Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 236 The Dragon Cub: "Shirley?? Ah...a ghost..." (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

The entrance of the villa.

Lin Xiuyuan stood there, watching the little dragon slowly walk over, his surprise almost unmistakable.

My gaze was involuntarily drawn to her long, slender legs and red high heels, and I felt as if I was being pulled by her aura.

The familiar shock from the mature woman and her popularity robbed him of a lot of time to react.

However, instinctively, he still glanced back at the villa.

After all, Shirley is still inside. What if the little dragon wants to go in?

For a fleeting moment, a hint of panic flashed in Lin Xiuyuan's eyes, and his heart involuntarily quickened its pace.

However, all of this did not escape the eyes of the little dragon. Her pace gradually slowed, and the smile on her lips became more pronounced, carrying a hint of mockery and amusement.

Her gaze lingered on Lin Xiuyuan's fleeting expression, her eyes seemingly holding a complex mix of prey about to be caught, as if she herself did not actually want to see this scene.

However, the little dragon quickly dismissed these thoughts, then walked up to Lin Xiuyuan, tilted its head slightly, its eyes bright and playful, and a smile appeared on its lips.

"Hey, Xiuyuan~ what kind of treasure did you hide in there? Judging from the look in your eyes just now, it was like you were doing something sneaky."

When Da Longzai said this, his tone was flippant, deliberately hiding his mockery deep inside.

But every word he uttered was perfectly timed, relentlessly provoking Lin Xiuyuan's nerves.

Lin Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, realizing that his actions just now had inadvertently revealed a hint of panic in his heart.

So he couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly, "You're overthinking it. There's nothing wrong with it. I just realized I might have left the TV on."

"A TV?" Da Longzai chuckled softly, a hint of uncertainty in his voice. "Why? You live here now, what's a little electricity bill?"

At this point, Da Longzai turned his head to look at the villa next to him, and said with some emotion, "To be honest, Xiuyuan, I thought you lived in an apartment a little further back. I really didn't expect you to live here. How much is the rent?"

"Why are you asking this? Are you going to give it to me?" Lin Xiuyuan smiled and gently hugged the big dragon cub that came to his side.

Feeling that familiar embrace, Da Longzai first pursed his lips and wrinkled his nose, "If you can answer my next few questions, renting an apartment for you won't be a problem."

"What's the problem?" Lin Xiuyuan asked with a smile.

The next second, the dragon cub's eyes became even sharper, as if it could see through Lin Xiuyuan's every expression and discern all his hidden thoughts.

She paused for a moment, then left his embrace, took a step back, looked at him intently, and spoke in a low, serious tone.

"Then you have to tell me first, is there anyone inside? And who is it? I'm a bit...sensitive about some things today."

Da Longzai's words were somewhat urgent, and his eyes flashed with an undeniable vigilance, as if he was testing Lin Xiuyuan's and his own bottom line.

A gentle breeze brushed against her hair, bringing a slight chill.

The streetlights cast dappled shadows in the night, and the street was unusually quiet, as if every subtle sound between the two was amplified.

The occasional chirping of cicadas quietly broke the silence, adding a touch of loneliness and tension to the night.

"Tsk tsk, Jiyeon, you are indeed being a bit too sensitive."

Lin Xiuyuan tried to escape the topic by speaking in a low voice, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by the other party's undeniable gaze.

On the other side, the dragon cub was still staring straight at him.

His gaze was like two sharp blades, piercing through every thought in his heart.

"Xiuyuan~ I want to know more than just this. What about the membership system at the tavern? I'm worried it might contain some dark content, but why can't you tell me anything about it? I know I'm not a good person either, but after everything I've been through, I really don't want to trip up at this last step."

Although Da Longzai's tone seemed calm when he spoke, every word carried an urgent weight.

Faced with the question posed by the figure before him, Lin Xiuyuan's heart skipped a beat, and his pupils constricted slightly.

Seeing the dragon cub's furrowed brows and slightly pale lips, he realized that the other party was not joking.

Suddenly, everything became so serious, as if it were no longer the familiar banter and playfulness between the two, but a test with unknown consequences.

The streetlights were still twinkling, and the evening breeze, carrying a slight chill, ruffled Lin Xiuyuan's hair, bringing a refreshing feeling.

But all of this external impression was irrelevant to him. At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan's entire world seemed to be surrounded by the series of questions about the big dragon cub, becoming somewhat turbulent and struggling.

A chill ran down his spine. Having slept with this man so many times, he knew perfectly well that his next explanation would determine the course of their relationship.

"Tsk... Hiss..."

Lin Xiuyuan clicked his tongue and seemed to want to say something, but then suddenly stopped, as if something was blocking his throat.

In the early morning air, the tranquility grew stronger, like an invisible net enveloping the two people standing at the villa's entrance.

The little dragon stood before him, his brows slightly furrowed, quietly awaiting an answer.

Her eyes no longer held the initial playfulness, but were filled with unease and urgency.

She clenched her hands gently, as if waiting for Lin Xiuyuan's response, hoping for an answer that wouldn't disappoint her.

After a short while, as Lin Xiuyuan's silence continued to lengthen, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Every second of silence seemed to stretch the distance between the two of them.

Finally, the cicadas started chirping again, breaking the silence. However, the dragon cub's gaze remained fixed on Lin Xiuyuan.

Seeing that he still did not respond immediately, an uneasy atmosphere began to spread in the air, as if all the sounds around had disappeared at this moment.

The little dragon's eyes began to shift, and the corners of her mouth drooped slightly, as if she realized that she might have guessed something, and her mood began to sink.

What followed was a moment of hesitation...reluctance.

Fortunately, at that moment, Lin Xiuyuan, who was standing opposite her, took a deep breath, breaking the silence.

"Sigh~ Jiyeon, what you want to know may not be what you want to hear, and it may not be a good thing for you, me, or anyone else, so I've been hesitant to tell you."

"Xiuyuan, do you mean that knowing these things will be bad for everyone?"

The little dragon narrowed its eyes, clearly feeling that Lin Xiuyuan was just giving it the runaround, and its impatience and anger grew stronger.

His tone carried a hint of coldness, as if he were waiting for the other party to explain again.

Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan actually nodded, the little dragon was so angry that he was about to explode.

But she still suppressed her temper, took a deep breath, and said coldly, "In that case, tell me the questions I just asked you, the ones you can answer."

This time, Lin Xiuyuan did not hesitate and quickly gave a reply.

“There are indeed people inside, but I can’t say who. However, the tavern’s owner isn’t shady at all. You can just ask Eun-jung; the place is actually very positive.”

"Wow, there really is someone here, Xiu Yuan~ It hasn't been that long, how did you go from an innocent young man to a scumbag?"

The little dragon wasn't really that concerned about this issue; she'd seen through men long ago. But she still grumbled in annoyance.

Lin Xiuyuan's response was unusually calm: "Don't be silly, I haven't had any relationship with the people inside. They're just friends. I have no reason to lie to you about that."

After giving him a deep look, the big dragon cub continued, "Then the next question is, during this time we've spent together, have you ever lied to me?"

"Yes." Lin Xiuyuan nodded without hesitation.

"Is it a good thing or a bad thing?" the little dragon asked immediately.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xiuyuan finally answered, "The degree of Schrödinger's effect is hard to determine as good or bad; it depends on your perspective."

Because his deception of the dragon cub started with that so-called 'persona' from the very beginning.

Once you remove the 'persona' from everything, there's nothing wrong with it.

If we judge by actions rather than intentions, there's no problem; but if we reverse that, then he's a complete villain.

The little dragon's expression changed slightly, but she still didn't speak, just quietly looking at Lin Xiuyuan.

Two minutes passed, and her gaze suddenly turned to the villa entrance. She stretched out her slender, fair finger and gently stroked the cold surface of the iron gate.

"Xiuyuan, may I go inside and have a look around?"

Lin Xiuyuan was slightly taken aback.

Then, the big dragon cub continued, "You can let the other person hide. I don't care who the other person is. I just want to go in and see what your place is like."

As she said this, her eyes held a hint of amusement, yet also a touch of provocation.

Lin Xiuyuan didn't bother to think too much. He smiled slightly, nodded, turned around, opened the villa's door, and gestured for her to follow.

"Sigh~ If you want to come in, then come on in. Come on, I'll take you in."

As the two passed through the doorway, Lin Xiuyuan led her around the garden in front of the villa and along the winding path to the spacious living room.

The night air was slightly cool, but the courtyard of this villa was filled with a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere.

The tall trees hanging overhead along the way were lush and verdant.

The surrounding grass is dotted with colorful flowers, and the occasional breeze brings a refreshing fragrance.

As she followed Lin Xiuyuan into the living room, the spacious room was filled with simple luxury, with light-colored carpets on the floor and exquisite artworks hanging on the walls.

The most eye-catching feature is the huge floor-to-ceiling window, which reflects the view of the courtyard outside into the living room, adding a touch of nature.

The little dragon looked up at the scene, a hint of shock flashing in its eyes.

The main issue is that this location and this villa seem to be something that money alone can't guarantee you'll be able to rent.

This luxurious decor doesn't look like it's meant for rent at all.

Thinking of this, the little dragon glanced around the luxurious living room again, and suddenly, her gaze unconsciously lingered on a certain corner.

Then she quietly walked over there and stood on the shelf in front of a door, which had about ten mobile phones on it.

This situation made Da Longzai raise an eyebrow curiously, turn around and smile at Lin Xiuyuan, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity.

"Xiuyuan~ Are you involved in telecom fraud or some kind of business? How come you have so many phones? Are you using them to buy and sell information?"

Lin Xiuyuan stood to the side, his lips twitching involuntarily.

Faced with the dragon cub's teasing, he smiled helplessly and shook his head.

"It's not that exaggerated. Those phones are just for me and my friends to contact each other. Don't overthink it. If it were a real telecom fraud, there would be phones all over the living room."

After hearing the answer, the little dragon chuckled a few times, "Really? I really thought you'd turned into some kind of ruthless big boss, collecting so many phones to do something unknown."

She deliberately dragged out her words, her smile undiminished, and continued muttering, "But from what you're saying, it's not a big problem."

Then he turned and walked to the sofa, leaning back on the soft cushions, looking quite relaxed and content.

"Also, Xiuyuan, how much is the rent for this villa? It doesn't seem cheap. I need to think about whether I should pay it for you."

next second.

"No money is needed. This house is mine, it's free. So if you're really willing, Jiyeon, just help me with the property management fees and utility bills."

Lin Xiuyuan, who said this, had a helpless smile on his lips and stood to the side without sitting down.

But upon hearing this, the little dragon was startled and looked up at the other person, "Yours?"

"Ah."

Then Lin Xiuyuan grinned, looking at the imposing dragon cub in front of him. After hesitating before, he finally brought down his hammer at this moment.

"Also, let me introduce you to my 'hidden beauty'."

"Ah, I don't want to. If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it."

The little dragon shook its head at this point, seemingly too lazy to care about such things.

Lin Xiuyuan laughed and said, "Didn't you come here to catch your lover cheating?"

"That's secondary. My main concern is Eun-jung unnie. Since you dared to tell me to ask Eun-jung unnie, let's forget about the rest."

The little dragon, looking down at the carpet, actually understood perfectly what it meant to be blissfully ignorant.

As long as the bottom line isn't breached, the rest doesn't matter.

She just needs to be more careful when playing with this little boy in the future, and can't be as unrestrained as before.

Looking back, I was indeed a bit carried away.

However, just as the little dragon was secretly thinking about how to get rid of Lin Xiuyuan, this 'male beauty', he was about to leave.

Standing next to her, Lin Xiuyuan looked up and called out to the second floor, "Shirley, your friend is here."

In just a moment, the dragon cub, who had been lamenting the little puppy's plight, suddenly raised its head.

Just hearing the name "Shirley" made her eyes go numb and tremble.

When the dragon cub saw the figure appear on the second floor the next second, it was completely unexpected and screamed.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."

　I went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic today for acupuncture on my hands and lower back. I'll rest a bit tonight, so that's all for tonight. I'll do another 10,000 tomorrow.

　　(P.S.: The AI ​​generated a map of a villa, so please bear with it.)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)