148: Chapter 148 I Want to Be Alone with You

The champion motorcycle came to a steady stop outside the starting line, its exhaust pipe still emitting heat.

Li Bingyue took off her helmet, her bangs dampened by sweat, her eyes shining brilliantly.

She was still feeling a bit buzzed, and her heartbeat was simply uncontrollable.

In those few laps just now, Zhang Qi had truly won her over with his riding.

The group of fellow riders nearby also reacted and swarmed over in a rush.

"Bingyue, who exactly is this guy? His technique is just too top-tier!"

Li Bingyue felt pleased hearing that, and a hint of pride appeared on her face.

She glanced at Zhang Qi and smiled very brightly.

"My friend, Zhang Qi."

This introduction wasn't intimate, but when she said it, there was an unmistakable pride in her voice.

Several young people familiar with Li Bingyue immediately gathered in front of Zhang Qi.

Some offered cigarettes, some offered water, and others rubbed their hands in excitement.

"Brother Qi, can we take a couple of pictures of the bike? I promise I won't touch it."

Looking at their eager expressions, Zhang Qi didn't put on airs.

He took a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, and took a sip.

"Go ahead and take them, just don't touch the bike."

As soon as these words came out, the scene instantly became lively.

Several people immediately raised their phones and snapped pictures of the champion motorcycle like crazy.

Some squatted to photograph the front, while others went around to the side to photograph the exhaust pipe.

Others carefully took videos of the bike's details, muttering profanities in awe the whole time.

"This bike is truly absurd; I've really opened my eyes today."

"My social media is going to blow up, I have to show off this wave."

Li Bingyue watched their excited expressions and felt a great sense of face.

She had always been famous in this circle.

But with today's scene, it was clear that Zhang Qi had elevated her prestige even further.

This feeling was great.

It wasn't the vanity of being chased and flattered by others.

It was that the man she had her eyes on was truly strong enough to make everyone else shut up.

Guo Xun stood by for a while without rushing to interject.

Seeing that Zhang Qi wasn't impatient, he walked up.

"Mr. Zhang, do you need me to arrange a flatbed truck to transport this bike back for you later?"

Hearing this, Zhang Qi tapped his fingers lightly on the bottle.

He really didn't have a suitable place to store this bike right now.

The underground garage at Yunduan No. 1 could park it, but the bike couldn't be driven on the road.

It would be quite troublesome to drag it back and forth every time he wanted to ride.

Li Bingyue immediately reacted and leaned half a step closer to him.

"Brother Qi, just leave it here. I know the boss here; she's very reliable."

Zhang Qi turned to look at her.

Li Bingyue quickly added,

"There are already many racing-grade bikes stored here, so there's no need to worry about safety."

Zhang Qi nodded, feeling that this would be more convenient.

He looked at Guo Xun with a polite attitude.

"Then there's no need to trouble you with transport, Boss Guo. You've worked hard today."

Upon hearing this, a smile immediately spread across Guo Xun's face.

"Mr. Zhang, you are too polite. It is my honor to be of service to you."

This sounded a bit like bootlicking.

But no one present thought it was strange.

A client who spends ten million to buy a motorcycle that can't be driven on the road—who wouldn't want to lick up to him?

Guo Xun exchanged a few more pleasantries before taking his people and leaving the Racetrack.

The crowd also gradually dispersed.

Some people still looked back at the bike with lingering attachment.

Zhang Qi put his helmet back on and patted the rear seat.

"Let's do a few more laps to get familiar with the track."

Li Bingyue's eyes lit up, and she immediately hopped onto the back seat.

She wrapped her arms around Zhang Qi's waist, much more naturally than before.

"Brother Qi, there's a bit of a bump in the third turn ahead; don't hug the inside too closely when you enter the turn."

After listening, Zhang Qi nodded slightly.

"Alright, you guide me."

The engine roared again.

The champion motorcycle rushed onto the track, its red body particularly striking in the evening light.

Zhang Qi didn't just pursue speed blindly.

Every lap, he was memorizing braking points, apexes, and the undulations of the road.

Li Bingyue felt more and more shocked as she sat there.

She could clearly feel that Zhang Qi was getting stronger with every lap.

The first lap was still probing.

The second lap began to press the rhythm.

By the third lap, he was already handling every turn in advance.

This learning ability was truly absurd.

Li Bingyue leaned against his back, unable to help but think a thought.

Does this guy not even hide the fact that he's cheating?

The sky gradually darkened, and the track lights turned on one by one.

When Zhang Qi drove the bike back to the starting line, Li Bingyue was still not quite ready to stop.

She took off her helmet, her cheeks flushed hot from the wind.

"Brother Qi, Song Jun is going to be truly embarrassed tomorrow night."

Zhang Qi parked the bike, his expression very calm.

"He insisted on offering his face to be slapped, I couldn't just not hit it."

Li Bingyue burst into laughter upon hearing that.

She just loved this straightforwardness of Zhang Qi's.

Strong, ruthless, and not pretentious.

Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps came from afar.

A woman walked quickly from the direction of the office building, followed by two staff members.

She looked to be around thirty, with a slightly plump figure.

There was a visible tattoo on her arm, and her hair was tied up neatly.

She looked quite street-smart.

But when she arrived in front of Zhang Qi, her attitude was very humble.

"Bingyue, you really brought me big news today."

When Li Bingyue saw her, a smile between acquaintances appeared on her face.

"Sister Yun, weren't you out of town?"

Liu Yun waved her hand, still having a bit of sweat on her forehead.

"I heard the six-time champion was parked at my place, how could I sit still? I rushed back immediately."

After she finished speaking, her gaze immediately fell on Zhang Qi.

"This must be Mr. Zhang, right? I'm Liu Yun, the owner of this Racetrack."

Zhang Qi glanced at her and nodded with a calm attitude.

"Boss Liu, I'll have to trouble you today."

Liu Yun quickly raised her hand, her smile very genuine.

"Mr. Zhang, you're being too formal. It's my honor that you're willing to keep your bike here."

Zhang Qi didn't follow the pleasantries and asked a practical question directly.

"How are the storage fees charged? By the month or by the visit?"

Liu Yun immediately shook her head, reacting very quickly.

"No charge. If Mr. Zhang's bike is kept here, it won't cost a penny."

Li Bingyue was afraid that Zhang Qi would feel he owed a favor, so she spoke up immediately.

"Sister Yun, I still have money in my card, just deduct it from my card."

Liu Yun looked at Li Bingyue, her expression a bit helpless.

"Bingyue, you're slapping me in the face. With this bike here, I should be the one thanking Mr. Zhang."

She wasn't just being polite.

Having the champion motorcycle parked here was a living advertisement in itself.

In the future, when people in the circle hear that this bike is at her Racetrack, there will definitely be people coming specifically to see it.

Just from admission fees and track practice fees, she could earn quite a lot.

Not to mention it could stir up the popularity of the venue.

Liu Yun was very clear about this.

For a god of wealth like this, charging fees would be the real mistake in social etiquette.

She smiled at Zhang Qi, her attitude even more enthusiastic than before.

"Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I will arrange a private garage for you, and the surveillance will be on twenty-four hours a day."

Zhang Qi nodded lightly.

"Then I'll trouble you."

Liu Yun immediately picked up the conversation.

"No trouble at all. It just so happens that today, I'll play the host and treat you and Bingyue to a meal."

Li Bingyue's eyes flickered slightly when she heard this.

She and Liu Yun were indeed on good terms.

There would be nothing wrong with eating together usually.

But today was different.

She wanted to be alone with Zhang Qi right now.

After being pressed against him on the track for so long, her mood was becoming increasingly fiery.

She didn't want an extra third wheel.

Zhang Qi also noticed Li Bingyue's small movements.

Although she didn't refuse out loud, her fingers had already lightly tugged at his sleeve.

This detail was very obvious.

Zhang Qi found it interesting.

Li Bingyue's personality was generous and straightforward; she didn't like to hide things.

Her little thoughts right now were actually quite cute.

Liu Yun was still waiting for a response, with an enthusiastic smile on her face.

"Mr. Zhang, I know a private kitchen nearby that's quite good, and the environment is quiet too."

Li Bingyue secretly looked at Zhang Qi, her eyes filled with a hint of expectation.

Zhang Qi didn't make her wait too long and smiled as he spoke.

"I appreciate Boss Liu's kindness, but today, I'd like to eat alone with Bingyue."

Li Bingyue's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.

She lowered her head and pursed her lips, unable to hide the smile on her face.

Once Liu Yun saw this situation, how could she not understand?

She immediately smiled and patted her own forehead.

"Understood, understood. It was my lack of awareness. I won't disturb your time together."

Li Bingyue's cheeks grew hot from being teased, but she didn't refute it.

Instead, she stood a little closer to Zhang Qi.

Liu Yun handed a black access card to Zhang Qi.

"Mr. Zhang, this is the card for the exclusive garage. You can come over anytime in the future."

Zhang Qi took the access card and casually put it in his pocket.

"Thanks."

Liu Yun waved her hand, smiling very readily.

"Don't be formal with me. In the future, if you have friends who want to ride, remember to support my business."

Looking at her savvy way of doing things, Zhang Qi actually had a bit more of a favorable impression of her.

"If there's an opportunity, I will."

Liu Yun didn't continue to pester them and tactfully took her people away to arrange the garage.

Li Bingyue watched her leave and finally let out a soft sigh of relief.

Zhang Qi turned to look at her, a smile in his eyes.

"So afraid of her tagging along?"

Li Bingyue was caught in her thoughts, and her ears were even a little red.

But she didn't play dumb.

She looked up at Zhang Qi and answered very directly.

"Yes, I just want to have dinner alone with you today."