back.In politics, he was thriving and busy, but when alone at home, he began to reflect on whether he was a good father.Wang Weiwei had still not come back. The child seemed determined to oppose him....Chapter 126: Bright as a Star

Catherine pressed the accelerator, and the BMW surged forward, with kinetic energy heading straight for the rear bumper of the Santana behind them. The other party clearly hadn't expected such an unexpected turn of events; the heavy BMW charged over with immense force, causing everyone to feel a sudden jolt. The Santana in front was pushed off its lane, crashing into the side wall and trapped by the vehicles following Su Can.

The engine of the other vehicle started several times but couldn't escape. When the doors opened, two bloodied individuals scrambled out frantically.

This left the girls inside the car trembling with fear, huddled together, their earlier courage completely drained by this collision, afraid that the other party would retaliate. Although they had never been intimidated by anyone before, this didn't include such a special situation. Now, they were too shocked to think straight, only instinctively wanting to defend themselves.

Xu Zhuoming opened his mouth, staring at their BMW and wanting to say something but not knowing where to start.

The Beetle's rear door opened, and everyone stepped out onto the street, looking back at the chaotic scene. The tire marks on the road and the smell of rubber seemed to remind them that what had just happened was real.

Later, police cars arrived, and Xu Jianchuan was taken away in an ambulance. A policeman from the local police station responsible for investigating the scene patted Xu Zhuoming's head and said, "Don't be afraid, you did well. You acted decisively and bravely."

The BMW had a gaping hood with one side light damaged; fortunately, there were no major issues. Xu Zhuoming was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, fearing how he would face his father but also feeling a rush of pride that he dared to ram the offending vehicle. How cool was this action It would surely cause quite a stir among their group!

However, looking at his family's BMW now, Xu Zhuoming's eyebrows furrowed into an 'eight' shape. He knew for sure this car was ruined.

The crowd of young men and women were gathered quietly in Wang Weiwei's villa living room, listening to the faint sounds of a phone conversation from upstairs where Wang Bo seemed to be saying something like "It must be handled seriously; you have to give me a result soon." He made several calls one after another, creating an impending sense of crisis.

Seated in the living room, everyone was whispering about what had happened that day. Afraid Wang Bo might hear them, they spoke very softly but were internally excited and used body language to emphasize their points.

After all, for these kids, this could be the longest they have lived. It was their first time experiencing such a suspected retaliatory incident up close, and apparently, the victim was a senior executive of a state-owned enterprise group, shocking even the市委書記of the city, and making it into the newspaper. At that moment, all they felt was fear so intense it made their legs weak, but afterwards, there was a sense of pride.

Usually, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Hollywood movies offer non-stop dramatic scenes. Although real-life car collisions lack the drama seen in films and seem less interesting, they are truly shocking to recall.

"Su Cen was the first to react, telling us to hit him, so we did. He stepped over and pressed my accelerator. I didn’t think about anything else at that moment; man, I just wanted to ram into him."

Hearing Xu Zhuoming's narration, everyone recalled getting out of their car upon seeing the scene where no one could walk straight due to the intensity. Glass shards littered the ground, and the middle-aged man inside the Ford was still struggling. The immense impact force bent a roadside tree, causing leaves to scatter everywhere. A Santana was wedged between a wall and a deformed BMW, with blood splatters from the fleeing perpetrator and tire tracks trailing across the road.

All this indicated how intense the situation had been at that moment.

From behind the Beetle, it was unimaginable for the BMW driver to suddenly accelerate recklessly. Such boldness—or reckless behavior—was hard to fathom.

In that instant, everyone wondered: How could a boy who pressed down on the accelerator dare to say such a forceful phrase

"That's Su Cen for you," Wang Weiwei paused and said, "You don't know him."

Lin Zhoudi nodded solemnly, agreeing with this sentiment. At that moment, they all seemed like mature adults reflecting on the matter.

"Yes, we don’t understand him." Li Lan nodded as well, saying, "If I had known something like this would happen to him beforehand, I’d rather not have met him at all. But now, I really wish to interrogate him and see what he was thinking. How could he think of ramming into the other car when there were girls in our back seat It’s too uncouth; it's unbearable. Let’s give him a call and let off some steam."

Wang Weiwei then turned to Xu Zhuoming, saying, "Don’t worry about your car issue; I’ll definitely talk to my dad and have him explain everything to yours. Don’t worry, you won’t be scolded or beaten by your father. My dad will definitely take care of this for you."

Xu Zhuoming expressed some righteous indignation mixed with excitement, saying, "Look at me; am I an unreasonable person You think I still care about our family's car What I did was worth it—I feel justified. I haven’t felt so manly in my life! It’s much better than bullying a couple of weaklings at school! Even if my dad beats me with the belt, I can still smile at him.

Lin Zhoudo gave a thumbs up and whispered, "Just for these words, let's get drunk tonight! Let’s celebrate that we finally made it to the newspaper!"

"The incident process is as follows: The offending vehicle attempted to escape; another car coming from behind reacted instantly by ramming into the offending vehicle. The perpetrator abandoned his car and fled. Currently, the police are in the process of capturing him. It’s said that the courageous car owner who acted with a sense of justice, along with his four friends, are all under twenty years old. The individuals involved declined interviews and did not reveal their names or identities; they only stated that it was something any citizen would do," Zhang Lin read out the last paragraph from the newspaper, at a loss as to whether she should laugh or cry. "So we actually made it to the front page of the newspaper"

"Be content with your situation. Wang Weiwei’s father has already mentioned it; are you guys hoping for your parents to read about us in newspapers" Li Lan said, indirectly protecting them.

When their phones rang and someone knocked on the door downstairs, everyone hurriedly kept quiet. Wang Bo glanced at his obedient group of friends and felt a mix of amusement and frustration. He changed shoes by the door and reminded everyone not to run around before waiting for their parents to arrive. Right before stepping out the door, he sighed and said, "They’ve all grown up."

A few days later, the Chengdu police solved this criminal case, capturing those involved who admitted to being instructed and hired to seek revenge.

In Wang Weiwei’s home in Shanghai, parents of each of the group members rushed to Chengdu to pick them up. Of course, they did not escape a verbal scolding. Surprisingly, Xu Zhuoming's father returned from his European business trip and came to Chengdu for an amicable conversation with Wang Bo. He even invited everyone out to dinner and immediately waved off concerns about the BMW issue when it was brought up.

Finally, he pulled Xu Zhuoming aside without any scolding or punishment but ended up saying nothing at all.

Xu Zhuoming felt incredibly relieved and vaguely understood his father’s conflicted feelings—too afraid to scold him even if he wanted to.

Back in Shanghai, Xu Zhuoming immediately became the subject of everyone's hot discussion. Even some people they barely knew learned about this major incident that happened in Chengdu.

The discussions never ceased as they were curious about how these young men encountered such a traffic accident and then decided to ram into the other car without hesitation.

Thus, there was talk like: "Xu Zhuoming and his gang went to Chengdu for those few days. He drove his father’s BMW and crashed into a Santana! This guy is so badass; he's truly a tough character!"

The recent hot topic is about a youth who, driving his father's BMW, hit someone else. This story has been circulating in the circles of Shanghai.

"That’s what you’re talking about. The guy isn’t a playboy at all; it seems he was acting heroically by chasing after the肇事逃逸的車輛. He wasn't being a playboy, was he I’ve told this story so vividly because I know him personally—his name is Xu Zhuoming. His family lives in Xuhui District and his father is… Actually, I heard this from someone who knows the truth."

Su Can's name has also gradually become known in distant places.

When Zhang Lin, Zhao Chunyang, Xu Zhuoming, Zhang Zhi Fei, and Li Lan returned to Shanghai from their trip, some of their friends were former friends of Lin Luoran. They used to gather often and had good relationships, though they occasionally had small conflicts. However, Lin Luoran was always the center of attention among them, more so than people like Zhang Lin or Li Lan. It’s just that after a long time without seeing each other and due to attending different schools with their own lives, the boundaries between them became blurred.

Now as they were entering college age, these friendships began to return during summer vacation.

The team of Chengdu adventurers returning brought several pieces of good news—Lin Luoran was going back to Shanghai for university. For those who remained here but attended different universities, this was naturally seen as a positive development.

It's somewhat anticipated that the gradually shining Lin Luanran would return to this city and the mysterious Su Can mentioned in everyone’s discussions.

The only regret is that when Lin Luoran arrives in Shanghai, it will probably be right around college start time. They may not have enough time to reminisce about old times before they dive into their new lives.

The waves of the past, memories unwilling to let go and those already released, the dazzling people and events, as well as the future once dreamt of, will all move forward alongside this brand-new life that’s arriving with great fanfare. Until under this grand era, they shine brightly like stars in a vast sea.floor leader Wang Dongjian said with a "Hey," "I told my friends yesterday that Room 602 had produced some talented individuals. Today, Su Can gave us such an impressive performance. I said your dorm...