Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 182 "I'm older than her, right?" and "Much older" (Please subscribe and vote)

As the ship skimmed across the calm sea, the yacht sped toward the distant island that resembled an emerald floating on the water.

Before long, Lin Xiuyuan and Li Juli had a clear view of their vacation destination, the entire Villa Private Island.

The lush tropical rainforest and the white sand beach are closely connected. Rows of wooden houses and villas are built along the water. In the dappled shadows of the trees, you can vaguely see the golden sand shining in the sunlight.

"This is our resort island, Villa Private Island."

Li Juli smiled and approached him, standing on the aft deck of the yacht, facing the sea breeze, and whispered in Lin Xiuyuan's ear, "I heard there's the largest golf course in the Maldives here. When you get tired of looking at the sea someday, you can go and play a few rounds."

The wind howled, and Li Juli could only hold onto Lin Xiuyuan's arm and get closer. Her soft hair was lifted by the wind and clung to his face.

Since this was Lin Xiuyuan's first time here and his first time traveling abroad, he nodded slightly and gave a thumbs-up in approval as he listened to the introduction.

However, when he inadvertently glanced back into the cabin and saw the two affectionate couples or newlyweds, he couldn't help but feel that he and Li Juli were somewhat conspicuous.

Fortunately, no one recognized Lee Qri's identity; otherwise, headlines like "T-ara member keeps a sugar daddy and goes on vacation to the Maldives" would probably have appeared on the internet the next day and spread rapidly across various fan groups.

Soon, the yacht slowly approached the island's dock.

The island had prepared welcome champagne and spa services for them, but Lin Xiuyuan and Li Juli declined these warm arrangements and decided to go to their accommodation to rest first, and enjoy the services later.

So, at their request, their private butler drove them in an electric vehicle to their private two-bedroom beach villa.

The villa sits on a golden beach, facing the boundless sea, surrounded by tropical plants, with lush palm trees and colorful flowers creating a tranquil scene.

The architecture is simple and modern, with a wooden exterior and large windows that create a perfect blend of nature and luxury.

From the villa's balcony, Lin Xiuyuan could see the azure sea meeting the endless horizon.

The turquoise seawater gently laps against the beach, and the tropical jungle in the distance is full of life, with the occasional colorful tropical bird flying by.

The villa has a spacious and bright interior, with both the master bedroom and the second bedroom featuring king-size beds and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea.

Lying in bed, you can feel the warmth of the first rays of sunlight in the morning and the gentle caress of the sea breeze on your face at night.

One side of the bathroom features an open-air bathtub, where you can soak in the tub while gazing at the stars and listening to the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore as night falls.

What attracted Lin Xiuyuan the most was the huge infinity pool in the courtyard, which not only ensured privacy but also cleverly solved his concerns about deep water.

Further ahead lies their private beach, with stunning scenery and a tranquil atmosphere like a dream.

After touring the room, Li Juli led Lin Xiuyuan into one of the guest rooms, which had a large bed.

"Alright, Xiuyuan, this is your room."

After finishing her story with a smile, Lee Juri pointed to the next room and said, "I'm staying next door. Actually, I originally wanted to book another island, but those places didn't offer enough privacy, and the service varied. All things considered, this is the best. Isn't it great?"

"Very satisfied." Lin Xiuyuan nodded slightly, his eyes sweeping over the clean and spacious room, genuinely agreeing.

"That's good."

Li Juli smiled easily, "And there's another advantage to living close by, which is that you don't have to shout to call someone; they can respond right through the wall. You don't know, but some water villas on islands have only a wooden wall separating the rooms, and you can climb over it without any trouble. It's so unsafe."

She paused, then added in a light tone, "So this place is perfect, I can come whenever you call at night."

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan chuckled and asked, "Can't you rest and sleep at night?"

"Whatever you want." Lee Juri raised an eyebrow, gave him a meaningful look, and turned to leave.

Lin Xiuyuan stopped him with a smile, picking up his travel bag. "Never mind, the two rooms aren't that different. You stay here, I'll go next door."

"Okay," Lee Juri nodded in agreement, turned and walked towards the sofa, then suddenly asked, "Do you want to rest for a bit? Or do you want to go swimming later?"

The reason she asked that question was because the Maldives is four hours behind Seoul in time, so even though the two of them set off at 11 a.m., it was only afternoon when they arrived, not even evening yet.

Lin Xiuyuan, carrying his bag, shrugged. "I'm fine with anything. Look at you, aren't you tired?"

Li Juli looked around at the bright and gentle sunshine and sea view outside, and her mood lightened a bit. "It's alright, I'll ask the staff to bring over some fruit platter. Let's go out and soak up some sun. I've been in air conditioning for so long."

"OK."

Lin Xiuyuan nodded in agreement, then took his bag and went to the next room.

Throughout the incident, Li Juli's shouts could be heard from the side.

For the next ten minutes or so, Li Juli's voice would occasionally drift over from next door, either asking what he was doing, saying that the fruit platter had been ordered, or suddenly asking him what color he liked.

About ten minutes later, her voice rang out again, "Xiuyuan, the fruit platter has arrived, come out."

"coming."

After replying to a few messages while sitting on the sofa, Lin Xiuyuan stretched, got up, walked to the balcony, and opened the glass door.

The moment he stepped out the door, his gaze was instantly drawn to the scenery before him.

Sunlight bathed the beach, and Lee Qri, sitting amidst the light and shadow, looked as if she had stepped out of a fashion magazine.

A white one-piece swimsuit, simple in design yet full of allure.

The swimsuit's V-neck design is bold and sophisticated, perfectly showcasing her curves, while the cutout design at the waist, paired with the central circular embellishment, adds a touch of modernity and unique artistry to the overall look.

Her long, straight legs looked even more graceful in the sunlight, while her stylish sunglasses and exquisite accessories elevated her overall aura to another level.

His every move exudes an undeniable sense of freedom and confidence, as if he were one with the scenery of this tropical beach.

It's both sexy and fresh and elegant.

Lin Xiuyuan was momentarily lost in thought, feeling as if his vacation experience was officially beginning from this moment on.

"So, didn't you say you liked white?"

Sitting on the sofa in the thatched pavilion, Li Juli noticed Lin Xiuyuan's somewhat dazed gaze, and a slightly amused smile appeared on her lips.

He clicked his tongue at her words, then walked over to the single sofa next to her and sat down, saying with amusement, "Tsk tsk, if I just said I like red, does that mean you have a red swimsuit in your suitcase?"

“There really is.” Lee Juri took off her sunglasses, looking at him with a smile. “Do you want to see? I can show you.”

Her teasing tone carried a hint of amusement, and her eyes were equally provocative, as if she were waiting for Lin Xiuyuan's answer.

Lin Xiuyuan was momentarily stunned by her frankness. "Wow~ Juli, your suitcase is so big, it's not full of swimsuits, is it?"

Despite his teasing tone, his eyes unconsciously swept over Lee Juri's exquisite makeup and her delicate, radiant skin, while a certain expectation quietly brewed in his heart.

"Of course not, there are also some clothes and shoes."

Li Juli chuckled and shook her head. After speaking, she plopped down next to him. The faint floral fragrance emanating from her body wafted over, wafting into Lin Xiuyuan's nostrils and stimulating his senses.

Then she blinked, picked up a piece of fruit from the table, took a bite, and gently pursed her lips, which smelled enticingly sweet, seemingly making one's heart race unintentionally.

Then, seemingly casually, he asked, "By the way, Xiuyuan, why did you say you'd only be free in three days? If it weren't for those three days, Zhiyan might have been able to come with us."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled upon hearing this, glancing at her sideways, "Are you sure?"

At the same time, I thought about the itinerary for these three days, which was like experiencing a "human oil extraction accident" with realistic sound effects and erotic scenes.

For example, on the day the game ended, after everyone went home, Lin Xiuyuan took Krystal to the apartment. Since he hadn't seen Shirley for a long time, nothing happened that night, and Krystal rested with Shirley.

But just as Lin Xiuyuan woke up the next day, or rather, before he was even fully awake, someone opened the door from the outside and barged in.

There's no such thing as good or bad daytime chanting; for Krystal, it's just her morning exercise.

A "warm-up" that could easily drag on for the entire morning.

If Jessica Jung hadn't called later to ask what they wanted to eat, Krystal wouldn't have let someone off the hook when she brought the food back.

Even so, the two returned to the villa in 2025 after lunch, where no one would bother them.

The environment is serene and the timing and location are ideal.

So it wasn't until evening that Lin Xiuyuan was able to get away.

The reason is that she wants to go back to 2013 to sleep, and Krystal also wants to go and kiss Sulli.

The following day.

Krystal had an advertisement shoot to do, so she went off to work.

Similarly, Lin Xiuyuan was also busy, so he went to Lin Yun'er's apartment early in the morning and spent the whole morning making bread for her.

Oh, it's real bread, not the kind you're thinking of.

It's unclear whether Lin Xiuyuan became stronger that night or Lin Yun'er was exhausted.

In short, that night, Lin Yoona actually begged for mercy several times, and her soft sobbing tone made Lin Xiuyuan extremely satisfied. He finally got to be the "bread master" for once.

Then came the third day. Lin Xiuyuan thought he could finally rest today because Yoona, Krystal, and others all had work commitments, and even Kim Tae-yeon had set off on her tour.

As a result, Da Longzai called him to her home. Although she was feeling unwell, after drinking something in the alley that night at the party, she realized that it was actually effective.

So Lin Xiuyuan barely had time to rest that day. If it weren't for the fact that he had to go to the airport the next day and had to sneak away quickly at night, he probably wouldn't have been able to escape.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan looked at Li Juli and heard her say, "If it weren't for these three days, Jiyeon might have been able to come along."

His first thought was: Are you sure you can win against her?

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

As if remembering something, Lee Juri put down her fork, stood up, and walked towards the beach by the pool.

Then she adjusted the angle of the parasol, turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, and asked with a smile in her eyes, "How about it, Xiuyuan, help me apply sunscreen?"

This time, her tone carried a gentle yet undeniably firm tone.

"Can't you wipe it yourself?" Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but shake his head with a smile, his tone teasing.

"No, my arms aren't long enough, especially my back. Only you can help me."

Lee Juri smiled slightly, turned around, and gracefully stretched out her arms, letting the sunlight fall on her bare shoulders and back.

The golden sand and bright sunshine made her silhouette even more captivating, and her figure swayed with a unique charm between the light and shadow.

Lin Xiuyuan was initially able to remain calm, after all, he had just experienced three days of "high-intensity exercise".

But the woman in front of us, the original face of Tara, has a figure and a temperament that are more stunning and more... dangerous than the previous ones.

So when he came to his senses, his feet had already unconsciously led him to her side.

Sunlight spilled onto the beach, a gentle sea breeze brushed past my ears, and the air was filled with the scent of sea salt mixed with sunshine. Even the shadows of the surrounding trees seemed to tremble with a touch of warmth.

Lying on a beach chair, Lee Juri slightly raised her head, seemingly enjoying the tranquil beauty of the sandy beach. Her shoulders and waist appeared even longer under the sunlight, and her skin took on a warm hue in the golden sunlight, every inch of it radiating an alluring glow.

"This is the first time I've ever applied sunscreen to someone," Lin Xiuyuan said softly, looking at her, his fingertips pausing slightly at the opening of the sunscreen bottle. "Remember to tell me if you feel any discomfort."

Lee Juri turned around, gave him a gentle smile, and said, "I'll do whatever you want. Don't worry, do whatever you want."

A single, soft sentence, yet it was as if a tightly locked switch had been silently released.

Lin Xiuyuan took a deep breath, pressed the bottle, and the sunscreen slowly dripped from the bottle opening. Its cool texture and delicate fragrance created a subtle contrast with the summer temperature.

Then, with a little lotion on his fingertips, he gently placed it on Lee Juri's shoulder.

The skin beneath his hands was soft and warm, and the delicate touch made Lin Xiuyuan hold his breath.

As he applied sunscreen, his fingertips slowly moved down, sliding along Lee Juri's shoulder and touching her back. Her delicate body trembled slightly, as if she could feel the warmth of his fingers.

Then she smiled gently, her soft voice like a whisper in the wind, "Xiuyuan, your hands are so warm and soft, not at all like a boy's rough hands."

As she spoke, she deliberately turned her body slowly, revealing a slight side of her figure, her eyes full of mischief and seduction. "How was it? Not bad for applying sunscreen to a girl for the first time, right?"

Lin Xiuyuan was visibly taken aback by that look. His gaze inadvertently met the other person's. There seemed to be a flicker of fire in those beautiful eyes, as if they were expecting something, yet they also appeared very composed.

Fortunately, after experiencing several scenes, Lin Xiuyuan coughed lightly, quickly concealing his sudden nervousness. "The first time is with Juli as my model, the experience is amazing."

As he spoke, Lin Xiuyuan's hands unconsciously became gentle and slow, his fingertips tracing circles on her back, wiping every inch of her skin as if tracing some kind of sacred texture.

Under the sunlight, Lee Juri's skin, aided by sunscreen and the sun's rays, shone with a subtle glow, giving it an almost dreamlike quality.

Each time Lin Xiuyuan made contact, her body trembled slightly, as if responding to her senses and also as a silent guidance.

"How is it, Xiuyuan? My skin is still pretty soft, isn't it?"

Lee Juri's voice was deep and soft, with a hint of laughter. She turned her head slightly and squinted her eyes, as if she was enjoying the warmth and intimacy of the moment.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but compare the results with those from a few days ago. Although the outcome wasn't ideal, he still sensibly replied, "Yes, it felt great."

The next second, Lee Qri changed the subject, but accurately hit the nail on the head: "Nonsense, compared to Jiyeon and Yoona, how good can my skin be?"

Lin Xiuyuan's fingers paused for a moment, stopping at the middle of her back.

She slowly turned around, lazily lying back in the recliner, facing him.

Sunlight fell on her shoulders, slid down her collarbone, and cast soft halos on her white swimsuit.

The white swimsuit clung to her body, outlining her perfect curves.

The deep V-neck is bold and elegant, and the cutout design on both sides accentuates her slender waist. Her long, shapely legs are crossed naturally on the recliner, and she leans lazily against the back of the recliner, exuding a silent allure.

"Don't just wipe your back, wipe your legs too."

Lee Juri spoke casually, but deliberately stretched her legs and tensed her knees, making her muscles and curves even more alluring in the sunlight.

"The UV rays here are really strong. You don't really want me to get sunburned, do you, Xiuyuan?"

This time, when Lee Juri looked up at Lin Xiuyuan, her eyes seemed to be wrapped in a layer of silk, so soft they could almost drip water.

Lin Xiuyuan was momentarily at a loss for words, staring at her thighs for a few seconds, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

Then he slowly lowered his head, squeezed a little sunscreen into his palm, and smiled helplessly, "You should be able to apply this yourself, right?"

"Then why did I bring you on this trip?" Lee Juri's tone was light and casual, but she didn't hide her intentions at all. "With someone helping me, of course I should just relax and enjoy myself."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stretched lazily as if deliberately provoking him, revealing her graceful curves to the sunlight, especially her ample breasts, which almost made Lin Xiuyuan's eyes go black.

Holy crap, that's huge.

The thought suddenly popped into his head, startling him so much that he quickly looked away and began to silently compare the body curves he had experienced over the past few days.

They're all good, but just not...exciting enough.

"Hurry up, Xiuyuan," Li Juli called to him, a smile playing on her lips.

Helpless, Lin Xiuyuan could only squat down in front of her recliner, gently supporting her calf with one hand while slowly applying sunscreen with the other.

However, the moment his fingertips touched her delicate thigh, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but gasp.

As long as those legs looked exceptionally sexy in the sunlight, a slight sheen appeared after he slowly spread the sunscreen, making her skin look even smoother, like silk.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan's movements unconsciously slowed down, from his ankles to his calves, and from his knees upwards.

Each time her fingertips slid across the skin, Li Juli's leg muscles would tremble almost imperceptibly.

She naturally noticed Lin Xiuyuan's thoughtfulness and nervousness, so she deliberately relaxed her body, fully extending one leg and lazily draping the other over the edge of his arm, close to his skin, completely unguarded, and even showing a bit of intimate dependence.

"Xiuyuan, you wiped it quite carefully." Li Juli's lips curled up, her eyes scrutinizing his movements with ill intent.

"There's nothing I can do, your legs are just too long."

Lin Xiuyuan tried his best to remain calm, a smile still on his lips, but he was clearly struggling to control the direction of his gaze.

But Lee Juri seemed to catch a glimpse of desire in his eyes. She gently curled the corners of her lips, then suddenly raised her hands, tossed her long hair, and tied it into a loose high ponytail. The movement was casual yet extremely provocative.

This movement not only brought out a faint floral fragrance, but also caused her entire upper body to lean back slightly, making the lines of her chest appear more three-dimensional in front of Lin Xiuyuan.

At the same time, she smiled and looked at Lin Xiuyuan's profile, asking, "Xiuyuan, between me and Zhiyan, whose figure is better?"

"Why aren't you asking about your skin?" Lin Xiuyuan laughed this time.

"Tch, if it weren't for Xiuyuan, I would also dare to compete with Zhiyan. Besides, I'm older than her, right?"

As Li Juli made this remark, which seemed like an open secret, Lin Xiuyuan subconsciously stopped what he was doing, looked at a certain spot somewhat uncomfortably, and then nodded and smiled, "He is indeed much older, several years older, I suppose."

"Hey, Xiuyuan~"

Lee Juri gave a coquettish scolding sound, and the next second she "fiercely" pounced on him, wrapping her arms around his neck from behind, as if she wanted to teach him a lesson.

But her harmless "complaints" were full of playfulness and coquetry. She pressed herself against him, completely disregarding the fact that she was wearing a boldly cut white swimsuit.

The movement of her kneeling on the recliner caused the curves of her chest to almost touch Lin Xiuyuan's chin. A soft and hot sensation made his brain buzz, and he felt as if he had been swept away by a sudden wave.

"You think I'm old? You deserve a beating."

Lee Juri's voice was tinged with annoyance, yet she couldn't hide a hint of coquettishness and amusement in her tone.

Her face slowly approached Lin Xiuyuan's, her nose almost touching his face. She stared intently at him, a feigned serious expression on her lips, but her moist eyes held a hint of amusement.

Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback by her sudden approach. His hands, which were originally on her calves, stopped instinctively and then reflexively supported her waist.

It was an instinctive action, as if afraid she would fall, but it also brought the two of them an inch closer.

Lee Juri's waist was incredibly supple, and the delicate, warm touch seeped into his heart inch by inch through his fingertips, as if a gentle touch would explode in his mind.

"Quri, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to pounce on me dressed like that?"

Lin Xiuyuan said in a low voice, his voice slightly deep, but his eyes remained fixed on her, as if afraid of missing any subtle change in her emotions.

"What, you're too scared to watch?"

Lee Juri's smile grew increasingly amusing, her arms slowly tightening, her entire body draped around Lin Xiuyuan's neck with endless provocation, her face almost touching his ear, "You were wiping so diligently just now, why are you shy now?"

The sea breeze blew from the direction of the beach, ruffling Li Juli's long hair. A few strands playfully brushed against Lin Xiuyuan's cheek, as light as a silent tease.

Lin Xiuyuan unconsciously loosened his grip, and his support for her became more stable.

But Li Juli showed no intention of letting go; instead, she seemed to have found a more comfortable position and wrapped herself even tighter.

Sunlight streamed between the two of them. Lin Xiuyuan still had a little sunscreen left on his hand, and Li Juli was looking at him so closely, like a silent game of probing on an island.

She said nothing, but she made all the hints perfectly timed.

The atmosphere subtly heated up, the ambiguity like the rising sea salt vapor in the air, gradually condensing and accumulating, becoming thick and impossible to ignore.

Fortunately, just then, the doorbell rang at the villa gate.

Lin Xiuyuan seemed to have been suddenly pulled out of the hot steam. He immediately stood up and said with a smile, "I'll go open the door."

Then he turned and left as if fleeing, leaving Lee Juri, still hanging on the recliner, watching his retreating figure, muttering under her breath with a hint of frustration, "Ah, how did I miss it again?"

At the entrance, as Lin Xiuyuan opened the door, his private butler led several waiters in, neatly arranging a new batch of fruit and light snacks on the gazebo table. Without lingering, they quietly withdrew.

However, after this brief interlude, the matter of applying sunscreen was naturally dropped.

As if changing channels, Li Juli suddenly leaped into the pool, splashing a string of sparkling water, leaving Lin Xiuyuan looking helpless, but unable to suppress a smile on his lips.

"Hey, Qri, if you had said you were going swimming, why did you make me apply sunscreen?"

"The sunscreen is waterproof!"

In the pool, Li Juli glided like a nimble mermaid for a while before leaping out of the water, looking up at Lin Xiuyuan on the shore with a bright smile, "Want to come down and play together?"

"Okay, I'll go back and change into my swim trunks."

Lin Xiuyuan nodded, his gaze lingering briefly on her wet shoulder and smile before turning and walking towards the room.

However, he didn't have any swim trunks in his bag this time, so he had to go back to get them.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan arrived at the door of the bedroom bathroom, took a deep breath after grasping the doorknob, and gently pushed it open.

In an instant, the scene that was originally behind the door, which was a bathroom, changed to an apartment in 2013.

At this moment, Peach was nestled on the sofa, eating snacks and watching a variety show, laughing so hard she was doubled over.

Noticing Lin Xiuyuan's appearance, she turned around, her eyes lighting up. She raised the bag of potato chips in her hand and greeted him with a cheerful smile.

Good evening, oppa~

"good evening."

Lin Xiuyuan walked in, but his gaze was fixed on the dark night outside the window.

Just moments ago, I was surrounded by the bright sunshine, azure waters, and warm sands of the Maldives.

Now, suddenly back in this familiar yet completely different city night, even Lin Xiuyuan was still somewhat unable to adapt.

The temperature and time difference were like falling from the height of summer into early spring, leaving one slightly disoriented.

Lin Xiuyuan, having withdrawn his gaze, glanced back at the closed door and suddenly recalled that moment from two days ago.

(End of this chapter)