197: Chapter 197 An unexpected encounter with his ex-girlfriend

Li Luo soon arrived at the Heaven on Earth Bar.

Looking at the young man and woman getting into the car, it would be more appropriate to say they were a couple.

As soon as they got in, they chattered incessantly and shared intimate moments from time to time.

Li Luo glanced at them through the rearview mirror and shook his head inwardly. Young people these days really didn't treat him like an outsider.

After dropping the couple off at their destination, Li Luo didn't even bother to mention a five-star rating.

Seeing how inseparable they were, Li Luo suspected that saying anything would be a waste of breath.

Then, he continued to click for new orders.

When he received a notification from the Ride-hailing service backend, Li Luo was left somewhat speechless.

He had just picked someone up from Heaven on Earth, and now he was supposed to take someone else there. This was really...

He then stepped on the gas and drove toward the pickup point.

Jiangning Hexagon Plaza.

Two Women stood in the shadows of the trees by the roadside, talking softly. From the looks of it, they were clearly waiting for a car.

"Linlin, your boyfriend usually comes over at this time, doesn't he? Why haven't I seen him lately?"

Shen Lin was a bit speechless after hearing that.

"Please, I broke up over half a month ago. You're only finding out now?"

Yi Youyou couldn't help but be stunned.

"Broken up? Your boyfriend treated you like the palm of his hand; why would he break up with you?"

"What do you mean 'he broke up with me'? I was the one who dumped him, okay?"

"It's the same thing. Tell me first, why did you two break up?"

As she spoke, a look of realization dawned on Yi Youyou's face.

"I was wondering why you've been so close to Lin Ze lately. So that's the reason."

Hearing the previous sentence, Shen Lin just gave her a white-eyed look and didn't bother to refute it.

"I'm close to Lin Ze because he's pursuing me. As for breaking up with my Ex-boyfriend, that's actually quite funny."

"How is it funny? Tell me about it," Yi Youyou asked curiously.

"You want to hear it? If you pay for the ride yourself later, I'll tell you," Shen Lin chuckled.

"You're shameless! You're actually selling information about your breakup as intelligence."

"Not at all. I just want to squeeze the last bit of remaining value out of that Ex-boyfriend of mine who drives a ride-hailing car."

At this point, Shen Lin gave a sly smile.

"Anyway, I've told you the terms. Take it or leave it."

"You..."

Yi Youyou pointed at her colleague in annoyance. Although the price of a premium car was a bit expensive, her curiosity clearly won out.

So she considered it for a moment and said crossly,

"Fine, tell me. But if I'm not satisfied, I'm not paying."

"Hehehe... I'll definitely satisfy you. Which part do you want to hear first?" Shen Lin was very happy that a boring piece of breakup information could save her dozens of yuan.

"Nonsense, of course I want to hear why you broke up!"

"The reason for the breakup? It was because he suddenly proposed to me one night. Isn't that hilarious?"

Even now, thinking back on it, Shen Lin found it a bit laughable.

"Proposed to you? Your boyfriend proposed to you, isn't that great? It proves he loves you!" Yi Youyou said with some confusion after hearing this.

"Love? What the hell is love worth? How much money is love worth?" Shen Lin snorted disdainfully.

This sentence made Yi Youyou fall silent for a moment before she continued asking.

"Didn't you tell me before that your Ex-boyfriend drives for the Ride-hailing service until very late every day?"

"Since he's so hardworking, his salary should be decent for a Jiangning like Jiangning."

"The salary is okay, but expenses cost money too! As for being hardworking, what's the point? Every time he bought me something, he was so stingy."

"Stingy with gifts? Okay then!"

Yi Youyou paused and then asked,

"And you mentioned expenses. If I remember correctly, the few times your Ex-boyfriend drove me back, I never saw him smoke. Even if he drinks, it shouldn't cost much."

Shen Lin replied indifferently,

"If it weren't for the fact that he doesn't smoke or drink, and was meticulously attentive to me, I would have kicked him to the curb long ago. I wouldn't have waited until now."

"That's what I mean. So where is your boyfriend's money? Based on what you're saying, his expenses should be very low." Yi Youyou was a bit puzzled.

"Doesn't renting a house cost money? Doesn't our food cost money? And buying me things for holidays, doesn't that cost money?"

"What about your money? Based on what you're saying, when you eat together, you could help him share some of the burden."

Hearing this, Shen Lin spoke in a tone that took it for granted.

"My money should obviously be saved up. Why should I help him share the burden?"

"Uh, okay. I guess it's just a case of one person being willing to give and the other being willing to receive."

Yi Youyou rolled her eyes at her.

"No wonder you complain he has no money. You've used up all his money; where is he supposed to get more?"

"And really, knowing he had so little money, he still wanted to propose to you. You should have been more frugal when you were using his money."

Shen Lin was amused by this.

She couldn't help but complain.

"Why should I be frugal? He was the one proposing to me, not the other way around. Is it my fault he has no money?"

"You're really ruthless. You spent all your Ex-boyfriend's money, and now you're making sarcastic remarks like this. I really admire you."

Shen Lin almost laughed until tears came out.

"What do you mean I spent all his money? He spent it himself! Don't talk nonsense with your eyes wide open."

"Besides, if he has no money, shouldn't he reflect on himself? Has he worked hard these years? Has he been driving every day?"

"Fine, fine, I can't win an argument with you. So what you mean is, you two are completely finished?" Yi Youyou said, slightly speechless.

"That's for sure. Even if he begged me to get back together now, I'd call the police and say he's harassing me."

"So what's the situation between you and Lin Ze right now?"

"That's off-topic. But, seeing as you're footing the bill today, I'll reluctantly tell you."

Shen Lin said with a generous look.

"Like I said, he's pursuing me. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll probably say yes to him in a few days."

"After all, as one of my customers, I have some understanding of his spending power. Not to mention anything else, he's easily thousands of times better than that ride-hailing driver from before."

After hearing this, the corners of Yi Youyou's mouth curled up slightly, and she said in a teasing tone,

"True, Lin Ze is quite wealthy. If I'm not mistaken, wasn't that a Porsche key hanging from his waist?"

"Yeah, so what?"

"Aren't you afraid you won't be able to control a rich man like that? Have you thought about that?"

Hearing this, Shen Lin said huffily,

"Nonsense, of course I've thought about it. You have to prepare for the worst in everything, especially with rich people."

"But I still have a lot of confidence in myself. With my figure and looks, handling someone like him shouldn't be a problem."

"Alright, as a good friend, I'm just giving you a heads-up. Rich guys like them change women like they change clothes. Just keep that in mind." Yi Youyou reminded her kindly.

"Yeah, I know. I've got it under control, don't worry!"

Yi Youyou nodded at that.

"Oh, right. Since you're ready to say yes to Lin Ze, why are you dragging me to a bar?"

"Haven't I not said yes yet? I'm going to the bar to see if there are any other rich guys or handsome boys. I might as well have some fun while I'm still single," Shen Lin said excitedly.

"Tsk, 'still single'. Weren't you still going to bars for fun occasionally when you were dating your Ex-boyfriend? Weren't you not single back then?"

"How can that be the same? Can a loser be compared to a rich man? Once I'm with Lin Ze, I'll definitely have to behave myself. Why would I still go to bars?"

After saying this, she didn't dare to continue chatting with her friend, fearing it would go on forever.

So she immediately changed the subject.

"Let's not talk about it. See where the car you called is. It's rare for you to be so generous today."

"How am I being generous? We were supposed to split it, but now I have to pay for it all by myself," Yi Youyou grumbled while picking up her phone.

"Who told you to be so desperate for gossip? Serves you right. Besides, it's not like you're losing out. Didn't I give you that extra off-topic bit for free?" Shen Lin said triumphantly.

"Tsk, I can't be bothered with you. The phone says two more minutes. Remember to help me scout some men when we get to the bar; you promised me."

"I know, I know. If you take a fancy to any Handsome Guy, just let me know, and I'll go up and help set you up."

"That's more like it. Anyway, at the bar, you listen to my instructions. I pick who I pick; don't go making decisions for me. I don't want any of those greasy guys," Yi Youyou emphasized, afraid her friend would act recklessly.

"Alright, alright, why are you talking so much? Is there anything else? Hurry up and say it."

"One last question and then I'm done. Plus, the car should be here soon." Yi Youyou chuckled.

"Ask away," Shen Lin said impatiently.

"Are you still in contact with your Ex-boyfriend?"

"Contact my foot. I deleted all his contact info the night I left. Haven't you heard the famous saying? Not disturbing them is the best respect for the deceased."

"You're truly impressive. I admit defeat."

"Right? I think so too. Look, is that the car driving toward us?" Shen Lin said, pointing toward an SUV not far ahead.

"Let me check the license plate." Yi Youyou glanced at the order on her phone.

"That's the one. Get ready to board!"

Li Luo followed the navigation to the destination. Since it was nighttime, he saw two people standing in the shadows of the trees but didn't pay much attention.

He unlocked the car, and after they got in, he asked casually,

"Are you the passengers with the phone ending in 3261?"

"Yes." The familiar voice in the car surprised Li Luo, and he looked back with the help of the dim interior light.

"Holy crap, why is it you guys?"

When Shen Lin saw Li Luo, her eyes widened instantly as if she had seen something unbelievable.

It took her a long while to react, and a mocking smile curled on her lips.

"Oh, isn't this Driver Li? What, you used to drive those ordinary ride-hailing cars, and now you've switched to premium ones? Did you get triggered? Renting this car can't be cheap, right?"

Shen Lin deliberately emphasized the word 'renting', her eyes full of disdain.

"None of your business. If it weren't for Youyou, I wouldn't have taken this order. All this chatter, what bad luck."

"You're the one who's bad luck! Li Luo, are you sick? How dare you talk to me like that?"

"Who cares how I talk? We're broken up; what's it to you? If you're not happy, you can get out of the car right now."

As Li Luo spoke, he couldn't help but speed up, wanting to get them to their destination as quickly as possible.

As for this car, he planned to sell it and buy a better one tomorrow. After all, this car was now tainted.

Seeing the man who used to be completely submissive to her act like a different person after just over half a month, Shen Lin was so angry her lungs felt like they were bursting.

She turned to look at Yi Youyou beside her.

"Youyou, let's get out and call another car. Sitting in this car makes me feel sick and want to vomit."

"You got pregnant after not seeing me for ten days? It's fine if you vomit; the cleaning fee is five hundred. Go ahead and vomit!"

"You're the one who's pregnant! I wish you infertility and a house full of descendants."

"I still can't forget you, you know? Every time I pass a funeral parlor, I think it's you who died."

When she heard the first half of the sentence, the corners of Shen Lin's mouth unconsciously curled up, but as soon as she heard the second half, she immediately became cold as ice.

...

Yi Youyou sat in the passenger seat, and seeing the explosive atmosphere between the two, she quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Oh, stop arguing. Even if you've broken up, you can still be good friends."

"Besides, you used to be so close."

Shen Lin rolled her eyes and said crossly,

"Who's close to him? He was submissive when we were together, but look at him now that we've broken up—he's showing his true colors. It's a good thing he doesn't have any damn money; if he did, his tail would be wagging in the sky."

Li Luo couldn't help but snort coldly.

"I have no money, but at least I don't use other people's money. Unlike you, you don't have a cent but you used my money every day. You're a real gold-digger."

Shen Lin's face flushed with anger.

"You're the gold-digger! You psychopath!"

Li Luo sneered.

"Calling me a psychopath? I'm a man; how can I be a gold-digger? You're mentally deranged. If you're sick, go get treated."

Seeing them arguing more and more fiercely, Yi Youyou quickly interjected.

"Alright, alright, stop it. Both of you calm down. There's no point in arguing like this."

"And you both know it's impossible for you to reconcile. Why keep hurting each other like this?"

"Li Luo, you're driving premium cars now, which shows you're making progress. And Shen Lin, you have your own life. Can't everyone just move on in peace?"

Li Luo stopped speaking. If it weren't for the frustration bottled up inside, he wouldn't have bothered wasting his breath on this woman today.

After a while, Shen Lin suddenly spoke up.

"Forget it, I don't want to argue with you anymore. Anyway, we have nothing to do with each other now. Let's just go our separate ways from now on."

Li Luo also said coldly,

"Suits me fine. It's better if we never meet again."

Yi Youyou breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the two had finally stopped arguing.