124: Chapter 124 It's Hard to Guard Against a Petty Person

In a luxury apartment somewhere in Seoul, the neon lights outside the floor-to-ceiling windows flickered, but there wasn't a hint of warmth in Lee Seung-gi's eyes.

He slammed his phone onto the leather sofa; the screen was stuck on the statement released by SM Entertainment.

The words "senior-junior relationship" were like fine needles, repeatedly pricking his pride.

And that bodyguard Im Yoona mentioned—wasn't he Choi Sulli's boyfriend, who had been causing such a stir in the industry?

"Senior and junior? Liu Zijun? Im Yoona?"

Lee Seung-gi sneered and took a large gulp of red wine from the table. The pungent liquid burned his throat, but it couldn't suppress the humiliation surging in his heart.

Since his debut, he had always had smooth sailing in the industry thanks to his handsome looks and smooth way of doing things. When had he ever been this pathetic?

In the classroom at Dongguk University, Im Yoona's cold rejection still echoed in his ears.

Outside the teaching building, Liu Zijun's calm yet absolutely oppressive gaze made him feel even more like he had a lump in his throat.

He walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling mirror. The man in the mirror was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, still maintaining a handsome appearance, but the malice in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

He opened his social media app. The fans' comfort and accusations against Im Yoona were densely packed, but instead of making him feel better, they only intensified his resentment.

He muttered to himself in the mirror, "Why? Am I, Lee Seung-gi, really inferior to a bodyguard?"

He slowly sat down, a sinister smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"The visual centers of SM's two major girl groups, fighting over a bodyguard?"

"If this news spreads online, I wonder how you'll deal with it, Im Yoona?"

He knew the rules of the entertainment industry all too well; an artist's image was their lifeline.

Choi Sulli was already facing criticism due to personality controversies, and Im Yoona was one of the most popular members of Girls Generation, carrying the expectations of countless fans.

Once the scandal of "two women fighting over one man" fermented, their careers would inevitably take a heavy hit, and Liu Zijun, the "instigator," would surely be consumed by the fans' fury.

Once this thought arose, it was like wild grass growing uncontrollably.

If I can't have it, then destroy it.

First, I'll teach that bodyguard a lesson. Who does he think he is?

Besides being a bit handsome and tall, what else does he have?

Why should he get the favor of Choi Sulli and Im Yoona?

He took out his phone and found a number he hadn't contacted in a long time. His fingertips hesitated for a moment before he finally pressed the dial button.

The moment the call connected, a gruff voice came through.

"Seung-gi? What made you think of calling me?"

Lee Seung-gi's tone was very low, with a hint of imperceptible urgency.

"Dong-ho hyung, there's something I need your help with."

"I've run into some trouble and need someone to teach a guy a lesson."

Kim Dong-ho was a friend he had known since childhood. Relying on his relationship with a certain gang leader in Seoul, he was doing quite well in the gray area.

He mainly worked as a middleman, specializing in settling matters for people.

Lee Seung-gi used to look down on people like him, but at this moment, he felt this connection could come in handy.

Kim Dong-ho sneered and asked, "You're a big star now, why are you still doing this kind of thing? The price won't be low."

Lee Seung-gi smiled and said, "Price is not an issue!"

"A guy named Liu Zijun, a bodyguard for SM Entertainment."

Kim Dong-ho was silent for a few seconds, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

"Someone from SM Entertainment? Their Security Department has a complicated background."

Lee Seung-gi said hurriedly, "Just tell me how much money you want! He's just a Chinese guy with no background."

Kim Dong-ho laughed loudly. "A big star is indeed straightforward. As for the fee... let's say ten... twenty million korean won. After all, he's a bodyguard, so we'll definitely need more people."

Lee Seung-gi didn't even think about it, willingly playing the part of a fat sheep.

After hanging up, he sat heavily on the sofa and took another sip of wine, a triumphant smile appearing on his face.

He could almost see Liu Zijun being beaten black and blue, kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy.

If I can't have it, destroy it.

This was his truest thought at the moment.

Meanwhile, in Liu Zijun's apartment, Son Ye-jin was lying weakly in Liu Zijun's arms.

The two had eaten and then taken a walk in the neighborhood, just like an ordinary couple.

This kind of mundane and ordinary activity was very satisfying for Son Ye-jin.

They walked for over an hour, and surprisingly, no one recognized Son Ye-jin, who was wearing a mask, until they returned home.

After returning home, before Son Ye-jin even had time to shower, she was carried directly into the bathroom by Liu Zijun.

Then came a battle that lasted until midnight.

"Ji-Jun! Have you ever thought about what we would do if our relationship was exposed?"

Liu Zijun held her tight and said, "Then we'll all immigrate to Qatar, and our whole family will travel all over the world!"

Son Ye-jin laughed and gave him a playful slap.

But in her heart, she couldn't help but wonder: when the time came, would she really have the courage to abandon everything on The Peninsula and leave with him?

She knew Choi Sulli would definitely be able to do it, while Im Yoona and herself might not have that much courage.

"That girl Yoona probably won't sleep well tonight, right?"

Liu Zijun smiled. "She's quite carefree. She just called me and said she's being interrogated by Kim Taeyeon and the others! She didn't look worried at all."

"On the other hand, that girl Jin-ri was shouting about how someone like Lee Seung-gi could possibly be worthy of Yoona."

Son Ye-jin chuckled. "Sulli is just like that. I really hope she can always be this happy and joyful."

Liu Zijun tightened his hold on the woman in his arms and said solemnly, "She definitely will!"

Son Ye-jin hadn't had much to do lately, and she didn't want to go back to her own home, so she just stayed clung to Liu Zijun.

This is the benefit of being an actor; when there's no schedule, you're really free.

The next morning, Liu Zijun still rode that motorcycle to SM Entertainment Company and went straight to his office.

Lately, f(x) had mostly been busy within the company and hadn't gone out much.

Liu Zijun either slacked off or read books to enrich himself.

When little Jin-ri and the others arrived at the company, she clocked in at Liu Zijun's office as usual before running off to the practice room.

When Im Yoona arrived at the company, she seemed to still have not slept well.

She pulled Liu Zijun's hand and quietly went to a secluded spot, then proactively offered a sweet kiss.

"Oppa! I've suffered such a big grievance. Will you accompany me out for dinner tonight?"

"I want to have a seafood feast!"

"And then, we can go home together tonight!"

Liu Zijun gave a helpless smile. This girl was really weak yet eager to play!

"Who was it that was wailing and begging for mercy yesterday? And here you are being naughty again."

"You should know, it was your Yejin Unnie who blocked everything for you last night!"

Im Yoona didn't care about all that. She hugged him and said, "Will you or not!?"

"Sulli hasn't had time to cling to you lately. I finally managed to find some time, and you won't agree?"

Liu Zijun smiled and agreed before returning to his office. It seemed yesterday's incident really didn't have much of an effect on her.