novelinnhs Chapter 97 Pani, hurry up and take a look at the head of the chapter.
Chapter 97 Pani, hurry up and take a look at the head of the chapter.
The night wind was a bit chilly. Jiang Youzhen changed into a jacket in the car. He was now hesitant to wear turtlenecks; the suffocating feeling from last time was too profound, and he really didn't want to experience it a second time.
When it was almost time, he saw Kim Tae-yeon and Tiffany come out of the house. His gaze lingered on the girl for a moment, but what struck him as odd was that Tiffany kept looking at him with a knowing look.
He was completely confused and couldn't quite understand what Tiffany meant.
Not only her, but even Kim Tae-yeon's expression was a little strange at this moment, as if she was holding back something.
But since neither of them said anything, he couldn't very well ask them directly, "Why do you two look so strange?" That would make him a target of both girls.
The car was quiet on the way, which made Jiang Youzhen feel a little uneasy. He glanced at the rearview mirror and saw that the two of them seemed to be thinking about something and were both distracted.
Out of embarrassment, he spoke first, asking, "There's an arcade in that square, would you like to go?"
Once someone is willing to bring it up, the conversation naturally begins.
"An arcade? I don't think it'll be very quiet."
"Is it fun?"
They are all trainees, and they have very few entertainment options. Let alone arcades, they don't even have much free time to play mobile games.
The two of them tacitly agreed that this arcade must not be fun.
......
"IC...one more round!"
Tiffany looked at the word 'KO' displayed on the machine screen, but she was the one who lost. She shook her head and, unwilling to give up, picked up the game tokens again.
How could Tiffany, the California sweetheart, possibly be unable to beat even a human player?
Kang Woo-jin and Kim Tae-yeon stood side by side behind her, watching Tiffany's character get tossed around by the AI and unleashed a barrage of attacks. The 0-3 score made them feel a little sorry for her.
"Ah!!! One more round!"
Kim Tae-yeon wanted to reach out and persuade her best friend, but seeing that her friend was angry, she quickly withdrew her hand.
Both she and Kang Woo-jin were very patient. When Tiffany finally gave up, they let her go play the claw machine.
"Don't look at me like that, we don't swear," Kim Tae-yeon quickly shook her head in denial, perhaps noticing Kang Woo-jin's gaze.
The person who kept saying "IC" is definitely not her best friend; you must have misheard.
Jiang Youzhen chuckled dryly twice. "I understand. Sometimes when you're angry, swearing a few times can make you feel better." As he spoke, he noticed a few people walking towards them from behind, so he reached out and pulled the girl a few steps forward. He only let go of her hand after those people had passed by and gone far away.
Realizing that the arcade was even more crowded than usual, Kim Tae-yeon called out to Tiffany twice. Just then, the fireworks display outside was about to start, so they headed back towards the plaza.
On the way, Jiang Youzhen saw that the number of people was more than double what it had been before, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried. He turned his head and whispered the girl's name.
"Taeyeon"
"Hmm?"
"Where's your scarf? It's cold outside, don't catch a cold." Kang Woo-jin frowned when he noticed that Kim Tae-yeon was only wearing a sweatshirt and a thick coat.
"The scarf seems to be in the car. It's okay, it's just some fireworks or something, it'll be ready soon." Kim Tae-yeon seemed to have thought of something, she quietly tugged at Kang Woo-jin's sleeve, and at the same time stood on tiptoe.
Kang Woo-jin understood what she meant, bent down and whispered in her ear, and soon heard her say, "Tiffany is very interested in this, so let's not spoil her fun. Besides... we're the ones who should have let her down today, forgetting her at the coffee shop for so long."
The warm breath and soft voice beside his ear softened Kang Woo-jin's expression when he heard the girl say "we." He tilted his head, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Then stick close to me, or you'll get squeezed out."
"Oh..." Kim Tae-yeon felt that the phrase "squeezed out" was a bit ambiguous. How could she be squeezed out so easily?
The girl, who considered herself strong and powerful, was almost knocked to the ground the second after the fireworks started. Jiang Youzhen quickly caught her by the shoulder, while glaring angrily at the blind passersby.
"Anders, I'm okay."
To avoid conflict, Kim Tae-yeon pulled Kang Woo-jin a few steps to the side, and she didn't forget to pull Tiffany over as well.
Seeing the girl's obedient smile, his anger subsided slightly. He couldn't help but glance at her a few more times and asked in a low voice, "Where did you get hurt? Does it hurt?"
"It's okay...it's just my shoulder. I'm wearing thick clothes, so it doesn't hurt."
As she spoke, Kim Tae-yeon looked up at him. Under the light, she could see the anxiety and worry on Kang Woo-jin's face. She naturally reached out and removed the ribbon stuck to his shoulder.
Jiang Youzhen didn't know why; he only saw her reach out her hand to him, so an idea flashed through his mind, and he did just that.
He opened his arms and gently gave the girl a hug.
Kim Tae-yeon was taken aback when she was embraced, then her face flushed slightly. She didn't push her away immediately, but instead calmed down and carefully felt the warmth.
She grabbed the corner of his clothes, feeling the warmth of his body. He tightened his embrace, and a special spark seemed to ignite between the two silent souls.
Just then, an untimely voice came from the front.
"Taeyeon! Look, look! There are snacks being sold outside, let's go buy some later!"
"..."
The familiar voice interrupted the silence between the two. Jiang Youzhen awkwardly let go of her hand. Tiffany, who was in front, turned around and saw that the atmosphere between the two was a little strange.
Ignoring the unnatural blush on her sister's face, she cheerfully led the girl to her side.
Kang Woo-jin glanced around and saw the food stall Tiffany had mentioned. Having already seen everything he needed to see, both of them agreed when Kang Woo-jin suggested they take a break.
There weren't many seats available outside, and since it was a public place, they didn't look for a place to sit down; instead, they just stood there chatting.
"I'm going to buy a drink, you guys wait here for me." Noticing that the coffee shop was still open, Kang Woo-jin decided to go over and buy a few drinks. He said this to the two of them and then walked over there.
"He probably won't buy coffee, will he?" Tiffany asked with some concern.
"A coffee shop doesn't just sell coffee, Pani."
"Speaking of which, what did you guys just say? Why are you pretending to be mute as soon as we turn around?"
The relationship expert noticed something, especially the lingering blush on her best friend's face. Suddenly, she had an idea and teased with a playful smile, "Looks like you two had a frank conversation, right?"
"No... Stop gossiping," Kim Tae-yeon said, thinking of the hug from before.
It wasn't at the most suitable time, but with the most suitable person; that silence remained in her mind.
It was not superfluous at all; on the contrary, it became a catalyst for certain emotions.
The two waited there for a while, and the girl saw the man carrying three glasses of juice weaving through the crowd. She blinked and, as if possessed, walked towards him.