Peninsula: Starting with Hijacking Yoona

60, Changes and Regrets

Bae Joo-hyun suddenly turned around, pointed to her smooth, delicate cheeks, and widened her eyes.

"Can't you see? My face... my face seems to have gotten smoother! My pores are smaller, and even the closed comedones I got from staying up all night seem to have disappeared! What... what's going on?!"

Li Jingcheng was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled. It turned out to be a false alarm; he had been startled.

Although today's dual cultivation went much smoother than yesterday's first time, Bae Joo-hyun kept hesitating and then becoming brave, then hesitating again.

He couldn't bring himself to be harsh with Bae Joo-hyun, so he could only let her do as she pleased. With her so anxious and unsteady, Lee Kyung-sung was afraid that she would cause some problems with the brand-new, top-of-the-line A8.

He reached out and cupped Bae Joo-hyun's face, his fingertips gently caressing her incredibly delicate skin, his eyes filled with doting affection and understanding as he carefully examined every inch of her skin.

Bae Joo-hyun was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground, but a sweet feeling welled up inside her.

This feeling of being cherished and loved, coupled with the refreshed self she saw in the mirror, created a multi-layered sense of happiness that temporarily helped her overcome her shyness.

Bae Joo-hyun's already exquisite features in the mirror now seemed to have been meticulously sculpted.

Her skin, which had been slightly dull due to the intense training of trainees, now radiated a healthy, pearly glow. The previous oiliness and enlarged pores had vanished, replaced by a baby-soft texture. Even the traces of fatigue from staying up late around her eyes and brows had been swept away, replaced by a dewy glow that shone from within.

It's worth noting that although Bae Joo-hyun came with makeup on, compared to professional idol makeup teams, her makeup and styling looked like a child playing house.

Looking at the beauty in the mirror, Bae Joo-hyun whispered, barely audible, "Isn't it pretty?"

Lee Kyung-sung had pretty much figured out Bae Joo-hyun, until the shy little bunny was about to reach her limit, so he stopped while he was ahead and let go. "She's beautiful, my Joo-hyun is the most beautiful."

"Hmph,"

Bae Joo-hyun finally calmed her wildly beating heart and hurriedly picked up her clothes and towel that had fallen to the ground. However, her gaze unconsciously drifted to the mirror again, admiring herself from left to right, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

Lee Kyung-sung shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. He could understand; it wasn't just South Korea that valued appearances—which country didn't? Except for certain groups, they were different from the general public.

However, to be fair, he was the man who truly possessed Bae Joo-hyun. Compared to her videos or heavily edited photos, Bae Joo-hyun didn't have any leg-slimming or face-slimming effects; those are completely different. The main difference lies in her skin—that genuine vitality and radiance is something filters can't replicate.

Some thoughts suddenly flashed through Lee Kyung-sung's mind. Just like the girl group TWICE, netizens could see that JYP was giving them a completely unbearable schedule, leaving them no time to rest properly. This long-term overexertion was causing their complexion and overall condition to visibly decline.

Most of the people's haggard appearance has nothing to do with cosmetic procedures; it's purely due to exhaustion.

In his opinion, if we're talking about cosmetic surgery, the most regrettable case isn't Yoo Jeong-yeon, but Lim Na-yeon.

On the contrary, the ones with the longest shelf life are Mina and Sana.

Minami Mingi exudes a gentle and aloof intellectual aura as time goes by. Her cool demeanor hides a tenderness, making her incredibly attractive. Time has not diminished her beauty; instead, it has only enhanced her unique elegance and tranquility.

Sana Minatozaki, who started out as a cute, round-faced, and sweet little deer with naturally charming eyes, has transformed into a sophisticated and alluring woman after shedding her girlishness. Her facial features have become sharp and refined, and her eyes exude a captivating charm.

Her sweet charm is tinged with the languid allure of a mature woman, her aura becoming increasingly captivating and radiant, growing more stunning as the story unfolds. Her beauty and charisma remain consistently on point, her youthful glow seemingly unstoppable.

Even Tzuyu, with a face blessed by God, whose natural features alone can command the stage and withstand the camera's scrutiny, cannot escape the erosion of time. The constant high-pressure schedule and back-to-back travel have gradually worn away some of her spirit and vitality.

Ugh,

As his thoughts drifted away, and his emotions shifted, a familiar, warm breath drew near, pulling Li Jingcheng back to reality.

"What are you thinking about?" Bae Joo-hyun leaned closer, her beautiful eyes full of suspicion, but the scent of her breath was somewhat familiar.

Li Jingcheng snapped out of his daze and quickly pulled the still-stunned woman into his arms. Not daring to show the slightest bit of guilt on his face, he took the initiative and said, "What are you spacing out for? I'm covered in your sweat. Why don't you go take a shower? Perfect timing... let's shower together."

"roll!!!!"

Bae Joo-hyun's initially suspicious gaze instantly turned into anger. She pushed Lee Kyung-sung with such force that he didn't even have time to react before being shoved to the bathroom door by her indignant and humiliating force.

"Bang!"

The bathroom door was tightly closed, and a gust of wind blew against my face.

Li Jingcheng stood outside the door, his mouth slightly open, speechless for a long time. They've been married for so long, and this stress reaction is still so strong... damn it...

Helpless, he had no choice but to return home. At the same time, a faint unease rose in his heart. With Bae Joo-hyun like this, it would be quite difficult for her to build a harem in the future, but he was unwilling to break up with Bae Joo-hyun and pursue the next one, not even in a state of lingering ties.

It seems the only solution is to slowly reduce Bae Joo-hyun's stress, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water.

Yoona, Jisoo… Bae Joo-hyun was unaware that she knew them. However, she knew about Lee Hyeri.

It seems we could consider using Lee Hyeri to gradually change Bae Joo-hyun's stress response.

Back in the bedroom, looking at the huge bed that had been turned upside down, Lee Kyung-sung was somewhat satisfied, but decided to go to the living room instead. He couldn't very well drag Bae Joo-hyun out of the room after she had just taken a shower.

As I passed by the dining table, I saw the dishes that had completely cooled down, but I didn't think much of it.

He lay lazily on the sofa. Li Jingcheng decided to use this time to see how the online public opinion was developing after he snatched the role of Li Xuan.

What he saw surprised him somewhat.

Besides the overwhelmingly positive reviews, what surprised him was that Bae Yong-joon had also publicly expressed his support.

"I have high hopes for Li Jingcheng; he has the potential to become a king among the new generation."

This is a top-tier veteran in the industry; this move to take sides is undoubtedly a bombshell.

As for Kim Soo-hyun, he remained as low-key as ever, offering no response. This is probably for the best; Lee Kyung-sung doesn't want any drama or feuds over casting that could affect him.

"CJ is really doing a great job," he thought to himself. Under the company's control, public opinion was completely steered in the most ideal direction—no fans causing trouble, only blessings.

Putting down his phone, Li Jingcheng suddenly felt a little excited about starting filming the day after tomorrow. But he also had to shoot a magazine cover tomorrow, which was really giving him a headache. Couldn't he just let himself have a good rest before starting filming?

Just as she was getting irritated, Bae Joo-hyun's stunning face in front of the bathroom mirror kept replaying in her mind—her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were full of spring.

"Tsk."

Li Jingcheng's Adam's apple bobbed, and he felt a surge of heat coursing through his body.

His mind compelled him to get up and slowly walk toward the bathroom.