Chapter 6: Transformation

Yang Yi smiled and said, "Forget it, forget it. I was short on money a little while ago, but now I am no longer in need. As for the driver's license, it doesn't matter since I won't need it in the future anyway. It makes no difference whether I have one or not."

As he grasped the steering wheel, Yang Yi, who had thought he would never experience any emotional fluctuations, unexpectedly felt a sense of reluctance

I am of Chinese nationality, an immigrant, well, perhaps I will be.

Yang Yi thought he wouldn't be able to finish two bowls of noodles, but he surprisingly finished them all. He took a napkin to wipe his mouth, and then he did not pick up on Xiao Ran's words, smiling as he said: "Today has been quite exhausting, let's head back early. I can give you a ride."

Which country to go abroad to

Yang Yi could certainly see that Xiao Ran had a strong affection for him. If they continued to interact, something might indeed happen. However, it was destined to have no outcome; at most, they would only have a month together. Therefore, it would be better not to pursue the relationship any further.

The chubby boy said with a苦脸: "Miss Xiao, do you think this guy is handsome? Even I, as a man, think he is handsome! Is his character good? Very good! You say you are such a grown person and still have no partner, and the one you finally find is a scumbag. Anyway, you two are somewhat fated, why not just give it a try? Hey, buddy, you don't have a girlfriend, do you?"

Although Yang Yi was filled with sorrow of parting, seeing Xiao Ran smile still gave him a feeling akin to a spring breeze brushing against his face

Yang Yi ordered two bowls of noodles. Although he could not finish them, he wanted to taste both flavors. Even though there was still a month left, he began to feel an intense sense of urgency.

Xiao Ran let out a sigh, wiped her eyes, and said softly: "Let's change the subject, what are you going to the UK for? Studying abroad?"

Xiao Ran shot an annoyed glance at the chubby boy beside her, then turned to Yang Yi and asked, "Why don't you need a driver's license anymore?"

It should be the United Kingdom

The chubby boy clapped his hands and said to Xiao Ran: "Wow! A match made in heaven! If you don't mind, you two can go have a meal first, I'll just leave right now!"

Yang Yi shook his head and said, "It's nothing much, I was just curious why someone as beautiful as you should be in such a situation."

Graduated

Oh, the driver's license has indeed been revoked

Yang Yi answered Xiao Ran's question ambiguously, and Xiao Ran casually said: "Do you want to immigrate to the UK? I am a US citizen, and actually, I do not want to immigrate, but it doesn't matter, it's just a nationality."

Yang Yi spoke in a ghostly manner: "I have no family, and I cannot return."

Yang Yi felt a sense of anger and disdain towards his own emotions, as the life he was destined to lead in the future should not be accompanied by such strong feelings of reluctance and attachment

It's nothing

Yang Yi was momentarily taken aback, as he was originally of Huaxia nationality. However, before he turned one year old, he was granted British nationality. After the death of his parents, he returned to his homeland and had his Huaxia nationality restored. Yet, after leaving this time, it is truly uncertain what his nationality will be.

No, it was during the time he ate two bowls of noodles that Yang Yi completed his transformation

Let's talk about it later, we have the phone now

Yang Yi smiled and then said apologetically, "But I have to leave tomorrow, I need to go back and rest well for a night, so I am very sorry."

The subsequent events unfolded naturally; the two individuals hailed a taxi and returned to the place where they had met. Indeed, Yang Yi's car had been ticketed, but fortunately, it had not been towed away. Thus, the two of them got back into Yang Yi's car and began searching for a place to eat.

Is there a parking space available?

It was just the time taken to eat a bowl of noodles

It is as if after today, one will never be able to eat it again

In the afternoon, Yang Yi was still a recent graduate, at an age where he only thought about having fun, but by the evening, he was ready to face a future that may not be beautiful but will certainly be thrilling.

Xiao Ran took out her phone and said: "Let's exchange phone numbers, and also, I will definitely pay you the money. What we agreed upon will be honored."

There are more people who like me, but I simply do not find them appealing. Hmph, the ones I dislike the most are those men who think they are very handsome but are actually effeminate.

The chubby boy left just like that. Xiao Ran turned to look at Yang Yi, feeling quite embarrassed yet gentle as she said: "This is a friend of mine. My dad and his dad have a very good relationship; they used to be neighbors. That car is his. I took his car out without informing his family. That car is like the apple of his eye; as soon as he noticed it was missing, he immediately called the police. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been dragged into this. I am truly sorry."

Xiao Ran immediately appeared very apologetic, and then she said softly: "I'm sorry, I'll give you the money, Xiao Panger, lend me 10,000 yuan, no, lend me 30,000 yuan."

He secretly resented himself for not being as strong and resolute as he had imagined, yet Yang Yi still stepped on the brake decisively and said in an undeniable tone: "Let's eat noodles here!"

Even a restaurant that I originally thought had a mediocre taste, which I frequented merely for its convenience and speed, now feels endearing and hard to part with

Why sell it? Oh, you are going abroad. But there is no need to sell it, just keep it. When you come back, you will still be able to drive. Let your family take care of it, and you can use it occasionally.

Yang Yi smiled and said, "It's nothing. Where are you headed now? I also need to drive my car. If you are going back to the place where you took a taxi, we can return together along the way."

What Yang Yi is most reluctant to part with is his car. He has owned this car for less than six months, and during this time, he has been contemplating how to modify it every day. Just as he has completed all the modifications and tuned it to its optimal state, he is already considering selling it before he has even warmed up the steering wheel. How can he not feel heartbroken

Aren't you going to school anymore

So early, how old are you

Do not eat, just go back to eat. My car is still left there, it would be troublesome if it gets towed again

The racetrack and the road are two different matters

Xiao Ran's concerns are evidently not on the same wavelength as Yang Yi

Given the relationship with Li Fan, Yang Yi certainly cannot mention a single word about it. Just as he was pondering how to fabricate a lie to cover it up, Xiao Ran nudged the little fatty with her elbow and then cautiously said to Yang Yi: "So, what about your driver's license..."

The chubby little boy exclaimed in surprise: "What the heck! You crashed into my car and are still asking me for money?"

Xiao Ran glanced at Yang Yi and said in a tone of playful reproach typical of young girls, "I thought you would invite me to do something fun."

Xiao Ran's observation is quite accurate, Yang Yi said with a bitter smile: "Yes, it is indeed a farewell. This car has cost me a lot of effort, and now selling it truly makes me reluctant to part with it"

Forget it, you are going to the United States tomorrow, and flying is very tiring

I am studying in the United Kingdom, yes, you just noticed that. I am at Trinity College, but I will soon graduate and return to the United States

Xiao Ran suddenly found it hard to continue, her voice choked as she softly said: "My first love, oh, my first love was a virtual relationship, that could be accepted; it was a long-distance relationship, that could also be accepted; but the person I loved was actually involved in an extramarital affair."

It is possible that Yang Yi will have no nationality in the future, or he may have multiple nationalities. However, even if he possesses a nationality, the greatest likelihood is that it is false

It was a pleasant exchange of contact information, and the anxious little chubby guy waiting nearby said: "Alright, let's hurry up and go. I need to head to the parking lot to get my car. How about you two go have a meal or something while I go get the car by myself?"

Xiao Ran cautiously asked: "So are you planning to immigrate? Or are you returning to your foreign nationality?"

For a normal person, this should be quite difficult, but for Yang Yi, who spent his childhood in a state of despairing loneliness, he has already accumulated all the necessary elements to achieve transformation, so completing the transformation is that simple

Thus, Yang Yi felt a bit more melancholic, and at that moment, he saw a restaurant

Xiao Ran turned her head, lowered her voice, and said through gritted teeth: "It's not like I'm not paying you back! Be quick about it! Transfer the money via mobile payment and hurry up and give it to them!"

Xiao Ran tilted her head, stirring the chopsticks in the bowl. After pondering for a long time, she suddenly smiled and said, "What you said makes sense."

Due to some emotional instability, Yang Yi lost most of his attention to the stunning beauty in front of him, while Xiao Ran, casually eating her noodles, suddenly said: "I am also leaving, I will leave tomorrow"

Then I must say something, you ended up liking that person? This indicates that you have a serious problem with your judgment, in the future, you should be more discerning when it comes to choosing people.

The chubby boy immediately gave a thumbs up and said with a joyful expression: "Bro, you are so generous!"

After a whole afternoon of fussing around, it was already dark, and it was indeed time for dinner. Xiao Ran looked around and then said, "How about we have dinner first before heading back? I'll treat you; I still have some money for the meal."

However, for Yang Yi, nationality is not merely a passport, but a sense of belonging and something even more significant

Xiao Ran said irritably: "Stop right there! You are not allowed to mention today's incident to your mother, and even more so to my mother. Also, weren't you pursuing me before? What happened, have you changed your mind? You are just like that bastard inside, not a good person at all"

Xiao Ran looked at Yang Yi, her face filled with surprise, and said: "Why not? Losing your driver's license should be compensated, so I will give you 30,000 yuan. Otherwise, how much do you think is appropriate?"

The chubby boy said disdainfully: "Come on, you are three years older than me. It was only because I was young and naive that I had a crush on you. Now, well, I have my own standards for beauty..."

As soon as the words were spoken, Yang Yi immediately became alert

Xiao Ran raised her hand as if to hit the book, while the chubby boy turned his head and walked away, loudly declaring, "From now on, you are never to touch my car again! Not even to sit in it!"

"Are you graduating at 22? Which university? I apologize, I am not interrogating you; I am just a bit curious. You don't have to answer if you don't want to."

I want to go abroad, and the domestic driver's license will no longer be needed. I can simply take the test again after going out

Oh, is that so? Hehe, that is indeed unfortunate

What is wrong with him? He is chatting aimlessly with a beautiful woman whom he is destined to never see again, trying to see if something can happen before they part ways. But how can he control his emotions and refrain from speaking some harsh truths?

Yang Yi thought to herself that she holds a double bachelor's degree in International Relations and International Relations History, although the differences between the two departments are not significant

I want to find a job

If one can still act recklessly without knowing what their future holds, then knowing what one will do next and still causing harm to others as well as oneself is truly despicable, and Yang Yi is not despicable

At present, Yang Yi truly does not lack money, because since he is going abroad, he must sell his car, which is worth quite a sum. Upon landing, it would be worth over one million, and considering he has invested around five hundred thousand in modifications, even if he is in a hurry to sell, he can at least get one million. Therefore, whether Xiao Ran gives him ten thousand or thirty thousand, it really does not matter.

Peking University, majoring in International Relations, I graduated a bit earlier than expected

Well

Xiao Ran impatiently said: "What are you in such a hurry for? How can I go back if you leave?"

Yang Yi immediately shook his head and said, "No, I am precisely looking for it."

In the time it takes to eat two bowls of noodles, longing, reluctance, regret, and a multitude of emotions have been suppressed deep within Yang Yi's heart

It was a small noodle shop, but Yang Yi used to frequent it often. Upon inadvertently seeing the familiar restaurant, his feelings became even more complicated.

22

Although Yang Yi would never change his mind, and moreover, he had no choice but to leave now, how could he possibly feel no sorrow at all about suddenly departing from the home he had lived in for over ten years, and doing so forever

I originally intended to stay here for good this time, at least for a long while, but...

Yang Yi has not yet gone abroad, but he feels that he has already lost his roots

I asked if you can chat? Haven't you seen that the person is feeling down?

Xiao Ran scoffed and said, "That was just an accident; I am simply not accustomed to this place after getting used to driving in the UK."

Yang Yi's smile was quite sincere. Although he had long been aware of Xiao Ran's situation, such matters are not something to be flaunted.

Why does everything seem so hard to part with?

Yang Yi smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Forget it, I won't take that 10,000 yuan, and you don't need to borrow money either"

Xiao Ran glared at Yang Yi with some anger and said, "Did you even listen to what I said? What about my first love?"

After Yang Yi got into the car, he suddenly seemed like a different person; he was no longer talkative or smiling, and he held the steering wheel, sighing deeply. Xiao Ran couldn't help but ask curiously, "What’s wrong? You look like you’re facing a life-and-death situation."

Xiao Ran appeared very shocked, and then she cautiously said: "No... no family?"

Xiao Ran appeared quite upset, and Yang Yi sighed, saying: "Don't be too sad. You should think about it this way: over the past year, you and that person have had enjoyable conversations, right? Even though you couldn't meet, it felt very happy, didn't it? You didn't really lose anything, and besides, you even broke his nose, and you made him... In short, it was quite miserable for him. Well, in any case, I think you don't need to be angry; you should be happy and grateful instead.

Yang Yi said somewhat absentmindedly: "Be content, it is already quite good that you haven't climbed into their bed. Uh, did you just mention your first love?"

Xiao Ran said with admiration: "I am 21, in my second year of university, and I have told you that I am at Trinity College, Cambridge. When you arrive in the UK, you can come and visit me. Trust me, my driving skills are actually quite good; I have reached 280 on the racetrack"

Well, my parents are dead, and I have no relatives; I am all alone

Money is of little consequence, but people are of great significance. Beautiful women are a scarce resource at any time. Isn't Yang Yi waiting until now just to get a phone number

Well, I thought about it, and actually, I don't have to leave. After all, I came back this time for... I can return as originally planned since the flight tickets are already booked

I apologize, I am sorry

Xiao Ran let out a sigh, her complexion also paled, and then she said softly: "Alright, you can take me back, I will give you the money. Regardless of whether you want this money or not, I must give it to you. I do not like being in debt to others."

Many emotions will not simply disappear; that is impossible. However, they are unlikely to surface easily.

It is merely a matter of nationality, and when Xiao Ran speaks of it, it truly seems simple and effortless, as for her, it is indeed just a question of a passport