Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 153 "On the Court" and Making Bread Again (Please Subscribe and Vote)
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After Lin Xiuyuan and Dalongzai disappeared, Lin Yoona turned around and chatted with Lee Qri about the location of the restaurant and the taste of the food.

However, not long after, another figure stood up next to him.

This time, it was Krystal who got up.

"Unnie, I need to use the restroom."

As she spoke, she walked slowly and steadily toward the door, her makeup exquisite and her expression calm.

Im Yoona and Lee Qri's gazes fell on her almost immediately. Neither of them spoke, but their eyes followed her back as she walked past.

Krystal ignored their expressions and simply walked towards the restroom at the end of the corridor, her little leather shoes clicking softly. She paused briefly at the corner.

She was positioned at just the right distance, not too close, so that she could clearly see the lingering afterglow of the embrace that hadn't quite ended, and also so that her eyes met Lin Xiuyuan's.

She didn't frown or get angry; instead, she wore a lazy smile, as if she were watching a drama whose ending she had long since guessed.

"Tsk, you two are really bold." Her tone was gentle, but her words carried a sharp edge. "Being so intimate in public, Jiyeon, you should watch your step."

Krystal spoke softly, but her tone held a sharp edge: "If we really get photographed, then Xiuyuan will truly become the legendary male model who seduces married women."

As soon as the voice rang out, the little dragon quickly released Lin Xiuyuan, turned around to look at Krystal, and said with a smile, "Haha, Xiujing, you're out too. If I said I lost my balance and fell into Xiuyuan's arms, would you believe me?"

Krystal raised an eyebrow and replied, "You believe me just like that? Let's go, we shouldn't stay here any longer."

After saying that, she walked past the two men and calmly entered the women's restroom.

Da Longzai leaned closer to Lin Xiuyuan, whispered in his ear, and teased, "Don't worry, as long as you behave, Xiuyuan, I'll let Xiujing have her way and won't scare you."

After she finished speaking, she smiled at him, patted his shoulder gently, and then turned and followed him inside.

Both of them walked away gracefully, but the silhouettes that Lin Xiuyuan saw seemed to deliberately leave a lingering echo, swaying lightly at the intersection of the light and the corridor.

It's like an unfinished love confession, or a declaration of war that hasn't ended yet.

After standing there for two seconds, he finally let out a long breath, patted his face, and turned to walk back to the private room.

When Lin Xiuyuan pushed the door open again and returned to the private room, he was greeted by Lin Yoona and Lee Qri, who looked like they were "waiting for you to come back and interrogate you properly".

Especially Lin Yoona, who held a water glass and slowly swirled the ice cubes, and laughed, "Wow, Xiuyuan, you actually managed to get away unscathed, that's impressive."

"You weren't hiding in the bathroom, and only came out when you heard no sound outside, were you?" Lee Juri laughed even more mischievously than her. "You should have said so earlier, I would have come to pick you up."

"You guys had your fun watching the show, didn't you?"

After sitting down and taking a bite of meat, Lin Xiuyuan replied speechlessly.

"Fun? This is nothing, it's hardly part of the show." Lim Yoona glanced at him, smiling like a devil who looks like an angel. "If you said that it would be really fun to watch Krystal and Jiyeon fight just now, unnie, who do you think would win?"

Lee Juri curled her lips into a smile, her tone ambiguous, "Xiuyuan, just like Yoona said, we definitely didn't get to enjoy ourselves, so who do you want to win?"

Lin Xiuyuan was stunned, and almost dropped his chopsticks. "You guys have such wild imaginations!"

"The truth is, a few sarcastic remarks are not interesting at all. It's not as fun as the arguments and fights in our team." Im Yoona suddenly dropped a bombshell.

"Ah, Yoona, your team has even fought before? We just had a quarrel." Lee Qri looked to the side with some surprise.

In response, Lim Yoona explained, "It wasn't really a fight, we just smashed some things, but we didn't lay a hand on anyone."

Lee Juri laughed after hearing this, "Oh, then it definitely doesn't count as fighting."

After speaking, she tilted her head and looked Lin Xiuyuan up and down. "Xiuyuan, what were your thoughts just now? Two beautiful idols were fighting over you. If you're not satisfied, I can join in and make a name for myself, so it'll be lively."

“Me too, Xiuyuan,” Lin Yoona added, delivering another jab.

Lin Xiuyuan felt a chill run down his spine after hearing what the two said. "No, please, just watch the show and don't get involved."

"Then come play golf with me tomorrow," Li Juli said with a smile.

"Oh, you can do that?" Yoona's eyes lit up. "Then Xiuyuan, you have to promise me what I told you at noon."

Seeing the two taking advantage of his misfortune, Lin Xiuyuan had no choice but to agree and sign this unequal treaty that humiliated him and ceded his rights, for his own safety.

"Don't worry, we won't tell Jiyeon and the others."

After he agreed, Lee Juri mimicked his usual tone and pretended to comfort him, "You should know that Yoona and I are the best at keeping secrets."

“Yes,” Yoona replied with a smile.

"Can I say I don't know?" Lin Xiuyuan said, then helplessly lowered his head and ate his rice.

Not long after, Da Longzai and Krystal returned from the restroom side by side, looking completely normal, as if the "storm" had simply vanished after they touched up their makeup.

As Da Longzai sat down, he chuckled, "Xiuyuan, remember to play tennis after dinner."

"Can I say I've never played before?" Lin Xiuyuan's lips twitched as he glanced at Krystal, who had a cool expression beside him. "I'm suddenly a little worried that what you guys are playing isn't ball, but me."

This uncontrollable little吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for a sarcastic or witty remark) immediately made all four of them burst into laughter.

Perhaps it was because of the signing of Lin Xiuyuan's 'treaty' that the subsequent meal was not as nerve-wracking. Although there were still a few lighthearted exchanges, it was a much more peaceful affair compared to the previous confrontations.

As time went by, the five of them, after dinner, eventually moved to the rooftop tennis court at Da Longzai's 'suggestion'.

Although the outfit might not be the most suitable, it's perfectly fine if it's just for swinging the racket, warming up, and digesting.

As night falls, the city's neon lights flow slowly across the horizon like rivers of light and shadow.

The rooftop tennis court lights came on, the white light pillars illuminating the surroundings and making the ground sparkle.

"Hmm, it's quite windy. Jiyeon, how did you find this place? It's really nice."

Wearing a bodycon skirt, Lim Yoona flexed her wrists, glanced around the private venue, and then looked at Lee Qri, "Unnie, why don't you team up with me?"

Upon hearing this, Lee Juri pointed to their outfits and laughed, "I'm wearing a long skirt, and you're wearing a short skirt. So, the two of us are facing the two of them, right? We might as well just admit defeat."

After she finished speaking, she raised her hand and tied her hair into a ponytail.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan immediately said, "I think I saw a clothing store downstairs when I came up. I'll go down and buy you two sets of sportswear and shoes."

However, Yoona said, "Let's try it first, to avoid trouble."

Lee Juri nodded, then looked down at her long dress, and without further ado, grabbed the hem of the dress and tied it around her waist, finally taking a rubber band to tie the tail at the very end.

In the blink of an eye, the long skirt became a short skirt.

Under the light, her fair and slender legs were on full display, dazzling Lin Xiuyuan for a moment.

Just then, a muffled thud of a ball being struck drew everyone's attention.

While they were chatting, Krystal and Da Longzai had already started their match.

One is an outstanding first-generation ACE champion in an idol group, and the other is a Taekwondo black belt with extremely fast reaction speed, a practical fighter.

Both players possess exceptional athletic abilities, making for a fierce and highly competitive match.

On the court, the muffled "thud" of the racket hitting the ground, followed by a clean, spinning arc, is like a sharp yet restrained declaration of war.

With her hair tied high in a ponytail, Krystal looked just like an ice queen from a manga. She struck with perfect posture, her eyes coldly fixed on the big dragon cub opposite her.

Meanwhile, the opposing team's "Big Dragon Boy" took off his knitted top and left it on the sidelines, wearing only a close-fitting vest and shorts. His movements were agile and powerful, and every swing of his racket seemed to be an instinctive response accustomed to real combat.

"Snapped!"

Another ball was caught, landing just barely above the net.

Krystal moved swiftly, turning around to counterattack at a tricky angle that sent chills down one's spine.

"Tsk."

Da Longzai clicked her tongue softly, but she wasn't discouraged. Instead, her interest grew even stronger. She jumped up and slapped the ball back, a provocative smile curving her lips. "You've got some strength, Xiujing."

"Your skills aren't bad either, Jiyeon."

Krystal caught the heavy ball with a light breath, her racket arcing through the air. "It was like you found an opening."

As soon as she finished speaking, her return shot almost grazed the net, cutting through the air like a blade, and swept directly over the left corner of the ball.

Then it goes out of bounds.

The little dragon didn't turn around, but just breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Krystal with a smile, "I can only seize the opportunity if I have it. This shows that you still need to practice, Krystal. Just like this time, don't you think?"

Krystal narrowed her eyes slightly at these words, but quickly regained her nonchalant expression. "It's okay, I just hadn't gotten used to the ball yet. There won't be another chance."

"I thought you never liked sweating," Da Longzai teased, half-jokingly.

“If the opponent is worth it, then we can sweat in a different way.” Krystal said this while glancing at Lin Xiuyuan.

There was no blame in his eyes, but rather a casual announcement.

Her move was not out of hostility, but because the target was worth fighting for.

Da Longzai naturally picked up on this signal. She picked up the ball and twirled it between her fingers. "Indeed, if the opponent is worth it, then we should definitely fight for it."

"Really? Then we'll have to see who wins tonight."

Krystal simply smiled and slowly retreated to the service line.

On the side of the field.

Seeing the two of them locked in a fierce competition, Lin Xiuyuan turned to look at the two people beside him, only to find that they had already warmed up their hands and feet and were ready to go on stage.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan noticed Li Juli's shoes and hurriedly shouted, "Wait a minute, Juli, who are you trying to kill with those high heels?"

"It's okay, I'll fight barefoot."

As Li Juli spoke, she actually intended to play a few balls like that.

Looking down at the situation, Lim Yoona advised, "No, it's easy to get hurt. Why don't we just watch them play for a while?"

"Shall I go down and buy you some clothes and shoes so you can play?" Lin Xiuyuan suggested again.

This time, Lee Qri didn't refuse, and Lim Yoona also smiled and gave her the shoe size. As for clothes, she's a clothes hanger herself, so she wasn't picky.

This time, Li Juli did not refuse. Instead, she took a few steps to Lin Xiuyuan, whispered her shoe size, paused, and added a sentence with a meaningful smile.

"Xiuyuan, could you please also bring me a sports vest?"

Ok?
Seeing Lin Xiuyuan glance at her, Li Juli smiled and looked at him, puffing out her chest slightly, "You don't think I'll still have this curve after wearing it, do you? It's not like you haven't seen my swimsuit before."

True...vacuum?
Thinking back to the image of his ample bosom at the last birthday party, Lin Xiuyuan instinctively thought of this word.

Fortunately, Li Juli didn't keep him in suspense. She chuckled and said, "Milk tea, you get it now, go on."

Then he turned and walked to the edge of the area where Krystal and the other person were, to admire this unique 'battlefield'.

Behind him, Lin Xiuyuan, upon hearing Li Juli's reply, paused for a moment, the image of red bean milk foam flashing through his mind. He swallowed hard, then turned and walked back to the entrance he had come from. A dozen minutes later.

On the court, Krystal slightly raised her chin, her voice calm and unhurried, and looked at the opposing team's "Big Dragon" with a smile, "Jiyeon, want to play another game?"

The two players just played a total of 10 points, and she narrowly won 6-5.

The little dragon raised his hand and wiped his forehead. Although he had lost, he laughed even more unrestrainedly. "Alright, let's continue. I won't be able to sleep tonight until we see the real deal."

At this moment, they were no longer idols, friends, or fellow artists.

More like evenly matched opponents.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan, who had rushed downstairs to buy sportswear and shoes, also returned to the scene.

After receiving the clothes, Lim Yoona and Lee Qri went into the dressing room next door and quickly changed into sportswear. However, the same white and blue short-sleeved sports T-shirt and slim-fit shorts looked completely different on the two of them.

Li Juli tied her hair up high, and the moment she stepped out, she immediately attracted Lin Xiuyuan's attention.

Although the T-shirt is a loose fit, her enviable figure almost makes the fabric seem a bit strained, especially the small area on the chest where the brand logo is printed, which is naturally stretched into an elegant curve, giving the originally flat pattern a three-dimensional tension.

Even without deliberately showing off, her mature and sexy aura was revealed unintentionally, and even her original "refreshing and sporty" temperament seemed to be given a touch of the beauty of a high-class lady by the pool.

The moment Lin Xiuyuan saw it, an idea popped into his mind.

Can this milk foam really cover it up?

Meanwhile, Yoona jumped around energetically a few times, then, not wanting to miss out on the fun, casually rolled up the hem of her T-shirt, revealing her flat, fair stomach and slender waist.

She instantly transformed from an "older sister type" to a "student type," radiating sunshine and energy.

The skin around her navel was smooth and firm, with a slight undulation as she breathed in and out. Combined with her sneakers and ponytail, she was practically the embodiment of a walking campus sports meet goddess.

"Yoona, don't get so excited. Seeing you like this puts a lot of pressure on me," Lee Qri said with a light laugh, glancing at Yoona's slender waist.

Yoona responded frankly, "Unnie, let's make a bet. If I lose, how about I get Xiuyuan's time tomorrow?"

“Now that you say that, I don’t feel any pressure anymore.” Lee Juri raised an eyebrow. “Come on.”

The two walked back to the sidelines chatting and laughing, straightening their clothes as they went. Their steps were light and quick, showing none of the restraint one would expect after changing clothes.

Krystal and Da Longzai on the field both stopped what they were doing when they saw these two new combatants appear.

"Wow, unnies, when did you buy these clothes?"

"You guys have fun, we'll take a break."

The rooftop wasn't very big to begin with; a standard-sized sports field almost filled the entire space.

So when Lee Qri and Im Yoon-ah appeared, Krystal and Daeyong-zai also gave up their seats and went back to the sidelines to rest.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan, just like a junior in college bringing water to her senior, thoughtfully presented towels and bottled water to this "mature woman + wife" duo.

"Xiuyuan, aren't you going upstairs to have some fun?"

The little dragon, wiping away his sweat, patted his right side with a smile, then glanced at Krystal on his left, before gesturing for Lin Xiuyuan to sit between the two of them.

Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan shook his head repeatedly and replied, "I won't join in the fun. I can still play badminton and table tennis, but I've never touched tennis before."

Indeed, kids from the village have never seen a tennis court before, except for The Prince of Tennis.

"You should try it out. I'll teach you in a bit," Krystal said, taking a sip of water.

"I can do it too, Xiuyuan, let me teach you." The little dragon said the same thing.

"we'll see."

Lin Xiuyuan responded and turned to look at Lin Yoona and Lee Qri, who had already started fighting, "Who do you think is stronger between these two?"

"No need to think, it must be Yoona unnie," Krystal blurted out.

Then Daeyongzai also stood on his unnie's side, "Not necessarily. Qri unnie also plays tennis, and she definitely plays it more often than Yoona unnie. I think Qri unnie is better."

Krystal's eyes flickered slightly after hearing this, "Let's take a gamble?"

"Go on," said the little dragon cub, also becoming interested.

"Whoever wins, teaches Xiuyuan, and then the loser stands on the other side."

As soon as Krystal finished speaking, images immediately flashed into the dragon cub's mind.

Standing on the sidelines, watching Krystal and Lin Xiuyuan being all lovey-dovey and giving each other personal instruction... I was instantly furious.

But she still gritted her teeth and agreed to the bet, then suddenly stood up and shouted at Lee Qri, "Qri unnie, you can't lose! If you lose, I'll go back and throw all your skincare products into the sink!"

The shout startled Li Juli, and before she could react, she lost the point.

Seeing this, Krystal burst into laughter, then looked at Yoona and said, "Unnie, good luck, I'm counting on you."

Standing to the side, Lin Xiuyuan had now become a "trophy," watching the escalating battleground with a wry smile.

With the addition of the bet between Da Long Zai and Krystal, it seems that Im Yoon A and Lee Qri are also starting to take it more seriously.

Even though she was originally reluctant to run, Lim Yoona was running back and forth like crazy.

The same applies to Lee Juri.

She didn't want to run earlier because those two unidentifiable lumps of milk were making her feel uncomfortable and difficult to breathe.

So they're not too keen on running ahead of time. As for tomorrow's schedule, they'll let it slide, since there's always the day after tomorrow and the day after that.

But as the dragon cub threatened her, she dared not stand still, because the maknae was really capable of doing that.

Unfortunately, despite the combined efforts of the two groups, Lee Qri ultimately lost to Im Yoona with a score of 6:3.

Soon after, Lee Qri collapsed onto a chair by the court, panting as she looked at Lim Yoona, who had a victorious expression on her face. "Is this what you meant by knowing a little about tennis? Yoona, you can't lie to me."

"I don't play this often, just occasionally." Lim Yoona smiled sweetly and mischievously, casually wiping the sweat from her face with a towel, and handing Lee Qri a bottle of water.

"Damn it, it's all because of these two things." Lee Juri took the water, drank it, and complained about her figure.

Hearing and seeing this, Lim Yoona glanced at her chest and suddenly felt that winning wasn't so comfortable after all.

But soon, she smiled and said, "It's okay, the fun is about to begin."

On the court, Krystal gently tapped the racket onto Lin Xiuyuan's hand, her tone tinged with a hint of smugness, "Grip it tighter, but not too tightly. Keep your thumb pressed against the back of the handle; that's how you generate power."

Lin Xiuyuan nodded obediently and tried to assume the correct posture.

Krystal walked around him like an art teacher scrutinizing the lines of a sculpture.

Suddenly, he stopped behind him, lifted his elbow slightly, and pressed down on his waist. "Put the power in your right hip, twist your shoulders, don't stare at the ball, just focus on me."

Lin Xiuyuan was distracted by the last sentence. As he looked at her, his racket tilted and slipped, almost causing him to throw it away.

“I said I was watching me, not trying to scare you.” Krystal chuckled, took the racket, and gently tapped his chest. “Again.”

Meanwhile, the opposing team's "Big Dragon" was already standing at the other end of the court, hands on hips, glancing at them. "Hey, hurry up, are you playing basketball or dating?"

"It's no use being envious," Krystal retorted without hesitation, glancing at Lin Xiuyuan standing to the side. "Don't embarrass me, Xiuyuan~"

Then, without a doubt, after a few simple attempts, Lin Xiuyuan was able to accurately serve the ball. Although the angle was not accurate, the power was great, and the ball landed in the bounds near Da Longzai's feet.

"Score!" Yoona shouted from the sidelines, almost bursting out laughing. "Wow, Xiuyuan, are you really a sports prodigy?"

"It's not as fast as learning golf," Da Longzai muttered softly, though his actions of bending down to pick up the ball showed a hint of annoyance.

opposite.

"It's mainly because Xiujing taught her so well," Lin Xiuyuan said with a smile.

"I knew it, clothes hangers learn everything quickly."

Krystal raised an eyebrow and gently hooked her finger around Lin Xiuyuan's collar, as if wiping away sweat, but actually showering him with sweetness once again.

The little dragon glared at them fiercely, then swung his racket hard to serve.

Upon seeing the tennis ball approaching, Lin Xiuyuan instinctively took a step forward, aimed at the yellow tennis ball, and returned the shot.

Although the ball was out of bounds, the movement was gradually taking shape.

After that, it was quite simple. As Lin Xiuyuan learned to serve and return, the others took turns being his opponents, feeding him tennis skills with each ball.

Only when a few fine raindrops fell did everyone gradually stop moving and look up at the dark night sky.

"It's raining?" Li Juli spoke first, her tone revealing a hint of surprise.

"Hmm, it seems so." Krystal reached out and caught a few drops of water; her palm was slightly cool.

On the other side, Yoona and Da Longzai had already walked to the bench with practiced ease, and were quickly packing up their respective gear.

"That's enough for tonight, let's get out of here quickly, I don't want to get soaked." Yoona said as she picked up a towel, her movements swift and decisive.

"Let's go, let's go," the little dragon chimed in.

As the rain intensified, the group didn't linger any longer, quickly tidying up their clothes and rackets before leaving the court.

A short while later, after returning the equipment to the venue owner, the group took the elevator down to the underground parking lot.

However, as soon as they got downstairs, a new "problem" arose.

For example, Krystal looked at Lin Xiuyuan, her tone calm but meaningful, "Xiuyuan, let's go, take Unnie home first, then take me."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lim Yoona smiled and put her arm around her shoulder, her voice filled with laughter and the smugness of a "winner," "No way, Soojung, when we were playing ball just now, Xiuyuan already promised me that he would make bread with me tonight."

"Hmm?" Krystal turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Making bread?"

Lin Xiuyuan nodded slightly, his tone frank, "Yes, I promised Yoona before I came. But... it's getting a bit late now, Yoona."

"It's only a little past nine, it's not late at all," Lim Yoona replied immediately, glancing at him as she did so. "Don't be a liar, you're a grown man."

Krystal chuckled upon hearing this, and then said, "Unnie, should I go and take a look too?"

"You should get some rest," Lim Yoona hugged her. "You just got back from a business trip, don't overwork yourself."

This scene was witnessed by Da Longzai and Li Juli, who exchanged a glance. Although they felt a little bitter, they could only accept their fate.

After all, they lost the game tonight.

But deep down, I also silently added:
Next time, no matter what, I have to switch to golf.

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