Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 223 "Xiu Yuan~ You can't control them!!" (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

By the time Lin Xiuyuan drove his car into the villa's garage, it was already late at night.

The courtyard was quiet, with light shining down from the eaves, outlining familiar shapes.

Before Lin Xiuyuan could even speak as he pushed open the door, the aroma of fried rice wafted towards him.

The entryway light was on, and a late-night snack was already laid out on the dining table—a plate of freshly fried rice.

Golden in color and still steaming, next to a glass of cola filled with ice, the bubbles gently popping in the glass, exuding a sense of healing in the dead of night.

Meanwhile, Krystal, who had been on the phone with him, was sitting in front of the kitchen island, wearing a loose white shirt and shorts, her hair casually tied up, lazily resting her chin on her hand as she watched him enter.

"Go wash your hands quickly, or I'll eat by myself if it gets any later."

Her tone seemed indifferent, almost like a command, yet it also carried a hint of familiar intimacy.

Lin Xiuyuan smiled as he changed into slippers, casually tossed his car keys onto the side table, and teased as he walked toward the restroom, "Krystal, why are you acting so mature and sophisticated today? You're even giving orders when you speak."

"Practice your style for Wimbledon in advance."

As Krystal spoke, she took out a clean spoon and handed it to Lin Xiuyuan, who had just washed his hands. "Eat up, you didn't eat dinner, you're so hungry."

After sitting down, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and took a bite of the fried rice, then raised an eyebrow, "Wow~ this fried rice smells really good, did you add cheese?"

"Smart." Krystal tilted her head to look at him, a hint of a smile in her eyes. "I was worried you wouldn't have enough to eat, so I asked the vendor to add some extra."

Afterwards, the two of them ate and chatted, discussing the ingredients for fried rice and fried noodles in a very detailed manner.

As they chatted and ate, Lin Xiuyuan, who was halfway through his meal, suddenly looked up and glanced at Krystal.

"By the way, I have a question. I was thinking, isn't the Wimbledon final a few days away? How about we go somewhere else for a while? Otherwise, if we go straight to London, we'll have to deal with all the media. It's not a good place to go, and it would be a waste of time to just wait inside."

Across from her, Krystal, who had been looking down at her phone, looked up at Lin Xiuyuan with a slight smile and answered slowly and deliberately.

"Who told you we went to London from the very beginning?"

Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback. "You've made another new plan behind my back?"

Krystal took a sip of her cola, the ice cubes clattering softly in the glass. "What do you mean by hiding it from you? I told you it was a European trip. I've decided to go to Georgia first."

"Georgia?" Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. "The Caucasus one? When did you decide?"

Lin Xiuyuan knew about Georgia. As a treasure trove of the Caucasus Mountains, it boasts one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Europe, with snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes coexisting, making it a rare and niche tourist destination.

"We agreed on it last night."

As she spoke, Krystal turned her phone over, revealing a photo of a mountain village on the screen—a magnificent yet tranquil landscape. "I originally planned to go to Bordeaux, but I changed my mind and went to Georgia instead. There aren't many people there lately, the scenery is beautiful, and there's a vineyard I really wanted to visit."

"So you went there to drink." Lin Xiuyuan smiled, finished the last bite of fried rice, leaned back in his chair, and looked at her. "But it doesn't matter. I'm fine with it. Now that we have a time portal, I can come back here to rest anytime."

"The most important point is that the cost of living there is not high. I'm thinking about whether to buy a house there so I can go for a walk and relax whenever I have free time."

Krystal glanced at him, a subtle smile curving her lips.

However, Lin Xiuyuan shook his head. "Forget it. Although there aren't many cameras in those rural areas, it's still more troublesome. If you don't see them for a day, they might knock on the door and ask what happened. It will be troublesome to explain then."

“Hmm, that makes sense.” Krystal thought about it and agreed, nodding slightly. “Then let’s forget about it.”

She put down her cup, glanced at the time, and said, "Let's go, let's pack our bags."

"What's the point of collecting anything? Just grab a bag, pack a couple of things, and go. If you need anything, I'll open the door and bring you back to get it."

Lin Xiuyuan, who had long been accustomed to using the time portal to solve everything, was becoming increasingly lazy.

"We still need to bring something to make it look like we're doing it," Krystal rolled her eyes at him, then pulled him upstairs.

Is she packing her luggage?
No, she just wanted to teach this increasingly lazy man a lesson.

……

the other side.

Back home, Bae Suzy frowned as she looked at her unresponsive phone. It wasn't until she finished showering and skincare that the phone finally rang, close to midnight.

Then, while wearing a face mask, she came out, glanced at the caller ID, and smirked before answering, "Hey, Xiuyuan~ You said 'call back later,' but 'later' is way too long."

On the other end of the phone, Lin Xiuyuan was lying in bed, letting out a long sigh, his voice tinged with amusement.

"I forgot about it while driving, sorry, sorry. By the way, what were you trying to say earlier?"

"I just wanted to ask if you're free tomorrow? Let's go play baseball together. I've been cooped up in the gym every day lately, I'm going crazy. I still prefer outdoor sports."

Faced with Bae Suzy's invitation, Lin Xiuyuan said with some difficulty, "Ah, I might not be free tomorrow, I have to go to Europe."

"Europe?"

Upon hearing the name "Wimbledon," Bae Suzy immediately thought of something: "Wimbledon?"

“Yes, I’ll go have some fun.” Lin Xiuyuan did not deny it.

“That’s a bit early,” Bae Suzy continued. “So let’s go visit other places first, since we still have plenty of time,” Lin Xiuyuan replied casually.

After hearing this, Bae Suzy was silent for a moment. Although she had some thoughts in her mind, she still smiled and said, "Then I wish you a pleasant journey and have fun."

Then he hung up the phone and sat on the sofa in the living room, feeling a little bored.

Just thinking about how she felt when she took Lin Xiuyuan out tonight, she unconsciously fell into a moment of contemplation.

……

Meanwhile, in the master bedroom of the villa.

He had barely hung up the phone and hadn't even had time to process what was happening when Krystal emerged from the bathroom, drying her wet hair, wrapped in a towel, and holding a hand towel. She turned her head and asked, "Who was that?"

Bae Suzy.

Krystal paused upon hearing the name, her eyes immediately sharpening. "When did you two get together, Xiuyuan? You can't handle that woman. Don't get too close to her."

Lin Xiuyuan nodded and grinned, "Haha, you're the female sea queen, right? Don't worry, I didn't get too close to her. I just happened to run into Zhiyan at the gym yesterday when I went to see her, and then we went to play baseball together tonight."

As he spoke, he also mentioned the incidents that Song Hye-kyo and Han So-hee had encountered.

After hearing all this, Krystal's expression tightened slightly for a moment. "Xiuyuan~ Did you go to the audition for some kind of 'Top Female Sea King Illustrated Guide'?"

Fortunately, in response to her statement, Lin Xiuyuan immediately said, "Don't worry, I will definitely keep my distance from these kinds of powerful female leads. With you guys... I can still manage to deal with them. But with them? I'd probably get my bones gnawed clean."

After hearing Lin Xiuyuan's words, Krystal was unsure whether to be happy or worried. However, seeing that Lin Xiuyuan was so clear-headed, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, you know that's good. The main problem is that the other person's interpersonal relationships are too complicated, so it's best to avoid them."

But before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiuyuan followed up with, "However, it seems like we could get in touch with Han Jiaren and Han Caiying. They've been having a tough time."

Krystal, who was wrapped in a bath towel, immediately narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, and a moment later a voice with a hint of anger rang out, "Oh, you're a real-life wife-obsessed person."

"Who wouldn't like it?"

"Son of a bitch."

Despite saying that, she pounced on him.

Despite the scolding and the eating, Krystal looked at this man who was always rude but kept to himself. She was annoyed, but she couldn't tell whether she was more jealous or attracted.

That night, she decided not to let him go and to see what it really felt like to "stay up all night".

……

……

The next morning.

As dawn broke, Incheon Airport was already bustling with people.

Passengers with suitcases lined up in long queues at the automatic baggage check-in counters, bustling yet orderly.

In contrast, Lin Xiuyuan and Krystal appeared remarkably calm and composed.

Because they used the exclusive first-class lane, they were spared the hassle of queuing and security checks, and had a smooth journey with green lights all the way.

In the first-class lounge, the two had a simple breakfast. Krystal leaned back on the sofa with her eyes closed, resting, while Lin Xiuyuan looked down at his phone, checking flight information.

At 9:10 a.m., the flight to Almaty took off on time, with a flight time of approximately seven hours.

Upon boarding, the flight attendants greeted them with smiles and guided them to their seats. The private space in first class was like a small suite, equipped with fully lie-flat seats, individual screens, and customized catering services, almost completely isolating them from the noise and hustle and bustle of the outside world.

As soon as the plane took off, Lin Xiuyuan began adjusting the seat angle, turned his head to look at Krystal, who was already wearing an eye mask, and made a soft joke.

"Oh, you actually know what sleepiness is? Why didn't you say you were sleepy last night, Krystal?"

Krystal didn't remove her eye mask, but her tone was clear and calm, "That's so I can sleep until I land today. Stop arguing, close your eyes and go to sleep."

She paused, then suddenly added, her tone languid with a hint of amusement, "But, Xiuyuan, if you're really not sleepy... I wouldn't mind accompanying you to experience the 'a thousand miles a day' high-altitude activity. I've heard men like to challenge their limits, haven't they?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan's back stiffened, and he instantly shivered. He quickly pulled the blanket over himself, closed his eyes, and pretended to be asleep.

"No, no, I... I suddenly feel sleepy."

He wasn't afraid of real combat, but he was afraid of techniques that were purely for the purpose of extracting juice—too vicious and ruthless.

Outside the window, the sea of ​​clouds surged, while inside the cabin, it was quiet and comfortable.

This unknown journey has only just begun.

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