CHAPTER 851: CHAPTER 409: ACCEPTING THE SHOW INVITATION

Im Nayeon and Momo just hummed lightly and sat down.

Their appearance had already drawn some curious glances from the employees dining in the cafeteria. Fortunately, Liu Xin’an was wearing a hat, and they were sitting in a rather secluded area. As long as no one intentionally passed by, it wasn’t that easy to recognize him.

"Ahem, so, what do you want to eat? It’s on me!"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Liu Xin’an quickly tried to seize control of the conversation, but he seemed to have forgotten that they were currently in JYP’s cafeteria.

"No need, this is our company’s cafeteria!"

Im Nayeon said indignantly, but after she spoke, Momo, sitting beside her, gently tapped her hand and softly reminded her.

"Nayeon unnie, this is also Xin’an oppa’s company."

Im Nayeon was momentarily stunned, and after a brief pause, she sighed in exasperation, her cheeks slightly puffing up in annoyance.

"I thought it was some newly debuted kids, how could it be Irene unnie."

"...What newly debuted kids?" Liu Xin’an was puzzled, was Im Nayeon talking about him?

"Yes, according to the clues I got from Dahyun, I initially thought your girlfriend was a girl younger than us."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin’an couldn’t help but glance at Kim Dahyun.

Kim Dahyun was also puzzled, then waved her hands vigorously, "I didn’t say anything, it was all Nayeon unnie’s imagination."

"Anyway... Such a big thing and you kept it from us all this time, and you even lied to us!"

Im Nayeon didn’t care, she lightly tapped the table and, in a serious tone, quietly criticized Liu Xin’an for being a bad friend.

"So... how about I treat you guys to a meal?"

"That’s fine."

"Okay."

"Make sure to bring Irene unnie along."

"..."

Liu Xin’an realized that these people, after being teammates for years, were just as in sync as the members of Red Velvet, including Bae Juhyun.

"But aren’t you guys busy lately, with the comeback and all?"

"We’ll do it after the comeback."

Time? Female artists have plenty of it.

They could always find time to meet up, especially since the end of the year was fast approaching.

If nothing unexpected happens, Red Velvet will also attend the year-end stages.

At that time, there will be plenty of opportunities to gather for a meal.

"Alright, I’ll let her know later." Liu Xin’an smiled helplessly and agreed.

This meal was indeed deserved, after all, they initially kept their underground relationship a secret from everyone.

After chatting for a while, Liu Xin’an decided not to stay any longer.

Im Nayeon and the others were preparing for their comeback, and he had a lot of other commitments now, not being their temporary assistant anymore... but as a friend, Liu Xin’an didn’t hold back his encouragement.

"Good luck with your comeback."

Leaving a word of encouragement for the group, Liu Xin’an discreetly left JYP.

It must be said, not having a car was indeed inconvenient.

After leaving JYP, Liu Xin’an took a cab home.

He had just stepped inside for less than a minute when his girlfriend’s call came through.

Liu Xin’an first answered the call, put it on speaker, and placed it aside, then started to take off his coat.

"Are you resting now?"

"Why did you go to JYP? Did you have something to discuss with your uncle?"

"Yeah, my parents asked me to go say hello to my uncle, and then I happened to run into Nayeon and the others."

"...That sounds tough." Even though Bae Juhyun on the phone said it sounded tough, Liu Xin’an sensed a hint of schadenfreude in her words.

"Don’t laugh too soon, I promised to treat Nayeon and the others to a meal, and you have to come too."

"...Huh? You agreed too?"

"...Too?"

Bae Juhyun’s surprise left Liu Xin’an puzzled, but he quickly figured it out.

"Nayeon also got a meal out of you?"

"Yes."

"She’s really something," Liu Xin’an couldn’t help but admire, and Bae Juhyun also laughed on the other end of the phone.

"Are you guys taking a break?"

"Yeah, having lunch. I probably won’t come back today... or maybe for the next few days, I’ll be staying at the dorms. Don’t miss me too much, okay?"

"Sure, I’ll be a good boy and not miss you," Liu Xin’an joked.

This response made Bae Juhyun pout.

"Hey, how can you say that?" Bae Juhyun complained unhappily.

"You’re the one who said not to miss you too much."

"So you agree just like that? Looks like you’re very happy without me around."

Bae Juhyun’s tone of dissatisfaction made Liu Xin’an burst into laughter.

He put away his shoes and picked up his phone, heading towards his game streaming room.

Since some things had already been decided, he should make more efforts to make up to his fans.

"That’s not the case. Let me tell you something that will make you happy. Do you want to hear it, Juhyun?"

"Not at all."

"Then I won’t say it."

"Hey!! Hurry up and say it!!"

Bae Juhyun’s voice became slightly distorted, probably because his teasing had made her a bit angry.

Although his girlfriend’s pouting was cute, too much teasing could make her upset.

Liu Xin’an stopped keeping her in suspense and turned on his computer, speaking softly.

"We’re going on a show, the one called ’Knowing Brothers’."

There was a brief moment of silence on the phone.

Liu Xin’an wasn’t in a hurry, patiently waiting.

Soon after, Bae Juhyun’s voice, brimming with excitement, reached his ears.

"You agreed?!"

"Yeah, I agreed."

"Wow!!"