Peninsula: Starting with a silly childhood friend!

Chapter 100 I Like You Too

As Park Jin-young said, the new director soon arrived at the recording studio.

This director was clearly more professional than the previous one; while the progress wasn't lightning fast, he at least made up for the lost time.

As for TWICE's height issue, it was perfectly solved by Liu Baiyuan's high heels. Although it was still unavoidable that Zhou Ziyu had to bend her legs, at least it didn't affect her beauty.

Seeing that the new director's professionalism was guaranteed, Liu Baiyuan gradually felt relieved.

Sitting in the audience, he finally had time to look at the huge wave of goodwill he had just gained.

Activate the mute system.

Five progress bars appeared before his eyes. This interface was only visible to him, so he didn't have to worry about being treated as an oddball and being taken on a major investigation.

At this moment, Liu Baiyuan noticed that the progress bars of the five people were almost identical.

"Hirai Momo: 23 percent."

Sana Minatozaki: Five percent.

Minami: Five percent.

"Chou Tzu-yu: Five percent."

Bae Joo-hyun: Two percent.

The leader was naturally Hirai Momo. She had just visited Lotte World, and the progress bar had gotten so high that even Liu Baiyuan found it a bit noisy.

Looking at it now, progress bar number 23 is already at the top of the list.

It's at a level that the others can only dream of.

Mina and Sana Minato both gained three points because of what just happened.

As for Bae Joo-ja...

I'm not at SM Entertainment, and I don't see her often, so I haven't done much, but I've already reached my climax.

What's a bit strange is that Chou Tzu-yu, who was just spotted today, is already on the same starting line as Mina and Sana Minatozaki.

Thinking of this, Liu Baiyuan also looked up slightly at the girl dancing with a smile in the "castle". This time, Zhou Ziyu's hair color was slightly purple, whether it was dyed or not.

This hair color, combined with her tall stature, gave Chou Tzu-yu a mature and sophisticated look even before she turned eighteen.

After giving her a deep look, Liu Baiyuan shifted his gaze to Minami, who was not far from her, thinking about what she had just said: "Oppa, I want to go somewhere tonight, will you come with me? Just the two of us~"

Putting aside whether Mina usually calls him "Oppa," it's just that it's unusual for her, with her introverted personality, to ask him out. If it were Sana Minato or Tzuyu doing this, it wouldn't have surprised him so much.

"This little penguin..."

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Liu Baiyuan's lips curled up slightly. He had just agreed to go out with this little penguin that night to see what she was really up to.

The day passed quickly, and soon it was time to wrap up. TWICE bowed to the staff and then returned to the waiting room first.

These celebrities were mainly responsible for filming, and they could leave as soon as they finished work. But just after Hirai Momo finished packing her things, she suddenly realized that something was missing...

"Huh? That's strange, where's Mina-chan?"

She stood at the entrance of the recording studio, looked around, but couldn't see Mina anywhere, so she asked in confusion.

When Yu Dingyan passed by and heard what she said, she pursed her lips and said, "You don't know? Mina just left with Bai Yuan oppa."

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"What?!

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On the other side, Mina, who had just sat in the passenger seat, was also curiously looking around at Liu Baiyuan's car.

"What's wrong?"

Sitting in the driver's seat, Liu Baiyuan asked the little penguin beside him as he drove. He noticed that she had been curiously looking around ever since she got in the car, as if she were looking for something.

When asked, Mina paused abruptly: "It's nothing, I was just looking around."

After she finished speaking, she sat up straight, looking very obedient.

However, when she noticed Liu Baiyuan's profile as he drove again, she asked once more, "Baiyuan oppa, your car looks so new... it probably hasn't had many passengers, right?"

Upon hearing Mina's question, Liu Baiyuan thought about it for a moment and realized that it was indeed similar to what she said. So far, it seemed that his car had only ever carried Hirai Momo.

"Pretty much. I don't know many people here. Besides Peach, you're the only one who's ever sat in this passenger seat."

Am I the second one...?

Upon hearing this, Mina felt a fleeting, almost imperceptible joy.

Although it's not the first, the second one... isn't unacceptable.

After all, Hirai Momo had the advantage of being close to the source, and her relationship with Liu Baiyuan meant that this first place was hard to snatch.

As the car drove out of the photography base, the sky was no longer blue with white clouds; the twilight had completely replaced it, announcing the end of the day.

The streetlights are on, illuminating the way home for pedestrians, and the neon lights on the buildings are vying to advertise their own signs.

However, Liu Baiyuan and Mingjing Nan didn't seem surprised by this, as it was clearly something they had expected.

"Where are we going?"

Liu Baiyuan asked Mina, "This little penguin is keeping things to himself. He still hasn't told me where he's going."

When asked the question, Mina turned her head, a slight smile playing on her lips, and asked, "Baek Won oppa, have you ever been to Namsan Tower?"

"Um?"

Time passed slowly, and before long, the two arrived at the foot of Nanshan Pagoda.

Namsan Tower, also known as Seoul Tower, is one of Seoul's most famous landmarks. Firstly, it offers a panoramic view of almost the entire city, and secondly, the sunset at night is one of Seoul's most spectacular sights.

Secondly, there are the man-made attractions here. If it's just about sightseeing, there might not be many people coming here. After all, you can see scenery anywhere, but a lock wall is not something you can see everywhere.

Following the path up the mountain to the viewing platform, the sunset was just in full bloom.

"Ah~ So beautiful~"

Mina had a smile on her lips. Although her expression couldn't be seen because of the mask, her eyes and eyebrows clearly showed that she was in a good mood.

Liu Baiyuan followed behind her, nodding in agreement. However, while she was looking at the scenery, he was looking at the people more.

"It's really good..."

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"Hehe~ Right?"

When Mina heard that Liu Baiyuan also agreed with her, the smile on her face became even brighter.

However, she didn't notice that the man's gaze was always fixed on her.

After the two reached the fence and looked at the city scenery, Mina said to Liu Baiyuan again, "Baiyuan oppa, come over here with me!"

As she spoke, Mina took the lead and led the way. Liu Baiyuan was even more surprised when he heard what she said. Mina was unusually proactive tonight, showing no trace of her usual aloofness.

However... perhaps this is what Mina was originally like.

Thinking this, Liu Baiyuan slowly followed.

Soon, Mina led him to a wall covered with padlocks. The fence was densely packed with padlocks, and upon closer inspection, there were even words on them.

Such as wishing someone a happy and fulfilling life together, wishing someone to find their ideal job, and wishing someone a speedy recovery.

Of course, the most common reason is to "seek marriage".

However, Liu Baiyuan was not very surprised by this place, obviously he had been here before.

"Oppa, have you been here before?"

Mina walked ahead and asked Liu Baiyuan, who nodded matter-of-factly and said, "Of course, I came here before with a... classmate."

This classmate was actually his ex-girlfriend. When they first got together, Liu Baiyuan and she came here once, and they even hung a lock on it.

However, two or three years have passed, so it's probably impossible to find it now.

Liu Baiyuan didn't take this to heart. At the time, he didn't have any emotional connection with that girl. He mainly wanted some peace and quiet, to avoid those girls asking, "Are we classmates...?"

Mina listened to Liu Baiyuan's words without arousing any suspicion. As a landmark building in Seoul, Namsan Tower has not only appeared in many variety shows, but also in many Korean dramas, so it is not surprising that it attracts many international students to visit it.

She brought Liu Baiyuan here mainly because she wanted to have some alone time with this oppa, and also... ask him some questions!

"Oppa, let me show you the locks we hung up before!"

As she spoke, Mina led Liu Baiyuan to a fence, near the "Elegant Private Life" magazine from the first half of the year.

During filming, the production team prepared a giant padlock for them to hang on during the final episode.

It was just before the comeback of "CHEERUP," so what they wrote at the time was a wish for "CHEERUP."

It's back to Dafabet.

Unexpectedly, their words came true, and "CHEERUP" became a huge hit, bringing them into the public eye.

so...

"Oh my, it's still there~"

Mina quickly found the large padlock that the production team had hung for them. She then showed it to Liu Baiyuan with a smile, and the latter was taken aback when he saw such a big padlock.

"Is this lock something you're planning to use to lock the door...?"

Liu Baiyuan looked at the large lock that Mina was holding up, his face full of shock.

On a fence, a silver-headed padlock, several sizes larger than the other small padlocks, was tightly chained to the railing.

Despite enduring several months of wind and rain, the lock remains bright and clear, indicating that its quality is still up to standard.

"Hehe, this was a closing gift from the production team when we participated in the finale of 'Elegant Private Life'."

Minami briefly explained the origin of the lock to Liu Baiyuan, who then stepped forward, took the lock, and glanced at the words on it.

The text above read: "TWICE's second album is a huge success! TWICE, stay together forever!"

"A heartfelt thank you to 'Elegant Private Life'!"

"April 15, 2016 TWICE—ONCE, we love you!"

Seeing the last date, Liu Baiyuan's thoughts instantly drifted back to a few months ago. So it was around that time...

As dusk fell and night completely enveloped Seoul, Liu Baiyuan and Mingjing Nan stood by the railing, looking down at the city lights and bustling traffic below.

"Bai Yuan oppa, I heard from Momo that you can speak Japanese."

"I know a little bit, but I've gotten a bit rusty since I haven't practiced in a while."

"Then let's speak Japanese."

Mina gently curled the corners of her lips, looking at this oppa with a smile.

The two then chatted in Japanese, and Mina slowed down her speech a bit, as if she were leading Liu Baiyuan in.

As they chatted, Mina suddenly changed the subject and asked him, "Shiro-nii-chan, are you and Momo very close?"

"Of course, she's been my little sister since I was a child."

"And I think Momo seems really clingy to you, Ni-chan."

Mina asked tentatively, wanting to know Liu Baiyuan's attitude towards others in order to judge her chances of winning.

She hadn't paid much attention to it before, mainly because it was just Hirai Momo; after all, Hirai Momo's intelligence couldn't possibly be a match for hers. But today, she suddenly realized that her youngest member seemed to have some issues as well...

"Her? She's just a little excited because we haven't seen each other for so many years..."

Liu Baiyuan was certainly aware of Hirai Momo's problem, and the rapidly increasing favorability rating was the best proof of that.

"But he had his own opinion on this," or rather, he convinced himself.

When Mina heard Liu Baiyuan's words, she looked at him thoughtfully for a moment, then her eyebrows curved up again. Could this be considered an official clarification?

Anyway, she was very happy to hear that, because it meant she still had a chance.

"So, in TWICE, who's your favorite member, nii-chan?"

Mina blinked her big eyes and asked him again.

"Hmm... to be honest, if we disregard my relationship with Momo, there's actually someone else I like the most."

Who is it?

When Mina heard Liu Baiyuan's words, a sense of anticipation rose in her heart. There were only a few people in TWICE who were familiar with Liu Baiyuan: Hirai Momo, Minatozaki Sana, Lim Nayeon, Chou Tzuyu, and herself.

If we exclude Hirai Momo, the biggest boss, then there are only four people left. Looking at it this way, my chances of winning are quite high.

"Of course it's you."

Liu Baiyuan smiled and looked at the little penguin beside him.

boom!

Liu Baiyuan spoke these words lightly, but to Mina, they were like a thunderclap, instantly making her blush.

"Nii-chan, what did you say?!"

Mina blushed and lowered her head, looking shy.

Liu Baiyuan, however, didn't seem to care and continued, "I'm telling the truth. Sana and Nayeon are too noisy, and Tzuyu, despite her cute appearance, is actually a cunning and ruthless person. So, if I had to choose my favorite member of TWICE, it would still be Mina."

Hearing his words, Mina slowly raised her head and met Liu Baiyuan's gaze. Seeing his genuine look, her eyes sparkled. Finally, all her unspoken words condensed into a smile as she said to him, "I like you too, Nii-chan~".

As soon as the words left his mouth, a sphere of light suddenly rose into the air from the city below. With a loud bang, a dazzling firework exploded in the sky, its reflection illuminating half of Mina and Liu Baiyuan's faces...

"Ding! Mina's favorability +1!"

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"Ding! Mina's favorability +1..."

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