"Then why remind us to wear helmets and pay attention to safety around this manhole?!" The man was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but get a little frantic.

Lin Li hadn't spoken yet, but Bai Bufan, who had already accepted and understood everything, stepped forward:

"First of all, there is a risk of falling if the manhole covers are missing. Even if they're there, because of the height difference between the manhole cover and the road, there's a chance the electric scooter might jolt when going up or down, and my friend worries that you might get into an accident due to this jolt, so wearing a helmet could help you avoid being shaken to death."

His voice was calm yet powerful, persuasive as he spoke.

Lin Li raised an eyebrow, looking appreciatively at Bai Bufan—excellent, not freaking out like the other guy, this is human thinking as it should be.

Seeing the two of them looking at him and nodding, the man closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and his chest heaved violently.

Lin Li sensed the change in demeanor and shielded Bai Bufan in front of him, warning, "Bufan, be careful, he might ram into us."

Bai Bufan: "Again?"

"I! Thank! You! All!"

Unfortunately, like the driver, the man finally decided against becoming a public menace. After gritting his teeth and thanking Lin Li and Bai Bufan, he rode off on the electric scooter.

If you can't provoke them, avoid them.

Lin Li watched as the man left and disappeared—mainly to ensure he didn't suddenly change his mind and turn back to ram into them.

"Let's go, time to grab a bite to eat," said Lin Li to Bai Bufan after seeing them off.

"You're a bastard, you are," Bai Bufan jokingly scolded while pointing at Lin Li, "I feel so bad for that guy, being played like a fiddle by you."

"I wasn't playing him in any way," Lin Li shrugged:

"I'm actually doing it for their own good, advising them to wear helmets while riding—that's beneficial to them. I'm just doing something good and getting a little entertainment in the process."

"I totally get it!" Bai Bufan laughed and gave Lin Li a hearty slap on the shoulder, his eyes showing a nostalgic look, "I've done something similar before."

"Oh? Do tell." Lin Li's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

A reminiscent expression appeared on Bai Bufan's face, his speech slowed but filled with a kind of sincere wickedness:

"Previously, someone in my neighborhood posted a notice looking for a lost dog, and I found it."

"When I called the dog's owner, I didn't say a word and just turned on the speakerphone to let the dog hear its owner's voice and start barking."

"I let it bark for a minute, then hung up the phone and put it on airplane mode."

"Later, when I returned the dog to the owner, his thank-you was much like that guy's earlier, really brings back memories."

Lin Li: "⌓‿⌓!"

"Bufan, I knew I didn't misjudge you," Lin Li felt greatly comforted, feeling like he had a worthy successor.

Bai Bufan waved his hand modestly: "Oh, not at all, we both are the same."

Lin Li gave Bai Bufan a firm pat on the shoulder, as if finding a long-lost son, full of emotion: "Bufan, the two of us could at least count as three dogs."

Bai Bufan paused for a second, couldn't believe they thought the same way, but then solemnly corrected: "Six."

Lin Li: "?"

...

They walked into a Japanese restaurant.

It was a rather affordable Japanese restaurant, and since it was a weekend mealtime, the place was quite crowded, almost full.

Judging by the number of people, it's trustworthy and shouldn't taste bad.

Guided by messages in the group chat, they spotted the "three people" waving at them not far away and walked over.

Some of the food seemed to have just been served in bits; the girls were still taking photos and hadn't taken a bite.

Perhaps they were simply waiting until everyone was present to start dining.

Lin Li and Bai Bufan sat opposite the three girls.

Chen Yu Ying extended her hand.

Lin Li was a bit confused, then noticed the gaze and handed her the hair tie from his wrist, watching her tie up her loose hair.

Didn't she bring her own?

Had to use mine?

Nice!

"Remember to give it back."

"Got it~"

Feeling pleased with himself for a while, Lin Li took out his phone and waved at Chen Yu Ying across the table:

"Class president, come over, I've got something good to show you, a photo I took on the way."

"Hmm? What is it... hey." Chen Yu Ying had just made a move to get up, but Ding Sihan next to her quickly pressed her shoulder, making her unable to move.

"Why can't you just send the picture to Ying Bao?" Ding Sihan sneered, then looked warmly at Chen Yu Ying:

"Class president, I hope next time you can recognize your own identity, you're already my bestie, so don't just sit by any random cats or dogs.

It brings down your status for no reason, be a dear, let's not hang out with these lower people anymore."

"Tch—"

Lin Li pursed his lips, damn that Ding Sihan, she found out and holds grudges.

Seeing Lin Li digging into the empty utensils, Ding Sihan smirked, continuing her revenge: "Ying Bao, your hands are so white and small."

Lin Li still pursed his lips, not even looking up: "Words like these can't hurt me."

Ding Sihan: "Ying Bao, has your boyfriend ever reached this level?"

Chen Yu Ying: "Hmm? What?"

Lin Li, Bai Bufan: "(;☉_☉)?"

The two were instantly on alert, snapping their heads up!

Lin Li was in despair.

Bai Bufan was laughing, "HAHAHAHA, Lin Li, you're finally getting a taste of it today."

Only to see Ding Sihan hug Chen Yu Ying, rubbing her cheek against hers, then looking evilly at Lin Li, reciting her lines:

"Ying Bao, with a boyfriend like that, it must be awful, you must be living unhappily."

Chen Yu Ying: "Huh?"

"Ying Bao, the way you try to hold back your voice is so cute~"

Chen Yu Ying: "?"

Everyone was speeding on the highway, yet Chen Yu Ying remained clueless, finally sensing something was amiss.

Bai Bufan had a flash of inspiration, moved his upper body to the back of Lin Li, stretched both hands forward from under Lin Li's armpits, and clasped Lin Li's shoulders, restricting his movement.

Meanwhile, Lin Li held back his laughter, fully transforming into a helpless husband, desperately 'struggling' on the spot:

"Huang Mao Ding!"

"Yame——kuto——"