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Yu Sheng chuckled lightly, her tone casual. “Street racing? It’s easy.”

Yu Wei’s eyes lit up slightly, and she quickly asked, “How easy?”

Yu Sheng’s lips curled into a careless smile. “Very easy. As long as you’re not afraid of dying.”

Yu Wei’s face stiffened. “What did you say?”

Yu Sheng patiently repeated herself. If not for the faint smile at the corner of her lips, she might have looked like a truly considerate older sister at this moment. “Riding a motorbike doesn’t require any particular skill. As long as you’re bold enough and not afraid to die, that’s all it takes.”

Yu Wei almost lost her composure. A flicker of anger rose in her heart, but thinking of Shen Yue, who was waiting for her outside, she forced herself to suppress it. She said, “Take your time eating. I’m heading out for a date.” She deliberately emphasized the word “date,” as if afraid Yu Sheng wouldn’t hear it.

Yu Sheng merely smiled indifferently, watching as Yu Wei stepped out the door in her eight-centimeter heels.

Shi Ya, seeing Yu Wei leave, immediately ran to the glass window to peek outside.

Noticing her actions, Yu Sheng couldn’t help but laugh. “Shi Ya, what are you doing?”

Without turning her head, Shi Ya replied, “Miss, I want to see what Second Miss’s boyfriend looks like!”

Yu Sheng wasn’t particularly curious about Yu Wei’s boyfriend. No matter how handsome he was, could he be more striking than her devilish Mr. Shen? However, she did recall that in the original storyline, Yu Wei didn’t have a boyfriend at this stage. Had the plot already shifted because of her presence?

While Yu Sheng was still deep in thought, Shi Ya suddenly shouted excitedly, “Miss, come look! That guy is so handsome! He has silver-gray hair and is sitting on a black motorbike. So cool!”

Silver-gray hair? A black motorbike?

Those two descriptions instantly reminded Yu Sheng of the boy she had met that day.

That time, when she had been racing on her bike, she had encountered a boy leaning against his own motorbike—a striking figure with wild silver-gray hair.

She couldn’t recall his exact facial features, only that he had left an impression.

Connecting the dots—Yu Wei borrowing her motorbike yesterday and asking about street racing today—Yu Sheng suddenly had a ridiculous thought.

The more she considered it, the more she felt it was actually plausible.

Could it be that the guy had mistaken Yu Wei for her?

If that were the case, then all the things she had struggled to make sense of before suddenly became clear.

For example, after she had taken her red sports car to race in the mountains, Yu Father had specifically forbidden her from racing there again. He had even made it a point to stress that she was not allowed back on that track. And at the time, Yu Wei had been secretly eavesdropping nearby.

Most likely, it had been Yu Wei who reported her to Yu Father.

Then there was the issue with the sports car. Yu Wei had originally given her that car, yet not long after, she took it back. Her excuse had been, “Dad agreed to buy you a new car, so you don’t need mine anymore.” But taking back a gift wasn’t really Yu Wei’s style—unless she had a compelling reason to reclaim it.

And then last night, Yu Wei had asked to borrow her motorbike.

And just now, she had asked how to street race.

All these things that had once puzzled Yu Sheng now made perfect sense. If the boy had mistaken Yu Wei for her, then every unexplained event suddenly had a logical explanation.

However, Yu Wei’s reaction made things even more intriguing for Yu Sheng.

Just as she finished her meal, she casually walked over to the window and stood next to Shi Ya.

Shi Ya eagerly pointed outside. “Miss, look, that’s him right there!”

Yu Sheng looked over and instantly spotted the silver-gray hair gleaming in the sunlight. He still wore oversized glasses, a casual short-sleeved shirt, and long pants. His posture was relaxed, seemingly at ease.

Behind him was the same heavy-duty motorbike she had seen before.

So it really was him—the guy she had encountered that day.

After glancing at him for a few moments, Yu Sheng lost interest and turned away.

As far as she was concerned, she wasn’t someone who could be easily impersonated.

When Yu Wei had asked what skills were needed for street racing, Yu Sheng hadn’t been exaggerating when she said, “Just don’t be afraid to die.” It was simply the truth.

Street racing didn’t require exceptional skill.

Because of her upbringing in a loveless environment, Yu Sheng had developed a rebellious and reckless nature. Restlessness ran in her veins.

In her previous life, her friends had jokingly called her the “Motorbike Queen,” claiming she had an irresistibly free-spirited aura. She wasn’t just carefree—she was wild, like a gust of untamed wind, coming and going as she pleased.

But why had she been so carefree? Because her heart was empty, barren.

When she raced, she would let go of all thoughts, surrendering completely to the moment.

Her heart would pound with exhilaration, her adrenaline surging with each high-speed maneuver.

Fear and hesitation had never been part of her vocabulary. She had no attachments, no fears—only indifference toward her own life.

She lived by the philosophy of seizing the moment. That was why she spent every penny she earned without saving for the future—because the future was too distant to matter. All that mattered was the present.

But now, she could no longer afford to be that reckless.

Because she had something to hold on to.

Her life had been disrupted by a beautiful accident.

She had met Shen Yao.

She wanted to win him over and stay with him, for a long, long time.

Street racing was too dangerous.

Even as an experienced rider, she couldn’t guarantee she would always come back unscathed.

She had been injured before. She had bled.

The risks of racing had always been there. She had just never cared before. But now, considering the dangers, she had no choice but to give it up.

She couldn’t bear the thought of something happening to her and leaving Shen Yao to another woman.

He belonged to her, in this lifetime and beyond.

Just as Yu Sheng was thinking about Shen Yao, she received a text from him.

“The two female bodyguards have moved into the villa next door. As for your motorbike, it’s parked behind your house.”

After reading the message, Yu Sheng quickly walked to the back of the villa. Through the security gate, she saw her recently purchased motorbike.

The person standing beside it nodded at her in greeting before turning and walking away.

The villa next door had been vacant for a long time. The original owners had moved abroad and weren’t expected to return for years. Many people had tried to buy or rent it, but the owner had refused to sell.

It had always been maintained by a caretaker, seemingly prepared for the owner’s eventual return.

But now, it housed the two female bodyguards assigned to protect her.

Yu Sheng thought to herself, How can Shen Yao be so good to me?

Meanwhile, Shen Yue frowned as he looked at Yu Wei’s outfit.

She was wearing heels this high?

And she was in a dress? Was she really planning to ride a motorbike?

A sense of unease crept over him. He asked, “Aren’t you riding today?”

Yu Wei averted her gaze. “My bike broke down. It’s being repaired.”

“What’s wrong with it?” Shen Yue asked. The bike had seemed brand-new when he last saw it. How had it broken so quickly?

“The engine’s busted.”

“The engine? Which shop is fixing it? I’ll go check.”

Yu Wei quickly tugged on his arm. “No need! It’ll be fixed in a few days. Then we can race together, okay?”

Shen Yue studied her reaction, and a bizarre thought flashed through his mind.

But he quickly dismissed it.

His instincts couldn’t be that off, could they?

Just then, he had the distinct feeling that someone was watching him. But when he looked around, he saw nothing.

His excitement from earlier had already been replaced by a nagging suspicion he couldn’t shake.

The next day was the weekend.

Yu Li had previously promised to take Yu Sheng to the dealership over the weekend to pick out a car of her own, and today, he naturally intended to keep his word.

Additionally, he had recently enrolled Yu Sheng in a driving class so she could obtain her license as soon as possible.

While Yu Sheng and Yu Li were in the car, Yu Li received a call on the way. After hanging up, he looked at Yu Sheng apologetically and said, “Xiao Sheng, I’m sorry, but I have a business meeting to attend.”

Yu Sheng quickly reassured him that it was fine.

“Just put the car you choose on my tab.”

By the time he finished speaking, they had almost arrived at the dealership. Yu Li instructed the driver to drop Yu Sheng off.

“Go ahead and pick out a car you like. Once you’ve chosen, just buy it. I’ll have someone come pick you up later.”

“Okay, Dad.”

After saying that, Yu Li instructed the driver to leave.

Yu Sheng walked into the car dealership. Most of the cars inside were top-tier luxury cars and limited-edition sports cars, but when she looked at them, she no longer felt the excitement and adrenaline rush she once had.

Since she had already decided to give up street racing, cars no longer held the same appeal for her. Now, they were just a means of transportation for daily use.

The sales manager of the dealership knew that she was Yu Li’s eldest daughter—a major client—so he treated her with extra enthusiasm.

The manager kept introducing the cars’ performance, appearance, and other features that customers usually found interesting.

However, Yu Sheng seemed rather uninterested. She was just looking for a car that looked nice.

Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a familiar sedan.

It was Shen Yao’s private car.

Shen Yao must be inside!

With this thought, Yu Sheng didn’t even bother acknowledging the talkative sales manager and ran outside immediately.

The sales manager was stunned—what was going on with the Yu family’s eldest daughter? Was she annoyed by his chattering?

Shen Yao’s car had already driven quite a distance away, but as soon as the driver saw Yu Sheng running out, the car came to a halt.

Yu Sheng jogged towards the vehicle and knocked on the rear window.

The window lowered instantly, revealing Shen Yao’s strikingly handsome face.

Seeing him, Yu Sheng couldn’t help but recall the scene from last night’s video—his bare body.

She remembered his chiseled face, his dark eyes like the night, his wet hair dripping with water, and his toned chest.

She even recalled how a droplet of water had trickled down from his hair, slid along his cheek, dripped from his chin, and continued its way down to his strong chest.

“Miss Yu, what a coincidence,” Shen Yao’s deep, pleasant voice rang out.

“Yeah, what a coincidence, Shen Shen,” Yu Sheng replied with a clear smile in her voice.

Shen Yao was silent for a moment but ultimately did not correct the nickname.

“Are you here to buy a car?”

Yu Sheng nodded, then slightly furrowed her brows, looking a bit troubled.

“But I can’t decide which one to buy. Shen Shen, are you busy right now?”

Shen Yao lifted his left wrist and glanced at the time on his limited-edition watch.

“I have two hours of free time,” he replied.

Yu Sheng’s eyes instantly lit up with a dazzling brilliance, so charming it could make anyone dizzy.

“Then can you help me pick one?”

Shen Yao pondered for two seconds before stepping out of the car.

Seeing his movement, Yu Sheng’s eyes filled with obvious delight.

She walked up to him, standing just a few centimeters away. He was incredibly tall—although the book said he was 1.88 meters, Yu Sheng felt that with shoes on, he must be a full 1.9 meters.

As they entered the dealership, the sales manager immediately recognized Shen Yao.

After all, Shen Yao was a man who frequently dominated financial news headlines—practically everyone in the country knew him. He was famous to the point that even elderly grandmothers and young children could recognize him.

Seeing him in person, the sales manager couldn’t suppress his excitement.

A man who was constantly in financial news and elite magazines wasn’t someone just anyone could meet. Usually, the sales manager could only see him on TV, but now that Shen Yao was standing right before him, he realized that the man exuded an even stronger presence than he did on screen.

Shen Yao carried an oppressive aura that made people instinctively afraid to look directly at him.

Besides shock and joy, the sales manager was momentarily at a loss—how did Yu Sheng, who came to buy a car alone, suddenly bring back this man who had stood at the pinnacle of wealth and power for years?

It wasn’t until later that he understood—Shen Yao was here to help Yu Sheng pick a car!

Shen Yao was incredibly decisive. It didn’t take long before he selected a specific model from Brand X for her.

Although Yu Sheng had quit racing, she still had a deep fondness for sports car aesthetics.

So, once Shen Yao understood her preferences, he chose a sports car for her.

However, the color Yu Sheng wanted was currently out of stock. She would have to wait half a month before picking it up.

She didn’t mind waiting—after all, she hadn’t even gotten her driver’s license yet.

Without a license, she couldn’t drive anyway.

After selecting the car, Shen Yao reminded her, “Be safe.”

Yu Sheng’s face instantly bloomed with a radiant smile.

Her smile was sweet, but with a touch of wildness—like a cat that’s unruly yet irresistible.

It didn’t make her seem dangerous—just incredibly adorable.

“I will,” Yu Sheng responded softly.

Once the car was chosen, she asked the sales manager to put the bill under Yu Li’s name.

Shen Yao glanced at his watch—more than ten minutes had passed.

He was about to return to his car when he noticed that Yu Sheng had come alone.

Aside from the two female bodyguards he had assigned to her in secret, there was no one else.

“How did you get here?” he asked.

Yu Sheng told the truth, “My dad dropped me off but left afterward. He told me to go back by myself after choosing the car.”

Although Yu Li had arranged for someone to pick her up later, Yu Sheng thought this was a perfect opportunity to say a little harmless lie—after all, this was a rare chance to have Shen Yao personally drive her home!

Shen Yao nodded.

As expected, he said, “I’ll take you home.”

Yu Sheng’s face lit up with joy, and she sweetly said, “Okay!”

As they approached Shen Yao’s Bentley, Yu Sheng suddenly felt extremely dizzy.

A strong wave of vertigo hit her, and she quickly grabbed the car roof for support.

Shen Yao frowned and held her arm firmly. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

Yu Sheng didn’t feel sick—she had a gut instinct that she really disliked this car.

The closer she got to it, the stronger her dizziness became.

It made her feel awful.

She waved her hand and quickly stepped away.

Shen Yao followed her closely, keeping a firm hold on her hand.

As soon as she moved a safe distance away from the Bentley, she finally felt relieved.

The nausea and dizziness disappeared completely.

Breathing in the fresh air, she fully recovered.

“Feeling better?” Shen Yao asked again, his concern evident.

Yu Sheng pitifully nodded. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears—a physiological response from the dizziness.

Her slightly messy hair, teary eyes, and vulnerable expression made her look utterly heart-melting.

For a brief moment, Shen Yao’s heart stirred.

Yu Sheng glanced at the Bentley and gently tugged on his sleeve, whispering, “I don’t want to ride in that car.”

Her voice held a cautious tone, as if afraid he would refuse.

Shen Yao’s heart softened.

Without hesitation, he said, “Okay.”

His secretary, who had been standing by, stared in shock.