Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 77 That Glimpse of the Adam's Apple~ (Fourth Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
night.

After dinner, none of them seemed inclined to leave, so Lin Xiuyuan took out the small charcoal stove he had bought some time ago, intending to have a tea ceremony around the stove for them.

I took out the small charcoal stove I bought not long ago, followed by a teapot, tea leaves, fresh milk, and then some chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and tangerines.

Finally, the charcoal stove was lit and placed in the middle of the coffee table, marking the start of the first round of tea brewing around the stove at the 2025 Tavern.

As the flames flickered, everyone's attention was drawn to them, filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"Wow, you can brew tea like this? It looks really fun, let me take a picture."

Da Longzai, who always enjoys sharing his life on social media, immediately became interested upon seeing this. "Xiuyuan, don't move yet, I'm taking a picture."

These meetings, plus tonight's dinner, have quickly brought her and Lin Xiuyuan closer together.

Now, calling his name no longer feels unfamiliar.

"The short videos you see here are all from overseas. Actually, this has been going on in China for a long time. To be honest, although it's a bit pretentious, it does have a great atmosphere."

As Lin Xiuyuan spoke, he began to operate according to the steps he remembered.

First, heat the teapot, then add tea leaves and lightly roast them. Next, sprinkle in a few rose petals, pour in water and boil until strong. After the water boils, add rock sugar, and finally pour in fresh milk.

As the milk tea gradually boiled, a rich aroma of tea spread throughout the pub.

Even Yoona, who usually avoids milk tea to maintain her figure, couldn't help but sigh, "It smells so good."

Meanwhile, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and tangerines were also placed on a charcoal stove to be slowly heated.

By the time the milk tea is ready, the snacks will also be ready to eat.

Soon, as the milk tea was ready, Lin Xiuyuan poured half a cup for each of the three people. Lin Yoona jokingly remarked, "Lin Xiuyuan, is this a tavern or a teahouse? It's too unpredictable."

"It doesn't matter. This is just a place for friends and members to get together. If you want to drink, drink; if you want to brew tea, brew tea. Just don't burn the house down."

As he spoke, he poured himself a glass and took a small sip.

Hmm, it tastes pretty good.

Although he had tried several times before, Lin Xiuyuan felt that he was pretty awesome for being able to consistently cook such a taste.

Beside him, the little dragon cub, who had also taken a sip and found it quite amazing, felt even more disappointed after hearing his answer. "So when are you going to open up this membership system to us?"

Lin Xiuyuan gestured around the tavern and laughed, "You came in even if I didn't open the door, so what's the big deal?"

Then Yoona pointed out incisively, "It's different. As a member, Krystal can just walk in and greet us even when you're not at the store. But if we come by ourselves, no one will open the door and we'll just have to stand there as punishment."

"So we just added each other as friends and exchanged phone numbers, right? Whenever you want to come over, I'll be there anytime you call."

Just as Lin Xiuyuan uttered this boastful statement, Krystal laughed first, "Lin Xiuyuan, are you sure? Then I'm going to be unhappy. Before, when I was looking for you, I couldn't get through to you no matter how many times I called. Now that Unnie and Jiyeon are looking for you, you come whenever they call, right?"

Da Longzai and Lin Yoona immediately switched to "watching the show" mode, staring at him with smiles.

But Lin Xiuyuan has recently learned a lot and it's not too difficult for him to handle things. "No, it was an accident. Besides, I'll just say yes first. I can't exactly say I can't be reached in front of you, can I?"

"Oh, so you're just giving us a perfunctory answer." The little dragon laughed.

"How can this be considered perfunctory? This is called narration."

At this moment, Lim Yoona suddenly said in Chinese, "As expected of a Chinese university student, you are really good at using words carefully."

"Just average."

Lin Xiuyuan looked at her in surprise, then laughed.

Seeing the two chatting so enthusiastically, Da Longzai glanced down at his thighs, then looked up again and said, "By the way, Xiuyuan, do you still have that photo album? I saw several photos last time but didn't remember them. I wanted to take some and put them on the platform as a memento." "Ah, yes, yes, but..."

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan hesitated slightly, worried that if he took the picture, others might discover some loopholes.

But upon closer inspection, there's nothing wrong with it. The person in the photo is definitely Park Ji-yeon, and outsiders wouldn't know what photos she took in private.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan had no more worries. "But I left it at home. Do you need it now? If you do, I'll go back and get it for you."

"No need, just take the picture and send it to me later." Da Longzai smiled and shook his head.

Yoona looked at the two of them, completely bewildered. "What photos? You two were in contact before?"

Seeing the bait taken, the little dragon smiled and happily explained the shock she felt when she first met Lin Xiuyuan, and formally introduced Lin Yun'er to Lin Xiuyuan, who had liked her for more than ten years.

Hearing this, Lin Yoona stared at Lin Xiuyuan in surprise, "Wow, you've been a fan since elementary school!"

cough~
Although many days had passed, Lin Xiuyuan still hadn't become shameless. He coughed a few times, feeling a little guilty, and looked at Krystal again, just like that day, hoping she would save his life.

And the result was the same as that day. Krystal stood up and laughed, "I'll go get you guys some sunflower seeds and snacks. It'll be more fun chatting while we're eating them."

However, Krystal made a mistake.

When she left for a while and returned to her seat, she saw two people, a man and a woman, chatting happily.

"Really? Can I really go?"

"If you want to come, then come. I'll tell Unnie and the others, and it should be fine."

"But I can't play golf, though I can play a little basketball."

"It's okay, I'll teach you."

Having understood most of what was being said, Krystal looked at Yoona beside her, who gave her a meaningful smile. "What's wrong? They've agreed to play golf together in a couple of days. Didn't you understand?"

Krystal turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, "Golf?"

"Yes, Zhiyan said she'll take me to broaden my horizons and give me some experiences when the weather clears up." Lin Xiuyuan nodded.

Krystal suddenly got excited again. The last time she felt this way was when this guy met Yoo Ji-min.

However, since it's in front of Yoona and Da Long Zai, I can't say anything, so I can only echo them a few times.

The tea ceremony continued, the flames illuminating the faces of the group, and the atmosphere of their conversation grew increasingly relaxed.

Suddenly, Da Longzai didn't notice that tea was seeping from her lips, and Lin Xiuyuan, who was sitting next to her, quickly pulled out a tissue and handed it to her.

Seeing that she couldn't get it right after wiping it several times, he subconsciously reached out and gently wiped her Adam's apple.

Just for a moment.

The little dragon trembled slightly, instinctively straightening its back, its eyes instantly changing.

The stove burns quietly, the aroma of tea wafts through the air, and everything seems to move at a slower pace.

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