Chapter 83: The Love Letter with a Lavish Lineup (Part Two)

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Story date: March 2006

Recommended song: “Kiss – Because I’m a Woman”

Disclaimer: This story is purely fictional; any resemblance is purely coincidental!

“Just now, didn’t Jiang Yihan step forward twice?” Han Chae-young began by setting up the question, “So, if you like me, say ‘yes’; if you prefer Yoon Eun-hye, say ‘no’.”

“Oh, this is good, this is good,” Kang Ho-dong said, obviously intrigued by the love triangle. Jiang Yihan simply smiled shyly. “What a bold question! If you like Han Chae-young and think Yoon Eun-hye is just unbearable—really, really annoying—then say ‘yes’. But if you think Yoon Eun-hye is beautiful and don’t even want to look at Han Chae-young, then it’s ‘no’.” Kang Ho-dong continued to fan the flames, making Jiang Yihan extremely awkward—either choice was a dilemma. Yoon Eun-hye covered her mouth, laughing uncontrollably, while Han Chae-young looked on with a hint of anticipation.

Jiang Yihan glanced at the ceiling, blew at his bangs, and finally said, “Yes.”

“Oh, so Yoon Eun-hye is just so annoying, you don’t like her at all!” Kang Ho-dong teased, while the other male guests cheered in unison, shouting “Oh! Oh!” endlessly. Yoon Eun-hye covered her entire face, feigning heartbreak, whereas Han Chae-young simply couldn’t stop smiling. Jiang Yihan scratched his head, at a complete loss, and grinned foolishly.

“Next up is our Lee Hyori,” Kang Ho-dong introduced the second female guest.

“Jiang Yihan,” Lee Hyori said without hesitation.

“Oh… Jiang Yihan, Jiang Yihan,” Kang Ho-dong wore a knowing, suggestive smile that grew wider. “Lee Hyori, why did you choose Jiang Yihan? He didn’t come forward when it was your turn just now.”

“I just like him,” Lee Hyori said boldly and directly, sending the venue into chaos as everyone screamed and pushed Jiang Yihan toward her.

“Jiang Yihan, do you think your ‘noona’ is beautiful?” Lee Hyori asked with a gleaming smile.

Jiang Yihan flashed a dazzling smile. “Of course, yes.”

“Oh my, Jiang Yihan, how could you be like this—so fickle!” Jang Woo-hyuk was the first to protest, and soon everyone surrounded Jiang Yihan, who could only respond with a sheepish grin. Meanwhile, both Han Chae-young and Yoon Eun-hye looked visibly disappointed.

“Lee Hyori, stop laughing, your jaw’s about to fall off! Are you really that happy?” Kang Ho-dong teased the beaming Lee Hyori. “All Jiang Yihan said was that you’re pretty, not that he likes you, so what are you so happy about?” At that, Lee Hyori froze, while Han Chae-young’s expression brightened once again.

The third was Chae Yeon. “Kim Jaejoong.”

“Kim Jaejoong, what do you think about having dinner together after the show?” Chae Yeon directly invited him, prompting everyone to shriek again. Today’s episode was certainly full of highlights.

Kim Jaejoong, nudged forward by the commotion, smiled bashfully and replied, “Yes.”

“Ooh, a private dinner, huh?” Kang Ho-dong’s exaggeratedly ambiguous expression made everyone break out in goosebumps.

Yoon Eun-hye’s choice, surprisingly, was still “Jiang Yihan,” causing the male guests to protest.

“Why? There are so many charming guys here—why do you always pick Jiang Yihan?” Jang Woo-hyuk pouted like a child.

“Yeah, I think I’m more handsome than Jiang Yihan,” Shin Jung-hwan propped his chin on his hand, adopting a smug pose, but his antics sent the audience into fits of laughter.

“She just likes Jiang Yihan, what can you do?” Kang Ho-dong intentionally elongated his face and squinted, making Yoon Eun-hye blush even harder.

“Jiang Yihan, can you give me your phone number?” Yoon Eun-hye asked shyly.

The venue erupted in screams, “Phone number! Phone number!”

“Jiang Yihan, it’s your number, your number!” Kang Ho-dong exaggerated his expression, making Jiang Yihan laugh so hard he couldn’t speak. Once he managed to compose himself, Kang Ho-dong glanced back and forth between Jiang Yihan and Yoon Eun-hye, then also looked at Lee Hyori and Han Chae-young, sighing deliberately, “Oh, what can they do? None of them have Jiang Yihan’s number.” The laughter continued in waves.

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After much coaxing, Jiang Yihan finally replied, “Yes.”

“Ah, why is it always ‘yes’—everything is ‘yes’!” Kang Ho-dong grumbled. “Next, Lee Da-hae.”

“Jang Woo-hyuk,” Lee Da-hae chose.

Hearing his name, Jang Woo-hyuk ran out gleefully. “Finally, someone called me!”

“Jang Woo-hyuk, you kept looking at me just now—does that mean you’re interested in me?” Lee Da-hae asked, immediately covering her head in embarrassment.

“Yes, of course yes,” Jang Woo-hyuk answered straightforwardly.

Kang Ho-dong eyed him suspiciously, “Why did you answer so fast? Huh? Did you already know what she’d ask?”

The overly dramatic host naturally incited the other male guests to gang up on him in jest.

Finally, Kim Sun-ah surprised everyone by choosing, “Shin Jung-hwan.”

“Why Shin Jung-hwan? What’s wrong with our Han Geng?” Kang Ho-dong exclaimed with a frown, and Han Geng played along, squatting down in mock heartbreak.

Shin Jung-hwan strutted out triumphantly, “Because I’m handsome, of course.”

All the guests burst into uncontrollable laughter, making Shin Jung-hwan visibly uneasy as he slunk back to his seat.

“Shin Jung-hwan, do you think Han Geng would suit me?” Kim Sun-ah’s question came out of nowhere, plunging Shin Jung-hwan into despair while the others laughed even harder at his twisted expression.

“Yes,” he replied helplessly, returning gloomily to his spot.

Now it was time for the male guests’ questions. Jiang Yihan stepped forward.

“Ah, today’s popular boy—let’s see who he’ll choose,” Kang Ho-dong remarked.

“Chae Yeon,” Jiang Yihan announced, prompting another uproar.

“Totally fickle—three already and now looking for a fourth!” Shin Jung-hwan muttered incessantly on the side.

Jiang Yihan smiled awkwardly, while Chae Yeon, even more embarrassed, spun in place to shake off the nerves. Everyone waited for Jiang Yihan’s question.

“Of the three—who do you think suits me best?” Jiang Yihan asked. The room erupted once again, and Chae Yeon became the most flustered of all. “What kind of question is that?” she stomped her feet in frustration.

Everyone laughed and applauded Jiang Yihan’s wit.

“Now, you three need to exchange glances with Chae Yeon and let her decide,” Kang Ho-dong instructed the three leading ladies.

Han Chae-young’s shyness, Lee Hyori’s confidence, and Yoon Eun-hye’s cuteness made Chae Yeon feel even more awkward. Staring into the eyes of other women felt so strange, she didn’t know what to do.

“If you pick Han Chae-young, say ‘yes’; Lee Hyori is ‘or’; Yoon Eun-hye is ‘no’. Chae Yeon, make your choice,” Kang Ho-dong directed.

The inevitable moment arrived. After a brief hesitation, Chae Yeon said, “No.”

Yoon Eun-hye immediately flashed a sweet smile, while the other two’s expressions stiffened.

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Next, both Shin Jung-hwan and Kim Jong-min were mercilessly rejected, and the two sighed dramatically, lamenting their unfair fate. Kim Jong-min’s, “Hey, I’m a flower boy too, you know!” sent everyone into another fit of laughter.

Everyone expected Jang Woo-hyuk to choose Lee Da-hae, since she’d chosen him earlier, but to everyone’s surprise, he picked Han Chae-young instead. “Han Chae-young, Jiang Yihan is such a flirt—why don’t you come over to me?”

“Haha, Jang Woo-hyuk, what if Han Chae-young doesn’t pick you? Look at Lee Da-hae’s face!” Kang Ho-dong laughed heartily, while Lee Da-hae looked utterly forlorn and stared at Jang Woo-hyuk with a hint of annoyance. Jang Woo-hyuk laughed awkwardly, and Kang Ho-dong gleefully asked, “Han Chae-young, what’s your answer?”

Amid everyone’s anticipation, Han Chae-young gave a difficult “no,” sending everyone but the disappointed Jang Woo-hyuk into gales of laughter.

Kim Jaejoong played it safe and chose Chae Yeon, whose “yes” response filled the room with a pink glow. They were practically a couple now, and Kang Ho-dong, never one to miss an ambiguous moment, spun his little eyes around mischievously, his grin looking more like a sly smirk, making everyone laugh even more.

Finally, Han Geng, faced with the choice of Chae Yeon, Yoon Eun-hye, or Kim Sun-ah, unexpectedly picked Yoon Eun-hye. Kang Ho-dong immediately shot Jiang Yihan a mischievous look. In truth, Han Geng chose Yoon Eun-hye because Jiang Yihan had directed him behind the scenes. Han Geng had originally intended to pick Kim Sun-ah, but Jiang Yihan whispered, “That won’t make for good TV—you should pick Yoon Eun-hye, then Ho-dong will know how to play it up.”

Han Geng nodded with a smile, leading to the present scenario. Sure enough, Kang Ho-dong said, “Looks like there’s competition for Jiang Yihan! What do you think?” Jiang Yihan only smiled mysteriously and stayed silent. Kang Ho-dong pressed on, giving Yoon Eun-hye another suggestive look, “Yoon Eun-hye, what’s your answer? If you like Han Geng, say ‘yes’; if not, then ‘no’. Hahaha!” He was visibly excited.

Han Geng was even more embarrassed, not knowing where to put his hands, unable to meet Yoon Eun-hye’s gaze, and awkwardly fidgeting.

“Yes,” Yoon Eun-hye replied, then immediately turned away, blushing.

The male guests jumped for joy—finally, Jiang Yihan had suffered a setback. He played along, looking crestfallen as he pinched his nose and shook his head.

“Ha! Jiang Yihan got rejected! Yoon Eun-hye chose Han Geng! Hahaha!” Kang Ho-dong was practically dancing with glee.

Yet the two main parties remained calm—Han Geng just nodded with a smile and stepped back, while Yoon Eun-hye stood shyly, offering no further explanation.

“Now, it’s time for the ultimate confessions—dance… battle!” Kang Ho-dong stretched out the words dramatically. The music started, and for the couple dances, each male guest paired with the corresponding female guest by number.

First up was Shin Jung-hwan, as hilarious as ever with his comedic dance, full of flair. His partner, Han Chae-young, was visibly at a loss, her movements stiff and her awkward smile betraying her discomfort. She shuffled through a few small moves and quickly finished. Seeing Shin Jung-hwan’s delighted expression, Han Chae-young burst out laughing.

Kim Jong-min and Lee Hyori made a powerful pair. Kim Jong-min, with his background in dance, was naturally skilled, and the two brought out all their moves center stage. But halfway through, Kim Jong-min couldn’t help himself and started performing the “puppy dance”—shaking both legs and sliding his hands over his head—making the serious, sexy Lee Hyori crack up, unable to continue.

Jang Woo-hyuk and Chae Yeon, the dance king and queen, gave the best performance of the night, twisting and turning center stage. The highlight was when Chae Yeon put one hand on her hip and the other around Jang Woo-hyuk’s neck, while he lowered his head close to her face—totally sexy and suggestive, sending the atmosphere to its peak.

Kim Jaejoong and Yoon Eun-hye, as well as Han Geng and Lee Da-hae, gave decent performances, though none dared to let loose. They ended up laughing through their routines, which Kang Ho-dong teased them about for ages.

The finale with Jiang Yihan and Kim Sun-ah took everyone by surprise—they went for comedy. Both donned stern expressions, took wide stances, shook their legs, rolled their eyes, and waved their hands wildly in front of their faces. This bizarre, unique dance sent the audience into hysterics. They looked less like they were dancing and more like performing a ritual. The “wizard dance” became the new comedy craze, and Jiang Yihan and Kim Sun-ah finished their segment in “convulsions.”

“Next, let’s see the ultimate dance-off between our two Korean goddesses!” Kang Ho-dong announced.

Lee Hyori and Chae Yeon stepped out, removed their jackets, and the crowd went wild—especially the male guests. The two faced off, showing off perfect curves, but their faces betrayed their struggle not to laugh, which made the audience enjoy the spectacle all the more.

“Finally, a special stage from our flower boys: Kim Jaejoong, Han Geng, and Jiang Yihan,” Kang Ho-dong called out the male guests.

Kim Jong-min dashed out first, but was quickly dragged back and “beaten up” by Shin Jung-hwan, to which Kim Jong-min responded with exaggerated cries, making everyone laugh before the dance had even begun.

As for the flower boys’ performance, everyone was curious what they’d do. The three broke into HOT’s iconic dance “Candy,” instantly elevating the atmosphere. Jang Woo-hyuk joined in like an excited child. Memories of the nineties, “Candy’s” glory, and HOT’s soaring popularity—all the guests started dancing in place, relishing this carnival. The smiles on Jiang Yihan, Kim Jaejoong, and Han Geng’s faces were especially radiant.

A brief aside from the author: This chapter was actually uploaded on October 11, but for some reason, it didn’t show up on Qidian—so frustrating…