madnovel Chapter 31 They're rather...clingy
Chapter 31 They're rather...clingy
Jiang Youzhen went to the cashier, ordered two drinks and two snacks, and asked the coffee shop staff if there were any good restaurants nearby.
The cashier gave out the names of two or three stores. Seeing that Jiang Youzhen didn't seem to know them well, and considering that the cashier looked like he was of mixed race, she patiently found out the contact information and gave it to Jiang Youzhen.
After receiving the contact information, Kang Woo-jin politely thanked the other party.
He didn't have to wait more than a few minutes for his afternoon tea to be ready. After thanking the cashier again, he carried the tray to his seat.
The view from here is pretty good. When Kang Woo-jin walked over, he happened to see Kim Tae-yeon taking out her phone and typing a message.
Upon seeing Kang Woo-jin return, Kim Tae-yeon quickly put her phone back in her pocket. Noticing the man opposite her looking somewhat bewildered, she offered an explanation.
"The group chat is for the trainees; they're...you know, a bit clingy..."
Kim Tae-yeon felt that talking about gossip would damage her image, so she carefully chose a more tactful word.
Since she left home, the group chat has been nonstop, with everyone wondering what happened between her and the "Hollywood veteran" today.
I don't know what these people are thinking. They clearly think practicing and debuting are more important.
Now he's even acting like a strategist, offering advice and boasting that he wants to bring the "Hollywood veterans" under his wing.
He is a person, not some object that you can carry around.
Kang Woo-jin didn't mind at all. He waved his hand and moved the tray towards Kim Tae-yeon, saying, "It's okay. I took the cashier's advice and ordered a few desserts that aren't too sweet. Try them."
The girl happily nodded in agreement, but as she picked up a piece to eat, her phone vibrated continuously once again.
It sounds like the group chat sent a lot of messages again.
Kim Tae-yeon put down the snacks, somewhat speechless. She turned on her phone and promptly put it on silent mode, but when she saw what was inside, she almost fainted.
This group of people has already started thinking about getting Kim Tae-yeon to spoil the plot of a drama that hasn't even aired yet?
She only read a little bit of the script, but she didn't understand the plot or anything else at all!
Jiang Youzhen reached out and helped tidy up the things on the table. He then opened the script and placed it in the middle of the table, covering the cover with his hand to prevent others from seeing it.
He had his reasons for doing this. The TV series hadn't even started airing yet, and he didn't want to be seen rehearsing his lines so soon, especially if someone with ulterior motives filmed him doing so.
Kim Tae-yeon quickly replied with good news, then put her phone back in her pocket and left it there.
His lines in the script weren't that many. It was adapted from a comic book, and there were many characters in it, with the focus being on the male and female leads.
Having been on set for a while, Kang Woo-jin didn't want to act opposite Joo Ji-hoon and Yoon Eun-hye. One of them was always melancholic and gloomy, while the other seemed like a wolf or tiger.
Aside from filming, it's best to minimize contact with him at other times.
The crew had already finished filming part of the story. Kang Woo-jin flipped through a few pages and muttered the lines.
Kim Tae-yeon listened attentively to his pronunciation. She felt that Kang Woo-jin's accent was fine, and it was also possible that they were close to each other and he was deliberately speaking softly.
To avoid being noticed by others, Kang Woo-jin turned his back to the outside, using his tall stature to completely block the view from outside.
The table was small, so the two of them sat quite close together. He blushed slightly as he smelled the fragrance wafting from the table. Noticing that the girl's expression was also a little unnatural, he moved slightly to the side.
Using the script to go over the lines is just an excuse. Kang Woo-jin has no problem with his lines; even director Hwang In-rae couldn't find any fault with them.
They sat in the coffee shop for more than an hour before leaving. The sun was shining brightly outside, and although it was the end of the year, the sunlight felt warm on their skin.
There was a small convenience store next to the pier. Jiang Youzhen went inside and bought a few hand warmers, handing them to the girl. Noticing that the tip of her nose was a little red, he asked, "Do you want to go back to the car to warm up? It's still a bit windy outside."
Kim Tae-yeon subconsciously touched the tip of her nose. She was indeed a little cold, but walking around wouldn't be a problem.
So she shook her head and said, "No need, the pier is shaded by trees, so it won't be cold. Besides, thank you for the hand warmers."
"A few hand warmers aren't worth thanking," Jiang Youzhen chuckled softly. Noticing that there weren't many people at the top of the pier, he turned his head and asked in a low voice, "The view up there is pretty good, want to take a picture?"
The girl looked up, glanced ahead, and nodded in agreement.
Most girls enjoy taking photos, and they know how to use lenses and angles, so Kang Woo-jin naturally handed her his phone to take the pictures.
They had already taken selfies and group photos before the passersby arrived. Only after they walked out of the boardwalk did they realize that there were many more people outside.
The two were not surprised, after all, it was New Year's Eve, and people with nothing to do thought of going out for a stroll. This park was indeed beautiful, and the greenery was good for the eyes, much better than those parks along the Han River.
I didn't stay there any longer; the wind was getting stronger in the afternoon, so I decided to go to the car and enjoy the heater.
Jiang Youzhen didn't leave the parking lot immediately. Instead, he glanced at the road outside and noticed there were quite a lot of cars. He muttered to himself, "Is there some kind of event today? There are so many people outside."
Hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon turned to look outside and said, "They're probably all going to see performances. MBC and SBS have year-end events tonight, and in that direction... there should also be Namsan Tower. It's very lively there, always crowded, and tonight, on New Year's Eve, there will only be more people."
"Namsan Pagoda?" Jiang Youzhen pondered for a moment, then looked in that direction and asked curiously, "Want to go take a look?"
He had heard of this place before; it was supposedly a recommended dating spot. Although it was crowded, he wanted to give it a try.
But the girl didn't want to go and squeeze into the crowd, so she decisively shook her head and refused.
"There are too many people, let's forget about it."
"OK..."
Having said that, could he possibly force the person to go there?
Having abandoned that idea, Kang Woo-jin started driving again, following Kim Tae-yeon's recommendation, and headed towards Myeongdong.
Myeongdong is arguably the liveliest place in Seoul, and it's a popular spot for foreign tourists, so it's always packed with people.
As a famous tourist destination in Seoul, this area has a strong commercial and entertainment atmosphere, with famous brand stores and entertainment venues, cinemas, bookstores, and countless cafes everywhere.
There are also various street performances on Myeongdong Road, attracting the attention and cheers of tourists and passersby.
The phrase "entertainment for all" is no exaggeration. From the moment I parked my car until I entered the commercial street, I saw no fewer than a dozen trainees performing singing or street dance.
Kang Woo-jin wasn't very interested in these people, but Kim Tae-yeon heard about several of her own talent scouts.
Embarrassingly, the talent scouts kept handing Kang Woo-jin their business cards, recommending that he sign with their companies.