Liu Xin’an grinned, lowering his head to whisper in Bae Juhyun’s ear.

"Is there really a woman out there who’s not only prettier but more likable than you?"

"Hmph... Aish! Why aren’t you talking about my figure? You must mention my figure!"

Bae Juhyun blushed for a moment, but the next second, her beautiful eyes narrowed as she glared fiercely at Liu Xin’an, who spoke carelessly.

"Feeling energized now?"

"...You’re so mean."

After receiving two light punches, Liu Xin’an laughed, holding Bae Juhyun’s small hand in his palm. He gently pried open her tightly clenched fingers and intertwined his fingers with hers.

A sense of security enveloped Bae Juhyun once again, but the more secure she felt, the more she thought she hadn’t given enough love back to Liu Xin’an.

"I’ve been racking my brain lately about what kind of gift to prepare for you. Can you forget about the gifts I’ve given you before, so I can gift them again and you’ll act surprised?"

"No way, gifts given are like water thrown out, there’s no taking them back."

"Ah~ Then I’m at a loss for what to give you this time. How about... I clear your shopping cart?"

Bae Juhyun blinked her beautiful eyes gently and smiled warmly.

She knew that Liu Xin’an was deliberately using a joking tone to ease her pressure.

How could the smart Liu Xin’an not know what was troubling her?

"Is it because you’re so smart that you’re so likable?"

"Is there a possibility that your boyfriend is actually a very handsome man?"

"Is there?" Bae Juhyun replied with a radiant smile.

"Then it seems I need to post more selfies online so everyone can be the judge."

"You dare, you’re mine, you can’t show yourself to others!"

"Hey, hey, is that double standards?"

"Totally double standards."

After voicing her concerns, Bae Juhyun felt the pressure in her heart diminish by more than half.

She was also in the mood to joke with Liu Xin’an, indulging in some playful antics.

After some playful banter, she clung to Liu Xin’an, insisting that he carry her to wash up.

After all... she was quite sweaty.

———

"This is what it’s like to be a woman nurtured by love. Truly incredible."

The teasing, ambiguous glances from her younger sisters made Bae Juhyun’s cheeks flush. Even though it was known that she slept with Liu Xin’an, being teased like this still made her feel awkward.

Fortunately, she was the eldest sister.

A big sister who could give her younger sisters a friendly punch after being teased.

Soon, after receiving Bae Juhyun’s loving "reprimand," Son Seungwan behaved herself.

But the unluckiest was Kang Seulgi, who hadn’t even said anything, just watched the excitement, and got hit too.

So, she was really dissatisfied.

"I didn’t say anything!"

"Oh, sorry."

The completely unapologetic apology made Kang Seulgi sigh, but soon, she started smiling again.

After all, today Bae Juhyun seemed much better than yesterday.

She even felt that it wasn’t Bae Juhyun giving herself too much pressure, but simply that the couple had less time together.

Look, all that pressure that left Bae Juhyun breathless disappeared overnight.

At this moment, Liu Xin’an came out with bowls of meat sauce pasta, first placing a small bowl of meat sauce on the table, then looked at the two people in front of him and sighed helplessly, "I find that you guys are just here to give me more work."

"But I’m the one who suggested coming over." Kang Seulgi retorted unhappily. If it weren’t for her suggestion, would Bae Juhyun have thought of changing their destination at the last minute to come here?

Liu Xin’an thought for a moment and felt there was some truth to that, so he looked at Son Seungwan.

"Why are you looking at me?"

Answering confidently, Liu Xin’an pursed his lips and turned to walk back into the kitchen; after all, he was still cooking pasta there.

With Liu Xin’an gone, Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan continued gossiping about the previous night’s events.

Of course, everyone was an adult, and they all knew what couples did when together, so the two weren’t trying to ask anything blush-inducing, they were merely concerned about Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin’an’s final discussion. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

There should be an answer, right? Otherwise, how could Bae Juhyun become so full of energy?

"Reached a consensus?"

"Hmm, the issue is probably resolved."

Neither she nor Liu Xin’an continued to dwell excessively on the thorny topics between them, instead reaching an unspoken agreement.

Liu Xin’an wouldn’t place such pressure on Bae Juhyun anymore... It didn’t mean he wouldn’t prepare surprises or gifts for her or stop caring for her, but rather he wouldn’t prepare anything so burdensome.

Likewise, Bae Juhyun would try not to be so clumsy and do her utmost to reciprocate the love Liu Xin’an showered upon her.

They didn’t say it, but they understood each other.

"That’s good... Suddenly feels like there’s nothing that would make you two argue."

"What’s the matter, are you hoping I fight with him?"

"Not really, just suddenly got very curious."

"Eat your meal; don’t be curious about everything."

Son Seungwan looked innocent, she wanted to eat too, but without pasta, what could they eat?

Eat the sauce plain?

Thinking this, Son Seungwan turned to her ally, Kang Seulgi, to complain.

But to her shock, her ally, Ms. Kang Seulgi, was holding down her long hair and using a small spoon to taste a bit of the meat sauce, savoring it with a happy expression.

Noticing Son Seungwan’s gaze, Kang Seulgi seemed to think she wanted to eat too and naturally offered her a spoonful.

"It’s really good, sweet and sour." Fearing Son Seungwan might think the sauce tasted bad, Kang Seulgi thoughtfully gave her "tasting review."

With a complex expression, Son Seungwan opened her mouth to taste as well, then gave a thumbs up, showing a shocked expression.

"Wow! It’s really good!"

Delicious!

———

Fast forward to next year!

If everyone loves watching variety shows, then let’s arrange one for them!

It’s time to change scenery and let Juhyun and the others see the beautiful sights of China!