Chapter 70: The Triad Ride is Somewhat Awkward
As all three got into the back seat of the car, the vehicle started and slowly turned around.
“Classmate Zhiyin, can you tell me your address? Otherwise, it might be a bit troublesome.”
After turning, the car didn’t immediately start but remained in place. Long Qinxin sat to Lu Zhiyin’s right.
“Hmm… where I live is quite old, there are no house numbers, and I can’t even remember the street name.”
These words were actually true. Lu Zhiyin didn’t just play games at Leng Qingqiu’s house; she had learned about her living area through the internet.
Her house indeed had no house number. Perhaps it fell off due to the passage of time.
As for the street, her residence was in the residential area called Lotus Street. Although not famous in this city, anyone who normally lived there wouldn’t forget the street name.
She had lied, but only half of it was a lie.
“Ah…”
Long Qinxin, with her mouth slightly ajar, seemed surprised by the answer.
The driver, sitting in the driver’s seat, couldn’t help but look back.
This was probably the most speechless thing he had heard in his driving career. However, his long-standing professional demeanor meant he did nothing more than glance at Lu Zhiyin before turning his attention back to the steering wheel.
“…Ha… um, you can ask Leng Qingqiu? She’s much smarter than me and should have a better memory.”
Touching the back of her head a bit awkwardly, Lu Zhiyin shifted the question to Leng Qingqiu.
This was also one of the reasons Lu Zhiyin let Long Qinxin bring Leng Qingqiu along; Leng Qingqiu could provide directions.
Tilting her head, Lu Zhiyin looked at Leng Qingqiu, who was sitting to her left.
Leng Qingqiu was currently holding her arms, looking out the window at the incessantly falling rain.
Well… to be honest, Lu Zhiyin was a little nervous sitting between the two of them. However, considering that Leng Qingqiu wouldn’t reveal her eccentric side in front of others, and Long Qinxin was also behaving normally, Lu Zhiyin felt somewhat at ease.
“Um, Leng Qingqiu, can you help with directions?”
Gently nudging Leng Qingqiu’s forearm with her hand, Lu Zhiyin managed to turn her head back, albeit somewhat reluctantly.
Her expression wasn’t very pleasant, but she still spoke.
“Lotus Street, number 213. This is Zhiyin’s house.”
Her voice was cold, and Leng Qingqiu’s attitude was not good.
She really didn’t want to share Lu Zhiyin with anyone. This Long Qinxin, just by clinging to her childhood friend at school, already annoyed her. Now that she knew Lu Zhiyin’s home address, she didn’t know how much longer she would have to endure her disgusting presence.
After informing Long Qinxin of Lu Zhiyin’s location, Leng Qingqiu continued to look out the window.
Watching the rain, which was still growing heavier, her mood became increasingly irritable, but at the same time, she felt a sense of gratitude.
Perhaps she should be thankful to Long Qinxin for driving them home.
In such heavy rain, it would have been almost impossible for her and Lu Zhiyin to get home safely. It wouldn’t matter much if she got wet, but her dear childhood friend… she was likely to catch a fever again.
Speaking of which, she seemed to have caught a cold again today.
Looking worried, Leng Qingqiu closed her eyes. She really shouldn’t have let Lu Zhiyin be bullied. To be honest, she regretted it a little.
Upon learning the exact address, the driver ahead soon resumed his work. The car’s engine was started, and the scenery outside the window began to recede.
Amidst the engine’s roar, Leng Qingqiu secretly glanced at Lu Zhiyin. She quickly turned her head away, but her hand uncontrollably reached out towards Lu Zhiyin.
She only stopped when her fingertips brushed Lu Zhiyin’s hand. Her fingertips traced the bandage on Lu Zhiyin’s palm. Because it had been wet, the bandage was still a bit crumpled. After they got back, she should help Lu Zhiyin change the dressing.
“Hm…?”
The strange sensation on her hand made Lu Zhiyin turn her head.
She glanced at Leng Qingqiu’s hand touching her but didn’t pay much attention.
With her other hand in her pocket searching for her house key, she seemed to have forgotten her schoolbag again. However, fortunately enough, she had brought her key with her beforehand, so she wouldn’t have to stay at Leng Qingqiu’s place again.
She was now somewhat eager to get home and look at the mirror that recorded the favorability of the female leads.
Her thoughts drifted away, and what brought her back was the peculiar sensation on her other hand.
Long Qinxin had probably noticed Leng Qingqiu’s small gesture and, with a hint of displeasure, grabbed Lu Zhiyin’s right wrist.
“Uh-um…”
Looking awkwardly at the girls on either side, Lu Zhiyin couldn’t quite comprehend the strange situation. Such a plot didn’t even exist in games.
Well… if Lu Zhiyin were still a male, being held by two beautiful girls like this, she would probably be happy.
Unfortunately, she had long since lost her “equipment,” and felt no pleasure, only awkwardness.
Glancing at Long Qinxin again, Lu Zhiyin hesitated for a moment before taking her right hand out of her pocket.
Long Qinxin then let go of her wrist and, like Leng Qingqiu, began to stroke the bandage on her hand.
Her palm felt a little ticklish. It wasn’t uncomfortable, but it certainly made Lu Zhiyin restless.
She still couldn’t quite figure out why Long Qinxin and Leng Qingqiu were acting so strangely.
It couldn’t be jealousy, could it? Lu Zhiyin didn’t think she had that much charm, and these two female leads wouldn’t like her yet.
Sitting blankly between the two, her hands no longer free, being fiddled with by them.
Lu Zhiyin could only look out the window.
Large raindrops hit the car window, blurring the view to the point of indistinctness, making it impossible to even see the streetscape in the rain.
Because of Long Qinxin and Leng Qingqiu’s strange behavior, the car was very quiet and very boring.
At least for Lu Zhiyin.
“Why aren’t you guys talking?”
After holding it in for a long time, unable to stand the atmosphere, Lu Zhiyin asked them softly.
Her voice was as unassertive as usual.
“I’m too lazy to talk to a jerk.”
“I don’t want to talk to Long Qinxin.”
Saying similar things in unison, Leng Qingqiu and Long Qinxin exchanged glances, then both turned their heads away, not saying anything further.
Well… if they stopped touching Lu Zhiyin’s hands, Lu Zhiyin might have been happier.
She tried to pull her hands away from the two girls, but as soon as she moved, Long Qinxin and Leng Qingqiu both looked at her again.
Unable to bear the pressure, Lu Zhiyin gave up on her idea.
She closed her eyes, leaned back against the seat, and stopped speaking or moving.
The awkward atmosphere persisted for a long time, only ending when the car stopped and the doors opened.
Leng Qingqiu and Long Qinxin each opened an umbrella and got out of the car. Long Qinxin went to get the wheelchair, while Leng Qingqiu stood by the car door, waiting quietly.
