82: Chapter 82 I will not take any risks for the rest of my life.

As Son Ye-jin picked up her bag to leave, her fingertips just touched the doorknob when she couldn't help but look back.

Liu Zijun was being clung to by Choi Sulli, while Im Yoona stood to the side, her eyes still filled with lingering surprise.

She bit her lip gently, and in the end, said no more, simply waving to the three of them.

She said in a gentle voice, "I'm leaving now. You guys have fun."

Liu Zijun nodded to her, his tone carrying a hint of apology.

"Be safe on the road. Message me when you arrive."

Son Ye-jin smiled, pushed open the door, and walked out.

The moment the elevator doors closed, she leaned against the cold wall of the car, her fingertips tracing the Narcissus Ring on her ring finger, the smile in her eyes impossible to hide.

She knew that Choi Sulli was the protagonist tonight and that she shouldn't stay too long; the slight trace of disappointment in her heart gradually dissipated.

The atmosphere in the apartment went quiet for a few seconds following Son Ye-jin's departure.

Lee Ji-eun was the first to react, leaning in front of Liu Zijun, her round eyes full of gossip.

"Elder Brother Liu Zijun, the relationship between you, Senior Yejin, Senior Yoona, and Sulli is truly... this is just too curious! Tell us about it?"

Goo Hara and Bae Suzy also nodded along, their eyes flashing with a thirst for knowledge.

This was simply too shocking.

Choi Sulli tightly hugged Liu Zijun's arm and said to the three of them, "It's exactly what you see. There's nothing to be curious about."

Im Yoona's cheeks were slightly flushed; she neither refuted nor admitted it, just looking at Liu Zijun.

Victoria Song had long seen enough of this "ridiculous" scene. She stepped forward, grabbed Choi Sulli's hand, her eyes full of frustration at her lack of resolve.

"Choi Sulli, it's time to go back. We have to wake up early tomorrow for a schedule."

Choi Sulli pouted, gripping Liu Zijun's hand tightly and refusing to let go, saying coquettishly, "unnie, I don't want to go back. I want to stay with oppa."

Victoria Song glared at her in anger, then turned to look at Liu Zijun, the fury in her eyes almost ready to erupt.

"Liu Zijun, you scumbag! I'm warning you, you are not allowed to bully Sulli or let her suffer any grievances, or else I won't let you off!"

Her gaze was fierce, as if she wanted to swallow Liu Zijun alive, making no effort to hide the anger and worry in her heart.

Liu Zijun nodded to Victoria Song and said in a serious tone, "Rest assured, I will take good care of her."

The members of Girls Generation also knew it was time to leave and began saying their goodbyes one after another.

Lee Ji-eun, Goo Hara, and Bae Suzy exchanged glances and tactfully followed the main group out.

The moment the apartment door closed, the noisy atmosphere instantly vanished, leaving only Liu Zijun, Choi Sulli, and Im Yoona.

Choi Sulli immediately pulled Liu Zijun to the sofa and made him sit down. She curled up beside him, her head resting on his shoulder, her hands playing with his fingers.

"Oppa, now that you're back, you won't leave again, will you?"

Liu Zijun said softly, "I'm not leaving. I'll stay with you from now on."

Just then, Im Yoona also suddenly dove into his arms, gently bumping into his chest.

This caused Liu Zijun to let out an involuntary muffled groan.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was caught by the attentive Im Yoona.

She frowned and looked at Liu Zijun: "Oppa, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Choi Sulli also looked up, her eyes full of worry: "Oppa, are you okay?"

Liu Zijun shook his head and forced a smile, saying, "It's nothing."

Im Yoona didn't believe him. She felt a protrusion under Liu Zijun's shirt on the right side of his chest, and a bad premonition welled up in her heart.

She reached out, wanting to investigate, but Liu Zijun instinctively dodged her.

Im Yoona's voice asked with a slight tremble, "Oppa, are you injured?"

Choi Sulli also sensed something was wrong. No wonder she thought Liu Zijun's face looked a bit pale; tears instantly welled up.

She didn't speak, but just stared intently into Liu Zijun's eyes, her own filled with fear and unease.

Liu Zijun knew he couldn't hide it anymore. He sighed and unbuttoned his shirt.

Underneath the shirt, a small patch of the gauze was already soaked with dark red blood.

"Oppa!"

Choi Sulli's tears fell instantly. She reached out, wanting to touch it, but afraid of hurting him, her hand hovered in mid-air, trembling incessantly.

Im Yoona's eyes also reddened. Looking at that stinging bloodstain, her heart felt as if it had been stabbed by something sharp.

"Oppa, what happened? Did you go and do something dangerous again?"

All three of them understood her words.

Liu Zijun took Choi Sulli's hand and looked at Im Yoona, his tone carrying a hint of apology.

"I'm sorry for making you worry. I went to handle some matters this time. It's already fine; it's just a superficial wound."

Im Yoona's voice carried a sob.

"A superficial wound? Last time when you were hit like that, you didn't even make a sound!"

"Oppa! You put yourself in danger every single time like this, we are really scared."

"If something happened to you, what... what would we do?"

Choi Sulli leaned into Liu Zijun's embrace, her whole body trembling as she cried.

She remembered Oppa Soomyeong's departure, and the fear in her heart submerged her like a tide.

She hugged Liu Zijun's waist tightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Oppa, I don't want you to do dangerous things anymore. I just want you to be okay."

Liu Zijun held the two girls tightly in his arms, feeling their trembling and fear, his heart filled with guilt.

He gently patted their backs and said in an incredibly firm tone, "I'm sorry. It's my fault for making you afraid.

It won't happen again. I will never do dangerous things again. I will stay with you forever and never leave again."

"Really?"

Im Yoona looked up at him through teary eyes, which were full of expectation.

"Really. This should be the last time."

Liu Zijun looked into her eyes and nodded seriously.

Choi Sulli also looked up and asked while sobbing, "Oppa, you're not lying to us? You really won't do dangerous things anymore?"

Liu Zijun wiped the tears from her face and said gently, "I'm not lying to you. From now on, I'll stay with you always, watching you sing and dance, and I'll never leave your sight again."

Im Yoona and Choi Sulli exchanged a glance, both seeing a bit of relief and peace in each other's eyes.

They knew Liu Zijun never lied to them. Since he said he wouldn't leave, he definitely wouldn't.

Choi Sulli's emotions gradually calmed down. She carefully touched Liu Zijun's wound and asked softly, "Oppa, does the wound hurt? Should we go to the hospital?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore. It's already been treated."

Im Yoona stood up and said, "I'll go pour you some warm water. Drink some and rest for a bit."

Choi Sulli leaned on Liu Zijun's shoulder again, clutching his hand tightly as if afraid he might suddenly vanish.

Im Yoona sat on Liu Zijun's other side. Seeing the intimate way the two were acting, there wasn't a trace of jealousy in her heart, only a sense of complete peace.

It was getting late!

Choi Sulli gradually fell asleep, leaning into Liu Zijun's arms with steady breathing.

Im Yoona was also a bit sleepy. She leaned on Liu Zijun's other shoulder and closed her eyes, a faint smile on her lips.

Liu Zijun looked down at the two sleeping girls in his arms, his eyes full of tenderness.

He gently adjusted his posture to let them sleep more comfortably.

Once they were fast asleep, he got up, picked up a blanket, and carefully covered them with it.