Chapter 231: “welcome To The World Of 2025, Taeyeon”
In mid-July 2013, SM Entertainment.
Sunlight spilled onto the studio windowsill, refracting through the glass and illuminating Kim Tae Yeon’s focused face.
She was currently sitting in one of the company’s rehearsal rooms, the air filled with echoes of music, as she made final preparations for an upcoming concert tour.
The vocal coach sat opposite her, a piano in front of him, emitting a string of beautiful musical notes as his fingertips lightly danced across the keys.
Kim Tae Yeon’s eyes were slightly narrowed, her brow furrowed, as she practiced the song’s runs, high notes, and falsetto, over and over again.
Each challenge to her vocal range made her feel her limits being pushed higher; the demands of breath control also kept her constantly alert and focused.
“Tae Yeon, your vocal range needs to be a bit wider, especially in this section,” the vocal coach’s voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of demand.
He stopped playing, observing her expression, “You need to relax, don’t be too tense. When you get tense, your throat tightens, and your breath can’t go up.”
“Mhm.”
Kim Tae Yeon responded in a low voice, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and gently relaxed her shoulders, trying to let the invisible tension dissipate with her breathing.
After so many years, she was long accustomed to this kind of high-intensity training. Although she felt considerable pressure at the moment, every time she navigated through the musical notes, she could find a unique sense of release.
As the vocal coach saw her state improve, he also smiled slightly, clearly satisfied with her progress.
“Very good, Tae Yeon, maintain this state. We’ll refine it further in the upcoming rehearsal.”
Kim Tae Yeon nodded, a smile playing on her lips, her gaze still carrying a sense of persistence and focus.
By this time, she could feel her fatigue, but in every step of progress, the motivation for the future and the longing for the stage always drove her forward.
Only after the vocal lesson ended could Kim Tae Yeon finally take a short rest. She then sat in the company’s rest area, leaning against the sofa, and took a sip from the water cup on the table.
As the cool water flowed down her throat, it also washed away some of her fatigue.
Looking up at the street outside the window, she watched the traffic flow and pedestrians hurry by through the glass window.
The glass of the company building across the street reflected the busy scene, as if her own heart had quietly paused for a moment between the hustle and bustle and the tranquility.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated beside her. Kim Tae Yeon instinctively glanced at the screen; it displayed a familiar name: Lin Xiuyuan.
Seeing the name, a smile involuntarily curved her lips. She then pressed the answer button, and the voice of the other person quickly came through, “Hello~”
“Hello, Xiuyuan~ You finally showed up. Really, just like YoonA said before, anyone would think you were a spy.”
Kim Tae Yeon laughed playfully, her tone laced with a bit of lightness.
Lin Xiuyuan’s relaxed laughter came from the other end of the phone, then he said, “I was busy before. By the way, Tae Yeon, are you free now?”
“What’s up?” Kim Tae Yeon chuckled.
“I’m nearby, want to come out for a drink?” Lin Xiuyuan’s voice held an undisguised invitation.
Kim Tae Yeon paused slightly, then glanced at her own still tidy outfit, and couldn’t help but laugh, “Sure, I just finished training too. Where are you? I’ll come down now.”
“Just downstairs from your company,” Lin Xiuyuan replied simply.
Hearing this, Kim Tae Yeon thought for a moment and gave Lin Xiuyuan a slightly more obscure address, otherwise, they would surely be spotted by fans if they met at the entrance.
Then she tidied her things and walked towards the door.
Ten minutes later, Kim Tae Yeon followed the address she had sent to Lin Xiuyuan, arriving at an alley entrance two streets behind the SM building.
A cool summer breeze gently brushed her hair, and the air was filled with a fresh scent.
Before long, a familiar figure appeared in her line of sight.
Kim Tae Yeon’s gaze instinctively followed the figure. She saw Lin Xiuyuan wearing a simple white short-sleeved shirt and brown shorts, walking slowly towards her.
He looked simple and refreshing, exuding a natural youthful vitality, like soda under the summer sun, bright and crisp.
The only thing that made Kim Tae Yeon chuckle was his casual flip-flops, which didn’t seem to match at all, yet perfectly suited his casual and uninhibited personality.
However, despite Lin Xiuyuan’s seemingly casual attire, in this world where looks reigned supreme, the sunny boyish charm emanating from him was still palpable, as if the very air around him had become exceptionally fresh because of him.
So upon seeing Lin Xiuyuan, Kim Tae Yeon quickly walked over and said with a smile, playfully teasing, “You came to see me wearing these flip-flops?”
“What, you look down on them? These are LV, not cheap.”
Lin Xiuyuan looked smug, his eyes filled with amusement.
Recalling buying these flip-flops with Krystal while shopping on the streets of London yesterday, Lin Xiuyuan hadn’t felt anything when he bought them. But after the purchase, he suddenly realized if his brain had been squeezed by a door.
Spending over 700 euros, or six to seven thousand yuan, on a pair of flip-flops that cost ten to a few dozen yuan on the street, was he truly clueless about the meaning of money?
Kim Tae Yeon couldn’t help but laugh out loud, glaring at him, “Don’t lie to me, I’ve read the news. LV doesn’t make flip-flops.”
After saying that, assuming Lin Xiuyuan was joking, she continued to ask, “You said you wanted to have a drink, where should we go?”
“About that, I’ve already bought coffee, it’s in the car,” Lin Xiuyuan’s voice was relaxed.
“Oh, how thoughtful,” Kim Tae Yeon replied with a smile.
“By the way,” Lin Xiuyuan suddenly turned to her, a smile on his lips, “You should be free next, right? Want to go somewhere with me?”
This sudden invitation stirred something in Kim Tae Yeon’s heart. She instinctively felt this might be a date.
But when she thought about having rehearsal that evening, she felt a bit hesitant.
So, just as she was about to refuse, upon seeing the faint smile on Lin Xiuyuan’s lips, her heart softened. She lowered her head slightly and smiled, “Okay.”
In the span of a single second, several complex emotions shifted. This was a palpitation Kim Tae Yeon had never experienced before.
Thus, led by Lin Xiuyuan, Kim Tae Yeon soon got into his car.
As expected, there was a cup of coffee already prepared in the car’s cup holder. Kim Tae Yeon looked at the coffee and burst out laughing, “Hey, Xiuyuan, is this what you meant by inviting me for a drink?”
Lin Xiuyuan smiled relaxedly, “Just tell me if you have something to drink.”
Kim Tae Yeon took a sip of the coffee and nodded, “Yes, and it tastes quite good. What kind of drink is it? I really like it.”
“This is a KFC snowtop coffee recipe,” Lin Xiuyuan smiled, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “For this coffee, I went to a coffee shop, ordered coffee, and then took the coffee to an ice cream shop and added some ice cream. I was really thoughtful.”
Hearing this, Kim Tae Yeon burst into laughter again, “Amazing! Hey, Xiuyuan, how did you come up with this idea?”
She laughed until her eyes curved into crescent moons, her face showing no trace of concealed joy.
After laughing, she took another sip of the coffee, “But the taste is indeed quite good.”
Next, as the two chatted, the car slowly drove out of the city area, heading towards the seaside.
The scenery outside the car gradually became more open, the city’s noise fading behind them, replaced by the tranquility and freshness of nature.
Looking through the window at the gradually receding city skyline, Kim Tae Yeon couldn’t help but feel a sense of doubt. She couldn’t help but ask, “Xiuyuan, where exactly are you taking me?”
Lin Xiuyuan, concentrating on driving, smiled and replied, “To meet someone.”
Although confused, Kim Tae Yeon didn’t ask further. Her trust in Lin Xiuyuan made her decide to follow him.
Or rather, the foundation of her trust wasn’t Lin Xiuyuan beside her, but Jung Soo Yeon and Lin Xiaolu.
Not long after, the car slowly stopped, and Kim Tae Yeon looked up at the scene before her.
To her surprise, it was a relatively secluded villa complex, with a tranquil environment and a suburban aura pervading the air.
The only thing that caught her eye was the vast sea behind the villa, shimmering with light, as if merging with the horizon.
However, Kim Tae Yeon now looked at Lin Xiuyuan with some curiosity and asked, “We’re going in here??”
“Yes,” Lin Xiuyuan nodded with a smile. “Let’s go in and take a look.”
With that, he turned off the engine, got out of the car, and turned back to give Kim Tae Yeon a smile.
Kim Tae Yeon looked at Lin Xiuyuan’s familiar face, her heart stirred slightly, and then without hesitation, she opened the car door, got out, and followed his footsteps towards the villa’s entrance.
As they entered the villa and walked through the spacious yard, Kim Tae Yeon’s heart gradually quickened.
A faint cool breeze filled the air, and the surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional sound of wind rustling through the leaves.
And as she completely stepped into the villa’s living room, suddenly, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure slowly emerged from inside, as if having waited for a long time.
The moment she saw the person, Kim Tae Yeon’s eyes froze. Her steps involuntarily stopped, her heart suddenly raced, and an astonished expression quickly spread across her face.
That person was so similar to her, like a reflection in a mirror, yet with some noticeable differences.
With her rapidly beating heart, Kim Tae Yeon almost forgot why she was there.
Then she looked down at her hands, wanting to confirm she wasn’t dreaming.
The woman before her became clearer, even extending her right hand towards her and saying gently and calmly, “Hello, my name is Kim Tae Yeon.”
Her voice was soft and serene, as if carrying a warm power that broke through the heavy doubts in Kim Tae Yeon’s heart.
At this, Kim Tae Yeon felt overwhelmed by an indescribable shock. Her ears felt muffled, and the whole world suddenly became quiet, leaving only the buzzing in her head on standby.
Instinctively, Kim Tae Yeon’s gaze shifted to Lin Xiuyuan, seeking an explanation from him, wanting to understand what was happening before her eyes.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan didn’t play coy. He smiled and said, “It’s just as you see it. You are Kim Tae Yeon, and she is also Kim Tae Yeon. You are from 2013, and she is from 2025.”
After saying this, Lin Xiuyuan added, “Oh, right, congratulations, Tae Yeon.”
These words made Kim Tae Yeon’s head buzz again. The shock left her frozen in place, her mind filled with questions.
She didn’t understand why Lin Xiuyuan was suddenly congratulating her, so she asked, “Congratulations on what?”
Lin Xiuyuan smiled, his tone serious, “Congratulations on becoming a member of the small tavern. Welcome.”
Hearing this, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s emotions were instantly filled with a mix of conflict and turmoil.
Her lips parted slightly, wanting to ask something, but finding no words.
So she turned her head back, looked at the face of her so-called 2025 self, feeling confused, excited, and most of all, bewildered.
In fact, as soon as she learned from Lin Xiuyuan that the woman before her was her future self, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon immediately noticed her facial structure.
Although their appearances were similar, her facial structure had clearly undergone significant hardship.
And the gaze that had been quietly watching her since the beginning seemed to hold many stories.
Thinking of this, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon unconsciously took a step back, looking down at the ground, still unable to break free from the shock in her heart.
Only when the other self opposite her revealed a smile did the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon gently speak, “So, as Xiuyuan said, are you… really myself?”
“Genuine. I am you from 12 years later.”
Across from her, the 2025 Kim Tae Yeon still wore a smile, but there was a hint of understanding and tolerance in her eyes.
After all, the self who learned about the situation that night seemed even more excited than the person before her. At least she wasn’t crying yet.
Thinking of this, she looked at the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon, her eyes conveying ineffable emotions, not just nostalgia for the past, but also contemplation of the future.
“I still don’t quite understand.”
The 2013 Kim Tae Yeon took several deep breaths again, trying to calm herself. After a moment, she spoke again, “I still feel a bit confused. I might need some time.”
Seeing that her emotions seemed to have stabilized slightly, Lin Xiuyuan suggested with a smile, “Why don’t we sit down and talk? I specifically found a place with a sea view, just to welcome this kind of situation.”
At his suggestion, both Kim Tae Yeon followed him to the villa’s backyard.
This place allowed them to fully enjoy the caress of the sea breeze, with the boundless ocean before them, shimmering with light. The sea breeze carried a salty, humid scent, gently brushing their faces.
However, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon was still in a state of complete shock and confusion, her face a mask of struggle.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to believe, but she found it too difficult to accept this seemingly absurd reality.
So her eyes occasionally swept over the 2025 Kim Tae Yeon, as if searching for some proof that this was all just an illusion.
After a while, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon finally spoke, her voice still filled with deep confusion and astonishment, “That’s not right. So, Xiuyuan, where did you find my 12-year-older self? According to what you said, does that mean Soo Yeon and YoonA are the same?”
Without needing Lin Xiuyuan to explain, the 2025 Kim Tae Yeon nodded and smiled gently, “Yes, Xiuyuan has a door, a Time-Space Door. You can think of it as a bridge connecting the timelines of 2013 and 2025, allowing us to travel back and forth between different places in the two time-spaces.”
After hearing this, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon was even more stunned, her eyes wide, as if unable to comprehend the meaning behind the words.
Her tone also became somewhat flustered, “Are you really not joking with me? No, how can I possibly believe this?”
She lowered her head, bit her lip, and nervously grasped the edge of her clothes, as if hoping this simple action would calm her down.
But her pounding heart made clear thinking impossible.
The next second, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon thought of something and quickly looked around the environment, her gaze filled with alertness and suspicion.
“Wait a minute, aren’t you guys playing some hidden camera prank on me, finding a girl who looks like me to play my future self?”
The 2025 Kim Tae Yeon didn’t rush to interrupt her emotional fluctuations. There was no surprise in her eyes, but rather a deep understanding.
“I know you feel it’s not real right now, or even think we’re joking,”
Her voice remained gentle, but a sense of calm that came from weathering years was evident in her words, “But you will gradually understand, all of this is real.”
With that, the 2025 Kim Tae Yeon directly opened her right palm, placing a shallow scar under the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s eyes, “You can look at our hand lines, and you can also compare this scar that was accidentally cut by a paper cutter during practice in ’06.”
Seeing these two pieces of evidence laid out before her, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon finally quieted down. She also opened her right hand and compared them carefully and in detail.
The final result… was identical.
Even the other person’s hand skin was more tender than hers.
“Then, what have I become?”
After looking at the ‘evidence’, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon suddenly spoke, her gaze fixed on the 2025 Kim Tae Yeon’s face, her eyes filled with confusion and longing.
She really wanted to know what her 2025 self had experienced and what kind of person she had become.
Just then, Lin Xiuyuan, who had been sitting nearby, suddenly stood up and quietly walked towards the edge of the yard’s railing. As he gazed out at the ocean, he also left the two of them some private space.
The sea breeze whistled past his ears, bringing gusts of cool air. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks echoed in the vast space, as if even the air was in sync with this moment, appearing exceptionally silent.
However, in his peripheral vision, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon was experiencing an internal tempest.
She was seen gripping the armrest of her chair tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white. Her slight trembling made her appear as if she could collapse at any moment.
Her face was a picture of disbelief, fear, and struggle.
Every subtle movement, every intake of breath, told Lin Xiuyuan, who was watching her, that her heart was undergoing an unbearable upheaval.
Finally, her almost uncontrollable emotions burst from her mouth, her voice like a thunderclap, striking Lin Xiuyuan’s heart directly…
“Impossible! It won’t happen! You’re lying to me!!!”
This triple denial was like a thunderclap, drawing all of Lin Xiuyuan’s attention away from his feigned gaze at the sea.
Within Lin Xiuyuan’s line of sight, the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s emotions erupted uncontrollably. Tears involuntarily streamed down her face, tracing her already reddening cheeks.
Her body trembled slightly, her hands gripping the chair tightly, as if trying to draw strength from it to pull herself back from this incomprehensible reality.
As if hearing some grave news, and knowing everything, Lin Xiuyuan guessed it was either about her father, or Sulli, or perhaps Kim Jonghyun.
Whatever it was, it was definitely not to be escaped from life and death separations.
Lin Xiuyuan stood at the edge of the yard, quietly watching it all.
Although his gaze did not waver, complex emotions surged within him, mixed with an indescribable sense of sentiment.
In fact, on the way here, he had already anticipated that the 2013 Kim Tae Yeon would react this way. After all, facing those events, such emotional fluctuations were unavoidable.
The sea breeze continued to blow, as if recounting the passage of time and its impermanence.
Lin Xiuyuan took a deep breath, as if trying to clear his mind of chaotic emotions, then slowly turned around, his gaze returning to the sea.
Let the story over there be theirs to discuss. He was merely a gatekeeper.
Nothing more.
Behind him, by the table.
The 2013 Kim Tae Yeon had almost involuntarily stood up, but after taking several deep breaths and slowly calming her emotions, she spoke with a tremor, “Is what you said true? Dad is dead, Jonghyun is dead, and Sulli and Hara are also dead?”
The 2025 Kim Tae Yeon’s eyes held a hint of sadness. She gently shook her head, her voice calm and low.
“I have no reason to lie to you about something like this, and I wouldn’t wish to have such experiences, but that is the reality. That’s why I said I envy you, because with this timeline where Xiuyuan exists, your lives will surely be more fulfilling compared to mine.”
Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet also revealed the composure and resilience forged by the baptism of time.
Having already experienced over 25 years of ups and downs, Kim Tae Yeon showed no surprise when facing the shock of 2013 Kim Tae Yeon.
It was as if she had gone through countless similar situations and had long learned how to remain calm.
After listening to this, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon subconsciously turned her gaze towards Lin Xiuyuan’s retreating back. After a moment, she continued to ask, “Besides this, is there anything else?”
2025 Kim Tae Yeon sighed softly, seemingly contemplating how to answer the question.
Then, she slightly turned her body and gently asked, “Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news?”
The 2013 Kim Tae Yeon who was asked was enveloped in layers of mist, but she ultimately chose, “Let’s hear the bad news first…”
Then she let out a deep sigh, as if condensing all her burdens into that one long exhalation, “I want to know how much worse things can get.”
2025 Kim Tae Yeon chuckled lightly, a trace of heaviness flashing in her eyes, “That’s all. The worst has already been said.”
She mumbled in a low voice and continued, “Then I’ll start with recent events. For example, if there were no butterfly effect, Jessica would have left the group, and Girls’ Generation would have been missing a piece of her. The Tokyo Dome concert that was originally planned would also have one less person due to her absence.”
Hearing this, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon was immediately startled. Her eyes widened, and she stared at the other person in disbelief, seemingly unable to accept her words.
However, 2025 Kim Tae Yeon did not pause and continued speaking slowly.
“Following that was the full group dating revelations in 2014, and then the last dance in 2015. After that, Girls’ Generation began to go their separate ways, and everyone started to develop their own careers. The subsequent comebacks became more and more perfunctory.”
“The last comeback was taken seriously, but the time was too short, it passed in the blink of an eye.”
Every sentence felt like a heavy hammer, striking hard at 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s heart.
Her hands were already trembling uncontrollably, her fingertips slightly pale, her gaze filled with an incomprehensible complexity.
“Then…”
The voice by her ear continued to speak eloquently, each word carrying a kind of helpless calm, yet filled with deep emotion.
This news seemed to continuously impact 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s soul. Her worldview began to crack, and her past ideals clashed fiercely with the truth of the future, stirring up a monumental storm within her heart.
Until she could no longer bear to listen, she reached out to stop it, “Wait a minute, let’s change the subject. Talk about the good parts.”
She was almost at her breaking point. Even with a heart as strong as iron, she could not avoid an emotional collapse at this moment.
Her eyes were filled with fear and confusion, as if trying to find a sliver of breathing room from this sudden impact.
“The good parts, you ask.” 2025 Kim Tae Yeon smiled, “Actually, there’s a lot to say, and not much to say, it’s very easy to summarize.”
Under the confused gaze of 2013 Kim Tae Yeon, she once again displayed that composure and confidence that belonged to her, smiling slightly, “In fact, my career is very successful. My solo activities are successful, my concerts are successful, and my variety show appearances are successful. Everything in my work is going so smoothly.”
When 2013 Kim Tae Yeon heard words like ‘solo’, ‘concert tour’, and ‘variety show’, some familiar scenes subconsciously flashed through her mind.
However, as the excitement brought by these words gradually dissipated, her mind was still occupied by the shocking truths from before.
Her thoughts were somewhat stagnant, making it difficult to shift her attention.
Her restless heart made 2013 Kim Tae Yeon want to prove the authenticity of all of this. So, she looked up at the other version of herself opposite her and voiced this thought.
Knowing her idea, 2025 Kim Tae Yeon was not one to dilly-dally. She called out towards Lin Xiuyuan’s back, “Xiuyuan~ Stop hiding, come here quickly. It’s your turn to appear.”
Lin Xiuyuan, who was standing at the edge of the yard casually gazing at the sea, turned around at the sound and walked towards them, smiling slightly, “What’s up?”
“Tae Yeon wants to see it to believe it,” 2025 Kim Tae Yeon said with a smile.
“Tsk, the way you address me.”
Lin Xiuyuan smiled with a hint of helplessness, his expression showing a touch of intimacy.
Looking at 2025 Kim Tae Yeon, he teased, “Every time two of us meet, the way we address each other becomes difficult. How does it feel? Is it a bit unusual to call your own name like this?”
“It is indeed a bit strange. I wonder why Yoona wanted to fight with Xiaolu for the name,” 2025 Kim Tae Yeon chuckled.
At this moment, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon also chimed in, “What do you mean, what do you mean by fighting for a name.”
Then, on the way to a room with the two of them, Lin Xiuyuan also explained to 2013 Kim Tae Yeon the small episode of Lin Xiaolu and Lin Yoona’s dispute, which left 2013 Kim Tae Yeon completely stunned.
And also Jessica and Jung Soo Yeon, Krystal and Jung Soo Jung, Ham Eun Jung and Sweet Eun Jung, and so on.
As these explanations gradually became clear, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon finally understood that behind the “Tavern Member” she knew, there were so many complicated stories.
At this point, Lin Xiuyuan had just arrived at a door. He gently gripped the doorknob with his right hand, turned his head to look at the two Kim Tae Yons behind him, or rather, gazed at 2013 Kim Tae Yeon and smiled slightly, “Are you ready?”
The other party took a deep breath, her gaze slightly firm, and nodded gently.
Then, Lin Xiuyuan slowly opened the door. The world behind the door was not the bedroom she imagined, nor was it a special effect scene from a sci-fi movie, but a very luxurious and bright villa living room.
The spacious area, with a view of the yard through the glass window. Sunlight streamed in through the window, and a warm aura permeated the air. The entire environment was quiet and harmonious.
Then Lin Xiuyuan bowed slightly, making a gentlemanly gesture to invite, “Welcome to the year 2025. Please come in, Tae Yeon, let’s go.”
Looking at the living room behind the door, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon gritted her teeth and stepped through.
Then 2025 Kim Tae Yeon also walked in with a smile, followed by Lin Xiuyuan.
As the door slowly closed, as the door shut, the noise and the wind outside gradually faded away.
Only the sound of the endless sea continued to echo in the air, as if witnessing this moment of subtle change.
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In the villa in 2025, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon quickly looked back as soon as she entered. Seeing Lin Xiuyuan and her other self follow her in, her tension slightly eased, and she let out a long sigh.
But then, she saw 2025 Kim Tae Yeon say to Lin Xiuyuan, “Don’t come to your place, let’s go back to my place, Xiuyuan. I have something to show her.”
Hearing this, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon frowned in confusion, thinking they were going out for a drive.
However, to her surprise, after closing the door, Lin Xiuyuan reopened it and led them towards a cozy apartment.
Then, the moment the door closed and reopened, space and time seemed to leap together, taking her from one world into a completely different space.
And this was 2025 Kim Tae Yeon’s home.
This strange feeling of traversing time and space made 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s mind instantly collapse.
Standing there, her eyes were vacant, her heartbeat seemed to have stopped for a moment. Everything she had just seen became fragmented in her mind, and she could not comprehend this phenomenon that defied logic.
After a long silence, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon finally came to her senses, turned to Lin Xiuyuan, who had been smiling and watching her, and softly asked, “What’s going on, Xiuyuan? What is this situation?”
Lin Xiuyuan’s lips curved into a helpless smile, and he replied nonchalantly, “Explaining this is too troublesome. Just think of it as me having a simplified version of a Time-space Arbitrary Door. It’s pretty much the same situation.”
As soon as he said this, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon couldn’t help but recall the conversation she had with Lin Xiaolu before.
She opened her mouth, and her whole body froze again, clearly unable to escape this chaotic emotional state.
It wasn’t until 2025 Kim Tae Yeon, who had gone into the room earlier, called out to her from the master bedroom, “Tae Yeon, come over here.”
2013 Kim Tae Yeon hesitated and looked at Lin Xiuyuan. Lin Xiuyuan smiled and nodded slightly, “Go ahead. The evidence I can give you is just some news reports, which might not be entirely true, but she should be able to give you the most authentic evidence.”
Hearing this, a trace of hesitation flashed in 2013 Kim Tae Yeon’s heart, but she ultimately took a step forward towards the master bedroom.
However, she could feel her steps becoming heavier with each one, as if facing those realities she was unwilling to believe.
After both Kim Tae Yons disappeared from the living room, Lin Xiuyuan went to the refrigerator to get himself another bottle of Coke and chugged it.
While drinking, he muttered, “Killing goblins, my situation feels like I haven’t had this stuff for ages, it’s all nutrient solution.”
Otherwise, how could Krystal and Big Dragon Cub have drunk Wutao juice for over a month and had no effect at all.
Although the short-acting ‘Child’s Hiccup Pill’ could block 98%, as far as Lin Xiuyuan knew, Krystal seemed to have forgotten to take it for a while, but she was still fine.
After all, the short-acting Hiccup Pill needs to be taken on time.
A few minutes later, Lin Xiuyuan, who was browsing short videos on the sofa, his ears keenly caught the sound of sobbing coming from the bedroom.
The thumb scrolling the screen paused slightly, and then he turned the volume to maximum before continuing to scroll through the videos.
During this time, he also replied to Krystal’s message from London, saying that he was out playing and would be back later.
Krystal was also smart and immediately realized that Lin Xiuyuan was not in London, so she again explained her situation, saying she had a wine reception later and might be late getting off work.
Lin Xiuyuan, who already knew this situation, said he understood and jokingly asked Krystal what she wanted to eat tonight, as he could bring it back for her.
But Krystal brought up last night’s bet, saying that Jessica agreed to pay for the meals for the next few days, and she wouldn’t save money for her.
They had already booked several expensive and delicious restaurants, and after the event today, they would spend the next two days enjoying good food and exploring.
Just as Lin Xiuyuan and Krystal were chatting animatedly, Lin Yoona suddenly inserted a dialogue box and asked: 【 What are you doing, Xiuyuan? Smiling Kitten.jpg 】
Seeing the cute emoji, Lin Xiuyuan’s lips couldn’t help but curve into a smile, and he quickly replied: 【 Where are you? 】
A few seconds later, Lin Yoona sent a photo. The photo showed a puzzle she had completed, and the image was of Lin Xiuyuan.
Then she proudly wrote: 【 Just finished it, looks good, right? 】
When Lin Xiuyuan saw the puzzle with his photo on it, he also couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth, raise his sword-like eyebrows, and asked again: 【 Apartment? Alone? 】
Lin Yoona: 【 Mm. 】
A few seconds later, the door of the apartment’s second bedroom was opened, and Lin Xiuyuan walked out. He looked at Lin Yoona in the living room and smiled, “Why do you have the leisure time today? Playing with puzzles.”
“Oh, aren’t you busy in London, Xiuyuan?”
Seeing Lin Xiuyuan arrive, Lin Yoona also stood up with a smile and then showed him the things on the table, “Come quickly and see if this puzzle is beautiful.”
“Your photography skills are pretty good. You made me look quite handsome. When did you take it?”
Looking at the photo of himself being secretly taken while bartending behind the bar counter, Lin Xiuyuan nodded with satisfaction.
Lin Yoona smiled and said, “During the last dinner party.”
After answering, she continued to ask, “By the way, isn’t Soo Jung participating in Wimbledon now? Is it okay if you leave?”
“It’s fine. She’s participating, not me,” Lin Xiuyuan shook his head and then said, “I had lunch with Tae Yeon earlier and just came from her place.”
“Tae Yeon unnie?”
As soon as she heard this, Lin Yoona immediately got up and came in front of Lin Xiuyuan, sniffing around him like a puppy, checking him.
Lin Xiuyuan gently tapped her head, “What are you doing, acting like a puppy?”
Normally, given his age, Lin Yoona would not be accustomed to someone treating her like this. Even Kim Hee-chul annoyed her greatly.
However, Lin Xiuyuan’s actions at this moment made her respond with a bit of acting cute, “It’s mainly because Tae Yeon unnie hasn’t been quite right mentally recently, so I was worried you’d be completely taken advantage of by her.”
Looking at Lin Yoona’s amusing little expression, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and said, “I know what you mean, so I found her a good doctor, the kind that can cure all illnesses.”
“Hm?”
“Shall we go? I’ll take you to see?”
“Mm.”
Then, two minutes later, Lin Yoona saw two Tae Yeon unnies appear before her eyes and immediately turned to look at Lin Xiuyuan, smiling, “Xiuyuan, is this the ‘good doctor who can cure all illnesses’ you were talking about?”
“Isn’t it?” Lin Xiuyuan nodded.
2013 Kim Tae Yeon, upon seeing the suddenly appearing Lin Yoona, squinted with her tear-reddened eyes, “Are… are you 2025 Yoona?”
“Mm, I’m 2025 Yoona. Unnie, it’s finally nice to meet you. I thought there wouldn’t be any chance.” Lin Yoona walked up to her with a playful smile, her tone relaxed, as if everything was natural.
“Indeed, this is too unbelievable,” 2013 Kim Tae Yeon clutched the item in her hand and forced a smile, “It’s so sudden, I really don’t know how to react.”
Seeing her expression, Lin Yoona suddenly smiled, her eyes twinkling, “So, Unnie, do you guys want to fight for names and titles too? Otherwise, it’s hard for us to call anyone.”
Her words carried a hint of provocation and playfulness, clearly interested in the suggestion of “fighting for names.”
Having gone through the name-fighting battle herself, Lin Yoona was happy to see others argue over it. It wouldn’t harm any harmony, and it would be a good show.
However, the very next second, 2013 Kim Tae Yeon stated, “We’ve already discussed it in the room.”
“Hm?”
“When both of us are present, I’ll be Kim Soft Soft,” 2013 Kim Tae Yeon replied.
“So Kim Tae Yeon is still me, Yoona, Xiuyuan~” 2025 Kim Tae Yeon said from the side with a slight smile.
The situation of changing names is to inform everyone, mainly because my collection growth this month due to the monthly ticket ranking is too poor compared to other books. The editor suggested changing the name last month to try and see if it was a limitation of the name. Let’s see for now, if it’s not good, I’ll change it back later.
Daily ten thousand word completion, thank you to my godfathers for your support and votes.
Daily ten thousand word progress bar report: 76/82. （ 6 days left ）
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