You're dumping me, huh? Fine, then I'll just pick up the school beauty and make her my wif

"Oh, Aunt and Uncle..."

Bai Yuning popped a mint into her mouth as she walked, and mumbled, "They flew back to Beijing early this morning."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che was taken aback. "Back to the capital? So soon?"

They were talking to the two of them at the entrance of the exam center this morning, and now, in the blink of an eye, the two elders have already landed in Beijing.

"There's nothing I can do, your family has had a lot going on lately."

Bai Yuning helplessly spread her hands, "According to my aunt and uncle, they've only been gone for two days, and several messes have already popped up at headquarters, waiting for them to go back and deal with them."

"Especially my uncle, he said they received several phone calls last night and planned to return to Beijing overnight, but my aunt insisted on waiting until this morning to send you two into the examination hall before leaving."

"So, they can only ask me, their older sister, to pick you two up on their behalf."

After Bai Yuning finished speaking, Chong Jiangche waved the car keys in his hand, "Let's go, my car is parked over there. It's too hot outside, let's get in the car and cool off first."

Jiang Che sighed inwardly, then nodded, took Su Qinghe's hand, and followed behind Bai Yuning.

Although he was a little disappointed that he couldn't have the celebratory meal with his parents, he understood.

The company's affairs really don't wait for anyone. The fact that my parents flew over specifically to take me to the exam before the exam shows how seriously they take this matter.

Once he takes over the company from his parents, things will probably be even more complicated than they are now.

However, Jiang Che thought again that he had a top student wife as his assistant, so even if there were many or difficult things, they shouldn't be too difficult, right?

Soon, the three of them made their way through the crowd at the school gate and arrived at the parking lot.

Bai Yuning was driving a white SUV today. It looked quite low-key on the surface, but anyone who knows a little about cars could tell at a glance that it was expensive.

"I need to put my bag in the passenger seat. You can sit anywhere in the back."

Bai Yuning walked to the driver's door, then gestured with her chin to the two people behind her, indicating that they should sit in the back.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che didn't think much of it, responded, and opened the right rear door for Su Qinghe.

After she lowered her head and got into the car, Jiang Che closed the car door, went around to the other side, opened the left door, and got in as well.

There was a seat between the two people.

It's neither far nor near.

But if you look in the rearview mirror, you'll notice an interesting detail—both of their hands are placed on the middle seat.

The distance between the fingertips... is probably only two or three centimeters.

Neither of them initiated the contact, nor did either of them back down.

Bai Yuning glanced at the two little ones in the back seat through the rearview mirror while driving.

Seeing the two of them sneaking around like this, I couldn't help but click my tongue twice in my heart.

These two are quite interesting. They were very brave when they were hugging and almost kissing at the school gate, but now that they're in the car, they're acting all high and mighty.

Are you embarrassed because there are strangers around? Or do you think holding hands in the car is too "bold"?

This can't go on.

Just then, Bai Yuning noticed that the traffic light about 100 meters ahead had just turned from green to yellow, and thought to herself that this was a golden opportunity.

Alright, I'll lend you a hand, since I'm the older sister.

Thinking of this, Bai Yuning casually turned her gaze back to the road ahead.

Then, just before the car reached the zebra crossing, she slammed on the brakes.

The car suddenly slowed down.

Caught off guard in the back seat, Su Qinghe's entire body lurched forward due to inertia. Although the seatbelt on her shoulder held her back, her upper body still inevitably lurched forward.

At almost the same time, Jiang Che, who was sitting next to her, reached out and placed his hand firmly on Su Qinghe's shoulder, pulling her back a little.

"Are you alright?"

Su Qinghe felt a tightness in her chest from the seatbelt, and after a moment, she shook her head. "It's nothing... I was just startled."

"It's good that you're alright... Sis, can you drive a little more steadily?"

Faced with her younger brother's scolding, Bai Yuning glanced at the two of them in the rearview mirror, her expression utterly innocent. "I'm sorry, the red light ahead changed so suddenly, there was nothing I could do."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che didn't say anything more and was too lazy to argue with this unreliable cousin anymore.

After that sudden stop, Su Qinghe seemed to be startled and snuggled into Jiang Che's arms.

Jiang Che's hand, which was resting on her shoulder, remained there for a long time.

The two remained in that intimate posture, neither speaking nor moving.

Throughout the journey, whenever Bai Yuning saw even the slightest sign that the two wanted to separate, she would immediately start causing trouble.

One moment she'd say, "Oh dear, this road seems to be closed, we'll have to take a detour," and then she'd turn the steering wheel, causing Su Qinghe's body to involuntarily sway towards Jiang Che.

A moment later, she exclaimed, "Hey, what's that speed bump here?" Then the car jolted heavily, and Su Qinghe bounced up and fell back down, landing squarely in Jiang Che's arms.

A little while later, the car stereo switched to a slow love song, the kind of melody so gentle it could melt your bones.

Bai Yuning hummed along softly, nodding her head, and then exclaimed in a serious tone, "Ah, this song is so nice! It's especially suitable for young couples who have just finished the college entrance exam to listen to together."

Jiang Che: "..."

Su Qinghe: "..."

The two of them hadn't lost their redness since they got on the bus.

Jiang Che was incredibly intelligent; he could easily see that Bai Yuning was doing it on purpose.

But what could he do?

He couldn't very well let Su Qinghe move out of his arms, could he?

Does that mean he's an idiot?

So Jiang Che could only pretend to be nonchalant, holding Su Qinghe's shoulder with one hand and supporting himself on the seat with the other to maintain his balance.

Although he kept complaining about Bai Yuning's driving skills, he was thinking to himself: Hmm, this cousin should be treated better.

It can still be useful in crucial moments.

And so, with Jiang Che's "reluctance" and Bai Yuning's "accident," the car "finally" stopped in front of a Chinese restaurant that looked quite nice.

Bai Yuning turned off the engine, removed the key, opened the car door and got out. Then she went around to the back seat and opened the car door for Su Qinghe.

"We're here! Let's get out of the car and get some fresh air."

After thanking her softly, Su Qinghe lowered her head and climbed out of the car, the blush on her face not yet completely gone.

Seeing this, Bai Yuning deliberately leaned closer and asked with a chuckle, "Little Qinghe, why is your face so red? Is the car's air conditioning too hot?"

After entering the restaurant, Bai Yuning greeted the front desk staff naturally, indicating that she had booked a private room in advance.

The three were led to an elegantly decorated Chinese-style private room on the second floor.

Jiang Che was just about to sit down next to Su Qinghe when Bai Yuning suddenly tugged at his sleeve.

"Hey... Brother Lao, come here for a second. Come downstairs with me to check the vegetables. There are a few I'm not sure about."

Jiang Che knew immediately that Bai Yuning had ulterior motives, but he still cooperated and followed Bai Yuning out of the private room.

Sure enough, as soon as the two of them left the private room, Bai Yuning immediately turned around, crossed her arms, and got straight to the point.

"So, when are you planning to confess your feelings to Xiao Qinghe?"