From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Su Qing remained silent, her head hanging low, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

Seeing this, I didn't press further, but asked helplessly, "So what do you plan to do now?"

She didn't dare look at me, her tone somewhat weak: "Lend me some money, I'll find a hotel to stay in."

I was speechless: "You stay in high-end hotels that cost hundreds of dollars a night, how can I afford to support your extravagant lifestyle?"

Perhaps having fully realized her impoverished situation, she, who had always been proud, took the initiative to back down for the first time.

She bit her lip and said softly, "Well... something cheaper is fine too, I won't be picky."

Looking at her like this, I couldn't bring myself to just leave her on the street and ignore her.

This wasn't exactly helping her out; it was just for her safety.

After thinking for two seconds, I finally said to her, "There's a budget-friendly hotel near my courier station. I'll take you there."

After I finished speaking, I got on the motorcycle, gently patted the back seat, and gestured for her to get on.

Su Qing stood there, stunned, her face full of surprise: "Riding this motorcycle?"

"What else? Are you planning to walk there in the middle of the night?" I said helplessly.

She pouted and obediently sat sideways on the back of the motorcycle.

I took off my only safety helmet and handed it over.

Seeing her at a loss, I had no choice but to bend down and help her get dressed myself.

The atmosphere instantly became subtle upon close contact.

I subconsciously looked up and met her clear eyes.

The moment their eyes met, the air suddenly went still, and an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere instantly spread.

My heart skipped a beat. I quickly composed myself, fastened the helmet buckle for her, and whispered:

Su Qing, sitting in the back seat, was stiff and very reserved.

Two long, fair legs dangled in the air, her hands had nowhere to go, and she had no idea where to grab them.

I turned around and reminded him, "Sit still and don't move around."

Her voice was noticeably tense: "You...you drive slower!"

I didn't reply to her, shifted into gear, and slowly released the clutch.

The motorcycle suddenly lurched forward with tremendous force.

Caught off guard, Su Qing was suddenly thrown backward, letting out a scream in fright.

In her panic, she instinctively reached forward with both hands and grabbed the hem of my clothes tightly at my waist.

"You did this on purpose!" she complained loudly from the back seat, her voice sullen.

I retorted calmly, "I reminded you to hold on tight beforehand, but you didn't."

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

I couldn't help but chuckle, my tone teasing, "You're really joking. Even if I wanted to take advantage of someone, I'd at least pick something decent, right? This...

Su Qing didn't react at first, and it took her two seconds to suddenly understand the implication of my words.

She was both angry and ashamed, and suddenly lowered her head and bit my shoulder hard.

I shuddered in pain, and the handlebars tilted slightly for a moment.

Fortunately, I wasn't driving fast, and I managed to stabilize the car in time.

I quickly slammed on the brakes and stopped, turning around to glare at her: "Are you a dog?! You dare to bite people while riding your bike? What if you crash? Don't you want to die?"

She was wearing a simple construction site safety helmet, not a full-coverage helmet, which revealed her delicate little face.

At that moment, she looked completely unconvinced, rolled her eyes at me fiercely, and said matter-of-factly:

"Serves you right for talking nonsense and making fun of me!"

"I'm stating the facts, how is that making things up?" I retorted, raising an eyebrow.

Su Qing was already quite serious, and my words instantly made her bristle. She instinctively puffed out her chest slightly, looking at me with an air of arrogance:

"Open your dog eyes and take a good look! Do you really have what it takes to be beautiful?"

Looking at her earnest yet adorable expression, I forcefully suppressed a laugh and nodded seriously, saying:

"Alright, alright, you have the capital, you have the most capital, okay?"

"If you dare to talk nonsense again, next time it won't just be a matter of biting you!" she threatened fiercely.

I couldn't be bothered to argue with this young lady any longer, so I turned the key again, started the car, and continued driving forward.

The streetlights were dim at night, and the road surface was bumpy and uneven.

Su Qing behind him finally quieted down and stopped making noise.

A cool night breeze blew in my face, lifting her long hair, and the fine strands kept brushing against the back of my neck and behind my ears.

The faint scent of shampoo lingers on the tip of the nose, and the touch is tingling and ticklish, sending a shiver down one's spine.

I instinctively straightened my back and tilted my head slightly to try and avoid it, but the night wind blew in my direction and I couldn't avoid it at all.

Su Qing's hand was initially just loosely gripping the side of my clothes, as if she was about to let go at any moment.

However, the road became increasingly bumpy, and when the car passed an old speed bump, it suddenly jolted violently.

Driven by inertia, she lurched forward instantly.

A soft body slammed into my back, and I could clearly feel the warmth.

I thought she would get angry and complain again, but this time she was unusually quiet. Instead, she suddenly tightened her grip on my clothes.

It seems they were utterly terrified.

As the eldest daughter of the prestigious Su family, she has always traveled in luxury cars since childhood. She has probably never ridden on such a dilapidated old motorcycle in her life. Today is the first time she has ever done so.

The journey was bumpy, and her chin would occasionally gently bump against my shoulder, so soft.

After a long while, she whispered in my ear, "Why is your car... shaking so much?"

"Cheap secondhand goods, just make do with it," I replied casually.

This time, she didn't complain at all.

She leaned quietly against my back, her hands tightly wrapped around my waist.

Whenever the road bumped, she would instinctively tighten her grip, and her warm body would press even more closely against my back.

Even through a thin layer of pure cotton T-shirt, the warm and soft touch was exceptionally clear.

A sense of emotion suddenly welled up within me.

My ex-girlfriend wouldn't even ride on my electric scooter back then, she felt ashamed and never wanted to squeeze into the bustling city with me.

But this young lady from the Su family, who has always lived a life of luxury since childhood, is now sitting in the back seat of my car.

Although she complained, she didn't actually refuse to sit down out of spite.

The night breeze lifted her hair and brushed against my face once again.

The feeling at this moment is inexplicably something to cherish.

This is the first time I've ever ridden a bike with a girl on the back, especially such a stunningly beautiful one.

For a nobody like me, this moment is truly a rare opportunity.

I think I'll probably remember this gentle, late-night breeze.

Soon, the car turned into the old street where the courier station was located.

I gradually eased off the gas and slowed down, coming to a smooth stop in front of a convenient hotel on the street.

I turned off the engine and braced myself on the ground with my feet.

Su Qing slowly sat up straight from behind me and released her hands from my waist.

In an instant, the warm sensation on my back vanished.

A night breeze blew, leaving only a desolate chill, and a strange emptiness arose in my heart.

She took off her helmet and handed it to me. Her hair was a little messy from being pressed down, and a few strands of hair clung to her cheeks, adding to her delicate appearance.

Under the lamplight, her eyes were somewhat red, whether from the wind or from the fright she had just experienced, it was hard to tell.

She glanced at the budget hotel, her brows furrowing slightly involuntarily.

But she said nothing more, and reality didn't allow her to make a choice.