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Chapter 1518!

Chapter 1518!

Turn around~

Chou Tzu-yu's fingertips were still on the phone screen, her eyes fixed on the message that had just popped up.

Those three simple words, clean and concise, instantly froze her in place.

Her pupils contracted slightly, and she blinked subconsciously, even doubting whether she had seen correctly.

Turn back?

Should we make her turn back?

Does that mean... he's right behind him?

After standing there dumbfounded for a second, all her thoughts suddenly exploded, and almost instinctively, Chou Tzu-yu turned around abruptly.

The movement was extremely large and sudden. Her long, fluffy black curly hair was lifted up by inertia and drew a soft arc in the air, like a shimmering black curtain that instantly fell down, obscuring most of her vision.

As the playful ends of her hair fell down, her gaze pierced through the swaying strands and landed on something not far away in the corridor, causing her to suddenly stop breathing.

In the shadows of the corridor seven or eight meters away, that incredibly familiar figure stood there quietly.

Wearing a dark, minimalist sweatshirt with sleek jeans, he has a tall and slender figure. A black baseball cap sits atop his head, and black-rimmed glasses perch on his high nose bridge, softening his usual sharpness and adding a touch of leisure and laziness.

He stood there, tilting his head slightly, looking at her, smiling gently. The overhead light shone obliquely on his face, and the shadows cast seemed so tender.

When she saw that figure, Chou Tzu-yu was stunned.

His eyes instantly filled with astonishment and unexpected joy, and he stood there stunned, his hands and feet slightly stiff.

She never expected to see Chi Kyung-won here.

But she didn't dwell on or wonder why he was there; at that moment, her heart was filled with overflowing joy and burning happiness.

Just when I desperately wanted to see him, he appeared in front of me as if by magic.

Chou Tzu-yu felt that this was something uniquely theirs, a tacit understanding that needed no words.

In a daze, a sweet smile uncontrollably crept up her face. She slowly stretched her lips into a wide grin, the curve rising higher and higher, her eyes sparkling with dazzling starlight.

Her originally quiet and gentle eyes instantly came to life, soft and bright, and all her happiness and joy were written on her face in an instant.

……

Not far away, Chi Jingyuan quietly watched the girl's bright appearance, his smile growing even stronger.

He had been chatting and sitting in Oh Sehun's dressing room, and had just come out to go to the restroom with Park Chanyeol.

As he walked, a figure flashed in the corridor ahead. The figure was very familiar, and he recognized it as Chou Tzu-yu at a glance.

The girl walked slowly, and kept her head down, fiddling with her phone; it was unclear what she was doing.

Just as Chi Jingyuan was about to call her name, his phone suddenly rang. The background was not quiet and there was a lot of noise. Moreover, Zhou Ziyu seemed a little absent-minded and did not notice the movement behind her.

When Chi Kyung-won picked it up, he was surprised to find that it was a text message from Chou Tzu-yu.

Looking at the contents, he blinked, as if something had come to mind.

"Brother, you go first."

Without thinking, he turned to Park Chanyeol beside him and said...

"Who is that... Oh~"

Park Chanyeol glanced at the figure in the distance, recognized it as Tzuyu, and instantly flashed a knowing smile. He even winked twice, patted Ji Kyungwon, and walked away.

They walked very fast.

After sending the text message "Turn back," Chi Jingyuan stood quietly in place, looking at the girl not far away.

Seeing her stunned expression after receiving the message, and then seeing her hastily turn around.

She looked stunning in her white cropped top and bright skirt, her long black curly hair cascading down her shoulders, and the silver chain earrings adorning her ears.

Watching her smile gradually bloom, her eyes sparkling, it seemed as if they could reflect his image.

The two stood facing each other silently, separated by a corridor of seven or eight meters, as if the surrounding noise had been instantly shut out.

The next second, Chou Tzu-yu could no longer suppress the emotions surging in her heart, and all her shyness and reserve vanished.

She started running towards Chi Jingyuan, her pace quickening as she rushed towards him, filled with joy and eager anticipation, as if she wanted to throw herself completely into his arms.

Light streamed through the corridor, hair fluttered in the wind, and the girl's passionate and pure demeanor seemed to be enacting a romantic youth drama.

Seeing her like this and her imposing manner, Chi Jingyuan had already opened his arms in advance, ready to catch her steadily.

only……

"……ah!!"

But just as she was about to jump into his arms, only two or three meters away, an accident suddenly occurred.

Chou Tzu-yu was walking too fast, and her shoe slipped on something, causing her to lose her balance instantly.

She was caught off guard and fell flat on her backside.

"Bang~"

A dull thud echoed in the quiet corridor, soft yet abrupt. Her rounded legs were slightly crossed, and she sat on the cold floor. Her loose curls instantly cascaded down, completely obscuring her face, leaving only her slender shoulders exposed. She stood frozen in place, motionless.

The air fell silent instantly.

"..."

Chi Jingyuan's smile froze instantly.

This time, he was completely stunned.

One second they were in a romantic scene straight out of an idol drama, with the girl running towards him with eyes full of joy and without hesitation, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

The next second, he tripped and fell flat on his backside with a cry of pain.

The ultimate romance shattered in an instant, turning into an absurd and hilarious scene.

The contrast between before and after is just too ridiculous.

"Hahaha……"

After a two-second standoff, Chi Jingyuan could no longer hold back, and a low laugh escaped his throat. The more he laughed, the more uncontrollable it became, and his shoulders trembled slightly.

This dark-skinned girl really has a talent for comedy; she looked so happy when she ran over just now.

I'm dying of laughter at Chi Kyung-won.

Chou Tzu-yu, lying on the ground, froze completely, her body burning hot, overwhelmed by extreme embarrassment.

His hair covered his face, so you couldn't see his expression, but you could clearly hear his undisguised laughter coming from above. A dull pain came from his buttocks and legs. It was both painful and embarrassing. He was so embarrassed that the tip of his nose felt a little sore and his eyes welled up with tears.

"Hahaha...you, you really are..."

"Okay, okay, get up."

Chi Jingyuan chuckled twice more, but seeing her curled up on the ground looking so aggrieved, he couldn't bear it any longer. He suppressed his laughter, quickly stepped forward, and reached out to help her up.

Her wrist was gently grasped, and Zhou Ziyu stood up. Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were wet with tears. She was both ashamed and angry. She raised her hand and gently patted Chi Jingyuan's chest, venting her pent-up temper.

"You didn't even try to help me up!"

"Isn't this helping him up?"

Chi Jingyuan suppressed his lingering laughter and helplessly raised his hand to support her waist: "No, this is too funny, haha... Zhou Ziyu, are you doing this on purpose?"

"You're the one doing this on purpose!"

Chou Tzu-yu's cheeks were flushed, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she couldn't help but laugh, instantly switching between crying and laughing.

Frustrated, she launched a headbutt attack on Chi Jingyuan, each blow accompanied by a soft, complaining voice: "That's too much, that's too much~"

"Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore."

Sensing that Zhou Ziyu seemed genuinely embarrassed, Chi Jingyuan gave in, suppressing a laugh, and asked with concern, "Does it hurt?"

"pain."

Chou Tzu-yu nodded vigorously, her face scrunched up.

Where does it hurt?

"Butt~ and legs."

Chou Tzu-yu pouted and looked at him defiantly: "You rub it for me."

Chi Jingyuan didn't try to hide it. Since no one was around, he reached out and gently massaged the sore areas for her.

It is delicate and soft, with a warm and smooth touch.

The two were very close, and a faint, sweet fragrance wafted over them. It was her unique scent, and her warm body temperature permeated Chi Jingyuan's body through the thin fabric.

Chou Tzu-yu leaned against Chi Ching-yuan's chest, feeling the touch and warmth, and unconsciously closed her eyes in comfort and happiness.

"What's wrong? Why were you so agitated? What happened?"

As he spoke, Chi Jingyuan asked in a low voice, full of curiosity.

"Are you still pretending not to know?"

Chou Tzu-yu held her head high.

"How am I supposed to know if you don't tell me what happened?" Chi Jingyuan was completely bewildered.

"It's about... the concert, our concert."

Seeing that Chi Kyung-won seemed genuinely confused, Chou Tzu-yu gave a soft snort and took the initiative to remind him, "Originally, our show wasn't included in the schedule announcement, but today the manager suddenly said they added two more shows to the script..."

After saying that, she blinked her big eyes at Chi Jingyuan and asked, "Is it you?"

"What do you mean, 'what'?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan suddenly realized: "Oh, I had Brother Zai Xian communicate with your company."

"Then why are you saying you don't know?"

Chou Tzu-yu sniffed and gently bumped into him again.

"I just didn't know it was this..."

Chi Jingyuan pursed his lips, appearing somewhat casual: "Why are you so excited, and saying you particularly want to see me... It doesn't seem like a big deal, does it?"

"It's a big deal, a really big deal."

Chou Tzu-yu stubbornly raised her head and looked at him, her eyes still wet with tears from her fall.

After saying that, he leaned his head against his chest and said, "That's how it is for me."

"..."

Sensing Zhou Ziyu's seriousness, Ji Jingyuan paused, smiled, and patted her on the back: "As long as you're happy, that's all that matters."

"Mmm~" she responded softly.

Chou Tzu-yu seems to have grown a little taller; wearing flat shoes, she's already taller than Chi Kyung-won's shoulder.

However, this height suits him perfectly.

Just as the two were quietly enjoying their moment together, a series of approaching footsteps suddenly came from not far away.

Stray Kids' Bang Chan, Lee Min Ho, and Seo Chang Bin walked side by side from the corner of the corridor, passing right through this area.

The three were chatting casually when their gazes swept ahead and they saw two figures embracing. They stopped abruptly, their pupils contracted sharply, and their faces were filled with astonishment.

They were especially startled when they saw that it was Chi Jingyuan. Fang Can had initially tried to pretend they hadn't seen him and leave quickly, but then they realized that Chi Jingyuan had seen them. The three of them looked uncomfortable and could only approach to say hello.

"Forehead……"

When he walked over and discovered that the girl Ji Kyung-won was hugging was actually Tzuyu from Twice, a senior member of the same company, he was even more stunned.

The three of them were completely stunned, their minds blank.

They never expected that Chou Tzu-yu would be backstage at Inkigayo, so openly and shamelessly cuddling with Ji Kyung-won.

That's incredibly bold!

Moreover, they were chatting with Twice in the lounge just half an hour ago. At that time, this senior was very quiet and didn't say much. When someone tried to talk to him, he just smiled and nodded.

This senior, Tzuyu, is known for her beauty and is very popular in the company. It's not like no one in her group has a crush on her.

but……

How long has it been? And now she's already hugging a man.

And judging from her expression, her face was flushed, radiating happiness, and her eyes were watery, as if she were both laughing and crying, but... she was truly stunningly beautiful.

It looks much more beautiful and vibrant than it did when I first saw it.

"Yuan-senpai, and, um... Annyeonghaseyo~" Fang Can and the other two twitched their lips, their faces showing difficulty. They bowed and hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, they were tactful enough not to call out Zhou Ziyu's name.

Hello everyone~

Chi Jingyuan looked calm and smiled, nodding slightly. He didn't seem to have been caught red-handed at all; instead, he appeared perfectly normal.

Unlike Fang Can and the others who expected her to avoid the topic, Zhou Ziyu was quite natural. She lifted her head from Chi Jingyuan's chest, looking a little more normal, and waved with a smile: "Oh, what a coincidence!"

"Uh, ah, twist and turn, ah, hehe, what a coincidence, quite a coincidence."

Seeing Chou Tzu-yu and Mo Da-fang, Fang Can and the others were also surprised. However, it was actually quite a burden to have stumbled upon such a good thing. After greeting each other, the three of them didn't dare to stay for a second longer and quickly said goodbye: "Um, seniors, you're busy, we'll be going now."

The three of them ran and walked away as fast as they could, as if afraid that if they stayed even a second longer they would be resented by Chi Jingyuan.

"It seems your image as a senior colleague has been tarnished in front of your juniors."

Watching the three hurriedly flee, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but chuckle softly, looking down at Zhou Ziyu beside him.

"If you know, you know."

Chou Tzu-yu nonchalantly raised her chin: "It's fine~"

However, as someone interrupted, the tender and affectionate atmosphere gradually weakened, and the two realized that they were backstage at Inkigayo, not at home, and couldn't be so unrestrained.

Tzuyu obediently stepped away from his embrace, but still clung tightly to his side, unwilling to leave even for a moment, her clingy appearance showing exceptional dependence.

"Why are you so touched?"

Chi Jingyuan sensed her emotions. "You're moved by something so small?"

He gently lifted a strand of soft, curly hair from behind her ear with his fingertips, twirling and playing with it lightly between his fingers.

The hair is soft and silky, and feels great to the touch.

Although she often perms and dyes her hair as an idol, Chou Tzu-yu's hair is clearly well-maintained, with good quality and a full, thick volume.

She tossed her hair back, revealing her earrings. With each movement, the silver chain earrings swayed gently, their subtle shimmer adding to their allure against her delicate earlobes.

Why aren't you moved?

Chou Tzu-yu turned around and looked at him directly, her eyes clear and serious, and said matter-of-factly, "I am extremely touched by everything you have done for me."

"So touching, so touching, so touching..."

Her little mouth chattered on and on, like a little tape recorder repeating itself endlessly, her soft and sweet tone revealing exceptional sincerity.

Chi Jingyuan was amused by her adorable appearance and couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch the soft flesh on both sides of her cheeks.

Tzuyu's short face, still a bit chubby, would sometimes look round and sometimes flat, but even as her face was being rubbed, she stubbornly kept repeating in a low voice, "So touching, so touching, so touching."

His voice was so strained it changed, and Chi Jingyuan burst out laughing.

But I must say, the chubby cheeks feel really nice to the touch.

"Hey right, why did you suddenly appear behind me when I wanted to see you the most?"

Thinking of something, Chou Tzu-yu's eyes lit up, and she asked expectantly, "Did you come here specifically to see me?"

"You're so shameless, Chou Tzu-yu!"

Chi Jingyuan then gently pinched her cheek and released her hand, saying, "Besides, I didn't know your manager had notified you today..."

"Well..." Zhou Ziyu's hopes were dashed, and she was a little disappointed.

"Today is Sehun's solo debut, so Junmyeon asked me and the other members to come and give him a surprise support."

Ji Jingyuan shrugged and told the truth: "I was just about to go to the restroom with Chanyeol when we saw you."

"That must be fate, that's why it's such a coincidence!"

Chou Tzu-yu instantly perked up, clenched her little fists, and her eyes sparkled as she forcefully defined her own unique luck.

"Um……"

Looking at her bright and lively appearance, Chi Jingyuan thought for a moment, then tilted his head slightly and chuckled, "So, you could say that~"

"hey-hey."

Chou Tzu-yu's eyes crinkled with laughter instantly. She happily reached out and hugged his arm tightly, pressing it firmly against her chest.

After a moment of silence, she murmured softly, pouring out the little emotions that had been building up in her heart for a long time.

"I've been looking forward to this hometown tour for so long. I started as a trainee when I was a kid. I've been here for so long and debuted for so long. I've always wanted to sing on the stage in my hometown and let my relatives and friends see me standing on the stage."

“My mom was already excited when she found out there might be a concert in our area. She had told all our relatives about it and everyone was looking forward to it. But when it was first announced that there would be no shows, my mom was furious. She kept scolding the company for not making arrangements and for not caring about the artists. I kept telling her it was okay.”

"But I was secretly sad for a long time during that period. I said I was fine, but I was really disappointed and felt so regretful."

She spoke softly, slowly recounting the grievances and expectations in her heart.

Chi Jingyuan listened quietly to her little emotional outburst and understood her thoughts.

No one can resist the satisfaction of returning home in glory.

After rambling on about all the things that had been weighing on her mind for so long, Zhou Ziyu felt all the pent-up emotions in her heart dissipate, and she felt completely refreshed.

She lowered her head, holding Chi Jingyuan's hand, her face full of happiness.

"If we meet now, will we meet again tonight?"

After the two stayed for a while, Chi Jingyuan felt it wouldn't be right to be so affectionate backstage, so he asked...

"Yes!" Chou Tzu-yu said without hesitation.

What time do you get off work tonight?

"Hmm...it seems like we'll have to wait until very late at night."

"Then how will you get back after you've come out?"

"I'm not going back!"

The black woman's statement made perfect sense.

"So bold?"

"Hum~"

"Then~"

Chi Jingyuan didn't object. He checked the time and prepared to leave, since they were still backstage.

Sensing that he was about to leave, Chou Tzu-yu tightened her arms and held on tightly, refusing to let go, and said in a clingy, coquettish tone, "We're going to see each other tonight... but I don't want to leave now!"

"I need to go to the restroom~"

Chi Jingyuan glared at her and made a move to take a step forward.

But Chou Tzu-yu clung to his waist from behind, like a burden, refusing to let go even for a moment: "I'll stay with you."

"You're insane." Chi Jingyuan immediately glared and cursed.

Seeing that she wouldn't let go no matter what, as if she would follow him everywhere: "Fine, then I'll go back to Sehun's dressing room, do you want to come?"

"go with!"

"There are a lot of people here~ All our members are here."

"So what if there are a lot of people?"