Qingyan's mind raced with a thousand possibilities, each more absurd than the last. Was this some eccentric young master playing a prank? Or perhaps a hidden camera reality show? She cautiously scanned her surroundings, but there were no signs of a practical joke. There was only the driver with his placid expression and the supercar's quiet growl, the sound of a beast in slumber.
Finally, curiosity won out over skepticism. She took a deep breath and slid into the passenger seat.
The door closed with a soft, satisfying click, sealing her off from the noisy world outside. The car's interior was a symphony of premium leather, carbon fiber, and exquisitely machined metal. It was even more breathtaking than the exterior.
"Is this... really your car?" Ji Qingyan couldn't help but ask as they pulled away from the curb.
"It's what I use for work," Lin Yi replied, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. His voice was level, devoid of any hint of pride or boastfulness.
That answer only deepened Ji Qingyan's confusion. Using a Koenigsegg to drive for Didi? Who in their right mind would do that? She decided to remain silent and observe. Perhaps the man was simply putting on an act.
But as the car merged into the city's dense traffic, she quickly realized how wrong she was.
Lin Yi wasn't merely driving. He was performing a ballet. The Koenigsegg didn't accelerate; it teleported, filling the smallest gaps in traffic with astonishing precision. It weaved through the labyrinth of cars and buses with an impossible fluidity, as if the other vehicles were standing still and he was the only thing in motion. The world outside the window became a blur of color.
Ji Qingyan unconsciously gripped the door handle. She had been in many luxury cars, but she had never experienced anything like this. There were no sudden jerks, no harsh brakes. Every maneuver was smooth, decisive, and unbelievably efficient. He wasn't just fast; he was in command of space and time.
"Normally... this route takes at least forty minutes in rush hour," Ji Qingyan murmured, her eyes glued to the traffic they were leaving in their wake.
"We'll be there in fifteen," Lin Yi stated calmly.
He was true to his word. Exactly fifteen minutes later, the Koenigsegg came to a perfect stop in front of her office building. Ji Qingyan sat motionless for a few seconds, trying to process what had just happened.
"We've arrived," Lin Yi reminded her gently.
"Ah... yes. Thank you," she snapped out of her stupor, hastily pulling out her phone to complete the payment. "Your driving skills... they're unbelievable."
Without hesitation, she tapped the 5-star rating and typed out a comment: "A ride worthy of the gods! Superb driver!"
As Ji Qingyan stepped out of the car, still looking back with a complex expression, another notification pinged in Lin Yi's mind.
[Order Complete.][Received 5-Star Rating.][Received Customer Compliment. Weekly Task Progressing.]
A faint smile touched Lin Yi's lips. He glanced at the Didi app on his phone, ready for the next ride. This experience, perhaps, was going to be far more interesting than he had ever imagined.