"Get in, get in. Have you got a place to stay?"
Seeing Liu Xin’an, Old E revealed a roguish smile. He used the car key to open the trunk, waited for Liu Xin’an to put his suitcase in, and then took the lead to sit in the driver’s seat.
Liu Xin’an instinctively pulled open the front passenger door, but when he saw Feifei looking at him from the passenger seat, he displayed an awkward smile.
"Feifei is here too."
"Old E’s passenger seat is mine, even you can’t take this spot, Xin’an bro!"
This blatant display of affection left Liu Xin’an speechless.
At this moment, he seemed to understand how Kang Seulgi felt watching him and Bae Juhyun show affection usually.
It was really both speechless and funny.
He obediently opened the back seat and sat down, placing his backpack on the side.
"I have a hotel booked, just drop me off there."
Since the filming would last a long time, the company had arranged a hotel for him.
He would stay there for quite some time.
Next to the hotel was the dorm provided for the artists participating in the program.
"Tell me the location."
Liu Xin’an gave the hotel name, and Old E input it into the car’s GPS, then started the car.
The car smoothly moved through the bustling streets of the city. Unlike Old E who was focused on driving, Feifei, sitting in the passenger seat, was clearly more curious about his relationship with Bae Juhyun.
But before answering Feifei’s questions, he needed to contact his girlfriend first.
"Juhyun, I’m in my friend’s car now."
After the call connected, he first informed Bae Juhyun about his situation.
"Okay, don’t worry. I’ll contact you when I reach the hotel."
Bae Juhyun was practicing on the other end of the line, and he could even hear the upbeat music in the background.
So after a brief chat, he didn’t want to disturb her anymore, especially since he had friends with him.
"Are you really a fan of my Juhyun?" he curiously asked Feifei, who had turned her head from the passenger seat to look at him.
The million-follower influencer nicknamed Frieza nodded vigorously: "How did you manage to get together with Irene, Xin’an bro? If I remember correctly, you’ve only been there for about half a year."
In fact, when Liu Xin’an first introduced Bae Juhyun to her and Old E, she had wanted to ask this question.
But asking over the phone seemed troublesome, so her curiosity had been delayed until now.
Now that Liu Xin’an was back, she didn’t want to miss the chance.
She was only disappointed that she couldn’t see Bae Juhyun in person.
"We just got to know each other gradually, and then we somehow ended up together."
"...How can you say it so lightly? That’s Irene from Red Velvet, a genuine top girl group."
"How super is it?" Old E curiously chimed in, only to get punched by Feifei.
Old E wasn’t like him, a fitness enthusiast. Nor was Feifei like Bae Juhyun, who managed her figure to the extreme.
That punch made Liu Xin’an’s heart skip a beat, but it was Old E’s unchanged expression that left Liu Xin’an more shocked.
This was some top-tier resilience.
"Drive your car and don’t get distracted."
"Tsk, tsk, I’m curious, can’t I listen too?" Old E exclaimed in grievance.
"Anyway, it’s impressive, and completely different from us internet celebrities; they actually appear on TV."
Yes, Old E was still the familiar Old E. Faced with his blatant perfunctory reply, neither Liu Xin’an nor Feifei showed any dissatisfaction; on the contrary, both of them laughed.
"She said she might come over in a few days under the pretense of visiting Seungwan. When that happens, let’s have a meal together. She really wants to meet you guys, and she very much appreciated your idea for that gift last time."
"Seungwan? That’s Wendy, right?"
"Yes, Wendy. Um... the guest list hasn’t been announced yet, right? Don’t spread the word."
It only then dawned on Liu Xin’an that he had let something slip, but it wasn’t a big deal. The official lineup announcement was just a few days away, so sharing a bit with friends was fine.
"Hey, Xin’an bro, other than Wendy, are there any particularly impressive artists? You must know quite a few by now."
Well, that was true. Ever since he had been running around with Im Nayeon and Momo through numerous artist schedules and appearances, Liu Xin’an finally had a clear understanding of the entertainment industry.
Likewise, he had realized how big of news it was for Twice, BlackPink, and Red Velvet to participate in the same program. The most update n0vels are published on novelFɪre.net
Oh, and Yuqi as well. She currently had significant popularity domestically, and being from the same country gave her an additional edge. Although Liu Xin’an had yet to meet her formally, he already had a good impression of her.
Well... it was just pure admiration.
"I don’t know much about domestic ones, but I can tell you about the more impressive ones debuting there."
"Sure, sure, who are they?"
Feifei was excited; this big scoop was incredibly interesting. Knowing an insider felt really special.
"First, there’s Son Seungwan from Red Velvet, that’s Wendy. You just heard about her."
"Then there’s Song YUQI."
"Whoa, a Beijing girl!"
Feifei exclaimed in surprise. She knew her, of course. They were both from China, and in recent years, Song YUQI had been quite active domestically, so it would be strange if she didn’t know her.
"Next is Lisa from BlackPink."
"Along with Momo from Twice."
Seeing Feifei’s wide-open mouth and shocked expression, Liu Xin’an showed a teasing smile.
"That’s all, just these four."
"...All three major groups are here. Wow."
Feifei muttered to herself. The commotion that this small platform had created was no small matter.