Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 216 "Ji-yeon~ Could you win a fight against yourself from 13?" (Please subscribe and vote)

We agreed to shower together, so naturally we did.

But as I was washing, the direction started to... get a little off.

It's unclear who made the first move, or who gave in first, but the "movement" unfolded naturally like this.

The steam hadn't dissipated, and both of them ended up covered in a thin layer of sweat, even their clean bathrobes that they had just changed into were soaked.

So, having no other choice, I took another shower.

The water temperature was a little lower for the second shower than the first, but the two had just had a thoroughly enjoyable "competition," and they were like a perfect teammate. Even when they were taking a shower, there was a silent understanding and tenderness between them.

By the time the two had finally gotten ready to leave, it was already 1:30 p.m.

The Mercedes came to a smooth stop downstairs in Bae Soo-ji's apartment building.

Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Bae Suzy had already stepped out of the elevator lobby, glancing at her watch while lightly stamping her foot.

She was impeccably made up and dressed smartly, looking as radiant as ever, but her furrowed brows suggested that waiting too long had almost exhausted her patience.

But when the car door opened and she saw the big dragon in the back seat, Bae Suzy's prepared "three complaints" immediately got stuck in her throat.

"Unnie~ what's wrong with you?"

She couldn't help but widen her eyes, almost thinking she was hallucinating.

Just moments ago, Da Longzai had been in the gym with messy hair and a pale face, but now he seemed like a completely different person.

Her skin glowed with a clear, hydrated radiance, her eyes and brows were soft yet languidly charming, and a casual smile played on her lips. Her entire aura was as if she had just stepped out of a rose-scented spa, radiating an enviable glow of being "pampered."

Looking at Lin Xiuyuan again, he had changed his T-shirt into a white shirt, and his hair was slightly wavy because it was a little damp. He looked casual but had a great vibe. He looked refreshed and his eyes revealed his good mood.

"You guys...didn't just take a shower, did you?"

Bae Suzy squinted, looking them up and down, her tone couldn't be more subtle.

"Yes, I only took a shower."

Lin Xiuyuan remained calm, spoke in a serious tone, and even had an innocent smile on his face.

"Yeah, what else did you think there was?"

The little dragon chimed in, gently stroking his long, flowing hair while blinking and smiling serenely and brightly.

"Can you guys please stop making such vivid imagery in your speech?"

Bae Suzy rubbed her forehead and sighed with a headache, "I haven't eaten yet, and I don't want to lose my appetite."

"Perfect timing, we're out looking for something to eat too."

As Lin Xiuyuan spoke, he fiddled with the navigation, "Hurry up and get in the car, or we'll only be able to eat leftovers at a restaurant."

Bae Suzy pouted, feigning disdain, but still silently sat down in the back seat.

But as soon as the car door closed, she couldn't wait to lean close to Da Longzai's ear and whisper, "Unnie, which trick did you use? Was it being cute? Being unreasonable? Or being gentle?"

"I used it all." The little dragon smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with joy. "I even added a bit of an upgrade system."

"Did it succeed?"

"No."

The little dragon blinked, but a defiant smile played on its lips.

Looking at that radiant face, Bae Soo-ji glanced at Lin Xiu-yuan driving in front of her and had an impulse to ask him how long he had been taking a shower.

However, Bae Suzy swallowed those words back down her throat.

It wasn't that she didn't dare to ask, it's just that her relationship with Lin Xiuyuan and Dalongzai wasn't close enough to be that intimate.

They can chat about anything and everything, but when it comes to talking about love... they're still a bit lacking.

The car slowly drove out of the residential area, and the sunlight shone on the car windows, illuminating the relaxed and intimate atmosphere between the three of them.

The three of them eventually settled down at a private restaurant in Cheongdam-dong.

This shop is extremely secluded, with a quiet environment and a soft, minimalist Japanese style decor. The wooden lattice paired with warm yellow lighting makes you feel relaxed as soon as you step inside.

“This place is great…” Bae Suzy stretched as soon as she sat down. “It’s quiet, comfortable, and most importantly, no one is taking pictures of me.”

The little dragon sitting next to her chuckled softly, “Xiuyuan’s little tavern is much more comfortable. The atmosphere is amazing, and the space is private. Outsiders can’t even get in.”

Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Still talking? Stop scolding me, Zhiyan~"

"Don't give me that, do you think I don't know?" Bae Suzy rolled her eyes at Da Longzai. "You can't even get into his membership, why are you telling me this?"

Then she looked at Lin Xiuyuan and said, "You promised to treat us."

"Of course, no problem, order whatever you like from the menu." Lin Xiuyuan smiled and gestured to the waiter.

The big dragon cub sitting opposite him leaned lazily against the back of his chair, his eyes half-closed, but a smile always playing on his lips.

She's in great shape right now, so good that even Da Longzai himself was a little surprised.

Despite having just gone through a physical "battle," I felt no fatigue at all. I felt as light as a feather, and my mood was exceptionally soft and pleasant.

It's a long-lost sense of relaxation, or perhaps a genuine sense of fulfillment that comes with emotional resonance.

Thinking of this, the little dragon subconsciously looked at Lin Xiuyuan. The boy opposite her was looking down at the menu, focused, with a slight upturn at the corners of his lips. His gentle smile made her smile too.

I should have known better than to agree to go out to dinner with Xiuzhi; that way, I could have stayed home with Xiuyuan a little longer.

At that moment, Bae Suzy, who was standing next to them, suddenly rested her chin on her hand and stared at the two of them meaningfully.

My mind started racing with a little drama: What exactly is the relationship between these two?
Couples? Friends?
Cannon... well, it's hard to define. Maybe it's more than friends, but not quite lovers?
After Bae Suzy's gaze lingered for a while, Lin Xiuyuan looked up at her, and the little dragon cub beside him blinked. Then Lin Xiuyuan said, "What are you looking at?"

“Your little golden retriever is quite handsome.” Bae Suzy raised an eyebrow.

"It doesn't look good like this."

"Oh? When is that?" Bae Suzy's eyes flashed, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

However, the little dragon cub only suddenly chimed in, chuckling lightly, but didn't say the rest of his sentence.

She originally wanted to say: He looked good when he was making fried chicken, the kitchen light shining on his blond hair, making it a little shiny and curly, plus the abs bulging from the excessive exercise, the lines that were defined by the blood, that was truly amazing...

But she held back the words she was about to say.

After all, this kind of situation is not suitable to be discussed openly at the dinner table.

Having been halfway through her flirting, Bae Suzy rolled her eyes and decided to give up on this "information war."

She quickly ordered a few dishes and that was it. Lin Xiuyuan wasn't very interested in Japanese food, so he ordered bibimbap and a few grilled items. He then handed the menu to Dalongzai, who also ordered some similar dishes.

Before long, the dishes were served one after another, steaming hot and fragrant.

During the rest of the meal, the three of them were relaxed and happy, chatting and laughing, and even bickering. They were like old friends who had been separated for a long time, or like travel companions who had just started a new chapter. They had a tacit understanding but also a sense of novelty.

Halfway through the meal, Bae Suzy received a phone call about an urgent matter and had to leave early.

Before leaving, she leaned close to Da Longzai's ear and whispered, "Unnie, if the tricks I taught you don't work, then the other guy has probably eaten too many delicacies. You have to keep a close eye on him and not let this little boy be kidnapped by someone else."

After saying that, she raised an eyebrow and glanced at Lin Xiuyuan, "Let's add each other as friends, Xiuyuan~"

"Last time..."

Lin Xiuyuan looked at her with some surprise, because he seemed to have added her contact information when they met last time.

Bae Suzy smiled and said, "That's a work number; I rarely carry it."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled and nodded, "I understand."

Then, under the watchful eyes of Da Longzai, the two exchanged private contact information and also added Kakao as well.

After Suzy left, only the two of them remained at the table.

After a brief silence, Da Longzai suddenly put down his chopsticks, got up, and sat down next to Lin Xiuyuan, speaking in a soft, coquettish voice.

"Xiuyuan~ Can't you really give me a membership? I really want to know, Eunjung unnie got one, didn't she?"

Lin Xiuyuan smiled, picked up a piece of food, and asked slowly, "Do you still remember the conditions we agreed on before?"

"A person who is down on their luck but still rich, beautiful and sexy, and wants to keep making a fuss about life."

"So, Jiyeon, how many of these apply to you?"

Upon hearing this, Da Longzai immediately grabbed Lin Xiuyuan and snuggled into his arms, just like a couple deeply in love.

Then she muttered softly, "Down on your luck but still rich, that's me. Beautiful and sexy, that's me too. Want to keep making a fuss about life, that's too broad a scope, Xiuyuan~ how did you set it up? Are you going to be like Eunjung unnie, continuing to struggle and fight your way up in the acting world?"

"Pretty much," Lin Xiuyuan nodded, his tone frank. "You need someone with the courage to face life."

Upon hearing this, the little dragon immediately switched to roll call mode, "What about Yoona unnie?"

"She's still aiming for the Best Actress award at the Azure Dragon Awards, isn't that enough of a challenge?"

Upon hearing this answer, Da Longzai laughed immediately, "I feel like you're insulting her."

Then change the name, "What about Taeyeon unnie?"

"Taeyeon is really busy these days, with tours, variety shows, and her next single in preparation."

"What about Krystal?"

"It's even simpler for Krystal. If I had been sidelined for so many years, I would have given up long ago. But she's still holding on, so isn't that enough?"

The next second, the little dragon looked up at Lin Xiuyuan and said, "So, according to you, I need to break into that circle again in order to have a chance to enter your members' inner circle?"

“I didn’t say that.” Lin Xiuyuan shook his head with a smile. “I just think you’re fine the way you are now. You’re comfortable and at ease, and you don’t need to define yourself by those things.”

He paused, his voice suddenly lowered, and his eyes softened as if they were about to drip water.

"And to be honest, there's really nothing good in there, it won't help you at all... The only thing worthwhile thing, didn't I already eat it all up, huh?"

As Lin Xiuyuan uttered those words, the air fell silent for a moment, while the little dragon nestled in his arms gently lowered its head, nuzzled against his embrace, and a captivating smile curved its lips.

"If you really don't want me to come in, then I won't."

Lin Xiuyuan blinked and suddenly said, "Let's put aside the question of whether or not we'll go in. I'd like to ask you a question first."

"what."

Do you think you could win a fight against yourself in 2013? What are your chances of winning?

As soon as she finished speaking, a ray of sunlight shone through the window and fell on her face, illuminating her small face, which was filled with a mixture of astonishment and confusion, as she slowly raised her head.

For a moment, there was silence.

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