165: Chapter 165 Bae Suzy is drunk

Liu Zijun sat alone in a corner of his usual bar. It was very close to home, and he always felt comfortable walking back after drinking.

His index finger rubbed the cold glass wall, and the ice inside made a subtle clinking sound as he lightly swirled his wrist.

Son Ye-jin had an event invitation tonight. Before leaving, she had specially stewed some soup for him and left a note reminding him to heat it up and drink it.

However, his dinner had been simple. After eating, he wanted a moment of solitude, so he came to this familiar bar.

The music in the shop was quite noisy, but Liu Zijun was immersed in his own world.

Everyone had been working around the clock lately. Choi Sulli and f(x) were busy with their comeback sprint, practicing until late every night, yet their faces were always filled with an irrepressible excitement.

Im Yoona was busy with schedules and group activities while also studying the script for "my love from the star," occasionally complaining about being tired.

Son Ye-jin was also preparing for a new film project; she was still the female lead.

Everyone was busy for their own lives and dreams. Seeing them busy yet fulfilled, Liu Zijun felt both gratified and inexplicably empty.

He took a sip of whiskey. The mellow aroma spread across his tongue, carrying a faint smokiness.

Before he knew it, the glass was empty.

Liu Zijun checked the time. It was almost midnight. He stood up, settled the bill, and walked out of the bar.

The night breeze was very cool and felt exceptionally comfortable on his face.

The roadside convenience stores were lit with warm yellow lights. There were many people on the road, mostly young, and the girls were showing off their long, fair legs.

He walked slowly along the sidewalk, intending to walk home.

Just as he turned a corner, he saw a figure curled up under a streetlight ahead.

The figure was slender with an excellent physique, wearing a light-colored dress. Long hair was scattered messily over her shoulders, and her head was buried in her knees, making her look particularly frail.

At that moment, she was leaning against a car, vomiting.

Liu Zijun didn't want to meddle, but his footsteps stopped involuntarily.

As he got closer, a strong smell of alcohol hit him, making him subconsciously frown.

He walked around to the front, and when he saw her face clearly, he couldn't help but be stunned—it was actually Bae Suzy.

At this moment, Bae Suzy had completely lost her sweet Nations First Love appearance. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes were watery with tears clinging to her long lashes, and her mouth was slightly pouted, looking as if she had been greatly wronged.

Logically, Bae Suzy wasn't a fool; why would she go out drinking alone while still a minor?

Bae Suzy seemed to sense someone approaching. She raised her head, her hazy eyes focusing for a while before recognizing Liu Zijun, and she mumbled something incoherently.

"Mr. Liu Zijun?"

Liu Zijun crouched down. Seeing her drunken state, his frown deepened.

Bae Suzy was even younger than Choi Sulli, at the prime of her youth, yet here she was, dead drunk and alone by the roadside.

Most importantly, she was Choi Sulli's good friend. They had chatted a bit during Choi Sulli's birthday party last time.

Back then, the girl had smiled at him, saying it was great that Choi Sulli had met him.

"How did you get so drunk? Are you all alone?"

He looked around and saw that there was indeed no one else.

Bae Suzy shook her groggy head, her eyes becoming even more blurred. She struggled to stand up but her legs went weak, and she almost fell.

Liu Zijun reached out to support her arm. Her skin felt burning hot to the touch. How much had she drunk?

Bae Suzy suddenly threw off his hand, her voice carrying a hint of crying and a heavy scent of alcohol.

"Let go of me! I don't need you to care!"

"What right do you have to care about me?"

She staggered back two steps. After steadying herself against the car, she put her hands on her hips like a bristling kitten, glaring at Liu Zijun, though tears uncontrollably fell.

"All you care about is Choi Sulli and Im Yoona; you don't see anyone else at all!"

"It's all because of you that my drama has been suspended. Are you satisfied now?"

Hearing this, Liu Zijun understood.

He naturally knew what Bae Suzy was talking about.

Halfway through filming "Gu Family Book" with Lee Seung-gi, Lee Seung-gi was arrested for hiring someone to commit an assault. With the male lead involved in such a scandal, the production crew had to suspend filming, and there had been no news of resumption since.

For Bae Suzy, who was in the rising phase of her career, this was undoubtedly a significant blow.

However, given her popularity, it was just one drama; surely it shouldn't be this distressing?

Moreover, what did she mean by saying he only cared about Choi Sulli and Im Yoona?

I care about Son Ye-jin too, okay?

Liu Zijun said calmly, "What happened with Lee Seung-gi was his own fault. It has nothing to do with me."

There wasn't the slightest ripple in his tone.

He didn't want to argue with a drunk girl; he just felt that she was truly pitiful.

Bae Suzy shouted excitedly, "How is it not related?"

"I sent you messages and you didn't reply, all you do every day is revolve around Choi Sulli and Im Yoona."

"I'm Bae Suzy! In what way am I inferior to Choi Sulli or Im Yoona?"

The more she spoke, the more wronged she felt. Her tears fell even harder, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

"Everyone only knows how brave and lucky Choi Sulli is, and only sees your sweetness.

But what about me? I work hard too!

I wake up early every day to film, I don't miss any group activities, and I stay up late reading scripts.

I finally got a lead role, and it fell through because of something like this..."

Seeing her looking like a pear blossom bathed in rain, Liu Zijun felt a pang of pity.

This girl's feelings for him?

He could understand her frustration. An entertainer's career was full of uncertainty.

Encountering such an unexpected situation was indeed hard to accept.

Liu Zijun's tone remained gentle as he asked calmly, "Did the crew say when filming will resume?"

Bae Suzy sniffled and shook her head, her voice choking, "I don't know... The director said they might change the male lead and reshoot, or it might just be canceled entirely..."

I don't care, Joon oppa! I want you to make it up to me, make it up to me..."

She seemed to be venting her dissatisfaction, yet it sounded more like acting spoiled.

As she spoke, her body went limp again, and she almost fell, this time toward Liu Zijun.

Liu Zijun quickly stepped forward to support her. This time she didn't push him away; instead, she leaned into his embrace, burying her head on his shoulder with a smile.

She was still murmuring to herself, "Why do you all only care about Choi Sulli and Im Yoona... I'm excellent too... I want to be valued too..."

Liu Zijun was helpless.

"Even if you're unhappy, there's no need to drink like this alone. Don't you share a birth month with Krystal? That means you're still a minor. Aren't you afraid of being caught by reporters?"

Bae Suzy tightened her grip and whispered, "I was just in a bad mood and went out with unnie. I couldn't help myself when I saw the alcohol. I was fine just now, it's only now that I'm feeling unwell."

Liu Zijun asked, "Then where is your unnie?"

Bae Suzy said, "She and her boyfriend left first. They planned to send me back, but I felt I was okay at the time, so I let them go first. Then..."

Great!

Liu Zijun held her, trying to make her stand on her own, but Bae Suzy became even more limp.

He could still feel the girl trembling in his arms.

He sighed, reached out, and gently patted her back, just as he would comfort Choi Sulli, and said in a soft tone.

"Where do you live? I'll take you back first!

Also, you are very excellent; everyone sees your hard work.

The drama issue is only temporary. There will be better opportunities in the future. JS Investment Company is preparing a drama; you can try out for it then, but the female lead is impossible."

"Really?"

Bae Suzy looked up at him with tearful eyes, her gaze filled with a hint of expectation and uncertainty.

"Really."

"You're the Nations First Love, you have the looks and the talent, you're not bad at all."

Bae Suzy stared at him for a long time, seemingly believing his words. Then, as if the alcohol was surging again, her head tilted, and she curled back into Liu Zijun's arms.

She mumbled, "Oppa! I'm so tired... filming is so tiring... my heart is so tired too..."

Liu Zijun shook his head helplessly and could only support her as they walked slowly forward.

"Where is your home? I'll take you back."

Bae Suzy said something groggily, her voice slurred.

Liu Zijun tried hard but couldn't hear her clearly.