Sheng Qi rarely smiled, but when he did, it was a breathtaking sight in the sunset. Watching his retreating figure, Bai Tang couldn't shake the feeling that there was a hint of calculation behind that smile. Was she overthinking it?
As the two got out of the car, a crowd quickly surrounded them, their gazes naturally fixed on Bai Tang. The girl wore her hair in a ponytail, dressed in a school uniform, with delicate features and picturesque brows and eyes, exuding a youthful beauty that was simply pleasing to behold. Recalling what You Yu had just said, the group almost in unison addressed Bai Tang: "Hello, sister-in-law."
Bai Tang paused for a moment, then broke into a radiant smile. "Hi, everyone!"
"Sister-in-law, you're gorgeous! Standing with the boss, you two are like a perfect match!"
"Sister-in-law is like a celestial being. Only someone as flawless as you deserves our boss—no other woman could!"
"Exactly..."
Bai Tang smiled cheerfully, turning to Sheng Qi and whispering, "Beauty, see? The masses have sharp eyes. Only you're blind to my beauty!"
The group unabashedly showered her with praise, then turned their eyes to Sheng Qi. To their surprise, their boss didn't look pleased at all. Instead, an eerie, chilling aura emanated from him, his presence fierce and murderous.
The crowd: "..."
Did the boss not appreciate their lack of finesse in flattery?
"Since everyone's so idle, extend training by three hours, and after that, do a full cleanup of the entire track!" Sheng Qi said coldly.
The crowd: "..."
Was it too late to disappear now?
They scattered instantly to get to training. You Yu and Xiao Xi exchanged glances—should they vanish too? Just as they were communicating telepathically, Chu Yi drove up in a car.
Chu Yi stepped out, smiling. "Boss, here are the keys."
Sheng Qi took them and handed them to Bai Tang. "Your favorite—a used car."
Bai Tang stared at the vehicle, which was clearly aged and heavily damaged, and her mouth twitched violently. From the sound of Chu Yi driving it over, she could already tell the car had serious issues! This was a used car? It looked more like a scrap heap from a junkyard! And on top of that, it was a Chery QQ.
Taking a deep breath, Bai Tang forced a smile and looked at Sheng Qi, finally squeezing out a sentence: "Beauty, you're really stingy to the bone!"
Sheng Qi, rarely seeing her at a loss, felt a surge of amusement, the corners of his lips lifting slightly. "Can't help it. Too many people, limited funds. We have to save where we can."
Bai Tang stared at him for a few seconds, then glanced at the three bystanders watching the show. She laughed, quickly accepting the situation. Taking the keys, she walked to the car, opened the door, got in, and slammed it shut with a bit too much force. A large piece of metal fell off from above the rear tire.
Bai Tang: "..."
She wanted to smash this car! Where the hell did this man dig up this antique from a dump?
The three onlookers watched Bai Tang's simmering fury and couldn't help silently cursing their boss: He really was born to be alone! Treating a girl like this—was that okay?
"Not going to take it for a spin?" Sheng Qi asked, looking at Bai Tang.
Bai Tang took another deep breath, then flashed a roguish grin. "Beauty, get in. I'll take you for a ride! Experience speed and passion!"
The three: "..."
This girl really had no fear! She was still flirting even in this situation!