News that Ares had a new car—and that his female had bought it for him—spread quickly throughout the Seventh Military District.
He was already an object of envy, and this made everyone even more jealous.
For a time, crowds of people flocked to see Ares's new car. Of course, they weren't just admiring the vehicle. Mostly, they hoped that if some of his good luck rubbed off on them, their own females might give them a gift, too. Even a piece of candy would be something.
When Lu Xiao drove the new car to the Fifth Research Institute, the other teachers smiled. "Dear, you finally learned to drive a hovercar! Is this the latest model? It's gorgeous! But how could your Ares bear to let you come to work all by yourself?"
"I insisted on it, of course. I didn't want to always trouble him with driving me to and from work every day." Besides, driving herself was much more freeing. She could go wherever she wanted.
