Chapter 94

Although he was drunk, he went to bed early, and as a result, Lee Jung-hee woke up when the sky was just beginning to lighten the next day.

His head was still a bit dizzy, and his chest felt uncomfortable, but he clearly remembered what had happened yesterday. Almost instinctively, he quickly glanced at the bed and under it, and only after finding no traces of any woman did he feel a slight relief.

However, he still had a headache, not a physical one, but a mental one. If the antics with Han Chae-young and the others last night were still within an acceptable range, the events with Son Ye-jin afterward were much more troublesome.

He didn’t do anything morally reprehensible; he was just a bit mischievous due to being drunk, and ended up hugging and kissing the beautiful woman, perhaps even being a bit handsy, but that was all.

However, he was very clear that Son Ye-jin had feelings for him that went beyond friendship, and he had always tried to maintain a distance. But after last night, it was obvious that everything had changed.

He was almost pulling his hair out, and it was already nine o'clock. The production team was about to set off, but he still hadn’t come up with any effective way to deal with the situation.

Knock, knock, knock. The sound of knocking came from the door, and it was Son Ye-jin. Her clear voice came from outside, still as energetic as ever, “Hey, big lazy pig, get up quickly, everyone is about to leave!”

Lee Jung-hee was taken aback and quickly jumped up, responding, “Oh, I’m coming right away!”

Outside the door, Son Ye-jin let out a sigh of relief. She was usually a very quiet and reserved person, rarely showing her emotions or thoughts to others, especially not to men, until she met Lee Jung-hee.

At first, she was also wary and cold towards him, but Lee Jung-hee was a boy her age, and he wasn’t as immature as other boys. He was gentle and considerate, smart and mature. He had a bit of pride but was also very polite and respectful to others. Of course, he also had a good family background, and his own career was excellent.

However, the most important thing was that the way he looked at her didn’t have that kind of ulterior motive. Thus, she gradually let down her guard.

When a woman lets down her guard with a man, it’s extremely dangerous, but she didn’t realize it. She just felt comfortable and relaxed talking to him and spending time with him. For a quiet and reserved person, finding someone to confide in was a rare and precious thing, and she naturally let herself be more open, especially since she was an 18-year-old girl with her own innocence and romantic sentiments.

So, although she remained quiet in front of others, in front of him, she basically reverted to her playful and affectionate self, laughing, joking, and even being a bit coquettish. It was something that made her feel very relaxed, comfortable, and happy, and she naturally expressed it.

Until one day, her feelings were accidentally revealed by Yoon Seok-ho, and she couldn’t hide her true emotions anymore. She really seemed to like this guy.

That’s why, when the bad guy kissed her last night, she easily gave in and let him have his way.

But she also knew that this guy still didn’t have any ulterior motives towards her. His gaze towards her was still gentle and calm, not the kind of intense heat that made her heart race. He seemed to like the feisty woman Kim Tae-hee, and last night was probably just a drunken prank.

So, after sending Lee Jung-hee back to his room to sleep, she hardly slept all night, thinking about what to do, and even waiting.

Until the production team was about to return home, she came here again, wanting to confirm something. When she knocked on the door and heard a panicked voice inside, she smiled.

For now, let’s just pretend nothing happened. Otherwise, it would be hard for her to find someone to talk to in the future. Son Ye-jin thought to herself, feeling relieved, and then hummed, thinking she couldn’t let him off easily. She would settle the score with him bit by bit in the future...

Inside the room, Lee Jung-hee didn’t know he had been caught. He quickly finished washing up. The assistant, Han Mi-ju, and others had already packed his luggage, so he just needed to take it.

Opening the door, he saw Son Ye-jin, who had tried to cover her dark circles with makeup, and was slightly taken aback. The dark circles were too obvious to be hidden, so he instantly understood that Son Ye-jin, who appeared calm, was probably also very restless last night.

However, he didn’t expose her, who was also unaware that she had been caught, and smiled, saying, “Are your things packed? Do you want me to help you carry them?”

Son Ye-jin pursed her lips disdainfully, “No need, I already had Lee Myung-seok take them to the car. If I wait for you, the flowers will wither!”

“Good deed, no good reward. Next time, even if you beg me, I won’t help you!” Lee Jung-hee replied sharply.

The two, who were as clear as a mirror but pretended to be confused, started bickering again. Once in the car, they naturally sat together and started chatting about other things. When she was tired, Son Ye-jin didn’t hesitate to lean on his shoulder, closing her eyes and sleeping all the way to Seoul.

She had hardly slept all night, so she slept soundly on the way. It wasn’t until they reached the entrance of her home in Cheongnyangni that Lee Jung-hee woke her up.

“Ah, we’re home already!” Son Ye-jin stretched comfortably, got out of the car, and walked to the door, then asked him, “Oh, by the way, have you arranged my next film for me...?”

Lee Jung-hee smiled, “You decide. When you want to shoot, just tell me, and I’ll arrange the audition for you!” He paused and added, “Oh, and by the way, I have a lot of commercial offers now. I’ll bring them to you tonight, and you can choose...”

With the super hit of "Autumn in My Heart," Son Ye-jin was now extremely popular, and naturally, she received many commercial offers. However, not all commercials were worth signing. As a future superstar, she needed to sign commercials that matched her image and were of high value.

Son Ye-jin nodded, giving him a satisfied hum. At this moment, Han Mi-ju, who was standing next to Lee Jung-hee, pulled him aside and handed him a bank card.

Lee Jung-hee realized what it was and called out to Son Ye-jin again, then handed her the bank card, “Here, this is 100 million won, an advance payment from the company...”

Son Ye-jin was taken aback. Management companies were often more ruthless than production companies, not only squeezing the artists’ salaries but also frequently using their money for investments, never giving it directly. She knew this from Ha Ji-won.

Even though she knew he wouldn’t do that, she didn’t expect that before the production company had even paid, he would advance her the money. After all, 100 million won in the bank for a few months would earn interest in the millions.

Clearly, he had heard her say she wanted money to buy clothes, good food, and to travel, so he had given her the money in advance. Moreover, when he said she could decide when to shoot, he was also considering her desire to rest.

She felt very comfortable inside, and her face broke into a happy smile, but she still hummed, “Pfft, if it weren’t for Mi-ju, you would have tried to delay my salary.” She then raised her small fist at him, “Hey, remember to give me the rest quickly!”

Lee Jung-hee, used to it, shrugged and seriously said, “Don’t spend the money recklessly, especially don’t regret it after you’ve spent it all!”

After saying that, he ignored her waving fists, smiled, and told Lee Myung-en to drive. As the car started moving, he took out his phone and called Kwon Tae-young. : Love isn’t just a few days, but I think of you many times every day. Recommend it, and add it to your favorites! Thanks! Hehe!

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