Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 215 - 186. Job-hopping? (Thanks to Book Friend 7003 for the Alliance Hierarch! 2/4)_2

Chapter 215: 186. Job-hopping? (Thanks to Book Friend 7003 for the Alliance Hierarch! 2/4)_2

"No problem at all, do you want to? If you want, Auntie can help you."

"Huh?"

Bae Juhyun slightly opened her small mouth, looking confused.

She didn’t really doubt Liu Xin’an’s family background; the big G next door at Li Chenglu’s house already said a lot.

And Liu Xin’an’s family, who lived here, certainly wouldn’t be an ordinary family.

For no other reason, just feeling the aura from Liu Xin’an’s dad, Liu Zhengjiang, who was like Teacher Lee Sooman, was enough for her to conclude that her boyfriend was definitely not just some ordinary little influencer.

But she couldn’t ask about things like that proactively, she could only wait for Liu Xin’an to explain them to her when he was ready.

Even so... it didn’t mean that Liu Xin’an’s family could reach out to JYP Entertainment in her own country, right?

Just as she was bewildered, the house door was pushed open.

The sound of the door opening made her and Park Jinsuk subconsciously turn their heads, but unfortunately, the person who came in was not Liu Xin’an as she hoped, but Li Chenglu, who lived next door.

Today, Li Chenglu was dressed beautifully and looked even more refined after careful grooming.

"Happy New Year, Godmother!"

Li Chenglu’s words of "Happy New Year" caused a shock in Bae Juhyun’s eyes.

So it’s New Year’s greeting today?

Realizing this, she quickly put down the leeks in her hands, stood up, and nervously rubbed her small hands on her pants.

Then, under the puzzled gazes of Li Chenglu and Park Jinsuk, she walked to Park Jinsuk, put her hands together, and prepared to kneel down.

This was Korea’s highest level of ceremonial bow, generally done when facing elders.

To Bae Juhyun, Park Jinsuk was not just an elder but also her boyfriend’s mother, so it wasn’t inappropriate for her to bow at this time.

However, for Park Jinsuk, who hadn’t received such a grand protocol in years, it felt very awkward.

"Stop!"

Her shout made the bending Bae Juhyun stumble.

Bae Juhyun nervously looked at the woman in front of her but saw a helpless smile on her face.

"Such a big ceremony?"

"Because I haven’t greeted you for the New Year yet..." Bae Juhyun weakly replied.

Park Jinsuk thought for a few seconds, then smiled and nodded.

"Alright, go ahead."

This finally made Bae Juhyun breathe a sigh of relief. She knelt in front of Park Jinsuk and, with a proper and polite voice, greeted the elder before her.

Li Chenglu also knew this was a significant matter for Bae Juhyun and didn’t interrupt. Instead, she waited until Bae Juhyun stood up before curiously approaching her.

"So this is the big ceremony?"

She had seen many Korean dramas where people knelt, but seeing it happen for real still shocked her.

Li Chenglu didn’t know about other places, but in her and Liu Xin’an’s homes, they didn’t need to kowtow to parents; a close "Happy New Year" was enough.

"Yes."

"Juhyun, you can bow like me. When your uncle comes back, there’s no need to bow to him like that; he’d feel uncomfortable."

Because Park Jinsuk and Bae Juhyun were from the same country, even though she hadn’t performed this ceremony in years, she could still accept it.

But to Liu Zhengjiang and Liu Xin’an, who had never encountered this culture, Bae Juhyun’s action would certainly be surprising.

"But that’s not proper etiquette..."

Bae Juhyun looked troubled, feeling torn.

Park Jinsuk also put down the bunch of leeks in her hand... by the way, she was holding leeks when Bae Juhyun knelt to her just now.

"Alright then, do whatever makes you comfortable."

Ultimately, she relented.

This was Bae Juhyun showing her sincerity and respect as a junior. Besides, she knew her husband well.

There’s no reason he would refuse a foreign girl showing their country’s most respectful etiquette in greeting.

Everyone understands the idea of "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," but it’s also good to respect others’ customs sometimes.

"Thank you, Auntie!"

"You’re welcome. Chenglu, where’s your mom?"

"She’s making dough, she’ll be here soon."

"Huh?" Bae Juhyun suddenly felt nervous. Come to think of it, she hadn’t met Liu Xin’an’s godmother, Li Chenglu’s biological mother, yet.

She had only met Park Jinsuk last night.

Her tension was spotted by Li Chenglu, who smiled and gently patted Bae Juhyun’s back, trying to comfort her.

"Don’t be nervous, Irene, my mom is very easy to get along with."

Bae Juhyun nodded, but she was visibly still quite nervous.

———

"I’m back."

After finishing the memorial service, Liu Xin’an returned home at nine o’clock, and his dad sensibly went directly to next door, Li Chenglu’s house.

He couldn’t cook anyway, and if he stayed home, Park Jinsuk would probably scold him. Not wanting to deal with that, he decided to remove himself from his wife’s sight.

This way, at least he wouldn’t embarrass himself in front of the juniors.

"Hey, Liu Xin’an, close the door. It’s freezing."

Without Li Chenglu saying it, Liu Xin’an hurriedly closed the door tightly and then comfortably took a deep breath.

Tianjin was still very cold in February.

Not to mention, he had been outside with his dad since early morning, going out to the family grave in the suburbs, lighting fireworks, and burning paper—it was freezing.

The heating at home was adequate, but since it was a self-built house, there was no underfloor heating, so slippers were a must indoors.

He casually hung his coat in the closet and walked over to his girlfriend, properly greeting the elders one by one.

"Mom, Godmother, Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, Xin’an! This year you turn 29~"

Wu Xiu cheerfully greeted her godson back. Strictly speaking, tomorrow would be New Year’s Day, and the greetings should happen then.

But over the years, everyone had become accustomed to greeting on New Year’s Eve.

It was just a formality for celebration, no need to be too particular.

"I’ve found a girlfriend this year, so you can’t push me anymore~"

Liu Xin’an’s lively side surprised Bae Juhyun.

After seeing the "timid" Liu Xin’an yesterday, today she saw a new side of him.

It wasn’t that she felt unfamiliar with this side of Liu Xin’an; she felt more curious and excited.

By the way, she also performed the big bow for Wu Xiu earlier. This native Chinese woman first showed a hint of nervousness but quickly became excited.

Probably because she was a K-drama fan?

Bae Juhyun’s action made her feel like she was in a drama?

She was extremely excited.

"Your problem is solved. What about Chenglu~"

The sudden change of topic made Li Chenglu laugh uncontrollably. She didn’t want to be the subject of their push for marriage. Besides, the house would soon get lively.

Bae Juhyun’s identity needed to be concealed, so she got up and also pulled the confused Bae Juhyun up.

"Mom, Godmother, we’re going upstairs first. If visitors recognize Irene, it’ll be troublesome."

"Yes, yes, go upstairs and play. Xin’an, you go too. We’ll handle things down here."

"Okay."

Liu Xin’an nodded, got up, and after briefly explaining to Bae Juhyun, she reluctantly grabbed his clothes.

"Is it okay? I feel like I should help out downstairs..."

"No need, Juhyun. You won’t be of much help with dumpling-making anyway. Go upstairs and play with them, or Xin’an, you can show Juhyun around. It’s her first time here."

Park Jinsuk understood Bae Juhyun’s words and immediately reassured her.

This made Bae Juhyun’s eyes light up.

Indeed, since getting up today, she hadn’t had a chance to look outside.

It was too late when she arrived last night; she didn’t have time to properly look around the town that held Liu Xin’an’s childhood.

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