Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 63: Reliable" Sisters

Chapter 63: Reliable" Sisters

Grown-ups gathering naturally involves good food and alcohol.

However, considering it was only his third time meeting Kang Seulgi and the second time meeting Son Seungwan, Liu Xin’an ultimately didn’t bring out any alcohol.

Previously, when Bae Juhyun wasn’t his girlfriend, drinking was just drinking.

And now... even with a girlfriend around, he wouldn’t drink with another girl.

That’s manly virtue!

But if he didn’t bring it up, someone else would.

The dinner choice was barbecue, a food perfectly suited for a cold winter’s night.

Before arriving, Bae Juhyun had already placed an order on the food delivery app, so within half an hour of sitting down, the food was delivered.

While Liu Xin’an went to the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks, Bae Juhyun followed him, finally finding a space where the two could be alone.

Having not seen Liu Xin’an all day, Bae Juhyun first rushed up to him, and after Liu had skillfully hugged her, she spoke somewhat sheepishly, "Those two have been watching me closely; I didn’t have a moment to tell you about it."

"It’s fine, it’s fine. I should indeed meet your friends and get to know them. They might need to look after you more in the future."

Liu Xin’an didn’t think it was impolite, and since he definitely couldn’t look after Bae Juhyun while she was at work, he would need her friends’ help then.

However, these words seemed to take on a different meaning in Bae Juhyun’s ears.

She nervously grabbed Liu Xin’an’s wrist, "What do you mean? Where are you going?"

"Eh? I’m not going anywhere."

"Then why say something like that?"

After the past few days, Liu Xin’an knew very well that his girlfriend was someone who lacked a sense of security. Knowing she misunderstood him, Liu Xin’an wasn’t angry but explained with a smile, "What I mean is, when you’re at the company, I can’t accompany you to your workplace."

"Oh... got it."

Bae Juhyun was reassured, and with a goofy smile about to dive back into Liu Xin’an’s arms, a strange feeling stopped her, prompting her to unconsciously look back.

Indeed, the moment she turned, she clearly saw Son Seungwan’s head swiftly retract.

Liu Xin’an didn’t notice it; he wasn’t as familiar with those two girls outside as he was with Bae Juhyun; he was merely puzzled by Bae Juhyun’s odd behavior.

"What’s the matter?"

"It’s nothing, I’ll go out and host them."

"Hmm, thank you."

Bae Juhyun turned back, giving Liu Xin’an a very bright smile before turning and leaving, her expression immediately turning cold.

It was time to renew the elder sister’s authority.

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When Liu Xin’an came out of the kitchen with bowls and chopsticks, the three girls in the living room had already set up the barbecue grill, meat, lettuce, sauces, and everything else.

And how could a barbecue be complete without soju?

Despite his vow of manly honor, Liu Xin’an didn’t bring it up, but Kang Seulgi did instead.

"Do you have soju at home?"

"I do, do you want some?" Liu Xin’an looked at Bae Juhyun.

Bae Juhyun, knowing she couldn’t stop them, could only helplessly nod her head.

"Are you two planning to stay over tonight?"

"Yeah, we can’t let the manager... ah!"

Son Seungwan’s response was cut short as she impulsively spoke, only to be abruptly cut off by Bae Juhyun’s fierce stomp.

The pain made Son Seungwan involuntarily cry out, and perhaps because the scream was a bit too "harsh," even Liu Xin’an, who was handing out plates and bowls, froze.

He had not heard what Son Seungwan had just said, but he heard the scream loud and clear.

Bae Juhyun, a bit embarrassed by Liu Xin’an’s confused look, couldn’t care less at the moment.

"Seungwan, come with me back to my place to grab some kimchi."

After saying that, she quickly dragged the still reeling Son Seungwan out of Liu Xin’an’s house.

Kang Seulgi, who had witnessed everything, was laughing hysterically on the side.

Only when Liu Xin’an looked at her did she manage to suppress her laughter, "Juhyun’s kimchi is very tasty... it goes really well with barbecue."

Liu Xin’an’s intuition told him that wasn’t the whole truth, but in the end, he just obediently nodded.

Gossip was hardly necessary—it’d suffice to ask Bae Juhyun later. It’s not like he could go asking Kang Seulgi about it.

Son Seungwan, who got dragged into this, had finally realized she had almost let something slip just now.

She obediently followed behind Bae Juhyun, and upon entering, she got her wish as Bae Juhyun slightly knacked her on the head, though not too seriously.

"Does it still hurt?" she asked, not having used much force; this girl was surely exaggerating.

"A tiny bit, I was wrong, Juhyun unnie."

Having made a mistake, Son Seungwan was well versed in this process of admitting it.

Bae Juhyun wasn’t really angry, especially since she had stopped herself in time, and judging by Liu Xin’an’s clueless look just now, it didn’t seem like he had heard anything.

"All right, come help me with the kimchi."

"Hmm... but it feels like your boyfriend, Juhyun unnie, is quite honest."

Son Seungwan wasn’t lying; perhaps because they had spent too long in the entertainment industry, the male artists they met were generally not that honest.

The entertainment industry is a big dye vat, and there tend to be more upright girls than boys.

After all, the world always seems to be stricter or fairer towards them.

Having dealt with many male artists in the circle, their impression of "men" had slightly skewed.

In reality, men like Liu Xin’an, who didn’t mess around, were in the overwhelming majority.

"He only likes to play games, and his work is also related to games, so that probably makes him seem a bit more honest."

This point, as Liu Xin’an’s girlfriend, Bae Juhyun knew all too well.

"What if he wants to go out on a date with you, and your identity isn’t revealed?"

Bae Juhyun shrugged. Actually, on the third day they were together, Liu Xin’an had suggested going out on a date.

But... how could she possibly go out on a date with her identity?

So, she had declined, citing exhaustion from work as an excuse, and expressed that she preferred dating at home over going out.

After that, Liu Xin’an never brought it up again.

"Just not go."

"Eh~ It feels like such a pity not to go out on dates."

"There’s no helping it, that’s our job."

Bae Juhyun sighed, closed the refrigerator door, and handed Son Seungwan a lunchbox.

"Alright, let’s go then."

Barbecue can actually be compared to hotpot at home.

When there are many people, eating it not only lively but also quickly makes those who are somewhat strangers become familiar with each other.

Since Liu Xin’an didn’t know their identities, Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan didn’t have to maintain their celebrity demeanor during this barbecue meal.

Beautiful girls, when they are cheerful, have a charm of their own.

Meanwhile, Bae Juhyun sat next to Liu Xin’an the whole time, occasionally sipping Soju and watching her boyfriend amiably interact with her group sisters with a smile.

Most of the conversation consisted of Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan asking questions, and Liu Xin’an answering them one by one.

As for the content of the questions... they were mostly things asked on behalf of Bae Juhyun.

Such as his likes, what he does in his free time, and other miscellaneous things.

It must be said, the experience of struggling in the entertainment industry endowed Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan with exceptionally high emotional intelligence, and the oblivious Liu Xin’an was immensely impressed with both girls’ emotional intelligence.

In his eyes, there was a reason these two were friends with Bae Juhyun.

They were people who made others feel comfortable when socializing.

With their curiosity and gossip mostly satisfied as their bellies filled, the highly emotionally intelligent Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan decided not to continue being obtrusive light bulbs.

Seizing the moment Liu Xin’an went to fetch water, they got up with a smile.

"We’ll head to your place first, Juhyun unnie. Remember to come back tonight!"

Having said that, the two tacitly turned and ran off.

By the time Bae Juhyun realized it, the two had already slipped out of Liu Xin’an’s house.

A bewildered Bae Juhyun, still chewing on barbecue, only reacted when Liu Xin’an came to sit next to her. After his puzzled inquiry, she took a sip of Soju and revealed an expression caught between laughing and crying.

"They’ve gone to my place first."