80: Chapter 80 His Romance
March 29th in Seoul was filled with the warmth of spring.
Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of Liu Zijun's duplex apartment in Gangnam District, the Han River shimmered with the evening breeze; everything was so beautiful!
The apartment had long been decorated with a birthday atmosphere.
Cream-colored knitted blankets were spread over the light gray sofa, occupied by several figures with graceful figures.
The three-layer cake in the living room was adorned with fresh peach pulp, surrounded by tulip bouquets, and even the candles were custom-made in the shape of peaches.
"Seol-ri, look at the limited edition Peach Sulli figure I brought you!"
"I asked the shop owner to customize this long ago; it's as cute as you!"
IU Lee Ji-eun hopped over to Choi Sulli's side with her short legs, her goose-yellow hoodie making her look like a gummy candy, holding a palm-sized pink peach doll in her hand.
Choi Sulli took the figure, her fingertips lightly touching its ears, her lips curling into a smile, her eyes full of joy.
Today she wore a light pink dress; although her hair was still short, it had grown quite a bit.
She cherished it very much.
Because her oppa had once casually mentioned that Sulli with long hair also looked very good.
She had a pearl clip in her hair, looking extremely cute and beautiful!
"Seol-ri, try this baked shrimp with cheese!"
"Victoria Song unnie put less salt, saying it's better to have a lighter taste."
After Krystal Jung made her decision that night, her mindset seemed much better.
She brought over a small plate of food, wearing a black casual hoodie and jeans, still with that cool appearance, but she specifically peeled the shrimp and put it in Choi Sulli's bowl.
Jessica Jung and Kim Taeyeon sat nearby preparing to cut the cake. Hearing this, Jessica looked up, frowned, and said, "Hey! Krystal Jung, can't you see me and your Taeyeon unnie?"
Krystal looked speechlessly at her sisters who instantly turned to look at her, wanting to smack the shrimp onto her biological sister's face, but she didn't dare!
That aggrieved look made Kim Taeyeon burst into an ajumma laugh.
Bae Suzy handed over a velvet gift box, her tone gentle.
"Inside is sleep-aid aromatherapy. Didn't you say you haven't been sleeping well these past two days? The scent is very light and won't be overpowering."
Goo Hara also leaned in, shaking a silver chain with a pendant shaped like a moon holding a star.
"Seol-ri! I spent a long time picking this out; it will definitely look good on you!"
Choi Sulli took everyone's gifts one by one, her face full of a bright smile.
She was so happy!
The members of Girls Generation also arrived one after another.
Im Yoona held a gift, handed it to her, and whispered in her ear: "Seol-ri! This is for you, consider it a way to make up for his intentions."
Upon hearing this, Choi Sulli's whole body trembled, her smile vanished, and her eyes filled with tears.
Im Yoona quickly hugged her: "Don't cry, you have to be happy today!"
Choi Sulli quickly nodded and forced a smile.
The members of Girls Generation and f(x) still felt a bit of a toothache watching them; these two were clearly rivals in love, yet they got along so well!
Suddenly, Goo Hara exclaimed: "Wow! Wow! Wow! Daebak! Look, Yoona and Seol-ri's rings look like the same style! You guys really have a good relationship!"
She straightened up, pointing at the rings on their hands as if she had discovered something.
Except for Lee Ji-eun and Bae Suzy who leaned in to look closely, everyone else curled their lips with a look of constipation.
But the two involved laughed at the same time, very happy!
"scumbag!"
These words were naturally cursed by Victoria Song in the kitchen; she was cutting fruit and almost cut her finger, which made Luna and Amber Liu unable to stop themselves from laughing out loud.
Although they still found it unbelievable even now, seeing the change in Choi Sulli's state, they couldn't say anything.
They only hoped they could be truly happy!
Laughter rose and fell in the living room. Just then, when Son Ye-jin pushed the door open and entered, it caused the atmosphere to go quiet.
She had just finished today's movie filming, and her cream-colored trench coat still carried the chill from outside.
"What? Does Seol-ri not welcome unnie?"
Her voice actually carried a hint of nervousness and hesitation!
Choi Sulli darted out of Kim Taeyeon's embrace, rushed up to hug her, and said with a smile: "How could that be? I'm very happy you could come, unnie!"
Son Ye-jin's smiling eyes appeared as she handed over a gift box.
"Sorry unnie is late, there was a traffic jam. This is a gift for you; I hope our Seol-ri becomes more and more beautiful."
Choi Sulli took the gift box, her nose feeling slightly sore.
"Thank you, Yejin Unnie."
She knew everyone was taking care of her in place of that oppa, especially Im Yoona and Son Ye-jin, who were meticulous in their care for her.
Protecting her on set, supporting her online, and caring for her in daily life.
Son Ye-jin ruffled her short hair, her gaze swept over the cake plate on the table, and she couldn't help but kiss Choi Sulli's small face.
Everyone was a bit puzzled; when did this Sulli get so close to Son Ye-jin?
"Wow! Daebak! Yejin sunbae, you actually have the same ring as Yoona and Seol-ri!
Yoona's is a little deer, Seol-ri's is a peach, and yours, sunbae, is a narcissus flower?"
For a moment, sounds of people choking on water and things dropping rose and fell.
"Clang—!"
It startled everyone!
This was Victoria Song throwing the bowl in her hand directly into the sink; she carried the fruit knife directly around the bar and came to Choi Sulli's side.
She glanced at the ring on Son Ye-jin's finger, which was the same style as Choi Sulli's and the others.
Suddenly she asked Choi Sulli: "Where is that scumbag? I'm going to go chop him up right now!"
Everyone was frightened.
Son Ye-jin's face turned visibly red!
Just then!
"Bang—!"
A brilliant firework suddenly bloomed by the Han River outside the window, very conspicuous in the sky.
Not far from the fireworks, Jeong Hyun-bin directed his subordinates to light them, then fawned over Jiang Hongshao like a lackey!
"Sister! Sister! As the new president of The Peninsula's entertainment industry, you're actually guarding this personally?"
"For this kind of rough work, your little brother can just do it!"
Jiang Hongshao glanced at him and said: "Since you've joined the God of Hunting, you know my name, right? I am his shadow; his affairs are my everything!"
After saying that, she stopped talking and just looked up at the fireworks!
A tear fell; she also wanted to receive his affection!
But soon, she smiled again.
Because she knew she would definitely stay by his side forever.
Jeong Hyun-bin nodded, feeling a bit envious of Liu Zijun, but quickly recovered; that was his boss!
He just chuckled softly: "I had these custom-made from China long ago!"
Jiang Hongshao glanced at him and said nothing more.
"Bang—!"
Colorful fireworks bloomed, and the girls in the apartment all walked out of the living room to the balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows to watch.
"Seol-ri! You're so lucky to encounter someone setting off fireworks on your birthday.
But that's a restricted zone, right? Someone actually dares to set off fireworks!"
Choi Sulli looked at the fireworks, her eyes full of daze!
"Wow!"
"Wow!"
"Wow! Daebak!"
A massive firework trailed a long flame into the sky and then bloomed in the air.
Then it turned into two large Chinese characters: Jin-ri!
Another huge heart shape appeared!
Finally, the words 'Happy Birthday' in the Korean language.
Choi Sulli suddenly burst into tears.
This must be the gift oppa sent her!
Everyone turned to look at Choi Sulli, their eyes filled with genuine envy.
Victoria Song's eyes were full of tears, and the fruit knife in her hand almost scratched Son Ye-jin next to her.
Im Yoona and Son Ye-jin also had tears in their eyes, filled with envy but no jealousy.
"Seol-ri! He has been watching us all along!"
The fireworks continued, and Lee Ji-eun and the other two girls who didn't know the truth began to understand!
The figure of that bodyguard suddenly flashed through Lee Ji-eun's eyes.
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