Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 142 "I can do it too" and "Want to read it?" (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Hotel entrance.

"Hey, Shirley, we're downstairs. We just went to the convenience store and bought some things. Yeah, we're coming up now."

As soon as Lin Xiuyuan hung up the phone, a soft laugh sounded behind him, "Tsk tsk, you really can lie without batting an eye now. I remember it wasn't like this when we first opened."

"I'm not lying," Lin Xiuyuan said, holding up the bag in his hand. "Isn't this what we just bought?"

The bag contained bread and snacks, which the two of them had indeed picked up while passing by a convenience store.

Faced with Lin Xiuyuan's answer, Lin Xiaolu, who had been holding her arms across her chest the whole time, finally put her hands down and quickly walked forward.

"It would have been better if you hadn't brought this up, but now that you mention it, I just want to ask you, Lin Xiuyuan, did you already come up with this excuse for going out for a walk so that Shirley wouldn't find out when you got back?"

Do I seem like someone who has so many thoughts?

"I didn't think so before, but after what just happened, I'm starting to wonder if I've fallen into a trap you set."

As Lin Xiuyuan walked toward the elevator, he glanced sideways at Lin Xiaolu beside him. The latter raised her chin arrogantly and said, "What? Did I say something wrong?"

“The situation just now was because the atmosphere was right, and everything just flowed naturally,” Lin Xiuyuan said, his tone quite serious. “Besides, I was originally going to stop, but you stopped me from continuing, okay? The atmosphere was right before, but afterwards… it was different.”

Listening to his serious attempt to shift the blame, Lin Xiaolu felt an urge to kick him to death. She was clearly the victim, wasn't she?

Then he sneered, "So, did you kiss her or not?"

"We kissed," Lin Xiuyuan didn't deny it. "But if this were a Japanese or Korean drama, wouldn't you glare at me, slap me, and then turn around and leave, according to the usual script? And then I would chase after you to explain that it was just the atmosphere."

These words made Lin Xiaolu's expression suddenly freeze. She stopped at the elevator entrance and turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, her tone serious, "So you kissed me on purpose just now to teach me a lesson?"

Lin Xiuyuan looked at her pretty face, shook his head, and even subconsciously licked his tongue. "No, I don't know why, but I just wanted to kiss you when I was staring at you."

Hearing this and seeing his subconscious little gesture, Lin Xiaolu was first taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh, muttering under her breath, "Ugh, what a character, they're all just dogs of a man."

“You were the one who took the initiative from then on,” Lin Xiuyuan retorted.

"Didn't you say you wanted me to experience real emotions and take the initiative? Why are you making so many demands now?" Lin Xiaolu raised an eyebrow and smiled.

After being rebuked, Lin Xiuyuan finally managed to squeeze out a sentence after a long while: "We have to take it slow."

“I don’t have time to take my time with you. I’m only here for a few days, and then I have to go on tour. I also have to film some commercials in between. After all that, I’ll have to face writer Kim Eun-sook’s challenge. So I only have these few days.”

At this point, she suddenly turned to face Lin Xiuyuan in the elevator, her gaze burning and a playful smile on her lips, "I don't care, you've already charged me. If my experience isn't satisfactory, I'll go to the police station and report you for molesting me."

After pausing for a moment, Lin Xiaolu continued with a smile, "However, if you can really train me, I might give you a bigger reward."

"Now?" A thought flashed through Lin Xiuyuan's mind.

"Now my foot." Lin Xiaolu glanced at the camera and then laughed and cursed back.

Then Lin Xiuyuan continued, "Little Deer, is the training you're talking about the same thing I'm thinking about?"

Lin Xiaolu, who was stunned for a moment, quickly came to her senses and chuckled, "Xiuyan unnie clearly said that you don't have that many thoughts in your head, so why do you always have all these messy thoughts when you're with me?"

"..." Lin Xiuyuan remained silent, watching the elevator continue to go up.

Beside her, after laughing, Lin Xiaolu's gaze remained fixed on Lin Xiuyuan.

It has to be said that the unexpected incident in the tavern just now really stirred her heart for the first time in a long time, and also gave her a more intuitive understanding of the matter of "emotional arousal".

It's not just the feeling of excitement, but also the connection in our eyes and the natural expression of our subtle movements.

These are all parts that have never been written in textbooks, yet they are so clear that they are unforgettable.

After experiencing the previous story, Lin Xiaolu, who was a bit confused at first, suddenly understood.

She suddenly felt that if she could go back to the first lesson that Lin Yoona gave her and have her act out a scene with her eyes again, she probably wouldn't be so clueless anymore.

Thinking about this, she inexplicably began to believe in what Lin Yoona had said about "experiential learning" and "a sense of accumulation," and so her gaze toward Lin Xiuyuan became more serious and focused.

Then, when the elevator reached the 21st floor, she unexpectedly grabbed Lin Xiuyuan's arm.

The sudden, soft touch startled Lin Xiuyuan, who turned to look at her and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Stop nagging, let's go." Lin Xiaolu didn't intend to explain, she just glanced at him, her expression relaxed but with a hint of barely concealed emotion.

When the two returned to the presidential suite, nestled together, Sulli, who had been waiting inside, stared in shock at the scene before her, exclaiming, "Oppa, Unnie, what's going on...?"

"Looking for an experience? What are you thinking, Sherry?"

Lin Xiaolu laughed as she let go of Lin Xiuyuan's hand, walked over and sat on the sofa, rubbing her stomach. "Ah, I feel so bloated. I probably drank too much alcohol earlier."

Sherry smiled upon hearing the explanation, and then, as she watched Lin Xiuyuan put the things on the table, she quickly leaned close to Lin Xiaolu's ear and whispered a question.

“Unnie, aren’t you afraid of getting too caught up in the experience? I’ve heard that people who are into experiential learning are very prone to developing feelings.”

She naturally knew why Lin Xiaolu had come with her this time, so she wasn't surprised when she found out, but she was still a little worried.

I'm worried that if the two of them really get together, their relationship will escalate, leading to arguments and a breakup. It would be so awkward if they had to run into each other all the time.

"It doesn't matter."

Lin Xiaolu shrugged, her tone surprisingly calm. "Anyway, once we stepped through that door, we were destined to be entangled together. Either he'll be unhappy with me in the future, or I'll be furious with him. But no matter what, as long as we don't leave, things will always be alright. Shirley, you don't need to worry too much."

Knowing what Shirley was worried about, Lin Xiaolu smiled and comforted her with a few words, her tone casual yet somewhat dismissive.

She learned those words from Lim Yoona, but she didn't dare to say them as openly as Yoona.

Things like "just a little touch between friends" or "we can always kiss again if things go wrong"...

She really doesn't dare say these things now; just "venting" about them feels like she could have a whole host of thoughts to share.

"Now that you mention it, I'm even more panicked," Shirley said, shaking her head with a wry smile.

Because from Lin Xiaolu's words, she could tell that this person was using Lin Xiuyuan, this oppa, as a stepping stone.

Then she also worried that one day this gentle and rational oppa might actually fall in love, and she would be the one who got hurt the most.

Little did she know that if Lin Xiuyuan were truly angered by Lin Xiaolu, Lin Yoona in 2025 would most likely "just happen to be passing by" and use her delicate body, which has a "healing constitution," to extinguish his anger.

Feeling emotional is never as comfortable as taking action; Lin Xiuyuan should be able to understand this.

Just as the two were whispering to each other, Lin Xiuyuan, looking at the drizzling Tokyo night view outside the window, suddenly spoke up, "I just checked the weather forecast. This rain might last for several days. Do we still need to go out tomorrow?"

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiaolu replied, "I'll leave, even if it rains knives tomorrow. I didn't come here to lie around like a corpse in a hotel. And don't even think about running away."

"I didn't say I couldn't answer, I was just asking." Lin Xiuyuan chuckled, shrugged, and then looked at Shirley, "So, how did your chat with Hara go today?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu also looked at Shirley. After all, it concerned a life, and her expression was even more serious than before.

“It’s nothing.” Shirley shook her head gently. “We just chatted about recent events. It’s been so long since we last met, so it’s not good to bring up my social circle directly, lest she think I approached her with ulterior motives.”

Although I came here this time to pull Goo Hara out of that distorted social circle.

After all, besides encountering a scumbag boyfriend, Goo Hara's social circle also posed a significant hidden threat, especially after the scandal broke out, making her an even bigger thorn in everyone's side.

But the two have only just met, so it's definitely not a good time to talk about these issues directly. Otherwise, Goo Hara, who knows nothing about it, might even think that Sulli is meddling. So they can only take it slowly.

unless……

Sherry looked at Lin Xiuyuan as if she had thought of something, then looked away.

Forget it, let nature take its course.

Lin Xiaolu, who was also thinking of something, whispered in Shirley's ear, "It's only 2013, and everything is still in its early stages. There shouldn't be too many problems. Everyone is still busy building their network of contacts."

"Yeah, so I'm not doing anything this year. I'll focus on correcting Unnie first." Shirley nodded seriously.

Lin Xiuyuan, returning from the window to the sofa, smiled and comforted her, "You may not be working, but others are. Shirley, you don't need to rush. Take your time; being too hasty will only backfire." "Mm."

Seeing that the atmosphere had just eased, Lin Xiaolu suddenly turned her head and said with a smile, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Lin Xiuyuan, I heard from Lin Yun'er that you have a great figure. There's a swimming pool right next to us, aren't you going to show us?"

As she spoke, a mixture of teasing and seriousness appeared in her eyes.

For some reason, after what just happened, Lin Xiaolu paid more and more attention to Lin Xiuyuan.

For example, she really wants to see the figure that Lim Yoona mentioned before.

In response to Lin Xiaolu's question, Lin Xiuyuan simply replied, "Then will you show it to me?"

"You wish," Lin Xiaolu rolled her eyes at him.

"Then go wash up and go to bed." Lin Xiuyuan stood up with a smile. "Goodnight, Shirley."

"Haha, goodnight, oppa~"

"Ah, Lin Xiuyuan!"

Lin Xiaolu suddenly blurted out, laughing as she lunged at him as if to hit him, but she had no energy left.

……

……

The next day.

Tokyo remained shrouded in continuous rain. The rain outside the window had been falling since early morning, pattering against the glass and creating a light mist.

When Lin Xiuyuan came out of the bedroom, he stretched and yawned. He immediately saw Goo Hara sitting on the living room sofa, holding a cup of hot tea. She smiled and greeted him, "Good morning, Xiuyuan-xi."

"Good morning, Hera." Lin Xiuyuan smiled and nodded, then casually reminded her, "You don't need to use honorifics with me, just call me by my name, just like I call you."

Goo Hara smiled and nodded, "Okay, Xiuyuan."

Sitting next to her, Shirley was hugging a cushion and muttering, "I told you last night, unnie, you should just stay here. It's so tiring to go back and forth, and it's so cold on a rainy day."

“It would be more troublesome to pack my clothes and things to come over, so it’s better to go back.” Goo Hara said with a smile as she took a sip of hot tea.

Just then, the bedroom door was pushed open, and light footsteps sounded. Everyone turned to look, and Lin Xiaolu came out.

Her outfit today left Lin Xiuyuan stunned for a moment.

The gray knit shorts revealed her long, fair legs, and the loose sweatshirt she wore over a gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt was covered by a dark blue suit jacket, creating a look that was both street style and a bit preppy.

She wore a pair of shiny black mid-calf boots and carried a brown leather shoulder bag, creating a sleek and eye-catching overall look.

It looks good, but the problem is that it's too eye-catching.

So after staring blankly for two seconds, Lin Xiuyuan blurted out instinctively, "Hey, Lin Xiaolu, are you sure you want to wear this out today?"

"Hmm?" Lin Xiaolu raised an eyebrow, looked down at herself, and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"It's not that it's impossible, but can you really pretend to be an ordinary person walking around the streets of Tokyo like this? You'll be recognized in a heartbeat, okay? Are you trying to get on the trending topics?"

As Lin Xiuyuan spoke, he shook his head and clicked his tongue, looking like he had a "headache".

Goo Hara, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Yeah, unnie, you're so cool. You'll probably be surrounded as soon as you walk out of the hotel."

Lin Xiaolu pouted and frowned slightly, "Then I'll go back and change into something else."

She actually wanted to dress more eye-catchingly, since it was a rare occasion to go out with Lin Xiuyuan, she had to show off her charm.

Before I even stepped outside, I was met with a cold shower, and my mood immediately soured.

She was furious that guy was so blunt.

Just as she turned to go back, Lin Xiuyuan added, "Actually, it really looks quite good, very eye-catching. But it's windy and rainy outside today, so wear more clothes and don't catch a cold."

Lin Xiaolu's previously droopy lips instantly turned up.

She didn't say anything, just snorted and turned to go into her room, reluctantly changing into a relatively simple outfit.
Wearing dark blue jeans with a gray sweatshirt and a khaki trench coat, she still looked youthful and vibrant, but noticeably more understated.

The group then went downstairs together and had a simple breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Sulli ordered a Japanese set meal, Goo Hara ate fruit yogurt and a small bread, while Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Xiaolu drank hot coffee and had sandwiches together.

Lin Xiuyuan, who originally wanted to switch from coffee to cola, could only frown and drink a few sips of coffee under Lin Xiaolu's control.

Finally, seeing that he really couldn't drink any more, Lin Xiaolu got him a glass of juice.

After finishing their meal, the group set off with umbrellas, heading straight for their destination for the day: Takeshita Street in Harajuku.

The rain wasn't heavy on the streets, but it hadn't stopped either. Under the gray sky, Harajuku remained bustling.

The fine drizzle washed the entire Zhuxia Road wet, and the neon signs on both sides of the road shimmered with a hazy glow in the mist. People with all kinds of umbrellas moved between the colorful shops, street performers wore raincoats and played guitars, long queues formed in front of dessert shops, and occasionally the laughter of girls could be heard.

Walking along the roadside, Lin Xiaolu looked up at the colorful sea of ​​umbrellas in the rain, then suddenly turned to Lin Xiuyuan and sighed, "This kind of weather seems pretty good, doesn't it? Everyone is rushing away and rarely notices us."

Lin Xiuyuan stood beside her, holding an umbrella, looking at the misty, floating effect of the rain on the street. He then glanced at Lin Xiaolu, who was wearing a hoodie next to him. "With that hat and mask on, who can tell it's you?"

Goo Hara, who was walking behind them, kept her eyes fixed on the two people in front of her, and suddenly grabbed Sulli's hand.

"Jinri, are you sure they're not a couple? Look at how naturally Unnie held his hand. And the way he turned around to talk, his face was almost touching her ear, right? No, they practically kissed."

"No, no, unnie, I'm not lying to you," Shirley replied with a smile, but she couldn't explain the 'experiential learning' thing, so she could only gloss over it.

Faced with Sulli's confident statement, Goo Hara continued to gaze at the two figures walking side by side ahead, her eyes filled with a hint of suspicion. "I really don't believe that the two of them would have a bad relationship under these circumstances. Jinri, could it be that you're not aware of the situation either?"

"Ah~"

Sherry was taken aback by this unexpected response and didn't know how to answer. "That's probably impossible."

"Why is it impossible? I think that's how it is. I guess Unnie is too embarrassed to tell you directly, so she said you're just friends. Tsk tsk, I didn't expect it to be like this."

Goo Hara has completely entered a state of mental conjecture, immersed in her own world of reasoning.

Shirley could only smile bitterly, feeling helpless, and couldn't find a suitable excuse to interrupt her fantasy.

At this moment, the group arrived at the entrance of a cosplay costume store. Lin Xiaolu immediately pulled Lin Xiuyuan inside, and Goo Hara and Sulli followed.

The store is filled with a dazzling array of colorful anime-style clothing, some of which are so bizarre that they are astonishing.

Once inside, Lin Xiaolu was a little overwhelmed by the dazzling array of anime-style clothing.

Moreover, many of the clothes are oddly shaped and not suitable for everyday wear.

Just as she was about to ask Lin Xiuyuan for his opinion, she found that he was staring intently at a corner.

Lin Xiaolu followed the gaze and saw a 1:1 scale figurine model.

A blonde girl was dressed in a white dress and white stockings, while her hands were bound in mid-air by several blood-red threads.

Being tied up is one thing, but why is that butt sticking out so high? It's really getting my blood pumping.

But Lin Xiaolu couldn't understand what was so interesting about it. She frowned, then leaned closer with a half-smile.

"You like this? I can have it too."

Lin Xiuyuan, who was staring at the figure of Saber being tied to the church by Caster, was shocked when he heard these words. He turned around abruptly to look at Lin Xiaolu, and his whole body instantly became alert.

Lin Xiaolu looked at his expression and smiled, "Want to see?"

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(End of this chapter)