CHAPTER 75: The Drive of Chaos and Love

As they came out, the boys stood at the back gate, waiting for their cars. Nian and Xuanye were happy, and when they saw the boys scrolling their phones, Nian peeked at them and asked Vernon, "Hey, why are you guys waiting here? Don't you usually take a van when you return to the dorm?"

Vernon said, "Nian~ we took the van only for practice days. But today was our concert—we'll be seeing Carats while we leave."

Nian was shocked. She turned to Xuanye and whispered, "They're taking private cars to greet Carats!"

Xuanye pulled her away and said, "Then we should go, Nian. If any Carats see us traveling in their cars, there'll be a big scene tomorrow."

Nian nodded. Just as she was about to respond to Vernon, the cars arrived—13 of them. The girls were stunned as the luxurious cars lined up, their mouths falling open. Xuanye calmly went over and closed Nian's gaping mouth.

S.Coups signaled the members to get in. One by one, they stepped into the cars like CEOs. The girls blinked, unsure if they should get in too.

But DK and Minghao stood beside their girlfriends, grabbed their hands, and pulled them into their respective cars.

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✧ Inside DK's Car ✧

As the car began to move, Nian looked at DK in disbelief. "Loudie… what are you doing?"

DK smiled, "I just grabbed your hand and made you sit in the car."

"I know that," she huffed. "But how can you take us with you in your private car when you're going to greet the Carats?"

DK sighed dramatically. "Yeah, we're going to greet them—but what's there to worry about?"

Nian covered her face with both hands. "Loudie…" she sighed.

DK chuckled, pulled her into his arms, and rested his head against hers. "Nian, can you see me as a normal person when I'm with you? Don't say things like that when you're with me," he said gently, pampering her.

Nian was flustered and trembled. "I... I…" she whispered, suddenly shy like an innocent kitten.

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✧ Inside Minghao's Car ✧

Xuanye turned to him and asked, "Hao~ why'd you drag me into your car? You could've just given us the address. We could've taken a bus."

Minghao turned to her with a soft smile. "If we let you girls go alone, what's the point of our bond? And honestly... I don't care what happens in the future."

Xuanye leaned back, stunned. "Hao... I didn't know you were this mature. It's kind of unbelievable."

Minghao sighed and asked, "What made you disbelieve in me, huh?"

She controlled her grin and teased, "In your pre-debut days, you looked like a rock band leader… like a child's soul entered a 12-year-old's body!"

Minghao shot a bombastic side-eye. "What—rock band leader?!" he laughed.

"But," she added, "when I saw you in 'Super,' I gave my heart completely to you." She dramatically placed her hand on her chest, eyes sparkling.

Minghao smiled and patted her lap. "Really~?"

"Really, Hao~ I told you, you're addictive. Whenever I see you on screen, your eyes feel like arrows shooting straight at me."

Minghao laughed. "You're praising me so much, Xuanye~"

She flipped her hair. "If I had time, I'd praise you all day."

He leaned forward. "Then Ye~ am I your bias, huh?"

Xuanye gulped dramatically. "But if I tell you, you'll be jealous."

"I won't. Promise," he said, excited.

Xuanye chuckled. "Then… my bias is…" She paused for effect. "Hoshi."

Minghao's jaw dropped. His face went pale. "Why is Hoshi always capturing girls' hearts?!"

Xuanye teased him, placing her hand on his head. "You said you wouldn't get jealous, remember?"

He pouted.

"But after meeting you," she continued, "after seeing you at the studio… you became my favorite."

Minghao's eyes sparkled. He leaned on her shoulder like a clingy cat. "Then Ye~ what made you pick Hoshi in the first place?"

She laughed. "When I saw him on stage, he never left his horanghae. His hamster energy infected me like a virus. Even now, if I see him, I'll instantly show horanghae."

Minghao chuckled. "He even made me do horanghae once. I had to act like him—it was hard!"

Meanwhile, Hoshi, scrolling through his phone, sneezed several times in a row. "Why am I sneezing so much since I got in this car…" he muttered, blowing his nose.

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✧ Outside: At the Exit ✧

As the cars neared the exit gate, Carats were lined up, waving their bongs and screaming "SEVENTEEN!!"

Each member greeted them in their own style:

S.Coups stood in his seat and did the iconic "ALO ALO T.H.U.N.D.E.R" move.

Jeonghan bowed gracefully and sent a flying kiss.

Joshua flung his arms open and shouted dramatically, "Carats, give me your energy!"

Boo waved and threw hearts.

Hoshi opened his window wide, eyes closed, shouting "Horanghae!" (…We still don't know if he could see.)

Dino gave a cheerful thumbs up.

Wonwoo posed calmly for fans taking photos.

Mingyu, in shades, exuded "powerful CEO energy" and waved coolly.

Vernon smiled brightly, soft and sweet.

Woozi barely opened his window—just enough for his eyes to peek out. (Truly a rare gem.)

Minghao turned to Xuanye with a smirk. "Ye~ wanna wave?"

"Hao, do you want us to get in trouble?" she whispered.

He laughed, opened the window, and Xuanye quickly ducked into his lap, hiding. Minghao froze for a second, chuckled, and waved anyway.

After closing the window, he tapped her gently. "Okay, I greeted them. You can sit up now."

Xuanye blushed and coughed, pretending to look away. Minghao laughed quietly behind his hand.

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✧ Inside DK's Car ✧

As it became DK's turn, Nian dramatically "fell asleep" against the seat to avoid being seen.

DK chuckled. "Nian, why are you making me laugh? I just want to greet them!"

"When did I stop you?!" she huffed. "Just greet them already!"

DK laughed, opened his window just enough to show his nose and signature smile, and waved at Carats.

Nian watched him, frozen. Her cheeks reddened.

DK looked at her and tapped her forehead. "You zoned out, Nian?"

She blinked and shook her head. "I was just remembering… when I first saw you waving like this… I felt like you were waving just to me. That smile of yours always makes my heart flutter."

DK was shy and covered his face. "Aww, Nian~" He gave her a gentle push. "You really love me that much, huh?"

Nian nodded proudly. "Of course I do."

He laughed and hugged her tightly.

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✧ At the Restaurant ✧

As the cars arrived at a fancy restaurant, the boys stepped out, stretching and taking deep breaths.

When Nian and Xuanye exited and saw where they were, they gasped and opened their mouths wide.