Chapter 38

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On the afternoon of the 24th, dark clouds suddenly started to release snowflakes, which danced like spirits in the air, gradually settling on the ground.

Xu Xian, standing in the MBC lounge, suddenly felt a sense of oppression in her heart. She wasn't sure if it was due to the air pressure or something else, but she felt inexplicably restless, as if something bad was about to happen today.

Watching the snowflakes grow larger outside, Xu Xian suddenly seemed to realize something and quickly turned to take out her phone from her bag, sending a text to Ji Feng: "OPPA, what are you doing?"

Holding her phone, she waited expectantly for a reply, but the notification sound never came. Her heart grew even more uneasy, and she decided to call directly. However, when she put the phone to her ear, she heard that the other party was temporarily unreachable, which made her heart sink.

What is this guy doing, turning off his phone in broad daylight? Is he busy or what? He doesn't have many friends in Korea, does he? Did he go to Jeju Island again, or to China?

"Xiao Xian, the show is about to start, let's go." Xu Xian, who was daydreaming, quickly responded to her assistant's reminder, took a deep breath, put her phone away, and walked out of the lounge. Unbeknownst to her, her phone screen lit up after she left, indicating a received text, and then dimmed again after a moment.

On Christmas Eve, the heavy snowfall brought the night early. What should have been a favorite night for couples turned into a night where many had to choose indoor dates or even express their feelings over the phone due to the sudden snowstorm.

As the city lights came on, a festive atmosphere filled the cold air. The light mist made the night more hazy, and the air became even more mysterious, also disrupting many people's travel plans.

After nearly twenty hours of cultivation in the Shenlong Space, Ji Feng finally returned home. Seeing the snowflakes outside, he felt a burning desire in his heart and asked Song Chengren to drive his newly bought Mercedes to MBC, despite Xu Xian saying she would be very busy tonight. Ji Feng didn't want to miss a single minute with her, even if it was just to drive her back to the dormitory after the show.

Seeing Ji Feng come down the stairs, especially the large bouquet of roses shaped like a heart and a delicate handbag he was holding, Song Chengren was stunned. He couldn't figure out when his boss had gone out to buy the flowers.

The car stopped in the MBC parking lot, and Ji Feng checked his watch. The next show was about to start, so he didn't get out of the car.

Less than ten minutes later, Xu Xian and her assistant, protected by two bodyguards holding umbrellas, were walking towards the waiting nanny car.

A sweet smile appeared on Ji Feng's lips, and he was about to open the car door when a young man suddenly ran out from the door they had just come out of, ran a few steps, and grabbed Xu Xian's hand.

Ji Feng's hand, which was about to open the car door, stopped immediately. He frowned as he looked at the man a dozen meters away. Ji Feng didn't recognize him but knew who he was—Jung Yong-hwa, Xu Xian's on-screen husband. They had talked about him before, and Xu Xian had mentioned that she only considered him a friend and rarely interacted with him after the show.

Ji Feng didn't understand Korean, so he could only judge by their actions and expressions. Xu Xian, whose arm was grabbed, seemed to struggle, and the assistant was also trying to persuade Jung Yong-hwa to let go. However, Jung Yong-hwa, who was visibly agitated, held on tightly. After a brief argument, he suddenly pulled Xu Xian into his arms and hugged her tightly, his eyes moist.

Xu Xian seemed taken aback by the sudden embrace but didn't struggle after being held. What made Ji Feng's heart twitch was that Xu Xian even hugged Jung Yong-hwa's waist, making them look like they were in a deep embrace.

"Boss!" Song Chengren, in the front, called out in surprise.

Ji Feng shook his head slightly, his face as cold as the air outside. Suppressing the anger in his chest, he said, "Wait a bit longer. I believe Xiao Xian and he are just friends."

But as the minutes passed, Ji Feng's face grew darker. For such a long time, Xu Xian was still in that guy's arms, looking like two statues embracing. Ji Feng's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife. This had far exceeded the boundaries of ordinary friends, and a sense of betrayal and defeat rose from the depths of his heart.

After Gao Yuan's betrayal, Ji Feng had promised himself that he would never allow his future girlfriend to betray him. But this relationship had only started a few months ago, and he was suddenly faced with this scene. If it were during the show, he could comfort himself, but it was clearly not a filming session. There were no cameras around, and they were embracing in the open parking lot, regardless of the snow.

Taking a deep breath and closing his eyes tightly, Ji Feng tried to convince himself to wait a bit longer. Maybe they were just friends, and he shouldn't be so jealous. It was just a hug, nothing to worry about.

After a full minute with his eyes closed, Ji Feng finally calmed down his anger. After a few deep breaths, his mind gradually became peaceful.

He looked again and saw that they had separated. Xu Xian seemed to be saying something to him, and then Jung Yong-hwa's face broke into a smile. Xu Xian also looked happy. After a few more words, the assistant pulled her towards the nanny car.

"Follow her car and wait until her next show is over," Ji Feng instructed Song Chengren, then gave a cold glance at Jung Yong-hwa, who was still standing in the snow, smiling foolishly, and snorted.

Following the nanny car to SBS, Song Chengren drove in after two minutes and parked in an empty spot next to the nanny car.

After telling Song Chengren to go eat, Ji Feng sat alone in the car, thinking about the moments they had shared. Xu Xian's innocence, kindness, and upright character, along with her slight stubbornness, were all things he loved. Plus, the traditional Korean education she had received from the Xu Qiang couple made him believe that Xu Xian wouldn't really betray him.

Shaking his head with a self-deprecating smile, he wondered if he was being too sensitive. He shouldn't assume this was the same as Gao Yuan's betrayal. When he fell in love with Xu Xian, he knew there would be trouble. She was a singer, a host, and a public figure, so it was inevitable that she would have physical contact with other men. It was just a hug; why couldn't he accept it?

But the more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. Xu Xian belonged to him, and she should only be in his arms for that long. If she were an actress, he wouldn't have been so invested, as he couldn't accept her being intimate with other men.

Taking out his Swiss phone, Ji Feng called a number. After two rings, it was answered. "Help me investigate someone, Jung Yong-hwa. I want all his information, especially his criminal record and scandals."

"No problem, but this will take some time. I'll have it for you by noon tomorrow, for 200,000 USD."

"Fine, but don't give it to me. Send it directly to the court and the media."

"If that's the case, it will cost 500,000 USD, guaranteed."

"Alright, I'll transfer the money as soon as it's in the news."

After hanging up, Ji Feng's mood improved. Hmph, if you dare to hit on my girlfriend, you better be prepared to face the consequences.

It's fine to pursue someone you like, but you should also consider who your opponent is. Xu Xian is my girlfriend, and you still dare to pursue her? That's just asking for trouble. If it were the other way around, it would be different.

A good team often has a good goalkeeper, and I happen to be a great goalkeeper. Anyone who tries to break through will be mercilessly crushed.

By the time the show ended, it was already past midnight. Backstage, Xu Xian immediately grabbed her bag and took out her phone. Seeing a text, she happily swiped to read it: "Xiao Xian, Merry Christmas Eve. Remember to go to bed early after the show and have a good sleep. I have a surprise for you tomorrow night. Love, Feng."

"Hey, everyone, look! Our maknae is completely smitten." Lin Yoon-a snatched Xu Xian's phone and giggled, rushing into the group of sisters. At MBC, Xu Xian had acted alone, but at SBS, it was the whole group.

Seeing her phone snatched, Lin Yoon-a exaggeratedly showed it to the sisters, and Xu Xian, feeling embarrassed and angry like a provoked kitten, shouted, "Hey, you can't look! Give it back!"

"Wow, maknae, you two are so mushy. 'Love, Feng,' I'm about to throw up, ha ha." Hyo-yun's Chinese was quite good, and she giggled as if she couldn't bear it, even rubbing her arms as if they had goosebumps.

Xu Xian's relationship was known within the group, but they hadn't publicized it outside and even helped to keep it secret. The new contract no longer restricted dating, and seeing Xu Xian and Ji Feng's affectionate interactions, the older members were even happier for her.

When Xu Xian agreed to the relationship, they had all played a significant role. On the night Ji Feng confessed, Hyo-yun noticed that Xu Xian was troubled and the eight sisters had a good discussion, acknowledging Ji Feng's excellence and encouraging Xu Xian to accept him.

After laughing and joking with her sisters for a while and removing her makeup, the group walked out of the broadcasting building. In the still-falling snow, they saw a tall figure holding an umbrella, a bouquet of pink roses shaped like a heart, and a bag, standing alone in the parking lot.

"OPPA, didn't you say you were busy?" Seeing Ji Feng smiling under the light a dozen meters away, Xu Xian ran over with a radiant smile and threw herself into his arms.