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"Why is there a new motorcycle parked in the courtyard? Who just bought it? Such a big happy occasion, why didn't they tell us?"
"Exactly!"
"A new motorcycle must cost over ten thousand yuan, right? Which family in our complex is that rich?"
"I'd have to not eat or drink for five or six years to afford that, wouldn't I?"
"Tsk tsk, I wonder which family in our compound struck it rich."
"Maybe they're visiting relatives? Anyway, I don't believe any family in our complex could afford it."
Early the next morning, Lin Ge's parents rushed off to work and didn't notice the new motorcycle downstairs.
But some of the neighbors did.
They were all from the same winery factory and knew each other well.
Their salary levels were also similar, so they really couldn't figure out which family would have the financial capability to buy a motorcycle.
They gathered around, tsk-ing and touching the brand-new Honda Win 100, discussing it.
Until Lin Ge came down.
"Uncle Zhang, going to work?"
"Aunt Li, going to buy groceries?"
"Uncle Song, taking the little girl to school?"
Seeing the neighbors who had passed away in his previous life, Lin Ge greeted them with a smile.
The atmosphere at this time was still very simple and unsophisticated, unlike the petty squabbles of later generations.
If one family had trouble, neighbors would even come to help, so Lin Ge felt quite friendly towards these people.
Seeing Lin Ge insert the key and sit on the motorcycle, the neighbors' eyes were wide with shock, almost falling out.
They were all familiar with Lin Ge's family.
Although Lin Ye was a technical worker and earned more than most ordinary workers, his annual salary was only a little over 3,000 yuan.
Adding his mother Lin Mu's 2,000 yuan salary, it was only 5,000.
They'd have to save diligently for two or three years to afford this, wouldn't they?
Furthermore, even if they could afford it, they'd use it themselves, not let their child drive it.
"You all go about your business, I'm off to school."
Lin Ge also knew that these neighbors would find it hard to accept for a while.
His parents would probably react similarly when they came back.
But Lin Ge had already thought of an excuse, and he'd explain when he returned.
Giving a brief greeting, Lin Ge rode his motorcycle to school.
Wang Cheng's home.
"Mom, why don't you let me ride your Flying Pigeon bicycle? Our home is too far from school."
"You're just a kid, can you even ride a bike? Besides, your dad bought this bike for me because he dotes on your mom," Wang Cheng's mom said irritably.
Wang Cheng kneaded his mom's shoulders as she made breakfast, flattering her, "Mom, I learned to ride a bike a long time ago.
"Your workplace is so close to home, why would you need to ride a bike? It's just a few steps away.
"If I ride a bike, I can get to school early and study for a bit longer."
Seeing his mom hesitate a little, Wang Cheng quickly added, "At worst, I promise I'll get first place in the next mock exam and show it to you."
"You said that, alright?"
The last sentence made Wang Cheng's mom's heart waver.
"I promise."
Wang Cheng nodded like a chick pecking rice.
"Here, these are the keys. Remember to lock the bike at all times and don't lose it.
"This bike cost your dad half a month's salary, 300 yuan. If it gets lost, be careful you don't get 'bamboo shoot stewed pork' (a beating)."
Wang Cheng's mom warned him exasperatedly.
"Don't worry, I definitely won't lose it."
Taking the keys, Wang Cheng, fearing his mom would change her mind, grabbed a fried dough stick and left the house.
Riding the Flying Pigeon bicycle, Wang Cheng felt a surge of confidence.
"I must be the first person in the school to ride a bicycle to school."
Wang Cheng could already imagine the envious looks from his classmates.
And the scene of his classmates begging him to let them ride it.
This filled Wang Cheng with vanity.
Of course, this wasn't the most important thing.
Wang Cheng had gone through great lengths to get the bicycle from his mom, all for Yu Kelan.
"Lin Ge, with a bicycle, what can you fight me with?"
A hint of coldness flashed in Wang Cheng's eyes.
Although he was certain that Yu Kelan hadn't fallen for Lin Ge, Lin Ge's snack strategy had greatly improved Yu Kelan's impression of him.
If this continued, Wang Cheng felt that Yu Kelan would really be snatched away by Lin Ge.
This forced him to devise a strategy to close the distance between himself and Yu Kelan.
During class time was impossible.
Because Lin Ge and Yu Kelan sat together.
After class was also impossible. That guy Lin Ge kept asking Yu Kelan questions, their heads almost touching.
Thinking of that scene, Wang Cheng was consumed by jealousy.
So, the only time left was after school.
"Kelan's home is quite far from school. If I invite her to go home with me and sit on the back of my bicycle, she definitely won't refuse."
"At that time, I'll find topics to chat with her, or even deliberately brake, making her hold onto me. That will surely bring us closer."
"As long as I find another time to confess to her, hehe..."
"So what if you can sit with Kelan? By then, Kelan won't even pay attention to you."
Wang Cheng smiled triumphantly.
One had to say, Wang Cheng was a smart kid from a young age.
Unlike his peers, who would be passively suppressed when targeted by rivals in love, he actually knew how to formulate strategies and effectively counterattack.
"Wang Cheng, you're actually riding a bicycle to school?"
"This bike looks so new, did you just buy it?"
"That's so cool! I want to ride a bicycle to school too, but my dad won't let me."
"Wang Cheng, can I try it after class?"
Indeed, Wang Cheng came to school quite early, just in time for the morning rush.
He met many acquaintances along the way.
Everyone expressed envy towards Wang Cheng riding a bicycle to school.
Feeling the envious gazes around him, Wang Cheng was filled with vanity.
"Li Gao, can you ride a bike? This bike cost 300 yuan; if you break it, you can't afford to compensate."
"Fang Yue, if you can ride, you can try it after class."
Wang Cheng responded to each of them. Like Lin Ge, he also had good rapport in class.
But to Wang Cheng's disappointment, he didn't encounter Yu Kelan along the way.
Compared to these classmates, he was more eager to see Yu Kelan's shocked gaze and envious tone.
"Kelan, good morning."
After locking his bicycle, Wang Cheng returned to class and saw Yu Kelan already doing her morning reading.
Indeed, academic elites didn't just appear overnight; they were all the result of relentless effort.
"Mm, you came quite early too."
Yu Kelan looked up. Seeing it was Wang Cheng, she nodded gently.
"I rode my bicycle today."
Taking advantage of Lin Ge's absence, he quickly told Yu Kelan that he had ridden his bicycle to school.
"No wonder you came so early."
Yu Kelan was a little surprised, but only for a moment.
A bicycle only cost 200/300 yuan. With the 99-yuan box of chocolate Lin Ge gave her, the little girl's perspective was now different.
Wang Cheng was a little disappointed by Yu Kelan's reaction.
But he didn't forget his goal.
"Kelan, your home is quite far from school. Let's go home together after school."
Yu Kelan was a little surprised: "You mean, you want me to sit on your bicycle?"
Wang Cheng nodded repeatedly: "Yes, at least it'll get you home fifteen minutes earlier. And when going to school, I can pick you up from your house, which will give you more time to study."
Hearing Wang Cheng's words, Yu Kelan was a little tempted.
The gaokao (college entrance exam) was coming soon; no one would complain about having more study time.
This was a good opportunity to change her destiny.
"I'll think about it."
Yu Kelan was thin-skinned and started being noncommittal again.
But Wang Cheng had already figured out Yu Kelan's personality.
His face brightened, and he said, "I'll wait for you after school."