Chapter 358: Classmate Xiaoming's Distress Call (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

In the blink of an eye, it was another new morning.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting mottled light and shadows on the bedroom floor of an Apartment in Seoul in the year '25.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan, who was immersed in a deep sleep, felt his body being gently shaken.

When he struggled to open his bleary eyes and his vision focused, the person who came into view was none other than the patient he had treated all night long, Tian Enjing.

That face, carrying a gentle smile, was looking at him, her complexion rosy and her eyes clear.

"What's wrong, Enjing? Is something the matter?" Seeing her, Lin Xiuyuan asked vaguely, his voice raspy from just waking up.

The deep treatment from last night had consumed a lot of his energy, and with his recent busyness, he was truly a bit tired.

Tian Enjing smiled and shook the phone in her hand; the screen was still lit, displaying a familiar chat group interface.

She said, "Xiujing is calling for you in the group to go look at houses; she's tagged you many times."

In fact, before this, Krystal had already tagged Dalongzai and Li Juli first, but they both said Lin Xiuyuan was not in Siena, and in any case, he hadn't returned last night.

So Jessica hurriedly tagged Lin Yun'er and Kim Taeyeon to ask about the situation, but those two also said they hadn't seen him, indicating he hadn't stayed the night.

Once the process of elimination reached this point, everyone knew exactly who was left.

And Tian Enjing, who was in the Kitchen making Breakfast, saw the messages and, after hurriedly explaining, came in to shake Lin Xiuyuan awake.

After listening to Tian Enjing's explanation, Lin Xiuyuan braced his somewhat sore body and sat up from the soft, comfortable bed.

He first let out a long yawn, then said, "I know, I'll be over in a moment. Tell them to wait for me, don't rush."

Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of something and quietly glanced at Tian Enjing.

She was waiting for him patiently, her gaze gentle.

Lin Xiuyuan, feeling a slight stirring in his heart, added, "Never mind, give me the phone. I'll tell them directly in the group to eat Breakfast first or make their own arrangements; I'll come find them after I finish Breakfast with you."

Hearing his words, which carried a very obvious implication, the corners of Tian Enjing's mouth curled into a soft, pleasant arc.

She didn't say much, just obediently handed the phone to Lin Xiuyuan, "Then I'll go out and speed up the Breakfast; come out once you've washed up."

"Mm." Lin Xiuyuan took the phone, his fingers tapping quickly on the screen to reply to Krystal and Jessica in the group, telling them to handle their own Breakfast first and that he would be over shortly.

Only then did he put the phone down and get up to head to the bathroom.

Ten-odd minutes later, having finished washing up and changed into a fresh, casual outfit, Lin Xiuyuan walked out of the bedroom, feeling incredibly refreshed.

At this time, a simple Breakfast was already set on the dining table outside: Sandwiches, bread, several small plates of refreshing kimchi and side dishes, and eggs fried to perfection.

Tian Enjing, who happened to be bringing out the Milk, saw him come out and smiled, gesturing for him to sit down.

Just like that, the two sat facing each other and began to enjoy this quiet Breakfast.

Under the table, however, four feet were restlessly playing a childish yet intimate game of footsie; Lin Xiuyuan's instep gently rubbed against Tian Enjing's ankle, while she nimbly dodged or countered.

Feeling the flexible reaction of Tian Enjing's ankle and her clearly smooth movements, Lin Xiuyuan wore a satisfied smile and teased, "It seems my treatment effect is quite good; your foot injury is almost healed, and your reflexes are quite sharp."

Tian Enjing, who was sipping Milk in small mouthfuls, heard this, raised her eyes, and cast him a look full of charm, her voice soft and sweet.

"If you came to treat me every day, I would have been fully healed long ago."

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"Then you wouldn't be able to leave the house either." Lin Xiuyuan replied with a smile.

The meaning behind his words referred to the suspicion that might be aroused by the injury recovering too quickly.

Right now, it was nearly a third faster than the normal physical therapy recovery cycle, which could barely be explained by proper rest, good physique,

and fast recovery.

If it were any faster than this, it would be too eye-catching.

Tian Enjing naturally understood this logic, so she gave the guy opposite her a light kick under the table as a small punishment.

Then, as if remembering something, she asked with some curiosity, "By the way, Xiuyuan, I've occasionally looked at the messages in the group these past few days; it feels like you all are having a hard time finding a particularly suitable house this time in Europe?"

Lin Xiuyuan swallowed the egg in his mouth and nodded, "It is a bit difficult, because the situation in Europe and America is not quite the same as in Asia. If you buy a house and leave it vacant for a long time, it feels like in some areas where public security isn't that great, there really might be uninvited guests helping you move in."

"So, wanting to find a place with a good community environment, guaranteed security, and a house that is pleasing to the eye does indeed require some luck and patience."

"Ah, then what should we do?" Tian Enjing frowned with some worry.

"I've been thinking about this problem these past two days too." Lin Xiuyuan picked up a piece of kimchi with his chopsticks, his tone becoming more relaxed.

"Actually, compared to buying outright, long-term leasing might be a good choice. Rent a Villa or Apartment that meets the requirements in a good community and sign a long-term lease. The protection of tenant rights there is actually quite complete, and the concept of private property is very strong."

"This way, it can satisfy the needs without having to invest too much capital at once; the pressure is lower, and the flexibility is high. Anyway, we aren't planning to live there permanently."

After hearing this, Tian Enjing's eyes brightened, "Mm, this method sounds quite good; the range of choices for renting is wider, and there's no need to worry too much about the vacancy period."

However, soon she became a bit worried again, "But what if the landlord visits suddenly?"

"That's why it's just an idea. Let's see first, let nature take its course; at worst, we'll just treat it as a trip."

"Mm-hmm."

Breakfast ended in a relaxed and pleasant chat.

After clearing the dishes, Lin Xiuyuan kissed Tian Enjing on the forehead as a farewell, then used the Time Gate to flash away from the Seoul Apartment.

The next second, his figure appeared inside a hotel suite in Biarritz, France.

In the Living Room, Jessica and Krystal seemed to have returned not long after finishing Breakfast and were resting on the sofa.

One had a fashion magazine in her hand but her gaze was clearly unfocused, while the other was fiddling with her phone.

Lin Xiuyuan's sudden appearance made both of them look up at the same time.

Jessica looked him up and down, a look of amusement on her beautiful face.

Then her red lips parted slightly, her tone carrying heavy teasing, "Yo, the big busybody finally decided to show his face? Dealing with three fronts here in Europe isn't enough to satisfy you? You actually still had the energy to run back to Seoul to slack off."

"Tsk tsk, young people are young people; your energy is truly enviable."

Just as she finished speaking, Krystal beside her couldn't help but chuckle, naturally betraying the other's true thoughts, "Jessica is complaining about you, Xiuyuan, for spending too little time with her."

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"I heard it." Lin Xiuyuan touched his nose and smiled with a guilty conscience.

However, his footsteps did not hesitate; he walked straight toward Krystal, reached out quite naturally to gently wrap his arm around her shoulders, pulled her into his embrace, lowered his head, and took a light sniff at her hair, "Missed me?"

This blatant preferential treatment and intimate gesture made Jessica, who was watching from the side, roll her eyes elegantly and, in a huff, close her magazine and toss it aside.

Only Krystal chuckled in Lin Xiuyuan's arms, tilted her head back to kiss his chin in response, and then gently pushed him away a little, "Alright, stop provoking Jessica, let's talk business. Xiuyuan, we found a house that feels particularly good, and we want you to go take a look."

"Oh? Where?" Lin Xiuyuan became interested and temporarily let go of Krystal.

"In Nice," Krystal replied.

"Nice??" Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan exclaimed aloud, his mind quickly pulling up a map of France.

"Isn't that in the south, near the Italian border? That's at least over eight hundred kilometers away from here."

Saying this, he furrowed his brows even more, "Xiujing, you know my current status as an undocumented person; I can't take a plane, and the train is troublesome too. How do we do this?"

"Drive there," Jessica took over the conversation, her tone matter-of-fact, even carrying a hint of long-planned anticipation. "A road trip starting from Biarritz, driving east all the way along the coastline, passing through Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier, Marseille—and finally arriving in Nice. This whole route is filled with the most beautiful scenery and cities in southern France; it can completely be treated as an in-depth trip."

After finishing her thoughts, she also narrowed those charming eyes of hers and looked at Lin Xiuyuan with profound meaning.

"Anyway, we aren't like YoonA and Taeyeon, who are in a rush to get back to Seoul for work. Or are you saying that someone can accompany Zhiyan and the others on a road trip in Tuscany for a day, but when it's our turn, you aren't willing to spend the time?"

Once this accusation was leveled at him, how could Lin Xiuyuan dare to say a single word of refusal?

He immediately straightened his back and put on a sincere smile, "I'm willing, how could I not be willing? Such a fantastic road trip route, I couldn't ask for anything better. I was just worried that the distance was too far and you would be tired. Since you are both interested, then of course there's no problem."

Watching this righteous and stern appearance of Lin Xiuyuan, Krystal finally couldn't help but laugh out loud, and Jessica also followed with a slight upturn of her lips, considering it a temporary let-off for him.

Moreover, what Lin Xiuyuan did not know was that in order to provide him with sufficient convenience for his actions, Jessica and Krystal

had long since rented a fully equipped Class C motorhome.

The cabin space was spacious, with an independent bedroom, a bathroom, and a small kitchen.

So, as the plan was set, the two, who had already packed their luggage, checked out of the Jiudian room, put their luggage into that large white motorhome, and began their eastward journey along the southern coast of France.

The first day's itinerary was not rushed; according to Jessica's goal, it was to arrive near Bordeaux before dusk.

When the motorhome was driving on the picturesque country road, passing by a famous winery area with an open view and neatly arranged grapevines, the two sisters in the back cabin couldn't help but call for a stop, wanting to go down to take photos.

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan also slowly parked the motorhome at a safe viewing platform on the side of the road.

He watched as Jessica and Krystal excitedly got out of the car, ran off to admire the vineyard scenery, and took some posed photos along the way.

Lin Xiuyuan, who remained in the driver's seat, took this time to rest a little.

However, just at this moment, the phone belonging to Krystal nearby rang.

The caller ID was Kim Taeyeon.

Lin Xiuyuan, who glanced at the time, discovered that it was already past three in the afternoon; converted to Seoul time, it was exactly past ten in the evening.

It seemed that Kim Taeyeon, who had waited for a night and a morning, was impatient to return to Jeonju.

Understanding the situation, Lin Xiuyuan first answered the call, discussed a few simple things with Kim Taeyeon, hung up the phone, and waved at Krystal outside the car.

After she got back into the car, he told Krystal about Kim Taeyeon's situation.

"Then you go ahead; I'll just drive with Jessica to Bordeaux in a while, it's not far anyway." Krystal knew that Lin Xiuyuan's schedule was a bit tight, so she waved her hand, telling him to hurry off.

With Krystal's consent, Lin Xiuyuan walked straight toward the relatively private bedroom area at the back of the motorhome and pulled the curtain shut.

Then he gripped the door handle at the back, opened the door, and stepped in, instantly appearing from the motorhome in southern France at the entrance of the bathroom in a hotel suite in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Kim Taeyeon, who had been waiting there for a long time, stood up immediately; Lin Yun'er was resting nearby.

Seeing Lin Xiuyuan come over, she also smiled and greeted him.

"Let's go." Lin Xiuyuan, who smiled at Lin Yun'er, said nothing more.

He took Kim Taeyeon's hand, crossed the Time Gate again, and returned to Jin Ruanruan's bedroom in Jeonju in the early morning of 2013.

At this time, Jin Ruanruan was sitting by the bed reading a book, and seeing them appear, she also breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterward, Lin Xiuyuan left Kim Taeyeon alone there, having agreed to come back to pick her up later; during this time, Jin Ruanruan would be responsible for keeping an eye on her, or rather, the other party should also know the gravity of the situation.

After all, one can be a thief for a thousand days, but one cannot guard against a thief for a thousand days.

If Kim Taeyeon really didn't care that after being exposed, her parents and family could all be taken away for research, then Lin Xiuyuan would have nothing to say.

After settling Kim Taeyeon's situation, Lin Xiuyuan turned around, prepared to return to the 25 Year Villa, and then returned to the 13 Year Apartment, intending to transfer from the apartment back to Jessica and the others' motorhome.

However, just as he had flashed from the villa to the 13 Year Seoul apartment, the phone he usually kept on the coffee table there abruptly rang.

This sound made Lin Xiuyuan pause his footsteps, feeling somewhat surprised.

Who would be calling him at this time??

Curious, he walked over, picked up the phone, and took a look; the name jumping on the screen made him slightly stunned.

It was Xiaomin from this side.

Lin Xiuyuan, looking at this caller ID, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately pressed the answer button, "Hello? Xiaomin?"

The next second, Park Hyomin's voice came from the other end of the phone; it sounded somewhat unusually tense and urgent, not at all like her usual lazy tone.

"Xiuyuan, are you in Seoul right now?" Park Hyomin asked directly.

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan instinctively wanted to say "No," as he still had to go back to France.

But Park Hyomin's next sentence made him swallow the denial that had reached his lips.

"I have an urgent matter here." Park Hyomin's voice was very low, her speaking speed was fast, and one could even detect a trace of undisguised panic and pleading.

"Can you come over and help me? Now, immediately."

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