Chapter 73

Now, sitting on the sofa in Li Jingming's cozy little nest are Jessica and Kim Yoon-soo.

Jessica climbed into his car as soon as the signing event ended. Originally, Jessica planned to give Li Jingming a face and act as a fan to get his signature. She already had a signed album from Li Jingming, but the first signing event was significant. Although Jessica was careless and forgetful, she was never stingy with her concern. She thought there wouldn't be too many people at Li Jingming's signing event. She had seen her S.M. Entertainment seniors hold signing events before, so she slept in as usual on the weekend and didn't arrive at the small public hall until nearly eleven. However, she was stunned to see over a thousand people in line. Jessica was afraid of many things, such as crowds, heat, and being tanned, so she didn't queue up. Instead, she sent a text message to Li Jingming and went back.

In the afternoon, Jessica decided to wait in a different way. She went to Lotte Department Store to browse. The store was full of high-end goods, which were very attractive to women. Even if she didn't buy anything, it was nice to feast her eyes. She could have gone directly to Li Jingming to get an album, but Li Jingming was now a public figure, and if someone saw them, it could cause a scandal. Jessica had seen the tragedies caused by scandals at S.M., so she always knew her limits. When Li Jingming's signing event ended, and he was about to get into his car to go home, he found Jessica sitting inside. To match his status as a "pillar" of LAD Entertainment and to showcase the company's strength, Li Jingming bought a Mercedes-Benz limousine for himself.

The limousine was custom-made. From the outside, it looked like an ordinary Mercedes-Benz limousine, which some people in the Korean entertainment industry also used. However, the interior was truly luxurious. It had custom leather seats, a leather sofa bed, a rotating bar, a wine cabinet, and a washbasin. Li Jingming had Kim Yoon-soo buy it, and he paid for it himself. However, Kim Yoon-soo, who loved her son, insisted on buying the most expensive one. Her son worked so hard as an artist, and as a mother, she couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

Jessica and Li Jingming often interacted, so the assistant who was driving the car opened the door and let her in. The assistant was also a skilled person under Lee Seung-min, and he drove Li Jingming for safety reasons. Everyone had seen Jessica and even knew about her "staying over" at Li Jingming's place, so they wouldn't let Jessica wait outside. Jessica was stunned when she entered the car. She wondered if this was even a car, as it was so different from the limousines she had seen before.

Although she was a bit hungry after shopping for a long time, Jessica wasn't interested in going out to eat after having Li Jingming's cooking. However, she still cared about Li Jingming and gently massaged his shoulders when he got in the car, "OPPA, are you tired today?"

"Who are you, and why do you look so much like our Sica?" Li Jingming teased, finding Jessica's behavior unusual. What was she up to, starting to act so affectionate?

"Hmph!" Jessica, who was kindly massaging Li Jingming, was sarcastically mocked. She angrily hit Li Jingming's neck, puffed her cheeks, and glared at the back of his head with a fierce expression. However, after a moment, she continued to massage him.

"Are you thinking about strangling me?" Li Jingming was deliberately provoking Jessica.

"Ya!" Jessica said the word Li Jingming most wanted to hear, frowning. "You smell terrible. I'd better stay away from you."

Li Jingming's body was filled with the scent of other women, a mix of many different scents. Jessica was enduring the discomfort to give him a favor. The puffed-up Jessica directly stated her purpose: "Buy something on the way, I'm hungry."

"Are you my wife? Do I have to feed you?" Li Jingming thought Jessica's tone was like a wife's to her husband.

"Isn't that the case? Didn't I sell myself to you as a wife for that MV?" Jessica had a stubborn side. Her angry expression from before had turned into a resigned one.

"Okay, I'll buy you ice cream." Li Jingming looked at the childish Jessica with amusement. He enjoyed teasing her, finding it very enjoyable and comfortable.

"I don't want ice cream." Jessica's words almost made Li Jingming think he was hallucinating. She actually didn't want ice cream.

Jessica pouted at Li Jingming's incredulous expression, her chin wrinkling. "I want to eat a meal. I've been waiting for you all day and I'm starving. I didn't even have lunch. And I don't want to go to a restaurant; it's not good if we're seen by others." She really hadn't had lunch and had been shopping for a long time, so it was strange that she wasn't hungry.

Although he was a bit tired, Li Jingming still went to the supermarket to buy a bunch of things and put them in the car. Making a good meal for dinner was a way to reward himself. Jessica was a bonus. He was very moved that Jessica had come to cheer him on and waited for him all day. In the car, he signed an album and gave it to Jessica, a "return performance" of the signing event, just for her.

When they returned to LK, both Li Jingming and Jessica were stunned when Li Jingming opened the door. Kim Yoon-soo was hiding behind the door with a spray can of confetti, which she aimed at Li Jingming. Confetti flew everywhere, and Kim Yoon-soo laughed brightly, while Li Jingming and Jessica stood at the door like two fools, more shocked by Kim Yoon-soo's presence than the loud noise.

"Oh, Mom, this is my friend you've met before," Li Jingming reacted quickly. "She came to celebrate with me today."

"Um, yes, Auntie, hello," Jessica bowed her head, remembering the last time clearly.

Kim Yoon-soo gave Li Jingming a deep look, silently scolding him: This naughty boy isn't honest. It seems he was holding back last time.

Under Kim Yoon-soo's powerful aura, Jessica curled up in the corner of the sofa like a helpless little rabbit. She thought about leaving right away several times, but she didn't dare. It would be impolite to leave when an elder had just arrived, and it would make her seem weak, as if she had come to do something bad.

Jessica, who wanted to go to the kitchen to hide and show off her skills, became angry under Li Jingming's disapproving gaze. However, she didn't dare to act out in front of Kim Yoon-soo and sat back on the sofa like a wronged little wife. Li Jingming was very efficient, but Jessica felt he was moving very slowly. She had waited so long, and now she felt a bit lost. Li Jingming was busy in the kitchen, humming a song, while the living room was filled with silence.

Finally, when Li Jingming finished making dinner, Jessica excitedly rushed over. She felt a sense of relief with Li Jingming around. Li Jingming looked at Jessica curiously, who was eagerly looking at him and giving him a meaningful glance. What did it mean? He opened his mouth slightly and asked softly, "What?"

"Hmph!" Jessica was unhappy again because Li Jingming didn't understand her. Her efforts were in vain.

Pride is a disease, and it needs to be treated! Li Jingming concluded in his heart.

Jessica ate very delicately, but Kim Yoon-soo was even more meticulous. The two women seemed to be having an "elegant eating competition" at the table. Li Jingming didn't know Jessica's true nature, but he knew his mother. He remembered how she used to grab chicken wings with her hands at the table when they were young. Now, this was clearly a performance. Jessica started sweating again, as she was very prone to sweating. The spiciness on her tongue wouldn't go away. Last time, she drank a lot of water to solve the problem, but she didn't dare to get up and fetch water with Kim Yoon-soo sitting there, fearing it would be impolite. Li Jingming was enjoying his meal when he felt his foot being stepped on. It was Jessica. Kim Yoon-soo would step on him with great force, but Jessica's step was gentle, so it must be her. He was puzzled about why she stepped on his foot.

When Li Jingming turned his head slightly, he saw Jessica seducing him. She extended her small tongue and quickly licked her lips, looking both cute and sexy. Was she trying to make him look bad in front of his mother? Li Jingming suppressed his agitation and calmed down. After about thirty seconds, he was stepped on again. This time, Jessica's step was a bit stronger, and her seduction was more intense. She moved her eyebrows and repeated the tongue-licking gesture. Jessica was showing Li Jingming that her tongue was swollen from the spiciness, but there was only hot soup on the table, which would make her feel worse. She used this method to ask for help, but Li Jingming misunderstood, thinking she was just teasing him.

They started with spicy food and then drank a rich soup that Li Jingming had prepared to replenish his energy after a tiring day. The soup contained ingredients like sea horses, ginseng, dried abalone, and old chicken. Li Jingming couldn't calm down, and he felt he might do something embarrassing. He had to act quickly and ran to the fridge to get a large glass of ice water. At this moment, only ice water could solve his dilemma.

"Thank you, OPPA." Jessica saw Li Jingming bring the ice water, stood up, and bowed respectfully, then naturally took the glass with both hands. She sat down and quickly took a few sips to relieve the spiciness. She thought her expressive face had finally been understood by Li Jingming, but she didn't know that the ice water was actually for him.

"Turns out you wanted ice water. Didn't you know where it was?" Li Jingming finally understood why Jessica had stepped on his foot, thinking to himself that women were really hard to understand.

Jessica glared at Li Jingming with a tingling feeling, but she immediately lowered her head when she saw Kim Yoon-soo looking at her. At that moment, she felt like a weak wife afraid of her mother-in-law.

Kim Yoon-soo saw Jessica's small actions. The table was small, and only three people were sitting, so any movement was noticeable. Jessica knew her son very well, understanding that he needed cold water when agitated. She used such an "intimate" method, being cute and affectionate, which could easily make her son fall for her. This couldn't continue. Kim Yoon-soo couldn't let her precious son be controlled by another woman. She immediately opened her phone to search for tips on dealing with a daughter-in-law. However, she found something more interesting online, which made her angrier. She slapped the table, "Ya!"

Finally, Jessica thought, it's coming. She was afraid that Kim Yoon-soo was about to lash out at her.

"Li Kan, how do you explain this!" Kim Yoon-soo shouted.

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