Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 229 Park Hyomin: "Who is my future husband?" (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

Following the navigation provided by Ham Eun-jung, Lin Xiuyuan quickly took Park Ji-yeon back to her dorm and gave her a shower. Then, he drove her and Park Hyo-min to a street in Sangam-dong.

On the streets late at night, as some people are having their second round of dinner and others are finishing their night shifts, a lively atmosphere begins to build up on the small streets.

The shops and stalls on both sides shone with colorful light under the neon lights, reflecting warm hues on the ground, and the ancient stone pavement shimmered with dreamlike light and shadow under the illumination.

The night air was a little cool, but the streets were still filled with voices and laughter.

Upon arriving, Lin Xiuyuan consulted the navigation and led Park Jiyeon and Park Hyomin through a backstreet and a narrow alley before finally arriving at a traditional barbecue restaurant.

The restaurant is located in a remote area, but the wooden sign at the entrance reads "Authentic Korean BBQ" in gold lettering. Through the glass windows inside, you can see grills full of charcoal and diners sitting around them, and the aroma and smoke immediately fill the air.

Actually, Park Hyomin had some impression of it when she came here with Lin Xiuyuan earlier, and she immediately said it when she saw the familiar store.

"Oh, so this is the place. A lot of TV station artists and PDs come here for dinner. No wonder it looked so familiar. Xiuyuan, how did you know?"

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled upon hearing this and raised his phone. "This is the address Enjing gave me. But now that you mention it, the food here does seem pretty good. Let's go in."

After speaking, a hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes as he walked towards the shop door.

Park Jiyeon, on the other hand, couldn't wait any longer and quickened her pace excitedly, her face full of anticipation for the delicious food.

With a smile on her lips, she couldn't help but whisper, "Finally, we can eat. I've been starving for so long."

"Then you shouldn't train."

"Hmph, no."

Upon entering the store, you are greeted by the enticing aroma of charcoal and the lively sounds of laughter. The interior is simply and warmly decorated, with wooden tables and chairs and orange lighting that makes the space feel cozy and comfortable.

Several tables were already occupied by customers, leaving little space. Fortunately, Ham Eun-jung and Sulli were sitting at one of the tables.

Upon seeing Lin Xiuyuan and his two companions, the two smiled and waved.

Seeing this, the three of them quickly went over, joined them, and sat down together, exchanging a few words.

As soon as Lin Xiuyuan sat down, he noticed that barbecue utensils and side dishes had been prepared on the table.

Kimchi, garlic slices, onions, dipping sauce, and a plate of freshly cooked lettuce, with a metal grill piled high with a thick layer of beef in the middle.

Meanwhile, seeing that Lin Xiuyuan and the others had finally sat down, Shirley, who was flipping the grilled meat, couldn't help but say with a bit of a laugh, "Oppa~ if you guys don't come over soon, Eunjung unnie and I will be full."

Lin Xiuyuan picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of freshly grilled beef, chewed it, and smiled with satisfaction. "It's okay, you guys eat first, otherwise we can wait for you to grill meat for us."

As he spoke, he glanced at Ham Eun-jung beside him and asked, "Eun-jung, did you just get off work?"

Ham Eun-jung smiled. "Hmm, how did you know?"

She raised an eyebrow, seemingly curious about how Lin Xiuyuan had noticed.

Then Lin Xiuyuan pointed at her face and clothes, "Look at your full makeup and this outfit. You never dress like this in your private life."

After hearing this, Ham Eun-jung laughed heartily and nodded. "Yeah, I just finished recording a program at the TV station in Sangam-dong, and I happened to hear you say you wanted to have a late-night snack, so I booked this place to save myself the trouble of going there."

"You've really worked hard," Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile, then picked up another piece of beef and put it in his mouth. "I heard from Yoona that you landed the role of Lee Bona? That surprised me a bit."

"Yes, I was surprised too."

Ham Eun-jung nodded, then leaned closer and whispered, "I thought that given the company's situation, I definitely wouldn't have a chance."

"Then what happened? How did you get it?" Lin Xiuyuan put down his chopsticks, raised his eyebrows slightly, and became interested in what Xian Enjing had said.

The situation at their company is quite complicated. There's all this back-and-forth, and they're even on TV shows. How come those people who want to suck up to this old hag are willing to let go?
So he was really curious about how Ham Eun-jung got the role under these circumstances.

Ham Eun-jung smiled and glanced at him, "Actually, it's related to the situation in China?"

"Hmm?" Lin Xiuyuan asked, somewhat puzzled. "What do you mean?"

"It's said that because we went to Shanghai last month, the response there led the TV station to give me a role on short notice, which was originally impossible and the company was about to give up."

Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback, clearly somewhat surprised. "Just because of the reaction in Shanghai? That... that's unlikely, isn't it?"

I was going to say that the witch we're talking about doesn't seem to get along with our mother, so how could she be of any use?

Ham Eun-jung smiled faintly, her eyes carrying a hint of profound meaning.

"Xiuyuan, to paraphrase what our roommate told me, 'We underestimated how attractive the Chinese market is.' I heard this drama used so many real-life locations for filming and invested a lot of money. It's all for expanding into overseas markets. And Zhiyan's shop seems to be expanding quite rapidly. As the brand ambassadors, we..."

"understood."

Before Ham Eun-jung could finish speaking, Lin Xiuyuan nodded and smiled, saying, "To put it bluntly, it's just that my hometown is awesome."

After ending that topic, the two looked to the side, where Park Hyomin, Park Jiyeon, and Sulli were discussing fitness.

Sulli even advised Park Jiyeon not to train too hard, lest she ruin her health and it would be a loss.

Park Jiyeon didn't hear a word of what was said before, but the phrase "not worth the risk" made her look up at Sulli, as if she could detect a different tone in her voice.

When Shirley saw her reaction, she pursed her lips slightly, smiled at her, and her eyes revealed a tacit understanding that only the two of them could comprehend.

And so, Park Hyomin, who was sitting in the middle, was isolated again.

Watching Lin Xiuyuan and Ham Eunjung chat, and observing the eye contact between Park Jiyeon and Sulli, a scene popped into her mind.

That was a scene from the movie "Young and Dangerous" that I watched when I was a kid.

So he put down his chopsticks and placed his hands on the table, but before he started to work, he glanced down at the welded-together table and sighed softly.

He interjected, "You guys are having such a great time, but I feel like I can't get a word in edgewise."

Her tone was tinged with helplessness and frustration, "Is it really just a personal problem? Or are you all doing something behind my back?"

Noticing that Park Hyomin was unhappy, Park Jiyeon quickly took her arm and said, "No, unnie, we're just having a late-night snack together, we're not hiding anything from you."

"That's right, Hyomin, you're too sensitive. We all live together, how could anything be kept from you?"

Ham Eun-jung also explained that it was a little heavy-hearted to deceive her best friend like this, but it was difficult to tell her the truth unless Lin Xiuyuan was willing to tell her.

But considering that only he knew what happened 25 years ago, Ham Eun-jung didn't say much.

Fortunately, with the comfort of Park Jiyeon and Ham Eunjung, Park Hyomin, who was only depressed for a moment, quickly smiled again.

After that, the group stopped discussing work and complicated matters and instead focused on the food, gradually creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere at the table.

During this time, several people from the industry that everyone knew entered the restaurant.

As juniors in the industry, Ham Eun-jung and the others quickly stood up and greeted the other party politely, their smiles carrying a hint of courtesy and nervousness.

Lin Xiuyuan sat quietly to the side, picking up some grilled meat with his chopsticks. His eyes showed no awe, only curiosity and composure, as if he were observing everything around him.

Furthermore, since he is not an insider, he acted as if he were an outsider here.

So when those so-called seniors saw that he wasn't very familiar with him, they politely kept their distance. After a few pleasantries, everyone sat down and began to enjoy their dinner.

As the girls at the table, including Ham Eun-jung, gradually put down their chopsticks, in the blink of an eye, only Lin Xiuyuan was still eating.

"Xiuyuan, are you very hungry?"

Park Hyomin, who was sitting on the same side as Lin Xiuyuan, was putting beef on his plate and asked curiously, "Haven't you had dinner yet?"

Lin Xiuyuan looked up, still with a piece of meat in his mouth. After swallowing it, he replied easily, "Hungry? Just pretend I didn't eat."

There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, but his eyes revealed a deep enjoyment of the food.

The main towns in Georgia are mostly Western-style restaurants with local dishes. The small restaurant we went to tonight didn't even have meat; it was purely vegetarian.

They can only eat bread, salad, stewed mushrooms, and the like.

So Lin Xiuyuan was really hungry.

The others, who knew that Lin Xiuyuan had gone abroad in 25, smiled and took turns turning the grilled meat for him, attracting the attention of many people in the restaurant. Instinctively, they wondered which family's young master this boy was.

During this time, Park Hyo-min kept asking Lin Xiuyuan how to become a member of the bar, just like the 25-year-old Da Longzai had asked a few days ago.

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled, and after taking a bite of beef, he turned to her with a smile and asked, "Let me ask you a question first, Hyomin. If you ever find out who your future husband is, would you pursue him right now?"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere around them froze instantly, and the three of them turned their gazes toward Park Hyomin like magnets, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Having already known the answer, they now all wanted to know what Park Hyomin's response would be.

"What do you mean? I know who my future husband is?"

Park Hyo-min looked at Lin Xiu-yuan with a blank expression, and couldn't help but utter a question, completely unprepared for this kind of conversation.

Then he smiled and shook his head, "Personally, I think I should be the childless type. I'll probably postpone marriage until I'm in my thirties or forties. I haven't thought about it at all right now."

Her voice was somewhat relaxed, as if the problem wasn't bothering her too much.

"If, well, I just said hypothetical." Lin Xiuyuan picked up a piece of chicken strip, put it in his mouth, and continued to laugh.

“If…” Park Hyomin frowned slightly, clearly unsure how to answer, “Hmm, I really can’t think of that question, but if we consider a future scenario, I’d probably be a little curious.”

She spoke with a slight hesitation, clearly confused by the assumption.

"After curiosity, could it turn into affection?" Park Jiyeon suddenly interjected, her smile carrying a hint of mischief.

Park Hyo-min did not deny it, but remained silent for a while, "Who knows? It's just that this hypothetical question is too strange."

However, Ham Eun-jung suddenly spoke up, "Actually, it could be another situation, Hyomin."

With a hint of mockery in her words, she added, "For example, if you knew that the other person had a messy private life, a bad personality, or even cheated on you with several women, would you feel like you were blind?"

Before Park Hyomin could react after Ham Eunjung finished speaking, Park Jiyeon had already collapsed onto the table.

With her hands supporting her forehead, she tilted her head and looked at Ham Eun-jung, her eyes filled with helplessness. "Unnie, everyone's talking about Hyomin unnie's situation, right? I feel like I'm being hurt even though I'm lying here."

"Oh dear, hahaha. I wasn't talking about you, I wasn't talking about you, don't cry."

As soon as Park Jiyeon spoke, Ham Eunjung on the other end realized what was happening and quickly reached past Sulli to gently stroke her child's head, patting it lightly as if comforting a child.

Hearing their interaction, Park Hyomin was stunned, blinking her eyes, clearly not understanding what was happening.

So he muttered to himself, "What does this mean? I don't understand it again."

Then she thought about Ham Eun-jung's words carefully, and after a moment of silence, she said softly, "But what Eun-jung said makes sense. If that were really the case, I would probably feel like I was blind."

However, Park Hyo-min immediately shook her head, seemingly abandoning these assumptions, and summarized in a very artistic tone.

"But these are all assumptions. The future is the future, and the present is the present. I prefer to cherish the people in front of me, so what happens in the future has nothing to do with me now."

"Hmm~ I understand."

"So what's the point of this question?"

"Emotional survey".

Lin Xiuyuan replied with a smile, then beckoned to Park Jiyeon to come closer and continued, "Did you hear what Hyomin said? Distinguish between the two sides, Jiyeon. Don't hold a grudge against the other one."

"Then arrange for me to fight her. If I lose, I'll accept it. If I win..."

Upon hearing this, Park Jiyeon straightened up and looked at Lin Xiuyuan, giving a very simple and direct answer: "If we win, oppa, you'll have to listen to me."

Looking at her, Lin Xiuyuan, who was smiling with his head tilted, pursed his lips, then took the tissue Shirley handed him and wiped his mouth. "What kind of trick is this, a self-inflicted injury or something, Jiyeon~"

"Hahaha……"

Ham Eun-jung and Sulli next to her burst into laughter, while Park Ji-yeon across from them denied it, saying, "I didn't."

Park Hyomin was still confused, "What? What kind of secret conversation are you having again?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Everyone laughed.

In the early hours of the morning, after finishing their late-night snack, the group prepared to split up. Tara and the others were going back to their dorms, while Shirley planned to get into Lin Xiuyuan's car and go home.

Before parting ways, Park Jiyeon thought for a moment and pulled Lin Xiuyuan aside to ask, "Oppa, what was the explanation you said you would give me before you came here?"

Lin Xiuyuan glanced back at her, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. Then he sighed softly, his tone becoming slow and deep.

"Actually, Jiyeon, you've already saved Dae Jiyeon once, you know that?"

Park Jiyeon was stunned, clearly not expecting Lin Xiuyuan to say that. She widened her eyes slightly and looked at him with some confusion, seemingly not quite understanding what he meant.

The other person's voice continued.

“When I visited her, it coincided with her resurgence from a low point. Even without me, there might have been someone else like me who approached her and became her outlet for her emotions. At that time, she was struggling to recover from her loss and was looking for an outlet to release those suppressed emotions.”

At this point, Lin Xiuyuan's gaze softened as he looked at Park Jiyeon.

"Your plan and my appearance gave her this choice at just the right time, which prevented a worse future from happening. So don't be too hostile to Dae Ji-yeon, try to feel sorry for her, after all, she doesn't have a benchmark to move forward like you do now."

After listening to this somewhat familiar passage, I found a response that filled in the gaps.

Park Jiyeon didn't even know how she got back to the dorm. She just sat on the sofa in a daze, her eyes looking somewhat lost.

the other side.

After returning to the apartment with Sulli, Lin Xiuyuan was about to head to 25 years ago when Sulli called out to him, "Oppa, do you really want Jiyeon and the others to meet?"

"Ok?"

Lin Xiuyuan stopped and glanced back at her, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Then, a faint smile appeared on his lips. "Hmm? Who knows? We'll see when the time comes."

He paused for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject, asking in a relaxed tone, "But Zhenli, when are you going to be able to handle Hera? It would be best to keep her calm first. Her little head is different from yours; she has too many ideas. If you want to keep her from exploding and make her believe everything, you first need to keep her calm."

Shirley, who had originally intended to sound out Lin Xiuyuan's intentions for her friend, was unexpectedly distracted and couldn't help but mutter,

“Unnie is still busy in Tokyo right now, but we’ve talked a lot via text message, and she believes what I said. But as for other things, we’ll probably have to wait until she comes back to Seoul to meet and talk.”

Actually, Shirley really wanted to go to Tokyo, but she couldn't go too often, otherwise anyone would have doubts.

"There's still time, no rush, take your time."

Lin Xiuyuan patted Shirley on the shoulder and comforted her with a smile, "The more important thing now is for us to take care of these things first."

Then he waved his hand and smiled, "Alright, I have to go now. If I don't go back soon, Xiujing will probably be asleep by now."

Hearing Lin Xiuyuan softly call out "Xiujing", Shirley couldn't help but chuckle, a gentle smile curving her lips.

Then he waved and watched Lin Xiuyuan leave.

After closing the door, he sat down on the sofa, his gaze darkening as he fell into deep thought, remaining motionless for a long time.

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the other side.

Lin Xiuyuan returned to his guesthouse at the foot of Mount Kazbek and immediately saw Krystal leaning against the bed, scrolling through her phone.

Her long, slender legs were casually draped over the blanket, her hair slightly disheveled. Under the lamplight, she appeared both languid and alluring, as if the entire space had become warm and charming because of her.

When Krystal noticed Lin Xiuyuan's arrival, a glint immediately flashed in her eyes. She then put down her phone, stepped barefoot onto the cold floor, and walked towards him.

A teasing smile played on her lips as she walked with light, confident steps. "You're back? If you hadn't come back soon, I would have thought you were spending the night there."

Her voice, slightly husky and languid, seemed to unintentionally stir the temperature in the air, drawing people in unconsciously.

"No, I just had a late-night snack with Zhenli and the others."

As Lin Xiuyuan answered, he let her hold his hand.

The next second, his arms were raised under her guidance, and she unbuttoned his shirt one button at a time, her fingertips occasionally brushing lightly across his skin with a hint of teasing.

Krystal's gaze slid from his chest to his shoulder, she snorted softly, and pointed a finger at his chest, "No wonder, it smells like barbecue."

As she spoke, she turned and headed toward the wardrobe. "Go inside and take a shower. I'll get you a set of pajamas."

However, this gentleness and ordinariness instantly ignited a fire in Lin Xiuyuan's heart.

A smile crept across his lips as he abruptly grabbed her hand, pulling her into his arms and leading her towards the bathroom. "Don't shower alone, let's go together... We don't think we've ever done this before..."

He thought Krystal would push him away, but instead she just smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, her lips curving into a deeper smile, and whispered in his ear, "Well, how about we go to the hot springs?"

Lin Xiuyuan was stunned, almost not reacting at all, "Huh?"

Before he could even ask what was going on, Krystal had already nimbly leaped up, hanging on him like a light elf, her long legs tightly wrapped around his waist, her body pressed close to him, her warm breath brushing against his neck.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go, let's go straight there."

Lin Xiuyuan felt his breathing quicken slightly after being teased like that, and whispered, "Aren't you going to get your clothes?"

"Unnie is asleep, what are you worried about?"

After saying that, Krystal lowered her head and kissed his lips.

"But..." Lin Xiuyuan's voice was slightly hoarse, and he couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Waaaaah~"

From this point on, words seem superfluous.

The door was opened, and Lin Xiuyuan carried Krystal slowly towards the hot spring cabin.

The dim light shone on them, and their lips remained locked together, occasionally parting briefly due to their rapid breathing, only to eagerly kiss again.

Every touch felt like a collision of souls.

Krystal's fingers slid from his hair to the back of his neck, her ten fingers applying slight pressure. Lin Xiuyuan's palms gripped her back tightly, feeling her every subtle tremor, his heartbeat quickening with her movements.

Along the way, Lin Xiuyuan carefully avoided the corners of tables and chairs, his steps steady yet hurried.

With their bodies pressed tightly together, every pause was simply to adjust their breathing.

Each step forward was filled with an even more urgent desire, as if I couldn't wait another second.

Just as the two figures disappeared around the corner of the living room, the door to the next room quietly opened.

Jessica appeared behind the door. She leaned against the door frame, watching the two figures disappear into the night in a hurry. She raised an eyebrow and a helpless smile appeared on her lips. "These two really don't take me seriously."

As the door of the hot spring cabin slowly closed, the outside world seemed to be shut out at that moment, leaving only the warm steam and each other's breath.

A light mist filled the air, and a warm atmosphere enveloped the two of them.

Lin Xiuyuan, still holding Krystal, was feeling her burning body temperature, the air filled with steam and her faint fragrance.

A moment later, Lin Xiuyuan released Krystal. "Why don't you take a shower first? I smell like that."

Krystal laughed, a captivating laugh, the curve of her lips carrying a hint of provocation. "What, want to take a break?"

Her voice, deliberately slowed down, whispered in his ear, each word like a tease, "Now you know how much I miss you, right? Next time, I can't let you run back by yourself."

After saying that, Krystal wrapped her arms around Lin Xiuyuan's neck again, pulled his face closer with a little force, and their lips met again.

At the same time, with a slight movement, he turned around and pushed the other person towards the edge of the hot spring pool next to him.

The pool water rippled gently amidst the rising steam, the slight waves intertwining with the friction of her body to create a beautiful scene.

Krystal stood in front of Lin Xiuyuan, a playful smile in her eyes, her finger lightly tapping his chest, deliberately preventing him from getting close to her easily.

"Xiuyuan, you initiated this tonight, so let's make it even more exciting!"

She gave a sly smile, her words full of challenge.

"..."

One night fish and dragon dance.

The next morning, warm sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains and onto the bed, and the air carried a refreshing coolness.

Lin Xiuyuan and Krystal lay side by side on the bed, their bodies still pressed tightly together.

The lingering heat of last night still filled the air, but the two were now in a peaceful, deep sleep, serene and relaxed.

However, as time passed, Krystal was the first to open her eyes and gently looked up at Lin Xiuyuan, who was fast asleep.

Then she smiled slightly, quietly sat up from the bed, trying not to disturb him.

After standing up, I dragged my somewhat lazy steps toward the bathroom, ready to start a new day.

Soon, the sound of water came from the bathroom, and the air was filled with warm, humid air.

Soon after, Krystal finished washing up and came out of the bedroom in simple pajamas, but the atmosphere in the living room was not as quiet as she had expected.

"Yo, you're finally up? You slept really well last night, didn't you?"

Jessica sat on the sofa, holding her phone, her tone slightly teasing, "Could you please avoid me next time? Honestly, I almost thought you guys were going to sleep outside tonight."

Krystal grinned, walked over and patted Jessica on the shoulder, "Then you should bring your boyfriend next time, anyway, Xiuyuan and I don't care about you."

Jessica paused for a moment, then rolled her eyes impatiently. "Hey, don't stir up trouble. You can't let this go, can you? Wait until you break up with this guy, then I'll make you laugh at me to death."

"Don't worry, we'll never be apart in this lifetime," Krystal said with a smile, her tone full of confidence.

"Jung! Soo! Krystal!!!"

Jessica squeezed out a sound of gritted teeth, her anger blazing, yet tinged with a hint of helplessness.

Krystal's expression instantly turned amused, her eyes flashing with a playful light.

Seeing this, she quickly raised her hand to admit defeat, "Okay, okay, I was wrong, I won't say anything more."

Then she waved her hand and couldn't help but laugh, "I really don't dare to mess with a resentful woman who seems to have a boyfriend but is actually single. She's too scary."

Before she could finish speaking, Krystal was pounced on by Jessica and pinned to the sofa.

Krystal laughed and begged for mercy, because Jessica's hand had already quickly pressed on the soft flesh of her waist, and the technique was completely different from the way Lin Xiuyuan had held her down last night.

Last night she just wanted to scream, now she just wants to laugh.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan, who was inside the room, rubbed his eyes and sat up from the bed, obviously awakened by the noise of the two of them playing around.

When he came out after washing up, the two sisters on the sofa had already finished their commotion, and the room was quiet, as if nothing had happened.

Krystal turned her head and saw that he had gotten up. She smiled and said, "You're finally awake, Xiuyuan. Good morning!"

Lin Xiuyuan stood behind the sofa, stretched, and looked a little dazed. "Good morning, what are you all doing? You woke me up."

Krystal smiled and said, "You got up just in time, perfect for breakfast."

A moment later, the three of them sat down at the table and had a simple breakfast together. Then they started packing their luggage, because today's itinerary was to drive from here to the winery that Krystal had mentioned wanting to visit.

The winery is located in a valley in the Georgian countryside, surrounded by rolling mountains and lush vineyards.

When Lin Xiuyuan, Krystal, and Jessica arrived at the winery, they were greeted by a friendly staff member, whom Krystal had booked online. Today, the staff member would guide them through the wine cellar and help them select wines.

"Welcome to our winery. We are delighted to showcase our selection of wines to you today." The staff warmly guided them into the wine cellar.

Several rows of antique wine bottles hang on the walls of the cellar, their surfaces covered in the dust of time, exuding a sense of historical weight.

The air is filled with the aroma of fermenting grapes and wooden barrels, instantly immersing you in the atmosphere.

Krystal was clearly very interested in the place, stopping every now and then to examine the labels on the bottles. "These wines look different from those in Gaul, and they're quite vintage. Xiuyuan, we must try the top-quality ones today and see how they taste."

"Sure," Lin Xiuyuan nodded with a smile, his gaze lingering on her, seemingly more alluring than the wine.

Watching the two of them being so affectionate, Jessica seemed a little impatient, but she still followed them into the wine cellar and began to choose her favorite wines.

Soon, the staff led them to the wine tasting area. After the three of them sat down, the winery's sommelier carefully poured them wine.

The first glass was a masterpiece from the vineyard, a bottle of deep red Cabernet Sauvignon, its liquid as clear as amber, exuding a rich fruity aroma.

Krystal took the first sip and her eyes lit up slightly. "It's delicious! Xiuyuan, Unnie, you guys should try it!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan and Jessica also gently raised their glasses, smelled the aroma of the wine, took a sip, and then gave it a very good review.

Next, the winery offered more wines, including a white wine that had been aged for decades and an ice wine that was very old.

Each wine had its own unique characteristics, and the three of them were immersed in the world of wine, occasionally joking and teasing each other, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Finally, Krystal selected a few of her favorite wines, including a very fine red wine and a white wine with an extremely long vintage.

Even Jessica, who was standing next to her, picked some up, intending to take them home for herself.

After leaving the winery, it was getting dark, and night was quietly falling.

Having also drunk some alcohol, the three decided to stop their journey and stay at a nearby hotel to rest.

The hotel is situated next to a vineyard, offering views of vast vineyards and distant mountains from its windows, providing a quiet and comfortable stay.

The three entered the hotel room, and although they were tired, each of them had a hint of satisfaction on their face.

Among them, Lin Xiuyuan and Krystal, being a man and a woman, created a warm and ambiguous atmosphere as soon as they entered the room.

The slight intoxication of alcohol relaxed them somewhat, and their unspoken understanding grew stronger, drawing them closer together without them even realizing it.

A short while later, Krystal suddenly leaned close to Lin Xiuyuan and whispered, "Come on."

Her watery eyes shone with an alluring light, and her smile carried a hint of charm, as if it could steal away all his reason.

Lin Xiuyuan did not answer, but simply reached out and gently touched her hair, slowly pulling her closer, a teasing smile appearing on his lips.

Under the influence of alcohol, their movements became more relaxed, and the tension in their emotions seemed to reach its peak at this moment.

There was almost no verbal exchange, only the sound of their breaths mingling in the air, creating an atmosphere of intimacy.

Meanwhile, in the next room, Jessica lay on her bed with her eyes closed, trying her best not to think about the ambiguous sounds coming from next door.

But her heart began to churn, and she muttered to herself, her expression complex and helpless, "I really... want to curse, Jung Soo-jung, Lin Xiu-yuan."

Then, overwhelmed with a whole host of thoughts, she simply sat up and walked to the window, looking out at the vineyard under the night sky, feeling somewhat lost.

She sighed softly, closed her eyes, and forced herself to suppress her emotions when she heard laughter and kissing coming from next door.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the three of them and bringing a refreshing coolness.

Jessica seemed quieter than usual, but she still mustered her spirits and dined with Krystal and Lin Xiuyuan.

"Where are you going today?" Krystal asked while eating breakfast.

“You guys decide, I need to catch up on some sleep in a bit,” Jessica answered without hesitation.

Krystal stuck out her tongue, exchanged a glance with Lin Xiuyuan, and then laughed, "Let's go back to Tbilisi then. We need to prepare for our trip to London. Wimbledon is almost here, so we need to get there in advance to prepare our clothes."

"Okay, it's settled then," Lin Xiuyuan replied with a smile.

After finishing breakfast, the three began packing their luggage and headed towards the Georgian capital, preparing to embark on the next leg of their journey.

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at the same time.

In Seoul 25 years ago.

Kim Tae-yeon is resting today, but she has something very important to do: choose a gift for her father.

Choose a gift that won't affect time and space, and can be delivered to your father by Lin Xiuyuan.

Sitting in the study of her apartment, Kim Tae-yeon's gaze swept over the familiar items on the rows of bookshelves.

Then he gently touched one of the books, his eyes lost in thought.

My father doesn't usually pursue luxury or excessive decoration. Instead, he likes things that are meaningful, especially gifts that show his care and concern.

So this gift was not only her birthday blessing for her father, but also a way for her to express her feelings many years later.

Kim Tae-yeon sighed softly, walked to the drawer on her desk, and opened the box containing the watch her father had once given her.

It was a gift from her father when she was a child, and it stayed with her for many years.

Looking at the watch, she suddenly had an idea and decided to choose a watch that her father would like.

Moreover, the watch has a very auspicious meaning. In addition to wishing the other person good health and a long life, it also represents the blessings that the wearer has for the other person from a distant future time.

With that in mind, Kim Tae-yeon sat down in front of the computer and casually opened the official website of a watch brand, carefully browsing each product.

His gaze was focused and determined, showing no anxiety whatsoever due to the pressure of time.

Because each watch here carries a different story, and she needs to choose the one that best expresses her feelings and is most suitable for her father.

But at that moment, another figure appeared in Kim Tae-yeon's mind.

Then he clicked on one of the younger-looking watches, muttering to himself, "Hmm, I'll pick one out for Xiuyuan too, as a thank-you gift for him."

Originally, she planned to give herself away... cough cough cough.

But Yoona's words that day made Taeyeon a little embarrassed, as if she were trying to steal her sister's man, so she immediately gave up the idea.

But when she looked at those watches, none of them caught her eye and she could give one to Lin Xiuyuan.

Then, she recalled Yoona's smile from that day, bit her lower lip, and suddenly muttered to herself, "If we hadn't been discovered, would everything have been alright?"

Upon realizing this, her expression lit up, and she even felt a sense of confidence that she was incredibly clever to have come up with such a brilliant idea.

However, this occasional lapse in concentration, along with the lingering effects of excessive mental strain, caused Kim Tae-yeon to momentarily forget Lin Xiu-yuan's unique effects. It's hard to tell whether she did it on purpose or not.

Hehehe...

If it's true, that would be incredibly dramatic.

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