Peninsula: It’s just a dream, are you serious?

Chapter 519 I'm going to give it a try!
Why didn't you tell me about Chen Yan and Jessica?

Upon hearing Krystal Jung's words, Peach blinked.

Actually, after hanging up Jessica's call on the way back, she thought that when she got back to the dorm, Krystal would probably ask her this question.

Because she definitely knew about oppa and Jessica unnie, but she didn't tell Krystal.

After Krystal calms down a bit, she will most likely think about this and ask her about it.

Regarding this question, Tao already had the answer when she initially decided to keep some things from Jung Soo-jung and secretly try to match her with her oppa.

Without any hesitation, the girl gave the answer earnestly: "Because you like oppa."

Is it because I like Chen Yan?
A flicker of emotion crossed her somewhat unfocused pupils. Jung Soo-jung slowly turned her head to look at Peach, seemingly not quite understanding the answer.

Peach smiled faintly: "It's because you like oppa, Krystal, and you like him a lot."

"Krystal, what would you have done if I had told you when oppa and Jessica unnie had just gotten together?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of emotion flashed in Krystal Jung's eyes.

What would she do?
She would probably find a secluded place to break down and cry her heart out, then lock her feelings for Chen Yan deep in her heart, never to be revealed again, and try her best to let go of these feelings.

"You'll most likely have a good cry, and then you'll stop showing your feelings for oppa and try to let go of them."

Peach seemed to be able to see what she was thinking, and she accurately expressed her thoughts.

“But Krystal, you’ve decided to hide your feelings for oppa and let go of them. This is just the first step, isn’t it?”

"Then next, you have to try to accept that oppa and Jessica unnie are together. After you accept this, oppa will exist in your life in another identity."

"He would often do things that couples do with Jessica. How would you feel watching from the sidelines at that time?"

At this point, Peach paused, looked at Krystal Jung, and asked a question seriously.

"Do you really think you can do it, Soojung?"

The room fell silent for a moment.

Krystal pursed her lips, and the scene Peach had just described involuntarily flashed through her mind.

Jessica and Chen Yan were watching TV together in their living room, while she sat beside them watching the scene.

The moment the image appeared, my heart clenched again.

Tears welled up in the girl's eyes.

She really couldn't seem to do it.

Just thinking about that scene makes her feel inexplicably heartbroken.

To forget someone and let go of a relationship, you need to give yourself some time to process it, and try not to see that person as much as possible, right?

But Jessica and Chen Yan have this kind of relationship.

Even if she could really hide her feelings for Chen Yan, she would still try her best to convince herself to accept the fact that the two of them were together.

But then what?

Then Jessica, completely unaware of anything, would happily bring Chen Yan home.

Chen Yan was unaware that she liked him, and she was also happy that she could accept his relationship with Jessica.

Their happy and sweet daily life, however, was like a series of knives stabbing her heart.

How is she supposed to let go of this relationship? She'll go crazy!

And just like Taozi said, she really likes Chen Yan.

She liked him so much that even when Tao, Yoona, and even when she knew that IU and Suzy were around, she didn't plan to give up.

She even meticulously prepared to find a time to confess her feelings to Chen Yan.

From the moment Yoona appeared in Chen Yan's life, after struggling to find a solution, Krystal Jung realized that she couldn't let go of her feelings for Chen Yan.

It was precisely because she was aware of this that she remained hesitant.

It wasn't until the recent events involving Lee Ji-eun and Bae Suzy that she finally made up her mind under that pressure.

Oh well, I can't let go anyway, so I'll just accept my fate. At least I can still fight for the position of the fourth child in the family.

With that in mind, the girl finally decided to take the initiative.

But to her surprise, at the last moment, she saw Jessica appear beside Chen Yan.

If Jessica had appeared in the order of Tao or Yoona, she might have been able to let go of her feelings for Chen Yan after experiencing some pain.

However, after what happened with Tao and Im Yoona, this affection has taken deep root in her heart.

Even now, Jessica is the one standing next to Chen Yan.

That's too late.

Can I really do it?
The girl couldn't help but ask herself the same question again.

The stinging sensation in my nose was uncontrollable, and tears welled up in my eyes again.

Seeing this, Peach immediately got up, sat down next to Krystal Jung, and put her arm around her.

Krystal Jung didn't resist; she buried her face in her arms and soon burst into tears.

"Shirley, I don't think I can do it. I really can't do it."

"I know, I know."

Peach gently patted her back, softly comforting her.

If Krystal really has to let go of her feelings for oppa and accept Jessica unnie and oppa's relationship, the pain she will experience during that process will be immeasurable.

Just thinking about it, and feeling a little empathy, makes her feel excruciating pain.

Moreover, it's Krystal Jung herself.

That's why Peach firmly believes that her oppa and Krystal should be together, and she has made a lot of efforts in secret.

In her opinion, doing so would cause Jessica and Soojung to suffer briefly because of the truth, just like they are now.

But as long as Jessica overcomes her psychological barrier, things will have a happy ending.

Overcoming the psychological barrier may be difficult for a short time, but the pain that Soojung will suffer will be long-lasting.

Having endured such pain for so long, Peach couldn't imagine what Xiujing would become after a while.

Although doing so goes against societal norms.

But her current situation with Taeyeon and the others is already against societal norms.

Most importantly, Peach could imagine the darkness that would descend into Krystal's world if this matter wasn't resolved.

As someone who experienced it firsthand, she knows the despair of a world plunged into darkness, so she doesn't want that to happen to Krystal Jung.

Therefore, the girl firmly supports her oppa being with Krystal.

Although the idea is somewhat immature, it is indeed the optimal solution to this problem.

After a while, the crying in her arms gradually stopped, turning into occasional sobs, and the room became quiet.

A moment later, a muffled voice sounded in Peach's arms.

"Shirley."

"Ok?"

"Would it be wrong of me to choose to continue liking Chen Yan?"

Peach paused for a moment upon hearing this, then released Jung Soo-jung from her arms.

After she sat up straight, he gently wiped away the tears on her face. Looking at her swollen eyes, he smiled tenderly, his voice soft yet firm. "Whatever decision you make, Soojung, I will support you."

She knew that the girl's question wasn't actually about whether it was right or wrong, but rather a search for support.

What she had to do was offer unwavering support.

Krystal Jung stared at her quietly for a few seconds, then smiled.

A slight smile appeared on her lips, revealing the first happy smile of the night.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

With a smile, Peach reached for a tissue from the bedside table and handed it over.

Taking the tissue, Krystal wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and looked at Peach.

"Could you please get me some ice water and a spoon from the kitchen? I need to reduce the swelling in my eyes. I have to film tomorrow, and my eyes must be swollen beyond recognition."

"Okay, I'll go get it for you."

Peach picked up her phone and got up to walk outside.

He closed the door, but stood there motionless for a moment, holding his phone in his hand, his eyes flickering.

Taeyeon and the others are with Jessica right now, so let's not tell them about Krystal's decision for now, and we'll talk about it tomorrow.

To avoid Jessica seeing it by accident, which would be like adding fuel to the fire.

After thinking it over, Peach put down her phone and walked towards the kitchen.

Inside the room, after Peach left, the slight upturn at the corners of Krystal Jung's mouth quickly faded.

She lowered her eyes slightly to look at the bed, her lips pressed tightly together.

In her mind, memories of her and Chen Yan from their first meeting played out like a movie.

The first encounter was unusual, followed by another chance meeting. She took the initiative to add him in the contact information, and then their relationship gradually grew closer, eventually leading to feelings for each other.
The girl's gaze fell on the sliver of moonlight streaming in from the window onto the bed. She slowly turned her head and looked at the silver moon hanging high in the sky outside the window.

Suddenly, the melody of "Baby Don't Cry" started playing in her ears, and her nose tingled with tears again.

Chen Yan, I cried again because of you, and I cried even more than last time when I found out you were with Taeyeon unnie and that I had broken up with my boyfriend.

You are my first love, but you really can't be pulled out like a wisdom tooth.

You made me cry so many times, each time more unforgettable than the last. You grew in my heart like a wisdom tooth, yet I can't get rid of you.

How can I forget this?

Even if Jessica were the one standing next to you this time, I still couldn't do it.

Gazing at the silver moon, a familiar madness welled up in Krystal Jung's eyes, just like when she was facing Jessica at home earlier.

She knew what her decision meant, and she knew that getting past Jessica would be difficult.

But so what?
I'm determined to give it a try!
Under the cold moonlight, the girl's eyes were completely filled with madness, mingling with the moonlight and shimmering with an inexplicable color.

Meanwhile, on the other side, in Cheongdam-dong, at Chen Yan's home.

Chen Yan remained seated on the headboard. After chatting with Taozi, he spoke for a few more minutes with Kim Tae-yeon and the others.

Knowing that they were all at Jessica Jung's house and confirming that everything was alright, he was completely relieved.

When I glanced at the top left corner, it was almost 12:30.

After telling everyone to get some rest and saying goodnight, Chen Yan put down his phone and prepared to lie down and go to sleep.

I had just placed my phone on the bedside table when it suddenly beeped with a message notification.

He picked up his phone again and glanced at it.

Ji-eun (a nickname for Ji-eun): Oppa, are you asleep?
Chen Yan smiled and typed a reply: If Zhi'en had sent the message a few minutes later, I would probably have been asleep.

Ji-eun: Oh, that's okay. I can call oppa to wake him up. After all, someone said last time that he would answer my calls 24 hours a day.

"Heh~ You're quite vengeful."

With a light laugh, Chen Yan replied to himself: "Okay, I'll answer Zhi En's calls 24/7."

Silly Ji-eun: Hmph, I just wanted to remind oppa not to forget to come record a song for me tomorrow night. I'm afraid oppa might forget because of other girls.

"I guess Suzy went to provoke that girl again."

Looking at this message, which was clearly sarcastic, Chen Yan immediately guessed the reason.

Chen Yan: I remember, I will never forget the promise I made to Zhi'en.

Hanhan Zhien: Pfft, all you know how to say is nice things.

Silly Ji-eun: I won't bother you, oppa, you're going to sleep now. Goodnight.

After sending a goodnight message, Chen Yan smiled and put down his phone.

That's just how Lee Ji-eun is; her temper flares up quickly but subsides just as fast. A few kind words are all it takes to calm her down.

pat.

I reached out and turned off the bedroom light, plunging the room into darkness.

Chen Yanping lay down, closed his eyes, and quickly fell asleep in the quiet environment.

My consciousness plunged into darkness, drifted in the darkness for a while, and then suddenly there was light all around.

After the light came on, the surrounding scenery gradually became solid.

Knowing that he had once again entered the dream realm of foreseeing the future, Chen Yan, after regaining consciousness, was about to observe his surroundings.

But a pretty face suddenly came into his view.

It's Krystal Jung.

The girl was sitting opposite him, wearing a black dress that looked like an off-the-shoulder gown. Her fair face was covered in delicate makeup, and she was smiling at him.

For a moment, Chen Yan was subconsciously amazed, but he quickly came back to his senses and began to observe his surroundings.

The two were in a private room, where they were the only two people. There was steak and red wine in front of them, and a clean white tablecloth covered the table. The warm yellow light shining on it added to the atmosphere.

So it must have been in a private room at a Western restaurant.

After observing his surroundings, Chen Yan had just drawn a conclusion when he heard Jung Soo-jung suddenly speak up:

"Chen Yan."

"Ok?"

Chen Yan instinctively responded.

Krystal looked at him, her eyebrows and eyes smiling, but the emotion in her eyes was somewhat inexplicable, as if it revealed sadness.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yan couldn't help but frown.

The girl spoke again: "You promised me before that you wouldn't make me cry, right?"

Although he didn't know why Krystal Jung suddenly brought this up, Chen Yan nodded.

He did say that before.

But the next second, he saw the girl's smile widen, but tears welled up in her eyes and slowly slid down her exquisitely made-up cheeks.

A sharp, throbbing pain shot through Chen Yan's heart. He frowned sharply, and Jung Soo-jung, sitting opposite him, opened her mouth, clearly about to say something.

But then the dream shattered, and his consciousness was plunged into darkness once more.

(End of this chapter)