Chapter 220 Subtle Display of Wealth

She avoided his gaze, pretending to adjust her training clothes, but a smile she couldn't hide remained on the corners of her mouth.

Lin Chen watched her bashful appearance, his heart blooming with joy.

Got it. This move not only didn't mess things up,

but also had the Police Flower sister wrapped around his finger, with her favorability maxed out.

Next, it was time to strike while the iron was hot.

However, Lin Chen also knew it wasn't realistic to win over Huang Jiayi today.

Good things take time.

"Let's call it a day,"

"Have some water."

Lin Chen took out a bottle of Energy Pulse water he had brought.

Huang Jiayi looked at the considerate Lin Chen.

"Thanks, I didn't expect you to be so attentive to girls."

Lin Chen chuckled.

"Heh, really?"

"Well, thanks for the compliment."

"Let's come back and practice again in a couple of days."

Huang Jiayi hadn't expected Lin Chen to take the initiative to ask her to practice Sanda.

Before, when she asked Lin Chen to do Sanda, she was worried he wouldn't be very willing.

After practicing tonight, she found that Lin Chen's level was far higher than her colleagues'.

He effortlessly dodged or blocked her attacks, which seemed very fast and precise.

It was completely unlike the somewhat stiff defense her previous colleagues put up.

She gradually began to look forward to more Sanda practice with Lin Chen.

She was so happy she almost choked on the water she was drinking.

She immediately replied: "Sure."

Lin Chen thought, since I'm going to pick you up, I have to perform well.

For a beautiful girl to become a police officer, she must have a family background.

Otherwise, why would she do this tiring and bitter work?

She must be training at the grassroots level for a few years so she can be promoted to a comfortable position like an Administrative Post later.

So he thought about continuing to find opportunities to increase his presence.

"Let's go wash up first!"

"We've sweated so much; I'll drive you home in a bit."

Huang Jiayi originally wanted to say she had a car,

but seeing Lin Chen's deep gaze, his sturdy physique, and handsome appearance,

she ultimately swallowed those words back.

Then she said: "Mm, see you in a bit then."

While Huang Jiayi was showering, she couldn't help but play out scenarios in her head.

"He touched me here just now..."

"Those colleagues who want to pursue me are all cautious when practicing with me,"

"They want to touch me but don't dare."

"But Lin Chen, this guy... he's actually so bold."

"Is it just because college students are immature and impulsive?"

"But looking at those details, he's not impulsive at all; he's actually very considerate."

"Good-looking, great at Sanda, and so handsome."

"It's a pity he's three years younger than me."

"Oh, what am I thinking? So many Handsome Guys at work are chasing me, why am I only thinking about him?"

After some daydreaming, she finished her shower properly.

By the time she came out, Lin Chen was already waiting at the door.

"Finished washing? Here, let me help you with your bag."

Then he reached out to take the gym bag slung over Huang Jiayi's shoulder.

This small, considerate action immediately boosted her favorability.

"This Lin Chen is much more comfortable to be around than those careless men."

Lin Chen led her to the side of the orange mclaren.

He pressed the remote.

The scissor doors began to rise.

Instantly, Huang Jiayi's expression turned to one of surprise.

"This... this is your car?"

Huang Jiayi's voice was a bit airy as her eyes stared straight at the slowly rising scissor door,

The orange body glowed under the streetlights at the gym entrance, its lines incredibly sharp,

She had been a police officer for a long time and had seen many nice cars, but very few people her age could casually drive something of the mclaren level.

Lin Chen didn't deliberately try to look cool; he just smiled and put her gym bag in the storage compartment.

After getting in the car, he accidentally brushed against her wrist; seeing her flinch slightly, a mischievous smile hid in the depths of his eyes.

"Whose else would it be?"

"It's not like I could have borrowed it, right?"

He opened the car door and gentlemanly shielded the top of her head,

"Get in, don't catch a cold. It's not good to be in the wind right after a shower."

Huang Jiayi's brain hadn't quite processed it yet, and she subconsciously followed him, sitting in the passenger seat.

The leather texture was incredibly delicate, and the car's fragrance was a light Cedarwood scent—not thick or choking, just enough to cover the smell of sweat on them.

She stole a glance at Lin Chen, her heart a tangled mess.

How many secrets did this kid have?

Before, she thought he was just an ordinary college student, at most a bit good at Sanda and considerate, but she didn't expect him to be able to afford a mclaren.

The "family background" she had imagined earlier was now fully attributed to Lin Chen.

"What are you dazing out for?"

Lin Chen started the car, the engine letting out a low hum,

It wasn't overly flashy, but it exuded a sense of confidence,

"Give me your address, I'll take you home."

Huang Jiayi composed herself and gave the address of her residential complex, but her eyes still couldn't help but glance out the window and steal looks at Lin Chen.

His hands on the steering wheel had distinct knuckles, and the muscle lines on his arms were faintly visible,

She hadn't noticed much while practicing Sanda earlier, but looking now, the more she looked, the more secure she felt.

"This... this car of yours, it wasn't cheap, was it?"

She still couldn't help but ask, her tone carrying a bit of curiosity and a hint of imperceptible restraint.

After all, they hadn't known each other for long, and with such a big gap, it was inevitable to feel a bit uneasy.

Lin Chen glanced at her and saw her cheeks were slightly flushed.

The corners of his mouth curled; he didn't mention the specific price, just brushed it off:

"It's alright, just bought it. It's more convenient than squeezing onto a bus."

He deliberately spoke nonchalantly, but he knew exactly what he was doing.

This step of showing off his wealth wasn't in vain; Huang Jiayi's reaction was exactly what he wanted.

{pickup artist technique: When picking up a girl with a good family background and who is excellent herself, being too deliberate will seem greasy; only an unintentional reveal can truly touch someone's heart.}

Huang Jiayi gave an "oh" and didn't ask further, but her thoughts multiplied.

If his family could casually buy a mclaren for commuting, his background was definitely not ordinary,

Plus, he was great at Sanda, handsome, and so considerate—he was simply much better than those colleagues chasing her.

Those people either only knew how to say pretty words or were careless,

They couldn't even remember that she was afraid of getting hurt during Sanda practice, unlike Lin Chen, who maxed out the details by handing her water, carrying her bag, and shielding her head.

"By the way,"

Lin Chen suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the car,

"Next time we practice, I'll bring some protective gear. You were too rushed with your punches several times today, and your wrists are red. If you keep practicing like that for a few more days, they'll start to hurt."

Huang Jiayi was stunned and subconsciously raised her wrist to look; she had been too focused during practice and hadn't noticed at all,

After his reminder, she felt a bit of soreness.

Her heart warmed, and the bit of restraint from earlier instantly dissipated, her tone softening:

"Huh? You even noticed that?"

"It shouldn't be that much trouble, I have my own protective gear."

"Your gear is too hard and doesn't fit well,"

Lin Chen's tone was certain,

"I bought two sets of custom-made gear last time that aren't uncomfortable. I'll bring them for you to try next time; if they don't work well, we'll switch."