Chapter 76 It's Not That There Isn't

.Switching back to the stage, B team's dance choreography differed greatly from A team's, but after A team's impressive performance and Ji-seong's memorable parts, B team's performance felt slightly w...What do you think

Pei Zhuxuan leaned against him, her expression bewitching, her eyes shimmering with a watery glow. Her brows and eyes danced lightly, and even her voice sounded alluringly seductive, with a peculiar flavor that seemed to carry a subtle electric current, making it unbearably tantalizing to listen to.

The suggestive signals conveyed through her voice were very obvious. As soon as she heard the words, her expression suddenly became alluring. Ji Jingyuan could see that this sister seemed to be touched by something in his words, and coupled with her original joy, she had become somewhat sentimental. However, he didn't follow along and agree. Instead, as if he hadn't understood her meaning at all, he glanced sideways at her, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "Where is it good"

“That’s what they do in there, right Pretending to be a gift and giving a true love's kiss or something like that. It sounds so romantic...” Pèi Zhūhyē blinked her eyes and said with an air of familiarity.

"Senior, haven't you watched too many idol romance dramas"

Chi Jingyuan, upon hearing this, curled his lip in disdain, leaning back against the chair with boredom. He repeated the other person's words verbatim, but his tone was completely different from before.

Then he turned his head and tilted it the same way, looking at Jennie with a smile in his eyes and at the corner of his mouth. There was a mischievous glint in his eyes, and a strange curiosity on his face, as he repeated her words: “Who would actually do something like that in real life…”

Two gazes met, only to see that Bae Joo-hyeon, upon hearing him use her own words to tease her, didn't show any annoyance. Instead, her eyes flickered and her smile grew even wider.

They looked into each other's eyes, their gazes mirroring one another. Time seemed to stand still, and the air crackled with unspoken tension. After a few seconds, Chi Jingyuan suddenly let out a soft chuckle. "Actually, it's not impossible..."

As soon as the words left his mouth, his body instinctively leaned forward, tilting at an angle to align with that slightly blooming tenderness and pressed directly into it.

Upon contact, a wave of heat surged through them. Yet, despite the intensity, Pei Zhuxuan seemed unfazed, as if expecting it all along. This warmth somehow tempered the increasing heat within her own body, while simultaneously offering a perfect outlet for the burgeoning emotions stirring within her heart.

As their eyes met, she took one last look at the man before her, her eyes brimming with joy and affection. Her hands, as if prepared in advance, gently yet passionately embraced him, then closed her eyes directly.

Their soft and tender encounter deepened the aroma of their connection. As her emotions found release and reciprocation, she unconsciously tightened her grip on his hands. With their growing closeness, a seductive air swirled around them like blooming sparks, rippling outwards in concentric circles, captivating these two souls.

Inside the Mercedes, there was only the sound of soft touches. Sparks were everywhere, casting a pink veil over the white lights. A small Squirtle figurine sat quietly on the dashboard, its mouth open in a silent grin, its round eyes fixed ahead, its tail curled up, and its bald head resting contentedly as it gazed longingly at the two people embracing.

池景源 supported Pei Zhuhyun's cheek with his right hand, feeling the softness of her jawline and the whiteness of her skin. His left hand was directly pressing against her close-together white legs, his fingers passing through the shadows created between them when her legs were stacked together, separating the originally tight lines. With his palm, he rubbed gently over them, soothing the trembling master with sincerity and care, also warming her originally cold body temperature.

The occasional honking and rumbling of engines from the main road in the distance did little to affect the atmosphere inside the car. The night outside was cold and clear, but inside, there was a palpable warmth and connection. The closed car door seemed to separate two completely different worlds.

I don't know how long it took, but as the remaining handover gradually subsided, the two slowly parted ways.

Ji Jingyuan and felt a sense of separation. Reopening her eyes, Pei Zhuxuan met his gaze, listening to her slightly heavy breathing, looking at her already flushed cheeks, and gazing at her seductive and hazy eyes, she smiled: "Senior, it seems that occasionally watching idol dramas is actually quite good."

… unlike Ji Cheong-won, who could quickly pull himself out of his previous emotions. Bae Ju-hyeon seemed to come back to her senses only after hearing his voice. The haze in her eyes cleared, becoming clear again, but she didn't seem to have the strength to speak. She just blinked and responded with her eyes.

Chi Jingyuan smiled and glanced at her. He stretched out his hand to brush the few strands of messy hair that had fallen onto her cheeks sometime ago, gently stroking it behind her ears. This revealed her delicate earlobe and dazzling sunflower earrings again. At the same time, he pecked her slightly red earlobe with his fingertip, feeling a reflex-like tremor afterward, but he didn't make any other extra movements. He sat back in the driver's seat.

"...It seemed as if she was displeased with his last ear-poke, Irene leaned back in her chair and shifted her legs, turning her head slightly to give him a disapproving sniff."

"However, compared to just watching, I think actually performing it myself in reality would be more interesting."

Ji Jingyuan also looked at the other person with a slight tilt of his head, blinked, and suddenly sighed, "Both of them looked into each other's eyes, their pupils reflecting each other. Two seconds later, the man and woman both smiled.

Then, Bae Ju-hyeon lightly licked her lips with her tongue. Although she still looked gentle, a blush crept onto her face, and a clear smile played on her lips. However, she pretended to be annoyed as she glared at him: "Do you really think you can act like this in real life You're not Jin Tan anymore, you know"

"Hehehe, have you seen "The Heirs"" Upon hearing this, Ji Jingyuan was taken aback for a moment before he couldn't help but burst out laughing. He gave her an interesting glance and shook his head: "I can't really say about others, but as for Jin Tan...there might be a little bit of that."

"...".

Pei Joo-Hyuk didn't understand what Ji Kyung-Won meant, she smacked her lips and didn't say anything more about the topic.

She first pulled the long sleeves of her shirt, which she didn't know when they were lifted up, back down to mid-thigh, covering her pale legs that seemed to have been pressed with a red mark. She glanced at Chi Jingyuan coquettishly, then directly reached out and opened the sunshade, facing the mirror above and started tidying up her slightly messy clothes and hair. Especially her mouth, she even pursed her lips and looked left and right for a long time, fearing that there was something that could be seen.

And Chi Jingyuan remained silent, admiring the "Portrait of a Senior Dressing" beside him. The two seemed to enjoy the quiet atmosphere at this moment. The enchanting ambiance from the car earlier gradually shifted towards a warm direction.

After a while of silence, Pei Zhuxuan’s breath had stabilized, and her face had returned to its previous pure and fair complexion. She sniffed, took out her phone to check the time, and finally broke the previous tacit understanding with a voice:

"When are you going back today"

"After you go back, I'll leave. I have to get up early tomorrow morning to check out the venue... What about you"

"I'm getting ready to head back now, even though my manager isn't here tonight. I can't stay out too late though, the members might get upset even if they don't say anything."

Red Velvet's last comeback was very successful, the team is in great shape and is riding a wave of momentum. They are currently preparing for their next regular album release. No matter what, leader Irene (Pei Zhuxuan) is someone with a strong sense of career ambition and is unwilling to do anything that would negatively impact the group's development.

...and the reason why her feelings and thoughts were already so clear, she had kissed him more than once, and her whole mind was not very reserved, yet she still pretended to have no intention of dating. Besides being aware that there was an unclear relationship between Chi Jingyuan and Pei Xiu Zhi, she was unwilling to explain. The main reason was that she was still in her rookie period, both her own career and the growth and development of the group did not allow her to do so.

But when they are together, they are still close and casual. Occasionally, they are moved to the point of uncontrollable emotion, which seems rather like stealing bells while covering one's ears.

It's quite cute.

"Hmm."

"By the way, do you really like the present I gave you today" Pei Zhuxuan's gaze swept over.

"You... which gift are you talking about" Chi Jingyuan chuckled, looking at her meaningfully.

Unexpectedly, the older sister didn't seem shy at all. She tilted her head and blinked her eyes, her two pale yellow wavy hair strands swaying back and forth. She then asked in a soft voice, "What do you think...of course, it's all of them."

Chi Jingyuan blinked, then raised his eyes to look at the top of the car, pondered for a moment, and said with a smile: "I like them all."

After struggling with it for two tries, Pei Zhuhyun couldn't hold back and burst into laughter. She waved her hand in front of her and gave up the act: "Even if you don't wear the earrings, remember to keep them safe..."

Chi Jingyuan didn't speak, but nodded.

"Then I'll be going..."

She wasn't being overly dramatic, but after chatting for a while, Bae Joo-hyun was about to open the car door and leave. Just as she reached out, she suddenly remembered her work in two days. Bae Joo-hyun stopped, looked at Ji Kyoung-won, and asked, "Are you sure you can't make it to Music Bank in two days"

"Well, I can't miss the school anniversary celebration that day. And Yen-Shi University's performance is definitely a must-see."

Chi Jingyuan nodded, picked up his phone on the dashboard and glanced at the time, saying as he did: "And that day was a group activity. I wanted to find a member to stand in for me but couldn't find anyone, so I could only ask you, senior, to take the c position alone."

Originally, the third episode of "Music Bank" was scheduled to be recorded by the two together. Unfortunately, EXO had a very important event that day and Kai couldn't make it, which became a hot topic for many fans. The popularity of "Music Bank" within the station rose steadily with its on-screen couple. This episode could only sadly remain with one person left.

But what's probably more disappointing for fans and casual viewers is that this episode marks BIGBANG's first return to "Music Bank" after a very long time. Many were looking forward to the interview, especially with Jiyoung being the center, hoping for some sparks and clashes between the two sides. Sadly, we won't get to see that now.

"Well, I understand."

Bae Joo-hyun nodded to show she understood. Just as he was about to open the car door and leave, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said seriously: "Next time if you still take a leave of absence because of your schedule, unless the program team requires it, it's best not to find a stand-in... I can host alone just fine."

Looking at her delicate brows and expression, Chi Jingyuan chuckled softly and made a gesture:

"I understand."

With a crisp sound, Pei Zhuxuan, wearing a mask and hat, pulled open the car door and stepped out with her slender legs. After opening the door, the slightly cooler temperature outside seemed to make her feel a little chilly.

She tugged at her long, wide sleeves to warm herself, rubbing her legs together for warmth. She stood outside the door with a slight stoop, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons above her mask—a sight that was quite lovely.

Happy Birthday!

Only hearing her call out from outside the door, crisp and clear, she waved as soon as Pooling Source's gaze landed on her. With a 'bang', she shut the door and started running towards the front.

Seeing her wrap herself in her large sleeves, burying her head and running with her little butt twisting and turning, she quickly disappeared from his sight. Chi Jingyuan let out a light sigh and smiled.

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Night always covers these more private but sweet things. Not to mention the various secret exchanges between male and female idols in private. By the next morning when the sun rises, the internet immediately becomes a lot more lively.

Because of EXO's recent amazing popularity, and the successful completion of their concert on the 13th, numerous entertainment media outlets, along with company-arranged press releases, have followed up with reports.

Yesterday, EXO held their first concert of the tour, marking the official start of their second global tour "EXOPHEXO." The concert was a spectacular musical feast. (Image: EXO's second tour promotional poster)

"The second global tour of the world-famous K-pop group EXO kicked off yesterday, with an electrifying atmosphere and a crowd that went wild. As a testament to success in the music industry, holding four consecutive concerts at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena further solidified EXO's current status as the unrivaled supergroup no.1."

Even with all four shows selling out, the fans' enthusiasm couldn't be contained. Yesterday, a large number of ticketless fans gathered outside the venue. Thousands sat outside for the entire show (see picture), such heat and popularity are astonishing.

The concert stage design was also very grand, with a 55x25 main stage and 8 sub-stages scattered throughout the venue. A super-sized main screen measuring 12x8, coupled with LED screens on the side of the stage measuring 20x9, formed a total of 6 stage screens, creating a super luxurious stage design.

In addition, various stage equipment and effects, such as star-shaped lifts, step-type lifts, jump-type lifts, pianos, and laser shows, enriched the entire stage performance. Not only that, but the DJ booth and the ED concept stage with a very festival atmosphere are both novel and worth paying attention to. There is also a mobile vehicle that allows fans to get close contact, which not only shortens the distance between the performers and the audience but also adds more fun to the stage performance. It was a very shocking and totally cool stage performance.

At yesterday's concert, EXO performed popular songs such as "Growl," "Overdose," "December's Miracle," "Spring Day," and "Call Baby." It is said that at the end, the audience and fans prepared a surprise birthday gift for member Yuan.

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Many entertainers were spotted attending EXO's world tour concert, including members of popular groups like Girls' Generation, Apink, and Super Junior. There were also well-known actors such as Park Shin Hye, Lee Kwang Soo, and Kim So Hyun.

Besides various reports, ** also sent an official SNS post congratulating EXO's successful first performance. It seems that every aspect is comparing to BIGBANG who just completed their first performance last month. Whether it's the momentum created or the online reverse reactions, they are somewhat comparable. They also occupied the hot search of the day.

For some reason, besides fans, a lot of casual music industry observers now enjoy watching these two groups constantly bicker and argue, finding it entertaining.

Whether it's due to fan disputes and hostility, or to satisfy the curiosity and strong expectations of ordinary viewers, even for the benefit and reputation of their respective groups, these two boy bands have already been put on a collision course by various subjective and objective reasons, leaving them with no choice but to fight.

And at the same time, Ji Jingyuan's birthday celebration also sparked discussion.

Although official videos of yesterday's concert highlights, such as the full-stadium spelling and birthday song, haven't been released yet, his birthday remains a hot topic for discussion. Outside the venue, AeRi and source fans, just like last year, organized numerous celebration events for Park Ji-won again.

This year, besides purchasing large LED advertisements at landmark buildings like the ex shopping mall again, they also rented out two full rows of large advertisement boards at several popular subway stations on Seoul's Line 2, including Samseong Station, Gangnam Station, and Hongdae Station, just like last year, and even more powerfully. They plastered the boards with EXO support advertisements, large portraits of Ji-sung Park, and birthday wishes. At a glance, the entire row was filled with one face after another, which made many passersby stop and marvel, sighing in admiration.

This kind of subway advertisement typically has lease terms of about a month. Areas like Samseong, Gangnam, and Hongdae, which are the busiest subway stations, have the highest rental prices. The lowest price is at least 5 million won, significantly more expensive than stations like Chamsil and Seonling. These are considered prime locations for subway advertisement support, with countless people seeing them every day, resulting in a huge impact.

Subway advertisement cheering is a unique fan culture in the peninsula. Fans often rent advertisements at subway stations at their own expense to cheer for their idols, celebrating birthdays, debut anniversaries, and comebacks. However, due to factors such as group popularity and finances, there haven't been many fans truly using this method to support their idols in recent years.

According to statistics, there were only 76 celebrity subway ad boards in Seoul in 2014. After some people counted them carefully, they found that nearly half of them were used for EXO. Although other members' birthdays had appeared a few times with this kind of support before this year, none of them had Park Ji-won's birthday. Fans directly took over three large subway stations with an extremely generous gesture.

"This kind of thing happens almost every birthday, I'm getting used to it... All I can say is that yuan really lives up to their name. Both the person and the fans are amazing."

Once the data came out, one had to marvel at the current popularity of EXO and Park Ji-sung, as well as the impressive fervor and financial prowess of their fans.

This novel is first published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network.year... But even if I do cram, I doubt it will be enough. My behavior grade is too low."Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly, sitting there somewhat helplessly leaning back in his chair, staring at the large...