She first glanced at Son Seungwan, then at Liu Xin'an, frowning slightly.

Son Seungwan didn't seem the least bit surprised by Liu Xin'an's sudden appearance.

And Liu Xin'an also naturally started bantering with Son Seungwan, as if... the two of them knew this moment would happen from the start.

Given Kang Seulgi and Son Seungwan's outstanding "historic track record," she quickly realized… it seemed like these two were secretly plotting all this without her knowing.

Moreover...

"You knew he was coming early on, didn't you?"

Bae Juhyun wielded her authority as the leader, directly interrogating Son Seungwan, who was smiling obediently, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Just as she was about to defend herself, Liu Xin'an spoke up.

"Don't blame Seungwan, it was me who asked her for help."

Son Seungwan nodded vigorously, not forgetting to throw Liu Xin'an a "you're really slick" look.

Facing Liu Xin'an, Bae Juhyun wasn't as gentle as she was with Son Seungwan.

"Ouch..."

The stabbing pain in his arm made Liu Xin'an gasp.

This made him behave much more honestly.

"It's not your turn yet, shut up!"

"Yes."

The captain once again turned her gaze to Son Seungwan, who smiled appeasingly and then pretended to look surprised off to the side.

"Taekyon Oppa?"

Because she was so focused, Bae Juhyun really looked in the direction Son Seungwan pointed.

But in the next second, she realized.

However, in just that one second, it was enough for Son Seungwan to slip out from between Liu Xin'an and the wall.

Plus, Liu Xin'an deliberately helped shield Son Seungwan a bit, after all, Son Seungwan got dragged into this by him, though he was irked that she used him to make extra cash, favors owed are favors owed.

When it's time to repay, repay he must.

Otherwise, how could he persuade this tool…

Ahem, this person to help him again next time?

In this circle, you must understand social relations.

"Hey, Son Seungwan!"

"Thanks for the steak, Juhyun Unnie~"

Son Seungwan pushed the food cart and ran, as for the taste of the steak... it didn't matter, she ordered it medium rare, now it was about medium.

She's so clever!

"Alright, alright, it truly was me who asked for her help, and I told her to keep it secret for me, don't hold it against her."

Liu Xin'an played the peacemaker, but he forgot, his sin was much greater than Son Seungwan's.

"Ah ah ah, my ear's gonna be pulled off!"

With his ear grabbed, Liu Xin'an quickly cried out in pain, although it wasn't as painful as he pretended, but he knew as long as he acted pitiful, his soft-hearted girlfriend wouldn't be severe.

Sure enough, as soon as he shouted, Bae Juhyun subconsciously loosened her grip.

Then...

He was kicked by the still fuming woman.

"And you still have the nerve to speak! Keeping secrets pretty well, aren't you, Mr. Liu Xin'an."

"Wasn't it to give you a surprise, look, here's the flowers I bought for you."

The roses were well protected by Liu Xin'an; even after taking Bae Juhyun's punches, hugs, ear-tugs, and kicks, the roses remained as vibrant as ever.

Bae Juhyun took the roses, looked up at Liu Xin'an for a moment, then softly hmphed.

And this was tantamount to sending a signal, indicating Bae Juhyun had forgiven Liu Xin'an's actions this time.

Receiving this signal, Liu Xin'an quickly lifted the girl in front of him into his arms.

The feeling of being lifted made Bae Juhyun instinctively let out a small scream, and she wrapped her soft arms tightly around the man's neck.

"Oh my!"

"Did you miss me?"

"No!"

"Smack"

"Hey! Are you crazy?"

The slap on her round bottom made Bae Juhyun struggle; did this guy not understand his standing? She'd only just forgiven him, and he pulled a stunt like this?!

No, she had to get down and give this jerk another kick!

However, with her small frame, she couldn't make much of an impact in Liu Xin'an's grip.

After struggling for a bit, those arms clamped around her waist showed no sign of loosening, so Bae Juhyun had no choice but to sit up and fiercely leave her mark on the man's arm.

"Ouch!"

Almost as soon as her teeth touched the skin on Liu Xin'an's arm, he cried out in pain.

"Oh, come on, I wasn't even biting yet!"

"But the chill from your teeth already gave me goosebumps, can't you not bite me?"

"Then put me down first."

"If you can promise not to kick me, I'll put you down."

"I won't kick you."

"And no stomping."

"Hey!"

Seeing Miss Bae about to turn her temper, Liu Xin'an quickly put Bae Juhyun down with a playful grin.

Then, he was stepped on by Bae Juhyun.

Before he could shout in pain, small fists started hitting him again.

Alongside came Bae Juhyun's aggrieved voice.

"Why did it take you so long to come..."

The softly spoken words broke Liu Xin'an's defenses, and he stopped teasing Bae Juhyun, instead gently pulling her into a hug.

Fully feeling Bae Juhyun's presence, he softly murmured, "I'm here."

"Mmm."

...

"Aigoo, aigoo~ wipe that smile off your face."

Bae Juhyun's blissful smile was too dazzling, just a look was enough for Kang Seulgi to tease.

"Am I smiling?"

Bae Juhyun couldn't quite understand her sister's words; she wasn't laughing intentionally.

Yet, her words made the onlookers twitch their lips.

This...

This is Versailles, isn't it?

"But speaking of which, Xin'an oppa kept the secret well, didn't you two video call every day?"