Aren't we friends? Why are you rushing at me?

Lin Shi was completely unaware of the storm happening upstairs; at that moment, he was being dragged by Xia Ye all the way to the hotel lobby reception.

Upon arriving at the front desk, Xia Ye still didn't let go of Lin Shi's hand, continuing to grip her arm. She decisively gave out her license plate number and asked the valet to retrieve her vehicle, as she wanted to leave.

After retrieving the car keys from the license plate number, the child quickly left.

The two waited for the time being.

Taking advantage of this break, Lin Shi finally calmed down and carefully examined the decisive and efficient girl beside him.

Her face was exceptionally cute, even a little childlike. But her outfit—an irregularly cut top, jeans with countless holes, and thick-soled ankle boots—completely erased any childlike quality, making her look like a delinquent girl.

A big question popped into my head: Why would they suddenly help me?

I carefully recalled my original memories and realized that I had never had any interaction with her and had never met her before.

Lin Shi thought to himself, "Is this really a story about a hot-blooded girl saving a lowly boy? Isn't this plot a bit too much like a Japanese anime?"

Then he kept observing Natsuno.

The hostess who had led Lin Shi upstairs earlier was also observing Lin Shi's expression with extremely curious eyes.

After all, she couldn't understand: Lin Shi had only been up there for three minutes, so why was he back down? And with someone else?!

Lin Shi was stung by the hostess's curious gaze, and upon noticing her curiosity, he shrugged.

Xia Ye glanced at the hostess, then at Lin Shi. Finding nothing amiss, he turned his head back.

From a perspective unseen by Lin Shi, a smile of reminiscence appeared on his face.

[Natsuno's favorability towards you has increased by 5 points, currently at 15 points. Please continue your efforts, host.]

The favorability system suddenly popped up. Lin Shi blinked in confusion and looked at Xia Ye, but found nothing unusual. He stood there rather obediently.

Lin Shi stared for a while but found nothing unusual, so he could only attribute this positive feeling to his own great charm.

The two continued to wait, and not long after, the valet ran back, handed over the keys, and said, "The car is parked at the gate."

Natsuno deftly took the key and walked straight out the door.

Lin Shi followed Xia Ye out of the revolving door, only to find the driveway in front of the door empty. Just as he was about to turn back and ask what was going on, a crisp sound stopped him in his tracks:

"Lu Han, look there! He's here!"

Lin Shi looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xia Ye leaning against a black heavy motorcycle with sharp lines and a flamboyant paint job, his somewhat childish face facing Lin Shi.

The baby face and the motorcycle created a stark contrast that left Lin Shi somewhat dazed. Most importantly, looking at the motorcycle seat that was almost parallel to Xia Ye's waistline, Lin Shi genuinely doubted whether she could really ride it.

"What are you thinking about?"

Xia Ye tossed one helmet diagonally to Lin Shi, then deftly put on the other, his movements practiced and exuding the confidence of a seasoned veteran.

Lin Shi caught the helmet and looked at the resolute look in Xia Ye's eyes through it, and inexplicably felt more confident.

She's so confident and skilled; she must be very experienced. I shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

After giving himself a slight reprimand, Lin Shi put on his helmet.

The first sensation was a feeling of being enveloped, followed by a light, sweet fragrance, which suggested that the helmet had been used by a young woman.

Lin Shi quickly shook his head, took two deep breaths, and suppressed his evil thoughts.

This idea is just too outrageous. If others heard it, they'd probably be bombarded with insults online.

After clearing his mind of distractions, Lin Shi walked around to the back of the motorcycle and lifted his leg to sit down.

Xia Ye quickly stopped him, took two steps forward, and displayed himself and the motorcycle to Lin Shi.

Lin Shi was a little confused by her and could only stare at her blankly.

"Brother, look at my height, and look at how tall the bike is. Do you think I can ride it? Shouldn't you be the one taking the initiative to show off your masculinity?"

Natsuno said in an extremely speechless tone, with a smug look on his face, looking exactly like a little brat.

Lin Shi silently took two deep breaths, repeatedly reassuring himself:

It's alright, Lin Shi. That's just her personality; she treats everyone like that. You should forgive her, for the sake of the reward, for the sake of the reward. Besides, someone at her level really can't take you on.

Before Lin Shi could fully calm himself down, Xia Ye, with a question on his face, asked:

"You can ride a motorcycle, can't you?"

Lin Shi shook his head and denied it:

"I can ride."

Just kidding, I just got expert-level driving skills. Can't ride a motorcycle? You're so tough, bring me a tank, I can even climb up and tinker with it for you. How can a man say he can't do it!

Upon hearing this, Natsuno stepped aside to make room for the car and gestured for it to proceed.

"If you can ride, then get on."

Lin Shi continued to shake his head, refusing:

"No driver's license."

Xia Ye chuckled as if he had heard a joke, patted Lin Shi on the shoulder, and said comfortingly:

"What are you afraid of? Even if you get caught, I have a way to get you out."

Lin Shi nodded in agreement. In the world of novels, riding a motorcycle without a driver's license is nothing compared to hiring mercenaries to carry guns and fight in the city center.

His body remained completely still, and he and Xia Ye stared at each other intently. His actions conveyed the message: "I obey the law, I won't ride; men need to learn to say no."

I might have to go abroad again in the future. If I get caught, it will give me a criminal record, and what if my visa is denied?

The two remained locked in a stalemate at the hotel entrance, neither speaking, their eyes locked in a silent battle.

One second, two seconds...

The phone suddenly rang, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

Lin Shi took out his phone, and the screen displayed the three large characters "Liu Ruyan".

Click to connect, and a familiar, gentle voice came from the other end:

"Lin Shi, are you alright? I'm so sorry."

With an apologetic tone, Lin Shi glanced at Xia Ye, who was still standing with his hands on his hips, shook his head, and sighed: "The differences between people are truly remarkable."

Look at Liu Ruyan, even though she was just a misunderstanding caused by her "white moonlight" (idealized friend), she still took the initiative to call her friend to apologize. This little brat is still sulking about not being able to ride a motorcycle.

After silently cursing Natsuno, she replied softly, "It's nothing, just a misunderstanding. You guys can continue eating. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

After saying that, he immediately hung up the phone.

She mentally gave herself a pat on the back: "I can't disturb their sweet first meeting; these are little secrets to boosting their affection."

Liu Ruyan looked at the phone that had been hung up in her hand, thinking about how she had treated him, yet he still wanted to feed her, and a warmth welled up in her heart.

[Liu Ruyan's favorability towards you has increased by 1 point, currently at 37 points. Please continue your efforts, host.]

The notification popped up, and Lin Shi was overjoyed: she had made the right choice; just by giving them some space, her favorability rating had increased a little.

It turns out I hadn't found the right method before, otherwise I would have been invincible long ago.

This changed his mindset; he no longer wanted to remain in this stalemate and took the initiative to soften his stance.

"Young Miss, please wait until I've finished my next lesson before you can get a pass."

Xia Ye snorted, grabbed the motorcycle keys, tossed them to the lobby manager, and then turned to look at Lin Shi:

"Do you have a car? A four-wheeled one, do you know how to drive?"

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Lin Shi quickly replied that he really knew how to do it, and he had the certificate, so it was legal.

Upon hearing this, the greeter drove Lin Shi's sports car up from the underground parking garage at the fastest speed he had ever driven. Because he had been running all the way, there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.

Thank God, we can finally leave. The last person who was stuck at the door... The greeter shuddered, not daring to think about it anymore.

Xia Ye looked at the car's exterior, whistled, raised an eyebrow, and gently patted the hood:

"Nice car. Porsche 911 Carrera GTS."

Lin Shi also mimicked her earlier actions, letting out a soft hum, tinged with a hint of smugness:

"That's right! Where are you going? I'll take you home."

Although Xia Ye was a bit domineering, he had at least tried to help me in the room earlier, even though I didn't know what he had done. But I had a good temper, so I let him have his way. Besides, I helped him scold Fang Hao, which felt good!

Natsuno looked at the aerodynamic lines of the 911 and chuckled mischievously.

"You're going to drive it, right? Then...Mount Akina!"