Chapter 142: “i Can Do It Too” And “wanna See?”
Hotel doorway.
“Hey, Sulli, we’re downstairs. We just went to the convenience store and bought some things. Yeah, we’re coming up now.”
As Lin Xiuyuan just hung up the phone, a light laugh sounded from behind him. “Tsk tsk, you guy don’t even blink when telling lies now. I remember it wasn’t like this when we first opened.”
“When did I lie?” Lin Xiuyuan said while holding up the bag in his hand. “Aren’t these the things we just bought?”
The bag contained bread and snacks, which they had indeed picked up casually when passing by the convenience store.
Faced with Lin Xiuyuan’s response, Lin Xiaolu, who had been walking with her arms crossed over her chest, finally lowered her hands and quickly stepped forward.
“It’s fine if you don’t mention it, but now I want to ask you, Lin Xiuyuan, did you come up with this excuse to go out for a walk long ago, just so we wouldn’t be discovered by Sulli when we got back?”
“Do I seem like someone with that many ideas?”
“I didn’t think so before, but after what just happened, I’m starting to suspect if I’ve fallen into the pit you dug.”
Lin Xiuyuan, walking toward the elevator, glanced sideways at Lin Xiaolu beside him. She lifted her chin a bit arrogantly. “What? Did I say something wrong?”
“In that situation just now, the atmosphere was right, and everything happened naturally.” Lin Xiuyuan spoke seriously. “Besides, I was planning to stop, but you held me down and continued, okay? The front was the atmosphere, but the back… was different.”
Hearing him earnestly shift the blame, Lin Xiaolu really felt an impulse to kick him to death. She was clearly the victim, right?
So she sneered. “Then did you kiss or not.”
“I did.” Lin Xiuyuan didn’t deny it. “But if this were a Japanese drama or Korean drama, according to the routine, shouldn’t you glare at me, slap me, and then turn and walk away? Then I’d chase after you to explain that it was the atmosphere.”
This made Lin Xiaolu’s expression stiffen suddenly. She stopped at the elevator entrance, turned back to look at Lin Xiuyuan, and said seriously, “So you just kissed me on purpose to teach me a lesson?”
Lin Xiuyuan looked at her delicate face, shook his head, and even subconsciously licked his lips. “No, I don’t know what happened, but staring at you made me want to kiss you.”
Hearing this and seeing his subconscious little action, Lin Xiaolu was stunned at first, then couldn’t help laughing. She muttered under her breath, “Ew, what a degenerate. Dog men indeed.”
“You were the one being proactive later on.” Lin Xiuyuan retorted.
“Wasn’t it you who said to experience real emotions and for me to be proactive? Why so many demands now?” Lin Xiaolu raised her eyebrow with a smile.
Stumped by her retort, Lin Xiuyuan squeezed out after a moment, “We gotta take it slow.”
“Where do I have time to take it slow with you? I’m only here for a few days this time, then I have a concert tour. In between, there are advertising endorsement shoots, and after everything’s done, I have to face the test from writer Kim Eun Sook. So I only have these few days.”
At this, she suddenly turned to face Lin Xiuyuan in the elevator, her gaze intense, a playful smile on her lips. “I don’t care. You’ve already charged me. If the sense of experience isn’t enough, I’ll go to the police station and accuse you of molesting me.”
Pausing her tone, Lin Xiaolu continued laughing, “But if you can really train me, giving you more rewards isn’t out of the question.”
“Now?” Lin Xiuyuan’s mind flashed with inspiration.
“Now your ass.” Lin Xiaolu glanced at the camera and laughed back at him.
Then Lin Xiuyuan continued, “Little Deer, is the training you mentioned the same as what I’m thinking?”
Lin Xiaolu, stunned for a moment, quickly reacted and chuckled. “Jung Soo Yeon clearly said your head doesn’t have that many ideas. Why do you always come up with these messy things when you’re with me?”
“…” Lin Xiuyuan stayed silent, watching the elevator continue upward.
Beside him, after laughing, Lin Xiaolu’s gaze still didn’t leave Lin Xiuyuan.
It had to be said that the unexpected incident in the tavern just now had indeed made her heart palpitate after a long time, giving her a more direct cognition of “emotion mobilization.”
Not just that palpitation feeling, but the collision of gazes and the natural reveal of subtle actions.
These were all parts never written in textbooks, yet so clear and unforgettable.
After experiencing that previous story, the somewhat confused Lin Xiaolu suddenly got it.
She suddenly felt that if she went back now to the first lesson Im Yoon Ah gave her and acted out eye acting again, she probably wouldn’t be so clueless.
Thinking of this, she inexplicably started believing in the “method acting” and “sense of precipitation” that Im Yoon Ah mentioned, so her gaze toward Lin Xiuyuan gained more seriousness and focus.
Then when the elevator reached the 21st floor, she even suddenly linked arms with Lin Xiuyuan without warning.
That sudden softness pressing close made Lin Xiuyuan slightly stunned. He turned his head to look at her. “What are you doing?”
“Nag, let’s go.” Lin Xiaolu had no intention of explaining, just rolled her eyes at him, her expression relaxed with some undisguisable emotion.
And when the two returned to the presidential suite cuddling like this, Sulli, who had been waiting inside, widened her eyes in shock upon seeing the scene. “Oppa, unnie, you two are…”
“Finding a sense of experience. What were you thinking, Sulli?”
Lin Xiaolu smiled as she let go of Lin Xiuyuan’s arm, walked over to sit on the sofa, and rubbed her stomach. “Ah, so bloated. Probably drank too much earlier.”
Hearing the explanation, Sulli smiled, then as Lin Xiuyuan went to put the things on the table, she quickly leaned to Lin Xiaolu’s ear and whispered.
“Unnie, finding a sense of experience like this, aren’t you afraid of falling in yourself? I heard method acting people easily develop feelings.”
She naturally knew why Lin Xiaolu came with her this time, so she wasn’t surprised to hear it, but still a bit worried.
Worried that if the two really got together, their feelings would spark and lead to all sorts of fights and breakups, making things awkward since they’d see each other often.
“Doesn’t matter.”
Lin Xiaolu shrugged, her tone surprisingly nonchalant. “Anyway, after we people enter that gate, we’re destined to be tangled together. Either he’ll be annoyed with me later, or I’ll be fed up with him. But no matter what, as long as we don’t leave, it’ll be fine. Sulli, don’t worry too much.”
Knowing what Sulli was worried about, Lin Xiaolu smiled and comforted her a few times, her tone free and easy with a hint of indifference.
She had learned this from Im Yoon Ah, though she didn’t dare say it as boldly as her.
Things like “friends bumping into each other” or “worst case, kiss again”…
She really didn’t dare say such things now. Even “satisfying a craving” gave her a ton of thoughts.
“Unnie, saying that makes me more panicked.” Sulli shook her head with a wry smile.
Because from Lin Xiaolu’s words, she directly heard that this unnie was using oppa Lin Xiuyuan as a springboard.
She was also worried that this gentle, rational oppa might really fall for her one day and end up hurt the most.
Little did she know, if Lin Xiuyuan truly got angry because of Lin Xiaolu, the 2025 Im Yoon Ah would probably “happen to pass by” and use her “healing body” to quench his anger.
Falling in love isn’t as comfortable as getting physical. This Lin Xiuyuan should figure that out.
While the two whispered, Lin Xiuyuan by the window suddenly spoke while looking at the drizzling Tokyo night scene outside. “I just checked the weather forecast. This rain might last several days. Do we still go out tomorrow?”
As soon as he spoke, Lin Xiaolu replied, “Go. Even if it’s pouring knives tomorrow, we go. I didn’t come to lie around dead in the hotel. And don’t think you can escape.”
“I didn’t say not to go, just asking.” Lin Xiuyuan chuckled, spread his hands, then looked at Sulli. “How was the chat with Hara today? Smooth?”
Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu also looked at Sulli. After all, it concerned life and death, her expression more serious than before.
“No issues.” Sulli shook her head lightly. “Just chatted casually about recent things. It’s been so long since we met; couldn’t bring up social circle issues directly, or she’d think I approached her with purpose.”
Although she came this time specifically to pull Goo Hara out of that deformed social circle.
After all, Goo Hara’s future problems, besides running into that scumbag, that social circle also posed big hidden dangers, especially after it blew up, making her a thorn in their side.
But since they just met this time, they definitely couldn’t discuss these issues directly, or the clueless Goo Hara might think Sulli was meddling, so they could only take it slow.
Unless…
Thinking of something, Sulli looked at Lin Xiuyuan, then withdrew her gaze.
Forget it. For that kind of thing, let it happen naturally.
Similarly thinking of something, Lin Xiaolu whispered in Sulli’s ear, “It’s only 2013 now. Nothing’s formed yet, so there shouldn’t be too many problems. Everyone’s still busy building connections.”
“Yeah, so I’m doing nothing this year. First, fix unnie.” Sulli nodded seriously.
Lin Xiuyuan, returning from the window to the sofa, smiled and comforted, “You don’t work, but others do. Sulli, no need to rush too much. Take it slow; rushing backfires.”
“Mm.”
Seeing the atmosphere ease, Lin Xiaolu suddenly turned her head with a smile. “Alright, no more of that. Lin Xiuyuan, Im Yoon Ah said you have a great figure, and there’s a swimming pool next door. Not planning to show us?”
As she spoke, her eyes mixed teasing and seriousness.
For some reason, after what just happened, Lin Xiaolu’s attention on Lin Xiuyuan kept growing.
Like what Im Yoon Ah said about his figure—she really wanted to see it now.
Faced with Lin Xiaolu’s remark, Lin Xiuyuan just replied, “Would you show me yours then?”
“In your dreams.” Lin Xiaolu rolled her eyes at him.
“Then wash up and sleep.” Lin Xiuyuan smiled and stood. “Good night, Sulli.”
“Hahaha, good night, oppa~”
“Hey, Lin Xiuyuan!”
Lin Xiaolu suddenly burst out, laughing as she pounced to hit him, but without any real anger.
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Next day.
Tokyo was still overcast with continuous rain. The rain threads outside the window hadn’t stopped since early morning, spotting the glass window and misting a faint fog.
When Lin Xiuyuan came out of the bedroom, stretching and yawning, he immediately saw Goo Hara, already sitting on the living room sofa holding hot tea, smiling and greeting him. “Good morning, Xiuyuan.”
“Good morning, Hara.” Lin Xiuyuan smiled and nodded, then casually reminded, “No need for polite language with me. Just call me by name, like I do with you.”
Goo Hara smiled and nodded. “Okay, Xiuyuan.”
Sulli beside her was hugging a pillow and muttering, “I said last night, unnie, you should’ve just stayed over. So tiring going back and forth, and it’s cold and damp in the rain.”
“But packing clothes and things to come over is more trouble. Better to go back.” Goo Hara smiled while sipping hot tea.
Just then, the bedroom door opened, and light footsteps approached. Everyone looked over—Lin Xiaolu walked out.
Her outfit today stunned Lin Xiuyuan on the spot.
Gray knit shorts revealed long, fair legs, paired with a loose hoodie layered over a gray hooded zipper shirt, and topped with a dark blue suit jacket—street style with a touch of campus vibe.
On her feet were shiny black mid-calf boots, carrying a brown leather shoulder bag. The overall look was sharp and eye-catching.
It looked good, but the problem was it was too eye-catching.
So after staring blankly for two seconds, Lin Xiuyuan blurted out, “Hey, Lin Xiaolu, you sure you want to go out in that today?”
“Hm?” Lin Xiaolu raised an eyebrow, looked herself over. “What’s wrong with it?”
“Nothing wrong, but can you really pass as ordinary walking Tokyo streets like that? You’ll be recognized in minutes. Trying to trend?”
Lin Xiuyuan shook his head with a tsk, looking “headachy.”
Nearby, Goo Hara couldn’t help laughing. “True, unnie, you’re too cool. Probably mobbed right outside the hotel.”
Lin Xiaolu pursed her lips, frowning slightly. “Then I’ll go change.”
She actually wanted to dress flashy, rare chance to go out with Lin Xiuyuan—had to show her charm.
But before even leaving, cold water was poured on her, mood instantly down.
Unexpectedly, that guy was so blunt. It really annoyed her.
As she turned to go back, Lin Xiuyuan added, “It really looks great, very striking. But it’s windy and rainy outside today—wear more, don’t catch a cold.”
Lin Xiaolu’s drooping mouth corners instantly lifted.
She didn’t speak, just hummed and turned into the room, reluctantly changing into a plainer outfit.
Dark blue jeans with gray hoodie, coated in a khaki windbreaker. Still youthful under her, but much more low-key.
Then the group went downstairs together and had a simple breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Sulli ordered a Japanese set meal, Goo Hara had fruit yogurt and a small bread, while Lin Xiuyuan and Lin Xiaolu shared hot coffee with sandwiches.
Lin Xiuyuan, who wanted to swap coffee for coke, could only frown and sip some under Lin Xiaolu’s control.
Finally, seeing he really couldn’t drink it, Lin Xiaolu got him a juice.
After eating, the group set off with umbrellas, heading straight to today’s destination: Takeshita Street in Harajuku.
The rain on the street wasn’t heavy but hadn’t stopped. Under the gray sky, Harajuku remained lively.
Fine rain threads washed Takeshita Street slick. Neon signs on both sides glowed hazy in the mist. Crowds with various umbrellas shuttled between colorful shops. Street artists in raincoats played guitar, dessert shop lines snaked long, with occasional young girl laughter.
Walking roadside, Lin Xiaolu looked up at the colorful umbrella sea in the rain, suddenly turning to Lin Xiuyuan. “This weather’s pretty nice too. Everyone’s rushing off, hardly noticing us.”
Lin Xiuyuan held the umbrella beside her, gazing at the street’s rain-misted fluidity, then at hooded Lin Xiaolu. “With your hat and mask, who could tell it’s you?”
Goo Hara behind them stared intently at the two ahead, suddenly grabbing Sulli’s hand.
“Jinjin, you sure they’re not a couple? Look at unnie holding his hand—so natural. And him turning to talk, face almost to her ear? No, kissing already?”
“Really not, unnie. I’m not lying.” Sulli smiled back, but couldn’t explain ‘method acting,’ so glossed over.
Facing Sulli’s firm words, Goo Hara kept watching the pair walking side by side, eyes doubtful. “I really can’t believe two people in that situation have no relationship. Jinjin, maybe you don’t know the full story?”
“Ah~”
Unexpectedly questioned like this, Sulli paused, unsure how to reply. “Probably not.”
“Why not? I think that’s it. Unnie’s probably embarrassed to tell you, so calls it friends. Tsk tsk, didn’t expect this.”
Goo Hara was fully in imagination mode, immersed in her deduction world.
Sulli could only smile bitterly, helpless, unable to find an excuse to break her fantasy.
Then, arriving at a Cosplay clothing store doorway, Lin Xiaolu immediately pulled Lin Xiuyuan inside. Goo Hara and Sulli followed.
Inside was dazzling, colorful, walls full of various 2D-style clothes, some bizarre enough to stun.
Staring at the array of 2D clothes, Lin Xiaolu felt a bit dazzled.
And many were so oddly shaped, not suitable for daily wear out.
As she wanted to ask Lin Xiuyuan’s opinion, she noticed him staring fixedly at a corner.
Lin Xiaolu followed his gaze—it was a 1:1 figurine model.
A blonde young girl in a white gown and white stockings camisole, hands bound mid-air by blood-red threads.
Bound was one thing, but that butt—why so perky? Really blood-pumping.
But Lin Xiaolu couldn’t see the appeal, frowned, then approached with a half-smile.
“Like this? I can do it too.”
Lin Xiuyuan, staring at the figurine of Saber bound by Caster in the church scene, jolted at the sudden words, pupils shaking. He whipped around to Lin Xiaolu, instantly energized.
Seeing his expression, Lin Xiaolu smiled. “Wanna see?”
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