149: Chapter 149 We ran into each other again

Zhang Qi looked at Li Bingyue's straightforward demeanor and actually felt a bit of novelty.

He had to admit that as an old timer born in '97, he was certainly much more reserved compared to the young girls of today.

In his past relationships, he always thought about testing the waters first, then confirming, and then slowly advancing.

But Li Bingyue was different; if she liked someone, she would get close, and if she wanted to spend time alone, she would say it directly, without hiding anything.

This kind of overt enthusiasm actually made Zhang Qi feel quite comfortable.

He now also preferred things simple and direct, with fewer twists and turns, which made things easier for everyone.

Li Bingyue stood under the Racetrack lights, her riding suit outlining her tight and sleek figure, her cheeks flushed red from the wind.

Her eyes were bright, carrying the unique drive of a young girl, along with a hint of undisguisable anticipation.

Zhang Qi looked at her, and his mood inexplicably improved a little.

"Alright, today it will just be the two of us alone."

When Li Bingyue heard this, her heart suddenly started beating faster.

She looked up at Zhang Qi, her gaze seemingly glued to him, even her blinking slowing down by half a beat.

He's too good at this!

She had been the one to initiate, but the moment Zhang Qi played along, she couldn't handle it.

Li Bingyue quickly looked away, her ears noticeably red.

"Then I'll go back to take a shower and change clothes first; I sweated quite a bit just now, and it's uncomfortable and inappropriate."

Zhang Qi nodded, thinking this arrangement was perfectly normal.

Li Bingyue immediately walked toward her new champion motorcycle and picked up her helmet with agile movements.

But just as she straddled the bike, she suddenly froze.

Her expression was a bit stiff, and her hands rested on the handlebars without moving.

Zhang Qi noticed something was wrong and walked over to take a look.

"What's wrong?"

Li Bingyue opened her mouth, a trace of embarrassment appearing on her face.

She only then realized that she had already sold her apartment to Zhang Qi.

If she said she was going back to change clothes now, where would she go?

She couldn't possibly bring Zhang Qi back to her parents' place!

That apartment was meant to be her dowry prepared by her parents.

If her parents found out she had sold her dowry apartment, they would probably blow a fuse on the spot.

The more Li Bingyue thought about it, the more guilty she felt, and she couldn't keep a straight face on her pretty features.

"I just remembered, I don't think I have anywhere to go back to."

Zhang Qi understood immediately after hearing this and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Go to Yunduan No. 1; although I bought the place, you can continue to live there."

Li Bingyue was stunned for a moment, and her eyes lit up again.

"Ah? That's not very good, is it? The house is yours now."

Zhang Qi raised his hand and handed her the helmet, his attitude very casual.

"There's nothing wrong with it; it's empty anyway, so you can live there if you want."

Li Bingyue felt incredibly sweet inside, though she still felt a bit embarrassed on the surface.

"Then I'll stay for a few days, or I can pay you rent in the future."

Zhang Qi watched her act tough while clearly being happy, and found it quite interesting.

"No need for rent, just live there as you please."

These words hit Li Bingyue's ears, and the effect was maxed out.

She knew Zhang Qi was rich and didn't care about that little bit of rent, but she couldn't help but let her mind wander.

Did Brother Qi have feelings for her too?

Otherwise, who would be so generous, letting her continue to live in such an expensive apartment without rent?

The more she thought about it, the hotter her face became, and she quickly put on her helmet to hide her expression.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you; besides, I really don't dare go home right now."

Zhang Qi straddled the back seat, his hands naturally resting on her waist.

"Why don't you dare go home?"

Li Bingyue started the motorcycle, her voice coming through the helmet.

"That apartment was the dowry my parents prepared for me. I go to school nearby, and I stay there when I'm not in the dorms."

"I lost to Song Jun before and was holding onto a grudge, so I sold the apartment to buy a better bike."

She paused, feeling a bit guilty.

"My parents don't know about this yet. If I go back now and confess, I probably won't be getting out tonight."

Zhang Qi couldn't help but want to laugh.

This girl looked cool and wild, yet she was quite realistically timid in front of her parents.

"You acted first and reported later; you've got guts."

Li Bingyue hummed, her voice carrying a hint of defiance.

"I couldn't just keep being suppressed by that loser Song Jun; I couldn't swallow that grudge."

Zhang Qi liked this spirit of hers; losing was fine, but if you weren't convinced, you should find a way to win it back.

This was much better than people who only knew how to cry.

"I'll help you vent that frustration tomorrow night."

Li Bingyue felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her grip on the handlebars tightened.

"Brother Qi, if you really beat him, I'll treat you to meals for the rest of your life."

Zhang Qi leaned in closer, his voice clear even through the helmet.

"Forget about a lifetime of meals, just make sure tonight's meal is sorted out first."

Li Bingyue was amused, and the tension in her heart dissipated quite a bit.

"Don't worry, tonight will definitely be sorted out properly."

The motorcycle drove out of the Racetrack, and the night wind rushed in.

The smell of oil and smoke from roadside barbecue stalls drifted in the air, mixed with the scent of gasoline and hot air, giving it a distinct feeling of a city night.

Li Bingyue rode more steadily than when she came, not pushing the speed too hard.

It wasn't that she was afraid Zhang Qi couldn't handle it, but rather she was reluctant for this ride to end too quickly.

Zhang Qi sat in the back seat, his palm resting on her slender waist.

Through the riding suit, he could still feel the taut lines of the young girl's body.

Li Bingyue hadn't said much along the way, but her mind was already racing.

She felt like today was like a dream.

Selling the house and meeting Zhang Qi, having him buy the house in full, and then watching him buy a champion motorcycle for ten million.

Then he helped her stand up to Song Jun and even agreed to race tomorrow night.

Now, he even let her continue to live in that apartment.

If this plot were in a short video, the title could be written as "Outrageous but True."

The more she thought about it, the more she felt the rush, and she couldn't stop the corners of her mouth from curling up.

After more than half an hour, the motorcycle stopped downstairs at Yunduan No. 1.

Li Bingyue parked the bike in the ground-level parking area, and after taking off her helmet, her hair was a bit messy.

She casually tidied her hair, and when she looked at Zhang Qi, she regained that bright and spirited look.

"Brother Qi, don't mind the mess in my place later."

"It's mainly because I didn't think the deal would go through so quickly, so I didn't really tidy up."

Zhang Qi followed her toward the lobby, his expression very calm.

"As long as it's not a dump, I can accept it."

Li Bingyue was amused by him and laughed out loud.

"It definitely won't be that bad; I just have a lot of stuff."

The two entered the lobby, and the air conditioning's cool breeze hit them, dissipating much of the heat on their bodies.

Li Bingyue pressed the elevator button, but suddenly felt a bit nervous.

She had brought friends over before, but they were always girls, and she had never brought a man.

And it was a man she was attracted to, at that.

The elevator numbers jumped up floor by floor, and the space went quiet.

Li Bingyue looked down at the tips of her shoes, her fingers gently pinching the helmet strap.

Zhang Qi leaned against the elevator wall and could see her nervousness.

"It's not too late to regret having this meal alone now."

Li Bingyue immediately looked up, her expression very serious.

"I don't regret it; I'm just a little nervous."

After saying that, she felt it was too blunt and her cheeks turned red instantly.

Zhang Qi smiled and didn't continue to tease her.

The elevator soon reached the twelfth floor, and the doors slowly opened.

Outside the door stood a woman preparing to enter the elevator.

Lin Yuxi was wearing loose loungewear, her hair tied up casually, and she was holding a small bag of trash.

Her skin was naturally fair, her features refined, and her expressionless face exuded an air of aloofness.

But when she saw Zhang Qi in the elevator, she froze on the spot.

The next second, she saw Li Bingyue beside Zhang Qi.

Li Bingyue was young and pretty, with bright eyes and the fervent energy of someone who had just returned from the Racetrack.

Lin Yuxi's fingers loosened, and the trash bag almost fell to the ground.

Her mind buzzed, and her heart exploded.

How could Zhang Qi have brought another girl back?

And this girl looked so pretty and so full of life!

Lin Yuxi felt a tightness in her chest, and for a moment, her head was buzzing.

She looked at Zhang Qi, then at Li Bingyue, her expression completely stunned.

Inside the elevator, Li Bingyue also saw the refined and cold beauty at the door.

She instinctively looked at Zhang Qi; a woman's intuition told her that this refined and cold girl definitely knew Zhang Qi.