Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 235 [I've Got You Backed] and [The Little Dragon Cub Comes to the Door] (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

The apartment in 2013.

Lin Xiuyuan paused for a moment upon hearing the question from her, his gaze first unconsciously sweeping over the faintly visible white flesh on her chest, before he raised an eyebrow slightly and a smile appeared on his lips.

She chuckled softly, a meaningful smile flashing in her eyes. "Oh, Xiuyan, how did you know?"

Lin Xiuyuan replied with a relaxed tone and a hint of amusement.

But instead of scaring Jessica Jung, it startled the two Kim Tae-yeons who were whispering on the other side, making them freeze as if someone had pressed the pause button. They immediately shut their mouths and turned their eyes to Lin Xiuyuan and Jessica Jung.

There was a hint of disbelief and a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

After all, something seemed a little off about Jessica's situation.

Jessica Jung noticed the two pairs of intense gazes and couldn't help but laugh.

She raised her hand and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, her posture languid yet alluring. "You guys didn't actually believe this guy's nonsense, did you? I was just joking with him."

Lin Xiuyuan laughed along, but his gaze remained fixed on her face. "What do you mean, 'just kidding'? I'm taking it seriously."

"Then go ahead and call her. Go over there now and pull her over here." Jessica Jung raised an eyebrow, her eyes sly, her tone half-serious, as if waiting for him to make a fool of himself.

"Tsk tsk, you've got me all figured out."

After staring at the other person for a moment, Lin Xiuyuan spread his hands and replied with a half-smile.

As he finished speaking, Jessica Jung suddenly remembered the scene of their first meeting.

The unfamiliarity and novelty of that time, mixed with the familiarity and tacit understanding of this moment, made her unable to help but curl the corners of her lips into a gentle smile.

She then gave him a flirtatious glance, her eyes sparkling as if intentionally or unintentionally sending a hint.

He then got up, casually took Lin Xiaolu's arm as she brought over a few bottles of water, and walked towards the kitchen while smiling and talking, intending to thank the two "chefs" who had worked hard to prepare dinner that night.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan glanced at the time, slowly stood up, and said something to Jin Ruanruan and the other person.

"Alright, it's almost time. I'll go and bring Yoona over."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked towards the portal and swiftly opened it.

The next second, he stepped into another apartment.

As soon as I entered, a clear, cheerful laugh rang in my ears, "Oh! You scared me to death, Xiuyuan~"

Lin Xiuyuan looked up and saw Lin Yun'er standing at the door of the second bedroom.

She was holding a bag in both hands, leaning slightly forward, her expression a mixture of surprise and amusement. Her bright eyes rippled gently like water as she stared at him with a mixture of dissatisfaction and curiosity.

"What's up? Just passing by?"

Lin Xiuyuan blinked, his tone half teasing and half curious.

Then, after noticing the other person's outfit, her pupils involuntarily contracted for a moment, before she turned around and glanced at the apartment behind her without making a sound. "Do you want to come over now?"

"Wait a moment."

Yoona smiled and waved the bag in her hand, her tone light and cheerful, "I just bought some cakes and some snacks, can you help me carry some of these?"

"Okay."

Lin Xiuyuan responded readily and closed the door behind him, then followed her into the living room.

When my gaze fell on the dining table, I saw several exquisitely packaged small bags neatly arranged there, clearly just taken from the dessert shop.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, "Did you go out for afternoon tea earlier?"

"Yes, I had afternoon tea with Ye-jin and the others, and chatted for a while before coming back."

As she spoke, Yoona reached for the bags.

But just as she made that movement, a force suddenly wrapped around her waist from behind.

A large, warm hand gripped her waist, and the next moment, his hot breath trickled down her neck, slipping into her slightly open shirt collar, sending a shiver down her spine.

The sudden attack made Yoona freeze instantly, her heart skipped a beat, and she looked stunned.

Once she came to her senses, she turned her head and glanced at the man who was resting his head on her shoulder.

Then, with a smile in her eyes and a gentle curve to her lips, she said softly, "What's wrong? It's rare to see you being so affectionate with me."

"Your outfit is absolutely stunning."

Lin Xiuyuan stopped beating around the bush and directly voiced his most honest thoughts.

In fact, from the moment he opened the door and saw Lim Yoona, the amazement in his eyes was already showing, and his heart stopped for a moment.

The woman in front of us is wearing a white shirt and light blue jeans, a combination that would be considered a "perfect match" for any woman of any age.

Furthermore, the effect of wearing it varies depending on age.

For example, when an 18-year-old girl wears it, it looks fresh, beautiful, artistic, and elegant.

But when worn by women in their twenties, it looks simple, neat, sophisticated, and full of vitality.

Finally, when a woman in her thirties wears it, it exudes an irresistible blend of mature sophistication and innocent allure, revealing femininity within her intellect.

It has no age limit and no body type requirement. It looks great on ordinary girls, but on someone with exceptional features like Im Yoon-a, it takes the maximum potential to look amazing.

So even as he was talking to her, Lin Xiuyuan's gaze remained fixed on her outfit, almost unable to look away.

Seeing Lin Xiuyuan's gaze fixed on her without any attempt to conceal it, a cheerful smile immediately appeared on Lin Yoona's face.

The smile carried a hint of smugness, yet also revealed an undeniable sweetness, as if she were enjoying the privilege of being the center of attention.

The joy and satisfaction that welled up inside her made her feel lighter.

This is probably what is meant by emotional value.

Being cared for and valued is itself a form of ultimate romance.

Coming to her senses, Lin Yoona turned around gently, her slender arms naturally hooking around Lin Xiuyuan's neck.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, her voice carrying a subtle hint of provocation as she deliberately lowered her tone, "What's wrong? Do you enjoy looking at me that much?"

Although his words were somewhat teasing, his clear eyes were full of gentleness and warmth, as if he were inviting someone, or perhaps testing them.

Lin Xiuyuan did not respond to Lin Yun'er with any words. His rationality almost completely collapsed under the sight of her smiling eyes.

The next second, the body acts faster than the mind.

He reached out and lifted her up by her round buttocks, then scooped her up in his arms and placed her steadily on the dining table.

"Yay...hahaha~"

Yoona let out a soft exclamation, her smile lingering, but her eyes trembled slightly at the sudden close contact.

They instantly drew close and their lips met.

In that instant, the air seemed to ignite, breathing became rapid, and the pursuit of pink tongues slowly transformed into scalding hot water, boiling over.

Lin Xiuyuan's hands unconsciously slid down Lin Yun'er's back, letting his fingertips enjoy the delicate warmth of her body beneath the fabric.

My heart was pounding like a drum... booming in my ears...

This completely immersed him in the breathtakingly passionate kiss.

At this moment, all words have lost their meaning; only the rhythm of our heartbeats is the most genuine resonance.

After an unknown amount of time, as the afterglow gradually faded, the emotions of the two also softened.

Once Lin Xiuyuan's breathing had gradually calmed down, Lin Yun'er gently pushed him away.

Then, with a smile on her lips and a hint of coquettishness in her eyes, she smiled gently and said, "Okay, we can't continue like this, or the people over there will think I've eaten you up, and they'll all blame me for not knowing my limits."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and lightly touched his lips with her fingertip, as if to remind him, or as if to secretly savor the last taste.

That tiny bit of lipstick residue that hadn't been wiped off became the most direct evidence of their ambiguous relationship.

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled lightly, wiped the corner of his mouth without much concern, and then replied with a hint of smugness and teasing.

"Yoona, you didn't care about these things before, what's wrong with you now? You don't care anymore now that you've got her, are you? You're starting to act like a scumbag. That's not fair."

He knew perfectly well that he had been too absorbed in that moment and hadn't even noticed her subtle flirting before making his move.

The main reason was that after Lin Xiuyuan went up, Lin Yoona's immediate response and enthusiastic feedback made him feel very clearly what 'catering' meant.

It made him feel completely relaxed, both physically and mentally, and his skin even started to peel.

All I can say is... this older sister really understands emotional value.

"ah……"

After being teased by him, Lim Yoona first rolled her eyes in embarrassment and then said in a coquettish voice, "Go away, there are a lot of people over there. If they find out, even I, with my thick skin, will be embarrassed, okay?"

Even so, she still offered her soft lips to him in the next second, and they lingered together for a moment longer.

Once she was satisfied with what she had done, she pointed a finger at Lin Xiuyuan's chest and smiled, "Alright, is that okay now? Stop fooling around, it's time to move on."

After she finished speaking, she pinched his cheek, her gesture filled with a tender reluctance.

Afterwards, the two of them each carried some cake and snacks, and together they passed through the time portal and returned to their apartment in 2013.

As soon as she entered, she met the gazes of Kim Yuen-yuen and Kim Tae-yeon. Im Yoona immediately flashed a bright smile and waved to Kim Yuen-yuen, saying, "Unnie, good evening."

His tone was intimate and natural, and his expression was bright, as if there had never been any distance between them.

The past decade or so seemed to have never existed between them.

As Yoona enthusiastically approached Kim Yuen-yuen, Kim Tae-yeon slowly stood up from the sofa, her expression somewhat complicated.

She walked up to Lin Xiuyuan, her little face puffed out, looking a bit depressed and speechless.

"Xiuyuan".

She reached out her slender finger and poked his side, whispering, "Wipe the lipstick off your lips quickly."

Her tone was soft, yet it carried a hint of complaint, as if she were grumbling, mixed with a sense of helplessness and jealousy, ultimately showing that she couldn't bear to be truly angry.

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled awkwardly, wiping his lips with his fingers somewhat clumsily, his voice carrying a hint of guilty explanation.

"Ah, I just wiped it..."

As soon as he said it, he subconsciously glanced sideways at Lin Yoona on the other side of the sofa.

Sure enough, she was propping her chin up and looking at him, her eyes full of teasing and mischief.

His lips curled up slightly, as if he were saying smugly, "Got caught, huh?"

The look in his eyes made Lin Xiuyuan feel a sudden surge of heat in his heart, as if it had been ignited.

Playing with an older sister is all about that tug-of-war feeling!

A touch of ambiguity, a hint of provocation, yet it's so addictive you can't stop watching.

As the little incident passed, the atmosphere gradually returned to a lighthearted state, and with Yoona joining in, the living room quickly became lively again.

Everyone found their seats, and the party officially began.

In a corner of the sofa, Lim Yoona and Kim Yuen-yuen sat together, holding drinks in their hands, chatting about everything from the little things in 2013 to the changes in 2025.

The two women's laughter was sometimes light and cheerful, sometimes tinged with emotion. Their conversation ranged from the stage to life, from their past naivety to their present maturity. The conversation went deeper and deeper, as if the gap of more than ten years had never existed, and the tacit understanding and closeness between them remained undiminished.

Beside them, Kim Tae-yeon was holding Kim Yuen-yeon's phone, huddled in the corner of the sofa, her eyes glued to the screen.

Her suppressed laughter, with her lips pursed, almost betrayed her thoughts.

She was chatting with her father via text message, and the overwhelming excitement in her heart made the surrounding conversations seem like background noise, unable to attract her attention at all.

In the center of the living room, another small "battle" was in full swing.

After being "invited" out of the kitchen by Sulli, Park Jiyeon and Lin Xiuyuan hit it off immediately, turned on the game console, and started playing Street Fighter.

"Hey~ that's not fair."

"Ji-yeon, you're cheating."

Unable to beat him, Park Jiyeon simply reached out to block Lin Xiuyuan's controller, and kept laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight while clutching her stomach.

Lin Xiuyuan was so amused by her "rogue behavior" that he laughed so hard he almost fell over. He decided to join in and "act" with her, and the living room was filled with lighthearted laughter.

On the other side, in the kitchen, an unexpected scene unfolded.

Jessica Jung, known as the "Ice Princess," surprisingly wore an apron and stood by the stove, watching Ham Eun-jung and Sulli cook with focused attention.

The smell of cooking oil that she used to hate the most didn't seem to drive her away now; instead, it became a testing ground for learning new skills.

He observed carefully, occasionally frowning and nodding, like a diligent elementary school student, which made people smile.

Lin Xiuyuan, who was playing a game, occasionally glanced around and, upon seeing this scene, couldn't help but feel a strange sensation rising in his heart.

Because in this small space, everyone is busy with their own things, each with different goals and thoughts in reality, but their presence creates a unique harmony.

Even though we come from different times and spaces, we can still find common ground with each other in this moment.

As time passed, dusk deepened, and the city lights began to illuminate the night.

After get off work, Tian Enjing was finally picked up by Lin Xiuyuan. This was the first time she had officially met so many "members".

As soon as she entered, before she could even speak, Park Jiyeon pounced on her like a little dinosaur, hugging her tightly with both arms and calling out to her repeatedly.

"Unnie! Unnie! Unnie!"

Their passionate and clingy manner made it seem as if they wanted to express all their longing in one breath.

If she hadn't learned to control her emotions during this time, she probably would have been in tears long ago.

Sweet Eun-jung, who raised Park Ji-yeon from a young age, has become even more doting on her little dragon cub after experiencing the future for over ten years.

He first ruffled Park Jiyeon's hair with a smile, then gently patted her back, his tone full of affection, "Alright, alright, unnie's here, don't cry, so many people are watching."

"I won't."

Park Jiyeon straightened her back, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes, "Unnie, I'm a CEO now, the crybaby Park Jiyeon is long gone."

Even so, the light of dependence and longing for affirmation in her eyes remained unchanged.

She pulled Tian Enjing to sit on the sofa, and like a child eager to take credit, she talked on and on about the changes and gains she had made since 2013.

Sweet Eun-jung listened patiently, nodding occasionally and chuckling softly, her eyes filled with pride and satisfaction.

As night deepened, the most anticipated dinner time finally arrived.

In the kitchen, Shirley, wearing an apron, deftly and efficiently plated the last dish of stir-fried beef with green peppers and placed it on the dining table.

On the other side, Ham Eun-jung also cut the freshly made kimchi pancake into pieces, and the aroma was irresistible as the steam rose.

Then they looked at each other and smiled, jokingly saying, "You two worked together pretty well today."

As dish after dish was served, the restaurant instantly became lively.

The table was laden with delicious-looking dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and the most time-consuming Beer Duck prepared by Shirley, all with enticing aromas and appealing colors.
Ham Eun-jung brought her signature kimchi pancakes and soybean paste stew, the rich flavors of which were very appetizing;

On the other side, several steaks, pan-fried to a perfect crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, were also neatly arranged, blending Chinese and Korean flavors, creating a cross-cultural feast.

Seeing the table laden with delicious food, everyone, without being reminded, spontaneously gathered around the table, their laughter and conversation filling the air.

However, it was soon discovered that there weren't enough chairs.

After counting, there were eight chairs around the table, but there were nine people.

Double gold + two salty and sweet + two double Lin, then Lin Xiuyuan, Sulli, Jessica Jung, and Park Jiyeon.

No, there are ten. "Oh dear, we're missing two chairs, Xiuyuan. Who invites guests over for a meal and there aren't any chairs for them to sit on!"

Kim Tae-yeon spoke first, blinking her eyes and giving a playful look, as if to say, "Let's see what you do about it."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged helplessly and spread his hands. "Fine, looks like I'll have to make the sacrifice."

After saying that, he actually got up, dragged out his computer chair from his room, and sat down at the dining table.

The chairs were of varying heights and had wheels, making a soft creaking sound when you sat down, and his serious expression made the whole room burst into laughter instantly.

"Hahaha, Xiuyuan, this is hilarious!" Lin Yoona laughed so hard she almost fell off the table. "It feels like we're in a meeting, not eating."

"Yeah, it completely ruined the atmosphere." Jessica Jung laughed until tears streamed down her face.

"What should we do if we're still one short?" Sweet Eun-jung looked up and reminded him, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness and amusement. "How about I eat it standing up?"

"No need, unnie, I'll go get my chair."

Shirley immediately stood up, smiling as she moved her own dressing chair from the room and squeezed in next to Lin Xiuyuan.

The owners of the two apartments were now in a "special situation." They looked at each other and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Jin Ruanruan couldn't hold back anymore, her face turning red with laughter. "Xueqiu, Xiuyuan, according to everyone, not everyone has arrived yet, and there aren't enough chairs. What are we going to do next time we have a full family dinner?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who was called upon, sat up straight and pretended to be serious. "It's okay. I'll buy a few red plastic stools tomorrow. We can add more people whenever we want to eat from now on."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Those around them burst into laughter, echoing, "Agreed! Agreed!"

Amidst the laughter and chatter, the meal finally began.

The first bite was Mapo Tofu, and as soon as it entered her mouth, Park Ji-yeon, the little dinosaur, let out a "whoosh!" "Wow~ It's so spicy!"

Everyone thought she was about to put down her chopsticks, but to everyone's surprise, she quickly picked up a second and a third bite, exclaiming as she ate, "This is so delicious! Zhenli, your cooking skills are good enough to open a restaurant. Being an idol has no future."

Her words made everyone laugh and look at her.

Sulli chimed in, agreeing wholeheartedly, "Yeah, that's why I'm a screenwriter now, Jiyeon~"

The atmosphere at the table grew increasingly lively, with everyone frequently passing food to each other and joking around.

Lin Xiuyuan was secretly picking out his favorite fish meat when Jessica caught him red-handed. "Lin Xiuyuan, don't just eat it all yourself, leave some for everyone."

This drew another burst of laughter from the crowd.

Inside the restaurant, the gentle clinking of glasses, the clatter of chopsticks picking up food, and bursts of hearty laughter mingled together, filling the entire space with joy and warmth.

I do not know how long it has been.

The laughter and chatter at the dinner table gradually faded away, leaving only the lingering aroma and grease on the dishes.

Everyone leaned back in their chairs contentedly and stretched.

Before long, Sweet Eun-jung was the first to stand up, patted her knees, and said, "Alright, everyone's full, I'll clean up."

As soon as she finished speaking, Park Jiyeon jumped up and tugged at Sweet Eunjung's sleeve, "Let me do it, unnie~ You're our guest today, how can we let you do all the work by yourself!"

“I’m a guest, Jiyeon, aren’t you?” Sweet Eunjung smiled and looked up at her, her eyes full of tenderness and affection.

“I was born in 2013, of course not.”

Park Jiyeon's confident answer made Lin Xiaolu smile slightly, a hint of tenderness curving her eyes.

"Let me help too."

After obediently responding, she got up from her seat, carefully stacked the soup bowls on the table, and gently moved them to the sink.

The three of them chatted and laughed as they tidied up, as if they were a small team that had been working together for many years.

Two minutes later, on the other sofa, Kim Yuen-yeon nestled in a cushion, looking somewhat downcast and helpless as she talked to Kim Tae-yeon and Im Yoon-ah about recent events.

"You guys don't know, do you? I just got back from 25 a couple of nights ago and had a meeting to discuss some issues within the team. Looking back, I'm so glad I had Xiuyan backing me up. Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have been able to say anything on my own, let alone keep them in check. Several of them are 'seniors' who are older than me."

Kim Tae-yeon, holding a glass of warm water, nodded slightly: "Yeah, otherwise do you think I was just slacking off because I couldn't do anything back in 25? Externally, everyone could still be united and focused. Internally, as the leader, I was somewhat useful in the early stages, but later I really couldn't keep things stable."

With a hint of heartache in her eyes, Lim Yoona said softly, "It's because you were too easy to talk to me earlier, unnie."

"But it was difficult to talk things out earlier, so there wasn't that period when everyone worked together to challenge the stage and achieve results."

Jin Ruanruan suddenly spoke, her words carrying a mixture of relief and helplessness.

This sentence caused the three of them to fall into a brief silence, as if time and memories were intertwined, carrying a complex mix of good and bad emotions.

In the corner of the dining table near the kitchen, Ham Eun-jung and Sulli were still immersed in the afterglow of the meal.

At this moment, Jessica Jung seemed a little absent-minded. She quietly walked to Lin Xiuyuan's side, reached out and tugged at his sleeve, indicating that he should come with her to the window.

The two stood side by side by the floor-to-ceiling window. Outside, the night was deep, the city lights twinkled, and cars slowly passed by on the street. The flickering lights cast long and intersecting shadows on their figures.

After staring out the window for a long time, Jessica Jung finally spoke softly, "Xiuyuan, I'm a little worried about Xiujing lately."

Lin Xiuyuan turned his head to look at her, his eyebrows twitching slightly, but he didn't interrupt and just listened quietly.

He could tell from the other person's tone that they weren't talking about Krystal, but rather Jung Soo-jung on this side.

"She's been really going all out for her role lately."

Jessica Jung sighed, her gaze flickering slightly in the neon lights outside the window. "To gain weight, she was stuffing food into her mouth almost all the time, completely disregarding her own health. Although I know this is a change required for the role, she's going too far... it's like she's competing with herself."

At this point, her tone lowered: "In addition, she often stays up all night to work on her acting skills... I'm afraid she'll drive herself crazy. She's always been like this; she appears very strong on the outside, but inside, she's actually very prone to getting stuck on things."

The night was quiet, and the neon lights outside the window seemed to reflect the worries in her heart.

After saying the above, Jessica Jung turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, her eyes filled with helplessness and pleading. "Tell me, should I try to control her? Or... go along with her? I'm really afraid that if she continues like this, she'll go crazy."

Lin Xiuyuan listened quietly, his gaze softening. He didn't speak immediately, but instead gently rubbed Zheng Xiuyan's shoulder.

“I know what you’re worried about, but given Krystal’s current stage, it’s true that she’s prone to getting stuck on things. But from an actor’s perspective, this is also a way for her to break through her limitations. We all know how stubborn she is, right? The more you try to stop her or comfort her, the less likely it will be of any use, and it might even put more burden on her.”

Jessica Jung bit her lip and remained silent, but the worry in her eyes never completely disappeared.

Her fingers gently gripped the hem of her clothes, a slight tension in her expression, as if she were using the gesture to ease her unease.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan smiled gently, his tone softening, and his voice becoming warm and reassuring.

"Besides, Sulli did try to help her. A few days ago, she even approached Yoona and Krystal and brought Jung Soo-jung two books of 'acting tips' that she had compiled. This should at least give her some direction when she's frantically studying a role, so she doesn't just keep hitting walls."

He paused, watching as a smile and relaxation gradually appeared in Jessica Jung's eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "Besides, she's not alone in putting on this. She has you behind her, and you have me behind you... and Krystal and the others."

The phrase "I'm here for you" felt like a warm current flowing through Jessica Jung's heart.

Her eyes trembled slightly, her breathing became lighter, as if a stone had been lifted from her shoulders, and the tension in her heart eased a little.

Lin Xiuyuan leaned against the windowsill, turned his head to look at her, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

"Of course, if you're still worried... you can consider recruiting her into the church."

He said this in a relaxed tone with a hint of teasing.

"Anyway, one more or one less chair won't make a difference. If she comes in and acts directly from the original work, she should be able to find a balance from a different perspective, just like Xiao Lu did. After all, compared to 'The Heirs,' her drama didn't have many romantic scenes that needed to be focused on."

Finally, Lin Xiuyuan added, with a hint of a joke in his voice, "Consider it a little surprise for Krystal."

A night breeze blew gently in through the window cracks, ruffling Jessica Jung's hair. She reached out and smoothed it, but still stared blankly at Lin Xiuyuan.

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, but he eventually smiled slightly, shook his head, and did not reject the suggestion.

Her attention seemed to be more focused on Lin Xiuyuan's last words, as if Krystal held a significant place in his heart.

Thinking of this, Jessica Jung wrinkled her nose slightly, but her eyes held a silent tension.

After finishing their own tasks, everyone sat around the sofa and started talking about the topic of the 'time portal'.

Everyone shared their first impressions of Lin Xiuyuan, as well as their reactions and thoughts across time and space. Most people treated Lin Xiuyuan as a fraudster.

Among them, Jessica Jung and Jiyeon Park are the most interesting. As the two who joined the cult earliest, they initially regarded Lin Xiuyuan almost as a psychopathic killer.

When she spoke, Park Jiyeon's expressions were exaggerated, and her voice carried a mixture of fear and curiosity, which made everyone laugh.

The topic then gradually shifted to the cutting edge of time and space information. Several members from 2025 provided experience and advice to the members from 13. These were real experiences and insights that could not be found on computers, so the members from 13 listened very attentively.

As we talked, time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was late at night.

So everyone got up to say goodbye.

However, since everyone had been drinking, driving was out of the question, so we just opened the door and went home.

So what happened next was a magical phenomenon.

Lin Xiuyuan stood in front of the time portal, with several members from 25 years ago lined up behind him: Kim Tae-yeon, Lim Yoon-ah, and Sweet Eun-jung.

As he mechanically opened, closed, and reopened the time portal, the three of them waved goodbye to everyone and returned to their respective apartments from 25 years ago.

Even Jessica Jung and others, who were used to seeing time portals, were still shocked by this scene, their eyes filled with a sense of awe.

Just then, Park Jiyeon suddenly had a flash of inspiration and blurted out a sentence.

"Daiba, this is really scary, oppa~ What if you replaced these people with hand grenades? Wouldn't that be considered killing people without them even knowing it? They just walk in, throw a bomb, and there's no evidence at all. It's absolutely terrifying."

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

After hearing her words, Lin Xiuyuan immediately had a thought. He turned to look at Zheng Xiuyan beside him, his eyes slightly raised, with a hint of probing.

Jessica Jung wasn't stupid. She immediately pointed at him, her tone carrying a hint of warning and worry, "Don't do anything reckless. What if something happens? Why do you care about her? As long as she doesn't die and cling to life, it's fine."

Her words caused a slight pause in the atmosphere. The others realized something and turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, their eyes filled with worry and tension.

Park Jiyeon covered her mouth after revealing that "outrageous move," her face slightly flushed, as if she regretted her loose tongue.

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled lightly, looking relaxed. "What are you doing? I haven't even said anything yet. What are you thinking? Come on, I'll take you home."

After saying that, he casually opened the door, and what came into view behind the door was a 25-year-old villa.

The soft, warm light emanated from the living room, as if welcoming them.

To send them back after 13 years, we must start from the villa that's 25 years old.

However, as soon as they arrived, they were reluctant to leave and picked up their phones, curling up on the sofa to watch videos.

The allure of short videos is something these 13-year veterans clearly cannot resist.

The main reason is that for people like idols who have a lot of fragmented time, every swipe and play is an exciting stimulus that they can't stop.

Lin Xiuyuan didn't disturb them. Instead, he quietly shared their whereabouts and funny stories with everyone in the group chat. This immediately caused those who had already returned home to burst into laughter, as if they were there themselves.

However, unbeknownst to Lin Xiuyuan, the owner of a car, upon receiving news that Tian Enjing had returned home, immediately went downstairs, got into the car, started the engine, and drove towards him at a steady speed.

About twenty minutes later, the air was slightly cool in the early morning.

Lin Xiuyuan then took Zheng Xiuyan and the others back to their apartments. Since Jin Ruanruan's location hadn't been set up yet, he simply took her to Lin Xiaolu's house.

Since Shirley was taking a break for the past two days, she wasn't going back to 13 tonight. Instead, she stayed at the villa and chatted with Krystal from LA.

Just as everyone was settling in, Lin Xiuyuan's phone suddenly rang, and the caller ID made both him and Shirley slightly startled.

"Ji-yeon~" Sulli called out softly, with a hint of surprise.

Then Lin Xiuyuan answered the phone, his voice calm, "Hello, Zhiyan, what's wrong?"

On the other end of the phone, Da Longzai's voice carried a hint of seduction, "Xiuyuan~ are you done with your work now? I'm at the tavern entrance, wanna come out for a couple of drinks?"

At the alley entrance, Da Longzai stood there. She didn't mention that she had called but the other party hadn't answered; she just stared straight inside.

She knew Lin Xiuyuan lived here, but she didn't know which house he lived in.

In the villa.

Lin Xiuyuan was slightly taken aback when he heard this, then glanced at the time, "It's early morning, Zhiyan."

"What? Can't I drink? Of course, you only feel the effects of drinking in the early hours of the morning," Big Dragon continued to reply.

Faced with this answer, Lin Xiuyuan and Shirley exchanged a glance. The latter smiled slightly, then pointed upstairs, got up and left, implying that Lin Xiuyuan could go out and keep Dalongzai company, as she was fine on her own.

Watching Shirley's departing figure, Lin Xiuyuan scratched his hair, then stood up and said, "Okay, I'll come out to meet you now. Wait for me."

"Hmm~"

Upon hearing Lin Xiuyuan's reply, Dalongzai pursed his lips and revealed a somewhat complicated smile.

Then, she lowered her head and casually straightened her clothes. Her gaze swept across the ground at the alley entrance, then she looked up towards the villa, a faint expectation in her eyes.

Under the streetlights, the light and shadow at the alley entrance were soft and dappled. Da Longzai stood there quietly, looking like a painting in the night.

The black sleeveless top accentuated her long shoulders and neck, with her collarbone subtly shimmering. The slightly fitted waistline further defined her curves.

The light beige short skirt hugs the thighs, exuding a sophisticated yet alluring charm, both neat and feminine.

Her red pointed high heels, like small flames in the night, accentuated her fair legs, exuding an undeniable air of arrogance.

At this moment, Da Longzai did not deliberately pose; he simply stood there casually, holding his phone lightly in his hand, occasionally glancing up into the depths of the alley.

A gentle breeze blew by, lightly lifting her hair, as if softening her entire being in the night.

She knew Lin Xiuyuan's preferences perfectly, so figuring out the young man's thoughts wasn't too difficult; in fact, it was quite easy.

The last time he wore this outfit, they weren't familiar enough with each other, and she didn't give him what he wanted.

Tonight, if Lin Xiuyuan passes the "test" she gives, then it's not impossible for her red-soled high heels to provoke him a little, or even lift them up into the air.

Soon, the villa's gate slowly opened, revealing soft, warm lighting behind it.

The moment Lin Xiuyuan stepped out the door, he was subconsciously drawn to the figure at the alley entrance.

The next second, he was completely stunned.

The simple outfit was brought out to its fullest potential by Da Longzai's charisma, especially the red high heels, which seemed to strike his heart instantly.

The little dragon stood there under the lamp, quiet yet dazzling, as if she alone supported the entire street, and only she radiated light.

Lin Xiuyuan's breathing faltered slightly, and his heart suddenly raced.

He knew at first glance that this was a deliberate outfit, but even so, he couldn't suppress his amazement and excitement.

As Da Longzai watched him approach, a smile slowly curved his lips, neither ostentatious nor restrained, naturally falling into Lin Xiuyuan's line of sight, as if it had been prepared specifically for him.

Then she walked slowly toward him, her steps calm and elegant. Instead of rushing to the pub, she went straight toward him and toward the villa.

Because she seemed to have heard some unusual sounds on the phone just now.

Normally, she might have ignored it indifferently.

Men always have some little tricks up their sleeves; they're not worth taking seriously.

But those thoughts in the evening made her feel worried and scared, making Da Longzai want to get to the bottom of it.

If this guy in front of you is really a 'scumbag,' then goodbye.

Having gone through so much, she can truly let go.

Thinking of this, her inner conviction and composure softened the entire night, and her steps exuded determination and ease.

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