Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?
Chapter 99. Excited people, panicked people (seeking first subscription)

Chapter 99: 99. Excited people, panicked people (seeking first subscription)

Would Liu Xin’an’s girlfriend get jealous? This hardcore Red Velvet fan definitely didn’t know.

But there was one thing she could tell: her goodwill had been rejected outright.

Everyone here was an adult, and they all understood the subtle hints, so she shrugged, put on a regretful face, and then put away her phone.

Hmm... after that, she didn’t take the initiative to talk to Liu Xin’an anymore.

And Liu Xin’an, after briefly looking up his girlfriend’s profile, roughly understood the situation.

She was a genuine celebrity, the kind that often appears on television and in the news.

Not like him, a small-time internet personality who gets smug for a long time just because he appeared on TV once.

Debuted several years ago, her age wasn’t faked, and many considered her the best-looking star among the current batch of girl groups...

Such a person was actually his girlfriend?

Honestly, as Liu Xin’an sat in the concert audience, he still felt like he was living in a dream.

He thought he might need to wait until tonight–tonight might not be possible, tomorrow then–when he sees Bae Juhyun again, to settle his nerves.

Which is to say, to accept this reality.

The bored Liu Xin’an didn’t continue searching for news about his girlfriend online, for one, he had been amused by the earlier allegation that "Bae Juhyun bullied staff," and he didn’t think any of the news he found after could be credible.

If he was really curious, he could ask Bae Juhyun himself tomorrow.

As for the second reason...

The person who appeared on the stage now was Kim Taeyeon, with whom he had once collaborated.

...Hold on a second.

If Bae Juhyun was indeed an artist, then she must know Kim Taeyeon, right?

In that case...

Liu Xin’an understood why Kim Taeyeon had acted so greasy back then.

Looking back from this situation, it seemed Kim Taeyeon wasn’t being greasy, but rather looking out for him!

Oh dear!

Great, now he’s embarrassed himself once again...

But after listening seriously for a while, he understood why Kim Taeyeon could be so popular.

Even the hardcore Red Velvet fan beside him was singing along with the entire audience.

She did sound really good.

After three songs, Kim Taeyeon brought everyone a brief audio-visual feast, then left the stage in a brisk run.

Her work for the day was nearly done, just waiting for the final group sing-along, and then she could clock out.

After Kim Taeyeon left, Liu Xin’an lost interest in the next performances again.

He could only say that he couldn’t really watch stages without familiar faces, besides, there weren’t any songs that particularly stood out to him.

Was it because the upcoming performances were by boy groups...

Liu Xin’an didn’t consider himself that shallow!

However, he had to admit that the atmosphere of the concert could indeed uplift one’s mood.

Plus, most of the songs here were highly infectious; listening to one or two times, Liu Xin’an could even sing along.

After waiting around in boredom for a bit, the lights in the stadium dimmed again.

Then, Red Velvet’s emblem appeared on the screen, and in an instant, the hardcore fan next to Liu Xin’an went into a frenzy again.

No need to ask, this must be Bae Juhyun and their last song for tonight.

Liu Xin’an perked up, straightened his back, and focused his gaze on the big screen.

Soon, Bae Juhyun’s incredibly familiar face appeared on the screen.

But this time, she had changed her makeup and hairstyle, and her outfit was different too.

From Bae Juhyun’s perfect smile, Liu Xin’an couldn’t quite guess her mood and state at the moment, but one thing he could see: Bae Juhyun, seriously releasing her charm on stage...

was even more stunning than usual to the point that one couldn’t avert their gaze.

He gradually understood why so many people considered Bae Juhyun a "goddess."

The song ended soon, and it was the one Liu Xin’an found most interesting to add to his playlist throughout the entire concert.

Now, with Bae Juhyun’s performance completely over, Liu Xin’an had no reason to stay any longer.

The concert that started at one o’clock had stretched to four thirty in the afternoon when Liu Xin’an left the concert hall.

"Phew..." Liu Xin’an let out a sigh of relief as he stepped outside.

After leaving the lively concert venue, he began to doubt whether everything he’d just seen inside the stadium had really happened.

But there was no point in overthinking it now. Liu Xin’an took out his phone and sent a message to Bae Juhyun, telling her he was heading home first. When he didn’t receive a reply after a while, he finally showed a satisfied smile.

His girlfriend was a super famous singing and dancing star... Wasn’t he hitting the jackpot?

———

"Phew~ finally done, where are we having dinner tonight?"

Son Seungwan excitedly waved her hands and danced around after returning backstage. For the final group performance, they just needed to go up and sing a part while holding the mic, no need to stay as tense as during the first three stages.

"Is Juhyun unnie joining us tonight?"

Bae Juhyun, who was hesitating about whether to turn on her phone, instinctively looked up and then pressed her lips together, shaking her head.

"Next time, I just don’t have the energy tonight."

The four younger members looked at her, then nodded understandingly.

Indeed, given the situation, it’s likely anyone wouldn’t have the energy for dinner.

"Didn’t he send you a message?"

Bae Juhyun shook her head again and smiled apologetically: "I haven’t turned on my phone yet."

"Wow, what a coward!"

Son Seungwan’s merciless teasing made Bae Juhyun a bit embarrassed; she wanted to defend herself, but... she couldn’t find a reason to argue.

Okay, she was a coward, even more so than that guy Liu Xin’an in some ways.

There was nothing she could do about it!

"Alright, stop crowding around me! Go change for the final stage."

"Scatter, people, scatter; Juhyun unnie is about to lose her temper!"

"Hey!"

This time, Bae Juhyun was genuinely annoyed. She stood up angrily and started chasing after Son Seungwan.

But in this spacious backstage area, her not-so-long legs and poor stamina brought her quite a bit of trouble.

After some fussing, it ultimately ended with Son Seungwan’s uninteresting victory.

Gasping for breath, Bae Juhyun changed into a simple white T-shirt and jeans, removing the elaborate makeup to reveal her usual look.

When they were all ready, it was time for the final group sing-along.

But before going on stage, Kang Seulgi was called out by the assistant.

Focused on preparing for the stage, Bae Juhyun didn’t notice this.

The group sing-along ended quickly, marking the official conclusion of the S.M. Family Concert.

After bowing and thanking the audience, Bae Juhyun finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly followed her younger members offstage.

She had just sat down and was getting ready to pack up and sneak away when Kang Seulgi suddenly came over and lightly patted her shoulder.

"Juhyun unnie, come here for a second."

Bae Juhyun was startled, and an inexplicable sense of foreboding crept into her heart.

She stood up, taking her phone and bag, and followed Kang Seulgi to the backstage entrance, to a relatively empty spot.

"Juhyun unnie, Seoin just told me... Liu Xin’an left right after watching our ’Psycho’ performance."

This news made Bae Juhyun snap her head up, her usually smiling eyes full of panic.

Left?

Why?

Bae Juhyun grabbed her younger member’s wrist, her red lips slightly parted, wanting to say something but too frightened to speak.

"Juhyun unnie, don’t panic. I got the keys to the manager’s car. You can take it and leave now; I’ll have the manager take our van back tonight."

Bae Juhyun nodded, took the keys from Kang Seulgi, and quickly walked toward the underground parking lot.

Meanwhile, she didn’t forget to take out a mask and hat from her bag to put on, just in case she accidentally exposed herself.

Despite her anxiety and panic, successfully sitting in the manager’s car brought Bae Juhyun a bit of clarity. She gripped the steering wheel and took a deep breath.

After calming her emotions, Bae Juhyun began to calculate the time.

Not long after "Psycho" ended, Liu Xin’an didn’t have a car, so he could only go home by subway or taxi...

She could still make it, unless Liu Xin’an was so angry that he didn’t go home and headed straight to the airport. In that case, she should surely be able to see him.

No matter what... let her explain first.

Leaving just like this without clarification... she couldn’t accept it!

At this moment, Bae Juhyun rejected her previous resolve to "accept everything."

She wouldn’t accept parting in this way, at least... Liu Xin’an had to say it to her face.

With a determined look, Bae Juhyun bit her lower lip, wiped her eyes, and then firmly stepped on the gas pedal.

The white car smoothly yet quickly exited the parking lot, soon blending into the sunset.

———

Shedding his coat and changing into comfortable homewear, Liu Xin’an took a bottle of cold beer from the fridge, opened it, and took a sip.

No, today’s events were too shocking; he needed a cold beer to calm himself down.

Yes, on the taxi ride home, Liu Xin’an felt like he was about to have a mental breakdown.

Again, Bae Juhyun’s "surprise" today was so overwhelming that Liu Xin’an had to question if he was hallucinating.

He even tried pinching himself in the taxi to confirm if he was still dreaming.

Of course, the result was both exhilarating and disappointing.

Exhilarating because it was all real.

Disappointing because... he pinched too hard, and it hurt a bit.

For now, he was slowly coming to terms with this reality.

But some things made him reluctant to face them.

Like all the big talk he’d once given in front of Bae Juhyun... Looking back, Bae Juhyun must have been utterly speechless back then, right?

The more he thought about it, the redder Liu Xin’an’s face became, and he hastily took another sip of cold beer.

Let the cold beer slide down his throat, trying to cool down his nearly overloaded brain.

He glanced at his phone; hmm... Bae Juhyun still hadn’t replied to his message.

Female stars must be really busy, especially one at Bae Juhyun’s level.

As he was lost in thought, the sound of a door opening in the hallway stunned him.

Shortly after, hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway.

Liu Xin’an instinctively turned to look at the hallway, and the next moment, a breathless, red-eyed Bae Juhyun burst into view.

As their eyes met, Liu Xin’an saw panic and joy in Bae Juhyun’s eyes.

This contradictory emotion appearing on one person made Liu Xin’an marvel once again, she truly deserved to be called an artist.

Far surpassing him, a small internet celebrity.

He flashed a handsome smile, just about to tease his superstar girlfriend, only to find her rushing toward him. Before he realized it, she had thrown herself into his arms.

"...Uh? Juhyun?"

This superstar, who had not long ago dazzled the stage, now held onto Liu Xin’an’s waist tightly like a child scared of losing her favorite toy.

The arms around his waist tightened, allowing Liu Xin’an to understand something, and he gently stroked the hair of the girl in his arms, his tender actions gradually soothing Bae Juhyun’s inner panic.

"...Why did you leave without a word?"

"I sent you a message, didn’t you see it?" Liu Xin’an was also confused; why was she blaming him? He had sent a message to Bae Juhyun when he left.

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