novelraw Chapter 100 A Trip to the Han River
Chapter 100 A Trip to the Han River
"Damn it..."
Lin Yuan slapped his forehead and abruptly turned around from in front of the French windows, feeling as if he had entered an ice cellar.
During his time back in Korea, coupled with his tender moments with Bae Suzy, and this morning he was busy playing games with Kim Min-young and poaching her, a series of events that made his timeline completely chaotic.
He then suddenly realized that he hadn't sent a single message to Lee Ji-eun, who was far away in South Korea. Now the whole of South Korea knew he was in Seoul...
It's over, it's over, it's over! ! !
Given Lee Ji-eun's sensitive and proud nature, she's probably already at home treating her doll like herself and has probably pricked it with needles countless times.
Lin Yuan didn't dare to delay for a moment. He immediately took out his phone and sent a voice message to Xia Yuan as he walked out of the office:
"Book me the best private cruise ship on the Han River tonight, and get the permit for the fireworks show approved within two hours."
"Yes, young master." Xia Yuan's reply was as efficient and capable as ever.
After explaining everything, Lin Yuan took a deep breath and dialed Lee Ji-eun's number.
The phone rang for a long time.
Just when he thought the call was about to be disconnected, the call finally went through.
"Feed".
The voice was clear and cold, with a hint of fatigue, indicating that the person had just finished a schedule or was simply using this tone to express dissatisfaction.
"Ji-eun, are you done with work? How about we have dinner together tonight?" Lin Yuan asked ingratiatingly.
"I'm busy. I have a radio show tonight, and I also have to spend time with Lychee and Qiqibaba." Lee Ji-eun's voice was completely flat, her refusal extremely decisive.
"No way, I'm already downstairs at your place." Lin Yuan lied through his teeth, gesturing for the driver to hurry to Lee Ji-eun's apartment. "There's something really special going on at the Han River tonight, I'm taking you there specifically."
"I won't look! I won't see it! I'm not interested!"
Young Master Lin is incredibly busy, always surrounded by beautiful women, and he even took away SM Entertainment's top trainees. The fact that he still remembers a nobody like me is truly overwhelming.
Hearing the sarcastic tone in the voice on the phone, Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat.
Well, the news spread faster than he had imagined.
"Those are all business matters. Don't you know who I only have in my heart?" Lin Yuan shamelessly coaxed.
"Smooth talker, he's done."
Although she said she would hang up, Lee Ji-eun didn't immediately put the phone down.
Lin Yuan sensed the softening in her tone and quickly relented, "Six o'clock, I'll pick you up."
"If you don't come downstairs, I'll keep honking my horn and let all the paparazzi in Seoul see."
"You...you're such a scoundrel!" Lee Ji-eun cursed angrily, then slammed down the phone.
Looking at the screen where the call had been disconnected, Lin Yuan wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At 6 PM, downstairs at a luxury apartment building in Cheongdam-dong.
Wearing a large black bucket hat and a mask, completely covered up, and in canvas shoes, Lee Ji-eun angrily opened the door of the van and got in.
As soon as she got on the bus, she crossed her arms and turned to look out the window, clearly indicating that she was "I'm still angry, don't mind me."
Lin Yuan smiled and leaned closer, taking the bag from her hand. He said gently, "What's wrong? Are you still angry with me?"
"Hmph, who cares if I'm angry with you?"
Lee Ji-eun turned her face, her bright eyes glaring at him. "I just think someone has too good a memory. They either don't contact me at all, or when they do, it's to take me to the Han River. What, you want to take me swimming?!"
"Go and see for yourself."
Lin Yuan smiled and gestured for the driver to start the car.
The car sped along and finally stopped at a private dock on the banks of the Han River.
When Lee Ji-eun followed Lin Yuan out of the car, what came into view was a pure white, modern-looking double-decker luxury cruise ship.
The cruise ship is bathed in warm yellow ambient lighting, and an exquisite French dinner has been laid out on the deck, with two waiters standing respectfully to the side.
Lee Ji-eun, who was still sulking, paused for a moment, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes, but she still muttered, "Extravagant and wasteful."
"It's worth wasting time on you."
Lin Yuan took her hand.
This time, Lee Ji-eun struggled twice but couldn't break free, so she let him lead her onto the cruise ship.
With the roar of the motor, the cruise ship slowly sailed away from the dock and headed towards the center of the Han River.
As night falls, the neon lights on both banks of the Seoul River are reflected on the river surface, breaking into shimmering gold and silver hues with each wave.
The evening breeze swept away the daytime heat.
Lee Ji-eun took off her mask and hat, letting her long hair be ruffled by the breeze.
She cut the steak on her plate, her movements elegant, but she couldn't help but poke it hard with her fork, as if that piece of meat was Lin Yuan himself.
"What's wrong? Who made IU angry again?" Lin Yuan asked with a smile, picking up his wine glass.
"I just don't understand. You've made such a big fuss; Kim Min-young probably hates you to death now." Lee Ji-eun looked up at him. "And you've poached Director Min Hee-jin too. What are you planning to do with Big Hit?"
"Nothing much planned! I'm just doing some investments in my spare time."
Lin Yuan looked at her and said, "Actually, I wanted to bring you and Lizhi over so that the three of us could stay together forever."
Upon hearing the words "a family of three," Lee Ji-eun's heart skipped a beat, and her previously composed face finally broke down.
"Who's your family of three?" Lee Ji-eun rolled her eyes at him, then said arrogantly, "Besides, Lychee has parents. Do you really treat her like your daughter?"
Lin Yuan smiled but didn't say anything.
Just then, the cruise ship reached the middle of the river near Banpo Bridge.
"It's time." Lin Yuan suddenly put down his wine glass, stood up, walked to the edge of the deck, turned around and waved to her, "Ji-eun, come and see."
"What are you looking at...?"
Lee Ji-eun walked over with a puzzled look and stood beside him.
*Whoosh! Bang!*
A sharp whistling sound shattered the tranquility of the night sky.
Immediately afterwards, a huge golden firework exploded in the sky, illuminating most of the night sky as if it were daytime.
Countless tiny golden sparks fell like rain, reflected in Lee Ji-eun's wide-open pupils.
The next second, countless dense fireworks intertwined and rose into the sky.
Purple, blue, red—in the end, all the fireworks coalesced in the air, vaguely forming two English letters—"IU".
At that moment, the entire Han River seemed to become a backdrop.
Lee Ji-eun was completely stunned.
In South Korea, the approval process for setting off fireworks on the Han River is extremely complicated, let alone for these custom-made fireworks used for expressing love.
This scene is an irresistible romantic offensive for any girl.
"Do you like it?" Lin Yuan gently hugged her from behind, rested his chin on her shoulder, and whispered in her ear.
Lee Ji-eun sniffed, her eyes slightly red.
She turned around and wrapped her arms around Lin Yuan's neck. All her previous grievances, pride, and awkwardness vanished completely at that moment.
"Lin Yuan, you really are a big jerk..."
Before she finished speaking, she tilted her head up and met his lips.
Amidst the whistling river breeze and the sky ablaze with fireworks, the two shared a passionate kiss on the deck of the cruise ship, making the night sweet and tender.