Who has snatched her away again?

The next morning, when it was broad daylight.

The room at the Shilla Hotel remained dimly lit, with sunlight unable to penetrate the curtains, as if separated from the outside world.

On the sofa, his usual biological clock kicked in. Chen Ran frowned, his eyelids twitched, and then he slowly opened his eyes.

Before he could fully regain his senses, a voice rang in his ears.

"Oppa, you're awake~"

Chen Ran turned his head and saw Cui Zhenli squatting beside the sofa, her hands supporting her chin, her bright eyes blinking as she looked at him.

"truth."

Chen Ran sat up, but a strong tingling sensation came from the right side of his body, making him grimace.

The sofa was a bit too big for someone his height; after sleeping on it for a few hours, half of his body was numb.

"Oppa, are you alright?" Choi Jin-ri quickly stood up and asked upon seeing the situation.

"It's nothing, just a little numbness on the right side of my body, it'll be fine after a while."

"Oh..." Seeing how upset her oppa looked, Choi Jin-ri pursed her lips, feeling a little guilty.

Last night I was so focused on myself that I forgot that it would be uncomfortable for oppa to sleep on the sofa all the time. I should have woken him up and put him in bed.

"I'm sorry, oppa, I should have let you go to bed."

Chen Ran stretched his slightly sore arms and smiled upon hearing this.

"There's nothing to apologize for. Besides, if I go to sleep in the bed, where will you sleep?"

"I...we can sleep together," Choi Jin-ri suddenly said, her face slightly flushed, her voice barely audible.

Chen Ran didn't hear clearly: "Huh? What did you say, Truth?"

"N-nothing...oppa, are you feeling better now? Would you like me to give you a massage?"

"I'm fine, much better now. How about you? When did you wake up? Is anything bothering you? Does your head hurt?"

"I actually woke up when you and Taeyeon unnie were kissing," Choi Jin-ri thought to herself.

But she said, "I just woke up not long ago. Thank you oppa for picking me up last night and taking care of me all night."

"You're welcome. Besides, I didn't pick you up. Taeyeon brought you to the hotel, but she went back first. And I didn't really take care of you much last night. I drank quite a bit and slept very soundly." "It's a good thing you slept soundly last night, oppa. Otherwise, you would have woken up when Jessica unnie called, and you would have found out when Taeyeon unnie came back." Choi Sulli thought to herself.

"Well, I have to thank oppa too. He was busy last night, and I still troubled him to pick me up. Oh, right..."

As she spoke, she turned and walked to the bedside table, took Chen Ran's phone, and handed it to him.

"Last night when I got up to go to the bathroom, Jessica unnie called you. I answered for oppa, but the phone died after only a few words. I've charged it for oppa. Oppa, remember to call me back later."

There's no need to hide something that's so easily exposed; it would only damage her image in this oppa's eyes. She wouldn't do something so foolish.

Chen Ran took the phone and smiled, "Okay, thank you."

"Oppa, how about we order room service and have them bring some breakfast over? I'm a little hungry."

"it is good."

Chen Ran ordered two breakfasts by phone, and the hotel staff delivered them a dozen minutes later.

Two Western-style sandwiches with two cups of warm milk.

They sat down at the small dining table in the room and ate breakfast, but for some reason, neither of them spoke.

Chen Ran turned on his phone, and several messages popped up on the screen instantly. Apart from the message Jessica Jung sent him last night, the rest were messages from the film crew.

Krystal Jung sent him a message at 3 a.m.

[Oppa, the average viewership rating for our drama's premiere is out! It's 12.6%!!!]

Upon seeing this number, Chen Ran smiled.

12.6%.

The average viewership rating for the premiere is already a very good result.

For terrestrial television stations like SBS, KBS, and MBC, an average viewership rating of 8% for the first broadcast of a drama is considered passing, and 10% is considered excellent.

A rating like 12.6% for "School 2013" last night already puts it firmly in the top of SBS's annual drama ratings rankings.

Some TV dramas of mediocre quality will only reach a similar peak viewership rating until the series ends.

Moreover, it's important to know that this is just the initial broadcast ratings. As long as the quality of subsequent episodes remains high, the ratings will definitely continue to rise, and a 20% rating later on is not entirely impossible.

Chen Ran is still a new screenwriter, and the fact that his first drama has achieved such success is enough to surprise many people in the industry.

In the idol industry, this is equivalent to a monster rookie. Chen Ran himself was very satisfied with this achievement, and it gave him a lot of motivation.

He is ambitious too.

Besides Jung Soo-jung, Lee Eung-bok, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Woo-bin, and others from the production team sent him messages to tell him about the great success of the premiere.

Chen Ran replied to each of them, indicating that everyone should continue to work hard.

Finally, there was news from Ham Eun-jung. Besides telling Chen Ran about the premiere ratings, she also said that she had already set off for Japan.

Chen Ran replied that they would keep in touch and contact each other anytime if needed.

Liu Huaying's matter will be discussed in the next couple of days.

He was busy replying to messages, while Choi Jin-ri remained silent, lost in thought.

Last night, she had a frank conversation with Jin Ruanruan, but Jin Ruanruan said she had never thought about being with Chen Ran.

I don't like it... but I don't resist kissing, what's going on?

When Choi Jin-ri asked her later, Kim Yu-yuen never gave a clear answer, but her implication was that she should ask Chen Ran.

Jin Ruanruan's thinking was also very simple. Please remember the only website address for this novel: "www.deqixs.org". The website owner has only this one website, and other websites may be discontinued at any time.

To explain this matter clearly to Choi Jin-ri, it's essential to let her know about the house.

Only Chen Ran can talk to her about this.

Besides, all these problems are Chen Ran's own doing.

She wasn't going to defend that jerk.

Let that bastard talk to the truth himself.

What Cui Zhenli is thinking about now is how she should bring up the topic with Chen Ran.

Beside her, Chen Ran sent a message to Jessica Jung, explaining what had happened last night.

The message was read instantly, and then Jessica Jung replied.

[Nothing happened between you and Mari last night, right?]

Chen Ran stared blankly at the message.

Nothing really happened between him and Choi Jin-ri last night, but he and Kim Yu-yuen did... He tapped the virtual keyboard, but no reply came. Chen Ran's expression suddenly froze again.

He suddenly remembered that Choi Jin-ri had woken up groggily when he kissed Kim Yeon-yeon last night.

I wonder if she still remembers this?

After thinking for a moment, Chen Ran turned to look at Cui Zhenli.

"truth."

"Um?"

Choi Jin-ri snapped out of her daze upon hearing the voice: "What's wrong, oppa?"

Do you remember last night when you woke up groggily and asked for water?

Choi Jin-ri paused for a moment, then nodded gently.

"Remember."

"Um... well..."

"Oppa, I remember when you kissed Taeyeon unnie." She knew what this oppa wanted to ask.

She didn't hide anything and took the opportunity to ask about the matter clearly.

Taeyeon unnie told her to ask oppa last night, which means it's okay to ask.

The girl pursed her lips: "Oppa, are you and Taeyeon unnie together?"

"Uh...no."

No...

Oppa said no.

Taeyeon unnie also said no last night.

So what exactly is going on?

"I asked Taeyeon unnie, and Taeyeon unnie also said no, and told me to ask oppa."

Choi Jin-ri stared intently at Chen Ran with her beautiful eyes, clearly wanting an answer.

Chen Ran didn't know how to explain for a moment. To explain clearly, he would definitely have to bring up the house issue.

He pondered for a moment and looked at Choi Jin-ri.

"Truth is something I can't explain clearly in a few words. You have to see for yourself, and then you'll understand."

Chen Ran plans to find some time to bring Cui Zhenli home.

25 years ago, there were Kim Tae-yeon, Im Yoon-ah, Jessica, Krystal, and Dae-ryong-zai.

They all really wanted to meet Choi Jin-ri.

Chen Ran had always wanted to bring her back, and now was a perfect opportunity.

Choi Jin-ri blinked: "Do I have to go see it myself?"

What does this mean? What are we going to see?

"Well, you'll have to see for yourself."

Chen Ran smiled and nodded: "Zhenli, are you free these few days? Day or night is fine."

"Hmm... let me see, oppa." The girl picked up her phone and looked at her schedule.

"I have scenes to film for the next few days, shooting from morning till night, and I also have a few sporadic brand events. Um... I'm free next Monday afternoon and evening."

"Okay, then next Monday afternoon, I'll contact you then."

"Oh... okay." Choi Jin-ri nodded blankly.

Why does it suddenly feel a bit mysterious?

What exactly is this oppa taking her to see?

She was asking about relationships, so how did it suddenly turn into a mystery-hunting exercise?

However... as long as oppa doesn't avoid the issue, it's fine.

Whatever it is, she'll find out when she sees it.

She believed Chen Ran wouldn't lie to her.

---

The afternoon after "Achoo!", the crew of "School 2013" were there.

Chen Ran, sitting next to Li Yingfu, couldn't help but sneeze again.

Seeing this, Li Yingfu, who was standing next to her, said with concern, "Xiao Ran, why don't you go home and rest for the next couple of days? I'll keep an eye on the crew; there won't be any problems."

The first two episodes of "School 2013" aired on Wednesday and Thursday, achieving an average viewership rating of 12.6% for the premiere.

The second episode, which aired last night, set a new record, achieving an average viewership rating of 14.1%.

Thanks to Chen Ran's clever ideas, the first episode captivated teenage viewers with the contrast between the male protagonist Gao Nanshun, who was once the top student in a high school but is now being beaten up by a few students without fighting back.

Then, at the end of the first episode, the high-pressure family environment of the second female lead, Song Xiajing, beneath her glamorous appearance was introduced, and the second episode continued to unfold, further capturing the attention of some middle-aged viewers, resulting in the second episode achieving a new high in ratings.

The second episode's ratings were a huge hit with the entire crew, and SBS TV director Lee Chang-ho was all smiles. He even ordered a coffee truck to come and treat the crew that morning, promising a bonus if the ratings exceeded 20% by the end of the series.

Yoon Ha-rim, the representative of HD Company, the production company, was also very pleased and treated the entire crew to a sumptuous lunch as a reward.

Online discussions about the drama "School 2013" have also increased significantly.

Those obscure screenwriters who previously criticized the show online, mocking Chen Ran for relying on his looks to gain attention and lacking talent, and who were even expelled from the Peninsula Screenwriters Association, originally intended to take revenge on the show after it aired.

After the show aired... Damn, this Chen Ran seems to be quite talented, even more so than them.

They can't even find any major problems, and they can't even form public opinion. How can they criticize them?

Finally, they angrily picked up the remote control next to them and changed the channel.

If I can't beat you, I'll never contribute to your viewership ratings!

Just when the crew was thriving, Chen Ran, who was the core of the crew, fell ill.

Chen Ran felt something was wrong with her body when she left the Shilla Hotel with Choi Jin-ri yesterday morning and returned to the film set.

Sure enough, he caught a cold yesterday afternoon and also had a slight fever.

Chen Ran guessed that he must have caught a cold while sleeping in the hotel, and he didn't feel better even after sleeping last night.

He is the type who doesn't get sick easily, but when he does, it's more serious than other people's illnesses.

Upon hearing Li Yingfu's words, he didn't try to deny it: "My cold seems to be quite serious. I'm planning to go to the hospital to get it checked out. I'll leave the crew to you, Brother Yingfu."

"Go ahead, just rest well at home for the next couple of days. If there's anything I can do for you, I'll let you know."

"Okay." Chen Ran got up and was about to leave the film crew when he bumped into Jung Soo-jung, who was returning from the restroom.

"Oppa, where are you going?"

"Oh, my cold just won't get better, it seems pretty bad, I'm going to go to the hospital to get it checked out."

"Oh, okay? Then oppa, you should go quickly. Or should I have my manager take you?"

Chen Ran waved his hand: "No need, no need, it's not that serious yet."

"Okay then, oppa, drive carefully and get some rest. If you need any help, you can call me," Jung Soo-jung said with concern.

"Okay, I'm leaving."

Watching Chen Ran walk out of the film set, Krystal Jung thought for a moment, then took out her phone and sent a message to her unnie.

[Unnie, oppa seems pretty sick. He's gone to the hospital now. Aren't you off today? Why don't you go to his house tonight to see him?]

The message was quickly read, and Jessica Jung replied with three words.

【understood. 】

Krystal put down her phone. Unnie, you'd better seize this opportunity!

Meanwhile, in Girls' Generation's dormitory.

Jessica Jung put down her phone, her eyes flickering slightly.

This is indeed a great opportunity that we shouldn't miss.

When a person is sick, that's when they need someone to be with them and take care of them.

Jessica Jung thought for a moment.

Chen Ran has just left for the hospital, and it will take him about an hour to get home.

Then let's wait until he gets home before going over.

Having mentally estimated the time, Jessica Jung hummed a little tune as she leaned back on the sofa, thinking about what she should do when she went to Chen Ran's house later.

He's sick now. If I eat and drink his fill, won't it worsen his condition?

As she was thinking, she suddenly remembered something, picked up her phone, quickly found a takeout restaurant that made health-preserving porridge, and ordered a serving.

I definitely don't have the skill to cook it myself, but ordering takeout and then packing it in an insulated container to take over shows my thoughtfulness, right? About an hour later.

Judging that it was about time and Chen Ran should already be at home, Jessica Jung got up, picked up the thermos containing the health porridge, and left the dormitory.

When Chen Ran sees me later, he'll probably be pleasantly surprised.

With a joyful smile on her face, Jessica Jung opened the car door, got in, carefully placed the thermos, started the car, and headed to Chen Ran's house.

A dozen minutes later, the BMW stopped in front of Chen Ran's house.

Jessica Jung got out of the car, walked to the front door, straightened her clothes, and then pressed the doorbell.

A few seconds passed, and there was no movement at the gate.

Jessica Jung blinked and pressed the doorbell again.

Nearly a minute passed, and still no one came to open the door.

Strange, has Chen Ran not returned yet?

Jessica Jung frowned as she looked at the door, took out her phone, and dialed Chen Ran's number.

The call was answered quickly. "Hello, Soo-yeon."

"Hey, Chen Ran, where are you right now?"

"Me? I'm on my way to Incheon Airport right now."

"What?! An airport?!"

Jessica Jung was instantly stunned, and the next second a thought popped into her mind:

Who snatched her away again?!