Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 231 "Welcome to the world of 2025, Taeyeon~" (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

Mid-July 2013, SM Entertainment.

Sunlight streamed onto the studio windowsill, reflecting through the glass and illuminating Kim Tae-yeon's focused face.

At this moment, she was sitting in a rehearsal room at the company, with the air filled with the echoes of music, making final preparations for the upcoming tour.

The vocal coach sat opposite her, with a piano in front of her. As his fingertips gently plucked the strings, a series of beautiful notes were produced.

Kim Tae-yeon's eyes narrowed slightly, her brows furrowed, as she practiced the song's trills, high notes, and harmonics over and over again.

Each challenge to her vocal range made her feel her limits being pushed ever higher; the demands on breath control also kept her constantly alert and focused.

"Taeyeon, you need to broaden your vocal range, especially in this section." The vocal coach's voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of expectation.

He stopped playing and looked at her expression. "Relax, don't be too tense. When you're tense, your throat will tighten and you won't be able to breathe properly."

"Uh-huh."

Kim Tae-yeon responded softly, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and gently relaxed her shoulders, trying to let the invisible tension gradually dissipate with her breath.

Over the years, she has become accustomed to this high-intensity training. Although she feels considerable pressure at this moment, she always finds a unique sense of release when she wanders through the notes.

As her vocal coach saw that her condition had improved, he smiled slightly, clearly satisfied with her progress.

"Great, Taeyeon, keep it up. We'll refine it further in the next rehearsal."

Kim Tae-yeon nodded, a smile appearing on her lips, her eyes still holding a sense of persistence and focus.

By this time, she could feel that she was getting tired, but with each step forward, the drive for the future and the desire for the stage kept her moving forward.

After her vocal lesson ended, Kim Tae-yeon was finally able to rest for a while. She sat on the sofa in the company's rest area and took a sip of water from the glass on the table.

As the cool water flowed into my throat, it also took away some of my fatigue.

Looking up at the window, she watched the street outside, cars flowing by and pedestrians hurrying by.

The glass of the company building across the street reflected the bustling scene, as if her heart had also quietly paused for a moment amidst the noise and tranquility.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated. Kim Tae-yeon instinctively looked at the screen and saw a familiar name: Lin Xiuyuan.

Upon seeing the name, a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips. She then pressed the answer button, and the other person's voice quickly came from the other end of the line, "Hello~"

"Hey, Xiuyuan~ you finally showed up. Seriously, just like Yoona said before, anyone who didn't know better would think you were some kind of spy."

Kim Tae-yeon smiled mischievously, her tone light and relaxed.

On the other end of the phone came Lin Xiuyuan's relaxed laughter, and then he said, "I was busy before. By the way, Taeyeon, are you free now?"

"What's wrong?" Kim Tae-yeon asked with a smile.

"I happen to be nearby, how about we grab a drink?" Lin Xiuyuan's voice carried an undisguised invitation.

Kim Tae-yeon paused for a moment, then looked at her fairly neat outfit and couldn't help but smile. "Okay, I just finished training too. Where are you? I'll come down now."

“It’s right downstairs from your company,” Lin Xiuyuan replied simply.

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon thought for a moment and then gave Lin Xiuyuan a slightly out-of-the-way address, otherwise they would definitely be caught by fans if they met at the door.

Then I packed my things, got up and walked towards the door.

Ten minutes later, Kim Tae-yeon arrived at the entrance of an alley two streets behind the SM Entertainment building, following the address she had sent to Lin Xiuyuan.

A cool summer breeze gently brushed against her hair, and a fresh scent filled the air.

Soon, a familiar figure appeared in her line of sight.

Kim Tae-yeon's gaze unconsciously followed the figure as Lin Xiuyuan, dressed in a simple white short-sleeved shirt and brown shorts, slowly walked towards her.

She looks simple and refreshing, radiating a natural youthful energy, like a soda under the summer sun, bright and dashing.

The only thing that made Kim Tae-yeon laugh was his casual flip-flops, which seemed mismatched but perfectly matched his carefree and unpretentious personality.

However, despite Lin Xiuyuan's seemingly casual attire, in this world where appearance is paramount, his sunny, youthful energy still radiates, as if the surrounding air has become exceptionally fresh because of him.

So when Kim Tae-yeon saw Lin Xiuyuan, she quickly walked up to him and jokingly said with a smile, "You came to see me wearing these slippers?"

"What, are you looking down on it? This is Louis Vuitton, it's not cheap."

Lin Xiuyuan looked smug, with a smile in his eyes.

Thinking about the slippers he bought with Krystal while shopping in London yesterday, Lin Xiuyuan didn't realize it when he bought them, but after buying them, he suddenly wondered if he had lost his mind.

Spending over 700 euros, or six or seven thousand euros, to buy a pair of shoes that cost ten or twenty euros at most on the street—doesn't that mean they really don't understand the meaning of money?

Kim Tae-yeon couldn't help but laugh out loud, glaring at him, "Don't lie to me that you haven't seen the news, LV has never made flip-flops."

After saying that, taking it as a joke from Lin Xiuyuan, she continued to ask, "You said you wanted to go for a drink, where are you going?"

"Oh, I've already bought coffee and put it in the car," Lin Xiuyuan said with a relaxed tone.

"Oh, that's quite thoughtful," Kim Tae-yeon replied with a smile.

"By the way," Lin Xiuyuan suddenly turned to her, a smile playing on his lips, "You should be free later, right? Would you like to come somewhere with me?"

This unexpected invitation stirred something in Kim Tae-yeon's heart, and she subconsciously felt that this might be a date.

But when she thought about her rehearsal that night, she suddenly hesitated.

So, just as she was about to refuse, her heart softened when she saw the faint smile on Lin Xiuyuan's lips. She lowered her head and smiled slightly, "Okay."

The complex emotional shifts within a mere second were a thrill Kim Tae-yeon had never experienced before.

So, under Lin Xiuyuan's guidance, Kim Tae-yeon quickly got into his car.

Sure enough, a cup of coffee was already prepared on the cup holder in the car. Kim Tae-yeon looked at the coffee and couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Hey, Xiuyuan, is this what you meant by buying me a drink?"

Lin Xiuyuan smiled easily and said, "Just tell me if there's anything to drink."

Kim Tae-yeon took a sip of her coffee and nodded. "Yes, and it tastes pretty good. What drink is it? I really like it."

“This is KFC’s snow-topped coffee recipe,” Lin Xiuyuan smiled, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “I went to a coffee shop to order coffee for this cup, and then took it to an ice cream shop to add some ice cream. I really put my heart into it.”

Kim Tae-yeon burst into laughter again upon hearing this, "Daiba, hey, Xiuyuan, how did you come up with this idea?"

Her eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled, her face radiating undisguised joy.

After laughing, she took another sip of coffee. "But it does taste pretty good."

As the two continued talking, the car slowly drove out of the city and headed towards the seaside.

The scenery outside the car gradually became more open, and the hustle and bustle of the city was left behind, replaced by the tranquility and freshness of nature.

Looking out the window at the receding city skyline, Kim Tae-yeon couldn't help but feel a little confused and asked, "Xiuyuan, where are you taking me?"

While concentrating on driving, Lin Xiuyuan replied with a smile, "I'm taking you to meet someone."

Although somewhat confused, Kim Tae-yeon didn't press for details. Her trust in Lin Xiu-yuan led her to decide to follow him.

Or rather, the foundation of her trust is not Lin Xiuyuan by her side, but rather Zheng Xiuyan and Lin Xiaolu.

Soon after, the car slowly came to a stop, and Kim Tae-yeon looked up at the scene before her.

She was surprised to find that it was a relatively secluded villa community, with a quiet environment and a suburban atmosphere.

The only thing that caught her eye was the vast sea behind the villa, its surface shimmering and seemingly merging with the horizon.

However, Kim Tae-yeon looked at Lin Xiuyuan with some curiosity and asked, "Are we going to go in here?"

"Yes." Lin Xiuyuan nodded with a smile. "Let's go in and take a look."

After saying that, he turned off the engine, got out of the car, and turned back to give Kim Tae-yeon a smile.

Kim Tae-yeon looked at Lin Xiuyuan's familiar face, her heart stirred slightly, and then she no longer hesitated, opened the door and got out of the car, following in his footsteps towards the villa's gate.

As she entered the villa and walked through the spacious courtyard, Kim Tae-yeon's heart began to race.

A slightly cool breeze filled the air, and all around was quiet, with only the occasional rustling of the leaves in the wind.

As she stepped into the villa's living room, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure slowly emerged from the house, as if he had been waiting for her for a long time.

The moment she saw him, Kim Tae-yeon's eyes froze, her steps involuntarily stopped, her heart suddenly raced, and a look of astonishment quickly spread across her face.

That person was so similar to himself, almost like a reflection in a mirror, yet there were some obvious differences.

The sudden acceleration of her heartbeat made Kim Tae-yeon almost forget why she was there in the first place.

Then he looked down at his hands, trying to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

The woman in front of her became clearer, and even extended her right hand towards her, saying gently and calmly, "Hello, my name is Kim Tae-yeon."

The voice was gentle and calm, as if carrying a warm power, breaking the heavy doubts in Kim Tae-yeon's heart.

Kim Tae-yeon was suddenly overwhelmed by an indescribable shock. Her ears felt muffled, and the whole world went silent, leaving only her buzzing head still in standby mode.

Subconsciously, Kim Tae-yeon's gaze involuntarily turned to Lin Xiu-yuan, wanting to get some explanation from him and to understand what was going on.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan didn't keep him in suspense and said with a smile, "It's just like what you see here. Your name is Kim Tae-yeon, and her name is also Kim Tae-yeon. You are from 2013, and she is from 2025."

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan added, "Oh, by the way, congratulations, Taeyeon."

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon's head buzzed again. Shock made her freeze in place, her mind filled with doubt.

She didn't understand why Lin Xiuyuan was suddenly congratulating her, so she asked, "Congratulations on what?"

Lin Xiuyuan smiled, his tone earnest, "Congratulations on becoming a member of the tavern. Welcome!"

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon, who had been in the industry for 13 years, was immediately filled with a mix of emotions and shock.

His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to ask something, but couldn't find the words.

So he straightened his head and looked at the face of the so-called 25-year-old version of himself in front of him. He felt a little confused, a little excited, and mostly bewildered.

When Kim Tae-yeon learned from Lin Xiu-yuan that the woman in front of her was actually her future self, she immediately noticed the woman's face shape.

Although they look alike, their face shapes clearly show that they have experienced a lot of hardships.

And those eyes that had been quietly watching me since just now seemed to hold many stories.

Thinking of this, Kim Tae-yeon, who is 13 years old, unconsciously took a step back, looked down at the ground, and still couldn't get out of the shock in her heart.

Only after the other version of herself on the other side smiled did the 13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon speak softly, "So, according to what Xiu-yuan said, you... are you really me?"

"No doubt about it, I am you 12 years from now."

Across from her, Kim Tae-yeon, 25 years later, still wore a smile, but her eyes held a hint of understanding and tolerance.

After all, I was even more agitated than the person in front of me when I learned what happened that night; at least the other person didn't cry.

Thinking of this, she looked at Kim Tae-yeon from 13, her eyes filled with indescribable emotions, not only nostalgia for the past, but also contemplation of the future.

"I still don't quite understand."

After 13 years, Kim Tae-yeon took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down. After a moment, she spoke again, "I still feel a little confused. I may need some more time."

Seeing that her emotions seemed to have stabilized a little, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and suggested, "Why don't we sit down and talk? I specially found a place with a sea view, just in case something like this happens."

At his suggestion, the two Kim Tae-yeons followed him to the backyard of the villa.

This place allows people to fully enjoy the caress of the sea breeze, with the boundless ocean stretching out before them, shimmering in the sunlight. The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, gently brushes against their faces.

At this moment, 13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon was still in a state of complete shock and confusion, her face full of struggle.

It wasn't that she didn't want to believe it, but rather that she found it too difficult to accept this seemingly absurd reality.

So his eyes kept sweeping over Kim Tae-yeon from 25 years ago, as if searching for some kind of evidence to prove that it was all just an illusion.

After a while, Kim Tae-yeon from 13 finally spoke, her tone still full of confusion and astonishment, "That's not right, so where did you find me from 12? According to what you said, does that mean Jessica and Yoona are the same?"

Lin Xiuyuan didn't need to explain. Kim Tae-yeon, who was 25 years old, nodded and smiled gently. "Yes, Xiuyuan has a door, a time portal. You can think of it as a bridge connecting the two timelines of 13 years and 25 years, which allows us to travel back and forth between different places in the two timelines."

After hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon, who was 13 years old, was even more stunned, her eyes widening as if she couldn't understand the meaning between the lines.

Her tone began to sound somewhat bewildered, "Are you sure you're not joking with me? No, how can I possibly believe this?"

She lowered her head, bit her lip, and nervously gripped the edge of her clothes, as if hoping to calm herself down with this simple action.

But the violent pounding of her heart made it impossible for her to think.

The next second, Kim Tae-yeon, who was 13 years old, thought of something and quickly looked around at her surroundings, her eyes filled with vigilance and suspicion.

"Wait a minute, are you guys playing some kind of hidden camera trick on me? You found a girl who looks like me to play my future self?"

Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, did not rush to interrupt her emotional fluctuations. There was no surprise in her eyes, but rather a deep understanding.

“I know you feel this is unreal, or even that we're joking,”

Her voice remained gentle, but the composure that comes with the passage of time was evident in her words: "But you will gradually understand that all of this is true."

After saying that, Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, opened her right palm and placed a faint scar under the eyes of Kim Tae-yeon, who is 13 years old. "You can look at the lines on our hands, and you can also compare this scar, which was accidentally cut by a box cutter during practice in 06."

Faced with these two pieces of evidence, Kim Tae-yeon, who had been in the industry for 13 years, finally calmed down and opened her right hand to carefully and meticulously compare them.

The final result was... exactly the same.

Even the skin on the other person's hands was softer than hers.

"So, what have I become?"

After seeing the 'evidence', 13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon suddenly spoke, her gaze fixed on the 25-year-old Kim Tae-yeon's face, her eyes filled with doubt and longing.

She really wanted to know what she had gone through in the past 25 years and what kind of person she had become.

Just then, Lin Xiuyuan, who was sitting next to them, suddenly stood up and quietly walked to the edge of the courtyard railing, gazing at the ocean while also giving the two of them some private space.

The sea breeze whistled in his ears, bringing a refreshing coolness. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks echoed in the open space, as if even the air itself was in sync with the moment, becoming exceptionally silent.

However, out of the corner of his eye, 13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon was experiencing an inner storm.

She was gripping the armrests of the chair tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white, and her body trembling slightly made her look like she was about to collapse at any moment.

Her face was filled with disbelief, fear, and struggle.

Every subtle movement, every gasp, told Lin Xiuyuan, who was looking over there, that her heart was undergoing an unbearable upheaval.

Finally, the emotions she could barely contain burst forth, her voice like a thunderclap, striking straight into Lin Xiuyuan's heart...

"Impossible! No way! You're lying to me!!!" This triple denial was like a thunderclap, completely drawing Lin Xiuyuan's gaze, which he had been pretending to look at the sea, to his side.

Under Lin Xiuyuan's gaze, Kim Tae-yeon's emotions almost burst out uncontrollably in 13, and tears involuntarily slid down her face, which had already begun to turn red.

Her body trembled slightly, her hands gripping the chair tightly, as if trying to use that strength to pull herself back from this incomprehensible reality.

It seemed they had heard some incredible news, and Lin Xiuyuan, who knew everything, was guessing whether it was her father's, Sulli's, or something like Kim Jonghyun's.

In any case, there's no escaping the inevitable separation of life and death.

Lin Xiuyuan stood at the edge of the courtyard, quietly watching everything.

Although his gaze remained unwavering, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him, including some indescribable feelings.

In fact, on the way to call her over, he had already foreseen that Kim Tae-yeon from 13 would have such a reaction. After all, such emotional fluctuations are unavoidable when faced with those things.

The sea breeze still howls, as if telling the story of the passage and impermanence of time.

Lin Xiuyuan took a deep breath, seemingly trying to clear his mind of the chaotic emotions in his heart, and then slowly turned around, his gaze once again falling on the sea.

Let them discuss their own story; he was just a gatekeeper.

That's it.

Behind him, at the table.

In 13, Kim Tae-yeon almost stood up, but after taking a few deep breaths and calming herself down, she spoke in a trembling voice, "Is what you said true? Dad is dead, Jonghyun is dead, and Snowball and Hara are all dead?"

With a hint of sorrow in her eyes, 25-year-old Kim Tae-yeon gently shook her head, her tone calm and low.

“I have no reason to lie to you about this, and I don’t want to have this experience either, but that’s just how it is. That’s why I said I envy you, because with Xiu Yuan’s world, your life must be much more fulfilling than mine.”

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet it also revealed a composure and resilience honed by the passage of time.

Having weathered countless storms in her 25 years, Kim Tae-yeon seemed unsurprised by the shock of Kim Tae-yeon in her 13s.

It's as if I've experienced similar situations countless times and have long since learned how to deal with them calmly.

After hearing these words, Kim Tae-yeon's gaze subconsciously turned to Lin Xiu-yuan's back. After a moment, she continued to ask, "Besides that, is there anything else?"

Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, sighed softly, seemingly thinking about how to answer the question.

Then, turning slightly to the side, she asked gently, "Do you want to hear the good news, or the bad news?"

When asked about her feelings in 13, Kim Tae-yeon was shrouded in mystery, but she ultimately chose, "I'll hear the bad side first..."

Then he let out a deep sigh, as if he had condensed all his burdens into that long sigh, "I wonder how much worse this could get."

Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, smiled gently, a hint of heaviness flashing in her eyes. "No, I've already said the worst."

She muttered to herself, then continued, "Let me start with the recent ones. For example, if it weren't for the butterfly effect, Jessica would have left the group, and Girls' Generation would be missing her. The Tokyo Dome concert that was originally scheduled would also be missing one person because of her absence."

Upon hearing this in 13, Kim Tae-yeon was immediately shocked. Her eyes widened as she stared at the other person in disbelief, seemingly unable to believe her words.

However, Kim Tae-yeon, who had been in the industry for 25 years, did not pause and continued to speak slowly.

"Then came the exposure of all members' relationships in 2014, followed by the last dance in 2015. After that, Girls' Generation began to go their separate ways, and everyone started to develop their own careers. The subsequent comebacks became more and more hasty."

"The last comeback was quite serious, but it was too short and fleeting."

Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking hard against Kim Tae-yeon's heart in 13.

Her hands were trembling uncontrollably, her fingertips were slightly white, and her eyes were filled with an incomprehensible complexity.

"Next is..."

The voice in my ear continued to tell its story, each word carrying a helpless calm, yet filled with deep emotion.

These messages seemed to constantly bombard Kim Tae-yeon's mind in 13, causing cracks to appear in her worldview. The intense clash between her past ideals and the truth of the future stirred up a tidal wave in her heart.

Until she couldn't listen anymore, she reached out to stop her, "Wait a minute, let's change it, let's talk about the good aspects."

She was about to reach her breaking point; even with her heart as strong as iron, she couldn't prevent her emotions from collapsing at this moment.

His eyes were filled with fear and confusion, as if he wanted to find a moment of respite from this sudden shock.

"The good aspects," Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, smiled. "Actually, there are many, but not many either, so it's easy to summarize."

Under Kim Tae-yeon's questioning gaze in 13, she once again revealed her composure and confidence, and smiled slightly, "Actually, it's just that my career is very successful. My solo career is successful, my tour is successful, my variety shows are successful. Everything is going so smoothly in terms of work."

In 13, when Kim Tae-yeon heard words like 'solo', 'tour', and 'variety show', some familiar images subconsciously flashed through her mind.

However, as the excitement brought by these words gradually faded, her mind remained occupied by the shocking truths she had heard earlier.

My thoughts are somewhat stagnant, and I find it difficult to shift my attention.

Unable to calm her inner turmoil, 13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon wanted to prove the truth of everything, so she looked up and proposed this idea to her other self.

Upon learning of her idea, Kim Tae-yeon, who had been in the industry for 25 years, didn't hesitate and called out to Lin Xiuyuan's back, "Xiuyuan~ stop hiding, come over here, it's your turn to appear."

Lin Xiuyuan, who was casually looking at the sea from the edge of the yard, turned around upon hearing the sound, walked towards them, and smiled slightly, "What?"

“Taeyeon said seeing is believing,” Kim Taeyeon, who is 25 years old, said with a smile.

"Tsk, what a way of addressing me."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled helplessly, his expression carrying a hint of intimacy.

Looking at Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, he joked, "Every time we pair up, it's always a problem to address each other. How does it feel? Doesn't it feel a little strange to call yourself by your own name like that?"

"It is indeed a bit strange. I was wondering why Yoona wanted to compete with Luhan for the name." Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, smiled.

At this moment, Kim Tae-yeon, who was 13 years old, spoke up, "What do you mean? What do you mean by stealing a name?"

Then, on the way to a door, Lin Xiuyuan explained to Kim Tae-yeon from 13 the little episode of the rivalry between Lin Xiaolu and Lin Yoona, which completely baffled Kim Tae-yeon from 13.

Other examples include Jessica and Jessica Jung, Krystal and Krystal Jung, Ham Eunjung and Sweet Eunjung, and so on.

As these explanations gradually became clearer, Kim Tae-yeon finally understood in 13 that the "little bar member" she knew had so many complicated stories behind him.

Just then, Lin Xiuyuan arrived at a door, gently grasped the doorknob with his right hand, turned his head to look at the two Kim Tae-yeons behind him, or rather, smiled slightly at the Kim Tae-yeon from 13, "Are you ready?"

The other person took a deep breath, their gaze hardening slightly, and nodded gently.

Then Lin Xiuyuan slowly opened the door, and the world that appeared behind the door was not the bedroom she had imagined, nor was it a special effects scene from a science fiction movie; it was a very luxurious and bright villa living room.

The spacious room offers views of the courtyard through the glass windows, and sunlight streams into the room, filling the air with a warm atmosphere. The entire environment is quiet and harmonious.

Then Lin Xiuyuan bowed slightly, making a gentlemanly gesture and inviting, "Welcome to the world of 2025, please come in, Taeyeon, please come over."

13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon looked at the living room behind the door, gritted her teeth, and stepped over.

Then, Kim Tae-yeon, who is 25 years old, followed with a smile and went in, followed by Lin Xiuyuan.

As the door slowly closed, the noise and sound of the wind outside gradually faded away.

Only the sound of the endless sea still echoed in the air, as if witnessing this quiet change.

……

……

In the villa in 2025, 13-year-old Kim Tae-yeon quickly turned around as soon as she entered. Seeing Lin Xiuyuan and another version of herself follow her in, her tension eased slightly, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

But then she saw Kim Tae-yeon say to Lin Xiu-yuan in 25 years: "I'm not coming here, let's go back to my place, Xiu-yuan, I have something for her to see."

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon frowned slightly in confusion, thinking they were about to go out and drive.

To her surprise, Lin Xiuyuan closed the door and then reopened it, leading them towards a cozy apartment.

Then, in the instant the door closed and reopened, space and time seemed to leap together, taking her from one world into a completely different space.

And this is Kim Tae-yeon's home for 25 years.

This strange feeling of traveling through time and space caused Kim Tae-yeon's mind to instantly collapse in 13.

She stood frozen in place, her eyes vacant, her heartbeat seemingly halting for a moment. Everything she had just witnessed fragmented in her mind, and she was completely unable to comprehend this illogical phenomenon.

After a long silence, Kim Tae-yeon finally came to her senses in 13, turned to Lin Xiu-yuan who had been smiling and watching her, and asked softly, "What's going on, Xiu-yuan? What's wrong with you?"

Lin Xiuyuan smiled helplessly and replied casually, "It's too complicated to explain. Just think of me as having a basic version of a time portal. Anyway, the situation is pretty much the same."

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon couldn't help but recall the conversation she had with Lin Xiaolu in 13.

He opened his mouth, then froze in place, clearly unable to escape from this chaotic emotion.

Until Kim Tae-yeon, who had entered the room 25 years earlier, called out to her from the master bedroom, "Tae-yeon, come here."

In 13, Kim Tae-yeon looked at Lin Xiu-yuan with some hesitation. Lin Xiu-yuan smiled and nodded slightly. "Go ahead. The evidence I can give you is just some news reports, which may not be very true, but she should be able to give you the most authentic evidence."

Upon hearing this, a moment of hesitation flashed through Kim Tae-yeon's mind, but in the end she still took a step and walked towards the master bedroom.

She could feel her steps growing heavier and heavier, as if with each step she was about to face realities she didn't want to believe.

After Kim Tae-yeon and the other woman disappeared from the living room, Lin Xiuyuan went to the refrigerator, grabbed another bottle of cola, and started chugging it.

While drinking, he muttered to himself, "Kill my ass, I feel like I don't even have that stuff anymore, it's all nutrient solution."

Otherwise, how could Krystal, Da Longzai, and the others have had no effect after drinking peach juice for over a month?

Although the children's hiccup pills can prevent 98% of hiccups, according to Lin Xiuyuan, Krystal seemed to have forgotten to take them for a while, but she was still fine.

It's important to know that short-acting hiccup pills need to be taken on time.

A few minutes later, Lin Xiuyuan, who was scrolling through short videos on the sofa, suddenly caught the sound of sobbing coming from the bedroom.

His thumb, which was swiping the screen, paused slightly, then he turned the volume up to the maximum and continued watching videos.

During this time, she also replied to Krystal's messages from London, saying that she had gone out to play and would be back later.

Krystal was smart; she immediately realized that Lin Xiuyuan wasn't in London, so she explained her situation again, saying that she had a cocktail party later and might not be able to leave work until later.

Knowing this was already in the works, Lin Xiuyuan said he understood and jokingly asked Krystal what she wanted to eat that night, saying he could bring it back for her.

But Krystal brought up the bet from last night, saying that Jessica would pay for her food for the next few days, and she wasn't going to try to save money for her.

I've already made plans to visit several expensive but delicious restaurants. After today's event, I'll spend the next two days exploring and eating my way through the city.

Just as Lin Xiuyuan and Krystal were chatting happily, Lin Yoona suddenly interrupted the chat with a message: "[Xiuyuan~ What are you doing? Smiling cat.jpg]"

Upon seeing that adorable expression, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but smile and quickly replied, "Where are you?"

A few seconds later, Lim Yoona sent a photo of the jigsaw puzzle she had completed, and the puzzle featured a picture of Lin Xiuyuan.

Then, she wrote proudly: "Just finished putting it together, isn't it pretty?"

Then, when Lin Xiuyuan saw the jigsaw puzzle pattern with his own photo on it, he couldn't help but smile, raise an eyebrow, and ask again: [The apartment? Himself?]

Im Yoon-a: [Mm.]

A few seconds later, the door to the second bedroom in the apartment was opened, and Lin Xiuyuan walked out. He looked at Lin Yun'er in the living room and smiled, "What brings you to the apartment today? You're even doing a jigsaw puzzle."

"Oh, Xiuyuan, aren't you busy in London?"

Upon seeing Lin Xiuyuan's arrival, Lin Yoona stood up with a smile and showed off the items on the table to him, saying, "Come and see this puzzle, isn't it beautiful?"

"The photography skills are pretty good. You made me look quite handsome in the photo. When was this taken?"

Looking at the photo of himself being secretly taken while mixing drinks at the bar, Lin Xiuyuan nodded with satisfaction.

Yoona smiled and said, "At the last dinner party."

After answering, she continued, "By the way, isn't Krystal participating in Wimbledon right now? Is it okay if you leave?"

"It's okay, she's the one who participated, I didn't." Lin Xiuyuan shook his head and then said, "I had lunch with Taeyeon at noon, and I just came from her place."

"Taeyeon unnie?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yoona immediately got up and went to Lin Xiuyuan, sniffing him all over and checking him out.

Lin Xiuyuan patted her head and said, "What are you doing, acting like a little dog?"

Normally, at her age, Yoona wouldn't be used to being treated like that by others, and she would be very annoyed even by Kim Heechul.

But Lin Xiuyuan's actions made her respond to him in a coquettish tone, "It's mainly because Taeyeon unnie has been acting a little strange lately, so I'm worried that she'll take advantage of you."

Seeing Lin Yoona's amusing little expression, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and said, "I know what you're talking about, so I found her a great doctor, the kind who can cure all diseases."

"Ok?"

"Shall we go? Shall I take you there to have a look?"

"Ah."

Two minutes later, when Yoona saw the two Taeyeon unnies appear in front of her, she immediately turned to Lin Xiuyuan and smiled, "Xiuyuan, is this the panacea you were talking about?"

“That’s right.” Lin Xiuyuan nodded.

When Kim Tae-yeon, born in 13, saw Im Yoon-ah suddenly appear before her, she narrowed her red, tear-filled eyes and asked, "You... are Yoon-ah from 25?"

"Yes, I'm Yoona from 25, unnie. It's great to finally meet you. I thought I wouldn't have another chance." Yoona walked up to her with a playful smile, her tone relaxed, as if everything was so natural.

“Indeed, this is too unbelievable.” Kim Tae-yeon gripped the thing in her hand tightly and forced a smile. “It’s so sudden, I really don’t know how to react.”

Seeing her expression, Lim Yoona suddenly smiled, her eyes sparkling, "So, unnie, why don't you guys also try to claim the names and titles? Otherwise, it'll be hard for us to call you by name."

Her tone was slightly provocative and joking, clearly showing her interest in the "name-stealing" suggestion.

Having experienced the battle for the title, Lim Yoona is happy to see others argue about it. Anyway, it won't ruin any harmony, and she can even watch a big show. How great is that?

However, the very next second, Kim Tae-yeon, who was 13 years old, said, "We just finished talking in the room."

"Ok?"

“When both of us are here, my name is Kim Yuan-yuan,” Kim Tae-yeon, born in 13, replied.

"So it's still me, Yoona, Xiuyuan~" Kim Tae-yeon, 25 years old, smiled slightly from the side.

　I wanted to explain the name change situation. The main reason is that my book's increase in book favorites this month is far less compared to other books. Last month, my editor suggested trying a different name to see if it was a limitation of my previous title. I'll see how it goes; if it doesn't work out, I'll change it back.

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