132: Chapter 132 A Warm Family

The sky wasn't completely dark yet. In Liu Zijun's apartment bedroom, a few warm yellow floor lamps were lit, their soft light casting onto the floor and outlining the silhouettes of two people embracing.

Im Yoona curled up in Liu Zijun's arms, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, where she could clearly hear his steady and powerful heartbeat.

The courage she had at the film set during the day had long since dissipated. At this moment, she was like a docile little deer, her fingers unconsciously stroking the gunshot scar on the right side of Liu Zijun's chest.

Liu Zijun looked down at the girl in his arms, raising his hand to gently comb through her scattered long hair, his fingertips brushing against her delicate skin.

He said with a hint of heartache in his voice, "Im Yoona, I didn't expect you to have this side to you. You were quite bold at the film set today, even daring to hit someone."

Im Yoona looked up, a flash of craftiness in her eyes, which was immediately replaced by seriousness.

"Who told him to treat you like that? Anyone who dares to touch my man has to pay the price."

She spoke with great confidence, her small chin slightly raised like a little beast protecting its food.

Liu Zijun chuckled and pinched the tip of her nose.

"Silly girl, just leave things like this to me. There's no need to charge into battle yourself. Don't take Jiang Hongshao's words to heart."

"I never expected you all to do anything for me."

"Just do what you love. Shine on stage and be happy as entertainers."

He paused, his palm stroking her cheek, his gaze so tender it could melt water.

Im Yoona listened quietly, her eyes gradually turning red.

She shifted into a comfortable position, tightly hugging Liu Zijun's neck and burying her face in the crook of his neck, her voice carrying a trace of imperceptible sobbing.

"Oppa, you're always like this, carrying everything on your own and keeping us under your wings. But I want to protect you too."

"You gave up so much for us, left the world you were familiar with, and stayed in The Peninsula to be with us."

"I don't want to always be the one protected by you. I also want to be someone you can rely on, someone who stands by your side when you're in danger."

Liu Zijun's body stiffened slightly as a warm current instantly spread through his whole body.

He knew Im Yoona's personality all too well.

On the surface, this girl seemed to get along with everyone, gentle and easygoing, with a polite smile for everyone, but deep down, she carried a sense of detachment.

She rarely truly opened her heart, always keeping people at a distance, and wasn't someone who easily trusted others.

Since debuting with Girls Generation and struggling in the complex entertainment industry for so many years, she had long ago learned to disguise herself, using a gentle shell to protect her inner sensitivity and defensiveness.

But even for a girl so used to keeping her distance, once she committed to someone, she would give everything without reservation and do her utmost to protect them.

Just like now, she was willing to summon the courage for him to hit someone in front of everyone.

Liu Zijun tightened his arms, holding her closer, his chin resting on the top of her head as he felt her warm breath and slightly trembling body.

Im Yoona leaned into his embrace, a satisfied smile appearing at the corners of her mouth, though tears couldn't help but fall.

She knew her choice wasn't wrong. This man was worth her giving everything without reservation.

The two of them embraced quietly like that. Only the sound of each other's breathing and heartbeats remained in the apartment, warm and serene.

Just then, the soft sound of a digital lock unlocking came from the door, followed by Choi Sulli's crisp voice.

"Oppa, we're here! Yejin Unnie brought lots of delicious food!"

Im Yoona instantly became like a startled rabbit, snapping out of Liu Zijun's embrace, her cheeks turning bright red in an instant.

She got up in a panic, clumsily trying to put on her clothes while whispering under her breath, "Why did they come so early? It's over, it's over! I'll die of embarrassment if Sulli and the others see this!"

Watching her panicked state, Liu Zijun couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out to help her tidy her clothes, but she slapped his hand away.

"Stop laughing! Quick, help me block their view!"

Im Yoona's face was flushed with shame, her eyes full of urgency.

But before she could finish dressing, the bedroom door was pushed open with a "bang." Choi Sulli, like a nimble little squirrel, scurried in with a mischievous face, followed by a teasingly smiling Son Ye-jin.

"Whoa!"

Choi Sulli immediately saw the disheveled, red-faced Im Yoona by the bed, and Liu Zijun on the bed with a smile on his face.

The little girl immediately put her hands on her hips and shouted with feigned seriousness, "Aren't you two ashamed! Sneaking around to do bad things while we're away again! You haven't even had dinner yet, and you're already in such a hurry to be all lovey-dovey!"

Son Ye-jin stood at the door. Seeing this scene, she shook her head helplessly, but a tender smile lingered in her eyes.

Im Yoona's face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple, wishing she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

She grabbed a nearby pillow and threw it at Choi Sulli, shouting in embarrassment, "Choi Sulli! You did that on purpose, didn't you! Don't you know how to knock?"

Choi Sulli nimbly dodged the pillow, her eyes curving into crescents from laughing.

"I did knock! You two were just too absorbed to hear it!"

"Yoona Unnie, your face is completely red! Did I hit the nail on the head? Are you embarrassed?"

Im Yoona tidied her clothes huffily and scolded, "Ya! I am not! If you keep talking nonsense, I'll tickle you!"

Choi Sulli wasn't afraid at all. Instead, she leaned toward the bed with a provocative smile on her face.

"Bring it on, who's afraid of who!"

Seeing this, Im Yoona forgot her embarrassment and lunged over. The two of them were instantly scuffling together, and bursts of crisp laughter rang out in the bedroom.

"Choi Sulli! I'll teach you to be naughty!"

"Hahaha, Yoona Unnie, mercy! I was wrong!"

"Begging for mercy now that you know you're wrong? Too late!"

Liu Zijun sat to the side, unhurriedly putting on his clothes. Watching the two of them fooling around, a gentle smile remained on his face.

Choi Sulli's lively forthrightness and Im Yoona's tsundere shyness made him feel very satisfied.

Son Ye-jin called from downstairs, "Everyone, come down to eat. The food is getting cold."

Only then did Im Yoona stop. She glared at Choi Sulli, then with a red face, quickly put on the rest of her clothes.

Choi Sulli triumphantly made a face at her, then went downstairs to the dining table, picked up a small cake, and stuffed it into her mouth.

Liu Zijun said softly, "Thanks for the hard work today, Yejin. You made a special trip again."

Son Ye-jin shook her head and looked at him tenderly. "Knowing that Sulli and the others got a scare today, I specifically made some of their favorite dishes."

Im Yoona also sat down, the flush on her face not yet fully faded.

She picked up her chopsticks, placed a piece of grilled meat into Liu Zijun's bowl, and said softly, "Oppa, eat more to nourish your body."

Seeing this, Choi Sulli refused to be outdone and held a large shrimp to Liu Zijun's lips.

"Oppa, eat mine first! This shrimp is very fresh!"

"Yoona Unnie, you should eat your grilled meat yourself. I think you're the one who needs to nourish your body."

The little girl puffed out her small chest after saying that.

Im Yoona was instantly struck as if by lightning and scolded again, "Ya! Choi Sulli, yours isn't that much bigger, okay?!"

Choi Sulli just giggled foolishly.

Seeing that Im Yoona was about to deal with her again, the girl immediately said indistinctly, "Oh right! Oppa, lots of people online are shipping us today. Someone even started a 'junsulli cp' support club. It's very lively!"

Im Yoona gave her an annoyed glare.

"Choi Sulli, just you wait. One day, Oppa and I will have CP fans too."

Choi Sulli stuck out her tongue.

Son Ye-jin watched the two girls competing for affection with amusement and shook her head speechlessly.

Actually, in her heart, she was also looking forward to it. A Yeonha and noona CP?