Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 271 Jessica: "I need to use the restroom!!!" (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

"Not enough, give me another reason that I'd be willing to do it."

Jessica's tone was unhurried, yet it carried a compelling force, like a solitary lamp lit in the dead of night, shining directly into Krystal's heart.

Faced with Jessica's direct question, Krystal took a breath, her chest rising and falling slightly, her gaze fixed on Jessica, and slowly spoke.

"There's no more reason, that's all. If you really want another one... I don't want to see you dragged down any further. Or rather, if you really want to be dragged down, then it's not impossible to find someone else to help you get off."

Jessica slightly raised her eyes, her gaze falling on her younger sister's fair and radiant face.

That face was full and healthy, with a youthful confidence and composure between its brows, a stark contrast to her current haggard appearance.

In that instant, countless complex emotions surged within her, like an unrevealed undercurrent, even mixed with a trace of inexplicable wavering.

But she didn't say it out loud. She just lowered her head, staring at her current predicament, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "So if I don't agree, you'll keep me tied up until I give in?"

"As it stands, yes." Krystal's gaze didn't waver, and her voice was calm.
Jessica frowned, her struggle written all over her face, and then stared at Krystal as she continued to press, "Now that you're here, does that mean the matter from twenty-five years ago is settled? You guys... really messed up my career?"

"No." Krystal answered honestly to this.

She and Lin Xiuyuan felt there was no need to provoke Jessica on this matter. After all, her past self and her two younger sisters knew very well that Jessica was the type who responded better to gentle persuasion than force.

At the same time, Krystal also told the other party the time, "But if you don't agree, Jessica, you'll probably have to stay here for another week."

The precise, almost calm timing sent a jolt through Jessica, and a certain scene from before flashed through her mind.

The next second, she suddenly raised her eyebrows, her eyes flashing with anger, and gritted her teeth as she growled, "Oh, it's Lin Xiuyuan again. Was that guy trying to trick me into giving him time when we were chatting before?"

Krystal simply nodded slightly. "That's right."

She then lowered her voice and advised with patience and certainty, "So, unnie, think it over again. There's nothing wrong with accepting this situation."

Jessica suddenly looked up, glared at her fiercely, and coldly retorted, "Are you asking me to accept a man suddenly lying next to me? Or are you asking me to get pregnant with his child?"

The air paused for a few seconds.

Krystal's tone became even more certain, and she shrugged, saying, "Jessica, weren't you quite interested in Xiu Yuan before? You must have been a little tempted after that dinner, otherwise you wouldn't have made any further moves."

Upon hearing this, Jessica paused for a moment, a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes, and the stiff lines on her face finally softened a little.

Then he whispered, "Don't try to fool me. Yes, I was indeed a little tempted at that time."

But as soon as she said that, she looked up and met Krystal's gaze. Her eyes were still cold, but there was a hint of weariness hidden in them. "But that's temporary. After that time, I... won't feel anything anymore."

The room fell silent. An invisible tension formed between their gazes.

After a moment, Krystal blinked, changed her approach, and continued trying to persuade Jessica, "It's not that we necessarily have to get you into bed or get pregnant, it's just that we need to make sure you don't leak anything. There has to be a hook to keep you hooked."

Upon hearing this, Jessica frowned again.

"Then why me?" Her voice held a hint of cold curiosity. "What about the others? Yoona, Taeyeon, Jiyeon... why didn't they have to do this?"

However, she froze as soon as she finished speaking.

Because the answer came almost immediately.

Did she suddenly realize that everyone else seemed to have entanglements from the past?

Even the most unpredictable Yoona has an obsession with popularity and her acting career, not to mention the life-and-death separations or battles against illness that others have experienced.

The only thing I don't have is a "future I want" or a "past I want to undo".

Thinking of this, Jessica felt a slight tightness in her chest and her breathing became heavier.

She remembered Lin Xiuyuan asking her time and time again: Do you regret it?
She had actually thought about it at the time, but she hadn't taken it too seriously, so she just treated it as a barbed joke and gave her answer.

Now, I finally understand the true weight of that question.

Krystal felt a sense of powerlessness as she watched Jessica remain indifferent and unmoved.

So she bit her lower lip, lowered her voice, and said more cautiously, "Jessica, it's okay if you ignore Lin Xiuyuan. But could you please put up with this for my sake, Sulli's sake, and Taeyeon's sake?"

Before she could finish speaking, Jessica was taken aback for a moment, then rolled her eyes without any politeness, with obvious sarcasm, "Oh, Krystal Jung, are you starting to learn how to use moral blackmail?"

The smile on his face was thin and cold, and his tone was full of provocation and mockery. "Have you forgotten what Lin Xiuyuan once told me? He said that as long as a person has no morals, then morality cannot hold me hostage."

She paused deliberately at this point, a sharp smile playing on her lips.

"You should ask him that. I treasure it now."

Krystal stood there stunned, nearly choking on her own words.

She was seething with anger and really wanted to go back immediately, pin Lin Xiuyuan down on the sofa, and give him a hard "duck sit".

What utter nonsense are you spouting?

Now look what's happened; I'm the one being put on the hot seat, it's so troublesome.

But while Krystal was speechless, Jessica on the bed was not entirely indifferent.

For example, when she saw Shirley again, her eyes flashed with an overly eager light, and her voice trembled slightly.

Although the emotional fluctuations were quickly suppressed, they did not disappear.

At that moment, she even uncontrollably thought: if she felt this way when she saw Sulli, then what must Kim Tae-yeon and the others have felt when they saw that person?
But ultimately, Jessica is an adult.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the sudden surge of emotions, her composure bordering on cruel.

Then, she calmly uttered a statement that was almost a verdict: "Jung Soo-jung, I will not live my life for others."

He then looked up at Krystal, his voice steady yet firm, and said, word by word, "If that were really my personality, I wouldn't have left the group in the first place."

There was no guilt or regret in his words, but rather a clear affirmation of his own choices.

She was well aware of her true nature and acknowledged her inherent selfishness.

They are willing to make concessions, even significant ones, for the sake of their families.

But apart from that, she would not easily sacrifice herself for anyone.

"Don't think of me as too noble, Krystal Jung."

She shook her head gently, her tone carrying a hint of frankness, "Everyone is selfish in the end. It's just that your selfishness happens to provide you with a framework and a point of benefit from Lin Xiuyuan. As for me, you haven't found one yet. If you can give me a suitable reason, I'll throw myself into his arms right now without the slightest hesitation."

Krystal's heart sank when she heard these blunt words.

Behind these words lies a crucial reality: Jessica's isolation and danger cannot be resolved simply through emotions.

She was too independent, too guarded, and too easily taken advantage of.

That's why everyone is so worried about her.

This is also why Lin Xiuyuan didn't involve her immediately.

Even though he desperately wanted to, all he could come up with in the end was this almost demonic plan, pushing Jessica into this quagmire.

no way.

Jessica got stuck in the previous mess too deep and had nowhere left to retreat from.

After saying those barbed words, she raised an eyebrow slightly and added, "But you're right, with you all here, I can't possibly report anything. So let me go, I promise I won't bother you at all, just pretend I was never here today, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Krystal's expression tightened, and her voice lowered, "Jessica, do you think people will believe this? This isn't just a matter of a few words; it involves the lives of a large group of people."

Jessica snorted and turned her face away. "I might report someone else, but I can't report my own sister, can I?"

"Stop talking, it's impossible. Think about it again. I'm going out now."

Krystal sighed deeply, helplessly raised her hand to her forehead, and prepared to turn and leave the bedroom.

Just as she was about to leave, a shout suddenly came from behind her.

"Hey, Krystal Jung, don't go!" Jessica exclaimed urgently, raising her voice, "I need to go to the bathroom."

Upon hearing this, Krystal immediately raised an eyebrow and asked with a half-smile, "Why don't you agree first?"

There was a hint of taking advantage of the chaos.

"Get out, I need to use the restroom!" Jessica said bluntly.

"Oh, then I'll call Xiuyuan over to help you." Krystal pretended to be nonchalant.

“If you dare call him, I’ll bite my tongue and kill myself! I’m telling you, I’ll go myself.” Jessica’s eyes were sharp, and she emphasized each word.

Krystal remained unmoved, shaking her head slightly, "But I dare not untie you."

Jessica gritted her teeth, "You're all here, where can I run to? I'm just a weak woman."

"Then I'll go find Xiuyuan instead." Krystal's tone was light and casual, as if she was deliberately trying to annoy her.

"Oh, Krystal Jung!" Jessica almost laughed in exasperation.

……

Just as the JK sisters were making a ruckus in the bedroom.

The atmosphere in the small hall outside the bedroom was equally tense.

The small hall was softly lit, with several unfinished drinks on the bar. Warm glows from the small pendant lights illuminated everyone's faces, and the air was filled with a faint aroma of alcohol and a slightly stifling atmosphere of contemplation.

Yoona held the glass in her hand, took a small sip of wine, her brows furrowed, and muttered to herself.

"If you ask me, there's no way to persuade Unnie like that. I've known her for so many years and I know very well how stubborn she is. She's no less stubborn than anyone else. If you really want her to admit defeat, you either have to let her suffer on her own until she figures it out, or you have to give her a really good reason."

At this point, she glanced slightly at Jessica Jung and asked with a hint of probing, "Unnie, have you thought about this? What methods can you use to convince your future self?"

Jessica Jung gently stroked the rim of the wine glass with her fingertips, but her eyes were unfocused.

After a moment of silence, she slowly began to speak, “I have thought about it… I’ve thought about it many times. But… as for myself, I can’t think of any reason that would convince my future self.”

After speaking, he paused, a self-deprecating smile playing on his lips. "My past self can still be moved and manipulated by information from the future. But what can convince my future self?"

Jessica Jung's voice was light and weak as she spoke these words.

Because she genuinely couldn't have imagined it.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked Lin Xiuyuan to ask Jessica if she regretted it.

If the answer from the other side is regret, then there might still be a glimmer of hope.

But the other party's stubbornness was something even Jessica Jung herself found unbearable.

As soon as he finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the surroundings.

All that could be heard was the crisp sound of ice cubes hitting the sides of glasses from the bar, as if it were a sigh for everyone.

Just then, Krystal finally couldn't hold back any longer. She pursed her lips, stared straight at the group, and broke the silence, "So what exactly is Krystal thinking? Snowball, didn't you say she has her own methods?"

The atmosphere froze immediately upon hearing this.

The few people in the know exchanged glances, their eyes flickering, as if none of them wanted to speak first.

That plan was so crazy, so embarrassing to talk about.

If she actually says it out loud, Krystal Jung will probably explode immediately, and the air itself will ignite.

That's why both Jessica Jung and Sulli had subtly shifted the topic back to Krystal.

Seeing that no one was responding to her question, Krystal frowned even more, her lips pursed slightly, and obvious impatience appeared on her face.

He let out a sigh, looked away, and was clearly furious at the deliberate concealment.

She recalled asking Krystal at the villa before, and Krystal just looked at her with amusement and said, "You'd better not know," with a certain certainty in her tone.

She also expressed her certainty that she would feel guilty once she learned the truth.

This answer made Krystal Jung both anxious and annoyed.

"Never mind..." she muttered to herself.

Shirley had been watching her, and seeing her like this, she finally couldn't hold back anymore.

He gently turned to the side and approached Krystal Jung, whispering in her ear.

The voice was kept extremely low, almost drowned out by the aroma of wine and the sounds of breathing in the small hall.

When she got to the crucial point, Sulli even deliberately slowed down her speech, as if she was afraid that if she spoke too quickly, Krystal Jung wouldn't be able to handle it.

however……

Even just hearing the beginning, Krystal Jung froze as if she had been struck on a pressure point, her shoulders tense.

When Shirley finally finished explaining the "first phase" plan, she stood there stunned for a long time before her eyes widened suddenly, her breathing quickened, and her voice even trembled slightly as she said, "What? Has she gone mad? She's gone mad!"

Her reaction was so intense that several people around her glanced at her instinctively.

But soon everyone looked away and returned to their discussion.

Compared to Krystal Jung's fear and anger, their expressions seemed too calm, as if this "crazy plan" was nothing more than another option to see if it was feasible.

The main reason is that Krystal herself is a "hostage" in this game.

Based on everyone's understanding of Jessica, it's clear that she would never actually put Krystal in danger.

So even if you can't persuade Jessica, it just means you haven't hooked her securely enough, and it won't escalate into an unmanageable situation.

On the contrary, Krystal's plan...

Everyone knows that if this is actually implemented, it might snap the "fishing line," and then either it will succeed or it will be impossible to reel it in—it's too extreme.

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from the corridor.

Krystal came into view.

She leaned halfway out and waved to Lin Xiuyuan, her expression as natural as if nothing had happened. "Xiuyuan, come here for a second."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to her, and they all turned to look at her.

Jessica Jung couldn't help but ask, her eyes filled with suspicion, "What's wrong? What's going on?"

Krystal turned around, smiled at them, and said in a relaxed tone, "It's nothing, I just asked Xiuyuan for a small favor, you don't need to worry."

After saying that, she didn't give anyone a chance to ask further questions, and took Lin Xiuyuan away, disappearing at the end of the corridor.

The people left in the small hall looked at each other, their curiosity hanging in the air, itching to go, yet no one dared to chase after them.

……

The air inside the bedroom was noticeably more stuffy than outside.

The air in the bedroom was more stuffy than in the outside room. The French windows were slightly ajar, and the night light seeped in through the thin gauze, shrouding the room in a hazy gray-blue hue.

Jessica was neatly bound by ropes on the bed, her hands fixed behind her back, her body slightly leaning against the headboard.

The mask that had covered the lower half of her face had been removed, but the cold, suppressed look in her eyes was still as sharp as a blade.

After bringing Lin Xiuyuan in, Krystal first exchanged a glance with him, then turned to look at Jessica on the bed and said softly, "Xiuyuan, can you untie her? She can't run away in this house."

Lin Xiuyuan glanced at Jessica and noticed that her cheeks were flushed and her breathing was a little rapid.

Then, remembering that Shirley had mentioned giving him water, a thought struck him, and a smile crept across his face. "Ah, I get it, did he need to pee?"

As soon as she said that, Jessica's cheeks turned even redder, her whole face burning as if it were on fire, and her eyes instantly pierced him like knives, as if she wanted to nail him to the wall.

Krystal chuckled, suppressing a laugh, and gently patted Lin Xiuyuan's shoulder, pretending to scold him, "Why are you so blunt?"

A subtle awkwardness and tension immediately filled the room.

Jessica, on the other hand, gritted her teeth, her gaze cold and sharp, as if she were clinging to the last shred of dignity.

However, Lin Xiuyuan did not start to untie the rope. Instead, he turned his head to look at Krystal and changed the subject, "Xiujing, didn't you still have that plan? What, are you not going to carry it out now? I still want to try to see if I can get pregnant."

"What?" Those three words burst from Jessica's lips like an explosion, her pupils widened suddenly, and she froze in shock.

Infertility?!

The thought suddenly exploded in her mind.

Krystal noticed the reaction of the figure on the bed and quickly explained, "Jessica, don't overthink it. It's probably because of the time portal. Xiu Yuan came here with a special physique, which likely caused his sperm activity to be ineffective, hence this. But it's not necessarily a bad thing; it actually saves us a lot of trouble buying umbrellas, saving us money and hassle."

This explanation amused Lin Xiuyuan and made Jessica roll her eyes.

After listening to Krystal's words, Lin Xiuyuan's gaze fell on Jessica, and he said thoughtfully, "I'm serious, Xiujing. Since we finally have a test subject, shouldn't we give it a try?"

"Hey, Lin Xiuyuan, are you crazy?!" Jessica couldn't help but curse, her chest heaving with anger.

Lin Xiuyuan, however, remained unusually calm, his tone almost cold, "Look or not, Jessica. I warned you not to come in. You insisted on barging in, wanting to check or see whatever you wanted. Now look what happened, who can you blame but yourself for ending up like this? Isn't it your own fault?"

These words ignited shame and anger together, making Jessica's face flush even more. So she simply turned her head away, unwilling to look directly at this bastard.

Lin Xiuyuan, however, was still very enthusiastic and began to talk about the "experiments" and "plans" in his mind.

His clear and serious manner left Krystal speechless; she hadn't expected Lin Xiuyuan to think so much and so meticulously.

Jessica's situation was even worse.

She was already feeling stifled, and these words only made her blood boil. Her breathing became rapid, her legs rubbed together on the sheets, she gritted her teeth, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.

"I need to use the restroom!" Her voice trembled as she glared at Lin Xiuyuan. "If you keep dragging this out and make me lose face, Lin Xiuyuan, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life. I will definitely expose you two!"

Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, smiling nonchalantly, "Then let's drag Krystal down with us."

“That brat…” Jessica roared angrily, “She doesn’t even treat me like an older sister anymore, why should I care about her!”

"Then you'll die with me." Lin Xiuyuan spread his hands and shrugged, his posture extremely flippant.

The tension in the air was almost explosive. Jessica's chest heaved violently. She would rather risk her life than feel ashamed of wetting the bed.

"Let's die together!"

She gritted her teeth and stared intently at Lin Xiuyuan.

Krystal couldn't stand it anymore, so she kicked Lin Xiuyuan's shin and snorted, "Stop messing around."

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan stopped delaying, walked to the bedside, and bent down.

The untying of the rope was deliberately slowed down by a few seconds. When his fingers brushed against Jessica's wrist, her body visibly trembled, and her eyes almost spit fire.

The two were so close they could hear each other breathing. Jessica's cheeks were flushed, and she was completely stiff.

Finally, the ropes loosened, and Jessica broke free, almost staggering as she rushed into the bathroom, slamming the door shut with a loud thud.

The bedroom was suddenly left with only Lin Xiuyuan and Krystal. They looked at each other, and the air went silent for a moment.

puff~
Krystal couldn't help but chuckle, raising her hand to gently push Lin Xiuyuan, "If you're so capable, don't just talk big. Why didn't you just sleep with her before? Then I wouldn't be here now."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged, his expression nonchalant, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I'd like to, but who knew you and Zhenli would both be there? If no one was watching, I might have actually gone for it."

Their voices, without any attempt to lower their voices, clearly penetrated the thin glass door of the restroom and entered the room.

Jessica sat on the toilet, her fingers gripping her thighs tightly, her whole body trembling slightly.

She herself couldn't tell whether she was angry or just feeling stifled.

His face was burning hot, as if it were about to smoke. Shame, indignation, frustration, and anger were all mixed together, almost bursting in his chest.

She knew they were doing it on purpose.

She gritted her teeth, as if a roar was about to explode from her chest.

She will never forget this situation for the rest of her life.

When I get the chance, I'll definitely teach those two guys a lesson they won't forget.

……

After a while, Jessica slowly walked out of the bathroom, stood at the door, and stared intently at the two people in the bedroom.

After untying Jessica, Lin Xiuyuan never considered tying her back up.

After several hours of standoff, Jessica had a general idea of ​​what was going on. Although she remained defiant, she at least stopped screaming and making a scene.

All that's left is to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't leave the apartment.

Upon seeing Jessica come out, Lin Xiuyuan gestured towards the door, saying, "Let's go, let's go out."

"You don't need to tie me up anymore?"

"If you like it this way, I wouldn't mind doing it again."

Jessica frowned, still angry, but she followed him out of the bedroom.

In the small hall, everyone was chatting in hushed tones when they suddenly saw Lin Xiuyuan bring Jessica out, and they were all stunned.

Park Jiyeon was the first to stand up, her eyes wide open, her voice rising a fraction of an inch, "Huh? Oppa, you guys succeeded?!"

The others also stood up, as if they had seen a glimmer of hope.

But Lin Xiuyuan just pursed his lips and spoke first, "I haven't managed to get her, she's just a little quieter. So keep an eye on her and don't let her run away."

Upon hearing this, Jessica glared at him abruptly, her eyes blazing with anger.

But soon, her gaze shifted to the opposite side, to her past self.

Jessica Jung.

Their eyes met in mid-air, like looking in a mirror, yet completely different.

One was a future brimming with sharpness and weathered by time, while the other was a youth yet to be bent by the weight of years. The two stared at each other, momentarily stunned.

Jessica felt a strange tremor in her heart, as if she had seen an answer she had been desperately trying to avoid; while Jessica pursed her lips slightly, a hint of panic deep in her eyes that she herself did not want to admit.

Lin Xiuyuan ignored the silent encounter and clapped his hands lightly to break the silence. "It's getting late, let's eat. But should we order or cook ourselves?"

“I can do it,” Shirley was the first to raise her hand.

But after hearing this, Krystal Jung immediately suggested, "Ah, Snowball, let's just order takeout. We still have to go to the film set to shoot later. Have you forgotten? If we keep going like this, we won't have enough time."

"Me too, I have rehearsal tonight," Park Jiyeon chimed in.

The group exchanged glances and finally decided on takeout.

However, the food delivery system in 2013 was far from convenient, so Lin Xiuyuan had to return to his 25-year-old villa to order food directly there and then pick it up himself, which would be much faster.

During the time Lin Xiuyuan was away, the remaining people naturally turned their attention to Jessica.

"Unnie~" Lin Xiaolu said cautiously, her voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty.

"What, don't you recognize me?" Jessica raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile in her eyes.

"No, I just didn't expect to see you under these circumstances. Actually, I have a lot to talk to you about." Lin Xiaolu gently shook her head, her tone filled with cautious anticipation.

"Yes, we never expected you to suddenly appear here."

Jin Ruanruan also smiled, trying to soften the atmosphere, her tone relaxed as if trying to soothe the tension in the air.

Jessica looked around, silently imprinting everyone's faces in her mind, and nodded slightly before saying, "Lin Xiuyuan has really done a lot of good things."

"Meeting oppa is really good for us," Park Jiyeon said earnestly, her eyes filled with sincere gratitude.

At this point, no one tried to persuade Jessica, but instead casually talked about the benefits of "membership," as if it were just a casual sharing.

Jessica listened from the side, her expression calm for a moment, before finally speaking, "Don't worry, I won't report it or anything, you don't need to worry. I'm just shocked that such a thing exists, and what makes me furious is what Lin Xiuyuan did to me."

As she spoke, she snorted coldly, glancing at Krystal out of the corner of her eye. Just as she was about to glare at her, she inexplicably met Krystal's face.

Both of them were stunned.

Jessica froze, then instinctively cried out, "And you, Krystal Jung..."

Startled by being called out, Krystal waved her hands wildly and hurriedly explained, "Ah, unnie, it wasn't me, it was Krystal, you mean Krystal, right?"

This scene made Krystal and Lin Xiaolu, who were standing nearby, laugh so hard they bent over, patting the sofa and laughing out loud.

"Hahahaha!"

"My God, the expression is so similar!"

The atmosphere was immediately lightened by laughter, and even the others who were initially tense couldn't help but laugh.

Jessica's face turned red and then pale, and in the end she could only glare at Krystal, taking all her anger out on her younger sister, but she soon burst out laughing.

Then, she looked at Krystal Jung and said in a teasing tone, "But you look exactly the same as she did at the beginning of this year, chubby and quite cute."

Before Krystal could even blush when she realized Jessica had said that to her, her gaze fell on Krystal beside her. "So, when Lin Xiuyuan was talking about the crystal ball state, he was referring to you."

“???” Krystal.

Everyone burst into laughter again.

Before long, Lin Xiuyuan returned with the takeout. The fragrant food was quickly placed on the coffee table, and everyone sat around the sofa, chatting and sharing the meal.

The scene was somewhat peculiar—the past and the future intertwined, like a family dinner that transcended time and space.

Although Jessica didn't say much, she still picked up some food and ate it quietly.

Occasionally, when she heard a few familiar laughs, her eyes would flicker slightly, but she would quickly regain her indifference.

After the meal, everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks, stretched, and it was almost time to eat.

"I have to go, the film crew is waiting for me." Krystal Jung slung her bag over her shoulder and stood up hurriedly.

“I should go practice dancing too,” Park Jiyeon chimed in. Da Longzai nodded in agreement, “I also need to go back to rehearse; I still need to practice my stage movements for the concert.”

"I have an event tomorrow." Yoona also stood up, straightened her clothes and hair, and gave a slightly hurried smile.

Lin Xiaolu and Jin Ruanruan exchanged a glance and stood up, indicating that they were going back to their dormitories.

The atmosphere became much more relaxed, and everyone, with their own tasks and thoughts, slowly prepared to leave.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan also stood up and clapped his hands, "Let's go, I'll take you back."

Upon hearing this, Jin Ruanruan shook her head and said, "I drove here. Yoona and I will go back by ourselves. You can take the others."

And so, upon learning that Lin Xiuyuan planned to use the time portal to send people away, Jessica also stood up, her voice carrying a hint of curiosity and barely perceptible probing, "I want to see if there are any problems."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled faintly and nodded in response, "Go ahead and see, what's the problem?"

Afterwards, he first saw Lin Xiaolu, Jin Ruanruan, Zheng Xiujing and Shirley out of the apartment, and then led Da Longzai, Lin Yoona, as well as Jessica, Zheng Xiuyan and Krystal to the old brass time portal.

As Lin Xiuyuan gripped the door lock and gently turned it, the door slowly opened, and the scene before her eyes instantly caused Jessica, who was standing behind him, to have her pupils contract sharply.

Although she had heard Lin Xiuyuan and others explain the wonder of this time portal before, she still couldn't suppress the shock she felt when she saw the scene before her eyes.

Her worldview seemed to collapse in an instant, and the shock surging in her mind made her breathing slightly rapid.

After Lin Xiuyuan used the time portal to send Lin Yoona and Da Longzai back to their respective apartments, he also brought them to the villa and then sent Park Jiyeon back to her bedroom through the portal.

Only then did he return to his apartment with Jessica, Jung Soo-yeon, and Krystal.

The moment the door closed, Lin Xiuyuan walked straight to the sofa and sat down, casually picking up the remote control to find a program. He seemed relaxed, but he appeared remarkably calm.

But Jessica was still standing there in front of the door, staring intently at it. She reached out and opened it with some disbelief, staring at the storage room inside, unable to calm herself down for a long time.

"Does everyone have to try opening this door the first time they see it?"

She murmured to herself, her voice filled with disbelief.

“That’s true, I was the same way back then.” Krystal nodded with a smile.

Jessica Jung, on the other hand, said, "I don't think I do, right, Xiuyuan~"

On the sofa, Lin Xiuyuan, who was being asked the question, found the scene somewhat amusing. "You saw it too, but it happened at the villa. Everyone does this, so why can't they do something else?"

Jessica Jung turned around and glared at him, her tone tinged with helplessness, "Of course, who wouldn't be shocked?"

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged, then suddenly remembered something and turned to look at the dining table. "Oh no, those people finished eating and ran off, and the table hasn't been cleared yet."

After saying that, he turned to look at Jessica, his tone slightly probing, "Hey newbie, shouldn't you do something since it's your first time here?"

Jessica, who had been staring blankly at the storage room for a while, was finally brought back to reality by Lin Xiuyuan's words.

She slowly turned her head and her gaze fell on him. She pursed her lips slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of provocation and amusement.

Then he pointed to himself, his voice clear and cool yet with a hint of mockery, "You mean me, the one who came here tied up, the newcomer you're talking about, Lin Xiuyuan?"

“Just come in,” Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile, glancing at her sideways.

Jessica pouted and muttered under her breath, "Get lost."

However, she eventually went over to help.

After all, Krystal and Jessica Jung have already gone over there. If she were to stand there alone watching, or just sit on the sofa with Lin Xiuyuan, she might as well go over and clear the table.

While packing, Jessica suddenly looked up, raised an eyebrow, and stared at Jessica Jung in front of her, asking, "When did you find out about this?"

"Xiuyuan?" Jessica Jung replied calmly, a hint of a subtle smile in her voice.

Seeing Jessica nod, Jessica Jung didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Do you think I believe you wouldn't guess?"

A sly glint flashed in her eyes.

It's the same person, Jessica Jung doesn't believe her IQ is that low.

Sure enough, after Jessica Jung said that, Jessica pursed her lips and made a speechless comment.

"Sure enough, I knew this guy was acting mysteriously and there was something fishy going on. What IOU from ten years ago, and the photos? How come I have no recollection of these things? So it turns out you were helping him."

As Jessica Jung packed up a bag of trash, she answered calmly, "Let me make it clear first, if it were me, I definitely wouldn't pay any attention to him. You can't blame me for your problem."

Jessica couldn't help but chuckle and gave a soft scoff, "Trying to trick people with a script, but you can't even trick me? Are you sure this is my problem, and not your incompetence?"

At that moment, Krystal, who was wiping the table, quietly put away the tablecloth, slipped back to Lin Xiuyuan's side, and sat down on the sofa.

I sat with him on the sofa, watching the scene of the two people in the restaurant.

They then exchanged a glance and saw the excitement and gossip in each other's eyes.

And over at the dining table.

"So, judging from the situation, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't be standing face to face right now."

Jessica narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold smile playing on her lips, her voice both probing and challenging.

His gaze swept lightly over Jessica Jung, as if trying to capture every subtle reaction she made.

Upon hearing this, Jessica Jung raised her chin, a calm retort flashing in her eyes, "You've got the order of things wrong. First, you got into trouble over there, and then there was the issue of me going there to sabotage you. If you had no problems, why would I sabotage myself?"

Her tone was soft, yet it carried an undeniable confidence, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned.

However, after listening, Jessica raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "What's wrong with me? Leaving the group? Dating?"

“These are all fine. Your questions are too impatient and can’t be slowed down.” Jessica Jung answered calmly and methodically.

But those words made Jessica immediately put down the towel in her hand and stare at Jessica Jung.

"Stop making sarcastic remarks. Ask yourself, since the group achieved that success last year, haven't you been completely smug, beaming with pride at the popularity and achievements? Under those circumstances, I don't believe you can deal with everything rationally."

After saying this, Jessica suddenly looked at Lin Xiuyuan and sneered again, "Oh right, in this timeline, Lin Xiuyuan took you to see my path of trial and error, so you should calm down, right?"

Jessica Jung was stunned for a moment by these words, her gaze tightened slightly, and her hands paused slightly.

At the same time, a hint of silence flashed in his eyes.

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