Just as Liu Xin'an was taken aback, Bae's mother's cheerful voice chimed in.

"That's right, Xin'an, let Jinhee do it, you can go watch TV. If you're still feeling dizzy, just lie down for a while. Change your clothes, put them in the washing machine and they'll be dry by morning."

Liu Xin'an silently glanced at Bae Jinhee who was secretly laughing, then smiled obediently: "Mom, I'm fine, feeling much clearer now."

"That's good, that's good. I'll make some hangover soup, you can have a bit later."

"Yes!"

———

With perfect timing and the cooperation of the Bae family, Liu Xin'an easily acquired a heap of evidence proving his presence at the Bae's house.

These will become crucial tools to briefly fool Bae Juhyun during his upcoming trip to Europe.

The next morning after leaving, Liu Xin'an returned home and resumed his usual daily routine.

The loneliness due to Bae Juhyun's absence was gradually replaced by the overwhelming work on hand.

Just for meetings alone, in the following week, Liu Xin'an held no fewer than ten at home.

The meeting content revolved around the couple variety show featuring him and Bae Juhyun, which marked a pioneering initiative by S-M... even within the music circle.

The agency launched a couple variety show for its leading female idol and her boyfriend... Such news would be bewilderingly magical, making people wonder if they were seeing things, no matter which country it was in.

Yet S-M truly cherished the idea, even asking some renowned hosts to lead the program.

Like Kang Hodong from "Knowing Brothers" and the other host with a terrifying status in the entertainment industry, Yoo Jaesuk.

However, as this show mainly documents the life of Liu Xin'an and Bae Juhyun, even though either of these MCs could enhance the program significantly, Liu Xin'an still shook his head and declined S-M's offer.

The show's format has been tentatively decided, adopting the current popular observational variety format, emphasizing close-to-real-life aspects.

The meetings regarding the variety show have greatly progressed, with most plans drafted. Time swiftly advanced to the last few days of Bae Juhyun's Europe trip.

The final destination is London in the UK, a city frequented by artists.

Liu Xin'an has not visited London before, so he was filled with anticipation the day before departure.

Oh, of course, the necessary deceptive actions were still needed.

"Going to my place tomorrow?"

"Yeah, thinking of visiting our parents."

Over the phone, Bae Juhyun was silent for a few seconds, possibly startled by the term "our parents."

She's always directly addressed Liu Xin'an's parents as mom and dad, but rarely heard Liu Xin'an call her parents mom and dad.

Soon, she became unconcerned.

Given her relationship with Liu Xin'an, eventually, they were going to address this issue.

Adjusting to it earlier wasn't bad.

Our parents... hehehe~

"You're laughing aloud, I heard it."

"No, you didn't hear anything, I didn't say anything just now."

Blatantly lying with her eyes wide open.

Could Liu Xin'an not play along?

"Can't wait for me to go over before visiting? Going yourself... worries me."

"You worry? You're making it sound like I'm unreliable."

"Oh no, that's not what I meant..."

"I've already mentioned it to our mom, can't back out now, rest assured, I'll prepare all the necessary etiquette."

"Ha... really, alright then."

This guy, actually proceeding without notifying first.

Yet the usually attentive Liu Xin'an was rare in showing such boldness, providing Bae Juhyun with a somewhat novel experience.

Always feeling like she unconsciously awakened some peculiar trait!

Funny, quite funny!

"You're going to London today, right?"

"Uh-huh, afternoon flight, the last stop~ Finally finished my work, time to rest!"

Liu Xin'an on the phone replied with an awkward smile.

Rest?

That was still premature for Bae Juhyun.

After her Europe trip ends, the next scheduled event is the variety show discussed with Lee Yeonju for a long time.

Later on, there's the year-end comeback waiting for Bae Juhyun.

Rest...

Liu Xin'an decided to keep this under wraps longer, as truth can often be hurtful.

After casually chatting with Bae Juhyun for a while, Liu Xin'an put away his phone, his eyes falling on the large suitcase in front of him.

He told Bae Juhyun he'd go to her place tomorrow, meaning it was time for him to head to London.

Driving there himself would be quite troublesome, so now was the time to utilize his connections here.

After waiting at the basement for about ten minutes, a familiar van stopped in front of him.

The passenger seat's window rolled down, and Han Jaeduk smiled at him.

"Waited long?"

"Just a few minutes, thanks a lot, Jaeduk hyung."

"No problem, we're actually on our way to the airport too."

Han Jaeduk is Twice's manager, thus "we", naturally referred to Im Nayeon sitting in the back of the van.

Just then, the rear door opened, Im Nayeon, legs crossed, revealed her signature bunny-toothed smile, looking merrily at Liu Xin'an.

"Yahoo~"

"Nayeon ah, congratulations!"