45: Chapter 45 Inexplicable and Unclear

The meat skewers on the grill sizzled. It was cold outside in the open air, but several girls said the smell of roasting meat in the house was too strong. They would bring them inside once they were cooked, as they didn't want to ruin Liu Zijun's home.

But in the end, under Liu Zijun's stern expression, they somewhat dejectedly moved back inside.

"Hmph! Joon oppa, don't you know we are Girls Generation and f(x)?"

Kwon Yuri stood with her hands on her hips, shouting at Liu Zijun, who wasn't gentle at all toward great beauties like them.

Jessica Jung was eating fruit on the sofa, her Big Iceberg aura radiating. She gave a cold snort: "He definitely doesn't know us. Isn't his idol T-ara?"

These words stunned the Little Iceberg, reminding her of this oppa's support for T-ara during the Gayo Daejeon.

Not just her, the members of f(x) all remembered it too.

Well, once someone started it, there was no stopping it.

"Hmph! Exactly. During the Gayo Daejeon, oppa clearly promised me he would cheer for us loudly, but he only shouted a few lines symbolically!"

Choi Sulli pretended to be angry, putting on a cute little face, yet she still squeezed over to Liu Zijun's side with a skewer of grilled meat.

Liu Zijun sat on the carpet, taking a sip of juice. It wasn't that he didn't want to drink alcohol, but fifteen pairs of eyes were watching him—though one pair's concern seemed rather indifferent.

"You guys have it good; at least he cheered for you. When we were in Japan, he didn't shout a single word. Even when Yoona was swaying her long, pale legs in front of him, he barely spared a glance."

This sour tone came from Sunny.

Liu Zijun thought to himself that things were looking bad; this shorty was going to cause trouble again!

Im Yoona glanced at Choi Sulli, then peeked at Son Ye-jin. Her face turned slightly red, and she quickly moved to cover Sunny's mouth.

Laughter erupted.

The Little Iceberg suddenly said, "You don't know, there's no harm without comparison. The staff and many Managers back then were almost dying of laughter!"

Although this little girl Choi Sulli was clinging to Liu Zijun, she still said, "He clearly could have shouted, he just didn't want to. He just likes T-ara."

Liu Zijun smiled and rubbed her head. Seeing the surging momentum of the f(x) members, and under Son Ye-jin's 'good luck' gaze, he suddenly stood up.

He shouted loudly, "Victoria, Amber, Luna, Sulli, Krystal! The strongest f(x), fighting!"

This scene startled the girls beside him, but smiles instantly broke out on the faces of the five f(x) members.

All nine members of Girls Generation were dumbfounded. It could be done like this?

Then they all clamored, what about their Girls Generation?

Silence!

Dead silence!

Tiffany Young was so angry she laughed: "Ya! Liu Zijun!"

The nine girls were about to beat him up.

Son Ye-jin watched this scene and smiled warmly.

It's just that there was a hint of envy in her eyes as she looked at Choi Sulli.

He did all this only because of that girl!

After a period of busyness, the rich aroma of grilled meat mixed with the scent of the food Victoria Song had prepared, intertwining in the room.

Choi Sulli was like a happy little butterfly, fluttering through the crowd. One moment she was helping flip the skewers on the grill, and the next she was carrying juice to the seniors. The smile on her face never stopped, and her peach-like eyes were sparkling.

"Joon oppa, try this grilled pork belly. I grilled it, it's definitely super delicious!"

Choi Sulli held up a skewer of charred and fragrant pork belly, standing on her tiptoes to bring it to Liu Zijun's mouth, her eyes full of expectation.

Liu Zijun opened his mouth and took a bite. The warm meat juice exploded in his mouth, and he nodded with a smile: "Our Jinri's skills are not bad."

Having received praise, Choi Sulli immediately lifted her chin proudly and flashed a smile.

Son Ye-jin sat by the bar, watching this scene with a gentle smile on her lips.

Occasionally, she would get up to help Victoria Song pass a plate or chat with Taeyeon, Jessica Jung, and the others. Every gesture exuded elegance, without any air of being a senior.

After a few rounds of food, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Someone turned on the TV, and the screen happened to be playing the latest episode of Running Man.

The scenes of "Live-for-today" Lee Kwang-soo and "Easily-coaxed" Kim Jong-kook made everyone roar with laughter.

Choi Sulli laughed so hard she leaned on Liu Zijun's shoulder, tears almost coming out.

"Oppa, look at Jong-kook oppa being pitied so badly by Kwang-soo oppa!"

Liu Zijun looked at the screen, his lips curling up unconsciously as he laughed along.

This scene fell into the eyes of the Girls Generation members, leaving them all stunned.

Taeyeon put down her cup and looked at Liu Zijun with a surprised face: "Joon oppa, you watch Running Man too? I thought you were even less interested in our variety shows in The Peninsula."

Tiffany Young chimed in: "Yeah, yeah. Before in the company cafeteria, you couldn't even recognize all the members of Girls Generation, yet you actually watch Running Man?"

Liu Zijun smiled and explained: "I watch it occasionally. Now I can recognize all seven of them."

Upon hearing this, Kim Hyoyeon couldn't help but clench her fists.

This Housewarming Feast lasted from the afternoon until past seven in the evening.

Taeyeon checked her phone and was the first to stand up, saying: "It's getting late. We have a schedule to catch—a program to record—so we'll take our leave first."

The other members of Girls Generation also stood up, and Choi Sooyoung didn't forget to wave at Liu Zijun.

"Joon oppa, we're coming back to your house for a gathering next time. Don't you dare find us troublesome!"

Liu Zijun replied with a smile: "Better not."

This caused the girls to pout and complain.

Son Ye-jin also stood up and said, "I have an interview tonight too, so I'll leave with Sooyoung and the others."

She walked to Liu Zijun's side and whispered a reminder: "Remember to go to the hospital to change your dressing on time. Don't let the wound touch water."

Liu Zijun nodded. Seeing the concern in her eyes, his heart stirred slightly.

He nodded and said, "Be careful on the road."

Son Ye-jin smiled, patted Choi Sulli's shoulder, and then left the apartment with the members of Girls Generation.

The sound of the door closing came from the entrance. The liveliness in the living room dissipated by more than half instantly, leaving only the five members of f(x) and Liu Zijun.

"Oppa, let us help you clean up."

As Choi Sulli spoke, she picked up the empty plates from the table and headed toward the kitchen.

Victoria Song also stood up: "Yes! Ji-Jun, your shoulder is inconvenient. Don't do it; let us handle it."

Amber Liu and Luna immediately sprang into action, clearing the dishes from the table.

Krystal Jung picked up a rag and began wiping the living room table.

Liu Zijun wanted to step forward to help, but was held down by Choi Sulli.

"Oppa, just sit obediently. Leave these things to us."

After finishing the cleanup, Victoria Song was wiping the stove while watching Choi Sulli lead the other three upstairs to watch a movie on the projector.

She turned to Liu Zijun and said, "Sulli is getting more and more clingy to you. Do you know that?"

Liu Zijun leaned against the kitchen door, looking at Victoria Song's back, and said softly, "She's still young and needs someone to look after her."

Victoria Song's voice lowered: "But she's not a child anymore. Ji-Jun, you should know in your heart that her reliance on you has long exceeded the feelings a sister has for a brother."

Liu Zijun's gaze shifted, but he didn't speak.

How could he not know? In the way Choi Sulli looked at him, there was hidden not just reliance, but also a young girl's affection.

"Will you go back to China?"

Liu Zijun nodded!

"Although I know I shouldn't be the one to say this, because I don't know how to say it either... Sulli can't leave you now, but I don't want your departure in the future to bring her harm.

Anyway, you understand what I mean, right?"

Liu Zijun nodded and said softly, "Sister Qian, thank you! I will think about it carefully."

Victoria Song pretended to hit him, then walked out of the kitchen to find the girls upstairs.

"I'm both the leader and the mother here, and your Choi Sulli is the one who gives me the most headaches!"

After tidying everything up, the girls watched the movie for a while. It was already past ten o'clock.

They arrived at the underground parking lot.

Choi Sulli walked to Liu Zijun's side, took his hand, and said reluctantly, "Oppa, we have to go back to the dorm. Get some rest early. We have a full day of schedules tomorrow, so we might not be able to accompany you to the hospital. Remember to change your dressing on time."

"I know. Be careful on the road."

Liu Zijun rubbed her short hair. Seeing the reluctance in her eyes, his heart softened.