Huayu: Traffic is king

Chapter 178 Drunk
Gu Jingyi's sudden question made Lin Yoona's smile freeze.

However, she quickly smiled in a very appropriate manner.

Why are you suddenly asking this? It doesn't seem to be related to the question we just discussed.

Yoona truly lives up to her title as the visual center; she's incredibly beautiful and has such a sweet smile that even when she subtly rejects you, it's hard to hold a grudge.

"Okay, then I won't ask."

Gu Jingyi readily agreed; he had already gotten the answer from Lin Yun'er.

As expected, Lim Yoona has been paying close attention to him.

From Dilraba Dilmurat to Cheng Xiao, it's obvious that she's been secretly stalking Gu Jingyi.

"How did the concert go? Was this the last time Girls' Generation would reunite as an eight-member group?"

Gu Jingyi glanced at the decor of the waiting room and asked casually.

"Well, after that, it's the five-member group Oh My GG. Tiffany, Sooyoung, and Seohyun didn't renew their contracts with the company, but they still remain members of Girls' Generation. The company has reorganized Oh My GG into a five-member group, and after this tour, they may have to wait until the 15th anniversary to reunite."

Yoona sighed, saying, "Then it will be 2022, and my whole youth will come to an end again."

“Don’t say that,” Gu Jingyi interrupted with a light laugh. “It actually ended in 2014 when Jessica left the group.”

Enraged, Yoona's exquisitely made mask, which she had maintained for years, suddenly cracked in one corner.

She pinched Gu Jingyi's cheek hard. "Hey, you little rascal. Why do you have to say something so mood-ruining? Do you even know Jessica? Just ask her!"

Seeing Gu Jingyi's face being squeezed and deformed by her palm, Lin Yun'er was in a great mood.

"No, what I want to say is that I've always known Im Yoona. You are yourself first, and then Im Yoona from Girls' Generation. So don't say that your whole youth will come to an end when Girls' Generation celebrates its 15th anniversary. After all, they were the first girl group to break the 'five-year curse', be certified in the White Paper, receive the Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Medal, and be hailed as the 'calling card of South Korea'."

Gu Jingyi tilted his head and casually reached out to loosen Lin Yun'er's loosely tied hair.

Her long, dark blue hair cascaded down with her movements, the naturally curled ends bouncing twice in the air where dust motes could be seen floating, before obediently hanging down past her waist.

As he pulled back, he casually brushed aside a stray strand of hair that had fallen beside Yoona's face.

"What are you doing...?"

Yoona lowered her eyes, looking somewhat uneasy.

In that instant, the aura of a mature older sister she had painstakingly cultivated was completely erased by the darkness of the night.

It is a shyness and naivety that is rarely seen by others, which creates a unique image of Lim Yoon-a.

It was Lin Yoona, whom Gu Jingyi hadn't seen in a long time, with a slightly hazy and decadent look on her face.

"I'm giving my Yoona confidence," Gu Jingyi said, patting Yoona's head reassuringly.

“I always felt that Yoona shouldn’t have these concerns about age. True beauty can withstand the passage of time.”

Gu Jingyi's words reassured Lin Yun'er.

"Gu Jingyi, it's only been a year. Where have you been studying? You've got a whole repertoire of sweet talk to keep you quiet."

Lin Yoona propped up her slightly raised chin, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Gu Jingyi.

The Gu Jingyi she remembered wasn't so sweet-talking. Many times, she was furious before she could hear a few harsh, soft words from this blockhead.

"Sometimes I feel like it's not just a year since we last saw each other. It's been a very, very long time."

Gu Jingyi nodded, agreeing with Lin Yun'er's assessment.

"Yes, it's been many years. It's been so long, it feels like a century has passed."

It must be admitted that women are always more perceptive in this regard.

He and Yoona hadn't seen each other for more than a year; it felt like an entire lifetime had passed.

The proud young man, who was overwhelmingly popular, had his votes rigged. So what if he became a member of Wanna One?

He was rejected by all domestic film and television resources that came to him, including those offering lens edging, individual agency agreements, and group agency agreements.

The group posters for the comeback period do not contain this person;

As a member of the dance troupe, she couldn't get the center position in any part of the chorus;
It's a complete verse that's no less powerful than the main vocalist in the group, yet he doesn't get a single part of it;

Gu Jingyi did try. After the "runaway three," every Chinese person who debuted in South Korea was labeled as a "fugitive."

His fans have also put up a fight.

They rented trucks to protest outside the company building, carrying banners.
The hashtag “Please stop the anti-riot group’s Da Taopu Gu Jingyi” was repeatedly posted on Instagram, Naver, and Twitter;
These are trending posts created by fans through repeated artificial reactivation on PANN, the largest fan forum.

However, each time these faint sounds were made, the operating company spent money on public relations to remove them, while at the same time increasing its efforts to prevent Gu Jingyi from being exposed. The company would rather spend several times more money to prevent Gu Jingyi from being exposed than give him any resources.

Gradually, the fans realized the truth.

The fans were also exhausted, and could only watch indifferently as Gu Jingyi slowly sank into the mire. They wanted to scream, but they were like puppets on strings, unable to make a sound.

"The most tragic idol," "From one of the four male leads to the most successful case of anti-riot measures: A close look at Gu Jingyi, the high-profile figure in talent shows with green cards."

Gu Jingyi became the KPI code for marketing accounts, causing countless casual viewers who liked him to stop before becoming fans.

Stanning celebrities is a grand expression of love, while stanning "beautiful, strong, and tragic" characters is a tragic love story.

No one can endure such oppressive emotions.

The worst part is that the company treats the fans like they're conducting a compliance test. Before each group comeback, they practically give Gu Jingyi a few sporadic shots.

"King of the Stage" shines again, with Gu Jingyi's fancam becoming the first in the group to reach a million views.

Fans go through a cycle of "unfollowing" and "falling in love" repeatedly.

After the operating company used Gu Jingyi to boost sales, the problem resurfaced.

Because of the company's inaction, Gu Jingyi went from being the undisputed number one in the early stages of the group's formation, despite vote rigging, to becoming a "Top line".

Over time, Gu Jingyi also grew cold-hearted.

He began his self-exile.

He became a regular at Gangnam Clubs and was known as the "King of Seoul Hot Pot" among those who offered to buy his services.

He changes his female companions like clothes, keeping things fresh and never going out of style.

When did Yoona start drifting away from him?

Is it really because of the age difference or the disparity in popularity?

No, Gu Jingyi is the undisputed ACE of Wanna One, a top-tier boy group known for its "double bombs and one bowl" (referring to the popularity of the group). Even at his lowest point, his official fan cafe had over 100,000 paid fans.

What tormented Gu Jingyi was the gap between his expectations and reality.

The biggest regret isn't that you can't do it, but that you could have done it but exhausted every last bit of energy. Your personal popularity becomes fertilizer to feed the team.

He started frequenting nightclubs and bringing different female companions home.

Lin Yoona initially felt sorry for Gu Jingyi and forgave him, but in the end, she dragged her suitcase and parted ways with him.

The last time she looked at Gu Jingyi, her eyes held no warmth whatsoever.

Yoona's etiquette is as impeccable as ever, but upon closer inspection, it appears somewhat awkward and detached.

Did Gu Jingyi ever regret it back then?

Perhaps I have, but more often I feel a sense of powerlessness.

Everything went wrong for him; he was manipulated by a South Korean company like a puppet.

They would stop at nothing to extract more benefits from Gu Jingyi.

Gu Jingyi was being controlled; he couldn't do anything.

The only thing he could have freedom of choice about was his emotions.

The management company doesn't care; the South Korean music industry is like a giant vocational school. Countless good-looking but uneducated kids gather together every day to promote their music—are they not dating, but researching how to solve equations?

Gu Jingyi's love life is even better, which means the company has more dirt on him.

Recalling his previous life, Gu Jingyi felt as if he had watched an absurd movie.

In the end, the battered young man returned to the Chinese entertainment industry after his two-and-a-half-year contract expired.

Ahn Joon-young, who rigged the votes, became even more brazen on "Produce 303" and was eventually imprisoned.

Should Gu Jingyi be grateful that his name has been cleared?
No, justice delayed is justice denied.

In the end, he became the "King of Steamed Buns in Hengdian." He never stayed overnight with any of his female companions, but he also lost the ability to love.

Looking at the composed face in front of him, with her doe-like eyes gazing at him with affection, he felt a surge of emotion.

Gu Jingyi suddenly felt a sense of relief; thankfully, he had a chance to start over.

He stood before her again, determined to make the story a happy ending this time.

"Gu Jingyi, what are you thinking about?"

Yoona looked up at him with concern.

Gu Jingyi used his arms to lift Lin Yun'er up from under her armpits.

The older sister's composure vanished completely at this moment. She kicked her legs in surprise, but Gu Jingyi held them in place.

The next second, his figure drew closer.

Gu Jingyi sealed away all these chaotic thoughts with a kiss.

Lin Yoona was also swayed by this domineering advance. She closed her eyes, wrapped her arms around Gu Jingyi's neck, and deepened the kiss.

She tilted her head back, and the beautiful veins in her neck appeared and disappeared with each swallow.

It seems that at this moment, the answer from before is no longer important.

Two figures, one tall and one short, their shadows overlapping and swaying.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Yoona pushed Gu Jingyi away.

"I'm going to go change."

As she said this, the blush on her cheeks had not completely faded.

"Well, then tonight..."

Gu Jingyi was determined to achieve his goal, and he was waiting for Lin Yun'er's promise.

His hand, which was still pressed against Yoona's waist, was still there, and the intense heat washed over her like a heat wave.

Yoona bit her lip slightly, "We'll see when the time comes."

After smoothing out the wrinkles in her clothes, she turned the handle and opened it.

"thump"

Yoona calmly moved aside, watching the seven people who were packed in like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

"Sisters, do you really have to hide outside the door and eavesdrop?"

The tone of his statement made the people on the ground freeze.

"Yoona, would you believe me if I said we just arrived recently?"

The short, smelly guy at the very bottom rubbed his numb legs and chuckled sheepishly.

"hehe"

Upon hearing Lin Yoona's chilling "hehe," Gu Jingyi knew he had once again fallen into Yoona's grudge list.

But it's okay, he's fully prepared for tonight.

He was confident that he could gradually bring back the heart that had never truly settled within him.

The two songs I've prepared today are both absolute gems.

Whether in terms of emotions or achievements, in every sense.

.........

“Tell me your wish! Tell me your little dream! Describe your ideal type! Then look at me.”

"I am your Genie, your dream, Genie! Ride in the carriage of dreams and gallop! You sit beside me."

Gu Jingyi watched backstage as Lin Yoona, dressed in a navy uniform, exuded charm with every gesture.

His eyes were cold and sinister as he silently made a wish in his heart:
My dream is to build a hospital where ultrasound machines are available everywhere.

"Next, we would like to invite our guest for today. He is none other than the Asian superstar, who once swept through the hearts of young girls through a talent show—Gu!"

On stage, Yoona introduced today's mystery guest to the audience with a smile.

"Ahhh, Gu Jingyi is here!"

"What?! It's actually Gu Jingyi, the handsome young actor who's so good at playing minor roles?!"

The girls in the audience raised their hands and cheered loudly.

As the intro to "Butter" began, Gu Jingyi walked step by step toward the center of the stage.

Taking advantage of the dim stage lighting, he gently fiddled with his in-ear monitor by placing his finger near his ear.

"Hello, friends from all over the world. I'm Gu from China. I hope this song will bring you a touch of freshness this autumn. It will be released tomorrow morning, so feel free to listen if you're interested. Without further ado, here's 'Butter'!"

Gu Jingyi appeared on stage in a lift, silently fastening his safety buckle as he spoke.

The intro to "Butter" is playful yet melodious, somewhat reminiscent of watching the movie "Mission: Impossible".

Gu Jingyi, wearing leather gloves, held one hand on one side of the rope.

The next second, his body was lifted into the air little by little.

As the overhead lights fell, Gu Jingyi, suspended by wires, descended onto the prepared podium as expected.

This incredibly cool moment caused the screams from the audience to erupt once again.

Such a unique and novel design truly caught the eye of the Japanese audience.

"Is this Chinese Kungfu? It's so cool!"

An older man turned his head away and asked his companion with some excitement.

"Of course not, keep your voice down, you're disturbing my view of the handsome guy."

The woman next to him raised an eyebrow, her eyes completely glued to Gu Jingyi.

On stage, Gu Jingyi never disappoints anyone's expectations. He raised his hand, which had been hanging by his side, and magically produced a vibrant red rose from his shirt pocket.

He placed it to his lips and gave it a light kiss, his brows furrowed with unbridled abandon.

As the rose touched his lips, the VJ, operating the camera crane, cut a close-up shot of Gu Jingyi.

"Ahhh, Gu!"

"God Gu! Ahhh!"

All the female audience members present couldn't help but stand up, even though some of them were only now recognizing Gu Jingyi's name and face.

But at this moment, they were completely captivated by that top-tier handsome man with a sculpted face.

They offered their loudest cheers and crowned their king.

Everyone's gaze was like an stimulant for Gu Jingyi; at this moment, Emperor Jing was the very self that Wang Ziyi had imagined.

In terms of stage presence, emotional delivery, and stage design, Gu Jingyi is far ahead of the competition.

He raised his eyebrows and tossed the kissed rose off the stage.

"Ahhh, get out of the way, mine!"

"What? What do you mean yours? It's clearly mine!"

"You idiot, move aside! This is clearly a guest from our K-pop icon Girls' Generation's concert. The rose of the face genius should be snatched by our Korean girls."

Gu Jingyi was just acting on a whim, fighting against the cherry blossom girl for the rose-themed kimchi girl.

He had already unbuckled his safety harness and was pacing confidently on the stage, making his final warm-up remarks.

As the drumbeats began, Gu Jingyi straightened his clothes. His feet moved in a staggered dance step, and his body swayed to the rhythm.

He sang the lyrics of the song with great enthusiasm:

“Smooth like butter, Like a criminal undercover”

Smooth as butter, yet also like a lurking undercover criminal.
The opening two sentences directly address the theme, allowing the audience to understand the inspiration behind the stage design.

Everything was so smooth; it turns out the inspiration came from butter.

Gu Jingyi strode forward, striking a pose before walking to the edge of the stage to interact with the audience.

"Gon' pop like trouble, Breakin' into your heart like that"

It's as if troubles are coming one after another, gradually breaking down your inner defenses.
Gu Jingyi sang loudly, full of the unbridled recklessness of a twenty-year-old.

Soon, a wicked smile crept across his face again. Pointing to his own face, he confidently launched into a long, self-praising aria:

"Cool shade stunner, Yeah I owe it all to my mother"

My mother's outstanding and remarkable qualities are all thanks to her.

"Hot like summer, Yeah I'm makin' you sweat like that"

It's as hot as summer, making you sweat profusely.
The female audience members sitting in the front row were clutching their chests, almost fainting from excitement.

This ticket was totally worth it! It was actually supported by Asia's strongest active idol!
Seeing that handsome and refined face up close really made them lose all ability to think.

Ultimate enjoyment, ultimate pleasure.

The Japanese girl and the Korean girl, having lost all their strength and abilities, stared at Gu Jingyi with a dazed smile.

He is just like the 'butter' in the lyrics, passionate and fiery.

Even though he sang "Oh when I look in the mirror, I'll melt your heart into 2"

Every time I gaze at my reflection in the mirror, I melt your heart and split it in two.

“I got that superstar glow so”

I shine like a superstar, dazzling and incomparable.

These lyrics, which sound narcissistic, didn't seem exaggerated to anyone when they came from Gu Jingyi's mouth.

As long as his reputation stands, his country will remain intact; what Gu Jingyi said is the truth.

Compared to those celebrities who are clearly handsome but claim to be ordinary, Gu Jingyi is the real deal.

In this era where looks are everything, being handsome is the greatest asset.

Ignoring the cheers of the audience, Gu Jingyi calmly walked to the center of the stage.

Wearing a lemon-yellow hoodie, Gu Jingyi was surrounded by backup dancers, gliding left and right in both directions. His hands slid down from his chest and waist, then pointed to the audience below the stage as he sang:

“Do the boogie like, Side step right left to my beat (heartbeat)
Dance freely to the rhythm of the music, and it flutters towards me in time with my beat.
“High like the moon rock with me baby, Know that I got that heat
It felt like I was rocking out on the moon, the atmosphere around me completely transformed by my presence.
"Let me show you'cause talk is cheap, Side step right left to my beat (heartbeat)"

Words cannot compare to showing you in person, as you flutter toward me to my rhythm.
"Get it, let it roll"

Carefully understand the rhythm of going with the flow

Gu Jingyi would sometimes shake his hoodie collar to look cool, and sometimes interact with the audience.

His confidence completely captivated the audience, and when the chorus started again, even the male audience members who were initially indifferent to Gu Jingyi were singing along loudly.

It's clearly an English song, yet it manages to transcend nationality and language.

In the time it takes to sing a song, Gu Jingyi turned the stage where Asia's top girl group was performing as a guest performer into her own concert.

Backstage
Girls' Generation, who had already changed into other stage outfits, sat in the waiting room, watching the live performance on the wall-mounted TV.

Kim Tae-yeon raised an eyebrow. "Wow, it seems I wronged Yoona just now. It seems it wasn't lust at first sight, but rather attraction to looks that led to loyalty to talent."

Sunny rolled her eyes. "You shorty, stop teasing Yoona. You're still..."

"Hey! Lee Soon-kyu!" Kim Tae-yeon's smile vanished instantly as she called out Sunny's real name.

"Hey, don't call me by my real name!"

Lee Soon-kyu, oh no, I mean Sunny, instantly broke down. The two short figures were playfully bickering on the sofa, occasionally letting out a few suggestive words.

"Yoona unnie, it seems your judgment was right this time."

Seohyun turned her head and whispered in Yoona's ear, only to find that Yoona's eyes never left the screen.

"Yoona unnie?"

"What's wrong?" Im Yoona was startled, as if waking from a dream.

"Is the stage really that good-looking? Or is the man performing more handsome?"

Seohyun teased his older sister, but Yoona seemed a little awkward.

"Of course the stage is better, but he's even more handsome. It's strange, when did this kid's stage presence become so good? YG's dreams are shattered, such a promising prospect for the World Championships..."

Lin Yoona seemed a little lost in thought, muttering to herself.

"If Gu Jingyi had stayed with YG and debuted, perhaps..."

Halfway through her sentence, Yoona suddenly laughed freely.

She was prepared to leave the door open for Gu Jingyi tonight, regardless of whether Gu Jingyi debuted in Kpop or not, the outcome would be the same.

"buzzing"

Her phone suddenly rang, and Kim Tae-yeon glanced at the caller ID.

"What? Why is Lee Soo-man calling?"

Kim Tae-yeon was a little nervous, and gestured for everyone to be quiet before answering the phone.

Noticing that Yoona was looking at her with concern, Kim Tae-yeon put the call on speakerphone.

"Taeyeon, are you guys having a concert at the Tokyo Dome right now?"

Lee Soo-man's voice is highly distinctive and carries an undeniable air of authority.

"Yes, Director."

"Maintain a good relationship with Gu Jingyi; this little guy has a bright future ahead of him."

These simple words, spoken by this South Korean tyrant, were the greatest affirmation of Gu Jingyi's character. "What? You're not going to advise him against working with the company..."

Kim Tae-yeon was somewhat surprised, even though everyone knew that Lee Soo-man's "Sunwon" was this type.

During Gu Jingyi's time in South Korea, it was common knowledge that Lee Soo-man wanted to poach her.

Kim Tae-yeon was quite surprised that she didn't hear Lee Soo-man mention poaching her girlfriend.

"What?! He's doing so well in China now, why would he go back to South Korea to live a hard life..."

Lee Soo-man was speechless.

After giving a few more instructions, the phone call ended.

The other women in the waiting room were discussing Lee Soo-man's attitude, but Lim Yoon-a wasn't surprised at all.

No one knows better than her how well celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry are treated.

The salary for filming "God of War Zhao Yun" was a price that South Korea couldn't offer, not to mention the revenue from domestic variety shows and advertising.

She doesn't need to keep Gu Jingyi by her side for her own selfish desires; that would only lead to disaster.

Lin Yoona, who has been lurking in his fan group for years, is well aware of how popular Gu Jingyi is.

Who would have thought that the "Level 10 Chinese proficiency" I acquired to try and get into China would end up being used in this kind of situation...

Is this proof of having an additional language and technology?
Gu Jingyi had no idea what his ex-wife's sister was thinking; he had just finished singing the song.

The wind ruffled his tousled black hair and the drawstring of his hoodie.

The boy's unrestrained smile was the best catalyst.

He was like a gust of wind, blowing into the hearts of all the audience.

The fans who came for Girls' Generation snapped photos, capturing this moment of Gu Jingyi in their pictures.

What made Gu Jingyi so popular among the fans was not only his outstanding appearance, but also the recognition he received from them for his abilities.

Starting today, the title of "South Korea's No. 1 Male Soloist" may change from Justin Bieber to Gu Jingyi.

Having worked in this industry for so many years, these fan site admins still possess the most basic qualities.

Of course we should film Gu Jingyi. We could easily make a fortune by simply making a banner and releasing a watermark-free, high-resolution original image.

There are flashes from all directions, and the photographers won't turn off the flashes in order to get the photos taken.

Gu Jingyi's vision blurred as the light rushed in from above.

The normal reaction is to blink at this moment; it's a natural and uncontrollable physiological response.

If this happened in the Chinese entertainment industry, fans would feel sorry for Gu Jingyi and speak out for him everywhere.

My brother is having such a hard time! These shameless fan site admins! Don't they know they'll edit the photos and adjust the filters later? Why are they torturing him like this?

How is this any different from shining a laser pointer into his eyes at a concert to make black spots?
But in South Korea, all of this is commonplace.

Gu Jingyi's professionalism speaks for itself; he is making history.

From this moment on, the "famous flash photography scene" belongs to Gu.

Gu Jingyi smiled brightly, completely unaffected.

All of this happened very quickly, in about ten seconds.

The fansites have stopped bombarding him with flashing lights; it's not like they're engaging in "offline anti-fan activities."

Once we've taken enough photos, we'll stop.

After the song "Butter" was finished, a group of audience members suddenly stood up and shouted loudly.

"Encore!"

"Encore!"

From a minority to a majority, their outcry was so loud that even Girls' Generation backstage heard it.

"Yoona's boyfriend is definitely something else."

Tiffany squinted and gave her evaluation.

This time, Yoona didn't correct him as before by saying "ex," but instead smiled slightly with a hint of pride.

That's right, Yoona has such great taste.

Compared to the other girls' boyfriends, Gu Jingyi is the clear winner.

"Just now, I think I heard someone say 'encore'."

On the screen, Gu Jingyi's tone was somewhat helpless, yet also tinged with doting affection.

"Ahhh, encore, encore!"

The fans went crazy, shouting loudly.

"Tch, still such a good actor."

Yoona cursed under her breath, but smiled smugly.

"Yoona, I think you're the one who's putting on the most act right now."

"Choi is toxic" started splashing venom, looking at Lim Yoona with some speechlessness.

"Yeah, Yoona, just laugh if you want to. If I'd known Gu Jingyi was this amazing, I wouldn't have been so bad at dating younger women."

"Black Pearl" Kwon Yuri has also joined the group, saying, "She's much more handsome than my big, athletic boyfriend."

Yoona's smile is as irresistible as an AK; her husband's good looks are her glory.

"The next song I'd like to dedicate to Nuna."

Gu Jingyi spoke fluent Japanese, which made the audience scream.

"Wow, how come they have such a strong talent for languages?"

"Of course, he's the strongest ACE in K-pop talent shows. Japan is the second largest market in Asia, which K-pop group doesn't try to break into Japan?"

"Stop arguing, he calls me Nuna, lol. To put it simply, Gu Jingyi is dating me."

Amidst the commotion, the intro to the song "Nuna" began to play.

The prelude is very short, with orchestral and piano instruments mixed together in a way that carries a sense of regret.

"Mix soju and beer into two glasses, you didn't know that, did you? I think it would make you cry."

As soon as Gu Jingyi spoke in Chinese, a small group of Chinese fans in the audience screamed excitedly.

"Stop arguing, all of you stop arguing. Gu Jingyi is singing for us Chinese people, do you hear that? It's in Chinese, not Korean!"

"Damn it, Nuna is clearly the older sister in Korean."

"Hilarious! Does Gu Jingyi think he can sing in Korean for South Koreans? He said it's for Chinese people, so don't humiliate yourself."

The fans' argument was so loud that even Gu Jingyi, who was wearing an in-ear monitor, could hear the background noise.

He felt inexplicably guilty.

Who would have thought that this Chinese song with the title "Nuna" was actually sung for a South Korean?
It's no wonder fans couldn't guess; there are probably only two South Korean celebrities who can understand the lyrics.

One is Lim Yoon-a, and the other is Lee Ji-eun (both are my wives!).

But for Lee Ji-eun, listening to Chinese songs is probably similar to a college student taking the English listening test at level four. She has to work very hard to catch the sentences just to barely understand the gist.

Yoona is like a woman with a bug; she not only speaks fluent Chinese but can also understand some words.

She could understand every note of Gu Jingyi's song without any difficulty from the moment it was sung.

If the first sentence was merely a question about whether the song was written for oneself.

When the second line, "Are you alright, Nuna? Are you alright, Nuna?" is sung.

Lin Yoona has already confirmed that this song was written for her by Gu Jingyi.

I'm sorry for wasting all your time, and for only now being heartbroken.

Gu Jingyi's eyes were filled with complex emotions as he recalled his ignorant self from his past life.

They may seem wronged and upset, but they are actually trapped in a self-perception trap.

How could a man who can date a woman as career-driven as Lim Yoon-a be of questionable character?

However, he was constantly suppressed at the time, and the gap between his debut and his age blinded Gu Jingyi.

Lin Yoona dated him for more than two years, and Gu Jingyi left him in the middle of the second year after his debut.

He always remembered that Yoona was a very guarded person.

He also knew how much courage it took to date a man eight years younger than him.

In the end, their relationship was just a mirage, and he wasted more than two years of Yoona's life, from age 26 to 29.

Hello, how are you?

In his past life, after returning to China from the end of his limited-time group activities, Gu Jingyi would often find himself thinking of Lin Yoona late at night.

This woman was the only one who left him voluntarily.

Even Kim Jisoo and Kim Jiwon were relationships that Gu Jingyi pursued after breaking up with Im Yoon-ah. However, it was Gu Jingyi who ultimately ended the relationship.

Perhaps it's the allure of what you can't have that haunts you; Gu Jingyi occasionally thinks of Lin Yoona after returning to China.

That "Are you alright?" was a greeting he kept deleting and rewriting in the chat box, but couldn't bring himself to send it.

"If loneliness were the norm, I might be trapped in it and unable to escape."

"Perhaps saying hurtful things will push you further away from me."

Recalling the absurd and decadent lifestyle of his past life, Gu Jingyi's eyes flashed with nostalgia, followed by a slightly self-deprecating smile.

"We held each other until four in the morning, not wanting to fall asleep, and you told me about your past."

"How could I let you leave my side when I'm touching your warm fingertips?"

Backstage, tears welled up in Lim Yoon-a's eyes.

So, he remembered everything…

This little rascal, does he still want to flirt and then run away like before?
no way!

"Mix soju and beer into two glasses, you didn't know that, did you? I think it would make you cry."

"Hello, Nuna. How are you, Nuna?"

Looking at the somewhat lonely figure on the stage, he sang with his eyes lowered.

The pain of being dumped by Gu Jingyi so abruptly disappeared by half.

Everyone had their own reasons for what happened back then, and she didn't blame Gu Jingyi.

The ACE, a trainee from one of the "Big Three" entertainment companies, was kicked out of his company and then almost as a favor, given a chance to debut on "Produce 202," a show where only trainees from small and medium-sized companies try their luck.

Anyone would feel resentful in that situation.

She should have been more understanding of Gu Jingyi back then; he was only 18 at the time.

How could a kid who's barely an adult possibly be mature in how he handles relationships?

She shouldn't have acted so defiantly and refused to back down after arguing with Gu Jingyi.

Gu Jingyi is only 18 years old. What does he know about love?

It's even quite possible that his first love was...

Yoona felt increasingly remorseful; she should have died back then.

During the short break after the recording of the performance of "Produce 202", Gu Jingyi did send her some messages tentatively.

Although it was just sharing the weather forecast, wasn't it also this little brat's subtle attempt to make peace?

How did she handle it back then?
It seems like he just replied with a "received" gesture, acting all aloof.

At the time, I thought I handled it very well and was very cool.

She was filming abroad at the time, shooting on location.

Lin Yoona had always believed that as long as she could get the signal from Gu Jingyi, she would be able to succeed.

Once this guy finishes the competition and debuts, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet him backstage during music show performances.

She'll definitely team up with her sisters to prank Gu Jingyi when they deliver albums to the new boy band at the airport.

We need to give him a shock and make him embarrass himself in front of his teammates.

Yes, Lin Yoona never doubted that Gu Jingyi couldn't debut.

No matter how profit-driven Ahn Joon-young is, he would never throw away this most dazzling pearl buried in the sand.

Even if Gu Jingyi is a "beautiful good-for-nothing" who can only cry and can't do anything else, he still says, "The hope of the whole village."

As long as his face is there, the country will be there. Based on the level of approval South Korean netizens have for Gu Jingyi's face, he can still debut as a car.

Moreover, Gu Jingyi also possesses abilities that rival his appearance.

Everything went just as Lin Yoona had predicted; at the beginning, Gu Jingyi was heavily guarded against.

She only had one or two minutes of screen time in each episode, but she still left an impression on the audience with her stunning looks.

When the performance took place, Gu Jingyi's individual camera shots completely flooded the square.

Instagram, Twitter, the hardest-to-access Japanese news sites, and Naver are all filled with Gu Jingyi's information.

He entered everyone's field of vision like a bright star.

On the day of the performance, Gu Jingyi suddenly gained more than a dozen fans overnight.

These fan site admins were all poached from the fan site admins of trainees like Park Jihoon, Miki, and Lee Daehwi, who had a lot of screen time and high popularity in the early stages. This is no ordinary difficulty.

After all, the audience members who can attend the performance may just be selected by lottery.

But the fansite admins who can bring camera equipment are either incredibly resourceful, have extensive connections, or are rich and have plenty of free time.

Almost all the fan site admins who can get to the site are die-hard fans of a certain trainee.

He's the kind of guy who's rich and has plenty of free time. Gu Jingyi's success in poaching someone from another family is purely due to his own abilities.

After all, those dozen or so fan site admins cancelled their accounts with their former employers overnight and ran away, exiting the stage in such an undignified way by not even bothering to continue the act.

Many fan site admins who gradually reduce their update frequency and secretly run their sites were not included in the statistics.

Unexpectedly, Produce 202 targeted Gu Jingyi so harshly. After being suppressed in votes, Gu Jingyi, who had rebounded from rock bottom, withdrew from the competition and returned to China in a fit of youthful arrogance.

This caught Yoona completely off guard; the situation was entirely out of her control.

She stared intently at Gu Jingyi's figure on the screen, tears welling up in her eyes.

This idiot...

Your eyes are so beautiful in the rain. The wind chimes are blowing, and they've touched my heart.

"When you were in my arms, helplessly shedding tears"

I thought I would never break your heart again.

Gu Jingyi sang slowly with his eyes closed, and the image of Lin Yoona kept changing in his mind.

He recalled that his biggest argument with Lim Yoon-a came from a nightclub.

Yoona drove to a nightclub late at night and snatched him from another woman's arms. Suppressing her anger, she drove herself home.

What exactly caused the argument?

Gu Jingyi couldn't quite remember, but it seemed that both of them were under pressure.

All emotions were vented, which eventually led to a big argument.

Yoona angrily opened the car door and got out.

It was raining heavily that day, and when Lim Yoona looked up at him with teary eyes...

Gu Jingyi couldn't quite tell if it was tears, or tears mixed with rainwater...

"Waiting for you to come back, waiting for you to come back."

"There are so many things I want to say, and I want to confess them to your face."

Yoona lost control of her emotions and cried while pulling out tissues.

"Ah, Yoona, if you want to cry, just cry. There's no one else here..."

Kim Tae-yeon, who claims to be 1.58 meters tall but is probably only 1.55 meters tall, generously lent her shoulder to Im Yoon-ah.

Yoona lowered her head, tears wetting Kim's shoulder.

"Two glasses of soju and beer mixed together, are you alright? Are you alright? Nuna, Nuna."

Gu Jingyi opened his eyes at this moment, his eyes not quite used to the sudden brightness from the initial darkness.

He blinked rapidly twice, as if he were crying.

"Yoona, I believe you weren't just bragging before."

In the waiting room, Cui Xiuying spoke with a touch of melancholy.

"I never expected Gu Jingyi to be such a devoted lover. Was he crying just now?"

"Wow, Yoona has really made something of herself. She can make a handsome guy eight years her junior shed tears for her, and he's a rising star in China."

The playful banter from the other women helped to ease the slight melancholy in Yoona's heart.

"what"

She composed herself and started laughing and scolding.

……

Kim Tae-yeon in her car after the concert.

Lin Yoona looked at Gu Jingyi, her eyes filled with affection as clear as a pool of water.

"Nuna, why have you been staring at me the whole time?"

Gu Jingyi pretended to be a shy young man and made a point of mentioning "Nuna".

Once again, it struck Yoona's softest spot: "No matter what you think today, you're not going anywhere."

Lin Yoona spoke with a domineering air, while nervously gripping Gu Jingyi's hand.

"Huh?" Gu Jingyi was somewhat surprised.

"This isn't good, we just met again after our abrupt breakup."

Gu Jingyi brought it up deliberately, because he didn't want Lin Yun'er to have any leverage over him later.

"Don't say anymore, I understand."

Lin Yoona gently touched Gu Jingyi's face, "We each had our own reasons for what happened back then, and I stopped hating you a long time ago."

"So you still like it..."

"shush"

Lin Yoona extended her index finger and pressed it against Gu Jingyi's lips.

"Stop talking and kiss me."

While still driving, Kim Tae-yeon floored the accelerator, fearing that the two would lose control if they didn't get to the hotel soon.

Until she saw Lin Yoona kissing Gu Jingyi passionately with her head tilted back in the rearview mirror, she reached out and held "Jingyi" in her hand.

This scene completely shattered Kim Tae-yeon's hopes, and she immediately parked her car and opened the door in the alley.

"Hurry up, I'll go keep watch for you."

After Kim Tae-yeon finished speaking, she left.

Yoona was touched, feeling that Kim Tae-yeon was like a little sun today.

With all irrelevant people cleared out, Yoona became even bolder.

What are you laughing at?

Gu Jingyi looked at his older sister helplessly, wondering what she was thinking.

"what?"

Gu Jingyi was furious and shivered after hearing Lin Yun'er's idea.

"Hey, don't lower my status."

With red eyes, he resumed the fight.

Yoona is really too arrogant.

Kim Tae-yeon, sitting at the alley entrance with almost dead fish eyes, glanced at the "Transformers" sign when she heard the singing.

Blushing, she scolded, "Yoona is really lucky, it's been almost an hour, hasn't it?"

"Could it be that I've been single for too long and am starting to crave food?"

"Hey, mosquitoes, please don't bite me!"

While lost in thought, Kim Tae-yeon got bitten by a mosquito, and she angrily swatted at it at the door.

"Mom, why is that person like that?"

A mother and child walked by, and the child pointed at Kim Tae-yeon with some curiosity.

The woman glanced at Kim Tae-yeon, who had her head down, and said disdainfully, "He looks like a primary school student. He has too much homework and is under a lot of mental pressure."

Kim Tae-yeon, who was swatting mosquitoes, froze. She should have known she would be bitten by crickets.

She might as well have just fed the mosquitoes...

(End of this chapter)