CHAPTER 304: CHAPTER 304: VISITOR FROM THE YE FAMILY (1)_1

"Mm, mm, I know, Auntie, I’m on my way right now." Shangguan You put down what she was holding and dashed out of the kitchen like a wisp of smoke.

"Girl, have some breakfast before you go," Liu Ruoling called after her.

"I have bread, I’ll eat it on the way!"

"Girl, slow down a bit!"

"It takes an hour and a half to get to Brother Qing from here. I’m leaving, Auntie!" Shangguan You’s distant voice echoed back as her figure vanished from the room.

Liu Ruoling shook her head, a gentle smile playing on her lips as she watched the departing figure. That girl is still closest to young Qing. Shangguan You drove out of the garage in the flashy sports car Ouyang Xuan had given her, speeding off like a shot. Shangguan Zhi and his two sons returned from their morning exercise. They had intended to catch up with her and stop her from driving, but Shangguan Hao was left eating a cloud of exhaust as he watched the car quickly disappear from sight.

"This girl! She doesn’t even have a driver’s license and dares to drive so fast?" Shangguan Zhi snorted, watching the receding car angrily.

"The girl’s too bold, driving the car so fast and not even bringing a driver. From now on, she’s not allowed to drive by herself," Shangguan Yu remarked, his brow furrowing slightly. "Indeed, she isn’t to drive until she’s eighteen."

Shangguan Hao, whose eyes stung from watching, looked away and muttered coldly in agreement before striding towards the house.

The other two nodded. It was a rare weekend when the whole family was at home, yet the girl had run off to pick up that Shangguan Qing fellow, and driving so recklessly too. My daughter treats young Qing better than me, her own father! Shangguan Hao felt a pang of jealousy, which left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Shangguan You drove towards the suburbs. The military academy where Shangguan Qing studied specifically trained officers for the nation’s military. Those who performed well during their time at school could join the army upon graduation, their military rank depending on their performance.

The military academy was situated more than one hundred kilometers outside Beijing. The school occupied a vast area and operated under a closed-off management system.

Shangguan You sped onto the highway, accelerating the car to one hundred kilometers per hour. The silver sports car zoomed towards its destination like the wind.

With music playing, she continued to speed forward, while other cars whizzed by her.

Suddenly, Shangguan You’s car rapidly approached the entrance of a tunnel one kilometer ahead. A THUNDEROUS BOOM! Sparks flew inside the tunnel. A black sports car, wreathed in flames, burst out and crashed right into her car. Another LOUD BOOM, and she, along with her car, erupted in fire, the blaze lighting up the entire tunnel.

Shangguan You jerked to her senses, slammed her foot on the brakes with a SCREECH, and swiftly turned the steering wheel, pulling over to the shoulder and coming to a steady stop. She slumped over the steering wheel, panting heavily, sweat dripping down her forehead.

That was an illusion. This was the third time such a vision had appeared. As her abilities had grown stronger, the premonitions of danger had become fainter for her. But today, the illusion had struck again with such clarity.

After a long moment, Shangguan You lifted her head, trying to calm her intense unease. She looked towards the tunnel entrance hundreds of meters away, watching countless cars speeding past. Everything was fine. There was no fierce fire, and no accident had occurred.

Shangguan You’s car remained parked on the shoulder for a full thirty minutes before she started the engine again. She drove towards the tunnel, her speed now reduced to fifty kilometers per hour.

The moment she drove into the tunnel, the bright daylight outside vanished, replaced by dim tunnel lights. The HONKING of car horns blared incessantly around her as vehicles quickly overtook her. The pavement was damp from the tunnel’s humidity. Shangguan You gripped the steering wheel tightly, driving steadily, and quickly headed for the tunnel exit.

As the darkness gave way to bright sunlight once again, the tension gripping Shangguan You didn’t ease; instead, it coiled tighter within her.

So, what I saw didn’t happen? It didn’t. But is it because the time isn’t right, or the location is wrong? Shangguan You increased her speed and turned the music up loud, continuing towards the military academy.

Her car came to a smooth stop at the school’s main gate. Looking at the imposing entrance and the guards stationed there, Shangguan You sat quietly in the car, waiting for Shangguan Qing and the others to come out. Perhaps my illusion was wrong, she thought. There was no explosion, no traffic accident at all. I wasn’t surrounded by fire, and my car didn’t explode.

Shangguan You took a few deep breaths and lifted her head again. The unease on her face had faded as she spotted a tall, familiar figure at the school gate.

"Brother Qing!" Shangguan You called out loudly, stepping out of the car and running towards Shangguan Qing. After three months, Brother Qing was tanner and even more robust, exuding a distinct masculine aura.

"Girl, why did you come alone?" Shangguan Qing instinctively wrapped his arms around her, inhaling her unique scent. His gaze fell on the luxurious sports car, and he frowned. Did she come all by herself?

"Of course I came alone. I’m here to take you all home. Let’s go," Shangguan You said with a soft smile. Shangguan Qing’s smile and his embrace always made her feel secure.

"Girl, do you only have eyes for your Brother Qing? Didn’t you see your Brother Gui Jun?" Gui Jun, his face also tanned, spoke to Shangguan You with a hint of playful complaint. It’s unbearable that she only has eyes for Shangguan Qing!

"Girl, aren’t your college entrance exams soon? Do you really have time to pick us up?" Yu Zifeng frowned, his phoenix eyes sweeping over Shangguan Qing with a touch of displeasure. My own fiancée only has eyes for Shangguan Qing, not me! For the first time, Yu Zifeng felt like he, Young Master Yu, was failing miserably.

"Exactly! You should be at home studying hard like Zijin. You don’t want to lose to Zijin, do you?" Zhang Yuchen burst into hearty laughter, glancing first at Yu Zifeng, then at Shangguan Qing.