156: The Little Fairy in Chapter 15g Man

By mid-June, Seoul had already shed its chill, and the morning sun was warm but not scorching.

Liu Zijun was driving, watching the sunlight spill through the car window onto the tips of Choi Sulli's hair; she was beautiful.

She wore a simple white dress that revealed her slender, fair calves, and her long hair now reached past her shoulders.

It draped softly, making her already exquisite face appear even more elegant and pure, like a little fairy stepping out of a fairy tale.

"Oppa, do you think I'll hold everyone back today?"

Choi Sulli turned her head to look at Liu Zijun in the driver's seat, her fingers lightly twisting the hem of her dress, her voice carrying a hint of subtle nervousness.

Since going public with her relationship with Liu Zijun over half a month ago, although SM Entertainment had managed the situation well and most of the buzz had been overshadowed by subsequent entertainment news...

...she still felt a bit uneasy, especially since this was her first official activity in a while, and it was on The Peninsula's national variety show, "Running Man."

It was also to promote their upcoming album comeback.

Not just her, but all five members of f(x) were busy running around. Only Choi Sulli and Krystal Jung were a bit more relaxed, while the three older members were working non-stop.

This wasn't just for the group's comeback, but also for their individual careers.

The promises Liu Zijun and Jiang Hongshao had made were being fulfilled one by one.

Liu Zijun freed up a hand and ruffled her hair. Even though Choi Sulli was a grown girl now, she still enjoyed his touch.

"Don't worry. There are two soccer stars in this episode; you just need to focus on looking pretty."

"Besides, those two months at the gym weren't for nothing. Your physical stamina is much better than before. Just be yourself."

This was true.

Ever since deciding that Choi Sulli would go to university, Liu Zijun had been determined to make her exercise.

Especially after the attack at the entrance of SM Entertainment Company, he made sure she reported to the gym every night she didn't have a schedule.

From being out of breath and whining at the start to now being able to complete basic cardio and strength training...

...Choi Sulli's transformation was visible to the naked eye. Not only did she look much healthier, but her posture was also more upright.

Especially after their relationship became public, she seemed less childish and more ladylike to the outside world.

While SM Entertainment Company wanted her to transition her image, Liu Zijun just wanted her to stay true to herself.

Choi Sulli pressed Liu Zijun's hand against her cheek and smiled, "But oppa! I still want to perform well."

Liu Zijun laughed, "The time you and Luna did the high school special was great. When you're with these sports stars, just be proactive like that little one, Lee Ji-eun. You'll get plenty of screen time!"

"And everyone will love that youthful, cute side of you!"

Without thinking, Choi Sulli said, "But oppa, I have a boyfriend now. I want to be more ladylike."

Liu Zijun speechlessly pulled his hand back to pat his own forehead, then lightly tapped Choi Sulli's head. "Silly girl! What does being youthful and cute have to do with dating? Look at Yoo Jae-Suk; he's that old and still stays true to his character!"

Choi Sulli thought about it and nodded.

Lee Ji-eun and he were best friends!

She couldn't let herself be outdone by her.

Because Liu Zijun was there today, the company didn't even assign a Manager. The makeup artist and stylist drove ahead to wait for them.

They were very tactful and didn't want to disturb the couple's time together while they worked.

Furthermore, the fact that Liu Zijun had managed to get Kim Ji-hee to immediately transfer 10 billion korean won last time made everyone realize he was no ordinary person.

The car entered the "Running Man" filming location and pulled over by the side of the road.

Choi Sulli took a deep breath. After stepping out of the car and waiting for Liu Zijun to grab her bag, she naturally linked her arm with his, showing no intention of hiding.

After some time had passed, the online discussion about her relationship had died down. The insults from a few anti-fans couldn't stir up any trouble against the counterattacks from hardcore fans and CP fans.

Instead, many netizens felt that "Sulli finally found the right person" and "this couple's visuals match so well."

This allowed her already fearless heart to completely let go of any burden.

Walking into the waiting tent at the filming site, she could hear the voices of the "Running Man" hosts from a distance.

Kim Jong-kook, wearing white shorts and a pink shirt overcoat, was communicating with HAHA. Seeing the two approach, he immediately came forward with a smile.

"Wow! Ji-Jun, Sulli, you're here."

His relationship with Liu Zijun was like that of close brothers, so his tone was very natural, and he was long past being surprised by Choi Sulli and Liu Zijun's intimacy.

"Jong-kook oppa!"

Choi Sulli greeted him with a smile and a polite bow. Her gentle demeanor made her seem like a completely different person from the playful, whiny girl at the gym.

Kim Jong-kook took a startled step back, his expression a mix of surprise and amusement.

"Yah! Sulli, why are you acting like this? It's scary!"

Choi Sulli just smiled and said, "Jong-kook oppa, I'm going to be a lady today!"

Kim Jong-kook burst into laughter.

Liu Zijun just looked at her dotingly.

As they spoke, Yoo Jae-Suk, Ji Suk-jin, HAHA, Song Ji-hyo, Lee Kwang-soo, and Gary also walked over one after another.

The moment Yoo Jae-Suk saw Choi Sulli, his eyes lit up. He spread his arms wide in an exaggerated manner, but suddenly hit the brakes when he saw Liu Zijun beside her.

He then circled Choi Sulli, saying in an amazed tone, "Wow! Seol-ri! Long time no see. You're too beautiful!"

Lee Kwang-soo even shouted, "This dress... it's like a little fairy descending to earth! As expected, things are different when you're in love! You've become a lady!"

Choi Sulli just bowed in thanks and giggled.

Song Ji-hyo hugged Choi Sulli directly and said, "Seol-ri! You're really so brave. unnie really admires you!"

Then she looked at Liu Zijun and greeted him, "Wow! This must be Mr. Liu Zijun, right? As expected, he's so handsome. No wonder he captured our Sulli's heart."

HAHA leaned in closer to the two of them, winking as he asked, "What do you guys usually do on dates? Do you go to night markets and eat street food like we do?"

Choi Sulli was a bit embarrassed by HAHA's antics and whispered, "The snacks in Star City, China are really good. HAHA oppa, you can take your family there for a visit."

Liu Zijun greeted them with a smile and handed over some coffee, asking them to take care of Choi Sulli.

Yoo Jae-Suk politely took the coffee and patted Liu Zijun on the shoulder, saying, "Wow! Ja-joon-xi, we both have the surname Yoo; maybe we were family in the past."

"Seol-ri, my relationship with Ji-Jun is closer than yours!"

Choi Sulli laughed, "Jae-Suk oppa, weren't we the 'National Siblings' before?"

Yoo Jae-Suk laughed, "With such a handsome younger brother, we can be 'National Brothers' too!"

Song Ji-hyo said with disdain, "Jae-Suk oppa, with your face next to our Ja-joon-xi, you look even uglier!"