Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 150 Next, the Shura Field... Descends (A long chapter of 10,000 words, please subscribe and vote)

2025 years.

Inside Yoona's apartment.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the living room through the half-open curtains, softly bathing the carpet and coffee table in a warm glow.

Yoona, who only went to bed early last night, woke up quite early today. I don't know if it's because of her biological clock or because she set an alarm.

Anyway, around nine o'clock, I came out of the bedroom.

She was wearing loose pajamas, her hair was fluffy and messy after waking up, and her face, without makeup, had the unique laziness and relaxation of the morning.

As soon as she opened the bedroom door, a warm fragrance wafted towards her.

That's the smell of bread—familiar, soft, and with a faint sweet aroma.

So Yoona paused, subconsciously looking up towards the kitchen, where she saw the golden-brown bread still on the island grill, neatly arranged, the care taken in its preparation almost immediately apparent.

After looking at the kitchen, she quickly turned her attention to the living room.

On that comfortable sofa, Lin Xiuyuan, who had been 'threatened' to come up last night, was fast asleep.

The figure lay on its side, wrapped loosely in a blanket, one arm draped over the outside, head buried in a cushion, hair disheveled.

The little thoughts that came after being teased last night, and the restlessness before being teased, have all been washed away by sleepiness. The way the body sleeps peacefully is just like a heroic warrior who has just faced a 'major ominous' sign but still managed to complete some adventurous trials.

Seeing this, Lin Yoona didn't say anything, nor did she wake Lin Xiuyuan.

Instead, she tiptoed over, then squatted down in front of the sofa, looking at the boy in front of her with some curiosity, a smile she couldn't hide on her lips.

A smiling gaze slowly moved from Lin Xiuyuan's crown of hair and forehead to the faint dark circles under his eyes beneath his eyelashes, and then to the slight upturn of his lips, as if he were having a pleasant dream.

In the quiet living room, only the ticking of the clock on the wall and the barely perceptible frequency of Lin Yoona's heartbeat could be heard.

She just watched him quietly and suddenly realized that although this young man was reckless, talkative, and occasionally silly, the way he got serious when making bread last night, and the way he looked when he played golf earlier, were all quite handsome.

a long time.

Lin Yoona slightly raised her hand and gently tidied the hair on his forehead. The movement was extremely light and slow, as if she was afraid of disturbing the boy's sleep.

Then he murmured to himself, "He's not exactly handsome, so why is he so likable?"

As soon as he finished speaking, perhaps sensing something, Lin Xiuyuan's nose twitched slightly, and he made a muffled sound, but he did not wake up.

Lin Yoona smiled slightly, stood up gently, and looked back at the bread in the kitchen. Her heart seemed to soften as well.

She went into the kitchen, took a piece of bread, tore off a corner, and took a small bite.

Soft, chewy, and sweet, the texture after cooling is more refreshing than when it's freshly baked. Although it's a little less warm, the taste is not much different.

"Your skills are pretty good. Looks like I'll have to ask you to come more often."

Chewing on her bread, Lim Yoona turned back with amusement to look at the sleeping boy on the sofa, a slight smile playing on her lips.

A long time passed.

Awakened by the noise around him, Lin Xiuyuan groggily opened his eyes and found himself on the sofa, his memories of last night slowly returning.

The dream he had just had seemed to linger, and the light in front of him was so bright that he had to squint and rub his forehead.

Suddenly, a crisp laugh broke his daze.

He looked down and saw that Lim Yoona was sitting on one side of the sofa, watching TV intently, seemingly engrossed in some comedy variety show.

Compared to the pajamas she wore last night, she was now dressed in a simple white T-shirt and sweatpants, her legs draped over the sofa, looking quiet and at ease.

"Oh, you're finally awake." Lim Yoona turned around with a smile, and greeted him happily when she saw him open his eyes. "How did you sleep last night? Why didn't you wake me up to eat the freshly baked bread?"

Lin Xiuyuan was a little stunned. Looking at her leisurely appearance, he finally spoke after a long while, "Are you sure that if I call you, your morning grumpiness won't burn me up? And why are you up so early?"

Yoona blinked, smiled, and raised her eyebrows. "I only have the habit of waking up early, but I don't have the habit of being grumpy when I wake up. What's wrong? You didn't confuse me with Krystal or Jessica unnie, did you?"

As she spoke, she turned her head and pointed to the wall clock, "And look at what time it is now, it's not early at all."

After sitting up and casually tugging at his slightly messy hair, Lin Xiuyuan looked at the clock and saw that the hour hand had already passed the number 11.

Then I glanced at the bread I had prepared in the early hours of the morning. The faint aroma wafted over, making my stomach, which hadn't had any nutrition all night, rumble loudly.

"Big sister, I only went to bed in the early hours of the morning last night... no, I only went to bed in the early hours of the morning. Isn't it normal to get up now?"

"Who are you calling 'big sister'? Say it again."

Just moments ago, Yoona was smiling, but her face instantly darkened, and she glared angrily at the person opposite her.

Realizing his mistake, Lin Xiuyuan quickly raised his hand to apologize, "Ah, sorry, sorry, I misspoke. I'm going to the restroom."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yoona composed herself, rolled her eyes at Lin Xiuyuan, and said, "A toiletries bag has been prepared for you in the bathroom. Go ahead."

Then she pointed towards the second bedroom and continued, "And there's a set of clothes prepared for you over there. See if you want to change. If you do, you can go in and take a shower. If not, it's up to you. Hurry up and go, don't dawdle."

Lin Xiuyuan nodded, got up and went into the bathroom to wash up.

He looked at himself in the mirror. Although he still looked a little tired, he looked better than when he went to the airport last night.

He glanced at his T-shirt, which was quite dirty from making bread, hesitated for a moment, then left the bathroom and went into the second bedroom.

A moment later, he came out and glanced at Lim Yoona in the living room. "I have a question for you, is it convenient?"

"Speak your mind." Lim Yoona smiled.

"Why are there men's clothes in your apartment? It can't be... "

Before Lin Xiuyuan could finish speaking, a cushion was thrown over there, but because it was a bit far away, it didn't hit Lin Xiuyuan and fell to the ground.

Along with it came Yoona's speechless response: "These are unisex clothes, the oversized style, you know? Don't worry, I've never worn any of them before."

The next second, Lin Xiuyuan's laughter rang out, "What a pity, it would have been so much better if you had worn it."

"Ah, Lin Xiuyuan~"

Lin Yoona, who rarely calls Lin Xiuyuan by his full name, was amused by this and said angrily.

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan grabbed his clothes and went back into the bathroom.

Soon, when he came out again, he had already finished washing up.

Lin Xiuyuan casually tugged at the collar of his white shirt and said with some surprise, "Yoona, this shirt is a bit big. It's not your usual style."

Yoona was sitting on the sofa flipping through TV channels when she heard the noise and looked up instinctively.

Then, I was a little surprised.

Lin Xiuyuan came out of the bathroom, his hair was soft and limp from the steam, not completely dry, and slightly damp, sticking to his forehead. Some strands of hair fell down along his ears, making his face look even more clean and refreshed.

He was wearing that so-called "androgynous" white shirt, the hem of which was slightly long, covering part of his waistband. The cuffs were casually rolled up twice, revealing his slender forearms. He exuded a casual yet neat youthful vibe.

A feeling as warm as sunshine washes over you.

If you were to ask when a man is at his most handsome, the answer would undoubtedly be the one he's just come out of the shower.

After all, she had just taken a shower, and her face still had that natural rosy glow, like the warm scent of something freshly baked.

For example, Lin Xiuyuan was just standing there quietly, but his youthful spirit and white shirt made the atmosphere of the entire living room brighten up instantly.

Even Yoona, who is used to seeing handsome men, couldn't help but smile. "You're really good, Xiuyuan. Although your features aren't the kind that are absolutely stunning, they are full of youthful charm."

Lin Xiuyuan chuckled lightly, "At my age, I should still be considered a teenager, right?"

He was a teenager and a college student, which was precisely his stage in life.

Yoona paused for a moment, then rolled her eyes. "Your mood, which was just starting to improve, is gone in an instant. Can't you just not mention the word 'age'?"

At this point, Yoona is somewhat similar to Krystal before, who was able to officially acknowledge her age and grow old.

But after learning about the parallel universe of 2013 and seeing his younger self, he couldn't take it anymore.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."

Lin Xiuyuan, who had been laughing and saying a few words, lowered his head to straighten his cuffs, and then added in a low voice, "But this is the first time I've ever worn a pure white shirt. Before, I mostly wore T-shirts and didn't own many shirts. The ones I did own were of various styles or other types."

"I think it looks pretty good." Lin Yoona glanced at Lin Xiuyuan standing in front of her again and smiled slightly.

Lin Xiuyuan didn't respond, but turned his head to look at the clock in the living room, and then realized that it was already noon.

Sunlight streamed through the curtains, filling the air with a warm atmosphere.

"It's getting late, so I'll head over now. I need to go check on the situation."

After finishing speaking, Lin Xiuyuan stretched, walked over to pick up his phone from the coffee table, and then planned to leave.

However, just as she walked over, Yoona called out to her, "Why are you in such a hurry? You're already here, you should definitely have lunch before going back."

"what?"

Lin Xiuyuan was a little stunned. He wanted to refuse, so he said, "I have to go to 2013 first. What if someone is looking for me? It's better not to disappear for a whole day if I can avoid it."

"Then I'll go with you, or go back."

After saying that, Lim Yoona stood up and said, "Wait for me a moment, I'm going inside to change my clothes."

Lin Xiuyuan had no choice but to stand there and watch Lin Yun'er turn and walk into the master bedroom.

A few minutes later, she came out again without changing her top, but instead changed her sweatpants into tight-fitting flared jeans that accentuated her figure, showing off her curvy hips and long legs, which was very eye-catching.

After noticing Lin Xiuyuan's focused gaze, Lin Yoona smiled easily, straightened her clothes, walked to his side, and led the way to the entrance.

"Let's go, it's ready."

Lin Xiuyuan watched her graceful figure as she walked out of the apartment.

Outside, the sun was shining brightly, and the streets were lined with shady trees.

A car slowly drove out of the underground parking lot of the residential area and headed towards the Gangnam District.

……

Meanwhile, in another apartment in Seoul.

Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled shadows on the wooden floor.

The little dragon cub, who fought with Lin Xiuyuan until midnight last night, finally woke up from its deep sleep.

But after washing up, when I stood in front of the bathroom mirror and looked at myself, I paused for a few seconds.

My skin looked brighter than it did on the plane yesterday, as if it had regained some moisture and had a delicate glow.

The eyes that looked slightly tired before going to bed last night have now become clear, with a touch of gentleness in the corners.

"Ok?"

After a gasp, the little dragon instinctively raised its hand and touched its cheek.

Her skin was delicate, firm, and in such good condition that even she herself could hardly believe it.

"This is too exaggerated..."

The little dragon muttered to himself, then thought of Lin Xiuyuan's "youthful energy" from last night.

Then came the absurd conversations and speculations with Lee Juri, and finally, he raised an eyebrow with some doubt, "Could it be... that there really is such a thing as nourishment?"

Her complexion was also much rosier than before. It wasn't the fake whiteness that makeup and foundation could create, but a genuine healthy blush that emanated from her body.

It's a color that naturally appears after drinking hot soup or experiencing some kind of high-temperature, intense, heart-pounding "exercise".

The little dragon, as if remembering something, took a step back, allowing its entire reflection to appear in the mirror.

Even in a loose T-shirt, she couldn't hide the languid and coquettish air of someone who had just woken up.

The faint red marks on her neck were still there, as if they had been entangled by vines at night.

The little dragon twisted her neck and touched the back of her collarbone, biting her lip. For some reason, she remembered Lin Xiuyuan's burning eyes when he approached her last night, and the intense heat of his breath on her collarbone.

Although she muttered to herself with a hint of amusement and regret, "I should have known better than to let him pick up Yoona unnie last night."

Then she turned and walked out of the bathroom, her steps light as if she had been injected with vitality since yesterday, and her whole being had an indescribable brightness.

Even the reflection in the refrigerator door in the kitchen showed a little dragon cub humming a tune unconsciously, its face beaming with joy.

After glancing at the empty refrigerator, she hesitated for a moment, then closed the refrigerator door again. Smiling, she walked to her phone, picked it up, and dialed a number.

A few seconds later, the call was answered, and Lee Qri's voice came from the other end, "Hey, Jiyeon, what's wrong?"

"Unnie, have you had lunch yet?"

"Not yet, let's eat together. I just heard that there's a restaurant that makes pretty good pan-fried steak."

Daeyongzai's question made Lee Qri instantly understand what the maknae meant, and then she smiled and took the initiative to invite him out, and gave him her location.

And so, after receiving the location information, the little dragon immediately went back to his room to change his clothes, and then cheerfully prepared to leave the apartment.

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly returned to the master bedroom, thinking, "Oh no, I almost forgot to take my medicine."

After a while, Da Longzai, having finished his medicine, went downstairs, got into his car, and headed straight to the restaurant where he had arranged to meet Li Juli.

Shortly after, inside the restaurant.

Afternoon sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the exquisite wooden tables and chairs and the porcelain plates, while the aroma of various delicacies wafted through the air.

Lee Juri had arrived early and was currently scrolling through her phone while drinking lemonade and waiting for the baby dragon.

Not long after, a familiar figure walked in with light steps.

"Onie~"

Upon entering the restaurant, Da Longzai waved gently, smiled, and sat down in front of Lee Juri. Before even opening the menu, he eagerly said with a smile, "Unnie, I'm really hungry this time. I got up a little late today."

Lee Ju-ri's eyes widened as she looked at the little dragon cub; she had been stunned ever since she first saw her.

What's wrong with your skin today?

After putting down her phone, Li Juli stared intently at Da Longzai's face, even reaching out to gently poke his cheek without any hesitation. "Why are you suddenly back to being so fair-skinned? You weren't like this when you landed last night. Did you get a hyaluronic acid injection this morning?"

"No way, didn't I just say I just woke up?" Da Longzai said, laughing and crying at the same time, and hid behind her. "I didn't even have time to put on makeup before I went out."

"Are you sure?" Lee Juri was still incredulous.

After her initial surprise, she suddenly remembered something, "Xiuyuan?"

“Uh…” The little dragon’s eyes flashed, he lowered his head, took a sip of the lemonade in front of him, and then smiled.

In the adult world, silence without response is tantamount to acquiescence.

Lee Juri stared at her in shock, then slowly leaned back in her chair, lost in thought. "Really? It really works?"

"may be."

Da Longzai spoke with a serious expression, even looking down at the back of her hand, feeling that the skin on her hand was slightly smoother.

Seeing her reaction, Lee Juri fell into thought again, her expression complex.

All that remained was a muttered thought, "So... what is Xiu Yuan...? A walking youth recharger? A fountain of youth? Or..."

"Oh dear, it's not that magical. I just feel a little better. My energy level had dropped before, hadn't it?"

Da Longzai rolled his eyes, quickly made up an excuse to brush it off, and casually pushed the menu over, "Unnie, hurry up and order, I'm really hungry."

And at this time.

Lin Xiuyuan reopened the portal to 2013.

After returning to the villa and resting for a while, he took Lim Yoon-ah back to the past timeline to find something to eat.

But he had only been back in his apartment in 2013 for a short time when a phone rang.

The incoming call wasn't from a mobile phone, but from a landline.

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2013. Apartment.

When Lin Yoona followed Lin Xiuyuan into the apartment again, she suddenly realized that the scene before her eyes was no longer the same as when she had come a few days ago.

A faint woody fragrance greets you, creating a soft atmosphere interwoven with warm yellow lighting.

She stood by the doorway, looking at the completely renovated layout with some surprise.

"What are you spacing out for? Didn't I tell you before that it's been renovated?"

Seeing that Lin Yoona was a little surprised, Lin Xiuyuan turned his head to look at her, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "Let's go, I'll show you around this new base."

As he spoke, Lin Xiuyuan led Lin Yun'er on a tour.

"As I told you before, this actually involved opening up the apartment next door as well. Now we're just rearranging the entire space to create the current layout of 3 bedrooms and 2 living rooms, including two master suites."

Looking at the living room, which was indeed much more spacious than before, Lim Yoona nodded slightly. Then she looked at the floor-to-ceiling window, which connected with the living room of another apartment to form a bright glass wall, offering a panoramic view of the street scene outside.

The living room adopts a minimalist style, with light-colored wooden furniture paired with a warm gray and white carpet, and the sofa and coffee table area naturally divides the area for entertaining guests.

Next to the balcony, there is an open reading corner with a comfortable recliner and a row of low bookshelves, as if it were specially prepared for someone who loves to snuggle in the sun.

Passing through the living room, you'll find a long corridor connecting the two bedrooms.

The first master suite is located on the inner side, with several abstract oil paintings hanging on the walls. Warm wooden floors are laid throughout the room, and a small balcony is revealed when the curtains are drawn. The bathroom is clean and comfortable, with a bathtub and a separate wet and dry area.

It also hides some details that belong to girls, such as neatly arranged skin care products and a stack of scripts that haven't been sorted yet.

The other suite had a slightly colder style, leaning towards minimalist modern. It was the one Lin Xiuyuan stayed in; it was clean and tidy, but had no style whatsoever.

Seeing this, Lim Yoona suddenly asked, "That's great, but judging from the situation, is Sulli really planning to move in?"

Knowing the situation as well, Yoona was more curious about the truth of the current question than about the changes in the room.

"Yes, after I got back yesterday, it started to move things little by little, like ants carrying food."

Seeing Lin Xiuyuan's relaxed answer, Lin Yun'er was a little worried, "Aren't you worried about being found out?"

Seeing the man's concerns, Lin Xiuyuan led him back to the living room and pointed to the two entrances by the door.

"This is the original entrance, and the other side is the entrance that was opened up next door. Both sides are still preserved. From now on, I will exit from this side, and Sherry will exit from the other side, which will directly avoid the gossip you are worried about."

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and continued, "Come on, let me show you the living room next door."

Then he opened a sliding door, and instantly, a completely different atmosphere rushed in.

The overall style of the space is quite different from the cozy home decor in front; this place is more like a private bar corner.

The low-saturation dark green walls paired with warm gold track lights create a dim yet not oppressive lighting effect.

A custom-made wine cabinet along one wall is filled with a dazzling array of foreign spirits, whiskeys and sake, with several limited editions from Japan, France and even South Korea neatly placed, their transparent glass reflecting soft light.

In the center of the room is an L-shaped stone bar counter with a dark gray stone texture, which is cool and full of texture, and has hidden light strips along the edges that give off a subtle glow.

Behind the bar, there is a built-in handwashing sink and a bartending tool rack, clearly designed to balance practicality and ambiance.

Seeing Lin Yoona's surprised expression, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Just tell me what you want to drink, and I'll mix it for you."

Then he blinked gently, as if he had transformed into another bartender.

Three retro bar stools are arranged in front of the bar, while a small lounge area is set up on the side.

A low table and a soft rug surround a record player, paired with a subwoofer system. The space is perfect for enjoying a drink or relaxing while listening to music and chatting.

After scanning the room, Lim Yoona shared her thoughts.

"It's a place with a great atmosphere. Did you turn your apartment into a second bar?"

"Sometimes when I'm too lazy to go out, I just play here. Renovating the villa was too much trouble, so I converted this apartment into a modern one."

Lin Xiuyuan smiled and finally closed the sliding door. The small space was now completely separated from the apartment, without any sense of abruptness.

Just as Lin Xiuyuan was about to continue showing Lin Yun'er some details, the phone suddenly rang in his ear—a crisp "ring-ring~".

Hearing the familiar yet dated telephone ring, Lim Yoona turned her head sharply to look at the landline in the entryway, her tone surprised, "Wait, Xiuyuan, when did you install this phone? It's an antique."

"same as you?"

Lin Xiuyuan blurted out the words too quickly, but immediately realized something was wrong.

Then, meeting Yoona's quiet gaze, he immediately gave an embarrassed smile and repeatedly raised his hand to apologize, "Sorry, sorry, just kidding, just kidding."

After saying that, he walked towards the phone, taking the opportunity to get away from danger while answering the call and explaining, "This is something Shirley and Soo-yeon insisted on pretending, saying that their phones were off but they could still make calls through this."

“That makes sense. We can install one at the villa too.”

"There's wireless charging over there, so it's completely unnecessary."

After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan picked up the phone and answered, "Hello~"

"Lin Xiuyuan, are you awake?"

The familiar voice made Lin Xiuyuan unconsciously turn around and glance at Lin Yun'er, who was still looking around. He replied with a slight puzzlement, "Oh, I just woke up a little while ago. What's wrong?"

"You're at your apartment now, right? I'll come over to you." It was Lin Xiaolu's voice on the other end of the phone, her tone filled with eagerness.

"Wait a minute, have you eaten?"

Seeing Lin Xiaolu's urgency, Lin Xiuyuan quickly asked a question.

The person on the other end seemed surprised by his question, so they were silent for two seconds before replying, "No, I just came from the company."

Lin Xiaolu, who was standing by the car, was overjoyed. Thinking about the news she had just learned, the first person she wanted to tell was not Kim Tae-yeon or Jessica Jung, but the boy on the other end of the phone.

"Let's find a place to eat and chat while we eat, shall we?"

Lin Xiuyuan's concern made Lin Xiaolu happy again, and she nodded gently, "Sure, where should we eat? It's my treat."

"Hmm~"

The four daily challenges: where to eat, what to eat, where to go for fun, and what to do.

So Lin Xiuyuan was a little confused when they met and asked, "Do you have any recommendations?"

At this moment, Yoona, who had somehow appeared nearby, smiled slightly and said, "I know a private restaurant, would you like to go and try it?"

Upon hearing that voice, Lin Xiaolu on the other end of the phone immediately tensed up. "Why is she here too?"

As Lin Yoona smiled and was about to speak again, Lin Xiuyuan gestured for her to shut up with a look. Then, she shrugged and turned to continue touring the new apartment.

Lin Xiuyuan replied to Lin Xiaolu on the other end of the phone, "She's coming over for dinner."

"What's wrong with this woman? Isn't there enough food for her over there?"

Lin Xiaolu, who had been looking forward to a date for the two of them, suddenly felt a bit giddy after discovering that the hot springs had fallen through.

"Yeah~"

Although Lim Yoona didn't say anything, it didn't mean she wasn't eavesdropping. As soon as she heard that Lin Xiaolu dared to cricket at her, she immediately wanted to retaliate.

Fortunately, Lin Xiuyuan called out in time, "Then I'll order that private kitchen restaurant. I'll give you the address in a bit."

"Okay." After answering, Lin Xiaolu paused, then changed the subject, "Why don't you throw her back over there?"

"Lin Xiaolu!!!"

"I'm hanging up now, see you later."

The person on the other end of the phone hung up decisively.

beep beep...

Lin Xiuyuan put down the receiver, turned around and looked at Lin Yun'er who was rushing towards him angrily, and said with a wry smile, "Don't glare at me, I didn't say those things just now."

"No, Xiuyuan, what have you been doing these past few days? How come she's suddenly become so brave?"

Faced with Lin Yoona's question, Lin Xiuyuan naturally wouldn't tell her that he had been playing the game "Inch Stop" with Lin Xiaolu these past few days, so he innocently replied, "I don't know, but her voice sounded cheerful just now, so it must be something good."

"Then let's go. I want to see if she can still say those things to me."

After saying that, Lim Yoona sneered, casually piled her long hair into a high bun, revealing her fair neck, and changed it into a youthful and playful high ponytail.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan chuckled, then asked for the address of the private restaurant and sent it to Lin Xiaolu.

Finally, when they were leaving, he took Yoona to a normal storage room and let her go in to choose a mask to wear.

After hearing the explanation, the other party nodded in agreement. "Indeed, wearing a mask in public is strange, but it's not so bad compared to being discovered. Xiu Yuan, your idea is really great."

After saying that, Lin Yoona went inside and chose a Japanese-style fox mask. After putting it on, she looked at Lin Xiuyuan and asked, "How is it? Does it look good?"

With her high ponytail, fox-faced mask, and graceful figure, it would be a lie to say she wasn't beautiful.

So Lin Xiuyuan nodded, and then he and Lin Yun'er went out openly and legitimately.

Although a few passersby glanced at Yoona wearing a mask downstairs, they only gave her a quick look before hurrying on their way without giving it much thought.

Soon, Yoona, who had sat in the back seat, took off her mask and exclaimed excitedly, "Xiuyuan, did you see that? They didn't recognize me at all!"

"This is normal, but when you go to eat later, we need to use a detector to check the private room first, and then you can take off your mask."

"Okay, I understand. We also need to lock the private room door from the inside."

"Yes, it's a bit of a hassle, but it's for safety..."

"Shouldn't we eat at home for safety reasons?"

"..."

They continued chatting like this, and soon Lin Xiuyuan drove Lin Yun'er to the private restaurant she had mentioned, which served Chinese food.

Looking at the restaurant hidden in the alley, Lin Xiuyuan wondered how Lin Yun'er knew about it.

"During the mask-wearing period, I had nothing to do, so I would occasionally go out for a drive. That's how I came across this restaurant. After getting to know them better, I learned that they opened it because they were bored after moving here for their children. It just so happens that they opened it last year."

"How do you remember so clearly?" Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile after parking the car.

In the back seat, Yoona, who had put the fox mask back on, rolled her eyes at the last moment. "Opening in 2012, the end of the world, who can forget that?"

After listening, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and led her into the restaurant. After chatting with the elderly couple in Chinese for a while, the elderly couple, who didn't have a private room originally, immediately made one for their rare encounter with their fellow countryman.

This enthusiasm made Lin Xiuyuan a little embarrassed.

So they quickly helped tidy up a room with chairs, and then set up a table in the middle. That's how the work on the private room was completed in a simple way.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiaolu, who was on the phone earlier, had unknowingly moved to stand next to Lin Yoona, looking at the scene with a strange expression.

"What's going on?"

She tilted her head and smiled slightly at Lin Yoona beside her, her voice neither warm nor cold, "I'm setting up a private room. How come you're so fast? I thought I was going to have a private talk with Xiuyuan first and wait for you."

"What good things are you two saying to each other?" Lin Xiaolu sneered.

But her laughter stopped a second later when Yoona answered.

"For example, did he sleep well at my house last night? And the bread tasted really good. I'll have him come over and make it again next time."

"You two slept together last night?"

Lin Xiaolu was startled. If it weren't for the fact that it wasn't convenient to remove the mask right now, she would have already taken action to see the other person's expression under the mask.

Seeing her reaction, Lim Yoona guessed what was going on, and deliberately smiled meaningfully, "Oh, why are you so excited? Don't tell me that after coming back from this trip, you think Xiuyuan is yours?"

These words left Lin Xiaolu speechless for a moment. The memories of those days in the presidential suite flashed through her mind, and she looked back at Lin Xiuyuan with a hint of resentment in her eyes.

But the other party was completely unaware. After setting up the table, he turned to look at the two beautiful figures over there and said, "Come in and sit down. As for ordering, I've asked the old man to bring out his specialties. Four dishes and a soup should be enough for you."

"That's enough, I'm not very hungry," Yoona said with a smile as she stepped forward.

"Yes, that's enough. I have rehearsal this afternoon, so I can't eat too much," Lin Xiaolu replied immediately.

A few minutes later.

After the three of them sat down in the private room, Lin Xiuyuan took out a small anti-surveillance device from 2025, scanned the room, and then locked the door.

At this moment, Lin Yoona slowly removed the fox mask and smiled slightly at Lin Xiaolu beside her, "It's been a long time, Lin~Xiao~Lu."

Lin Xiaolu glanced at her, too lazy to pay her any attention; the frustration in her heart was still building up.

Then she turned to Lin Xiuyuan, a smile playing on her lips, and said, "Lin Xiuyuan, I was dragged to an audition this morning."

Audition?

This word made Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Yun'er instantly think of something, and they both looked at Lin Xiaolu. When they saw that she looked happy and relaxed, they exchanged a glance.

"Wasn't it supposed to be two months?"

"You've been put under pressure."

Just as Lin Xiuyuan finished speaking with some surprise, Lin Yun'er guessed the answer with a very confident tone, and then Lin Xiaolu nodded.

With that small nod, Yoona asked, unusually excited, "So your reaction was successful?"

Originally, Lin Xiaolu only wanted to share this news with Lin Xiuyuan, but when faced with Lin Yoona's question, she finally replied, "Yes, writer Kim Eun-sook and the producer from SBS TV both think it's great, and when I called, they had already discussed the contract details with the company."

"Done?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan exclaimed in shock, "Holy crap~ So your acting skills have improved by leaps and bounds!"

Lin Xiaolu glanced at him gently, a smile playing on her lips, "What do you think?"

Then, Lim Yoona chimed in, "Oh, you're even giving me flirty looks, Xiuyuan, what's been going on in Tokyo these past few days?"

Suddenly drawn to the spotlight, Lin Xiuyuan glanced around before lowering his head to drink the monk fruit tea in his cup, temporarily assuming the human form of an ostrich.

Seeing this, Lin Yoona immediately understood that something must have happened between the two of them, but they were just keeping it from her.

As a result, the smile on her lips became even brighter, and her eyes became even more playful.

It's as if they've discovered some interesting little secret and are planning to slowly unravel and savor it.

……

……

at the same time.

Busan in 2025.

Krystal, who rushed there overnight, finally finished her filming work and asked her assistant to buy her the fastest flight or train ticket back to Seoul, as she didn't have time to slowly travel back.

It's been so long since I've seen Lin Xiuyuan. Last time and last night, we only met briefly and didn't get to have a proper chat.

We absolutely have to have a late-night talk tonight!!!
Lee Juri and Da Longzai share the same idea.

After lunch, the two went to a spa to relax and chatted about their plans for the evening amidst the fragrant aromas.

During the conversation, Li Juli suddenly suggested, "Why don't we invite Xiuyuan out tonight too? I haven't seen him in a long time."

I wanted to sit down and have a good chat, to observe how he managed to make the little dragon so incredibly well-nourished.

Da Longzai didn't refuse, because she was still thinking about the romance of last night.

Once you arrange to meet him, he won't be able to escape.

Lin Xiuyuan was completely unaware of all of this at the moment.

He was in 2013, having dinner with Yoona and Lin Xiaolu, and was still trying to maintain a semblance of peace.

If he knew, he estimated that it wouldn't be back to 2025 anytime soon.

Because of the situation we'll be facing next.

This is even more deadly than last night's non-stop work... a veritable hellhole!!!

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