To Lin Xiuwen's Home

The next day.

Zhang Shuai arrived at the driving school early in the morning. Coach Wu led the group, and twenty-four students in total boarded the driving school bus to head toward the testing center.

After sobering up, Sun Xiaoya seemed to have forgotten what happened the previous night. She chatted and laughed with Zhang Shuai and Lin Xiuwen as if nothing had happened, discussing her nervousness before the exam.

Zhang Shuai breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that Sun Xiaoya was still so talkative—her little mouth running like a machine gun—it was clear that she had adjusted her mindset and returned to normal.

Upon arriving at the testing center, they first stored their mobile phones and other personal belongings in smart lockers. Because the lockers were opened via QR code and cost three yuan per hour, many students put their items together to save a little money.

Sun Xiaoya scanned the code to open a locker and kindly said to Zhang Shuai, "Handsome, why don't you put your phone in with ours?"

Zhang Shuai shook his head. "No need, I'll scan a locker for myself."

Sun Xiaoya's expression turned slightly sour; she felt that Zhang Shuai was being unnecessarily stubborn and cold.

Seeing this, Zhang Shuai explained, "I have a USB drive on me. To prevent it from getting lost, I'd better store it separately."

Sun Xiaoya was relieved and joked, "Don't tell me that USB drive is filled with those Japanese movies?"

Zhang Shuai quickly shook his head. "I never watch that kind of stuff."

Sun Xiaoya shook her head, not believing him. "Impossible. What single man doesn't watch adult movies?"

"Maybe I'm the exception."

Sun Xiaoya laughed. "Later, I'll have Xiuwen get you some of her prized resources. She has a huge collection of them, all films featuring famous AV actresses. Uncensored, too—they're the real deal."

Zhang Shuai was astonished and cast a strange look at Lin Xiuwen, who was standing to the side. He found it hard to believe that such a quiet and delicate girl would watch those kinds of films.

Lin Xiuwen was both embarrassed and annoyed. "Sun Xiaoya, stop running your mouth! I don't have a collection of those films; don't slander me."

Sun Xiaoya retorted, "You watched them, so what? Why are you afraid to admit it? Didn't you find all those resources for me?"

Lin Xiuwen quickly explained, "That was you asking me to find them for you! I never watch those things myself!"

"Heh, do you think I believe you? If you didn't watch them, why did you recommend those specific films to me? How would you even know they were exciting and good?"

Lin Xiuwen blushed with shame. Sun Xiaoya was deliberately exposing her in front of Zhang Shuai—she was doing it on purpose!

Sure enough, Sun Xiaoya suddenly asked Zhang Shuai, "Handsome, do you believe Xiuwen? She says she never watches those films. Do you believe her?"

Zhang Shuai replied:

"I believe her, because I never watch those films either. People like Mutou Lan, Yoshizawa Akiho, Aoi Sora, Matsushima Kaede, Kamiya Hime, Ozawa Maria, Takagi Maria, Yamamoto Azusa, Sakuragi Rui, Seto Yui, Itsuki Mariko, Hoshino Hikari, Shiraishi Hitomi, Yuki Hitomi, Shiraishi Hiyori, Aida Momo, Asakura Mai, Kobayashi Hitomi, Yuki Maiko, Miho Yuki, Komuro Yuri, Kuroki Kaoru, Asaoka Mirei, Misato Mari, Iijima Ai, Kitahara Rina, Akimoto Tomomi, Kawai Satomi, Hosokawa Yuriko, Aso Sanae, Matsuzaka Kimiko, Kawashima Kazumi, Ozawa Nami, Hayama Reiko, Kanazawa Fumiko, Suzuki Momoka, Ozawa Madoka, Suzuki Manami, Shiratori Chikako, Nakatani Kyoko, Ichikawa Kaori, Ninagawa Kyoko, Uesugi Mikako, Yoshida Mikako, Hase Kyoko, Misakizaki Kyoko, Tachibana Riko, Uehara Takako, Ishikawa Shion, Oshaku Yuka, Nanba An... I don't know a single one of them. I haven't even heard of them."

Sun Xiaoya and Lin Xiuwen were stunned.

This was the first time they had ever heard anyone rattle off so many names of AV actresses in one breath. Just how familiar with Japanese actresses would one have to be to remember so many tongue-twisting names?

Could someone who remembered all those names really have no research into Japanese adult films? No one would believe that.

Zhang Shuai laughed then. "How about that? Since I can name so many, do you think I watch those films all the time?"

Sun Xiaoya said, "Isn't that the case? This is a classic case of 'the thief shouting stop thief'—you've incriminated yourself!"

Zhang Shuai chuckled. "Look, look, that's your typical preconceived bias. In fact, I really haven't watched those films. I just saw these names on the internet. Therefore, just because Lin Xiuwen helped you find resources and recommended films doesn't mean she necessarily watched them herself."

Sun Xiaoya's expression was strange. She looked at Zhang Shuai, then at Lin Xiuwen, and sneered, "So you went through all that trouble just to speak up for Xiuwen? Heh, you really went to great lengths! But..."

Zhang Shuai asked, "But what?"

"But to remember such a long string of tongue-twisting names without having watched the films? Is that even possible? The human brain isn't a computer; even memorizing them would be difficult."

"Why is it impossible? I have a photographic memory. I saw them once online and remembered them."

Sun Xiaoya suddenly turned to ask Lin Xiuwen, "Xiuwen, do you believe what Zhang Shuai said?"

Lin Xiuwen hesitated and didn't dare to speak.

Sun Xiaoya laughed triumphantly. "See? Even Xiuwen doesn't believe you. Photographic memory? Heh, do you think we're children who are that easy to fool?"

Zhang Shuai sighed and said, "Look, I tell you the truth, and you don't believe me. There are many things in this world that, just because you can't do them, doesn't mean others can't."

Sun Xiaoya gave a wry smile. "Are you getting philosophical now? Fine, fine, I believe you. Let's go, let's go in and take the exam!"

After storing their belongings, the students passed through security and waited in the exam hall.

Before long, the electronic screen in the waiting hall displayed the list of candidates for the next round. The names of Zhang Shuai, Sun Xiaoya, and Lin Xiuwen were all on it, along with their assigned vehicle numbers.

Everyone stood up and entered the testing area. Zhang Shuai found his vehicle, got in, placed his ID card as instructed, and after the verification passed, he began the official exam.

Zhang Shuai's exam went very smoothly. He finished all the tasks at high speed and ended up with a perfect score of one hundred.

After finishing, Zhang Shuai left the testing area, retrieved his items from the locker, and waited for a while before seeing Lin Xiuwen come out.

Lin Xiuwen was very excited and told Zhang Shuai that she hadn't passed on her first attempt, but had passed with a perfect score on her second.

After waiting a bit longer, Sun Xiaoya finally emerged. She was also very excited; she hadn't performed well on her first attempt due to nerves, but she scored ninety on her second and passed the exam successfully.

Zhang Shuai listened quietly as the two girls chatted excitedly about the tension of the exam. After a while, Zhang Shuai reminded Lin Xiuwen, "Lin Xiuwen, I have the USB drive with me. Can you help me with it?"

Lin Xiuwen said, "What kind of secret is hidden on your USB drive that you're in such a rush? Fine, fine, let's go to my place now, and I'll help you with it!"

Afterward, the three of them left the testing center, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for Lin Xiuwen's home.