London downtown, on the streets deep into the night.
Gu Xici drove the car up to 140 miles per hour.
The powerful engine roared, causing a ringing in the ears that wouldn't stop.
Gu Xici's eyes were bloodshot red, his hands gripping the steering wheel had turned pale at the knuckles.
He floored the accelerator, and the surrounding cars carefully avoided it to get out of the way.
Finally, he parked the car on a deserted highway far from downtown London and buried his head in the steering wheel.
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As dawn broke, Su Yan was awakened by a series of urgent doorbell rings.
Having lived in London for more than half a year, she had virtually no friends there; apart from Gu Xici, she couldn't think of anyone else who would come looking for her.
She sleepily opened the door, and, sure enough, Gu Xici was the one standing there.
But before she could get a clear look at him,
Gu Xici suddenly threw himself onto her.
