Chapter 118 A Surprise for Brother Tan
The private room was large enough. Apart from Lu Fang and Song Ni, everyone else was into racing. Although Lu Fang wasn't a professional, he knew a little as Tan Zheng's brother, and the conversation revolved around cars. One moment it was about who got a car from where and wanted Tan Zheng to help modify it; the next it was about a race in which country a few days later; and then it was about the dirty dealings in the racing world... Song Ni didn't understand much, but Qin Yang had been babbling about it in high school, so she found it somewhat interesting now.
Tan Zheng was born for racing. He had a smile on his lips throughout the gathering with this group of people, occasionally sharing his insights, and if someone said something foolish, he'd kick them. This feeling was the same as when Song Ni first went to the club with him. As long as it was related to racing, Tan Zheng would relax. He wore a black sweater, lounging in the main seat, a drink by his side, taking occasional sips. He seemed indifferent, yet he could chime in with everything everyone said. During the conversation, he turned his head, raised his eyelids, and looked at Song Ni, asking, "Bored?"
Song Ni saw the unconcealed joy in his eyes and couldn't bear to interrupt his happiness. She shook her head and reached out to scratch his palm. "I think it's quite interesting." Tan Zheng naturally clasped her hand and didn't let go. Someone offered him a cigarette. He took it and held it between his fingers, but never lit it. Someone with sharp eyes noticed their clasped hands and teased, "Brother Tan, you and Sister-in-law are too clingy. You still have to hold hands like this." Song Ni's face flushed, but she didn't intend to break free. She and Tan Zheng were a legitimate couple; what was wrong with holding hands? If it were anyone else, Song Ni would have started showing off or even snapping back, but these were Tan Zheng's friends, his brothers. This was Tan Zheng's territory. Song Ni looked at the man beside her. This attitude, centering on Tan Zheng, caused a ripple of laughter around them. Tan Zheng's heart stirred when he saw Song Ni's gaze. He knew Song Ni's personality, so he naturally understood the meaning of her current behavior. His throat felt itchy. How could such a young girl not make someone's heart flutter? Thinking this, Tan Zheng tightened his grip on Song Ni's hand.
"Get lost. You dare to joke with me?" Tan Zheng's smile was uncontrollable, and his usual imposing aura was somewhat diminished. The other person wasn't afraid and grinned, pulling out a lighter to light Tan Zheng's cigarette. "Brother Tan has no hands, but I do, I do, hehe." Tan Zheng glanced at him, but his hand remained in the same position, with no intention of smoking. After it had burned for a while, the man expertly flicked the ash. While talking and laughing with the others, he absentmindedly rubbed Song Ni's hand. Song Ni looked at the unlit cigarette between the man's fingers, her heart warming. Tan Zheng still remembered that she disliked the smell of smoke. That cigarette wasn't his usual brand, and he knew she wouldn't be accustomed to it, so he kept his hand on the table, as far away from her as possible. While catching up with his brothers, he was also considering her feelings. Thinking this, Song Ni reached out and hooked his palm again.
"I'm going to play games with Sheng Jiang and the others over there. You guys chat." Tan Zheng looked at her deeply before letting go. As Song Ni got up to go to the side, Tan Zheng flicked the ash and put the cigarette in his mouth. Li Shang had been watching silently from the side. Seeing how attentively and carefully Tan Zheng took care of Song Ni, she felt an indescribable sense of loss but also saw something clearly. Emotions could never be forced. In the past, she thought that a person like Tan Zheng only had eyes for racing, for his dreams, and had no room for women or love. He was indifferent and heartless towards women and wouldn't care about the harm his actions caused. She thought Tan Zheng didn't understand love. But she was wrong. Tan Zheng didn't not understand love; he just hadn't met the person he was willing to love seriously. Li Shang drank the wine in her glass in one gulp. She should completely let go.
Li Wen noticed his sister's unusual behavior and looked over, a hint of heartache flashing in his eyes. "Still haven't let go?" Li Shang shook her head. "Brother, I've let go." It's just that she was still curious about what kind of charm Song Ni possessed that made someone like Tan Zheng fall for her. Thinking this, Li Shang looked towards the game area. Song Ni was already having a blast playing with Sheng Jiang and the others. Young, vibrant, and beautiful. Li Shang's heart stirred, and she was drawn to Song Ni's captivating peach blossom eyes, unknowingly walking over. As she approached, she saw Song Ni whispering to Sheng Jiang. "Xiao Jiang, can you ride a motorcycle?" "Sister Ni, of course I can. I'm a skilled rider." After playing games for a while, their relationship had grown even closer. Song Ni's eyes flickered. Since Sheng Jiang could ride, what she wanted to do would be much easier. "Then can you teach me? But you can't tell your Brother Tan about this." Sheng Jiang raised his eyebrows. "Sister Ni, you want to learn to ride a motorcycle?" The young man's voice rose with excitement. Song Ni's expression turned stern, and she quickly reached out to cover Sheng Jiang's mouth. She applied considerable force, making Sheng Jiang gasp for air. He gently patted Song Ni's hand, making muffled "wuwuwuwu" sounds. "Quiet down, shush!" Sheng Jiang quickly nodded, and Song Ni finally let go. Sheng Jiang opened his mouth and gasped for air, unable to resist complaining, "Sister Ni, you're trying to murder me!" Song Ni rubbed her nose a little sheepishly. "Sorry, I used a bit too much force." A bit too much? He almost suffocated! Sister Ni looked thin, but she was surprisingly strong! "Sister Ni, why do you want to learn?" Song Ni knew that if she didn't tell Sheng Jiang, he would be relentless in his questioning. "I plan to give your Brother Tan a surprise." Sheng Jiang: ... He was fed dog food, how annoying! Seeing the little expression on Sheng Jiang's face, Song Ni couldn't help but chuckle. Sheng Jiang was so similar to Lu Hao Ting, both in age and personality. Were all boys of this age like this? "Sister Ni, it's not wrong for me to want to teach you, but I don't have time. How can I teach you?" "Aren't you staying in Yu City?" "Yes, but I have training." "Then sneak out." Sheng Jiang's mouth twitched slightly. If he was caught sneaking out, his legs would be broken. Although Brother Tan was usually easygoing, he was extremely strict about training. "Sister Ni, I'll message you later. By the way, do you have a motorcycle?" Song Ni nodded and shook her head, confusing Sheng Jiang. "Your Brother Tan gave me one, but it's in Xing Cheng. I don't have one here in Yu City. Can you get me one?" Sheng Jiang: ... Why was he not only supposed to teach her how to ride, but also provide a motorcycle? "I'll transfer money to you. Is one million enough? In USD." Sheng Jiang's expression changed drastically, and he immediately became solicitous. "Sister Ni, don't worry, it's on me. I'll definitely teach you." Song Ni chuckled, finding Sheng Jiang more and more like Lu Hao Ting. She looked up towards Tan Zheng, but unexpectedly met Li Shang's gaze. The smile on Song Ni's lips faded slightly.
Two extra chapters to celebrate Children's Day for all my dears~ (End of this chapter)