Peninsula: My mentor Kim Tae-yeon

"Why do I feel like I heard Taeyeon's voice?" Kim's mother murmured softly. After a moment, she shook her head. There was nothing in front of her. It must have been her imagination.

However, out of her mother's sight, Kim Tae-yeon's tears, which she had been holding back, finally burst forth.

Her mother couldn't see her, but she could feel her presence.

Even if it's just for a moment.

Su Xia, who was listening to Kim Ji-yong recount anecdotes about Kim Tae-yeon's childhood, glanced at the emotionally distraught Kim Tae-yeon but ignored her.

At this moment, what she needs is an emotional release, not someone to comfort her.

"When was the last time Taeyeon came back?" Su Xia asked Kim Ji-yong.

"I came back once last month, and I don't know when I'll be back next time," Jin Zhiyong said, shaking his head.

South Korea also celebrates the Lunar New Year, but it doesn't place as much importance on it as China. Besides, even in China, many people don't go home for the New Year.

Furthermore, South Korea places just as much importance on Christmas as it does on the Lunar New Year. For Kim Tae-yeon, who is an artist, such important holidays are actually the peak period for her activities.

"That's a real shame," Su Xia said regretfully.

Jin Zhiyong assumed that his regret stemmed from not being able to meet his "idol".

Ding dong.

Su Xia's cell phone suddenly rang.

I took out my phone and immediately opened the message from Liz.

Chestnut: [Photo]

Clicking on the photo reveals Li Rui and Jin Qiutian with their faces covered in cake.

In the photo, Lee Seo grinned mischievously and slapped a piece of cake onto Kim Qiu-ti's face. Kim Qiu-ti stared at Lee Seo in shock, as if she couldn't believe that the maknae would suddenly attack her.

Su Xia laughed. Is this an inside story from IVE?

He immediately replied.

SuXia: Li Rui is quite cute.

chestnut:!!!

Chestnut: Oh my god, I meant to send it to my friend, but I sent it to Su Xia oppa instead.

SuXia: Aren't I your friend?

Chestnut: [emmm]

Chestnut: Yes.

Su Xia smiled.

SuXia: So did Li Rui get a beating in the fall?

Chestnut: Hehe, she has short legs and can't outrun the maknae.

Su Xia seemed to see Liz's playful smile with dimples in her mind.

SuXia: Is that so?

Su Xia thought for a moment, then raised her phone and pointed it at the dazzling array of trophies in Kim Tae-yeon's glasses shop, all of which Kim Tae-yeon had brought back.

"Can I take a picture?" he asked Jin Zhiyong casually.

"Sure," Jin Zhiyong replied with a smile.

Su Xia then pressed the shutter.

SuXia: [Photo]

SuXia: Look where I am.

chestnut:?!!

Chestnut: Is this the eyewear shop owned by Taeyeon's family?

SuXia: Yes, I'm here to check in.

Chestnut: Could you buy me a pair of glasses frames? With my name on them!

Chestnut: Maybe the senior's family will tell Taeyeon senior!

Su Xia was amused by Liz's words, but still looked up at Jin Zhiyong.

SuXia: No problem, what kind of eyeglass frames do you need?

Chestnut: Could you please ask the shop manager to help me choose a pair? That way, I can also make a better impression on Taeyeon's family! [Smirking.JPG]

"Manager Jin, my friend wants to buy a pair of glasses frames. Would you like to help her choose a pair?" Su Xia said to Jin Zhiyong with a smile.

"Sure, is your friend male or female? If not, could you show me a photo? I can recommend someone based on their face shape," Jin Zhiyong said with a smile.

"Liz of IVE".

"Huh?" Jin Zhiyong was taken aback, looking at Su Xia uncertainly. "Miya, guest, I didn't hear you clearly. Did you mean... Liz, a member of IVE?"

"Yes, it's the Liz you know," Su Xia nodded and said.

"If I may ask one more question, are you a fan of hers, planning to give her this as a gift, or... a friend?"

"We're friends," Su Xia said cheerfully. He wasn't trying to make a connection out of thin air; Liz had just confirmed it herself.

"Okay." Jin Zhiyong looked at Su Xia in surprise, not expecting that his sister's fans would know Liz from IVE?

"Liz Xi's face shape is more oval, so frames with clean lines and balanced proportions are suitable, balancing a youthful look with an intellectual feel. I recommend this one." Jin Zhiyong took out a silver metal square eyeglass frame. "This one flatters the face shape and enhances sophistication. It can be used for both everyday wear and stage performances."

Su Xia picked up the glasses frame and examined it, imagining what it would look like on Liz's face.

Ok……

I can't think of anything.

"This is it." A slightly hoarse voice suddenly rang out.

"That's it." Su Xia replied instantly.

Jin Zhiyong was somewhat surprised by Su Xia's decisiveness, but as a shop owner, he was naturally delighted that the customer was so quick to buy.

"Okay, I'll wrap it up for you," Jin Zhiyong said with a smile.

Su Xia nodded, then looked at Kim Tae-yeon.

Her eyes were still red, but she had recovered from her previous loss of control.

After noticing Su Xia's gaze, he spoke up.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a woman cry before?"

Su Xia's eyelids twitched, and he suppressed the urge to retort. He looked at Jin Zhiyong, who had already fitted his glasses frame at the counter, and then at Jin Tae-yeon.

The meaning is obvious: I've paid the bill?

"Let's go after we pay," Kim Tae-yeon said immediately, understanding Su Xia's expression.

Su Xia remained silent and went to the counter to pay.

"Welcome to come again next time," Jin Zhiyong said with a smile and a wave.

Su Xia smiled and nodded, then picked up the bag and walked out of the store.

Jin's mother stared intently at Su Xia's retreating figure.

"Mom, what are you looking at?" Jin Zhiyong's wife asked when she saw that Jin's mother was staring in the direction Su Xia had left.

"It's nothing." Mother Jin smiled kindly, without revealing her true feelings.

She felt...

That child just now had a resemblance to Taeyeon.

……

"Are you leaving already?" Su Xia casually said to Kim Tae-yeon as they walked towards the hotel.

"Seeing them is enough," Kim Tae-yeon said calmly.

Su Xia looked at her with surprise.

"I thought you'd be very reluctant to part with it?"

Before, it was so quiet, so full of trepidation about returning home; now, it's as calm as a stranger.

"I've just figured some things out," Kim Tae-yeon said, shaking her head.

"What have you figured out?" Su Xia asked curiously.

Kim Tae-yeon glanced at him.

"We have no obligation to inform you."

Su Xia curled her lip upon hearing this.

"Tch, like you're someone who's really curious."

He straightened his neck and quickened his pace.

Kim Tae-yeon watched this scene with a faint smile on her face.

The reason she didn't say anything was because she had figured something out.

This home belongs only to Kim Tae-yeon of this world; she is just Kim Tae-yeon from another world, and this place does not belong to her.

And her home...

Kim Tae-yeon looked at Su Xia, and the image of Su Xia singing in the practice room that day quietly echoed in her mind.

"My love is like fallen leaves returning to their roots."

"Home is only where you are."