Chapter 47: “hello, I’m Sulli, Nice To Meet You”
Early Morning.
Slightly tipsy Sulli returned to the dormitory from outside, then couldn’t help but let out a burp while taking off her slippers.
Pouting her small mouth and standing in place to calm down for a few seconds, after her body relaxed a bit, she finally exhaled that pent-up breath, changed into slippers, and walked into the living room.
Over in the living room, only Jung Soo Jung, who had finished her schedule, was there; the other three had set off in the afternoon to record a singing variety show.
So when Jung Soo Jung saw Sulli, who had been drinking again, her first reaction was to furrow her brows lightly. Although her tone was displeased, she still voiced her concern, “Sulli, did you go to those people’s party again? Didn’t we agree you wouldn’t go?”
“I didn’t want to either, it was really hard to refuse. Hyo Yeon older sister personally called me.”
After walking to the refrigerator to grab a bottle of ice water, Sulli then came to the sofa and collapsed onto it, breathing lightly.
It was clear she was really tired, seemingly holding on with just a bit of sobriety to make it back.
Gazing at Sulli’s state beside her, Jung Soo Jung brought up the suggestion again, which she had mentioned before, “That circle isn’t great, I hear it’s pretty messy. How about I talk to older sister and have her mention it to Hyo Yeon older sister?”
“Forget it, no need to trouble them. I don’t go often, just occasionally. It’s actually pretty fun, just feels a bit nauseous afterward.”
Jung Soo Jung furrowed her brows tightly again, “You didn’t drink something spiked, did you?”
Hearing this, Sulli’s mind cleared a bit, “I don’t know, probably not, there were a lot of people, they shouldn’t dare.”
“But what if? Sulli, I really think you shouldn’t go anymore.”
Looking at her caring good sister beside her, Sulli smiled happily and nodded lightly, “Got it, don’t worry, I won’t go next time.”
“Don’t go running off again when Hyo Yeon older sister calls you.”
“What can I do? She’s older sister, and a senior too.”
This statement was practically irrefutable in Seoul, leaving Jung Soo Jung feeling extremely uncomfortable all over.
Just then, the phone ringtone sounded.
Both focused on the source of the sound. Sulli, realizing it was her mobile phone, quickly picked it up, glanced at it, and smiled as she answered, “Hello, older sister~”
After a while, having listened to the other end, Sulli inexplicably swallowed and hesitated, “Uh, drinking?”
Hearing this, Jung Soo Jung immediately extended her right hand toward her, signaling Sulli to give her the phone so she could talk to the person on the other end.
Drink what? Drink your head.
Knowing her intention, Sulli smiled and waved her hand, indicating it wasn’t like that, then continued into the phone, “Sure, then I’ll come sit for a bit.”
“Tomorrow? Sure, I have time tomorrow afternoon.”
“Mm, see you tomorrow then, older sister.”
“Hehe, bye, older sister, good night~”
Seeing Sulli hang up, Jung Soo Jung immediately grumbled with a bit of exasperation, “Didn’t you just say you wouldn’t go? How did you agree again?”
“Don’t get worked up, Soo Jung. This time it’s not Hyo Yeon older sister.”
Putting down her mobile phone, Sulli smiled, “It’s Hara older sister. She said Hyo Min older sister has a friend who opened a small tavern and wants to invite me for a drink, asking if I’d go.”
This time Jung Soo Jung was stunned, “Tara’s Park Hyomin?”
“Mm.”
Sulli nodded, “It’s rare for Hyo Min older sister to reach out to me, so I thought I’d go sit for a bit. And it’s during the day, so relax.”
Hearing the situation, Jung Soo Jung finally nodded lightly with slight relief, while saying, “How about I go with you tomorrow?”
“Don’t you have a schedule tomorrow?” Sulli asked, surprised.
“Morning schedule. If you’re going in the afternoon, I should make it in time.”
Facing Jung Soo Jung’s statement, Sulli first looked at her with smiling eyes, then shook her head, “Forget it, after you’re done, head back to the dormitory or home to rest early. I’m not doing anything, just sitting for a bit and leaving.”
“What if they take a liking to you?” Jung Soo Jung said jokingly.
Sulli burst out laughing too, “If they’re good-looking, I wouldn’t mind developing something, hahaha~”
“If they’re really good-looking, don’t forget to take a photo for me to see.”
“OK~”
The next day afternoon.
Having slept until she woke naturally, Sulli, thinking about heading out soon, stood in front of her wardrobe, considering what clothes to wear.
After pondering for half a day, she suddenly recalled the last few joking words with Jung Soo Jung last night, then smiled and pulled out a set of clothes from inside.
Meanwhile.
Lin Xiuyuan, who originally didn’t plan to open today, had agreed with Park Ji-yeon and Park Hyomin yesterday to meet a friend today, so after getting up at the villa for lunch, he came back here, ate lunch, and then pushed open the tavern’s door.
After entering and pressing the light switch at the doorway, the hanging lamp outside indicating it was open lit up.
He then sat behind the bar counter, quietly waiting for customers.
Some unknown time passed, until the smart panel beeped along with the door lock sound, and the small tavern’s door was slowly pushed open from outside.
Park Ji-yeon, who had just been there yesterday, along with Park Hyomin, were leading a tall young girl inside.
The young girl wore a light-colored sporty outfit: a loose beige hoodie paired with matching shorts. The hems of the clothes were slightly rolled up, revealing a slender waistline.
Most strikingly, she had her hair in a high ponytail, with the tips playfully perked up at the back of her head, accentuating her neckline while exuding a fresh youthful vibe.
A few stray strands hung by her ears, making the overall look clean and refreshing, radiating a natural, unpretentious youthful aura.
Upon entering, Park Ji-yeon immediately greeted Lin Xiuyuan, “Good afternoon, oppa~”
Then Park Hyomin nodded politely too, “Good afternoon, Boss Lin. I’m bothering you again today. No, today I brought your favorite idol, so you have to make us some tasty drinks.”
“Don’t worry, won’t short you.”
After smiling and responding to Park Hyomin first, Lin Xiuyuan then turned his gaze to the peach-like young girl before him; this was his first time seeing her in person.
He stood up, waved at her, and smiled, “Welcome【 to Du Kang Tavern】. Of course, you can also call it【 Worry-Solving Small Tavern】; it’s all the same thing.”
Looking at the tavern boss who seemed too young, Sulli first glanced at Park Hyomin beside her. After seeing her nod, she returned the greeting to Lin Xiuyuan with slight surprise, “Hello, I’m Sulli. Nice to meet you.”
“Sit first, I’ll get you some food.”
Lin Xiuyuan, also gazing at Sulli, had his mind filled with various news from 2025; a flicker of complexity unconsciously passed through his clean eyes.
Sulli, with her sensitive senses, immediately caught that gaze, but couldn’t comprehend it at all.
What’s with that look?
Aren’t you my fan? Shouldn’t you be happy or excited to see me?
Fortunately, Park Ji-yeon noticed something off and quickly pulled Sulli to sit on the sofa, then naturally handed her the menu handwritten yesterday, asking what she wanted to drink and eat.
Sulli, who was just there to sit for a bit, didn’t fuss and casually pointed to one drink and two snacks.
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2025.
Krystal, who had chatted with Jessica over lunch yesterday, thought about it again for a long time during her activity standby today, then sent Lin Xiuyuan a text message before going on stage.
: Contact me when you’re back, have a drink with me tonight.
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2013.
Late at night, Jung Soo Yeon, exhausted from a full day, was driving back to her apartment to rest.
But at a traffic light, for some unknown reason, she suddenly made a U-turn and headed toward someone’s tavern.
Then around 1 a.m., she arrived at the small tavern’s doorway, looked up at the still-lit hanging lamp, and fell into a long silence.
Brothers, it’s Sunday night again, early morning list change, any monthly tickets?
（Don’t abandon me again）
