Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 186 - 172. Pei·Never Give Up for Nothing·Juhyun (Thanks to the great Alliance Hierarch, Saiya Yao! 5/8)

Chapter 186: 172. Pei·Never Give Up for Nothing·Juhyun (Thanks to the great Alliance Hierarch, Saiya Yao! 5/8)

"Arguing? No, not at all."

When Liu Xin’an received Kang Seulgi’s call, he was utterly bewildered.

At that moment, he was sitting in front of his computer, checking out the latest video game.

The current content of Ghost Valley Eight Desolates simply couldn’t sustain a long broadcast, so he couldn’t keep streaming just this one game.

However, it had been a bit of a gaming drought recently; big releases weren’t concentrated around this time, so Liu Xin’an was considering playing an older game for a while.

As long as it was entertaining, that was all that mattered.

With his phone in hand, he casually spun around in his chair, turning his back to the computer, and his lips curled up as he said, "Juhyun mentioned me in a call with you guys?"

"No, no."

"She didn’t call?"

"It’s not that she didn’t call..."

Kang Seulgi found it somewhat embarrassing to correct her own misunderstanding about those two, indeed feeling a bit ashamed; she was not thick-skinned.

Luckily, Son Seungwan was there listening in.

Son ’Little Angel’ Seungwan was almost frantic.

"Let me explain, can you hear me, Liu Xin’an?"

"Seungwan, yes, I can hear you. What’s going on?"

"It’s just that Juhyun unnie was feeling troubled and called Seulgi, then Seulgi misunderstood that you two had argued and gave some really weird advice."

"...Really weird advice? How weird?"

Son Seungwan looked towards Kang Seulgi. She knew the general situation but for specifics, it was still necessary for Kang Seulgi to speak for herself.

However, her words had already partially exposed Kang Seulgi.

Kang Seulgi glared at her same-aged close friend with annoyance, then picked up the phone and muttered shyly, "Those aren’t important, the main thing is that you and Juhyun unnie haven’t had an argument, right?"

"Right, how could I possibly argue with Juhyun."

Liu Xin’an had never imagined himself getting into an argument with Bae Juhyun.

Although when it comes to matters of the heart, both he and Bae Juhyun were like blank slates, occasionally making impulsive and childish acts unbecoming of their ages.

But in other aspects, both of them had been striving in society for many years.

For situations that could easily lead to misunderstandings or disagreements, he knew how to avoid and resolve them.

So, Liu Xin’an didn’t believe that one day he would end up arguing with Bae Juhyun.

...Unless Bae Juhyun did something he found hard to accept.

There had to be boundaries.

"Then why did Juhyun unnie seem so down?"

"Er... Probably because I’ll be going back home for the New Year, and she’s having a hard time accepting it, considering we haven’t been apart for such a long period since we’ve been together."

The week before the concert, though technically apart, both Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin’an knew very well that they weren’t really far from each other.

If she wanted, Bae Juhyun could’ve easily returned to see him.

But now it was different.

This time, the distance between them as Liu Xin’an returned home for the New Year was hard to describe.

It wouldn’t be possible for them to miss each other during the day and then suddenly see each other that night.

At least, it was unlikely for him. As for Bae Juhyun... that was harder to say.

Airports don’t close for the New Year, and while international flights might be fewer, they definitely don’t stop entirely.

"Going back for the New Year... Ah! We almost forgot that you’re actually Huaxian."

Kang Seulgi slapped her forehead, and everything clicked.

She wondered why, despite her misunderstanding Bae Juhyun’s intentions, she could still communicate with Bae Juhyun so smoothly.

It was about feelings.

Not arguing and separating.

But being forced to separate for the holiday.

"How long will you be gone?"

"At least a week, but if it’s more, it’ll be at least two weeks..."

Liu Xin’an spoke slowly. He naturally didn’t want to be away from Bae Juhyun, but this year, there were other important things he needed to discuss with his father. Moreover, as an only child and a Huaxian, the New Year was just too significant for him.

With a hint of apology and feeling somewhat embarrassed, he explained, "I’m the only child in my family, so for the New Year, I definitely have to be with my parents. That’s something I can’t compromise on."

"Understood, I get it. I remember you invited Juhyun unnie to go back with you, did she refuse?"

"She said she needs to think about it."

"Er... I think it’s probably not that Juhyun unnie doesn’t want to accompany you, but it’s difficult to ask for leave from the company..."

Liu Xin’an chuckled softly, knowing that Bae Juhyun sneaking away with him to the Top 100 was already not easy, and when he chatted with Li Chenglu one evening, the well-informed Li Chenglu gave him an idea of the challenges entertainers on her side faced.

One thing that surprised Liu Xin’an greatly was the extent to which the companies controlled their artists.

Almost all aspects of the artists’ schedules were in the hands of the company, while in Huaxia, although most artists also have their own agencies, sometimes the agencies even have to tiptoe around the artists.

He understood how difficult it was for Bae Juhyun to come to Huaxia and, not wanting to trouble her further, he had already abandoned the idea of persuading her to come back with him for the New Year.

As he always said.

It’s best if she could come back, but it’s okay if she can’t.

As long as he didn’t have expectations, he wouldn’t be disappointed when Bae Juhyun gave her answer.

"I know, Seulgi, so please take care of her for me when the time comes. If the company can’t agree to her request, you mustn’t let Juhyun act rashly and come find me on her own."

"Don’t worry, we’ll definitely prioritize Juhyun unnie above all."

Good, Kang Seulgi’s straightforward answer left Liu Xin’an a bit speechless.