Of course, cars were still more practical, but motorcycles were basically just for showing off these days,
after all, not everyone was like Xu Lin,
rich enough to get a whole Harley and customize it.
Most people had probably only heard the name. Even getting to touch one was a luxury.
As I sat on the balcony, a sudden laugh came from behind me. In the quiet second-floor hall, it stood out. I instinctively
turned to look. What... why
was everyone staring at me?
I froze for a moment, then narrowed my eyes and carefully scanned the hall.
That was right. Everyone was looking at me, and there seemed to be a hint of mockery in their eyes, as if they were watching a joke.
What... was going on?
I frowned and glanced at the others sitting by the windows. They were almost all men. Were they mocking
me for coming here as a woman?
But when I'd first entered the hall, nothing like this had happened.
If there was anything I'd done that stood out, it could only be that I'd sat on the balcony.
At the thought, a sudden realization struck me, and I immediately glanced around at the balconies.
The people on them hadn't changed places since I'd first entered the hall. Could it be
that these balcony seats had all been reserved?
I frowned.
I looked around, then down at the seat I was in.
The mockery in their eyes was unmistakable. They clearly wanted to see me make a fool of myself.
It would be difficult to leave now.
I wanted to go, but I couldn't—not without letting this crowd laugh me to death and look down on me. It would make things even harder for me in this line of work.
These people had