sovbooks Chapter 123 Don't Treat Me Like a Child
Chapter 123 Don't Treat Me Like a Child
After seeing Xia Yuan off at home, Lin Yuan prepared to drive back, as two beauties were waiting for him to return and pamper them.
As the vehicle drove along the road, the streetlights on both sides rushed past, their lights flashing rapidly inside the car.
Lin Yuan listened to the music, tapped his fingers lightly on the steering wheel, and hummed along to the rhythm.
'Buzz~'
The vibration of his phone pulled him back from the music.
He glanced at the caller ID; it was Noona—Bae Joo-hyun—whom he hadn't heard from in days.
After a moment's thought, he pressed the answer button, and the next second Bae Joo-hyun's gentle voice rang out in the car.
"Xiao Yuan, what are you doing?"
In the dormitory, Bae Joo-hyun lay leaning against the headboard, her long legs exposed to the air. The bright red nail polish on her toes looked exceptionally alluring under the light, making one want to touch and feel it.
"Nuna, I'm still on my way home."
Lin Yuan was focused on driving and subconsciously replied.
He was trying to figure out why Nuna had called.
Since they met, Bae Joo-hyun has rarely taken the initiative to call him; she usually sends Kakao messages instead.
Perhaps it was because Ryder Baby was at the height of her popularity and had a busy schedule. In addition, Lin Yuan helped Kim Young-min oust Lee Soo-man, allowing him to control the entire SM Entertainment. The old fox also fulfilled his promise and secured many endorsements for Ryder Baby.
Because of this, Bae Joo-hyun and her sisters were extremely busy, and only today did they have time to make a phone call to ask.
"Oh, then I hope I'm not bothering you too much?"
Bae Joo-hyun's tone was calm with a hint of teasing, "Should I hang up now? We can talk again when you get home?"
"Don't!"
Lin Yuan was terrified when he heard this. He quickly slammed on the brakes and brought the car to a steady stop on the side of the road. "Nuna, you can say it now. I've parked the car."
"snort!"
Bae Joo-hyun snorted coldly, feeling a little jealous.
She knew she had received many favors from Lin Yuan, and without realizing it, she had developed feelings for him.
However, on the one hand, their statuses were not equal, and she was afraid that Lin Yuan was only interested in something new and would no longer cherish her after he got her.
On the other hand, Lin Yuan already had a fiancée and a child, which was something she, being traditional, found hard to accept.
In short, I'm really torn.
The phone call tonight was the same. She clearly just wanted to hear his voice, but the words came out like an interrogation, making Bae Joo-hyun feel very uneasy.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if you're free tomorrow. I'd like to invite you to dinner."
Lin Yuan glanced at the schedule, which had been prepared in advance by his secretary. Since he had always focused on working behind the scenes, he had plenty of free time.
"Yes, Nuna. Which restaurant would you like to eat at? I'll arrange for someone to make a reservation."
"No!" Bae Joo-hyun immediately refused. "This time it's my turn to treat you. If you dare to secretly pay, I'll be angry."
Lin Yuan was taken aback, but he still agreed.
"Since Noona insists, I'll have to reluctantly accept the invitation! I hope I won't bankrupt Noona."
"Damn it," Bae Joo-hyun almost couldn't help but swear, because doing so would completely ruin her gentle and considerate image in front of Lin Yuan.
Fortunately, she held back at the crucial moment, "Okay, that's settled then. Pick me up from the dorm at 7 pm tomorrow night, don't be late!"
Without waiting for Lin Yuan's reply, he slammed down the phone.
'Beep beep beep'
Lin Yuan listened to the disconnection tone coming from his earphones and smiled helplessly.
This stunning beauty remains as decisive as ever, daring to love and hate. I don't know how she's been so popular for so many years. Could it be that she really has a face that can make her famous?
At 8 o'clock, Lin Yuan walked into his home.
"I'm back!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the sound of slippers clattering came, and then Mieko appeared.
She quickly took the bag from Lin Yuan's hand; it contained some fruit Lin Yuan had bought on his way. Then she took a pair of slippers and placed them on the ground.
Lin Yuan first kissed her, then affectionately ruffled her hair, and then looked around, but did not find Li Zhi'en.
He asked疑惑地问道, "Where's Zhi'en? Is she still upstairs?"
Mieko shook her head. "She went back this afternoon, saying she has plans for tomorrow and can't rest well here."
ha?
Lin Yuan was so angry he laughed when he heard this.
You can't get a good rest here?
Lee Ji-eun actually said something like that. You could at least make up a reason, like saying your home is closer to your destination.
All sorts of excuses for not sleeping well have come up. I don't know who was it that kept pulling me away from sleep all night, constantly saying, "I want to eat! I want to eat!"
Speechless!
"It makes her seem like she knows how to talk."
Lin Yuan muttered a sarcastic remark, then looked at Mei Huizi with a lewd grin and whispered in her ear, "So... are you ready? I'm in pretty good shape today~"
Mieko didn't react at first.
Upon hearing the words, "I feel pretty good tonight," she immediately shrank back in fright and pleaded, "I...I'm on my period, it's...not convenient."
While secretly cursing Lee Ji-eun as a traitor in her heart: "You, Lee Ji-eun, are really clever to hand over a job that the two of them couldn't handle to me alone!"
Mihoko already regrets helping Lee Ji-eun and Lin Yuan get back together, because she has discovered that this woman, who appears to be simple-minded, is actually full of wicked intentions.
Lin Yuan gave a wicked smile and gently pinched her buttocks. "Really? Then I'll have to give you a thorough check."
After saying that, to Mieko's surprise, he picked her up and carried her straight to the bedroom.
Soon after, bursts of crying came from inside, and it sounded terrible.
"Lee Ji-eun! I hate you~"
At that moment, in the apartment, Lee Ji-eun, who was feeding the dog, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
She couldn't help but shudder, turned around and went to the balcony to close the glass door, then turned up the air conditioner a bit, and only then did she feel a little better.
"Unnie~"
When Hwang Ye-ji returned home, he forgot to change his shoes the moment he saw Lee Ji-eun. He rushed into her arms, and the force of the impact knocked her down onto the sofa.
"Ouch~"
Lee Ji-eun instinctively cried out, then helplessly scolded, "Hwang Ye-ji! Can you be a little gentler next time? You almost broke my back."
Huang Lizhi chuckled, loosened his grip on her, and squatted down to touch her (or: squatted down to touch his surroundings).
She then thought of Mieko and asked, "Unnie, what's your relationship with Mieko Unnie?"
Lee Ji-eun was taken aback and didn't know how to answer.
Huang Lizhi in front of her is not fully mature yet. Should she tell him the truth?
What if I say something that the little one can't accept and turns around to confront Mieko or Rin Yuan?
If I don't tell her, and the truth comes out eventually, will Lizhi blame me for keeping it from her?
For a moment, Lee Ji-eun found herself in a dilemma.
Huang Lizhi then sat down, put his arm around her, rested his head on her shoulder, and stared at her with his beautiful and charming eyes sparkling.
"Unnie, I'm not a child anymore, so don't worry that I can't accept it."
Upon hearing Huang Lizhi's words, Lee Ji-eun deflated like a punctured balloon and slumped onto the sofa.
She reached out and ruffled Hwang Yeji's hair, explaining helplessly, "Yeah~ Hyeja unnie and I both fell for your oppa, as for the relationship... well, it's none of your business, little brat. Go wash up and go to bed!"
She then broke free from Huang Lizhi's embrace and walked straight back to the bedroom.
Huang Lizhi pouted and glared at her retreating figure, muttering under his breath, "What the hell? Does she really think I'm a child? It's just... you know what? It's not like I don't understand. She's still keeping this from me. Honestly."
But what if Unnie moves in with Oppa too? There are still other things to do, I can't be left to take care of two dogs by myself.
Huang Lizhi became increasingly agitated, her once smooth, black hair now a mess, making her look like a madwoman from afar.
"Aishie, I'm done! You think you can dump me? No way!"
With a determined effort, she made the most absurd decision of her life!
.....
The next morning, Lin Yuan woke up in the second bedroom, but Mei Huizi was not there.
He rubbed his eyes, walked to the wardrobe, took out a set of casual clothes and put them on, then went to the master bedroom to wake up Mieko, who was still fast asleep.
Gently push open the bedroom door, and you'll find Mieko lying quietly on her side, her hair disheveled and covering half her face, her breathing steady.
Lin Yuan first glanced at Lin Tianqi, and the little guy was also biting his finger, in the same position as his mother, and his little mouth smacked every now and then.
Hmm~ He takes after his dad in that respect, after all, Mihoko's phone is full of videos of Lin Yuan smacking his lips.
Lin Yuan walked to the edge of the bed, squatted down, and gently pinched Mei Huizi's nose.
A moment later, "Hmm~".
Mihoko snorted, closed her eyes, patted the hand in front of her nose, and then turned over to continue sleeping.
Seeing this, Lin Yuan stopped what he was doing and simply pulled back the covers and picked her up.
"what!"
Mihoko was startled awake by the sudden feeling of weightlessness and screamed as she clung tightly to Lin Yuan's arm.
"Shh, keep your voice down, don't wake Tianqi." Lin Yuan suppressed a laugh and whispered in Mei Huizi's ear.
Mihoko rubbed her sleepy eyes, and after recognizing Lin Yuan, she lightly punched his chest in annoyance, saying coquettishly, "You scared me to death so early in the morning! Put me down right now."
Lin Yuan lowered his head and nuzzled her nose, then kissed her.
"Hmm~"
Three minutes later, Mieko kept patting his chest, her face turning red.
Lin Yuan then let go and casually licked her lips.
"You're killing me! You almost suffocated me, you bad guy!"
The two of them started flirting and teasing each other, completely unaware that Lin Tianqi had woken up and was watching with wide eyes.
Lin Tianqi: Shame on you! Aren't you ashamed!
After finishing breakfast, Lin Yuan left home, watched by Mei Huizi and the children.
Since the "idol training" project proposal wasn't finished yet, and he wasn't in a hurry, he planned to go to JYP Entertainment and look for Bae Suzy.
Speaking of this "nation's first love," he's quite the stubborn one.
He himself said he was just exchanging resources, and he got angry over a single phone call. It's strange that he hasn't even sent a text message in so long.
If it weren't for the constant news about Bae Suzy on his phone, Lin Yuan would have thought she had retired and was enjoying her old age.
Lin Yuan drove up to the JYP Entertainment building, looked at the familiar building, and smiled helplessly.
After parking his car, he walked into the company premises with practiced ease. Due to his previous special status, the employees and trainees along the way all bowed politely to greet him.
Lin Yuan nodded slightly in acknowledgment and took the elevator directly to the floor where artists work and rest.
He had barely stepped out of the elevator when he encountered a familiar figure at the corner of the corridor. It was Bae Suzy, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
She was wearing a simple white sweatshirt and jeans, holding a few scripts in her hand, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders. Although she was without makeup, her unique pure and innocent charm was still overwhelming, truly deserving of the title "Nation's First Love".
At that moment, Bae Suzy also saw Lin Yuan. She was slightly taken aback, and stopped in her tracks. A hint of surprise flashed in her originally calm eyes, but it was quickly covered up by a layer of indifference.
"Nuna, long time no see." Lin Yuan put his hands in his pockets, a smile on his lips, and took the initiative to walk up and greet her.
Bae Suzy pursed her lips, hugged the script in her hand tighter, raised her chin slightly, and turned her head away with a touch of arrogance: "What brings Young Master Lin to JYP today? What a rare guest."
The tone of his voice was filled with resentment.
Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, taking half a step forward and teasingly whispering, "What? Still angry about that phone call last time? You haven't even sent me a text message in all this time, isn't that a bit too heartless?"
When Lin Yuan mentioned what happened last time, Bae Soo-ji's cheeks flushed slightly.
She glared at Lin Yuan, her mind filled with images of the two of them making love.
Thinking that she was the one who seduced him, Bae Suzy still lowered her head in embarrassment, even after working in the entertainment industry for so long.
"You still dare to talk back! Believe me or not, I'll cripple your thing and leave Miss Mieko a widow!"
Bae Suzy shyly kicked Lin Yuan in the butt.
Lin Yuan didn't dodge, taking the blow squarely, and even asked considerately, "Are you done being angry? If not, how about a couple more kicks? I can take it."
"Hmph, I can't be bothered with you!"
Bae Suzy rolled her eyes at him, walked right past him, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
That jerk actually came to see me. Considering how sincere he is, maybe... I should just forgive him?
Since it's all about equivalent exchange anyway, it's good enough if it's close enough.
Lin Yuan was still following beside him, saying, "Say something, can't you at least make a sound?"
"Hey! Bae Suzy!"
"ah!"
Bae Suzy suddenly stopped, clenching her teeth and making a cracking sound with her fists.
Stinky! Man!
Then, with a swift turn, she rushed towards Lin Yuan, grabbed his neck, and covered his mouth with her hand:
"Damn it! Can you please stop yelling like that? Do you want everyone to know about our relationship?"
She glanced at the occasional staff member passing by and said in a low voice, "Let's talk in the break room over there, so that no one sees us and spreads the news."
After saying that, she put on her canvas shoes and walked first toward the VIP lounge at the end of the corridor.
Lin Yuan watched her slightly defiant back as she walked away, smiled and shook his head, then followed her.
He knew that although the girl was sharp-tongued, the fact that she was willing to sit down and talk meant that most of her anger had subsided.