145: Chapter 145 The Peninsula Entertainment Industry Awakened (Part 1)

The moment Choi Sulli pressed 'post,' it was like a thunderclap had been dropped over The Peninsula, still shrouded in night. Within just ten minutes, it rapidly spread, stirring up monstrous waves in The Peninsula's entertainment circle.

In the f(x) group chat, Victoria Song looked at Choi Sulli's message and her social media post, stomping her feet in anger, yet she couldn't help but feel heartache for her.

Luna and Amber were at a loss, unsure how to respond.

Krystal Jung stared at her phone screen, complex emotions swirling in her eyes—understanding mixed with a trace of barely perceptible envy.

Sulli was really brave this time, yet she herself didn't even have the courage to face her own heart.

Son Ye-jin had just finished a late-night script reading and returned home still carrying some fatigue.

Out of habit, she tapped open her phone and instantly saw that pinned, unread message.

Her finger slid across the screen.

The words 'I'm sorry, please forgive my selfishness' were like fine needles, gently pricking her heart.

Her hand gripping the phone tightened slightly, her knuckles turning white, and a layer of moisture instantly clouded her eyes.

Opening the social media app, Choi Sulli's long post and nine photos were prominently displayed.

From the moment of blocking the coffee to the embrace at Lugu Lake, each photo recorded their sweetness, and every sentence radiated a desperate, all-or-nothing bravery.

Son Ye-jin slowly sat down on the sofa, her fingertips brushing over Sulli's radiant smiling face on the screen, a helpless yet tender curve forming at the corner of her mouth.

She had always known that once this girl made up her mind, she would fight with everything she had to protect it.

Of course, there was resentment in her heart—those times of silently stepping back, that careful tolerance—it wasn't that it didn't hurt, it was just that she understood the fear and dependence in Sulli's eyes even more.

She typed out a brief message: 'Silly girl, no need to apologize. The way you bravely chase your happiness is truly dazzling. unnie will always support you and will always be there for you and him. Take good care of yourself, waiting for you both to come back.'

After sending it, she placed her phone aside and gazed at the neon lights outside the window. The moisture in her eyes gradually faded, leaving only relief.

She knew Liu Zijun was worth Sulli rushing towards like this, and all she could do was continue to protect and cherish this hard-won happiness.

Meanwhile, Im Yoona had just finished showering in the dorm. Coming out, she saw Kim Taeyeon and Kwon Yuri in the room looking at her with concern.

She was a bit confused!

Until she picked up her own phone and saw the messages.

'Ya! Choi Sulli! You idiot!'

She exclaimed softly, her fingers swiftly opening the social media app. After reading the long post and photos, her cheeks instantly flushed bright red with a mix of anger and sourness, and she cursed out loud.

This startled Kim Taeyeon and Kwon Yuri, who quickly tried to comfort her.

She had always been afraid, always retreating, yet Choi Sulli had been braver than her this once.

But not long after, she suddenly lifted her head, wiped away her tears, and dialed Liu Zijun's number.

The moment the call connected, her tearful roar burst out: 'Ya! Liu Zijun! Look at the mess Choi Sulli has made! She actually went public just like that! Did you know about this all along?'

Her words were full of accusation, yet they couldn't hide her deep concern.

Why?

If I don't make a fuss with you, how can I assert my position?

After hanging up, seeing Kim Taeyeon and Kwon Yuri's concerned expressions, Im Yoona suddenly broke into a smile through her tears.

'unnie! I'm fine! I was just trying to scare oppa.'

Kwon Yuri suddenly asked, 'Yoona-ya! What if! I'm saying what if! What if it were Taeyeon who posted that status? What would you do?'

Im Yoona suddenly looked at Kim Taeyeon.

Kim Taeyeon was startled and immediately made a surrendering gesture.

Im Yoona said, 'If it were Taeyeon unnie, then I would post an even more intimate, more touching status, a fight to the death!'

Kim Taeyeon shivered in fright, then suddenly said, 'Is it because it's Sulli, and you know you're Lin the Mistress, that you're holding back?'

Im Yoona smiled and said, 'That's part of the reason. When I fell for oppa, I had already considered this aspect. But the most crucial thing is, she's Sulli, she's Jinri. Because it's her, I can accept it!'

Kwon Yuri immediately stood up and exclaimed, 'Wow! Amazing! Im Yoona, I respect you!'

Then all three of them laughed, though Im Yoona's trembling hands showed she wasn't quite so at ease.

Just then, Liu Zijun's call came. She answered and immediately started crying and yelling. After finishing her tirade, she hung up directly.

The three looked at each other and laughed again.

At Liu Zijun's home in Beijing, he was chatting with his parents in the living room when his phone was suddenly bombarded with countless messages and calls.

Especially Im Yoona's questioning left him bewildered.

Im Yoona's angry voice came through: 'Go look at Choi Sulli's social media status yourself!'

After saying that, Im Yoona hung up directly!

Liu Qingmu and Lin Wanrou both wore expressions of enjoying the drama and watching the show.

Serves him right! Serves him right! For messing with two girls at once, and both such good girls.

Although they also wanted to know why Im Yoona was so angry—her voice was loud enough for them to hear.

A helpless Liu Zijun frowned as he opened the social media app. Seeing Sulli's long post, he was first stunned, then a wave of intense heartache surged in his eyes.

He knew this girl too well. She seemed soft on the surface, but had an astonishing stubbornness in her bones.

This wasn't an impulsive act; she had suppressed it for too long and finally mustered the courage to be true to her heart.

Lin Wan soft noticed the change in his expression and finally asked with concern, 'What's wrong?'

Liu Zijun handed the phone to his parents, smiled wryly, and said, 'This girl, it's rare for her to be this brave.'

After reading the long post, Lin Wan soft's eyes instantly reddened. She took Liu Zijun's hand and said, 'Good child, she's really suffered. You must treat her well, can't let her endure any grievances.'

She immediately quietly went to the guest room door, opened it softly, and saw that Choi Sulli was already asleep.

She gave the father and son an 'OK' gesture, then carefully closed the door again.

Ignoring the father and son, she just made a 'shh' gesture, then picked up her phone and sent a message to Choi Sulli.

'Jinri, Mom supports you! Be brave in love. With us here, there's nothing to fear!'

Seeing that his wife had finished sending the message, Liu Qing Mu gently patted Liu Zijun's shoulder and said, 'Since Jinri has mustered the courage to go public, you protect her well. Home will always be your support. If anything happens, Dad will shoulder it.'

Liu Zijun nodded, his heart filled with determination.

After his parents went to sleep, he returned to his room. First, he called Son Ye-jin, full of guilt.

'Yejin, I'm sorry for making you suffer. The little girl was uncharacteristically brave today. She just fell asleep. I'll handle this properly.'

Son Ye-jin was, as always, gentle and forgiving.

'It's okay! Although I always knew this day would come, I just didn't expect it to be so soon!'

'As long as you don't leave me, it's fine! Forget it, you'd better call Yoona and coax her properly. That little girl is probably the one who's really angry.'

Liu Zijun spoke softly for a few moments before hanging up.

Then he dialed Im Yoona's number. The moment the call connected, he heard her tearful roar from the other end.

He listened patiently. After Im Yoona finished venting, he said gently, 'Yoona, I'm sorry, I didn't consider things thoroughly. Rest assured, I won't let down any one of you.'