Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 112. Chinese men are really amazing (Thanks to Alliance Hierarch Yang Yi’er! 9/14)

Chapter 112: 112. Chinese men are really amazing (Thanks to Alliance Hierarch Yang Yi’er! 9/14)

"Are you sure she’s okay?"

Kang Seulgi followed Liu Xin’an into the bedroom and watched as Liu Xin’an gently placed a peacefully sleeping Bae Juhyun on the bed, asking with some concern.

Liu Xin’an shook his head with a smile. Including this time, it was already the fourth time he had taken care of a drunken Bae Juhyun.

He was actually quite used to it.

"Didn’t she ever get drunk while drinking with you all before?"

"Juhyun has a three-bottle soju tolerance, but... maybe she’s lost her touch?"

Kang Seulgi was undecided; she couldn’t even distinguish whether Bae Juhyun was genuinely drunk or just pretending.

"Well... let’s let her sleep for a bit. She’ll probably wake up in a while."

"Okay."

After settling the slumbering Bae Juhyun, the two returned to the dining room to sit down.

The other girls didn’t embarrass themselves like Bae Juhyun had. They all knew their own limits and didn’t drink beyond their usual capacity.

"By the way, I heard from Juhyun earlier that you’re going to attend an event in Shanghai soon, right?"

Liu Xin’an nodded, "Yes, our website hosts an annual award ceremony to honor popular bloggers from the past year."

"So that means you’re one of the invitees?"

"Yeah... I have to attend in person. The invitations and announcements have already been sent out. I’ll be leaving around the 20th."

"Wait, is the event Juhyun mentioned wanting to attend with you the same one you’re talking about?"

Kim Yerin suddenly remembered the plan Bae Juhyun had discussed with everyone a while ago.

Indeed, Bae Juhyun had mentioned wanting to go to Shanghai with Liu Xin’an, but Kang Seulgi had refused with an irrefutable reason.

"Yeah, you guys knew about it too?"

"We knew. Juhyun mentioned it before, and then I turned her down."

Holding her chopsticks, Kang Seulgi raised her hand and spoke softly.

"Phew... I had the same thought. It’s okay if we didn’t know about her identity before, but given your current status, how could I take her to such a high-exposure place?"

Liu Xin’an didn’t show any sign of disappointment as the girls had imagined. Instead, he seemed relieved, and his words brought a flicker of surprise to their eyes.

Actually... each of them had no shortage of suitors.

But most of their suitors either had some kind of arrogance because of their high status or seniority or exhibited an annoying "you should be grateful I fancy you" attitude.

Either that, or they were typical chauvinists who expected them to reduce their public appearances once in a relationship...

Previously, they found such people ridiculous, but Liu Xin’an’s appearance shattered their preconceived notions about men.

Perhaps it’s due to different upbringing?

Honestly, in front of Liu Xin’an, they indeed felt their country’s men were lacking.

At least Liu Xin’an genuinely respected Bae Juhyun’s career, neither expressing dissatisfaction nor undermining her professional endeavors.

All at once, a shared thought crossed their minds.

Bae Juhyun was really fortunate to have met a man like Liu Xin’an.

"Are you worried about Juhyun’s career being affected?"

"Of course, I’m half a public figure myself. Even rumors of me being in a relationship could lead to losing followers, let alone for you celebrities."

"Ah~ Liu Xin’an, do you have many female fans?"

Liu Xin’an grinned. Given their similar ages and an evening of drinks, he knew now that celebrities weren’t much different from regular people.

So he didn’t act overly formal.

"Though not as many as you all, I’ve still got a few."

His humorous answer made the girls laugh.

However, Son Seungwan and Park Sooyoung’s hearty demeanor still surprised Liu Xin’an.

To put it... he had watched a lot of Bae Juhyun’s variety shows these past few days and naturally saw these girls’ performances too.

Even though he knew Son Seungwan as a "meme expert," seeing her exaggerated expressions in person left him feeling a bit...

Disillusioned?

"I can’t convince her to drop the idea. I’ll still need your help to persuade her."

Liu Xin’an adjusted his expression, speaking earnestly.

"Uh... we might not manage that either." Kang Seulgi was the first to wave her hand.

"Juhyun is quite stubborn; persuading her isn’t easy. Besides, the company definitely won’t agree."

"Speaking of the company... I heard Juhyun’s current situation seems uncertain?"

Liu Xin’an nodded, then asked his second question.

Just as well, Bae Juhyun wasn’t around, allowing him to ask her teammates candidly.

Surely, they knew more than he did?

His words caused them to exchange glances. Finally, Kang Seulgi, the core among them, spoke as their representative.

She looked at Liu Xin’an with some seriousness.

"What do you mean?"

"The rumors circulating a while back. I only found out after watching your concert."

"...What do you think?"

Liu Xin’an smiled, instinctively glancing toward his bedroom, where the door was left ajar so he could hear if the groggy Bae Juhyun needed anything.

Confirming Bae Juhyun was still peacefully asleep, he looked back at Kang Seulgi.

"I surely stand with Juhyun. Compared to those media outlets that never interacted with her, I’d rather believe in the person I see every day."

With that, Bae Juhyun’s members visibly relaxed.

Yes, aside from meeting Liu Xin’an, they had another motive for coming over this time.

To confirm if the man Bae Juhyun now recognized was indeed worthy of it.

So far, Liu Xin’an’s performance was nearly impeccable.

If they had to find fault... it would be the distance between their two countries.

Contemplating the future, this could potentially be a significant issue.

Though really, if it came to that, it wouldn’t be something they could control.

"Hmm... Juhyun’s current problem is indeed tricky, mainly because there’s nothing much to argue about... Being calculated is being calculated, we must accept this hard luck."

"So... how long will this continue?"

"At least six months."

This was the answer Kang Seulgi had gathered from observing the situation recently.

"Six months, huh..."

Six months might not be long for regular people.

But for an artist like Bae Juhyun, it was a different story.

Having a six-month hiatus for an artist implied more than Liu Xin’an cared to admit.

Even if he stopped posting for six months, his popularity and followers would likely plummet.

"Will the fans leave?"

"Uh, definitely not. Juhyun is genuinely popular; a break could even be a good thing. Plus, you can spend time with her."

Liu Xin’an grinned, but he was still a bit worried.

After pausing to think, Liu Xin’an took a deep breath and frowned.

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

Kang Seulgi was stunned, then shook her head with a smile, repeating Li Chenglu’s earlier response.

"It’s not something you can help with. The best way is to let the storm pass quietly. Juhyun’s popularity will surely ensure her career isn’t too badly affected."

"Ugh... and the company has already clarified things, although not many have seen it..."

Feigning empathy, Son Seungwan chimed in for Bae Juhyun’s defense.

Feeling unable to help Bae Juhyun left Liu Xin’an quite frustrated.

He had once taken pride in his achievements.

But knowing Bae Juhyun’s status exceeded his own left him feeling helpless.

The girls, veterans in the entertainment industry, were adept at reading people.

Seeing Liu Xin’an’s expression, they knew he was uneasy.

"You don’t understand how it works here. For idols like us, taking half a year or a year off is quite normal."

"...Huh? Why?"

Kang Seulgi was right; Liu Xin’an didn’t understand.

Because he had no celebrity friends, he assumed exposure equaled popularity.

At least in his country, if a celebrity went silent for six months, most would assume they were finished.

"The competition here is fierce. There’s only so much market space, and other companies wouldn’t let us constantly perform and appear on shows. So, coming back once a year is pretty standard. This time, it’s just that the return got pushed back a bit. The impact will be there, but not as much as you think."

Kang Seulgi gave a brief overview of their situation and then summarized it.

Seeing Liu Xin’an’s color return to normal, she sighed with relief.

They understood Liu Xin’an’s desire to help and his efforts to contribute.

But as always... acting recklessly would only backfire.

It was better to remain calm and let time wash away past grievances.

———

"Phew..."

"Thank you for your help~"

Park Sooyoung and Son Seungwan giggled, leaning against the doorframe, watching Liu Xin’an place a sleeping Bae Juhyun on the bed.

"Can you look after her? She drank quite a bit today, so remember to prepare some water for her."

"Oh~ Liu Xin’an, you seem practiced at this. Does Juhyun often get drunk at your place?"

Park Sooyoung teased with a smile.

Wanting to protect his girlfriend’s reputation, Liu Xin’an decided to cut Bae Juhyun some slack after a moment of thought.

"Just once."

"What is Juhyun like when she’s drunk?"

"Uh... haven’t you seen?"

Both women shook their heads. At least they hadn’t seen Bae Juhyun drunk.

With no worries, she had no reason to get drunk.

And as the leader, Bae Juhyun wouldn’t bring her negative emotions back to the dorm to show her team.

If the leader couldn’t maintain composure, how could she lead the team?

"She just sleeps more. Otherwise, she’s fine. Make sure she has plenty of water."

Liu Xin’an gave a series of patient instructions, but afterward, Son Seungwan hesitated before saying something that made Liu Xin’an laugh.

"Why don’t you just take Juhyun back? It sounds like a hassle."

"Hey, Seungwan. If she hears this, she’ll definitely come after you."

"What are you afraid of? She’s still drunk."

Son Seungwan said arrogantly, but the next second, Bae Juhyun’s faint voice made her fall to the floor in fright.

"Seungwan... I heard that."

"Aah!!!"

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