Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 283 Sweet Eun-jung Who Ate the "Immortal Pill" (Please Subscribe and Vote)
evening.

In the sunlit living room of the apartment, two figures overlapped, and their voices overlapped as well.

"No wonder Jiyeon and the other girls are so crazy, Xiuyuan, do you know the effect of this?"

Is it my problem?

"It's my problem, so I'm trying to fix it now."

"..."

Another half hour passed, and Lin Xiuyuan, who had pulled up his pants, looked at Tian Enjing.

He looked at the other person with slightly bloodshot eyes, indicating that he had to leave.

"Ah, so you're just leaving me here like this?" Sweet Eun-jung smiled slightly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan's voice followed immediately, "Don't be silly. If we're talking about throwing things, I threw Krystal at the villa first and then came over to your place."

Then, a sudden pang of anxiety shot through her, and she continued, "And judging by the time, Da Longzai and the others should have finished filming by now, and they might already be on their way. What if we run into them at this time..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the look on his face that said "I feel like I'm doomed" said it all.

Looking at his expression, Sweet Eun-jung seemed to have thought of something extremely funny, so she couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Then, laughing, he waved his hand and said, "Then you'd better hurry up."

Lin Xiuyuan, feeling like he'd been granted a pardon, immediately tightened his belt, quickly straightened his clothes, and looked at Tian Enjing again to confirm, "I'm really leaving?"

"Come on, if you don't leave soon, I might really regret not letting you go," Tian Enjing said with a smile, playfully scolding him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan no longer hesitated and turned to leave the apartment filled with lingering ambiguity and warmth.

And then the sound of his departing footsteps rang out.

The living room, which had been filled with laughter just moments before, fell silent instantly as the afterglow of the setting sun streamed in through the window.

The light shone on Sweet Eun-jung's face, and the playful smile that had been there gradually faded. Her gaze unconsciously lingered on that figure, becoming long and intense.

A long-dormant feeling of bittersweet emptiness, a sense of longing, suddenly and unexpectedly spread through me at this moment.

Although the few strings of reason in her mind were desperately pulling, telling Tian Enjing that these thoughts were nothing more than physiological attachments after intimacy and temporary illusions created by dopamine, and should not be taken seriously.

However, her emotions, like a wild horse, dragged her gaze along until the man's figure completely disappeared behind the door.

This made her weakly collapse back into the soft sofa, looking up at the gradually dimming light and shadow on the ceiling.

Another feeling, once so familiar yet deliberately forgotten and suppressed for so long, broke free of its restraints like a lurking beast, clearly gnawing at her emotions.

It wasn't just longing; it was more like... the emptiness and anxiety that comes from unfulfilled desires.

Feeling these emotions that had been pent up for so long, Sweet Eun-jung raised her arm to her forehead and closed her eyes.

Letting them roam through my limbs and bones, they finally turned into a long sigh of resignation, "Sure enough, it's that familiar withdrawal reaction again."

……

the other side.

Lin Xiuyuan returned to the quiet villa as the last rays of the setting sun shone through.

However, the living room was now empty, so quiet that one could hear their own heartbeat.

So he subconsciously looked up at the building, slowed his steps, and walked up the stairs to the master bedroom on the third floor.

Soft light streamed in from the window, illuminating the familiar figure on the bed.

Krystal, whom he had brought back earlier, lay quietly in the center of the large bed.

She was still wearing the same outfit from the afternoon, a short skirt that accentuated her curves, and thin black stockings covering her long legs.

She didn't even cover herself with a blanket, as if she was just tired and lay down casually before falling into a deep sleep.

The sleeping face lost its usual aloofness, appearing exceptionally gentle and serene, like a child without any defenses.

And so, Lin Xiuyuan stood at the door and quietly watched Krystal for a while.

The initial thought of waking her up vanished upon seeing her peaceful sleeping face.

Her eyes softened unconsciously, and with a hint of barely perceptible heartache, she turned and went downstairs, deciding to let Krystal sleep a little longer.

I don't know how much time passed, but the sky outside the window was completely stained with ink, and the neon lights of the city slowly lit up, like a handful of shattered diamonds being scattered.

Krystal, who had slept all afternoon, trembled slightly and finally woke up from her deep sleep.

The bedroom was pitch black, but a faint, enticing aroma of food wafted up from downstairs.

The fragrance instantly dispelled her drowsiness, and she suddenly realized something, her eyes widening with surprise.

She was so happy that she didn't even have time to put on her shoes. With her bare feet wrapped in slightly sheer black stockings, she stepped onto the soft carpet and ran downstairs like a light little animal.

When Krystal arrived in the living room on the first floor, her eyes immediately fell on the brightly lit kitchen and she saw the familiar figure she had been thinking about all afternoon.

The other person was currently wearing an apron and busily working at the stove, the spatula clattering against the wok creating a symphony that pleased her.

Then all the dissatisfaction and waiting of the entire afternoon vanished with this scene.

With a radiant smile on her face, Krystal rushed over without a second thought, leaping from behind and landing squarely on Lin Xiuyuan's back, her arms tightly wrapped around his neck.

"Xiuyuan~ you're finally back." She buried her face in his familiar and strong back, her voice soft and sweet from just waking up, full of longing. "I had already planned that if you weren't here when I woke up, I would call you nonstop and call your phone until it was full."

Lin Xiuyuan was slightly knocked forward by Krystal's sudden "attack" and quickly regained his balance.

At the same time, he couldn't help but turn his head to take a look at the other person, and what he saw were two jade feet dangling in the air, wearing only black stockings and no shoes.

So she couldn't help but chuckle, feigning disgust, "Hey, Soojung~ put on your shoes. If you don't, you're not allowed to step on me with these stockings later."

The one on the back didn't care about that; instead, it swung its toes triumphantly.

She tightened her arms and rubbed against Lin Xiuyuan's back like a spoiled kitten, retorting in a somewhat domineering yet adorable way.

"I don't care, I want it! I want it! I'm going to step on it anyway! Humph!!!"

"It's filthy." After a while, the stench in the kitchen finally subsided under Lin Xiuyuan's "solemn protest."

He gently patted Krystal's arm that was wrapped around his neck. "Alright, I've finished cooking the last dish. Let's eat first."

Upon hearing this, Krystal reluctantly slid off his back, her bare feet touching the floor as she obediently went to find a new pair of slippers to put on.

Then they came in and helped Lin Xiuyuan carry the prepared food to the dining room, serve the rice, and sit down.

Under the warm lights, the two sat facing each other and began to eat.

But before she'd even taken a few bites, Krystal seemed to suddenly remember something. She looked up at Lin Xiuyuan with her clear eyes, her tone filled with natural concern, "By the way, Xiuyuan~ how's Eunjung unnie's injury? Is it serious?"

When asked, Lin Xiuyuan didn't pause in his chopsticks at all, answering calmly as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.

“It’s an old problem, nothing serious. I went to check on her this afternoon and helped her install a support frame, which will make it easier for her to get up or need support in the future. From now on, she will mainly rely on daily physical therapy and rest.”

Then, when Krystal mentioned wanting to visit him, she dissuaded her, saying that sending a message to ask would be enough, and there was no need to go to all that trouble.

Krystal nodded in agreement, "That's good."

But since there was no need to visit, and she had a day off tomorrow, her mind immediately started working on something. "Then Xiuyuan, shall we go see a movie tomorrow?"

Lin Xiuyuan took a bite of rice, thought for a moment, and said, "There don't seem to be any particularly worthwhile new movies to see in theaters lately, right? Or am I just missing something?"

“Instead of a regular movie theater,” Krystal said, her eyes sparkling, her voice lowered and tinged with a secretive tone, “how about we go to a private theater? We can choose the movies we want to watch.”

"Private cinema?"

The location made Lin Xiuyuan raise an eyebrow, and some comments about private cinemas flashed through his mind.

All sorts of associations came to mind: "good sound insulation," "private environment," and "spacious sofa."

Then a mischievous smirk crept into his eyes as he looked meaningfully at Krystal, "If you're going there, are you going to see a movie, or do you want to do something else?"

Krystal found his direct and mischievous gaze somewhat amusing, but it also aroused her sexual interest.

"Originally, I just wanted to go and watch a movie quietly, but since you brought it up, it seems like it's not a bad idea to do something while watching the movie."

Lin Xiuyuan, who hadn't expected Krystal to go along with it so readily, exclaimed a few times, "I was just kidding. There are probably a ton of cameras over there, so it's better to watch it at home."

"It's boring at home."

"Then I'll set up a home theater here?"

"You can have this."

……

Meanwhile, in Sweet Eun-jung's apartment.

After finishing the promotional poster shoot, Da Longzai, Lee Qri, and Park Hyomin also came here together.

"Eun-jung, we're back! We brought you some delicious food..."

As Park Hyomin, who was walking at the back, locked the door and changed her shoes, she habitually muttered something, but before she could finish speaking, she realized something was wrong.

Because the two people in front of her, Li Juli and Da Longzai, froze in place the moment they stepped into the living room, their eyes fixed on the sofa.

"What's wrong? What are you doing...?"

Somewhat curious, Park Hyomin changed her shoes and peeked out from behind them with a puzzled look, her gaze falling on Sweet Eunjung, who was lounging on the sofa watching TV.

The next second she froze, her mouth slightly open, the rest of her words stuck in her throat.

The Sweet Eun-jung in front of them seemed no different from when they met at the hospital the day before yesterday; she was still the same person.

She was wearing comfortable loungewear, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders.

But upon closer inspection, a subtle yet astonishing change had occurred to that face!

Despite how well Eun-jung had maintained her appearance, her face shape and skin condition were already outstanding among her peers.

However, upon closer inspection, the signs of aging are undeniable. The firmness and plumpness of the skin are slightly less than before, and the radiance appears to be deliberately maintained.

However, the woman on the sofa now has delicate, firm skin that radiates a healthy, rosy glow from within.

Her cheeks were full and plump, her eyes were clear and bright, and she seemed to be infused with a vibrant life force, radiating a captivating brilliance that was almost at her peak.

That state is not something that can be achieved simply by getting enough rest; it's more like... a reverse aging process?
Surprised, Park Hyo-min was the one who knew the least information among the three.

So she was the first to recover from her shock, and looking at Eun-jung, she almost blurted out in disbelief, "Eun-jung~ what's wrong with you?! Did you eat some kind of magic pill? How did you suddenly become... become so... radiant?!"

Having gone through this process, Lee Qri and Daeyong were finally jolted awake from their daze by Park Hyomin's shouts. Their eyes, filled with complex emotions, focused on Eunjung's face, which seemed to have returned to its peak in her twenties, and they quietly waited for her explanation.

Especially the little dragon cub, whose wicked smile was barely contained.

Feeling a little uncomfortable under the intense gazes of the three men, Sweet Eun-jung subconsciously raised her hand and gently touched her smooth cheek. Her eyes flickered, revealing a hint of guilt and complexity.

She herself didn't know how to explain it.

Could it be that this miraculous "rejuvenation" effect came entirely from that exhilarating and intimate "treatment" with a certain man that afternoon?

So he quickly lowered his eyelids, avoiding the probing gazes from his sisters.

In a tone that was deliberately lighthearted yet subtly suggestive, he spoke vaguely, "What's going on? Maybe it's because I've been sleeping from morning till night these past two days and really made up for my afternoon naps. You've seen what a Taiwanese actress said before, sleep really does make a difference."

However, this explanation was clearly not enough to completely convince the three people in front of them.

Or rather, even Park Hyo-min, who had seen opportunities and "worldly experience," couldn't be fooled anymore.

Not to mention the two who "truly ate more than she touched out".

The two men were staring intently at Tian Enjing, their minds racing with countless thoughts and images.

Finally, the big dragon cub spoke first, asking, "Unnie, have you checked how your leg is now?"

　That's all for today. Since starting work, I've had much less time to write.

　　(PS: I only have three days off!!! So frustrating!!!)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)