Chapter 196: Lin Xiuyuan: “take A Look At The Legs”
Inside the villa.
After entering earlier, Lin Xiuyuan took Jung Soo Yeon back to the living room and then headed straight to the apartment in 2013, mainly because the latter needed to check her mobile phone and messages to see if anyone had contacted her.
After discovering no one had contacted her, the two finally returned to the villa in 2025.
Jung Soo Yeon, who had come back over to this side again, walked toward the refrigerator in the kitchen and turned back to ask Lin Xiuyuan, “I’m a bit thirsty, what do you want to drink?”
“Coke.”
After replying, Lin Xiuyuan casually lay down on the sofa, picked up the mobile phone on the table, and prepared to reply to the few messages he had just received.
Suddenly, a familiar name appeared on the screen—Soo Jung.
This call from her surprised Lin Xiuyuan a bit, but he still answered the phone, his voice carrying a hint of laziness, “Hey, Soo Jung, what’s up?”
Soo Jung on the other end of the phone sounded amused, her tone revealing some confusion, “Xiuyuan, did you have some conflict with Jessica again?”
Lin Xiuyuan was momentarily stunned, then chuckled lightly, “No, why do you suddenly ask that?”
Hearing this, Soo Jung immediately told Lin Xiuyuan about the call she had just received.
“Not yet, she just called me and kept beating around the bush asking about you. Like where you live now, what you usually do, your height, your family background, etc., even more detailed than the interrogation during dinner last time.”
“Did she complain to you about me?” Lin Xiuyuan couldn’t help but smile.
Others move on to older sisters, but for Jessica, it turned into dragging in her little sister.
“No, she just asked some questions. What’s going on with you two?” Soo Jung’s curiosity wasn’t directed at Jessica but at Lin Xiuyuan.
At this moment, Jung Soo Yeon happened to bring over a can of Coke and a bottle of orange juice. Lin Xiuyuan smiled at her, then turned to Soo Jung on the phone, “Nothing much, just now your sister said to her ‘you’ve become so ugly,’ probably hit her sore spot.”
After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan himself couldn’t hold back and laughed out loud first.
Soo Jung on the other end muttered in confusion, “My sister? My older sister?”
Then she suddenly realized and exclaimed, “Oh my god, the one from my hometown? You brought her over and even took her out?”
She didn’t dare to be too specific, just used some adjectives to refer to it.
“Just went out for a walk.” Lin Xiuyuan replied.
Immediately after, Jung Soo Yeon, who had also heard the previous sentence, smiled and said, “Soo Jung, when are you getting off work?”
Hearing that familiar voice, Soo Jung on the other end also smiled and replied, “Older sister~ I still have work tonight, probably can’t make it back, tomorrow I have time.”
Then she understood Jessica’s situation, “No wonder Jessica is so agitated, probably sensed something after being scolded.”
“Whatever, I’ve blocked her calls anyway, read but no reply, let her guess.”
As Lin Xiuyuan spoke, he opened the can and chugged a big gulp of Coke, refreshing.
Knowing that Lin Xiuyuan had no good feelings toward Jessica because of that incident last time, Soo Jung didn’t say much more; after all, the two wouldn’t fight to the death, take it slow later.
The reason she called this time was just to ask about the situation, and now that she understood, she ended the call.
Lin Xiuyuan, who had put down the mobile phone, immediately looked at Jung Soo Yeon, “I thought with your personality, you wouldn’t go crying to Soo Jung, didn’t expect…”
Jung Soo Yeon, lightly teased by Lin Xiuyuan’s gaze, said nothing, just quietly sat next to him and handed him the juice bottle she couldn’t twist open.
Then she explained nonchalantly, “I didn’t cry or complain; according to what Soo Jung said, the other side just asked for your information. But Xiuyuan, with my personality, I would definitely confront you head-on. Take it easy yourself, don’t get found out like with Yoona last time.”
Lin Xiuyuan took the bottle, twisted it open, and handed it back to Jung Soo Yeon, “No way, compared to you, Jessica over there looks so stupid, like a degenerated beetle except for her appearance.”
After saying that, he paused, then added, “But compared to you, even her appearance is gone.”
This inadvertent “compliment” made Jung Soo Yeon smile happily, her face curving into a shallow arc.
But she still annoyedly slapped Lin Xiuyuan’s thigh, “No matter how you try to make up for it, I heard you call me stupid just now.”
Lin Xiuyuan pursed his lips, his smile undiminished, “I was talking about Jessica.”
Jung Soo Yeon gave him a light eye roll, picked up her mobile phone, and mimicking Lin Xiuyuan, slowly leaned back on the sofa.
In moments, the atmosphere inside the villa began to relax.
The two lay quietly at each end of the sofa, fingers sliding over screens, occasionally making eye contact, the air filled with an unspoken ease.
The sofa space was spacious enough, with four feet intermingled, the distance between them neither too close nor too far, just right for maintaining a comfortable relaxation.
Suddenly, Lin Xiuyuan slightly adjusted his posture, preparing to stretch his legs longer, and his toe accidentally lightly touched the sole of Jung Soo Yeon’s foot.
In that instant, Jung Soo Yeon’s toes curled slightly, her body instinctively trembling a bit.
She was lightly stunned, then felt that subtle touch, her whole body instantly stiffening, almost unconsciously pulling her foot back.
“What are you doing?”
Jung Soo Yeon raised one eyebrow slightly, her face carrying a smile, but a hint of ambiguous emotion flashed in her eyes.
Lin Xiuyuan pursed his lips, feigning innocence as he looked at her, “I was just changing position, didn’t notice.”
However, his gaze lingered slightly on her foot.
Jung Soo Yeon’s toes were slender, the bare instep carrying a faint pink, as if every inch of skin had been carefully tended.
Although dance training often put a lot of strain on them, her feet still maintained delicate lines, with a slightly slim ankle and smooth leg contours.
Jung Soo Yeon was stunned and instinctively pulled her foot back.
Then her gaze slightly dodged, seemingly not wanting Lin Xiuyuan to notice her reaction.
She knew very well her feet weren’t pretty, didn’t want Lin Xiuyuan to see, and muttered, “Were you a bit intentional?”
Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, his smile deepening, “Intentional? How would I dare.”
Before the words finished, his foot lightly rubbed the sole of Jung Soo Yeon’s foot again; if the previous was really an accident, this time it was deliberate.
Jung Soo Yeon’s face felt slightly hot, her body instinctively shifting a bit, but this time she didn’t immediately pull her foot back.
On the contrary, she lightly rubbed her foot on the sofa a few times, as if silently responding to Lin Xiuyuan’s provocation.
At the same time, she felt a subtle warmth spreading from the sole of her foot, her toes unconsciously curling slightly, gently touching his toe, as if communicating something unspoken.
Lin Xiuyuan, who was browsing videos, had his gaze tighten slightly; his toe quietly rubbed over Jung Soo Yeon’s toes, the movement slowed but still probing.
And after being touched a few times by him, Jung Soo Yeon no longer dodged, starting to lightly wander over his foot.
With the sofa’s movement, her toe lightly traced over the top of his foot, that delicate touch as if crossing the boundary between them, like touching some fragile nerve.
Each slight pressure of the toes carried a hint of teasing,
At the same time, an indescribable tension filled the air, yet neither looked directly at the other, pretending calm while scrolling phones.
Despite that, the distance between them quietly drew closer through this physical contact.
However, to ease the atmosphere, Jung Soo Yeon spoke first to break the silence, “By the way, Xiuyuan, in your opinion, if I really want to enter domestic entertainment industry, which aspect should I start with?”
Lin Xiuyuan, asked this, lightly pressed his foot on the back of hers, thought for a moment, then smiled slightly.
“If you’re asking this, it’s simple, since many people have paved the way for you before.”
“Hm?”
Jung Soo Yeon was a bit surprised, then her foot counterattacked by stepping back, her toes lightly rubbing over the back of Lin Xiuyuan’s foot, the soft touch still carrying that silent temptation.
Lin Xiuyuan continued, “It’s now 2013, the explosive period for talent shows. Music talent shows have some become top programs, hard for you to break in.
However, dance and diving variety talent shows are booming, with relatively less competition in those fields. You could consider joining a dance talent show.”
“Ah, dancing?” Jung Soo Yeon exclaimed, seeming a bit unwilling.
“Silly, I’m telling you to compete to be a mentor. Besides, with your current situation, if the company is willing to invest and push you to a mentor position on a music talent show, that would be even more suitable; after all, 2013 is a big year for music.”
As he said this, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly remembered something, his fingertip lightly tapping the message option on the screen, looking at the few messages Yoo Jimin had sent earlier.
Feeling those tender toes on the back of his foot wiggling slightly, he opened the chat box and quickly typed a message.
Lin Xiuyuan: 【Just an idol friend like you, don’t overthink, just afraid of being recognized.】
After sending this, he flipped to an emoji pack, selected one, and sent it.
Lin Xiuyuan: 【Look at jio.JPG】
After sending the message, Lin Xiuyuan put down his phone, glanced at Jung Soo Yeon opposite, who was pursing her small lips in thought, “Mentor? Isn’t that a bit too exaggerated? I feel like my personal ability might not be up to that position.”
Lin Xiuyuan couldn’t help laughing, “Look at you, you’ve been with me in 2025 for so long, how come you haven’t changed this mindset?”
Jung Soo Yeon had just finished saying the above when Lin Xiuyuan teased her.
“Starting from 2014, the world entered a new internet era, the traffic era. Whoever has high popularity, big traffic, can bring more exposure to the program team and TV station, that’s the most important and valued. They don’t care about ability or lack thereof, got it?”
Seeing Jung Soo Yeon nod lightly, Lin Xiuyuan added, “Besides, domestic entertainment industry is like a makeshift troupe in many places, training system not perfect. Compared to that, your ten years as a trainee can crush them, don’t underestimate yourself.”
“But there are many excellent singers and dancers over there too.” Jung Soo Yeon retorted.
“Those evolved step by step after becoming famous, no need to worry.” Lin Xiuyuan said lightly, “I’m not asking you to compete with established stars for rice bowls, but to be a mentor, guide newcomers, cultivate talent, right?”
After hearing Lin Xiuyuan out this time, Jung Soo Yeon no longer argued, just expressed her slight dissatisfaction with her foot movements.
Kicked a bit, then lightly rubbed.
Moments later, she pulled out short videos on her mobile phone and, under Lin Xiuyuan’s guidance, searched for some 2013 talent shows in China.
At this time, Lin Xiuyuan’s phone also received a reply.
Yoo Jimin: 【?】
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan smiled slightly and replied: 【Look at legs.】
Yoo Jimin: 【Pervert.】
Lin Xiuyuan wasted no more words, directly selected a recent photo of his abdominal muscles taken by Lee Ji-eun for him in the Maldives and sent it.
In the photo, he knelt in front of the lens under sunlight, sweat soaking his skin, abdominal muscles and figure wrapped in a layer of glistening water light under the rays, captivating.
Such a physique, especially to women, appeared both sexy and alluring.
Sure enough, seconds after Lin Xiuyuan sent it, Yoo Jimin’s reply came.
Yoo Jimin: 【Oh my, this pose… ya, how did you take the photo.】
Before Lin Xiuyuan could reply, Jung Soo Yeon opposite spoke up, “Xiuyuan, according to the program schedules inside, if I go over, wouldn’t I have to stay long-term in China? No, the company’s concert tour schedule has come down recently.”
Hearing Jung Soo Yeon still not quite getting it, Lin Xiuyuan tsked, his foot unconsciously kicking her calf.
“Don’t apply Seoul’s situation to that market. Domestic entertainment industry unlike Seoul, doesn’t broadcast while recording; usually broadcasts after all recorded or near the end.”
Seeing Jung Soo Yeon still not reacting, he added, “Anyway, it can be negotiated slowly, I don’t know the specifics, let your company talk, time can be coordinated.”
Jung Soo Yeon’s cheeks flushed slightly, angrily pulling back her leg, “Ya~ I know, just say it, no need to kick.”
She huffed lightly, focusing on watching the video, clearly not wanting to tangle with Lin Xiuyuan anymore.
Meanwhile, in the chat box on Lin Xiuyuan’s phone, since he hadn’t replied in time, Yoo Jimin on the other side seemed unwilling and anxious, actually sending him a few beautiful photos of her thighs.
Yoo Jimin: 【Photo】【Photo】【Photo】
Obviously, Yoo Jimin in the photos was lying on the sofa taking them live.
Her posture slightly tilted, legs stretched straight, presenting perfect lines.
A pair of long legs as if finely sculpted, slender and straight, with changing angles highlighting the curves and contours of the entire legs even more, skin emitting silky sheen under soft light, appearing incredibly smooth and delicate.
Knees slightly bent, but the straight calf line below had almost no flaws, exuding natural sexiness and elegance.
Looking at this opened beautiful leg photo on his phone, Lin Xiuyuan couldn’t help sighing.
This one’s figure was undoubtedly stunning among many idols; after all, at nearly 170 cm tall, her tall posture made every part elegant and full of power.
Suddenly, Lin Xiuyuan looked at this photo on his phone, then glanced down at Jung Soo Yeon’s pair of thighs.
Then he suddenly realized that compared to Yoo Jimin’s thighs, the one in front of him seemed no less impressive.
So, Lin Xiuyuan couldn’t help asking, “Soo Yeon, how long are your legs?”
Jung Soo Yeon, watching videos, didn’t expect Lin Xiuyuan to suddenly ask this; after looking down at her legs, she gazed at him with smiling eyes, “What, fallen for my long legs?”
Lin Xiuyuan laughed, “You from the short body group, how dare you call them long legs.”
This answer annoyed Jung Soo Yeon greatly; she kicked out with her leg, “Ya, I’m 162.5.”
“Yo, even precise to the decimal, and that’s long legs?” Lin Xiuyuan laughed uncontrollably.
“Not bothering with you.”
Jung Soo Yeon huffed lightly, turned her head away, not wanting to talk more with Lin Xiuyuan. But her long legs didn’t retract, instead extending again to resume the previous interaction with Lin Xiuyuan.
Their toes touched again inadvertently, lightly rubbing each other, the atmosphere charged yet irresistibly immersive.
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On the other side.
After ending the call with Soo Jung, Jessica’s mind kept replaying the scene of bumping into Lin Xiuyuan downstairs at the restaurant.
If at first she had no special reaction, until Jung Soo Yeon casually said that sentence, the familiar voice suddenly woke her up.
That so-called “mirror,” that so-called “familiarity,” wasn’t that herself?
The other’s height, figure, proportions, and even that outfit, all seemed like her past self.
Though reason told Jessica it was impossible, the curiosity deep in her heart made her unable to hold back, wanting to ask Lin Xiuyuan clearly.
Just like Im Yoon Ah’s emotions when seeing Jung Soo Yeon’s back then, Jessica’s current mood was hundreds of times crazier than Im Yoon Ah’s impulse at the time.
So Jessica dialed Lin Xiuyuan’s number again, but still heard the “no answer” voice prompt.
Biting her teeth, Jessica sat in the car dazed for a while, finally deciding to start the car and head straight to the small tavern.
Jessica clearly remembered that in the previous “conflict incident,” after she called the other, Lin Xiuyuan quickly came out with Im Yoon Ah.
So if no surprise, he should live nearby.
Thinking of this, Jessica unhesitatingly started the car, her heart filled with determination.
You won’t see me? Then I’ll go straight to find you.
Meanwhile.
Kim Tae Yeon, who had finally finished the concert tour, also set off from the apartment toward Lin Xiuyuan’s villa with extremely curious and complex feelings.
Her mind full of the situations with Im Yoon Ah, Big Dragon Cub, and Lee Ji-eun.
Thinking that she had become a member, they couldn’t keep hiding from her.
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