Chapter 82: Big Dragon Cub In Palpitation
It was a sunny noon, with a gentle breeze, the tree shadows by the golf course lightly swaying on the lawn.
“Your feet are also positioned crookedly.”
A voice sounded in Lin Xiuyuan’s ear, it was Big Dragon Cub’s laughter.
She looked up and glanced at him, her gaze carrying a hint of disdain, yet unable to hide her amusement.
Then she circled behind him, lifted her foot to nudge his shoe heel, signaling him to adjust his stance, “Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, don’t keep your waist so straight, like a stick.”
“Have you ever seen such a handsome stick?” Lin Xiuyuan chuckled.
As their relationship grew closer, he could also make small jokes with Big Dragon Cub, as long as he didn’t cross the line.
“Just play golf, what handsome.”
“Playing golf is temporary, being handsome is for life, of course it has to be handsome.”
This remark made Big Dragon Cub unable to hold back her laughter, and she couldn’t resist giving him another kick, followed by, “I really can’t stand your stance, don’t move.”
As she spoke, she suddenly reached from behind him, gently placing her hands on his hands gripping the club, guiding his swing.
“Don’t backswing too quickly… relax, keep the rhythm, swing through naturally.”
Under her lead, the club in Lin Xiuyuan’s hands slowly traced an arc.
At the moment of impact, his arm and body briefly aligned, and the white little ball “whooshed” out, landing on the grass dozens of meters away.
But in Lin Xiuyuan’s mind, there was no trace of that little ball.
At this moment, his brain had long forgotten that flying little white ball completely, instead immersing himself in the faint fragrance from the one behind him.
It wasn’t the sweet fruity scent young girls liked, but a mature perfume with woody notes and tobacco undertones, like cedar in the early morning after rain, or aged oak barrels in an old wine cellar, warm yet carrying an indescribable dull sensuality.
The fragrance hid at her neck and in her hair, faint when approaching, yet enough to disturb the mind.
So now Lin Xiuyuan was completely captivated by this scent, where in his eyes was there any shadow of the golf ball.
Plus, when she pressed close from behind, that body no longer green but more masterful in controlling strength and propriety gently pressed against his back.
That near-ambiguous closeness made Lin Xiuyuan momentarily almost forget how to grip the club.
He could clearly feel Big Dragon Cub’s chest pressing against his shoulder blade.
Not heavy, yet real enough to make the heart race.
Not air, nor his dream guy.
This was no accidental contact.
And just when he thought it was all about to end, another heart-shaking remark emerged.
It was Big Dragon Cub leaning in again, whispering softly in his ear.
“Relax a bit, not hold your breath… inhale, exhale… one more time.”
Actually, at this moment, it wasn’t just Lin Xiuyuan who was a bit dazed; Big Dragon Cub standing behind him was also somewhat lost in thought.
She originally just wanted to make his movements more natural, but in that moment of closeness, she suddenly realized Lin Xiuyuan’s shoulders were broader than imagined, his back solidly straight.
According to past habit, after guiding, she should step back, giving space to Lin Xiuyuan.
But she didn’t move.
Perhaps because the breeze was too comfortable, or because this posture leaning against Lin Xiuyuan gave her a long-lost sense of steadiness.
That ease of not needing to carefully maintain anyone’s emotions, nor consider identity and consequences.
These past few years, she had been a bit tired.
Whether those nights after divorce or the days during marriage, she mostly sat alone on the sofa watching news, advertisements, weather forecasts, even watching full nights of golf broadcasts, just to pass time and thoughts.
Next door.
“Oh my god, what the hell is this.”
Upon seeing this scene, Park Hyomin first looked around the corners, luckily the practice area was sparsely populated today, with a few people all far apart.
This kept the scene from falling into some passersby’s view.
Otherwise, with Big Dragon Cub’s face plus Lin Xiuyuan’s young features, even if not news, the club would buzz with gossip.
Beside her, Lee Ji-eun who had been watching meaningfully was now stunned too.
After her pupils shook for a few seconds, she hurriedly lowered her head and made an excuse to call out to Big Dragon Cub over there, “Ji-yeon, I’m going to get some drinks, do you want any?”
With Lee Ji-eun’s voice calling out, Big Dragon Cub paused, slightly tilting her head to look that way, “Yeah, sure, get one for Xiuyuan too.”
At these words, Park Hyomin and Lee Ji-eun were shocked again.
Fortunately, the two over there had separated, no longer pressed together.
Feeling the warmth leave his back, Lin Xiuyuan suddenly spoke, “The scent smells nice.”
His voice was very low, so soft it almost scattered in the wind.
Big Dragon Cub heard it, her lips curving into a faint smile, her gaze fixed on him for a few seconds.
Finally, she lightly hooked her lip corner, “Keep it up, if you successfully learn to hit the ball today, I’ll give you a bottle next time we meet.”
“Really?” Lin Xiuyuan’s eyes lit up slightly.
This time Big Dragon Cub didn’t respond, just turned and left his back, walking toward her teammates.
Her figure light and capable, yet her pace noticeably quicker by a beat.
“Oni, let’s go together to see what drinks there are.”
“Sure.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan looked down at his hands gripping the club, still faintly feeling the temperature left by Big Dragon Cub’s coverage earlier.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that today’s round of golf, no matter how poorly played in the end, was worth it.
At the same time, he gave full affirmation to Park Ji-yeon’s “assist.”
Because even after that “throat wipe” incident, Big Dragon Cub’s attitude toward him showed very obvious change, besides this time, there was also last night’s late-night Kakao chat with him.
But at the time, Lin Xiuyuan was focused on the fierce attack, so he didn’t think much, just followed her rhythm and chatted for a bit.
But now thinking back, is it right for a divorced woman to chat with a young boy late at night?
The young bro was still too young.
His dull reaction finally caught up at this moment, then gazing at the three departing graceful figures, he muttered in utter shock, “Damn, was I teased again?”
On the other side.
Big Dragon Cub entering the drinks area inside was immediately besieged by Lee Ji-eun and Park Hyomin.
“Ji-yeon, wasn’t your action just now a bit too much? It’s really not good if others see it.”
“Yes, it’s not about fearing influence. It’s just you’ve only known that young boy a few days, isn’t it a bit too intimate?”
Compared to Lee Ji-eun’s rational concern, Park Hyomin had more sisterly protectiveness, even somewhat worried she was being tricked.
Big Dragon Cub walking beside listened to their words, her lips curving slightly upward.
“I know what you’re worried about, Oni, but rest assured, I’m not that silly. It’s just rare to meet a guy with a good vibe, and he’s my ‘true love fan,’ haha, so I just teased him a little.”
Lee Ji-eun quipped beside her, “Is that teasing? You were practically offering yourself to the tiger.”
“Not that much.” Big Dragon Cub laughed without concealment.
Though she felt a bit in her heart just now, it was only a momentary palpitation, not affecting her.
After laughing, she sighed, “But it’s quite interesting, seeing him each time brings a special freshness, making me feel like I’m back in my youth, don’t you think, Oni?”
“No, not at all.” Park Hyomin answered bluntly.
Lee Ji-eun softened her tone, “It’s okay, my first impression of this boy is he’s not intimidated by us, like he’s seen us before, not like a first meeting.”
“Oni, he’s my ‘true love fan,’ isn’t it normal he’s seen us?”
Lee Ji-eun didn’t refute Big Dragon Cub’s words, but her feeling wasn’t that of fan and idol, but more like someone who’d interacted with them before.
If she were willing to chat a few words about this feeling with Lin Dajun, perhaps she could piece together more answers, unveiling the mystery.
In the midst of talking, the three had arrived at the drinks area by the golf course.
After each grabbing a drink, Big Dragon Cub also took one for Lin Xiuyuan, took a simple sip of water, then the three chatted while walking back to the practice area.
Just approaching, they heard several crisp “pa—” sounds of club hitting ball.
Stepping to the lawn edge, they saw Lin Xiuyuan standing on the practice mat, gripping the club somewhat clumsily, waist a bit stiff, movements not elegant or fluid.
But surprisingly.
Every ball was steadily struck.
“Pa—”
Another short sharp sound of club meeting ball, the white little ball flew up, arc not elegantly graceful yet strikingly straight forward, landing far away.
Then another ball.
Again clumsy movements, same strike.
After several balls, Lee Ji-eun standing there couldn’t hold back, turning to Big Dragon Cub, “Ji-yeon, was he acting for you just now?”
“Oni don’t joke, look at his movements, how could he know how to play, probably just good eye and steady hand.” Big Dragon Cub softly gave her guess.
Then Park Hyomin nodded in agreement, “I think it’s talent in body control, didn’t he say at the tavern before that he’s steady with limb control, so he can mix cocktails with different mouthfeels.”
Lee Ji-eun pondered, “So like those who can dance to music without knowing technique, but know how the body should move?”
“Yeah, probably something like that.”
Big Dragon Cub still watching that side softly said, “A bit jealous, talent is really too unreasonable.”
But if they knew Lin Xiuyuan’s so-called ‘talent’ was actually from feeding a ‘person,’ a ‘person’s’ gift.
Then it probably wouldn’t be shock at his ‘talent,’ but horror.
The deceased ‘Lin Xiuyuan’: Feed me peanuts! Feed me peanuts!!!
Godfathers, the computer is acting up again, next chapter might be late. Those not satisfied, can you vote? Sixth, sixth!!
