Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?-Chapter 1384 - 590: Another Round of Variety Show Invitations (2)

Tiffany has already announced it, and with their show airing soon, some necessary publicity is needed.

So when S-M subtly hinted to the outside world that Bae Juhyun could take on variety shows, within half a day, Seong Taekyon's inbox was flooded with invitations from various shows.

"'Knowing Bros'?"

"Yes, the show you attended with Irene last time. If you guys want to go, you can actually promote it there, since you've been on it before."

There's a little bit of interest stirring; Liu Xin'an actually enjoys showcasing affection with Bae Juhyun in front of the camera.

How to put it... this kind of thing, is addictive.

Especially when Liu Xin'an senses the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes focused on him.

That sense of satisfaction is truly indescribable.

But attending the same show repeatedly gets dull, and besides, most of the scenarios between him and Bae Juhyun are already known to the MCs of Knowing Bros.

"Are there no other shows?"

"There are, RM, and Amazing Saturday; both are quite eager for you two to join... though you aren't too familiar with the K-pop scene, the former could work for you."

The name RM was something Liu Xin'an had heard of, but nothing more.

Not able to decide, Liu Xin'an decided to hand this tricky matter over to Bae Juhyun.

After all... ultimately, it's Juhyun calling the shots; he might just give some opinions.

"Alright, I know, let me think about it, Taekyon hyung."

"Okay."

After hanging up with Seong Taekyon, Liu Xin'an didn't immediately call Bae Juhyun.

Knowing from Seong Taekyon that Juhyun was in the middle of getting styled, he was tactful enough not to disturb her.

While pondering what to have for breakfast, he heard the sound of someone punching in the code at the door, and then Li Chenglu walked in, carrying with her an enticing aroma.

Holding a Taiyaki, she took small bites while taking off her coat and muttering: "It's freezing, freezing~"

"Do you want a Taiyaki? I've got more here."

Li Chenglu, holding her Taiyaki, had a satisfied smile on her pretty face.

Being family, she naturally wouldn't just buy breakfast for herself, so she had also brought Liu Xin'an's share.

"What's got you up so early? Where are you heading?"

"Going to watch song recording, aren't you coming?"

Li Chenglu was quite surprised by Liu Xin'an's question, isn't attending his girlfriend's promotional activity one of his basic duties?

That's Bae Juhyun's… Red Velvet Irene's song recording stage, who wouldn't want more of such chances!

"I'm not going."

"For… ah~ Her manager told you, right? Well, yesterday I saw quite a few comments online, and… to be honest, it seems you two might have overdone it a bit."

Liu Xin'an gave Li Chenglu a look, took the Taiyaki she handed him, and after just one bite, he was scalded by the hot filling and started blowing air.

"You're seriously tough."

After much effort waiting for the filling to cool down, Liu Xin'an savored the sweet red bean flavor, replying with a mouthful: "If you're going, just go yourself, tell them I have a last-minute business and can't leave, got to do a video."

"Lying to our Juhyun unnie, huh?"

"Otherwise? Will you help or not?"

Li Chenglu shrugged, as if she had any choice but to help.

Soon, after swallowing half a Taiyaki, Liu Xin'an looked at the rest of the food Li Chenglu brought back, picking out a seaweed roll, biting straight into it without cutting.

"By the way, lots of shows want me and Juhyun on a show, like to promote the variety show, and the TV station also wants a piece of the hype. Which show do you think is good to join?"

"What shows are there?"

"I can hardly remember; seems like there's a few weekend shows interested… since you're going there, help me ask Juhyun, make sure you ask her off Seong Taekyon's earshot."

Li Chenglu knowingly nodded; Seong Taekyon represents S-M's interests, and if it somehow gets known that Liu Xin'an handed the decision-making over to Bae Juhyun, who knows what S-M would scheme.

Maximizing interest is certainly S-M's modus operandi.

He wants Juhyun to choose the shows she wishes to attend, not become S-M's tool.

No way!

"Don't worry, I'll ask… hold on, but how do I get there if you're not going!"

As Li Chenglu eagerly got up, something else stopped her.

She didn't have a car, without Liu Xin'an driving her, would she have to take the subway?

It's freezing out there!!!

"Just get a taxi."

Li Chenglu nodded matter-of-factly.

Since she was being asked to help, at the very least the transportation cost should be covered by him, right?

Liu Xin'an didn't negotiate with her, going back to his streaming room and took out his practically unused wallet.

Now, many places in Seoul accept Alipay or WeChat… truth be told, Chinese people are everywhere around the world.

So, he rarely had the chance to use cash.

Though he had some, it was surely enough for Li Chenglu's taxi fare.

But if she wanted to buy anything or eat outside… she would have to figure that out herself.

"Okay, I'm heading out."

"Don't forget to ask for me… if she's free, let her call me too."

"No worries."

———

This time the preparations were directly done backstage at KBS.

It was too cold, if they were to get styled at the beauty salon and then head to KBS, who knows what mishaps might occur, so to prevent such issues, S-M brought in stylists directly.

It's quite a standard procedure, nothing surprising.

However, when Li Chenglu walked backstage and saw the busy crew, she couldn't help but praise their professionalism.

Bae Juhyun seemed to notice Li Chenglu's amazement, tilting her head slightly with a smile as she looked at her future sister-in-law: "Are you surprised, Chenglu?"

"Kind of, mainly didn't expect it to be this grand."

The not-so-spacious resting room was filled with people, most noticeably were Juhyun and others meticulously preparing in front of the vanity mirror, including Son Seungwan and Kang Seulgi who were ready. Seeing Juhyun looking refined, Li Chenglu thought Juhyun's preparations were also about done.

"Grand?"

"I've never seen such a scene, it wasn't this exaggerated during the group variety show filming."

"It's different of course, it's for getting on stage."

"I've learned something."

She mumbled, sitting beside Kang Seulgi.

Kang Seulgi wasn't aware of why Liu Xin'an wasn't here; he hadn't mentioned it to her or Son Seungwan, so she naturally asked: "Is Xin'an oppa not coming?"

"Xin'an oppa" sparked Bae Juhyun's attention.

She naturally wanted to ask Chenglu why Liu Xin'an hadn't come along.

With someone asking for her, she managed to avoid asking awkward questions herself and the teasing from the members.

"He took on a business; it's likely he'll be busy doing video over these few days and can't come… didn't he tell you, Juhyun unnie."

Chenglu first answered Kang Seulgi, then looked at Juhyun, surprised.

Juhyun instinctively pouted, resigning to the fact he really couldn't come by.

Then, she picked up the phone beside her.

Pressing the lock button gently, the still black screen reflected her little confused face.

Once plugged in to charge with the familiar Apple logo appearing, she suddenly slapped her forehead.

Darn it, she forgot to charge her phone last night.

No wonder Liu Xin'an hadn't messaged her all morning, her phone was dead!!

"What's up?"

Chenglu asked curiously.

Bae Juhyun looked embarrassed, putting down her phone, feigning nonchalance.

"My phone ran out of battery."

"Ah this…"