Chương 118: Driver's License in Hand

As the competition progressed, Dongqi University's team members were once again eliminated.

Two junior team members were eliminated first; they didn't even make it into the top 100.

It's a bit of a shame, after all, they're already juniors, and if they can't break through to level nine, their martial arts team career will soon come to an end.

From now on, I will bid farewell to the martial arts arena for good.

While some were disappointed, others were happy. Cai Zhengyang advanced to the top 50 early on, securing a spot in the round-robin tournament.

Next up are Wang Dalong and his group. With their level nine strength and powerful techniques, they can easily defeat any opponent unless they face a level ten talent type.

There's basically no suspense.

Looking at everyone's results, Wang Zhanshan nodded with satisfaction, feeling that he had already secured the title of excellent coach.

It all comes down to who can be the first to break into the top ten.

Just as the competition was in full swing, in a remote mountain village in Sichuan Province...

Inside a building hidden in a mountain stream, a group of people in black robes with their hair tied up are kneeling on the ground, bowing their heads and reciting scriptures to a stone-carved square chair in front of them.

On the square chair sat a woman, also dressed in a black robe, but the robe was embroidered with many strange patterns in gold thread.

Like flowers and fire, they shimmer with golden starlight in the flames.

There were no electric lights in the whole room, only many torches hanging on both sides of the walls, emitting hissing black smoke.

"The ceremony is complete; all disciples, please return to your places!"

After the people below finished kneeling and bowing, a middle-aged man with a serious expression next to the square chair spoke in a deep voice.

Upon hearing the sound, everyone stood up and lined up on both sides.

"The divine messenger has decreed that you should closely monitor the martial arts competition and use all means to recruit talented individuals into the sect."

"Those who perform exceptionally well will be awarded ten Resurrection Pills..."

As the middle-aged man finished speaking, everyone bowed in agreement and then slowly withdrew from the main hall.

Once everyone had left, the middle-aged man revealed a fawning smile, turned to the black-robed man on the square chair, and said, "Divine Envoy, everything has been arranged. I believe fresh martial artists will arrive soon."

"You did well! I heard the false cult members have already noticed? Have they taken any action?"

"We have identified the leaked personnel. We have planted people in the false cult, so there will be no problem."

"Alright, I trust you to handle things. Send over some fresh martial artists as soon as possible. Once I've mastered my skills, you'll reap the rewards!"

After the man in black finished speaking, he got off the square chair and disappeared from the middle-aged man's sight like a ghost.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Even after the messenger had left, the middle-aged man still bowed with a joyful expression.

After pausing for a moment, the middle-aged man straightened up and strode out.

Once outside, two men dressed in ordinary clothes carried a wooden chair sedan chair over.

When they reached his side, they knelt down and waited for the middle-aged man to get into the sedan chair before the two of them got up and walked out of the mountain.

Although these two were dressed plainly, they were exceptionally skilled, moving through the dense forest and streams with incredible speed and ease.

After walking for more than an hour, the three of them finally reached the exit of the mountain stream.

Through a narrow stone cave, outside lies a breathtaking panorama of mountain peaks and a winding mountain road.

At that moment, a black sedan was parked on the side of the road. A middle-aged man in a black robe got out of the car and quickly opened the door.

After the middle-aged man entered, the man stepped on the gas and drove away into the distance.

The middle-aged man on the bus deftly removed the black robe covering him, then lazily leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.

A short while later, the man's phone rang.

He frowned slightly, looked down, took out his phone, and answered the call.

"Director Wang! Post-production on the new film is complete. When would you like to come and take a look?"

"I'm currently out of town, I'll go back as soon as possible."

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

……

Jeju City is bustling with traffic, presenting a peaceful and tranquil urban scene.

On the sidewalk beside the road, Zhao Rui carried Qin Rui on his back, riding slowly. The summer breeze rustled their clothes.

Qin Rui sat sideways behind him with her legs together, her head gently resting on Zhao Rui's back, one hand around his broad waist.

"I've sacrificed most of my looks all day, are you feeling any better now?!"

Zhao Rui said as he pedaled the bike.

"Not yet, I'll ride for another half hour."

Qin Rui pouted, smelling the scent of laundry detergent on the boy beside her; the faint fragrance filled her nostrils.

It smells amazing!

"It's just losing a game, what's the big deal? It's not like you haven't lost before!"

"If you can't comfort people, then just shut up, okay?"

"Previous competitions never gave me any hope, but this time the results were so good, I thought I... Sigh, I can't talk about it anymore, it's so painful, I'm going to hug myself for a while longer!"

After saying that, Qin Rui hugged Zhao Rui tightly with both arms, as if afraid that he would run away.

"I think you're just trying to take advantage of me!"

Zhao Rui sighed speechlessly and sped up his cycling.

The two strolled around the city for a while, then turned and entered Furong Street. After eating a bunch of snacks, they returned to Qin Rui's residence, completely satisfied.

The competition is over, and Qin Rui is preparing to go home for summer vacation.

"This is my first time visiting your place!"

Upon entering the room, Zhao Rui glanced around the living room. It had a very girly style, with the overall decor leaning towards pale yellow and pink.

The sofas and furniture were quite cartoonish, which was somewhat surprising given Qin Rui's overall image.

This style is easy to understand when applied to Miao Miaomiao.

Although Miao Miaomiao appears aloof and withdrawn, that's because of her cultivation technique; deep down, she's still quite adorable.

She's also quite cute-looking.

Qin Rui exudes a gentleness and youthful exuberance reminiscent of a senior student.

"Whose place did you visit? Miao Miaomiao's? Or Shen Xinzhu's?"

"Or it could be your beautiful classmate, He Wanqing!"

A faint smile appeared on Qin Rui's face, her eyebrows and eyes forming a crescent shape, giving her a touch of allure.

"Go home and rest well during your holiday! Don't wander around; things have been quite chaotic lately."

Zhao Rui didn't want to engage with her topic, and instead reminded her about her holiday plans.

"Yeah, I also think it's pretty confusing. I don't even know what happened last time."

Qin Rui was drawn in by his words and couldn't help but recall the time she was attacked while filming a movie.

"Didn't you notice anything unusual?"

"I never thought of those things, but now that you mention it, I remember I have a really good friend on set named Xin Li. She texted me a couple of days ago and asked me to come to Sichuan Province to see her."

"We were still competing at the time, so I declined..."

"Xin Li?"

Zhao Rui frowned slightly. If that person could sabotage Qin Rui on set, what about the other martial artists?

Luo Min?

Zhao Rui was startled.

Because I don't usually pay much attention to Luo Min, I've completely forgotten about her.

"You weren't with Luo Min?"

"We weren't familiar with each other before, so we didn't talk much. We'd just say hello when we met occasionally."

"You suspect she also...?"

Qin Rui was also taken aback, but then shook her head and said, "She's perfectly normal!"

At this point, Qin Rui's pretty face flushed slightly, as if she was recalling her shy and charming appearance back then.

"Okay, I'll try to keep an eye on it when I have time. You get some rest! I'm leaving!"

Zhao Rui thought for a moment, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"oh!"

Qin Rui was slightly disappointed, but followed behind him and escorted him to the door.

Just as Zhao Rui turned to leave, Qin Rui suddenly called out softly, "Do you like me now, or me back then?"

His voice trembled slightly.

"I like the way you are, like my senior!"

Zhao Rui raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing on his lips, and stepped into the elevator.

Upon hearing his words, Qin Rui immediately rolled her eyes.

"It only has one mouth!"

After saying that, he snorted coldly and turned back to his room.

Half an hour later, Zhao Rui, who was on his way to the training base, received a call from Zheng Huaifeng.

They said the driver's license has been issued.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui quickly turned the car around and headed towards Zheng Huaifeng's house.

I bought some fruit and other things along the way.

When he arrived, Zheng Huaifeng was already waiting at home; his cousin hadn't gotten off work yet.

Upon seeing Zhao Rui arrive, Zheng Huaifeng smiled and tossed him a brand-new driver's license.

He said, "We have the license, but we still need a car, right?"

Zhao Rui was taken aback, then raised an eyebrow and said, "Brother, you have one?"

Zheng Huaifeng stopped teasing him and took out a car key from his pocket and threw it over.

"The old Jeep is perfect except for its high fuel consumption!"

It's yours; it's already passed on to you.

"Hehe, thanks bro!"

Zhao Rui didn't stand on ceremony with him. Since the other party had already completed the transfer of ownership, it meant they were giving it to him sincerely. Being polite would only create distance.

"Come on, let's see how your hands are. Don't try to fool me!"

Zheng Huaifeng said.

"Don't try to fool me, I'm a seasoned driver. I drift through corners without even slowing down!"

Zhao Rui smiled and followed Zheng Huaifeng out the door.

The car was parked not far downstairs; it was an off-road vehicle similar to a Jeep Wrangler, and its overall design was quite nice.

It doesn't look old at all; it's definitely not as simple as the old Jeep Zheng Huaifeng described.

The two got into the car, and Zhao Rui gripped the steering wheel, trying to recall the feeling of driving from his memory.

Ignition and start!

The car tires made a screeching sound, and Zhao Rui turned the steering wheel and drove out of the residential area.

About an hour later, still wanting more, Zhao Rui had to turn the car around and return to Zheng Huaifeng's house at his cousin's urging.

As soon as I entered the house, a rich aroma of food wafted towards me.

"Don't you two know how to eat? You still have to make so many phone calls."

My cousin said with dissatisfaction.

"That was so satisfying! It smelled amazing, cousin! Your cooking has improved again!"

"Bought from a restaurant!"

"They're all the same! They're all the same!"

After a laugh, the three of them sat down at the table, drinking and chatting.

Less than half an hour after he started drinking, Zheng Huaifeng's phone rang.

He frowned slightly, put down his phone, stood up, and said, "Something's come up in the hall, I'll go back. Zhao Rui, if you don't have anything else to do, don't leave."

"Hmm, let's take a look!"

Zhao Rui smiled and said.

Zheng Huaifeng nodded, changed his clothes, and went out.

"He's like this all the time, just ignore him and eat."

My cousin laughed.

Zhao Rui nodded, and after finishing his meal, he waited for a while before receiving a call from Zheng Huaifeng.

They said they had to work overtime all night and wouldn't be going home.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui didn't linger. He immediately put the bicycle in the car and drove back to his rented apartment.

Silent all night.

The next morning, after washing up, Zhao Rui got into the Jeep with high spirits and drove towards Qin Rui's house.

"Why are you here?"

Qin Rui looked at Zhao Rui at the door with some surprise.

"Let's go for a drive!"

Zhao Rui shook the car keys in his hand.

"OK!"

Qin Rui smiled sweetly, changed into a cool and pretty outfit, and got into the passenger seat of Zhao Rui's car.

Dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, a beautiful woman with graceful figure!

A gentle breeze caresses my face, I feel carefree and unrestrained!

Zhao Rui lived a life of unbridled freedom that he had never experienced in his previous life.

……

(End of this chapter)