Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 170 Lin Xiuyuan's...Super Gift (7K views, please subscribe and vote)

On a June afternoon in 2025, the Seoul sun finally pierced through the clouds and slanted into the bedroom of this high-rise apartment.

The little dragon cub, who had just woken up, lay on the soft mattress, yawning, and lazily picked up his phone.

Her slightly disheveled hair fell between her shoulders and the pillow, and her slightly hoarse voice carried the languid air of someone who had just woken up.

Soon, Da Longzai, having obtained his phone, leaned against the headboard, his brows relaxing slightly. He smiled and muttered to himself, "It seems like it's been a few days since I last saw Xiu Yuan."

As soon as she finished speaking, she lightly tapped her fingertip on the call list and dialed the number she knew all too well.

Beep...beep...beep...

The phone was answered after only a few rings. However, the voice that came through was not Lin Xiuyuan's familiar voice.

"Hey, Xiu Yuan is sleeping."

It was a woman's voice, a voice that was both weary and amused, and sickeningly sweet.

And... it sounds somewhat familiar.

Upon hearing the other person's voice, Da Longzai froze, unconsciously moving his hand away from his phone to glance at the number on the screen.

She instinctively thought she had dialed the wrong number, but the other person's response was so strange.

"Taeyeon unnie?"

After confirming that the number was correct and the voice in his ear was also correct, Da Longzai couldn't help but ask for confirmation, his tone filled with disbelief.

"Yes, it's me."

Kim Tae-yeon laughed easily on the other end of the phone, with a hint of teasing, "Ji-yeon, Xiu-yuan didn't sleep well last night and just fell asleep. Is there something you need from him?"

As soon as she said that, Da Longzai's face turned half black. Although Lin Xiuyuan was not her property, in terms of intimacy, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them lovers.

So when she heard the words "last night" and "didn't get enough rest" together, she immediately conjured up a lot of images in her mind.

He also mentally analyzed how much deeper meaning might be hidden in Taeyeon's words.

But Da Longzai didn't immediately explode. Instead, he changed his tone and chuckled softly, "Oh, it's nothing, Unnie. I just wanted to ask him where he put my towel before he went home last time. I can't find it. Since he's asleep, I won't wake him up. Let him rest well."

This answer made Kim Tae-yeon glance down at the sleeping boy beside her, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes. "Well, I'll have him call you back later when he wakes up."

"No need, unnie, I'll talk to him later. Bye, unnie~"

"OK, all right."

As soon as the call ended and the phone was removed from his ear, the smile on Da Longzai's face gradually faded.

However, he wasn't angry. He just looked down at his phone screen with a puzzled expression, his finger lingering on the "Call Ended" screen for a few seconds.

Then, taking a deep breath, she rolled over, got out of bed, and walked barefoot into the walk-in closet.

Da Longzai is not someone who sits and waits for explanations, nor is he someone who lets his emotions control him.

A few minutes later, when she came out of the dressing room again, she had changed into a fitted sleeveless top and high-waisted white pants. She walked briskly to the balcony and looked out at the Han River not far away.

Sunlight slanted across the tattoo on the dragon cub's shoulder, making the faint lines seem to glow as well.

A moment later, a cryptic smile appeared on her lips, and she murmured to herself, "Taeyeon unnie, tsk, Xiuyuan~ don't overwork yourself."

After saying that, Da Longzai called Lee Juri. Upon hearing that she had been hanging out with Ham Eunjung that day, he immediately asked for her address and left.

Inside the villa on the other side.

After hanging up the phone, Kim Tae-yeon smiled and put down her phone. She then took a blanket from the side and gently covered Lin Xiu-yuan, who was still fast asleep.

Then he went into the kitchen, got some things, and came out again to rummage through the cabinet next to him.

After going in and out several times, everything was finally settled.

After Kim Tae-yeon returned to the sofa and stared at Lin Xiu-yuan, who had turned over, for a while, she left the things and the note in her hand on the coffee table, got up, and slowly left.

Although there was no rehearsal today, the events of yesterday and this morning had a profound impact on Kim Tae-yeon. She desperately needed some private space to adjust her emotions and sort out her thoughts.

Time slipped silently from noon into the afternoon.

Sunlight streamed into the living room through the half-drawn curtains, falling softly on the edge of the sofa and outlining the folds and shadows of the blanket.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had slept all afternoon, finally woke up slowly in the warmth.

Upon waking, he groggily turned over, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he hadn't completely shaken off the stickiness of the dream.

But he quickly opened his eyes after realizing that the fragrance had disappeared.

When Lin Xiuyuan opened his eyes, he saw that the sofa was empty except for himself.

Only a note and a thermos, still warm, sat quietly on the coffee table, standing out starkly in the golden afternoon light.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan slowly sat up, rubbed his temples, and then picked up the note and glanced at it.

"You're sleeping soundly, Xiuyuan~ I stayed here for a while, now I have to go back first."

I made you a cup of tea, oolong tea to wake you up. Remember to drink some first thing when you wake up, so you don't feel groggy again.

Oh, right, there's another question I need to tell you.

It was while you were asleep that Jiyeon called, and I answered it for you.

Then I had a little "battle" with her, haha, I said you were asleep.

So, Xiuyuan, you'll have to take the blame again (laughs).
—Leaves a note from Taeyeon.

Lin Xiuyuan, after reading the note once and thinking he had misread it, read it again and again.

Then, staring blankly at the line "Taking the blame again" for two seconds, he finally couldn't help but cover his forehead with one hand and muttered, "Did I recruit a member into the cult, or did I recruit a scourge?"

Since taking Kim Tae-yeon in last night, only 24 hours have passed, and he has already teetered on the brink of social death twice.

After a speechless outburst, Lin Xiuyuan leaned back in his sofa chair, took a deep breath, and picked up his cup to sip his oolong tea.

Because the tea was kept in a thermos, it was still warm and slightly bitter even after some time had passed.

At the same time, there seemed to be a familiar scent mixed in, like the fragrance on her body that was somewhere between perfume and shower gel, lingering around the tip of the nose.

After taking a couple of sips of tea, Lin Xiuyuan stared at the thermos in his hand for a while, then shook his head and smiled, "Well, at least it's some consolation."

After muttering to himself, Lin Xiuyuan finally resigned himself to his fate, picked up his phone from the coffee table, and dialed the name of the contact he had been subconsciously avoiding for a long time.

The phone was answered instantly after only two rings.

"Hey, Xiuyuan~"

The voice on the other end carried a teasing laugh, and spoke in a calm and unhurried tone, "Judging from Taeyeon unnie, you're sleeping quite soundly."

Lin Xiuyuan closed his eyes, gently rubbing his temples with his fingers. He didn't explain much, but simply asked, "Where are you? I'll come find you."

If Da Longzai were his younger self, he would definitely say to Lin Xiuyuan's words: "I'm not anyone to you, why are you coming to me? Go find your Taeyeon unnie."

But she's not the young woman she used to be. Although the older sister sometimes teases the younger generation, she would never push away a young man she likes.

So Da Longzai's voice remained light, but with a hint of amusement, "Are you sure you want to come? There are three of us here, what if you don't have enough to go around with?"

Lin Xiuyuan's brow twitched, as if he had guessed something, "Quri and Eunjung?"

"Wow, Xiu Yuan." The little dragon chuckled, then paused subtly. "I didn't even tell you, how did you know? You didn't hide something between you and Qri unnie from me, did you?"

"Uh... I really don't have that."

Lin Xiuyuan was truly at a loss for words.

Because if they did have something, he could say something or offer an explanation, but they really didn't.

In fact, Da Longzai already knew that his unnie had suffered a Waterloo with his golden retriever when he met Lee Juri in the afternoon.

So after hearing the answer, she didn't press the matter further. Instead, she changed the subject and said slowly, "Since you called me as soon as you woke up, I'll let you off this time."

"How did you know I called you as soon as I woke up, Zhiyan?" Lin Xiuyuan asked curiously.

"Because I already sent you the address, you little Chu Nan."

"..."

Lin Xiuyuan paused for two seconds, then finally looked up at the ceiling and let out a sigh with a sense of fate, "You guys, one by one, sigh, wait, I'll be there soon."

"Okay, slow down, drive carefully, we're not in a hurry to go back."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiuyuan leaned back on the sofa and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

Ever since discovering his 'drug residue' constitution, Lin Xiuyuan has been avoiding all sorts of things. Although he did enjoy it during that time, he always felt something was off.

But after experiencing and witnessing the incident involving Kim Tae-yeon and her father this morning, he suddenly realized what had happened.

A month ago, after learning about the time portal, I was able to bravely go for Jessica Jung's A.

Why are you still so timid and hesitant? What are you afraid of?

Having this physique is clearly a good thing. Wouldn't Cao Pi be happy to be with more beautiful women?
Why think so much? Just go for it.

Instead of getting caught up in it, just be carefree.

As for those who claim to replenish yin by absorbing yang energy, just ask yourself honestly whether it feels good or not.

Even if you go crazy and die right away, that's still a carefree life.

So Lin Xiuyuan looked down at his younger brother and asked seriously.

"Does it feel good?"

"It's cool."

……

……

It's a little after 5 p.m. in the suburbs of Seoul in June 2025.

Lin Xiuyuan was driving his familiar Mercedes SUV, heading towards the coastline towards the location sent by Dalongzai.

The sunlight was streaming down from the west, casting a warm, pale golden glow on the clouds on the horizon.

The sea surface shimmered under the sunlight, and the sea breeze, carrying a slightly salty smell and the unique warmth of summer, blew in through the cracks in the car windows.

His destination this time was actually a wide but relatively secluded estuary.

The fishing area on the other side of the shore is paved with cement and extends outwards, surrounded by a breakwater, as calm as a mirror.

The lighthouse stood silently in the distance, while a camping table and several picnic chairs had been set up on an open space on the shore.

The half-eaten snack bags scattered on the ground and the fishing rods stuck in the cracks in the cement create a pleasant and carefree afternoon scene.

The three figures sitting in this scenery each had their own distinct appearance.

Ham Eun-jung, wearing a sports jacket, stared intently at the water, holding a fishing rod in her hand, as if trying to use her mental power to summon fish to bite.

Lee Juri sat at an angle, stuffing a cheese biscuit into her mouth while glancing at the dragon cub from time to time.

The little dragon was wearing the same outfit as before, except he was adding a baseball cap.

He rested his chin on his hand, holding the phone he had just hung up on, while the other hand gripped the fishing rod. His eyes were half-closed, and a smile played on his lips.

After Da Longzai hung up the phone, Li Juli was the first to come over, her eyes sparkling, "So, is Xiuyuan coming over, Zhiyan?"

Da Longzai didn't rush to answer. Instead, he shook the fishing rod in his hand and said with a smile, "They've already called and sent the location before. What do you think, Unnie?"

Hearing this, Li Juli instantly perked up, quickly stuffed the biscuit in her hand into her mouth, and jumped up, her baby bump and hair bouncing a few times along with her. Then she looked down at her outfit, which was very thick due to sun protection, and said, "No, I need to get in the car and change my clothes."

Ham Eun-jung, standing to the side, rolled her eyes at her expression and said, "Calm down, unnie, don't scare Soo-won away again."

"Of course I know I need to stay calm, but I just can't."

Lee Juri clutched her chest, her face serious with anticipation, while her eyes were fixed on the still somewhat effective Da Longzai. "This isn't one of those sycophantic good men you could call on anytime. This is a powerful medicine, a potent tonic."

After saying that, Lee Juri winked at Ham Eun-jung, making the other woman's mouth twitch, and she raised her hand to give her a light tap.

"You just want to eat it yourself, don't wink at me. I still think what you said is a bit crazy, unnie, it's not that exaggerated. Jiyeon's complexion has improved a lot, but it's not that exaggerated."

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to explain to you."

Faced with Ham Eun-jung's distrustful look, Lee Qri innocently shrugged, offering no further explanation.

Instead, she moved closer to the big dragon cub and asked in a low but excited voice, "Jiyeon, how are you going to handle this? Are you going to tease him about Taeyeon's situation, or just pretend to be innocent and try to bait him?"

As a result, Da Longzai replied directly, "What are you teasing me about? What are you fishing for? When Xiu Yuan comes over, I'll just jump into his arms."

Ham Eun-jung, who was learning how to fish, suddenly turned around, looking annoyed. "Be reserved, be reserved, Ji-yeon."

Upon hearing this, Da Longzai burst out laughing, "I can't hold back anymore, Unnie, Xiu Yuan is too irresistible, you wouldn't understand."

Upon hearing Da Longzai's tone, Li Juli leaned back and exclaimed, "Sigh, just how delicious is it? When can I taste it?"

"Unnie, could you please speak a little louder?"

Ham Eun-jung had just noticed the bait had been taken and hadn't even lifted the rod when the shout in her ear scared the fish away. She was so angry that she almost threw the fishing rod into the mouth of the person who spoke, "Are you trying to scare away the fish in the sea, or the approaching Xiuyuan?"

Lee Juri opened her mouth and made a "zipping" motion, but her eyes were still bright and sparkling, as if she was ready to jump up and greet the main character's appearance at any moment.

At that moment, the big dragon cub sitting on the outermost side chuckled softly, propped his chin up, and looked out at the water.

A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, and her eyes, beneath the brim of her hat, remained bright.

A long time passed.

A sea breeze caressed my face, and the air was filled with the scent of seawater and sunshine.

A familiar SUV slowly drove into the seaside embankment area in the distance, its wheels making a slight friction sound as they rolled on the concrete ground. It eventually came to a steady stop not far from Da Longzai and the others, standing side by side with their two cars.

"Here he comes." Li Juli sat up straight first, her eyes fixed on the car door. "I was really afraid he wouldn't come at the last minute."

The next second, before Li Juli even saw Lin Xiuyuan, she watched as the big dragon cub, who had been sitting steadily, suddenly stopped moving.

Then, with a clatter, the fishing rod in his hand was thrown to the ground beside him, and he stood up like an arrow released from a bow, running towards Lin Xiuyuan, who had just gotten out of the car.

"Xiuyuan~"

The familiar female voice rang in my ears, carrying an undisguised joy and eagerness.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had just gotten off the car, hadn't even reacted when he saw a figure rushing towards him. He instinctively opened his arms to catch it, and leaned back a step before regaining his balance.

"Wait a minute, Jiyeon, slow down."

Lin Xiuyuan spoke with a smile, but before he could finish speaking, Dalongzai's arm had already tightly wrapped around his waist, and his head was buried in the crook of his neck.

Lee Qri, standing behind her, exclaimed in shock, "Jiyeon is serious!"

Ham Eun-jung, who was standing next to her, also stared at the scene with her mouth agape for a long time, and whispered, "I thought she was joking and teasing us."

At the other end of the car, Lin Xiuyuan looked down at the woman clinging to him like a cat and chuckled helplessly.

"That's enough, Qri and the others are watching."

The warmth of Da Longzai's body flowed through their close embrace, and he could hear the rhythm of her breathing. He could smell the scent of sunshine, sweat, and a faint perfume emanating from her.

It's that kind of sweet, cloying scent that belongs to summer and is unique to mature women.

"You're wearing a bit too little."

Lin Xiuyuan gently stroked the dragon cub's smooth skin a few times, then gently pushed her shoulder back.

Then I looked down and saw that she was only wearing a tight-fitting sleeveless tank top, and her bare shoulders and arms had a healthy honey-colored glow from the sun. "Aren't you afraid of getting a tan or being bitten by mosquitoes while playing here like this?"

"I was in a rush to leave and didn't bring it."

The little dragon cub was still hugging Lin Xiuyuan, smiling and looking up with bright, sparkling eyes.

Lin Xiuyuan shook his head, turned around, opened the car door, took a light jacket from the passenger seat, and draped it over her shoulders without hesitation. "Wear this. It's windy at the beach, don't get cold."

"Yes, yes, yes~ Dr. Lin is online."

Faced with this thoughtful care, Da Longzai obediently let Lin Xiuyuan do as he pleased, even deliberately shaking his shoulders and smiling like a little fox that had just caught a toy.

At the same time, Lin Xiuyuan also poked his head out and waved to Lee Juri and Ham Eunjung, who were a few meters away.

"Qri, Eunjung, good afternoon."

After regaining her senses, Li Juli immediately waved her hand, "Come and sit down to chat, Xiuyuan~"

Compared to Da Longzai and Lee Juri, Ham Eunjung was more composed. She simply nodded and smiled, saying, "Good afternoon, Xiuyuan, come fishing with me."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled, then pulled the big dragon cub next to him and walked over, while also glancing left and right at the campsite set up by the three of them.

"What...what are you doing? Why are you camping by the sea?"

"This is our secret base. I'm telling you this now, but you can't bring anyone else here."

As Da Longzai pulled him toward the chair, he explained in a lighthearted tone, "On weekdays, if the weather is nice, we come here to take pictures, enjoy the breeze, chat, and maybe go fishing."

"You guys can fish?" Lin Xiuyuan asked incredulously.

“Who said we had to know how?” Ham Eun-jung chimed in, rolling her eyes. “It’s just for fun, to see who can catch it. We’re not expecting to eat it.”

“But we’ve managed to catch you, haven’t we?” Lee Juri chimed in, teasingly.

These words made Ham Eun-jung look at her in surprise. Was she really afraid that Xiu Yuan wouldn't run away?
Fortunately, Lin Xiuyuan only gave Li Juli a meaningful look, then smiled and sat down with Da Longzai.

Sunlight streamed through the thin clouds, warming them.

The group sat around the small camping table, the sunlight shining on the sea and their smiling faces.

Da Longzai shifted his position and sat next to Lin Xiuyuan, propping his chin up with one hand as he looked at him, while using the other hand to keep stuffing a bag of fish skin into his bowl. "By the way, Xiuyuan~ when is your tavern finally finished? It's been so long since I've had a few drinks. When I went to check last time, Oni said it didn't seem like much work had been done?"

"Let the smell dissipate. Who opens for business right after setting up? Juli really couldn't get in that time." Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile while eating snacks.

Then Li Juli also came over, resting her elbows on the edge of the table, and stared at Lin Xiuyuan with feigned seriousness, "So Xiuyuan, let's go over and have a couple of drinks in a bit."

"Seriously? I just got here and you're already telling me to go back and have a few drinks?"

Faced with Li Juli's attack, Lin Xiuyuan calmly gestured to the surrounding environment, "Besides, if you want to drink, I think this spot is more comfortable than the pub."

"How are we going to drive back if we drink here?" Ham Eun-jung reminded her.

"Why go back? We can camp here, take a nap in the car, and watch the sunrise."

"Xiuyuan, you make it sound so easy. Besides, the sunrise isn't coming from this direction."

The little dragon covered its mouth and chuckled, turning its head to look at Lin Xiuyuan's reaction.

Fortunately, Lin Xiuyuan's skin was much thicker than before, and he laughed without caring at all, "Then let's get some fresh air and go back when we've cleared our heads."

"Then you can blow away your own fun." Ham Eun-jung smiled, her eyes narrowed. "I still want to go home and sleep in my bed. It's too uncomfortable in the car."

At this moment, Li Juli picked up a bottle of juice and handed it to Lin Xiuyuan, saying, "Don't say anything, we didn't bring any alcoholic beverages when we came here, but we have drinks and juice."

"Thank you." Lin Xiuyuan took it first, but the next second he handed it to Xian Enjing. "I dare not drink it. I'm afraid you've poisoned it."

"Hey, Xiuyuan~"

"Hahaha~"

The atmosphere immediately became lively, and the setting sun shone on them, casting a warm glow.

Just as everyone was chatting excitedly, the fishing rod that the big dragon cub had set up suddenly wobbled.

Lee Juri, with her sharp eyes, caught a glimpse and exclaimed, "Hey, hey, there's a fish! There's a fish!"

"real or fake?"

The little dragon immediately jumped up and rushed over, frantically trying to lift the rod, but unfortunately it was too late, and the fish had already escaped.

Seeing this, the little dragon let out a wail, "I'm the first one today!"

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan also got excited. The urge to fish seemed to be engraved in the DNA of men. "Are there any extra fishing rods? I want to try it too."

"Here you go, Xiuyuan~" Li Juli generously handed over her own, "I didn't fish, you can play with it."

Lin Xiuyuan, who had taken the fishing rod, quickly came to the side, followed by Da Longzai and Xian Enjing.

Lin Xiuyuan glanced at the pre-made bait prepared next to him, but still put the hook on without any disgust. After all, it was just for fun, and he wasn't a professional.

However, a surge of emotion welled up in his heart, and his eyes followed suit, looking at the two people beside him.

"Ji-yeon, Eun-jung, let's bet on who will take the bait first."

"A bet? What kind of bet?" The little dragon's eyes lit up, staring intently at Lin Xiuyuan, as if he was already thinking about something extraordinary.

Ham Eun-jung nodded. "Sure, how do we play?"

"Whoever catches it first, I'll give her a super big gift."

“Okay, I’ll send one too.” The little dragon’s eyes were shining.

Ham Eun-jung echoed, "Then I'll do the same."

Thus began the impromptu fishing competition.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had brought a stool and sat down, looked at the calm estuary in front of him and was suddenly filled with emotion, thinking of a line from a movie.

Think about it, even if a person lives to be a hundred years old, it's only a little over 30,000 days.

Moreover, most people live to around seventy years old. Subtracting ten years of ignorance and ten years of old age and weakness, only fifty years remain.

Half of these fifty years will be removed by darkness, leaving only twenty-five years.

Then, if you factor in the time spent on other trivial matters, the actual time you have left for yourself is very little.

I've already wasted over 20 years of my life, and now that I finally have a chance to live a fulfilling life, how can I continue to squander it?

Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan turned his head to look at the big dragon cub on his left, Ham Eun-jung on his right, and then looked back at Lee Qri, who was still arranging snacks at the table.

"Juri, do you want to come along?"

Li Juli spread her hands and said, "Ah, I don't have a fishing rod."

"How about I take this as yours?" Lin Xiuyuan smiled broadly.

Although Li Juli couldn't figure out what Lin Yi was up to, she loved things that allowed her to gain advantages without putting in any effort.

Especially since it was cheaper with Lin Xiuyuan, he immediately nodded, "Sure."

"Then it's settled."

Lin Xiuyuan held the fishing rod in one hand and said with a smile, "Three fishing rods, whoever catches a fish first, I'll give her a... super big gift."

　I got back late from working overtime tonight, so I'll post 7,000 words first, and another 3,000 words later. You don't need to stay up all night with me; you can read it when you wake up tomorrow.

　　I'm writing this part-time, please forgive me, my godfathers.

　　(PS: Who is it?)
　　
　
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