Chapter 259: Yoona: “between The Two Yoona’s, Who’s Better?”
In the Girls’ Generation dormitory in 2013.
In the living room, a floor lamp cast a soft halo, and a half-eaten fruit platter and a few casually opened magazines were piled on the carpet.
Sunny sat cross-legged on the carpet, slowly forking fruit and watching a variety show, her eyes curving into crescents as she laughed.
Suddenly, with a “click,” the sound of a door lock turning echoed, and Sunny instinctively raised her head to look towards the entrance.
A few seconds later, Kim Soft Soft’s figure appeared at the doorway.
Just back from her vocal lesson, she still had her bag slung over her shoulder, and her forehead seemed to carry a lingering hint of sweat, yet she appeared full of energy.
Strangely, the space behind her was empty; she was alone.
This made Sunny blink, and she asked with some surprise, “Huh? Taeyeon, didn’t you go out with Yoona? Where is she?”
Kim Soft Soft bent down to change her shoes, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips. She let out a soft breath before replying, “Ah, she had something on tonight and went out with a friend.”
Then she changed her shoes and walked into the living room. She had intended to sit down and chat with Sunny for a while, but upon spotting the two people curled up on the sofa, she couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, her tone tinged with teasing, “Huh? Tiffany and Hyo Yeon, why aren’t you guys out playing today?”
Tiffany, wearing pink pajamas, looked up and squinted at her, her voice carrying a hint of petulance, “Oh my, Taeyeon, you have quite a stereotype about us. Do we have to go out every time we’re resting?”
“Exactly, exactly, we get tired too.” Kim Hyo Yeon pouted and chimed in agreement.
However, she truly was a fool lacking emotional intelligence. Kim Soft Soft’s words immediately exposed Tiffany’s polite excuse. After hearing Kim Hyo Yeon’s statement, Kim Soft Soft’s smile grew even wider, “Oh, I get it. Your body can’t take it anymore, so you need to rest.”
As soon as the words fell, Kim Hyo Yeon was left speechless, hugging a cushion and letting out a muffled hum.
Tiffany couldn’t help but look up at her, “Taeyeon, you’ve learned a lot of sharp tongue from Yoona lately.”
“No way~ I’ve always been good with my words.” Kim Soft Soft winked at her, her expression innocent as she smiled. She then turned and walked into the bedroom, “Since no one’s showering, I won’t be polite.”
As Kim Soft Soft’s figure disappeared from their sight and then re-emerged with pajamas before disappearing into the bathroom, silence descended upon the living room for two seconds.
Then, Kim Hyo Yeon lowered her voice and muttered, “Sunny, do you know Taeyeon and Yoona just went out for water and food? Judging by her expression, she seemed quite happy. Could they have gone on a date?”
It wasn’t for nothing that Kim Hyo Yeon said that; Kim Soft Soft, upon entering, had indeed been wearing a very cheerful smile.
It was as if she had done something mischievous and succeeded with it.
Or perhaps like she had acquired a favorite toy.
However, Kim Hyo Yeon had asked the wrong person. While Sunny was gossipy, she had no intention of joining in this particular gossip session.
As gossipy as she was, she wasn’t one to spew loopholes or badmouth people behind their backs.
So, she was seen eating and shaking her head, “I don’t know. They just said they had dinner plans, you know that. As for who they’re eating with, how would I know?”
Immediately after, another head popped in, “Could it be that Boss Lin who owns the tavern again? The one Jessica knows.”
Upon mentioning Lin Xiuyuan, Tiffany’s expression faltered slightly, her gaze deepening, “Isn’t that person a young master from some prominent family? The changes in Jessica’s and Yoona’s resources lately seem to be related to him.”
The implied meaning in her words made Sunny unable to resist glancing at her, as if trying to gauge what she was thinking.
But Sunny merely swept her gaze over, quickly averted her eyes, and pretended not to hear, continuing to fork her fruit.
However, Tiffany clearly wasn’t going to let it go. A few seconds later, she leaned closer to Sunny, gently nudging her shoulder, her smile full of hidden meaning.
“Sunny, haven’t you been to that tavern before? Where is it located?”
Her nudge carried a hint of acting cute, as if implying, “Don’t pretend you didn’t hear me.”
She also wanted to say, “Don’t be silent anymore.”
The little sun, nudged, also looked a bit troubled; whether to speak or not was a problem.
Primarily, if Tiffany were merely curious, then there would be no issue in telling her.
But given the current situation and her tone, any observant person could tell that Tiffany didn’t have purely innocent intentions. Even Kim Hyo Yeon, sitting nearby without a word, could see it.
Still, Sunny finally tested the waters a little, “Even if you knew, Tiffany, it wouldn’t help. They have a membership system there, I can’t even get in.”
“It’s okay, I’m just curious.” Tiffany said with a smile, “Maybe I’ll see it when I pass by one day, and maybe I’ll run into someone? I want to see what kind of charm he has that makes Taeyeon and the others so attentive.”
Another answer was given.
At this point, Sunny could no longer maintain her silence and softly revealed the location of the small tavern.
After saying it, she was already mentally preparing how to apologize to Lin Xiuyuan next time they met, or perhaps buy him a gift to make amends.
As for Tiffany, who had obtained the address, she happily noted it down.
Also diligently taking notes, just like her, was a figure who had remained hidden and silent throughout the conversation, sitting in a corner pretending to flip through a book.
Until Kim Hyo Yeon looked at her and said, “Maknae, what are you spacing out about?”
“Ah, it’s nothing. I’m reading.”
Seo Joo Hyun shook her head, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her lips.
……
On the other side, in Lin Xiaolu’s apartment.
The dim yellow lighting quietly spilled into the bedroom, soft like a warm, thin veil, dyeing the surroundings with a warm hue.
The air still held the lingering heat from the recent intensity, mingled with a faint woody scent and the aura of the two people, making the entire room exceptionally quiet yet intimately warm.
Lin Xiaolu lay on her back, her eyes fixed on the ceiling, her mind replaying the scene that had just transpired.
At some point in the living room earlier, Lin Xiuyuan had suddenly lifted her entire body. His movements were almost instinctive, and she reflexively wrapped her arms around his neck, her fingers tightening.
The two bumped into things as they went, from the edge of the sofa to the corridor, even the walls and cabinet corners making soft noises.
The full-length mirror in the corridor vaguely reflected their entwined figures, like silent witnesses, until they stumbled back into the bedroom and were completely submerged in the surging emotions.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiaolu’s cheeks flushed again, and she involuntarily turned over, curling into Lin Xiuyuan’s embrace.
Her forehead rested gently against the hollow of his neck, her breathing still carrying a residual warmth that delicately brushed against his skin, making his heart tighten.
She slowly extended her fingertips, as if not fully detached from the previous emotions, and slowly traced circles on his chest.
Sometimes she would pause, then faintly poke him, as if to confirm he was still by her side.
Lin Xiuyuan looked down at her buried in his arms, a hint of a smile in his eyes, his voice gentle and doting, “What’s wrong? Still not recovered?”
Lin Xiaolu, asked, froze for a moment, blinked, her eyes still a little hazy.
When she looked up at him, her eyes seemed covered with a thin layer of water, and her eyelashes still held a delicate dampness, causing his heart to tighten.
However, she didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she exhaled softly, burying her face in Lin Xiuyuan’s chest like a pampered kitten and nuzzling him, before murmuring, “Don’t laugh. I’m just tired from work. I’ll be fine after I rest.”
Her voice was as soft as a feather brushing against an ear, carrying a hint of stubbornness, and like a small animal seeking comfort, as if saying, “Come and coax me.”
And Lin Xiuyuan was no novice. After letting out a chuckle, he slowly placed his palm on her back, his fingertips vaguely tracing arcs on her spine, his movements both gentle and somewhat teasing.
Lin Xiaolu couldn’t help but tremble slightly, her shoulders shrinking, but she didn’t pull away. Instead, she nestled closer into his embrace.
Perhaps soothed in a corner of her heart by this tenderness, she pursed her lips, her eyes growing brighter.
Then, she suddenly reached out and cupped Lin Xiuyuan’s face, as if to confirm something, stared into his eyes for a while, and then slowly curved her lips, “Xiuyuan~ Between her and me, the two Yoona’s, who is better.”
???
This sudden question stunned Lin Xiuyuan.
He murmured inwardly, “No way, it just finished, and now we’re already competing for victory?”
After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, a flicker of amusement in his eyes, “You two are essentially the same person. What’s there to compare? If you really want to compare…”
He deliberately paused, then added with a low laugh, “It’s that your stamina is a bit weak.”
Lin Xiaolu’s heart tightened, her eyes stubbornly fixed on him, as if denying this conclusion.
The next second, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly leaned in close to her ear and whispered, like a devil’s whisper, “Want to try again? I was just enjoying myself earlier and didn’t get to properly savor the taste and your stamina. Maybe you’re better.”
Lin Xiaolu, who had been somewhat unconvinced, immediately blushed at the ear, quickly covering his approaching mouth with her hand. A smile couldn’t help but bloom in her eyes, with a hint of playful reproach, “No, I have to get up early tomorrow. I have to leave by 7 something.”
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan simply gently kissed her fingertips, then put away his smile and pulled her back into his arms.
Lin Xiaolu obediently lay down beside Lin Xiuyuan, her cheeks still flushed with residual warmth, but her eyes remained wide open.
She seemed like she couldn’t get enough, repeatedly stealing glances at him.
Her gaze traveled along his brow bone, nose, and the corners of his lips, as if imprinting his face into her memory.
“Xiuyuan.” She suddenly spoke, her voice very soft, with the clinginess of a kitten after doing something mischievous.
“Mm?” Lin Xiuyuan half-closed his eyes, his voice deep and sleepy.
“You here…”
Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan immediately laughed before she could finish, “OK, I get it, Yoona. The me of 2013 just lost my virginity, so remember to give me a big red envelope tomorrow.”
“You’re being cheeky, I’m serious.” Lin Xiaolu blinked, like she was acting cute.
“I’m not joking either, it’s true.” Lin Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile on his lips.
“Then, between her and me, who is better?” Lin Xiaolu seemed determined to get an answer, her eyes holding a bright stubbornness.
Lin Xiuyuan sighed, lifted her chin, and looked at her earnestly, “It’s you. You’re better. Who can ignore the Im Yoona of your youth, right~”
Only then did Lin Xiaolu feel satisfied and let out a hum, “You know how to talk.”
“Mwah~”
“Xiuyuan…”
“Mm.”
“Xiuyuan…”
“Here.”
The aftereffects of their first time, Lin Xiaolu repeatedly called out Lin Xiuyuan’s name as if she hadn’t had enough, until drowsiness slowly pulled down her eyelids.
Only then did she finally close her eyes with satisfaction, her breathing becoming even.
The bedroom returned to silence, leaving only the overlapping rhythm of their heartbeats and the rustling sound of the night wind blowing outside, like a peaceful thin blanket covering their intimacy.
……
The next morning, the alarm rang on time.
The clear reminder echoed in the quiet bedroom, gently pushing away the stillness of the night.
Lin Xiaolu was the first to wake up. As she groggily opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Lin Xiuyuan, inches away.
He was still fast asleep, his features relaxed, his eyelashes casting faint shadows, his chest rising and falling rhythmically with his breathing, appearing incredibly peaceful.
In that moment, Lin Xiaolu couldn’t help but lean in and plant a kiss on his cheek.
Then, she slowly pulled her arm out of his embrace, her movements very gentle, fearing she might wake him.
However, as she sat up and looked back, Lin Xiaolu saw Lin Xiuyuan’s eyes slightly open. A faint smile played on his lips, and he said softly, “I woke you up? Sleep a little longer, I’ll go wash up.”
“What time is it?” Lin Xiuyuan reached back and gently hugged her waist, his voice still husky with sleep.
“Six-thirty. I need to hurry, or I’ll be late.”
Lin Xiaolu turned back and smiled, then leaned down and gently brushed her lips against his again before reluctantly getting up.
As her bare feet touched the carpet, the softness enveloped her soles, and she felt a bit more awake.
She then walked towards the bathroom, pushed the door open, turned on the shower, and the warm water instantly poured down, washing away the lingering warmth of last night and dissipating some of the hazy sleepiness.
After showering, Lin Xiaolu towel-dried her hair and walked to the mirror. She had intended to casually comb her hair but paused inadvertently.
In the mirror, she seemed a little more vibrant than the night before.
Not quite believing it, she leaned closer and carefully examined herself in the mirror.
Her complexion, which had seemed a little tired due to lack of sleep and a tight schedule, was now incredibly radiant.
Her skin felt even smoother than last night, as if she had truly had a good night’s sleep. Her cheeks had a natural flush, and her overall complexion was astonishingly good.
This state made Lin Xiaolu blink and lean in for a closer look.
After comparing, she found that her dark circles were almost invisible, the bloodshot in her eyes had receded, and even the fine lines at the corners of her eyes seemed to have faded when she smiled.
This caused her to be stunned for quite a while, her mind filled with thoughts of Lin Xiuyuan and the women’s fervent advances in 25 years.
After another moment, Lin Xiaolu murmured in disbelief, “No way, it can be this obvious after just one night?”
Although the degree of change wasn’t exaggerated, for a beauty already rated above ninety, even an extra point was enough to make people’s eyes light up.
Let alone this state of being full of energy, like her entire being had been enhanced with a filter.
If last night she still carried a hint of fatigue and listlessness, barely maintaining the decency expected of an artist, able to hold up the outward appearance in daily life.
Then, at this moment, she looked as if she had just stepped out of a commercial.
Bright, clean, full of vitality, she seemed to emit light just by standing there casually, even her daily life seemed filtered with romance.
This made Lin Xiaolu linger in front of the mirror for a long time, even leaning in closer as if to confirm she wasn’t mistaken.
After repeatedly confirming, she finally stood up straight, breaking into an incredibly joyful smile. At the same time, she thought of something and pouted, “No wonder those women over there were acting like they were crazy. So it really was that exaggerated.”
Two minutes later, the bathroom door was pushed open.
Steam still lingered in the air, carrying a faint scent of shower gel.
As Lin Xiaolu walked out, her hair still slightly dripping water, her face had that reddish luster only seen after a shower, and she looked like a little fairy who had stepped out of a dream, bright and slightly languid.
Lin Xiuyuan, who was half-closing his eyes and scrolling through his phone on the bed, saw her refreshed appearance and a smile flashed in his eyes, “You can take a shower and become like this? You look so invigorated, like you’ve got a cheat code.”
“Who’s got the cheat code? You know that.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiaolu’s lips curved into a proud little arc. She walked over and climbed onto the bed, leaned down, and planted a passionate kiss on his lips.
“Mmm—” Lin Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment. Before he could savor it, she pecked him again, a third time, several kisses in a row, carrying the fresh scent from her shower and her laughter.
Lin Xiuyuan, who clearly understood the situation, simply pulled her waist into his arms, holding her close, “So, are you rewarding me?”
“Who’s rewarding you? I’m just in a good mood.”
Lin Xiaolu pouted softly, but the tips of her ears turned red, and her fingers unconsciously traced two circles on his chest.
With this back-and-forth, the atmosphere became intimate again, and the two were about to get entangled once more.
Just as Lin Xiuyuan was about to roll over, Lin Xiaolu suddenly sobered up, jumped up as if electrocuted, grabbed her clothes, and leaped off the bed, “No, no, I’m going to be late.”
As she quickly changed, she glanced back at him, as if blaming him for “tempting” her.
Lin Xiuyuan couldn’t help but burst into laughter, resting his hands behind his head and watching her hurried back, feeling as happy as if he had just won a match.
Soon, Lin Xiaolu packed her things, put on her bag, stole a quick good morning kiss on his lips, and then pushed open the door to leave the apartment.
When she arrived at the beauty salon according to her schedule, her “beauty filter” state almost brightened the entire room by one degree.
As soon as the members saw her, they couldn’t help but freeze, and then someone couldn’t hold back and ran over.
As expected, it was Sunny first, “Amazing! Yoona, how are you so beautiful today? Did you get a beauty treatment last night??”
“More than just beautiful, she’s glowing.” Kwon Yuri leaned in to get a closer look, her tone filled with genuine envy, even the makeup artist couldn’t help but glance back a few more times.
Lin Xiaolu felt a little embarrassed by the compliments, so she could only smile without saying anything and pretend to look around, unable to suppress the joy in her eyes.
It wasn’t until Jung Soo Yeon came out from the inner section that she saw Lin Xiaolu sitting at the makeup table at a glance.
The next second, her eyes widened instantly, and her steps faltered, as if she had been pricked by something.
That radiant, familiar state, as if nourished by love, made her heart skip a beat, giving her a sudden feeling of “being robbed.”
“You…”
Jung Soo Yeon narrowed her eyes, her tone carrying a hint of scrutiny and suspicion, and slowly walked over to sit beside her, “Yoona, what were you doing last night?”
Facing Jung Soo Yeon’s interrogation, Lin Xiaolu, thinking of Lin Xiuyuan’s words from last night, couldn’t help but laugh.
but did not answer immediately, just tucked her hair behind her ear, revealing those noticeably bright eyes, and then looked at Jung Soo Yeon and replied, “I just slept well, older sister, a very good and wonderful beauty sleep~”
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