"I thought we were going car shopping? I'm taking you to hit up a few 4S dealerships so you can pick one you actually like," Lin Feng said, eyes on the road as he cruised along. "By the way, did you get your license over the summer too?"
"License? What license?" Zhou Xiaomeng blinked, her brain still a little fuzzy from the heavy flirting a moment ago.
"You don't have a license?" A red light appeared ahead.
Lin Feng hit the brakes, and the Yangwang U8 came to a smooth stop behind the white line. He whipped his head around, staring at her like she had two heads, his voice jumping an octave.
"I... I passed the written theory part, but I failed the actual driving test on the second course..." Being under his intense gaze made her skin crawl. Her voice got smaller and smaller as she looked away, not daring to make eye contact.
"Wait, hold up. You're buying a car without a license?" Lin Feng felt a pulse thumping in his temple. He was staring at her with a face full of 'are you kidding me' lines. "If we buy it, am I supposed to drive it for you?" He was honestly tempted to laugh at how ditzy she was.
Sure, you don't need a license to buy a car, but you definitely need one to drive it. What was the plan?
Buy a brand-new ride just to let it collect dust in a parking lot while her highness took her sweet time passing the rest of her exams?
That could take forever! It made way more sense to wait until the permit was in her hand. What was the rush?
"I... I just got so excited about the idea of getting a car that I... I didn't really think it through..." Zhou Xiaomeng admitted, realizing exactly how stupid she sounded.
She'd been so focused on how cool she'd look in front of her classmates and how much better she'd feel than Chen Mo that the basic logic of "license equals driving" had completely vanished from her mind.
"You really are something..." Lin Feng stammered, pointing a finger at her, speechless for a good few seconds. He was genuinely impressed by the lack of brain cells.
"I... I just figured, since you mentioned that tax stuff..." Xiaomeng's bottom lip trembled, and her eyes welled up instantly. Her voice cracked into a sob. "I was scared... scared that if I missed this chance, it wouldn't happen again... Xiaoya showed up to class today in her new Xiaomi SU7 and everyone was so jealous!"
The thought of Jiang Xiaoya living it up on campus while her own car dreams went up in smoke made her want to wail. Big fat tears started rolling in her eyes.
"I have to file taxes this year, and I'll have to file them next year too," Lin Feng sighed, unable to stay mad at her pathetic, teary-eyed look. "Besides, I'm not hurting for cash. Just focus on getting that license. The second it's in your hand, we're buying the car. I'm a man of my word." He reached out, gently stroking her silky hair to comfort her.
"Really?" Xiaomeng looked up, her vision blurry with tears. Those big, watery eyes were now filled with nothing but pure dependence and trust. In that moment, Lin Feng was the perfect man in her eyes: handsome, rich, gentle, and incredibly generous.
"Of course. When have I ever lied to you?" Lin Feng smirked internally while keeping a straight face. "And hey, smart cars evolve fast. By next year, you'll probably be able to get something way higher-end and prettier than Xiaoya's!"
Hearing that, her misery vanished instantly. She wiped her eyes and finally broke into a smile. She tilted her head playfully, leaning against Lin Feng's broad shoulder and hugging his arm. They looked exactly like a couple in the honeymoon phase.
"So... if we aren't going to the dealership, where are we going?" Her voice turned syrupy and suggestive, her small hand tracing lazy circles on his arm.
"We're going to..." Lin Feng started to say "the hotel." After all, today was about taking that 'first blood,' and he wanted a proper setting for it. Plus, the idea of being the first guy to give her a "close shave" down there was getting him a little worked up.
But before he could finish the sentence, his phone buzzed in his pocket. It was a message from Jiang Xiaoya.
"Sit up. There are cameras here," Lin Feng said smoothly.
"Got it!" Xiaomeng immediately sat up straight, hands on her knees like a good little schoolgirl.
Lin Feng took the chance to engage the U8's intelligent pilot mode, letting the car navigate the traffic on its own while he checked WeChat.
[It's Xiaoya~]: Big Brother! Guess who just hit me up?
[It's Xiaoya~]: It's Chen Mo! He wants to celebrate his 521st-day anniversary with Zhou Xiaomeng at the beach! Should I mess with him a little? [Evil Smirk]
Lin Feng's mouth curled into a grin. Chen Mo? 521-day anniversary? This kid was a textbook "pure-hearted simp." Even now, he was busy planning some romantic surprise for her. He tapped back quickly.
[Lin Feng]: Oh? What's the plan?
Xiaoya replied within seconds.
[It's Xiaoya~]: The usual—beach, candles, roses. So cliché it hurts! The best part? He doesn't even have the money to pull it off, so he's trying to borrow cash from ME! I'm dying!
[It's Xiaoya~]: Should I just tell him no and ruin his little surprise? [Devil Emoji]
Borrowing money for a romantic gesture? Lin Feng's smile widened. Classic Chen Mo move.
[Lin Feng]: Lend it to him.
Lin Feng didn't hesitate. He opened the transfer interface and sent 1,000 bucks to Xiaoya.
[Lin Feng]: Use my money and give it to him. But one condition: Tell him the rock pool area on the east side of Lover's Beach is the most romantic spot. Tell him Mengmeng loves it there. Make sure he sets up the whole ceremony right there.
[It's Xiaoya~]: [Received 1,000 RMB]
[It's Xiaoya~]: On it! [Evil Smirk]
Xiaoya clearly caught his drift immediately. She followed up with another vent.
[It's Xiaoya~]: Btw, he's got a few girls from our dorm helping him shop right now. After all that work, he only bought everyone a bottle of mineral water! I seriously don't know what Mengmeng ever saw in him!
Lin Feng didn't even blink. He fired off another 1,000.
[Lin Feng]: Buy everyone some milk tea and a decent meal. Don't let them go hungry.
[It's Xiaoya~]: [Received 1,000 RMB]
[It's Xiaoya~]: Wow! Big Brother is the best! Love you! But this is way more than we need!
[Lin Feng]: Keep the change as pocket money.
[It's Xiaoya~]: Thank you!! You're literally my god! Don't worry, I'm the best mole you've ever had. I'll report exactly what he buys and when he gets there. [Salute]
[Lin Feng]: Good.
He locked his phone and gripped the steering wheel, a dark smirk playing on his lips. He had been a little worried that even after all this, he might not get Xiaomeng's Depravity Value from 99 to 100. Who would've thought Chen Mo would provide the ultimate assist?
The boyfriend is at the beach setting up a "romantic surprise," while the "Big Brother" is in the car giving her pussy a professional shave?
This is a lock.