Chapter 8: The God of Cars in Akina Mountain Wait! They are alone tonight...
Bai Ying secretly learned to drive when she was 15 years old without telling her family because she was under 18 and could not get a driver's license.
That summer, the whole family went on vacation to the Spanish seaside town of Cudillero. The town is nestled between the mountains and the sea, and the scenery is superb. She felt itchy for a moment, so she quietly opened the garage and took her little friend for a ride around the city.
Of course, the ending was that he was caught red-handed by his grandparents.
Qu Chengyuan had no expression on his face. Without saying a word, he pulled her out of the driver's seat and stuffed her back into the passenger seat.
Bai Xuan was frightened by his wife's eyes. He knew that she was really angry and was going to educate the child seriously. He could only signal his granddaughter to be obedient.
Without waiting for Bai Ying to admit her mistake and beg for mercy, the old lady stepped on the accelerator and rushed towards the winding mountain road by the sea with a bang, like the Akina Mountain racing god in "Initial D".
Bai Ying could only drive at a snail's pace of 20 kilometers per hour by herself, but she didn't expect that her grandmother would step on the accelerator and the speed indicator would soar to 180.
This isn't a movie! The scenery outside the car window rapidly receded, and the little girl was stunned on the spot, sweat running down her back with fear.
A group of black shadows gradually appeared on the mountain road ahead. When the car got closer, we found that they were a group of cows.
Bai Ying was so anxious that her tongue was tied: "Grandma, it's awesome! It's awesome! Stop, stop the car!"
Qu Chengyuan remained indifferent and stepped on the accelerator harder and harder. Bai Ying let out a wail and buried his face deeply in his hands.
The car braked suddenly, and the rear of the car curved gracefully, stopping right next to the herd. A curious calf even put its head close to the window to look inside.
Bai Ying was stunned, and after a long time he let out a long sigh, his soul already floating on the top of his head.
"Is racing fun?" Qu Chengyuan asked her.
With the enlightenment gained from more than ten years of practice, Bai Ying admitted his mistake and said, "It's not fun..."
The old man's tone was more serious than ever before. "Bai Ying, you are not allowed to drive secretly until you pass the test. Even if you get your driver's license, you are not allowed to drive recklessly. You are responsible for your own life and the lives of others."
Speed and passion sound great, but the reality is that there is also fear and responsibility.
Bai Ying deeply remembers what her grandmother taught her that day: holding the steering wheel is not a personal emotional outburst, but a respect for life.
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And now, respect is a bullshit!
Bai Ying withdrew his vague thoughts, the roaring engine sound stopped, and the surroundings gradually became quiet.
What just happened?!
She looked at Qin Yonglian beside her, and when she raised her eyes, she met those green eyes.
It was a little dark around, and the man's eyes, which were originally like a pool of emerald green water, now looked like they were covered with a layer of emerald gray amber.
He asked, "I'm sorry, are you okay?"
"Qin! Yong! Lian!" Bai Ying suddenly took a deep breath. "Give me a reason, or I'll drive too fast and my grandma will get mad! Grandpa and I are so afraid of her getting angry, it's so hard to appease her!"
"Hmm..." A strawberry-flavored candy was thrown into the girl's mouth. Eh? It tasted quite sweet and delicious.
The angry kitten suddenly became well-behaved, and Qin Yonglian felt more and more that she was like Magic Girl, who always had unexpected surprises.
The man suppressed the curve of his lips and apologized again sincerely, "I'm sorry, I seemed to have no choice just now. I could only bring you from one big trouble to another small trouble."
Bai Ying's anger had long since subsided at the other party's sincere attitude, so she had no choice but to change the subject: "Then why did you order us to the ship?"
They were in the ferry cabin with their car. Besides the truck, there was only one other private car parked nearby.
I have to say that although this was the first time the two of them worked together, they surprisingly got along very well.
Bai Ying is an excellent driver, and Qin Yonglian acts as a perfect human GPS, accurate to the second. At the moment when the gate is about to close, he directs the car to the cross-sea ferry.
Qin Yonglian was inexplicably glad for his decision. At that moment, he suddenly felt an absolute sense of trust in Bai Ying.
It was Monday afternoon, before the evening rush hour. Bai Ying's driving skills were truly professional, and the paparazzi following him weren't as impressive as they appear in the movies.
The person who took the secret video was first shocked by Bai Ying's professional drifting skills, and watched the sports car disappear along the winding mountain road, and instantly merged into the traffic and disappeared.
Qin Yonglian had already discovered that the paparazzi had been dumped in Java. When he heard Bai Ying ask where they were going, he blurted out and pointed to the pier, then got on the ferry home.
What kind of operation is this? Bai Ying tilted her head and asked him with her eyes.
"This ferry goes to South Cowes Island." Qin Yonglian leaned his elbow against the car window and supported his chin with one hand.
"Hey! South Cowes Island?"
Noticing the gazes from the side, Qin Yonglian hummed softly, "Nine Cows."
Why is it a cow again...
Bai Ying suddenly thought of the group of cows she met when her grandmother took her for a race.
The two looked at each other and the car quickly became quiet, as if they had experienced a dream together.
Bai Ying had just come to his aid, and Qin Yonglian explained, "The car belongs to Jiahao, and it's registered under his sister's name. The paparazzi must have happened to come across it and recognized the license plate."
"Paparazzi? Who are you?" She straightened her face and became a little suspicious.
Qin Yonglian: "Jiahao's sister is in the entertainment industry. I borrowed his car. It is inconvenient for me to be photographed in the car and cause misunderstandings to others."
This explanation struck Bai Ying as odd. Couldn't he just openly say he borrowed the car after the photo was taken? Then she remembered that Su Jiahao had rented her aunt's villa. The fact that a young man could pay the entire year's rent in one lump sum showed he was well off.
She guessed that they might be the second generation of rich people or officials, and Qin Yonglian might be protecting Su Jiahao and didn't want people to find out that they were living together.
If you think about it this way, many clues can be connected.
Bai Ying sighed softly, swallowing the words that were about to come out of her mouth, and changed her words: "Holding the steering wheel is not a personal emotional outburst, but a respect for life. Qin Yonglian, you must be responsible for your own life and the lives of others."
Qin Yonglian looked at the pair of beautiful hands resting on the steering wheel, and the corners of his mouth curled up: "...Yes, I remember it."
A broadcast was heard in the cabin, announcing that we would arrive at South Cowes Island in three minutes.
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Hong Kong is a modern jungle of steel and concrete. Surrounding the city are many outlying islands of varying sizes, each with its own distinct landscape.
Bai Ying had heard of South Cowes Island a long time ago. It is known as a paradise on the sea and she has always wanted to check it out.
It is said that the island was discovered by a passing ship in the 1940s. At that time, there was no one on the island, only nine cows.
How the cows got to this small island, half an hour's sail from the city, was unknown. When the sailors returned to report, they excitedly exclaimed, "Nine Cows!"
Later, it was naturally called Nan Kaosi by taking its homonym.
The ferry stopped at the shore, the gate slowly opened, Bai Ying stepped on the accelerator and drove straight out.
What comes into view is a large flat grassland, lush and green, with scattered villas and houses located among them.
For a moment, Bai Ying thought she had returned to her hometown, the Aral Pasture in Xinjiang, with the Tianshan Mountains, blue sky, grassland, cattle and sheep – it was the standard setting.
The island has only one main road, surrounded by beaches and reefs. Driving along the circular trail, Bai Ying drove very slowly, remembering the warnings about speeding cars.
After a long silence, the man cleared his throat and said, "I have something to discuss with you. I'm sorry in advance."
"Student Qin, you've already said sorry three times today. Just say it directly." Bai Ying teased. Since they could cross the sea from their aunt's villa halfway up the mountain to this island, what could be more surprising?
“There is only one ferry between Hong Kong Island and South Cowes Island each morning and afternoon.”
Eh??? Bai Ying had a bad feeling.
Noticing the girl's frown, Qin Yonglian added, "I happen to have an apartment here, you can stay here tonight. Don't worry, I will ensure your personal safety."
Bai Ying secretly sized up the man in the passenger seat. He seemed to be just a tall, athletic guy, and he wouldn't necessarily defeat her in a fight. Coming from a military family, she had learned military boxing at the age of four.
The little girl had no expression on her face and nodded slightly, indicating that she should continue.
"There's a youth hostel and a hotel under construction on this island. The hotel rooms are limited and are currently being rented out long-term by the hotel's designers. If you still want to stay in the hotel, I'll go and coordinate with the owner."
"My apartment is always cleaned and is a five-minute walk from the hotel."
Bai Ying's expression relaxed a little, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Let's go to the apartment."
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Although she was mentally prepared, Bai Ying was still a little surprised when she saw the apartment that Qin Yonglian mentioned.
She had imagined an apartment with two bedrooms and a living room at most, but in reality it was even bigger than her aunt's villa in Hong Kong Island.
This is a two-story detached small western-style building, surrounded by a variety of plants in front and behind the house. Two yellow-winged blue-capped Amazon parrots looked at the visitor curiously and then went for a walk on their own.
From the first-floor floor-to-ceiling windows, one could see the azure sea and blue sky, while another entire wall was covered in greenery. Bai Ying recognized it immediately: this wall held a profound meaning: it was a complete tropical rainforest ecosystem.
The living room is large and spacious, with only a large pure white leather sofa in the middle, paired with a polar bear-shaped pillow.
At first glance, it looks like a polar bear lying on an ice floe to rest, as if it could have a sweet dream just by lying down.
The open kitchen a few steps away was another surprise, fully equipped with all the necessary facilities. Just as Su Jiahao had said, this man truly had a mysterious obsession and love for the kitchen.
There is a glass sliding door on the side of the kitchen, which opens to a colorful vegetable garden.
"The second floor is the study and bedroom. You can rest there at night. Don't worry, besides me, there are other aunties who come here to clean every day."
Bai Ying didn't respond.
"Thank you." Qin Yonglian said again.
Bai Ying was quickly reflecting on her dramatic day. She had only gone to her aunt's house, but somehow ended up on the island.
Moreover, it was after a life-and-death speed race with Qin Yonglian that they arrived at his island apartment.
Wait! Are they alone tonight?
Bai Ying looked at Qin Yonglian, as if they weren't that close yet. How had she even gotten to this island?
The girl held her forehead with her hands. It all seemed to have started when she heard Qin Yonglian say, "I seem to be in trouble."
She's just the knight captain of the gourmet team. Has lust blinded her mind? What kind of chivalry is this?
Seeing Bai Ying silent, Qin Yonglian reminded her, "The boat leaves at ten o'clock tomorrow morning. Let's take the morning boat back to the city."
The girl just nodded mechanically.
"There are seafood stalls on the island, and they serve authentic seafood. On weekends, people often cross the sea just to try it. Are you allergic to seafood?"
"Of course! They're all edible!" When the girl heard the word edible, her dim eyes lit up and her eyelashes fluttered.
That’s right, leave other things until you have filled your stomach. Only when you are full will you have the energy to think.
Qin Yonglian's eyes curved, "Okay, let's go eat seafood now."
The author has something to say:
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Qin Yonglian's love record book: feeding his wife all kinds of delicious food anytime, anywhere (*￣︶￣)
Bai Ying: Learning to drive and speeding at 15 are both wrong. My grandmother has already severely punished me. Respecting life starts with me.
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