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Chapter 1456 Don't
Chapter 1456 Don't
Located in Gangnam District, this upscale restaurant features a low-saturation Morandi color scheme in its decor. Soft velvet sofas are arranged in a staggered pattern, separated by semi-transparent crystal screens to ensure privacy.
Warm golden light streamed down through the crystal chandelier in the dome, casting a soft halo over the table. Simple abstract paintings hung on the walls, and gentle jazz music played softly in the background, its rhythm soothing and mixed with a faint aroma of fragrance.
Every detail exudes sophistication and style.
Ji Kyung-won and Bae Suzy sat facing each other. The table in front of them was covered with a beige tablecloth, and set with silver cutlery, wine glasses, and a variety of exquisite dishes.
"...How was it shooting an advertisement with Irene Xi?"
Bae Suzy put down her knife and fork, rested her elbows on the table, propped her chin up, and looked at Ji Kyung-won with a knowing smile in her eyes.
Chi Jingyuan looked up at her.
Bae Suzy had clearly dressed up carefully tonight, wearing a champagne-colored silk slip dress with a hemline that reached her knees, outlining her slender waist and beautiful shoulder line. She wore a beige knitted cardigan over it, which was soft and skin-friendly, making her skin look even whiter.
Even though the temperature was very low, she didn't feel cold.
Her long, flowing, wavy hair added a touch of languidness and brightness, while her makeup was her signature subtle, natural look, appearing as if she wasn't wearing much makeup at all. Her eyebrows and eyes were delicate, and her lips were a light mauve color.
Upon closer inspection, however, one can see that the eyebrows are meticulously shaped to appear soft and natural, the outer corners of the eyes are slightly upturned, a delicate mascara is applied, and the blush is a light apricot color, blended just right. It looks casual, but in fact, every detail has been carefully styled.
But...it really is quite beautiful.
"It's alright."
Chi Jingyuan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes, before he lowered his head and began to eat with his knife and fork, casually responding as he did so.
Actually, he and Bae Joo-hyun working together alone, even shooting commercials in places like Marseille, France, should have been a pleasant and romantic time, given their relationship.
I just didn't expect so many things to happen in just two days.
This experience wasn't exactly pleasant, but it was a close call, and the final result was neither good nor bad.
"Is it just okay?"
Bae Suzy looked at him with a smile, her eyes teasing, and her tone was light: "That's France, the city of romance, Marseille! You'll definitely travel around together after work, right?"
She leaned forward, her curiosity growing: "You must have been to the Old Port of Marseille, the Basilica of Our Lady of Marseille, right? Did you take any nice photos with it? Let me see them."
"..."
Although Bae Suzy's tone was smiling, Ji Kyung-won immediately picked up on the undisguised sarcasm in it.
"What's wrong? Are you jealous?"
He raised an eyebrow, his tone playful, and glanced at her, a smile hidden in his eyes.
"Yes, I'm jealous."
Hearing this, Bae Suzy wasn't embarrassed at all. Instead, she looked straight at him with her eyes upturned and nodded seriously as their eyes met.
"..." Chi Jingyuan resisted the urge to roll his eyes. The woman's words just now were specifically meant for him.
"then what should we do?"
However, Chi Jingyuan pretended not to know and instead pouted in a cooperative manner, feigning helplessness in his tone.
It had been several days since we last saw each other. These little romantic gestures were quite nice, and he seemed to enjoy the relaxed and comfortable feeling.
"So I want to shoot an advertisement with you, also overseas!"
Bae Suzy, holding a snake stick, grinned and made her request, her eyes sparkling, clearly having been waiting there: "Anyway, it's a GUCCI ad, you shouldn't have any problem with it, right?" "Oh?"
Hearing her request, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but laugh: "You want to take pictures too?"
"That's right! We haven't filmed a commercial together yet, have we?"
"You could have your company talk to GUCCI, that should work, considering you have a title here in the Korean Peninsula now."
“You tell me, I don’t believe that so-and-so brought it up themselves.”
"Fine!"
Chi Jingyuan shrugged, didn't refute, and readily agreed.
“We’re going overseas too!” Bae Suzy emphasized again.
"Where do you want to go?"
"France, Paris!"
He was smiling, but when he heard the name France, his expression froze.
My initial impression of the country was quite good, but after experiencing this unexpected event, I'm temporarily a bit sensitive to it.
“I’m not going to France!” he refused immediately, his tone resolute.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Seemingly sensing something amiss in Ji Jingyuan's tone, Bae Suzy gave him a strange look: "Didn't your honeymoon leave you with a good impression? I thought France was pretty good, Paris, Marseille, I liked them both."
"What's good about it?"
"How romantic!"
"Nothing was found."
Chi Jingyuan frowned, his tone carrying a hint of disdain. He couldn't help but start complaining whenever France was mentioned:
"The rumors were so wonderful and romantic, but after going there, we found it was just so-so. Only some of the main attractions in the city center were nice; the outskirts were quite average, the cleanliness was poor, and there were a lot of pickpockets. Two of our team members were robbed this time, and the security was also..."
Chi Jingyuan vented his indignation by making several complaints, then paused briefly before pursing his lips and commenting, "It's not even as good as Gwangju."
"Hahaha...Are you trying to please me?"
Bae Suzy burst into laughter instantly. Her laughter was clear and melodious, and she leaned back and forth, her shoulders even trembling slightly.
Because she is from Gwangju.
"Let's just discuss the matter at hand," Chi Jingyuan denied.
But Bae Suzy looked at him with a smile:
"You're just trying to please me."
………………
Dinner ended in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The two walked out of the restaurant side by side. The parking lot was a bit chilly, but it felt exceptionally pleasant. Bae Suzy linked arms with Ji Kyung-won, her head resting slightly on his shoulder. Her long, curly hair swayed gently in the evening breeze. The two chatted and laughed as they walked, slowing their pace and enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
Soon, the two returned to Bae Suzy's apartment.
As soon as they opened the door, before they could even turn on the lights, the two of them quickly embraced.
...Bae Suzy looks really beautiful today.
a long time……
Bae Suzy leaned against the headboard, wearing a burgundy silk nightgown. The nightgown was thin and smooth, clinging to her skin and outlining her beautiful curves.
The only problem was that the pajamas weren't tied, the neckline was wide open, and the opening of the collar... well, it couldn't even be called an opening, it went all the way up to her thighs, and the pajamas belt at her waist hung lazily on both sides of her thighs, as if it were an embellishment.
She leaned forward, picked up the cigarette case on the bedside table, and skillfully flicked out a slender lady's cigarette with her fingertips.
After lighting it, she took a gentle inhale, the smoke slowly filling her lungs. She squinted slightly, a satisfied expression on her face, and then slowly exhaled, the smoke rising and blurring her features, adding a touch of allure.
She only took one puff before stubbing out the cigarette and throwing the butt into the ashtray next to her.
"Go ahead and smoke if you want."
Chi Jingyuan leaned against the headboard, watching her movements, and said softly.
Of course he knew Bae Suzy smoked, but whenever he was with him, he would deliberately refrain from doing so because he knew Bae Suzy didn't like the smell of smoke. Occasionally, when the urge came, he would only light up a cigarette for a quick puff before putting it out, and he would never smoke more than that in front of him.
There are too many smokers in the entertainment industry, both male and female celebrities. Although Ji Kyung-won doesn't like the smell of smoke, he doesn't feel disgusted by it. After all, everyone has their own way of relieving stress and living their own lifestyle.
"Aren't you annoyed?"
Bae Suzy turned her head and glanced at him, then made a movement.
The silk pajamas slipped down her shoulders a little further, revealing more of her fair skin. Her delicate, pinkish shoulders and the wine-red pajamas reflected a warm, yellowish light, making them quite eye-catching in contrast.
"Most of the people in our group smoke, and most of the directors and producers on set also smoke."
Chi Jingyuan shrugged and said casually, "If I really couldn't stand the smell at all, I would have choked to death long ago."
"Hehe, you must suffer quite a bit usually."
Bae Suzy giggled twice, glanced at the cigarettes on the bedside table, shook her head, and refused, "Fine, I can smoke whenever you're not here."
After saying that, she glanced over here and asked, "How's the filming of your movie 'The Spy' going?"
"At first, progress was slow, as the acting requirements for several roles were quite high, but we are gradually improving."
Chi Jingyuan scratched his cheek: "After a period of adjustment, the progress is getting faster and faster. If things continue to go smoothly, we may be able to wrap up filming before March."
Bae Suzy smiled and said, "I'm really looking forward to this drama."
What are you expecting?
"I'm looking forward to seeing how you turn out to be a pervert."
"If you want to see it, you can see it now."
"Haha, let me catch my breath before I look at it... or you can catch your breath."
Bae Suzy smiled, her eyes crinkling.
They've been married for a long time, and Bae Suzy can still utter such vulgar words without any restraint.
“I don’t need to slow down,” Chi Jingyuan emphasized.
"OK, OK, I'll take a break then."
"..."
Even though I was just going along with what he said, the tone was so annoying.
"How's your collaboration with Netflix going?" Chi Jingyuan asked with concern after thinking for a moment.
He and Bae Suzy both decided to collaborate with Netflix. His film "The Spy" was already halfway finished, but there was still no news from Bae Suzy's side.
"Actually, the major aspects have already been discussed..."
Bae Suzy explained in detail, including the salary and restrictions: "But there are still some details, such as the series to be collaborated on, some related rights, the script, etc. Both I and Netflix want to see the reaction after your film 'Spying' is released before making a decision."
"Does a good response mean you'll benefit from it?"
"No, but it will give both sides more confidence and make it easier to reach a consensus on some aspects."
"Alright." Chi Jingyuan nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Bae Soo-ji was a smart woman with strong opinions about her career, so he didn't need to say anything.
The warm yellow light shone on the two of them, giving their skin a faint golden hue.
"By the way, is the renovation of your villa in Hannam-dong finished?"
Chi Jingyuan seemed to remember something, turned to look at her, and asked with concern.
"I'm surprised you still remember. I thought you didn't care at all."
Upon hearing this, Bae Soo-ji immediately perked up, arched her back, and swung her leg over to Chi Jing-yuan's side in a flash: "I've been busy with this lately. The renovation company notified me beforehand, and I went to inspect it yesterday. I was just about to tell you about it."
"It's all done?"
"Yes!" Bae Suzy smiled sweetly, clearly very happy.
“Then we can live there from now on…” Chi Jingyuan seemed to have thought of something and suddenly looked up at his surroundings.
He and Bae Suzy had dated here many times, so it held a lot of memories for them. But once the apartment there was finished, he probably wouldn't come here much anymore.
"What's wrong? You're reluctant to part with it?"
Bae Suzy ran her fingers down Ji Kyung-won's face, all the way to his chest, in an ambiguous and seductive manner, and said, "The person is gone, but you still can't bear to leave this place?"
“Not really,” Chi Jingyuan paused, shook his head, and turned to ask, “When are you planning to move?”
"I'm currently handling some formalities and plan to move in on the 25th of this month, but I haven't told my friends yet."
Bae Suzy looked at him and blinked: "Are you okay?"
She remembered clearly that Chi Jingyuan would come over for her housewarming party, introduce her to her friends, and they would have a get-together... and she was really looking forward to it.
"Number 25?"
Chi Kyung-won thought for a moment and said, "At this pace, I heard from Ji-chang that the crew should be moving to Seoul in the latter half of the month. I can come over that day."
"What if it doesn't turn around?"
"Then I'll ask the production crew for leave."
"It's not good to keep taking leave~" The woman was still pretending, looking at him with her eyes as if she was concerned, she was so sycophantic.
"..."
When Chi Jingyuan's deadpan eyes met Bae Suzy's gaze, the woman immediately smiled with satisfaction.
Bae Suzy took the initiative to lean in and give her a kiss.
uh~
After a while, Chi Jingyuan suddenly remembered something, paused for a few seconds, and then asked rather abruptly, "Tell me... what is our relationship now?"
Why are you suddenly asking that?
Bae Suzy gave him a strange look at first, then seemed to sense something. The smile on her face gradually faded, and after a brief silence, she shrugged, her expression becoming a little more serious: "Whatever kind of relationship you want, that's what it is. Boyfriend/girlfriend, lovers, friends with benefits..."
As she spoke, she suddenly stopped, her expression changed, and she chuckled as she leaned close to Chi Jingyuan's ear, speaking lightly. Her voice and breath tickled Chi Jingyuan's earlobe, making it feel like a tickle: "Even if we're father and daughter... it's fine."
Chi Jingyuan felt a slight itch from the airflow and subconsciously shrank his neck.
Before he could react, Bae Soo-ji slowly pulled away, looked at him, shrugged, and said in a calm but somewhat relieved tone, "I don't think relationships matter. To me... no relationship matters."
"At least for now."
"So open-minded?"
Chi Jingyuan blinked, looking at her with a hint of surprise in his voice.
“It’s not like that all along.” Bae Suzy pursed her lips, then smiled again, meeting Ji Kyung-won’s gaze. There seemed to be some complexity deep in her bright pupils: “When I was struggling with my inner turmoil… you just didn’t see it.”
"..."
Chi Jingyuan nodded gently, exhaled softly, and looked at the chandelier on the ceiling.
"By the way, are you free tomorrow?"
Bae Suzy seemed unwilling to dwell on the topic any longer, or perhaps she had already come to terms with it, so she didn't linger and directly changed the subject, her tone returning to its previous lightheartedness.
"Have."
"Want to go out for a walk?"
"I already have plans."
"With whom?"
"We agreed beforehand that I would take Tzuyu and the others to practice archery this afternoon. They are about to participate in the recording of the Idol Star Athletics Championships... The venue has been booked."
Chi Jingyuan said frankly, in a casual tone.
"That black girl?"
Bae Suzy's expression immediately changed.
At first, she thought the most dangerous opponent was that trainee.
However, after investigation and analysis, she discovered that this black girl named Chou Tzu-yu seemed harmless and always acted cute every time they met... but in fact she was very cunning and had been hiding in the background all along. She was the biggest threat.
"Where is it dark?"
Frowning slightly, Chi Jingyuan tried to offer an explanation.
"..."
Bae Suzy stared at him for a while, then rolled her eyes dramatically.
"I don't want to be your daughter anymore."
I've been updating late these past few days.