Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 234 "Xiu Yuan, do you plan to send Jessica over?" (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

2025 years.

In the quiet of the night, Jessica dragged her suitcase toward the elevator of the apartment building, her footsteps echoing in the empty underground parking lot.

Then, as if remembering something, he turned around and looked at the car not far away.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had just helped her take off her suitcase, had already returned to the driver's seat, and Li Juli had moved to the passenger seat.

As the car's engine hummed softly, it slowly drove towards the parking lot exit, and Jessica's gaze unconsciously followed the car's movement, her mind subconsciously conjuring up some incredible images.

However, after a moment, she gently shook her head, as if trying to dispel her doubts, a self-deprecating smile on her lips.

"It shouldn't be that bad. Juli isn't exactly unsophisticated, and besides, this guy isn't exactly a universally loved type."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jessica suddenly remembered the face of Lee Qri that she had noticed on her way back to Seoul.

Her face, now firm and elastic, had skin as smooth and tender as ever.

Although the dim lighting inside the car prevented her from observing or examining it closely, the details that flashed by in the light of passing vehicles still left a mark on her mind.

"Forget it, you're overthinking it."

Jessica shook her head slightly, sighed softly, chuckled self-deprecatingly again, and then turned and walked into the building.

However, the cramped space of the elevator did not bring her the peace she expected. Instead, a sudden sense of unease washed over her, making her restless.

Jessica unconsciously tightened her grip on her suitcase, but a vague and unsettling feeling lingered in her heart.

At the same time, Lin Xiuyuan's car had already driven out of the parking lot and onto the main road.

Outside the car window, the streetlights and neon lights flashed by, illuminating his profile.

The car was silent. Lin Xiuyuan stared intently ahead, while Li Juli gently guided him, and the car drove towards the apartment following her navigation.

Along the way, Li Juli occasionally asked Lin Xiuyuan about his impressions of the trip to Europe, and he always replied simply, "It was alright."

After she finished speaking, the car fell silent again, with only Li Juli's restless little hands moving around haphazardly.

Soon, the car arrived at Lee Juri's apartment building from Jessica's apartment.

However, Lin Xiuyuan did not rush to get out of the car. He turned to the side, smiled and looked into Li Juli's eyes, gently squeezing the little hand that wanted to do something even more naughty with his right hand.

Li Juli smiled slightly, blinking her clear and bright eyes, "Let's go, Xiuyuan~ I'll treat you to a coffee upstairs."

"Drinking coffee so late at night?"

Lin Xiuyuan responded with a smile, but eventually got out of the car and followed the other person into the apartment building's elevator lobby.

The two then entered the apartment and went up to the bedroom.

As the two entered the upstairs bedroom, the room was dimly lit, and a tranquil atmosphere permeated the air.

"..."

The next morning.

Lin Xiuyuan lay on the bed, his eyes slightly closed, quietly listening to Li Juli's soft breathing beside him.

The bedroom was quiet, filled with a warm atmosphere. Only the low hum of the humidifier echoed in the silence, like the lingering echo of the night.

The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, casting soft light that danced on the white sheets like a layer of golden gauze, warm and serene.

At this moment, Li Juli slightly opened her eyes, turned around, and her gaze fell on Lin Xiuyuan, who was fast asleep beside her.

The other person's face appeared exceptionally serene in the morning light, their breathing even and steady.

She couldn't help but gaze at him quietly, her heart filled with turmoil as she recalled the events of the previous night.

It was a crazy and passionate night, which stirred up a mix of emotions in Li Juli.

In fact, she didn't have deep feelings for this boy, and she was also aware that her feelings for Lin Xiuyuan were not strong.

But as Da Longzai said, prolonged close contact, especially in such an environment and during exercise, inevitably leads to some feelings developing in a woman's heart.

Li Juli knew this well, but she couldn't help but think that since she met Lin Xiuyuan, everything that had happened to her opponent was always as mysterious and elusive as a mystery.

It gives the impression that it can never be fully understood, like an unfathomable mystery.

This kind of guy is really not suited for a life together.

But if it's just for fun...

Thinking of this, Lee Juri subconsciously raised her hand and gently touched her firm skin.

The premise of having fun is being able to withdraw at some point, but with Lin Xiuyuan, she felt that this would probably never be possible, at least for now, she was unwilling to do so.

As she was deep in thought, a deep voice sounded in her ear, "Awake?"

Li Juli was slightly startled, sensing Lin Xiuyuan's awakened presence.

At that moment, Lin Xiuyuan opened his eyes and saw her eyelashes flutter slightly. A smile played on his lips as he gently asked, "Hmm?"

"Ah."

Li Juli responded and looked up at Lin Xiuyuan's handsome face.

The questions that were just swirling in my mind seemed to be instantly forgotten in that moment.

At the same time, her gaze involuntarily fell on Lin Xiuyuan's face, and then she reached out and gently stroked his handsome face, a satisfied smile appearing on her lips.

"Last night was the best night's sleep I've had in a while, Xiuyuan~ According to the descriptions in novels, I feel like you really are a poppy."

Lin Xiuyuan laughed, a hint of helpless jest in his eyes, "Don't say that, I don't want to become that kind of thing."

He gently stroked Lee Juri's smooth back a few times.

Then he turned his head to look at the room.

The master bedroom has a simple and modern layout, with pure white sheets and a clean room with almost no clutter, reflecting Li Juli's consistent preference for a minimalist style.

Directly opposite the king-size bed is a large window. Because the curtains don't completely block out the view, you can vaguely see the distant city scenery and the bright, sunny weather through the gaps in the curtains.

Noticing Lin Xiuyuan's gaze, Li Juli smiled slightly, called out the smart home assistant, and then asked the assistant to open the curtains.

As the curtains slowly rose, the view outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows was instantly revealed.

This apartment is located on the 30th floor and offers an extremely wide view overlooking the entire city of Seoul.

The distant skyscrapers, the vehicles rushing by on the streets, and the Nanshan Pagoda under the rising sun—everything is laid out before you, like a beautiful painting.

"The view is really nice. This house must be expensive."

Lin Xiuyuan leaned against the headboard, his voice tinged with a lazy drowsiness, as if he hadn't fully woken up yet.

Lee Juri nodded, her gaze unconsciously shifting from the window to Lin Xiuyuan, who was still half asleep on the bed, and smiled, "Well, I guess so. But no matter how expensive it is, it's still a place for people to live in. So in my opinion, comfort is the most important thing. No matter how expensive it is, it's not a good house if it's not comfortable."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled, seemingly not intending to continue the topic.

Afterwards, seeing that he didn't speak again or continue to ask questions, Li Juli's eyes darted around, and she suddenly thought of something.

Then she gently turned over, slowly got up, and walked to the French windows.

Unconcerned about the boundless spring sunshine, she stepped onto the soft carpet, walked to the window, rested her arms on the glass, and leaned slightly, her posture charming and alluring.

Then she turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, her eyes filled with a teasing smile, "Xiuyuan~ Such beautiful weather, such beautiful scenery, such a wonderful atmosphere, shouldn't we do something more?"

Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but chuckle softly, his tone fervent, "Tsk tsk, you've really irritated this petty guy, Juli~"

Just as Li Juli said, the scene before him was indeed very charming, so Lin Xiuyuan immediately lifted the quilt and came up behind her, his warm body pressed against her back.

Then, slowly, quickly, skillfully, and with varying paces, he guided her into the start of her new day's yoga practice.

……

……

In the afternoon, backstage at Girls' Generation's 2013 event.

The backstage area was dimly lit and noisy.

At this moment, Lin Xiaolu was being entangled by Jin Ruanruan, her arm tightly held by the other woman. She asked with a puzzled look, "Yoona, when is that guy coming? He won't be gone for days, will he? I was wondering why you weren't in a hurry to look for him before, turns out you couldn't find him."

Lin Xiaolu smiled, gently tugged at Jin Ruanruan's arm, and said mysteriously, "Unnie, do you know what you look like right now?"

"Like what?" Jin Ruanruan turned her head with some confusion and looked at Lin Xiaolu.

"Like a resentful woman waiting for her cheating husband to come home, she's furious but can't bear to let go."

Lin Xiaolu's voice carried a hint of teasing, and a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes.

As soon as Lin Xiaolu finished speaking, Jin Ruanruan rolled her eyes, but couldn't help but smile. "Come on, Xiu Yuan is indeed a good guy, but I don't want to be in a relationship right now."

"Huh? What are you talking about, Unnie?" Lin Xiaolu's eyes suddenly widened, clearly not expecting Jin Ruanruan to say that.

Jin Ruanruan raised an eyebrow and asked, "What? Did I say something wrong?"

"You were a part of our 14-year relationship," Lin Xiaolu couldn't help but tease, raising an eyebrow.

A smile appeared on Jin Ruanruan's face. "You make it sound like you don't have any."

"Likewise." Lin Xiaolu pouted helplessly.

The two engaged in a playful back-and-forth of playful "mutual insults," creating a relaxed atmosphere that also revealed a silent understanding and tacit agreement.

In the end, the two couldn't help but smile at each other, and an intimate atmosphere filled the air.

Then Jin Ruanruan slightly suppressed her smile, turned to Lin Xiaolu again, and asked the initial question, "So when is he coming back?"

"I don't know."

Lin Xiaolu shrugged. "He used to come over every day, but he seems to have gone to London with Xiujing recently, so I guess we'll have to wait a few days."

Jin Ruanruan raised an eyebrow, "Soojung?"

“Krystal,” Lin Xiaolu casually offered another name.

Jin Ruanruan sighed softly, realizing, "No wonder we need to use different names, otherwise we wouldn't know which period the people mentioned in the chat belong to."

As she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something, and her tone became lively again.

"By the way, Yoona, let's go see Snowball together after we finish our schedules later. Her job as a 'screenwriter' is amazing; she's always running around at the TV station and never goes back to the company. I miss her a bit, but I can never find the time to go see her."

“Sure, Shirley’s off today, let’s go over for a meal.” Lin Xiaolu agreed without hesitation, her tone relaxed.

Upon hearing this, Jin Ruanruan immediately looked at Lin Xiaolu, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, "How did you know? Did Xueqiu tell you? How come I didn't know?"

From the night she returned in 25, Jin Ruanruan has been extremely busy.

First came the meeting, and then I threw myself back into my work in the days that followed.

At most, he only went to chat with Kim Jong-hyun for a while during company rehearsals, and also chatted with Jessica Jung and Lin Xiaolu about some 'secrets' on their way to their schedules.

Sulli, on the other hand, hasn't been able to come to the company for rehearsals much because of her work with the film crew.

Therefore, she and Shirley had almost no chance to meet. Although they kept exchanging messages on their phones, she didn't dare to call and talk to her directly.

Even so, she and the other party had been communicating non-stop for the past two days, so how come Lin Xiaolu knew about this situation before her?

Jin Ruanruan was puzzled when she suddenly saw Lin Xiaolu slap her forehead, as if she had remembered something.

"Oh dear, I forgot to add you to the group. We have a small group for our members, where we can chat about things discreetly. Everyone usually talks about their schedules every few days to make things easier between the two sides."

Upon hearing this, Jin Ruanruan immediately narrowed her eyes, her face full of frustration, "Then why don't you hurry up and pull me in, Lin Yoona!!!"

Lin Xiaolu giggled, as if she had expected Jin Ruanruan to react this way, "Hehe, I'm going to poop now, I'm going to poop now."

2 minute later.

Jin Ruanruan had just joined a group called "Relief Garden" when several messages popped up on her screen.

There aren't many members in the group; including her, there are only six people.

Her joining seemed to pique the interest of the members, and people immediately started sending messages.

Park Jiyeon: [Daebak, Taeyeon unnie, when did you become a follower?]

Park Jiyeon: [Oh my god, what big thing has oppa been up to these past few days? How come he always manages to do something scary when he's not saying a word?]

Joining the religion?

Jin Ruanruan didn't understand for a moment, and looked down at Lin Xiaolu next to her.

Lin Xiaolu lowered her head and pursed her lips, explaining with a smile in her eyes, "This is what Xiuyuan said to fool Zhiyan back then, and she still remembers it now. Unnie, you were mostly joking, right? Don't take it too seriously."

Then, Lin Xiaolu began to recount in detail how Lin Xiuyuan had deceived Park Jiyeon, how this "organization" called "Relief Cult" was formed, and its absurd "doctrines".

Jin Ruanruan burst into laughter, finding the stories utterly absurd yet incredibly amusing.

Then she thought of Lin Xiuyuan and Kim Tae-yeon in 2025, and how the other party was trying to fool her with this 'future answer', and laughed again, "It's the kind of trick that Xiuyuan would pull."

Looking at the soft, golden-haired Lin Xiaolu, she seemed to have thought of something, smiled, and a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes.

"By the way, Unnie, that [Teach for Solving Worries] actually has a special 'rule'."

She paused, her tone becoming somewhat mysterious, "So that's the membership fee you need to pay to join the church, Unnie, how much are you planning to give?"

Jin Ruanruan frowned in confusion, her face full of bewilderment, clearly not understanding. "What membership fee? What does that mean?"

Then Lin Xiaolu told Jin Ruanruan in detail about the 'fundraising' of Lin Xiuyuan's two small taverns and the situation of the 25-year-old dragon cub being sold. Anyway, if she didn't tell, Jin Tae-yeon would tell her sooner or later. It was just a matter of time.

When Jin Ruanruan heard about all the amazing things that had happened among the original members of the tavern, she was shocked once again.

"Oh my god~ Yoona, I was wondering why you and Jessica didn't pay much attention to the group before. It turns out you found something more fun, more interesting, and that can also help your lives."

"It's quite cheerful. Compared to the daily routine of idols who are always busy with schedules and performances, being with Xiuyuan is much more down-to-earth."

Lin Xiaolu did not deny the matter. Instead, she recalled that trip to Japan, the passionate kiss in that bar, and the tug-of-war in the presidential suite for those few days.

Just then, Jin Ruanruan noticed that her phone was vibrating wildly, not like an incoming call, but more like a text message.

So he quickly picked it up and took a look, and then his eyes showed a look of surprise.

Just then, someone appeared in the [Relief Garden].

Sulli: [Jiyeon, didn't I tell you? Have you forgotten?]

Park Jiyeon: [When did you say that you knew the truth?]

Sulli: [I was saying that next time we get together, we could invite Taeyeon unnie to go to a bar for a couple of drinks.]

Park Jiyeon: [Is this what they mean by joining a religion?]

Ham Eun-jung: [Haha, you two stop arguing, let's talk later when we meet, don't say too much nonsense.]

Lin Xiuyuan: [What's wrong? What are you talking about so enthusiastically?]

Sulli: [Oppa~ you're back?]

Lin Xiuyuan: [Just got home, where are you?]

Park Jiyeon: [Oppa, don't move from the apartment. I'm on my way, I'll be there right away.]

Sulli: [I went out to buy groceries. Jiyeon and the others said they'd be coming over for dinner tonight. Oppa, is there anything you'd like to eat?]

Lin Xiuyuan: [Let's buy some chicken and duck, and make some beer-braised duck and spicy chicken.]

Sherry: [OK~]

Kim Tae-yeon: [Can I order food, Snowball?]

Under the supermarket lights, Shirley pushed her shopping cart while quickly browsing her phone. When she saw Lin Xiuyuan's message, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile, and her mood clearly became even more cheerful.

Upon seeing that Kim Tae-yeon had also left a message in the group, she immediately replied.

Sulli: [Unnie, what do you want to eat? Let me see if I can cook it.]

Kim Taeyeon: [No, just kidding. I'll eat whatever you make. I'm not picky. I'll go with Yoona later.] Jessica Jung: [Taeyeon, stop whispering over there. Everyone's watching you. Come on, let's get to work. We'll talk again after work.]

Lin Xiuyuan: [Truth, give me your location, I'll come over and go grocery shopping with you, it feels like a lot.]

Ham Eun-jung: [You don't need to come out. Ji-yeon and I will go. Soo-won, you just wait at home.]

After several exchanges in the group chat, the dinner party for tonight was quickly arranged, and everyone's mood became relaxed and cheerful.

Lin Xiuyuan sat on the sofa in his apartment, and suddenly thought of something, so he continued typing out a line of text.

Lin Xiuyuan: [Should we invite Xiujing and the others?]

Everyone in the group is on the same side, and they all know that when Lin Xiuyuan mentioned 'Xiujing,' he was definitely not referring to the people on the other side in 2013, but rather to the people on the other side in 25.

So everyone quickly offered their opinions.

Shirley: [Call her out, it's been a while since I've seen her.]

Lin Xiaolu: [Go ahead and shout, I need to talk to someone else about something.]

Jin Ruanruan: [Sure, it's almost time anyway, let's chat.]

Ham Eun-jung: [Let's call them.]

Park Jiyeon: [Oppa~ When can you invite me to join in?]

Jessica Jung: [Don't drag me into this.]

Lin Xiuyuan: [Okay, I'll go call out.]

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan, who had just returned to his apartment from Li Juli's house, went back to the apartment and sent a message to everyone in the small group chat.

There's supposed to be a dinner party at the apartment complex tonight, so I'm just wondering if anyone's free to join us.

However, not long after, several new messages popped up in the group.

Krystal: [Oh, I'm in LA. I'm eating in the morning. Never mind, maybe next time.]

Yoona: [I can, but I'm outside right now. Come pick me up in an hour, Xiuyuan~]

Kim Tae-yeon: [Me too, but I'm available anytime, I didn't go out.]

Sweet Eunjung: [I need to be there a little later, Xiuyuan is still working, around 7 pm, I'll just come over and sit for a while, you don't need to wait for me to eat.]

Lin Xiuyuan: [I guess we won't be eating that early.]

A few minutes later, the time for the dinner was basically set. Lin Xiuyuan immediately got up and walked to the door to pick up Kim Tae-yeon.

In the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the curtains into Lin Xiuyuan's 2013 apartment, bathing the room in a soft and tranquil glow.

Lin Xiuyuan sat on the sofa, busy in a group chat on his phone, occasionally pausing to think before continuing to type messages.

On his phone screen, people in the group kept responding to him, and his mood became more relaxed.

He occasionally looked up at Kim Tae-yeon sitting next to him.

Unlike him, the other person wasn't looking down at their phone; instead, they were intently watching the TV news, which was broadcasting a report about Kim Soo-hyun.

The television broadcast announced that Kim Soo-hyun's career was almost over, with the camera and subtitles constantly switching, creating a dramatic scene.

As Kim Tae-yeon looked at the screen, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and a hint of ease and satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

This gratifying result seemed to give her a strange sense of satisfaction when comparing it to the 25-year-old version of Kim Soo-hyun.

Nevertheless, she wasn't completely absorbed in the news; she would occasionally glance down at Lin Xiuyuan's phone screen.

Looking at the familiar names and messages in the group, especially Kim Ruanruan's iconic avatar, Kim Tae-yeon couldn't help but smile.

"Xiuyuan~ Tonight will be very interesting, won't it?" she said softly, her voice low and gentle with a hint of anticipation.

"I reckon it will. The number of people is increasing. It feels like a church gathering tonight." Lin Xiuyuan chuckled, his tone slightly teasing.

As soon as he finished speaking, the door lock clicked, and Lin Xiuyuan and Kim Tae-yeon looked towards the entrance almost simultaneously.

A few seconds later, the door opened, and standing outside were Sulli, Park Jiyeon, and Ham Eunjung.

They had just returned from the supermarket with several heavy bags filled with various ingredients, clearly preparing a sumptuous dinner.

"Hey, you've worked hard." Lin Xiuyuan greeted him with a smile, his eyes full of ease and joy.

Sulli smiled brightly, "It's okay, oppa~ The food is quite plentiful today, you should eat more tonight."

Her tone was playful, clearly showing her anticipation for the dinner.

After speaking, she turned around and saw Kim Tae-yeon standing to the side, and smiled again, "Oh, unnie, you came so fast. I thought you guys would be waiting a while."

"I had nothing to do, so I came over to hang out. Hello, Eunjung and Jiyeon."

As Kim Tae-yeon spoke, she nodded slightly to them, a warm smile on her face.

"Good afternoon, unnie~" Park Jiyeon replied cheerfully, her tone warm and friendly.

"Long time no see, Taeyeon." Ham Eunjung smiled, a hint of joy in her eyes as they reunited.

After greeting the group, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and took one of the bags, helping them carry it into the kitchen. "So, shall I cook tonight, or will you be busy by yourself, Zhenli?"

Park Jiyeon chimed in with a smile, "Oppa~ Eunjung unnie will be the chef tonight, and Jinri will be her assistant. I'll help wash the vegetables, so don't try to take her place."

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but laugh. "I can trust Zhenli and Eunjung, but Jiyeon, are you really sure? Don't make things worse."

"Hmph, oppa, don't underestimate me." Park Jiyeon put on a smug expression.

"Alright then, I'll be watching in a bit," Lin Xiuyuan replied, a playful smile on his lips.

After chatting for a while, the group went into the kitchen one after another and started getting busy.

Sulli skillfully began chopping vegetables, her movements crisp and efficient; Ham Eunjung was responsible for washing the ingredients, focused and relaxed; Park Jiyeon was busy searching for seasonings and various kitchen utensils, a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere filled every corner.

No one was in a hurry to finish; instead, they leisurely enjoyed the time spent preparing dinner.

Even though it was still early, it was just the right time for Chefs Sulli and Ham Eunjung. They weren't in a hurry, they took their time, and occasionally exchanged a few jokes, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

……

……

While they were preparing for dinner at the apartment in 13, in Seoul in 25, Daeyong-jae accepted Lee Qri and Park Hyo-min's invitation to go to the golf course to stretch his body.

However, when she arrived at the club and met Lee Juri, she immediately sensed something unusual, so she raised her eyebrows slightly and asked.

"Unnie, when did Xiuyuan get back?"

Park Hyomin, standing next to her, clearly didn't understand and replied with a puzzled look, "Ah, Jiyeon, what are you talking about? What Xiuyuan? We didn't call him."

Da Long Zai chuckled softly, a hint of something deeper flashing in her eyes. "It's alright, unnie, you don't need to know." She moved closer to Lee Qri, her tone slightly teasing. "Qri unnie, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Who always puts their senior down when they're newer?"

Lee Juri looked somewhat helpless and embarrassed. She quickly explained, "What nonsense are you talking about, Jiyeon? When Xiuyuan contacted me last night, it was just that I had texted him to ask where he was, and he just happened to mention the situation."

Even Lee Ju-ri was finding it hard to keep up with Da Long Zai's carefree attitude.

After listening to Lee Juri's explanation, Da Longzai nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Oh, so Xiuyuan just returned to Seoul last night. Why didn't he contact me?"

When he said the last sentence, the little dragon's eyes narrowed slightly, showing some displeasure.

After all, who would be happy if the puppy wasn't focused on snuggling up to them?

"He's probably busy with things since he just got back. Xiu Yuan isn't the kind of idle hoodlum who has nothing better to do..."

Before Lee Qri could finish speaking, Park Hyomin, who was standing nearby, interrupted her anxiously and immediately spoke up.

"Wait, I can't interrupt if you're talking about other things, but when it comes to that guy's job, Unnie, don't try to cover it up. His little bar has hardly ever opened since it opened. Where would he get a job? I have a feeling he's either a thug or some rich kid. Don't be fooled."

"Don't worry, even if I get scammed, it'll only be my body that's taken advantage of. But you, unnie, don't get scammed out of your money."

As soon as she finished speaking, Park Hyomin was met with a witty retort from Daeyong-zai.

Park Hyomin was stunned, her eyes widening, then she shook her head, "No way, how could I?"

Lee Qri chuckled and added, "You know your own situation, Hyomin. Your current situation is even more absurd than Jiyeon's back then. Who gets overwhelmed by work commitments right after getting married, before the honeymoon is even over?"

She paused for a moment, smiled slightly, and her eyes held a complex expression.

It's good that people know you married a finance guy, but if they didn't, they'd think you married a gambling addict who's waiting for you to make money to pay off his debts.

Of course, Lee Juri couldn't bring herself to say that last sentence.

After all, she hadn't found any evidence yet, so she couldn't comment on other people's marital lives casually.

After witnessing the marriages of these two sisters, she has no intention of getting married for the time being. She felt very comfortable when she woke up in Lin Xiuyuan's arms this morning. Even though her thoughts were sometimes complicated, it was still better than the internal strife she would experience after marriage.

Faced with the two sisters' teasing, Park Hyomin had no choice but to stand up and say, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go play ball while the sun isn't so strong."

“Let’s go.” Lee Juri nodded.

Then Da Longzai followed, but as they walked, he couldn't help but ask, "By the way, let's have dinner together tonight, shall we invite Eun-jung unnie?"

“Sure,” Lee Juri replied.

“Of course,” Park Hyomin replied.

Upon hearing the replies from the two unnies, Daeyong quickly took out his phone and sent a message to Sweet Eunjung.

However, they're probably busy over there and haven't replied yet.

So Da Longzai didn't wait in vain. He played golf with Park Hyomin while chatting about some interesting things that had happened recently.

About half an hour later, Da Longzai, who had just swung a ball, stopped, took out his phone to check the time, and saw a reply from Tian Enjing.

But it's fine if you don't look, because once you do... your expression turned a little unhappy.

Park Hyomin, who had been standing nearby, noticed this and asked with concern, "What's wrong? What message did you see?"

"Eun-jung unnie said she's busy," Dae-ryong muttered somewhat dejectedly, a hint of resentment in his voice.

"If you're not free, you're not free. Why are you making such a fuss? It's not a big problem."

Park Hyo-min smiled, her tone carrying a hint of comfort.

The next second, Da Longzai snorted coldly, "Unnie said she was going to attend a members' dinner with Xiuyuan. Hmph, Unnie, you just said Xiuyuan didn't have a job, but look what happened, he's busy taking care of the bar's members as soon as he gets back."

"Um... what's going on with this bar membership system? How do they make money?" Park Hyomin, feeling a bit embarrassed after being proven wrong, frowned as she pondered.

The little dragon pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know, I can't figure it out either. We can't rely solely on membership fees, can we? What can those fees even cover?"

Thinking about the member-only restaurants, gyms, and sports centers he usually joins, Da Longzai really doesn't understand why any member needs such services.

Could it be one of those 'private' clubs?
Suddenly, the scene of the Lee Seung-ri incident flashed into Da Longzai's mind, and her heart sank. Her eyebrows furrowed, and a hint of unease appeared in her eyes.

She subconsciously thought about Lin Xiuyuan's behavior these days, and it seemed that something was really wrong.

Especially this little puppy, who seems innocent and naive, but with his alluring physique, he seems to have a real ability to "stir things up".

Thinking of this, Da Longzai lost interest in playing golf and immediately took out his phone to call Lin Xiuyuan.

After several unanswered calls, she frowned even more.

After putting down his phone, Da Longzai looked at the sunset gradually turning golden on the distant horizon, but his mood became particularly heavy.

Although she knew everyone had their secrets, her mind was filled with questions. Should she go and find out if Lin Xiuyuan was really that kind of "bastard" or "scumbag"?
If not, then everything is negotiable.

If that's true, then she absolutely cannot stay any longer.

The two cautionary tales of Sulli and Goo Hara gave Daeyong a deeper understanding of life.

Thinking of the two of them, she couldn't help but sigh.

Our initial meeting in "Heroes and Heroes" felt like a fateful encounter, only we didn't have a chance to conclude it.

……

……

It was evening in 2013.

When Jin Ruanruan followed behind Lin Xiaolu and Zheng Xiuyan, feeling a little tired but also expectant, she arrived at the apartment that Lin Xiuyuan had taken her past a few times before, but was visiting for the first time.

As soon as the door was pushed open, a lively commotion erupted.

Laughter and conversation mingled together, and the air was filled with the aroma of food, as if welcoming their arrival.

Wow, it's starting so soon?

Lin Xiaolu walked in from the entrance with a smile, her light steps exuding a sense of ease. She turned around and greeted Lin Xiuyuan and Kim Tae-yeon on the sofa, "Xiuyuan, unnie, it looks like tonight's dinner will be very sumptuous."

"Of course, unnie, you're going to have a big feast tonight, we've prepared lots of delicious food."

Shirley's voice came from the kitchen, filled with a cheerful energy, and her figure peeked out from the kitchen doorway.

Following behind Lin Xiaolu, Zheng Xiuyan entered the living room and saw Lin Xiuyuan sitting on the sofa. She chuckled, "Why is it so quiet? You didn't even greet us when we arrived."

After teasing Lin Xiuyuan, she turned to Kim Tae-yeon, her eyes filled with tenderness, "Long time no see, Tae-yeon."

Kim Tae-yeon looked up and smiled, her gaze relaxed and with a touch of friendly teasing, "I was going to get up, but Xiu-yuan said it wasn't necessary."

"You talk as if you're not going to come in at all." Lin Xiuyuan smiled and leaned back on the sofa.

"Now I know what chaos is. I thought you were calling me, Jessica~" Kim Yeon-yeon said, leaning out from behind Jessica.

Then he glanced at Kim Tae-yeon on the sofa, a hint of mockery in his eyes, and then exchanged a look with Jessica Jung, and the two of them couldn't help but laugh.

After saying that, she immediately pushed Lin Xiuyuan aside and sat next to Kim Tae-yeon, discussing Kim's father's birthday a few days later.

Although she couldn't give the other party a chance to meet directly, Jin Ruanruan still came up with a compromise.

That means on the night of his birthday, when he returns to his room early to prepare for bed, he can have Kim Tae-yeon contact his father on his behalf and personally say "Happy Birthday".

After all, the two people's voices didn't change much, and with the subtle changes in signal transmission, it shouldn't arouse suspicion.

However, all of this needs to be carefully planned.

After all, she would definitely be returning to Quanzhou that day, and the specific arrangements for the call had to be made carefully; she couldn't just leave her phone here without saying anything.

In case of any problems, you need to be present to respond promptly and prevent accidents from happening.

Kim Tae-yeon thought for a moment, then turned to look at Lin Xiu-yuan, a hint of expectation flashing in her eyes, "Xiu-yuan, could you go directly to the hourly room we used to stay in?"

"It should be possible, but I haven't tried it before. I'm worried that someone might be living there."

When asked, Lin Xiuyuan knew what Kim Tae-yeon meant, so after thinking for a moment, he felt that it was acceptable.

Kim Tae-yeon nodded, then pulled Kim Ruan-ruan aside and began to explain to her the situation of her trip to Jeonju with Lin Xiu-yuan last time.

Kim Tae-yeon still vividly remembers the room number of that hourly room. Although she only went to the toilet briefly at the time, it seems that it can be used again now.

So in her opinion, Jin Ruanruan could book a room at that hotel on her birthday night, and then have Lin Xiuyuan take her there.

This way, I can complete the call smoothly and also catch a glimpse of my father from afar.

Lin Xiuyuan did not refuse, after all, it was just a matter of opening a door.

So he nodded slightly, "Sure, it's a small matter anyway. As long as you make the arrangements, I can cooperate."

Jessica Jung, who had been listening the whole time, suddenly waved to Lin Xiuyuan. When he came closer, she stretched her neck slightly.

The skin beneath the V-neck T-shirt looked exceptionally smooth under the light, almost touching his ear as she whispered something.

"So, Xiuyuan, are you planning to send Jessica over here?"

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