Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 42 "I can only give you a chance tonight~" (Please continue reading)
"Can I join?"

As soon as Krystal asked the question, Lin Xiuyuan, who was playing with his watch, suddenly looked up, his expression somewhat surprised. "Ah, are you sure? Although I said no one was allowed to bring people, I have a feeling that your sister and Zhiyan will definitely bring people, and then..."

"Never mind then." Krystal immediately shook her head. "Let's talk about it after you open for business."

Although she really wanted to go and join in the fun, she knew some secrets had to be kept. She didn't want Lin Xiuyuan to actually be involved in the event and then be dissected.

She hasn't met the one she most wants to see yet.

Lin Xiuyuan nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's mainly because it's the first time we've opened, and the access permissions aren't set up properly yet. I guess there will be some crowding around. Once the opening is over, I'll set up the door lock permissions, and then we won't have to worry about that anymore."

Hearing this, Krystal looked at him and asked, "You're planning to take the lock back from here? Won't that cause any problems?"

"Probably not, I don't have an internet connection."

Lin Xiuyuan thought for a moment and then added, "Besides, this technology already existed in 2013, it was just not very mature. It has already been used in some AI research institutes in Silicon Valley. It was even put into mobile devices in 2015, so it shouldn't matter to me if I use it."

"What you say makes sense. Whatever you want, just be careful."

In response to his answer, Krystal didn't say much, only offering a concerned comment.

Lin Xiuyuan nodded slightly, "Don't worry, I still value my life. If something really happens, I'll just hide here and not go back."

As soon as he finished speaking, Krystal, who had just hung up the clothes, immediately rolled her eyes at him and sneered, "Then you're no longer of any use to me. You still have money to pay me back for these things and the money transferred."

"Holy crap, is this realistic?" Lin Xiuyuan exclaimed in surprise.

"What else?" Krystal continued humming.

Lin Xiuyuan gave a wry smile, deciding not to discuss the hypotheticals further. Instead, he invited her to sit at the bar, mixed her a few drinks to try, and asked for her feedback.

Krystal's casual remark left him speechless: "Lin Xiuyuan, you're in a bit of a rush today. It's still light out, and you're already trying to get me drunk? Why don't we wait until tonight? Drinking later will create a better atmosphere, and then I can give you a chance."

"..."

Lin Xiuyuan turned his head away immediately and said, "Take care, don't bother seeing me out."

"Look, he's getting anxious, hahaha."

……

……

In the blink of an eye, the opening day arrived.

Lin Xiuyuan, who had gotten up early in the morning, glanced at the dazzling array of watches in the walk-in closet as he was preparing to return to his apartment in 2013.

After hesitating for a moment, he took out a Longines Classic Reissue watch from inside.

This watch is a 2010 Longines model, equipped with a manual-winding mechanical movement, and the seconds dial and markers are very much in line with the Bauhaus style of the 1930s.

Finally, adding a leather strap adds a touch of scholarly elegance, making it perfect for college students and other teenagers. It also suits Lin Xiuyuan well, and it won't be easily noticed when he wears it back home.

Of course, Lin Xiuyuan had no idea about these details; Krystal had told him about them beforehand. She even thoughtfully labeled the year of release on each watch box, allowing him to accurately choose the right model.

Even the clothes he's wearing today were bought for him by Krystal in Paris. They're all from private designer brands, without logos, so he's not afraid of being questioned.

It's fair to say that every item in that suitcase from the day before yesterday was quite valuable.

After tidying everything up, Lin Xiuyuan returned to his apartment from 2013, grabbed his phone, and headed straight for the small bar downstairs.

He scheduled the tavern's opening time for the afternoon, because he needed to familiarize himself with the equipment in the morning.

Yesterday I was so busy directing the storage of the liquor that the equipment wasn't fully debugged yet. And the whole morning flew by.

It was noon, in the Girls' Generation dormitory.

Jessica Jung, who rehearsed in the practice room until the early hours of the morning last night, finally got out of bed slowly when the alarm clock rang.

After so many days of rehearsals, everyone is finally able to take a good rest today. So, some members have things to do, some have dates, and some are taking a break.

When Jessica Jung came out of the room, there was only one person sitting in the living room.

Upon seeing the other person, Jessica Jung smiled and said, "Yoona, you've been keeping a close eye on me, haven't you?"

On the sofa, Yoona, wearing shorts, sat cross-legged. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating her fair and smooth legs, making them appear exceptionally dazzling. "I just want to go and see. What kind of bar can't I enter with my face? I don't believe it."

"Haha, you wait here, I'll wash up first, and after we finish eating I'll take you to meet that guy, he's pretty handsome, if you like him I can try to set you two up."

After saying that, Jessica Jung laughed and then turned around and went into the bathroom to wash up.

Lin Yoona was left sitting alone in the living room, watching her back. Her bright, doe-like eyes were filled with a strange yet expectant look.

Because she really didn't understand her unnie's recent unusual behavior, which was truly puzzling.

So, she wanted to see what kind of guy had made her, this unnie, change so much.

at the same time.

At Tara's dorm, Park Jiyeon, who always loves to sleep in, got up early again today.

Taking a shower, rummaging through the closet, putting on makeup, and spraying perfume—the whole process was seamless.

Her series of actions left Ham Eun-jung and Park Hyo-min in the dormitory completely bewildered.

The latter, in particular, went straight to the point and asked, "Ji-yeon, are you going on a date?"

"No, I'm going to attend the trial opening of a small tavern."

Recalling the image she saw on the computer that night, Park Jiyeon gritted her teeth, found a hair tie, and tied up her long hair, letting it hang down behind her head.

Looking at the boy with his hair tied up, revealing his delicate features, Park Hyomin asked again, "I like drinking, why don't you invite Eunjung and me to come and join in the fun?"

The new youngest member of the sub-unit wasn't in the dorm today; he went back to the company to practice instead. Newcomers need to have the drive of newcomers.

When asked, Park Jiyeon was a little embarrassed and turned to Park Hyomin, saying, "Oppa said it's a private bar, members-only, and outsiders aren't allowed in."

Standing to the side, Ham Eun-jung remained calm, clearly already aware of the situation.

Then Park Hyomin got excited and moved closer to Park Jiyeon, saying, "A private bar? Membership system? Wow, I really want to check it out. I think with our fame, we should be able to get a membership. We can just top up our accounts."

"..."

Park Jiyeon, who fully understood the true meaning of this 'membership system,' couldn't explain too much and could only vaguely reply, "I don't really understand what oppa is thinking either. Why don't you go and ask him, unnie?"

"Sure, let's go. I don't believe that once you're inside, you can't stop us from getting in. Eun-jung, what do you say?"

"I'm free to do it."

And so, around 13 p.m., two cars set off from different apartments in Seoul and slowly drove toward Lin Xiuyuan's bar.

　Ugh~ Don't let your book get stuck in a reading slump! It's terrible for a new book to drop in readership. Please, everyone, don't treat it like a newbie's game!
　　
　
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