novellhall 64, Kim Jisoo
64, Kim Jisoo
Luo Yonghao drank quite a bit of sake at noon. Although it wasn't very strong, the effects were gradually building up, and his cheeks turned flushed and hot.
Even though he could still steadily support himself and take steps, his steps were already unsteady and swaying, carrying a hint of drunkenness.
In contrast, Li Jingcheng beside him didn't like drinking much in his previous life, and his alcohol tolerance was at most three bottles of beer. Although his body had been enhanced in this life, and his alcohol tolerance was far greater than before, his habit of not liking to drink had remained.
Fortunately, neither Luo Yonghao nor Editor-in-Chief Jin tried to persuade him to drink, so he was able to enjoy his leisure time.
The guests chatted happily and exchanged contact information before the dinner party finally came to a satisfying end.
Going forward, Li Jingcheng will no longer be needed for magazine-related promotions. CJ Corporation will simply manage his personal social media accounts for coordinated promotions, leveraging the group's extensive distribution channels to generate buzz and drive traffic.
The group walked to the car, and Wang Zilu, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly went to open the door. When he saw Luo Yonghao, who was covered in alcohol, he was surprised and said, "Teacher Luo, you've had quite a bit to drink."
After helping Luo Yonghao to a seat, Li Jingcheng followed closely behind and got into the car, nodding, "Yes, Brother Yonghao seems to be in a good mood; he's had a bit too much to drink."
Only after he finished speaking did he notice how Wang Zilu addressed Luo Yonghao.
Seeing this, Wang Zilu smiled gently and explained that he was originally a junior mentored by Luo Yonghao, but he was not good at the complicated and tedious work of an agent, so he simply became a full-time driver.
Li Jingcheng nodded without asking any further questions.
After a smooth drive, Wang Zilu first safely delivered Li Jingcheng back to his residence.
Back home, Li Jingcheng listlessly scrolled through his phone, feeling empty inside. It seemed he couldn't live like in his past life, where all he needed was a phone and Wi-Fi to stay home all day.
Looking at the living room that Bae Joo-hyun had cleaned so neatly,
He suddenly had the thought of going to SM Entertainment to find her, but that wasn't realistic. Going to the set of "Love Rain" to find Im Yoona? That was impossible too. Lee Hyeri already had a dinner party, and there were plenty of opportunities to improve their relationship. On the other hand, it was Kim Jisoo.
After thinking it over, Lee Kyung-sung felt that he still needed to maintain his relationship with his sweet female fans. He had already won over Bae Joo-hyun, and he could get closer to Im Yoon-ah once Love Rain aired. He had also made plans to have barbecue with Lee Hyeri in the evening. All things considered, the only thing missing was Kim Ji-soo.
He took out his phone and quickly tapped the screen, typing a message: "Jisoo, are you busy? I just got back to Korea not long ago and I'm not very familiar with the streets here yet. I was thinking of taking a walk around during my free time. Do you have time to show me around Seoul, Oppa?"
Just as Kim Jisoo finished class and was walking out of the classroom, her phone vibrated. She immediately took it out, and when she saw that the sender was Lee Kyung-sung, her eyes lit up instantly.
She quickly opened the text message, read it word by word, and couldn't help but smile. She thought to herself, "Even if I have other plans, I have to cancel them. It's Oppa's invitation!"
Almost instantly, Jisoo replied with a text message that carried a girlish charm: "Oppa! I just finished class and I'm free~ I know a super lively shopping street that isn't too crowded, but has lots of delicious food stalls. Shall we go there? I'll be there right now, it'll be quick!"
Looking at the reply on his phone screen, Li Jingcheng could feel the girl's joy even through the screen. A faint smile appeared in his eyes. "Okay, whatever you say. Send me your location, I'm coming over now. Be careful on the road."
Upon receiving the reply, Kim Jisoo immediately skipped to a quiet corner, quickly sent her location, and added a note:
"Oppa, I'll be there soon, don't worry~"
After sending the text message, the smile on her face never faded. It was right after class when Oppa invited her. She had mustered the courage several times but hadn't dared to ask. Luckily, her home wasn't too far from the shopping street they agreed on.
She rushed home, tiptoed to her room, took out clothes from the closet, and began to carefully select them.
Involuntarily, I recalled the scene of my first encounter with Li Jingcheng—that day in the classroom, she was wearing a beige round-neck T-shirt, paired with a light pink pleated skirt, and her hair was tied in a low ponytail, a very simple and cute style.
She clearly remembered that the way Li Jingcheng looked at her at that time showed obvious affection.
Thinking of this, Kim Jisoo's cheeks flushed slightly, and she realized that her oppa liked the simple, youthful, and cute type.
She ultimately chose another outfit, but it was still mainly cute. She picked a light pink lip balm and gently applied it to her lips, making them look pink and tender. She then used a light brown eyebrow pencil to carefully outline a soft eyebrow shape and used her fingertip to dab a little apricot eyeshadow on her eyelids to make her eyes look more lively.
She looked in the small mirror in her dorm room, gently smoothing the stray hairs from her forehead. She decided to keep the ponytail as is, then adjusted the hem of her cardigan, carefully checking everything. Looking at her cute and charming reflection, she gently smiled.
He hurriedly headed towards the agreed-upon location, his heart filled with anticipation for meeting Li Jingcheng.
Li Jingcheng put away his phone with a knowing smile on his face. It seemed he had made the right move.
He hesitated for a moment, then changed into some casual clothes, put on a hat and mask, and drove towards the location sent by Kim Jisoo, feeling a little more relaxed and expectant.
I naturally wanted to make the most of my free time before joining the crew. Spending some time with this innocent and lovely girl would be a good way to make the most of my precious, limited vacation days.
The afternoon sun filtered through the signs lining the shopping street, casting dappled, lazy shadows. Although it wasn't the weekend, the alleyway near Cheongdam-dong was just as crowded as it was at night. Around 3 PM was the hottest and most drowsy time of day.
After wandering around for a long time, Li Jingcheng finally found a parking space, turned off the engine, unbuckled his seatbelt, carefully put on a low-key baseball cap and face mask, checked himself in the rearview mirror to make sure he was properly covered, and then got out of the car and strolled around leisurely.
He picked up his phone to ask Jisoo where she was. If she was still on her way, he would go to a coffee shop, order a drink, and wait for her. However, when he saw Jisoo's text message, he was surprised to find that she had arrived much earlier.
Across the street, in a coffee shop, Kim Jisoo was also carrying two iced Americanos, preparing to leave.
As Kim Jisoo stepped out of the store, her gaze casually swept across the crowd on the other side of the street. Her eyes lingered on a tall, slender figure in a black casual jacket. Even with a hat and mask on, the profile of that face, the slight slump in his stance as he walked...
There's also that sense of alienation that even a mask can't hide, like someone surrounded by a spotlight.
Jisoo almost dropped her iced Americano.
"Oppa?!"
She shouted it out almost instinctively, her voice not loud, but instantly drowned out by the other sounds of the noisy street.
However, Li Jingcheng paused, put down his phone, and seemed to sense something, instinctively turning around. Their eyes met across the street.
Kim Jisoo immediately recognized him, excitedly looked around to make sure there was no traffic, and ran over like a happy little deer.
She ran quickly, her ponytail swinging behind her head, the ice cubes in her iced Americano clinking against the glass.
"Oppa! It really is you!" Kim Jisoo stopped in front of him, panting, and looked up at him. Her fair cheeks were flushed from running, fine beads of sweat glistened on her nose, and her clear eyes were filled with surprise.
Lee Kyung-sung was somewhat surprised, then a smile curved his lips beneath his mask. He hadn't expected to be recognized, and besides, Kim Ji-soo was quite pretty during her trainee days, a completely different style from Bae Joo-hyun.
She wore a refreshing and simple casual outfit, with a creamy white loose short knit top that hugged her figure and made her skin look even whiter. She paired it with light gray high-waisted jogger sweatpants with a neat and casual cut that accentuated her slender and straight legs. She completed the look with a pair of clean and versatile white sneakers, creating a simple yet energetic style.
Her jet-black, smooth ponytail swayed gently, with a few wisps of hair lightly brushing her forehead. She wore no heavy makeup, only a light touch that accentuated her delicate features. Her whole being exuded the clean, pure, and vibrant energy unique to young girls, making her both lively and well-behaved.
"Jisoo?" he lowered his voice, his eyes gentle. "How come you arrived so quickly?"
"Hehe, you came by taxi?" Kim Jisoo took out another iced Americano and handed it to him, "I bought this for you, Oppa."
Iced Americano, it's very bitter and tastes awful.
Lee Kyung-sung was a little overwhelmed, but seeing Kim Ji-soo's happy expression, he didn't want to spoil the mood. He took her iced Americano and said with a gentle smile, "Thank you for the iced Americano, Ji-soo."
Lee Kyung-sung chuckled, pointing to his mask and hat, "How come Jisoo can recognize Oppa even like this?"
"Because it's you." Kim Jisoo blurted out, then realized she had been too direct and quickly added, "Um... Oppa's figure is so unique, I can recognize him even from behind."
Lee Kyung-sung's smile deepened. He tried to avoid fans when he went out, but Kim Ji-soo wasn't among them. Looking at her slightly flustered expression, he couldn't help but start acting up.
Under Kim Jisoo's stunned gaze,
He moved gently, carefully tucking a few stray strands of hair that had gotten loose while she was running behind her ear. His fingertips moved with perfect precision, brushing only the hair and not touching her ear.
"Don't you have Oppa's phone number? If you're not sure, just send me a message. Running this fast is dangerous."
"Hey," Kim Jisoo said, her head lowered, not daring to meet Lee Kyung-sung's gaze. Her heart began to pound inexplicably, and she felt his touch on her cheek make it feel hot.