The roar of the motorcycles filled the empty highway as Chen Mumu and Xia Lin raced through the night. The cool breeze whipped past their faces, and the hum of the engines was the only sound in the stillness. The dark expanse stretched endlessly before them, free of cars or distractions.
Every now and then, one of them sped ahead, only for the other to catch up. Chen Mumu felt a strange thrill coursing through her as she pushed the Ducati harder, matching Xia Lin's pace. It was liberating, a momentary escape from the chaos in her life.
After about thirty minutes, Xia Lin's bike slowed, signaling an end to the impromptu race. Chen Mumu followed, her heart still racing, as they turned off the highway and entered a dilapidated neighborhood.
