My aunt was the one who taught me how to drive and I hadn’t taken any formal driving lessons. With my level of proficiency, the car would definitely be sent back into the workshop as soon as I tried to reverse. Besides, I hadn’t sat for a driving test yet, so I didn’t actually have a driver’s license. 

“Forget about the car!” I said. “Getting a cab isn’t much trouble anyways."

"Just accept it,” laughed Xiaotao. “It's for the convenience of working the case."

After slight contemplation, I asked Dali, "Didn't you say you wanted to get your driver's license last summer? Have you taken the test?"

"I only said that to please my dad,” said Dali, a daft look spreading across his face as he scratched his head. “I went to one class and learned a little theory, but that’s it."

"How about this? I don't have time to sit for the driving test so you can use the car,” I suggested. “Dali, when this is all over, you should take the...