But this feeling still made him feel a mix of emotions.
As usual, the first thing Liu Xin’an did after finishing work was to contact his girlfriend.
However, after sending the message, there was no immediate reply.
It was already around ten o’clock at night, but the bustling streets of the metropolis were still brightly lit, making it feel like it wasn’t late at all.
After waiting for a while without getting a response, Liu Xin’an put away his phone, crossed the road, and walked into the apartment complex where his new home was located.
For dinner, he chose to buy something casual from the 7-11 at the entrance of the complex, and then he headed to his home.
Using the keycard to open the door, Liu Xin’an walked into the room while stretching his sore shoulders.
Then, he was startled by the petite figure standing in front of him.
"What’s going on?" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NoveI★Fire.net
Although he asked aloud, the uncontrollable smile on Liu Xin’an’s face revealed what he was truly thinking.
He took a big step forward and hugged the petite woman in front of him.
The soft touch and sweet scent confirmed to Liu Xin’an that this wasn’t just his imagination.
In his arms, Bae Juhyun also opened her arms to hug Liu Xin’an, her beautiful face covered with a playful smile.
"Yeah... How did you get here? Did you come with Li Chenglu?"
"Yeah, Chenglu made a fake pass for me, and since Taekyon is traveling with Seulgi, I’m quite free now~"
Only Seong Taekyon dared to enter her suite without her permission, well... just the suite, he definitely couldn’t enter her bedroom.
Except for Seong Taekyon, no staff members, including Wang Li from the S-M branch in the metropolis, dared to enter her room directly.
This convenience allowed her not to worry about being discovered.
After informing Seong Taekyon that she was going out with Li Chenglu, she made her way to Liu Xin’an’s new home boldly.
She hadn’t expected Liu Xin’an to come back so late today... Who knows how she managed to resist calling him.
Luckily, her waiting paid off.
"Why did you come back so late? I didn’t see you mentioning on your phone... Was the filming tough?"
Gently breaking away from Liu Xin’an’s embrace, Bae Juhyun looked at her man with concern.
"Momo assigned me a pretty tough task, so I didn’t finish until late..."
Holding Bae Juhyun’s small hand, Liu Xin’an squeezed it lightly before bending down to take off his shoes and then pulling her into the room.
"What time did you get here?"
"I arrived at seven in the evening, wanting to surprise you. Had you come back any later, I might have fallen asleep."
The soft and sweet voice from Bae Juhyun really made Liu Xin’an’s heart flutter uncontrollably. He sat on the couch and placed her onto his lap, then embraced her fully, wrapping her tiny frame in his broad body.
"Next time, give me a heads-up. Your appearance is already a huge surprise for me. If you show up suddenly, I might faint from the shock."
The man’s sincere words also made Bae Juhyun break into a wide smile. Pouting, she lightly scolded him and then lifted her head to gently kiss his cheek.
After this series of actions, Bae Juhyun felt a bit bashful. She leaned into his chest to hide her face, afraid that Liu Xin’an would see the blush on her cheeks and tease her.
After enjoying a few moments of warmth together, Bae Juhyun patted the man’s chest.
The conversation wasn’t over yet.
"What kind of task did Momo give you that kept you there so late?"
Her inquiry made Liu Xin’an hesitate.
He didn’t want to hide it, but... He was considering his team.
Telling Bae Juhyun was fine, but he was worried she might casually share it with Son Seungwan.
In the first competition, everyone lost due to their similar themes, resulting in aesthetic fatigue and the later teams suffering from it.
This time, the four teams had become smarter, keeping things under wraps and stopping practice immediately if anyone visited.
They really maximized the "competitive" element.
"You can’t tell Seungwan."
He said cautiously, earning a glance from Bae Juhyun.
"Got it, I won’t say. Do I seem that unreliable?"
Having watched the entire performance, Bae Juhyun understood what Liu Xin’an was worried about. She muttered, bumping her head against his chest to express her dissatisfaction.
"I’m mainly worried that Seungwan might pester you. With your gentle and soft-hearted nature, you might just be tricked by her, right?"
"Stop flattering me, just tell me."
"Momo assigned me to the choreography team too."
Bae Juhyun’s shocked "Huh?" made Liu Xin’an frown and cover his ears.
The sound was so loud that he almost thought he was going deaf.
Realizing her voice was too loud, Bae Juhyun showed an apologetic smile. She first reached out to massage Liu Xin’an’s ears and then looked at him in surprise: "You dance?"
"Though I can’t really admit it, I’m very dissatisfied with Miss Bae Juhyun’s doubting gaze."