Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 145 The kisses were so realistic (Please subscribe and vote!)
Inside the swimming pool.

Lin Xiuyuan held Lin Xiaolu in his arms and they embraced in the water for a while until her emotions gradually calmed down. Then he said softly, "Why don't you go up first? Wearing clothes like this and sticking to your body will make you catch a cold easily."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu nodded gently, and then climbed up to the edge of the pool with his help.

As she stood up, water dripped from her body, leaving ripples on the white stone floor.

Then Lin Xiaolu turned around, picked up a bath towel from the chair, and wrapped it around herself. She originally wanted to sit on the lounge chair by the pool, but after catching a glimpse of Lin Xiuyuan's figure in the water, she sat back down in her previous spot.

She swept her wet, long hair to one side, letting the cool air from the air conditioner brush against her cheeks and neck. The coolness was refreshing, but it also made her heart pound with unease.

Lin Xiuyuan then submerged back into the water, said nothing more, and swam again.

As a boy who grew up in the south, I spent almost all my summer vacations during the nine years of compulsory education in various fields and ponds.

As long as your legs aren't broken, you can keep jumping into the deep mountain pools, the streams by the village, and so on.

His figure traced clean arcs in the water, his well-defined back appearing and disappearing in the sunlight, his shoulder blades and arms rising and falling powerfully with his swimming strokes, like a freely gliding aquatic creature.

At the edge of the pool, Lin Xiaolu's gaze followed his movements in the water, but her heart was still immersed in the kiss from earlier, unable to truly calm down.

She reached out and gently touched her lips, the image of the kiss replaying in her mind.

This time it was her initiative, a clear and obvious one.

It wasn't an impulse, nor an impromptu performance, but rather an emotion that had been accumulating in the subconscious for a long time, finally bursting forth at that moment.

She suddenly felt a strong urge to confirm one more time, to confirm that the kiss was not an illusion, nor a mirage in the water.

She wanted to relive that emotion, that moment of excitement and tenderness; she needed to remember it vividly.

So, just as Lin Xiuyuan finished swimming two laps and looked up from the water to catch his breath, he heard Lin Xiaolu calling softly from the shore, "Lin Xiuyuan, come here for a second."

He swam over and stopped in front of her, looking up at her. Sunlight streamed through the glass canopy above the pool, making the water droplets on his eyelashes sparkle, and his expression was serene.

"what happened?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who had come to the shore and was lying there, wiped his face and asked with some curiosity.

Lin Xiaolu didn't speak, but simply tightened the bath towel a little, then slowly leaned down, looking intently at him, "Come here in front of me."

"You're not trying to mess with me, are you? You were the one who initiated it just now."

While saying this, Lin Xiuyuan walked up to Lin Xiaolu on the steps under the pool and smiled, "What do you want? Why don't you come down and I'll teach you how to swim?"

The boy had just finished speaking when, in the next second, the girl's face quietly drew closer.

She lowered her head and kissed him again, gently yet firmly.

This time, there was no water ripples for cover, nor was it a sudden fall, but rather in the morning air where sunlight and moisture intertwined.

Lin Xiaolu, consciously and clearly, kissed Lin Xiuyuan.

The figure who was kissed opened its eyes slightly for a moment, then focused on feeling the warmth on its lips.

As she slowly pulled away from his lips, Lin Xiuyuan looked up at her, a smile in his eyes, and said softly, "So, did you find out anything?"

There was no atmosphere this time. Lin Xiuyuan, who was always very self-aware, knew very well that the little deer Bambi in front of him was definitely not in love with him. It was just 'experiencing' or 'verifying' some kind of feeling.

However, he didn't feel there was anything humiliating about it. He got a kiss from a beautiful woman for free, what was there to be ashamed of?

As it turns out, he was right.

After hearing the answer, Lin Xiaolu smiled and rested her hands on her knees. "Yeah, it proves that kissing after that moment feels completely different."

Lin Xiuyuan then chuckled softly, "Want to try again? I haven't finished enjoying myself yet."

"Just wait, it should happen next time."

Lin Xiaolu, like a sly little fox, sat up straight, hugging a bath towel, and let out a soft hum, but her eyes were bright and she couldn't hide her smugness.

Lin Xiuyuan shook his head and chuckled, raising his hand to wipe the water from his face. He slowly stood up, supporting himself on the edge of the pool. Water droplets flowed slowly down his shoulders and abdomen. But when he looked at Lin Xiaolu, his gaze revealed a seriousness and an emotion that he could not afford to miss. "Don't wait until next time, let's do it this time."

Lin Xiaolu was stunned for a moment, while Lin Xiuyuan strode ashore, his body still warm from the water, and walked towards her step by step.

She instinctively shrank back, but couldn't control the curve of her lips.

……

After half an hour.

After washing up, the two changed into clean clothes and lay lazily on the sofa, embracing each other, the atmosphere still filled with the warmth of moisture and lingering emotions.

Lin Xiaolu turned around and looked at the man behind her, unable to help but laugh out loud, "Lin Xiuyuan, I really didn't expect you to be able to hold back."

"Each each other."

Lin Xiuyuan played with her slender fingers, his tone relaxed, but the fire in his eyes still burned brightly, though he did not take it any further.

Even according to Bambi, the little fawn in her arms, if he had really wanted to continue, she probably wouldn't have refused.

But just as he was about to undress, he suddenly became a little angry.

I can't just hand over everything with a flick of your finger, can I?

Before you even said a word, I had already willingly surrendered.

If it were me a month ago, I might have just gone with the flow.

During this period, he ate delicious food delivered to his door, which was very tasty, so his appetite naturally became more discerning.

So when facing Lin Xiaolu, he felt a competitive urge: If you don't take that step, I'll stop and see who can't hold back first.

It's just a simple challenge, it's not like he hasn't played it before.

Compared to Krystal, who was unreserved and passionate back then, Lin Xiaolu is still far from that level.

Besides, before coming to Tokyo, he had been "fed" for three whole days, and his mood and state were in a delicate balance of "contentment but not in a hurry".

So when Lin Xiaolu heard the sudden stubbornness in his tone, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at him, feeling both angry and amused.

"A guy like you can suddenly throw up a stubborn, unreasonable temper, right?"

I've already made it so obvious, what more do you want? Do I have to kneel down and take your pants off?
"Maybe so, that's just how the rebellious phase is."

Lin Xiuyuan shrugged, feeling her body gently leave his embrace. He stretched out his arms and looked at Lin Xiaolu sitting in front of him with a smile.

The other person stared at him for a while with their clear, doe-like eyes, then smiled and said, "I understand. You're deliberately holding back your emotions, aren't you?"

However, as a beautiful woman, Lin Xiaolu also has dignity.

It's not too shameful for her to take the initiative in small things like kissing.

But if she had to take the initiative in that final step, she felt it would be a bit too much.

So for the rest of the day, the two began their own 'close' confrontation.

……

Today, Tokyo is bathed in bright sunshine. The midday sun shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a pale golden glow throughout the room.

After finishing their conversation, Lin Xiuyuan went back into the water and swam again.

This time, I changed into a loose-fitting short-sleeved shirt and shorts, leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a juice in one hand and the other in my pocket, gazing at the towering buildings in the distance and the ever-changing sky.

The dampness from the swim still lingered on my shoulders and neck, yet they were slightly warm from the sun's rays.

Lin Xiaolu, dressed in a refreshing sundress, stood next to him, also holding a glass of juice, but occasionally stealing a glance at him.

Looking at this guy's profile in the sunlight, his features were clearly defined, his brow bone was prominent, his eyelashes were thick and slightly curled, and his eyes were focused. He looked so calm and serious.

The previous images flashed by, causing Lin Xiaolu's heart to skip a beat.

Suddenly, she chuckled softly, leaned forward, and moved closer to him.

"Lin Xiuyuan," Lin Xiaolu called out.

"Ok?"

Lin Xiuyuan, wondering what was going on, turned his head to look, but before he could even turn around, his lips were sealed by the other person's.

There was little hesitation, and no warning signs.

Lin Xiaolu was like a kitten that suddenly pounced and caused trouble, silent yet direct.

Her lips pressed against his, and she kissed him gently and slowly.

Lin Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment. Even though he was still holding the juice, his body stiffened for a moment before he put the glass on the table next to him, wrapped his arms around the other person's slender waist, and hugged her even tighter.

The sunlight slanted in, and the two shadows overlapped in front of the French windows, one after another.

This kiss was warmer than the one at the pool.

A moment later, Lin Xiaolu, who was gently biting Lin Xiuyuan's lower lip, stepped back slightly and looked at him with shimmering eyes, "This time, can you still hold back?"

Lin Xiuyuan took a deep breath, chuckled, and leaned down to peck her forehead. "You can handle it, you're just a little dizzy from the sugar."

"Fine, you think so little of me, huh?"

Lin Xiaolu laughed in exasperation, tugged at his shirt, and turned to walk towards the sofa with a mix of resentment and slight embarrassment.

“I could say that too,” Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile, shaking his head behind her. And this was just the beginning.

……

afternoon.

This time, the two did not go out to dine, but instead ordered room service.

In the spacious living room of the presidential suite, Lin Xiaolu sat opposite Lin Xiuyuan, watching him eat while poking at the spaghetti on his plate, pondering something in her mind.

While eating, Lin Xiuyuan would occasionally look up at her, his eyes smiling and a relaxed smile on his lips.

One of them ate like feeding a cat, while the other laughed like teasing a cat; the atmosphere was as comfortable as that of an old married couple.

After the meal, Lin Xiuyuan got up and went to the refrigerator to get some water.

The moment I turned around, a soft, yielding force suddenly pounced on me from behind.

Lin Xiaolu rushed over from the dining table, jumped up, wrapped her legs around his waist, and clasped her hands around his neck, a wild and playful smile blooming on her lips.

"Let's see how long you can hold out." After asking, panting, Bambi's lips pressed against his again the next second.

Lin Xiuyuan was momentarily overwhelmed by her kiss, so he reached back and supported her buttocks, holding her even tighter. But just as he was about to fall into her embrace, he suddenly turned his head and gently pulled the kiss away.

"We just finished eating, aren't you planning to take a break?" he said in a low voice, his voice hoarse and his ears red, as if he was trying his best to suppress his anger.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaolu was not about to let him rest. "What's the point of a truce? Didn't you just replenish your strength after eating?"

"I'm afraid that if I do strenuous exercise right after eating, I'll throw up."

Lin Xiaolu was stunned for a moment, then angrily punched him, "You're disgusting me, aren't you?"

"I'm just stating the facts," Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile.

Lin Xiaolu jumped down in anger, went back to the sofa, grabbed a cushion, and threw it at him, yelling, "Lin Xiuyuan, you bastard!"

……

It's about three o'clock in the afternoon.

The two, who had just had a fight, were now back to normal and were snuggled up on the sofa watching an old movie.

Lin Xiaolu chose the movie; it was a French film with a long and boring plot, but she watched it intently, even leaning on Lin Xiuyuan's shoulder without moving.

As the plot neared its climax in the latter half, she suddenly sat up straight, then turned her face to the side again and kissed him directly.

This kiss came slowly and gently, yet it was incredibly tender, like the softest scene in slow motion.

Lin Xiuyuan didn't push her away. Instead, he pressed her down against the back of the sofa, supporting himself with one hand while the other hand firmly pressed against her slender waist.

Their breaths mingled, and their movements were so practiced that it seemed they had rehearsed many times.

Lin Xiuyuan suddenly stopped when she tried to go further, slipping her hand under the hem of his clothes. He looked at her intently and chuckled softly, "Couldn't resist anymore?"

Lin Xiaolu bit her lip. "Can't you be a little more cooperative?"

"Kissing is fine, but if you can't resist, you have to say it out loud, otherwise you can't just do whatever you want."

Looking at the little Bambi in front of him, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly became more and more audacious.

"Ugh, Lin Xiuyuan!" Lin Xiaolu was annoyed, her little mouth puffed out in anger.

"I need to take care of some physiological needs."

Lin Xiuyuan laughed, turned around and got up from her, walking towards the bathroom, leaving Lin Xiaolu on the sofa staring at his back, feeling suffocated.

……

Over the next few hours, Lin Xiaolu tried almost every method imaginable.

From changing clothes to leaning against him as much as possible, including the time they washed and ate fruit together,

Lin Xiaolu actually bent down and licked a piece of fruit off her hand right in front of him, then gave him a provocative look and asked, "If I do this, will you eat it or not?"

Seeing this scene almost made Lin Xiuyuan cut his own tongue, but he managed to restrain himself.

Another time, she leaned against his lap, scrolling through comments and reading the news.

Suddenly she climbed up and kissed him. Lin Xiuyuan didn't refuse, but he didn't retaliate either.

Then night fell.

After taking a shower, Lin Xiaolu glanced at the boy on the sofa and went into the living room bathroom, intending to blow-dry her hair in front of the mirror.

Lin Xiuyuan, who was still lying in front, got up and walked in. When he saw her wearing only a tank top and shorts, and her half-wet hair, he felt his anger rise again.

Sensing something, Lin Xiaolu turned to look at him, smiled, and beckoned him, "So, this time, you can still hold back?"

Lin Xiuyuan squinted as he approached her, placing his hand on her waist and gently tightening it. The two were extremely close, yet they still did not cross the line.

He asked her in a low voice, "Do you really have to wait for me to speak first?"

Lin Xiaolu smiled slyly, "You're the one who's been holding back, aren't you?"

"I'm holding back my emotions, not you," Lin Xiuyuan said calmly, the fire in his eyes still burning, yet carrying a stubborn clarity.

These words completely stunned Lin Xiaolu, and several waves of turbulent emotions began to surge through her mind, gradually eroding her mental defenses.

The next second, Lin Xiuyuan turned and left.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaolu turned to look at him and called out, "Lin Xiuyuan, wait..."

Just then, the electronic beeping sound from the door interrupted Lin Xiaolu from speaking.

Sulli, who spent the day at the amusement park with Goo Hara, has returned.

"I'm back."

A cute girl's voice rang out from the entrance hall, and then Sulli appeared in the living room carrying two bags of things, "Oppa, Unnie, I packed some delicious food for you."

However, when she saw the state of Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Xiaolu, she vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

We're not really that familiar anymore; in fact, we've become a bit estranged.

what's the situation?
in argument?
……

……

Two days later, in the evening.

Seoul Incheon Airport in 2025.

As a flight landed smoothly, it taxied to the end of the runway.

The little dragon in business class finally took off his eye mask, stretched, yawned, looked out at the dark night, and whispered, "Finally back... I've been a bit tired these past few days."

The posture, the movements, and even the expression were almost identical to those on the day of departure, as if they were copied and pasted.

She continued to stare silently at the dragon cub's face, her gaze as meticulous as if she were conducting a skin management assessment.

It wasn't until the big dragon cub waved his hand in front of her eyes that Lee Juri narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "Jiyeon, I've noticed that your current state seems to have deteriorated somewhat compared to when you set off."

"Maybe he's tired." The little dragon leaned back lazily in his seat, smiling and squinting his eyes.

But Lee Juri wouldn't let it go, saying, "I wasn't that tired. I just attended a music festival, had a meet-and-greet, and even had time to go shopping."

Speaking of shopping, she suddenly remembered a certain cute younger man, and paused, "By the way, Zhiyan, has Xiuyuan still not replied to your message?"

For the past few days, she had been sending text messages to Lin Xiuyuan, but they had all disappeared without a trace, and she hadn't received a single reply.

Da Longzai just picked up his phone and glanced at it, then casually waved the screen and shrugged. "No, but he told me before that he might be a bit busy when he gets back and won't have time to reply to messages for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Li Juli raised her eyebrows. "What? We can reply to messages even when we're changing clothes backstage. How can we be this busy?"

But Da Longzai added with a smile, "It seems he's going to comfort someone who's having an emotional breakdown and is threatening suicide. He said his friends should take turns staying with him, in case something happens."

Li Juli had no objections now, after all, this was a matter of life and death. "Alright then, he didn't tell me that."

But as soon as she finished speaking, she keenly caught the undisguised satisfied smile on the big dragon's lips.

I didn't tell you, but I did.

"..."

Lee Juri instantly felt like she'd been force-fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and gritted her teeth as she punched Da Longzai, "I know you guys have been gone, I know you're closer to each other than I am, it's really infuriating."

Just as the two were arguing, Da Longzai's phone, which was placed beside his leg, suddenly lit up, and the notification on the screen caught their attention.

With a swipe of his hand, he unlocked the app and took a look. The little dragon's eyes lit up instantly.

Xiuyuan: I'm back.

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