Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 207 Do you prefer... 2013 or 2025? (Please subscribe and vote!)
After the meal, Krystal volunteered to wash the dishes, and Shirley naturally went over to lend a hand.

Lin Xiuyuan, on the other hand, was still lounging on the living room sofa like a king, flipping through channels with the remote control, looking very relaxed.

He leaned back on the sofa, legs casually crossed, holding a can of Coke in one hand and chewing on grapes he had just taken from the fruit bowl.

Suddenly, as if he had remembered something, he turned to look at the two people in the kitchen and said with a grin, "Truth, Krystal, does it feel like we're celebrating a holiday today?"

"A holiday?" Krystal rolled her eyes at him. "Is it your holiday? Sitting around waiting to be fed, then waiting to be fed again, hmph~"

Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, and put the cola on the coffee table. "Shall I go over and make you a drink to make up for it?"

"Xiuyuan, if you don't update the drink menu soon, I'm getting tired of it. It's time to get some exercise!" Krystal complained mercilessly.

This sarcastic remark struck a nerve with Lin Xiuyuan.

The main problem is that lately he's been either traveling or visiting time portals, dealing with various relationships, which has left Lin Xiuyuan with virtually no personal time to properly learn bartending skills.

So when he heard Krystal's words, he immediately responded.

"Alright, starting tomorrow, you and Snowball will both sit obediently at the bar and be my personal wine tasters."

The next second, Krystal's laughter rang out, "Stop messing around, if you keep doing this, then I'll just have to hide the goji berries you bought, Xiuyuan~"

"Don't slander me, why would I need that thing?"

"Haha, Xiujing, don't talk nonsense. I bought those goji berries to make soup."

Shirley, who was standing nearby, joined in the teasing.

The group bantered and teased each other, their laughter echoing between the kitchen and living room, making the whole house as lively as if it were Chinese New Year.

A little while later, Krystal and Sulli finished getting ready and sat down on the sofa together. The three of them sat side by side, and a classic comedy variety show was playing on the TV.

Suddenly, feeling a bit bored, Krystal suggested, "Sherry, let's play 'Pictionary'?"

So they quickly took out their tablets and writing pads and started playing one fun game after another.

It started with beginner-level games like "airplane," "potato," and "frog."

Later on, they challenged themselves with abstract terms like "an octopus in high heels" and "a penguin dancing the tango," laughing so hard their stomachs started to ache.

"Xiuyuan, your drawing skills are at the level of a primary school student who has given up on treatment." Krystal laughed and slapped the table. "This isn't a cat! It's clearly a mango that's been struck by lightning!"

Lin Xiuyuan, who had turned off the tablet, said calmly, "Krystal, don't think your 'angel' is any different. I thought it was a grasshopper with its wings cut off."

Shirley was laughing so hard she was lying on the sofa, patting the cushions. "You two, stop drawing! I'm going to have trouble breathing if you keep laughing like this."

Time passed by, minute by minute, and the night outside the window gradually deepened.

The living room was softly lit, creating a comfortable atmosphere like a beautiful dream you never want to wake up from.

It wasn't until after 10 p.m. that Lin Xiuyuan's phone lit up.

He glanced at his phone and saw a message from Jessica Jung: "I've got it sorted out, come over."

Lin Xiuyuan looked at the message, blinked, and then slowly stood up, placing the tablet in his hand on the table.

"What's wrong?" Krystal noticed his movement and turned her head to ask.

"Jessica Jung is home. She asked me to come over earlier, she seems to have something to say." After saying this, Lin Xiuyuan looked at the two of them, "Do you want to come along?"

Krystal leaned back on the sofa, seemed to think for a moment, and finally shook her head. "I'm tired today. You go by yourself."

"I'm not going either." Sulli snuggled deeper into her pillow. "I want to have a good chat with Krystal."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged, not forcing the issue, "Okay, I'll go by myself."

After saying that, he walked towards the portal, opened the door, went in, closed the door, and disappeared in one smooth motion.

Krystal and Sulli were left sitting on the sofa when Krystal suddenly asked, "Sulli, do you think my unnie might...?"

Before Krystal could finish speaking, Sulli chimed in with a laugh, "That's unlikely. Jessica unnie is quite proud right now."

After listening, Krystal seemed to remember something and murmured softly.

"That's right, the unnie over here is Jessica from Girls' Generation~"

……

the other side.

As the door to the second bedroom clicked open, Jessica Jung, who had just finished showering and sat down on the sofa, immediately turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, who was coming from the villa. Her pupils constricted slightly, and she sighed.

"Your sudden appearance is truly awe-inspiring every time I see it, Xiu Yuan."

"Used to it."

After responding, Lin Xiuyuan quickly asked, "What's wrong? It's so late, why are you in such a hurry to find me?"

Glancing at the door that hadn't been closed yet, Jessica Jung stood up to greet Lin Xiuyuan, then walked past him and said, "Well, let's go over to the villa and talk."

Jessica Jung, who had just finished showering, still carried a faint fragrance, a warm scent like a blend of jasmine and shea butter. As she walked past Lin Xiuyuan, this fragrance quietly drifted into his nostrils.

At that moment, Lin Xiuyuan's previously stunned expression faltered slightly.

He didn't say anything, but subconsciously took a deep breath, and then coughed lightly as if to dispel the slightly intimate atmosphere.

Jessica Jung seemed to sense something, glanced back at him but didn't say anything. She just smiled gently and took the lead in walking towards the villa ahead.

Lin Xiuyuan snapped out of his thoughts and followed.

The two passed through the time portal and returned to the villa in 2025 once again. Inside the villa, the lights were dimly lit in standby mode, making the entire space feel peaceful and gentle.

The living room was empty, with only the distant lights from the courtyard shining through the glass and onto the floor, creating a serene and profound atmosphere.

Jessica Jung arrived at the 25-year-old villa without stopping and went straight up the stairs.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan followed closely behind her. Although he didn't know what she was thinking, it was clearly not the right time to ask.

As soon as the two pushed open the door leading to the roof, a gentle breeze carrying the scent of night rushed in.

The stars in Seoul's night sky are sparse, but the lights are so bright they are almost dazzling. The city, with its towering buildings, looks like a stretched-out Milky Way, with no end in sight.

The roof is covered with hardwood floors, a few rattan chairs are placed in the corners, and an aromatherapy lamp is still burning, emitting a faint citrus scent.

The two walked over side by side and stood against the railing.

Jessica Jung leaned on the railing, gazing into the distance as if she wanted to take in the entire city.

Her head was tilted back slightly, allowing the night breeze to ruffle the freshly washed strands of hair on her forehead, enveloping her in a soft silhouette created by the interplay of night and light.

After a moment, she spoke softly, "Xiuyuan, which time do you prefer, 2013 or 2025?"

"like?"

Lin Xiuyuan glanced at Jessica Jung and answered without hesitation.

"In terms of what I like, I've definitely liked it for over 25 years. Everything is so new and exciting, with advanced technology and the internet age. Information is exploding, things are changing rapidly, and everything is full of novelty."

But then he abruptly changed the subject, saying, "If I really had to choose a place to stay, without a doubt, it would be 2013."

This answer gave Jessica Jung a slight jolt. She turned her head and asked with a soft laugh, "Why?"

Lin Xiuyuan smiled. "Do you want to hear the truth, or... a more romantic version?"

"I want to hear everything," Jessica Jung said, looking at him calmly.

"To be honest, my family was all in 2013, so we would definitely choose that side."

This answer surprised Jessica Jung, who seemed not to have expected him to be so direct.
She thought Lin Xiuyuan would take this opportunity to make a joke or say something romantic, but she didn't expect him to give such a sincere and simple answer.

But it was precisely because this answer was so honest and sincere that it came across as genuine.

In addition, sincerity often has the greatest impact at certain times.

So it directly struck a soft spot in Jessica Jung's heart at that moment. After a brief silence, she spoke again, "What's the other way to put it?"

Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, his tone deliberately tinged with amusement, "Of course... the beauties of 2013 are still in their budding stage. I can take my time, like a god, to conquer them and savor their beauty."

What was originally a very serious topic instantly turned into something humorous and cheeky after that sentence was uttered.

This finally made Jessica Jung, who had been maintaining a serious expression and posture from the apartment, burst out laughing.

"Haha~ Hey Lin Xiuyuan, can't you be serious for a moment?"

"If you're too pretentious, you'll get struck by lightning."

Lin Xiuyuan had barely finished speaking when he still had that carefree smile on his face.

He was about to make a few more jokes when he suddenly felt the person in front of him move.

Jessica Jung approached gently, and before he could react, she suddenly reached out and hugged him.

It wasn't the kind of impulsive, emotionally charged embrace, nor the kind of tender, lingering affection between lovers.

It was just a very light, short, yet quiet hug.

Her chin rested slightly on Lin Xiuyuan's shoulder, her long hair gently brushing against the side of his neck, carrying the clean and elegant scent of shampoo, and a touch of warm dampness.

That moment was like a white magnolia blossom approaching on a summer night, silent yet impossible to ignore.

Lin Xiuyuan neither moved nor spoke.

Just a few seconds later, Jessica Jung let go.

Without lingering, he turned around and walked towards the stairs.

As she reached the first step, she suddenly turned around. Her gaze was somewhat hazy in the dim light of the aromatherapy lamp, but her expression was unusually calm.

Then she looked at Lin Xiuyuan and smiled slightly, "Let's go, I'm fine now."

In that instant, as Lin Xiuyuan gazed at her retreating figure, he felt as if something had gently tapped his chest.

never mind.

These three words contain a lot of information.

Lin Xiuyuan stood still, his expression slightly complicated.

A few seconds later, under Jessica Jung's gaze, he slowly stretched and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Well, let's go."

After saying that, he started walking and followed.

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