Chapter 715: A man ten years older can embrace a gold mountain

After Hong Wenyan's convoy drove off, Lin Yuan bent down and picked up the car keys beside his foot.

He glanced at You Nianchu beside him, and his tone softened a bit.

"Let's go, I'll send you home."

After saying that, Lin Yuan opened the door of the Ferrari SF90 and gestured for You Nianchu to get in.

Afterwards, Lin Yuan himself sat in the driver's seat and started the car.

The Ferrari sports car's engine…… emitted a low, powerful roar.

Lin Yuan drove the sports car, slowly pulling away from the scene.

……

Along the way, the car interior was very quiet.

You Nianchu turned her head…… looking at Lin Yuan, who was focused on driving beside her.

In her beautiful eyes…… lay undisguised joy and affection.

You Nianchu's red lips' corners kept slightly turning up.

Not long after, the car steadily stopped at the entrance of You Nianchu's residential compound.

The streetlight's glow spilled onto the car body, making the Ferrari's lines look even smoother.

You Nianchu didn't get out right away; she turned her head to look at Lin Yuan.

You Nianchu took a deep breath, gathering her courage.

She quickly leaned over and planted a kiss on Lin Yuan's cheek.

The warm sensation flashed by.

Before Lin Yuan could react, she opened the car door and sprinted toward the compound gate.

You Nianchu ran while looking back, waving at Lin Yuan, her cheeks red as a ripe apple.

Lin Yuan remained stunned in the driver's seat, his hand still on the steering wheel.

The sensation on his cheek…… was clearly perceptible.

Lin Yuan was completely dazed, his eyes full of disbelief; he stayed like that for a while before coming to his senses.

He watched You Nianchu's retreating back, shaking his head helplessly.

Lin Yuan touched the spot on his face that had just been kissed; his eyes…… nevertheless flickered with a barely perceptible ripple.

……

You Nianchu got home and immediately took out her phone, sending Lin Yuan a WeChat message: 【Lin Laoshi, thanks for picking me up today. From now on, could you pick me up every evening?】

After sending, she clenched her phone, heart racing, nervously awaiting Lin Yuan's reply.

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On the other side, Lin Yuan was about to drive home.

Suddenly his phone rang.

Lin Yuan picked up his phone, saw the WeChat notification pop up, and opened it.

Lin Yuan's brows furrowed slightly; his fingers quickly typed a reply: 【I don't have that much free time? Pick you up every day?】

He merely thought You Nianchu was acting on a whim and didn't take it to heart.

Upon receiving Lin Yuan's reply, You Nianchu sent another WeChat: 【Lin Laoshi, I, I like you, I want…… to be your girlfriend……】

Lin Yuan saw this message and his whole self went dumb again.

The phone in his hand…… almost fell to the ground.

Lin Yuan's eyes were full of shock.

He never expected You Nianchu would so frankly confess to him.

For a moment, Lin Yuan actually didn't know how to reply.

After regaining his composure, Lin Yuan's fingertips twitched slightly, and he replied solemnly:

【A teacher-student romance is impossible. I'm ten years older than you!】

He clearly understood the status gap between himself and You Nianchu, and also didn't want to hinder her studies and future.

You Nianchu saw the reply and instantly shot back: 【I don't care, what's with being ten years older? Man ten, embrace the gold mountain! I don't care about age, nor status—I just like you.】

Lin Yuan looked at the message on the screen and sighed helplessly.

Lin Yuan continued his reply:

【Where did you hear all this nonsense? We can't be together; otherwise your studies would suffer, and your top priority now is to study well.】

You Nianchu's reply remained firm, with a hint of stubbornness: 【I'd rather drop out than not chase you! No matter how you refuse, I won't give up.】

Lin Yuan looked at this message and completely lost his temper.

This girl really can say anything.

Lin Yuan also stopped replying, put away his phone, and restarted the car.

The Ferrari's engine again emitted a powerful roar.

He pressed the accelerator, and the car shot forward……

The Ferrari's strong push-back sensation hit him, making Lin Yuan's heart jolt involuntarily.

And don't even get me started—this Ferrari SF90 sports car…… is truly head-turning.

The car's body lines are smooth, and the engine power is abundant.

Lin Yuan, with just a slight press of the accelerator, can feel extreme speed and passion; the push-back feeling is maxed out.

This rich guy is really exhilarating.

Lin Yuan gripped the steering wheel, feeling the car's vibrations and the pleasure brought by speed.

A sense of novelty welled up in his heart—he had never before driven such an expensive supercar; this experience was something he had never gotten from driving ordinary sedans.

Along the way, at night, Lin Yuan drove the Ferrari through the streets.

From time to time, it drew the gazes of many young men and women on the street.

This sports car is really too eye-catching.

……

Early the next morning, Lin Yuan simply packed up, then took the Ferrari keys and went out.

When he started the car, the red Ferrari SF90 slowly drove out of the residential area, attracting countless gazes along the way,

The roar of the Ferrari's engine…… could be heard from far away.

Not long after, the car steadily stopped at the entrance of Su Group.

The security guards at the entrance…… upon seeing this limited-edition Ferrari, were instantly stunned.

The security guards all stopped what they were doing, widened their eyes, their gazes full of shock and envy.

The security guards whispered quietly:

"Oh my god, isn't this the latest Ferrari SF90? The on-road price is almost ten million, right? Who's so rich to drive such a car to work?"

"This car is too flashy; I dare not even dream of driving such a car in my lifetime!"

Just as the security guards were chatting away, Su Monong also happened to arrive at the company.

Secretary Ning Xue drove her car and steadily parked beside the Ferrari.

Su Monong pushed open the car door and got out, her gaze unconsciously falling on that dazzling red Ferrari.

Su Monong's eyes…… a flash of shock passed through instantly,

She was quite knowledgeable about luxury cars, and at a glance recognized it as a Ferrari SF90, priced at 10 million.

Before Su Monong could think further, the Ferrari's car door slowly opened.

Lin Yuan stepped down from the driver's seat, casually closed the door, his motion natural.

Su Monong saw that the person getting out was Lin Yuan, and the shock on her face intensified.

Su Monong quickly stepped forward, her tone carrying a hint of doubt and curiosity:

"Lin Yuan, is this car yours? Where did you get it from?"

Lin Yuan glanced at the Ferrari beside him, gave a light smile, and casually explained:

"Not mine; a friend lent it to me to drive, just temporarily using it as transportation."

He didn't elaborate on the car's origin, and he didn't want to dwell on Hong Wenyan's matter, so he brushed it off vaguely.

Upon hearing the word 'friend', Su Monong's expression sank slightly.

She glanced at the Ferrari's interior, where a female pendant ornament hung.

Obviously, this car is a woman's car.

So, it's a female friend who lent it to Lin Yuan?

Su Monong's eyes…… a hint of jealousy flickered, imperceptible, and the curve of her lips faded.

Ning Xue beside her likewise felt the same, her eyes gaining a hint of loss and sourness.

Ning Xue's gaze toward Lin Yuan also became somewhat complex.

They never expected that Lin Yuan actually had a female friend who could afford such a nice car.

Both suppressed their inner emotions and didn't ask further.

Su Monong merely gave a soft 'hum', her tone flat, revealing no emotion.

Afterward, Su Monong turned and headed straight for the company building, her steps a bit quicker than usual.

The aura around her also grew a bit colder.

Ning Xue glanced at Lin Yuan, then hurried to follow Su Monong's steps.

Ning Xue, before leaving, couldn't help but glance back at that Ferrari.

Lin Yuan watched the two hurrying away, feeling somewhat puzzled, and scratched his head.

Lin Yuan muttered to himself:

"What's going on? Did I say something wrong?"

Doubts aside, he didn't think too much, turned and walked into the company.

……

Lin Yuan never expected that today, Su Monong…… would inexplicably assign him a large amount of work……

Piles of documents stacked like mountains filled Lin Yuan's desk.

Lin Yuan worked from morning until afternoon.

He hardly had any moment to rest.

Lin Yuan would sometimes organize reports, sometimes check data……

Sometimes he had to write proposals.

All day, Lin Yuan was busy to the point of dizziness, not even having time to drink water.

Lin Yuan, while burying himself in work, also complained in his heart.

Su Monong today…… was simply doing it on purpose.

These works…… could obviously be done over several days.

Su Monong, however, insisted that he finish them all within a day.

Lin Yuan thus worked straight through the whole day, even lunch was just a few casual bites.

After great effort…… he made it to 6 p. m., quitting time.

Lin Yuan was utterly exhausted, slumped in his office chair, sore all over,

He didn't even have the strength to lift his hand, his eyes full of fatigue.

Lin Yuan muttered to himself, "Finally off work…… Su Monong, are you crazy? You've assigned me all this work."

After a while, Lin Yuan barely managed to sit up.

He rubbed his sore shoulders and neck, dragging his weary body out of the office.

Lin Yuan walked toward the company entrance.

Thinking of the Ferrari he was now driving, his fatigue eased a little.

Having money is just great.

Driving a car worth ten million, Lin Yuan's mood improved.

Lin Yuan took out his car key, unlocked the vehicle, opened the door and got in.

Lin Yuan started the car; the Ferrari's engine…… still emitted a low, powerful roar.

But Lin Yuan was utterly exhausted in body and mind, with no inclination to feel the thrill of speed.

He merely eased onto the accelerator, driving toward home.

Along the way, Lin Yuan leaned against the seat, his gaze somewhat unfocused, his mind still replaying today's mountain of work, not even sparing a glance at the surrounding scenery.

But after driving not far, Lin Yuan's brows suddenly furrowed slightly,

The fatigue on Lin Yuan's face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of vigilance.

He constantly felt something was off; there seemed to be a faint sound inside the car.

The sound came and went, mixed within the engine's roar; without careful listening it was impossible to notice.

Lin Yuan's hearing had always been unusually sharp; he gradually slowed the car and turned off the interior audio.

Lin Yuan held his breath and listened carefully.

That sound was very faint, intermittent, yet carried a regular frequency fluctuation……

"Tick-tock, tick-tock……"……

The sound's rhythm was steady, clearly transmitted into his ears.

The more he listened, the graver Lin Yuan's expression became, and his inner unease grew stronger.

He furrowed his brows tightly, repeatedly confirming the source of that sound.

Suddenly, a horrible thought flashed through Lin Yuan's mind……

This sound, how could it sound like the countdown of a timed explosive?!!

The moment that thought arose, Lin Yuan's heart sank instantly!

Lin Yuan's fatigue all over his body completely dissipated, replaced by…… a bone-chilling chill and vigilance.

Lin Yuan's face turned deathly pale in an instant, without the slightest hesitation; he knew he had little time left.

A further second's delay could mean being blown to pieces.

The Ferrari speeding along continued to rush, its wheels rolling over the pavement producing a whistling sound……

And the ticking sound inside the car grew increasingly urgent……

"Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock——"

The rhythm was so fast it made one's heart pound, as if a destructive explosion would come in the next second.

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, steadied his mind, and with both hands he forcefully shoved open the driver's door.

A bone-chilling wind instantly flooded the cabin, carrying the impact of high-speed travel, nearly yanking his whole body out of the carriage.

Lin Yuan disregarded the vehicle's jolts and wind resistance, his body lunging outward smoothly, the motion swift and decisive, without a hint of hesitation.

The instant his body left the carriage, tremendous inertia…… sent Lin Yuan lunging forward.

Lin Yuan instinctively curled his body, hands shielding his head; upon hitting the ground…… he rolled with the momentum across the pavement.

Lin Yuan's shoulders, arms…… scraped heavily against the rough pavement, sending searing pain; his clothes were instantly torn, oozing fine beads of blood.

Just as he had rolled into his third turn, before he could fully stabilize his posture……

Suddenly, a deafening explosion erupted behind Lin Yuan!

"Boom——!"

A tremendous roar, fire shooting skyward!!

Thick black smoke instantly spread, dyeing half the night sky red.

The Ferrari SF90 worth nine million, while speeding, was directly blown to pieces; its body fragments scattered like a meteor shower, strewn across the ground.

The blast's massive shockwave, like an invisible giant hand, slammed hard into Lin Yuan's back with astonishing force, hurling his entire body airborne once more!

Lin Yuan, like a kite with its string cut, traced an arc through the air……

Subsequently, he crashed heavily onto the pavement over ten meters away!

The violent impact made him spit out a mouthful of blood!

Lin Yuan's bones all over…… felt as if they were about to fall apart, pain making his whole body twitch, unable to move for a long while.

Lin Yuan lay on the ground, painfully lifting his head to gaze at the burning vehicle wreckage not far off……

Rolling smoke billowed, heat waves washed over him, his ears still ringing with the explosion's roar and tinnitus.

At this moment Lin Yuan knew beyond doubt that this was no accident; only someone who could plant a timed bomb in the car and had sufficient motive could do it—aside from Hong Wenyan, there was no one else!

Intense pain made Lin Yuan's whole body spasm; he struggled to sit up, but found himself utterly powerless, the agonizing pain in his chest like a knife twisting……

Every breath Lin Yuan took…… carried a tearing pain.

Lin Yuan instinctively pressed his hand to his chest; warm blood soon seeped through his fingers.

His originally neat black suit had been ripped apart by the blast's shockwave, covered in dust and bloodstains, a sorry sight.

Lin Yuan now bore no resemblance to his former upright, composed self…… they were like two different people.

That massive shockwave just now didn't merely fling him ten-odd meters; it hurled him several tens of meters, slamming him hard onto the hard road surface, nearly shattering his internal organs.

The explosion's tremendous roar and soaring flames instantly shattered the highway's tranquility.

Vehicles traveling not far away, whether speeding cars or trucks, were all frightened by this sudden explosion and slammed on the brakes one after another……

Car owners hurriedly opened their doors and got out, watching from a distance……

The onlookers' faces were filled with panic and chaos, with discussions and screams rising and falling……

The entire street instantly fell into utter chaos, traffic completely paralyzed.

Amid the chaos at the scene, a neat and powerful engine roar came from far to near, especially piercing.

Everyone instinctively turned their heads to look, only to see at the far end of the road not far away, dozens of black BMW 7-series sedans lined up neatly, like a black long dragon, speeding toward this side!

The BMW convoy was extremely fast; wherever it passed, the onlookers hurriedly made way, its aura imposing.