Chapter Thirty-Six Ambiguous Progress (6000 words chapter)
"Forget it, I often see a lot of strange IDs anyway, so let's go to the Swallow Teahouse first, it's in Sheung Shui Cave."
Lin Nanxing was walking on the busy street, looking at the mottled zebra crossing, putting his hands in his pockets, thinking about his date with Jin Jixiu.
There are a lot of busking (street performances) on the streets of Hongdae. After walking for a while, I saw another band singing unknown rock songs.
The lead singer was a girl with short flaxen hair. Although her hands were red from the cold, she still sang loudly while playing.
There are many people watching around.
"Is it because the New Year is almost here? Think about it, the New Year is already here."
Lin Nanxing felt the lively atmosphere of Hongdae & Sinchon, and he could still see red fire hydrants and bare trees near the road.
Under the bright lights, you can vaguely see some retro shops with special designs. Compared with the new fashion sense, many of the designs in Hongdae are redesigned with the nostalgic taste of the original houses.
When he passed by a retro coffee shop, he heard the blushing Sichunqi singing "????(some)".
"Is it wrong to express something reckless? I am a warm-hearted woman in this cold city..."
"Weird lyrics."
Lin Nanxing muttered.
When passing by an alley, I saw a girl with long red hair wearing a down jacket smoking, and there was a young man next to her, probably a couple.
The streets were very busy with people coming and going.
“The atmosphere during the Chinese New Year is great, but it’s a pity that I can’t go back to China.”
Lin Nanxing smiled helplessly.
However, it's not bad to stay here, he can have more freedom.
He turned on his phone and saw that reports and group assignments were still being discussed in the class kakaotalk group.
There is not much movement on SNS.
Card through!
"Good evening, Oppa."
It turned out to be a message from winter.
"Good evening."
Lin Nanxing was replying to the message while heading towards Yanzi Tea House.
He was curious which independent band was performing today?
"Oppa, what do you usually do?"
Winter asked curiously.
"Part-time job, study and go home."
Lin Nanxing replied to the question of this strange fan of his and continued walking towards Shangshui Cave.
"It's such a boring life. No wonder you go to bed so early every day. There is a reason why you are single. You have to stay up late so you have the opportunity to communicate with girls at night."
winter said.
"...What's the reason for this?"
Lin Nanxing was speechless.
As for winter, she is very similar to Ji Soo.
However, most young people on this side of the peninsula do like nightlife.
"Hey, I'm thinking about you, Oppa. I won't talk to you anymore. My friend asked me to come over."
Winter sent a message.
"All right."
After Lin Nanxing finished replying to the message, he had already arrived at the door of Yanzi Tea House.
The decoration inside is indeed very retro, and there are already many young people sitting inside, many of them are couples, and some come with friends.
"I wonder when Jisoo will come? Send a kakaotalk and ask."
Lin Nanxing took out his mobile phone and was about to send a message.
Suddenly a slender hand stretched out and pinched his wrist, and a slightly lower voice came:
"kekeke, I'm already here."
Jin Zhixiu wore a retro newsboy cap, a black duffle coat, and beautiful pearl earrings on her ears. She was staring at him with squinted eyes.
"I was shocked. When did you arrive?"
Looking at the elusive fourth-dimensional girl in front of him, Lin Nanxing couldn't help but ask.
"We've only been here not long ago, and it's so dangerous. I almost got followed by Jennie."
Jin Zhixiu took Lin Nanxing and sneaked into the Yanzi Tea House.
The walls are covered with nostalgic posters and stickers, and there is also a white T-shirt hanging on the wall with a signature on it, and I don’t know who it belongs to.
"your friend?"
Lin Nanxing asked curiously.
"Hmm, let's buy a glass of iced Americano first."
Jin Zhixiu came to the counter and ordered two glasses of iced Americano. The price of a glass of iced Americano was 5,000 won, which was not cheap, but not too expensive either.
After all, this is a livehouse.
Under the dim ambient light, the two of them arrived at the underground floor, which was already filled with many young men and women, who seemed to be college students from nearby.
“There are so many people!”
Kim Ji-soo lowered her newsboy cap, put her arm around Lin Nanxing's arm, and walked to the back of the basement floor. Behind them was a blue poster with "BBQ Disco" written in Korean.
"I've been listening to BP's songs recently. I wonder if Jisoo will have a solo this year?"
"I like Yoo Jimin from aespa, she's my type."
"I prefer Ive's An Youzhen, and of course Zhang Yuanying is also good."
"It's still interesting to listen to k-hiphop. I like justhis recently."
“I wonder when this year’s SMTM will be held and who else will participate?”
"Will Li Yongzhi attend? Where is Wonstein?"
"Maybe, I don't know, but I heard that "Witch Hunt" is coming back, but it will only be broadcast online. I'm looking forward to it. It's still an interesting show banned in 19 years."
Discussions from nearby college students could be heard in the livehouse.
"What jisoo? It's almost the same as my name."
Jin Zhixiu coughed and glanced at Lin Nanxing beside him.
"Ah? What did you say? I just heard them talking about SMTM."
Lin Nanxing didn't care at all what the people in front of him said, he was only interested in rap.
"You are really a strange guy."
Jin Zhixiu couldn't help but glare at him.
Sure enough, she still thought too much. This guy has never been interested in kpop.
But think about it, many international students may not come to study abroad because they like kpop, some simply come to study abroad.
"Do you want to eat this?"
Lin Nanxing just bought a plate of crackers (thin crackers, here on the peninsula still like to use English directly into Korean), with cheese cheese sauce. Although the taste is not delicious, it is okay.
"Eat a little."
Kim Ji-soo secretly opened part of the mask, picked up a piece and dipped it in cheese sauce, then ate it. The taste was quite satisfactory.
After all, this is a live house, and most people come to watch performances, so they don’t have high requirements for food.
This or that independent band has come in, it's a band called night off.
The song that Jin Jixiu played to him before was sung by them, and it seemed to be called "Sleep".
"You are so beautiful today."
Lin Nanxing turned his face slightly and looked at Jin Zhixiu.
Kim Ji-soo's skin is extremely fair, she wears very light makeup, and the light lipstick is just right. Combined with her slightly low voice, it feels a bit strange.
"When will I stop looking beautiful? I dressed up a little today."
Kim Ji-soo shrugged.
The praise for Lin Nanxing is still very useful.
"As expected of you."
Lin Nanxing shook his head helplessly.
But I can't refute Kim Ji Soo's words, she is indeed very beautiful.
"They won't play until later. Let's play mobile games for a while first."
Kim Ji Soo took out her mobile phone and started playing "Beggars Life 2".
"What kind of game are you playing?"
Lin Nanxing looked at the game addict Kim Ji-soo and didn't know what to say.
"It's very interesting. Do you want to try it? There seems to be a football match tonight. Do you want to watch it together?"
Jin Zhixiu suddenly raised his head and smiled.
"Your hobbies are really similar to those of boys. You also like to watch football games."
Lin Nanxing stared at Jin Zhixiu and couldn't help but said.
"Of course, and I can play basketball. Do you want to join us next time?"
Kim Ji-soo waved her arms.
"Really?"
Lin Nanxing was very skeptical.
"Of course it's true. My genius Zhixiu never lies to others. I will take you to try next time so that you can see my strength."
Jin Jixiu nodded, looking very powerful.
"hope so."
Lin Nanxing said.
At this time, the band started playing, and it seemed to be playing a song called "Although I Know".
"Hey, this song is the OST of "Although I Know," (domestic translation is "Irresistible Him", there is a comma in the original TV series name), which is the TV series starring Han Suxi and Song Jiang. Have you seen it?"
Jin Zhixiu asked while eating the third piece of cracker and looking at Lin Nanxing.
"I just saw it on YouTube. It seems to be a very strange story. Han Suxi is indeed very good-looking."
Lin Nanxing said.
Lee Kwang Jae also told him about this drama, and it was said to be quite an exciting story.
"Yes, there is a comic with the same name. I have read it. Do you think Han Suxi is better-looking, or am I better?"
Jin Zhixiu stared at Lin Nanxing and asked suddenly.
"Ah? This question is a bit difficult."
Lin Nanxing coughed.
He thinks Han Suxi is indeed beautiful, and of course his neighbor, a beautiful girl from the Peninsula, is also pretty good.
It's just a bit difficult to compare.
After all, beautiful places are different.
"Ah, you are such a shameless guy. Every time I treat you to a supper, does Han Suxi treat you to a supper?"
Jin Jixiu glared at him.
"That's right, then you are more beautiful."
Lin Nanxing smiled bitterly.
It's just that it's impossible for him to meet Han Suxi.
"Hey, actually, that Song Jiang also starred in "Mei Qiuli", didn't you know?"
Kim Ji-soo continued.
"I don't know about this. Is it the funny mystery variety show you mentioned before?"
Lin Nanxing asked curiously.
"Yes, you will know just by looking at it. I can't eat anymore, otherwise I will get fat. Come and eat."
Jin Zhixiu put her half-eaten biscuit to Lin Nanxing's mouth.
There seems to be a mole on the right side of her right index finger, which looks quite cute.
"Is there a mole on your finger?"
Lin Nanxing looked at it curiously, then ate it in one bite.
"Yes, isn't it very special?"
Jin Jixiu smiled.
"Go out and have a cigarette and come back."
"Let's go, I feel like smoking."
At this time, the two girls in front of them stood up, took their cigarette cases and went out.
"Do you smoke?"
Lin Nanxing looked at Jin Zhixiu.
Because Kim Ji Soo's voice was a little deep, he felt it was caused by smoking.
"How is that possible? I can't even drink. Didn't I tell you before? I don't smoke."
Jin Zhixiu looked at Lin Nanxing speechlessly.
"Why is your voice so low?"
Lin Nanxing asked curiously.
"Are you born good? You really deserve a beating. Do you think my voice doesn't sound good?"
Jin Zhixiu reached out and scratched Lin Nanxing's waist.
"Yeah! It's itchy!"
Lin Nanxing almost laughed.
But now, when people are performing, they can't do such rude things.
"Don't say that next time, I will be angry."
Jin Zhixiu secretly glanced at Lin Nanxing, and after a closer look, she found that his facial features were very attractive.
"I got it, genius Jisoo."
Lin Nanxing had no choice but to surrender.
"That's right. How was your feature today?"
Jin Jixiu asked curiously.
"It's okay, it went smoothly."
Lin Nanxing nodded.
"Yahoo, that's good. Let's go eat ramen at the convenience store later. It's your treat. You've made money."
Jin Zhixiu screamed strangely.
"Don't worry, didn't you treat me today? Of course I want to treat you."
Lin Nanxing glanced at the strange fourth-dimensional girl in front of him.
I don’t know why my brain circuit is so weird despite being so beautiful.
"Hey, that's great, I want to eat more. So, I didn't eat the crackers just now."
Jin Jixiu smiled.
"So that's it, I thought you really wanted to keep in shape."
Lin Nanxing looked at Jin Zhixiu and said helplessly.
“Although it’s important to stay in shape, you still have to eat enough to be motivated to exercise, you know?”
Kim Ji Soo yawned.
"There is still this truth, I have learned it."
Lin Nanxing shook his head.
Ding dong!
At this time, his sns rang.
It turned out to be a private message from meenoi. It seemed that she was not added as a friend last time, which made her quite angry, so she sent the message again.
"Why don't you add me as a friend?"
"Who?"
Jin Zhixiu squinted her eyes and stared at Lin Nanxing's mobile phone screen curiously.
"He's just a strange person, don't worry about him."
Lin Nanxing said.
"It's that meenoi, you don't really like her, do you?"
Kim Ji-soo asked.
She was a little unhappy.
"It's really not true. I don't even know her, and she has never met me."
Lin Nanxing explained.
"That's good. There are many ambiguous people around her. It would be very tragic if you were deceived."
Jin Zhixiu coughed and looked like she was thinking about Lin Nanxing.
However, at this moment, Kim Ji Soo's kakaotalk suddenly rang.
Card through!
"Kekeke, I arrived at Yanzi Teahouse and saw you."
Jin Zhini sent a message.
Not far from the ground floor, I saw a long-haired girl wearing a dark blue woolen hat, waving her arms to Kim Ji Soo, and wearing a black mask on her face.
"Is he your friend?"
Lin Nanxing also saw Jin Zhini and asked curiously.
"...Yeah, you wait for me for a while, I'll go out for a while."
Jin Zhixiu stood up immediately, with a look of worry in his eyes.
She didn't expect that Jin Zhini would follow her, and there was something wrong now.
Because she recommended Lin Nanxing to watch "Meiqiuli".
Jennie stars in "Mei Qiuli". If he actually watched it and was discovered, wouldn't it be very dangerous?
"Ah? Okay."
Lin Nanxing was confused.
But that girl just now seemed pretty cute.
"Jennie, what are you doing here? It's very dangerous."
Jin Jixiu dragged Jin Zhini to the toilet.
There happens to be no one here right now.
However, there are also retro posters in the toilets at Yanzi Teahouse. Behind Jin Zhini is a white poster with the English letters a/s printed on it.
"Why is it dangerous? Kekeke, who is that guy? Is he your latest guy (ambiguous guy)?"
Jin Zhini looked at Jin Zhixiu with a smile.
"No, he's just a very ordinary neighbor, but he doesn't seem to know idols or celebrities because he is a Chinese student studying abroad."
Jin Jixiu hurriedly explained.
"Really? We are very popular there, right? Of course it's normal for some people not to know each other. Does he really not know? Then let me meet him too."
Jin Zhini was about to walk over.
"No! I recommended him to watch "Meiqiuri", but I don't know if he has watched it. What if he recognizes you?"
Jin Zhixiu hurriedly hugged Jin Zhini to prevent her from doing anything strange.
"No way? I think he looks stupid, what if I can't recognize him?"
Jin Zhini struggled and wanted to get out.
"No, otherwise I will be angry."
Jin Zhixiu opened her mouth and was about to bite Jin Zhini's face.
"Ahhh! I was wrong, I was wrong!"
Jin Zhini quickly begged for mercy.
"That's pretty much it. Don't do this next time. Please leave quickly."
Jin Zhixiu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hey, can't I chat with him without showing my face? I'm just curious."
Jin Zhini rolled her eyes.
"Really, I even said it's not possible."
Jin Jixiu covered her forehead in distress.
What is all this about?
"Then it's okay for me to say hello to him from a distance, right?"
Jin Zhini shrugged.
She felt that Jin Jixiu and this strange boy must be having an affair.
With her keen sense of smell.
"Well, let's just say hello at most."
Jin Jixiu said helplessly.
"I know, let's go out."
Jin Zhini smiled.
Although she failed a little today, she seemed to know some secrets.
It's really interesting.
After she and Jin Jixiu walked out of the toilet, they waved to Lin Nanxing from a distance.
She looked at her phone again. She had liked Lin Nanxing's Instagram status using her Instagram account before and found that this guy seemed very interesting.
"Are you Ji Soo's friend?"
Lin Nanxing could only wave his hand.
I don't know what this means though.
"Jennie, go back quickly."
Jin Zhixiu crossed her arms and looked at Jin Zhini seriously.
"I know, then I'm really leaving."
Jin Zhini came over and hugged Jin Zhixiu, then glanced at Lin Nanxing from a distance, and then left quickly.
"Finally gone, jenduegie is so shameless."
Jin Zhixiu breathed a sigh of relief and sat down next to Lin Nanxing again.
"Was that your friend just now? Why did she come to see you?"
Lin Nanxing asked curiously.
"Ask me something and then leave."
Jin Jixiu took out her mobile phone and found that Jennie had sent her a kakaotalk emoticon, which was an emoticon of a brown dog with a heart on its head.
"This jennie!"
Kim Ji Soo puffed up her cheeks.
Fortunately, she and Lin Nanxing were indeed still friends, so there was nothing to worry about.
"Your friend is quite cute."
Lin Nanxing said.
"Is she cute? Do you like her?"
Jin Zhixiu glared at Lin Nanxing.
"No, I just said it casually."
Lin Nanxing didn't know how he provoked Jin Jixiu.
"I don't want to watch the performance anymore, let's go to the convenience store to eat ramen!"
Jin Zhixiu stood up, put on her coat, took Lin Nanxing's hand, and ran up from the first floor of the basement.
I happened to bump into two girls who had just returned from smoking outside.
"That person just now doesn't look like Jisoo from BP?"
One of the short-haired girls said curiously.
"Definitely not. What are you thinking about? Why did she come to Yanzi Tea House?"
Another girl with long hair also said.
"Yeah, maybe I'm overthinking it, hehe, but I love Jisoo so much."
The girl with short hair said.
Arriving on the streets of Hongdae, Lin Nanxing was pulled into a run by Kim Ji-soo.
"Hongdae, Hongdae, Hongdae!"
Kim Ji Soo suddenly sang a strange song, and she didn't know whether she was happy or angry.
"Why do you always make up strange songs?"
Lin Nanxing couldn't help but ask.
"I do, kekeke, I feel much better now, that bad boy, it's true."
Jin Zhixiu felt a little depressed when she thought of Jin Zhini's arrival.
Fortunately, nothing too dangerous happened.
"Shall we go back now?"
Lin Nanxing asked.
"Go back, I want to eat convenience store ramen."
Kim Ji Soo said.
"Okay, let's go back now."
Lin Nanxing nodded.
The two of them arrived at the Hongdae subway station, and there were many people at the entrance.
After entering, the two got on the subway and quickly returned to Cheongdam-dong.
I came to a CU convenience store, ready to eat some ramen cooked with a ramen machine.
There were only him, Kim Ji-soo, and an uncle-like clerk in the convenience store. The uncle was watching TV dramas on his mobile phone and didn't care about the two of them.
Probably because it's common for couples like them to come to convenience stores.
"Kekeke, it's just the two of us. What's your drink? By the way, it's your treat this time. I want to eat glutinous rice rolls and cheese hot dogs."
Jin Zhixiu smiled and started to choose snacks.
"Whatever, you can eat whatever you want."
Lin Nanxing said indifferently.
"Yahoo, you're welcome! By the way, what do you want to eat with ramen? How about Nongshim? I think it's okay, then Nongshim."
Jin Zhixiu screamed strangely, then took out the special ramen bowl, put it away, and put the instant noodles and seasoning packets in it.
Next, it's very simple, press the button, the water will automatically come out of the ramen machine, and then start heating.
"No eggs?"
Lin Nanxing asked.
He puts the egg pie first, although Lee Kwang Jae and many others like to put the eggs last.
"Of course I put eggs in the end, so it tastes better. How do you usually cook? It's obviously delicious, but you don't even know this common sense."
Jin Jixiu adjusted her hat and then picked up the cheese slices she just took from the shelf.
Will be ready to put it up in a while.
Of course, there was still some time to cook the ramen. Taking advantage of this time, she took out her phone and looked at webtoon.
Card through!
At this time, Kim Ji Soo’s kakaotalk started ringing.
"kekeke, how are you and that guy doing? What are you doing?"
Jin Zhini returned home at this time and was lying on the sofa eating Nongshim shrimp crackers while chatting with Jin Zhixiu.
"Yeah, I told you, we're just friends!"
Kim Ji-soo replied angrily to the message. This chapter has been completed!