wavenovel Chapter 1435 True or False
Chapter 1435 True or False
Chapter 1435 True or False
That moment seemed to freeze in time.
The tense standoff between their eyes did not last long.
In the distance, Mina's parents also noticed their daughter's unusual expression and subconsciously turned to look over. When their gaze fell on Chi Jingyuan, a gentle smile instantly bloomed on their faces.
In the minds of Sachiko and Yo, Kei-Yuan Chi and Mina Mina were a couple who had been dating for a long time. They had met him a few times and of course knew him, and had a very good impression of him.
Mina had already secretly kept the news of their breakup a secret, still believing that the two were still dating sweetly, and was somewhat surprised to run into Ji Kyung-won at the NHK cafeteria.
"..."
Chi Jingyuan's heart skipped a beat for a second.
It might have been fate, or perhaps it was because Mina's parents often came to visit her, that Ji Kyung-won had run into them a few times before... after the two had broken up.
Previously, they had only met each other by chance, exchanged greetings but not said much... This time, however, it was the first time that they had met Mina and her parents at the same time, and it happened during a meal.
But Chi Jingyuan showed no change in expression, and in an instant, a polite and gentle smile appeared on his face.
"Buy me some food."
"What's wrong... um, what do you want to eat?"
"Whatever~"
After whispering something to Oh Sehun and Park Chanyeol, Ji Kyungwon walked confidently toward the dining table where Mina's family was.
Mina sat there, watching Chi Kyung-won walk towards her step by step. Her heart skipped a beat, and a barely concealed tension crept into her heart. Her fingertips unconsciously gripped the tablecloth tightly.
But she didn't show it, maintaining her smile, and even her eyes revealed a hint of surprise.
"Uncle and Aunt..."
Walking to the dining table, Chi Jingyuan bowed slightly, a gentle and polite smile on his face, and greeted the guests with a respectful and warm tone.
Up close, the people became clearer. Mina's short hair had slightly inward-curling ends, which made her oval face appear even more perfect and smooth. However, she had lost some of her baby fat and looked a bit thinner.
When she saw Chi Jingyuan arrive, she stood up to greet him, her face bearing the playful and happy smile that she only showed in front of her parents.
The mother, Sachiko Nai, has a similar temperament to her, except with an added touch of elegance. The father, Yo Nai, is wearing a baseball cap to cover his balding head, but he has a very kind smile and doesn't seem distant at all.
Based on Chi Jingyuan's impression after several meetings, both elders have very good personalities.
"Jingyuan, are you here for dinner?"
Sachiko Nai spoke first, with a gentle smile on her face and a mild tone, as if she were treating a junior member of her family.
"Yeah, we just finished rehearsing and came to have lunch with the members."
Chi Jingyuan smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping across the dining table. He saw that Ming Jingyang and Ming Jingxingzi each had a simple meal in front of them, a combination of meat and vegetables that looked very appetizing.
In front of Mina was only a small fruit and vegetable salad, with just a few lettuce leaves, a few cherry tomatoes and some diced apple, which she had barely touched.
Mina is clearly managing her figure for the evening's stage performance, and she's probably here to spend time with her parents.
“We were too. We had a meeting until very late, and we still have a lot to do when we got back…” Mina replied naturally, her slightly complaining mutterings revealing a sense of casualness.
She glanced at Park Chanyeol and Oh Sehun over there: "Is it okay to leave Sehun oppa and the other two here?"
"I asked them to get me food," Chi Jingyuan replied softly, exchanging a glance with Ming Jingnan.
Then he smiled and looked at the uncle and aunt opposite him, sitting down to the side.
As soon as I sat down, a familiar aroma wafted around my nose—light, yet not bland, but rather a subtle sweetness.
A gentle sniff revealed a hint of unfamiliarity.
"I've been attending rehearsals for the Red and White Song Festival lately. I've run into Xiaonan a few times during rehearsals, but I've been too busy to talk to her. I didn't expect to run into her here, and her uncle and aunt are here too. What a coincidence."
"It's understandable that we're busy with weddings and funerals."
Father Nai Yo nodded, a pleased smile on his face: "We came to see Mina because she's participating in the Kouhaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), and we also took the opportunity to visit NHK."
"The Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) really has a special meaning for Japanese people... It's really amazing that Kyungwon can participate."
The group chatted naturally, without any awkwardness due to Chi Jingyuan's sudden appearance. On the contrary, Mina's parents took the initiative to show enthusiasm and closeness.
They are truly wonderful elders...
Sensing their intentions, Chi Jingyuan sighed inwardly.
"Of course it's amazing~ Yuan-chan even has a solo stage today, she's almost on par with some of our big names."
Mina, who had been listening, suddenly spoke up, a bright smile spreading across her face. Her tone carried a hint of pride as she added with a cheerful laugh.
Unlike some proud girls who habitually get jealous and argue when their parents praise others, she doesn't.
At this moment, she tilted her head slightly, squinted her smiling eyes, and chuckled as the corners of her mouth turned up, revealing her soft, signature gums, as if she were praising herself.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan subtly pursed his lips.
A complex, bittersweet feeling welled up inside me.
Chi Jingyuan suppressed his emotions, smiled and nodded, while subtly glancing at the expressions of Mingjing's parents... They didn't seem dissatisfied with what their daughter said; instead, they chuckled along.
Although Yoichi Nai just said that he came to visit NHK because of the significance of the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), Ji Kyung-won could tell that the visit was only a secondary reason.
Most of them actually came to visit Minami.
Whenever Mina has an event, and the Mina couple is free, they always come to visit her quietly and unobtrusively, just like ordinary fans. Even Ji Kyung-won has run into them a few times, not to mention those who haven't.
They really love their daughter.
Chi Kyung-won looked at Mina, who had short hair and was smiling.
I remember talking to Xiaonan about her family before. Although she often complained about her brother, it was clear that the two of them had a very good relationship.
Another reason is that her parents love her so much... and her family is also well-off, considered a wealthy family.
She truly lives in a loving family, pampered and loved by everyone, living a happy and warm life, yet she is also a very capable and gentle little princess.
That's right, I ran into him...
A wave of guilt welled up in his heart, washing over him like a gentle tide.
The four of them sat around the dining table and chatted in a warm and harmonious atmosphere, exchanging pleasantries about their recent work and life, just like a real family.
"..."
"Jingyuan will be performing 'Uchiage Hanabi' today, right? We really like this song in Japan too."
Sachiko Nai asked with a smile, glancing at Mina Nai at the same time... She had heard her daughter tell her the inside story of this song before.
"Actually, at the beginning, I didn't expect this song to achieve such good results and be liked by so many Japanese audiences. I was really lucky."
“No way, this song is just great~” Mina corrected him.
"Jingyuan, do you guys still need to rush back to the peninsula today for that... what's it called..."
"MBC Gayo Daejejeon!"
"Oh right, are you rushing back to the MBC Gayo Daejejeon? I heard from Mina that they can't finish the Red and White Song Festival because they have to catch a plane to Seoul to perform after their stage performance."
"No, our stage has already been pre-recorded, so we will participate until the end."
"That's so unfair! Why can't we pre-record!"
After saying a few words without showing any unusual behavior, Mina couldn't help but join in, complaining softly and acting coquettishly with her mother.
No one noticed that her voice seemed to tremble slightly.
As she spoke, Mina gently patted her chest.
Even though she knew in her heart that it was fake, even though she knew that Chi Jingyuan was cooperating with her in the performance... but seeing Chi Jingyuan sitting next to her, and her parents sitting opposite her, chatting warmly and enthusiastically, she really couldn't help but get caught up in it.
She had imagined this scene many times before...
She really liked the scene and atmosphere... even if it was fake, she wanted to enjoy this moment of false perfection.
“You guys are still young. Jingyuan and the others are already celebrities at what level.”
"Don't say that! We're very popular too, Twice~Twice!!"
"Haha... Well, your company does have some problems."
Watching Mina and her mother's affectionate interaction, that familiar figure and smiling face reflected in his pupils, Ji Jingyuan chuckled softly beside him.
"Then why don't you just come work for our company? Are you in?" He looked at Mina and winked.
Mina looked up, met his gaze, and smiled happily.
"So, Gen-chan, do you want me to come~..."
Chi Jingyuan looked at Ming Jingnan and felt a jolt in his heart, as if he had been gently bumped by something.
Her eyes crinkled into slits as she chuckled, revealing her upper teeth and soft gums. Her upper lip curled up slightly as if she were being coquettish, and the small mole on her lip trembled gently with the movement of her lips, standing out conspicuously as if silently attracting something.
Without any warning, all I could see was him, pure yet passionate... In that instant, it seemed that everything was still the same as before.
For a moment, he felt a little dazed, as the scene before him overlapped with the smiling face in his memory.
It really has been a long time since I've seen it.
…………
"Who are those two?"
In another corner, Park Chanyeol and Oh Sehun had already bought their food and sat down at a table. While eating, they would occasionally glance towards Ji Kyung-won.
Park Chanyeol lowered his voice and asked curiously.
“It’s Mina Xi, and her parents.”
While picking at the rice in his bowl, Wu Sehun explained in a low voice, his tone casual: "I've seen it a few times before."
"I think so too... but didn't Jingyuan already break up with Mina?"
Park Chanyeol nodded first, then lowered his voice in surprise: "How can we sit together and chat so naturally?"
Why don't you ask him?
Wu Shixun pursed his lips, his tone slightly teasing, and said casually while eating, "Don't you know him?"
"Well."
Park Chanyeol looked like he understood, ate a few bites of rice, and couldn't help but sigh, "It still has to be Kyungwon~"
Just as the two were chatting in hushed tones, a series of light footsteps approached from afar.
Chi Jingyuan came back and sat down next to him.
"You didn't eat with your parents-in-law?"
When Wu Sehun saw that Ji Jingyuan had returned, he immediately looked him up and down and teased him.
"Whoo~"
Chi Jingyuan didn't say anything to refute him, but just breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes shining slightly, as if he had something strange in his heart.
He felt a soft, yet also somewhat blocked feeling in his heart, as if something had been touched.
"What's wrong?"
Wu Shixun gave him a strange look and continued to ask, "You seemed to be smiling quite happily just now?"
"..."
Shaking his head gently to dispel the emotions in his heart, Chi Jingyuan glanced at the arrogant man who was taking advantage of the situation, picked up his chopsticks, aligned them, and said with a sneer, "You'll understand when you grow up."
"Tch, what a jerk, still pretending!"
Wu Shixun's lips twitched slightly, and he gave a disdainful snort.
"Hehe... This is my meal? Bro, what did you buy for me..."
Chi Jingyuan chuckled, his expression showing that he didn't care what he was saying. He ignored his muttering and his gaze fell on a large bowl in the middle of the table. A hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes as he reached out and picked up the bowl.
But after seeing it clearly, the expectant expression on her face instantly vanished: "What is this?"
Chi Jingyuan picked up a few noodles with his chopsticks, his tone full of surprise: "Udon noodles?"
He has never really liked the texture of udon noodles, and he prefers rice to noodles... Most of the EXO members actually know these little habits, and of course, Oh Sehun and Park Chanyeol know them too.
"Water-soaked udon noodles".
Seeing his disgusted look, Wu Sehun suddenly perked up, a sly smile spreading across his face, and took the initiative to introduce him.
"Why did you buy this? Didn't I want rice?" Chi Jingyuan asked, frowning.
“Ani, you didn’t say you wanted rice…you said anything was fine.”
"You just randomly got this?"
But Chi Jingyuan was the same way; the more smug Wu Shixun became, the more this guy grinned and winked at him.
"This is a Gunma specialty that Shiraishi-san just recommended to you. You were just happily agreeing to try it, weren't you?"
"Then, eat."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
…………
After finishing their meal, Mina and her parents said goodbye to Ji Kyung-won and left first.
On the way back, the three of them walked together.
"...Is that enough for you? I noticed you didn't eat much of that salad, Xiao Nan."
"I have to go on stage tonight, so I'll just have a little something to eat... I wasn't planning on eating anything anyway."
Mina smiled and explained softly, then suddenly realized something and looked at her mother awkwardly: "And why do you call her Mina too, Oka-san? Isn't that..."
"Isn't that your nickname for Jingyuan? I think it's cute. What, can't Mom call you that?"
Sachiko, the mother, looked at her with a smile, while Mina, unsure how to retort, affectionately snuggled up to her.
"Jingyuan is really quite good."
Gently patting her daughter's head, and thinking about their chance encounter, Sachiko commented, "Our Mina has always had such good taste."
"Very composed, without the impetuousness of some celebrities."
The father, Mingyang, chimed in, "She's very polite, her upbringing is really good, and her academic background is also quite good."
"..."
Mina listened as her parents chatted away, their conversation revealing their positive impression of her 'boyfriend'.
Thinking back to the scene of several people sitting and chatting at the dinner table just now, that warm and harmonious atmosphere... it was a scene that had appeared in my dreams.
This realization came suddenly, but after a brief moment of joy, she felt a sense of detachment and blockage.
It feels really uncomfortable to lie to your parents and to yourself.
The reason for keeping it a secret is because of the lingering expectation and ambition in their hearts, isn't it?
Did I do something wrong? How much longer should I keep this a secret?
Mina's smile dimmed slightly, a complex mix of melancholy and bitterness appearing at the corners of her lips. She walked beside him in silence.
If it's true.
If it's true...
Enough.