Peninsula: My Top-Tier Landlord

"Lie down?"

Bae Joo-hyun tilted her head, not understanding what Ye Fan meant.

"Hmm, it's all about finding an easy job after achieving financial freedom, and then starting to enjoy life," Ye Fan said. That's his ultimate goal!

If possible, I'd like to buy two more houses and rent them out, then I can be a landlord and collect rent.

"I see..." Bae Joo-hyun understood. This was what most people thought. Sometimes she would get lazy and just want to lie at home and not move.

"Then you should take better care of yourself. Don't end up spending all your money on medical bills after you're bedridden. It would be better to go to the gym to exercise when you have time." Bae Joo-hyun said softly, looking at Ye Fan with gentle eyes. At this moment, she seemed like a kind older sister.

But Ye Fan frowned and looked at her with a strange expression.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"Your gentle older sister demeanor is a bit unusual for me," Ye Fan teased her with a smile. It was rare to see Bae Joo-hyun like this, at least not recently.

"To you, I'm always seen as a gentle older sister, so what image do I project in your eyes?"

"You only know how to elbow people," Ye Fan complained. He had no idea how many elbows Bae Joo-hyun had given him.

Bae Joo-hyun's forehead creased with annoyance. She immediately elbowed Ye Fan, thinking, "Since we're already in this state, I'll take another elbow from her."

After glaring at Ye Fan, Bae Joo-hyun began clearing the table, while Ye Fan sat down on the sofa and took out his phone to watch some videos.

Bae Joo-hyun wiped her hands and sat down next to Ye Fan. "Weren't you going to do a live stream?"

"Take a break," Ye Fan said, continuing to watch videos.

With a slump in his shoulder, Ye Fan swiped his finger away from the video of the beautiful woman, and Bae Joo-hyun, who was standing next to him, had already come over to watch.

Ye Fan glanced at her, then turned his phone so she couldn't see it. At the same time, he leaned to the side, and Bae Joo-hyun frowned and followed suit, until she finally landed on top of Ye Fan.

"Why won't you let me see? Are you watching some pretty girl videos again?" Bae Joo-hyun raised her head, rested her chin on Ye Fan's chest, and stared at him as she spoke.

With his beloved in his arms, Ye Fan felt a little uncomfortable. He propped himself up and sat up, bowing slightly. Bae Joo-hyun also sat up, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

"Aren't you leaving tomorrow? Aren't you going back to pack your bags?"

"No rush, I'll go back after sitting for a while."

It's only 9 o'clock now, there's no rush, and I'm only bringing some clothes and cosmetics. I'm already familiar with this process, so I can get ready quickly.

Ye Fan crossed his legs, picked up a cushion, and hugged it. Usually, when he was with Bae Joo-hyun like this, he would give her a lesson and then go back to his computer desk to do his own thing. But now, sitting here like this, he really didn't know what to do.

The TV was still playing the variety show that Seulgi and the others had watched earlier. The two were silent for a moment, their eyes on the TV screen but their minds elsewhere.

Seeing this, Ye Fan took the initiative to start a conversation, talking about yesterday's live stream, where her fans asked her questions, such as about contract renewal.

"Renewing the contract..." Bae Joo-hyun sighed, looking somewhat forlorn. She had been thinking about this whenever she had free time.

"You seem a bit troubled. Is it because the new contract offered by the company isn't good?" Ye Fan asked curiously. With the topic shifting his attention, Ye Fan quickly put his legs down.

"No, the conditions are quite good." Bae Joo-hyun shook her head.

The current situation for the group is that Seulgi has renewed her contract, while Sooyoung and Seungwan's contracts expire next year, but judging from their situation, it seems unlikely that they will be renewed after that.

Having worked at the same company for over a decade, and with their skills and reputation now improved, it's understandable that the company's focus is on the new group, given their youth and desire for new opportunities.

Having debuted together for so long, it would be a lie to say they have no feelings for the group. The five of them have a pretty good relationship, without the backstabbing and infighting that other groups have.

During this time, she was also thinking of talking to Seungwan and the others. As the leader of the group, she didn't want to see the group disband.

Seeing Bae Joo-hyun's troubled expression, Ye Fan scratched his head. It was a bit beyond his level as an outsider.

"Well, although I don't know much about it, everyone has their own ambitions. Besides, aren't you the leader of Red Velvet? And now that Seulgi has renewed her contract, as long as you're still here, the group will still exist. Maybe they'll reconsider and renew their contracts after seeing you, the eldest sister, renew yours?"

"Don't overthink it, or you'll get even more wrinkles."

Ye Fan had barely finished speaking when he received a glare from Bae Joo-hyun.

"Is that how you comfort someone?"

"Isn't this because I'm concerned about Irenexi's condition? Besides, I'm... bad with words." Ye Fan smiled brightly.

Seeing his silly look, Bae Joo-hyun chuckled, "Silly boy."

She shared some work-related troubles, and Ye Fan quietly listened. Sometimes, when Bae Joo-hyun got angry, Ye Fan would join in her complaints.

After talking for a while, Bae Joo-hyun felt much more relaxed. She glanced at the time; it was already past 10 o'clock, and it was about time for her to go back.

"It's almost time, I'm going back now. Thank you for listening to my rant." Bae Joo-hyun stood up.

"Okay, I'll see you off." Ye Fan followed closely behind, taking the trash with him as he went.

After arriving downstairs and throwing away the trash, Ye Fan escorted Bae Joo-hyun to her car. Just as he was about to speak, Bae Joo-hyun took a step forward. Ye Fan opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. His hand froze in mid-air, unsure of what to do.

Two seconds later, feeling that large hand gently patting her from behind, Bae Joo-hyun tightened her grip on Ye Fan, holding him even closer.

"Will I call you if I have time these next few days?"

"Mm," Ye Fan replied softly.

She nuzzled against Ye Fan's chest, then took a step back. "I'm leaving!"

"Okay, drive carefully and be safe. Send me a message when you get home." Ye Fan waved.

"knew!"

Bae Joo-hyun opened the car door, turned to Ye Fan and gave him a thumbs-up, "Good luck with your live stream. Don't say anything ambiguous to other girls, or I'll be watching your live stream."

"If I find out, I'll kick you when I get back."

Ye Fan helplessly shrugged, then raised his hands in surrender, "Okay, okay, I'll remember."

Seriously, you're addicted to elbowing someone?

Upon receiving a response, Bae Joo-hyun smiled, got into the car, and started the engine. Ye Fan also stepped back to make way for her.

Watching Bae Joo-hyun's car drive away, Ye Fan shook his head and turned to go home.