booktalesy Chapter 1396 Let’s Go
Chapter 1396 Let’s Go
Chapter 1396 Let’s Go
The temperature in Seoul started to drop the day before yesterday. Although it's not as cold as Gangwon Province, it clearly signaled the arrival of a cold winter to everyone.
Outside the CGV cinema in Yeouido, Seoul on December 12, a cold wind carried fine snowflakes, and the temperature remained low after nightfall, but it did not dampen the enthusiasm of reporters and fans.
After much anticipation, the premiere of the long-awaited commercial blockbuster "Along with the Gods" is being held here.
"Well……"
In a van a hundred meters away from the venue, Chi Jingyuan, who had just come out of the beauty salon, was sitting in the back seat, fixing the collar of his black suit and his freshly styled hair in front of the mirror.
To match the formal atmosphere of the premiere, he specially chose a fitted suit from GUCCI, paired with a white shirt, without a tie, and only loosely buttoned two buttons, which was both dignified and added a touch of casual youthfulness.
The stylist also styled his not-so-long black hair into a rather understated parting. Although it wasn't particularly special, it finally allowed Chi Kyung-won to say goodbye to his bob haircut after so many days.
Although hairstyle doesn't affect appearance, having the same hairstyle too often can really lower an idol's fashion sense.
...However, according to the script of "The Spy", he will have to cut his hair short in a while to fit the plot.
"Very handsome!"
Choi Ji-chang, the assistant in the front row, turned around and looked at Chi Kyung-won, who was fixing his appearance, and sincerely praised him.
"I'm relieved to hear you say that, brother." Chi Jingyuan smiled and brushed his bangs aside. "Let's go."
The van slowly drove towards the cinema and stopped a dozen meters away from the red carpet.
"Someone's here again."
"Who is it this time?"
The premiere of "Along with the Gods" wasn't a large event, but it still attracted many fans and reporters. Several actors had already walked the red carpet and entered the venue, and now a van had arrived, drawing curious glances from many.
The moment the assistant opened the door of the van and Chi Jingyuan stepped out, the flashbulbs turned the night sky into daylight!
"It's Chi Jingyuan!"
"omo!"
"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah"
"Ahh, Oppa, look at me!!"
As if a pause button had been pressed, the entire area surrounding the support fell silent for a moment. But the next second, after recognizing the person who came, piercing screams and exclamations instantly resounded through the night sky. Several girls who were clearly fans of Ji Kyung-won or EXO were louder than anyone else.
The red carpet at the prestigious movie premiere instantly turned into a fan meeting.
Even some reporters have noticeably increased the frequency of pressing the shutter button to take pictures... Who in this industry doesn't know who to photograph to get more data and who to photograph to get less data?
The person in front of you is the one whose photo has garnered the most attention.
"Jingyuan-xi, may I interview you?"
"Jingyuan, have you been filming a new drama on set all this time?"
"Jingyuan, why did you come here tonight?"
"..."
However, Chi Jingyuan did not linger for long. After waving to the fans, he quickly prepared to enter the movie theater, smiling and ignoring the questions asked by reporters.
But when he heard the last question, he couldn't help but stop, look at the female reporter who was shouting loudly, and smiled helplessly: "What are we doing here? Of course, we're here to attend the premiere."
"I hope everyone will support 'Along with the Gods,' thank you."
Facing several cameras with long lenses, he flashed his signature smile, made a peace sign, and let the flashes pierce his pupils for two seconds. After taking the photos, Chi Jingyuan nodded to everyone, turned around, and quickly walked into the movie theater.
Even though he had left, the lively atmosphere he had just created remained intense. He was probably the most popular and well-known actor among the guests who arrived tonight. Several reporters smiled and chatted with each other, happy about this unexpected surprise.
Some fans and passersby were also whispering among themselves:
"Why is Ji Kyung-won here? Wasn't he supposed to be filming in Gangwon Province? Why is he suddenly attending the premiere?"
"What connection does he have with 'Along with the Gods'?"
"It should be DO. DO also appeared in it, so it's not unusual to invite him."
"That's true, I guess they're here to support their members."
"Then why did you only invite Ji Kyung-won? Why not invite the entire EXO group?"
"Who knows, maybe they're just afraid of the cold."
…………
After leaving the red carpet, a dedicated staff member was waiting there to warmly welcome Chi Kyung-won and lead him into the movie theater.
When he stepped into the main screening room of CGV Cinema, Ji Jingyuan truly felt the exclusive sense of ceremony of the premiere. The entire screening room was decorated in dark brown as the main color, with matte sound-absorbing cotton on the walls and simple geometric patterns outlined with dark gold lines at the joints.
At the entrance, two rows of silver flower stands were set up on the reception desk, filled with flowers in white and purple as the main colors. The petals were still covered with tiny water droplets, indicating that they had been placed there recently. A faint fragrance of flowers filled the air, neutralizing the cloying sweet smell of popcorn commonly found in movie theaters.
The screening room is much more spacious than a regular cinema, with ten rows of seats. The front row has deep red leather sofas for the main creative team and guests, while the back row has black velvet seats. The spacing between each row is exceptionally wide, so even if you get up and move around, you won't disturb others.
Even from a distance, Ji Kyung-won saw Do Kyung-soo waving at him. The guy was wearing a black suit and looked like an actor. He was also handsome with thick eyebrows and big eyes... but he was a bit short, which made him seem less imposing.
Before Chi Jingyuan could even wave in response and walk over, he caught a glimpse of a familiar face beside him and was startled.
"Why are you here?"
He stared wide-eyed at the woman standing not far away, who was watching him and laughing, and asked in surprise.
The off-white velvet dress has an elegant Peter Pan collar with delicate pearl chains embroidered along the edges. As she walks, the hem sways gently, revealing a pair of silver stiletto sandals at her ankles, with tiny rhinestones shimmering under the light.
And that face, familiar, beautiful, with that familiar, slicked-back gaze, and the lip gloss was still a mauve color close to her natural lip color.
Bae Suzy?
"how?"
Bae Suzy seemed quite pleased with Ji Kyung-won's surprise, smiling at him and even giving him a playful wink. She walked to his side and parted her red lips slightly: "Kyung-won oppa doesn't think you're the only one with connections in the film industry, does he?"
As she spoke, she suddenly leaned her head slightly closer to Chi Jingyuan's face. With the help of her high heels, she was almost as tall as Chi Jingyuan. The slightly seductive scent of her perfume, the rich aroma of shampoo in her hair, and her deliberately exaggerated, real breath instantly rushed towards him, as if she wanted to press her face against his.
Just as she was about to get closest, the woman suddenly paused, glanced at Chi Jingyuan with a slight upturn of her lips, then stopped as lightly as a dragonfly skimming the water. She then turned around, her slightly curled hair playfully brushing against Chi Jingyuan's face, and without saying a word, gracefully walked away.
Just before leaving, in the instant the two approached each other, her hand subtly hooked Chi Jingyuan's palm. Her nails, painted with light-colored nail polish, were slightly long and felt a bit stiff, but when she scratched his palm, it gave him a warm, itchy feeling.
In just two seconds, the two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, had a deep conversation in their familiar way. To outsiders, it looked like they had just greeted each other and stood a little closer.
Watching Bae Suzy's figure slowly walk away, her shapely figure was accentuated by the dress, and her silver high heels left small dents on the carpeted floor with each step, making a series of muffled, crisp sounds.
Chi Jingyuan chuckled and shrugged.
He hadn't decided where to go that night yet.
Okay, no need to think about it anymore.
...Bae Suzy knew he would be attending the premiere of "Along with the Gods" today, but she deliberately kept it from him. What this woman wanted to do goes without saying.
However, he decided to postpone what happened that night. After a brief encounter with Bae Suzy, Ji Kyung-won walked towards Do Kyung-soo again, but the way Do Kyung-soo looked at him had changed slightly. Just now he was enthusiastic and happy, but now his gaze had become rather strange.
Clearly, he seemed to have seen through the little scheme that Ji Kyung-won and Bae Soo-ji had just been up to.
However, he didn't say much. Chi Jingyuan's presence today was a great honor for him. After chatting for a while, he took Chi Jingyuan to greet the main creators of "Along with the Gods".
The director of "Along with the Gods" is Kim Yong-hwa. Although Ji Kyung-won had never met him, the director clearly knew Ji Kyung-won. Upon meeting him, he put down the person he was talking to and came over to greet him.
The lead actors, Ha Jung-woo, Cha Tae-hyun, and Joo Ji-hoon, also showed great friendliness.
Although Ji Kyung-won has never made a movie or had much contact with the film industry in the peninsula, relationships are universal. Although he is no longer here, his legend lives on.
In particular, Lotte is the major investor and producer of this drama, and Ji Kyung-won has deep connections within Lotte. The Lotte representative was very enthusiastic and even somewhat obsequious towards him.
Both the host and guests had a pleasant time.
During the subsequent speeches by the main cast, Ji Kyung-won remained very low-key, and the movie soon officially began.
However, Ji Kyung-won and Bae Suzy weren't seated together, but that wasn't bad for him... at least he could watch the movie properly.
The words "Walking with God: Sin and Punishment" appeared on the screen, and he quickly became focused.
The film's plot unfolds gradually over time, with a variety of grand sound effects rising and falling throughout the screening room.
Some of the scenes made Chi Kyung-won applaud and exclaim in surprise.
To be honest, the film was better than he expected. As a commercial blockbuster, the special effects and pacing were very good, and even the plot gained some depth due to the 'hell' setting.
After watching only half of it, he felt that the film's box office performance might be good, at least much better than Yoona's "Confidential Assignment".
...Although he still hasn't read "Confidential Assignment"
Ji Kyung-won also paid special attention to Do Kyung-soo's character, but the character only appeared for a short time before dying, so he didn't leave a very deep impression.
The production team of "Along with the Gods" actually wanted to cast Ji Kyung-won in this role.
At the time, Ji Kyung-won had no intention of making a movie and didn't like the role, so he refused, and the role eventually fell to Do Kyung-soo.
With "Along with the Gods" about to be released, Ji Kyung-won has no regrets about turning down the role, even though the finished film is still very exciting.
If you approach him now, he still won't act.
Because his role was so small.
…………
More than an hour later, Ji Kyung-won and Bae Suzy appeared in the restaurant.
Although they haven't seen each other for a while, only young couples who have tasted the sweetness of sex would do such a thing as doing something sensual as soon as they meet. Couples like them, who are somewhat old married, still need a little romance and preparation.
Bae Suzy suggested that they go get something to eat together, and Ji Kyung-won, who happened to be a little hungry, went with her.
This private kitchen restaurant, booked by Bae Suzy in a high-rise office building, features a cool-toned light gray and metallic silver color scheme. The walls are floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of Seoul's nightscape, with the lights of the Han River flowing slowly outside the window like a silver ribbon.
The restaurant's interior is devoid of elaborate decorations, with only a few strings of linear chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Warm white light spills down along the metal lines, landing on the tables covered with light gray, subtly patterned tablecloths, making the white porcelain cutlery and silver knives and forks gleam with a cool yet refined light.
"Looks pretty good..."
Chi Jingyuan looked around at the decor, then turned to Bae Suzy across from him: "Have you ordered all the food?"
Bae Suzy had changed out of the dress she wore at the premiere and was now wearing a light camel-colored wool knit sweater with a loose round neck that revealed her delicate collarbones.
She paired it with dark gray straight-leg trousers, the cuffs of which were slightly rolled up to reveal a pair of off-white ankle boots. The overall look was quite casual, and even her previously glamorous wavy hair was now styled up and secured with a pearl hairpin.
"The order is complete. I've already notified the chef to start cooking."
Nodding, Bae Suzy smiled and made recommendations, a hint of pride in her eyes: "Their menu is fixed every day. Try it later, I think it's pretty good. Try it later."
"Yeah~"
Chi Jingyuan nodded noncommittally, his gaze sweeping across the empty table before settling on Bae Suzy's fresh face, which looked much more natural after removing some makeup. He casually remarked, "I thought you were going to cook dinner yourself tonight."
That's exactly what he thought. Ever since Bae Suzy learned Chinese cooking, she's almost always the one who cooks when they meet in the evening. After seeing her at the premiere, Ji Kyung-won already had a idea of what dinner would be like that night.
Unexpectedly, she dragged me into the restaurant.
"I originally intended to make it myself, but..."
The woman blinked slightly, rested her elbows on the table, and leaned forward, supporting her chin with her palm. Her voice softened a bit: "But then I thought, you've been filming on set for so long, you must have been eating fast food and the like. The food on set probably isn't very good."
"So, I just wanted to make sure you had something good to eat."
She wrinkled her nose at Chi Jingyuan and said it very naturally.
The reason is quite normal, simple, and ordinary, but it evokes a profound and unusual feeling in people.
"actually……"
Chi Jingyuan smacked his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I think you did a great job... You might have been just average at first, but you've improved a lot since the last time I ate it."
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, Bae Soo-ji suddenly frowned, her eyes full of doubt: "You really think so?"
As she spoke, she tentatively added, "You said it~ Then we won't eat now, I'll go back and make it for you."
"Let's go!"
Of course, Chi Kyung-won wouldn't back down; who's afraid of who?
He immediately made a gesture as if he was about to get up and leave.
"but……"
But this made Bae Suzy hesitate, and she said tentatively, "But I've already spoken to the private chef here, uh, isn't that a bit inappropriate..."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan also stopped. The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere became somewhat silent. The air suddenly became still for a few seconds, with only the night view outside the window and the jazz music flowing in their ears.
Just as Bae Suzy was about to say something, Ji Kyung-won suddenly stood up, put on a mask to her surprise, walked to her side, put his hat on her head, grabbed her hand, and pulled her out of the private room and out of the restaurant.
Bae Suzy was stunned for a moment, then reacted. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, her expression was tense, but her eyes were full of obvious smiles. She tacitly kept quiet and walked quickly beside her.
But after walking only a few steps, they bumped into the waiter who was in charge of their table.
"guest……"
As soon as the waiter called out, Ji Kyung-won and Bae Soo-ji didn't communicate, but at the same time they both started running as fast as they could, and ran out of the restaurant as if they were skipping out on their bill, much to the astonishment of the waiter.
A few minutes later, the two sat down in Chi Jingyuan's Mercedes, both slightly out of breath, having just run all the way and covered in a light sweat.
The car was warm, with a faint scent of perfume and the woody aroma emanating from him. It felt strangely hot.
It's hot, both in terms of temperature and body temperature.
"Does this count as skipping out on the bill?"
Bae Soo-ji was breathing heavily, but her face was full of excitement, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at Ji Kyung-won.
"If you don't get caught, it doesn't count."
Chi Jingyuan was also slightly out of breath. He turned his head and looked at the other person.
Their eyes met, and after a brief silence, they both burst into laughter.
"Hahahahaha..."
Laughter echoed in the carriage, mingling with the occasional headlights flashing past the window, making the winter night exceptionally lively, but also startling the driver who arrived at the parking lot, who thought it was haunted.