novellhall 10. Suddenly became popular
10. Suddenly became popular
The girl's appearance gradually overlapped with the image of Bae Joo-hyun in his mind.
She already shows some signs of what's to come, though she lacks the polish of makeup and the positive glow of fame after her debut. However, she possesses a naturally cool and aloof air, already a beauty of the cool and detached type, just not yet reaching the stunning level that will later make her a universally acclaimed goddess.
Goddess,
Following behind, Lee Kyung-sung's mind began to wander. Lin Yoona had been in the industry for many years, but she had also seen a lot. Even if she was already interested in dating, the difficulty of pursuing her would definitely be quite high.
The difficulty level for trainee Bae Joo-hyun is definitely much lower than that for Im Yoon-ah, especially since she's currently experiencing low blood sugar and is weak. Whether male or female, people in such vulnerable and helpless situations are precisely when they most crave companionship and support.
Men seem to have an extraordinary drive in certain things.
Li Jing had already made up his mind. He quickly stepped forward, walked beside her, and gently supported her, saying in a natural tone, "Be careful, you might have a hypoglycemic episode and be unsteady on your feet. Don't fall."
Bae Joo-hyun froze, clearly not expecting him to suddenly step forward. She instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but the dizziness from low blood sugar came in waves, and her limbs felt weak. She was already having trouble walking, and in the end, she managed to hold on with his strength. Her clear, cool voice was slightly hoarse, and she said intermittently, "Th-thank you."
Li Jingcheng noticed her stiffness and didn't get too close. He simply held her arm firmly, maintaining just the right balance, and said softly, "Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll get it for you."
"Rice balls, hot milk..."
Bae Joo-hyun was too exhausted to keep up the fight. As soon as she finished speaking, her knees buckled slightly, and she slid down a few feet. Her face was pale, and even her fingertips showed weakness; she was about to collapse.
Li Jingcheng reacted quickly, reaching out to steadily support her waist. Seeing that she couldn't hold on any longer, he didn't ask any more questions and half-supported, half-carried her towards the shelves. His arm remained firmly supporting her, his steps extremely slow, carefully making his way forward, afraid that she might lose her balance and fall.
He first grabbed two boxes of glucose water, a common Korean beverage, then took a seaweed and tuna rice ball. As he turned to leave, his gaze swept over her, and he also grabbed an extra box of warm drinks. He should have let Bae Joo-hyun find a seat first, but now was the time to build rapport, and he naturally needed to spend more time with her to make a lasting impression.
Bae Joo-hyun leaned almost all her weight on him, her nose brushing against his sleeve, a light, clean scent wafting over her, making her heart skip a beat. They were very close, arms touching, body heat seeping through the thin fabric. Her ears burned slightly, but she was too weak to push him away, letting him support her all the way to the cashier.
The cashier took back her phone, scanned the item, and announced the price. Li Jingcheng didn't hesitate at all; he naturally took out cash and paid, his movements so fluid as if it were the only way he should have done it.
Bae Joo-hyun paused for a moment, then quickly and softly stopped her, "No need, I can do it myself."
Li Jingcheng just smiled, took the bag and handed it to her, "You don't even have the strength to take out any money now, do you?"
He paused, looked down at her still somewhat pale face, and added, with a touch of perfectly timed humor in his tone, "If you really feel bad about it, you can invite me back next time."
"it is good."
Bae Joo-hyun immediately agreed softly, feeling relieved. After all, he had already helped her so much by supporting and taking care of her all the way, and she really didn't want him to spend any more money. Having the opportunity to reciprocate made her feel less indebted.
Only after agreeing did she belatedly realize that without a way to contact her, how would she ask again next time?
Her usually aloof personality was evident in the subtle blush that crept onto her ears. Her long eyelashes drooped, and after much hesitation, she finally spoke in a soft, slightly nervous voice, "Then, could I have your contact information?"
After speaking, she lowered her head slightly, her fingertips gently clutching the hem of her clothes. This was the first time she had ever taken the initiative to ask a man for his contact information, and even her voice carried a hint of unnatural shyness.
"Let's wait a bit. I'm not in a hurry to leave anyway. Let's talk when you feel better." Lee Kyung-sung was definitely willing. In his eyes, Bae Joo-hyun was already beyond his grasp.
The shop assistant, having just received the Korean won, froze when her gaze fell on Lee Kyung-sung's face, her eyes lighting up instantly. The next second, she blurted out, her voice a mixture of surprise and delight, "Lee Kyung-sung oppa?"
As she spoke, she quickly opened a photo she had scrolled through on her phone, zoomed in, and compared it to the person in front of her. Her voice trembled with excitement: "Daaa! It really is Lee Kyung-sung oppa!"
Li Jingcheng glanced at the cashier with surprise. She was wearing a mask and a baseball cap, and looked at her with some surprise. "Do you know me?"
"Someone just posted a photo of themselves with you online, and it went viral instantly!" The shop assistant's tone was exceptionally enthusiastic and excited. "So many netizens are sharing it, saying you're the new national heartthrob!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her gaze quickly drifted to Bae Joo-hyun, who was still leaning against him and looked somewhat pale. A hint of envy flashed in her eyes, and she tentatively asked in a low voice, "Is this... your girlfriend?"
"Ani, you're an exceptionally talented trainee. You'll be debuting in the next girl group," Lee Kyung-sung said with a gentle smile, naturally praising her to further enhance his positive impression of her.
Because Bae Joo-hyun's voice was soft, the shop assistant didn't hear her asking about the phone, but seeing the two behaving intimately, she asked out of curiosity.
"Huh?" The shop assistant's surprised gaze swept across the two people's faces.
Bae Joo-hyun heard it too, and instantly felt her whole body burning up, as if her low blood sugar had subsided somewhat. She abruptly looked up at Lee Kyung-sung's profile, momentarily speechless.
Want to take a photo together?
Li Jingcheng's lips curled slightly. Good deeds really do pay off. He took out his phone and opened Me2day, which he had just downloaded. He found he had over a thousand comments and 1.2 followers. He figured he'd have some free time later to search for other local self-media promotional apps.
After that, I'll just share some photos of myself regularly. When my popularity is at its peak, I'll post about graduating from the US to emphasize my high level of education, then inform them of my interest in acting, my desire to return to China and continue my acting career, and ask fans for recommendations on good companies. I'm sure major companies will proactively contact me to negotiate terms. He knows that a deal forced upon you isn't a deal, a simple point even someone with two lifetimes of experience understands.
Bae Joo-hyun was also incredibly curious. As if her strength had returned, she leaned against Lee Kyung-sung's chest, took out her phone, and opened the Peninsula Popular App.
Naturally, I saw Li Jingcheng's name on the trending list.
"Great fortune."