Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 316 Human Barbie Goo Hara [Part 1] (10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

Shortly after.

With Li Juli's company, Lin Xiuyuan easily rented a fully equipped medium-sized RV.

However, to Li Juli's surprise, he did not drive the "mobile house" directly to the gloomy Island Hill Park Cemetery as she had imagined.

Instead, Lin Xiuyuan first drove the RV to a relatively quiet open space with a wide view by the Han River and parked it there.

Then the two got out of the car and strolled leisurely along the riverbank.

The afternoon sun shone on the river, making it sparkle, and a gentle breeze caressed our faces, creating a rather pleasant atmosphere that completely dispelled the eeriness and terror brought about by his earlier words.

While enjoying this rare moment of peace, Li Juli was still wondering what Lin Xiuyuan was really up to.

But she quickly changed her mind.

Two cars were slowly approaching from a distance and stopped behind their RV.

In particular, when Lee Juri saw the license plate of one of the cars, she immediately recognized who it was. She then turned to Lin Xiuyuan beside her in surprise and asked, "You called Jiyeon over too?"

Looking at the beautiful figure getting out of the car, Lin Xiuyuan added with a smile, "Yeah, he even called Taeyeon over."

Upon hearing this, Li Juli's heart skipped a beat, and a guess emerged, "Xiuyuan~ are you planning to take a few of us with you over there?"

She was obviously referring to the area around Island Hill Park.

If there are a lot of people, it does seem less scary?
"Are you scared?" Lin Xiuyuan didn't answer directly, but turned his head to look at her and asked in return, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

When asked the question, Lee Juri's heart skipped a beat.

To say that I'm not afraid at all would be a lie.

After all, it was a cemetery, and it was at night.

But at this moment, Lee Juri's biggest emotion was curiosity.

The main reason was that she remembered never having heard Lin Xiuyuan mention Goo Hara's name before, let alone having any relationship with her; the two seemed to have no connection whatsoever.

Why would they suddenly go to such great lengths to "mourn"?

They even went so far as to organize "overnight stays in RVs"?
This is so sudden and so illogical.

So, before Kim Tae-yeon and the other woman could get close, Lee Qri seized the opportunity to ask the question that had been bothering her.

Now 25 years old, she is no longer the thoughtful and sensitive person she was 13 years ago; she has become more direct and carefree.

"Xiuyuan, tell me honestly, did you know Goo Hara before? Or did you just feel sorry for her and suddenly want to go and see her?"

When asked the question, Lin Xiuyuan touched his chin, seemingly organizing his thoughts.

However, before he could give an answer, Kim Tae-yeon and Dae-ryong, who had already parked their car, walked over quickly with smiles, waving and greeting them in their clear voices.

"Unnie~!"

"Xiuyuan~!"

Seeing this, Lee Juri could only temporarily suppress her questions to Lin Xiuyuan, put on a smile, and greeted Da Longzai and Kim Tae-yeon who were walking towards her, warmly greeting and hugging them.

While Lee Qri was being held back by Kim Tae-yeon and Dae-ryong-zai, exchanging pleasantries and chatting, she took advantage of the moment.

Lin Xiuyuan, who hadn't been able to find a suitable time, gave the two men a wink, then turned and got into the rented RV, seemingly to check and experiment with something.

A few minutes later.

When Lin Xiuyuan got out of the RV, Kim Tae-yeon and Da Longzai's eyes immediately focused on him.

There seemed to be a hint of nervousness in those eyes, but more than that, there was a hidden sense of anticipation and excitement.

Did it succeed?
Noticing the strange expressions on the two people's faces, Lee Juri's eyebrows furrowed instantly, and a thousand questions welled up in her mind.

What kind of expression is that?

Is there anything to look forward to about spending the night in a cemetery?!
It wasn't until she saw Kim Tae-yeon and Da Longzai's eyes light up instantly because of Lin Xiuyuan's barely perceptible nod, and they couldn't help but gasp and laugh at each other.

The wrinkles between his brows could no longer be contained.

So she immediately walked over to Lin Xiuyuan, asking with a mix of dissatisfaction and intense curiosity, "What's going on? What kind of riddles are you two talking about? What are you whispering to each other?"

After a pause, feeling even more uneasy, he continued, "Wait a minute, you guys haven't said a word at all. What kind of unspoken understanding is this? You can communicate with just your eyes, right?"

In that instant, Li Juli suddenly felt as if she had been excluded from a certain small circle.

If Park Hyomin were here, she would definitely shout: "Unnie, that's it, that's it, that's right, that's right!!!"

Faced with Li Juli's slightly annoyed complaints, Lin Xiuyuan chuckled and gently patted her back reassuringly, "No, not at all. But Juli, I'll ask you one more time, do you want to come and play with me or not?"

"Go to the cemetery... for fun?" Lee Juri repeated the suggestion, which still seemed absurd to her.

"I think it's a great idea~" Da Long Zai then came over, affectionately took Lee Qri's other arm and shook it, his tone encouraging, "Unnie, come along. With me and Taeyeon unnie, there are more of us, so you don't have to be afraid!"

On the other side, Kim Tae-yeon shrank back, her face showing genuine fear, and clicked her tongue, saying, "I'm really a little scared, okay?"

Then she looked at Lin Xiuyuan, "Xiuyuan~ are you really going to stay overnight? How about we go tomorrow during the day? It's so late at night next to a cemetery..."

Just imagining it sent chills down her spine.

Lin Xiuyuan did not directly answer Kim Tae-yeon, but instead turned his gaze back to Lee Qri, seemingly waiting for her final answer.

There was an invisible pressure in those calm eyes.

Although Li Juli had no idea what Lin Xiuyuan was planning, looking at the man in front of her and recalling the unprecedented experiences and thrills he had given her, she was deeply moved.

Whether it's his captivating physical energy, the feeling of freedom and being cherished in his spirit, or his mysterious circle of friends...

Various thoughts flashed through her mind.

Finally, gritting her teeth, she first looked at Park Jiyeon and Kim Taeyeon, and asked as if to confirm, "Jiyeon, are you really coming too?"

Just as Kim Tae-yeon was about to say something, Dae-ryong-zai beat her to it, replying with a grin, "How could that be? We're not going."

"What?" Lee Juri was shocked, her voice rising several decibels. "Then what are you doing here? You just said you were going to..."

"It was just a joke, how could it be?"

The smiling Da Longzai pointed to the car they had driven in, "I came here to deliver some things to you. Xiu Yuan just asked us to buy a lot of snacks, instant food, and instant noodles for you tonight as dinner and supper. How thoughtful of us are, right?"

Lee Ju-ri, who had initially thought that having two more companions would give her courage, was completely stunned, and her heart sank.

In the end, it turns out it was just her and Lin Xiuyuan.

Lin Xiuyuan, however, seemed oblivious to her embarrassment and continued to put psychological pressure on her, asking in a calm tone, "Juli, you still haven't answered me, are you going or not?"

Kim Tae-yeon, who was standing to the side, also understood Lin Xiuyuan's intentions at this moment. She quieted down and looked at Lee Qri, who was struggling, with a questioning gaze.

Just then, a slightly stronger wind suddenly blew up along the riverbank.

The wind blew the willow branches on the bank wildly, and also stirred up the fallen leaves on the ground, making a "rustling" sound.

The tree branches overhead crackled in the wind, casting swaying shadows on Li Juli, Lin Xiuyuan, and the others, creating an unpredictable interplay of light and shadow.

It also seemed to reflect the intense internal struggle that Lee Juri was going through at that moment.

Is she scared?

Of course, and I was genuinely scared.

But she wanted to stay with Lin Xiuyuan, yet he never gave her a clear explanation, just staring at her blankly asking for an answer.

Hesitation, struggle, fear, curiosity, resentment... a variety of emotions surged within her.

After a long silence, she suddenly remembered the words she had uttered to him in bed not long ago.

The urge to get closer to him and integrate into his life finally overwhelmed all fear at this moment.

Then he let out a long sigh of relief, as if he had made a decision.

Then she pursed her lips, even unconsciously biting her lower lip, and finally raised her eyes to look at Lin Xiuyuan with a hint of defiance, her tone both reproachful and unusually firm.

"Come on! Come on! I'll go with you, but you're not allowed to scare me."

Upon hearing her words, Lin Xiuyuan's face finally broke into a smile again, a smile even brighter than the sunlight on the river.

But he still "thoughtfully" gave Lee Juri a chance to change her mind, saying, "Juri, if you feel too much pressure or are really scared, I can go alone, it's okay."

"No need, don't provoke me or try to trick me." Li Juli immediately shook her head, her tone resolute. "I said I'd go with you, so I'll go with you. There's no pressure!"

Having made her decision, Lee Juri was not the kind of person who would back down or go back on her word.

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan nodded in satisfaction, glanced back at the RV, and said, "Alright, since we've decided, let's set off. If we get there early, we might be able to catch the sunset."

A dozen minutes later, when Li Juli, Da Longzai, and the others brought the food from their car and stepped onto the steps of the RV.

To their surprise, Kim Tae-yeon and Dae-ryong also followed them in, laughing and joking.

The sight made Lee Juri's eyes widen instantly. Pointing at the two people who were already comfortably sitting in the sofa booth, she suddenly realized, "Oh~ you guys are lying, right?"

Looking at her bewildered expression, Da Longzai couldn't help but laugh and roll his eyes elegantly, complaining, "Unnie, you can be so adorably silly sometimes. If we weren't going, why would we drive all this way just to deliver a few bags of snacks to you and Xiuyuan? Of course, we'd be with you guys."

Kim Tae-yeon, who was next to her, hugged a pillow as soon as she got into the car, muttering, "Ji-yeon, let me tell you, I'm definitely going to share a bed with you tonight, don't even think about getting rid of me."

Lee Juri stared at this dramatic scene for several seconds, stunned.

She suddenly realized what was happening and immediately looked up, accurately catching Lin Xiuyuan, who had just gotten into the car and was standing by the door looking at her.

Then she saw that despicable fellow giving her a sly and happy smile, as if his scheme had succeeded.

Looking at that smile, Li Juli understood immediately.

She realized she had been tricked by them; their words were just a joke.

If Lin Xiuyuan thought of this, he would probably be laughing even harder.

Funny? Shouldn't it be called a test?

When Lee Juri realized what had happened, she felt relieved that she didn't have to face her fear alone, but she also felt a little embarrassed and annoyed at being teased.

So I couldn't help but secretly pout.

After sorting things out, the group contacted a designated driver to take the two cars that Kim Tae-yeon and Dae-ryong had brought back to their location.

Then, the group finally boarded the spacious RV, with Lin Xiuyuan in the driver's seat, and drove towards Island Mountain Park.

Actually, if you don't consider the creepy final destination tonight, the three people sitting in the back of the carriage had quite a good time along the way.

Upbeat songs were playing from the stereo, and they hummed along, chatting about everything under the sun, and even played a few rounds of cards.

As the RV drove smoothly along the road, the scenery outside the window kept receding, and the cabin was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, the atmosphere was so relaxed that it really felt like just an ordinary outing.

So, time flew by during this pleasant time, and the RV arrived at the Island Mountain Park area in the blink of an eye.

However, after arriving here, Lin Xiuyuan did not drive directly to the cemetery, but instead drove his RV slowly around the outer roads of the park.

At this point, Kim Tae-yeon and the others behind also stopped playing and gathered around the window, their expressions becoming slightly more serious.

They pointed out the window one by one, acting as temporary guides for Lin Xiuyuan, who was driving.

"Look over there, that area with walkways and recreational facilities is the visitor activity area."

"Further in, on that quieter, more wooded hillside, lies the cemetery area..."

"Yes, it's written on the sign. Just turn in here."

Listening to the directions from the back of the vehicle, Lin Xiuyuan silently memorized the directions, but he did control the steering wheel to make the RV circle around completely, gaining a general understanding of the terrain of the entire park.

Finally, the car was driven to the top of a small, slightly elevated hill and stopped.

Here, the view faces the shimmering Han River, and across the river, Seoul's iconic Namsan Tower is clearly visible in the sunset.

The time was around 5 p.m., just as the sun was setting.

As the car came to a complete stop, the surrounding scenery came into view.

The area appears quite desolate, surrounded by uncultivated open spaces overgrown with weeds.

However, the view from the top of the hill was quite open. Apart from their RV, there were no other people or vehicles. Only the sound of the wind swept across the wilderness, carrying a hint of coolness.

After parking the car, Lin Xiuyuan got out first and stood on the hilltop in front of the car, gazing at the river surface in the distance, which was dyed golden red by the setting sun.

He took a deep breath of the slightly cool air, then turned around and called the three ladies in the carriage to get off as well.

Seeing this, Lee Qri, Kim Tae-yeon, and Park Ji-yeon got out of the car one after another, walked to his side, and followed Lin Xiuyuan's gaze to the left where the river meets the sea.

On the horizon, a huge, yolk-like sun was slowly sinking, painting the clouds in a magnificent orange-red and purplish-red hue.

The intense light softened, like a warm veil spread across the river, creating countless shimmering golden scales.

Lin Xiuyuan and his three companions stood side by side by the desolate roadside, their figures casting long shadows.

Several pretty women tilted their heads slightly, letting the evening breeze blow through their long hair.

Or point to the ever-changing colors of the sky and exclaim in quiet wonder.

Or perhaps they hunched their shoulders slightly, captivated by the beautiful scenery yet seemingly uneasy about the desolate environment.

Lin Xiuyuan stood between them, gazing calmly at the sunset, as if deep in thought.

Against this backdrop of apocalyptic splendor tinged with loneliness, the scene creates a strange and story-filled atmosphere.

As the last rays of the setting sun were finally swallowed by the horizon, leaving only a faint bluish-gray twilight in the sky, Lin Xiuyuan finally turned his gaze to the people around him.

Finally, his gaze fell on Li Juli, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. "Alright, we've enjoyed the beautiful sunset. Let's go, get in the car, we need to find a place to set up camp."

The sudden words startled Lee Ju-ri, who was still immersed in the romantic sunset atmosphere, and brought her back to reality.

However, he quickly adjusted his expression, maintaining composure on the surface, even with a touch of cool nonchalance, and turned around decisively.

The first one got into the RV.

Instead, Kim Tae-yeon glared at Lin Xiu-yuan with some embarrassment and annoyance, then leaned closer to him and whispered, "Hey, Xiu-yuan, are you really planning to live in the car? What will you do tonight? Are you planning to let Qri know everything now?"

Although the two beds in the RV could probably fit the three of them if squeezed together, it wouldn't be impossible even with Lin Xiuyuan added.

But knowing what needs to be arranged tomorrow, Kim Tae-yeon is well aware that Lin Xiuyuan still needs to go back to 13 to deal with Goo Hara's matter.

Then he looked at the car, "You wouldn't be thinking of taking Qri..."

Hearing this, Da Longzai turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, took his arm, and said with trust, "Don't worry, Taeyeon unnie, Xiuyuan isn't the type to act impulsively. Since he arranged it this way, he must have already thought about the follow-up plan, right, Xiuyuan?"

However, Lin Xiuyuan, who had just gained the trust of the dragon cub, revealed a mischievous smile the next second. "No, I really haven't thought about it yet. How about you guys find a way to get Juli out of the car later, and then I'll leave here for 13 years to rest. You guys wait here for me to come over tomorrow, and then we'll explain to Juli together."

"???"

Upon hearing this, Park Jiyeon and Kim Taeyeon both widened their eyes instantly, staring at him in disbelief.

His eyes seemed to be spitting fire, giving off a "If you dare to do this, we'll fight you to the death" vibe.

Seeing their expressions of near-explosion, Lin Xiuyuan finally couldn't help but burst into laughter, reaching out to each of them and gently pushing their backs towards the RV.

"Haha~ Just kidding, just kidding. Let's go, let's get in the car first, it's getting windy outside, it's kind of chilly."

After everyone was back in the vehicle, Lin Xiuyuan immediately started the engine and drove the RV again. This time, he clearly turned the vehicle towards the direction of the cemetery.

So the three people in the back of the carriage immediately quieted down and stopped playing around.

One by one, they peered through the car windows at the gradually darkening mountain road leading to the cemetery, their expressions varied.

Some people silently took deep breaths, seemingly trying to mentally prepare themselves.

Some people's eyes darted around, as if they were trying to convince themselves to accept this crazy plan.

Some people had already instinctively hugged their pillows tightly, their faces turning slightly pale.

However, just as the car slowly circled around to the foot of the mountain in the cemetery area, and was about to drive into the area along the road leading up the mountain, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly made a sharp left turn, turned the steering wheel, and drove the car straight away from the area.

We drove back towards the city along the same route we came from.

This sudden turn of events left the three people in the back of the carriage completely bewildered.

Li Juli was the first to react, asking in confusion, "What's wrong? Xiuyuan, did we take the wrong way?"

“Yeah, shouldn’t we have turned right at that intersection?” Park Jiyeon said, pointing behind her.

"Hmm... I think the sign is right, it's over there."

The three of them spoke one after another, all full of confusion.

But Lin Xiuyuan, who was holding the steering wheel, looked at their confused expressions through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but laugh, revealing the answer in a relaxed tone.

"No, you guys really want to spend the night there? Don't be silly, I just dragged you guys along to scout out the place and get familiar with the environment. If we really want to mourn, we can wait until tomorrow morning when it's light. Juli, I'll bring a couple more people you know with me then."

This time, not only Lee Juri, but even the dragon cub was enraged.

Lee Juri glared at Lin Xiuyuan's back of the head, both amused and annoyed, while Da Longzai clenched his little fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "Xiuyuan~ I really want to beat you up! You made me so nervous and mentally prepared for so long!!"

Only Kim Tae-yeon, after a two-second pause, truly breathed a sigh of relief, patting her slightly heaving chest, "Thank goodness, thank goodness, I knew Xiu Yuan wouldn't do that."

After this minor incident, the car continued its journey towards Seoul.

Dosan Park is very close to downtown Seoul, so the RV quickly merged into the city's traffic lights.

Lin Xiuyuan then escorted Li Juli, Da Longzai, and Kim Tae-yeon to the entrances of their respective residential compounds.

Finally, I parked the RV downstairs at Kim Tae-yeon's apartment building, locked it, and turned to walk into the separate bedroom at the back of the vehicle, which was separated by a solid door.

The small experiment earlier led Lin Xiuyuan to a pleasant surprise.

That is, any door that is structurally similar to the entrance of a house can open the time portal, but ordinary car doors cannot.

However, his rented mid-to-large-sized RV happened to have a design that used standard interior doors to separate the bedrooms.

So when Lin Xiuyuan grasped the bedroom doorknob, a thought crossed his mind, and he gently pushed it open.

The scene behind the door was no longer the cramped train carriage, but the apartment from 13.

After going inside and turning around again, he returned to the hotel room where he had stayed in Tokyo.

Just as Lin Xiuyuan successfully returned to the hotel and was delighted with the new application of the time portal.

Sulli and Goo Hara are having a fun shopping spree on the streets of Tokyo.

By this time, both of them were carrying quite a few shopping bags, filled with newly purchased clothes, accessories, and so on.

However, if you follow the two of them closely, you will find that a large portion of the items Shirley chooses seem to be men's style clothing.

This made Goo Hara, who was watching from the side, feel a headache coming on, like watching her "love-obsessed" best friend. She reminded her, "Jinri, we came out to relax this time, so shouldn't you buy yourself some pretty clothes? It seems like most of what you bought is for Xiuyuan."

At this point, Goo Hara asked curiously, "And how did you know what size he wears? Has your relationship gotten that close?"

When asked, Shirley was holding up a short-sleeved shirt that suited Lin Xiuyuan's style.

So much so that when she heard Goo Hara's words, she didn't even look up and replied very naturally, "Unnie~ oppa's figure is simply a natural clothes hanger. So as long as you know his height, you can basically buy one size fits all or a size larger, and you won't go wrong."

The answer sounded reasonable, but Goo Hara still felt a little jealous, so she said it again, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Why don't you buy me anything? I want a gift too!"

Upon hearing this, Sulli finally raised her head, glanced at Goo Hara, and gave a meaningful, mysterious smile, saying, "Unnie, you probably won't need me to buy you these things anymore, and you probably won't be shopping anymore either."

"Why?" Goo Hara was puzzled by this answer and pressed for an answer.

But Shirley didn't explain directly, only maintaining that mysterious smile, "Wait a little longer, unnie, you'll know soon enough."

"It's happening again," Goo Hara muttered under her breath.

Just then, Shirley's phone vibrated. Looking down, she saw that it was a text message from Lin Xiuyuan.

A bright smile immediately bloomed on her face, and she quickly dialed the number back, laughing lightly.

"Oppa, are you done with your work?"

"Hmm~"

"Let's go out for a meal together then? We've bought a lot of things, and we need someone to help us out."

And so, that evening, Lin Xiuyuan went out to have dinner with Goo Hara and Sulli again.

Taking advantage of the harmonious atmosphere at the dinner table, they formally finalized their agreement to go out for "play" the next day.

Looking at the howling winds outside the window, Goo Hara was still worried. "Xiuyuan, the weather forecast says the edge of the typhoon has already started to affect Tokyo. Look how strong the wind is now. It'll probably rain heavily later tonight or soon. Do we really still want to go out tomorrow?"

Faced with this question, Lin Xiuyuan showed no fear, but instead revealed an enigmatic smile.

He muttered unconsciously, "The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish..."

He immediately changed his tune, "Pshaw, pshaw, pshaw, I've mixed up the roles. What I meant was, what's this little storm? It's nothing. Tomorrow you'll see what a real 'storm' is."

I hope you can handle it.

Lin Xiuyuan's eyes, which held a pointed meaning, were already brewing a storm even bigger than the one outside the window.

Seeing this, Sulli immediately chimed in obediently, hooking her arm around Goo Hara's and pleading softly, "Ah, unnie~ please, please, oppa definitely has plans. Besides, there are ways to have fun on a rainy day, just like last time with Yoona unnie, and we don't have to worry about being recognized."

Under the combined force of Lin Xiuyuan's bold words and Shirley's persistent pleading, the "1+1" approach worked.

Goo Hara finally nodded in agreement, albeit reluctantly, with a touch of curiosity.

After dinner, the two girls, who had been shopping all afternoon, were indeed tired, so they canceled their planned "second half" karaoke session and decided to go home to rest.

Furthermore, Sulli did not return to the hotel with Lin Xiuyuan this time, but instead chose to go back to her temporary dormitory in Tokyo with Goo Hara to rest.

They call it a "girls' night talk," but in reality, it's about laying the groundwork for each other.

Lin Xiuyuan didn't say much about it, and simply returned to the hotel alone.

However, after returning to the hotel, he did not rest immediately. Instead, he called over Ham Eun-jung and Park Ji-yeon from next door. The three of them discussed in hushed tones in the living room of the suite for a long time, seemingly making final confirmations and arrangements for tomorrow's operation.

So when Ham Eun-jung and Park Ji-yeon returned to Tara's dormitory in Tokyo late at night, they submitted a leave request to the team's manager, citing physical discomfort, for the following afternoon.

This sudden request for leave caused Li Juli and Quan Baolan, who shared a dorm room, to exchange a glance, both of them simultaneously recalling the boy named Lin Xiuyuan whom they had bumped into earlier that day.

Could it be related to this person?
……

……

The next day.

As predicted, the typhoon just grazed past Tokyo in 13.

Even though it was only a peripheral impact, the violent wind and rain still swept through the city without mercy.

The wind howled, whipping up large raindrops that pounded against the windowpane with a loud crackling sound.

The sky was as overcast as dusk, shrouding the entire city of Tokyo in a giant, constantly swaying curtain of rain, with extremely low visibility.

Even in such terrible weather, Lin Xiuyuan still got up on time early in the morning and quietly returned to the place 25 years ago.

25 years later, Seoul is bathed in sunshine under a clear blue sky.

This stands in stark contrast to the torrential rains and storms that struck Tokyo in 13.

Meanwhile, Kim Tae-yeon also got up very early today, so after receiving Lin Xiuyuan's message, she immediately ran downstairs and got into the RV that had been parked downstairs all night.

She was carrying a prepared breakfast and handed it to Lin Xiuyuan, who was about to start the car. "Here you go. I didn't know if you had eaten breakfast, so I just brought some."

Lin Xiuyuan turned around and took the still-warm breakfast, nodding with a smile, "Perfect timing. There was a typhoon over there, and the hotels in Tokyo didn't offer me any decent breakfasts. This is just right."

After delivering breakfast, Kim Tae-yeon also turned over and sat in the passenger seat.

Fasten your seatbelt and ask with a hint of worry on your face, "Xiuyuan~ what are you planning to say to Hera later? Are you going to take her straight to the cemetery? Wouldn't that be too shocking?"

The car started and slowly drove away from the parking space.

Lin Xiuyuan, who was preparing to pick up Da Longzai and Li Juli, looked ahead. "I won't say too much. Let her go and pay her respects to 'herself' herself. The process and experience are actually similar to what Zhenli went through, but..."

At this point, his tone suddenly turned somber, tinged with suppressed anger. "However, I feel that her feelings this time will probably be deeper and more painful than those of the truth. After all, it's a cemetery. Just thinking about it is outrageous and chilling."

Seeing the undisguised anger on Lin Xiuyuan's face, Kim Tae-yeon sighed softly.

"Sigh~ I've always heard sayings like 'when a person dies, it's like a lamp going out' and 'after death, who cares about the flood?' But now, with your unexpected turn of events, it's possible for the deceased to see what's happening behind them. Just imagining it makes my heart ache. As for Hara herself, I really can't imagine how she'll feel when she sees it. I hope she won't be too sad."

After saying that, Kim Tae-yeon remembered something else and asked, "What about Qri? Why did you bring her along too?"

While driving, Lin Xiuyuan explained casually, "Actually, I don't have any particular thoughts. I just feel that herding one cow is the same as herding two cows. Since I had considered including her before, I might as well do it together this time. It will save me from having to go through the trouble again if I have the same thought later."

Kim Tae-yeon originally wanted to say that Lee Qri didn't seem to need to go through this situation.

But on second thought, given Li Juli's pursuit of freedom and truth, and her increasingly close relationship with Lin Xiuyuan, it seemed that such a day would come sooner or later.

So she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue, and just said softly, "Never mind, whatever makes you happy. I just beg you not to go too far."

She also wanted to go back and see her father.

After a while, the RV successfully picked up Da Longzai and Li Juli.

Both of them were dressed in black or dark-colored clothes today, looking solemn and dignified. They clearly understood where they were going and what kind of atmosphere they were going to face.

As everyone arrived, Lin Xiuyuan drove his RV, basking in the exceptionally bright, even scorching, sunlight that shone over Seoul 25 years ago.

We drove back towards the cemetery area of ​​Daoshan Park.

Looking out at the bright, dazzling sunlight, Lin Xiuyuan, who was driving, squinted and suddenly said something thoughtfully.

"Last time it was a torrential downpour with thunder and lightning. This time it's bright sunshine and not a cloud in the sky. Do these two completely different weather conditions correspond to the different trajectories and personalities of those two people? Could this be considered an arrangement from the heavens?"

Sitting in the back, the little dragon, who already knew the details of Shirley's incident, smiled.

"Xiuyuan~ Isn't the weather something you can choose for yourself? You can decide which day is sunny and which day is rainy, it's all up to you, isn't it?"

However, Lin Xiuyuan shook his head and denied this explanation. "Choosing the date and place was indeed up to me, but when I had the urge to do this, the weather just happened to be like this. Isn't that a kind of fate?"

Kim Tae-yeon, sitting in the passenger seat, fell silent for a moment.

Looking up at the scorching sunlight outside the window, she slowly nodded and said with certainty, "Well, perhaps this is just another facet of fate in your hands."

She didn't believe in this before.

Now, no matter how outrageous the story is, she'll believe it a little bit if you tell her anything.

Sitting in the back row next to Da Longzai, Li Juli listened to the three's cryptic and mysterious conversation with her big eyes filled with confusion and curiosity.

I couldn't hear what they were saying at all.
What about rainy days and sunny days?
What is fate and destiny?
It feels like there are many secrets between them that I don't know.

Noticing Lee Juri's unusual behavior, the little dragon turned around, smiled, and gently took her small hand in his. "Unnie, don't worry, don't think too much, everything will be fine in a little while."

Everything will be alright.

……

Meanwhile, in other corners of the world 25 years later, many similar scenes are unfolding simultaneously.

Krystal quickly finished her morning work and returned to her apartment as soon as her trip was over.

I went into the bathroom, washed and rinsed myself thoroughly, changed into a set of formal black clothes, and then sat quietly on the living room sofa playing on my phone.

He kept glancing out the window, lost in thought.

Like her, Yoona and Jessica, who is far away in Shanghai, also acted in the same way.

Both of them changed into dark clothes and sat in the apartment, glancing at their phones from time to time.

The same thing happened in 13.

Jessica Jung, Kim Yeon-yeon, and Lim Soo-lu, who took the earliest flight back to Seoul from overseas today, almost simultaneously managed to get half a day off from their respective managers.

They then returned to their respective residences, washed up thoroughly, and changed into the dark-colored clothes they had prepared.

In the end, they all sat in the living room playing on their phones or chatting in group chats.

His expression carried a hint of barely perceptible tension and anticipation, as if he were waiting for a special call.

Meanwhile, back at their dormitory in Tokyo, Ham Eun-jung and Park Ji-yeon had already made all the necessary preparations.

After waiting for Lin Xiuyuan to return while sitting in the dormitory, they met up and headed to the designated location.

……

It was a little after 11 a.m. in Tokyo in 13.

Outside the window, the typhoon was displaying its power with unbridled force.

On the almost deserted streets, only trees torn by the wind swayed helplessly.

Meanwhile, in Kara's dorm, Goo Hara watched as Sulli, after receiving Lin Xiuyuan's call, instantly jumped up from the sofa, bouncing around excitedly like a squirrel that had just received a reward.

She couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head, her tone filled with doting affection and a hint of confusion, "Is it really necessary to be so happy, Zhenli? It's just going out to play, look how happy you are, you're still like a little kid."

Sherry turned around upon hearing this.

With a smile that was a mixture of excitement and some indescribable anticipation on his face, he leaned closer to Goo Hara and winked, "Unnie~ Don't ask now, you'll understand everything in a little while."

After saying that, he eagerly grabbed Goo Hara's arm, "Let's go, let's go, oppa and the others are already waiting downstairs, let's go down quickly, don't keep them waiting."

Although Goo Hara thought going out in this weather was a bit crazy, she was also confused by Sulli's excessive excitement and was infected by her enthusiasm.

Without thinking too much, I simply picked up my phone and keys, put on my coat, and headed for the door.

As she pushed open the glass door of the dormitory building, a strong gust of wind mixed with damp, cold rain rushed towards her, causing Goo Hara to subconsciously squint her eyes and shrink her neck.

However, when her eyes adjusted to the light outside the door and she could see the scene through the rain, she realized that...

His steps faltered involuntarily, and a slight thought stirred within him.

Three figures stood silently in the raging wind and rain on the open ground in front of the dormitory building exit.

Holding an umbrella, waiting for everything to happen~
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