Chapter 39

Thank you for the tip from "Piggy's Day"!!!

"How could you not wait in the car? What if you got too cold?" As soon as she threw herself into Ji Feng's arms, Xu Xian immediately felt the bone-chilling cold. She had just come out of the warm broadcasting building, and her body was still warm, but in comparison, Ji Feng's body was icy cold from the freezing wind. Xu Xian's heart was instantly stung, and she quickly pulled Ji Feng towards the nearest nanny car.

Ji Feng gently stroked Xu Xian's soft, long hair with a smile and said tenderly, "It was just for a while, I won't get too cold. I'm more worried about your health. You're always so busy and don't take good care of yourself. I really don't know why you work so hard." After saying this, he noticed the other people standing not far away, smiling at them and nodding slightly in greeting.

When Ji Feng saw Xu Xian, regardless of her sisters being present, throw herself into his arms in excitement, he secretly cursed himself for being an idiot. How could Xu Xian betray him? He knew she was a kind person. It must be that bastard Jeong Yong-hwa who wanted to pursue her. It seemed that in her heart, he was still the most important. Other men were not worth considering.

Xu Xian tightly hugged Ji Feng, trying to warm him with her body heat, and smiled sweetly, "I don't feel tired. I still have you, don't I?"

Originally, she thought she wouldn't see Ji Feng tonight, but unexpectedly, he gave her a surprise at the last moment, appearing in front of her. Xu Xian's heart was filled with happiness, feeling that she was the happiest woman in the world, being cherished by her boyfriend, who tolerated her lack of time for dates and always appeared by her side when she needed him the most...

Ji Feng felt a warm surge in his heart. Of course, he wanted his girlfriend to depend on him. Besides, Xu Xian wasn't the clingy type; she was much more independent than before, and her work was really busy. Seeing her rush into his arms without any regard for the consequences of being seen by others, he was already very content.

"Yes, you still have me. Merry Christmas Eve." Ji Feng gently kissed her hair and, holding her hand, turned to walk towards his car.

Xu Xian happily linked her arm with Ji Feng's, allowing him to hold her as they walked towards the car. Only then did she notice her sisters standing nearby, and she quickly waved to them in farewell.

"Do you think Xiao Xian will go back to the dorm tonight?" Hyo Yeon looked at the deeply embracing couple with envy, her eyes full of blessings.

Kim Jin-yeon shook her head and tugged at Hyo Yeon, smiling, "The show is over, let's go back."

Lin Yoon-a, with a bit of a mischievous tone, said, "Ji Feng, the idiot, why didn't he kiss her just now? I've never seen him kiss our Xiao Jiu."

Her words immediately gained the agreement of the others, and they chattered happily about Ji Feng and Xu Xian's progress, wondering when Ji Feng would finally make a move.

However, what they didn't expect was that after eating a late-night snack with Xu Xian, Ji Feng sent her back to the dorm and didn't keep her out overnight.

It wasn't that Ji Feng didn't want to. He hadn't tasted "meat" for months, and he was a normal man with needs. But seeing how busy Xu Xian had been lately and not getting enough rest, he felt a bit heartbroken. It would be better for her to get a good night's sleep. Besides, they had plenty of time, and it was already late. He would give her another surprise tomorrow.

Hyo Yeon had just fallen asleep when she vaguely heard the door being gently opened. She saw a figure walk in and asked, "Mannie?"

"Big Sister Hyo Yeon, I'm sorry to wake you. Go back to sleep. I'm just going to wash up and then sleep too." Xu Xian finished speaking, placed the roses in the dim light, and couldn't resist lowering her head to smell them. It was her favorite scent. Then she put away the small gift bag Ji Feng had given her, which contained a pair of warm gloves and a scarf, perfect for the weather.

Hyo Yeon mumbled in a daze, "Why are you coming back so late? Don't always deny your boyfriend opportunities. Be careful, he might go find other women."

Hyo Yeon's words made Xu Xian feel embarrassed and angry. Was this the sister who usually doted on her? How could she say such things? But thinking about it, she had never smelled another woman's scent on Ji Feng, and he had never kissed her. Could it be that he had found someone else outside, which was why he didn't have much desire for her?

Xu Xian shook her head, feeling uneasy, and went to the bathroom. She still didn't believe Ji Feng could be such a person.

The next noon, the entire Korean entertainment industry was in an uproar. In the midday news on KBS, it was reported that Korean artist Jeong Yong-hwa was under investigation by the High Court, suspected of having ties with the mafia, smuggling drugs abroad, and allegedly hiring someone to kill his ex-girlfriend who was pregnant, as he didn't want to break up with her.

The sudden news immediately set off a storm in the Korean entertainment industry. Later, the High Court confirmed the news, stating that Jeong Yong-hwa was under investigation and temporarily detained, causing a massive earthquake in the entertainment industry.

Artists with issues scrambled to find people to help them, spending money like water, but still worrying if they could escape the crisis. Other artists were also on edge, fearing this was a sign of the Korean government's crackdown on the entertainment industry's improper practices. Entertainment company bosses began strict self-inspections, vowing to sever ties with anyone involved with the mafia.

However, many of these bosses themselves had ties with the mafia. In the face of huge profits, how could they give up? Some entertainment companies and famous artists were controlled by the mafia, which was why they could thrive in the Korean entertainment industry.

Ji Feng hadn't expected that his plan to get back at Jeong Yong-hwa would cause such a big reaction. But even if he knew, he wouldn't care. It had nothing to do with him. If they wanted to stir things up, let them.

Jeong Yong-hwa was very unfortunate. He knew his actions would eventually be discovered, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly and suddenly. He was having lunch with friends, thinking about how to surprise Xu Xian that night, when he was arrested at the table, with cameras filming the whole thing. This made him even more famous, but it was a fame he would rather not have.

In the detention center, Jeong Yong-hwa was in a daze, unable to understand how he ended up there. He had no idea how this happened so suddenly, with no warning. Even some of the charges he was absolutely innocent of. But with a hundred mouths, he couldn't possibly get out of this. The judge who was handling his case had received a $200,000 check from someone in the U.S. He wouldn't let a small fry like Jeong Yong-hwa go. If you say he hid drugs, he did. In the prosecutor's office, a small artist like him had no say.

This was a bitter pill for his agency to swallow. They were a relatively new company that had just managed to make a few artists famous, but now they faced this crackdown. They immediately suspected the big companies like S.M. of trying to suppress their artists, but they would never know the truth.

On this Christmas Eve, Jeong Yong-hwa's scandal dominated the news in Korea. As the city lights came on, his scandal was just a seasoning for a happy Christmas. By night, the neon lights still ruled the city.

The heavy snow from the previous day had turned Seoul into a white wonderland, with snow piled up on the roadside plane trees, sparkling under the flickering lights.

Today's schedule ended earlier than usual, around 4:30 PM. Xu Xian deliberately put on a pink knitted cap, her face always smiling, filled with small expectations. She wondered what surprise Ji Feng had in store for her tonight. Just being with Ji Feng made her happy, especially since he had waited for her in the snow for nearly half an hour last night.

The sudden scandal of Jeong Yong-hwa that afternoon surprised her but also made her feel relieved. She never thought Jeong was such a person, and she was glad she hadn't agreed to any of his advances. Otherwise, it might have brought disaster to her and the group.

Christmas is one of the favorite holidays of young people today. Sitting in the extended Mercedes-Benz driven by Song Seung-hyun, Xu Xian watched the young couples passing by through the window, wondering what Ji Feng was thinking.

Although Christmas isn't Valentine's Day, it was their first holiday together. Even though she didn't place much importance on Christmas, it was a chance to create romance and deepen their relationship, and she was looking forward to it.

As the car headed towards her home, Xu Xian couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed and asked, "Uncle Song, is Ji Feng OPPA at my place?"

Song Seung-hyun smiled and shook his head, "No, Miss Xu, you'll know soon."

Sure enough, the car didn't turn towards her home but continued for a few more minutes before stopping in front of a three-story house.

After Song Seung-hyun opened the car door, Xu Xian got out with her bag and took a look at the house in front of her.

It looked new, but she knew there were no new houses in this area. It had clearly been recently renovated. The blue roof, white exterior, and iron-gray horizontal stripes, with the bottom layer in earthy yellow, were complemented by large light green reflective glass, which was dark inside with no lights.

"Uncle Song, are you sure this is the place?"

Song Seung-hyun smiled, closed the car door, and pointed inside, "Miss Xu, go in. The boss is waiting for you." Then he got back into the car and left Xu Xian standing at the door alone.