Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 54 "Ji-yeon, you're really ruthless to yourself~"

Inside the tavern.

Upon hearing Ham Eun-jung's shout, Lin Xiuyuan, who was behind the bar, suddenly looked up.

His reaction drew a speechless look from Krystal. "Wow, Lin Xiuyuan, you're really too realistic."

"No, I'm just curious about how much has changed."

Lin Xiuyuan lowered his voice considerably, whether out of fear of some secret being exposed or fear of his own sexuality being revealed.

Krystal snorted coldly and didn't waste any more words with him. She got up and went out with Ham Eunjung to find Park Jiyeon, because that big dragon cub couldn't find this tavern.

With Krystal's departure as a shield, Lin Xiuyuan behind the bar immediately became the focus of everyone's attention in the tavern.

Jessica, Jennie, and Bae Suzy kept staring at him.

Soon, Bae Suzy stood up with a smile and sat down on a bar stool at the bar. "Lin Xiuyuan, you don't seem to want to get to know us."

"No, I was just stunned to see so many beautiful women like you all."

Lin Xiuyuan dared not admit to Bae Suzy's 'accusations'. He may lack experience, but that didn't mean he lacked emotional intelligence or IQ.

After hearing the answer, Bae Suzy smiled and said, "Oh, so that means Krystal isn't considered a beauty."

"That's not what I meant. I just meant... there are too many, the kind that makes you dizzy."

Feeling a little uneasy under his gaze, he frowned slightly and scratched the tip of his nose.

He then picked up the gin next to him, intending to use it to cover up his embarrassment by mixing drinks.

"Oh, I understand."

Bae Suzy smiled even brighter at his evasive eyes. She suddenly realized that teasing this kind of timid young man was much more interesting than listening to those greasy handsome guys spouting sweet nothings.

"By the way, I'm older than you, so you should be called Nuna, right?"

After seeing Lin Xiuyuan nod, she smiled slightly and asked, "May I call you by your name?"

"Of course, but I'm not used to the honorifics and rules here. I just hope you don't mind."

"It's okay, you can just call me Suzy. I don't like people calling me noona either."

Few women over 30 are truly indifferent to age. Even if they say they don't care, their lack of self-care is a testament to their character.

And as for Bae Suzy, an actress and entertainer, it goes without saying.

But before that, she had one small question: "By the way, how do you call Soojung?"

"Krystal?"

“Krystal~ just call her by her English name.” Bae Suzy looked slightly surprised.

"Ah."

On the sofa, Jennie quietly leaned close to Jessica and said, "Unnie, look at that Suzy senior, she seems to have a bit of a crush on this handsome guy. It seems the rumors in the industry aren't entirely unfounded."

Jessica, who was looking down at her phone, glanced up at the scene, then quickly looked away. "Probably not. She's probably just playing around out of boredom. With her current status, she's way past the age of casually dating random people."

“Yes.” Jennie nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

At this moment, Krystal and Ham Eun-jung, who had gone out to look for someone, finally returned to the bar.

Following behind the two was Park Jiyeon, the maknae (youngest member) of Tara who had just gotten divorced.

She wore a neatly tailored black sleeveless top, fitted yet not tight, with the neckline slightly open, revealing her collarbone and shoulder line, exuding both competence and sexiness.

Wearing a light beige suit jacket over it, casually draped over the shoulders, she exudes a modern aura that comes with having weathered many storms.

As soon as she entered, Krystal led her to the bar and introduced her with a smile, "Come on, Jiyeon, let me introduce you to the owner of this bar—Lin Xiuyuan."

"Hello."

Park Jiyeon's makeup today is light, lacking the strong and imposing presence she exudes in front of the camera, and showing a gentler, more natural look.

But that casual smile, seemingly tinged with sarcasm or self-deprecation, also revealed the cold elegance that was inherent in her.

The 'cold and aloof' she is now completely different from the 'flame' of 2013, a flame burning brightly under high pressure. One is like a blazing fire, the other like embers after it has died down.

Looking at the large dragon cub in front of him, which seemed to have not changed much compared to the little dragon cub in 2013, Lin Xiuyuan quickly nodded politely, "Hello, I didn't expect to see you here again. I'm a big fan of yours."

Ok?
Krystal, who was surprised by Lin Xiuyuan's words, suddenly widened her eyes, and even the others turned their gazes towards her.

Only Park Jiyeon was still a little confused, thinking that Lin Xiuyuan was just being polite, so she smiled and said, "Thank you, would you like me to sign an autograph for you?"

The fact that things unfolded so smoothly surprised Lin Xiuyuan, so he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

Then, under Krystal's gaze, amidst Park Jiyeon's confusion, and under the curious eyes of Bae Suzy and Ham Eunjung, she squatted down and took out a booklet from under the counter.

Looking at Park Jiyeon, her smile was as warm as sunshine. "Of course, I thought you didn't remember me."

Um? ?

Krystal, who was almost ready to react, finally understood what Lin Xiuyuan was thinking after glancing down at the 'fan book' that Lin Xiuyuan had opened.

So she clenched her teeth slightly and listened as the other person continued, "I've been a fan of yours for over ten years, but I was too young to follow you around back then. I never thought I'd be able to complete my fan journey here this time."

on the sofa.

Awakened by the specific words, Jessica suddenly looked up and gazed at the bar where a group of people were gathered.

This line of dialogue... it sounds so familiar.

I feel like I just heard it somewhere recently.

At that moment, Park Jiyeon was flipping through the pages of the "fan book".

It's full of photos of her from over a decade ago, with autographs, "To," and many Polaroid photos of her in casual indoor attire.

There are practice rooms, dormitories, and shops where you can have afternoon tea.

She remembered all of these things, but she couldn't remember the 'fan' in front of her.

What shocked her and everyone else present the most was the last page—a marriage certificate.

Her signature and fingerprints, Park Jiyeon, were clearly written on it.

"Daifa~"

"Oh my God."

Compared to Park Jiyeon's disbelief, and Bae Suzy and Ham Eunjung's stunned silence, Krystal glared fiercely at Lin Xiuyuan.

You're here to die again?
……

"Ji-yeon, are you sure this is okay?"

"It's definitely possible. As long as my brain hasn't been altered, she definitely won't be able to tell the difference between what's real and what's fake."

"But I got caught trying to fool Krystal and the others before."

"That's because you were too hasty, oppa. You can't rush things. You have to wait for her to come to you."

"And then, these things might make her laugh at most."

"Oppa, you don't understand how important fans are to me. If I find a fan who has liked me for decades, my first impression will definitely be amazing."

"Ok?"

"Trust me, oppa, I'm Park Jiyeon too."

"The last person to say something like that to me was Jessica Jung."

"Ah, oppa, the simplest method is the most effective. That old woman would never think of a parallel universe."

"..."

"Ji-yeon, you're really ruthless to yourself."

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