A Maybach on a rainy night? Talk to my Levadin!

Caesar pointed to himself.

"Yes, it's you. Of everyone here, you know the most about F1, and you can drive a race car too. You're also in great physical condition. I think it's very reasonable to choose you as the head of F1..."

"I have an objection," Chu Zihang objected. To be honest, Chu Zihang and Caesar were actually somewhat incompatible.

One was a pretentious show-off, the other a megalomaniac. The two hit it off the moment they met, much like the saying "a lover gazes at each other from afar, but upon first sight, their hearts break."

"Furthermore, the team will then have to deal with applying for team slots, which is no simple matter and requires repeated communication with the FIA; there are also sponsor negotiations, and persuading those big brands to provide financial support is quite difficult; including team formation, from site selection to building the team framework, recruiting various engineers, and communicating with the event organizers..."

I have no objections.

Caesar's initially surprised expression gradually turned somber. After sitting for a while, he finally understood: Zhao Zizhan was pushing a bunch of troublesome things onto him, treating him like a Japanese soldier! How did a perfectly good research group end up arranging an F1 team and having him lead all these miscellaneous tasks?

A normal person, upon hearing so many thorny issues, would probably refuse on the spot, since no one wants to take on a bunch of trouble for no reason. But Caesar is different. The more you challenge him, the more his competitive spirit is ignited, and the more he wants to prove himself better than others. As Zhao Zizhan said, seeing others back down only fuels his desire to challenge.

If none of you can do it, then I can, so wouldn't I be the best?

So even though he knew this project was a trap set by Zhao Zizhan to freeload off him, he didn't care. It was just building a racing team; how much could a racing team cost? The Gattuso family wasn't short of money.

Although you, Lao Zhao, are not very honest in your work, I, Caesar, cannot be ungrateful.

Don't try to take it from me!

"I'll take this job, but I have one condition."

"Feel free to ask. As long as it's within our capabilities, we can discuss it."

Caesar stood tall, his golden hair gleaming softly under the lights, yet unable to conceal the ambition in his eyes: "I can provide the funds. I have plenty of money; I have enough to cover all the team's initial expenses."

At this point, he glanced at Chu Zihang, who was silent beside him, and continued, "I can also use my connections to directly purchase vehicle parts through the Ferrari team. I know their boss well. As long as I ask, I can get the top-notch parts in a week at most, and assemble a race car as quickly as possible."

"However, I do not need the title of head of the F1 project."

His gaze was fixed on Zhao Zizhan without flinching. "I want to be in the inner circle. I need to know exactly what we're researching. I don't want to be an outsider, only responsible for the surface-level team affairs while knowing nothing about the team's true goals. I also don't want to experience being excluded from the team. If it doesn't work out, I'll leave immediately."

“When you were fighting alongside Chu Zihang, you were already part of our team, Caesar,” Zhao Zizhan extended his hand and shook hands with Caesar. “Don’t say we’re excluded. We just have different roles. You can look at whatever you want, just don’t spread it around, we’re all brothers.”

"So all of that was part of the orientation assessment?"

Zhao Zizhan patted Caesar on the shoulder, a sly smile playing on his lips: "How was it? Wasn't it much more exciting than running naked down the street in the middle of the night?"

"Besides, how can we let you pay for it all by yourself? Our principal is very wealthy..."

……

A recent meteorite fall in the Russian border region has drawn widespread global attention. This event not only terrified local residents but also sparked renewed debate within the scientific community about the threat posed to Earth by meteorites and asteroids.

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Inside a quaint hall hidden deep in the mountains next to an ancient temple, several steaming celadon teacups sit on a long pear wood table in the center. Next to the table, an old-fashioned CRT television is broadcasting breaking news about the Russian meteorite event on a loop—the footage shows the scene taken by an airplane, where the fire has been extinguished, leaving only a huge crater.

Seven or eight elderly people with gray hair were sitting in the hall. They were wearing plain-colored jackets with their faces covered with wrinkles. Their eyes were fixed on the television screen, and their brows were slightly furrowed.

Suddenly, an elderly man sitting next to the head of the table raised his hand, and the attendant beside him immediately stepped forward and turned on the television. The screen went dark instantly, and the silence in the hall became even more pronounced.

The old man slowly stood up. He was wearing a dark gray jacket and a black jade belt around his waist. His gaze swept over everyone present: "You all saw it?"

"Including the time from going there to coming back, it took less than eight hours in total. According to the time estimate of the support drones, it took at most fifteen minutes for the site to become a lava pit. This is a conservative estimate; the actual time may have been even shorter..."

This is a blatant warning.

"Tell me the specifics of what to do?"

The elderly man at the head of the group sat back down in his chair, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly quieted down, with only the aroma of tea slowly wafting through the air. After a moment, an old man who had been silent in the corner finally spoke: "At least now, all the hybrid race forces will be certain that Zhao Zizhan has the ability to fight against the first generation of races. Before, everyone was still speculating about the limits of his strength, but now, he has laid the answer in front of everyone."

"The orthodox tradition has been silent for so long,"

An elderly man with a goatee on the left chimed in, his tone tinged with emotion, "Since they've taken the initiative to demonstrate their abilities and value, we should show them some sincerity in return. We can't keep putting on airs and end up being the ones who are put on the defensive."

The elderly man at the head of the group nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to an elderly man sitting on his left: "Old Zhou, what's your opinion?"

"My opinion? What can we do? Just let it be!"

"With that kind of combat ability, he could turn any place into ruins at any time if he wanted to. Now that this news has been released, anyone who still has the option to fight him can be identified as having a problem with their brain!"

He paused, then tapped his fingers heavily on the table. "We're the legitimate ones, so let's do what the legitimate ones should do—follow the rules and protect our territory. Since we didn't say a word when they were taking action, what's the point of running over there to fawn over them now that we've seen their strength? Have we no shame?"

"I agree with Lao Zhou's statement."

Another elderly man on the right immediately chimed in, “We just need to act impartially and do our duty. Recently, some powerful figures have really overstepped their bounds. Now is the perfect opportunity to let them wake up – not everyone can be messed with, and not everything can be interfered with!”

"Indeed, otherwise, we won't be able to explain this to our own nephews and nieces, and we certainly won't be able to explain it to the humans. Their attitude is very firm..."

"There's nothing we can do. If promising talents don't value themselves, someone else will."

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"In that case, let's proceed according to the method we've discussed."

The elderly man at the head of the group slowly said, "Have the inspection team set off immediately to investigate those dishonest fellows and crack down on all those who are not following the rules—whether they are using the name of 'orthodoxy' to amass wealth or colluding with the remnants of the dragon clan in private, deal with them all according to the rules."

As soon as he finished speaking, the elderly people present nodded in agreement.

"As for Zhao Zizhan..."

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought for a moment. "We could also send someone to make some contact. It doesn't have to be too deliberate. Just send someone to him under the guise of an 'orthodox' observer to check on the situation, deliver a message, and let him know that we 'orthodox' people are not unreasonable."

"That's settled then."

……

That night, it wasn't just the Zhengyi family who were paying attention to this incident; BJ was also following it closely. Rumors are never true, and after truly witnessing Zhao Zizhan's destructive power, everyone had to re-evaluate and re-plan their future interactions with him.

Originally, the country had some concerns about Zhao Zizhan being outside the system, but now those concerns are gone. This human nuclear bomb is now a law-abiding citizen, and even has a heart full of patriotism. Where else can you find such a young man?

What more bike do you want?

The most urgent task is to provide Zhao Zizhan with the necessary support; we must not let this good boy lose heart!

As long as he remains on the side of humanity, he will be a vital force in our fight against supernatural threats!

The half-bloods of the resurrection faction who were boiled into a soup by Talulah were not only dangerous half-bloods, but also many members from various factions mixed in, who were just there to cause trouble for the orthodox Eastern faction.

What can be done if their members are kicked to death like stray dogs?

If I came, I'd get kicked to death too! What kind of revenge would I take for the dead? Brother, I'm not saying anything more. Let's sever all ties today. You'll have to find a way to avenge your own death.

P.S.: Less tonight, I'll take a nap and finish a chapter at noon.

Chapter 193 Company Foundations.

After several hours of trekking, a sliver of light finally broke through the sky. The morning mist, like a light veil, clung to the edges of the clouds, turning the originally dark sky a pale gold. Zhao Zizhan sat on the plane, looking out the window at the towering peaks embracing the sunset, and the myriad valleys filled with clouds chasing the sun.

A message popped up on his phone. Zhao Zizhan took out his phone, glanced at it, and then put it back in his pocket.

"Is this your information terminal?"

Ace, who was standing next to him, suddenly leaned over and looked curiously at the spot where Zhao Zizhan had just put the item back in his pocket.

"Yes, we don't have frequent natural disasters here, so we can build signal base stations on land and quickly establish communication using mobile signals. We call this a mobile phone, which we can use for daily communication and information retrieval."

"After you all start your companies, I'll provide each of you with one as a company benefit, and it'll also make it easier to stay in touch."

"Is it a company perk? Then I'll take one."

Sharp responded almost immediately, his tone decisive and without the slightest hesitation, revealing that Old Li was taking advantage of the company.

"What? What did I just hear? Everyone's getting cell phones?"

Lu Mingfei suddenly rushed over; he was always the first to rush in when there was an opportunity to profit.

"Yes, we're getting new phones. What kind do you want?"

"You can even choose the model?!"

Lu Mingfei was practically drooling.

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"You're about to become a millionaire, can't you be a little more ambitious?"

Zhao Zizhan rolled his eyes helplessly. "Once you finish this lawsuit and get the money, you can buy any model you want. Is there any need to be so excited?"

"Can that be the same?"

Lu Mingfei immediately retorted, sticking out his neck with righteous indignation, "What I bought cost money, what the company gave away for free is profit, how can you compare them? Free stuff is so much better!"

Zhao Zizhan stopped arguing with him and started arranging business: "By the way, Xia Mi, when we get to Beijing, you come down with us. Senior Brother Chu, Xiao Lu, Ling, the three of you take Caesar to our previous base and prepare for the projects we will be developing later, and sort out the basic site and equipment."

"What do you mean? We've just gone through thick and thin together, and you're going to take... and make everyone go back to work? Isn't that a bit much? Old Zhao, have you been corrupted by beauty and capitalism so quickly?"

Zhao Zizhan took a deep breath. "I'm corrupting you, my little darling. Where did the money for setting up the lab and the racing team come from? Who will coordinate the company's base construction? Who will we talk to about the project details? Did they just fall from the sky? I just finished such a big thing, don't I need to give a performance review?"

"Just kidding, don't rush me..."

Lu Mingfei was scolded by Zhao Zizhan and sat back down in his seat in a huff. But as soon as he sat down, he saw Xia Mi make a face at him.

"Serves you right for talking nonsense."

"I am reasonably questioning the integrity of the team!"

Lu Mingfei immediately retorted, his voice extremely low as if afraid Zhao Zizhan would hear, "To prevent the team from going the wrong way, this is called being prepared for danger in times of peace!"

"Oh? Being prepared for unforeseen circumstances?"

Xia Mi raised an eyebrow, teasing him deliberately, "Then dare you say that to Senior Brother Zhao again?"

"What if I dare not?"

"This is the first time I've ever seen someone say such cowardly things with such a brave tone."

Caesar, however, paid no attention to Lu Mingfei and Xia Mi's bickering, and instead asked about serious matters: "What are the next research and development projects?"

There are two main directions. The first is the development of unmanned aerial platforms, which will have applications in many scenarios. The second is the development of new materials, which will primarily be used in Formula 1 racing. This is where you'll be responsible for overseeing it, as this F1 project depends on your expertise.

"New material?"

"Yes, a brand new material that is lighter and stronger."

Zhao Zizhan explained, "My plan is to first use this material on an unmanned aerial platform for basic testing, and at the same time design a safety device on an F1 race car to conduct real-world testing of the new material. This way, we can test the material's performance, generate revenue, and also use it as a research guise for the laboratory—a win-win situation."

"A brand new safety device?"

"That's right, I call it the Halo device."

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As Zhao Zizhan spoke, he took out a notebook and a pen from his backpack, casually flipped to a page, and quickly sketched on the paper. In no time, a simple yet clear design appeared on the paper—this device was located above the racing cockpit, just around the driver's head, with three support points welded to the front and the rear left and right sides of the cockpit, forming a neat Y-shape. At first glance, it really did look a bit like flip-flops.

Caesar leaned closer, his brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on the diagrams in the notebook. After examining them closely for a moment, as a professional race car driver, he immediately raised a question: "Won't this thing... installed above the cockpit, obstruct the driver's view? And F1 cars have extremely strict weight requirements; even a slight increase in weight can affect performance. Adding such a device all of a sudden, I doubt many people would agree to it."

"You don't need to worry about visibility." Zhao Zizhan immediately explained, "During a race, a racer's vision is mainly focused on the curves to the left and right and the track ahead. The design angle of this Halo device has been calculated, and in actual operation, it will basically not obstruct crucial views. Of course, this is only a theoretical conclusion; the specific effect still needs to be verified in practice. So, what we need to do most right now is to assemble a few test race cars and conduct crash tests and actual track tests. You'll need to pay close attention to this aspect."

Zhao Zizhan then turned to Senior Brother Chu and continued his instructions: "Senior Brother Chu, you've done some hydrodynamic calculations for racing cars before, so you're quite familiar with this area. You'll be working part-time as a hydrodynamic engineer, helping to design a suitable car body to minimize air resistance and improve racing car performance. Also, I'll get a simulation training device ready as soon as possible. Xiao Lu, you'll be the tester then, experiencing the actual effects of the device and providing feedback on any problems you encounter."

"What about me?"

Xia Mi became anxious when she saw that everyone else had made arrangements except for herself, and pointed at herself with an expectant look on her face.

"You'll be in charge of the race engineer. Your main task is to **ensure the car's performance**, adjusting the car's parameters based on test data to ensure it performs at its best on different tracks. This role is crucial, and we'll have to rely on you."

"No problem! I promise to complete the mission!"

"The current staffing arrangements are as they are. We will gradually refine the team expansion and personnel adjustments after we have recruited the necessary people. The next period may be a bit tough for everyone, but as long as we can push these two projects forward, the foundation of our company will be solid."

"understand!"

"We're almost in Beijing, everyone prepare for landing."

Zhao Zizhan and several agents got ready and led Xia Mi to the hatch.

"Let's go, Shrimp, let's go pick up your brother."

P.S.: I overslept... and it was dark when I woke up...

Chapter 194 Fenrir.

After returning from Beijing, Zhao Zizhan went to report his actions and future plans to his superiors. There, he found Xia Mi and his companions at a McDonald's.

My gaze swept across the crowded dining area and quickly settled on a corner table that was completely surrounded by people—Xia Mi was sitting there with four others, showing off their spicy chicken wings, fried chicken burgers, and fries.

Xia Mi's cheeks were puffed out like two round dumplings, a little ketchup still smeared on the corner of her mouth, and she was holding half a chicken wing, now just a bone. Hearing the door open, she subconsciously looked up and immediately spotted Zhao Zizhan in the doorway. Her eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly freed one hand to wave vigorously at him. Her mouth was still full of food, and her voice was muffled but full of enthusiasm: "You're back? Come and sit down! There's still a seat here!"