In a way, Zhang Zhendong could be considered my "senior."

So I politely extended my hand and said, "Hello, my name is Chen Xiangbei."

"I know you, and I've been waiting to race with you for a long time."

"Missed last year's underground race in East Sea, how about trying it tonight at East Bay Circuit?"

Zhang Zhendong's eyes were filled with a fighting spirit. While Chen Xiangbei might not have paid attention to him, Zhang Zhendong had focused on Chen Xiangbei for a long time!

As the holder of the fastest lap at the Huasi Base, Zhang Zhendong immediately learned that someone broke his lap record, and that's when he became interested in Chen Xiangbei.

He was very curious. Huasi Sports was nearly bankrupt, and the newly recruited trainees had only trained for one or two months at most. How could anyone easily break his track record?

The few domestic karting stage figures, Zhang Zhendong knew each, but had never heard of Chen Xiangbei's name.

Under normal circumstances, it's unlikely for the two to interact, but when he heard Chen Xiangbei registered for the East Sea underground race, Zhang Zhendong eagerly wanted to meet this "racing genius" and see if he was truly talented.

Then Zhang Zhendong learned from sponsor Peng Sheng that Chen Xiangbei ran a lap at night with passengers, clocking an astonishing 3:58.33, thoroughly igniting his competitive spirit.

It's a pity that Chen Xiangbei ultimately didn't participate in the East Sea underground race, which brought a lot of criticism to Zhang Zhendong's championship value.

After all, Chen Xiangbei's record with a Subaru STI almost became a legend in East Sea underground racing, while Zhang Zhendong's championship speed was slightly ahead by less than three seconds.

Considering Chen Xiangbei casually ran a lap at night, with a passenger in the co-driver's seat, he might actually be faster than Zhang Zhendong.

The "King of the Underground" title was challenged, and when Zhang Zhendong later learned that Chen Xiangbei also took the "sponsorship" prepared for him by Peng Sheng, new and old grudges accumulated.

Zhang Zhendong eagerly hoped to race with Chen Xiangbei to prove his strength.

Tonight, he finally got the chance!

"Sorry, it's not convenient."

Chen Xiangbei politely declined.

His current status as a professional driver made participating in street races inappropriate, especially on such a popular track.

"What, scared?"

Zhang Zhendong's face showed a hint of mockery, his tone full of provocation.

No matter what Chen Xiangbei was "scared" of, in his view, it was a form of weakness.

Faced with this, Chen Xiangbei's face also showed a hint of a smile.

During this era, Zhang Zhendong wasn't famous yet, but in Chen Xiangbei's past life, he was well-known.

This fame not only referred to his professional achievements but also Zhang Zhendong's stories of youthful recklessness.

The story of Zhang Chi's five-year ban in Han Han's movie "Pegasus" was based on him.

Many professional drivers participating in street races could only be considered an open secret, known by heaven, earth, you, and me. Except for the special period between the 1980s and 1990s, no one admitted it after 2000, and when asked, they'd deny running them.

But in recent years, only Zhang Zhendong has been caught street racing...

But personality often determines fate. Zhang Zhendong, with his youthful vigor and unwillingness to lose, joined the Porsche Young Driver Training Program and became the first "four-time champion" in CTCC history.

Until Ma Qingye transitioned to touring cars to win the WTCC world championship, Zhang Zhendong was solidly the number one in domestic touring cars.

"Zhang Zhendong, don't cause trouble."

Qin Lianjie warned seriously, this kid was only eighteen by lunar age this year, a year younger than Chen Xiangbei, in the "fiery youth" stage.

"Is a challenge considered trouble?"

"Since when did you become so timid, Qin Lianjie?"

Zhang Zhendong shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands. He just wanted to feel Chen Xiangbei's strength. What's wrong with that?

While a few people were talking, the street racers from Hong Kong standing nearby also noticed the scene of the Porsche 997 "blocking" the Volkswagen R36 and looked over with curiosity.

Qin Lianjie was a semi-local figure in Hong Kong, while Zhang Zhendong was even more prominent, having earned the "King of the Underground" title last year and recently joining the veteran Japanese Taisan team, preparing for the Grand Prix GT races and was at his peak.

If these two clashed, it would definitely be an underground spectacle!

Yet, the attention soon shifted to the driver of the Volkswagen R36.

One street racer felt familiar and asked his companion, "Fatty, doesn't the driver of the R36 seem familiar? Do you have any impression?"

The street racer named Fatty stared at Chen Xiangbei, searching his mind intensely, recalling something that shocked him.

Instantly, his face showed a look of shock, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, isn't he the Chen Xiangbei who competed in this year's Grand Prix F3?"

No one mentioned the name initially, but once "Chen Xiangbei" was spoken, the memories immediately matched the face.

"It should be Chen Xiangbei, Renault's champion, the man known as the Edison Chen of Guangzhou and Shenzhen!"

Someone shouted, and the drivers and spectators in the pit lane were astir, dissatisfied with watching from afar; they all gathered closer to confirm this.

"Dude! It's really the Racing God Bei, I've seen him at Nanyun Mountain."

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