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Chapter 8: We don’t owe each other anything
In fact, anyone who has had some experience that caused the body to be extremely tired knows it.

When people are this tired, they can't fall asleep.

You will feel dizzy and tired, but it is unlikely to fall asleep just by lying down.

Because of fatigue, the brain needs a gradual relaxation process.

Leaning back on his seat, Xu Ruochu looked at the traffic ahead...

There's already a traffic jam.

She estimated that it would take at least an hour to reach Lujiazui.

After thinking for a while, she looked at Lu Yao who was driving in silence.

"Lu Yao, are you a full-time designated driver?"

“No, part-time.”

"So you have another job? ...How old are you?"

"eighteen."

"..."

Xu Ruochu was speechless for a moment, his eyes full of absurdity:

"How big?"

"eighteen."

"……high school?"

"I just finished the college entrance examination and will be a freshman soon. I'm saving up for tuition. But don't worry, my driving skills are fine."

"..."

Xu Ruochu was truly and utterly speechless.

And just then...

"Cuckoo~"

"..."

Lu Yao looked down at Xu Ruochu, who was full of embarrassment, and said speechlessly:
"Three apples aren't enough for you?"

"..."

It was awkward at first, but after hearing this, Xu Ruochu felt as if her mother, who was even more speechless than before, was opening the door for Wu Yu:
"Before giving the money, you kept calling me Mr. Xu. You were so respectful. But after giving the money, you became fearless? Can you change your face faster?"

"No, I'm just telling the truth. Didn't you eat during the day?"

"..."

Xu Ruochu was silent for a moment and shook his head:

"I want to spend more time with grandma."

"I told you last night that what you need to do today is to approach the old lady with a good spirit and not let her pass away in uneasy peace."

Lu Yao's words did not receive a correct response.

Because... after mentioning the old man, Xu Ruochu's eyes became red again.

"Ouch...I'm sorry..."

He didn't know whether the sorry was directed at himself or because he was afraid that his grandmother would worry because he hadn't eaten.

But hearing the rumbling of his stomach amidst the crying, Lu Yao glanced at the time...

It's already half past six.

Well, he will be late no matter what he says today.

"Ugh……"

With a silent sigh, he turned right.

Merge lane and get off the viaduct.

Then I saw a store selling shengjian and porridge.

I don't know the taste, but at least it fills me up.

After parking the car on the side of the road, he looked at Xu Ruochu who was covering her face again...

"arrive."

"……what?"

Xu Ruochu looked outside instinctively.

"This is……"

"Eat something, then go home."

After saying that, he turned off the car and got out.

"..."

The only people who eat in the small shop selling Shengjian are those who are off work.

Naturally, I also saw this coupe.

Especially some women, when they saw Lu Yao coming down from the driver's seat, their eyes suddenly lit up...

But when the male compatriots saw Xu Ruochu wearing pink slippers, black stockings, and a body-hugging skirt that outlined her curves, their eyes lit up.

"A basket of crab meat soup dumplings, a plate of signature pan-fried dumplings, do you want century eggs?"

"Uh……"

Xu Ruochu was stunned for a moment and nodded.

"Two bowls of preserved egg and lean meat porridge. One bowl should have extra shredded lettuce. And then... scrambled eggs. Scrambled eggs."

Hearing this, the boss nodded and quoted a price, and Lu Yao handed over the money directly.

This time, it's his fault.

Soon, buns, pan-fried dumplings and porridge were all served, including freshly fried milk scrambled eggs.

Lu Yao asked again:
"Would you like some pickled mustard greens?"

"……it is good."

Lu Yao brought two small plates of pickled vegetables and said to Xu Ruochu:
"Eat."

"……Thanks."

"Ah."

It was a small shengjian restaurant, where a man and a woman sat opposite each other and ate in silence.

Xu Ruochu was indeed hungry.

Lu Yao saw that it didn't seem to be enough, so he ordered another portion of crab roe soup dumplings.

Because he saw that Xu Ruochu didn't seem interested in Shengjian, so he only ate two and spent the rest of the time eating the relatively soft soup dumplings.

When Lu Yao ordered, Xu Ruochu glanced at Lu Yao who was mainly eating the fried dumplings, then looked at the few crab soup dumplings left in front of him, and whispered:
"Thank you."

"Ah."

Lu Yao responded again.

After the meal, Xu Ruochu finally didn't look as frail and pitiful as before.

After wiping his mouth, Lu Yao stood up with her and left the shop.

After getting in the car, Xu Ruochu said the first words after saying "thank you":

“Thank you for treating me to dinner. You are very thoughtful.”

"You're welcome."

Lu Yao shook his head and started to reverse.

While reversing, Xu Ruochu looked through the car window at the women who were still looking over here... and then turned to look at Lu Yao who was concentrating on reversing...

He didn't say anything, just took a sip of water and yawned with his hand covering his mouth.

……

Lujiazui.

At the entrance of Fortune Garden.

Lu Yao was completely speechless as he looked at the woman who had already fallen asleep. Could she really just sleep like that?

"Hey."

He pushed the other person a few times.

Xu Ruochu pretended to be deaf.

Already completely asleep.

Lu Yao was in a dilemma.

He really wanted to leave, but the problem was that she was sleeping so soundly at the moment, and he was afraid something might go wrong.

Whether it was stolen, robbed, or suffocated in the car...

He has joint liability.

"..."

Looking at the other person's peaceful sleeping posture in silence, Lu Yao sighed.

Ugh……

How did I end up with such an unreliable client?
He shook his head, left the car window a crack, and walked directly towards the property staff standing guard at the gate.

"Hello, I am an employee of the platform's designated driver company. Can you tell me if the license plate number of Shanghai AG3301 is the owner registered with you?"

Lu Yao pointed at the SLK at the door.

"She's drunk and asleep. I don't know whether I should go in or leave the car here. If she's your property owner, then please keep an eye on her. Mainly to prevent theft and so on, okay?"

After hearing this, the security guard did not dare to neglect it.

This is the benefit of high property fees.

For a property with low property fees, the property is the owner’s father.

But for properties with high property management fees, the owner is the boss of the property.

After the security guard saw the car clearly, he quickly took the intercom and said to Lu Yao:

"Please wait."

Lu Yao nodded, leaned aside and lit a cigarette.

At the same time, looking at this luxurious residential area with only 5 buildings but every household can see the night view of the Huangpu River, there is a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

What does it feel like to live here every day?
After finishing a cigarette, the security guard came over:
"Dude, do you know your client's name?"

"I know, Xu Ruochu."

Hearing this, the security guard nodded:

"That's right. Miss Xu Ruochu is our owner."

"okay."

Lu Yao nodded:
"Then I won't turn off the car. There's air conditioning in the car, so let her sleep well. I'll also leave a crack in the window. I'll trouble you with the rest."

"No problem, just leave it to us."

"See you."

Lu Yao nodded and went straight to the trunk of the car. After taking out his electric bike, he lowered the driver's window by about half a finger to ensure air circulation. He checked the fuel gauge and made sure there would be no problems with the idling speed. Then he put on a reflective vest and was about to leave... After hesitating for a moment, he took out a triangle from his backpack, blocked the side of the car, nodded, and rode away.

Ping An Designated Driver 107, on duty!
……

It's past ten o'clock at night.

Xu Ruochu opened his eyes blankly.

I looked around... I was confused.

Where am I...?
The car was cool inside, my cell phone and bag were there... There was no one in the driver's seat, but the window was down.

This is... downstairs of my house?
Xu Ruochu was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously opened the car door and got out.

I looked left and right... and finally came to my senses.

That’s right, it’s my own home.

I'm home now?

Where is Lu Yao?
Huh? What is that...

She looked at the triangle mark on the rear wheel and took it up to have a look...

It is a warning sign with the "Ping An Designated Driver" logo.

"..."

She immediately understood why it was there.

It's very simple. The person who placed this triangle sign must be afraid that a car might not see his car and cause an accident, right?

And who is the person who did this...the answer is self-evident.

At this time, two property security guards came over:
"Ms. Xu, are you awake? ...Do you want us to help you drive the car down?"

"No need... Where is the person who brought me back?"

Xu Ruochu asked.

"You mean the designated driver? After he confirmed your information with us, he entrusted you to us. Then he left."

"...Oh, okay, thank you."

Xu Ruochu nodded, put away the triangle mark, put it back in the car, and went straight to the driver's seat.

After adjusting the seat, he nodded politely to the two security guards and turned into the basement as if he was familiar with the route.

After arriving at her own parking space and parking the car, she got out of the car in her slippers, with a tired look in her eyes, holding her cell phone and bag.

She turned on her cell phone only when she got into the elevator.

Many people sent her messages of condolences.

Xu Ruochu's eyes dimmed.

And just then, she saw a message:
"I've already explained your situation to the security guard. Remember to check your valuables when you wake up. I won't charge you for the triangle mark."

After seeing this message, Xu Ruochu thought about it and saved this strange number to his contacts, filling in the following information:

"Lu Yao."

Then she replied:

"Thank you, I'm awake now."

From the moment she came out of the elevator, to the moment she got home, to the moment she came out of the bath...

The phone is empty.

"..."

Lu Yao didn't reply at all.

He is busy "receiving customers" now.

Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest times for designated drivers, with countless small amounts of money coming to them.

And… maybe it was because the outfit he wore today was too much in line with his temperament, the female guests who had just gone to the bar insisted on buying him a drink…

Lu Yao finally refused after much persuasion.

But he left his phone number to several women.

Because the other person will finish drinking and still want him to drive...if he refuses, he will complain.

He really can't afford to be hurt.

Have you seen Xu Ruochu’s message?

Of course I saw it.

There's just no need to reply.

Take people's money and eliminate disasters for them.

The two do not owe each other.

just.

(End of this chapter)