Chapter 406: Taeyeon, you still haven't tamed Xiuyuan yet~

After watching Pei Zhuxuan drive away, Lin Xiuyuan found a bakery that had just opened, went inside, and grabbed two sandwiches, a carton of milk, and a croissant that looked like it had just come out of the oven.

After paying and getting into the car, he thought for a moment, then headed to a convenience store to buy a bottle of canned coffee, and then brewed a cup of instant coffee.

This way, at least there were two types of coffee for her to choose from; it should be passable to drink.

After paying and walking out of the convenience store, Lin Xiuyuan took out his phone and sent a message to Kim Taeyeon, "Bought it, will be there in about twenty minutes."

She quickly replied with "Waiting for you" plus a yawning emoji.

Looking at that little emoji, Lin Xiuyuan smiled, put his phone in his pocket, walked to the car parked by the roadside not far away, and returned to the Villa.

The sunlight shone on him, warm and cozy, putting him in a good mood.

A while later, when Lin Xiuyuan arrived at Kim Taeyeon's Apartment with breakfast, he didn't enter through the front door by entering a passcode, but instead used the Anywhere Door to go straight into the Living Room.

Because the route he took was to return to the Villa first, and then head straight here via the Anywhere Door.

This saved him the trouble of driving back later, which was much more convenient, and also because he was truly very lazy.

Lin Xiuyuan entered the Apartment and found the Living Room quiet; Kim Taeyeon was nowhere to be seen.

The curtains by the window were drawn, and the light was a bit dim.

Seeing this, he first placed the breakfast bag on the dining table, looked around, and found no movement in the direction of the bedroom.

So he walked toward the master bedroom on tiptoe, pushed open the unlocked door, and hadn't even taken two steps when he saw the bed was empty, the quilt half-tossed aside, and she was nowhere to be found.

This sight made Lin Xiuyuan freeze for a moment, but before he could react, a soft laugh came from behind him.

Immediately after, a warm, delicate body jumped onto his back, two arms wrapped around his neck from behind, and she hung on him.

"Xiuyuan————"

The voice of the petite person on his back carried the laziness of just waking up, along with hidden laughter, "You've been skiing in Niseko these past few days, you must have had a good time, right?"

Lin Xiuyuan was caught a bit off guard by Kim Taeyeon's move, but he quickly steadied himself and reached back to support her bouncy little bottom to keep her from sliding down.

Only then did he turn his head and smile, "Taeyeon, is that all you wanted to ask me after hiding?"

Hearing this, Kim Taeyeon didn't answer, just rested her chin on his shoulder and laughed even more happily.

After a few seconds of silence, she let go and jumped down.

Then, taking advantage of the moment Lin Xiuyuan turned around, she pushed forward with both hands————

Pushing the unprepared Lin Xiuyuan backward, causing him to fall directly onto the large, spacious bed.

Bouncing twice on the expensive mattress, Lin Xiuyuan was just thinking of bracing himself to say a few words to her, but Kim Taeyeon had already taken a step forward and pressed him down with her own weight.

She sat directly astride his legs, looking down at him from above.

The morning light filtered in through the gap in the curtains that weren't drawn tight, outlining a faint halo behind her.

So when Lin Xiuyuan saw Kim Taeyeon before him with her hair disheveled, her pajamas hanging loosely on her body, her collarbones faintly visible, and that triumphant smile on her face, he couldn't help but beam and say, "It's just a question, no need to pin someone down to ask it, right?"

"Why I hid————"

Kim Taeyeon ignored him, instead leaning down close to that handsome face, her voice lowered, carrying a hint of heat, "Guess."

Looking at this face so close at hand, Lin Xiuyuan smiled and reached out to grab her slender, delicate waist, pulling her down.

What followed was a hearty morning workout.

When the bright sunlight finally shone completely into the room, spreading a patch of warm light on the floor, everything finally calmed down.

Kim Taeyeon, who had gone to take a shower first, walked out of the bedroom wrapped in a bathrobe and came to the Living Room, where the breakfast bags on the dining table were still sitting there untouched.

Seeing this, she walked over, opened the bag, and looked at the items inside, the corners of her mouth unable to help but curl up.

Sandwich, croissant, milk, and the instant coffee and bottled coffee she had complained about; it was clear that the man had tried his best to do his best.

A happy Kim Taeyeon took out the croissant and took a bite, scrolling through videos on her phone while chewing.

Although the bread was a little cold, the taste was still there, soft and delicious.

A few minutes later, Lin Xiuyuan also came out after his shower.

He had changed into clean clothes, his hair was still wet, and he walked toward the dining table while casually wiping it with a towel.

Seeing that Kim Taeyeon was already eating the bread, he asked with concern, "It's all cold, right?"

"Bread is fine even if it's cold."

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Hearing this, Kim Taeyeon didn't stand on ceremony, nodded naturally, and then pointed to the cup of coffee, "On the contrary, this instant coffee is cold and doesn't taste very good; it's not as good as the bottled Nestlé."

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan hung the towel on the back of the chair and turned toward the refrigerator, "Then you'd better not drink it; I'll heat up a cup of milk for you."

"Xiuyuan, you're so good————"

After getting the care she wanted, Kim Taeyeon drew out her voice to act spoiled, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled.

But Lin Xiuyuan, who had been praised, glanced back at her, his tone somewhat speechless, "Don't praise me randomly; what's so good about heating a cup of milk? Can't you praise me for something better?"

At this moment, Kim Taeyeon took the last bite of the croissant and winked at him with a charming expression, "Then should I praise how amazing you were in bed just now?"

Lin Xiuyuan, who had already taken the milk out of the refrigerator, looked at her, said nothing, and turned directly into the Kitchen.

The next second, Kim Taeyeon's unreserved laughter immediately came from behind, crisp and bold.

In the Kitchen, Lin Xiuyuan poured the milk into a cup and put it in the microwave to heat.

Then he leaned against the counter to wait, listening to Kim Taeyeon still laughing in the Living Room, and he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.

This woman is really————

Soon, the microwave "dinged," and the milk was heated.

Carrying the cup out, he placed it in front of Kim Taeyeon.

At this time, Kim Taeyeon was focused on scrolling through videos on her phone; seeing the milk being handed over, she looked up and said thank you sweetly, then immediately turned the phone screen to the side.

"Xiuyuan, look at this video; the house in it is really quite nice."

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan took the phone and glanced at it.

The video was playing an introduction to a Villa, the footage shot very professionally, showing the full view of the house from every angle.

The Villa features an iconic A-frame triangular pitched roof, with an overall design of natural wood, yet the interior decor and lighting carry a sharp, modern feel; the two styles are blended to perfection.

The backyard comes with an oversized swimming pool, the deep blue water shimmering under the lights.

What catches Lin Xiuyuan's attention most is that the entire Villa is enclosed by high walls, maximizing privacy so that the situation inside is completely invisible from the outside.

Meanwhile, Kim Taeyeon is narrating from the side, her voice filled with obvious longing, "This Villa has a primitive feel like a North American mountain cabin, yet it's paired with modern decor; it's really quite nice."

After watching the video, Lin Xiuyuan hands the phone back to her, "So, where is this?"

Kim Taeyeon takes the phone and says with a beaming smile, "Hokkaido."

Upon hearing the location, Lin Xiuyuan knows exactly what she is thinking, and after a moment of thought, "There shouldn't have been buildings like this in 2013, right? Looking at the video introduction, it seems quite new; it's likely a product of recent years."

"It doesn't have to be bought in '13, I can go buy it too; it feels like it's only two or three hundred million yen."

Facing such a generous Kim Taeyeon, Lin Xiuyuan looks at her, his eyes carrying a hint of seriousness, "Over ten million RMB—is that very cheap?"

Kim Taeyeon, being stared at, looks straight back, spreading her hands with a very relaxed expression, "I think it's acceptable anyway; money is just money, as long as I'm happy."

Lin Xiuyuan meets her gaze for a few seconds, seeing the sincerity in her eyes; she seems to be genuinely considering this matter.

Realizing this, he simply withdraws his gaze and skips the topic for now, "Forget it, let's not consider the base issue now, let's talk about it next year."

He then brings up another topic, intending to divert Kim Taeyeon's attention, "Are you busy lately? If not, I'll take you back for a trip; while Jin Ruanruan still has some time, let's get it resolved quickly."

This tactic of changing the subject is highly effective.

Kim Taeyeon was originally still thinking about that Villa in Hokkaido, but upon hearing this, she freezes for a moment.

She suddenly lifts her head to look at Lin Xiuyuan, her eyes lighting up all at once, like stars suddenly ignited in the night sky.

Furthermore, even her gaze toward Lin Xiuyuan becomes much gentler, and her voice softens a bit, "What's going on, Xiuyuan? Before, it was always me who had to bring it up first; what is this now?"

Although Lin Xiuyuan really wants to say he just wanted to change the subject, the words reach his lips, but he picks up his water cup to take a sip instead and changes his phrasing.

"Can't help it, those who eat others' food have short mouths, and those who take others' things have short hands. You were just riding so vigorously as a knight, so if I don't show some sense, won't life be a bit hard for me later?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Taeyeon immediately denies it, her expression as serious as if she were taking an oath, "No way, it's not like I'm aiming for Jin Ruanruan every time I look for you."

Lin Xiuyuan glances at her and says slowly, "Oh, I see, beauty-prostitution, is it?"

Prostitution???

"Yah!! Xiuyuan!!!"

Thinking she heard wrong, Kim Taeyeon sees that smirk on his face and immediately grabs the tissue box beside her and throws it at him.

Lin Xiuyuan quickly laughs and dodges, but the tissue box hits his shoulder and lands on the floor.

Kim Taeyeon is so angry her cheeks puff up, but her eyes are full of laughter, without a shred of genuine anger.

"Hahahaha—" Lin Xiuyuan laughs out loud, bends down to pick up the tissue box and puts it back on the table, "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

To this, Kim Taeyeon huffs, picks up her hot Milk and takes a sip, the warmth flowing from her throat all the way to her stomach.

Feeling that warmth, she puts down the cup, looks at Lin Xiuyuan who is playing with his phone across from her, and suddenly says softly, "Xiuyuan, thank you."

"Thank you for what?"

"Thank you for being willing to bring this up yourself. I know you don't like being forced to make decisions, so I haven't really pushed you, but you really brought it up yourself, and I'm really happy."

Looking at Kim Taeyeon's serious expression, Lin Xiuyuan doesn't know what to say for a moment.

After a few seconds of silence, he puts down his phone, reaches out, and starts playing with one of her small hands, "Alright, we're all our own people, so don't say these things. Hurry up and eat; are you going to take a nap or what after you finish?"

Kim Taeyeon, being toyed with, doesn't get angry; instead, she smiles, "Let's take a nap first. I didn't sleep well last night, and today I was tossed around by you all morning."

"Nonsense, clearly I was the one being tossed around."

Just as Lin Xiuyuan says this, he is met with an eye-roll attack from Kim Taeyeon, so he hurriedly changes the subject, "But didn't you say earlier you were going to the company to record? Why aren't you going anymore?"

"It's fine to go later; it's hard to perform well when I'm a bit tired," Kim Taeyeon says, pouting her small lips.

Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan thinks for a moment and simply stands up to tidy up the food containers in front of him, "Then I'll go back first; how about I come find you tonight or tomorrow?"

Kim Taeyeon, after pondering her own time, nods after a moment, "Later is fine. I estimate I'll be busy until late tonight; I'll call you later, how about that?"

Lin Xiuyuan naturally has no problem with this, "Then we'll see how it goes when the time comes. Anyway, I'm going out to eat with Zhenli tonight; I'll come find you after dinner."

"That works. It's been a while since I've seen Xueqiu too. You guys are going back to the Apartment tonight, right?"

"Yeah."

Afterwards, the two chat idly for a while longer. Once Lin Xiuyuan finishes cleaning up, Kim Taeyeon suddenly stands up, walks around the dining table, and comes to his side, "Xiuyuan, Breakfast is finished; can we move on to the next project?"

97

"Hm? What project?"

"Satiety breeds lust."

"???"

Just as Lin Xiuyuan is flirting with Kim Taeyeon in the year '25, inside the Tara Dormitory in 2013.

Xian Enjing, having just finished washing up, comes out of the bathroom and is about to return to the bedroom to change clothes, but as she walks to the corner of the Living Room, her path is blocked by someone.

It turns out Park Hyomin has popped out from somewhere and is blocking her way.

Then she glances left and right to confirm no one is noticing this side before lowering her voice, "Enjing-ah."

Xian Enjing looks at her sneaky appearance and finds it a bit funny, "What's wrong? Why so mysterious?"

"That thing you said before wasn't a lie, right?" Park Hyomin leans in closer, her voice even lower, "Saying that once I take down Xiuyuan, you could tell me your secret. So, what exactly is the secret between you two?"

After hearing this, Xian Enjing doesn't answer immediately, but instead looks Park Hyomin up and down.

The face in front of her really hasn't changed much compared to before; if one really had to compare carefully, at most her mental state is much better, her complexion is a bit rosier, and there is an indescribable sense of satisfaction in the depths of her eyes.

Compared to the filtered Lin Xiaolu and Zheng Xiuyan, and that batch of Rejuvenation personnel in '25, she can't even compare at all.

Thinking of this, Xian Enjing laughs directly and asks back, "Hyomin-ah, are you sure you've taken down Xiuyuan?"

"Why wouldn't I have?" Park Hyomin answers immediately, her tone firm.

"Don't feel it," Xian Enjing says with a smile.

Hearing this, Park Hyomin opens her mouth, very much wanting to refute, very much wanting to tell the person in front of her about Lin Xiuyuan's prowess.

But the words reached her lips and were swallowed back down.

After all, it was fine to say some polite pleasantries, but when it came to the specific details, it was still somewhat embarrassing; she was not yet at the age where she dared to say anything and everything.

However, she was also a bit curious, so she looked at Xian Enjing again and asked, "Enjing, how can such things be determined by a feeling?

Even if it is a feeling, it is the feeling of us two involved parties; how could you possibly feel it?"

"You don't understand."

As Xian Enjing said these words, the corner of her eye happened to catch a figure passing through the Living Room; it was Park Jiyeon, who was holding a water glass and walking toward the Kitchen.

So, a thought stirred in her heart, "How about this, Xiaomin, you go over and tell Jiyeon that you've secured Lin Xiuyuan. If she believes you, then I'll tell you."

This suggestion shocked Park Xiaomin so much that her eyes widened, and she nearly cried out, her tone full of terror, "Are you crazy?

How could I dare to do that!"

Regarding the fact that Park Jiyeon liked Lin Xiuyuan, it was already known to every member of Tara.

And having just snatched someone's crush, to turn around and run over to tell the other party about it—and to do it as a face-to-face provocation?

Park Xiaomin didn't even dare to imagine what would happen then; although she was sometimes bold and could even go as far as offering herself,

she would absolutely not do something as suicidal as this.

Because she would really be chopped by Park Jiyeon, in the physical sense.

Seeing her cowardly appearance, Xian Enjing laughed even more happily, "Don't be afraid, I don't think Jiyeon will believe it either."

After saying this, she made a move as if to turn and walk toward Park Jiyeon.

Her action scared Park Xiaomin into hurriedly reaching out to grab her, clutching her arm tightly, her voice even carrying a hint of a sob, "Don't do this! Unnie! I'm only in my 20s, I still want to live!!"

At this moment, the tug-of-war between the two in the corner finally attracted the attention of the other members.

Li Juli, who had just come out of the bedroom, saw them twisted together there and laughed curiously, "Enjing, Xiaomin, what are you two doing?"

Hearing the voice, Park Soyeon also poked her head out from the bathroom, "Are you both done washing up? If you're done, go change your clothes; we're leaving in a while."

Over by the Kitchen, Quan Baolan was holding a Sandwich, "Do you want to eat Breakfast? There are still Sandwiches in the fridge; you can heat them up."

Seeing everyone looking in her direction, Park Xiaomin immediately stood up straight and simultaneously let go of Xian Enjing's arm.

Her expression quickly switched to one of nonchalance, "It's nothing, nothing, I'm just playing around with Enjing."

After the others withdrew their gazes and began to busy themselves again, she looked once more at Xian Enjing, who was laughing uncontrollably to the side, and muttered in a low voice with a frown and a face full of dissatisfaction, "Ah~ Unnie————"

Xian Enjing was laughing so happily; watching Park Xiaomin's angry yet cowardly appearance, she sighed and pointed out a clear path for her again.

"Really, Xiaomin. From our perspective, the way you look right now means you haven't secured Lin Xiuyuan yet, so let's talk about what you want to know when you've truly secured him."

After saying this, she patted Park Xiaomin on the shoulder, turned around, and walked into the bedroom to change her clothes.

Park Xiaomin was left standing where she was, completely stunned.

She watched Xian Enjing's back disappear behind The Gate, looked at the other members busy in the Living Room, and finally cast her gaze toward the Kitchen.

Their youngest member, Park Jiyeon, was standing there pouring water, completely unaware of what had just happened.

Park Xiaomin, who had glanced at her, also sighed like Xian Enjing, raised her hand to rub her brow, and a thousand thoughts surged in her mind.

What do you mean I haven't secured Lin Xiuyuan yet?

I clearly have already secured him; I'm about to be dehydrated and kidney-drained, doesn't that count as secured————

Although the process was a bit complicated and the experience a bit bumpy, it was indeed secured————

Why won't Enjing believe it??

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