When it was time to use it, he found the garage empty.
It was then that Liu Ming remembered his car had been taken by Ryuji for inspection a long time ago.
"It's been over half a month, why hasn't he brought it back? That guy wouldn't have taken it to play with, would he?"
Helpless, he had no choice but to take out his phone and dial Ryuji's number.
"Hello, what do you need?"
"You have the nerve to ask me what I need? How long have you had my car? Why isn't it fixed yet?" Liu Ming complained.
"You have the nerve to talk about me? How long has it been since you last drove that car? Many parts are already unusable! I've been busy for you these past few days trying to fix it, and now you're complaining about me? Do you want me to smash it?" Ryuji immediately became annoyed.
"Haha, uh, is that so? So I was wrong to blame you, then." Liu Ming was a little embarrassed, but he quickly stopped caring.
This small matter was nothing to the two of them.
"So what do I do now? I need it today." Liu Ming was troubled.
"I have a motorcycle here, do you want it?"
"Please, I have several people who need to ride, and a lot of things to carry. A motorcycle simply isn't enough." Liu Ming was helpless.
"It's only a few people. Your strongest record for a single motorcycle ride was ten people, what are you afraid of?" Ryuji suddenly laughed.
"You have the nerve to say that? If it weren't for you and Eiji, those two scoundrels, egging me on back then, would I have done such a ridiculous thing? In the end, I not only had to write a self-criticism but also read it in front of the whole school. Don't I have any dignity?"
Liu Ming immediately became annoyed upon hearing this and roared into the phone.
"Ahahaha, that has nothing to do with me, that was all Eiji's idea." Ryuji quickly distanced himself.
"Hehe, Eiji said it was your idea." Liu Ming let out a cold laugh.
"That scoundrel actually pushed it onto me, he's really thick-skinned. Xiao Ming, we've known each other for so long, do you think I'm that kind of person?" Ryuji's tone changed.
"Hehe." Liu Ming continued to let out a cold laugh, then recovered and said, "Forget it, I won't argue with you. I'll ask others to see if I can borrow a car. I really need it today."
"You're lucky, your car just got fixed yesterday. Come and pick it up."
"Haha, if you fixed it, you should have said so earlier! You wasted my phone bill."
"You have the nerve to bring up your phone bill? I've been running around for you, have I ever asked you for anything for that?" Ryuji's tone was unfriendly.
"Men who are so petty, be careful no one wants you."
"I already have a girlfriend, you should worry about yourself."
Liu Ming was instantly choked and wanted to retort but couldn't.
"Fine, I'll treat you to a good meal at my restaurant."
"Only one meal? At least a month."
"A week at most, take it or leave it."
"Deal!" Ryuji said and immediately hung up the phone, giving Liu Ming no chance to regret it.
Looking at the busy tone on his phone, Liu Ming sighed helplessly.
"Tricked again."
Liu Ming shook his head and walked directly towards Ryuji's motorcycle shop.
Ten minutes later.
An MPV pulled up to the gate of the courtyard.
"Uncle, are you planning to drive?" Miyu ran out, scrutinizing the car.
"I originally thought about taking the subway, but after thinking it over, I decided against it. You'll probably have a lot of things to carry and many places to go, so driving will be more convenient," Liu Ming explained as he got out of the car to the few people who had just come out.
"Long live Uncle!" Miyu cheered happily. Last time she came, she walked quite a bit and was exhausted.
Now that there's a car, it's certainly much better.
Half an hour later, everyone stood outside the entrance.
"Then I'll leave the shop to you all. After I finish my business, if it's not too late, I'll be back tonight. If it's too late, then I'll be back tomorrow. I'll call when I'm on my way back."
Liu Ming waved to Tohru, Tadokoro Megumi, and the others who stayed behind. He wasn't sure how long it would take to complete the transfer procedures.
"Be careful on the road. If anything happens, call me, and I'll fly over as fast as I can," Tohru said with a serious expression.
"Okay, I know. You also take it easy here and don't cause any big commotions."
"You all go back to the shop. It's time for us to go," Liu Ming started the car and slowly drove away.
He hadn't driven for a while, but his skills were still excellent.
After all, he was a motorcyclist when he was young, and his driving skills hadn't faded.
Moreover, the improvement in his physical attributes made it easier for him to master the details.
However, since there were children in the car, he didn't drive too fast, maintaining a steady pace throughout the journey.
"Deng di di di deng," Xiao Hina seemed very happy, humming an anime theme song.
"Xiao Ming's driving skills are so good; I don't feel any bumps at all."
Miyu leaned forward slightly and praised Liu Ming.
"Hehe, don't think that just because you say that, I'll make something delicious for you to eat."
Liu Ming glanced at her, as if saying, "I've seen through your little tricks long ago."
"Delicious food? Xiao Hina wants some too! Xiao Hina wants to eat!" Xiao Hina stopped humming and said anxiously.
"Xiao Hina wants to eat too, huh? Then you'll have to answer one of Uncle's questions," Liu Ming said without looking back.
"Xiao Hina is the smartest."
"Is Uncle handsome or not handsome?"
"Uncle is the most handsome!" Xiao Hina answered without thinking.
"Correct answer! Tonight, Uncle will make something delicious for Xiao Hina to eat."
"Really? Xiao Hina is so happy!"
"Xiao Ming is so shameless, actually luring Xiao Hina with food," Miyu rolled her eyes.
The few of them chatted and laughed.
Before they knew it, they arrived in Tachikawa City.