Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 262 Lin Yoona uses Lin Xiaolu's "Supplementary Gold Card" (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

As filming progressed smoothly for Krystal and Sulli, the set finally relaxed from the tension of the previous days, and laughter and jokes increased.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiuyuan's night took on a completely different character.

On a rainy night, Jessica Jung was driving fast towards her apartment.

The windshield wipers swept back and forth outside the car window, and the neon lights of Seoul were stretched into blurry streaks of light in the rain.

Her fingers gripped the steering wheel so tightly they were almost white, and she felt a heavy, indescribable emotion weighing on her heart, heavier than the damp air outside.

As the car came to a stop in front of the apartment building, she got out, umbrella in hand, and strode quickly into the stairwell in her high heels. The sound of her heels clicking on the floor was clearly jarring in the narrow space. (Driving in high heels is not recommended; this is just a joke.)

A few minutes later, Jessica Jung swiftly opened the apartment door.

As she entered the living room, she immediately saw Lin Xiuyuan leaning against the sofa, holding a glass of water in his hand.

He had clearly just taken a shower; his hair was still damp and scattered messily on his head.

Lin Xiuyuan, who heard the noise, was also taken aback. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Zheng Xiuyan who suddenly appeared, saying in surprise, "Wow, so fast? I thought you would be here later."

After all, Lin Xiuyuan's whereabouts are somewhat elusive, so Jessica Jung called him before coming over.

Even so, he was still somewhat surprised by the other party's speed.

Jessica Jung didn't answer. She walked straight to the sofa, looked down at him with a gaze that seemed to want to nail him to the spot, but her voice was surprisingly restrained, "Xiuyuan, did something happen between you and Yoona that shouldn't have happened?"

"Yoona?" Lin Xiuyuan repeated subconsciously, as if to make sure he hadn't misheard.

“Little deer,” Jessica Jung added, pursing her lips.

Lin Xiuyuan opened his mouth, but before he could explain, a few slight noises suddenly came from the bedroom.

"Click-clack," it sounded like someone accidentally bumped into the door.

Next, Krystal poked her head out, her hair slightly disheveled, her eyes filled with surprise and curiosity, clearly drawn out by the noise outside.

Immediately following behind, another slender figure appeared behind her.

The "Lim Yoona" mentioned by Jessica Jung earlier was leaning against the door frame with a faint smile on her lips.

Those clear eyes first swept over Jessica Jung, then fell on Lin Xiuyuan on the sofa. Recalling the question she had just heard, she couldn't help but nod slightly, as if she was secretly thinking: That silly girl, she finally did something quite right.

In contrast to Yoona's delight, Krystal took two steps closer to the sofa with some curiosity, her eyes scanning back and forth between Jessica Jung and Lim Sau-yuen, clearly very interested in the question.

A wide grin spread across her face. "Unnie, do you mean the kind I'm thinking of?"

Jessica Jung didn't answer immediately, but just pursed her lips, as if weighing how to start the conversation.

I did lose control a little just now, but it was because I was angry.

The main problem was that Lin Xiaolu had been hovering around her all day, constantly talking about the effects and experiences, which really made Jessica Jung feel stifled.

Krystal raised an eyebrow, then sat down on a single sofa, crossed her arms, and looked like she was about to watch a good show.

Yoona strolled leisurely to the dining table, poured herself a glass of water, and appeared surprisingly relaxed, even somewhat looking forward to what would happen next.

She always felt that Lin Xiuyuan would have to face this moment sooner or later.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan put down his water glass, looked at the other person and coughed lightly, "Ah, last night~ cough cough, last night Xiaolu said there were some things on the TV series, and I talked with her all night about the plot and filming issues. Nothing else happened."

If it were a 25-year-old woman, Lin Xiuyuan would accept it, but with a 13-year-old woman, he felt it might be better to stick to his guns and deny it.

After all, people here are generally quite thin-skinned.

So when Lin Xiuyuan denied the situation, Krystal and Lin Yoona immediately burst out laughing. Anyone who has been through it knows that this is how it goes after getting close to this guy; it's basically impossible to deny it.

But both women also knew very well that what women really wanted was just an attitude.

Upon hearing this answer, Jessica Jung's anger subsided slightly, and she was both amused and annoyed by his serious expression.

She glared at him, then smiled and pouted, "Seriously, Xiuyuan. If you ever want to get rid of this mouth, just tell me in advance and I'll cut it off for you."

"That won't do, there are still so many delicious foods I haven't tried yet." Lin Xiuyuan reacted quickly, raising his chin and looking like a rogue.

"A real dog."

Jessica Jung was cursing, but her eyes softened a little.

However, this light-hearted remark seemed to silently declare that her questioning had come to an end, and the tension in the air gradually dissipated.

Jessica Jung's gaze quickly shifted to Krystal and Yoona, her tone filled with curiosity and scrutiny, "When did you two get here? Especially Yoona, weren't you promoting your movie recently?"

Yoona tapped her water glass, a playful smile playing on her lips, radiating a relaxed aura. "Promotions are one thing, but we also need to leave some time for life."

After speaking, she leaned down slightly, picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and continued, "However, I came here tonight mainly to check out the selection of crystal and jade materials. After talking with Ye-jin unnie last time, she was quite interested in the design and wanted to see the actual product before making a decision."

There's been a follow-up to what happened during my last meeting with Son Ye-jin.

Given the attractive price, the other party was indeed tempted, but even with Yoona's endorsement, she still hoped to see the item in person.

So, taking advantage of not having much work tonight, Lin Yoona went to 2013 with Lin Xiuyuan.

Jessica Jung also felt a surge of happiness for Yoona, because if this really happened, Yoona would definitely gain a lot of goodwill.

Thinking of this, she looked at her younger sister.

Krystal lounged lazily in the single sofa, hugging a cushion, her tone carrying a touch of mature woman's languor, "I came to give Soojung a lesson. We were originally scheduled for noon, but the company had an advertisement to discuss at noon, so I had to change it to the evening."

"Teaching a class?" Jessica Jung immediately became interested, raising an eyebrow at Lin Xiuyuan. "You're getting involved too? You're not going to be some weird teaching assistant again, are you?"

She only knew that Krystal had taken over the teaching, but didn't know much about it. She thought Lin Xiuyuan was also involved, since she had been quite busy lately.

Lin Xiuyuan was both amused and exasperated by the look in his eyes. He waved his hand in surrender, "How could I dare? I'm not a professional. I just helped open the door and pour some water."

He secretly thought to himself that although he had seen Yoona instruct Lin Xiaolu before and had learned some basics, he really wouldn't dare to presume to critique her performance.

"So what is Krystal's biggest problem right now?" Jessica Jung turned her attention to Krystal.

Upon hearing this, Krystal immediately shifted to a more comfortable position and said seriously, "To put it bluntly, it's still a matter of emotional regulation. Krystal and Luhan here are too young, with limited life experience, and their emotional depth is not rich enough. So many times they can only rely on surface emotions to get through, and they can't portray the deeper meaning."

"Yes."

Hearing this, Yoona nodded in agreement, immediately adopting a professional demeanor. "Actually, Krystal's basic delivery of lines is quite good. Her pronunciation is clear, and her rhythm is right. The problem is that she doesn't convey emotions well enough, especially her body language and eye contact, which don't quite match her lines, so it looks a bit stiff."

"I think it's because we idols care too much about the camera, our movements are too restrained, and we're afraid to exaggerate our expressions, which makes us seem stiff."

Jessica Jung smiled slightly, as if sharing her own experience, "I had this problem when I first started filming dramas."

Krystal listened, nodding as she took out her phone and began taking notes rapidly. The sound of her fingers tapping on the screen was particularly clear in the quiet living room. "There's also the issue of emotional outbursts. She needs to learn to find outlets for her emotions instead of bottling them up inside. I'll have to talk to her about it properly later, and it would be best to practice with one or two case studies."

Lin Xiuyuan watched the group chat with a smile, secretly marveling that his living room had become a makeshift performance coaching classroom.

Jessica Jung was chatting animatedly when she suddenly seemed to remember something and glanced at Lin Xiuyuan, "How about we go visit the set again sometime?"

"Going again?" Lin Xiu shook his head with a smile. "Forget it, I'm afraid Xiujing will get annoyed whenever she sees me."

He hadn't mentioned what happened at noon today to these people. If Krystal knew, it would be fine; she would just laugh and scold him a bit.

If Jessica Jung found out, he was worried he would really get beaten up.

One is a sister-obsessed brother, and the other is a sister-obsessed brother; neither of them are easy to deal with.

The group got more and more into their conversation, and before they knew it, it was past ten o'clock at night.

Just then, Lin Xiuyuan's phone rang; it was Shirley calling.

As soon as the call connected, a girl's clear voice came from the other end, "Oppa, is that teacher available? We're all ready."

Krystal nodded slightly upon hearing this, put away her phone, got up, and went into the bedroom to begin the video call.

After saying a few words, Lin Xiuyuan hung up the phone. He was about to flatten the cushions on the sofa and lie down when he saw Zheng Xiuyan get up and pick up her coat. "I'll be going now. I have to fly to Japan early tomorrow morning. My schedule is packed. I need to go to bed early tonight."

"Unnie, your schedule is so packed!" Yoona asked, a hint of surprise in her eyes. "I remember we didn't have many jobs in Japan this year, right?"

"My personal schedule is that a brand store is opening there, and they asked me to come and support them, and also to take some photos for a magazine."

Jessica Jung got up and stretched, her movements relaxed and slightly weary, but her eyes remained clear and bright, as if the city lights of the night were reflected in them.

She then turned to Lin Xiuyuan and asked, "By the way, we talked to Sun-kyu about Hara earlier, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

Lin Xiuyuan nestled on the sofa, lazily shaking his head with a slight, unintentional smile. "You guys figure it out yourselves. I have no objections. Just be careful about the size and don't expose yourself."

His attitude was both leisurely and revealed his indifference to trivial matters.

Jessica Jung smiled at Lin Xiuyuan, then stood up, waved goodbye, left the apartment, and returned to her dormitory.

In the blink of an eye, only Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Yun'er remained in the apartment. The door next to them was closed, and Krystal's voice could be heard coming from inside, as if she was checking the situation on the other end of the network.

Seeing this, Yoona's lips curled into a sly smile, like Bambi, a little deer who had secretly eaten candy.

The next second, she decisively threw herself into Lin Xiuyuan's arms, her movements natural, yet carrying a light, playful, and energetic feel.

Lin Xiuyuan stumbled as she tackled him, his arm instinctively wrapping around her waist, his eyes filled with surprise and helplessness.

Before he could speak, he felt Lin Yoona gently raise her head and press her lips against his.

A passionate and lingering kiss, with just the right amount of temperature and pressure.

It's unhurried and calm, yet enough to make your heart race.

When the two finally separated, Yoona's breathing became slightly rapid, but her eyes curved into crescent moons as she gently bit off the silvery ends of her hair.

Then, like a triumphant child, she returned to Lin Xiuyuan's arms, wrapping her arms around his neck, her eyes both provocative and mischievous, "So? Who's better at kissing, me or Lin Xiaolu?"

Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle, "Why are you all so competitive? You all like to ask these kinds of questions?"

"Oh, Lin Xiaolu asked too?" Lin Yoona's smile deepened, her eyes sparkling. She tilted her head and looked at him playfully. "Yeah, because we're the same person. It seems we have completely the same personality."

Lin Xiuyuan stared at her for two seconds without saying anything more. He simply raised his hand and gently patted her shapely buttocks, smiling with a mix of teasing and helplessness. "Of course you're better. How could fine wine, refined by time, not taste good?"

Yoona gave him a charmingly disdainful look. What did she mean by "time's passage"? If it weren't for the fact that she no longer cared so much about her looks...

She was determined to show Lin Xiuyuan what 'being utterly shameless' really meant.

However, for now, Lin Xiuyuan is still able to coax her very well, so Lin Yun'er smiled even more happily, rubbing against his shoulder like a cat, and then reluctantly sitting up straight from his arms.

"Let's get down to business." She suddenly became serious and reached out to smooth a strand of hair behind her ear. "Regarding the situation with crystal and jade, since it's my personal issue and channels, I don't want to trouble others. Xiuyuan, do you have any suggestions?"

Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, guessing what was going on. "You're planning to use your own money?"

"Hmm." Lim Yoona nodded, her eyes serious. "You don't have much money left here, do you? I heard from Sulli that it's all been invested, and we won't start getting returns until the end of the year."

Seeing Lin Yoona's expression, Lin Xiuyuan quickly smiled, then pointed to the wallet on the coffee table not far away, "Your question came at just the right time. A day earlier, I wouldn't have been able to help you. But it's okay now, feel free to swipe. I have a supplementary gold card that Bambi gave me in my wallet."

Im Yoona was taken aback, then her eyes lit up and she couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Oh my, what a coincidence! Using my own money to do things for myself, this is wonderful!"

As she spoke, she narrowed her eyes suspiciously and asked with interest, "What happened? Why did that silly girl suddenly give you the card?"

Lin Xiuyuan leaned back on the sofa, looking at Lin Yun'er sitting cross-legged in his lap, a slight smile on his lips, and slowly spoke.

“Yesterday, Li Shaoxi was fired, so we went to pick her up together. We talked about buying a car while we were eating. I don’t know what happened after that, but that’s how the scene last night happened. This morning, she put the card on my bedside table and said it was to pay protection money.”

"Wow..." Lin Yoona couldn't help but smile, her eyes filled with laughter, but she also glanced at him thoughtfully, "It seems that Xiu Yuan, you've collected quite a savory protection fee."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged, with a helpless yet teasing expression, "There's nothing I can do, my own modeling skills are pretty good."

Yoona raised an eyebrow, a sly glint in her eyes. "Get out of here. Is it a modeling problem, or is it that you're cheating?"

After saying that, she waved her little hand and laughed like a little tyrant, "Alright, then I'll go swipe her card."

After finishing speaking, Lin Yoona snuggled back into Lin Xiuyuan's arms like a spoiled kitten, staring at him with bright, ingratiating eyes, "But you have to come with me to pick one out."

"Of course I have to go with you. How could I let you go out alone?" Lin Xiuyuan reached out and pinched her cheek, his tone amused. "But do we really have to go to the brand store? The items there are all a bit pricey, right? Would it be cheaper to find a private seller?"

"Forget it, we're not experts, let's just buy from brand stores and profit from the exchange rate difference. Otherwise we'll end up buying fakes, which would be really bad."

Yoona blinked, gently patted his chest, and looked extremely satisfied.

Lin Xiuyuan nodded, a smile playing on his lips: "Alright, safety first."

"Mmm." Lin Yoona nodded in agreement, then suddenly remembered something, chuckled a few times, and her eyes revealed a hint of excitement and amusement, "I'm already looking forward to Lin Xiaolu's reaction when she sees her card being charged a large sum of money, haha."

"I hope nothing will happen?" Lin Xiuyuan scratched his head, looking at her with a helpless expression.

Im Yoona then moved even closer, lowered her voice, and said playfully yet seriously, "It's definitely fine if you use it, but if you use it on me, she'll definitely be a little angry."

After saying that, she gently nestled into Lin Xiuyuan's arms, her small hands climbing up his chest in an ambiguous and tentative manner, but Lin Xiuyuan quickly and firmly grasped them.

He uttered in a low voice, "Stop fooling around, Krystal's here."

Yoona slowly raised her head, her eyes full of provocation, "It's more exciting this way."

The living room lights were soft, casting long shadows of the two on the carpet, and the air still held the warmth of their kiss.

Krystal's voice, coming from the bedroom, accompanied me quietly like background music, as if the whole world had quieted down, leaving only this moment of intimacy and ambiguity.

……

inside the house.

The computer screen showed an ongoing video call, and the light shone on Krystal's face, making her look slightly cold and sharp.

She remained calm and professional as she sat in the chair.

The voice changer gave her voice a slightly electronic feel, but its cool and precise quality was still hard to hide.

Having just finished explaining the emotional build-up, she was about to switch to the next part when she heard Krystal Jung and Sulli on the other side of the screen whispering about the "exhilarating" filming scene that night.

"Oh?" Krystal immediately became interested, her voice slightly trembling with curiosity and scrutiny. "Krystal, what emotions were you feeling when you filmed that scene?"

When Jung Soo-jung was called out, she immediately became a little flustered, her posture stiffened, and she subconsciously pursed her lips, seemingly too embarrassed to say it.

Shirley, who was in the video, couldn't help but expose her and recounted the whole story of what happened not long ago, even mentioning Lin Xiuyuan's name.

Krystal Jung was taken aback, instinctively wanting to interrupt, but quickly stopped. She remained silent for a few seconds, her gaze falling on her clasped hands, her brow furrowing slightly.

After listening, Krystal on the other end of the screen was silent for a moment, then narrowed her eyes, a half-smile playing on her lips. Looking at Krystal's tense and complex expression on the other side of the camera, she felt as if she were examining a piece of unpolished crystal, trying to see through the texture of her emotions.

After a moment, she spoke slowly, her voice a little softer than before, yet carrying an irresistible guiding quality.

"Tell me about it, Soojung. I want to hear how you get into character."

After being asked twice, Krystal Jung slowly exhaled, as if pulling the image back from her mind, "Before filming, I kept thinking about... the emotion the director mentioned. At first, I didn't quite understand it, or rather, I couldn't express it, until later it suddenly occurred to me..."

She stopped abruptly, lowered her head, and her eyes flickered on the screen, her expression complex, as if she were questioning herself or secretly examining herself.

Sulli couldn't help but laugh out loud, and finished speaking for her, "When I thought of oppa, you completely changed. Even the lighting technician on set said that your eyes suddenly looked different."

Krystal Jung did not refute, but nodded slightly, as if she acquiesced, yet it was as if she was debating with herself.

She then continued in a low voice, "Then when the camera started rolling, I didn't think about anything else at all, I just subconsciously wanted to run away. When the director yelled 'cut,' I was still standing there, completely stunned. In short, my mind was a mess at the time, and I didn't seem to have any ideas."

Why would someone react this way?

Krystal, who was listening quietly on the other end, actually knew this because Sulli had mentioned it to her, and she had laughed happily at the time.

However, there was nothing she could do. She knew very well that Lin Xiuyuan had slept with her so many times, and when she looked at the same person again, her gaze would inevitably carry some instinctive feelings.

Now she is trying to coax Krystal Jung into revealing the general situation, leaving a mark on her mind and spirit.

After all, from the night she traveled back in time to 2013, Krystal had made up her mind very clearly. She couldn't speak for others, but she was certain that she couldn't live without this guy.

Whether it's herself in 2025, or Krystal Jung on the screen, who is hesitant and has some complicated emotions.

Why would it be?

Krystal muttered something to herself, her brows furrowed tightly, as if trying to sort out the chaotic thoughts in her mind.

She had a bit of a headache and didn't know how to begin describing her imagined scenario.

I can't just say "I'm overthinking" and then be labeled as delusional.

Finally, after hesitating for a long time, Krystal Jung could only come up with one explanation.

That is, "When I met him, I felt that my whole mood was more active, and I felt that his eyes had a story to tell."

Upon hearing this, both Sulli and Krystal on the other end of the computer couldn't help but chuckle and wanted to burst out laughing.

Because these two people know everything, Krystal's attempt to "cover up" at this moment seems particularly funny.

However, Krystal did not expose her, but instead suggested, "If that's the case, I suggest that Soojung meet with Soowon more often and get to know him better. It's rare to have someone like him who can help you cheer up, which is a great thing."

“Exactly, exactly.” Shirley was also acting as the straight man on the set.

Only Krystal Jung looked at the tablet with a slightly confused expression, "Ah, is this really how it's supposed to be?"

"I'm just suggesting it." Krystal breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this, her voice still gentle but guiding, not daring to push the other party too hard.

As Krystal listened to the sound coming through her earphones, she gritted her teeth, her eyes flickering slightly.

Then, resting his chin on his hand, he thought for a moment and asked with a complicated expression, "So is this a good thing or a bad thing?"

“It’s a good thing,” Krystal answered decisively, her voice clear and firm. “Being able to be moved by people or by certain relationships is an actor’s most valuable resource. You have to learn to use it, accept it, instead of being afraid of it.”

However, Krystal glanced at Sulli, thinking that the other party would try to persuade her again, just like before, like a matchmaker.

This time, Sulli fell silent. When she saw Krystal looking at her, she immediately shrugged and said, "The choice is still in Krystal's hands."

Krystal seemed to sense the atmosphere and smiled as she added, "It's okay, let's postpone this question for now. I'll send you a few case studies later, you can analyze them, and we'll talk about the techniques of control and expansion tomorrow."

Krystal Jung nodded, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

Confusion, curiosity, and complex emotions intertwined, like a door slightly ajar, making her want to peek into that figure she was not yet familiar with, yet somewhat familiar with.

……

The following afternoon, the streets of Apgujeong were bathed in sunshine, and warmth streamed through the windows onto the parked cars.

Lin Xiuyuan had just parked the car and unbuckled his seatbelt when he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Hey Yoon-ah, are you sure this is okay? Mask, sunglasses... it still doesn't feel quite right. It'll be troublesome if we get recognized."

In the passenger seat, Lim Yoona pushed up her sunglasses, her voice still cheerful even through her mask, "Don't worry, it's not like this is the first time I've gone out like this. Traveling discreetly is about achieving the greatest effect with the least amount of concealment. If I had come wearing a mask, I would have attracted even more attention."

She waved her hand gently and added, "Besides, I also wore a short wig and different makeup. If I'm recognized, it's just because I look similar."

"If you think it's okay, then it's fine," Lin Xiuyuan replied.

Yoona pursed her lips, a hint of confidence flashing in her eyes, "Don't worry, this is the result of many discussions with Krystal, Jiyeon, and Taeyeon unnie. We've tested the makeup several times, and even the face unlock is difficult, so there shouldn't be any problems."

During this free time, the 25-year-old women weren't idle either.

In order to ensure that they could go out with peace of mind for 13 years, they made full preparations in terms of makeup, wigs, and concealment techniques, which resulted in the perfect effect they have now.

"You guys are amazing," Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Do you think we're the little sisters here?"

After finishing her sentence, Lin Yoona got out of the car, took a long stride, and walked into the high-end jewelry store first, leaving Lin Xiuyuan shaking his head behind her.

The cool light in the shop made the jade appear even more translucent, and the atmosphere was so quiet that even the sound of breathing seemed amplified.

Soon, Lim Yoona leaned closer to the counter, pointing to a bright green pendant, "This color is too pale, help me find another one."

The shop assistant immediately replaced the tray with another one. After a sharp glance, she shook her head slightly, "This one isn't glossy enough, change it again."

Lin Xiuyuan, who was following behind her, couldn't help but frown and mutter to himself, "Wow, you're quite professional. Where did you learn that? If we had known this, we would have just gone to a private seller. It would have saved us a lot of money."

Yoona smiled slightly, her tone calm yet confident, "After seeing so much, you only know a little bit."

It wasn't until the shop assistant went to get new samples that she leaned close to Lin Xiuyuan's ear and whispered, "I'm pretty good at appreciating crystals, but as for jade... I basically learned it all from short videos. Whether it's transparent or not, ice type, etc., there are too many professional terms in those short videos that you can use to sound impressive."

“I see. You’re trying to fool them, but they’re professionals,” Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile.

"I could look just as convincing if I pretended."

Yoona said confidently, "Anyway, I'll just buy two expensive ones and go. I don't know how to tell if the goods are good or not, but expensive ones are definitely not bad."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged, "So you're going to have so many choices you won't be able to finish picking them all by the time you get off work?"

"What's the rush? It's not like it's your card that's being swiped." Yoona looked up at him with a sly smile, the curve of her eyes barely concealed by her mask.

Lin Xiuyuan sighed, walked over and flicked her hat brim, "If you spend another half hour picking, I'll take you away."

It wasn't that he didn't want to stay longer, but rather that he didn't have much time this time. Yoona still had schedules to run in 25, and this afternoon he had only managed to squeeze out a few hours of free time, as she still had work to do in the evening.

He made her laugh, and she pretended to push him away in disgust, saying, "Stop fooling around, the staff are watching."

"Go ahead and look, you won't recognize me anyway." Lin Xiuyuan smirked, deliberately speaking in a low, ambiguous tone.

Yoona felt a flutter in her heart at those words and smiled with her eyes crinkling, "Okay, then you can accompany me to look around some more, maybe I'll pick one out for myself while I'm at it."

"Sure, whatever you like is fine with me." Lin Xiuyuan waved his hand helplessly, but reminded the other party, "But I can tell you in advance that this card is a supplementary card given by Lin Xiaolu, so she will be able to see the bills later."

"That's even better!" Lim Yoona smiled like a sly little fox, her eyes sparkling. "Using her money to buy myself gifts, that feels perfect, like cheating on her, don't you think, Xiuyuan~"

Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback for a moment before laughing and scolding, "Don't end up like Zhiyan and have an offline PK, I won't be able to stop you then."

"It's okay, I can let her press down on me a few times, and then I'll press down on you back down." Lin Yoona smiled and gently hooked his finger, then turned her head to continue looking at the goods.

Lin Xiuyuan was left standing to the side, a smile on his face. "Wow, what you're saying."

"What, is this your first time hearing this?" Yoona turned around, raised an eyebrow, and smiled brightly.

Lin Xiuyuan shook his head, thinking about the situation in 13. It seemed like he hadn't heard such vulgar language for a while, no wonder he felt a little uncomfortable.

Afterwards, the two picked out two decent pieces of jade in the store, and then went to another specialty store to buy two crystal necklaces.

After everything was settled, the two slowly walked out of the store.

A gentle evening breeze blew through the streets of Apgujeong. Lin Yoona linked arms with Lin Xiuyuan and whispered, "I didn't find what I wanted this time. You'll have to come with me again next time to pick something out."

Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow. "Then I'll have to charge interest."

“Go ahead and take it. Take anything, however you like.”

Yoona looked up at him, her gaze through her sunglasses carrying a hint of provocation and a touch of ambiguity, as if she was deliberately testing his limits.

This answer almost made Lin Xiuyuan lose his composure. He gently patted her waist and said, "If someone else hears you say that and reveals your identity, you'll definitely be on the news tomorrow. This is 2013, not 2025. You're Yoona, a top K-pop star."

"Don't worry, I'm very good at disguising myself." Lim Yoona patted her sunglasses triumphantly, her tone full of confidence. "Nobody will recognize me."

However, no sooner had she finished speaking than a familiar voice came from behind her, tinged with surprise...

"Hey? Xiu Yuan?"

The two of them were startled at the same time, and when they turned around, they saw that it was Park Hyomin.

She was wearing sunglasses and carrying shopping bags, clearly looking like she had just finished shopping.

Her gaze first fell on Lin Xiuyuan, then casually swept over Lin Yun'er's outfit, a curious smile playing on her lips.

"What are you doing here? And you brought a friend?"

Lin Yoona subconsciously adjusted her mask, but didn't say anything. She just gently pinched Lin Xiuyuan's arm with her fingers, as if reminding him to stay calm.

Lin Xiuyuan inwardly groaned, but forced a smile and said, "Just browsing around, buying a few things."

He really didn't expect to run into Park Hyomin here.

Park Hyomin raised an eyebrow, her gaze lingering intently on Im Yoona for a few seconds, as if trying to see through her disguise. However, her slightly furrowed brows clearly indicated that she couldn't discern anything, only a sense of familiarity.

But since the situation didn't feel quite right, she could only smile slightly and say, "Okay, I'll keep in touch when I have time."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving an ambiguous atmosphere hanging in the air.

Yoona didn't speak until she was far away, her voice tinged with anxiety, "Oh no, did Hyomin recognize me? She's been hanging out with Sunny unnie a lot lately, and she often comes to our dorm to drink."

Lin Xiuyuan gently rubbed her palm, the warmth emanating from her soft hand, and comforted her with a smile, "Now you know you're scared? Haha, don't worry, judging from her expression, she probably didn't recognize you, at most she just thought you looked a bit like her. Anyway, if I insist that it's not you, how could she possibly guess that you're 25 years old?"

“Xiuyuan, you’ve really been through a lot, haven’t you? You’re not guilty at all.” Lin Yoona pulled down her mask, her eyes crinkling into slits. “But your explanation is indeed quite unsolvable. Who could have imagined it?”

"Yes, let's go, it's time to go back. You have work tonight."

……

however.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Yun'er, who had just returned to their apartment from Apgujeong, temporarily forgot that the card was linked to Lin Xiaolu's phone number.

So when the record of the two swiping their cards to pay the bill appeared on Lin Xiaolu's phone, she was completely stunned.

Lin Xiaolu didn't feel like she'd been scammed; she just stared at the screen in surprise, wondering how Lin Xiuyuan could suddenly spend so much money, especially in the same neighborhood?
A series of questions flashed through her mind, and her finger hovered over the phone screen, hesitating whether to ask Lin Xiuyuan.

Just as she was hesitating, another message came in; it was from Park Hyo-min.

Park Hyomin: [Yoona, were you in Apgujeong just now?]

When Lin Xiaolu saw this message, she tilted her head, not understanding what it meant.

Lin Xiaolu: [Huh? I didn't, I'm at the company.]

Park Hyo-min: [Ah, I thought the person next to Soo-won just now was you. Their build is so similar to yours.]

On the other end, Park Hyo-min was sitting in her car, thinking about Lin Xiuyuan and his female companion whom she had just met. After recalling them carefully for a while, she noticed that the other man's legs were quite straight.

At that moment, Lin Xiaolu's reply arrived.

Lin Xiaolu: [No, unnie, where did you run into Xiuyuan?]

Park Hyo-min: [Apgujeong, huh?]

Park Hyomin, after replying to this message, seemed to see a premonition that Lin Xiaolu was about to catch her cheating. Her excited heart and trembling hands made her tremble slightly.

However, after waiting and waiting, Park Hyomin only received one sentence from Lin Xiaolu.

Lin Xiaolu: [Okay, unnie, you might have misread it.]

Ok? ? ?
Ah? ? ?
That's it? ? ?

Park Hyomin was shocked. She had just said all that, and Lin Xiaolu had been so afraid that she would steal Lin Xiuyuan away the night before, and this was her reaction?
No? Then wouldn't I look like a clown?
It's just on the other side.

After replying to Park Hyomin, Lin Xiaolu guessed what was going on. She pouted and tapped her fingers rapidly on the screen.

A few seconds later.

Lin Xiuyuan was driving back to his apartment when his phone beeped with a text message.

Just as he was about to reach for it, Lim Yoona, in the passenger seat, smiled and snatched it away first, saying, "I'll watch it for you, you can focus on driving, Xiuyuan~"

Then he added with a laugh, "Let's guess whose information it is."

Lin Xiuyuan, who was gripping the steering wheel, smiled helplessly, "Is there any need to guess?"

Lin Yoona also turned on her screen, and a message bubble was slowly popping up: [Xiuyuan~ I just saw what you did with your card. Were you kidnapped by some shameless people?]

Upon seeing this message, Lim Yoona smiled.

She smiled again.

Then she looked at Lin Xiuyuan and said, "Xiuyuan~ that silly girl Lin Xiaolu is making veiled accusations."

"I'm focused on driving."

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