Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 218 [Xiu Yuan, are you asleep?] or [Yes] (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

In the end, Lin Xiuyuan and the other two still didn't go swimming.

According to Lee Qri, the swimming pool is not in Seoul, but in Gyeonggi Province.

The more than one-hour drive made Lin Xiuyuan give up the idea.

Although they couldn't go swimming, they found a similar way to pass the time: bubble baths.

That's right, in July, during the hottest days of summer, it's time to take a bubble bath and maybe even a sauna.

According to Li Juli, soaking in a hot spring during this time of day is even more comfortable than soaking in a hot spring in winter.

Although Lin Xiuyuan was not a medical student, he grew up in South China and had some knowledge of common sense about dampness and heat, deficiency and cold in the body because he had been exposed to it since childhood.

Sunbathing, applying Sanfu patches, soaking in hot springs, and soaking feet during the hottest days of summer are all simply ways to replenish Yang energy.

He certainly doesn't lack yang energy.

Nevertheless, he decided to go with them.

The address is very close, inside a spa in Jiangnan. There is a private bubble bath, and next to the bath is a small sauna.

Pushing open the hidden glass door, a wave of heat rushed out, as if foreshadowing a lazy and relaxing afternoon.

As the VIP area of ​​a high-end spa, this place is not only extremely soundproof, but also boasts an incredibly luxurious environment.

The interior is softly lit, with sunlight streaming in through the sheer French windows and cascading diagonally across the gleaming marble floor.

Outside the window is a meticulously manicured green landscape, adding a touch of tranquility to the entire space.

After changing into his bathrobe, Lin Xiuyuan glanced at the empty room and walked into the hot tub without hesitation.

Gentle steam rose from the water's surface, and the warmth caused even the ends of his hair to curl slightly.

The warm water gently enveloped him, and his body and mind instantly relaxed completely.

A few minutes later, footsteps were heard.

Lee Juri walked in, her white bath towel barely covering her body, revealing her curves. Her waist was slender and straight, and her chest was prominently displayed without any attempt to conceal it. Every step she took was accompanied by subtle undulations.

Her long hair, pulled up high, revealed her slender, fair neck and smooth collarbone, giving her an undeniable feminine charm.

"Xiuyuan~ How are you feeling?"

As she spoke, her voice carried a hint of laughter and an unspoken provocation.

Lin Xiuyuan slightly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over her with a hint of unintentional appreciation, but he quickly closed his eyes again, leaning against the poolside, his tone languid.

"It's alright, just normal boiler water. It's not quite the same as a hot spring."

Then the big dragon cub followed in.

She was wrapped in a towel even more casually than Lee Juri, her half-open neckline revealing a large expanse of her collarbone, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she held a glass of lemonade in her hand, drinking and laughing as she did so.

"You mean it lacks the sulfur smell? Hahaha~"

"Why don't you soak it for a while and see?"

Lee Juri replied with a smile, then hooked her fingers around the towel and gently lifted it, revealing a black swimsuit with crisscrossing thin straps.

The swimsuit clung to her skin, perfectly outlining her figure, making her both sexy and charming.

Then, without hesitation, she stepped into the water, which just reached her chest. Her skin was faintly visible in the heat and steam, like a lotus flower in the water.

"This water contains plant extracts and skincare oils; you'll see once you soak in it for a while."

As she spoke, she leaned back.

With his eyes half-closed and an extremely relaxed expression on his face, he added, "And according to the old doctor from your area, if we don't expel the dampness now, it will be very uncomfortable in winter, right?"

"Wow, you know so much?"

Lin Xiuyuan opened his eyes and his gaze fell on the two beauties opposite him, who were lazily stretching their bodies in the steam.

Lee Juri's long neck and slightly raised chin outlined a fatal line, and her chest was faintly visible as the water rippled, leaving the viewer with a sense of longing.

Meanwhile, the little dragon had already sat down in the pool, complaining, "Qri unnie, you're lying, it's so hot, and you said it's comfortable."

Despite her sharp tongue, her wet swimsuit, clinging to her skin, still accentuated her graceful figure, her calves floating elegantly on the water's surface, as if swimming freely.

Da Longzai had been invited by Li Juli several times before, but she never came, because she was most afraid of the heat.

If Lin Xiuyuan hadn't been there this time, she probably wouldn't have come.

The three of them casually leaned against each other in a triangular position in the circular bathtub, without any deliberate arrangement, yet this created a subtle tension.

"Xiuyuan."

Lee Ju-ri suddenly moved closer, her shoulder gently touching the edge of the pool. Her movements were as fluid as a water snake, and the warm, fragrant steam gently enveloped her body as she pressed herself against Lin Xiu-yuan's side.

Then, tilting her head slightly, a hint of amusement in her eyes, she asked softly, "Are you feeling hot?"

"It's alright." Lin Xiuyuan didn't move, letting her come closer.

"Let me touch it?"

Beneath the calm and collected tone lay a subtle probing.

However, it wasn't a test of Lin Xiuyuan, but rather a test of the big dragon cub over there.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, the little dragon slapped the water's surface, splashing water droplets everywhere, and glared at the two of them with a knowing look of anger.

No, he glared at Lee Qri and said, "I said, we came here for a bath, can you please calm down, Qri unnie!"

"Oh dear, how stingy."

Li Juli simply smiled, turned her head slightly, her eyes flickered, and her hand silently touched Lin Xiuyuan's arm.

The warm, moist touch spread across his skin, gently brushing against his nerve endings like a feather.

Then Lin Xiuyuan chuckled softly, "Stop fooling around. If Zhiyan gets really angry later, I won't be able to help you."

"Scumbag!"

Lee Juri gave a soft hum, as if she were scolding him, or perhaps she was enjoying being reminded.

After withdrawing her hand, she slid back into the pool, but her eyes kept glancing in his direction from time to time.

Diagonally opposite, the little dragon seemed to be sweating from being cooped up; his cheeks were flushed pink.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she straightened her legs and leaned back, as if sending some kind of signal.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had just closed his eyes, immediately sensed a slippery jade foot underwater. It lightly touched his knee and then nimbly climbed up his thigh.

The bathtub was big enough to comfortably seat two more people, but for her foot to land so precisely on his leg...

Lin Xiuyuan looked down and sure enough, a fair and slender ankle was gently rubbing against his thigh, like a fish swimming in water, both agile and clingy.

And at the same time, on the other side.

A cool little hand slid down to his abdomen, its fingertips gently tracing lines on the water's surface, as if playing a game of "ants climbing a tree," or as if lighting a thin fuse.

At this moment, the underwater world seemed to turn into another silent play, with a calm surface but turbulent undercurrents.

Lin Xiuyuan closed his eyes and leaned back against the edge of the pool, calmly enjoying everything.

But deep down, it felt like a fire was being kindled little by little, slowly rising in a warm glow.

A few seconds later, the foot rubbed back and forth more boldly, even touching his waist, while the hand quietly tugged at his belt.

Lin Xiuyuan finally had to open his eyes and glance at the two figures who seemed to have done nothing.

Lee Juri was tilting her head and playing with the surface of the water, a slight smile playing on her lips.

The little dragon leaned against the pool wall, tilting its head and looking at him with a half-smile, as if asking, "Is it fun?"

"Can't you guys just take a nice bath?"

Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but laugh, his voice low but with a hint of teasing.

"Who said I didn't soak properly?" Li Juli smiled at him, the smile appearing and disappearing like water vapor swirling in the air, alluring yet elusive.

The little dragon muttered in a low voice, "That's right, that's right. We're soaking in it right now, Xiu Yuan, what nonsense are you talking about?"

After these words were spoken, none of the three responded, but the ambiguous atmosphere between attraction and seriousness permeated the entire bathtub like steam, leaving no room for anything else.

As the hot water gradually receded, the three emerged from the bath, their bodies slightly flushed and radiating a warm, moist aura.

Lee Juri slowly wiped the water droplets off her body, bending slightly over, causing the towel to slip off and revealing her perfect curves.

She didn't rush to get dressed, but gently wiped away the sweat with her hands, as if each drop of water was releasing some kind of tension and repression.

"Alright, are you ready to go to the sauna?"

She raised her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Lin Xiuyuan and the little dragon cub, as if waiting for some kind of response.

"Let's go steam it for a while."

Lin Xiuyuan replied calmly, his eyes still gentle, as if nothing had happened.

Only a dim light was on in the steam room. The three of them sat side by side on a wooden bench, wrapped in towels, and the air was filled with a faint minty scent.

Lin Xiuyuan sat in the middle, with two sweaty bodies on either side of him.

One of them was Lee Juri, who was standing quite close to him and would occasionally turn her head to lean on his shoulder.

The other one was the big dragon cub, whose legs were naturally crossed, but accidentally touched his instep, and he didn't flinch.

No one spoke; only the sound of steam being sprayed and the occasional breathing gradually becoming slow and deep could be heard.

Lin Xiuyuan had his eyes closed, but his nerves were extremely tense. Although they were close partners, he no longer felt anything from this so-called subtle physical contact.

But that was in a 1+1 scenario; now it's a 1+2 scenario, which makes him a little nervous.

Fortunately, nothing like the events described in the book actually happened in the end.

After coming out of the steam room, Lin Xiuyuan rushed straight to the bathroom; if he could hold on any longer, his pants would burst.

Afterwards, the three of them took a shower, changed into clean bathrobes, and were led into the treatment room by the staff.

Inside the treatment room, the masseuse had been waiting for some time, and the room was filled with the aroma of lavender and cedar.

Three beds were arranged in a row, and the three people lay down and began to receive full-body care.

From back massage with essential oils to arms, calves, and neck and shoulder relaxation, every inch of skin is gently cared for.

The entire afternoon slowly passed in this atmosphere.

From the blazing sun to the soft glow of dusk filtering through the blinds, the three of them had a skin that glowed with the soft light of steam and essential oils, and even their voices became languid.

This hot spring trip during the hottest days of summer was much more exciting and intimate than the usual swimming pool experience.

Only Park Hyo-min, who had returned home early, was sitting on the sofa in her apartment watching TV, somewhat lost in thought, until evening.

As they left the spa, Lin Xiuyuan, who had slept soundly during his treatment, stretched comfortably and turned to the two people beside him. "So, shall we go home now or have a meal before we talk?"

Da Longzai and Li Juli exchanged a glance and smiled slightly. Li Juli spoke first.

"I won't go to lunch with you guys. I stood Hyomin up at noon, so I have to make it up to her tonight. But I need Xiuyuan to take me home."

Next was Da Longzai's message: "Xiuyuan, you take Unnie home first. I'm going to the mall to buy some things, and then I'll wait for you at the restaurant. Just come over later."

Lin Xiuyuan didn't think much of it at first, and simply nodded in agreement.

However, when he dropped Lee Juri off at her apartment and was about to drive away, she grabbed his collar and asked, "Where are you going?"

“Go find Zhiyan,” Lin Xiuyuan replied.

Li Juli smiled slightly, her eyes carrying a hint of meaning, "Park the car and come upstairs with me."

"what?"

Thus, what should have taken less than 20 minutes to take Lee Juri back home took more than an hour to leave her apartment.

When Lin Xiuyuan arrived at the private room of the restaurant, guided by the location given to him by Da Longzai.

The other person, who was already sitting inside, smiled as he entered. "Come on, Xiuyuan~ I made you some delicious food." Lin Xiuyuan looked down at the table and saw geoduck, kidneys, sea cucumber, and even seahorse soup.

This made him chuckle, and he looked up at the little dragon cub, "What does this mean?"

"No, I just wanted to eat, and I'm just ordering some of the local signature dishes for you, Xiuyuan." Dalongzai smiled and looked up at Lin Xiuyuan, his eyes full of innocent brilliance.

“Is it really delicious?”

"It's really delicious!"

Later that evening, in the apartment, the little dragon, kneeling on the carpet, looked up at Lin Xiuyuan above him with watery eyes and softly responded.

……

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Late at night, after spending some time settling the divorced woman who had been starving for more than a week, Lin Xiuyuan finally came out of the master bedroom.

He was wearing pajamas that Da Longzai had specially bought at the mall while he and Li Juli were rolling around together; his other clothes were casually placed in the closet.

Lin Xiuyuan, who came out of the living room, first drank a glass of water, then glanced at the clock in the early morning, and then looked down at the text message sent by Lin Yoona.

He then sat on the sofa and watched some videos to let the scent on his body dissipate a bit before walking into a secondary bedroom in Da Longzai's apartment. He grasped the bathroom door, pushed it open, and entered the apartment from 13.

Then, glancing at the living room where the main lights were off and only some auxiliary lights remained, he figured Sulli must be resting by now, so he didn't disturb her. He pushed open the portal again and jumped into Yoona's house.

Unlike the dim lighting in her own apartment, Yoona's living room was brightly lit.

Just a few days ago, Lim Yoona made headlines for her improved condition and was now lying on the sofa, dozing off.

An old romantic movie was playing on the television, the scene frozen in a heartwarming moment.

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled and slowly walked forward. Just as he was about to reach Lin Yun'er, the light sleeper suddenly looked up in his direction, her eyes resembling those of a frightened Bambi.

Only after realizing that it was Lin Xiuyuan who brought it did he let out a long sigh, raise his arms, and mutter, "They're here."

"Hmm, why don't you go inside and sleep?"

Lin Xiuyuan smiled and stepped forward to pick her up, holding her in his arms. The two of them snuggled together on the sofa.

Lin Yoona buried her face in Lin Xiuyuan's neck, sniffed the fragrance, let out a cold snort with heavier breathing, and then hugged the man in her arms tightly once again.

"I was waiting for you. I thought it would be past midnight. Looks like you're not such a jerk after all. You didn't keep me waiting too long."

"..."

Knowing he was in the wrong, Lin Xiuyuan has learned his lesson and decided to remain silent.

According to what the beautiful figure in my arms had said before, the older sister usually regulates her emotions, and I just need to avoid adding fuel to the fire.

Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan didn't speak, Lin Yoona chided him playfully, "Comfort me a little, Xiuyuan-xi~"

"Didn't you say before that I should learn to be more silent at this time?" Lin Xiuyuan asked cautiously with a smile.

Hearing this, Lim Yoona was amused and gave him a charming glare. "I'm not really angry. When a girl isn't really angry, you have to coax her and comfort her."

"Then how do you tell the difference between feigned anger and genuine anger?"

"See if they're still talking to you. Who would talk to you if they were really angry?"

Yoona pursed her lips and looked at him with a half-smile.

Lin Xiuyuan was amused by her eyes. "Alright, I've finally learned a new skill. I'll change it next time."

"You idiot."

After jokingly scolding Lin Xiuyuan, Lin Yoona got up from his embrace and said, "Would you like something to drink?"

The next second, Lin Yoona, who was about to walk away quickly, was pulled back into Lin Xiuyuan's arms. "No need, let me hug you one more time. Just yesterday, the media praised her as a goddess who has returned to her 20s. If I can hold her in my arms tonight, why would I need to drink water?"

Hearing this naive love confession, Lim Yoona couldn't help but chuckle, turning around and tapping his head.

"Really? I bet someone's already had a good meal and drinks back home, so they don't need my water supply."

"No way, Yoona, don't slander me."

Lin Xiuyuan was very much like a man when it came to this kind of question.

It's the kind of stubbornness that comes with a dead end.

Denying it would be better if everyone knew the truth.

Admitting it would be disastrous; who would provoke someone to their face?

Sure enough, after hearing this, Lim Yoona burst out laughing, "You, you can't learn the good things, but you learn the bad things pretty quickly."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged and changed the subject, "By the way, you said Xiaolu wanted to talk to you today, what did you two want to talk about?"

"Actually, it's nothing major, just discussing her next drama."

With a slight smile, Lin Yoona extended two fingers and, under Lin Xiuyuan's gaze, tapped their fingertips together.

“There weren’t many good dramas in 2014, so I thought I could try my luck in China or try some art films. It wouldn’t matter if they didn’t do well. But she felt that she had just finished a good drama and shouldn’t waste her popularity, so we agreed to sleep together tonight and see who could convince whom.”

After hearing Lin Yoona's answer, Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow. "I understand. Should we go there now? There shouldn't be anyone at her house."

"It's a promise, there shouldn't be anyone," Lim Yoona said.

Just before Lin Xiuyuan was about to get up, Lin Yun'er pressed down hard on his shoulder and looked at him intently, asking, "Xiuyuan, have you brushed your teeth?"

The two sentences seemed unrelated, but Lin Xiuyuan understood immediately. He smiled and nodded, though he didn't answer.

The next second, Yoona hugged his face and kissed him fiercely.

……

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early morning.

Lin Xiaolu's apartment in 2013.

Lin Xiaolu, who had just returned home from get off work not long ago, had just finished showering and glanced at the clock in the living room, wondering when the people over there would arrive.

If it gets any later, she really needs to go to sleep.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiaolu turned her head to look at the door of the secondary bedroom next to her. As far as she knew, this was Lin Xiuyuan's designated door.

Just as her thoughts drifted away, the door was suddenly pushed open from the inside, and Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Yun'er stepped through the door and walked in, much to her shock.

Why are you so shocked? Haven't you seen this before?

Lin Xiuyuan smiled as he closed the door after entering.

Lin Xiaolu snapped out of her daze, a smile playing on her lips, and said with feigned composure, "This is the first time we've met in my own home. You're a bit late."

Before Lin Xiuyuan could even speak, Lin Yoona interrupted, seemingly quite adeptly pointing out, "Judging from your wet hair, you must have just finished showering. Did the people who just got off work say we were late and told us to come here and just hang out?"

"Nonsense." Seeing this, Lin Xiaolu didn't refute, but just pursed her lips.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Lin Xiuyuan quickly turned around and said, "You two talk first, I'm going back now. I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning, Yoona."

"Okay, go ahead. Otherwise, if someone wakes up and finds no one next to them, they'll blame me."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan subconsciously glanced at Lin Xiaolu over there, and sure enough, she looked surprised.

So after saying that, Lin Xiuyuan immediately turned around and ran away, not wanting to stay and explain or suffer Lin Xiaolu's glare.

As she watched the bedroom door close again, Lin Xiaolu immediately asked Lin Yun'er, "What did you mean by what you just said?"

"What do you mean?"

Yoona smiled slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of amusement.

"It means exactly what it says. You guys don't need Xiuyuan, but that doesn't mean Zhiyan and the others in 25 years don't need him. At this point, Xiuyuan is comparable to Tang Sanzang in Journey to the West. You guys are really wasting too many resources."

Before Lin Yoona could finish speaking, her eyes swept over Lin Xiaolu's legs, and she said with a half-smile.

"If it's physical therapy, it'll take quite a while, right? When filming starts, I remember the first scene was a short skirt and a fresh beach style outfit."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaolu immediately clenched her little fists tightly and glared at the woman opposite her through gritted teeth.

That infuriating face, it's so irritating!

If Sunny and the others knew what she was thinking at this moment, they would probably laugh and ask Lin Xiaolu: "You only just realized you deserve a beating?"

However, Lin Xiaolu eventually loosened her fist, let out a long sigh, turned her head to the side, and said somewhat displeasedly, "Go wash your face."

"Wash your face? I was all done before I came over, I was even wearing my pajamas."

Lin Yoona didn't know why Lin Xiaolu said that, but she still explained it.

Until she saw Lin Xiaolu pointing at her, and then she squeezed out a sentence in great frustration, "Your lips are covered in marks, all covered in glossy lipstick, are you sick?"

Upon hearing this, Yoona immediately smiled.

After touching the moisture on the corner of her mouth, she laughed again and then said something in a teasy tone.

"Oh dear, I'm sorry, I forgot that I got a little carried away with Xiuyuan just now."

"Lim! Yoon! A!"

"Haha, I'm going to wash my face, I'm going to wash my face."

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the other side.

After sending Lin Yoona to Lin Xiaolu's house, Lin Xiuyuan returned to the apartment, but did not leave the Dalongzai Apartment where he had been for 25 years.

Instead, he picked up his phone, which was on the coffee table, and checked today's news.

Nothing special happened; apart from a few people mentioning him in the group chat, no one contacted him.

Aside from his interactions with people like Jessica Jung, Lin Xiuyuan remains a nobody in this world.

Even his parents don't contact him often. They'll just occasionally send him an emoji on WeChat, and Lin Xiuyuan will reply to indicate that he's still alive and hasn't died.

And that was it.

After watching it once, Lin Xiuyuan had just put down his phone and was about to return to the 25-year timeline when the screen suddenly lit up.

I glanced down at the message and saw that it was from Kim Tae-yeon.

Kim Tae-yeon: [Xiu-yuan, are you asleep?]

Lin Xiuyuan stared at the message, and a thought flashed through his mind: Kim Tae-yeon was interested in him.

To be honest, this wasn't because Lin Xiuyuan had any of the four great illusions of life.

The main reason is that, according to what Da Longzai said before, if he didn't miss Lin Xiuyuan very much, why would he send Lin Xiuyuan a message or make a phone call in the middle of the night?

In her view, if a woman sends a message or makes a phone call to a man in the middle of the night, her feelings for him have already gone beyond the scope of a simple friendship.

There are only two possible outcomes:

They've been friends since childhood.
Either you're planning to play together from childhood to adulthood~
One of these is a noun, and the other is a verb.

At first, Lin Xiuyuan didn't understand, but after Da Longzai whispered something in his ear, he gasped, "So dirty, Zhiyan, where did you learn all this stuff?"

After reflecting on the past, Lin Xiuyuan looked down at the text message Kim Tae-yeon had sent him, pursed his lips, and for a moment didn't know how to reply.

He'd been practicing playing scumbag characters lately, so suddenly returning to this kind of pure love role left him a little bewildered.

So after staring blankly for a long time, I stupidly replied with a past sentence.

Lin Xiuyuan: [Going to sleep.]

　There will be another chapter later, I'll try my best~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)