Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 629 Gentle Beauty Village

Inside the JYP building in Seoul, in Twice's exclusive practice room and rest area, the air conditioner emitted a low hum, dispelling the sweltering heat of early summer.

The members sat scattered in twos and threes. After the grand tour of the three consecutive concerts at the Tokyo Dome, the rare short break made the atmosphere particularly relaxed.

Nayeon was sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat in the corner, looking down at her phone screen with a slight frown, seemingly studying the details of her upcoming solo performance.

Sana Minatozaki was holding a bottle of water, casually discussing the variety shows she had been watching with Jeongyeon next to her, but her eyes would occasionally dart toward the door, making her seem somewhat absent-minded.

"Ah, speaking of food... I suddenly really want to eat the Korean beef from that barbecue restaurant!" Hirai Momo's voice broke the relatively calm atmosphere. She rubbed her stomach and looked on with longing.

Yoo Jeongyeon immediately retorted, "Momo, didn't you just finish lunch not long ago?"

"It's a lot of exercise! And that place is really delicious, don't you guys think?" Hirai Momo retorted confidently, trying to find allies.

The topic was successfully steered off course, and the members started discussing which barbecue restaurant was the best, making the atmosphere lively again.

Generally speaking, Park Jihyo and Momo have the loudest voices.

Just then, Chou Tzu-yu, who had been sitting quietly on the sofa chair by the window, put down the book she had been reading for a long time but seemed to have barely turned a few pages, and stood up with gentle yet clear movements.

Everyone's attention was inevitably drawn to her.

Chou Tzu-yu picked up the small, delicate handbag placed beside her. Her face remained expressionless, and her tone was as gentle and calm as ever, only her voice was slightly raised to ensure everyone could hear her clearly:

"Unnies, I'm going out for a bit."

Park Jihyo casually replied, "Oh, Tzuyu, where are you going? Buying drinks? Get some for me too..." Before she could finish her sentence...

Chou Tzu-yu had already walked to the door, her hand on the doorknob, her back to everyone, and added a sentence in clear and gentle Chinese, as if she were just stating an ordinary little thing.

"Okay, I'll go find Quan Xuanhe."

The air in the practice room seemed to freeze for half a second before it began to flow again.

"Him?" Park Jihyo was taken aback, then realized, "Looking for Kwon Hyun-hyuk?"

Lim Nayeon also looked up from her phone screen.

"Where is he now?"

"Filming in Gyeonggi Province."

"It's a bit far, how do we get there?"

As everyone knows, Chou Tzu-yu does not have a driver's license and cannot drive.

"Take a taxi."

It's just a matter of spending a couple more dollars, it's nothing.

"That's it, okay."

The relationship between Chou Tzu-yu and Kwon Hyun-hyuk remains unclear; it's unknown whether they've gotten back together or what.

but
Xuanhe was talking to Meiyan, so what's going on now?
Of course, the fact that Kwon Heonhyuk and Cho Miyeon were dating could not be kept secret from the members of TWICE, but faced with this somewhat strange scene, none of them dared to utter a sound.

Getting involved in other people's relationships and acting as a judge is a harmful thing to do!
Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Han Hyo-joo sat on opposite sides of a simple wooden chess table.

On the table were old chess props carefully prepared by the film crew.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was dressed in high-quality casual wear and appeared relaxed.

Han Hyo-joo wore a simple dark coat, which covered her thin body. She looked like a needle dropped into the deep sea, with a cold silence worn down by life.

The camera moved silently along its track, zooming in to capture close-ups of the people.

"Action!" Director Ahn Gil-ho's voice came through the loudspeaker.

The two who were just talking instantly became immersed in their roles.

Zhou Ruzheng (Quan Xuanhe) gently brushed his well-defined fingers over a chess piece, but his gaze did not fall on the chessboard; instead, it was fixed on Wen Tongyin on the opposite side.

“If you never eat properly, your health will collapse sooner or later.” Zhou Ruzheng’s voice was calm and gentle. This line was originally Zhou Ruzheng’s observation of Wen Tongyin’s living habits in the script, but now it sounded like a probing question.

Wen Tongyin (Han Xiaozhou) did not look up; his slender fingers held a chess piece, hovering half an inch above the chessboard.

She seemed not to hear, or perhaps she heard but simply didn't bother to respond.

A few stray hairs fluttered in the wind, and in the sunlight, her slightly pursed lips and the deep shadow beneath her lowered eyelashes were clearly visible.

Han Hyo-joo placed the chess piece without the slightest hesitation.

Quan Xuanhe's eyes flickered slightly. Zhou Ruzheng was not surprised by this silent response; in fact, he seemed to understand it as expected.

He didn't try to persuade her further, but instead placed his piece in a more threatening position, his gaze still fixed on her face.

He noticed the subtle change in her tense knuckles, and a barely perceptible smile curved his lips—not out of smugness, but more like a confirmation of his opponent's persistence.

This micro-expression was precisely captured by the camera, externalizing his sharp observation and psychological activities beneath his calm surface.

Just as the tension of this silent standoff reached its peak, the deliberately created tranquility around the chessboard was broken.

A few meters away, on the outskirts of the film set, a small group of people had quietly gathered.

Three girls, dressed in school uniforms and carrying backpacks, huddled together, peeking out excitedly and nervously. One of them covered her mouth tightly, her eyes fixed on Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

The other one frantically nudged his companion with his elbow, silently mouthing, "It's Kwon Hyun-hyuk! It's really Kwon Hyun-hyuk!"

They were clearly fans who were passing by after school and were drawn to the filming location.

Immediately afterwards, two women carrying shopping bags, who appeared to be housewives, were also attracted and stopped to watch.

They first curiously glanced at the large equipment and staff on site, and then their eyes were firmly drawn to the two very picturesque protagonists next to the chessboard.

An older woman stood on tiptoe to see clearly that it was Han Hyo-joo, and exclaimed softly, "Ah, it's Han Hyo-joo. She's even more beautiful in person than on TV!"

The other person nodded in agreement, their eyes lingering on the screen, muttering under their breath, "They look so good together... Are they filming a TV drama? What drama is it?"

The slight commotion and suppressed murmurs of the onlookers inevitably drifted into the cordon area.

The crew noticed immediately, and a production assistant stepped forward to politely but firmly signal the passersby to keep their distance and not to make noise or take photos.

Kwon Heon-hyuk and Han Hyo-joo are experienced actors who have long since developed a strong ability to resist interference. The commotion from the outside world seems to be kept at bay by an invisible aura.

Their attention remained firmly focused on the characters and their current emotions.

Several high school students watching from the sidelines held their breath.

Although you can't hear any voices and can't tell exactly what's happening just by looking at the scene, it's still a great thing to witness the filming process firsthand.

"Cut!" Director An's voice rang out, breaking the frozen scene both inside and outside the chessboard.

Almost simultaneously, Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Han Hyo-joo instantly relaxed. The tense atmosphere between them receded like the tide.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk let out a soft breath, while Han Hyo-joo picked up the water glass next to her, took a sip, and regained her usual gentle and composed demeanor.

The director leaned out from behind the monitor with a satisfied smile: "That was a great take! Fifteen-minute break, then get ready for the next shot."

The workers began adjusting the equipment.

Passersby on the periphery of the crowd realized that the filming had come to an end. Although they were reluctant to leave, they knew it was inconvenient to disturb them, and they gradually dispersed under the guidance of the staff. However, the excited discussions could still be faintly heard.

The behind-the-scenes crew, who were waiting on the sidelines, immediately approached with their cameras, and the lens accurately captured the moment when the two smiled at each other.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk casually tidied up the props on the chessboard, then turned to Han Hyo-joo and teased, "Noona, was your hand shaking when you made that move just now?"

Han Hyo-joo chuckled and patted his shoulder lightly: "Ah, you're so observant?"

The PD seized the opportunity to ask, "There's always a subtle tension between you two when you play chess. Is it improvisation?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk raised an eyebrow and looked at Han Hyo-joo: "Senior Han's aura is too strong, I dare not change the script."

Han Hyo-joo raised her hand: "Hey!"

The two openly undermine each other in the video.

The two stopped talking and laughing only when the director called out to prepare for the next shot.

When Chou Tzu-yu arrived at the Gyeonggi-do filming location for "Dark Glory" by taxi, they were just about to start another scene.

The stagehand noticed a slender figure wearing a mask and hat at the entrance and was about to step forward to stop her when she took off her sunglasses, revealing clear, bright eyes.

It is none other than Tzuyu, the maknae (youngest member) of the popular girl group Twice.

The production assistant glanced at the film set where filming was taking place.

"Please wait a little longer, filming is currently underway."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ziyu nodded and stood quietly to the side until Quan Xuanhe's assistant came to greet her.

Chou Tzu-yu stood quietly

In the shadows outside the film set, eyes peered through the busy staff and landed on Kwon Seonhyuk, who was playing chess with Han Hyo-joo.

The afternoon sun in Gyeonggi Province slanted across the chessboard, casting a light golden hue on his focused profile.

As soon as the director announced a break, Kwon Seonhyuk stretched his shoulders and stood up, his gaze suddenly freezing on her as he swept over the crowd. A slender figure stood quietly under the shade of a tree, her beige knitwear accentuating her calm and gentle demeanor.

After noticing her, Kwon Hyun-hyuk ignored the water bottle his assistant offered and walked straight through the crowd toward her.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took the paper bag from Tzuyu and said gently, "Didn't we agree to send a message before we came?"

Chou Tzu-yu smiled, her gaze sweeping across the set before finally settling on Han Hyo-joo not far away.

Before Chou Tzu-yu could speak, Han Hyo-joo had already taken the initiative to approach and stood half a step away from him, her posture so natural as if they had known each other all along.

It's a bit broken.

"This is Tzuyu from Twice." Kwon Heonhyuk turned to Han Hyojoo to introduce her, then turned to Tzuyu.

"This is a senior member of the crew, Han Hyo-joo Noona." He chose his words carefully.

Han Hyo-joo chuckled softly upon hearing this, her gaze sweeping lightly over Chou Tzu-yu. She gracefully extended her hand, her tone perfectly gentle.

"Ah, nice to meet you. I often watch Twice's performances. Tzuyu is even more beautiful in person than on camera."

Han Hyo-joo's gaze lingered briefly on Chou Tzu-yu, a polite smile playing on her lips, but not reaching her eyes. When she turned to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, her tone was gentle yet carried a subtle, almost imperceptible, distance.

"Ziyu came to visit the set, that's so thoughtful of her."

Before the two could respond, she took a half step back, as if she were simply tidying up her appearance: "I'm going to touch up my makeup, you two chat."

As Han Hyo-joo brushed past him, Kwon Hyun-hyuk clearly saw a glint of light flash across the corner of her eye—a look that seemed to blend insight and mockery.

Quan Xuanhe just smiled warmly and cheerfully, inwardly giving her a big thumbs up.

A woman who understands etiquette and knows when to advance and retreat—that is the essence of a first wife!
Quan Xuanhe frowned slightly and repeated in a low voice.

"Didn't we agree that you would tell me before you came?"

He gestured with his chin toward the film set where the lighting was being redone, his Adam's apple bobbing as he spoke of his busy work.

"This scene will be filmed until at least sunset, and I simply won't have time to spend with you."

Chou Tzu-yu simply tilted her head back, even the trembling curve of her eyelashes carrying a softness that could melt steel: "I just want to see oppa as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Quan Xuanhe was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

"It's okay, I won't bother oppa. I'm good at staying on standby."

Chou Tzu-yu said with a smile.

"Tell me in advance next time you come, so I can make time to spend with you."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk had nothing to say about this attitude.

The set was busy, so Kwon Hyun-hyuk told his assistant to take Chou Tzu-yu back to the dressing room. He then turned around and went back inside the set to adjust his state and continue filming.

When Zhou Ziyu saw that Quan Xuanhe had softened with her words, she couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth, a sly glint in her eyes.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk handed the paper bag that Tzuyu had brought to his assistant, gave her a few instructions to make sure she could wait in the lounge, then took a deep breath, composed himself, and stepped back into the center of the filming area.

Han Hyo-joo didn't actually touch up her makeup. She was leaning back in her chair, playing with a drink in her hand, her gaze fixed on Kwon Heon-hyuk as he walked back.

As Quan Xuanhe approached, Han Xiaozhou spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear, her tone clearly mocking.

"Oh? Our Xuanhe has finished entertaining his girlfriend?"

The term "little girlfriend," coupled with her slightly raised chin and teasing gaze, directly refers to Chou Tzu-yu, who was indeed younger and had just left.

"It seems the title of 'King of Popularity' is well-deserved. Even in his busy schedule, a 'little sister' made a special trip to visit him on set and bring him warmth."

Quan Xuanhe paused, but his skin remained thick-skinned, showing no sign of surprise.

"Isn't it normal for your girlfriend to come and visit?"

Han Hyo-joo chuckled, put down her cup, stood up, straightened the cuffs of her dark costume jacket, and continued teasingly, "Oh, you're getting cocky just because I gave you a little kindness?"

She took a step closer, lowered her voice, and her eyes held an even stronger mischievous glint.

"careful."

Han Hyo-joo whispered a few words in his ear, which made Kwon Hyun-hyuk's expression turn strange for a moment.

Then there's really no other way.

"Nuna." His tone was more helpless, and he could also sense that there was a high probability that Chou Tzu-yu would see the two of them being intimate.

That's not good.

Seeing that his ears seemed to be turning a little red, Han Hyo-joo felt even happier, and her smile became even brighter, with a hint of "I understand, I understand everything".

She stopped pressing the issue, but before concluding, she didn't forget to add a sentence:
"Alright, alright, understanding is everything. After all, our superstar Kwon's 'charm value' is at MAX level, which is perfectly reasonable."

Before Kwon Hyun-hyuk could object, the director announced that filming was about to continue. "Action!" the director's voice rang out.

Han Hyo-joo gradually dropped all her joking expressions and quickly entered "Wen Tong-yin" mode. But the moment she turned to her position, with her back to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upwards into an extremely obvious arc.

She was clearly very satisfied with the effect of her teasing; Quan Xuanhe's helpless and unrefutable expression seemed to have tickled her funny bone.

Although she was older than him, she rarely saw Quan Xuanhe in a state of embarrassment, let alone being led by the nose by him, and she always followed his lead in her career.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk watched Han Hyo-joo's retreating figure, engrossed in the story, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although his professionalism in filming allowed him to quickly adjust his mindset and prepare for the role, the brief banter just now made him feel a chill creeping down his lower back, especially after experiencing a "battlefield warning."

He shook his head, trying to clear his mind, and walked to his seat. He looked at Han Xiaozhou from a few steps away, and the atmosphere instantly shifted to the subtle tension between Zhou Ruzheng and Wen Tongyin in the drama.

The film crew refocused on the plot, as if the little incident from earlier had never happened.

Filming has finally wrapped up.

But Kwon Hyun-hyuk didn't have a moment to rest; he still had to go to the Night Owl set to continue filming.

When you see Chou Tzu-yu walk out of the dressing room, you can see that she has a sleepy look in the corners of her eyes.

As the van drove away from the set of "Dark Glory," Kwon Heon-hyuk rubbed his temples wearily.

As dusk settled outside the window, the car interior was dimly lit. Tzuyu sat quietly in the seat beside him, a beige blanket draped over her knees.

"It takes at least an hour to get to the film crew there."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk noticed Zhou Ziyu's slightly curled fingers and reached out to turn the air conditioner up two degrees.

"Wearing such thin clothes, how dare you come to the film set?"

Chou Tzu-yu covered his legs with half of the blanket.

“Oppa is more tired... Hyojoo sunbaenim’s gaze just now felt like it was freezing me.”

Chou Tzu-yu blurted out those words out of the blue. She's not stupid; she can't be completely oblivious to everything.

"Jealous?" Kwon Heonhyuk smiled and reached out to hug Chou Tzu-yu.

He rested his chin on the top of her head, feeling the person in his arms struggle gently.

Chou Tzu-yu retorted in a hushed tone.

"But you were standing so close when you were filming the behind-the-scenes footage... Everyone has always known that you two have a good relationship."

Her fingertips unconsciously gripped the third button of his shirt, and she reached out to unbutton it.

A brief silence fell over the car. Suddenly, Kwon Hyun-hyuk lifted her chin. His pupils reflected Tzuyu's unsuspecting face.

"Then what do you want to do?"

At this moment, Chou Tzu-yu refused to speak and instead gently pushed him away.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in his chair, wanting to explain a few more words, but the fatigue from shuttling between the two film sets, "Night Owl" and "Dark Glory," washed over him like a tidal wave.

As he listened to Chou Tzu-yu's slightly aggrieved silence, his eyelids gradually grew heavy, and he eventually fell into a deep sleep as the van drove smoothly.

Chou Tzu-yu, who had been sulking while looking out the window, suddenly noticed that the breathing beside her had become even and long.

She turned her head and saw that Quan Xuanhe's head was slightly tilted to one side, with faint dark circles under his eyes, and even when he was asleep, his brows were habitually furrowed—clearly, he had been exhausted by the high-intensity filming.

When she remembered that his assistant had mentioned that Kwon Heonhyuk had only slept three or four hours a day for several days in a row, Tzuyu's heart softened instantly.

She sighed softly and cautiously reached out her hand.

She pressed the button on the side of the electric seat. As the seat silently and slowly reclined, she kept her other hand supporting his shoulder to prevent him from falling suddenly.

After making sure he was lying still, she gently covered him with her thin blanket.

Only the low hum of the engine remained in the car. Zhou Ziyu gazed at his sleeping profile, her fingertips lightly brushing against his slightly furrowed brow.

She stood quietly by his side, occasionally tucking in the corner of the blanket that had slipped down. The neon lights flashing past the car window flickered in her eyes.

(End of this chapter)