Peninsula: I'm being supported by a top idol.

the next day.

Cui Shi'an arrived early as usual.

They also ordered a coffee for Liu Zhimin, who was about to arrive.

Whether or not he drinks it is one thing, but since the person came all the way to deliver the album, Cui Shi'an felt it was only right.

As for the matter of the savior.

Since the "younger sister" has already explained the situation, the cause of this matter may not lie with her.

Buddhism teaches that everything in the world is interconnected by cause and effect, and from an ecological perspective, this is indeed true.

His sister giving him arrows was the cause; his car accident was the effect.

However, the specific relationship between them still needs time to be clarified.

……

Liu Zhimin swore that he had arrived a few minutes earlier than the agreed time, but as soon as he got out of the car, he saw Cui Shi'an sitting behind the shop window.

"Oh dear... you always put me under so much pressure... It's Monday today, is university really that relaxing?"

Today she was dressed casually, wearing a plain cropped t-shirt that accentuated her curves, and loose-fitting trousers. However, she was still wearing her hat and mask.

To avoid being recognized by Choi Si-an, she even deliberately didn't wear eye makeup.

However, it's also possible that she didn't want the other person to think that she dressed up specifically to see him.

Who knows?

The moment Cui Shi'an saw her, he instinctively stood up.

His polite demeanor prompted Liu Zhimin to wave to him subconsciously.

But immediately, she realized she had been too forward and should put her hand down.

"Is an iced Americano okay?" Cui Shi'an pushed the coffee towards her.

Liu Zhimin frowned. Could this guy be trying to take the opportunity to see what she looks like?

Although she had some complaints in her heart, she still said thank you on the surface and then took out the album she had brought.

"You really have amazing connections, you even managed to get an autographed album from ive."

"Nex?" Liu Zhimin was taken aback. Judging from his tone, it seemed like IVE was more popular than their aespa.

"Thank you." Choi Si-an carefully put the album away. "If there are any autographed albums of other IVE members next time, please do your best to help me out..."

"That's it! It's all gone now!" Liu Zhimin was furious. What the hell? He shouldn't have brought it! Tch!

"Uh..." Cui Shi'an didn't understand why she suddenly sounded so annoyed, so he quickly thanked her again, "Anyway, thank you... for giving me so many autographed Aespa albums last time..."

"Since we've come this far," Liu Zhimin steeled himself and decided to go all in, directly probing, "I noticed you accepted all the other people's autographed albums, so why didn't you accept Karina's?"

After saying that, fearing that Cui Shi'an might notice something, she quickly added:

"Actually, I also have Karina's autographed album at home, if you want it..."

"Kenchana," Cui Shi'an waved his hand, indicating that it was unnecessary.

Liu Zhimin's eyes widened in surprise. Spain! So decisive? Did I steal your rice or something?

"Don't you like her?"

"Yes, I don't like it."

It's still very crisp.

At that moment, Liu Zhimin felt a surge of heat throughout her body, as if all the heat in her body had rushed to her face. She subconsciously picked up her iced coffee, wanting to drink it, but then realized that she was still wearing a mask. So she pulled open the bottom edge of the mask a crack and stuck the straw inside.

"..." Her strange appearance made Cui Shi'an want to laugh. Just as he was about to say that she didn't need to be so reserved, she glared at him, as if questioning him:

Why?

"Inside?"

Liu Zhimin put down his cup, the cold coffee went down his throat, and he regained some of his composure.

She calmly raised her head: "Why don't you like Karina? I think she's wonderful!"

"Ah~ so you're a fan of aespa?" Cui Shi'an seemed to understand something, and asked curiously:

"But do you rich heiresses also like to be fans of celebrities?"

Liu Zhimin then realized that in his mind she was a chaebol heiress.

So she casually crossed her legs, leaned back slightly in her chair, and struck what she thought was a very spoiled rich kid pose: "What law says a chaebol heiress can't be a fan of celebrities?"

Cui Shi'an was speechless. That wasn't what he meant. He just felt that if he were a second-generation chaebol, he would definitely have many more meaningful things to do than chasing stars.

For example... taking a yacht full of bikini-clad beauties out to sea for fishing?

"You still haven't answered me. Why do you hate Karina?" she pressed.

Did I say I hate her?

"Don't deny it. Didn't you say she had a bad character at the cultural goods store last time? I heard you, okay?"

"..." Cui Shi'an looked at the other person's serious expression and was speechless. Is this what a fanatical fan is like? They can't stand anyone saying anything bad about their idol?

Considering that she had some connection with him in his past life, Cui Shi'an didn't want to make things too awkward, so he explained the reason seriously.

"...Therefore, from your local perspective, what she did was fine, but from the perspective of a foreigner like me, she was ignoring us. Do you understand now?"

Liu Zhimin was stunned for a moment. So it was because of the Mystery Academia incident? But that wasn't his intention back then; he simply wanted to share…

"What if she didn't know herself? Aren't you being too harsh? Besides, there are members from Tokyo University in Aespa, how could she do that on purpose?"

Cui Shi'an took a sip of coffee and explained casually:

"I just think that as an artist, it's best not to use ignorance as an excuse. Even if you are truly ignorant, it gives others a reason to laugh at you. So I suggest that she should be more careful with her words in the future. Of course, this is just my personal opinion."

"Heh," Liu Zhimin let out a soft, ambiguous chuckle, raising his eyes with a hint of provocation:

"I didn't expect you to have such high moral standards for celebrities. By your standards, wouldn't someone who, in a public setting, makes a judgment about another person's character based solely on one-sided information, also be considered... 'ignorant' and 'lacking in discretion'?"

She cleverly returned the "ball" to him, responding with her own logic.

Since he's convinced she's a "die-hard fan," she'll use the "die-hard fan protecting their idol" act to mask her true feelings and, incidentally, get a little revenge on this guy who's made her feel so frustrated.

Looking at her defiant gaze, Cui Shi'an opened his mouth, then finally gave a self-deprecating smile:

"You really are stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat. Now I'm starting to believe why I died because of you in my past life."

"..."

These words were like a thunderbolt, shattering all of Liu Zhimin's feigned "die-hard fan" aura.

She froze in her seat, a scene of the royal palace flashing through her mind, her pupils dilating instantly:

"What did you say? You died because of me??"

"Hmm..." Cui Shi'an rubbed the bridge of his nose, a little annoyed. "I heard it from someone else..."

"Who?? Who said that??" Liu Zhimin leaned forward unconsciously, feeling agitated, because he hadn't seen him die in his dreams these past few days.

Hearing this, Cui Shi'an, who was engrossed in drinking his coffee, looked up in surprise: "You believe me now?"