CHAPTER 828: CHAPTER 401: BAE JUHYUN WANTS TO FLAUNT HER LOVE

"Your mouth is really stubborn, Liu Xin’an."

"Don’t steer the conversation like that."

"Fine, but Juhyun said it’s really nothing. She even asked the manager, and he said it’s okay."

Liu Xin’an felt exasperated.

He decided not to reply to Li Chenglu anymore, instead awkwardly changing the topic to chat about the game’s content with the viewers in the live stream.

...

"Uh, he’s not replying."

Li Chenglu obediently acted as the communicator, speaking to the serious-looking Bae Juhyun.

Bae Juhyun stayed silent, hesitating whether to play this two of characters or not. Mainly, her mom and Park Jinsuk rarely played characters, and she feared they might capture it if she played it.

But if she didn’t play it... she was going to be ready soon.

After much thought, Bae Juhyun gritted her teeth and gently placed the two of characters on the table.

The next second...

"Pung!"

Bae Juhyun took a deep breath, but she couldn’t hold it in for long.

"Self-drawn."

Because her tile was captured, the turn order changed.

Bae Jinhee, who was supposed to wait for two more turns before drawing, instead drew the tile that wasn’t meant to be hers.

Well... even though Jincheon Mahjong doesn’t have a setting for a gun, in some sense, what Bae Juhyun experienced was like indirectly triggering a gun.

Feeling drained, Bae Juhyun tugged on Li Chenglu’s sleeve and stood up.

"Swap with me, I’m feeling a bit down."

It’s no wonder she was down; she had been sitting for an hour without winning a single round...

Feeling downcast, little Bae decided to find her boyfriend to vent and act spoiled.

"Alrighty, I’ll take over! Watch me turn the tables for you!"

"Turn the tables? Just don’t lose a few more thousands, please."

"Just a few thousand won, no big deal. How much did Juhyun lose?"

"Well, about 80?"

"...In a way, you’re quite impressive."

"Boohoo." Being teased by Li Chenglu made Bae Juhyun even more upset.

She walked out of the room, puffing up her cheeks, and quickly made her way to Liu Xin’an’s room door.

After lightly knocking on the door, it quickly opened, and Liu Xin’an appeared in front of her.

The next second, she threw herself into Liu Xin’an’s arms, silently.

It wasn’t until Liu Xin’an hugged her back with a smile, whispering, "The microphone’s off,"

that Bae Juhyun pitifully looked up.

"I’ve been losing all this time."

Liu Xin’an chuckled, closed the door, and held Bae Juhyun’s small hand, leading her to the sofa.

"It’s normal. In mahjong, beginners have a sort of protection."

"Beginner’s protection?"

"Well, since Aunt and Jinhee just learned, they’re beginners. Generally, beginners’ luck is unbelievably good when they first learn mahjong."

"Really?" Bae Juhyun was dumbfounded, mainly because Liu Xin’an spoke so seriously, as if what he said was really true.

But this isn’t some computer game with programs controlling it; does this saying even apply in real life?

"Of course, remember when you played during New Year’s at my place last year? Didn’t you win quite a bit too?"

Bae Juhyun recalled the situation back then and was quite surprised.

It seemed like what Liu Xin’an said might really have been true... but soon, she laughed at herself in disbelief.

She actually believed this nonsensical theory!

"You continue your live stream, I won’t disturb you."

"No worries, I told everyone I went to the bathroom."

"You’re getting more and more skilled at deceiving your fans. Where did the upright Liu Xin’an go?"

Her sharp tease made Liu Xin’an awkwardly smile: "Did you really ask Taekyon if I could appear on the live stream with you?"

"Yeah, look."

Bae Juhyun took out her phone, scrolling to her chat record with Seong Taekyon, directly showing it to Liu Xin’an.

Liu Xin’an glanced at it, and the content was straightforward; it was just Bae Juhyun asking, Seong Taekyon answering.

The answer was concise, just two words: "You can."

"Do you want to appear on camera?"

"I’m fine with either. It depends on whether you want me on or not. If you do, I’ll cooperate. If not, I won’t appear."

This accommodating response made Liu Xin’an feel warm inside. He couldn’t help but pinch his girlfriend’s cute face gently, speaking in a doting tone: "So obedient?"

"Yes~"

"Then don’t go on camera."

Bae Juhyun’s expression stiffened. In truth... she really wanted to be on camera.

In other words, she really wanted to show off her affection!

And Bae Juhyun’s expression change didn’t escape Liu Xin’an’s notice. He laughed and, with a bit of force, lifted Bae Juhyun, who was sitting beside him, onto his lap.

The petite woman could be easily cradled in his arms.

Bae Juhyun just symbolically struggled a bit: "You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?"

"Mainly considering the fans’ acceptance level."

"It’s just having a meal together, not showing off our relationship. You don’t have to pay attention to me then."

Bae Juhyun murmured, raising her hand to playfully twirl a strand of her black hair, teasing Liu Xin’an’s nose, trying to make him sneeze.

Liu Xin’an was quite helpless against his girlfriend’s childish antics.

"You just want to show off in front of the fans, huh?"

"Hehe, after all, the Chinese fans are very open to us appearing together. They even wish I’d show up more in your live stream."

It’s true; to Bae Juhyun’s Chinese fans, they indeed look forward to this.

But Liu Xin’an was more concerned about Bae Juhyun’s main fan base, namely her fans in Korea.

Compared to Chinese fans who hardly get to see Bae Juhyun, it’s not that difficult for fans here to meet her.

Most practically, just by waiting outside the S-M building, they’d have a chance to meet artists.

Not to mention, after Bae Juhyun and her group came back, fans could even attend the recording sites.

"...You really want to be on camera?"

"Of course!"

"Alright then, maybe during lunch I can do a little outdoor stream, just to add some time."

Liu Xin’an relented.

Bae Juhyun cheered and affectionately initiated a kiss.

And when faced with such a sweet offer, Liu Xin’an naturally wouldn’t pass up the chance.

As for fooling the fans with the bathroom excuse...

He had a stomachache! Understand?