And Chen Ningxue had no idea that events had already spiraled out of her control outside the airport!
With a screech, a white Ferrari came to a sudden stop nearby, and out stepped an incredibly beautiful woman. Her tall figure, long fair legs, sensuous collarbone, and peerless face all declared to the world that she was an exceptional beauty rarely seen!
"Yun Hanrui, how come you're here?" Seeing the newcomer, Chen Ningxue couldn't help but smile. Although she was still wearing a mask, her demeanor was no less striking than that of the woman named Han Rui: "I thought you'd be soaking in the lab and have someone else pick me up!"
"The experiment is nearly complete, and with Brother Lin there, nothing can go wrong!" Yun Hanrui's voice was crisp and nonchalant: "But what about you? Why did you rush back from England in such a hurry? Your agent must be going crazy, right?"
Chen Ningxue slipped into the car, stretched languidly in her seat, and said, "Hmph, I don't care about them at all! These past few days have worn me out! Especially that Prince George, he's been like clingy plaster. If it wasn't for him, how could I return so soon?"
Yun Hanrui gently shook her head, noticing that many people around them were starting to look intrigued, as if they were about to recognize Chen Ningxue. She didn't say anything more, got into the sports car, and disappeared into the streets, leaving behind a trail of astonished gazes.
"Hey, how are things going between you and Brother Lin anyway?" Chen Ningxue leaned back in her seat, looking nothing like a popular young diva: "He seems to be really into you, Yun Hanrui, don't tell me you haven't noticed!"
Yun Hanrui replied indifferently, "I only have admiration for Brother Lin, nothing else. Aren't you thinking too much?"
"Tsk tsk, who do you think you're fooling? Yun Hanrui, we've been besties for nearly twenty years; do you think you can deceive me?" Chen Ningxue said with a chuckle: "Brother Lin is both handsome and talented, a true gentleman. He's practically an assassin of young hearts. If you don't hurry up, someone else might snatch him away!"
Yun Hanrui's cheeks flushed slightly as she confidently said, "That won't happen, I trust Brother Lin! He's not that kind of person!"
Chen Ningxue let out a chuckle, "See, you admitted it! So when did the two of you make your relationship official? Have you met each other's parents yet? When's the wedding date?"
Chen Ningxue prattled on like a nosy woman, causing Yun Hanrui to retort somewhat annoyed, "What are you talking about! We've just made our relationship official; things can't progress that fast! Ningxue, there's something odd about you this time. Don't tell me you've taken a liking to someone?"
Chen Ningxue paused, then suddenly the image of Ling Feng came to her mind, and she was momentarily infatuated.
"No way, you really have someone you like?" Yun Hanrui seemed to have stumbled upon an incredible secret, her eyes wide with excitement: "If that gets out, it would shock the entire entertainment industry!"
Chen Ningxue sighed and said, "I'm not clear about it, but I do know that this person is different from the rest! If fate allows us to meet again, maybe I'll understand everything!"
Walking along the road, Ling Feng helplessly looked around, only to find not a single taxi available. With no other options, he resigned himself to walking back.
Although the city center was several tens of kilometers away, if Ling Feng pushed himself, his speed would not be slower than those top-tier sports cars.
About an hour into his walk, with half the distance still to go, a gorgeous Maserati sports car came to a halt in front of him.
"Hey mister, couldn't get a cab, eh?" A young girl wearing heavy smoky makeup leaned out the window and said cheerily, "Want a lift?"
Ling Feng glanced at the girl with smoky makeup: "Aren't you afraid I might be a bad guy?"
"I'm a Taekwondo Black Belt!" the girl boasted, patting her chest: "Just help me with a small favor, and I'll give you a ride. Don't worry, it's nothing illegal or disorderly, I promise!"
Ling Feng didn't hesitate, opened the car door, and climbed in.
Only a fool would walk when they could ride!
"Uncle, I didn't expect you to be so trusting!" the girl said with a giggly smile.
There was a faint, ethereal fragrance inside the car, and the sound of Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" filled her ears. The girl wasn't old, around twenty, but her figure was already perfect.
"What is it?" Ling Feng said, his tone indifferent.
The girl chuckled, "Today, I'm going to participate in an underground car race. According to the rules, besides a driver, there needs to be another person in each car. Uncle, please be a dear and help me out, my skills are no joke!"
Ling Feng was somewhat speechless, "I think it's because your skills are so poor that no one dares to get in your car, right?"
"How did you know?" the girl shouted, her face flushing. "Uncle, you're not going to get out of the car, are you?"
Ling Feng leaned back in his seat, "Let's go. It's been a while since I've been involved in underground racing!"
"Uncle, you're awesome!" The girl clapped her hands with delight, "Once the race is finished, I promise to take you to Pearl, even if you want to go to the ends of the earth!"
With a roar, the girl stepped on the accelerator, and the sports car took off like a wild beast.
On the way, Ling Feng could tell that the girl's skills were not bad, certainly better than those of the typical street racers. But if she wanted to compete in underground races, there was still quite a gap.
Half an hour later, the girl brought Ling Feng to Wolf Mountain on the outskirts of Yanjing.
The night at Wolf Mountain was a paradise for underground racers. As they drove up the mountain, Ling Feng saw plenty of top sports cars - Bugattis, Ferraris, Koenigseggs, Maybachs... and from the peak of Wolf Mountain, there was also a noise of excitement.
"This underground race at Wolf Mountain is quite something," Ling Feng said lightly.
The girl explained, "Wolf Mountain hosts lots of underground racers every week, but today is the monthly grand race, so naturally, there are more people!"
They drove the car to the top of the mountain and stopped.
"Little Weiwei, I didn't think you'd really show up!" a man tapped on the girl's car window and said with a smirk, "I thought you would chicken out!"
The girl sneered, "The title of 'chicken' suits you better! Oh, I forgot, you don't have the spine to shrink into!"
"You..." the man raged, "Don't feel smug just because you can talk big. Watch me crush you today! And don't forget the price you'll pay if you lose!"
"With your skills, not to look down on you, but you better go home and practice!" the girl retorted with defiance.
"Made a bet with someone?" Ling Feng asked, somewhat bored.
The girl nodded, "That's why I must win this time! No matter the cost, I need to win!"