Chapter 93

Because the final scenes were shot at the Hwajinpo Beach in Goseong County, Gangwon Province, the wrap party was held at a resort by Hwajinpo Lake, a place known for its beautiful and luxurious scenery.

From this, one can see how well the TV series "Blue生死恋" (Blue Love and Death) performed in terms of ratings; otherwise, the notoriously frugal KBS would not have spent so much money.

At six in the evening, just as it was getting dark, all the crew members, actors who had completed their parts, KBS Vice President Kim Yong-jeong, and the head of the TV Production Department, Song Yong-jin, gathered.

Then, as usual, speeches were given by Kim Yong-jeong and Song Yong-jin. Fortunately, these two were considerate and, seeing that everyone was eating and drinking merrily, they quickly finished their speeches.

The wrap party officially began in an excited and lively atmosphere!

"Dr. Lee," while Lee Jung-hui was discussing the upcoming collaboration on "Winter Love Song" with Yoon Seok-ho, Kim Yong-jeong and Song Yong-jin approached. The former had a very thick smile on his face, and after clinking glasses with him and taking a sip, he continued, "You are truly a genius. This time, KBS has to thank you greatly!"

The ratings of "Blue Love and Death" started with a nationwide 33.6% on its first broadcast, breaking the record for the highest first-episode rating of a Korean drama. The ratings then steadily increased, and after the incident where Lee Jung-hui was attacked by thugs, the ratings soared to over 50%. By the previous week, the highest recorded rating was 56.9%, and in Seoul, it had already surpassed 60%, reaching 63.3%.

Although this performance cannot compare to the astonishing 65.8% nationwide rating of "First Love" in 1997, and there have been seven dramas with ratings over 60% before, "Blue Love and Death" is undoubtedly the most dazzling drama of this year.

Moreover, with the final four episodes yet to air, it's not impossible that the last episode could break the 60% mark.

Thus, it's no wonder that Kim Yong-jeong was so elated and courteous to Lee Jung-hui, as he was well aware that most of the credit for this success goes to Lee Jung-hui, thanks to his promotional plan, personal charm, and talent.

"We know you are busy, but we will need your help with the next three dramas!" Kim Yong-jeong continued to be polite, saying whatever sounded good. At this moment, it wasn't just about thanking him for his contributions to "Blue Love and Death," but also because of the authority Lee Jung-hui displayed after the thug attack.

One sentence, too brutal! To think he directly reported the matter to the Blue House. Considering that Kim Byung-chul was sentenced to a life without parole for various fabricated charges, and others received the harshest penalties, Kim Yong-jeong looked at Lee Jung-hui with immense respect and admiration.

He was just a vice president of KBS, which was nothing compared to the Blue House. He positioned himself as such, so although he couldn't directly show a fawning attitude, he was extremely polite and enthusiastic...

This made Lee Jung-hui somewhat uncomfortable, but for the future, he didn't show it. At the right moment, he found an excuse to slip away.

Fortunately, Kim Yong-jeong was also considerate and didn't persist, allowing Lee Jung-hui to relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

"Here's to you!" Moon Geun-young raised a glass of orange juice and clinked it against his champagne glass with a playful smile, winking at him, "Drink it all in one go!"

"Who taught you that?" Lee Jung-hui chuckled and ruffled her hair.

Moon Geun-young giggled when she was caught, then pointed to the group of women, including Son Ye-jin and Han Chae-young, who were laughing together, and said, "They want to get you drunk and throw you into the sea to feed the fish..."

Lee Jung-hui laughed, "Then tell them to do it themselves," and then stepped forward, saying assertively, "Who came up with this idea?"

Actually, he already knew it was Son Ye-jin, so he deliberately stared at her. Although his drinking capacity wasn't great, Son Ye-jin's was even worse, as had been proven before.

Son Ye-jin didn't dare to challenge him and pouted, hiding. Instead, Han Chae-young, who was next to her, raised her glass with a smile and said, "I just found out that you were the one who recommended me for the supporting role. I'm toasting you!"

She added playfully, "Just a sip, I'm not challenging you to a drinking contest!"

Lee Jung-hui laughed, "Even if you did, I'd cheat and not drink with you!"

This made everyone laugh, but Moon Geun-young stared at him playfully, "Isn't that unmanly of you?"

Lee Jung-hui chuckled and teased, "My mom says a man's only duty is to protect women. Whether he can drink or not doesn't matter and isn't a standard for being a man..."

"Che!" Moon Geun-young pouted but curiously leaned in to smell his glass. Lee Jung-hui was surprised but then laughed, "Do you want to try it?"

Moon Geun-young giggled, "Is it good?" Lee Jung-hui, of course, wouldn't say it wasn't, so he nodded with a smile, and the girl curiously took a small sip from the glass.

Champagne, unlike soju, has a low alcohol content and a smooth, rich flavor, making it easy to drink even for the first time, especially for women.

So, after taking a sip, Moon Geun-young smacked her lips, "Hmm, not bad!" and then, without hesitation, drained Lee Jung-hui's glass in one go.

Everyone laughed, and although she was young, as a celebrity, there were no explicit rules against it during the celebration. However, when she tried to take another glass of red wine from a waiter's tray, Son Ye-jin quickly stopped her.

She scolded, "You little brat, you're really crazy. That bad guy just let you taste the champagne to get you drunk. If you drink this, he'll sell you off somewhere today..."

But she let her take a small sip, and seeing her frown, everyone laughed, "How does it taste, is it bad?"

Three women make a drama, and with so many women, Lee Jung-hui didn't stay long, moving to the men's group.

"How are you? When did the doctor say you'll be better?" Lee Jung-hui clinked glasses with Won Bin, took a sip, and asked.

It takes a hundred days to heal from a serious injury, but Won Bin could now walk with a cane without much difficulty. However, he wasn't one for crowds, and only came out today because Lee Jung-hui asked him to get some fresh air.

Ironically, when he was injured, he didn't take Lee Jung-hui's words seriously, but a few months later, he became an artist under his company.

Of course, he was very satisfied with his current situation, and the contract terms were better than he could have ever dreamed of.

Therefore, facing this new boss, although he didn't often smile, he genuinely smiled shyly and replied, "It's going well, but even if the wound heals, it will take two to three months for the leg muscles to recover. So, it looks like it will take about half a year."

"No problem, take your time!" Lee Jung-hui patted his shoulder affectionately, "Remember what I said about compensating you?"

Seeing Won Bin couldn't help but chuckle, he also laughed, "The promise still stands. When you're better, there will be many more TV dramas and movies waiting for you!"

Won Bin felt warm inside, but he wasn't good at expressing himself, so he just smiled and nodded, not even saying thank you. He felt that Lee Jung-hui was someone he didn't need to be formal with.

Lee Jung-hui indeed didn't like formalities; he valued genuine connections and the feeling of being together. He liked Won Bin's gentle, simple, and kind nature, and although he had signed him, he hadn't had time to chat.

So, taking this opportunity, while it was lively outside, he sat in a corner with Won Bin and chatted. It wasn't complicated or profound, just simple conversations about their lives or acting, but they felt very comfortable together. After almost two hours, he was pulled into the crowd by Park Dong-chan and joined in the fun.

As the night deepened, the wrap party was coming to an end. By this time, Lee Jung-hui had drunk quite a bit, though he didn't think so himself. He was currently hugging Han Chae-young's shoulder, challenging her to a drinking contest, saying, "Hey, I'm a man, I'll drink it all in one go, you can take it easy!"

Han Chae-young, also quite drunk, giggled and drank a toast with him, even defiantly saying, "I won't let you off, I'll drink it all in one go too!"

Yoon Seok-ho and Park Dong-chan watched and laughed, but Son Ye-jin pouted and pinched Lee Jung-hui from behind, annoyed. She was smarter and had drunk less, probably just tipsy.

However, this pinch reminded Lee Jung-hui. After drinking it all in one go, he picked up another glass and glared at Son Ye-jin, "Come on, little brat, I'll toast you too!"

Son Ye-jin was so angry she could have strangled him. She glared and scolded, "You're already drunk, stop drinking!" and then snatched his glass. Seeing the time, she pulled him towards their accommodation.

"What are you doing?" Lee Jung-hui resisted instinctively, still holding onto Han Chae-young and grinning foolishly, "Come on, let's drink more!"

Han Chae-young couldn't stand steadily and, when pulled, half-fell into his arms, laughing foolishly, "Sure, I'll drink as much as you do, and whoever loses has to jump into the sea!"

"Hey!" Son Ye-jin was really angry, but she couldn't do anything about it, so she pulled him back forcefully. Park Dong-chan also helped by pulling Han Chae-young away, finally resolving the tense situation.

The distance from the beach to the resort wasn't far, but it was difficult to drag a strong man who was resisting. Son Ye-jin struggled for a while and only managed to get halfway.

Breathless, she had an idea and pulled Lee Jung-hui's hand, saying, "You said you weren't drunk, so carry me. If you can carry me, I'll admit you're not drunk..."

Lee Jung-hui, with his brain numbed by alcohol, nodded instinctively and patted his chest confidently, "No problem, come on!"

Seeing him wobble as he squatted, Son Ye-jin covered her mouth and laughed, feeling very satisfied. He finally stopped resisting and was tired, so she leaned on his shoulder and patted his face, "Hurry up, big ox, don't just talk!"

Lee Jung-hui, who couldn't even squat steadily, fell over with her on his back. With a scream, they both landed on the sand.

Fortunately, they were squatting, so they didn't fall hard. After getting up, Son Ye-jin stared at Lee Jung-hui disdainfully, "Are you still saying you're not drunk?"

Unfortunately, Lee Jung-hui was truly drunk, so he just laughed foolishly, "No, I just slipped," and then got up unsteadily, squatting in front of her again, still confident, "Let's try again, this time I'll definitely carry you back!"

I don't believe you, Son Ye-jin pushed him, and as expected, Lee Jung-hui fell over. However, seeing his foolish, drunk appearance, she suddenly giggled.

After a while, she extended her hand, scolding, "Alright, let's go home!"

Lee Jung-hui still laughed foolishly, but when he reached out to grab Son Ye-jin, he suddenly pulled her, and she, unprepared, fell onto the sand with him.

Worse, he flipped over and pinned her down.

He was drunk, right? Son Ye-jin, in a panic, stared at his eyes. He was indeed drunk, and she quickly confirmed it. So, instead of anger, she felt only embarrassment and scolded, "What are you doing?"

Uh, she couldn't speak anymore, as Lee Jung-hui's sudden kiss had sealed her lips.

This shameless bastard, Son Ye-jin almost died of embarrassment. After regaining her senses, she hit him hard and tried to push him away.

But at this moment, Lee Jung-hui was incredibly strong, and his kiss became increasingly wild, gradually overwhelming everything, including Son Ye-jin's fragile resistance... : Unwilling to let go, I beg for recommendations and collections! Thank you!

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