Chapter 139: “just Take The Medicine” And “pregnancy”
2025.
On a flight at ten thousand meters high, Lee Ji-eun was staring intently at the big dragon cub beside her, her gaze not missing a single detail on her face.
Nose tip, skin, under the eyes… she scrutinized back and forth countless times.
“Impossible, what’s going on, Ji-yeon, have you noticed anything wrong?”
Lee Ji-eun, speaking again, had a tone laced with a hint of breakdown and disbelief.
Even this sentence, she had been asking nonstop since seeing the big dragon cub that morning until now.
The big dragon cub shook her head lightly, looking completely relaxed, “Nothing wrong. If I had to describe the feeling, it’s just too comfortable.”
By the end, she couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Then she looked down at the mirror in her hand, gazing at that face in the mirror, and the big dragon cub couldn’t help but examine it closely again.
The skin’s texture had changed, not just ordinary hydration, but a pure brightness glowing from inside out, like the subtle reflective quality after a high-end water light injection.
But she knew very well that she hadn’t even brought a bottle of face cream these past few days, just washing her face with plain water morning and night.
Her complexion was fair yet not pale, instead carrying a faint healthy flush, the natural pink at her cheekbones something she could never achieve no matter how she applied blush.
The blackheads, closed comedones, and redness around her nose wings that had troubled her before were now like gently brushed away by a beauty filter—not completely gone, but so faint they could almost be ignored.
Seeing this, the big dragon cub reached out and gently touched her cheek, the touch so delicate it gave an illusion of having grown a new layer of skin.
“Older sister, look, my under-eye dark circles are gone.”
As she spoke, she looked up to direct Lee Ji-eun to her eyes, even blinking a few times on purpose.
“Stop moving! I saw it already!” Lee Ji-eun was like she had encountered some scientific puzzle, “Your whole face doesn’t even look like you anymore! Skin brighter, apple cheeks fuller, even the lines at the corners of your mouth are fainter.”
Then she widened her eyes, her voice carrying an incredulous frantic urgency, “Ji-yeon, did you do medical aesthetics these three days or switch bodies? This is off, impossible.”
“I really didn’t do anything, just work during the day, back to the hotel to rest at night.” The big dragon cub said while couldn’t help laughing.
Indeed, these past few days, she had been living very regularly.
Clocking in at the practice room during the day, rehearsing dance, eating and chatting with members.
At night, clocking in at the hotel guest room, getting intimate with Xiuyuan all night, properly making up for their long-separated life.
Lee Ji-eun keenly caught the key words, “What hotel is so magical? Wait, isn’t it the hotel where we ate with Xiuyuan a few days ago? Wait, isn’t it with Xiuyuan…”
Before she could finish asking, the big dragon cub already smiled innocently, “Yeah, if I had to say there’s something different, it’s what you’re thinking, older sister. Probably because I was too parched before, and now it’s replenished all at once.”
“Ji-yeon, don’t fool me. I may not have much education, but I have common sense. There’s no such thing.”
Hearing “three days” by her ear, Lee Ji-eun was somewhat shocked but still full of suspicion, her gaze screaming “I don’t believe it.”
She wasn’t a young girl anymore; such things might help with mood, but she’d never heard of them actually changing skin and complexion.
Seeing she still didn’t believe, the big dragon cub suddenly looked around left and right, then leaned to Lee Ji-eun’s ear and mysteriously beckoned.
Lee Ji-eun instinctively leaned her head over…
Then she heard an answer that could petrify her on the spot.
She jerked back, eyes wide staring at the other, “You mean it’s real, Ji-yeon?…”
The big dragon cub nodded candidly, her smile sweet, “Yeah, all of it, saved some money, all spent on food, hahaha~”
After getting the definite answer, Lee Ji-eun immediately dropped her shock, turning instead to a worried state as she looked at the big dragon cub, “Ji-yeon, you’re going a bit overboard. What if something happens? What then?”
“It’s fine, older sister. I know my limits, know how to take care of myself, and how to protect myself.”
As she spoke, the big dragon cub leaned close again, whispering, “My period just came this morning. Front four back three is pretty standard, at least it didn’t fail me this time.”
Lee Ji-eun relaxed a bit upon hearing this but still wasn’t reassured, “What if? In the future, when you play with Xiuyuan, you can’t do this again. The necessary precautions must be taken properly, unless you really want a…”
“Don’t want it! I definitely don’t want that.” The big dragon cub cut her off directly, “Hasn’t my period come now too? Relax~”
Finally glancing at herself in the mirror again, the big dragon cub satisfiedly closed the mirror, then smiled at Lee Ji-eun, “This state is indeed pretty good, hahaha~”
Lee Ji-eun stared at this face that looked three years younger than two days ago, her mind somewhat swollen, “Really hard to understand.”
The big dragon cub pursed her lips in a smile, touching her smooth jawline, “Older sister, next time I’ll experiment for you again. It really works!!”
“Huh? Again? It’ll cause trouble.”
“Just take medicine.”
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Meanwhile.
2013, Incheon Airport VIP lounge.
Xiuyuan was half-reclining on the soft dining chair, drowsy. He had barely slept the past few nights, mentally exhausted.
Mainly, opportunities to eat little deer weren’t that common; when they came, he had to go all out, or why wait?
After a while, Lin Xiaolu and Sulli’s figures walked over from the side, each holding a meal tray with some food and drinks.
Just as they sat down, Sulli noticed the wilted state of the person opposite, “Oppa, have you not been resting well lately?”
“Probably stayed up all night gaming again.” Lin Xiaolu pouted in guess.
With their return, Xiuyuan finally perked up, rubbed his face, and sat up straighter, “It’s okay, no big problem.”
“Eat something first. Didn’t expect the flight to be delayed.”
Sulli sighed lightly, gazing out the window at the misty rainy sky, “It’s typhoon season lately. Hope it won’t rain the whole time we’re in Tokyo?”
“Doesn’t matter, we can shop in the rain just the same.” Lin Xiaolu picked up a bowl of borscht, took a light sip, and said casually.
After speaking, she quietly sized up the boy opposite.
Her goal for going to Tokyo this time was simple: get closer to this boy, see if this “trial male lead” could spark some “female lead” heart-fluttering fire, to pass the test in over a month.
And there was that thing Im Yoon Ah told her a few days ago. She’d thought about it several nights after; if the mood was right, perhaps she wouldn’t resist a “rose and gentleman in the night.”
At this moment, Xiuyuan was eating the fried noodles Sulli brought back, mumbling, “Slow is fine, safety first. I’ve watched a lot of plane crash videos lately. I don’t want my exciting new life to suddenly explode into ruins.”
“Indeed, oppa, your life now is way more exciting than when you were doing photography before.”
Sulli opposite thought Xiuyuan meant his previous part-time job days, so she smiled along.
Completely unaware that he meant the initiative and charm of those big sisters.
That effortless, casually obtained amorousness.
Before they wore him out, it was complete ease and enjoyment without his hard effort.
Fortunately, the flight to Neon was delayed but not by much.
Just as Xiuyuan and the other two finished lunch, a flight attendant came over and told them boarding was ready.
Ten-odd minutes later, after boarding and finding their seats, Xiuyuan looked at Lin Xiaolu beside him, “Want to switch seats with Sulli?”
“Is it that you dislike me, or I dislike you?” Lin Xiaolu tilted her head smiling at him, “Sit down.”
Hearing this, Xiuyuan no longer hesitated, sat down smiling, “No, I was just a bit worried about Sulli over there.”
“Her neighbor is a girl.” Lin Xiaolu replied.
“Mm~”
Nodding, Xiuyuan’s eyes lifted slightly. He casually turned his head for a glance, originally wanting to yawn, but his action stiffened the instant Lin Xiaolu sat down.
Because he forgot this young girl was dressed a bit revealing today.
A loose blue-and-white striped outer shirt draped lightly over her shoulders, sleeves rolled to the elbows, with a simple white T-shirt underneath, clean and youthful.
But what really made Xiuyuan pause was that black high-waisted short skirt.
The hem just covering the thigh roots, lifting slightly with her sitting motion, like a breeze casually rippling the lake in Xiuyuan’s heart.
And the most lethal part was her legs.
Bare, snow-white and fine, as if not even a single extra strand of hair existed, skin so white it almost reflected light.
As someone who had just spent the spring night with the big dragon cub last night, Xiuyuan shouldn’t have been stirred by this stimulation, but… Lin Xiaolu wasn’t ordinary.
Girls’ Generation’s center face of the group, the super tank whose peak of appearance suppressed the entire Korean entertainment music industry for over a decade, little deer Bambi Lin Xiaolu.
Facing this goddess, how could Xiuyuan look away.
So his gaze suddenly couldn’t move, his peripheral vision discreetly sweeping the boundary between her skirt hem and skin above her knee, finally unable to resist swallowing.
Until a light laugh sounded by his ear, he snapped back, coughed lightly to cover the awkwardness, “Um, Lin Xiaolu, want to change into something more comfortable? This won’t be good for lying down to sleep.”
“Is it me who can’t sleep well, or you?” Lin Xiaolu suddenly tilted her head at him, a mischievous smile on her lips, “Xiuyuan, I’ve been curious about something. If you answer me, I won’t change.”
“No, whether you change clothes…”
Xiuyuan, originally pretending it was no big deal, trailed off mid-sentence.
Because Lin Xiaolu suddenly crossed her legs slightly, a subtle motion that tugged her skirt hem up just a bit.
Making someone’s pupils dilate slightly, gaze immediately wandering.
Next second, “Ask away, I’ll answer anything I know.”
Lin Xiaolu smiled faintly, tone casual yet provocative, “I’m actually quite curious: do you think Yoona is prettier, or me? Do you think she’s sexier, or do I have more flavor?”
After saying this, her gaze stayed on Xiuyuan, with a bit of sly inquiry.
But she saw him ponder seriously for a moment before replying earnestly, “That’s not even a question.”
This answer stunned Lin Xiaolu briefly, but she quickly seemed to understand, glancing down at her chest.
A nameless stuffiness surged in her heart, her chest rising and falling lightly. She glared at him shyly annoyed, pouting, “Fine, then answer just one question.”
Xiuyuan shrugged indifferently, “Definitely Yoona is prettier.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu rolled her eyes to the sky. Didn’t he see her sitting right beside him? Why so blunt?
Though, she also thought her 25-year-old self was prettier, more mature, more flavorful.
But she was young, with infinite potential.
Don’t you know what a growth stock is?
Thinking this, Lin Xiaolu wordlessly pulled the blanket over her legs, leaning back against the seat in a huff: Fine, fine, whatever.
As for changing clothes? Forget it, not a long flight, close your eyes and it’ll be there.
While Lin Xiaolu sulked in her seat, the already weather-delayed flight finally taxied away from the stand, slid on the runway for nearly ten minutes, then slowly took off toward Tokyo.
The cabin quieted, only the roar of the plane engines remaining.
Xiuyuan had just closed his eyes, put on the eye mask to rest, when Lin Xiaolu’s breathing came close to his ear the next second, followed by an abrupt whisper, “Um, let me ask you something.”
“What?”
Moments later, seeing Xiuyuan’s shocked look at her, Lin Xiaolu’s cheeks warmed, but her eyes gleamed strangely, “What? I’m just a bit curious, so I want to ask you.”
The asked Xiuyuan was even more curious, “No, you want to know how to increase this from me? I’m a guy.”
As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at the calm curve of her chest, couldn’t help laughing, “You sure you’re not joking?”
Hearing the reply, Lin Xiaolu insisted, “You’ve watched so many videos over the years, no techniques or tips come out?”
This time Xiuyuan laughed; he knew what Lin Xiaolu meant—those weird science videos on short video platforms.
These trips to 2025, besides classes and chats, she spent the rest of the time binging those videos.
Thinking of this, Xiuyuan smiled, “Impossible. Cup size growth, unless external silicone, otherwise it’s whatever your talent dictates.”
As soon as he said it, his eyes sharpened, as if thinking of something, “Oh, wait, there is actually one way.”
“What?” Lin Xiaolu asked delightedly.
But Xiuyuan looked at her and smiled, “This method isn’t suitable for you.”
“Just say it.”
Lin Xiaolu was a bit anxious, even leaning her body toward Xiuyuan.
Unnoticed, the blanket had slipped, her fair slender legs exposed again to his view, the short skirt edge flipping up bit by bit with the motion…
Two breaths later, Xiuyuan’s heart was revving up, but a glance at something made him cool off half instantly.
Then he cursed inwardly: Safety shorts are indeed the 20th century’s most failed invention.
Silently cursing in his mind, he spoke directly without further thought, “Pregnancy.”
“Huh?!” Lin Xiaolu froze completely.
“Science proves pregnancy is the safest second chance for breast development, the most natural harmless technique.”
Xiuyuan explained seriously, “Especially without breastfeeding, gaining one cup is baseline, two isn’t impossible.”
Lin Xiaolu, who had been full of expectation, froze like doused with cold water at “pregnancy,” expression solidifying, gaze instantly dazed.
Seeing this, Xiuyuan couldn’t help laughing, “Or did you think there was another way?”
“No magical potion or something?” Lin Xiaolu muttered.
Xiuyuan shook his head, “Never seen one.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu sneaked a glance at him, then quickly looked away, huffing coldly, “Forget it, not talking, rest.”
Xiuyuan was puzzled, not knowing why this little deer Bambi suddenly flipped.
But he didn’t think much, put on the eye mask, ready for a nap—he was really tired.
Completely missing that the instant he donned the eye mask, Lin Xiaolu beside him suddenly turned to stare at him.
Her gaze mixed with curiosity, hesitation, uncertainty, even a trace of complexity.
Like tying a knot in her heart.
In the evening, the plane landed steadily in Tokyo.
With a slight bump and the jolt of wheels touching ground, Xiuyuan in deep sleep slowly opened his eyes, the announcement in his ear: “Welcome to Tokyo Haneda International Airport…”
Hearing the voice, he instinctively rubbed his eyes and removed the eye mask.
Then he saw Lin Xiaolu beside him looking down at her mobile phone, unsure if replying to messages or what.
Her hair a bit messy, but her complexion much better than pre-boarding, clearly having napped during the flight.
After taxiing a bit, the plane stopped steadily at the gate.
When the cabin door opened, a damp cool breeze rushed in.
Xiuyuan’s first reaction: Tsk, Seoul’s rain followed us to Tokyo.
The jet bridge edge was a large glass panel, rain like a fine veil over the city sky, pattering against the window “tap tap tap.”
Gray-blue sky low, distant apron lights dim yellow, reflecting hazy water vapor.
After leaving the cabin, Xiuyuan and the trio first went to baggage claim, retrieving their luggage.
Then to the airport car rental counter, completed procedures, stuffed luggage in the trunk, heading straight to the pre-booked hotel.
In the rain mist, streets washed clean and bright, car taillights like red water droplets diffusing soft glows on the ground.
Occasionally, an electric train passed on the elevated bridge, carrying this city’s unique rhythm and life aura.
The car quiet, Xiuyuan gazing at the city rainscape outside the window, suddenly looked in the rearview mirror at Sulli in the back, “Right, Sulli, you said Hara is treating us to dinner tonight?”
“Yeah, I was just chatting with older sister. She’s all packed there, sent the restaurant location. Once we’re settled, she’ll come from the dormitory side.”
At this, Sulli suddenly remembered something, tilting her head to the front seat, “But oppa, one thing to tell you ahead.”
“Hm? What?” Xiuyuan turned back.
“This time… hotel only booked one room.”
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