Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 312 "Have you figured it out?" (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

On a roadside outside Incheon Airport, an elegant Maserati slowly pulled up to the side.

Then the driver's side window rolled down, revealing Krystal Jung's delicate face, which was both cool and a little complicated.

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze passing over the railing to the brightly lit airport inside.

The faint roar of an engine could be heard.

On the runway, planes, like giant steel birds, took off and landed one after another, disappearing into the night sky or appearing from the clouds.

Then she remembered that not long ago, she, Xueqiu, and Lin Xiuyuan were supposed to return to the apartment together.

As a result, Lin Xiuyuan's sudden idea changed the course of their trip.

That guy's decisive and swift actions made Jung Soo-jung think of him now as if he had simply decided to go for a coffee in the next block, rather than suddenly flying to another country.

It was simply because he had said it casually to Shirley, who was driving.

"Go to the airport."

Shirley was only slightly surprised before she turned the car around at the next intersection without hesitation and headed straight for Incheon Airport.

Lin Xiuyuan even skipped the time to go back to his apartment to pack his luggage, saying, "It's unnecessary; it's just a matter of going over to plant a flag."

Plant a flag!
Even now, as Krystal Jung savors this phrase, an indescribable smile still appears on her lips.

In that guy's words, this cross-border, purposeful action was described so casually, as if it were just a task node in a game.

But thinking about that guy's magical Anywhere Door, it seems like whatever he says is right.

With the "Anywhere Door" in place, Lin Xiuyuan could actually go there alone, and then Jung Soo-jung and Sulli could travel back and forth freely.

However, in order to provide cover for Lin Xiuyuan, or as Goo Hara's friend and confidante, Sulli wanted to stand by his side and watch everything happen, and lend a helping hand.

So in the end, I resolutely chose to work in the same industry.

However, faced with what might happen, how could Krystal Jung not want to go and witness it all?

You should know that at this moment, she was already uncontrollably imagining that scene in her mind.

Thinking about Goo Hara's reaction, he guessed how Lin Xiuyuan planned to "manipulate" Goo Hara.

Unfortunately, although the TV series she starred in is nearing its end, the promotional period is not yet completely over, and there are still several important interviews and fan meetings to come.

As the female lead, she can't have the same relative freedom as the screenwriter, Shirley, who can just leave whenever she wants.

So she could only watch helplessly as Shirley and Lin Xiuyuan waved goodbye to her at the airport entrance, watching their figures quickly disappear into the bustling crowd.

The feeling of being left behind, mixed with curiosity about the unknown future and a hint of indescribable loss, left her with a somewhat unpleasant feeling.

Reflecting on all this, Krystal Jung took one last deep look in the direction of the airport.

There, another plane was taking off, soaring into the sky with unstoppable momentum.

After watching this scene, she looked away, restarted the car, and with a low growl from the Maserati, rejoined the traffic heading back to downtown Seoul.

on the highway.

The lights on both sides flashed backward like shooting stars.

Krystal Jung gripped the steering wheel, but the inexplicable restlessness in her heart did not subside.

So after hesitating for a moment, I used the car's Bluetooth system to dial a number.

The phone rang for a long time, and just when she thought no one was answering and it was about to hang up automatically, it was finally picked up hastily.

Then, Jessica Jung's slightly tired and hurried voice came from the speakers, "Hey, Krystal~ What's wrong? I just finished an interview."

Upon hearing Jessica Jung's voice, Krystal Jung pursed her lips and dropped a bombshell without beating around the bush, "Unnie, Xiuyuan went to Tokyo with Xueqiu."

At this point, she was a little worried that Jessica Jung wouldn't take it to heart, so she deliberately emphasized her words, with a hint of teasing that she didn't mind making things worse, "You probably guessed it, it's for Hara unnie. I'm thinking, unnie, you're not going to get 'cut in line' again, are you?"

These words were undoubtedly meant to provoke Jessica Jung.

But that is precisely Krystal Jung's attitude.

Because she felt that her older sister was far too indecisive in her attitude and actions towards Lin Xiuyuan.

Or rather, they're too "pretentious".

She clearly cared, but she was always a step behind. As far as she knew, Jessica's side...

After learning the general situation from Sulli, Krystal Jung was genuinely upset.

Sure enough, as soon as Krystal Jung finished speaking, Jessica Jung's voice on the other end of the phone immediately rose eight octaves, filled with embarrassment at being hit where it hurt and a hint of exasperation.

"Hey! Krystal Jung~ Putting aside whether there are other issues with what you said, the biggest problem right now is that I'm not in Tokyo. I'm in Siam. I have a brand event here, and the group will go straight back to Seoul in a couple of days."

Upon hearing this, Krystal Jung was slightly taken aback and subconsciously asked, "Didn't you say you were going to Tokyo for an event?"

"That news is from ages ago! Look how many days have passed already. The schedule has long since ended and we've moved on to the next one," Jessica Jung replied irritably, her tone tinged with frustration.

Upon hearing this explanation, Krystal Jung looked at the sea of ​​red brake lights ahead and, for some reason, suddenly burst into laughter.

With a hint of schadenfreude and a deeper meaning, she said quietly, "Unnie, it seems you're not 'late' than me, are you?"

The double entendre is incredibly informative and explosive!
Upon hearing this, Jessica Jung, who was walking towards the waiting room backstage at a TV station, suddenly stopped and straightened her back.

Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, her eyes widened as she hissed into the phone, "Jung Soo-jung!! Do you know what you're saying?!"

On the Seoul Expressway, Jung Soo-jung, gripping the steering wheel, was filled with the image of Lin Xiu-yuan's unwavering, carefree, and unrestrained demeanor from earlier.

That almost manic drive acted like a shot of adrenaline, stirring up a certain rebelliousness and directness in her bones.

So when faced with Jessica Jung's questioning, her answer was unusually calm and clear: "Yes, I know..."

"What do you know?! What do you know?!" Jessica Jung's chest heaved with anger, feeling that her younger sister was becoming more and more lawless.

Inside the car, Jung Soo-jung gazed at the faint outline of the city in the darkness in the distance, her tone carrying a kind of resigned composure, "I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later anyway. That guy probably knows 'my' body better than I do myself. I think I'm right, unnie."

Before Jessica could react, she casually asked two more questions, with a hint of provocation, "And judging from this situation, even you, unnie, are probably getting 'familiar' soon, right, Jessica~"

The last English name carries a cold, revealing quality.

"You..." Jessica Jung was so speechless by her words that she was caught in her throat, unable to utter a word.

Then I looked up at the noisy, chaotic backstage area around me, and I really had the urge to buy a plane ticket and fly back to the Peninsula immediately... to rush up to Krystal Jung and give this outspoken younger sister a good "lesson".

Although… she had to admit that what the other person said was close to the truth to some extent.

But knowing something in your heart is one thing, but saying it out loud, even in a somewhat rough way, is quite another.

In short: the language was too rough.

Because what Jessica Jung does always pursues refinement, elegance, and a sense of complete control. Even if she intends to "fall into depravity," she wants to do so with style and a sense of design.

Therefore, they naturally didn't want Krystal Jung to place her bet so early and so easily.

Thinking of this, Jessica Jung took a deep breath and said in a tone that carried both warning and elder sisterly authority, "Krystal Jung, you better watch your words and be mindful of what you say. Also, Krystal is Krystal, and you are you. Don't confuse your own situation with your own."

She tried to remind Krystal Jung to stay true to herself and not be overly influenced by her counterpart from another timeline.

Jessica Jung was like that at first, but she figured it out later.

However, Jung Soo-jung, who was listening to this answer on the other end of the phone, remained silent and pondered for a long time before softly asking a question in return.

Her tone carried a hint of barely perceptible confusion and inquiry, "Do we really have to make such a clear distinction?"

As a result, Jessica Jung's next cold and cruel question plunged her into an even deeper silence: "Nonsense, have you ever attended your friend's funeral? Have you ever seen her tombstone?"

"..."

At both ends of the phone, only the faint noise of the current and the suppressed breathing of each other were heard.

It was this sentence that made Krystal Jung tighten her grip on the steering wheel slightly.

After all, the word "funeral" was like a block of ice, instantly suppressing the restless flames that had ignited in her heart due to Lin Xiuyuan's previous arrogant demeanor.

After noticing Krystal's silence, Jessica knew her words had worked, so she softened her tone and continued with an almost cruel calmness, "Are you more clear-headed now? Can you tell the difference now?"

After a while, just when Jessica Jung thought the signal had been lost, Krystal Jung's voice slowly, with a hint of weariness and clarity, finally rang out.

"Yes, I understand now."

Yes, I understand now.

Everything Krystal experienced and endured in the past 25 years, whether it was extreme pleasure or potential hidden pain, is separated from her in the past 13 years by an insurmountable barrier of time and space.

She can learn from it and draw lessons from it.

But ultimately, it cannot truly replace someone, let alone provide any real empathy.

on high speed.

The Maserati continued its journey back to Seoul, but the atmosphere inside the car was completely different from before, filled with a sense of calm and contemplation.

Meanwhile, on the runway of Incheon Airport, a passenger plane bound for Tokyo roared, defying gravity and soaring into the silent night sky above the clouds.

……

……

A few hours later, the plane landed smoothly on the runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Lin Xiuyuan and Shirley, who were traveling light with no luggage, easily walked out of the airport arrival gate with the flow of people.

The air in Tokyo at night carried a slightly cool and damp feel.

A discreet Suzuki sedan was already waiting by the roadside, and when it saw the two of them come out, it flashed its lights.

Noticing this, Lin Xiuyuan quickly walked over with Shirley, glanced at the figure in the driver's seat, and after confirming it was correct, opened the car door and sat in the back seat.

As the two took their seats, Ham Eun-jung, sitting in the driver's seat, wore an expression that was both amused and exasperated, her gaze sweeping over Lin Xiuyuan and Shirley.

"I just saw in the group chat that Soojung said you two suddenly showed up, and I thought she was joking. Soowon, what are you up to this time? Why did you suddenly come to Tokyo?"

Her tone was full of curiosity, clearly indicating that she had already guessed the purpose of this trip from Krystal Jung.

Lin Xiuyuan also knew that she wanted to ask about Goo Hara.

So, leaning back in the passenger seat, he gave a somewhat vague answer: "I don't have any particular ideas. Let's see them first."

"Shall we go now?" Ham Eun-jung glanced at the time on the car screen; it was getting late.

Sherry in the back seat immediately looked at Lin Xiuyuan, her eyes filled with excitement.

However, Lin Xiuyuan shook his head, "No, it's too late now, it's not appropriate to disturb their rest, and besides..."

He sighed softly, as if thinking of something. "Besides, I'm not fully prepared for the situation over there yet. Let's wait until tomorrow. I'll find a place to settle down tonight."

Both Ham Eun-jung and Sulli understood Lin Xiuyuan's explanation without saying a word.

It's just that welcoming ceremony, right?
After nodding knowingly, Ham Eun-jung didn't ask any more questions, skillfully started the car, and drove away from the airport.

On the way, she chatted with the two of them about her achievements in Tokyo over the past few days. "By the way, I took advantage of my free time these past few days to look at a lot of houses. After filtering them, I found a few that I thought were pretty good. There are high-rise apartments in the city center with great views; and there are also quiet detached houses in the suburbs with private environments and excellent security."

As she spoke, Ham Eun-jung turned to look at Lin Xiu-yuan, who was resting with his eyes closed. "Xiu-yuan, how many days are you planning to stay this time? Why don't we go and check it out together after we finish our business? The sooner we decide, the easier it will be for us to stay when we come here in the future."

Lin Xiuyuan, who has been dealing with "bases" for 25 years, is not opposed to setting one up in Tokyo as well, because it would indeed save a lot of trouble.

So even with her eyes still closed, she nodded, "Yeah, sure. Once we've sorted things out with Hera, we'll go check her out."

After receiving a positive reply, Ham Eun-jung felt much happier. "Okay, it's settled then."

The car then drove on and finally stopped in front of a rather upscale-looking hotel.

After parking the car, Ham Eun-jung explained, "This is a hotel near our group's dormitory in Tokyo. The environment and safety are both very good. You can stay here for now, and it will be convenient to keep in touch."

"Anything is fine~"

"Thank you, unnie. We just need a place to stay, and most importantly, we need to be safe."

"This is fine."

After ending their conversation, the three got off the bus one after another.

The cool night breeze also invigorates the spirit.

However, just as they got off the bus and were about to enter the hotel lobby, an unexpected figure emerged from the direction of the convenience store not far away.

Park Hyomin, dressed in a dress, was carrying a black plastic bag filled with snacks and drinks. When she looked up, she saw Ham Eunjung and Sulli standing at the hotel entrance.

And the man she had been talking about not long ago.

This situation made her freeze in place, her eyes widening slightly in surprise.

Lin Xiuyuan?
Why is he here?

And Sherry?

Park Hyomin's shocked gaze quickly swept between the three of them, finally settling on Ham Eunjung's face, which was looking at her with a similarly surprised expression.

But an absurd yet heart-pounding thought struck her like lightning.

Could it be that... after hearing my complaints and determination, Eun-jung immediately and decisively packed this man up and sent him to my door?

Wow, that's incredibly fast!
(End of this chapter)