“Pfft!”
A burst of mocking laughter sounded from behind Shen Nanyue and Zhu Yuan.
The two turned around to see Chen Mu and Lin Siwan walking in together hand in hand.
“Zhu Yuan, do you have some kind of masochistic tendency? Or do you actually like Meng Zhishuo? Otherwise why would you send this useless trash Shen Nanyue to race in your place?”
As far as Chen Mu knew, Shen Nanyue didn’t even know how to race.
Even when she drove on empty roads, she never exceeded thirty kilometers per hour.
Having her race against Meng Zhishuo was a complete joke.
A trace of ridicule flashed through Lin Siwan’s eyes before she quickly hid it.
Pretending to be confused, she turned to Shen Nanyue and asked, “Sister, since when do you know how to race? I remember you barely drive normally, and even when you do, you’re always super careful. I thought you didn’t know how to drive at all.”
Even Shen Nanyue’s own younger sister was saying this.
Meng Zhishuo and his group could no longer hold back and burst into laughter.
“Finding someone who can barely drive steadily to race against me—Zhu Yuan, you really are considerate.”
“Could it really be like Young Master Chen said? Maybe Miss Zhu has secretly been in love with Young Master Meng for ages and is deliberately finding a roundabout way to hand that piece of land over to him?”
“Young Master Meng has always had a soft spot for beautiful women. If Miss Zhu feels that way, you could just say it directly!”
“…”
Meng Zhishuo and the people around him mocked Zhu Yuan one after another.
Zhu Yuan was so furious she laughed instead, her face nearly turning purple-red from holding in her anger.
Taking a deep breath, she turned toward Meng Zhishuo and his group and immediately started firing back.
“Meng Zhishuo, how many days has it been since you got discharged from the mental hospital? Your delusions acting up again?”
She glared at him disdainfully. “With that sharp monkey face of yours, if the Grim Reapers saw you walking around at night, they’d probably stop to check whether you’re some ghost that just died! And you actually think I like you? My standards are famously high in our circle. Do you really think you could catch my eye?”
She had never suffered such an insult in her life!
Meng Zhishuo’s chest visibly heaved with anger after Zhu Yuan’s sarcastic attack.
His face turned livid, fists clenched tightly at his sides as if he were about to swing at someone any second.
He and Zhu Yuan had always moved in the same social circle.
The two had never gotten along and would start fighting verbally every time they met.
Among the young masters and heiresses in their circle, there was even an unspoken rule: whenever possible, avoid having the two appear at the same banquet hall together.
Unfortunately, both of them loved racing, so encounters were unavoidable.
Over the years, he had suffered far too many silent losses at Zhu Yuan’s hands.
Tonight, he was determined to take everything back.
Suppressing the rage churning in his chest, his gaze shifted toward Shen Nanyue, who had been standing quietly beside Zhu Yuan like a decorative vase the whole time.
He snorted coldly, glared at Zhu Yuan, and shot back dismissively, “Who wants to catch your eye anyway? Stop acting like you’re such a big deal.”
“Bastard!”
Zhu Yuan rolled up her sleeves as if preparing to throw hands.
Shen Nanyue raised a hand and grabbed her arm, stopping her.
Meng Zhishuo looked at Shen Nanyue with contempt. “Miss Shen is willing to race against me?”
“Otherwise, why would I be here?”
Her tone was calm, as though she had no concern whatsoever about the race.
“Sister, don’t act impulsively. Young Master Meng was the champion of last year’s Peak Speed Tournament. His racing skills are ranked internationally. Don’t throw your life away trying to prove something.”
Lin Siwan appeared concerned for Shen Nanyue, but the ridicule in her eyes was almost impossible to hide.
In truth, she hoped Shen Nanyue would participate in the race.
Watching her embarrass herself sounded extremely entertaining.
Zhu Yuan almost rolled her eyes.
Was being internationally ranked really something worth bragging about?
Three years ago, Shen Nanyue had dominated the international racing scene!
Even when Zhu Yuan raced against her, once the cars took off, all she could see was the rear end of Shen Nanyue’s car disappearing into the distance.
Meng Zhishuo’s skills fluctuated wildly.
Sometimes he wasn’t even as good as Zhu Yuan.
If he could actually beat Shen Nanyue, she’d write her name backward!
“Will you shut up already? Stop pretending to care here. Xiao Yueyue is racing for me, not for you. Go cool off somewhere else.”
Her tone was completely unapologetic.
Not wanting to offend Zhu Yuan, Lin Siwan trembled slightly before speaking in a wronged tone, “Miss Zhu, I’m only thinking about what’s best for you. My sister doesn’t know how to race. If she loses the match for you later, won’t that embarrass you too?”
“Do I need you teaching me how to do things? Just hearing your voice annoys me. If you can’t learn to shut up, believe it or not, I’ll have security throw you out.”
Lin Siwan immediately looked as though she were about to cry and lowered her head, not daring to speak again.
Seeing this, Chen Mu wrapped an arm around Lin Siwan’s shoulders and stepped forward, glaring at Zhu Yuan.
“Zhu Yuan, we bought tickets to watch the race. We’re guests of the club. What right do you have to kick people out?”
“Because I’m the owner.”
One casual glance from Zhu Yuan rendered Chen Mu speechless.
He snorted coldly, then glared at Shen Nanyue. “Fine. I’ll wait to see you kneel and call Meng Zhishuo ‘Dad’ later!”
With that, Chen Mu led Lin Siwan through the hall and into the venue.
Meng Zhishuo checked the time before walking forward with the racing model in his arms.
He deliberately bumped Zhu Yuan’s shoulder as he passed.
She staggered slightly, only to be steadied by Shen Nanyue.
“Sure, since you want to play, then don’t cry later when you lose, Miss Shen. If you feel guilty afterward, you can kneel beside Zhu Yuan and call me ‘Dad’ together. Hahaha!”
Laughing loudly, Meng Zhishuo left with his group.
Zhu Yuan was seething with anger.
She grabbed Shen Nanyue’s hand.
“Xiao Yueyue, you have to win later! When the time comes, I’ll make Meng Zhishuo kneel down and call you ‘Dad’ too!”
Shen Nanyue raised a brow and shrugged.
“I don’t want such an unfilial son.”
After saying that, she hooked her arm through Zhu Yuan’s and slowed her pace as they walked toward the track.
“Remember to pick a good car for me later.”
….
The racetrack was packed with people.
Exciting music blasted through the venue as a row of tall, gorgeous racing models strutted out onto the stage.
Moving in rhythm with the music, they blended charm and speed together, making the crowd’s blood boil with excitement.
Shen Nanyue walked up to the race car Zhu Yuan had chosen for her.
Her hand gently rested on the white car streaked with golden patterns.
The icy touch made her fingertips curl slightly.
Unbidden, memories from three years ago surfaced in her mind.
On the dried grasslands in the southern suburbs, flames had soared into the sky.
Scorching sparks flew upward before raining down again, boiling the blood that covered the ground.
Today’s weather was exactly the same as that afternoon three years ago.
Oppressively gloomy.
“Go, Xiao Yueyue! My reputation for the rest of my life depends on you!”
Zhu Yuan wrapped an arm around a shy staff member and waved excitedly at her.
Her eyes were bright and resolute, as though she had already decided Shen Nanyue would be the final winner.
Meng Zhishuo walked past her toward his own race car.
As he passed, mockery filled his eyes.
“Shen Nanyue, don’t piss yourself from fear later.”
“Oh? Sounds like Young Master Meng has experience with that, otherwise why would you remind me?”
Shen Nanyue replied lightly, not even sparing him a glance.
Finding no satisfaction in provoking her, Meng Zhishuo shot her a vicious glare and sneered, “Just wait. I’ll make you realize exactly how overconfident you are.”
— The end of the Chapter–
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