"I’m going to the practice room first. How could I go to the cafeteria alone with you? Everyone would gossip."
Bae Juhyun shook her head, no longer gnashing her teeth to force out words, but speaking softly instead.
"That works too, but..."
Bae Juhyun’s puzzled expression made Liu Xin’an press his lips together. Instead of continuing her line of thought, he said something that made her feel puzzled yet couldn’t help but smile.
"You look awesome when you’re working. I like it a lot."
"Great job to you too." X5
Liu Xin’an also bowed in return. After saying "Great job" once more, he officially ended his work for the day.
Next, he had to go back to live stream. It had to be said... he had a truly fulfilling day.
Exercise and fitness in the morning, filming with Bae Juhyun and others in the afternoon, and live streaming in the evening.
All in all, he felt busier now than when he was just live streaming.
However, the busyness had its rewards. Most simply put, today was the first time in his life he officially encountered Bae Juhyun in her working state.
Efficient, decisive, meticulous—this version of Bae Juhyun was a novel experience for Liu Xin’an.
"Taekyon, I’m heading back now. If you need my cooperation with anything, let me know in advance."
"Sure, don’t worry. We’ll contact you ahead of time."
Liu Xin’an nodded and waved gently at Bae Juhyun before turning to leave.
But as soon as he got downstairs and into his car, the phone in his pocket started ringing.
Liu Xin’an was momentarily stunned. He put on his earphones first and didn’t rush to start the car. It was only 4:30 p.m., still some time before the evening, so he wasn’t in a hurry to go back and prepare for the live stream.
Moreover, the caller was his girlfriend, Bae Juhyun, whom he had just parted from a few minutes ago.
How could he not answer his girlfriend’s call?
"...Cut it out. I’m coming over tonight."
This news from Bae Juhyun made Liu Xin’an pause, "Coming over? Didn’t you say you wouldn’t be visiting recently?"
"Want to discuss some details about the upcoming filming."
There was no way Bae Juhyun wouldn’t come over. She had been unable to think of a suitable gift for Liu Xin’an the whole day.
After all, it was already July 3rd, just three days until Liu Xin’an’s birthday...
Preparing a handmade gift like Liu Xin’an wanted within three days was impossible, so Bae Juhyun had to focus more on the "price."
Money wasn’t something she lacked at the moment, but the problem was what exactly to buy.
With no idea, Bae Juhyun decided to stay over at Liu Xin’an’s place, planning to use her charm to get some hints out of him at night.
At least find out something Liu Xin’an wanted!
"I see. When are you coming over? Should I prepare dinner?"
"Yes! But I want a low-fat meal. Can you make a low-fat meal?"
"Sure... but I might have to live stream tonight... since I already promised everyone."
Bae Juhyun’s tone was very excited. She knew very well that fans had always wanted to see them live stream together. Besides, her "Little Bamboo" alias had not appeared in front of fans for quite some time.
This was the perfect opportunity to show off a bit of the "Liu Xin’an and Bae Juhyun couple" to the fans.
It would help alleviate some public pressures on their relationship.
"You’re going to be on camera too? What will you say?"
"Yes! I’ll lead on our couple talk. The fans might accept it better. Or... how about live streaming our dance practice?"
"No, no, no. You dance so well; it would give us away immediately."
Live streaming together was fine, but Liu Xin’an had no intention of turning on the camera.
He figured it would be enough for Bae Juhyun to just use her "Little Bamboo" persona without showing her face. There was no need for a live dance session.
Besides, he couldn’t dance—he was very stiff.
"Oh come on, don’t you think it’d be fun?"
"You just think watching me awkwardly dance is fun." Liu Xin’an’s deadpan complaint made Bae Juhyun laugh happily. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by n0velfire.net
"Anyway, I’ll come over tonight. You could stream the cooking process too, right?"
"Alright. What time exactly?"
"Around seven o’clock."
"Finishing so early today?" Liu Xin’an raised an eyebrow. Yesterday, Bae Juhyun came back to the dorm late from practice. How come she was so leisurely today?
"Even if I work hard, I still need to rest appropriately!"
"So you’re coming to my place for me to take care of you, huh?"
"Of course not, it’s an honor!"
This response satisfied Bae Juhyun. She gave Liu Xin’an an air-kiss with a "mwah" and sweetly said, "Wait for me," before hanging up.
Liu Xin’an smiled broadly at the sweet sound of his girlfriend’s voice.
No matter what, Bae Juhyun coming over was something that made him very happy.
It was fine when they didn’t see each other usually, but today, he’d been around her all day.
And... he had to torture himself by pretending not to know her well... which was really hard for him.
Fortunately, she was coming over tonight.
"I should buy some beef." He murmured, starting to plan tonight’s low-fat meal for Bae Juhyun.
Today, Bae Juhyun wasn’t as exhausted as yesterday, and the excitement of seeing Liu Xin’an soon was continually rising in her heart.