Hancheng: There is a door between me and the future

Chapter 30 “Is it possible that she stockpiled a box…”

At six o'clock in the evening, the sky in Jiangnan District was dyed with a light golden color. The setting sun shone through the gaps between the high-rise buildings, slanting down on the streets and eaves, giving the entire city a soft glow.

When Lin Xiuyuan pushed open the villa's door and walked out, Krystal had already gotten into the passenger seat. The car door was open, and she leaned against the side, looking down at her phone. A strand of her long, smooth hair fell over her shoulder, swaying gently in the breeze.

Hearing the door open, she looked up at the person who came in with a look of disgust in her eyes, "You're a bit slow. No, Lin Xiuyuan, why do you always like to go to the bathroom before going out?"

They have known each other for half a month, and it's like this almost every time, which makes Krystal really dislike this guy.

Lin Xiuyuan coughed lightly and said, "This is called marking the location. You don't understand."

He walked over while muttering, closed the car door for her, and then went around to sit in the driver's seat.

With a low roar of the engine, the car started and then returned to calm.

Accompanied by the gentle sound of the air conditioner, Krystal's fingers slid across the navigation page, appearing quiet and familiar.

"Let's go to the Japanese restaurant in Cheongdam-dong."

"Ah."

While nodding, Lin Xiuyuan drove the car out of the villa and onto the main road of Jiangnan.

Krystal, who was in the passenger seat, started to get snarky. "Hey, I only took you out to eat once, and you turned around and took another woman out to eat, huh?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who was driving, finally realized that someone's behavior was a little inappropriate. He glanced at her sideways and said with a half-smile, "First of all, this restaurant address is not the one I booked. Secondly, Krystal, there's something wrong with you."

Outside the car window, the light signs on both sides of the street lit up one by one, and cafes, galleries, and small theaters began to gather crowds of people at night.

After hearing what Lin Xiuyuan said, Krystal looked out the window anxiously. In her heart, she knew that her current actions were a bit excessive, but she didn't really like him. To say that she liked him was a bit too disrespectful of her feelings.

That was just the resentment in her heart. She just couldn't stand the fact that she had finally found a small toy, but before she had used it for a few days, it was already targeted by someone else.

In other words, it is the pride of a beauty who does not allow others to touch her things.

What’s more, he was a junior, and he was taken away in front of me.

This was a bit hard for her self-esteem to accept.

That's why the previous scene happened.

At the same time, he responded to Lin Xiuyuan's teasing with silence.

Lin Xiuyuan glanced at her, and seeing that she didn't respond, he didn't say much. He just reached out and pressed the play button on the central control screen, and a soft jazz music slowly sounded in the car.

A light melody flowed in the air, carrying with it the faint scent of Krystal's perfume.

It's a citrusy scent that's surprisingly perfect for spring evenings.

Soon, the car stopped at the door of the restaurant. Lin Xiuyuan took Krystal into the door and, under the guidance of the waiter, came to the private room that Liu Zhimin had already booked.

As the sliding door slowly opened.

Liu Zhimin, who was sitting inside, turned his head and looked. The smile on the corner of his mouth had just appeared for less than two seconds before it froze there.

Then he quickly stood up and bowed ninety degrees, his tone filled with surprise and doubt, "Hello, Krystal-senpai."

As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes swept over Lin Xiuyuan who came in with Krystal.

The latter showed a slightly embarrassed smile and winked at Liu Zhimin with an extremely apologetic look.

At the same time, Krystal's voice rang out, her tone natural. "Originally, I was with Xiuyuan, but then I heard you two had dinner plans. I don't have anywhere to go, so why not sit down and have a meal together?"

Xiuyuan?

This unique name shocked not only Liu Zhimin but even Lin Xiuyuan himself.

"I don't mind, I don't mind."

Liu Zhimin was not a fool. After hearing this, she understood that Lin Xiuyuan was also a victim, so she quickly shook her head.

Just the look he gave Krystal was a little complicated.

After spending the day with Lin Xiuyuan yesterday, she had heard from their conversation that this guy and senior Krystal didn't have a close relationship. And now, a day later, Krystal appeared in front of her and slapped her in the face.

After the greetings, the three of them sat down one after another.

After the waiter restocked the tableware and took the order and explained the meal, Liu Zhimin glanced at Krystal, who was sitting next to Lin Xiuyuan. She gritted her teeth and finally looked at Lin Xiuyuan and said, "By the way, Lin Xiuyuan, this is a thank you gift for taking me there yesterday. It's not expensive, so please don't be disgusted."

As he spoke, he took out the small pendant that he had prepared long ago and handed it to Lin Xiuyuan opposite him under Krystal's slightly narrowed eyes.

"There are also gifts. I'm a little flattered."

Lin Xiuyuan took the gift box and did not refuse it. After all, Krystal was also present, and refusing it would be a bit embarrassing for Liu Zhimin.

But just as he was about to put it aside, Krystal spoke up, "Why don't you open it and take a look?"

Liu Zhimin pursed her lips, but did not fight back. She still nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, let's see if you like it."

Lin Xiuyuan, who was facing such a scene for the first time, did not dare to refute. He obediently opened the gift box and took out the beautifully packaged small pendants inside.

"Wind chimes?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who recognized the object, looked at Liu Zhimin.

The latter smiled and said, "Well, it symbolizes happiness and freedom. Don't you run a bar? This is perfect for hanging by the door."

“Indeed, it’s an atmospheric piece for a tavern.”

After listening to Liu Zhimin's explanation, Lin Xiuyuan nodded slightly and put it back into the gift box.

Because there was an extra "light bulb" Krystal at this dinner, Liu Zhimin didn't have any progress with Lin Xiuyuan tonight.

They just had a very simple dinner, chatted about the bar and her personal work, then hurriedly paid the bill and left, citing a tight schedule.

The box was left to the two people who came later, and the whole situation was somewhat turned upside down.

With Liu Zhimin's departure, Krystal, who had been quiet for most of the dinner, finally got her chance. She immediately looked at the gift box next to Lin Xiuyuan and said meaningfully, "Lin Xiuyuan, do you know what the wind chime means?"

"Didn't we talk about happiness and freedom?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who didn't have so many twists and turns in his mind, replied.

"Just believe it if I tell you."

Krystal scoffed and continued to complain, "But the other party is not wrong. The wind chimes do have that meaning, but the bigger meaning is actually longing. Do you know what longing means?"

So when Lin Xiuyuan heard this answer, he looked deeply at the small pendant at his hand, his face full of disbelief.

"That's a bit outrageous. This is the first time we've met."

"Is it possible that she stockpiled a box and gave away one whenever she saw one she liked?"

"???"

……

……

2013 years.

"Please change my flight to the evening flight. I have something to do in the early morning."

"Why are you in such a hurry, unnie? We can fly quickly tomorrow at noon."

"Well, I'm anxious. Something big is waiting for me."

Little pendant, hahahaha, hahahaha, haha

(The update is late because I was stuck in traffic. Sorry for that.)
Please give me monthly tickets, brothers, double, double.

The update will return to normal tomorrow
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(End of this chapter)