Chapter 56 It Doesn't Matter If It Withers 1/22.1.30
Kwon Ji-yong lifted his head from her neck, reached out and cupped An Joo-feng's face in his hands, his fingertips gently caressing the delicate skin of her cheeks, his gaze burning yet tender as he looked at An Joo-feng.
Quan Zhi leaned down slightly, his lips gently touching An Rufeng's lips, like a feather lightly brushing against hers, yet carrying endless longing.
It doesn't matter if it withers; if it's willing, it will bloom into another flower.
Quan Zhilong's tongue gently probed in, entwining with An Rufeng's tongue.
An Rufeng felt the soft and warm touch of his tongue, and instinctively wrapped her arms around his back in response.
After the two finished talking, An Rufeng didn't leave but stayed with Quan Zhilong to record the program.
The production crew didn't say anything about the new faces, but they were curious and secretly guessed An Rufeng's identity, because she didn't look like an ordinary staff member.
Of course, you can only be curious at most. People in the circle generally know what they should ask about and what they shouldn't.
As the city lights came on, the recording of the program was finally completed.
Kwon Ji-yong smiled, his eyes clear and bright. He bowed to the staff around him: "Thank you all for your hard work today!"
Although Kwon Ji-yong and his group are currently very popular, they are humble and approachable, and they cooperate well during the recording of the show. The staff of the production team had a pleasant working experience with them and had a very good impression of them.
A chorus of responses erupted: "GD-san, Tap-san, Taeyang-san... thank you for your hard work!" "Hope we'll have another chance to work together next time!"
After saying goodbye to the program crew, the group arrived at the parking lot.
Kwon Ji-yong didn't get into the nanny van with Tae-yang and the others, but instead got into An Joo-pung's car.
Knowing that the Japanese media wouldn't write anything even if they took photos, Kim Nam-guk only told Kwon Ji-yong to be careful to avoid crowds before letting him leave the group.
Kwon Ji-yong sat in the driver's seat, turned on the car stereo, played soothing music, adjusted the volume to a moderate level, and then slowly adjusted the seat and rearview mirror.
What are your plans for tomorrow?
The dim light in the parking lot fell on Kwon Ji-yong's sharply defined face. He rested one hand on the steering wheel, tilted his head slightly, and looked at An Joo-feng in the passenger seat with a smile.
"Tomorrow is Yamada Yusuke's birthday, I'll be going to his house for a party." An Rufeng smiled when she heard him ask this, "Are you free tomorrow?"
Kwon Ji-yong nodded. The song has been released for a while now, and the promotion is almost over. He can rest for a day tomorrow.
"Are you coming with me?" An Rufeng asked Quan Zhilong.
Kwon Ji-yong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile. He was naturally happy to oblige and replied, "Okay."
He hasn't met her friends as her boyfriend yet. He had met some of her friends with An Rufeng before, but only as friends.
"Then let's not go back to Shinjuku tonight, let's go to the villa area, Yamada Yusuke's house is right next door."
Upon hearing this, Kwon Ji-yong started the car and drove smoothly and quickly toward the villa.
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Sunlight cascaded down on the European-style villa. The villa's off-white marble exterior shimmered softly in the sunlight, while Roman columns stood tall and straight, supporting the wide portico, and the ornate wrought-iron gates exuded refinement and elegance.
In front of the villa is a vast lawn, where tender grass blades sway gently in the breeze, and wildflowers bloom along the edge of the lawn, emitting a rich fragrance, including delicate roses and elegant jasmine.
It was around ten o'clock. The grass and flowers had been watered recently, and tiny water droplets clung to the tips of the grass and the flowers, refracting iridescent light in the sunlight like tiny crystal fragments.
Yamada Yusuke's birthday party didn't start until late afternoon, and Anru Feng and Quan Zhilong planned to go out and have some fun before then.
Kwon Ji-yong opened the car door and gestured for An Yeo-feng to get into the driver's seat.
An Rufeng exclaimed in surprise, "You want me to drive? I only know a little bit! And I don't even have a driver's license."
She can ride a bicycle and a motorcycle, and has been on the road a few times. She felt that constantly having to watch out for vehicles and pedestrians was too tiring, so she no longer wanted to drive herself.
So when she was learning to drive, she didn't pay much attention and only learned the basic operations for emergencies, so that if she had to drive someday, she would be able to drive without being caught off guard.
"You saw a racing video yesterday, weren't you envious? How about I help you practice?" Kwon Ji-yong flashed his white teeth.
An Rufeng was surprised. Yesterday, she was browsing YouTube and saw a thrilling and cool racing video. She admired the race car driver's driving skills and wanted to have them herself. She didn't expect that Kwon Ji-yong would remember her casual remark.
Without hesitation, An Rufeng stepped into the car and settled into the driver's seat.
She's a thrill-seeker and has tried skydiving, paragliding, and downhill skiing.
Yesterday's race car driver's dazzling skills made An Rufeng yearn to drive herself. She was already thinking about practicing her driving skills and enjoying the thrill of a racetrack ride.
Anru Feng sat in the driver's seat, her nostrils filled with the faint scent of lemon aromatherapy.
Kwon Ji-yong walked around to the other side, opened the car door, and got into the passenger seat.
"Do you know what these are for?" Kwon Ji-yong asked gently, pointing to the various operating components with a smile.
Anru Feng glanced at them one by one: "I roughly know."
"Depress the clutch, shift gears." Quan Zhilong turned slightly to the side, his arm reaching over An Rufeng's body, his fingers precisely landing on the gearshift and gently flicking it.
Anru could clearly feel Kwon Ji-yong's warm breath spraying on her neck, with a slight tickling sensation, and the lemon scent lingering at the tip of her nose was replaced by the men's cologne on Kwon Ji-yong's body.
“Alright,” An Rufeng said as instructed, then added, “I’m starting it up now.”
"Okay, step on the gas." Kwon Ji-yong's tone was calm with a smile, and his slightly deep voice sounded in her ear, like the mellow tone of a cello, soothing An Ru-feng's tense nerves.
Anru slowly released the clutch while simultaneously pressing the accelerator.
Not very skilled, used a bit too much force.
The sports car engine roared to life instantly, and the car surged forward, its rapid acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h propelling it a considerable distance in a flash.
A strong push suddenly came over her, and An Rufeng's body leaned back, startling her. She involuntarily cried out, "Ah!"
An Rufeng then realized that she was driving a sports car!
Seeing this, Quan Zhilong remained calm and unhurried. He reached out and placed his hand on An Rufeng's hand, which was tightly gripping the steering wheel, and gently patted it. He said in a calm and gentle voice, "Don't be afraid, ease off the accelerator and slowly apply the brakes."
Kwon Ji-yong's gaze was not on the road ahead, but remained fixed on An Ru-feng. His eyes were focused and gentle, like the cool moonlight in summer, which made An Ru-feng feel a little at ease.
Hearing Quan Zhilong's calm tone, An Rufeng's panicked heart, which had been racing due to the high speed, calmed down. Following Quan Zhilong's instructions, she slowly released the accelerator, moved her foot to the brake, and gently pressed it down, gradually reducing the car's speed.
The car stopped, and An Rufeng gripped the steering wheel, turned to look at Quan Zhilong, and said with lingering fear, "We were driving a sports car!"
Kwon Ji-yong nodded, unconcerned: "Yeah, what's wrong?"
An Rufeng looked shocked. She thought he, like her, hadn't realized it was a sports car before it started. She couldn't help but say, "You dare to ride in a sports car with a novice? Aren't you afraid it will go too fast and you'll lose control?"
And it's not just any ordinary sports car; it's the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, a limited-edition supercar launched by Bugatti this year. It accelerates extremely fast, going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds.
The moment she stepped down, her speed immediately increased. If the open space next to the villa hadn't been large enough, she would definitely have crashed into something.
Kwon Ji-yong's lips curled up, and he laughed out loud, replying, "At worst, we'll die together."
Upon hearing this, An Rufeng couldn't help but roll her eyes and give Quan Zhilong a disapproving look.
Kwon Ji-yong leaned over and half-embraced An Ru-feng, smiling as he said, "Didn't you do a great job? There's nothing wrong at all, let's continue."
Kwon Ji-ryong sat down again.
Although there was a slight surprise, she quickly regained control of the vehicle. Anru felt better after the initial shock and continued as instructed.
It must be admitted that both of them were quite bold.
The speed picked up again, and Kwon Ji-yong sensed the change in speed. As always, he remained calm and said, "Relax your shoulders, keep your grip on the steering wheel, and feel the rhythm of the car."
Kwon Ji-yong maintained a calm and composed attitude, as if it were no big deal, and seemed to have great confidence in her, which reassured An Ru-feng, allowing her to drive more relaxed and boldly.
It must be said that Kwon Ji-yong is a good teacher. He is serious and patient. Even if something is not done well, he will not be impatient. He will only correct it with a smile and never show any impatience. He makes people feel no pressure.
Anru Feng felt no tension; her mind was clear, and the sports car's braking system was very powerful. After driving around a few times without any worries, Anru Feng was already driving quite smoothly.
An Rufeng gradually got the hang of it, and the car became more and more obedient under her control.
By late afternoon, when it was almost evening, the Anjou windmill was already running quite smoothly.
When we went to Yamada Yusuke's house, Anru Fu drove.
The two houses are said to be next door, but because the villas occupy a large area, it takes more than ten minutes to drive there.
This area is all private, so it's okay for Anru Feng not to have a driver's license.
After the two changed their clothes and took their gifts, Kwon Ji-yong had just sat in the passenger seat and fastened his seatbelt when An Ru-feng had already started the car.
As soon as the engine roared to life, An Rufeng slammed her foot down on the accelerator without hesitation, and the car shot off with a "whoosh," the whole process completed in one smooth motion.
Seeing An Rufeng's incredibly fast start, Kwon Ji-yong couldn't help but cover his face.
He regretted accompanying her to driving practice; he had been too aggressive.
When Anru Feng and Quan Zhilong arrived, the lawn of Yamada Yusuke's villa was already bustling with activity.
As the heir to the Yamada family, Yamada Yusuke is the most ambitious among Anru Feng's friends. He diligently attends school and learns different knowledge in every timeline.
The people who came to celebrate Yamada Yusuke's birthday today were all young people, most of whom were his university classmates. They were full of energy, and their noisy laughter could be heard from afar.
On the lawn, colorful balloons swayed gently in the breeze, making a soft rustling sound. As the sun was about to set, its warm orange afterglow lazily spilled onto the lawn, draping the lively crowd in a dreamy veil.
An Rufeng, holding Quan Zhilong's hand, walked through the crowd, handed a gift to Yamada Yusuke, and said with a smile, "Happy birthday!"
Kwon Ji-yong also prepared one for him, and with a smile, handed him the gift: "Happy Birthday!"
When people saw the two of them, some glanced at them and continued chatting and playing, while others stared at them curiously.
Yamada Yusuke smiled as he accepted the gifts from the two of them, thanked them, and then said to An Rufeng in surprise, "You can actually drive!"
An Rufeng's car sped into his house. Yamada Yusuke, seeing this, thought it was Quan Zhilong driving and whistled. But when An Rufeng got out of the driver's seat, he couldn't believe it and almost popped his eyes out.
He knew that An Rufeng at most knew what the different parts of the driver's cab did and knew some operation. It hadn't been long since he last saw her, and she could already drive fast. Her progress was too fast.
Anru raised an eyebrow smugly: "I learned it today."
Yamada Yusuke couldn't help but admire: "You're amazing for speeding like this right after you started."
He then looked at Kwon Ji-yong and teased, "You dare to sit in a machine with less than a day's worth of technology? I admire you."
Kwon Ji-yong smiled and said confidently, "There's absolutely nothing to worry about."
Seeing the subtle pride and smugness in Kwon Ji-yong's expression, Yamada Yusuke felt he shouldn't have said anything.
When they usually get together, if Kwon Ji-yong isn't there, they'll call each other every now and then and be all lovey-dovey. Now that he's here, if he knows what's good for him, he should behave himself to avoid being blinded by their affection.
Just then, someone recognized Kwon Ji-yong standing next to An Ru-feng, and an exclamation instantly broke the previous noisy rhythm: "Wow, is that GD-san?"
Kwon Ji-yong didn't disguise himself at all. He's very famous in Japan, so it's not surprising that he was recognized.
This exclamation was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
"Oh, really?"
The young people who were originally scattered around the lawn entertaining themselves seemed to be drawn together by an invisible force.
Their eyes shone with excitement and fervor, a light more intense than the setting sun.
One girl saw Kwon Ji-yong, her eyes widened, she covered her mouth and exclaimed, "It really is GD-san!"
"Oppa actually came?!"
"My God, I actually met GD in person!"
Upon confirming that it was indeed Kwon Ji-yong, gasps of amazement filled the air.
"Yamada-kun, you actually know GD-san!"
"Yamada-kun, why didn't you tell me GD oppa was coming? I'm dressed so casually! If I see my idol like this, I..."
When questioned by the crowd, Yamada Yusuke hurriedly explained, "I only found out last night that Toru-kun was coming too..."
The fans of Kwon Ji-yong and his group are mostly young people. The people at the scene were all young people, many of whom were Kwon Ji-yong's fans. Just now, someone sang the group's new song "Beautiful Hangover," which was released in Japan.
Everyone gets very excited when they see their idol.
"GD-san, I'm a VIP. I really like you guys. Can I get your autograph?" A boy wearing a baseball cap spoke first, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
Immediately, the people around him chimed in, "I'm a VIP too, can I get an autograph?!"
Yamada Yusuke, worried that his classmates and friends might bother Kwon Ji-yong and cause him trouble, spoke first to the crowd asking for autographs, saying with a smile, "Hey, don't go too far. This is Ji-yong's private time. He's here to celebrate my birthday, and his private time belongs to me."
Today was supposed to be Yamada Yusuke's birthday, but now many people are surrounding him. Kwon Ji-yong was worried about overshadowing him and was hesitating whether to give him an autograph. When he heard Yamada Yusuke's words, he knew that he didn't mind.
So he smiled slightly at Yamada Yusuke and said, "Yamada-kun, may I borrow a little of my personal time to sign autographs for my fans?"
Upon hearing this, Yamada Yusuke knew that Kwon Ji-yong was not bothered by his classmates and friends' abrupt request for autographs, so he nodded and smiled at the people around him, saying, "Well, it's Ji-yong's time after all, so you can only have it."
The people who requested the autograph were pleasantly surprised.
Having heard Yamada's words before, I realized that asking for an autograph during his private time was inappropriate. I was going to go along with his offer and say, "Okay, the birthday person is the most important. We're not chasing after celebrities now, so we'll give you our private time to the birthday person." So I gave up on getting an autograph.
Now idols don't mind; they're happy to get an autograph.
Kwon Ji-yong took the paper and pen handed to him and signed his name smoothly.
After signing each one, he would softly reply, "Thank you for liking it."
Everyone beamed with excitement upon receiving Kwon Ji-yong's autograph.
"..." Why are they being so polite! An Rufeng stood aside, watching Yamada Yusuke and Kwon Ji-ryong give each other a way out, and saying such strange things, and couldn't help but laugh.
Today's event was supposed to be Yamada Yusuke's birthday party, but it was more like a gathering of friends to have some fun.
Aside from buying the cake, everyone else prepared the other dishes together.
Everyone worked together, with those who couldn't cook handling the ingredients, those with culinary skills cooking, and of course, some who couldn't cook eager to try.
The lawn also has a barbecue grill with various meats, vegetables, seafood, and a variety of seasonings.
Anru Feng and Quan Zhilong can't cook, so they grilled some barbecue while the food was almost ready.
The food was ready, and it was already dark. The decorative lights were turned on, and the small colored lights inside the transparent crystal ball hanging by the skylight lit up.
The prepared food was laid out on the table, birthday candles were lit, and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Yamada Yusuke. After the birthday boy made a wish and blew out the candles, he began to enjoy the food he had made himself.
Anru picked up the takoyaki in front of her. Although it didn't look very appealing, it tasted pretty good.
Kwon Ji-yong also ate one.
"GD-san, is it good?" A boy asked expectantly after seeing Kwon Ji-yong eat takoyaki.
Kwon Ji-yong smiled and said honestly, "Very good."
He asked the man and found out that he was the one who made takoyaki. Seeing that Kwon Ji-yong had eaten another one, he knew that what he said was true and couldn't help but feel happy. His skills had been recognized by his idol, and he could open a shop now.
Anru Feng tasted all the food and felt that most of it tasted pretty good.
After dinner, everyone played the "I Have What You Don't" game, where participants took turns sharing their unique experiences, and others would lower a finger if they had the same experience.
When a participant puts all their fingers down, the round of the game ends and they are punished.
"There have been times when I went out in slippers and only realized it after walking a while."
Anru Feng didn't have it, and when I looked at Kwon Ji-yong, he didn't have it either.
"I have had the experience of deliberately walking in the rain without an umbrella on a rainy day."
An Rufeng lowered a finger, but Quan Zhilong hesitated and didn't lower it.
When Kwon Ji-yong's fans saw that he hadn't lowered a single finger, they couldn't help but say, "Oppa, you're not lowering a single finger? Didn't this movie say that he'd wait for Miss Kim even in the rain?"
Other fans who knew the situation echoed this sentiment.
Everyone cooked and ate together, which brought them closer together. Even though they were each other's idols, their competitive spirit in the game was heightened.
Ah, Kwon Ji-yong sighed in exasperation. Shouldn't his fans be on his side? How are they supposed to expose his dirty secrets?
Kwon Ji-yong turned to look at An Joo-bong, lowered one finger, and decided not to argue with them about how "waiting" could be considered "strolling," lest they end up saying more and more.
Although he felt that Ru Feng probably didn't care, it was better not to bring up the past.
"I dreamt about the winning lottery numbers while I was sleeping, and the next day I actually bought a ticket and won a small prize."
"I hitchhiked while traveling, and it turned out the driver was a super famous author."
Both of these things require luck and coincidence, and no one has ever experienced them.
"I have skydived from an airplane and experienced freefall for several tens of seconds."
Anru Feng lowered one finger.
Kwon Ji-yong glanced at An Ru-feng with sparkling eyes. "Aigoo, Ru-feng is so brave; even he wouldn't dare."
"I have performances where I dress as a woman."
With so many fans around, Kwon Ji-yong obediently lowered one finger, and he resolutely refused to play a female role next time he filmed a TV series.
Okay, let Da Cheng handle it.
An Rufeng was surprised; she didn't know that yet. She leaned closer to Quan Zhilong and asked with a smile, "What program?"
Kwon Ji-yong refused to tell An Ru-feng. An Ru-feng didn't care; it didn't matter if he didn't answer, she could just search it up and find out.
"I once had a sudden inspiration while cooking, and I mixed all sorts of strange ingredients together, and the result was a super delicious new dish."
As soon as this person said this, everyone looked at him strangely. Just now during the meal, there was a dish with messy ingredients.
Under everyone's gaze, the man smiled and said, "This is the second time I've done it today."
The group secretly decided that he would not be allowed to cook at the next gathering.
"I have a girlfriend."
As soon as Kwon Ji-yong lowered his finger, everyone's eyes were immediately fixed on him, and they were all taken aback.
"Can you keep this a secret for me?" Kwon Ji-yong smiled and looked at everyone present.
Everyone nodded in agreement. The fans present mostly liked Kwon Ji-yong's music and were relatively rational, but they were also quite gossipy. Someone couldn't help but ask, "Is she Xizi Sang, the one mentioned in the news?"
Kwon Ji-yong simply shook his head, not revealing who they were. He obediently lowered his finger because they were sincere as well.
Even if his relationship is exposed, it doesn't matter. VIPs know he often dates, but there's no need to reveal the specifics.
Everyone couldn't help but be curious, mentally going through all the possible people. CL and Park Chun were very good friends, and as for the other female friends, apart from Mizuhara Nishiko, the others all seemed to fall into the category of friends, not girlfriends.
Everyone racked their brains but couldn't figure it out. They just felt that Kwon Ji-yong had kept his relationship a secret without letting anyone know. He did a really good job of keeping it a secret!
As for An Rufeng, who was present, they didn't consider it. An Rufeng and Quan Zhilong had some intimate actions today, such as putting their arms around each other's shoulders, but they were prejudiced and only regarded it as an interaction between friends, without thinking about it as a couple.
"I speak three languages and can communicate normally in all of them."
Anru Feng lowered a finger.
Upon seeing this, Yamada Yusuke asked in surprise, "Don't you only know Chinese and English? When did you learn a third language?"
"My Korean is pretty good now." Korean is quite simple, and with Kwon Ji-yong helping her practice speaking, she can now have no problem communicating normally.
Yamada Yusuke exclaimed, "Wow! The power of love is truly amazing. We've known each other for so long, and you've never even offered to learn Japanese for us!"
Kwon Ji-yong's eyes crinkled with laughter after hearing Yamada Yusuke's words.
"Isn't Alexander Italian? Why does Miss An speak Korean instead of Italian?" a knowledgeable VIP couldn't help but wonder.
“I haven’t dated Alexander in a long time. I have a Korean boyfriend now,” Anru Feng replied casually.
The woman secretly regretted it; she thought the two were quite a good match, but because they weren't familiar with each other, she didn't say it aloud.
Of course, I didn't ask who An Rufeng's boyfriend was, because our relationship wasn't close enough, and besides, I wouldn't know him anyway.
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