CHAPTER 836: CHAPTER 404: UNDERESTIMATING HIMSELF, LIU XIN’AN

She’s indeed using the provocation tactic.

The tried-and-true method of acting cute had failed, leaving Bae Juhyun with no better solution for the moment. She could only helplessly fix her beautiful eyes on Liu Xin’an, trying to convey her dissatisfaction that way.

But unfortunately, Liu Xin’an was in the middle of a crucial video editing moment and was deeply engrossed in work, naturally ignoring his girlfriend’s displeasure.

It wasn’t until he temporarily sorted out his work that he finally turned back to look at Bae Juhyun, who was sitting with her back to him, head down, playing on her phone.

From her small form hunched over, it wasn’t hard to see that Bae Juhyun was enveloped in a gloomy aura.

Liu Xin’an thought for a moment and quickly guessed the reason for Bae Juhyun’s mood.

"Feeling upset?"

The amused voice made Bae Juhyun, who was pouting, let out a small huff. She swatted away Liu Xin’an’s big hand reaching over and crossed her arms defensively, much like a puffed-up little kitten, eyeing Liu Xin’an cautiously.

"Go on with your work!"

There it was, a rare sight of Bae Juhyun in grumpy mode.

This was a state he only got to see during those days when she wasn’t feeling well.

Clearly, now wasn’t that time, because he can predict those days better than Bae Juhyun herself...

"Didn’t I just finish?"

"Hmm, my priority has now been ranked after work. Men, oh men."

"Well said." Liu Xin’an laughed shamelessly, but he admitted Bae Juhyun had a point. Liu Xin’an reflected that if this had been six months ago, he would have dropped everything to be with Bae Juhyun the moment she snuck over.

Being more focused on work like this had only become a recent thing.

"I won’t make excuses for myself. Sorry for neglecting my beloved girlfriend, so can you forgive me?"

Bae Juhyun was easily coaxed, as Kang Seulgi had once told him.

With extensive quarreling experience with Bae Juhyun, Kang Seulgi was well aware that Bae Juhyun disliked showing weakness, so from the start of confirming his relationship with Bae Juhyun, Kang Seulgi had advised her.

Whenever arguing with Bae Juhyun, always put aside pride and show weakness first.

Because this person really cared about face.

So on this point, Liu Xin’an listened to Kang Seulgi’s advice.

As expected, his yielding softened Bae Juhyun’s expression considerably.

At least most of the grumpiness disappeared.

"Finished?"

"Almost done, just need to proofread later. Also added a few camera shots for you."

It was an answer that made Bae Juhyun very satisfied. She nodded, not continuing to discuss the variety show with Liu Xin’an, and instead got up, stretched lazily, fully displaying her figure in front of Liu Xin’an.

Though her legs may be short, at least she had what she ought to have.

The light nightgown outlined her slender figure, and her natural movements left Liu Xin’an, who was lucky to witness it all, parched.

Bae Juhyun glanced at her boyfriend, then flashed a crafty smile.

"So tired, I want to take a bath, my body feels so heavy~"

Liu Xin’an picked up on his girlfriend’s subtext, checking the time before standing up with utmost seriousness.

"Well, that won’t do, let me give you a massage."

Bae Juhyun said nothing, merely extending her arms towards Liu Xin’an.

Soon enough, the two of them disappeared from the living room.

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Knowing that Liu Xin’an wouldn’t easily relent, Bae Juhyun didn’t bring up the variety show again.

In the following three days, Bae Juhyun didn’t lag behind like today. She happily left her mark at all the scenic spots on Jeju Island with her family, and finally, the week-long trip came to an end.

Liu Zhengjiang and Park Jinsuk left a day early because, due to Liu Zhengjiang’s work, even on business trips, his schedule was strictly regulated.

The nearly six days spent now had thoroughly dispelled any doubts Bae’s parents had about their daughter possibly suffering in Liu Xin’an’s family.

The parents from both sides even made plans for a future trip to China with Liu Zhengjiang hosting and entertaining everyone.

Bae’s parents hadn’t visited China before, but had recently developed a strong yearning for it, so they agreed to this plan without hesitation.

The cordial relationship between both sets of parents was a great relief to both Liu Xin’an and Bae Juhyun, especially to Bae Juhyun... After all, her initial concern was her own parents, as for Liu Xin’an’s parents...

The fact that they didn’t mind her being a celebrity was already something she felt deeply grateful for.

She couldn’t ask for too much...

The day after Liu Zhengjiang and Park Jinsuk left, Bae’s parents and Bae Jinhee boarded a flight to Daegu.

Ever-dutiful young Bae put on a tearful scene at the airport, and although the sight of Bae Juhyun crying tugged at Liu Xin’an’s heart, he also felt the urge to tease.

Perhaps because he’s a guy, it’s hard for him to understand the feelings involved in parting from parents?

As for him, Bae Juhyun, and the tag-along Li Chenglu, they caught a flight directly to Seoul.

Oh, by the way, Liu Xin’an’s car was still parked at Bae Juhyun’s house in Daegu, but since Bae Jinhee would be visiting Seoul in a couple of days, she’d just drive his car over then.

The reason for their hurried return to Seoul was primarily because Bae Juhyun’s filming schedule had been moved up.