Volume 4 2012 Chapter 812: The Three Years Between You and Me
No matter how outrageous her boyfriend's request was, at least one thing was certain.
That is, Yi Haoyan’s birthday still has to be celebrated one day in advance this year.
Saturday, November 10, 2012.
It happened to be a rest day, and this time Enfei didn't want to just take advantage of the break in practice to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday like she did last time.
She arranged plenty of time.
Anyway, we have danced to the song for tomorrow's commercial performance countless times in the past few months. Even if we don't practice today, there will be no problem performing tomorrow.
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Speaking of which, we have been officially dating since 2010, and it has been more than two years today.
The relationship between the two gradually changed from being a simple campus couple at the beginning.
It’s not that there’s any problem with the relationship.
It's the lifestyle that has changed.
In her innocent student days, she didn't have to worry about her livelihood, and she just studied and practiced step by step every day. Even though the competition among trainees was fierce and stressful, and she had to work part-time to earn pocket money, the girl didn't really feel the pressure of real life.
Although it is hard sometimes, it is more of a life experience.
It was not until they entered senior year that Yi Haoyan had more and more internships and part-time jobs, and Enfei's activities as a dance partner also gradually increased. Although they were still students, they spent less and less time in school.
Although they will not officially graduate for another year, both of them have already begun to gradually participate in social life.
Only after I started working and entered society did I truly realize how difficult it is for my parents.
The biggest feeling is that the focus of life has changed.
When I was in school, everything was fixed.
Classes, practice, part-time jobs, every day is a routine, the focus of life is very stable, just do things when the time comes. After completing those things, you can freely manage your time and enjoy life.
But now, Enfei feels that the focus of her life has clearly shifted to work, and everything else has to give way and compromise to this.
Yi Haoyan also reduced his class time due to his internship, so the time they spent together was actually less than before.
Not being able to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday with him for two consecutive years was just a small reflection of this change.
In addition, the pressure of the workplace, the complicated interpersonal relationships, and the naked struggle for interests all made the girl feel a lot.
Even though she is just an underage girl and has not actually experienced many things, she has already realized the difficulties of survival through what she has seen and heard.
However, Eun-bi is thankful that this change in lifestyle has not affected their relationship.
Although we spend less time together, our feelings have not faded at all. In fact, they have become stronger because we can't see each other often.
And lifestyle changes are not without benefits.
The most direct thing is to make money.
Take Enfei for example.
Although the income of a backup dancer is meager, it is still very good compared to working part-time, especially for a group with some fame like Girlsday. As a regular backup dancer, the price of commercial performances is also rising.
Although the girl no longer has as much time to work as before, her savings have not decreased but increased instead.
Although this money is not much, it is enough to cover daily pocket money and occasional expenses.
For example: this birthday cake.
This was Yi Haoyan’s first request, asking Enfei to buy him a birthday cake.
This request is of course very reasonable! Even if he doesn't say it, Enfei is ready to do it.
Yi Haoyan likes to eat chocolate cake, so this type of cake is prepared for his birthday every year.
This year, out of guilt and because she had more money, Enfei specially chose a Paris Baguette birthday cake.
This is a local brand that has been making cakes in Korea since 1988. It is currently considered a first-tier brand in Korea, and its prices are not cheap.
For Kwon Eun-fei, who is still a student, this choice can be said to be full of sincerity.
Because it was the weekend, there were many people on the street. The girl carried the cake and arrived at the agreed location smoothly.
A western restaurant near Exit 5 of Seoul Forest Station on the Bundang Line.
The place was chosen by Yi Haoyan.
Enfei once had some objections to this arrangement, because even for an affordable Western restaurant, the cost of nearly 20,000 won per person was a bit expensive.
After all, they are just high school students.
But Yi Haoyan has his own reasons .
"Eunfei~ We have officially been dating for more than two years, almost three. This is the third birthday we celebrate together."
Looking at the girl's red face because of his previous straightforward and ridiculous reasons, the boy's eyes suddenly became gentle and affectionate, as if he was lost in some warm memories.
"You spent my birthday with me for the first time in 2010. It was the first time someone spent my birthday with me since I came to Korea, and it was also the first time in my life that I had a girlfriend to spend my birthday with me."
"Haha~ It's very memorable~"
There was a smile in Yi Haoyan's eyes, and his soft expression concealed some kind of touching emotion.
Eun-bi was stunned.
"You prepared it secretly from me the first time. Actually, I roughly guessed it at that time, but I just didn't say it out loud. I also want to see what such a lively and lovely girl will prepare."
The boy's voice was as gentle and warm as the sunshine filtering through the leaves.
“The results completely exceeded my expectations.
"At that time, you hadn't started dancing yet and didn't have much savings. So apart from buying a cake, you didn't have any extra money to book a restaurant. So you asked the owner of the bakery where you worked at the time to arrange a small table in the store so that we could have a place to celebrate the birthday.
"That table was in the corner of the store, it was small and the space was very cramped. But it was the happiest birthday I've ever had in my life. The cake was delicious, the atmosphere was warm, and Enfei, you were beautiful and cute."
Yi Haoyan just looked at Quan Eunfei straight, as if he was sizing her up, or as if he was looking at the cute girl from two years ago.
Enfei's eyes were slightly red.
"In 2011, you started to be a backup dancer and gradually became much busier. For your birthday that year, the company arranged for you to participate in G.NA senior's stage performance, so you couldn't celebrate with me. You were a little depressed at the time, but I didn't care."
The boy recalled the situation and found it somewhat funny.
"At that time, my aunt's family also arranged an event for your birthday, but I didn't have time to accompany you, so we decided to celebrate a day in advance. But you were very busy practicing and preparing for the stage, so I could only sneak out to celebrate during the breaks in practice.
"It was a cold day. I brought the cake and waited for you to come out in a convenience store near your company."
When talking about this part, the boy's eyes were a little rippling, as if he remembered some impressive scene.
"You ran all the way here, sweating profusely, wearing the T-shirt and sweatshirt you wore during practice. Your clothes were soaked with sweat and stuck to your body, and your sweatshirt wasn't buttoned properly. When you ran over here... wow... the scenery... I was stunned~"
"Mo! Just remember this!"
Enfei, who was very moved just now, blushed again when she heard him say this.
She spat and scolded this dishonest oppa harshly.
"That was exactly what happened. I still remember it very clearly."
Yi Haoyan laughed, and his smile looked a little hateful.
"You were very pressed for time, but you still insisted on following the celebration procedures strictly, including lighting candles and singing birthday songs. After eating the cake, you were reluctant to leave, and only returned to the company after I urged you repeatedly."
There was a hint of sarcasm in the boy's words.
Eun-fi is sorry.
She does pay a lot of attention to rituals and can be a little stubborn at times.
"That birthday was very short, and the location was just a small table in a convenience store. There was no elaborate preparation at all, but I was still very happy."
“Because we’ve all grown up.”
Yi Haoyan looked at Quan Eunfei and said seriously.
"Compared to a year ago, you got the chance to be a backup dancer, and I also found a job as an intern in a variety show. Compared to ordinary students, we are all one step closer to our dreams. Is there anything more joyful than this?
"So this year I won't worry about the time to celebrate. Because this year, we've gotten better again.
"Eunfei, you participated in the TV music program for the first time and became a regular dancer, and the TV series I participated in also achieved great results, "Reply 1997"! It's a historical TV series. Although Oppa is just a trainee, he is now a man with some income~"
The beginning was quite touching, but Yi Haoyan's style changed towards the end.
"Although this kind of western restaurant is a bit expensive for students, Oppa is a man with an income, we can afford it!
"In the past three years, we've celebrated our birthdays in places ranging from the bakery where I work to convenience stores. This year, we can finally afford to book a nice restaurant. Isn't this something worth celebrating?"
"Haha! Moya! Oppa!"
Eun-fi was amused by her boyfriend's nonsensical behavior. She felt something was wrong, but she also felt that he was right.
I didn't know how to refute it for a moment, so I just agreed with him.
The birthday of coming of age is indeed worth commemorating.
It is worth ordering a better cake and choosing a better restaurant.
Oppa is right, every year we are improving and growing.
I hope things will get better and better in the future.
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