bacchusnovels Chapter 296 It's Good to Be Friends
Chapter 296 It's Good to Be Friends
The red Bugatti sped along the streets of Wuhan.
The space gray body gleamed with a very sophisticated light under the sunlight.
Not long after, Li Menghan drove to the entrance of Han City University.
He did not drive the car into the school.
After all, this car is just too eye-catching.
He parked his car in an open space next to the school gate, then took out his phone and sent a message to Fan Xi:
"I've arrived, I'm at the school gate."
About two minutes later.
Fan Xi's figure appeared at the school gate.
She wore a light blue dress today, with her hair casually draped over her shoulders.
She still looks so fresh and lovely.
However, she didn't have her usual sweet smile on her face today.
Her expression looked somewhat awkward, even a little unnatural.
Fan Xi walked to the sports car, opened the passenger door, and got in.
After the doors closed, the carriage was very quiet.
Li Menghan, with both hands on the steering wheel, turned her head and glanced at her.
Fan Xi happened to look up at him.
Their eyes met briefly in mid-air before immediately looking away.
The atmosphere was extremely awkward.
Neither of them spoke first.
A while later.
Li Menghan cleared her throat, breaking the silence.
His tone was very gentle as he asked:
"You said you needed to talk to me about something, what is it?"
Fan Xi placed both hands on her knees, rubbing her fingers together.
She lowered her head and answered in a very soft voice:
"Actually, it's nothing particularly important. I just wanted to ask how you've been these past few days..."
Li Menghan smiled when he heard the question.
He replied:
"It's been great. I've been attending classes and reading these past few days. I've only gone out for a drive occasionally."
He paused for a moment, then continued:
"What? You specifically messaged me today to ask me this?"
Fan Xi shook her head.
She looked up and met Li Menghan's eyes.
Her eyes held a complex emotion.
"Menghan, I wanted to ask... is there any possibility that things can go back to how they were before between us?"
Upon hearing this, Li Menghan tightened his grip on the steering wheel slightly.
Actually, regarding Fan Xi...
Li Menghan's feelings were very complicated.
He admitted that he really liked Fan Xi.
She was beautiful and had a sweet smile. He felt very relaxed and happy when he was with her.
Especially when he had just broken up with his girlfriend, it was Fan Xi who stayed with him and encouraged him.
It helped him get out of that painful state of mind.
He had a very special feeling for her.
but.
After these few days of studying at school, and with Huo Qian's guidance and help, he has finally achieved his goal.
Li Menghan's heart has slowly begun to change.
He felt that liking something was one thing.
But if we're really going to be together, we have to face the future together.
Fan Xi doesn't seem to be a good fit for him.
Because Fanxi couldn't give him the kind of motivation that would allow him to continuously improve himself.
Her daily focus is on eating, drinking, having fun, dressing up, and taking photos.
Huo Qian, however, is different.
Huo Qian not only has a good temperament and a good background, but she can also give him a lot of very useful advice and help in his studies and work.
Being with Huo Qian made him feel that he could become a better person and learn more useful things.
This is what he needs most right now.
Li Menghan looked at Fan Xi's expectant face.
He took a deep breath.
He didn't want to hurt her, so his tone was very, very gentle.
He began to speak:
"Fanxi, you are a very good girl. You are really cute and likable."
"However, I think it's probably more appropriate for the two of us to remain just friends."
Upon hearing this, Fan Xi's face turned pale instantly.
She looked at Li Menghan, her voice trembling slightly:
"Why? Is it because...because of Huo Qian?"
Li Menghan shook her head:
"Not because of anyone else. It's because of myself."
"Right now, I just want to focus on my studies and catch up on what I've missed. I don't want to put any more energy into relationships."
"So, let's just be friends."
Fan Xi sat there, listening to Li Menghan say these words.
Her eyes slowly reddened.
But she didn't cry.
She bit her lip hard and then nodded.
"Okay, I understand. Being friends is fine too."
After he finished speaking, the carriage fell silent again.
Li Menghan felt the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.
He started the car and said:
"Don't think too much about it. Let me take you for a drive. The weather's nice today, getting some fresh air will lift your spirits."
Fan Xi did not refuse. She turned her head to look out the window and softly hummed in agreement.
……
The red Bugatti drove smoothly on the road.
Li Menghan drove aimlessly through the streets of Han City.
About twenty minutes later.
The car arrived near a very bustling commercial street.
Just as Li Menghan was about to turn at the intersection ahead.
He suddenly saw two very conspicuous sports cars parked on the side of the road not far ahead.
One of them was a silver-gray Aston Martin One-77.
The other one was a custom-made sports car that gleamed in gold.
Li Menghan recognized him at a glance.
That Aston Martin belonged to his sister, Li Mengli.
And that pure gold sports car belonged to Zhang Ming.
Li Menghan frowned slightly.
He slowed down and drove past slowly.
At this moment.
by the road.
Zhang Mingzheng stood next to his pure gold sports car, looking at Li Mengli with a smug expression.
He just happened to run into Li Mengli and Zhao Jiajia here.
He immediately stopped the car in front of them.
Zhang Ming pointed to his car and said arrogantly:
"Li Mengli, didn't you say you had 200 million in pocket money every month?"
"Didn't you say you wouldn't even look at my 200 million sports car?"
"Then let me see what you can offer that's more expensive than this Aston Martin, which costs a hundred million."
Anyone can brag. If you're so capable, prove it to me today!
Li Mengli stood there, her arms crossed over her chest.
She found Zhang Ming's clownish antics utterly ridiculous.
She didn't even have the energy to explain.
She simply rolled her eyes and said nonchalantly:
"Zhang Ming, you're really boring. I don't need to prove anything to you."
"Your solid gold sports car is indeed very expensive and flashy. But in my eyes, it's just a pile of tacky junk."
"Please move aside, don't block my way."
Zhang Ming heard Li Mengli call his car a piece of junk.
He was so angry his face turned green.
He was about to yell at him.
Just at this time.
A very deep but powerful engine roar came from behind him.
"Boom—Boom—"
Zhang Ming turned his head to look over.
A space gray supercar slowly pulled up beside them and came to a steady stop.
The car has an extremely futuristic design, with aggressive body lines.
A faint blue light swirled across the deep space gray paint, like a mysterious mist.
The first time Zhang Ming saw this car.
He was completely dumbfounded.
He opened his mouth wide, his eyes wide as big as saucers.
As a regular at luxury car clubs, he is very knowledgeable about all kinds of sports cars.
He recognized the car at a glance.
"This...this is a Bugatti Brouillard (Mist)?!"
"Only one unit was ever made worldwide! And it was a custom-made piece!"
"This car is worth at least 300 million!"
Zhang Ming's voice was trembling.
He spent 200 million to customize this pure gold sports car.
But compared to this one-of-a-kind Bugatti Mystic.
Whether it's the price or that unique and prestigious status, it's completely crushed.
Zhang Ming stood there, his mind racing.
"Whose young master is driving this car?"
"When did such a top-tier figure emerge in Han City?"
"I definitely need to make connections. If I could get to know a young master of that caliber, it would be a huge help to my family's business!"
Thinking of this, Zhang Ming quickly straightened his clothes.
He put on a very warm and ingratiating smile and quickly walked to the driver's side door of the Bugatti.