129: Chapter 129 Im Yoon-a's Iron Palm

In May, on the set of "Gu Family Book," sunlight filtered through the sparse shade of the trees, dappling the antique courtyard set.

The blue bricks and black tiles made for a beautiful location.

Filming for "Gu Family Book" had just come to a pause.

Bae Suzy rubbed her head; she had just finished an emotionally charged scene with Lee Seung-gi, and fine beads of sweat still clung to her temples.

She was dressed in a pale green hanbok, which accentuated the Nation's First Love's snow-white skin.

"Suzy, good job today."

Lee Seung-gi handed her a bottle of chilled grape juice, a perfectly gentle smile on his face, though a hint of imperceptible urgency was hidden in his eyes.

He had just finished his scene with Bae Suzy, and his fairly handsome appearance drew the quiet glances of several young female staff members on set.

Bae Suzy took the drink and said politely, "Thank you, Seung-gi oppa."

That "thank you," paired with her sweet smile, made Lee Seung-gi's heart flutter.

Im Yoona, Bae Suzy—he wanted them both!

Bae Suzy withdrew her gaze and pulled out her phone to unlock it. An entertainment news push notification that popped up on the screen immediately caught her attention.

#SM Entertainment's Strongest bodyguard Subdues Five Thugs Alone#

#Choi Sulli's Suspected Love Interest Exposed, Turns Out to Be Company bodyguard#

#SM Trainee's Visuals Go Viral#

A series of trending search terms instantly dominated Bae Suzy's screen.

She quickly clicked in.

Everything that came up was about the attempted armed assault in front of SM Entertainment this morning.

She quickly opened a video.

She saw Liu Zijun wearing a black tactical suit, standing tall and blocking the way in front of Bae Joohyun, Kang Seulgi, and Choi Sulli not far away, facing five armed thugs without changing his expression.

He easily dodged an attack from a steel pipe, followed by a clean elbow strike, precise disarming, and a swift kick; the series of movements was as smooth as flowing water.

In just over ten seconds, he subdued everyone. The sunlight shone on his well-defined profile, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, so handsome it was impossible to look away.

Meanwhile, the comment section below had already exploded.

"This bodyguard is way too handsome! He fights better than action stars in movies!"

"The way Choi Sulli looks at him is so intense; they're definitely dating, right?"

"Is everyone's focus really just on the bodyguard? Did anyone notice the trainee behind him is also beautiful? A goddess with a cool vibe!"

"Requesting detailed info on the bodyguard oppa! With these visuals and skills, he could be a hit just by debuting!"

Bae Suzy's finger unconsciously swiped across the close-up of Liu Zijun on the screen, and her heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

As a visual-oriented person, she really felt a bit envious of Choi Sulli; Liu Zijun was truly handsome!

She remembered that at Choi Sulli's birthday party last time, this man named Liu Zijun wasn't as fierce as in the video, but full of gentleness.

No wonder Son Ye-jin, Im Yoona, and Choi Sulli had all fallen for him.

The more she thought about it, the stranger it felt. That handsome face became increasingly clear in the video—sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, a high bridge of the nose, and even the tensed jawline while subduing the thugs exuded a fatal attraction, causing her, a visual lover, to momentarily lose herself.

"What are you looking at so intently?"

Lee Seung-gi's voice interrupted her thoughts as he leaned over, trying to see the phone screen.

Bae Suzy hurriedly put away her phone, her cheeks flushing slightly as she said with some embarrassment, "Nothing..."

The urgency in Lee Seung-gi's eyes faded slightly, and the smile on his face grew warmer: "Did something happen over at SM?"

What he didn't know was that the image he had in mind was so different from what had actually occurred.

His mood was instantly fantastic!

He deliberately avoided the sensitive topic of dating and instead started chatting about the filming, expressing his goodwill.

"You acted really well in that scene just now, especially that last shot where you cried; it was very moving. Why don't you take a break? I'll treat you to something from the coffee truck nearby."

It had to be said that Lee Seung-gi indeed had the qualities to make hearts flutter—a handsome appearance, a gentle tone, and perfectly timed consideration. Bae Suzy couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.

She nodded gently. "Sure, I am a bit thirsty."

Just as she was about to mention the rumors online about Choi Sulli and that mysterious bodyguard, a series of exclamations suddenly erupted from outside the set.

"Wow! Isn't that Im Yoona?"

"Why is she here? Is she visiting Lee Seung-gi on set?"

"Are the rumors online true? Are she and Seung-gi oppa really dating?"

...

Bae Suzy and Lee Seung-gi turned to look at the same time and saw Im Yoona walking quickly toward them from the set entrance.

She was still wearing that simple practice outfit—a basic grey T-shirt and cotton pants—but she was still incredibly beautiful!

However, her expression at this moment was as cold as ice, her entire being radiating a "do not approach" aura. Her gaze was as sharp as frozen steel, making people's hearts tighten; she was a completely different person from her usual gentle and sweet image on screen.

Her gaze locked directly onto Lee Seung-gi. Without pausing for a second, she walked straight through the surrounding staff, heading right for him.

A flicker of shock first crossed Lee Seung-gi's face, followed by an uncontrollable surge of joy.

He thought Im Yoona had come specifically to visit him on set, so he quickly stepped forward, a gentle smile spreading across his face.

"Yoona? Why are you here? Is it..."

Before he could finish, a crisp "slap" shattered the silence and astonishment of the set.

Im Yoona raised her hand and landed a loud, hard slap right on Lee Seung-gi's face.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

The set instantly fell into a deathly silence. Everyone was stunned; work stopped as they all looked over in unison.

The grape juice in Bae Suzy's hand almost fell to the ground, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Just a moment ago, she thought Im Yoona was also a fickle woman who had come to see Lee Seung-gi.

But she was immediately proven wrong.

She never expected that Im Yoona would actually hit someone in public, and that someone was Lee Seung-gi.

Several staff members who were organizing props dropped their things with a "clatter." Small gasps escaped as they could only watch the scene with shocked eyes.

Director Shin Woo-chul, who had just taken a sip of water, almost choked. He stood up abruptly, his face full of displeasure.

This was an active filming set; Im Yoona suddenly barging in to hit someone was practically a slap to his own face!

Lee Seung-gi stumbled from the blow, showing just how much force Im Yoona had put into that slap.

A clear five-finger print immediately appeared on his left cheek. The stinging pain made him both shocked and furious.

He whipped his head around, staring fiercely at Im Yoona as he roared, "Im Yoona! Are you crazy? Do you have any idea what you're doing?"

Im Yoona's voice was bone-chillingly cold, her eyes filled with disgust and anger.

"What am I doing?"

"Lee Seung-gi, do you really need me to remind you of the 'good' things you've done?"

She took a step forward, closing in on Lee Seung-gi. Her voice wasn't loud, but every word was clearly heard across the set.

"Paying gangsters to block people at the company and even daring to use weapons to hurt others—do you think you're so capable?"

"I'm warning you, put away your filthy thoughts. Stop pestering me, and definitely stop targeting Liu Zijun!"

Lee Seung-gi's face instantly turned pale. He hadn't expected Im Yoona to find out he was the one behind it, leaving him both shocked and panicked.

Yet he still tried to feign composure, shouting, "What nonsense are you talking about? I have no idea what you're saying! Im Yoona, don't go around slandering people!"

As he spoke, he moved to grab Im Yoona's wrist, his eyes full of malice.