Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 328 Xiao Ming's Moral World Shattered (Please Subscribe and Vote)

inside the house.

When Ham Eun-jung heard Lin Xiuyuan's nonsensical reply, she didn't react for a moment. She subconsciously looked at Park Hyo-min, who was also looking confused, and asked, "What do you mean, Hyo-min? What were you talking about? I didn't understand."

When Ham Eun-jung asked, Park Hyo-min honestly repeated the question Lin Xiu-yuan had asked her, as well as her answer.

After hearing Park Hyomin's explanation, Ham Eunjung's eyes widened immediately, and she looked at the other person in disbelief, her voice unconsciously rising a little, "Wait a minute, Hyomin, you mean you can raise the money for this house???"

"It's just a down payment, it should be... possible, right?"

Park Hyomin was somewhat uncertain due to Ham Eunjung's intense reaction. She frowned slightly and calculated, "I remember that the down payment for foreign buyers in Tokyo is at least 30%? I should be able to scrape together that amount..."

As she spoke, seeing Ham Eun-jung's still shocked expression, she suddenly realized what was happening and raised her voice, adding in a tone that was both amused and exasperated.

"What?! Eun-jung! You didn't think I just said I was paying in full, did you??? Please, if you're going to buy this place in full, you might as well just sell me and see if you can get a few hundred dollars for me."

After clearing up the huge misunderstanding, Ham Eun-jung turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, who was touching his nose with a somewhat amused expression.

He couldn't help but chuckle and said, "So it turns out I wasn't the only one who misunderstood. Xiuyuan, you misunderstood too. You thought Xiaomin was talking about the full amount?"

Lin Xiuyuan, somewhat embarrassed by Ham Eun-jung's blunt revelation, sniffed and looked at Park Hyo-min, his tone unusually awkward, "Ah, right, I thought she meant the full amount. I thought Hyo-min, this little rich girl, was hiding her wealth quite well."

"Heh." Park Hyomin gave him two meaningful sneers, too lazy to dwell on this misunderstanding any longer.

Then she turned her gaze back to the house that had captured her heart, looked around at its unique design and tranquil environment, and took the initiative to change the subject, trying to ease the awkwardness from before.

"However, this place is definitely better than the others we saw before, both in terms of design and style. Plus, it's surrounded by a quiet community, offering excellent privacy and a great living environment..."

"It's just a bit expensive," Ham Eun-jung chimed in at the opportune moment, pointing out the core issue.

Park Hyo-min nodded in agreement, “Indeed, even if the price isn’t very attractive.”

Just then, Goo Hara, who had carefully looked around the living room and backyard, returned to the group.

With a satisfied smile on her face, she looked directly at Lin Xiuyuan and asked in a gentle tone, "So, Xiuyuan, do you like it here?"

When asked, Lin Xiuyuan was not as picky or vague as before, but nodded frankly, admitting his appreciation for the property.

"It's alright. Although the layout and size can't compare to that villa in Seoul, the design and location are pretty good. It's enough as a place to stay."

Everyone present, except for Park Hyo-min who was still completely confused, instantly understood what Lin Xiuyuan meant by "that villa in Seoul".

It's naturally the luxurious villa from 25 years ago that had a time portal and served as the core stronghold for everyone.

Thinking about the size and function of that villa, and comparing it with the one in front of them, Goo Hara and the others couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Park Jiyeon, who was following behind, couldn't help but complain, "Oppa, it's too much to compare it to that villa. They're not even in the same league. But this one is pretty good."

Upon hearing this, Park Hyo-min keenly grasped the key information and immediately looked at Lin Xiu-yuan in shock, blurting out, "Xiu-yuan, you have a villa in Seoul?? Where is it??"

Lin Xiuyuan glanced at him with a mysterious smile and gave a vague reply, "Yes, there is one. As for where it is, I'll take you there sometime and you'll find out. Let's talk about this one first."

He deftly steered the conversation back on track, turning to Ham Eun-jung. "By the way, Eun-jung, there should still be room for negotiation on such a high price, right? Even if you have money, you can't be a sucker."

Ham Eun-jung nodded. "We can definitely talk about it, but we need to make it clear that we're interested and express our intention to buy it first. Then we can slowly negotiate the price with the landlord and the agent. After all, it's a transaction worth millions of dollars, and no one can easily give in."

As Ham Eun-jung reiterated the price, Goo Hara immediately followed suit, her gentle tone becoming more resolute.

"Since Xiuyuan thinks it's okay, let's go with this one. Running around is too much trouble. I think this is the best one I've seen so far. Even as an investment, it's a sure thing."

"Is it the full amount or...?" Ham Eun-jung looked at everyone, asking about the payment method.

At this moment, Goo Hara spoke again, her calm tone carrying an undeniable force, "Unnie, I'll buy this house myself, you don't need to worry about the funding."

Upon hearing this, Park Hyomin, who had sensed something was amiss since the ramen shop but had refrained from asking, was completely dumbfounded.

She glanced at Goo Hara, then at Lin Xiuyuan, and finally couldn't help but speak up, "Hara, wait, wait a minute. Didn't you say Xiuyuan was going to buy a house? How come it's you who bought it now???"

Upon hearing this, Goo Hara turned her head and, in a very calm tone, gave the most assertive and resounding answer that shook Park Hyomin's worldview.

"It's okay, unnie, I'll buy it and give it to Xiuyuan, it's the same thing."

Park Hyo-min: "!!!!!!!!!"

Her words made her turn sharply to look at Lin Xiuyuan, only to see that the man still looked calm, even with a slightly smug smile.

Standing there quietly, enjoying this bowl of soft rice that had fallen from the sky and was excessively firm.

Looking at all this, Park Hyomin felt dizzy and couldn't tell whether it was reality or a ridiculous dream she had because she hadn't slept well last night.

Am I really not dreaming?

What an outrageous and unbelievable real-life story!
What female idol casually gives a male friend a multi-million dollar property?!
Just as Park Hyomin was screaming inwardly, Sulli suddenly remembered something and asked with some concern, "But Hara unnie, didn't you just buy a luxury apartment in Cheongdam-dong last year with cash? Do you still have enough cash on hand? That's several million dollars, no small amount."

As a close friend, Sulli probably knew about Goo Hara's financial situation.

She was owed a lot of commission by her previous company, and her income only started to increase significantly after she came to Japan to develop her career. However, she did spend a lot of money on that property in Cheongdam-dong last year.

In response, Goo Hara simply waved her hand casually, her face still bearing a calm smile.

"Paying in full is indeed a bit difficult at this stage, but taking out a loan is no problem. Hyomin unnie just said that the down payment is 30%, at most 50%, and I can still come up with that amount of cash."

Although it's a bit troublesome, fortunately the settlement time is approaching, and it's a settlement from overseas.

This is written into the contract, which allows us to circumvent the company's terms somewhat.

So the difficulty isn't too great.

Seeing Goo Hara's calm expression, Park Hyomin was internally screaming with frustration. She really wanted to grab Goo Hara's shoulders, shake her, and yell at her: "Why? Hara, why would you spend money like this on a man? Is he your boyfriend? Or has he caught you doing something to murder me?!"

But in the end, she kept all these words stuck in her throat, unable to utter a single one.

She was stunned by the series of shocks and stood frozen in place, her pretty little mouth agape, her face filled with a bewildered expression that seemed to say, "Who am I? Where am I? What happened?"

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan finally spoke, looking at Goo Hara and gently raising his head, "Since Hara is paying for it, then let's just put the house in your name. It's definitely much easier and simpler for you to handle the loan than for me, and I'm too lazy to go through those tedious procedures."

Upon hearing Lin Xiuyuan's words, Goo Hara's usually calm and beautiful face showed a noticeable emotional fluctuation for the first time.

He quickly replied, "Oh? You don't need to do that, Xiuyuan. All the procedures can be handled by an intermediary, or if you find taking out a loan troublesome, I can find a bank to do bridge financing and get the money out in one lump sum. We can pay in full directly, it's really no problem."

If Park Hyomin was merely stunned into silence before, then at this moment, hearing Goo Hara's even more astonishing and unbelievable statement...

She's really gone mad!

No... this... is this something a carbon-based life form could say??
This isn't just being a kept man; it's like forcibly stuffing food into someone's mouth and then chewing it up before feeding it to them!

But soon, a scene unfolded that left her even more stunned, almost petrified on the spot.

Park Jiyeon and Ham Eunjung, who were standing nearby, exchanged a glance and then naturally joined the crowdfunding campaign.

Park Jiyeon said, "It's okay, Hara unnie. If you're under a lot of cash pressure, the rest of us can chip in and we should be able to pay in full. There's no need for you to take on so much debt by yourself."

Ham Eun-jung nodded in agreement, "Yes, Hara. Since Soo-won and everyone else like it, let's buy it together. Splitting the cost will reduce the pressure a lot."

Even Shirley blinked and nodded, "My TV series made a lot of money, so I can contribute."

Park Hyomin: "..."

Looking at this group of women, each one more shrewd than the last, who had spent years navigating the entertainment industry, now discussing how to "crowdfund" millions of dollars to buy a house for a man...

Park Hyo-min felt that her worldview had been completely overturned, crushed, and then scattered by the wind at that moment.

And they began to seriously suspect that Lin Xiuyuan had cast some kind of curse on all of them...

Or perhaps, I'm the one who's never truly awake?
Thinking about this unbelievable situation, Park Hyo-min subconsciously reached out and pinched her arm very hard.

"hiss……"

A sharp pain shot through her instantly, making her wince and gasp for breath.

It's not a dream.

Lin Xiuyuan, who was standing nearby, was watching Ham Eunjung, Park Jiyeon, and Sulli talking amongst themselves when he suddenly interrupted them.

"No, why are you paying in full? There's no need, you can just take out a loan."

Then he started doing the math for the group, saying, "Given the current loan interest rates and inflation in Japan, the cash you keep on hand will most likely appreciate faster than the loan interest. You can always pay off the loan in one lump sum later when you have more money or when you feel it's not worth it. Right now, taking out a loan is actually a more cost-effective and efficient way to use your funds."

As Lin Xiuyuan spoke, Goo Hara agreed with his suggestion, "Then let's do as Xiuyuan says and take out a loan."

After stating her position, she looked at Ham Eun-jung and said, "Eun-jung unnie, please consult with the agent about the specific loan process and the best option. I will handle the application and payment."

As she spoke, her gaze turned to Lin Xiuyuan.

Her eyes held an unyielding insistence, even a hint of barely perceptible reproach, as if she disliked his somewhat distant reply. "Xiuyuan, don't worry about these trivial matters. Anyway, the property is yours to handle; I'll take care of the rest, okay?"

Because at this moment, Goo Hara believed that money was just an external thing, something you couldn't take with you when you died, so you should spend it and live life to the fullest.

Especially after experiencing the huge psychological impact yesterday, she felt even more strongly that seizing the moment and giving her all for the people and things she cared about was far more important than guarding cold, hard numbers.

To avoid leaving behind a mess after death, like in that future scenario.

Even the inheritance is being fought over, making a complete mess of things.

The thought flashed through her mind like a ghost, instantly darkening and plunging Goo Hara's aura.

The brief moment of joy I felt after finding my dream property was instantly overshadowed by the gloom of my memories.

Seeing this, Sulli, who had been paying close attention to her emotions, immediately gave Park Jiyeon a look.

Understanding the unspoken message, Park Jiyeon stepped forward and took Goo Hara's arms on either side, half-acting coquettishly and half-helping her to a corner of the house to rest, trying to distract her.

Seeing this, Ham Eun-jung took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the real estate agent who was waiting not far away, and began to have in-depth communication and negotiation on specific matters such as price and loan.

In the blink of an eye, the once lively discussion circle was reduced to just Lin Xiuyuan and Park Hyomin, who were still in shock from the shock.

As the space quieted down, the faint sound of rain outside the window drifted into their ears.

At the same time, Park Hyo-min's gaze slowly shifted from Goo Hara's retreating figure to the calm and composed man beside her, as if the scene just now had nothing to do with him.

She then remained silent for a good ten seconds, as if she was using all her strength to digest and process the information she had received in those short ten minutes, which was completely beyond her comprehension.

Finally, after a while, he raised his head.

Those beautiful eyes were filled with utter confusion and an indescribable wariness.

His voice was hoarse as he asked, each word deliberate and strained, "Xiuyuan..."

"Ok?"

"Who are you?"

Lin Xiuyuan pointed to himself, and after Park Hyomin nodded, he grinned and said, "As you can see, I'm a gigolo."

(End of this chapter)