Chapter 124: Swimsuit Party
Date: 2025/06/07
Time: 08:35:25
Location: Tavern doorway
Weather: Sunny
Lin Xiuyuan, who had just been woken up by a phone call, was squatting by the roadside with a sleepy face, looking left and right at the passing vehicles, then checking the time on his wristwatch, letting out a long sigh, “Crazy, I’ve dropped out of school, and I still have to attend an 8 AM class?”
Just as he was muttering to himself, a car slowly drove up from not far away and finally stopped in front of him.
The car window rolled down, and Big Dragon Cub’s cool and beautiful face came into view, “Xiuyuan, get in.”
Lin Xiuyuan, standing up, tilted his head to look inside, then opened the front passenger seat and sat down, handing over the gift in his hand, “Happy birthday, Ji-yeon.”
Big Dragon Cub, who had planned to drive off directly, didn’t expect someone to hand over a gift so straightforwardly; surprised, a pleased smile appeared on her face.
Then she opened the gift box that seemed casually picked, and upon seeing it, burst into laughter.
“Hahaha, seriously, you’re giving me this, Xiuyuan.”
“I really didn’t know what to give you. Flowers, perfume, or lipstick would seem like I have ulterior motives, too tacky and clueless, so I just gave you this instead.”
Lin Xiuyuan, who had already prepared his response, answered without much difficulty.
Inside the gift box was a set of small and cute tattoo stickers with patterns like sun, flowers, animals, etc. Though not large, they were perfect for casually sticking on the body for fun.
After seriously looking at it, Big Dragon Cub’s already bright smile became even more radiant, “Yeah, compared to those flowers, perfume, and lipstick, I like this more. Thanks, Xiuyuan.”
“As long as you’re happy, it’s your birthday today, you’re the boss.”
“Happy, very happy.”
She closed the gift box lid, put it on the back seat, then started the car and continued driving forward.
On the road, Lin Xiuyuan asked, “So Ji-yeon, are we really going to a beauty salon now?”
“Yeah, I plan to spruce you up. In a bit, when we meet, we’ll dazzle those women.”
Big Dragon Cub didn’t hide anything but didn’t spell it out either.
Seeing her still holding back, Lin Xiuyuan simply pointed it out, “But for your birthday swimsuit party, is it really okay for a guy like me to go?”
“Huh?”
A brake, the light ahead turned red, Big Dragon Cub looked at Lin Xiuyuan, “Xiuyuan, how did you know?”
“I had lunch with Taeyeon and Sunny the day before yesterday, and I heard it from Sunny. You’re trying to set me up, huh, Ji-yeon.”
In the front passenger seat, Lin Xiuyuan looked amusedly at Big Dragon Cub beside him. Today, she wasn’t wearing her usual eye-catching outfit, just a simple T-shirt and jeans, seemingly saving the big reveal for the party later.
“How could that be.” Big Dragon Cub pursed her lips and smiled, “Don’t you like looking?”
Lin Xiuyuan gave a wry smile, “I like it, but knowing about your party and still showing up feels a bit like sexual harassment.”
“Don’t worry, I told the older sisters. I just wanted to bring a guy to balance things out, so it’s not all female yin energy.”
After Big Dragon Cub’s explanation, Lin Xiuyuan was dumbfounded, “What? You actually believe that, Ji-yeon?”
“Of course. And with your great figure, not joining the swimsuit party wouldn’t just be your loss, but ours too.” As she said this, Big Dragon Cub’s gaze intriguingly slid down from Lin Xiuyuan’s face, glancing at his abs hidden under the T-shirt.
That body she saw at the golf practice area last time was still vividly in her mind, simply the most eye-catching physique she’d ever seen.
And it wasn’t the gross type with veins bulging from pre-pumped workouts; it was perfect.
Finally, in the ten seconds before the green light, Big Dragon Cub pointed at Lin Xiuyuan’s cheek with her slender finger, “And you just said it yourself, it’s my birthday today, I’m the boss, so you have to go, got it?”
“Since you put it that way, how can I refuse? I can’t just jump out of the car.”
“No way, haha, let’s go, I’ll take you to transform.”
……
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Around 11 AM.
Inside a villa in the suburbs away from Seoul, a group of graceful figures were busily moving around, seemingly preparing some surprise.
From a drone’s high vantage point, this modern villa on the hillside backed by lush green mountains and faced the city skyline, serene and private.
The exterior was made of gray-white stone and floor-to-ceiling glass, with clean, fluid lines full of modern flair.
Behind the house was an infinity pool, its surface blending seamlessly with the distant mountains and sky, next to an outdoor hot spring pool with steam rising, complemented by surrounding green plants.
At this moment, a car sped along the main road outside the villa. The vehicle quickly reached the hillside and finally parked in a nearby parking space.
The car engine turned off, the door opened.
Big Dragon Cub got out of the driver’s seat first, then looked at Lin Xiuyuan across from her. Though she’d seen it the whole way, the amazement and delight in her eyes hadn’t diminished at all.
At the same time, she said, “Xiuyuan, I’m a bit regretting calling you over now.”
Lin Xiuyuan, just getting out of the car, laughed immediately upon hearing this, “Then should I leave now? Just give me the car keys.”
“What are you thinking? You’re here, come on in.”
Though she’d just said she regretted it a second ago, the next second, Big Dragon Cub was all about showing him off.
She hurried over to Lin Xiuyuan, took his arm, and happily led him into the villa.
Inside.
Hyo Min and Lee Ji-eun were arranging a fruit platter and balloons, waiting for today’s star to arrive.
Nearby stood Sunny, who had just eaten with Lin Xiuyuan the day before yesterday; she was chatting with Ham Eun-jung, “Eun-jung, where’s Ji-yeon? It’s almost noon, how come she hasn’t shown up?”
“She went to pick up Xiuyuan.”
Ham Eun-jung, squatting on the ground writing a greeting card, answered Sunny’s question without looking up.
Sunny was surprised, “Ah, she really brought him.”
“Yeah, older sister, you’re not scared, are you?”
At that moment, Hyo Min, who was busy over there, suddenly laughed.
She had already talked it over with Sunny last night, so hearing this now, her gaze playfully turned over.
But Sunny was nonchalant, “I don’t mind. I’m just really curious now about what exactly the relationship is between Xiuyuan and Ji-yeon, and that you all actually agreed to it is kinda unbelievable.”
“Sunny, I agreed because of what Ji-eun and Ji-yeon said yesterday; it made me way too curious, so I said yes.”
Thinking of Lee Ji-eun and Park Ji-yeon’s confident claims yesterday, Ham Eun-jung, having finished writing, stood up, grinning amusedly, a bit looking forward to that scene.
Sunny was curious, “What did they say?”
Lee Ji-eun from over there chimed in timely, “Don’t worry, Sunny, we won’t disappoint you.”
As they were chatting, the iron gate at the villa entrance was pushed open, the crisp sound making everyone turn their heads.
Through the huge floor-to-ceiling window, everyone saw a guy in a printed silk shirt and shorts set, arm linked with Big Dragon Cub, slowly walking in from outside.
Sunlight shone on his golden short hair, glowing with a warm sheen, carrying a sunny youthful boy aura.
And as he walked in, the entire villa’s atmosphere brightened up.
Sunny was the first to go over, her eyes full of shock, staring surprised at Lin Xiuyuan after he entered, “Xiuyuan, what’s up with your hair color?”
It was jet black the day before yesterday, how did it become so striking today?
Looking at Sunny coming close, Lin Xiuyuan answered, also confused, “Ji-yeon said it was just a trim, but while trimming, it turned into dyeing. I slept through the whole thing and woke up like this.”
In the living room behind, Lee Ji-eun’s lips were slightly parted, her eyes sparkling with surprise.
Though she wasn’t unfamiliar with handsome guys, this cute sunny youthful boy type was something she hadn’t seen in over a decade.
Hyo Min lightly nudged Ham Eun-jung beside her, excitement in her gaze, “Eun-jung, is Ji-yeon having a second spring? If it’s with this young boy, letting her play around isn’t out of the question.”
“Dunno, but Xiuyuan seems to be the one Soo Jung has her eye on. Ji-yeon… hard to say.”
The tavern opening last time, and that time with Im Yoon Ah going to see Lin Xiuyuan.
Though only brief encounters, Ham Eun-jung could clearly see Krystal’s care and proactivity toward this guy, and Im Yoon Ah’s eager curiosity.
Hyo Min seemed not to catch the meaning, just chiming in from the side, “He is pretty handsome, just the type to hook big sisters.”
At this point, Big Dragon Cub released Lin Xiuyuan’s arm, walked to the middle of the living room, picked up a piece of fruit and popped it in her mouth, “Phew, finally something to eat, I’m starving.”
“Didn’t you have breakfast?”
Ham Eun-jung walked over, handing her tissues while asking.
Big Dragon Cub, taking the tissues, shook her head, “No time. While Xiuyuan was getting his hair done, I was watching the whole time. Thought we’d head back after the trim, but then dyeing looked good too, so we waited another two hours.”
Saying that, Big Dragon Cub winked at her older sisters, “What do you think, older sisters? This hair color suits Xiuyuan, right?”
“Very fitting, paired with his features and smile, it gives a warm feeling like being bathed in sunlight.” Lee Ji-eun spoke first.
But right after, Hyo Min added, “Older sister, you sure it’s not because that guy’s golden hair reflected some sunlight and dazzled your eyes?”
“Haha, hahaha, older sister, no way to describe it like that.”
Big Dragon Cub laughed first, then turned to Lin Xiuyuan still chatting with Sunny over there, “I think it suits him. Golden-haired young cute boy, that’s what they call it over there, right?”
Immediately, Lee Ji-eun, one of the only two who had seen Lin Xiuyuan’s abs, lit up, “Ji-yeon, you sure he’s a young cute boy? With those abs and build, he’s more like a wolf cub~”
“Could be.”
Hearing that, Big Dragon Cub’s eyes curved happily, then she called out to them, “Older sister, Xiuyuan, stop chatting at the door, come in and sit.”
At the doorway.
Hearing her, Lin Xiuyuan responded, “Oh, coming.”
Then he looked down at Sunny, “Let’s go, Teacher Sunny, thanks for your guidance the day before yesterday.”
“I don’t accept you as a student; if something goes wrong, I’d have to take the blame.”
Sunny laughed as she walked back to the living room with Lin Xiuyuan.
Since it was already noon, everyone decided to eat something first; the main party would wait until after eating.
Though they said eat up, few of the women present dared to really eat their fill.
After all, the upcoming swimsuit show would best display figures; even a little belly would be embarrassing for themselves.
Seeing everyone nearly done eating, Hyo Min suddenly asked, “By the way, Ji-yeon, is Ji Eun not coming?”
“She has a midday schedule; not sure if she can make the party time. If not, it’ll be in the evening.”
“Evening works too; we’re here all day anyway.”
During their exchange, Lin Xiuyuan curiously glanced at Lee Ji-eun sitting on his other side, “Qri, this Ji Eun isn’t the one I know, is she?”
“Yeah, it’s IU, haha, you didn’t know her name?” Lee Ji-eun smiled.
“Whoa~ I know of her, just didn’t expect her to come too.”
Seeing Lin Xiuyuan’s shocked expression, a sly glint flashed in Lee Ji-eun’s eyes; she beckoned with her finger, and when he leaned in, whispered teasingly in his ear, “Take it easy later, don’t get too excited, or you might embarrass yourself.”
Huh?
Lin Xiuyuan leaned back slightly, looking at her with surprise and delight.
Lee Ji-eun beckoned again, and Lin Xiuyuan unconsciously leaned in once more, “I just checked; they said swimsuits, but they’re all bikinis. Did you bring pants with good elasticity?”
This question made the already excited Lin Xiuyuan’s heart race, blood boiling instantly.
He sat back up straight, his slightly furrowed brows contrasting sharply with the smile on his lips; Lee Ji-eun beside him couldn’t help laughing.
After noon, the full Big Dragon Cub turned to glance at Lin Xiuyuan still devouring his food, smiled slightly, propped herself on the dining table to stand, and looked around.
Excitement and fervor flickered in her eyes, her voice growing louder.
“Older sisters, it’s my birthday today, thanks everyone for coming. So I declare, the birthday party starts now—no playing house with me.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan lowered his head, nearly burying it in his bowl.
The other ladies smiled amusedly at the sight, looking at Big Dragon Cub and laughing.
“Don’t worry, as long as you don’t blame us for stealing your spotlight later.”
“Yeah, yeah, Ji-yeon, no crying if you lose later.”
“Hahaha, exactly.”
Teased, Big Dragon Cub huffed, “As if. Let’s go, change clothes.”
Lee Ji-eun, Ham Eun-jung, and the others exchanged glances, gave the Lin Xiuyuan at the dining table one last look, and headed upstairs one by one.
Soon, only Big Dragon Cub and Lin Xiuyuan remained in the downstairs living room.
At this point, the little blond dared to look at Big Dragon Cub, “Ji-yeon, this pressure is overwhelming; maybe I should bail.”
“No way, I said today I’m the biggest; you’re not leaving.”
Big Dragon Cub laughed cheerfully, glanced down at a certain direction, pursed her lips in a soft smile, “But, you’re allowed not to stay outside the whole time. The living room and nearby guest room are prepared for you; you can rest or do whatever then.”
“Then I’ll go now.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan stood up immediately, but Big Dragon Cub grabbed him, “Not now, at least until afternoon.”
After warning Lin Xiuyuan some more, she smilingly turned and went upstairs to prepare for the upcoming swimsuit party.
Left alone at the dining table, Lin Xiuyuan propped his chin with one hand, gazing at the stairwell with anticipation and excitement.
Suddenly, light footsteps came from upstairs.
Lin Xiuyuan, spacing out, instantly focused his gaze, heart starting to race.
The footsteps grew closer; gradually, a figure appeared at the stairwell corner.
Lee Ji-eun slowly descended from upstairs, her slightly tilted posture like a choreographed dance step, light and elegant.
She wore a simple yet extremely sexy bikini, black and gold thin straps weaving over her body, perfectly outlining her curvaceous figure.
The swimsuit clung to her perfect skin, flawlessly showing her slim waist, full chest, and long legs.
The lines of her chest were full and perky, the slight upward curve even more pronounced under the swimsuit, full of sexy allure.
Her hip curves were perfectly rounded, tight and plump, the swimsuit displaying every inch of her skin impeccably.
The gossamer-thin swimsuit was almost like a second skin, showcasing her flawless figure, perfectly hugging her body.
Sunlight streamed through the large glass window, golden rays outlining a warm halo on her.
Lin Xiuyuan’s eyes widened unconsciously, his gaze following her every move, completely captivated.
Noticing his stare, Lee Ji-eun smiled slightly, gently tugging her swimsuit straps, playfully showing off her confidence and sexiness.
The villa layout had the restaurant in front, the stairwell closer to the pool area by the back door.
However, Lee Ji-eun didn’t head straight to the backyard but lightly approached the dining table.
When she leaned down to meet Lin Xiuyuan’s eyes, a teasing glint in hers, she softly said, “How’s this? Not too stimulating, right?”
Her tone was gentle, yet infinitely seductive.
Lin Xiuyuan was stunned, lips parting slightly, but his heart seemed about to leap out, voice stubbornly saying, “It’s fine, fine.”
“Looks like it’s not enough; wait a bit more.”
After the little tease, Lee Ji-eun seemed satisfied, chuckled lightly, turned, and headed to the backyard pool.
As Lee Ji-eun left, Lin Xiuyuan remained dazed, the surging emotions in his heart unsettled.
As his gaze followed her receding back, sounds came from the stairs again; Ham Eun-jung appeared at the stairwell.
Unlike Lee Ji-eun’s sexy tease, Ham Eun-jung’s aura now was more mature, gentle and serene yet equally alluring.
She wore a deep blue bikini paired with a simple white transparent gauze long skirt, the hem swaying lightly with her steps, giving an ethereal elegance.
Her tall, slender legs faintly visible under the sheer skirt hem, offering irresistible temptation.
Halfway down the stairs, Ham Eun-jung turned her gaze to Lin Xiuyuan at the dining table, tilting her head slightly, suddenly asking, “Xiuyuan, between me and Soo Jung, who looks better?”
Her words were soft with a touch of jest, yet inadvertently carrying an indescribable allure.
The doctor said no more staying up late yesterday, so I’m writing during the day, it’ll be slower, forgive me everyone!!!
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