Chapter 121: Turning the tables
It was a sweltering summer. Red-brick bungalows surrounded the driving school's practice grounds. The school had originally been a factory, but it had since been converted, with the central space cleared out and some tiled-roof buildings left around the edges. Farther away, new training grounds were being expanded on vacant land, and trees and other vegetation were being planted.
Those whose turn it was got into the cars, while the others squatted beside the bungalow walls, using the overhangs of the old buildings to shelter from the scorching sun.
Su Can suddenly realized that Tang Wu was on his left and Lin Luoran on his right, a rather conspicuous arrangement. Lin Luoran wore a light summer outfit, while Tang Wu held one wrist with her other hand, her dazzlingly fair skin adding another touch of heat to the sultry summer.
The two girls probably also realized that each occupied one side of Su Can and that the scene was a little delicate, so they said something to break the faint awkwardness.
"Some friends are driving over from Shanghai in a few days. Tang Wu, come hang out with us."
Tang Wu shook her head. "I'll pass. You all have fun."
Lin Luoran looked a little disappointed, then turned to Su Can. "Then you absolutely have to come. I've already told them about you. They're coming over this time to meet you, too. They're all friends of mine from Shanghai, and they insist on making me treat them this time. When we go to Shanghai, let's really fleece them for all they're worth! I call this a low investment with high periodic returns."
Su Can smiled and nodded. Though Tang Wu appeared not to be paying attention as she watched the cars on the practice grounds,