Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 275 A Dream Under the Night (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

"what?"

When they saw Kim Tae-yeon appear at the door, Jessica Jung and Ham Eun-jung were stunned almost simultaneously.

Their eyes were initially filled with astonishment, but then they quickly exchanged a message of surprise and disbelief as they looked at each other.

It's like a silent exchange, an instant understanding.

This doesn't seem to be the scene they envisioned.

Among them, Jessica Jung's lips were slightly pursed, and her expression was somewhat ambiguous and stammering, as if she wanted to suppress the "something is not right" in her heart but could not completely hide it.

Ham Eun-jung, standing next to her, was more direct. She raised an eyebrow and lingered on Kim Tae-yeon for several seconds longer than usual, her eyes flashing with curiosity and scrutiny, though she pretended to be nonchalant on the surface.

Kim Tae-yeon, whose heart tightened slightly under the gaze of the two pairs of eyes, forced a relaxed smile, even though her fingers unconsciously clenched for a moment.

Then, stepping aside to clear the doorway, she tried to keep her tone natural as she said, "Don't stand outside, come in. Why did you all suddenly come over?"

"I was looking for Jessica. Taeyeon, what's wrong with you?" Jessica Jung answered first, her voice carrying a hint of inquiry.

Ham Eun-jung also looked away and nodded in agreement.

Immediately afterwards, Kim Tae-yeon explained with a smile, "I have a performance in a couple of days, and the company said that quite a few Chinese fans are coming, so I thought I'd ask Xiu Yuan to give me some last-minute Chinese lessons so that I can give the fans a little surprise."

The reason sounds reasonable, and even a bit considerate.

So Jessica Jung and Ham Eunjung exchanged a glance and didn't ask any further questions, but the subtle feeling in their hearts still lingered.

The three of them then walked into the living room side by side.

The air inside the room was strangely still, as if someone had deliberately lowered their voice, leaving a lingering trace.

Just past the entrance hall, Lin Xiuyuan was seen leaning against the kitchen sink.

He was tilting his head back and sipping a bottle of mineral water, his movements casual yet carrying a subtle air of leisure.

As footsteps approached from the doorway, Lin Xiuyuan turned around, raised an eyebrow, and smiled as he greeted them, "Oh? Xiuyan, what are you and Enjing doing together?"

Ham Eun-jung smiled, casually took off her coat, and casually draped it over the armrest of the sofa. "We bumped into each other downstairs, so we just came up together."

After saying that, she casually glanced around, but her gaze lingered on the closed door to the living room. She raised her eyes mischievously and asked with a hint of inquiry, "By the way, where's Jessica?"

Lin Xiuyuan didn't say much, but simply gave a look towards the door she was looking at.

As if echoing those words, just as their eyes met, the bedroom door was finally slowly pushed open.

Jessica, whom we were just chatting with, appeared at the door.

Her steps were slow, and she maintained a deliberate composure, as if to conceal the hesitation she had felt while standing behind the door.

Furthermore, after coming out, she neither looked at Jessica Jung nor lingered on Ham Eun-jung, whom she had just met, but instead walked straight past the two of them, fixing her gaze on the most inconspicuous figure at the back of the crowd.

Kim Tae-yeon.

In that instant, Jessica's eyes held a complex mix of emotions: surprise, confusion, and a hint of something difficult to say.

Kim Tae-yeon, who was being stared at, felt a sudden tightness in her heart, as if she had been pricked by a needle, and subconsciously looked away.

Then he turned around and pretended to be seriously fiddling with a small ornament on the cabinet, trying to maintain a calm expression.

But no matter how you look at it, it looks like a child who has done something wrong, avoiding the teacher's gaze.

Jessica Jung keenly observed this subtle moment.

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she naturally felt a little puzzled, but she didn't ask any questions immediately.

Because what's more important now is to get things back on track, she quickly took two steps, gently breaking the deadlock, and said, "Jessica, this is the last member in 13, don't tell me you don't recognize him."

Hearing Jessica Jung speak up, Jessica withdrew her meaningful gaze and turned her attention to Ham Eun-jung.

Her expression was calm, yet carried a familiar certainty, with a slight upturn at the corners of her lips. "Of course I know you, Eun-jung. We just had dinner together not long ago back in 25. I have to say, the difference between you now and yourself ten years from now is really small."

When Jessica said this, her tone was both a statement of fact and a hint of envy.

When Ham Eun-jung's name was called, she paused slightly at first, then quickly smiled, her eyes crinkling into a natural and smooth smile.

She also took the opportunity to offer her greetings, and then continued, "I've seen myself over there. According to her, it's really just the benefits of exercise. Like Jessica and Soo-yeon, you don't look that different now, it's just that you haven't been getting enough rest lately."

A single sentence, light and tactful, was perfectly apt, offering praise without seeming forced. Ham Eun-jung's mastery of tact in speaking was impeccable at that moment.

Jessica couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, raising her hand to brush a strand of hair aside. "Stop flattering me. I still have some self-awareness."

A few simple pleasantries gradually eased the tension.

Jessica Jung naturally sat down on the sofa, let out a long sigh, and stretched her shoulders as if she had finally found a place to rest. "Phew, I've been so busy these past few days, I can finally take a break now."

But Jessica didn't sit down immediately. Her gaze lingered on the sofa for a moment, her expression thoughtful.

Then, she pursed her lips and suggested with a half-smile, "How about we go over there and get something to drink?"

Ham Eun-jung paused for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and whispered, "Oh, are we opening a bottle of wine so early in the morning?"

"It's just a drink." Jessica said calmly, her voice carrying a leisurely and unhurried tone.

As she spoke, she turned her gaze meaningfully to Lin Xiuyuan and Kim Taeyeon, a slight smile playing on her lips, her tone teasing and playful, "Taeyeon, Xiuyuan, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Tae-yeon's heart tightened, but she still managed to maintain her smile, quickly nodded, and readily agreed, "Okay, I'm fine with anything."

Similarly, Lin Xiuyuan was about to speak in agreement when Jessica suddenly changed her tone, her voice not harsh, but it was as if a needle was hidden in her mouth, pointing directly at him.

"Lin Xiuyuan, didn't you just say you were going to take a shower? Go on."

The air seemed to pause slightly after he finished speaking.

Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback when he first heard from someone else that he was going to take a shower. He then turned his head to look at the other person, his eyes filled with surprise and inquiry.

But Jessica's expression remained calm, her lips pressed tightly together, revealing no emotion.

At this moment, Jessica Jung and Ham Eunjung, who had noticed something was wrong, also subconsciously looked at Lin Xiuyuan.

However, they couldn't discern anything particularly unusual from the brief moment the two looked at each other, so they had to suppress their curiosity for the time being.

Soon, everyone walked towards the connecting corridor in turn.

Jessica, who was walking at the back, suddenly stopped, turned around, and glared fiercely at someone over there.

His eyes held a complex mix of emotions, a mixture of shame and anger, as if he were blaming someone, yet also seemingly concealing some inexplicable meaning.

She then pointed to a certain spot on his pants, a cold smile playing on her lips, and gave a soft snort before turning and striding away.

Noticing this, Lin Xiuyuan glanced down at his crotch, then realized what was happening and couldn't help but feel a little amused.

A faint smile played at the corners of her lips. Without saying another word, she turned and went straight into the bathroom in the bedroom.

As the cold water washed over him, he raised his hand to cover his face, suppressing the sweltering heat and the subtle emotions swirling in his heart.

Meanwhile, in the small hall next door, the atmosphere became noticeably more lively.

A few light laughs and chatter rose and fell, gradually blending together, as if washing away the slight awkwardness that had lingered in the air.

In the sofa area next to the bar, four women were sitting together, relaxed, and their conversation gradually shifted from initial polite greetings to a deeper exchange.

The most active among them are naturally Kim Tae-yeon and Ham Eun-jung.

One was lively and curious, throwing out one question after another; the other was cheerful and generous, answering crisply and concisely, even adding some interesting examples.

The two exchanged words back and forth, and in just a few words, the atmosphere was stirred up, like a small flame being lit in the room, making the atmosphere warm and cozy.

Gradually, Jessica Jung and Jessica also joined in, and the conversation broadened.

We talked about our 13 years in the entertainment industry, the opportunities and challenges of the past 25 years, and our respective views and suggestions. Before we knew it, time had flown by.

Jessica had initially been sitting with her arms crossed, leaning against the sofa and listening attentively. But as the conversation deepened, she began to chime in with her opinions from time to time. Her eyes lit up when the topic turned to stage and fashion, and she seemed to come alive.

"So, thanks to your help, Soo-yeon..."

Ham Eun-jung took a sip of her juice, her gaze shifting between Jessica and Jung Soo-yeon, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. "Thanks to our experience in the future world, we've really avoided a lot of detours. This deal has been incredibly profitable."

Jessica Jung, realizing that the other person was speaking on her behalf, slowly lowered her head, gently swirled the ice cubes in her glass, and then looked up at Jessica.

Jessica happened to be looking at her as well.

Their eyes met briefly in the air, as if they collided silently, carrying a tacit understanding.

Just then, Lin Xiuyuan, who had finished showering, came over wearing a refreshing light-colored casual outfit.

A few water droplets still clung to the ends of his hair, sliding down his temples and making him look refreshed.

He grabbed a towel and haphazardly dried his hair, then turned and walked straight to a single sofa, where he plopped down with a lazy and casual air.

Looking at the clean-cut and refreshing boy in front of her, Jessica Jung's eyes unconsciously flashed with satisfaction. She smiled slightly and started chatting with him jokingly, "Xiuyuan, we were just talking about you."

"Hmm?" Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt in his expression.

Jessica Jung pursed her lips and gently tossed out the topic, "We were talking about your 'Anywhere Door' thing. Tell me, if there's a chance, could we find a quiet villa and gather everyone from both timelines together for some fun? Like soaking in a hot spring or going swimming or something."

Before Lin Xiuyuan could even speak, Ham Eunjung had already picked up where Jessica Jung left off with a smile.

“Yeah! Especially the water activities. Xiuyuan, have you ever tried opening doors on moving vehicles? Is it possible? Like in a motorhome or a yacht? If you can do that, there are so many more ways to have fun.”

“Vehicles…” Lin Xiuyuan repeated thoughtfully.

He muttered to himself as he unscrewed a can of ice-cold cola, the hissing sound of the pull tab filling the air.

He gulped down more than half the can before slowly putting it down, his tone tinged with doubt. "I've never actually tried this before, but to be honest, even if you could go out and have fun, you wouldn't have much free time, would you?"

At this moment, Kim Tae-yeon, who was sitting to his left, immediately took over the conversation.

Her eyes sparkled, as if she had grasped some wonderful imagination. "If you add the travel time to and from the airport, of course it will be rushed. But if it's just the distance of opening a door, you can still squeeze in that little bit of time. No matter how busy you are at work, you can still have some fun if you take a little time out in the evening."

“That’s right.” Ham Eun-jung couldn’t help but agree, nodding and smiling as she added.

At this moment, Jessica, who had been quietly turning a grape, also looked up, her voice soft but tinged with regret.

"Seriously, Lin Xiuyuan, if your Anywhere Door could be opened with just a photo, without you having to mark it yourself, that would be so much more convenient, and there would be countless places to explore."

"You're a teleporter, aren't you? Haven't you ever thought about what would happen if you encountered a stranger or were seen while teleporting?"

Lin Xiuyuan glanced at Jessica sideways as he spoke, his lips twitching involuntarily, as if he were both disgusted and amused. "Alright, we already have such a good time portal, why are you still being picky? Be content, okay?"

Kim Tae-yeon couldn't help but chuckle, her eyes crinkling with longing and a touch of greed. "That's because I want something better."

Her expression was just like a child staring at a candy cabinet, her eyes so bright they almost seemed to read her mind.

Upon hearing this, Jessica Jung nodded repeatedly and pursed her lips in agreement, saying, "Yes, if that were really possible, we could enjoy the world anytime, anywhere."

As she said this, her gaze unconsciously fell on Lin Xiuyuan, her eyes carrying a hint of teasing, yet also a touch of profound meaning.

Just then, Jessica spoke up, offering a solution in a calm tone, "Actually, it's not impossible. We can buy property in a place that everyone likes and wants to go, and have Lin Xiuyuan mark it like a puppy, so we can go and play there anytime in the future."

"Great idea!"

Lin Xiuyuan's eyes lit up, and he wasn't angry at Jessica for calling him a "puppy".

Instead, she immediately seized the opportunity, her smile sly. "So Jessica, you'll be in charge of this. Let me know once you've settled on the property, and I'll go and make the reservations. Everyone can come and visit whenever they want, and I'll collect the entrance fee too."

"Why should I pay for the house and you charge me?" Jessica raised an eyebrow and snorted with a frustrated tone.

"Because I opened the door," Lin Xiuyuan said, shrugging as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

“But I bought the property,” Jessica retorted coldly.

"Then how will you get there?" Lin Xiuyuan asked in return.

"By taking a plane."

"That would be even better! Just give me the money for your round-trip airfare, and I'll send you there instantly. How convenient would that be? It would also save you time."

"???"

Lin Xiuyuan said these words without batting an eye, and even added in a serious tone, "Besides, I only need to accept it once, and I'll also give you a seven-day no-reason return policy with unlimited trips. Isn't this a great deal?"

"???" Jessica was speechless for a moment, her eyes filled with shock at how shameless this person was.

"See? You can't refute me, which means I'm right." Lin Xiuyuan said smugly, his smile carrying a hint of petty satisfaction.

The two went back and forth, locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to back down.

Meanwhile, Ham Eun-jung, who was watching the scene unfold, couldn't help but smile. She raised her hand to cover her mouth, but still couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.

From Jessica's retort, she could tell that the other person had gradually adapted to the identity of this "member" and could even joke about identifying with her.

This is undoubtedly a very good sign for her and for everyone else.

On the contrary, Jessica Jung looked at this scene with a somewhat strange expression, her brows slightly furrowed as she watched the two arguing.

Although Jessica's face is her own, this bickering couple dynamic is completely different from her warm and loving relationship with Lin Xiuyuan.

It's not that the two of them are closer than she is.

Rather, it was a familiarity and spark that had grown much faster than it had a few days ago.

Jessica Jung felt a slight tightness in her heart and subconsciously tried to catch the details between the two.

From eye contact, body language when speaking, and even those seemingly unintentional smiles.

Fortunately, she soon realized that everything between the two of them was still in a "normal" state.

You should know that if some intimate things happen in a negative distance...

Even if it's just a one-night stand between strangers, the two people will subconsciously let their guard down in their subsequent interactions.

Those subtle gestures, eye contact, and instinctive displays of affection are hard to fake or hide.

For example, even in a relationship that is more than friendship but less than romance, there will still be a certain barrier between men and women that is not easy to overcome.

She wouldn't casually pick up the other person's water glass to drink from, nor would she reach out and pat the other person without any restraint, and she certainly wouldn't cast ambiguous glances at them when they looked at each other.

However, once a negative distance actually occurs, even if you were strangers an hour ago, you can naturally reach that state an hour later.

There was no probing or resistance; they jumped directly from zero to the most intimate distance.

Jessica Jung and Ham Eun-jung came here specifically to check on Jessica's mental state.

Watching her and Lin Xiuyuan exchange words back and forth, though their words were tinged with hostility, it no longer seemed like the initial rejection and resistance, but rather like she had found a kind of balance for herself.

The two exchanged a glance, and smiles appeared on their lips at the same time. They both secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out that the worries downstairs were all unnecessary.

Soon, Ham Eun-jung smoothly changed the subject, gently patting Soo-yeon's arm and asking in a relaxed tone, "So, Jessica, what have you been busy with lately?"

Jessica rolled her eyes in annoyance, shrugged lazily, then glanced at Lin Xiuyuan with a hint of helpless accusation in her voice.

"No matter what I do, it's useless. If this guy doesn't let me go, all my plans will be ruined."

Lin Xiuyuan, upon realizing he had been called out, looked up with a serious expression and said, "Two more days. I'll send you back in two days."

This wasn't the first time Jessica had heard such a response.

So after listening, she stared intently at him again. She originally wanted to say a few more things, but the corners of her lips involuntarily turned up slightly, with a somewhat awkward smile in the curve.

It's as if it's saying: You win.

The atmosphere quickly returned to a relaxed state.

The group started by reminiscing about funny incidents from 2013, sharing their experiences and laughing throughout. They barely touched on the topic of 2025, as only Jessica, Kim Tae-yeon, and Lim Soo-won truly had anything to say about that period.

Soon it was noon, and the takeout I ordered earlier arrived.

So everyone sat around the table and ate together. In the steamy atmosphere, the mood was as relaxed as a long-lost daily routine.

After the meal, Jessica Jung and Ham Eun-jung got up and left.

For the two of them at this moment, having half a day free was already a rare treat.

Leaving aside Girls' Generation, even Tara's schedule has become increasingly packed recently, unlike their more relaxed schedules earlier.

So the moment the door closed, the atmosphere in the living room became a little quieter.

Just as he left, Jessica's gaze involuntarily fell on Kim Tae-yeon on the other side of the sofa.

Her face exuded a fresh, clean scent, its fair skin radiating a dewy glow, and the plump collagen seemed to gleam with enviable brilliance under the light.

Comparing herself to her current slightly tired and somewhat haggard state, Jessica couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.

I felt a mixture of envy and a hint of annoyance.

What made her even more resentful was that the other person clearly knew about her previous actions, yet could act as if nothing had happened, as if they didn't consider her an outsider or even a human being.

So Jessica, with a hint of teasing and a touch of anger in her voice, broke the silence, "Taeyeon, why don't you go take a shower too? Don't you feel sticky and uncomfortable?"

If Jessica Jung and Ham Eunjung had been present when faced with this question, Kim Tae-yeon might have shown some embarrassment and guilt.

But at this moment, facing only Jessica, she appeared remarkably calm.

She then turned her head slightly, a smirk playing on her lips, her eyes carrying a subtle teasing and even a hint of provocation as she looked at the other person, "I'm not washing it anymore. Anyway, I didn't leave any traces outside. I've already eaten all the traces that should be there."

After saying that, she gave Jessica a meaningful look and smiled faintly, as if it were nothing, but it stirred up an indescribable ripple in Jessica's heart.

At the same time, a feeling of unease settled over me.

She suddenly remembered the glass of juice she had just drunk. Kim Tae-yeon had said she wanted to try it, and she had handed it to her without any suspicion, letting the other person take a sip.

But now, recalling what the other party had just said, "They ate all the traces," Jessica instantly realized the meaning of the matter, and her face flushed red as if it had been set on fire.

She stood there, stunned, her eyes darting around, unsure whether she was angry at being teased or embarrassed at being exposed.

Her lips were slightly pursed, but her cheeks grew increasingly hot, as if even her breath was hot.

Finally, she couldn't help but ask, "Hey, Kim Tae-yeon, you...you weren't like this before, what happened?"

Kim Tae-yeon tilted her head slightly, a mischievous glint in her eyes, and replied softly, "Well, what can I do? Xiu Yuan is just too amazing."

After she finished speaking, she pointed to her cheeks, as if to indicate the source of her rosy complexion.

“You…” Jessica wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Kim Tae-yeon’s light gesture.

The other person stood up, smiled gently, and had a mischievous glint in their eyes. "Hehe, I'm not talking to you anymore. I have something to do this afternoon, so I have to go back first."

Then she glanced at Lin Xiuyuan, who had just ended the call, and pulled him toward the portal. "Xiuyuan, open the portal and take me back."

The moment the portal slowly closed, Lin Xiuyuan stood there, looking back at Jessica with a slightly puzzled expression. "What were you two talking about? What's wrong with Taeyeon? She ran off in such a hurry."

"Hehe, you're asking me?" Jessica pointed to herself, her tone full of sarcasm and mockery. "Shouldn't you be asking yourself? Taeyeon came over for a deep spa, her complexion improved, she was satisfied, and then she left. You don't know that answer?"

Lin Xiuyuan, feeling a little embarrassed after being exposed, grinned and then sat back down on the sofa, preparing to turn on the game console and play some games.

Before he could even start the game, Jessica gently lifted her foot and delivered a precise kick that startled him. "Hey~ Lin Xiuyuan, you really don't treat me like a human being. Kidnapping me and live-streaming it, isn't that a bit too much?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who was holding a game controller, replied, "Is this my fault? Love between men and women is a normal phenomenon. Just because you're unwanted doesn't mean I'm unwanted."

"Get lost, nobody wants you." Jessica was furious.

"Ahem, metaphor, metaphor."

"Screw your metaphor."

……

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In the blink of an eye, another day has come to an end.

Night had completely fallen, and the neon lights outside the apartment shone through the curtains into the room, casting dappled light and shadow that swayed on the floor and furniture, as if laying a soft, dreamlike layer on the room.

Because the production crew was rushing to meet deadlines, Sulli and Krystal didn't come back tonight. The apartment was so quiet that you could even hear the clock ticking. There was a subtle sense of tranquility and anticipation in the air.

Inside the room, a stark contrast was formed between the bed and the floor.

Since it was a best-of-three game of rock-paper-scissors, Jessica won fair and square this time, so she finally got to occupy the soft bed.

Lin Xiuyuan could only lie on the floor, using a cushion as a pillow to scroll through his phone.

Lying on the bed, Jessica, with her long hair slightly disheveled, stared at the ceiling, her thoughts drifting far away.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly spoke, her voice tinged with laziness and mockery, "Hey, Lin Xiuyuan, did what you did with Taeyeon this morning, was it to provoke me?"

Lin Xiuyuan paused for a moment, not expecting her to ask this directly, but his expression didn't show much surprise.

After staring at the phone screen for a while, I let out a soft breath and calmly admitted it.

Upon hearing this, Jessica curled her lips into a cold smile, rolled over to lie on her side, propped herself up on the pillow with her elbow, snorted, and began her rant.

"Ha, it was Taeyeon's idea after all. She used to provoke me back when we were in the group, and after all these years, she still hasn't learned her lesson. Does she really think I'll stay as young and impetuous as I was back then?"

Her expression as she spoke carried a hint of helplessness and speechlessness. The dim light reflected on her jawline, making her sharp yet elegant features stand out exceptionally clearly.

However, Lin Xiuyuan did not rush to respond. He simply glanced at her and said in a calm but slightly amused tone, "Then I don't know. But I don't know if you're young or hot-tempered, but Taeyeon is definitely getting younger and younger."

These words seemed to strike the most sensitive nerve in Jessica's heart. The little bit of relief she had just felt was instantly reignited. She abruptly rolled over, leaning over the edge of the bed to look down at the man on the floor.

Her hair fell loosely over her shoulders, and as she leaned down, the curves of her chest rose and fell slightly with her breath, creating a subtle sense of pressure.

Those eyes gleamed with anger, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks, whether from rage or embarrassment, it was hard to tell. She exuded a tense yet ambiguous aura.

"Enough!" Jessica gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with complicated emotions. "You just want my body!"

As soon as she said it, she was stunned for a moment. Her eyes were filled with anger, but because she was so angry that her face turned red, she looked like she was forcibly suppressing her shy excuse.

Lin Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, a look of helplessness mixed with a hint of teasing appearing in his eyes.

The gaze was like that of someone sizing up a stubborn child, both amusing and filled with a hint of expectation.

Then he shook his head and replied casually, "Why would I be lusting after your body? Isn't Xiuyan younger than you? She's at the peak of her beauty right now, with a great figure and supple, radiant skin."

As he said this, his eyes held a serious expression, yet also a mischievous glint in them.

When Jessica heard Lin Xiuyuan say, "Isn't Xiuyan younger than you?", her eyes widened in surprise, her lips parted slightly, but she stubbornly refrained from refuting him.

The next second, he abruptly rolled over, turned his back to Lin Xiuyuan, and muttered, "Stop nagging, go to sleep!"

As she spoke, she reached out and snapped off all the lights in the room.

In an instant, the entire bedroom was plunged into complete darkness, with only the distant lights outside the window seeping through the curtains, barely outlining some blurry shapes.

This made Lin Xiuyuan chuckle to himself.

Just two nights ago she insisted that she couldn't sleep without a nightlight, but now it's completely dark.

But he didn't expose it; he just kept looking down and scrolling through his phone, the white screen looking particularly glaring in the night.

It wasn't until quite a while later that he finally turned off the screen, put down his phone, and turned over to go to sleep.

However, in the midst of this silence, a slight rustling sound suddenly came from the bed.

The sound was soft and disordered, like clothes rubbing against sheets, or like some kind of restless turning over.

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan's heart tightened slightly, and he couldn't help but open his eyes and look into the bed through the darkness.

In the dim light, only the light-colored outline of Jessica's nightgown could be vaguely discerned.

That was the style she wore on her first night; it was thin and soft, and the hem of the skirt was partially visible as it swayed, making her figure appear particularly hazy in the darkness.

The lines of her shoulders were outlined in a smooth curve under the dim light of the streetlights outside the window, and the shadows of her slender, long legs were faintly visible on the edge of the bed.

Lin Xiuyuan was about to listen carefully, but before he could distinguish the sound, suddenly...

A soft "bang" sounded.

A petite yet supple body suddenly rolled off the bed and landed squarely in his arms.

In that instant, he almost lost his breath.

The warmth of her body seeped through the thin fabric, carrying a faint fragrance and the smooth, delicate feel of a woman's skin.

Her soft waist bumped against his abdomen, and her whole body pressed down on him, as if they were a perfect match, locking him firmly between the mattress and her.

This situation stunned Lin Xiuyuan, his mind went blank, and his heartbeat suddenly became erratic.

The smooth, delicate feel of her skin was hard to ignore, and you could even hear her rapid, disordered breathing.

Just as he was about to speak, a cool, soft little hand suddenly covered his mouth.

In the darkness, the small hand exuded a faint fragrance, its fingertips trembling slightly, yet carrying a domineering commanding tone.

Immediately afterwards, a soft murmur came from beside her ear, the voice soft yet carrying a warning, "Are you dreaming? What are you saying?"

These words made Lin Xiuyuan's pupils shrink slightly. Before he could react, Jessica had already slipped into his bed.

The moment the blanket was pulled back, a chill rushed in, but it was immediately replaced by the warmth of being pulled into someone's arms.

Her slender arms wrapped around his neck with a slightly urgent force, pressing her tightly against him.

Her soft chest pressed against his, rising and falling slightly with her breath, bringing an almost burning sensation.

His hair fell loosely around his neck, its warm breath brushing against his skin, sending shivers down one's spine.

In the darkness, Jessica didn't speak again, but just held him tightly, as if trying to completely erase the distance between them.

The action was ambiguous yet direct, without the slightest attempt at concealment.

Lin Xiuyuan's hand subconsciously rose, but remained suspended in mid-air, not daring to fall easily.

The sound of my heartbeat was amplified infinitely at this moment, as if even the air itself became scorching hot.

The room was pitch black, with only the faint light from the streetlights outside filtering through the thin curtains, casting dappled shadows.

The light came out intermittently, as if casting a hazy filter over this ambiguous scene.

As the two figures on the ground breathed and rolled, their shadows intertwined and overlapped, like willow branches swaying gently in the early autumn night, stirring the heartstrings.

Jessica's arms were like silent ropes, tightly hooking around Lin Xiuyuan's neck. Her fingertips gently slid along the back of his neck, each rub bringing a tingling, electric-like sensation.

In contrast, Lin Xiuyuan's hands appeared somewhat cautious.

It was draped around her waist, as if testing her, or perhaps yearning for a response.

As their bodies slightly rolled over, they pressed even closer together, their chests colliding, creating a warm current that mingled with the moist breath of each other, almost freezing the air.

A moment later, Jessica gently nuzzled Lin Xiuyuan, resting her forehead on his shoulder, her breath trembling slightly in his ear, "Don't move too fast..."

Her voice was low and husky with a hint of laughter, as if she were testing the waters, yet also a little willful, “...or, I can do it myself.”

The night was deep, and the only sounds in the room were their breathing, the soft rustling of their hands, and the ambiguous silhouettes cast by the light and shadow.

Every time we got close to each other, it was oppressive; every breath made our hearts race.

The evening breeze outside the window gently swayed the curtains, bringing with it the rustling sound of leaves clapping, as if adding to the spring-like atmosphere in the darkness, filling the entire room with a heartwarming feeling.

……

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The next day.

Morning light streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, while the room still retained the warmth of the night.

On the floor, the bedding, scattered haphazardly from last night's toss and turn, lay in disarray, and a cushion beside the bed still held Lin Xiuyuan's sleeping figure.

His arms casually circled the air, as if the warmth of last night had just overflowed from his fingertips.

Meanwhile, another figure on the ground had already quietly awakened.

Jessica gently lifted her eyelids and looked at the man in her arms through the dim light. Her brows and eyes held a complex emotion that was hard to detect, as well as a hint of the languor that was unique to the morning.

Then he took a deep breath, as if to bolster his courage or to calm the pounding in his heart.

Then she carefully moved her body, avoiding touching Lin Xiuyuan's still sleeping face.

Then, as if she had made up her mind, she slowly pulled herself out of the other person's arms, her movements gentle but with a hint of hesitation.

The warm touch vanished instantly, leaving only Lin Xiuyuan's body heat echoing in the air in the empty embrace.

Finally, she tiptoed back to her bed, a smug smile playing on her lips.

First, she rustled and tidied the bedding, then pulled out her nightgown from the head of the bed and quickly and carefully put it back on.

Her movements were urgent yet elegant, and every detail seemed to be a small compromise with her shyness.

A few minutes later, Lin Xiuyuan slowly opened his eyes.

He paused for a moment when he saw that his arms were empty, then looked up at Jessica on the bed.

Bathed in the morning light, the other person was curled up in the blankets, leaving him only with a slightly disheveled back view.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but chuckle slightly, muttering to himself, "Did I just have a wet dream?"

Upon hearing this, Jessica's cheeks flushed red instantly. Her eyes darted around, filled with a proud and angry glint, but she dared not turn around to meet the other person's gaze.

He could only mutter to himself: Who told you it was a wet dream?

Her voice was so soft it seemed to be swallowed by the morning light, yet it carried enough emotion to reveal her proud and arrogant personality.

Jessica's personality meant that even if she had feelings for him, given the circumstances, she couldn't be so open and honest about giving herself to him.

So she found a "safe distance" and a "suitable reason" to cover up her stubbornness and pride.

That's the case, at least for now.

So she chose this method.

Lin Xiuyuan, lying on the floor, looked at the arrogant back of the other person who trembled a few times, feeling both amused and somewhat helpless.

But I still respected the other person's choice, and then sat up and stretched.

The air was filled with the warmth of the morning light, mixed with the lingering ambiguity and excitement of last night.

The room was quiet and gentle, like a spring breeze that warmed one's heart with just a slight touch.

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