Chapter 26

Suddenly, it seemed that a disturbance had broken out in the distance, as if a fight had started. Unfortunately, because it was a free concert, the security measures were not very effective. After a while, the disturbance seemed to grow larger.

As mentioned earlier, after his穿越 (穿越 means "穿越" in this context, but it's better translated as "reincarnation" or "time travel"), Li Shenglin had some psychological issues, so he didn't particularly like places with too many people. It was a good opportunity that something seemed to be happening, so he said, "Jiyan, I think it's too chaotic here. Why don't we leave first?"

Park Jiyeon didn't care where they were as long as she was with her Seunglin oppa. However, she didn't want to leave just yet, so she said, "Okay, but Oppa has to take me for some Korean BBQ. I'm starving!"

Li Shenglin looked down at Park Jiyeon's flat little tummy. How many snacks had this little girl eaten? And she was still hungry? The nickname "little dinosaur foodie" wasn't given for nothing! Anyway, it was better to leave, "No problem!"

So he sent a text message to Choe Ji-jong, saying he had to leave early for something.

Did Choe Ji-jong receive the message? Yes, he did!

Did he see it? No!

Why? It turned out he was fighting with a group of fans, who were either fairies or goddesses, along with a few SONEs. The reason was simple: the other side had torn up a poster of Girls' Generation, and his cousin Choe Sooyoung had been torn in half...

Cousin Sooyoung was the little princess of the family, cherished by everyone. Despite her occasional mischief, she had been sensible since childhood and was very much loved by everyone! How dare they tear up her poster?

So... the disturbance that Li Shenglin noticed began like this...

Of course, because they left early, they didn't witness one of the most significant events in the Korean entertainment industry in 2008... the rebirth of a super girl group...

At a certain 678 BBQ restaurant, Li Shenglin looked at the fourth plate of beef about to be devoured and couldn't help but ask, "Jiyan, didn't you eat a lot of snacks? How can you still be..."

"Snacks can't replace a meal!"

Seeing Li Shenglin's amused yet exasperated expression, Park Jiyeon looked at him pitifully, "Am I eating too much, Oppa? Are you worried about me?"

Then she muttered softly, "Are you afraid you can't afford to keep me, so you're rejecting me?"

This little girl, Li Shenglin's lips twitched, "No such thing, I'm just worried it might not be good for your health. But it's fine to eat more when you're growing!"

"Really?"

"Really!"

"Waiter, two more plates of pork belly!"

...

At the CCM girls' dormitory, looking at Park Jiyeon who refused to get out of the passenger seat, "Jiyan, we're here, you should go up now, right?"

"No! I just ate BBQ, I need to rest..."

"You'll get fat!"

"Practicing dance is very tiring, eating more won't be enough to burn it off..."

Originally, Li Shenglin's plan for the day was to take Park Jiyeon to the concert, then buy a small gift as a birthday present for her. However, because of Park Jiyeon's sudden confession, his mind was still a bit confused, and he had completely forgotten about it.

"By the way, tomorrow is Oppa's birthday, I have a birthday gift for you!"

"Oh? Really? Thank you so much!" Park Jiyeon's words made Li Shenglin even more embarrassed. Tomorrow was also her birthday, and he couldn't give her his birthday gift now. He had to go back to his hometown with his dad...

"Okay, close your eyes, I'll give it to you!"

Li Shenglin obediently closed his eyes!

Wasn't he afraid of being kissed again? No! Because when Park Jiyeon was packing her snacks, he saw a gift box in her bag, knowing she had indeed prepared a gift!

However... he felt a moist sensation on his lips, and he opened his eyes in surprise to see Park Jiyeon fleeing...

Park Jiyeon felt her heart was about to jump out. She was so bold, and she really kissed him! How happy she was!

"Oppa, this is my birthday gift to you, and it's also your birthday gift to me. Don't overthink it!" As for the watch she originally planned to give? She would give it next year...

Hearing the little girl's innocent words, how could he not overthink it?

After a long time, Li Shenglin finally drove away. During this time, he thought a lot about himself, about Park Jiyeon, and about other women...

In the end, he realized that, regardless of whether it was because Park Jiyeon initially liked the original person in this body, causing him to have a mental aversion, he wouldn't accept Park Jiyeon even if that wasn't the case!

Perhaps it was because he had been deeply hurt by his parents and girlfriend in his previous life. He hadn't thought much about it before, but after Park Jiyeon's actions today, he realized that he preferred mature and steady women who could take care of the family and children. Men also need a sense of security!

Park Jiyeon, on the other hand, was still a little girl who needed to be pampered. He already had a son; did he want to raise another child?

Li Shenglin was right; he wasn't suitable to date a young and immature girl right now. However, he didn't know what thoughts he would have if he didn't find a suitable woman to marry and talk to for a few years and then found that the little girl had grown up.

The Li family came from a small village in Namhae County, Gyeongsangnam-do. Although Seoul is in the northwest and Gyeongsangnam-do is in the southeast, because South Korea is so small, it was more convenient to drive than to waste time on a plane.

A mysterious clan meeting? Li Shenglin was a bit excited, like something out of a movie or TV show...

However... there was no grand ancestral home, just a few small houses and a dilapidated courtyard. This was the origin of their Li family...

There were no various people coming and going. When they entered the courtyard, Li Shenglin was dumbfounded. It was just his grandfather, father, and uncle. What was going on? Why not find a restaurant in Seoul...

However, after his father's explanation, he realized the importance of his birthday today. Perhaps because of the strong patriarchal culture in Korea, the women of the Li family, including his mother and sister, were not allowed to come to the ancestral home, not even once in their lives.

Moreover, it seemed that the Li family in Gyeongsangnam-do wasn't just their branch. Another branch of the Li family was reportedly on their way, and even his mother didn't know about their existence. It seemed his Li family was quite mysterious!

However, from his grandfather's tone, it seemed he didn't like that branch of the family, calling them "traitors" repeatedly. How could there still be "traitors" in this day and age? If they were "traitors," why were they having a clan meeting together?

However, seeing his father and uncle's somewhat helpless expressions, Li Shenglin admitted he was very, very curious about this unseen branch of the family!

When a black Rolls-Royce stopped at the gate, he realized this branch of the family was quite extraordinary!

Three men, old, middle-aged, and young, got out of the car. When Li Shenglin saw the young man, his head buzzed. How could it be him?