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"Roger that!"
"+1"×4
Soon, the five people lined up neatly in the group to reply to Su Chang's message. Su Chang smiled, didn't reply again, then drove his Bentley Bentayga towards the entrance of Shuxiang Yayuan.
When the car came to a smooth stop in front of the three women, they didn't react at first. Their families were all quite well-off, and although they didn't recognize the specific model, the Bentley logo told them it was expensive. They didn't think Su Chang, a teacher who had just returned from abroad, could afford such a nice car, so they tried to walk around it, afraid Su Chang wouldn't see them when he arrived.
Seeing that the three women wanted to walk around his car, Su Chang shook his head helplessly. He rolled down the car window and smiled at the three of them, saying, "Get in the car!"
"Teacher Su!" ×3
The three women gaped in astonishment.
"What are you standing there for? Get in the car! You can't park here for long. Are you trying to help the police officers make money?" Su Chang joked.
"Oh, I'm here!" Qiao Yingzi had been through something these past few days, but her personality had returned to its previous lively and cheerful self. Without thinking much, she replied and happily opened the passenger door, getting in.
Chapter 154 What do you want?
When Wang Yidi and Huang Zhitao saw Qiao Yingzi get into the passenger seat, they realized what was happening and felt a pang of disappointment and regret. However, they quickly composed themselves, exchanged a smile, and then got into the back seat as well.
Su Chang watched the three women get into the car and carefully reminded them, "Remember to fasten your seatbelts." Then, he stepped on the gas, and the car sped towards the racetrack.
Along the way, Su Chang and the three women chatted and laughed. Qiao Yingzi chattered on about her favorite Lego and the aviation exhibition her parents had recently taken her to. She also mentioned that Qiao Weidong and Song Qian seemed to be planning to remarry. Wang Yidi and Huang Zhitao occasionally chimed in, offering Qiao Yingzi their heartfelt blessings, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Su Chang felt exceptionally relaxed and happy. Being with these children made him feel much younger.
The car quickly arrived at the location of the racetrack that Ji Yangyang had sent him earlier, where Ji Yangyang and Liu Zheng were already waiting at the entrance.
When Liu Zheng saw that Su Chang was driving a Bentley Bentayga, his eyes lit up, and he said to Ji Yangyang with a big smile, "Yangyang, your teacher is something else."
Ji Yangyang completely ignored the implication in Liu Zheng's words. His gaze was fixed on the Bentley Bentayga, and all he cared about was how cool the car was. A hint of envy flickered in his eyes. He whispered, "Uncle, this car is indeed nice, but sports cars are still cooler."
"Uh!" Liu Zheng was speechless for a moment. He shook his head helplessly and was too lazy to talk to Ji Yangyang about it anymore. After all, Ji Yangyang was still just a child in his eyes.
Just then, Su Chang parked his car and led Qiao Yingzi, Huang Zhitao, and Wang Yidi toward the two men.
Liu Zheng quickly greeted her with a smile, saying, "Teacher Su, I am Yangyang's uncle, Liu Zheng, and also the owner of this racetrack. You are very welcome."
Su Chang quickly replied politely, "Hello! Mr. Liu, thank you so much for today!"
Liu Zheng smiled and said, "Not at all, not at all. We should thank you for taking care of Yangyang at school. Now Yangyang's grades have improved, and he loves learning. Our whole family is very grateful to you."
Su Chang quickly waved his hand and said, "You flatter me. This is all thanks to Yangyang's own hard work." His face was filled with a gratified smile, and he was happy for Ji Yangyang's progress.
While the two exchanged pleasantries, Ji Yangyang, who was standing nearby, also took the opportunity to entertain the three women, which was quite unusual for him.
He asked with unusual enthusiasm, "Huang Zhitao, Qiao Yingzi, Wang Yidi, welcome to my uncle's racetrack. Have you ever driven a race car before?"
"No!"×3
The three women immediately shook their heads. Huang Zhitao asked curiously, "Is racing very exciting?"
Qiao Yingzi looked at Ji Yangyang with some nervousness, while Wang Yidi seemed quite excited.
Ji Yangyang patted his chest and said, "It's okay, I'll teach you later." His face was full of confidence. He had loved racing since he was a child, and his uncle's racetrack had become his second home. Being a coach for these novices was more than enough for him, mainly because it was a great sense of accomplishment.
"Yingzi, Taozi, Ji Yangyang, Catfish Spirit, I'm here!" Just then, a taxi pulled up. Fang Yifan hadn't even gotten out of the car yet when he stuck his head out of the window, his face beaming with excitement as he waved his arms and shouted at the top of his lungs.
Upon hearing his voice, the others merely smiled slightly, but Wang Yidi glared angrily at Fang Yifan, hands on her hips, and said angrily, "Fang Hou, what do you mean? Why do you always call me catfish spirit?" Her eyes flashed with anger, and her lips trembled slightly.
Seeing that Wang Yidi was about to get angry, Qiao Yingzi quickly reached out and grabbed Wang Yidi's arm, gently comforting her, "Yidi, just ignore Fang Hou. You know how foul-mouthed he is." Her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and worry, while she cast a reproachful glance at Fang Yifan.
Fang Yifan got out of the car at this moment and swaggered over, his face full of indifference. He curled his lip, looked at Wang Yidi provocatively, and said, "Tch! You've always had a big mouth, and you love to tattle. What else could you be but a catfish spirit?" He deliberately raised his voice an octave, as if he wanted more people to hear.
The commotion caught Su Chang's attention, and he quickly walked over, staring at Fang Yifan with a serious expression. His brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed a hint of displeasure and reproach. Su Chang slapped Fang Yifan's shoulder forcefully and said sternly, "Fang Yifan, apologize to Wang Yidi!"
Su Chang's expression also frightened the other students, because in their impression, Su Chang had always been very kind. This expression seemed to be comparable to Li Tiegun's.
Fang Yifan sensed Su Chang's seriousness. He was somewhat unwilling, but he still forced himself to say to Wang Yidi, "I'm sorry, Wang Yidi." His voice was casual, and his eyes were full of indifference.
Wang Yidi snorted coldly, turning her head to the side, clearly not having forgiven Fang Yifan. Her eyes were still filled with anger and resentment, as if she were saying to Fang Yifan, "You think you can get my forgiveness with just a half-hearted apology? No way!"
Su Chang didn't make Fang Yifan apologize again. He just shook his head helplessly. Fang Yifan's personality meant he would only regret it after he suffered a loss. Then he turned to the others and said, "Alright, everyone, go inside quickly."
At this moment, Liu Zheng sensed the awkwardness in the room. He quickly walked over with a friendly smile and said, "Okay, let's go in quickly." There was a hint of expectation in his eyes, as if he hoped that everyone could forget the unpleasantness from earlier as soon as possible.
Su Chang nodded in agreement. With a wave of his hand, he led the group into the racetrack, guided by Liu Zheng.
Fang Yifan walked at the back, muttering something under his breath, but no one saw it at the moment.
As soon as they entered, Liu Zheng warmly greeted them and led them to change into their racing suits. After they finished changing, Liu Zheng led them to the racetrack and then asked with a smile, "Has any of you driven a race car before?"
Qiao Yingzi and the other girls, along with Fang Yifan, all shook their heads, indicating that they had never driven a race car before, their eyes revealing a hint of curiosity and anticipation.
Su Chang hesitated, thinking to himself, "I'm a man proficient in all mechanical vehicles, so driving a race car shouldn't be a problem, right? But I've never driven a race car before..." He unconsciously touched his chin, but ultimately remained silent.
Seeing that no one spoke, Liu Zheng smiled and said, "It's okay, you're all beginners, I'll teach you." His voice was full of patience and encouragement.
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Next, Liu Zheng began to explain in detail how to operate the race car. His movements were skilled and confident as he pointed to various parts of the car, explaining how to brake and accelerate. Everyone listened attentively, nodding occasionally to show that they understood.
After all, the track was more like a go-kart track than a race car. There was no clutch or gears, only brakes and accelerator. The steering wheel was a bit stiff, but it wasn't too difficult to operate.
"Alright, there's no point in me saying more. Just try it yourselves. First, drive slowly. If you feel like you can't control it, remember to step on the brakes," Liu Zheng continued, his eyes shining with trust in everyone.
"Okay, no problem." Everyone nodded in agreement, their faces showing excitement.
As soon as Liu Zheng finished speaking, Ji Yangyang couldn't wait and was the first to rush out, get into his race car, and drive off. If Liu Zheng hadn't been teaching him earlier, he would have already been racing; racing seemed to be his second life. He had completely forgotten about teaching the girls to drive. The other four, on the other hand, specially chose a car in their favorite color, got in, and slowly started driving.
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Liu Zheng and Su Chang shook their heads helplessly as they looked at Ji Yangyang.
"Liu Zheng, is Yang Yang just planning to play around with racing or does he intend to work in this industry in the future?" Su Chang didn't rush to drive a race car. He walked over to Liu Zheng and asked softly.
A hint of helplessness appeared on Liu Zheng's face. He sighed and said, "I don't know. He wants to be a professional race car driver, but I've consulted with some people before. He's a bit too old, so it's almost impossible for him to do it. Besides, my sister and brother-in-law don't want him to pursue this career; it's too dangerous." His eyes revealed his concern and worry for Ji Yangyang.
Su Chang patted Liu Zheng on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't overthink it. Yang Yang likes racing, but he doesn't necessarily have to be a driver. Being a manufacturer is also a good choice, isn't it?"
“That’s not bad, but I don’t know what Yangyang thinks.” Upon hearing Su Chang’s opinion, Liu Zheng’s eyes lit up. He looked at Su Chang expectantly, his eyes revealing his doting affection for Ji Yangyang.
Su Chang frowned slightly. He knew Ji Yangyang's parents' temperaments well and pondered to himself. He gently shook his head, his eyes fixed on the children playing, his mind wandering to the temperaments of Ji Shengli and Liu Jing from the original drama.
Ji Shengli, needless to say, has been in officialdom for many years, and that kind of spirit is ingrained in his bones. It's not intentional, but he always seems detached from the masses, with a sense of alienation. You can tell from the way Ji Yangyang imitated Ji Shengli's greeting to Fang Yuan after drinking.
As for Liu Jing, despite her gentle and soft-spoken nature, there's no doubt about the stubborn and strong-willed streak inherent in this Beijing girl. You can see that from the fact that she went to see a doctor without telling Ji Shengli and his son Ji Yangyang after she fell ill.
Parents like this are the kind whose ideas are very difficult to change. In the original drama, if it weren't for Liu Jing's incident, it would have been very difficult to change Ji Shengli and Liu Jing's views. Su Chang was powerless to do anything about it and could only try to change their minds after they had gone through those things.
Chapter 155 The Competition
Liu Zheng seemed to sense Su Chang's thoughts. He patted Su Chang on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Teacher Su, why don't you go down and have a game too!"
Su Chang turned his head, looked at Liu Zheng, and smiled slightly. He said, "Let's do it later. I'll go play when they're more skilled." His voice was gentle, but his eyes revealed a hint of worry.
Looking at Su Chang, Liu Zheng couldn't help but admire his seriousness and responsibility. He nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, shall we have a match later?"
Su Chang answered without hesitation, "No problem." His eyes gleamed with confidence; he also wanted to test his skills.
Fang Yifan and Qiao Yingzi raced around the track with great enthusiasm. After getting familiar with the cars for a while, they started having a blast. Huang Zhitao and Wang Yidi, on the other hand, continued to leisurely stroll along, seemingly not very interested in racing.
When they drove up to Su Chang, they stopped simultaneously, took off their hats, and walked towards Su Chang.
Su Chang looked at them with a puzzled expression and asked, "Taozi, Yidi, what's wrong? Don't you like racing?"
Wang Yidi stretched out her hand and pitifully showed it to Su Chang, saying aggrievedly, "Teacher Su, that steering wheel is too hard, it hurts my hands." She looked like she was seeking comfort.
Seeing the way "697" was looking at Wang Yidi, Huang Zhitao couldn't help but pout. She felt a little unhappy, but she still went up to Su Chang and said in a sweet voice, "Teacher Su, I feel a little tired. Let's go get something to drink."
Su Chang thought to himself, "These two girls seem to have the potential to be manipulative." But he quickly shook his head, thinking that they were still just two young girls, and said gently, "Alright, then you two should take a rest."
Then, Su Chang looked at Liu Zheng and said, "Liu Zheng, take the two girls to the rest area and get them some food."
"Okay," Liu Zheng nodded in agreement.
However, before Liu Zheng could extend an invitation, Huang Zhitao spoke first, "Teacher Su, it's alright, I'll stay here." Her eyes revealed a hint of anticipation, as if she hoped to spend more time with Su Chang.
“Yes, Teacher Su, I’m here with you too.” Wang Yidi echoed with a smile, her gaze fixed on Su Chang, revealing a special emotion.
Liu Zheng was speechless for a moment, and could only say helplessly, "It's okay, I'll go get some water and food, so Yangyang and the others can eat later."
"Okay, thanks for your hard work, Liu Zheng." Su Chang was at her wit's end with these two girls. She glared at them, feeling utterly exasperated. These two girls were really...
"Don't mention it," Liu Zheng said, and then walked upstairs.
Huang Zhitao and Wang Yidi approached Su Chang with beaming smiles, their actions appearing somewhat intimate, as if they were showing off their cuteness and charm to Su Chang.
Huang Zhitao gently tugged at Su Chang's sleeve, while Wang Yidi blinked her big eyes and said sweetly, "Teacher Su, please chat with us."
Looking at them, Su Chang couldn't help but feel helpless. What were they trying to do?
If he still didn't realize that these two girls had special feelings for him, then he wasn't just slow-witted, he was a complete idiot. But he didn't dare say anything directly, so he could only think about gently guiding them later. After all, he was a teacher now, couldn't he wait until he wasn't a teacher anymore? Really.
Soon, Fang Yifan and Qiao Yingzi also parked their car and returned to the rest area.
"Fang Hou, not bad! Your skills are pretty good!" Qiao Yingzi excitedly held the helmet in one hand and gave Fang Yifan a thumbs up with the other, her eyes full of admiration. A bright smile appeared on her lips. The two had just had a small competition while playing around, and Fang Yifan, being a boy, had managed to slightly outmaneuver Qiao Yingzi.
Hearing Qiao Yingzi's praise, Fang Yifan felt a surge of pride. He smiled and replied, "Yingzi, you can do it too." His eyes shone with confidence, revealing his appreciation for Qiao Yingzi. After all, for a girl who had just started, she was already having a blast on the racetrack, and her movements were quite skillful, which was already very impressive.
Huang Zhitao watched the interaction between the two, a relieved smile appearing on her face. She said softly, "Alright, you're both great. Take a break. Teacher Su and Ji Yangyang's uncle are about to start their competition." Her voice was gentle and kind, as if bringing a warm spring breeze, but it was clear that she was filled with anticipation.
Fang Yifan and Qiao Yingzi perked up immediately upon hearing Huang Zhitao's words.
"Really? Then we'll have to watch closely." Fang Yifan said excitedly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. Qiao Yingzi also took a glass of water and nodded as she drank, her face full of anticipation. She couldn't wait to see Su Chang's racing skills.
Seeing that all the children except Ji Yangyang had stopped, Su Chang didn't refuse. He put on his helmet, chose a racing car that looked decent, and got in. His movements were very practiced, as if he knew racing cars inside and out. He took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and then slowly pressed the accelerator to begin his test drive.
Su Chang's expression was focused and serious, his eyes fixed on the track ahead, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. As the car accelerated, his heartbeat quickened, and he felt an unprecedented thrill and challenge.
Liu Zheng was initially quite confident about racing against Su Chang. He was a frequent racer and believed his skills were superior to Su Chang's. However, when he saw Su Chang's driving, his initial confidence vanished. This guy didn't seem like someone who had never raced before; he was clearly a seasoned driver.
Even Ji Yangyang, who was still running laps on the track, was amazed by Su Chang's performance. He parked his bike back at the starting point, took off his helmet, and exclaimed in admiration, "That's incredible!"
His eyes were filled with admiration and amazement at Su Chang's driving skills, as if he were looking at a racing star.
Su Chang raced around the track, his movements fluid and natural, as if he were one with the race car. Every turn and every acceleration he made was so precise and decisive that it drew cheers from the crowd.
After running two laps to familiarize himself with the track, Su Chang parked the car at the starting point again, waved to Liu Zheng, and said with a relaxed smile, "Come on, let's run two laps."
Liu Zheng felt a little uncertain. He knew his driving skills might not be as good as Su Chang's, but he couldn't easily admit defeat in front of these kids. He picked out a helmet, slowly got into his usual racing car, and then parked it next to Su Chang's car.
"I'll be the starter!" Ji Yangyang ran out excitedly and volunteered.