Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 200 Lin Xiuyuan Turned into "Food" (Please Subscribe and Vote)

Just as Lin Xiuyuan was being called out at the villa, Jessica, who had previously framed Kim Tae-yeon, returned to her apartment.

Then she went into the bedroom, changed into a comfortable set of loungewear, and slowly walked back to the living room, where she sat on the sofa.

As she sank into the sofa, her thoughts fell into deep silence.

His eyes were vacant, as if his body and mind had merged with the quiet space, his mind wandering and recalling various things.

At this moment, what was on his mind was everything that had happened today.

From picking her up at the airport in the early morning, to seeing Li Juli's amazing transformation, to accidentally bumping into Lin Xiuyuan and that mysterious girl at lunch, and later the impulsive feeling she had when she followed and blocked Lin Xiuyuan's door.

All of this had already played out countless times in Jessica's mind in just half a day.

Every detail, every moment, plays in her mind like a movie on repeat.

But every time the camera focused on the mysterious masked woman, Jessica felt a chill run down her spine, as if a cold current was shooting up her head from her tailbone, penetrating every inch of her skin and striking deep into her soul.

In this sweltering heat that was almost the dog days of summer, the chill was unusually strong, like a biting winter wind, making her shiver involuntarily.

After returning home in the afternoon, Jessica remained lost in these thoughts until evening, when the streetlights outside gradually came on.

Although night gradually enveloped the city, her thoughts remained fixed on the mysterious masked girl, unable to tear herself away.

Finally, unable to suppress her doubts any longer, Jessica picked up her phone and dialed Krystal's number again.

After the call connected, she asked directly, "Krystal, do you also know who that member who went out with Lin Xiuyuan today was?"

Krystal was surprised by Jessica's directness. After a moment of silence, her tone was hesitant before she said, "I know, but I can't tell you. There's a confidentiality agreement between members."

"If you don't tell me and I don't tell you, how will anyone know you've said this, Krystal Jung?" Jessica, who was already a little obsessed, asked through gritted teeth.

“Jessica, this is a moral bottom line.”

Krystal was well aware of Jessica's emotions on the other end of the phone: anxiety, anger, and confusion.

But she couldn't say it, because this wasn't just her problem anymore; it involved two different timelines and a whole host of people.

Upon hearing this, Jessica's heart tightened, but she didn't press the matter further.

Moreover, Krystal's rejection did not deter Jessica; instead, it fueled her thinking, and doubts began to swirl in her mind.

After some thought, a sudden inspiration struck her, and a bold guess arose in her mind. She couldn't wait to ask the other person.

"Wait a minute, Lin Xiuyuan said earlier that I know this person, and Taeyeon knows this person too. Now your reaction is also telling me that you, Yoona, and Jiyeon all know this person. That means this person must be someone in our industry, or even someone we know very well, or someone close to us. Is that why you didn't dare tell me? Right?"

As soon as she said that, the silence on the other end of the phone grew even heavier, and Krystal's hesitation became even more apparent.

Jessica's heart skipped a beat. She could almost hear every tiny breath on the other end of the phone and felt herself getting closer to the truth.

However, Krystal did not answer, but remained silent for a moment, as if hesitating whether she should say something.

The other party's silence made Jessica realize that her guess was almost confirmed; she knew she was right.

but……

She doesn't have any young friends around her, and her social circle is limited to herself, Kim Tae-yeon, Lin Xiu-yuan, Da Long Zai, and others.

Before this phone call, she had several uncertain suspects in her mind, but she couldn't confirm them.

Now things are better; there's more information, but the scope has narrowed.

But in the end, they found themselves even more at a loss, and they didn't even have a clear suspect.

Finally, she sighed, a hint of helplessness in her voice, "Fine, if you don't want to tell me, then forget it."

Upon hearing her answer, Krystal's tone softened, as if she wanted to comfort her, "Jessica, it's not as simple as you think, so don't worry, time will tell."

"Jung Soo-jung, when did you become a fortune teller?" Jessica retorted directly.

Although Krystal's words of comfort relieved her somewhat, she was still unwilling to give up. However, she forced herself to put aside the mystery of the masked girl and asked another question, "Then I won't ask about the other person's identity. Let me ask about your situation."

"Me? What's wrong with me?" Krystal asked, her voice tinged with confusion.

"What exactly did you, Jiyeon, Qri, and Yoona get done? Don't tell me about cosmetic procedures and skincare. I could forgive you for lying before, but don't try to fool me now."

Krystal finally laughed when she heard Jessica's words. Her silly older sister had finally asked the right question. She was a little silly, but not hopeless.

Thinking of this, Krystal smiled slightly, "Unnie, if you're not stupid, you should have noticed some connection, right?"

"Lin Xiuyuan."

Jessica coldly uttered the name that had been frequently on her mind lately.

Every time she reads it, her heart is filled with depressed emotions, and it's all about the worries that raise her blood pressure.

"So, it's no use asking me, Unnie. Just ask Xiuyuan directly, or observe him a bit more."

After saying that, Krystal abruptly changed the subject, saying with disdain, "But unnie, don't bother him, okay? What if you end up not getting what you want and then you fall out? I really can't help you then."

"Catch it? Catch what?" Jessica caught the key point.

"Ah, I didn't say that, unnie, you misheard."

Krystal stifled a laugh, then denied it briefly before continuing, "Okay, unnie, I have work to do, so I won't chat with you anymore. Let's talk about it next time."

Jessica was silent for a moment, then finally nodded. "Okay, get busy."

"Ah."

After the call ended, Jessica put down her phone, once again immersing herself in the echoes of the conversation.

Her mind was filled with all sorts of information, but she still couldn't find a clear clue.

The apartment was dimly lit, with a few auxiliary lights casting a faint glow, accompanying Jessica as she sank into deep thought and solitude.

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the other side.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had been "besieged" by Kim Tae-yeon and Jung Soo-yeon, was finally able to escape their "siege" thanks to the timely rescue by Sweet Eun-jung, and slipped back to his apartment in 2013.

As soon as he got back to the apartment, Lin Xiuyuan threw himself onto the sofa and let out a loud groan. His head was throbbing. "Oh no, I'm doomed! I can't be found out. If I am, I feel like my kidneys are going to be choked."

Lin Xiuyuan liked Cao Pi, but when Cao Pi became the kind that's fried to a crisp, he stopped liking him.

With his head spinning and unable to think of any good solutions, Lin Xiuyuan had no choice but to call his assistant back. He then took out his phone and dialed Shirley's number.

A few seconds later, the call connected, and Sulli's familiar voice came from the other end, "Hey~ oppa."

"Shirley, where are you?" Lin Xiuyuan asked.

"Go back downstairs. I just went to buy groceries. When did you get back?"

Sherry, standing in front of the elevator downstairs, narrowed her beautiful eyes. She was overjoyed to receive Lin Xiuyuan's call, as the two of them hadn't eaten together for a while.

Upon learning that Shirley was downstairs, Lin Xiuyuan didn't say much. "Let's talk about it when you get home. I'll wait for you there."

I'm waiting for you at home.

These words made Shirley's eyes light up, and a long-lost sense of warmth rose in her heart.

She had longed for this feeling, but had never truly possessed it.

So when the elevator doors opened, her steps became a little lighter as she walked in.

Soon, Shirley returned to her apartment and opened the door to find Lin Xiuyuan sitting on the sofa. After changing her shoes, she jogged in and said, "Oppa~ When did you get here? I was thinking you might not eat tonight."

Lin Xiuyuan stood up, smiling as he took the shopping bag from her hand. "Then why did you buy so many groceries?"

"Just have it ready, in case you come over, I can quickly cook you a couple of side dishes."

Sherry, who handed the bag to Lin Xiuyuan, felt a strong sense of "home" and her smile became even brighter.

Then, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly spoke up, "But you bought just the right amount of groceries. Let's go over to the villa and cook. It'll be a good opportunity for a small get-together today. If Zhiyan and the others hadn't gone to Japan, I would have invited them to join us."

"A small gathering? Who's over there?" Shirley asked curiously.

“Everyone over there is here, including Xiuyan,” Lin Xiuyuan replied.

"Sooyeon unnie? Born in 25?"

Shirley paused, clearly not understanding. "Idiot, the one from 25 is Jessica."

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan led Shirley to the portal, opened it, and took a step with her to the villa.

When the two appeared at the villa in 25 years, when Sweet Eun-jung saw Sulli, who had died in the 25-year timeline, she was so shocked that she could hardly speak.

Standing there, her gaze was fixed on Shirley's face, as if that familiar yet unfamiliar face was an insurmountable barrier.

After a long pause, Sweet Eun-jung slowly came to her senses, then stepped forward and gently hugged Sulli under her gaze.

Similarly, Sweet Eun-jung's feelings at this moment were also extremely complicated.

Originally, her perception of parallel universes was always rather vague and abstract, even though Lin Xiuyuan and Xian Enjing that night had given her a great shock.

There wasn't much real feedback, and the feeling at that time was more like a dream, without any real sense of reality.

It wasn't until this moment, when Sweet Eun-jung saw the living, breathing Sulli in front of her, that she was suddenly deeply moved.

Her touch, her scent, her warmth...

All of this shocked Sweet Eun-jung like never before.

Then, those lost memories began to surface in my mind, like scenes from an old movie, appearing clearly one by one.

Lost loved ones and past events seem to be reawakened at this moment.

Trying to calm her turbulent emotions, Sweet Eun-jung shifted her gaze from Sulli's face to the dishes in Lin Xiuyuan's hands.

Then she smiled slightly and said softly, "Speak of the devil, and he appears; the dishes for tonight are finally settled."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled easily and then explained, "Shirley is the person I asked to help, and I can also help."

Unfortunately, he had just dragged Tian Enjing down with him, only to be betrayed by her the moment he turned around.

"No need for Xiuyuan to help, Shirley and I can manage. The kitchen doesn't need men, you can chat with Taeyeon and the other two, they're waiting for you."

After saying that, Sweet Eun-jung smiled and took Sulli's hand, leading her to the kitchen. There, she still had a lot to talk about with Sulli.

For example, Da Longzai's longing for her, the various memories of their time together, and her wish that Sulli could have a better life.

However, Lin Xiuyuan was unaware of this. When he turned around, he met Kim Tae-yeon and Jessica Jung's sharp gazes once again.

Those gazes were like sharp blades piercing straight at him, making him unconsciously tense up, and a bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

So he couldn't help but chuckle, trying to ease the tension, "Hey, why aren't you guys looking at your phones? Watching videos, huh?"

However, despite Lin Xiuyuan's relaxed tone, Kim Tae-yeon and Jung Soo-yeon did not look away, their eyes fixed on him like searchlights, never letting up, until he was almost getting creeped out of his skin before he finally reacted and slowly withdrew his gaze.

I didn't ask any more questions, and I didn't want to talk to him.

Just then, Lin Yoona, who was watering flowers and watching a play outside the courtyard, saw this and quickly waved to Lin Xiuyuan with a smile.

Lin Xiuyuan also hurriedly went out, then took the water pipe handed to him by Lin Yun'er and asked, "What happened? I thought those two were going to keep asking questions. I was so sweaty that my clothes were almost soaked."

"You'll have to ask Eunjung unnie about that. Luckily you called Eunjung unnie, otherwise you would have been driven crazy by Taeyeon unnie and the others' questions."

Lin Xiuyuan was puzzled by Lin Yoona's words. "What's wrong?"

Lim Yoona smiled and explained, "The situation is like this..."

……

……

"Oh, I see. So you were questioning Xiu Yuan just now."

As Eunjung said this with a smile, Jessica Jung and Taeyeon Kim responded one after another.

"This is not an interrogation."

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

After hearing their answers, Sweet Eun-jung laughed again, "So what do you want to know? Like, how Yoona's face is getting prettier and prettier, right?"

Just as Sweet Eunjung finished speaking, Lim Yoona, who was standing next to her, instantly felt the embarrassment that Lin Xiuyuan had felt when he was being stared at by that sharp gaze.

She couldn't help but swallow, and smiled nervously at Kim Tae-yeon and the other girl, "Unnie, this really isn't some kind of member benefit. I think you two shouldn't ask, because I'm worried you won't be able to accept it."

Faced with Yoona's answer, Jessica Jung was slightly silent, but Taeyeon Kim seemed unusually relaxed and said with a smile, "What else is there that I can't accept? Yoona, tell me quickly."

Having experienced so many separations and deaths, Kim Tae-yeon truly doesn't think there's anything she can't accept compared to this.

Sure enough, as soon as Kim Tae-yeon spoke, the words that Im Yoon-ah had just said were immediately swallowed back down her throat.

He wanted to say something, but didn't know how to put it into words.

Just then, Eunjung chuckled and interjected, "Yoona, what's the point of hiding this? It's just a matter of personal choice. Just say it out loud and let Taeyeon and the others decide for themselves. Anyway, the initiative is in their own hands."

"What? Eun-jung, you found out too?"

Kim Tae-yeon's eyes widened, she froze, and her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Sweet Eun-jung.

Jessica Jung and Yoona were equally surprised.

"Yeah, Jiyeon and Qri both managed to sneak a bite."

After saying that, Sweet Eunjung smiled and glanced at Kim Tae-yeon and Jessica Jung, "Actually, the situation is quite simple. Yoona and the others slept with Xiu Yuan, like Wu Tao, and that's how it ended."

Upon hearing this, Jessica Jung and Taeyeon's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Meanwhile, Yoona, standing next to her, lowered her head in embarrassment and gently covered her forehead.

Although such things are common in the industry, it's still difficult for her "young" face to bear such direct words when they are put so openly.

"Just having sex can cause this? How does it work? Are they superpowered beings?"

After a brief moment of shock, Kim Tae-yeon's first thought was of the drama she watched last year, "The Superpowered," starring Han Hyo-joo.

Otherwise, she simply couldn't understand how such a situation could exist.

After speaking, she immediately looked at Lim Yoona, wanting to hear the explanation from someone who had personally experienced it.

Now that things have come to this, Yoona naturally has nothing to hide and revealed some of the ideas she had discussed with Krystal.

Seeing this, Yoona had nothing more to hide. She began to explain in detail the theories about time-space factors, constitution, and absorption that she had previously discussed with Krystal.

His explanation was logical and well-organized, so much so that even Tian Enjing was stunned, as it was the first time she had ever heard such a scientific explanation.

In comparison, the explanations that Lee Juri had given her before seemed so lame.

"What an amazing statement, what an outrageous situation, so..."

"Even if it's outrageous, are there time portals or parallel universes that are outrageous? Unnie."

When Kim Tae-yeon was speechless for a moment, Im Yoon-a's counter-question immediately silenced Jessica Jung and Eun-jung, who were also about to speak.

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After hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan was completely dumbfounded.

He had originally planned to take the opportunity to fool the two of them and give himself some breathing room, but he never expected the situation to develop so quickly.

So her body stiffened slightly involuntarily, and then she glanced sideways at the scene in the living room.

But he noticed that although the two people on the sofa were looking down at short videos, their eyes kept glancing at him out of the corner of their eyes, with a strange look in their eyes.

The gaze was chilling, as if it wanted to devour him whole, making him feel like he was being stared at as "food."

Are they crazy?! What kind of looks are those on their faces?!

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