booktalesy Chapter 1390 Cooling down
Chapter 1390 Cooling down
Chapter 1390 Cooling down
"Kyungwon oppa is so warm... You really don't notice it usually."
Sana Minatozaki was reminiscing, but the others were getting impatient. Chaeyoung asked quickly, "And then? And then?"
"Then we didn't hear clearly, but Taeyeon unnie seemed to say that everything was fine, and Kyungwon oppa breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that."
Yoo Jeongyeon and the others didn't actually hear the phone call between Ji Kyung-won and Kim Tae-yeon clearly, so it's difficult for them to repeat it.
However, they heard everything Chi Jingyuan said clearly, and thinking about that, Yu Dingyan became somewhat excited:
"But that's not the point, you know? The cool part is what happened next. After hearing that Taeyeon was alright, Kyungwon oppa's tone immediately became calm. Taeyeon unnie was clearly very anxious and a little at a loss, but Kyungwon oppa remained calm and started instructing her..."
"cough~"
Yu Dingyan cleared her throat and began to mimic Chi Jingyuan's tone: "Just call me first, that's the right thing to do, Nuna, you've done something really smart... Don't rush, and don't communicate with anyone else..."
"..."
"...Nuna, it doesn't matter whether you're driving under the influence or not, it won't affect the outcome. Just tell me the truth. I just need to clarify a few things so it'll be easier to handle later..."
Especially when she said that sentence, Yoo Jeong-yeon seemed to be in the role herself, her voice gentle and confident, almost exactly like Ji Kyung-won at that time.
These words, which shocked both her and Nayeon, also brought the other Twice members the same shock and envy.
"Those words..." Even Park Jihyo couldn't help but cover her mouth upon hearing them.
"You mean even if it's Taeyeon's fault, Kyungwon oppa will still..." Kim Dahyun was clearly shocked upon hearing this.
"correct."
Yoo Jeong-yeon nodded, her tone filled with pride and pride: "That's just how Kyung-won oppa is. He's a very close person. If you encounter any problems, he will definitely help you, and no matter if it's your fault or not, even if it's your problem, he will stand by your side."
"..."
The car suddenly fell silent, and the girls all remained silent, lost in thought.
Although this "I'll help you even if you make a mistake" attitude might sound a bit...
But who can guarantee they won't encounter such a situation, or that they won't make mistakes? Who doesn't hope to have someone who, no matter what they've done wrong, will stand by their side and unconditionally favor them?
"Taeyeon unnie called him, which was obviously to the same point. Being a celebrity, it's very troublesome when you encounter this kind of thing, because it seems that she caused this accident, and she is the one responsible."
"The really powerful one is coming!"
Yoo Jeongyeon continued, seemingly nearing the climax, her expression clearly becoming excited as she immersed herself in the story: "After giving a series of instructions, Kyungwon oppa hung up the phone and then started flipping through his phone book, Seoul Police Station..."
"wrong!"
She was interrupted before she could finish speaking. Lin Nalian, who was next to her, pouted and looked at her, saying, "What you said doesn't sound like it at all."
Judging from her expression, it seemed that her favorite TV drama plot had lost its charm after being re-enacted by a bunch of third-rate actors.
"Then you, unnie, tell us! Weren't you there too?"
Kim Da-hyun chuckled and immediately urged him on, while Yoo Jeong-yeon, though interrupted, wasn't annoyed. Instead, she gave him a loving and encouraging look: "You do it, you do it!"
"Cough cough~"
Lim Nayeon enjoyed the gossipy atmosphere and always prided herself on being a master of imitation. She cleared her throat and, under the gaze of everyone around her, immediately got into character, imitating Ji Kyung-won's tone and expressions. She even took out her phone and pretended to swipe up and down, mimicking his actions.
"...Who is the chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department again?"
The title of "Queen of Imitation" is truly well-deserved. Lim Nayeon's performance was indeed much more vivid than Yoo Jeongyeon's. Whether it was her tone or her expression, she really captured some of the charm of Ji Kyung-won back then.
But because of this, the girls next to her were slightly taken aback after hearing what she said.
"...Brother, can you pick me up the chief of the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, or the deputy chief in charge of traffic..."
"...You don't know him either? I seem to remember having some contact with him before."
"If you can't find it, then just contact the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency."
As everyone watched Lim Nayeon's vivid and expressive performance, listening to lines that seemed straight out of a TV drama, they fell silent.
I've seen plenty of boasting, but very few people have actually witnessed something like this.
These few words, though brief, seemed to possess a compelling power that commanded respect.
Especially Park Ji-hyo, she was just complaining about Wanna One's manager, and her son-in-law Kang is still stuck in the stage of being tightly controlled by the manager and unable to come on dates.
The other party has already...
The contrast is really striking.
Even just through retelling and imitation, one can almost feel that captivating charm.
"Nunna, listen to me..."
Finally, Lim Nayeon started imitating Ji Kyung-won calling Kim Tae-yeon, her little mouth chattering away, which shocked Yoo Jeong-yeon who was standing next to her.
It's amazing that she remembers it so clearly.
"...Just sleep it off tonight, and you'll be fine tomorrow."
Finally, Lim Nayeon spoke softly into her phone, uttering her last words. The confidence radiating from her face, the faint smile, and even the gesture of smoothing her hair all seemed to prove that she was already fully immersed in the role.
But Yoo Jeong-yeon couldn't help but look dead fish-like when she saw her performance.
Because she remembered that Ji Kyung-won didn't have that many lines at the time; he just spoke those few lines very casually and calmly... It was all made up by Lim Na-yeon herself.
"So this traffic accident actually happened this afternoon, but it's only being reported now. Taeyeon should have already given her statement... That's why I just said it should be fine."
While Nayeon was still reeling from her performance, Jeongyeon's group gave a summary on her behalf: "Now that the incident has been exposed and is trending, according to Kyungwon oppa, the official statement should be released by noon tomorrow, and..."
She lowered her voice, as if she were saying something unspeakable: "And this statement will likely be very biased towards Taeyeon, emphasizing 'no drunk driving' and 'proactively apologizing and making compensation' to reduce the impact of the incident and guide public opinion online."
"Really?" Park Jihyo asked with some skepticism.
"We'll know tomorrow."
Yu Dingyan shrugged, offering no argument or explanation.
But actually, those around them were simply lost in thought because of this outcome and this story.
Especially the line that Lim Nayeon just imitated.
"Get some sleep, and you'll be fine tomorrow."
The simple sentence conveyed a powerful sense of gentleness and security, as if a line from a TV drama had come to life. In an instant, several people were silently murmuring the sentence to themselves, each with their own thoughts.
Lim Nayeon thoroughly enjoyed the role-playing experience. After stepping out of character, she grinned smugly, showing off her rabbit teeth, and looked around.
They found the surroundings rather quiet, and several members looked thoughtful.
Seeing that the other members were clearly lost in thought, she suddenly felt uneasy for some reason.
It seems the imitation is too realistic?
Oops!
"...Because it's raining, I thought of you."
Just then, a cell phone rang, breaking the silence and reverie.
The phone rang twice but no one answered. Just as someone was about to ask whose phone it was, Lim Nayeon felt a vibration next to her and suddenly realized that her phone was ringing.
She quickly picked it up and saw it was her mother calling. Lim Nayeon immediately answered, "Oh, Mom~"
Hearing the ringtone, Yoo Jeongyeon felt it sounded familiar. She frowned and tried to recall, then her expression suddenly turned strange. She looked at Lim Nayeon, who was on the phone next to her, and seemed speechless.
She said the song sounded so familiar... This "It's still raining, that's why" is Ji Kyung-won's ringtone. Today, they were in the Red Velvet dressing room, and because Ji Kyung-won kept making phone calls, they listened to it several times.
How come this bunny-toothed unnie has changed into this outfit as soon as she turns around?
Nayeon's phone call with her mother didn't last long; after a few pleasantries, she hung up. Dahyun looked at her and asked curiously, "Unnie, you changed your ringtone?... I remember your ringtone during the day was our song, wasn't it?"
"Our old one's been used for ages, let's get a replacement!"
Lim Nayeon looked at her phone and gently pouted, "I think this song is amazing."
Knowing the truth, Yoo Jeongyeon glanced at her speechlessly, while Lim Nayeon deliberately avoided looking at her, as if she hadn't noticed anything, shaking her head, showing her front teeth, and humming a song to herself:
"...Because it's raining, I thought of you."
…………
One night passed and it was early the next morning.
"...As expected, the police station issued a statement."
In the van, Park Ji-hyo looked at the news that had just popped up: "It's right at 10 o'clock, it feels like I've been waiting for this moment."
"...The vehicle failed to ensure safety when changing lanes and bears primary responsibility for the accident."
"Technical analysis has ruled out drunk driving and intentional accident, and the online claims that he was 'distracted by taking care of his pet' are rumors."
"The accident resulted in damage to three vehicles, minor injuries to three people, and no fatalities. All the injured were taken to the hospital together after the ambulances arrived. The claim that 'Kim Tae-yeon was taken to the hospital first because she is a celebrity' is a rumor."
She read the newly released announcement word by word, and finally couldn't help but complain, "Is this really an announcement? It looks more like they're doing her a PR campaign!"
"This……"
Sana Minatosaki looked on in disbelief: "It's exactly the same as what Nayeon unnie said yesterday, it really is exactly the same as what Kyungwon oppa said about the arrangement."
Hearing their words, Yu Dingyan was a little puzzled. She turned around, looked at Minatozaki Sana with a surprised expression, and said somewhat strangely, "Didn't I already say it yesterday? What are you still doubting and surprised about?"
When she said that, Sana Minatozaki was also taken aback.
Yes, what is she surprised about?
Sana Minatozaki calmed down, pursed her lips, and looked at the news on her phone, at the text and the accompanying pictures.
Or perhaps she wasn't surprised or suspicious of anything.
Instead, are they expecting something?
"Oh dear, I was just looking at the comments, but I ended up seeing all the posts about Alice going crazy. Our fans got attacked again yesterday."
Park Jihyo then suddenly spoke up, saying with obvious displeasure, "...The insults were horribly offensive, did you guys see them?"
The moment she opened her mouth, the atmosphere around her immediately dropped.
"I can't be bothered to look."
Let's talk about something happy~
…………
As arranged by Chi Kyung-yuen yesterday, the police station issued a liability notice for yesterday's accident at 10:00 AM.
It's no wonder that the Twice members were shocked and surprised, because knowing the inside story, they really felt a sense of involvement.
And when things actually happened according to the script, the shock was amplified.
While the announcement outwardly maintained a neutral and objective stance, confirming that Kim Tae-yeon was the primary cause of the accident, it did not help her escape responsibility.
However, it specifically ruled out drunk driving and inadvertently clarified many rumors and malicious speculations.
After the incident happened yesterday, the internet exploded, and the buzz even surpassed that of MMA. Many fans, casual observers, and haters gathered online to discuss it, and overnight, all sorts of rumors and conspiracy theories began to fly.
Many people were actually waiting for this statement, but as soon as it was released today, those who wanted to escalate and amplify the issue immediately lost interest.
The report was really unremarkable; it was just about a driver's accident and a rear-end collision while changing lanes. These kinds of things happen countless times a day in Seoul and wouldn't normally make the news. It was only because it involved Kim Tae-yeon that it was reported.
However, the announcement clarified all the potential points of contention, leaving no grounds for further criticism.
Of course, the fans were overjoyed.
Soon after, Kim Tae-yeon and SM Entertainment also released separate statements, expressing their apologies for the driving error, stating that they had apologized to the victims of the accident and were willing to accept all compensation, etc.
This reduced the hype and topics, causing the car accident that was trending last night to lose its popularity in less than a day. Passersby watched the spectacle and then stopped paying attention. Apart from a few die-hard haters who were still questioning conspiracy theories such as 'police station being bribed' and 'SM PR', not many people were paying attention.
What should have been a cause for celebration among anti-fans turned into a frenzy for many, but surprisingly, it quickly lost its momentum, and even the anti-fans couldn't capitalize on it.
Perhaps only a few people, seeing this seemingly meticulously planned development and the sudden drop in popularity, will understand and feel the workings behind it and the power contained in this transformation.
…………
Meanwhile, before dawn, Chi Jingyuan got out of bed and brushed his teeth together with Bae Joo-hyun, who got up with him.
After washing up, I got into the nanny van.
We drove to the set of "The Spy" in Gangwon Province.