I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2064 - 1334: Happiness (2)

"Oppa, shouldn't I get some recognition as well?"

With a teasing lilt, Jin Zhuxuan remarked.

Liu Junxiang offered an apologetic grin, "Naturally, our Zhuxuan stands out as the finest."

"Hmph, my boss truly has a generous heart."

As she mentioned him, Jin Zhuxuan—the idol hailed by fans as Korea's ultimate beauty—couldn't help but let her voice turn tender. Her longtime friend, Oppa Liu Junxiang, picked up on this shift right away.

Still, his face showed no reaction.

He worked as an idol himself.

Deep in the same field.

How could he fail to grasp the hidden dynamics and norms of this world?

"Wherever she appears, folks seem drawn to our Zhuxuan."

"Oppa, please don't put it like that; I'm nowhere near that impressive."

For no clear reason, a shadow of gloom crossed Jin Zhuxuan's features.

"Weren't you mentioning earlier how your boss looks after you well?"

"It's simply his compassionate nature."

"Compassionate?"

Liu Junxiang appeared to question his own ears, "Zhuxuan, can a tycoon like that really embody compassion?"

Jin Zhuxuan denied it with a shake of her head, "He's unique. Meeting him would make it clear."

Should Boss Jiang overhear this, he'd likely flush with shame.

Compassion.

No need to stray off track—just inquire with the beleaguered Japanese nearby if they'd endorse such a view.

"Any chance to cross paths?"

Liu Junxiang joined in the banter, acting as if he'd genuinely like an encounter.

Boss Jiang lingered in Seoul, having departed by vehicle only moments earlier. A meeting wasn't out of reach, yet Jin Zhuxuan showed no eagerness to set it up.

"Not sure; after all, I'm merely a performer."

Jin Zhuxuan dismissed the idea lightly.

Liu Junxiang appeared unperturbed by it.

"Have you reached out to Xuejing lately?"

After strolling for a bit, the question popped from him abruptly.

"Not at all. Why bring her up?"

Doubt crept into Liu Junxiang's tone at once, "You two shared such a close bond..."

"Ever since I started building my career in Shen Zhou, our chats have dwindled."

Jin Zhuxuan stayed composed, "Oppa, if there's something for her, why not reach out yourself?"

"I gave it a shot, but got no reply."

"Aren't you and Xuejing under the same agency, Oppa?"

"True, but she hasn't shown up at work for days now. I checked with colleagues, yet they all claimed ignorance, leaving me anxious. Since you knew her from trainee days, I figured you might have word."

Jin Zhuxuan came to a halt.

"Oppa, are you saying Xuejing has disappeared?"

Liu Junxiang shook his head with a chuckle, "A person alive and well doesn't just evaporate. She abruptly severed ties with all. I'm concerned she could be facing issues."

"Haven't you checked with the agency, Oppa?"

A wry smile crossed Liu Junxiang's lips, "As you know, the company bans close ties between male and female stars. I'd hardly risk inquiring, and even then, they'd keep it from me."

Jin Zhuxuan dipped her head in agreement, "Alright, I'll attempt to connect with Xuejing soon. If I succeed, I'll inform you right away, Oppa."

Liu Junxiang gave a nod.

A BMW XM came into view up ahead, resting silently at the curb.

"Oppa, time for me to head home."

"Sure."

Liu Junxiang spun around, extending his arms, "How about a quick embrace?"

Jin Zhuxuan observed him smiling, offering no words.

Noticing her stance, Liu Junxiang let his arms fall and gave a casual shrug.

"Sigh, wouldn't it be great if we never had to mature?"

With a grin, Jin Zhuxuan waved, "Take care on the drive."

"Don't forget to update me if you hear from Xuejing."

Liu Junxiang pivoted and approached the BMW XM.

This round, Jin Zhuxuan didn't linger for the vehicle to depart; she simply turned and started back.

Liu Junxiang buckled up, ignited the engine, and stole a look in the mirror at Jin Zhuxuan's fading silhouette.

A faint smirk tugged at his lips as he pulled away.

"Zhuxuan, hurry over; the veggie pancake's all set."

Spotting her granddaughter's return, the silver-haired old lady beckoned eagerly.

"Thanks, Grandma."

Jin Zhuxuan approached, settled on the floor amid the family, grabbed a veggie pancake, and bit into it.

Hunger hadn't struck her earlier.

Yet it did now.

Besides, she refused to disappoint Grandma.

"Has Junxiang gone?"

Jin's mother wondered.

"Yes."

While munching her pancake, Zhu Xuan nodded, struck by how an idol's repast could be so humble.

"What's up with Junxiang? At his age, dyeing his hair white like that..."

"Mom, it's part of his idol persona and styling, dictated by the agency. He has no say. And it's silver, not white."

Jin's father stayed even-handed and impartial.

The elder persisted in her old ways, firm in her opinion, "Regardless, he's changed from the boy he used to be."

Jin's father skipped debating his mother, shot a look at his daughter, and cleared his throat casually.

"What did you discuss with Junxiang?"

"Nothing much. Grandma, this veggie pancake of yours is absolutely tasty."

Hearing the compliment, the wrinkled-faced elder beamed, then voiced her heartfelt worry: "My dear little Zhu Xuan, you've endured so much in Shen Zhou..."

"Mom, she's faring better there than here, you know."

Jin's mother noted with a light chuckle.

"Young lady, I'm posing a question to you."

Jin's father voiced his mild frustration.

"And I replied. Nothing much."

"Impossible. After ages apart, back when he was little, he adored you."

Men often speak bluntly and without filter.

Jin's mother shot her husband a stern look.

"I'm stating facts. Even post-relocation, Junxiang visited our home frequently..."

"Dad, Oppa and I are just pals."

"Hush! That lad falls short for our precious little Zhu Xuan!"

The elder scolded her son sharply.

Korean family order runs rigid; typically, offspring avoid clashing with elders, so Jin's father yielded swiftly.

"Our little Zhu Xuan deserves only the world's top man."

Facing her granddaughter, the old lady's gaze brimmed with affection and indulgence.

Even the wife couldn't tolerate it further, "Mom, hold off on that; she hasn't even begun seeing anyone..."

"Precisely since she hasn't encountered the finest yet!"

The elder spared no courtesy to her daughter-in-law; advanced in years but keen-witted and argumentative.

She claimed dual triumphs.

This left the wife quiet too.

"Is Xuejing in some sort of bind?"

The pair traded looks, unwilling to oppose the matriarch, forcing Jin's father to pivot the subject meekly.

"Unclear."

"Off to Shen Zhou and now ignoring old friends? Junxiang mentioned Xuejing's been absent for days."

Here, the elder held back from countering her son, agreeing with a nod, "Poor Xuejing, lost her father young; back in trainee times, she'd join us for meals, and it tugged at Grandma's heart. Zhu Xuan, if you can, lend her a hand."

"Grandma, got it. I'll reach out to Xuejing."

"What's troubling Xuejing? Overbooked schedules wearing her out, or perhaps illness?" Jin's mother probed.

"Maybe she's involved with someone romantically."

Jin's father mused aloud.

"I'm stuffed."

Having polished off the pancake, Zhu Xuan cleaned her hands and rose, "Heading up now."

"Hold on."

Jin's father halted her, "What occupied your day?"

"Some shopping."

"Where's your haul?"

Jin's father displayed sharp attention to particulars.

Zhu Xuan froze, at a loss for words.

Evidently, deception still eludes her skills.

"Hey, treating her like a suspect? Is my Zhu Xuan some offender to you?"

As expected, the elder rose once more. "My Zhu Xuan toils endlessly, venturing abroad solo for this family's sake, facing isolation and hardship—how grueling, oh my sweet little Zhu Xuan..."

Jin's father found himself cornered, signaling to his wife for aid, but she stood powerless.

"Grandma, Shen Zhou brings me no hardships; in fact, I'm quite content there. I adore Shen Zhou."

Flashing a smile, Zhu Xuan delivered these words, then exited to the stairs, abandoning the seniors to exchange baffled stares.

The young one had just declared.

She felt "content"?