Ling Tian's Wuling Hongguang and Wang Zixuan's Maserati sports car were racing wildly on the mountain road.
The approaching sharp turn presented Wang Zixuan with an opportunity to overtake. The Wuling Hongguang ahead executed a skillful drift, but Wang Zixuan didn't slow down. He veered into the oncoming lane, intending to force an overtake.
However, at that very moment, a loud horn blared. About ten meters ahead of the Maserati, a dump truck loaded with earth and rocks appeared.
It was a sharp bend with a slight incline, making it impossible for either party to anticipate the other's presence. By the time they saw each other's vehicles, it was too late.
Wang Zixuan was terrified. Fortunately, his reaction was swift. He yanked the steering wheel, and the car swerved violently, flipping off the mountain road and plunging into a gully over ten meters deep.
Ling Tian and Wang Bingxia continued driving for a while. Noticing that the car behind them wasn't catching up, they finally slowed down.
Wang Bingxia felt dizzy and nauseous, but she was also incredibly excited. She had never experienced such a thrilling, high-speed drive before.
Moreover, teaching Wang Zixuan a lesson made her feel immensely satisfied.
Half an hour later, rescue vehicles and ambulances arrived at the scene. The Maserati sports car was completely wrecked.
Fortunately, the car's safety features were quite good. Wang Zixuan survived, though he suffered a fractured left leg, a fractured left arm, lost two front teeth, and had multiple abrasions all over his body.
What's more, he dared not tell his family that the accident was caused by racing with Wang Bingxia and the others.
If the old man found out that he had initiated the provocation, he would surely break his other leg, and might even disown him from the family, just like Wang Tianlong!
Ling Tian and Wang Bingxia arrived in the city, and it was truly like Liu Laolao visiting the Grand View Garden. Ling Tian was fascinated by everything around him.
Wang Bingxia first took Ling Tian to a mall and picked out some clothes for him. Then, they went to a bookstore, where Ling Tian bought many books.
After that, they visited a hospital and a pharmacy. Ling Tian's primary goal was to assess which types of medications had better market prospects.
They had lunch at a very upscale restaurant, and for dinner, at Ling Tian's request, they ate at a roadside stall.
Ling Tian wasn't just sightseeing; he was constantly observing, thinking, and asking many questions. Wang Bingxia patiently answered them all.
By the time they finished dinner, it was past 8 PM. Wang Bingxia drove Ling Tian to a residential complex next to Jiangzhou University.
Although Wang Bingxia was only 18 years old, she was already a third-year student at Jiangzhou University. While other children her age were just taking their college entrance exams, Wang Bingxia had skipped several grades.
She had taken a long leave of absence recently to take care of her grandfather.
This apartment was where Wang Bingxia lived while she was studying.
The housing prices in Jiangshan City were not low, especially around the university town, where they were alarmingly high.
Even as a short-term rental, an apartment here could bring in substantial profits.
The two of them unloaded their purchases from the car, their hands full of bags. The car was spacious; otherwise, a regular car might not have been able to hold so much.
Upon arriving at the apartment, Wang Bingxia's cheeks flushed. It was the first time she had brought a boy to her place, and the first time she was spending the night alone with a boy.
It was a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment with modern amenities. Ling Tian was very satisfied with the living environment and was assigned the guest room, which was decorated simply but equipped with everything he needed.
Wang Bingxia took a shower and changed into a cute pair of pajamas, feeling a bit anxious.
They had talked about everything under the sun that day, and they had gotten to know each other better.
Wang Bingxia found this man to be incredibly pure, as pure as a blank sheet of paper, untainted by the world's corruption.
However, this purity wasn't ignorance. On the contrary, this man was very wise.
Even though he hadn't seen many things before, he could see through to the essence of matters just by observing their phenomena.
Furthermore, Ling Tian was very humble. Despite possessing many incredible abilities, he showed no inclination to show off.
Wang Bingxia was very pleased to have such a man as her fiancé.
At the same time, however, she worried that Ling Tian might suddenly barge into her room and make indecent advances.
Although Wang Bingxia had never been in a relationship, she had watched plenty of movies and TV shows. Men, after all, were often like "big pig trotters."
Thinking about the box of condoms her mother, Gao Fenglian, had slipped into her bag before she left home, she felt even more embarrassed.
However, Wang Bingxia tossed and turned in bed, but she heard no movement outside her door.
It wasn't until midnight that Wang Bingxia could no longer pretend. She feigned going to the kitchen for water and opened her door.
The guest room opposite her bedroom still had its light on, the illumination seeping through the glass panel of the door.
Wang Bingxia felt a bit curious and quietly opened the guest room door.
To her surprise, Ling Tian was sitting at the desk, engrossed in a thick medical book. It was one of the books he had bought at the bookstore that day.
Seeing Ling Tian's questioning gaze, Wang Bingxia's face suddenly turned red.
"Um, I saw your light was still on, and I thought you might have fallen asleep and turned it off."
Wang Bingxia's expression was flustered, and her words were somewhat incoherent.
"Oh, I'm reading. Did I disturb you?" Ling Tian's gaze was pure, with a hint of concern.
"No, goodnight!"
Wang Bingxia quickly closed the door and went back to sleep. That night, she had many strange dreams.
The next morning, Wang Bingxia opened her eyes and checked the time. It was already past eight o'clock.
She quickly got out of bed. As soon as she opened her door, she smelled the aroma of food.
On the dining table were two plates of stir-fried dishes and a bowl of fragrant noodles.
Ling Tian, wearing an apron, emerged from the kitchen.
"You're up just in time. Breakfast is ready. Come and eat while it's hot."
Wang Bingxia was somewhat surprised and also delighted. A man who could cook was an absolute treasure.
She nodded and prepared to wash up. However, as soon as she entered the bathroom, she almost cried out in surprise. Her face was adorned with two large dark circles.
She had thought too much about things last night and tossed and turned in bed, resulting in poor sleep.
No matter how much Wang Bingxia washed or how much concealer she applied, the dark circles wouldn't disappear.
Ling Tian urged her several times, and only then did Wang Bingxia reluctantly come to the dining room to eat.