112: Chapter 112 The Bloodshed Caused by Choi Sulli's Moments

Night gradually deepened at Moon Bay Ranch, and the darkness of Seoul began to wash over the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Girls' Generation dorm.

A series of sluggish footsteps echoed from the entrance, accompanied by the sound of chirping voices.

The eight members, who had just rushed back to the dorm after finishing promotional activities, all walked through the door wailing, their faces filled with inescapable exhaustion.

Seohyun asked softly, "Jessica Unnie, aren't you going home today?"

Jessica Jung slumped onto the sofa and shouted, "Krystal and the others had their schedules delayed too. It would be boring if I went back alone."

Kim Taeyeon kicked off her high heels and also slumped onto the living room sofa, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Finally back. After standing all day, I feel like my legs don't even belong to me anymore."

She took the bottle of mineral water handed to her by Seohyun, twisted it open, and took several large gulps.

Then she handed it to Jessica Jung.

Jessica Jung tilted her head and smiled.

Tiffany Young collapsed beside them, rubbing her aching shoulders and muttering, "Yeah, the dorm is still more comfortable. No matter how soft a hotel bed is, it doesn't feel like home."

That girl Yoona has it easy; she said she had an individual schedule and didn't have to run around with us. I'm so jealous."

At the mention of Im Yoona, Kim Hyoyeon, who was removing her makeup, poked her head out of the bathroom and asked, "Speaking of which, what exactly is Yoona's schedule? The company only said it was a temporary arrangement, and she's been vague when asked. She couldn't have snuck off to rest, could she?"

Everyone was chatting back and forth about interesting stories.

Kwon Yuri, who had been sitting on the corner sofa clutching her phone, suddenly stood up with a "thud."

Her brows were slightly furrowed, her lips pressed into a straight line, and her tone was full of gritted-teeth resentment.

She held up her phone, her voice not loud but carrying clear indignation.

"Hey! You guys, come look at this!"

"Sulli just posted on her Moments. This is so beautiful, but it seems like someone has gone too far!"

Hearing this, everyone gathered around to see Choi Sulli's newly updated status on Kwon Yuri's phone screen.

The photos showed a vast, boundless green ranch, with silver beaches meeting the deep blue sea in a single line; the scenery was as beautiful as a fairy tale world.

Sumptuous, luxurious food, the grandeur of a bonfire party...

And in the background of one of the photos, a man and a woman could be faintly seen riding horses across the grassland.

The man was tall and upright, and the woman was nestled in his arms.

Although their faces couldn't be seen clearly from the distance, the glimpse of a familiar outfit made Kwon Yuri feel more and more that something was wrong.

Kwon Yuri pointed at the small figure in the photo and said with certainty, "Look at this woman on the horse! Even though it's taken from far away, isn't this off-white coat the exact one Yoona bought just two days ago?"

Lee Soonkyu, as the number one gossip enthusiast, leaned in and studied the screen for a long time, nodding and then shaking her head. "It does look a bit like her, but it's too far away, so we can't be sure, right?"

"Didn't Yoona say she had a company-arranged schedule? Why would she be in New Zealand?"

Kim Taeyeon looked at the various beautiful scenes of Moon Bay Ranch posted by the five members of f(x) on her own phone, and finally returned to Choi Sulli's profile to open that photo as well.

"Look at how happy Sulli is smiling. It's so nice!"

The Girls' Generation dorm fell silent; none of the girls spoke.

They had all witnessed the change in this young girl, and it was all brought about by that man.

Kim Hyoyeon leaned over, her finger swiping across the screen, and saw Choi Sulli's caption—"Even the wind is sweet at this moment~"

"What kind of schedule requires going to such a beautiful ranch?"

"Sulli and the others are so lucky. This arrangement by the company is completely in the rhythm of a vacation!"

Jessica Jung stood on the periphery of the crowd, glancing indifferently at the phone screen, her face showing no surprise at all.

As early as an hour ago, Krystal Jung had sent her a message telling her that she and the f(x) members were vacationing at a ranch in New Zealand, and that Im Yoona and Son Ye-jin had also come.

Thinking of that man's coldness toward her, she felt a bit annoyed.

Krystal Jung also said that when she returned from New Zealand, she had something important to tell her in detail.

Seeing the photo now, she already understood everything in her heart, but she didn't expose it. She stood aside with her arms crossed, a trace of complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Why was he so good to Im Yoona? She was very beautiful too, okay?

Kwon Yuri, that sneaky one, became more certain the more she looked and stamped her feet in anger.

"It's definitely Yoona!"

"The company said she had an individual schedule, so it turns out she secretly ran off to travel with a man?"

Look at this man's back; doesn't it look more and more like Elder Brother Liu Zijun?"

She's being so unfair!"

We're working ourselves to death, while she's living it up, even going on a horse-riding date in such a beautiful place!"

"Exactly, exactly!" Tiffany Young agreed immediately, her face full of smiles, as she pulled out her phone and started messaging Im Yoona.

She felt that the situation wasn't big enough yet.

She posted in the group chat: "Hey! Im Yoona! You've gone too far, actually going to find a man behind our backs!"

Seeing this, everyone took out their phones and began to attack Im Yoona in the group chat.

"Im Yoona! Confess! Are you on a date with Liu Zijun in New Zealand?"

"Are you in the ranch photos Sulli posted? You actually snuck off to travel, leaving us behind to enjoy yourself!"

"Hurry up and send the other videos! And the good photos too, don't keep them for yourself, share them all!"

"You must treat us to a big meal when you get back, otherwise we'll tell the fans about your secret date!"

...

Messages were sent one after another on the phone screens, and the dorm was filled with the lively sounds of condemnation.

The previous exhaustion was significantly diluted by this sudden major event.

Seeing everyone so lively, Kim Taeyeon laughed with her mouth wide open like an older lady and also took out her phone to send Im Yoona a message: "Stay safe, have fun, and remember to bring gifts back for us."

Watching the others busying themselves, Jessica Jung silently retreated to her own room.

She took out her phone and messaged Krystal Jung: "When are you coming back? What did you say you wanted to tell me?"

Before long, Krystal Jung replied: "Soon. We'll head back once we've had enough fun. I'll tell you in person then; it's very important."

Jessica Jung looked at her phone and paused slightly.

Meanwhile, in another apartment in Seoul, the six members of T-ara were also sitting together.

Park Soyeon looked at Choi Sulli's update on her phone. The Moon Bay Ranch in the photos was indeed breathtakingly beautiful. Although the figures of the man and woman riding horses were blurry, she could feel the comfort and sweetness.

Her fingers unconsciously rubbed the phone screen, a complex expression appearing on her face.

Park Ji-yeon, that Little Dinosaur, was sitting on the carpet massaging her feet. Seeing her unnie in deep thought, she stood up and peeked at her phone.

Seeing the figures, she immediately guessed it was Liu Zijun and Choi Sulli.

This Little Dragon Cub didn't know yet that it was Liu Zijun and Im Yoona.

"unnie, why does Joon oppa always help us like this?"

"And, I see that your relationship seems quite unusual. We can all feel that he seems to be doing all this because of you?"

"Could it be that he has feelings for you? If that's the case, I think you should consider it, unnie."

"It's just that he seems to be Sulli's boyfriend; a lot of friends have been saying that lately."

Park Soyeon shook her head and said, "Ji-yeon! How could he have feelings for me? He's Sulli's boyfriend!"

Since JS Entertainment took over CCM Entertainment, cleared their names, and tailored a new album for them, their resources had been unbelievably good.

And behind all of this, it was that Liu Zijun who was pulling the strings.

Jeon Bo-ram nodded and agreed, "Yeah, back during the Gayo Daejeon, he specifically went to cheer for us. And now, such a great vacation schedule for Sulli and the others is clearly his doing."

"We know about his relationship with Sulli, but why is he so good to us too? Isn't it because of you, Soyeon?"

"But every time we ask you, you don't say anything."

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on Park Soyeon, their eyes full of inquiry.

They could all see that Liu Zijun seemed to take extra care of Park Soyeon.

Could it be that Liu Zijun really has feelings for Park Soyeon?

Park Soyeon felt everyone's gaze, and she felt a bit hesitant in her heart.

She knew about the relationship between Liu Zijun and Choi Soo-myung, and she knew that everything Liu Zijun did was likely because of Choi Soo-myung.

But these were Liu Zijun's secrets, and her own secrets as well; she didn't really want to speak them out.

Park Soyeon spoke tentatively, "I... I don't really want to say."

"But don't let your imaginations run wild. He's so good to us, but it's definitely not because he likes me."

"He and I are not in the kind of relationship you're thinking of, and I don't have those kinds of feelings for him either."

Park Ji-yeon suddenly said with a laugh, "If only Joon oppa weren't Sulli's boyfriend, then I could snatch him up for myself."

"I'm the youngest and the prettiest; none of you are a match for me."

As soon as she said this, she was immediately suppressed by her older sisters.

"Park Ji-yeon, look at your unnie's figure before you talk. With these da lei and these legs, can you even compare?"

"maknae! You've gotten bold!"

And little Jeon Bo-ram, lying on the floor and looking at the long leg pressing down on her, could only look toward Park Soyeon for help with a piteous expression.