Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 82 The Dragon Cubs' Heart Fluttering (Please Subscribe and Vote!)
It was a sunny midday with a gentle breeze, and the shadows of the trees beside the field swayed softly on the grass.

"You're standing crooked too."

A voice rang in Lin Xiuyuan's ears; it was the laughter of the big dragon cub.

She glanced up at him, her eyes showing a hint of disdain, yet unable to hide her amusement.

Then she went around behind him, raised her foot and kicked his heel, signaling him to adjust his posture, "Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and don't stand so straight like a stick."

"Have you ever seen such a cool stick?" Lin Xiuyuan chuckled.

As their relationship grew closer, he was able to crack a few jokes with the little dragon cub, as long as he didn't cross the line.

"Just play ball, what's so cool about it?"

"Playing basketball is temporary, but being handsome is for life, so of course I have to be handsome."

This made Da Longzai chuckle, and he couldn't help but kick him again, saying, "I really can't stand your posture anymore, don't move."

As she spoke, she suddenly reached around from behind him and gently placed her hand on his hands, which were holding the golf club, guiding him to swing.

"Don't swing too fast back... Relax, maintain the rhythm, and swing out smoothly."

Under her guidance, Lin Xiuyuan's cue slowly traced an arc.

At the moment of impact, the arm and body briefly came into contact, and the white ball flew out with a "whoosh" and landed on the grass more than ten meters away.

But Lin Xiuyuan had no idea about that little ball at all.

At this moment, his mind had long forgotten about the little white ball that flew away, and was instead immersed in the faint fragrance behind him.

It's not the cloying fruity scent that young women like, but a mature fragrance with woody and tobacco notes, like cedar on a clear morning after the rain, or like aged oak barrels in an old wine cellar, warm yet with an indescribable, dull sensuality.

The fragrance was hidden in her neck and hair, faint yet enough to disturb one's mind when you got close.

So Lin Xiuyuan was completely captivated by the fragrance, and the golf ball was nowhere to be seen.

Furthermore, when she approached him from behind, her body, no longer naive but more adept at controlling her strength and proportions, gently pressed against his back.

The almost intimate, close contact made Lin Xiuyuan momentarily forget how to hold the club.

He could feel the dragon cub's chest pressed against his shoulder blade very clearly.

It's not heavy, but it's real enough to make you feel uneasy.

It's neither air nor my dream man.

This was definitely not an accidental contact.

Just when he thought everything was about to end, another sentence surfaced that stirred his heart.

That was the whispered words that the little dragon had uttered as it drew nearer to his ear.

"Relax, I'm not asking you to hold your breath... Inhale, exhale... Do it again."

Actually, Lin Xiuyuan wasn't the only one who was a little lost in thought at this moment; the little dragon cub standing behind him was also somewhat dazed.

She had only intended for him to move more naturally, but as she got closer, she suddenly realized that Lin Xiuyuan's shoulders were broader than she had imagined, and his back was very straight.

As is customary, after giving her instructions, she should step back and make room for Lin Xiuyuan.

But she didn't move.

Perhaps it was because the wind was so comfortable, or perhaps it was because the way she was leaning against Lin Xiuyuan gave her a long-lost sense of security.

That kind of ease where you no longer need to carefully maintain anyone's emotions, nor do you have to consider identity and consequences.

She's been having a tough time these past few years.

Whether it was the nights after her divorce or the days of her marriage, she mostly sat alone on the sofa watching the news, commercials, and weather forecasts. She even watched golf broadcasts all night long, just to pass the time and clear her mind.

Next door.

"Damn, what the hell is this?"

Upon seeing this scene, Park Hyomin immediately looked around. Fortunately, there weren't many people in the practice area today, and the few people who were there were quite far apart.

This is why the scene before us didn't end up in the view of some passersby.

Otherwise, with Da Longzai's face and Lin Xiuyuan's youthful appearance, even if it didn't make the news, at least some rumors would circulate in the club.

Beside her, Lee Juri, who had been looking at him meaningfully, was also stunned.

After her pupils dilated for a few seconds, she quickly looked down and made an excuse to wake up the little dragon over there, "Ji-yeon, I'm going to get some water, do you want some?"

As Li Juli called out, Da Longzai paused for a moment, then tilted his head slightly to look in that direction. "Hmm, sure, get one for Xiuyuan too."

These words shocked Park Hyo-min and Lee Qri once again.

Fortunately, the two people on the other side had already separated and were no longer clinging to each other.

Feeling the warmth leave his back, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly spoke, "The fragrance is wonderful."

The sound was very low, so soft it was almost blown away by the wind.

When the little dragon heard this, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he stared at him intently for a few seconds.

Finally, he gave a slight smile and said, "Good luck. If you successfully learn how to hit the ball today, I'll give you a bottle next time we meet."

"Really?" Lin Xiuyuan's eyes lit up slightly. This time, Da Longzai didn't reply, but simply turned away from behind him and walked towards his teammates.

Her silhouette was light and agile, but her steps were noticeably faster than before.

"Unnie, let's go over and see what drinks we have."

"Okay."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan looked down at his hand holding the cue stick, still faintly feeling the warmth left by the dragon cub's earlier coverage.

At that moment, he suddenly realized that no matter how badly he played in the end, it was all worth it.

They also highly praised Park Jiyeon's 'assistance'.

Even after that 'throat-slitting' incident, Da Longzai's attitude towards him changed significantly. Besides this incident, there was also the situation last night when Kakao contacted him for a chat.

However, Lin Xiuyuan was too focused on his attack to pay much attention to the details and simply chatted with the other party for a while.

But looking back now, is it right for a divorced woman to chat with a man late at night?
Young bro, still too young.

His sluggish reflexes finally kicked in at this moment, and then, staring at the three departing figures, he muttered in utter shock, "Damn, was I teased again?"

the other side.

As Da Longzai was walking into the beverage area inside, he was besieged by Lee Qri and Park Hyomin.

"Ji-yeon, weren't your actions just now a bit too much? It's really not good if others see that."

"Yes, it's not that I'm worried about any negative impact. It's just that you've only known that boy for a few days, isn't it a bit too close?"

Compared to Lee Qri's rational concerns, Park Hyomin showed more of an older sister's protectiveness, and was even a little worried that Lee Qri would be deceived.

The little dragon walking to the side listened to the two people's conversation and the corners of its mouth turned up slightly.

"I know what you unnies are worried about, but don't worry, I'm not that stupid. It's just that I rarely meet a guy I like, and he's also one of my 'true fans,' hahaha, so I just teased him a little."

Lee Juri chimed in from the side, "Is that what you call flirting? You're practically offering yourself up to a tiger."

"Not at all." The little dragon laughed without any attempt to hide his laughter.

Although she had a slight feeling in her heart just now, it was only a fleeting flutter and didn't affect her much.

After laughing, she remarked, "But it's quite interesting. Every time I see him, it feels fresh and new, like I've returned to my youth. Don't you guys think so, unnies?"

"No, not at all," Park Hyo-min answered decisively.

Li Juli softened her tone, "It's alright. My first impression of this guy was that he wasn't afraid of us, and it was like he'd seen us somewhere before, not like we were meeting for the first time."

"Unnie, they're my 'true fan,' isn't it normal for them to have met us?"

Li Juli did not refute Da Longzai's words, but her feeling was not that of a fan and idol, but rather like that of a few people she had met before.

If she were willing to share her feelings with Lin Dajun, perhaps she could piece together more answers and unravel the mystery.

As they spoke, the three of them arrived at the drinks area next to the stadium.

After each grabbing a bottle of water, Da Longzai also got one for Lin Xiuyuan. After a quick sip of hydration, the three of them chatted as they walked back to the practice area.

As I approached, I heard several crisp "snap" sounds of the club striking the ball.

Stepping onto the edge of the lawn, they saw Lin Xiuyuan standing on the practice bench, awkwardly gripping his golf club, his back stiff, and his movements not exactly elegant or fluid.

But surprisingly...

Every single ball hits the target perfectly.

"Snapped--"

Another short, sharp sound came from the club striking the ball, and the white ball flew up. Although the arc wasn't particularly elegant or graceful, it flew forward in an unusually straight line and landed in the distance.

Then another ball.

Another clumsy movement, the same shot.

After a few balls, Lee Juri, who was standing still, couldn't take it anymore and turned to look at Daeyong, "Jiyeon, was he just acting against you?"

"Don't joke around, Unnie. You can tell from his movements. He doesn't look like a fighter at all. He's probably just good at aiming and has a steady hand," the little dragon whispered, offering his guess.

Then, Park Hyo-min nodded in agreement, "I think it's a talent in body control. Didn't he say at the bar that he has very stable control over his body, which is why he can create cocktails with different flavors?"

Lee Juri seemed thoughtful. "So it's like someone who can dance to music without understanding the technique, but knows how to move their body?"

"Yeah, that's about it."

The dragon cub, still watching from the other side, murmured, "I'm a little jealous. Talent is such an unreasonable thing."

However, if they knew that Lin Xiuyuan's so-called 'talent' was actually fed to a 'person,' a gift from a 'person'.

That would be less about being shocked by the other person's 'talent' and more about being horrified.

The deceased 'Lin Xiuyuan': Feed me peanuts! Feed me peanuts!!!

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