The setting sun's rays slanted across the workers' resting chairs by the track of the Automobile Guild's assessment course. Luo Yun, Luo Bing, Wang Xinrui, and others sat here, chatting.

Listening to the drifting sounds coming from afar, Luo Yun said, "It seems the battle between Ye Qiu and Situ Yang is quite intense."

Upon hearing this, Luo Bing nodded, hoping Ye Qiu wouldn't lose too badly, while Wang Xinrui felt a tinge of surprise.

Who is Situ Yang? In H City, he is considered a god-like figure and is now also the main force of the Celestial Dragon Racing Team, a three-star Bronze Chariot King.

And Ye Qiu, having defeated Situ Xin and others, had demonstrated formidable driving skills, yet at most, he was an SSS-level racer?

Wang Xinrui wasn't sure, but even if Ye Qiu had the strength of a Bronze Chariot King, could he really defeat Situ Yang?

She doubted it, but now, listening to the sound of the McLaren drifting tightly against Situ Yang's pace in the race, she was surprised, pondering internally, "Ye Qiu, who are you really? Could it be that you even plan to defeat Situ Yang?"

In this moment, Wang Xinrui couldn't help but think of that talented young man named Ye Qiu, who was also her inner faith.

Could you really be...?

...

"Turns out he's so formidable, able to closely follow my master."

Ye Lei, hearing the drifting and braking sounds from the McLaren and Wiesmann, realized they weren't far apart, and the fight was intensely close. His heart was filled with shock,

He knew best how powerful his master was, even though Ye Qiu had previously defeated them.

Yet, after Ye Qiu began competing with Situ Yang, they had expected that no matter how strong Ye Qiu was, at best, he'd barely keep up with Situ Yang. Little did they know the battle would be this tight.

"No wonder we lost; this guy's strength is astonishing."

Ye Lei let out a bitter laugh, then turned to give a slight smile to his equally surprised brother, Ye Yu, saying, "Brother, doesn't this make you feel better? Even our master struggles to beat that guy, Ye Qiu, so it's no shame losing to him."

Ye Yu nodded in agreement upon hearing this, listening to the sound of the approaching car engines; he murmured, "Could you really be the Ye Qiu from back then?"

...

Swish swish.

Just as the sun was about to set, leaving a fiery red glow in the sky, two racing cars swiftly crossed the finish line of the Automobile Guild assessment track, one after the other.

Then the two cars halted, performing a 360 drift on the open space ahead.

"It was Situ Yang who won."

Luo Yun saw that it was Situ Yang's Wiesmann GT that crossed the finish line first, feeling a touch of regret but nodding approvingly.

"Phew..."

Upon seeing Situ Yang cross the finish line first, Ye Yu and Ye Lei finally breathed a sigh of relief. If Ye Qiu had defeated Situ Yang, they really wouldn't have had an argument.

"Big brother is mighty..."

Situ Xin shouted, but upon noticing everyone's eyes on him, he awkwardly smiled and fell silent, secretly letting out a sigh of relief, thinking, "That really scared me, but thankfully it was big brother who won. Had Ye Qiu been able to beat big brother, that would have been terrifying."

...

Inside the McLaren, Ye Qiu listened to the system's continuous reward notifications for gaining experience, smiling slightly. Then, looking through the car window at Situ Yang inside the Wiesmann, he exchanged glances with him, gently nodded, and gave a thumbs-up.

Prior to the race with Situ Yang, his goal was to test the extent of his current real strength and to see what kind of strength Situ Yang, the main member of the Celestial Dragon Racing Team, possessed.

The result did not disappoint Ye Qiu; after giving his all, he still couldn't surpass Situ Yang. Both finished the race one after another, with a gap of merely one or two seconds.

But a loss is a loss, and Ye Qiu gladly accepted it, listening to the systems' rewards for his first loss, playfully cursing, "Is this my reward?"

Yet, immediately he thought of all he had learned during the race with Situ Yang, and he believed that after a few days of training and several system enhancements, he would surpass Situ Yang in their next race.

Besides, the main reason for losing to Situ Yang by one or two seconds this time was because he wasn't used to driving this McLaren. If he'd been driving his pickup, he might have overtaken Situ Yang at a few of the bends.

Nevertheless, Ye Qiu was not at all discouraged, as this was merely a friendly match, and he had confirmed his current strength.

"My strength now is roughly at the Three-star Bronze Chariot King level! Comparing to a year ago when I was expelled from the club as an SSS-level racer, I've improved significantly beyond just a single star," Ye Qiu reflected.

"I wonder what your strength is now, Aik, but no matter what, I will double my efforts to give you a big surprise the next time we meet," Ye Qiu pondered.

As Ye Qiu was lost in thought, inside the Wiesmann, Situ Yang worked to calm his rapidly beating heart, wiping some cold sweat from his forehead.

Seeing Ye Qiu inside the McLaren seemingly lost in thought, he was astounded, murmuring to himself, "He's worthy of his once world-renowned title as a genius. Just now, he forced me to my limits, having to use my full five-star Bronze Chariot King strength, yet he still followed closely."

Reflecting on the intense match with Ye Qiu, Situ Yang found himself somewhat nostalgic.

"Hehe, it seems your return will stir up a storm in Huaxia's professional racing," Situ Yang muttered with a slight frown, "I just wonder which team you will choose to join. I hope you choose the Celestial Dragon Racing Team because I don't want to become your opponent."

...

After the match between Situ Yang and Ye Qiu ended, Situ Yang told Luo Yun and others that he needed to return to attend to some matters, then left with Situ Xin, Ye Yu, and others.

But before departing, he inquired once more if Ye Qiu would join the Celestial Dragon Racing Team.

However, once again Ye Qiu refused, and Situ Yang didn't mind. Instead, he said, "I hope when you're considering a racing team, you'll think about our Celestial Dragon Racing Team."

Ye Qiu nodded in agreement, then said, "Next time in the race, I will defeat you."

Situ Xin immediately mocked him, but Ye Qiu just smiled slightly and said, "How about a bet? The next time I race against Situ Yang, I'll beat him."

Situ Xin was startled at the mention of a bet, but thinking of his brother Situ Yang's skills, he hesitated before saying, "Okay, I accept. But what are we betting?"

Ye Qiu said, "I haven't decided yet. I'll let you know after I beat Situ Yang."

Situ Xin coldly smirked, clearly not believing Ye Qiu could beat his brother in the next race, while Situ Yang laughed, "Haha, I haven't said anything, yet I'm already in a bet with you."

"What, are you afraid to bet with me?" Ye Qiu asked.

Situ Yang smiled and said, "Why not? Sure, I'll bet with you. If you beat me in the next race, I'll agree to any request."

After saying this, he led Situ Xin and the others away.

Ye Qiu watched Situ Yang and the others leave, smiling slightly, and prepared to get into his car and leave. Just then, Wang Xinrui stopped him.

"What's up?"

Wang Xinrui handed a bank card to Ye Qiu, looking at his puzzled expression and said, "This is the money I won from the bet earlier, here you go..."

Ye Qiu shook his head, "This is the money you won, I can't take it."

Wang Xinrui said anxiously, "But..."

"It's late, shouldn't you be heading home?"

Hearing Ye Qiu's words, Wang Xinrui knew that Ye Qiu wouldn't take the card, so she reluctantly put it away and said to Ye Qiu, "If you need money later, come find me. I'll keep it safe for you... I'm going home now, Ye Qiu..."

After saying that, Wang Xinrui gave Ye Qiu a hesitant look before finally mustering the courage to hug him, whispering softly in his ear, "Thank you, Ye Qiu, for risking so much to save me today."

After saying this, Wang Xinrui blushed, glanced at Ye Qiu, and then quickly ran away.

Ye Qiu watched Wang Xinrui's disappearing figure, inhaling the lingering scent in the air, and shook his head slightly.

"Ye Qiu..."

As Ye Qiu was lost in the lingering fragrance of Wang Xinrui, a voice suddenly called out from behind, startling him.

"Whoosh..."

Seeing Ye Qiu jump in surprise, Luo Bing covered her mouth and giggled and then said, "What's wrong? Did you do something guilty and afraid I'll see it?"

"Huh?"

Ye Qiu looked at Luo Bing joking with him and didn't know what to say.

"Haha, just teasing you, Ye Qiu. My dad wants to talk to you about something."

"Huh? Your dad wants to see me? What for?"

"I don't know either, he says he wants to speak to you personally and won't even let me listen."

Ye Qiu looked at Luo Bing, who was acting coquettishly, opened his mouth, and then said, "Alright, I'll head over first."

Finishing that, Ye Qiu turned and left.

Luo Bing watched Ye Qiu's back. As Ye Qiu entered Luo Yun's room, she sighed slightly.

Leaning against the pickup truck, Luo Bing's slender and enchanting body seemed somewhat lazy. She raised her head to look at the sky that was growing dark, murmuring to herself, "Ye Qiu, what exactly do you think of me in your heart?"

...

Ye Qiu knocked on the door and, upon receiving Luo Yun's permission, pushed it open.

Upon entering Luo Yun's room, he saw Luo Yun sitting on the sofa, having prepared a pot of tea, waiting for him.

"Ye Qiu, come on in, have a seat."

Seeing Ye Qiu come in, Luo Yun waved repeatedly, patting the sofa beside him.

Ye Qiu frowned slightly but nodded, choosing to sit on the sofa next to Luo Yun.

Luo Yun didn't mind and poured a cup of tea, placing it in front of Ye Qiu, while smiling at him.

Ye Qiu thanked him and, as he was drinking the tea, felt the piercing stare from Luo Yun, making his scalp tingle a bit.

Raising his head slightly, he saw Luo Yun's smiling eyes, which made Ye Qiu feel as if he was being looked at like a future son-in-law.

Ye Qiu remained silent, and Luo Yun continued to smile at him. Finally, Ye Qiu couldn't take it anymore, put down the teacup, and was about to speak.

But just then, Luo Yun spoke first, leaving Ye Qiu stunned,

"Ye Qiu, how are things between you and Luo Bing? When are you planning to get married?"

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