a chatterbox and kept throwing various topics to Bae Joo-hyun.
Bae Joo-hyun felt very helpless inside.
She didn't want to have a deep conversation with San E, but out of respect for her seniors, she could only bite the bullet and respond indifferently.
Every time Bae Joo-hyun answered San E's questions, she would involuntarily glance at Kim Ki-hyun standing beside her.
There was a hint of help in her eyes, hoping that Jin Qixuan could help her get out of this awkward conversation.
However, Jin Qixuan did not notice Bae Joo-hyun's signal for help, and he was still memorizing the script seriously.
Seeing this, Pei Zhuxuan couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
Just like that, the atmosphere in the waiting room became a little subtle.
San E continued to chat non-stop, Bae Joo Hyun tried her best to respond, and Kim Ki Heon quietly recited the script on the side.
Time passes by every second.
Finally, after San E brought up the topic again, Bae Joo-hyun couldn't hold it anymore.
"Jin Qixuanxi, haven't you always said that you wanted to meet Seulgi? Let me introduce you to her."
Jin Qixuan looked up at Pei Zhuxuan, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
He never expressed his appreciation for Seul-gi to Bae Joo-hyun.
Therefore, he was a little confused by Pei Zhuxuan's sudden mention of this at this moment.
However, he soon understood Bae Joo-hyun's intention.
So, Jin Qixuan nodded and said with a smile:
"Okay, I was thinking of talking about this after you guys are done talking."
As he said that, he stood up and walked towards Bae Joo-hyun.
San E's expression changed slightly when he saw this.
He didn't expect Bae Joo-hyun to suddenly mention Kim Ki-hyun.
I didn't expect Jin Qixuan to take over the topic so naturally.
He couldn't help feeling a little annoyed, but he had to pretend to be calm.
Seeing this, Pei Zhuxuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She looked at Jin Qixuan with gratitude, then took him out of the waiting room.
After leaving the house, Bae Joo Hyun expressed her sincere gratitude to Kim Ki Heon:
"Thank you, Jin Qixuanxi."
"Thank me for what?"
"Thank you for helping me out." Pei Zhuxuan smiled and said, "If it weren't for you, I might be very embarrassed."
Jin Qixuan waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. We have known each other for two years. We are friends, right? It's only natural for us to help each other."
"Um."
Bae Joo-hyun nodded, and her favorable impression of Kim Ki-hyeon increased a little more.
"By the way, should I go see Seulgixi?"
"Do you want to meet her?" Bae Joo-hyun asked back.
“It’s up to you to decide.”
Kim Ki-hyeon responded with a smile, he knew that Bae Joo-hyun was giving him the opportunity to choose whether to get to know Kang Seul-ki.
Bae Joo-hyun looked at Kim Ki-hyeon's affectionate eyes even when he was looking at the dog, and a ripple appeared in her heart.
She whispered, "If you'd like, I can make an introduction for you."
Jin Qixuan nodded slightly and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Ailinxi."
Bae Joo-hyun smiled and took Kim Ki-hyeon to Red Velvet's waiting room.
Along the way, the two chatted happily.
Especially when they talked about Zheng Han Te's shy look when he came to take a photo with them last night and refused again and again, Bae Joo Hyun laughed so hard that she shook with laughter.
Soon, they arrived in front of Red Velvet's waiting room.
Bae Joo-hyun knocked on the door gently, then pushed it open and walked in.
Jin Qixuan followed closely and walked in.
In the waiting room, Kang Seok-ki happened to be the only one looking at her phone.
When she saw Bae Joo-hyun and Kim Ki-hyeon walk in, an expression of surprise appeared on her face.
Then, she reacted and secretly raised her eyebrows at Bae Joo-hyun.
After all, this is the man who can make the iron tree bloom.
Bae Joo-hyun noticed Kang Seul-ki's little action and couldn't help but chuckle.
She walked forward, patted Jiang Seulgi's shoulder gently, and introduced:
"Seulgi, this is Kim Ki-hyeon."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Seqi quickly put down her phone, stood up, bowed to Jin Qixuan and said hello:
"Hello, I'm Red Velvet's Kang Seulgi."
There's nothing wrong with Kang Seul-ki bowing and taking the initiative to say hello to Kim Kye-hyeon.
After all, with Jin Qixuan's current achievements and influence, even if his ex-girlfriend meets him in an official occasion, she has to pay respect to him first.
Hello, I'm Jin Qixuan." Jin Qixuan smiled and returned the greeting, saying in a relaxed tone, "We've met before, and we're about the same age, so there's no need to be so polite when chatting, and there's no need to always use honorifics, just be natural."
Yes." Jiang Seulgi nodded with a bright smile on her face.
Jin Qixuan's approachable manner made her feel very friendly.
"Come to think of it, I quite like your songs. I've been playing 'Red Flavor' on repeat for a long time. The 'visiting' move in your dance is very cute."
Jiang Seulgi smiled innocently and said, "I am also a fan of yours. At the beginning, Ouni forced us to watch "The Untamed" together."
Bae Joo Hyun was listening at the side, and suddenly couldn't help but interrupt: "Seulgi, stop talking nonsense, it was obviously you who were clamoring to watch "The Untamed"."
After saying this, Pei Zhuxuan's face flushed, and she seemed to feel that her explanation was a bit ambiguous, so she secretly observed Jin Qixuan's expression.
Jin Qixuan couldn't help but find it funny when he saw Pei Zhuxuan's attempt to cover up something.
“It doesn’t matter, no matter who proposed it, I’m very grateful that you like my work.”
When Bae Joo-hyun heard what Kim Ki-hyeon said, she felt relieved.
But I feel a little disappointed.
Very strange.
(End of this chapter)
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