Chapter 66

"Min-ya, is this true?" In the Seoul University teaching building, a male student came to Park Min-ya's seat, staring at her with a rather sinister look on his face as he asked.

Dressed appropriately and with a decent appearance, coupled with the pride of being a Seoul University student, he could be considered in the prime of his youth. However, his expression completely ruined this aura.

The students in the classroom were also drawn to his strange appearance and looked over.

"What?" Park Min-ya turned her head in confusion to look at the person who had come. This was the suitor she and Park Ji-hoon had mentioned, Lim Dong-wook, who would always come to her "report" at the start of each class. He had always tried to appear suave, but today, for some reason, his face was so ugly.

"It's about you and that guy!" Lim Dong-wook asked somewhat hysterically. Since the freshmen welcome party, he had seemed to be obsessed and had pursued Park Min-ya intensely. Unfortunately, since Park Min-ya did not live in the dormitory, he had few opportunities to interact with her. Moreover, he was always rejected.

But it didn't matter; as long as Park Min-ya was single, he had a chance.

However, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky! This morning, a friend told him that Park Min-ya was not the so-called "pure goddess" and showed him the evidence.

The front page of a media website had a huge headline, with several photos, all centered on one theme—Seoul University's genius campus beauty and idol **?

No! It couldn't be true!

His eyes turned red the moment he saw the photos! He tried to deny it, looking for signs of Photoshop.

However, reality was like a loud slap, waking him from his self-deception. Although Park Min-ya in the photos was dressed casually, he recognized her at first glance.

The media's use of the term "**" was not without basis.

In the photos, Park Min-ya was dressed in a casual, homey style, wearing black flat sandals, a pair of short running shorts, and a round-neck short-sleeved top that matched the shorts. She wore a baseball cap, and her hair, which was usually tied in a ponytail, was left loose, exuding a youthful and vibrant aura.

If it were any other time, he would have treasured such photos.

However, Park Min-ya was not alone in the photos; there was a man beside her! The only male artist she liked.

In the photos, the two were shopping at a supermarket, buying potatoes, tomatoes, meat, and even soy sauce! Even from the photos, one could see their intimacy.

In one photo, Park Min-ya was tilting her head, pointing at something, as if asking the guy's opinion.

In the fourth photo, the man was actually pinching Park Min-ya's nose!

In the fifth photo, Park Min-ya was wrinkling her nose, making a fierce yet cute expression, opening her mouth to show her two little fangs, as if she was about to bite the man's hand.

In the second-to-last photo, Park Min-ya was holding the man's wallet to pay.

In the last photo, the two were entering a high-end apartment building together!

In every photo, Park Min-ya's face was filled with a radiant smile, even when she was pretending to be fierce, it was clearly genuine, and anyone looking at the photos could feel her joy.

However, with each photo, Lim Dong-wook felt as if his heart was being cut with a knife! After finishing, he felt as if something inside him had shattered.

So, he couldn't wait to find Park Min-ya and confront her.

Even though he had seen the photos, he still needed to hear Park Min-ya's answer to believe it! In his heart, he still held a sliver of hope.

However, when Park Min-ya heard him refer to Park Ji-hoon as "that guy," her eyebrows immediately furrowed, and two cold rays of light seemed to shoot from her eyes. She said coldly, "Speak more politely!" Although she didn't know about the media reports, she could guess who "that guy" was from his words. Moreover, this guy had asked such a question in front of the entire class, proving that his previous pursuit was just a man's lust, with no genuine feelings.

"You..." Lim Dong-wook's face turned even uglier, and for a moment, he couldn't speak.

"I have nothing to do with you, so don't interfere with my private affairs!" Park Min-ya said more coldly.

"I never thought you would be such a self-destructive person!" Lim Dong-wook finally vented his pent-up anger. Although Park Min-ya had repeatedly rejected him, in his heart, he had already considered her his woman. Therefore, his reaction to the photos was so intense. Especially since Park Min-ya had repeatedly rejected his advances as a Seoul University high achiever but was willing to secretly ** with that guy, it made him jealous to the point of madness.

"My affairs don't need your concern! If you keep this up, don't blame me for telling the school," Park Min-ya said coolly. Her tone was getting colder, and her anger was only because of Park Ji-hoon, not him.

Lim Dong-wook felt a surge of blood rush to his head, but he didn't dare say anything more. He gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

At some point, the classroom had become silent, and everyone was quietly watching the two of them. After Lim Dong-wook left, there was a slight stir, but it was only a little. Many people were secretly using their phones to search for information about Park Min-ya and whispering to each other.

Park Min-ya could sense the whispers of her classmates, and a faint, mocking smile appeared on her lips as she opened her textbook. Her phone couldn't access the internet, so she could only wait until she got home to see.

As for Lim Dong-wook, if he were her boyfriend, she might have explained. But they were just ordinary classmates, and after today, even that relationship would likely be gone.

After the morning classes ended, the news had already spread. When she left school, she often heard people pointing and whispering.

If it were an ordinary girl, she might have felt immense pressure. But she was different; she had already understood in junior high that her life didn't need others' opinions!

However, when she got home, she realized she had underestimated the impact of the news! In just half a day, it had become the top search topic.

"Great!" After blinking her long lashes a few times, she muttered, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

She took out her phone and dialed Park Ji-hoon's number.

"Min-ya, what's up?" After a while, the call connected. Park Ji-hoon was at CJ Group, discussing the filming of a movie with Choi Ha-jun and others.

"Bro! We're famous!" Park Min-ya said with a smile.

"What are you famous for?" Park Ji-hoon was confused. Not many people knew his number, so the media hadn't contacted him yet.

"Yesterday evening, when we went to the supermarket together, someone took photos, and now it's the top search topic!" Park Min-ya said.

"It's fine, just explain it," Park Ji-hoon said with a laugh, thinking it was no big deal.

"No!" Park Min-ya said firmly.

"Huh?" Park Ji-hoon waited for her explanation.

"Isn't your movie about to be released?" Park Min-ya asked.

"Even so, it's not necessary!" Park Ji-hoon understood her thoughts. In the entertainment industry, many films and TV shows create various scandals for promotion before their release. However, she was just a student, and the pressure on her would be immense.

"We need to use it!" Park Min-ya insisted. "Bro, don't explain to the media! We'll talk about it when you get home."

"Okay." There was no rush.

By the afternoon, the incident had escalated even more, and almost the entire internet was discussing their relationship, filled with "heartbroken" complaints.

"Heartbroken! My goddess, why?"

"I woke up to this news, and my heart is so cold! What's so great about that guy? I didn't even know such an artist existed if not for Park Min-ya!"

"If two people are willing, what's it got to do with others?"

Not only that, but in the evening, when Park Ji-hoon was on the bus, he was recognized and pointed at.

When did they have such influence? He chuckled to himself as he got off the bus. After riding the bus for over half a year, this was the first time he had been so noticed.

He couldn't help but think of Park Min-ya's strange attitude.

"Bro! You're back." As if unaffected, Park Min-ya greeted him happily when she saw him.

"Did you make dinner?" Park Ji-hoon asked. He had declined Choi Ha-jun's invitation to come home and eat with her.

"Bro, go wash your hands, it'll be ready soon!" Park Min-ya said.

Having a woman at home was great! When living alone, even with various ingredients, it was no different from instant noodles. But in a woman's hands, it was like a writer's pen, creating delicious meals.

Buckwheat cold noodles!

It was perfect for this season. Although it was just noodles, the condiments were numerous, showcasing a woman's skill. If a man had such a woman at home, how could he bear to wander outside? He would rush home as soon as work was done, afraid of missing dinner!

After eating, he felt satisfied and got up to stretch. After Park Min-ya finished cleaning up, they formally discussed today's events.

"No need!" Park Ji-hoon didn't want to use her for promotion.

"Bro, listen to me!" Park Min-ya said calmly, explaining methodically, "First, this rumor is easy to dispel, right?"

Park Ji-hoon nodded.

"After the rumor is dispelled, it won't have any negative impact on me, and I'll become famous, right?" Park Min-ya asked.

Park Ji-hoon nodded again.

"This news will definitely promote your movie, right?" Park Min-ya continued.

"Just say it all at once!" Park Ji-hoon was no longer so firm.