Aren't we friends? Why are you rushing at me?

While everyone was still in shock, Ye Cheng had already quietly raised her hand, looking just like a student who was about to give a report in class.

"Can anyone tell me what an opening parade is?"

The racing room manager immediately broke the silence:

"You can think of him as a 'rabbit' in a marathon, also known as an official pacer."

"These are usually events held by racetracks before the race to create an atmosphere and attract attention. Typically, a representative from the racetrack will drive ahead of the track, controlling the speed limit, and lead the amateur drivers on a lap around the track."

After listening, Ye Cheng nodded seriously, having learned something new.

Although she didn't know what a marathon rabbit was, she understood what was said afterward, like a mother duck leading her ducklings for a swim in a lake.

Natsuno, on the other hand, displayed a very regretful expression and gesture, pounding his chest and stamping his feet, sighing repeatedly as he said:

"I'm so stupid, really." Then he slapped his thigh and sighed deeply again: "I'm so stupid."

Lin Shi ignored her deliberate act, reached out and pinched her face, pulling it to the sides, his tone firm:

"Let me guess, was it because there was absolutely no preparation and the other contestants had no choice but to send me out?"

"Uh-huh!"

Xia Ye didn't break free from Lin Shi's hand. Instead, she shook her head up and down with his force and responded indistinctly.

Lin Shi continued, speeding up his speech, and asked:

"Wasn't a prior notice sent out? Can't it be cancelled?"

"Uh-huh!"

"Did you plan this all along and then deliberately drink the alcohol?"

"Uh-huh!"

"No!" Xia Ye suddenly realized, slapped Lin Shi's hands away, and glared at him: "How could you think of me like that!"

Then she put on a sad face and even sobbed a couple of times to show how heartbroken she was.

Lin Shi didn't move, just stared straight at her.

Natsuno felt a little awkward being stared at. He coughed twice and then awkwardly turned his head to the side.

But Lin Shi's gaze was still fixed on her.

Natsuno felt increasingly embarrassed. He stuck out his tongue and licked his lips lightly, then pouted and tried to whistle, but unfortunately, he couldn't make a sound after several attempts, and his face turned red from trying to blow air.

Lin Shi couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw Xia Ye's clumsy movements.

Natsuno, enraged and embarrassed, gave up and pushed him toward the door.

"No matter what, you're the only one who can help me now, so hurry up and save the day. Oh, and you can also take Ye Cheng with you; she just came down from the mountain, so take her to experience it."

Ye Cheng had already understood the whole story. She actually wanted to try, but she didn't want to make things difficult for Lin Shi by speaking up. So she could only stare at him with wide eyes.

Lin Shi looked at Xia Ye, who was still struggling to push herself forward with her head down, and Ye Cheng, whose eyes were full of expectation, and sighed:

"I understand, okay? I'll go."

After saying that, he supported Xia Ye with both hands, telling her not to push any further. If she kept pushing, not only would she keep moving, but she might also fall on top of him.

Xia Ye looked up with a chuckle, as if he had Lin Shi completely under his thumb. He hadn't lowered his head just now because he was trying to exert himself, but simply because he was afraid that he would burst out laughing if he saw Lin Shi, which would make Lin Shi refuse to go.

"Uncle Deng, hurry up, bring up the racing suit that's been prepared."

The manager nodded, turned around, and quickly left the room.

A short while later, the manager brought over two racing suits and had Lin Shi and Ye Cheng put them on.

The size fit them both perfectly, as if they had been custom-made.

Ye Cheng was very curious, looking left and right repeatedly, carefully examining the expensive technological product on her body.

After Lin Shi put it on with practiced ease, he stood to the side, looking at Ye Cheng's well-fitting racing suit and the pristine condition of the fabric, and a sudden doubt arose in his mind:

Why does this outfit look like it was specially prepared for Ye Cheng?

Before he could think too much, Xia Ye relaxed after seeing that his goal had been achieved.

He plopped down on the luxurious sofa, crossed his legs, and produced a lollipop from somewhere, holding it like he was holding a cigarette.

He first scanned Lin Shi's entire body, then said in broken Cantonese:

"Handsome guy, I have high hopes for you!"

After saying that, he put the lollipop in his mouth and pretended to inhale.

Seeing her arrogant demeanor, Lin Shi was furious. He walked over and used his fists to clamp Xia Ye's head, spinning it repeatedly.

"You little brat!!! You're just getting something for nothing!!"

"Aaaaaah~" Natsuno was a little confused from being spun around, and quickly surrendered, "There's a reward, there's a reward!"

Lin Shi stopped what he was doing, looked at Xia Ye, and was a little curious about what kind of reward she could offer.

Natsuno slowly raised the lollipop in her hand: "How about I give you a lollipop as a reward?"

Lin Shi looked at the lollipop that Xia Ye had just put in her mouth; it still had a trace of water on it and a slight sheen. With a sudden movement, he threw Xia Ye onto the sofa: "Get lost!"

Then his gaze fell on the girl who was still observing what material the clothes were made of: "Ye Cheng, let's go!" After saying that, he walked towards the track.

"Mmm." Ye Cheng responded, then added to the still dizzy Xia Ye, "Xia Ye, get some rest, see you later." After saying that, she quickly followed Lin Shi's footsteps.

Xia Ye watched Lin Shiyi's retreating figure and muttered to himself:

"You bastard, you have no idea how many people want me but I won't give them to them."