Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 199 "Is this a member benefit? Or what?" (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Inside the 25-year-old villa, Lin Xiuyuan had barely sat down when he heard the doorbell ring. Kim Tae-yeon's voice then came through the doorbell into the living room's sound system.

Jessica Jung turned around and glanced outside the courtyard when she heard the sound, then looked at Lin Xiuyuan beside her and teased, "You didn't give Taeyeon the password?"

"This is her second time coming to my place, what a load of crap."

Lin Xiuyuan responded with some complaints, then gave the smart home assistant a command, and the door opened automatically.

Then Kim Tae-yeon walked into the yard and looked into the living room through the French windows, but did not see Jessica Jung. She mistakenly thought that Jessica Jung had already gone back.

When the door closed, a small head slowly peeked out from behind the sofa. The two looked at each other and smiled.

Then Kim Tae-yeon walked into the living room and asked happily, "Oh, Jessica, you didn't go back?"

"I went back for a bit, and then came back. I was supposed to have a rehearsal tonight, but I couldn't make it back." After getting up, Jessica Jung waved to Taeyeon Kim, "Come sit down, Taeyeon. What's wrong with you today? Why did you come over here?"

"I'm here to see Xiuyuan." Kim Tae-yeon turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan.

Lin Xiuyuan was looking down at his phone replying to a message when he looked up, somewhat puzzled. "Huh? What do you want?"

Kim Tae-yeon glanced at him first, then looked at Jessica Jung beside her, seemingly not intending to speak immediately. "We'll talk about this later. By the way, Jessica, did you go out with Xiu-yuan just now?"

"Yes, I talked to Xiuyuan about something today, and then he brought me here, and we took a walk around." Jessica Jung nodded in reply.

"What are you talking about?"

Kim Tae-yeon, who was puzzled, asked.

Next, Jessica Jung expressed her desire to enter the Chinese entertainment industry and also shared the advice Lin Xiuyuan had given her with Kim Tae-yeon, wanting to see what this team leader, who had more than ten years of experience than her, thought.

As soon as Kim Tae-yeon heard this, she immediately replied.

"Asking me is useless. I think you should ask Jessica. She knows more about Xiuyuan and his group than any of us do. Or you could ask Eunjung from Tara, but Eunjung and her group have a partner company, so I don't know if they would be suitable for you."

"Where's Yoona? Yoona, that..."

Before Jessica Jung could finish speaking, Taeyeon Kim chimed in, "Yoona isn't good either. Yoona's collaboration with that company was semi-official at the time, and it felt a bit like a show. She disappeared after that period, while Tara and the others fared better."

Faced with Kim Tae-yeon's explanation, Jessica Jung raised an eyebrow slightly, but felt somewhat uncertain.

So he subconsciously turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, his eyes filled with a hint of expectation and a desire for answers.

Lin Xiuyuan, who was being stared at, chuckled, "Don't look at me like that. I'm not a reincarnated person, nor am I involved in this kind of thing. I really don't know anything about this."

After saying that, some ideas flashed through his mind. "If all else fails, we can take another route. First, we can accumulate followers by becoming a Weibo influencer; then, in a couple of years, when YouTube has matured, we can solidify our overseas presence through its channels. Finally, when short videos are launched in China, we can be the first to enter and rake in the traffic."

Jessica Jung frowned slightly as she listened, clearly hesitant. "Wouldn't that mean we'd have to wait several years?"

Kim Tae-yeon listened quietly to Lin Xiu-yuan's advice, then looked up, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes, and nodded gently.

"Xiuyuan's suggestion is the safest, but I think Xiuyan, you can also talk to the company about your plan. You don't necessarily have to choose only one. You can have both options and do both at the same time. Anyway, these things don't require too much effort."

"I'm listening. I'll talk to Eunjung and Yoona again when I have time." Jessica Jung nodded in agreement.

Seeing Kim Tae-yeon arrive, Lin Xiuyuan, who was on the sofa, stood up and said, "Since Tae-yeon is here, you two can have a good chat. I won't disturb you. I'm going upstairs to play games."

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan was about to walk towards the stairs, but was stopped by Kim Tae-yeon.

"Wait, I'm coming to find you, why are you running away?"

"Is it urgent?" Lin Xiuyuan asked, and smiled when he saw Kim Tae-yeon shake her head. "Since it's not urgent, you two can chat first, and then talk about it when you have dinner together later."

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan ignored the two people behind him, quickly ran up to the second floor, and then went into the e-sports room.

After watching his figure disappear from sight, the two remaining people in the living room exchanged a smile again. Then, Kim Tae-yeon sat down next to Jessica Jung and quietly chatted with her about some things.

From group to solo, from songs to schedules, from work to personal matters, Lin Xiuyuan and Time Gate became the link that led to an open and unreserved conversation.

As time passed, a plate of fruit appeared on the coffee table in the living room, and a relaxed atmosphere filled the air.

However, just as they were engrossed in their conversation, the villa's door rang again.

Then, just like Lin Xiaolu before her, Jessica Jung subconsciously shrank back against the sofa, afraid that someone would notice something was wrong.

Meanwhile, Kim Tae-yeon, who came for the second time, was also very tense, afraid that Jessica Jung would be discovered.

This situation prompted Yoona, who had just entered, to glance at the two people inside the French windows. She then walked in while closing the door, bursting into laughter.

"Ah, unnie~ you don't need to be so nervous. Xiuyuan didn't give the password to anyone else, only Xiujing and I have it, so don't worry."

Jessica Jung breathed a slight sigh of relief, looked up at Yoona who had walked into the living room, and asked with a hint of surprise, "Yoona, how did you get here?"

"Xiuyuan called me. I was supposed to have a meeting at the company this afternoon, but I skipped it and postponed it to tomorrow."

As Yoona walked to the sofa and put down her bag, she greeted Tae-yeon.

Just then, Jessica Jung suddenly frowned and her sharp eyes swept across Yoona's face. "Wait a minute, Yoona, your complexion looks much better than when we last met."

Yoona's smile froze for a moment, as if she was caught off guard and didn't know how to respond.

She turned her head, her eyes darting away, trying to change the subject.

However, Kim Tae-yeon spoke softly at this moment, "Soo-yeon, do you know why I came to see Xiu-yuan this time?"

"what?"

Jessica Jung was puzzled. How could someone born in 2013 possibly know about the current situation in 2025?

Seeing this, Lim Yoona couldn't help but open her mouth wide, her eyes filled with a complex mix of worry and helplessness. She secretly signaled to Kim Tae-yeon to stop talking.

However, Kim Tae-yeon clearly had no intention of taking back her words, and said directly, "I've noticed that Soo-jung, Yoona, Ji-yeon, and Qri, who are close to Xiu-yuan, have all become younger, with better complexions, better skin, and even their mental state has recovered quite well."

Jessica Jung narrowed her eyes slightly, clearly not fully understanding the deeper meaning behind Kim Tae-yeon's words.

"Ok?"

So I repeated it, somewhat confused.

Kim Tae-yeon didn't say anything more, but gently moved closer to Jessica Jung and handed her a few comparison photos.

In the photo, the facial changes of the people she just mentioned are unusually obvious.

Significant changes have occurred in her complexion, skin, and mental state.

These photos made Jessica Jung's eyes widen suddenly, and her pupils contracted sharply.

Standing next to her, Lim Yoona covered her forehead.

Oh no, Krystal!
……

……

Not long ago, in the afternoon, Da Longzai and Li Juli had just finished eating and rested for a while before moving to an afternoon tea restaurant on the other side.

Park Hyo-min and Ham Eun-jung were already waiting there. When they saw the two of them come in, they immediately greeted them warmly.

However, as soon as Lee Qri sat down, Park Hyomin and Ham Eunjung simultaneously focused their attention on her, their eyes flashing with surprise.

"Unnie, what's going on with you?"

Shocked, Park Hyomin blurted out, her voice filled with disbelief and surprise, "You look... completely transformed, not at all like the thin, tired woman you used to be."

Beside her, Sweet Eunjung also lowered her head, staring intently at Lee Qri's face, her eyes filled with a hint of doubt and shock.

Although she had learned of some special circumstances, she still couldn't help but marvel when she actually saw this real case.

"Daebak, unnie, you've changed so much since you came back from your trip to the Maldives! Your complexion is better, your skin is smoother, and you look amazing."

Faced with such straightforward praise from the two, Lee Juri couldn't help but blush slightly. She raised her hand to tidy her hair and smiled.

"Actually, it was just a period of relaxation, nothing special. The sunshine and sea in the Maldives really made me feel refreshed."

She tried to hide her joy, pretending not to care, and said, "The fatigue and stress that have accumulated over the years have finally been relieved."

But Park Hyomin clearly wasn't going to let her off so easily. After glancing at her, she immediately turned to Da Longzai sitting to the side, "Unnie went to the Maldives to relax. Jiyeon, what's going on with you?" Da Longzai felt a little uneasy under Park Hyomin's gaze, but she still gave the most direct answer without hesitation, "I slept with Xiuyuan. Young people are so energetic, they've got me all wrapped up."

Upon hearing this, the other three people at the round table fell silent, and even Park Hyo-min dared not ask any further questions.

Who knows what other outrageous things this crazy maknae might say?

Upon hearing this, Lee Juri couldn't help but smile slightly, secretly chuckling to herself.

Because she knew in her heart that what the little dragon said was the truth, she had to admire her straightforwardness and fearlessness.

Park Hyomin then turned her gaze back to Lee Qri, her eyes burning with intensity, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated to speak for fear of hearing an even more provocative answer.

And so, with the end of that topic, the conversation finally returned to normal.

The atmosphere relaxed again during the afternoon dessert session, until the afternoon tea ended and everyone was preparing to leave when Sweet Eun-jung's phone suddenly rang.

The moment the caller ID appeared, almost everyone's eyes were focused on her phone screen, or rather, on the name displayed on the caller ID.

The curious and inquisitive gaze made Sweet Eun-jung instantly feel a sense of pressure, as if she were walking on thin ice.

She answered the phone, "Hello, Xiuyuan~"

"Enjing, are you free tonight?" Lin Xiuyuan asked directly on the other end of the phone.

Sweet Eun-jung was silent for a while before replying, "Yes, I'm free. I was having afternoon tea with Ji-yeon and the others just now. I don't have any more schedules after that."

"Then come over for a meal later." Lin Xiuyuan's tone sounded somewhat relaxed, but then, as if guessing that there were people with her, he added, "It's a members' gathering."

And so, after hanging up the phone, Sweet Eun looked at the three pairs of eyes staring at her and chuckled.

"Don't look at me, this is my first time attending this so-called members' gathering. It's because you and Qri didn't catch any fish last time, Jiyeon."

"Ugh~ Xiu Yuan didn't say so earlier." The little dragon said with some resentment.

If she had said so earlier, she probably would have just cheated.

fishing?

Baiting, catching fish.

"It can only be said that the young people are too impulsive, and we can't quite outmaneuver Xiu Yuan."

However, as soon as Tian Enjing finished speaking, Da Longzai next to her said, "Can't outplay me? Hmph, he plays with my emotions, I play with his body, each gets what they want, it's perfectly fair."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere froze again, and the four of them fell silent instantly, as if even the air itself had become thick.

……

……

It was around 5 p.m. when Sweet Eun-jung finally arrived at the villa. She looked at the automatically opening door with some curiosity and stepped into the yard.

However, before Sweet Eun-jung could even fully enter the living room, she sensed an unusual atmosphere.

Several familiar figures stood in sight: Kim Tae-yeon, Jessica Jung, and Im Yoon-ah.

Lin Xiuyuan stood diagonally opposite the group, right at the top of the stairs, his eyes revealing an expectation as if he had seen a lifeline.

Sweet Eun-jung unconsciously stopped in her tracks. The moment her eyes met Lin Xiu-yuan's, she almost instinctively wanted to turn around and leave, her heart filled with vigilance, as if she had stepped into a trap.

Unfortunately for her, Lin Xiuyuan had no intention of letting her off the hook, and shouted, "Oh, Eun-jung, you're here?"

As Lin Xiuyuan spoke, Jessica Jung took a deep breath and turned to look at Sweet Eunjung, who had entered the living room.

Looking at the Sweet Eun-jung in front of me, who was only slightly bloated but otherwise still looked much the same as Ham Eun-jung in 13, I couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Come in quickly. Can you tell if this person is from 2013 or 2025?" Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile as he walked down the stairs.

"Of course I can tell."

Sweet Eunjung smiled slightly, then took the initiative to step forward and greet Jessica Jung.

Seeing that the topic had been changed, Lin Xiuyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then he looked up at Lin Yun'er, who was smiling slightly, his brows furrowed, completely at a loss for how to explain.

At this moment, Kim Tae-yeon spoke up, "Xiuyuan, now that we're all here, how should we eat tonight? Should we order takeout?"

"Eating takeout every day is unhealthy, so I'll cook for you."

Upon hearing this, Sweet Eunjung immediately pursed her lips and looked at Jessica Jung and Kim Tae-yeon, saying with a smile, "I've had a lot of free time over the years, so I've studied quite a few recipes. My cooking skills are pretty good."

Upon hearing what Tian Enjing said, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly thought of something and said, "Okay, I'll go find someone to help you."

Before the women could speak, he hurriedly opened the time portal and slipped back to 2013.

The remaining people looked at each other, and after a few seconds, they couldn't help but burst out laughing.

As laughter broke out, the atmosphere finally relaxed considerably.

Seizing the opportunity, Sweet Eun-jung couldn't help but ask, "What just happened? You all scared Xiu-yuan away."

It would have been better if they hadn't asked. As soon as they did, Jessica Jung and Kim Tae-yeon's eyes were fixed on Eun-jung's face.

A few seconds later, the two finally looked away and exchanged a knowing glance.

"Eun-jung didn't."

"Well, thankfully not."

Hearing this conversation, Sweet Eun-jung felt as if she had just woken from a dream, as if she had just heard something similar from Park Hyo-min.

Then Sweet Eunjung turned to look at Im Yoona, her gaze fixed on her radiant face. Suddenly realizing what was happening, she couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Oh, I see. So you were questioning Xiuyuan just now."

"This is not an interrogation."

"That's right, that's called communication."

Beside her, Yoona could only smile softly as she listened to Jessica Jung and Taeyeon Kim's back-and-forth banter, not daring to utter a word.

Her thoughts couldn't help but drift back to what had happened a dozen minutes earlier.

Just as Lim Yoona entered the villa and was caught red-handed by Kim Tae-yeon, Lin Xiuyuan, who was engrossed in playing games upstairs, was also called down.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had just finished a phone call with Tian Enjing, got up and left the room without thinking much about it.

When he saw that Yoona had arrived, his eyes lit up, and he greeted her with a happy smile, "Good afternoon, Yoona."

"good afternoon."

Lin Yoona chuckled softly, but couldn't help thinking to herself: You'll be in trouble soon, Xiu Yuan.

Sure enough, when Lin Xiuyuan came down to the bottom of the stairs, Kim Tae-yeon was the first to ask, "Xiuyuan, I have a question I'd like to know."

"what is the problem?"

Lin Xiuyuan stood at the top of the stairs, his brows furrowed slightly. He looked at the two people on the sofa with some confusion, and a sense of vigilance rose in his heart: Why did these two suddenly become so sharp?
Kim Tae-yeon smiled slightly, a meaningful curve at the corner of her mouth, "I'd like to know, after becoming a member of the bar, are there any benefits I haven't received yet?"

"?"

Lin Xiuyuan was puzzled. "Member benefits? Isn't it just parallel universes? What else?"

"Is that really all? Then why do Krystal, Yoona, Jiyeon, and Qri seem to have changed a bit?"

As she said this, Kim Tae-yeon was still scrolling through her phone screen. Then, under Lin Xiuyuan's gaze, she slowly handed the screen to him and said, "Take a look for yourself. They are completely different people before they met you."

Not to be outdone, Jessica Jung raised her head, staring sharply at Lin Xiuyuan, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, as if waiting for a clear answer.

"Xiuyuan, is this a perk? Or something else?"

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