Chapter 83: Im Yoon Ah: “don’t Wait For Next Time, Tonight It Is”
“Bang~”
Another ball was struck out, landing precisely on the net, then sliding down.
Lin Xiuyuan straightened up after his swing, looked down at the club in his hand, then raised his head to gaze at the fallen little white ball, as if savoring the feel of the shot or confirming the result.
Light footsteps sounded from behind at that moment.
“You’ve really learned it.”
It was Big Dragon Cub’s voice.
Lin Xiuyuan turned back and saw her approaching, handing him a water bottle.
After taking it and drinking a sip, Lin Xiuyuan’s lips curved into a smile. “So Ji-yeon, you’ll keep your word, right? You just said you’d give me a bottle of perfume, but I don’t really use perfume. Can I exchange it for something else?”
Big Dragon Cub was stunned for a moment, then glanced at him and smiled lightly. “What do you want?”
“Hiss~ I haven’t thought of anything yet. Can I save it for later?”
Suddenly asked what he wanted, Lin Xiuyuan really didn’t have anything in mind. He couldn’t just say he wanted her.
Cough cough~
However, Big Dragon Cub replied, “That won’t do, but I can give you some time to think. Before we finish golfing and head back today.”
“Alright.”
“In that case, hit another ball and let’s see.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan didn’t hesitate. He took a new golf ball, teed it up, and swung again.
“Bang~”
The little white ball flew out once more.
After hitting more, his posture became natural and fluid, no longer as awkward and stiff as at the beginning.
Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan had indeed learned, Big Dragon Cub turned to Lee Ji-eun and the others. “Unnie, since he’s got it, shall we head to the fairway?”
The practice area was comfortable, but with such bright sunny weather, Big Dragon Cub, cooped up by days of rain, had long wanted to head out, walk around, and soak up some sun.
“No problem.” Lee Ji-eun nodded lightly.
Park Hyomin glanced at the direction Lin Xiuyuan had just hit. “Whatever works, but Xiuyuan-ssi, your learning speed is a bit too fast. It’s making me jealous.”
“Luck, just luck.” Lin Xiuyuan laughed.
And so, Lin Xiuyuan, who had just been pulled back to the practice area from the grass not long ago, once again boarded the small cart heading to the fairway.
On the way there, Big Dragon Cub remembered something and turned back to Lin Xiuyuan with a smile. “Xiuyuan, you know? You’re way better than Soo Jung. She still hasn’t learned to play golf.”
“Huh? Isn’t she the all-around sports ACE?”
Lin Xiuyuan, who had been bored gazing at the scenery on both sides, couldn’t help but feel curious upon hearing this.
“No idea. She’s good at everything else, just can’t learn this. She hasn’t played much though, so probably needs more time.”
“Possible.”
Soon, the small cart slowly stopped at the edge of the golf course, and the group got off one by one.
Sunlight spilled over the vast lawn, the grass neatly trimmed and soft, stretching endlessly, with gentle breezes rippling green waves.
“Ah, it’s been so long since I’ve been out in the sun like this. It’s been raining heavily for days.”
Big Dragon Cub pulled the golf cart while stretching her arms, her face full of long-lost relaxation.
Lee Ji-eun lifted her sunglasses, scanned the fairway lazily, and said, “No wonder you wouldn’t come out before. Turns out this time you’re here to sunbathe.”
Park Hyomin was already ready to tee off. “Are you here to chat or play golf? Hurry up.”
“Haha, coming.”
As a newcomer, Lin Xiuyuan stood aside first to watch the others tee off.
He watched Big Dragon Cub snatch the first spot from Park Hyomin, stand at the tee, adjust slightly, set her stance, and nail it on the first try.
“Bang—”
The ball’s trajectory was almost straight, cutting a beautiful arc through the air and landing steadily on the distant fairway.
“Nice one, Hyo Min, your turn.”
Then Park Hyomin, not to be outdone, teed off right after, sending another little white ball soaring through the air.
Next was Lee Ji-eun.
In comparison, Lee Ji-eun’s swing was extremely powerful, as if venting some emotion, startling even Lin Xiuyuan.
When it was finally Lin Xiuyuan’s turn, all three were watching him intently.
Fortunately, after practice area training, though his tee shot was a bit weak, he did manage to hit the ball.
And thanks to steady hands and male strength, the distance wasn’t too bad. As a newcomer, he barely kept up with the three beside him.
Seeing Lin Xiuyuan hadn’t held them back, Lee Ji-eun reacted even faster than Big Dragon Cub, glancing at the guy first and nodding with a light smile.
She’d thought she’d have to spend half the day in the practice area with him, just chatting with Ji-yeon and Hyo Min, but there was a surprise.
But the real surprise was yet to come.
Because as the group headed to the next spot, they spotted a familiar figure nearby.
Big Dragon Cub, the first to recognize her, asked, “Is that Yoona unnie?”
“Seems like it.”
Park Hyomin beside her also looked closely.
Hearing the voices, Lee Ji-eun gazed over too. “Looks like she’s filming?”
Lin Xiuyuan, sitting in the back, followed their gazes ahead and saw, in the midst of a crowd and cameras not far away, a slender, tall figure standing out in the sunlight.
There was Im Yoon Ah, whom Big Dragon Cub mentioned, wearing a white-and-blue golf attire, filming something.
The fitted white short-sleeve polo shirt outlined her clear waistline.
Below was a navy pleated skirt reaching mid-thigh, fully displaying her straight, long, evenly toned beautiful legs.
Her skin was fair and tight, glowing with a milky softness in the sunlight, like she’d stepped out of a painting—fresh and vibrant.
At this point, Park Hyomin, recalling something, spoke up. “Last year, Yoona shot a golf ad over in Thailand, right? Probably this club’s in Seoul asking her to collaborate.”
“Oh yeah, I remember now. There was that.” Big Dragon Cub added.
Meanwhile, the small cart slowed to a stop near their little white balls.
Seeing this, Lee Ji-eun asked her two younger sisters, “Should we go say hi?”
“Wouldn’t that disturb unnie?” Big Dragon Cub frowned slightly.
While they hesitated on approaching, Im Yoon Ah over there noticed them, her eyes lighting up.
She seemed to have just finished filming. As the crew packed up, she headed straight their way.
Dozens of meters away, she walked quickly, her bright laugh carrying over. “What a coincidence, Ji-yeon, unnies. Here to play golf?”
“Yeah, rare sunny day, out for some exercise.”
After Big Dragon Cub answered, Park Hyomin chimed in. “Yoona, shooting an ad? Done?”
Im Yoon Ah nodded lightly with a smile. “Not yet. Gotta change locations and continue later.”
As she spoke, her gaze quietly shifted to the back of the cart, landing on Lin Xiuyuan, her smile deepening.
“Good afternoon, Xiuyuan-ssi~”
The slightly teasing tone startled Lee Ji-eun and Park Hyomin again.
Wait, when did these two get so close? Just like with Ji-yeon, not saying a word.
“Good afternoon.”
Facing the polite and courteous Im Yoon Ah, Lin Xiuyuan hadn’t expected to run into her today.
Then he remembered those questions from 2013 he’d brought over, quietly sitting in his mobile phone. Seemed like he could discuss them with her directly now.
What he hadn’t expected was Im Yoon Ah seeming to read his mind, suddenly smiling and asking, “What’s up? That look says you need something from me?”
“Whoa, mind reading?”
Lin Xiuyuan instinctively leaned back, staring at her in shock.
Then Big Dragon Cub spoke up, exposing him. “Your eyes were glued to his face. How could she not notice? What’s going on?”
“Uh~”
There were too many people. Lin Xiuyuan felt awkward saying he wanted Im Yoon Ah as a teacher.
The others, sharp as they were, saw his hesitant expression and grabbed their clubs to hit off.
Before leaving, Big Dragon Cub specially turned back to glance at her true love fan.
He wouldn’t go overboard, right?
After the crowd walked away, Im Yoon Ah still smiled warmly at him, finding the guy increasingly interesting. “So? Something you want to tell me that they can’t hear?”
“Actually, I want you to be a teacher.”
Seeing everyone gone, Lin Xiuyuan finally spoke.
“Teacher?”
Smart Im Yoon Ah immediately thought of the neon keyword.
But she quickly dismissed it, gazing at Lin Xiuyuan with curiosity. “What kind of teacher?”
“Here’s the thing. A friend of mine is learning acting skills and asked me about some problems she doesn’t get. I’m just a tavern seller; I know even less.”
He spread his hands. “So I was hoping Yoona you could help. Could you look at the questions and record a video to explain to her?”
After that, Lin Xiuyuan finally revealed the real reason. “Oh, and she’s your fan. She’s followed you from debut to 2013, just has social anxiety so doesn’t speak up much.”
Meanwhile, far away in 2013, Lin Xiaolu in a meeting suddenly sneezed several times.
Who was talking about her behind her back?
Im Yoon Ah asked curiously, “Why’d it stop at 2013?”
“Because she went abroad to study after. Though she stopped following closely, she still keeps up with you.”
“Mm~”
Im Yoon Ah smiled slightly, gave Lin Xiuyuan a deep look, then agreed readily. “Of course, no problem. But acting skills are best taught in person; video might not be as effective.”
“Doesn’t matter. I’m just fulfilling a task half-heartedly.”
Lin Xiuyuan said bluntly without hesitation.
Hearing this, Im Yoon Ah burst out laughing, nodding lightly. “Alright then. Send me those questions, and I’ll record a video for you later.”
“Thanks, really thanks. Next time you’re free at the tavern, drinks on me—new drinks.”
Delighted with the reply, Lin Xiuyuan politely added.
Unexpectedly, hearing this, Im Yoon Ah nodded directly. “No need to wait. Tonight. I’ll be free after afternoon work. After dinner, I’ll drop by your place, chat a bit.”
“Ah?”
Not far away, Big Dragon Cub, done hitting, turned back and saw Lin Xiuyuan’s shock and Im Yoon Ah’s smile.
For some reason, her heart skipped a beat, a subtle unease rising.
Here’s the belated second update, also begging for monthly tickets, godfathers, monthly tickets please!!!
