Peninsula: Starting with Hijacking Yoona

43, Anniversary

The ambiguous atmosphere in the air seemed so thick it couldn't dissolve. Neither of them paid attention to the glistening tear on their lips; their eyes were fixed on each other, as if the whole world had collapsed into a lonely island.

Lee Kyung-bun hadn't planned to knock on that acting agency's door so early, much less pluck this unripe fruit named "Bae Joo-hyun" at this juncture. But reality always likes to play tricks—plans never keep up with changes.

The tide of passion had reached its peak, overflowing the dam of reason.

He took deep breaths, trying to suppress the beast of desire within him. His cultivation from two lifetimes came into play at this moment; even though his body was burning hot and his heart was pounding uncontrollably, he still maintained his final gentlemanly demeanor.

Bae Joo-hyun's cheeks flushed crimson, the squeezing sensation in her abdomen making her acutely aware of their close proximity. She looked up and met Lee Kyung-sung's eyes, which were strained with suppressed anguish and restraint.

It was a complex expression, a mixture of pain, longing, and respect, like a traveler thirsting for spring water in the desert but forcibly stopping.

She sighed softly to herself. This time, she did not back down. Since her mind was made up, she would give herself completely.

"Will you... be good to me?" Her voice was more serious than ever, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

Li Jingcheng stared at her for a full three seconds. That unreserved gaze, as if he were offering his very soul in his eyes.

He had never seen one in his two lifetimes combined. Even with the later trend of couples showing off their affection in short videos, the scripted and formulaic couples couldn't compare at all.

His mind went completely blank for a moment. The sweet words he could easily utter now seemed so pale and cheap. He moved his throat, but couldn't say a single word.

I expected some cheesy replies, but something unexpected happened.

However, Bae Joo-hyun seemed to understand the unspoken language, and a smile sweeter than honey bloomed on her lips. She reached out and gently cupped Lee Kyung-sung's cheeks, her fingertips twitching with a hint of excitement and fear, as she slowly pulled his face toward her.

Their eyes met, their breaths mingled. Li Jingcheng looked at the face so close to his—the goddess in the hearts of countless people, with exquisite and beautiful features, yet now, moved by emotion, she was tinged with a worldly hue, her eyelashes trembling like the wings of a startled butterfly.

Just as their lips were about to touch, the string of reason in Li Jingcheng's mind snapped completely. He broke his silence, his eyes sharpening and resolute, and he spoke almost as if making a vow.

"You're absolutely not going to escape me this lifetime; from now on, you'll only ever be mine!"

The moment the words left his mouth, it happened again. Bae Joo-hyun's face darkened, and she gently bit the tip of his tongue with her pearly teeth to protest against his nonsense.

"Hiss—" Li Jingcheng suddenly came to his senses, so annoyed that he almost punched the wall. Why did he blurt out what was on his mind?! The annoyance even overshadowed the slight pain on the tip of his tongue.

But soon, this frustration was overwhelmed by Bae Joo-hyun's melting iceberg. She was no longer passive, but took the initiative to deepen the kiss, awkward yet passionate.

With his enhanced physique, he completely overwhelmed the trainee who had achieved a perfect A grade, and even witnessed the legendary split. Unfortunately, Lee Kyung-sung still demonstrated absolute dominance.

However, he cherished this new car. Unlike those guys who just wanted to snag a bargain used car, he was willing to take the time to break it in and fine-tune each gear. There was plenty of time; he wasn't in a hurry.

Bae Joo-hyun was so captivated by Lee Kyung-sung's tenderness that she almost felt dizzy with sweetness. Unfortunately, when it came to the actual practical exercise, this usually talented singer and dancer couldn't handle it.

She hurriedly tied her long, loose hair into a simple ponytail. Fortunately, she had seen some lighthearted movies before, and she endured the pain.

Under Li Jingcheng's incredulous gaze, she closed her eyes. Li Jingcheng also closed his eyes, his lips twitching slightly—it hurt. It seemed new cars had their advantages and disadvantages, but he would rather some cars were always new...

To be honest, this first experience wasn't perfect. Perhaps this was the best performance Li Jingcheng had given in the three days since he traveled through time, with all the soothing and restraint coming from sheer grit. But he didn't regret it. As he thought, life isn't just about today, but about a lifetime.

He turned his head and gently kissed her youthful, collagen-filled face, careful not to make any sudden movements lest he disturb the peaceful slumber of the person in his arms. Then he closed his eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep himself.

In the hazy dream, it seemed as if Bae Joo-hyun wasn't the only one by her side...

As dawn broke through the gaps in the curtains, Bae Joo-hyun slept soundly, curled up in Lee Kyung-sung's arms like a contented cat, her breathing long and steady.

After an unknown amount of time, the shrill sound of Apple's original ringtone suddenly shattered the silence.

"Hmm..." Bae Joo-hyun frowned slightly, letting out a lazy and impatient nasal sound.

Li Jingcheng was startled and quickly fumbled for his phone. He was a little puzzled. He had been so busy last night that he had no time to set an alarm.

When he turned on the screen and saw the messages from Lim Yoon-a and Lee Hyeri, he suddenly remembered, oh, besides the person next to you in bed, there are other people in this world who are dear to you.

Lee Kyung-sung glanced at Bae Joo-hyun with a guilty look, but thankfully the girl in his arms seemed to be fast asleep. Her brows furrowed even more, and she pouted slightly, as if protesting the untimely disturbance in her dream.

Looking at her pitiful, unguarded appearance, Li Jingcheng felt a surge of pride. "Luckily, I only have South Korean citizenship, not Korean citizenship, otherwise, things might have been very different."

He then carefully parted her fair arms that were wrapped around his waist. The touch was soft and warm like jade. Only then did he realize that the caller ID showed Wang Yonghao.

He wasn't worried. The phone rang again, and he answered it while gently closing the bedroom door behind him. Looking back, Bae Joo-hyun was still fast asleep on the bed, her eyelids completely still.

"Brother Yong-ho," Lee Kyung-sung said in a low voice, glancing at the time—it was only a little past 6 a.m.—"Why are you up so early? Didn't you say you'd pick me up at 9 a.m.?"

Luo Yonghao on the other end of the phone clearly sensed the weariness in his voice and smiled helplessly, "There's nothing we can do. We revised your proposal over and over again last night."

He explained, "For actors who are normally signed, we don't disclose their names or photos. They are simply registered in the CJ actor department, undergo acting training, and at most, we post some basic information on the CJ official website and post a standard announcement on the official Twitter account. But you know your situation is special, with too much buzz, so we have to strike while the iron is hot."

Lee Kyung-sung rubbed his temples, a hint of curiosity replacing his expression. "So, Yong-ho, you have new plans?"

Luo Yonghao's voice was filled with undisguised laughter, "It's all because of your exaggerated national popularity and fan appeal. Your video on MBC has gone viral and gone crazy. We didn't even need to push it. Just last night, Minister Xin from the music department took the initiative to come to us and suggested that we borrow you to audition. If there are suitable songs, you can be given priority. We have already communicated and determined the relevant profit sharing, and Representative Lee has also agreed."

Lee Kyung-sung raised an eyebrow. He really hadn't even had time to take out his phone last night; the two of them had been entangled in their passion. Work it is then. He opened the door, his eyes lingering on the still-sleeping Bae Joo-hyun, but he could only reluctantly leave first, silencing her phone and sending her a text message.

Career is also very important.