Chapter 90 of 100

Chapter 90

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Because later on, Moon Geun-young’s company would be holding an internal celebration for her, and both Zhang Chengyuan and Ha Ji-won did not like appearing in such unfamiliar and noisy occasions, they thus declined Moon Geun-young’s invitation. At a taxi stand, the two of them got off the car and waved goodbye to Moon Geun-young.

Moon Geun-young kept waving from inside the car, looking at the two figures quickly receding and disappearing, unable to hold back her tears. Her agent shook his head and sighed silently, thinking that this young girl always couldn’t control her tears, and would shed them at the slightest emotional stir, which was heart-wrenching. However, this was also what made her lovable.

After Zhang Chengyuan and Ha Ji-won got off the car, they did not immediately take a taxi to leave separately. Instead, they walked side by side on a nearby quiet street, taking a leisurely stroll. They hadn’t seen each other for several months, and both had a lot to say to each other. As for whether they would be recognized by passersby and cause a commotion, they were not worried at all. For one, there were few people around, and the lighting was not very bright. Secondly, they both wore hats they had prepared in advance. Since the weather in Seoul was gradually turning cold, and the evenings were especially chilly, wearing hats did not seem out of place, so no one paid special attention to them. Thus, the possibility of them being recognized was very low.

"Ha Lin, what have you been up to lately?" Zhang Chengyuan asked.

"I just finished filming the movie 'Daddy-Long-Legs' and am now preparing for the next one, 'Criminal'," Ha Ji-won casually replied.

"I know all about that. What else does Sister do in her free time?" Although Zhang Chengyuan didn’t usually watch TV, he paid close attention to the news and updates about his friends.

"Reading, exercising, soaking my feet, and sleeping, you know how dull Sister’s life is." It was more accurate to say that she lived a regulated and disciplined life.

Zhang Chengyuan said, "That’s because Sister is so self-disciplined. I like that about you the most. Second is your attitude towards work, but what I dislike the most is also your work attitude."

Ha Ji-won asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"

"When you act, you go all out, which makes you prone to getting hurt. I don’t like that at all." As he spoke, Zhang Chengyuan reached out and touched Ha Ji-won’s back. While filming the drama 'Cha Mother,' there were many action scenes, and Ha Ji-won almost did everything herself without using a stunt double. Once, she hung from a wire for 14 hours, injuring her spine. Although she received treatment, it wasn’t completely healed. It was only when Zhang Chengyuan met her after his discharge that he noticed this and helped her with the treatment, relieving her of any lingering concerns.

Ha Ji-won said softly, "Do you think it’s easy for us actresses to establish ourselves in the entertainment industry? If we don’t work hard, how can we gain the recognition of directors and audiences?"

Zhang Chengyuan nodded in deep agreement. The female artists he had heard of, who had achieved some success, were all hard workers. However, the hard work of others was different from Ha Ji-won’s. They worked tirelessly and often fell ill from overwork, while Ha Ji-won took risks that could lead to injury or even life-threatening situations. In the eyes of many, with such dedication, Ha Ji-won would eventually become the top action actress in Korea, as it was hard to find another actress in Korea who was as beautiful, talented, and willing to take such risks in action scenes.

However, compared to whether Ha Ji-won could become the top action actress, Zhang Chengyuan was more concerned about her health and safety. He didn’t want to hear or see news of her being hospitalized due to injuries.

Seeing the displeasure and worry on Zhang Chengyuan’s face, Ha Ji-won nudged his arm with her shoulder and said, "Don’t worry about me. Sister will be more careful in the future and won’t get hurt so easily. Besides, you’re here, and if I get hurt, you’ll help me treat it."

Zhang Chengyuan shook his head and smiled bitterly, not knowing what to say. He knew that Ha Ji-won wouldn’t change her style of acting, so he didn’t waste his breath trying to persuade her.

Ha Ji-won said, "Let’s talk about you. Chengyuan, do you have a girlfriend now?"

Zhang Chengyuan replied without hesitation, "Yes!" He added in his heart, "And not just one."

Ha Ji-won, hearing the pride in Zhang Chengyuan’s voice, said, "She must be very beautiful! Otherwise, you wouldn’t be so smug."

"Um, very beautiful!" Zhang Chengyuan said with a smile. Just thinking about the four sisters of Fin.K.L filled him with genuine joy.

"Compared to your rumored girlfriend, Kim Tae-hee, who is more beautiful?" Kim Tae-hee’s beauty had gradually been recognized throughout Korea over the past two years. Many Korean women, though jealous, couldn’t deny this. With the popularity of 'Love in Harvard,' she had become one of the most attention-grabbing figures. Therefore, Ha Ji-won immediately mentioned this beautiful woman who was closely related to Zhang Chengyuan.

"Well, they should be about the same!" Zhang Chengyuan himself couldn’t tell whether Kim Tae-hee was more beautiful or if Sung Yu-ri and Lee Hyo-ri were more beautiful.

"Is your girlfriend Kim Tae-hee?" Ha Ji-won asked suspiciously.

"No, it’s not her! Ha Lin, why are you so interested in this today? It’s not like you."

"You should know, Sister is also a woman, and sometimes I can be very curious. Come on, tell me, is it Kim Tae-hee?" Ha Ji-won grabbed Zhang Chengyuan’s neck, tiptoed, and whispered in his ear. Her voice was not loud, but it was very intimidating.

Ha Lin, you almost tricked me." Zhang Chengyuan tilted his head and said, "It’s not her. My girlfriend is Fin..."

Just as he was about to say more, Zhang Chengyuan stopped himself and realized, "Ha Lin, I almost fell for your trick."

"Fin what? Fin.K.L, right? Which one of Fin.K.L? Is it Sung Yu-ri? She’s the youngest and the most compatible with you. And you’ve also been rumored to be dating her." Thinking of Zhang Chengyuan’s close relationship with Fin.K.L, Ha Ji-won immediately guessed what he was about to say, but no matter how she thought about it, she only assumed that one of the Fin.K.L members was Zhang Chengyuan’s girlfriend.

Since Ha Ji-won had guessed to this extent, Zhang Chengyuan had to admit, "Sister, you’re right! Yu-ri is indeed my woman." He didn’t want to reveal the other three women of Fin.K.L, as it would be too shocking. Even though Ha Ji-won was very close to him, she might find it hard to accept. Moreover, his answer wasn’t a lie, just not very detailed.

"Oh, my woman? You sound so manly, Sister is almost charmed by you." Ha Ji-won finally let go of Zhang Chengyuan’s neck after getting her answer.

Zhang Chengyuan rotated his neck and asked jokingly, "Ha Lin, besides me, have any other men charmed you in the past two years?"

Ha Ji-won squinted her eyes and glanced at Zhang Chengyuan, thinking, "This guy’s face is much thicker than before."

Seeing this expression, Zhang Chengyuan suddenly found Ha Ji-won very cute and wanted to kiss her beautiful eyes and her eyelashes.

Ha Ji-won looked straight ahead and didn’t see the strange light in Zhang Chengyuan’s eyes. At that moment, a cool breeze blew, and she shivered involuntarily, temporarily forgetting to answer Zhang Chengyuan’s question.

Zhang Chengyuan quickly took off his suit jacket and put it on Ha Ji-won. She didn’t hesitate and had Zhang Chengyuan help her put it on. Although the jacket was too big and looked unattractive and was inconvenient to wear, the warmth of Zhang Chengyuan’s jacket made her feel warm both physically and emotionally.

Zhang Chengyuan hugged Ha Ji-won and said, "Sister, shall I take you home? It’s winter, and you might catch a cold."

Ha Ji-won refused, "No, my body isn’t as strong as yours, but it’s not as weak as other female artists. Let’s walk a bit more. I haven’t been this happy in a long time."

Ha Ji-won seemed to live only in her roles, feeling the excitement of life, the bitterness, and sweetness of love only when acting. In reality, her life was plain and uninteresting, with few close friends and no men who could enter her heart. Today, walking and chatting with Zhang Chengyuan like a couple was a rare pleasure for her.

The moon gradually moved to the middle of the sky, and Zhang Chengyuan accompanied Ha Ji-won, walking slowly, sometimes laughing softly, sometimes being affectionate. This scene would surely leave a lasting impression on them, and perhaps even when they were old, they would still remember it clearly.

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