Chapter 50 An Encounter with Zhang Yumin

Fu Jizhou hadn't originally planned to come, but his third uncle's house was a place Yuzhou wanted to see, so he booked the whole place and had a few friends "goof around." He'd known how to drive for a while, but his grandfather was strict, so he only got his license in the last two years and could finally enjoy it. His interest in this kind of thing came and went quickly, especially after he got really into it. It was like a jerk telling a girl he liked, "I want to get to know you better," only to say after getting to know her, "Sorry, I don't like you."

Shi Shi chose a relatively conservative racing car. She didn't know what it would look like to wear the racing god's gloves, so it was better to keep a low profile.

The waitress told her, "The venue is currently booked for a match and will be available in about an hour. If you're not in a hurry, Miss Shi, you can go and watch the excitement first."

Shi Shi was already bored, and the waitress's suggestion was just right: "Will the tip be paid to you by card?" In places like this, few of the staff actually live on a salary; tipping is the norm.

The waitress immediately beamed with joy. She was new; the club's veteran staff had all gone to serve the group of rich young men who had booked the games. Each time they won, they would "scatter money" to share in the good fortune. The club's uniforms were all knee-length skirts, and bending over to pick up the money could easily result in a wardrobe malfunction. She hadn't wanted to go and thought she'd be leaving empty-handed, but it turned out she was destined for wealth.

The waitress said, "I'm Lin Yingying, number 017. If you're satisfied with my service, just mention my name when you pay the bill." She could tell Shi Shi wasn't short of money, so she didn't mention how much to tip. These young ladies weren't concerned about money; otherwise, she might lose favor and there wouldn't be a next time.

Lin Yingying led Shi Shi to a viewing platform with a superb view and explained to her, "Our club is called '98' because it has 98 turns. You can see the most technically challenging parts of the race from here. In about ten minutes, the guests who have booked the entire venue will start their race. The group of guests who came today are among the top amateurs. Once they've cleared the area, we can start racing."

Shi Shi: "Thank you for your trouble."

Lin Yingying quickly waved her hand: "It's what I should do. Miss Shi, please wait a moment, I'll go get you something to drink."

Shi Shi was scrolling through her phone when she heard footsteps approaching. Looking up, she saw—it was truly a case of bad luck!

Zhang Yumin walked over with two or three other girls. This area was built for watching the games; it was open and unobstructed. She hadn't done anything wrong, so I wasn't afraid of her, but Zhang Yumin was too crazy—problematic.

"Isn't this Shi Shi? The former beauty queen of the department, how did she end up all alone?"

Yes, it still has that same sharp and sarcastic tone.

"What? Zhao Xiao isn't here, so you're not going to put on your charming, spoiled rich girl act anymore?"

"You're not pretending anymore, are you? You should really let those people who like you see that you're not some gentle goddess after all." Zhang Yumin and Shi Shi weren't close, and she didn't know Shi Shi very well. After the last gathering, she had always thought Shi Shi was that kind of manipulative woman.

"Suit yourself, I want to watch the game, don't bother me." It would be really annoying if she kept nagging in my ear.

"What are you pretending for? Aren't you just here to hook up with rich guys? Even though you're divorced, you still have your looks. As long as you're not looking at someone you can't reach, your old classmate is willing to help you get one."

When is Zhao Xiao arriving?

Mentioning him made Zhang Yumin instantly alert.

"Why are you asking about Zhao Xiao? I'm warning you, stay away from Zhao Xiao!"

“Zhang Yumin, you’ve been wrong about one thing all along. I’m not like you, unable to live without a man. I don’t lack men, and I won’t have a man who gets entangled with other women.”

You'd better keep your word.

"You're not a child anymore, stop with the threats. I've been listening to your incessant chatter, but the competition has started! Be quiet."

Ever since she got together with Zhao Xiao, everyone knew she was the Zhao family's betrothed daughter-in-law, and many people older and more capable than her treated her with utmost respect. Having experienced that feeling, neither she nor the Zhang family would let go of Zhao Xiao.

She whispered a few words to her girlfriend next to her, then revealed a smug smile.

Let's see how arrogant you are in a moment!

"Shi Shi, here comes a classic plot from a novel! The female lead is framed by a vicious female supporting character, and the male lead appears out of nowhere to save her!"

Shi Shi looked up at the sky speechlessly. "Where is the male lead you're talking about who'll fall from the sky? I'm going to hide. Living is hard enough. I'm afraid of being crushed to death."

"It could also be a female-centric wish-fulfillment novel. You're wrong now!"

With Binglu, she can still broadcast live, no matter how far away she is.

Zhang Yumin just sent her friends to issue a challenge to her, pretending to be her name, saying that she wants to challenge the champion of the current tournament!

The stakes in the competition are that the loser has to do something for the winner. The winner decides what that thing is.

This is the latest trend at Club 98. Men and women together often create a very "exciting" experience.

The competition finally ended, and the two young boys, Fu Yuzhou and Fu Zhixiao, were so excited that their faces turned red: "See? My third brother is amazing! He's second only to my second brother in our family!"

"Your second brother is also a great racer?"

Fu Yuzhou scratched his head: "No, I don't know either. He always has a driver. My second brother is... well, he's really good-looking!"

I know... I was just ignorant.

I wonder what someone who looks amazing looks like.

Fu Jizhou didn't seem particularly happy about winning the game; he already knew the result and wasn't "surprised" at all.

"Boss, someone has challenged you."

"Male or female?"

"A woman."

Fu Jizhou frowned in annoyance. This was a sign of his impatience. Club 98 often had many gold diggers; after all, racing was a game the poor couldn't afford, and even a little money left over by those rich kids was enough for those gold diggers to fight over.

Since the new "play method" was introduced, many women have been using it to attract the attention of rich young men. They're all out having fun; the men are wealthy, and the women are attractive. A few couples have actually gotten together. Fu Jizhou assumed the other woman was only after this method.

It's so annoying.

Just as he was about to refuse, Shi Shi walked over.

"Teacher Shi?"

Shi Shi looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"I'm Fu Jizhou, a freshman this year. I'm not in your class. You might not remember me."

Shi Shi nodded: "You're here to race too? Who's the champion for this race?"

"Oh? You're not the one who challenged me, are you?"

"I didn't set the challenge; I just had to put it into practice."

Fu Jizhou was a regular customer, and he knew there was more to the story as soon as he heard this.

"Do you want me to cancel it for you?"

"No need, I'm just bored lately anyway. I'll practice a bit."

Fu Jizhou was about to advise her when he suddenly remembered something: "Teacher, if you really lose, you have to abide by the rules of the game. Think it over before you decide."

Shi Shi flicked her car keys: "Why are you so long-winded at such a young age?"

Just as Shi Shi was about to open the car door, Fu Jizhou pressed it down.