Chapter 88

Looking very cool and suave, Jin Yufan was truly at a loss for words at this moment, not knowing what to say.

Jin Yufan really couldn't understand. According to the uncle's attitude and reaction towards Xiao Xiuzhi just now, he should be very fond of and concerned about Xiao Xiuzhi. But why, in this situation, did the uncle so readily hand Xiao Xiuzhi over to him, who he saw as a delinquent?

In fact, Jin Yufan didn't know that the uncle was so cool and collected because he had the confidence to back it up.

That confidence came from knowing Jin Yufan's identity as an entertainer. Just this fact was enough. If Jin Yufan were to harm Xiao Xiuzhi, the uncle could report it to the police, and Jin Yufan would surely be ruined, even facing a very tragic end.

Not being a native Korean, Jin Yufan still couldn't fully understand the influence of public opinion and pressure on entertainers in Korea, where the suicide rate among entertainers is the highest in the world. This is a hard-earned honor, achieved by many senior entertainers who sacrificed their lives.

"Xiao Xiuzhi, it's very cold outside, and it's getting dark. Why don't you go home with the big brother and rest for the night? I'll help you find your family tomorrow, okay?"

Coming back to his senses, Jin Yufan looked at Xiao Xiuzhi, who had been waiting with big eyes, and smiled, asking softly.

"Sure!" It seemed that Xiao Xiuzhi had eaten well and was in a good mood, or perhaps she really trusted Jin Yufan. Without hesitation, she nodded in agreement.

Seeing Xiao Xiuzhi agree so readily, Jin Yufan couldn't help but feel relieved. He was really afraid that Xiao Xiuzhi would refuse and insist on not going home with him. If that happened, he would have no choice but to take her to the police station.

However, as an entertainer, Jin Yufan knew that it was best to avoid dealing with the police. Even if he were doing a good deed, the media, which often reports on the worst, would certainly make things difficult for him.

"Big brother, can I call you oppa? Xiao Xiuzhi only has a sister, and I've always wanted an oppa!"

"Of course, oppa also wants a cute and charming little sister. It's the best if Xiao Xiuzhi is willing to be my sister."

"YE~~~~ Xiao Xiuzhi has an oppa now! Thank you, oppa, I'm so happy. I've always wanted an oppa, just like my friends' oppas, who can stand up for me when I'm bullied."

"But oppa, don't worry. Xiao Xiuzhi is very capable. I've practiced taekwondo, so I can handle most small troubles on my own."

"Um~~~ Xiao Xiuzhi, oppa hasn't practiced taekwondo. If even a taekwondo-practicing Xiao Xiuzhi can't handle it, oppa probably can't either."

"That's okay, Xiao Xiuzhi believes oppa can handle it."

"Why?"

"Because oppa is handsome, a big handsome guy. I believe oppa can easily and smoothly handle anything!"

Jin Yufan was drenched in sweat. Xiao Xiuzhi was a typical little girl, thinking that being handsome means being capable, just like how little girls always think the most awesome person is the prince on a white horse.

Wait~~~ That's not right. Xiao Xiuzhi, Xiuzhi, Bae Suzy, Gwangju, taekwondo!

Suddenly, Jin Yufan carefully looked at Xiao Xiuzhi's cute and charming smile. The more he looked, the more he found that Xiao Xiuzhi resembled someone deep in his memory, with a very high similarity.

"Damn! My luck is really out of this world. I actually met a little girl on my first solo street food trip in Seoul, and this little girl is the future national sweetheart of Korea!"

That's right, at this moment, Jin Yufan finally realized it. After confirming it multiple times, he was sure that Xiao Xiuzhi was the future national sweetheart of Korea, Suzy Bae, the maknae of JYP Entertainment's Miss A.

The cold street was empty, with no pedestrians or vehicles, only the streetlights working, casting long shadows of Jin Yufan and Xiao Xiuzhi...

Early in the morning, Jin Yufan was woken up by Lu He's call, sitting up from the sofa in a daze, muttering to himself, "It seems being an entertainer is really tough. I'm just a new debutant, and it's already so hard. I can't imagine how busy and hard-working Hyo-ri unni and others must be."

It was Saturday, and since it was Saturday, Jin Yufan naturally had to go to MBC to walk through the stage for "Music Core."

"Hum~~~ Let's see who will come out today!" While getting dressed, he thought about his experience at KBS's "Music Bank" yesterday. He guessed that today, at MBC's "Music Core," he would probably be directed by a group of senior entertainers who didn't like him or were jealous of him.

When Jin Yufan finished his hygiene routine and became fully awake, he suddenly remembered that Xiao Xiuzhi was sleeping in his room.

Thinking about Xiao Xiuzhi, Jin Yufan frowned, not knowing how to explain to his grandmother.

After thinking for a while, Jin Yufan decided to write a letter to explain. He believed that, facing the incredibly cute Xiao Xiuzhi, his grandmother would definitely like her.

Deciding to act, Jin Yufan first called Lu He, asking him to wait a few more minutes. Then he found a pen and paper and started writing at the table.

He wrote down all the details and reminded his grandmother to take care of Xiao Xiuzhi, promising to take her to the police station to report and find her family when he returned.

After finishing, Jin Yufan placed the note on the table, using his usual milk bottle to hold it down, then hurriedly put on his coat and went out to meet Lu He, who was already waiting in the neighborhood.

The process was almost the same as yesterday at KBS. Jin Yufan first went to the company for makeup, during which he was pulled into the recording studio by Zhao He to discuss his second single, "Perfect Man."

Then, Jin Yufan, holding the performance outfit prepared by Lu He, headed to MBC.

As Jin Yufan had predicted, as time passed and more senior singers appeared in the "Music Core" waiting room, his good days were over.

"Jin Yufan, go get me a glass of water!" A senior singer turned around with a smile and ordered Jin Yufan, who was standing in the corner.

"Yes, senior!" Hearing the order, Jin Yufan quickly stood up, bowed, and went to get the water.

After bringing the water back and placing it on the senior's table, he didn't get any response, only a dismissive wave, indicating that he should go away.

Jin Yufan bowed as a greeting and then returned to his seat in the corner of the waiting room.

However, when Jin Yufan sat down and lowered his head, unnoticed by anyone, he had already clenched his fists.

"Jin Yufan, go buy a bottle of cola outside, I want to drink it!" At this moment, another voice rang out, clearly filled with mockery and disdain.

"Yes, senior, I understand!" Jin Yufan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, but it quickly disappeared. He stood up, bowed to a senior in his twenties, and prepared to leave.

What a joke, a singer, about to perform on stage, was thirsty and wanted to drink a cola. This was clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for Jin Yufan.

"Kid, hurry up, why are you so slow? Has DSP taught you nothing about manners?" Seeing Jin Yufan's slow pace, the senior singer who had ordered him was clearly annoyed and angry.

"Kid, if you're thirsty, go buy it yourself. Why order a junior?" Just as Jin Yufan was trying to suppress his anger and prepare to go buy the cola, a calm voice, tinged with a hint of disdain and anger, suddenly rang out.

Jin Yufan instinctively looked up and saw a short, thin man with a large forehead and a funny afro standing in front of him.

"Ah, Senior Shin Jung-hwan, hello!" Seeing who it was, Jin Yufan quickly bowed and greeted him.

"Senior Shin Jung-hwan, hello..." As Jin Yufan spoke, all the entertainers in the waiting room quickly stood up from their chairs, bowing and greeting Shin Jung-hwan.

As an entertainer who debuted in 1994, Shin Jung-hwan was even more senior than HOT. Among all the entertainers in the waiting room, he was undoubtedly the senior.