Peninsula: Starting with a silly childhood friend!

Hmm? ...This person...

Liu Baiyuan frowned almost imperceptibly, a hint of doubt creeping into his eyes as he looked at Cui Xueli.

What kind of brain does this woman have?

The question I asked and the answer she gave seem to be about the same thing, right?

However, since the other party had asked, Liu Baiyuan nodded and admitted, "Uh... it really is spicy stir-fried rice cake."

Upon hearing that it was indeed as she had thought, a smile immediately appeared on the girl's face. However, due to the numbing effect of alcohol, the smile on her face at this moment was somewhat... 'simple and honest'.

Choi Sulli tried to prop herself up with her hands on the ground, but because she had just relieved herself on the ground, her already weak body could not provide her with any strength at all.

Seeing this, Liu Baiyuan immediately reached out and grabbed her arm, helping her up.

As Liu Baiyuan exerted his strength, he suddenly realized that the woman in front of him seemed to have a weight that was extremely disproportionate to her height.

Despite being 1.7 meters tall, he lifted the other person up with surprisingly little effort, so light it was almost surreal.

Choi Sulli stood up and looked at the boy in front of her. Perhaps because they were a little closer, she could feel Liu Baiyuan's handsomeness once again.

"You're so beautiful..."

Alcohol emboldens the timid, and with the aid of alcohol, Choi Sulli had a rather straightforward manner, and her words and actions showed a boldness she had never shown before.

"Haven't you seen enough handsome men in the entertainment industry?"

Liu Baiyuan didn't seem to care about Cui Xueli's praise; it wasn't the first time he'd heard such words.

He simply helped her to a seat on a bench by the Han River.

"May I have a bite of your spicy stir-fried rice cakes?"

Sitting in the chair, Choi Sulli didn't forget the spicy rice cakes in the other person's hand. For some reason, she really wanted to eat them right now. Maybe it was because of the spicy smell in the air, or maybe it was because... she hadn't eaten all afternoon.

Upon hearing this, Liu Baiyuan glanced at the few remaining rice cake strips in his hand and handed them to Cui Xueli.

"Thank you~"

The latter took it without caring whether the other person had eaten it or not, and directly picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece, and put it in his mouth.

The spicy flavor and the soft, fluffy texture instantly captivated Choi Sulli's taste buds.

"Mmm~ It's so delicious~ Where did you buy this?"

Liu Baiyuan pointed to the roadside stall that was still steaming: "It's over there. If you want to eat more, you can go check it out later."

Choi Sulli looked in the direction Liu Baiyuan was pointing and said with a regretful expression, "Aigoo... I've been here so many times and I never knew there was such a delicious rice cake shop."

Seeing Choi Sulli like this, Liu Baiyuan asked her in confusion:

"You're so drunk, don't you have any events or schedules to attend tomorrow?"

They're still drinking at this hour. What are they going to do for tomorrow's activities? If I fall asleep now, I probably won't wake up until noon the next day...

Upon hearing Liu Baiyuan's words, a hint of melancholy suddenly appeared in Cui Xueli's eyes, and she asked Liu Baiyuan:

Don't you recognize me?

"Of course I know you. Aren't you Sulli from F(x)?"

Is it Sulli from F(x)...?

Hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar prefix seemed to touch on something deep within Choi Sulli's heart, causing the disappointment she had managed to suppress with alcohol to surge forth once more.

"Since you know me, how could you not know that I'm no longer a member of f(x)? Acting isn't like running around for activities when I was an idol; months-long hiatuses are common..."

Choi Sulli chewed on rice cake strips, her long, white legs slightly raised, stepping onto the seat so that she looked like she was curled up. Her eyes, which had been somewhat hazy from being drunk just moments before, suddenly became exceptionally clear and bright as she quietly gazed at the Han River not far away.

The cool moonlight shone on her, making her look somewhat lonely and pitiful. It was unclear what she was thinking.

Liu Baiyuan looked at the woman in front of him quietly, and suddenly felt that she was somewhat different from the woman in the photo he had seen at SM.

The girl in the photo is smiling so happily, but even in her smile, there is a hint of weariness that cannot be dispelled.

It's as if someone is carrying a lot of pressure.

Liu Baiyuan didn't know much about this girl group, only that they were from SM Entertainment. However, this girl in front of him had announced her departure from F(x) last year with a public statement, citing her prioritizing her entertainment career as the reason...

Looking at the girl in front of him, Liu Baiyuan said to her:

"Actually, you have a lot of fans waiting for your return. I just heard two people talking about you when I was buying rice cakes there. Maybe... you can talk to your teammates about some things. Maybe things will be better if you talk it out."

Choi Sulli smiled bitterly, ignoring Liu Baiyuan's somewhat one-sided statement.

Even though almost a year has passed, her account is still flooded with insults in the private messages, though she's gotten somewhat used to it...

Most importantly... she didn't know how to tell that little kid and her third sister about her predicament...

She had considered explaining to them, but they simply didn't want to say a single word to her...

Choi Sulli stared quietly at the river, remaining silent for a moment. During this time, the shrewdness in her eyes slowly faded, and her eyelids gradually became heavy.

She had already drunk quite a bit of alcohol, and being by the Han River at that moment, the evening breeze made her instantly tipsy. The fact that she was only now starting to feel sleepy was already a sign of her high alcohol tolerance.

"Tell me, am I really that bad...?"

With her last shred of consciousness, Choi Sulli asked the question she most wanted to know to this man she had only met once.

The attacks from fans, the lack of understanding from her sisters, and the pressure from her family made her start to doubt herself.

However, she couldn't hear Liu Baiyuan's answer.

Because right after she asked that question, she slowly closed her eyes, completely passed out, and her body went limp, about to fall to the ground.

Fortunately, Liu Baiyuan's attention was always on her. The moment she fell asleep, he came to Cui Xueli's side again and gently supported her.

"Tsk...you should at least call someone to come pick you up before you go to sleep..."

Liu Baiyuan stared speechlessly at the girl who was now fast asleep, leaning against him.

At this moment, he felt quite at a loss. What if he tried to find the phone on someone and was misunderstood?

But if we don't find someone to take Choi Sulli away...

He couldn't possibly stay here with her all night...

or......

Liu Baiyuan shifted his gaze to a budget hotel across the street...