Chapter 90

Su Xiaoran has always felt that she has been practicing well at the driving school and has enough confidence to drive on the road directly. But now, with someone sitting next to her, she feels uncomfortable. She drives the car, which should be easy to handle, with one foot on the gas and one on the brake, making the car jolt as if it were a pig seeing tender cabbage.

Guo Guo is genuinely frustrated: "Dad, why don't you sit back?"

"Are you so distrustful of Dad's skills?" Xu Yun frowned: "Alright, I'll show you what I can do."

Guo Guo looks at Xu Yun with excitement, her expression suggesting she's ready for a show: "What can you do from the passenger seat?"

How could Su Xiaoran not be curious?

"Teacher Su, I'm sorry," Xu Yun smiles slightly and says softly, "Let's go!"

Suddenly, Xu Yun's left hand presses on Su Xiaoran's knee. Unprepared, Su Xiaoran steps on the gas, and the engine roars as the car heads straight for the car in front. Su Xiaoran's face turns pale with fear. But Xu Yun quickly grabs the steering wheel, and the car narrowly avoids a collision with the car in front.

Xu Yun has no intention of letting Su Xiaoran use the brakes. He calculates the distance and the timing of the traffic lights, controlling the car by adjusting the pressure on the gas pedal with Su Xiaoran's right foot. With one hand on the steering wheel, he skillfully maneuvers the car on the road.

Although this driving style is somewhat aggressive and not very considerate, Xu Yun doesn't cross the yellow line or anything. The only rule he breaks is overtaking on the right, but this is not really a violation since there are too many road hogs in the fast lane, and experienced drivers often overtake on the right.

Soon, under Xu Yun's control, Su Xiaoran mechanically drives the car into the school without needing to use the brakes even once! Xu Yun's driving skills are simply amazing, and Su Xiaoran, a driving novice, is thoroughly impressed!

"There's only one minute left, I can't afford to delay any longer. Dad, goodbye, Teacher Su, goodbye!" Guo Guo opens the door, gets out of the car, and runs off with her schoolbag.

Xu Yun smiles slightly: "Teacher Su, thank you so much today. Otherwise, Guo Guo would definitely be late."

Su Xiaoran shakes her head hurriedly: "I should be the one to say thank you. If I hadn't met you, I would probably be late too."

"Then I won't disturb you. You need to prepare for your class, right?" Xu Yun says as he opens the door to get out of the car.

Su Xiaoran also gets out of the car but says to Xu Yun: "Uh, that is, I don't have any classes today. The school arranges for one class to have a foreign teacher for a day each week to expose the students to Western education. Today it's my turn with Guo Guo's class, so I don't have much to do today."

Xu Yun smiles: "You still have to be in the office, right? Teacher Su, I'll go first, see you later."

"Wait a moment." Su Xiaoran calls out again.

"Hmm?" Xu Yun is slightly taken aback: "Is there something you need help with?"

Su Xiaoran looks a bit embarrassed: "There is something I want to ask you. I want to learn how to drive, can you teach me?"

Xu Yun touches the stubble on his chin. Driving skills are something you have to practice; it's hard to explain in theory.

Seeing that Xu Yun hasn't answered, Su Xiaoran adds: "The office has air conditioning, and today several teachers have classes, so there's no one in the office."

"Alright then." Xu Yun agrees, seeing Su Xiaoran's sincerity and having nothing else to do. He definitely won't go back to the herbal restaurant, as Qiu Yan sent him to protect Guo Guo throughout the day. The mystery of who saved the Red Scorpion still looms, and Guo Guo is still in danger.

Hearing Xu Yun agree, Su Xiaoran feels a surge of joy, though she can't quite explain why, but she's just very happy.

Su Xiaoran parks the car, and the two of them walk towards the teaching building. Suddenly, a few teenagers, who look to be about sixteen or seventeen, pass by them. The girls are dressed in a very mature and sexy manner, and the boys are dressed in trendy and fashionable styles.

"How can there be such big students?" Xu Yun is somewhat surprised.

Su Xiaoran explains: "The bilingual international school has two campuses. The eastern campus is our primary school, and the western campus is the middle school. According to the rules, middle school students should enter through the west gate, but some disobedient middle school students enter through the east gate of our primary school."

Xu Yun finally understands. No wonder the bilingual international school is so famous; it's a school that can solve the middle school entrance exam problem from first grade to twelfth grade. No wonder so many parents send their children here.

Soon, Xu Yun follows Su Xiaoran to her office. The office is decorated in a modern style, with glass and angular partitions that make the space feel very tasteful.

"Pretty nice." Xu Yun grins. This environment is really great; if he could come here to be a teacher, it would be awesome.

Su Xiaoran first asks Xu Yun to sit down, then pours two cups of water and brings them over: "Xu Yun, I just want to know how you achieve that feeling of being one with the car. On the road, it felt like the car did exactly what you wanted it to do, it was... amazing!"

Xu Yun takes a sip of water: "Driving is something anyone can do, but completely mastering a car is not so simple. If you can't fully control it, it's a potential killer. But if you can control it well, it's a powerful helper."

Su Xiaoran smiles awkwardly: "So, I'm a typical road killer now?"

"A typical road killer." Xu Yun smiles: "Many people are road killers. Driving schools mechanically teach people how to drive, but they can't teach them how to fully master a car."

Su Xiaoran is very eager: "How can I become someone who can fully master a car? Like Vin Diesel in Fast and Furious?"

Xu Yun shrugs: "Movie stunts aren't something just anyone can learn. I can only tell you some small tips to help you feel more confident when driving alone."

Su Xiaoran nods vigorously. In her eyes, Xu Yun is China's Vin Diesel. She quickly takes out a notebook and pen to take notes: "Yes, yes, yes, tell me!"

Since there's nothing else to do, Xu Yun decides to act as a driving coach: "First, let me explain the relationship between the size of the car in the rearview mirror and the distance. When the car fills the rearview mirror, the distance is about three meters. Then, when you're stuck in traffic, if you can see the top of the rear bumper of the car in front, the distance is about one meter..."

Xu Yun explains seriously, and Su Xiaoran listens and takes notes diligently. Although what Xu Yun says won't make her a car master, it will help her know how to handle different situations on the road. To achieve a state of being one with the car, she needs to practice and drive more.

Suddenly, the office door is pushed open, and a man over 1.85 meters tall walks in. He has a cold and handsome face, with thick eyebrows and a prominent nose. His fitted Calvin Klein shirt accentuates his well-built physique, and his Prada shoes are polished to a shine, clearly indicating a man of high status and wealth.

"Li Tianyi?" Su Xiaoran's brows furrow slightly, but only very slightly.

The rich and handsome man smiles politely: "Xiaoran, do you have no classes today?"

"Teacher Li, please call me Teacher Su." Su Xiaoran clearly feels uncomfortable with his intimate way of addressing her.

Li Tianyi frowns. He has been pursuing Su Xiaoran for a long time, but she has always been lukewarm towards him. Today, he learned from the education office that Su Xiaoran had no classes, and coincidentally, he also had no classes, so he rushed to her office shortly after the class bell rang.

However, what annoys Li Tianyi is that he hears a man's voice as soon as he reaches the door.

Moreover, he finds the man pretentious, talking about driving techniques. He thinks to himself: "What a show-off! If I had a Ferrari, no matter how skilled you are, you'd still be left in the dust."

Although Li Tianyi wants to drag the man out and beat him up, he restrains himself to maintain a good impression in front of Su Xiaoran. After adjusting his breathing, he pushes the door open and walks in.

Li Tianyi is even more surprised to see that the man sitting next to Su Xiaoran is wearing shorts, a tank top, and flip-flops! He wonders if this guy can even afford a car, let alone talk about driving techniques with Su Xiaoran.

Despite this, Li Tianyi tries to control his disdain and greets Su Xiaoran elegantly, but her lukewarm response hurts him.

"Xiaoran, if you want to learn how to drive, I can give you my car. You can practice with it." Li Tianyi generously pulls a set of keys for a Jeep Grand Cherokee out of his pocket.

Xu Yun glances at him, thinking, "Damn, he's really rich. This car costs at least 600,000 to 700,000 yuan."

Su Xiaoran remains lukewarm: "Teacher Li, thank you for your kindness, but I've already bought a car. I'll practice with my own car."

Li Tianyi is taken aback and then realizes: "Xiaoran, is that red Golf yours?"

"Yes." Su Xiaoran still has no expression, emphasizing again, "Please call me Teacher Su."

Li Tianyi ignores her: "Xiaoran, we really have a lot of chemistry, ha ha, I just parked my car next to yours!"

Su Xiaoran gives a polite smile, wondering what kind of chemistry this is.

"Xiaoran, if you want to learn how to drive, I can teach you. This requires practice. Anyone can talk about theory, but it's meaningless to talk about it in a grand way." Li Tianyi clearly says this to Xu Yun, adding, "Besides, that car doesn't match your status. If you like, I can give you an Audi or a BMW tomorrow!"

Su Xiaoran finally can't tolerate it: "Teacher Li, thank you for your kindness, but I can't accept gifts without earning them. Also, I hope you can respect my opinion and call me Teacher Su, not Xiaoran."

Li Tianyi is rejected, looking dejected: "Xiaoran..."

"Teacher Su asked you to call her Teacher Su. Are you deaf?" Xu Yun can't hold back. Su Xiaoran has reminded this person three times, but he still insists on calling her Xiaoran. Xu Yun has seen thick-skinned people before, but never one this thick.