Super Rich: It all started when I met a young woman in a sleeper car.
Chapter 66 Driving Test
In the waiting hall of the driving school's second driving test, the air conditioner was humming loudly, but the air was still a bit stuffy.
Yang Xiaotao sat on a plastic chair, her legs pressed tightly together, shaking incessantly.
"Big brother... my heart is beating so fast." Her voice trembled. "I feel like I'm going to die."
Chen Xun sat next to her and glanced at the names and car numbers scrolling on the electronic screen.
"What are you hanging up for?" he said. "You've been practicing quite well, haven't you? Li Qian has even helped you figure out the positions."
"That was at the practice field!" Yang Xiaotao cried, her face contorted with misery. "This is an exam! It's a one-shot deal! If I fail, I have to wait ten days and pay a retake fee. How embarrassing..."
Lin Xinyue, sitting on the other side, had her legs crossed and was scrolling through her phone.
"What's the rush?" she said without looking up. "Just treat it like regular driving practice. Didn't the instructor say the test car is easier to drive than the one we practice in?"
"Easy for you to say..." Yang Xiaotao muttered, "You'll definitely pass on your first try."
Li Qian sat on the other side of Chen Xun, without saying a word, her eyes fixed on the ground.
Chen Xun glanced at her.
"Li Qian, are you nervous too?"
Li Qian shook her head: "No. I'm just thinking about locations."
Chen Xun glanced at Yang Xiaotao again.
The girl was shaking like a leaf; if she kept shaking like that, she wouldn't even be able to stand steadily on the bus.
He thought for a moment, then took out a one-yuan coin from his pocket.
"Give."
Yang Xiaotao was taken aback: "Huh?"
"Lucky coin." Chen Xun stuffed the coin into her hand. "Hold it tight. Touch it before you get on the bus, consider it a buff."
Yang Xiaotao looked down at the coin in her palm, which was still warm from her body, and her eyes suddenly reddened.
"Big brother..."
"Stop this nonsense," Chen Xun interrupted her. "Focus on your exam. If you pass, we'll arrange a car for you right away."
Yang Xiaotao nodded vigorously, gripping the coin tightly.
Lin Xinyue's name appeared on the electronic screen.
"It's my turn." Lin Xinyue put away her phone, stood up, and straightened her clothes.
She walked towards the exam passage, her back view incredibly steady.
Ten minutes later, a voice came through the walkie-talkie: "Candidate number 16, Lin Xinyue, has passed."
"Yay!" Yang Xiaotao cheered softly, as if she had passed.
Chen Xun laughed: "See, I told you it wasn't that difficult."
After a few more people passed by, it was Li Qian's turn.
Li Qian took a deep breath and stood up.
Chen Xun said, "Relax."
Li Qian hummed in agreement and left.
This time I waited for almost fifteen minutes.
Walkie-talkie: "Candidate number 23, Li Qian... Deduct 10 points for crossing the line. Failed. Please prepare for the retake."
A small commotion broke out in the hall.
Yang Xiaotao exclaimed "Ah!" and looked at Chen Xun.
Chen Xun remained silent.
A few minutes later, Li Qian walked out of the passage, her face a little pale.
"Where did you put it?" Chen asked.
"From the side," Li Qian said in a low voice, "when pulling out of the parking space, the front of the car brushed the line. I was too careful and turned the steering wheel too slowly."
"It's okay," Chen Xun said. "We still have one more chance. Don't dwell on what happened before; just treat it as a fresh start."
Li Qian nodded and went to register for the make-up exam.
At this moment, Yang Xiaotao's name popped up.
"It's...it's my turn!" Yang Xiaotao suddenly stood up, her legs went weak, and she almost lost her balance.
Chen Xun helped her up: "Where are the coins?"
Yang Xiaotao quickly opened her hand; the coin was still there.
"Hold on tight," Chen Xun said. "Don't panic when you go up. Just do it like you practice. It's okay if you fail. I'll treat you to dinner."
Yang Xiaotao nodded vigorously, clutching the coin, and walked towards the passage, turning back every few steps.
That figure, so tragically poignant, looked as if it were heading to battle.
Chen Xun sat back down in his chair, and a "ding" sounded in his mind.
[Investment target detected: Yang Xiaotao]
[Investment Items: Psychological Support for Driver's Test Takers and Lucky Charms]
[Investment Assessment: Reduce Exam Anxiety and Increase Pass Rate]
[Trigger 10x Rebate]
[Critical hit rate calculation in progress... Critical hit failed]
[This rebate: 100 yuan, already credited to your account]
Chen Xun: "..."
Wow, one coin can be exchanged for a hundred dollars.
This system is truly indiscriminate.
He looked towards the testing area and could see test vehicles slowly moving through the glass.
I wonder which car Yang Xiaotao drew.
I waited for about twelve minutes.
The walkie-talkie remained silent.
Chen Xun was getting restless.
Suddenly, a voice rang out: "Candidate number 07, Yang Xiaotao... passed."
Chen Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
This girl is really something.
Almost twenty minutes later, Li Qian's makeup exam results came out.
"Li Qian, candidate in car number 23, has passed the make-up exam."
Chen Xun completely relaxed.
All four of them passed.
He came out of the lobby and walked to the waiting area outside.
A short while later, the three girls also came out one after another.
Lin Xinyue looked relaxed, Yang Xiaotao's face was flushed with excitement, and Li Qian's expression was calm, but there was a hint of relief in her eyes.
"Big brother! I made it!" Yang Xiaotao rushed over, almost pounced on Chen Xun. "I made it! I made it on the first try! Although I stalled once on the hill start, I restarted it immediately and didn't exceed the time limit! Hehe!"
She opened her hand, and the coin was already soaked with sweat from her palm.
"This coin works!" she said.
Chen Xun laughed: "It's because you drove so well."
He looked at Lin Xinyue and Li Qian: "They both passed, that's good."
Lin Xinyue said, "I told you it wouldn't be that difficult."
Li Qian nodded: "Mm."
Chen Xun said, "Come on, get in the car. I'll take you to celebrate."
Back in the car, Yang Xiaotao was still chattering away in the back seat.
"Brother, I haven't received my license yet, but I passed the second stage of the driving test. I heard the third and fourth stages will be quick! As for the car... can we start looking at it now?"
As Chen Xun drove, he said, "Look around, feel free. It's a deal, we'll give it to you once you get your licenses. 100,000 per person, you can choose whatever you like."
"Wow!!!" Yang Xiaotao clung to the driver's seat, "I want that XX brand little SUV, the white one! I see so many girls driving them on the road, they're so pretty!"
Lin Xinyue was already checking her phone: "If it's 100,000 yuan, that model might be a bit overpriced. I need to check for discounts. Also, I have to factor in the subsequent maintenance costs."
Yang Xiaotao said, "Oh, it's okay if it's a little bit over, right, big brother?"
Chen Xun did not respond.
He glanced at it in the rearview mirror.
Li Qian sat in the passenger seat, constantly looking out the window, and did not participate in the discussion.
Chen Xun withdrew his gaze.
For dinner, we found a decent restaurant near the apartment.
After ordering, Yang Xiaotao was still discussing car model comparisons with Lin Xinyue.
Chen Xun went to the restroom.
When he returned, he saw Li Qian standing alone at the restaurant entrance, watching the traffic on the street.
He walked over.
"What are you thinking about?" Chen asked.
Li Qian didn't turn around, and after a while she said, "Chen Xun, you gave us a car... is it really because we're partners?"
Chen Xun said, "Otherwise what?"
Li Qian turned around and looked at him: "I'm scared."
"What are you afraid of?"
"I'm afraid that if I take back the car, our relationship... will change." Li Qian's voice was very soft, "It will become... like the relationship between a boss and an employee, or a sugar daddy and... that kind of relationship."
Chen Xun understood.
He thought for a moment and said, "Li Qian, the first store, from scratch to where it is now, was built by the three of you working with me. Without you, that store wouldn't have been able to open. Now we're about to open the second store, and there might be a third in the future. You're not employees, you're partners. The car is a tool to make things easier for you in the future, and it's also my recognition of your abilities."
He paused for a moment, then said, "It has nothing to do with anything else. Don't overthink it."
Li Qian looked at him for a long time.
Then, the corners of her mouth curved slightly, revealing a very faint smile.
"Okay. I understand."
Chen Xun smiled and said, "Alright, let's go in. The food should be served soon."
The two returned to the private room.
Yang Xiaotao is arguing with Lin Xinyue about whether or not a sunroof is useful.
Seeing them come in, Yang Xiaotao shouted, "Big brother! Come and be the judge! Sister Xinyue said the sunroof is useless and breaks easily, but I say a sunroof makes the car bright!"
Chen Xun sat down: "Whether it's useful or not depends on your preference. Anyway, the budget is what it is, so you can weigh the options yourselves."
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