This is not how you drive a machine!

Chapter 281 Post-Match (Part Two)

Ye Qing was visibly taken aback after hearing Chen Shuo's words.

So I went to gather intelligence after all?

I do not know how?
Seeing Ye Qing's stunned expression, Chen Shuo coughed, his hand holding the coffee trembling slightly.

"Ahem... You spent half the day chatting with Zhou Yun, you didn't go to discuss the philosophy of life, did you?"

Ye Qing's face instantly turned awkward.

He didn't want to either, but the atmosphere had already been set up, and it wouldn't make sense for him not to add a philosophical touch...

"..."

After a moment of silence, he lowered his head again.

"As for Zhou Yun and me... never mind, Uncle Chen, I'll figure something out about the light wheel."

Thinking about this, he felt depressed.

Although the Light Wheel Club has been the leader in the racing industry in Xia Country for many years, in Xia Country, in modern society, there is never anything too big to fail.

Thousands of years of imperial dynasties have collapsed, let alone a small halo?
Whether you are a century-old brand or a rising star enterprise, as long as you stake your fate on the table, reality will give everyone a fair answer.

But he was unwilling to do so.

Although he didn't dare look at the disappointed eyes of the staff around him, he sincerely hoped...

The next match against Zhou Yun will be a victory for those who have worked alongside him to the very end.

Racing is a team game; this is the light wheel, and it is him; they are one.

"you……"

Chen Shuo understood that Ye Qing had made a competition agreement with Zhou Yun.

He wanted to say something, but the moment he opened his mouth, he felt his mouth go dry, so he drank the coffee in his hand in one gulp.

After putting down his coffee cup, he looked up and found that Ye Qing had merged into the halo flag behind him.

At this moment, the noisy voices of the surrounding audience became muffled.

In an instant, the glorious journey of Guanglun over the past ten years—from utter silence to thunderous applause, from being unknown to becoming famous throughout the country—rushed past Ye Qing, flooding his mind like a tidal wave.

Jiang Wuyang upheld the glory of the Light Wheel, while Ye Qing solidified its honor.

He understood how unwilling Ye Qing was at this moment.

Indeed, he was unwilling to accept it.

Especially losing to Jiang Wuyang, that firecracker.

"Ye Qing..."

He hesitated for a moment, then closed his eyes and looked up again.

"You've been fired from Nimbus."

"Lightwheel will sue you for breach of contract. Go and wait for the court summons."

He was fully aware of the current situation of the light wheel.

A hundred-foot-tall building is on the verge of collapse. Even if it's only for 62 milliseconds, the outcome is already decided. People like to create gods and they also like to bring those gods down from their pedestals.

When everyone wants to see the Nimbus remain in history, no one is willing to lend a helping hand.

So this was the last thing he could do for Ye Qing.

The lawsuit was a strong move to force Ye Qing to distance herself from Guanglun, and to force these staff members to distance themselves from Guanglun as well.

Let them not be burdened by such a heavy baggage as the Nimbus, trapped in Rashomon.

"Get your lawyers ready after the game."

At this moment, he couldn't help but think with a touch of irony, what if Guanglun sued for 1 yuan in damages and lost on the spot...

Wouldn't that improve the show's entertainment value?
Looking at Chen Shuo's expressionless face, Ye Qing's pupils widened suddenly.

"Mr. Chen, I... Guanglun's debts and reputation issues..."

He wasn't unaware of Chen Shuo's purpose, but...

Hey!
I lost on the track, but why are you prepared to shoulder the burden all by yourself?

"That's none of your business..."

Before Chen Shuo could finish speaking, the roar of car horns rang out from the stands of the Wind and Fire Wheels racetrack.

The noise from the audience filled Ye Qing's nerves along with the roar of the ship's horn, and the howling wind blew through Ye Qing's clothes, bringing with it the sound of a broadcast.

Post-race inspections have concluded, and no violations were found against either driver…

[This collaborative exhibition race is nearing its end. Both drivers, please bring your mecha girls to the podium!]

[This time...]

Ye Qing wanted to say something more, but Chen Shuo waved her hand.

"Alright, let me calm down by myself. You go to the podium first."

After saying that, Chen Shuo stood up and, without further ado, pushed Ye Qing toward the podium and handed her to a member of the competition team.

Watching Ye Qing and Zhou Yun walk step by step onto the podium next to the audience seats, he sat down, looked down at the coffee cup in his hand, and sighed.

Depend on!
My day!

I drank too much coffee today, I'm really not going to be able to sleep tonight.

[Today was truly an exciting day! Both drivers delivered the best performances of their racing careers, from track battles to skillful maneuvering—it was all absolutely spectacular!]

Whether it was Ye Qing's brilliant performance with the 'cooldown cycle' system or Zhou Yun's 'epoch-making drifting style', both added a lot of color to this collaborative exhibition match...

This will be the most anticipated race before the S-Series, and many drivers will likely rewatch the replay of it on repeat...

Listening to the host's inspiring voice, Chen Shuo looked up and gazed at the telemetry center. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the competition hall reflected the sky, as if he could see Jiang Wuyang hidden under the blue sky and white clouds.

Even from a distance of hundreds of meters, he could still sense Jiang Wuyang's emotions.

Jiang Wuyang seemed to be saying... 'Kira Yoshikage, the loser eats the dust!'
"..."

"Drift-style invincibility, Yunyi Racing Team has really brought out something incredible."

"This kind of thing, which can drastically change the way racing is played and transform the industry, is unprecedented in motorsports history..."

Thinking of this, he suddenly became angry.

Damn, it was this same thing last time!
"Hehe... Haha... Wu Yang, it's your turn to shine now."

"A strong wind is coming, and the water outside the track is very murky. Get ready, Wu Yang."

He then opened his stock app on his phone and started browsing through penny stocks, muttering to himself.

"Guanglun didn't die from losing to Jiang Wuyang, he died from investing in junk stocks..."

"Anyway, he didn't die from losing to Jiang Wuyang..."

……

The sun is just right.

The sun shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the telemetry hall, complementing the blue sky and white clouds.

On the huge billboard advertising "Zhou Yun drives the Feng Ying across the twilight dividing line," Jiang Wuyang listened to Lin Qinglei's announcement and looked at the podium, where Zhou Yun, basking in the glory, was full of vigor.

Looking at Zhou Yun holding up the medal bearing the Jiuyuan Company logo, a faint sense of doubt arose in his mind.

Can a mecha girl's voice be so exaggerated?
Qinglei, your next sentence isn't going to be 'I just turned 18,' is it?

"..."

"Ding!"

"Ding!"

The noisy phone rang again. Jiang Wuyang quickly picked it up and saw that it was Yuan Kai from the Aurora Club calling, so he quickly answered.

"Wu Yang, wow, Yun Yi has really stolen the spotlight this time!"

"We actually took down those bastards from Light Wheel! That's so damn satisfying! So satisfying! Do you know how many years they've suppressed Aurora?"

Yuan Kai was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly realized something: the person who had been dominating the Aurora track for so many years was right across from him...

"Cough cough!"

He quickly changed the subject.

"Didn't we agree last time that we, the old guys from S3, would get together? I think we should do it now!"

"Today is the perfect day. It just so happens that Crow has a deep connection with our club, and her birthday is coming up soon. Aurora is throwing her a welcome party for a nostalgic trip, and the Yunyi racing team can join in..."

Before he could finish speaking, a second call came in, but the line was busy.

Jiang Wuyang looked down and saw that it was the head coach of the Sanshan Club, who looked exactly like Yuan Kai at the beginning.

"Wu Yang, wow, your Yunyi Racing Team really stole the show this time! You actually took down those bastards from Guanglun!"

"That felt so good! Those bastards in the last national competition were so dirty, I watched them... cough cough!"

"Don't listen to that bastard Yuan Kai's nonsense. Let's talk about when we old drivers should get together. I think we should do it today..."

"Ding! Black Cat Sheriff!"

A third call came in, and the line was constantly busy, causing Jiang Wuyang to accidentally drop his phone on the ground.

For a moment, the voice of Black Cat Sheriff filled the entire competition area.

"Black Cat Sheriff..."

"..."

Jiang Wuyang quickly picked up his phone, swiftly shutting it down after it vibrated so much he was practically screaming, and awkwardly glanced around before pretending nothing had happened and looking up. Fortunately, staff members quickly helped Jiang Wuyang out of the awkward situation.

"Mr. Jiang Wuyang, the next step is the cooperation between the two partners. Please follow me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuyang coughed.

"Make a copy of the entire track telemetry data and send it to the Yunyi Racing Team."

After saying that, he walked out of the competition hall with an undisguised smile on his face.

Depend on!
When will you guys ever stop?

Hundreds of calls came in every second, almost ruining my phone!
Immediately afterwards, the members of the Glorious Evolution project team followed Jiang Wuyang out in single file.

"President Jiang, the internet is absolutely buzzing about drifting right now!"

"The Death Star player's final drift-style super armor was truly a game-changer; for our project team, we have already exceeded expectations!"

"I believe that soon, major racing teams will announce reforms to their driver development systems... We don't lack market demand!"

"Given the current hype and demand, investors are all eager to get involved!"

"That's right, President Jiang, Zhou Yun is amazing! In just one match, we've solved two major problems: the market and funding!"

"Our plan will definitely succeed!"

"Yes, Mr. Jiang, we..."

Jiang Wuyang's smile grew wider and wider. He pushed open the door of the telemetry center and pointed his gaze straight at the podium.

Now, we have both the funds and the market in our hands.

So, all we need to do is follow the plan step by step: invest capital, provide technical support, discuss cooperation, and develop the modification plant...

Whether it's one season, two seasons, one year, two years, or another decade...

As long as this carriage is running on the track, as long as the drifting system continues to forge ahead on the track.

The structure of the mecha girl esports industry is destined to undergo a complete transformation.

The industry's winter will come to an end.

He looked up at the young man holding up his medal on the podium and couldn't help but think of himself in Season 3.

So he began to mutter to himself in a low voice.

"Keep moving forward and etch your name into the history of racing, Zhou Yun."

"Before you become a world champion, I, we, and more and more people will support you on the track."

With the issues outside the track resolved, the focus shifts to the technical issues within the track itself.

Now that we have the money and the manpower, the next step is to figure out how to make the drift invincibility system more versatile...

As he pondered, he looked up at the spirited young man not far ahead.

I wonder what this kid is thinking right now.

The wind suddenly picked up.

A strong wind swept through the cheering spectators, stirring the hearts of all the racers present.

The members of the Lightyear Project race team stood up and, along with the cheers of the audience, chanted the names of Zhou Yun and Yunyi Racing Team. Han Yu pushed Bi Chen away, his eyes filled with envy.

Zhou Yun actually defeated Brother Ye...

Drift flow!
Invincible!

I wonder when he will be able to stand in first place like Zhou Yun, looking down on all the other drivers and enjoying their admiration?
Hmph! All the heroes in the world are nothing but scoundrels, just people who sell their cars for profit. Look how dark their faces have turned to look at those drivers from Cainan Province.

"No, that's not right."

In his eyes, the cup size of his idol's outfit wasn't that exaggerated; it should be more rounded and more modest.

For example, continuing to strive for excellence in the World Championship, hoping to challenge more top players, etc...

As he pondered this, he sensed that the voices of the surrounding audience were growing even more excited.

"Zhou Yun!"

"NB!"

Zhou Yun held up his medal high, looked around at the audience chanting his name, and felt a surge of emotions welling up inside him, along with a sense of pride and ambition.

I... just stood there holding the medal, looking so awkward!
How much longer do I have to hold this up?
When can we get off the Wind and Fire Wheels?
Why is the post-match process taking longer than the match itself?! It seems there's something else...

"Next is the media interview session."

"Hello, I'm a reporter from the Kyoto Mecha Girls eSports Channel. How are you feeling right now?"

Upon hearing the host's question, Zhou Yun instinctively spoke her mind.

"What are we having for lunch? Look how hungry Thor is... cough cough!"

Just as he was becoming somewhat incoherent, he saw Jiang Wuyang below the podium, decisively put the medal in his pocket, and pulled Jiang Wuyang onto the stage.

"Uncle Jiang, the rest is up to you."

After saying that, he decisively jumped off the podium with Thor in his arms and left in a flash, leaving Jiang Wuyang looking around at the cameras with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"Hmm, ah, this cooperative match..."

"Yes, that's right. First of all, we need to thank Jiuyuan Company for their dedication. Without them, there would be no Class B competition. I'm sure Jiuyuan Company has a lot to say..."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, under Jiang Wuyang's gaze that seemed to say, "Qinglei, I'm leaving you with her," he quickly made his exit.

Just now, he suddenly recalled the feeling of winning a championship during his time as a race car driver.

The feeling of being overwhelmed with emotion after a victory, the thrill of being the center of attention and receiving thunderous applause...

These constant close-up shots are enough to completely break down a race car driver's composure!

Who can be happy when faced with a bunch of magnifying glasses and spittle flying everywhere?

"..."

Before we knew it, the post-match process was nearing its end.

Some spectators were still immersed in the excitement of the match, some were captivated by the thrill of the game, some were looking forward to the post-match discussions, some were amazed by the skills displayed during the match, and some were deep in thought about the upcoming games...

Under the bright midday sun, the audience members left the venue in an orderly fashion, each with their own distinct expressions.

Whether they won or lost, the race was over. On the Hot Wheels track, only the two teams packing up their supplies and the staff cleaning up the track remained.

The air was filled with the hum of spiritual pressure as the Hot Wheels track gradually dropped from Rank B to the regular Rank D.

Jiang Wuyang sat on a bench in the repair workshop, pondered for a moment, and then looked up at Feng, who was counting supplies not far away.

"Feng, I'm sorry we didn't have time to get to know each other before the match."

"I heard you're the head of the R&D department at Yunyi Racing Team, is that right?"

Upon hearing this, Feng nodded.

"Yes, she also serves as the head of the finance department, the engineering department, the logistics development department, the mecha girl management department, and the boss's secretary."

"..."

Jiang Wuyang remained silent for a long while before he managed to suppress his urge to complain.

"As Zhou Yun just mentioned, the drift-style invincibility is a special technique for this competition, but the next S-series is a C-level competition. When will we develop a plan to make drift-style invincibility more universal?"

"The faster you come up with a plan, the faster our Glorious Evolution department can cooperate."

"You should know that providing printing technology, modification plant contracts, funding, spiritual pressure materials, etc. all take time to prepare."

He crossed his arms and looked somewhat serious.

"And time is running out for the World Championship."

Feng understood that time was of the essence and was about to say that he had just finished the plan when Zhou Yun, who had come over, interrupted him.

"Let's hurry up and get ready to eat!"

As he spoke, he pointed to the three little ones who were starving and gnawing at each other.

"Look how hungry the kids are! Even if we want to make the Drift Body universal, we have to go back to Jingyun first."

"Uncle Jiang, don't be in such a hurry. Well, what's that saying again... Enjoying victory is just as important as winning it."

"Besides, the welcome party for you, Xiyue, Thor, Qingluan, and Lingyu hasn't even started yet, so let's just relax a bit."

Zhou Yun smiled as she confiscated Jiang Yu Feng's tablet computer, a workaholic, and then continued to persuade him.

"Besides, we need to get the investments in Kyoto sorted out first...right."

Is hot pot allowed in the Great Hall of the People?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuyang couldn't help but cough violently, and Feng couldn't help but pinch Zhou Yun.

"You're going to burn money again if I don't say anything, aren't you?!"

"Haidilao is pretty good, let's just find a buffet restaurant... Do you know how many frog balloons you can buy by booking a whole stadium?"

Listening to Zhou Yun and Feng discussing prices, Jiang Wuyang couldn't help but laugh.

Yes, more than a decade of anxiety has led to this start.

Why be anxious?
"Xiyue is familiar with Kyoto's cuisine, you can discuss it with her, I don't mind."

After giving him a few words of advice, he walked out of the Yunyi team's repair shop and happened to spot Chen Shuo standing opposite him.

On the maintenance access road, Chen Shuo raised his hand and gave Jiang Wuyang a thumbs up.

"Wu Yang, you won this round."

(End of this chapter)