Chapter 34 Don't be stubborn, it's okay to lose.
The farce in the hall attracted a lot of attention, and most people did not think highly of Wu Shi.
He did perform well in the lower categories, but he might not necessarily perform better in the higher categories.
"Sigh, you were too impulsive." The mechanic, who had just finished cleaning the go-karts, sighed after hearing what had happened.
"I'll need Uncle Li's help to adjust the car then." Wu Shi was confident he could win, but no one would believe the words of a nine-year-old boy.
"Boss, let's get him!" Ling Kang shouted, then his eyes darted around and he whispered in his ear, "I'll go and adjust his car after the race."
"There's no need for that," Wu Shi quickly stopped his friend's wild thoughts.
"Boss, we really shouldn't have agreed to his offer; it was completely unnecessary."
Zeng Tianyi also shook his head, not optimistic about Wu Shi, and added: "My mother told me about a principle called the happy one's retreat. If it is a harmless provocation or conflict, it is better to stay clear-headed and avoid unnecessary fighting."
"That makes sense." Wu Shi nodded and said frankly, "But I don't like him, and Ye Zhaohui and Ye Ningning don't like him either."
Zeng Tianyi opened his mouth slightly, then covered his forehead. "You have a point, but you won't listen, huh?"
"Brother! Look, aren't you going to thank the boss?" Ye Ningning said quickly.
"If he wants to make a comparison and express his gratitude, then you should go and thank him." Ye Zhaohui's voice was a little soft.
Seeing Ye Zhaohui's expression, Ye Ningning puffed out her cheeks and pinched his waist.
Sigh, bro, you're so stubborn. Don't you know that arrogance has already faded into the background?
Wait, no, back in 2007, Kugimiya Rie was incredibly popular.
Oh, that's the perfect time to be arrogant!
The following day, after the drivers' assembly, the timed practice sessions and preliminary rounds were held as scheduled.
The go-kart track in Shanghai is much more complex than the tracks I've run before, with eighteen turns, including a combination turn consisting of five corners, which really tests the driver's attention to detail and control.
Wu Shi ran around casually and easily secured pole position.
He has now achieved a level of synergy with his go-kart, and with yesterday's untimed practice, he has a good grasp of the track. Winning the race shouldn't be too difficult.
"Chen Lin, that kid is really fast. You definitely couldn't run as fast as him in the lower groups."
The higher-level drivers watched from the second-floor viewing area.
"Bullshit!" Chen Lin snorted and said arrogantly, "He'll know he's wrong when he gets into the high-class car."
"That's true." His companion shook his head; the gap between the two groups was quite large.
The others listened without interrupting. After all, what good would it do for a big kid to win against a little kid?
No one thought Chen Lin would lose; they just felt that what he did was inappropriate.
"Alright, they've finished running, they can go get ready now," someone said.
Inside the track's maintenance area, Wu Shi took the towel handed to him by Louise and wiped his sweat. It was still too hot and stuffy that day.
"Ye Zhaohui! What are you yelling about! I'll chop your dog's head off tomorrow!" Ling Kang's roar could be heard from afar.
"You're such a noob! I'll give you ten seconds and I'll still beat you!" Ye Zhaohui immediately retorted.
Zeng Tianyi walked over with a look of disgust and said, "These two people, really, sigh, I don't know what to say."
"That's great. Isn't it fun to joke around with friends?" Wu Shi said with a smile.
"I'll try to get third place tomorrow," Zeng Tianyi said.
"Where do you think you are slower than them?" Wu Shi asked rhetorically.
"Hmm, there are six, seven, and eight bends, and it feels quite tiring to keep going back and forth," Zeng Tianyi said.
"Let me see." Wu Shi looked at the map hanging to the side, thinking about how to explain a running style that suited Zeng Tianyi's style.
"Well, Zeng Tianyi! You're getting the boss to give you special treatment again!" Ling Kang's loud voice was relentless.
Ye Zhaohui remained silent, staring at the map on the wall, also wanting to hear Wu Shi's explanation.
After these few stops, he already knew he was no match for this genius boy, although he still refuses to admit it.
Wu Shi looked back and saw that after Ling Kang called out to him, many drivers in his group came over, including some coaches.
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He glared at Ling Kang.
Ling Kang scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly.
"This track is considered quite challenging because it has a lot of consecutive curves."
"But regardless, my opinion is my opinion. Everyone drives differently and has a different level of mastery over their vehicle. You can't blindly apply my views; you have to experience and analyze them yourself."
In the end, Wu Shi did begin his lecture, but he no longer focused on Zeng Tianyi's teaching method.
In the outer area, many coaches nodded frequently, marveling at the young prodigy's understanding of the track.
"Did this guy really only start learning this track during this competition?"
I disagree.
"Don't disbelieve me, he's not even nine years old yet, and he's never run a go-kart before. He started this year."
How do you know he hasn't run before?
"Of course I know him. He's from Pengcheng. I know everyone in the local Pengcheng circle. I also know the owner of that high-speed racing track. Everyone has said that he started racing this year."
"Wow, so many! Is this guy a genius?"
"A true genius."
Just as Wu Shi finished speaking, Chen Lin drove into the maintenance area. When he saw this scene, his facial muscles twitched, and he angrily punched the wall, causing some people to turn around and look at him.
That evening, Wu Shi and Louise returned to the hotel together.
"Wu Shi, are you sure it's okay for you to just tell them your techniques like this?"
Louise was a little worried. She had asked before, and she still wanted to ask now: weren't you worried that doing this would allow your opponents to copy your ideas?
"No problem, it's just a direct-drive go-kart. There aren't many techniques to it. Besides, I'm going to Europe next year, aren't I?" Wu Shi said nonchalantly.
"You're so generous," Louise remarked.
"Oh, right, Louise." Wu Shi looked at the maid.
"Hmm?" Louise tilted her head, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
"Try saying 'Shut up'," Wu Shi said, recalling the anime "The Familiar of Zero" that came out last year.
"What does this mean?" Louise didn't understand, but she didn't refuse, and stammered, "Urusai."
"good!"
"What's so good about it?!" Louise's big eyes were full of doubt.
"I'll tell you after the competition," Wu Shi said with a smile.
The preliminary and final rounds proceeded as scheduled the following day.
Wu Shi started from pole position, and his first place was already an indisputable fact.
The race proceeded smoothly without any unexpected incidents.
After his match, he went to the second-floor viewing hall to watch Chen Lin's entire match. Although this guy didn't seem like a human being, his skills were indeed quite good, and he won first place in his group.
"I told you you shouldn't have been so impulsive!" Zeng Tianyi couldn't help but say after reading it.
"Don't boost others' morale while diminishing your own," Ye Ningning said, dissatisfied.
"Anyone with eyes can see that he can't compare," Ye Zhaohui muttered.
"You too! The boss was just helping us vent our anger, and you're still making sarcastic remarks!" Ye Ningning's hands were faster than her mouth.
"Ahhh!! Sarilang! Sarilang!" Ye Zhaohui squealed in response.
After the pig finished squealing, Ye Zhaohui, rubbing his lower back, walked over to Wu Shi and whispered to him:
"Wu Shi, be careful. Chen Lin isn't exactly clean, but don't worry, we know his grandfather well. If he does anything reckless, we'll definitely go to the capital to file a complaint."
"Also, don't be stubborn, it's okay to lose."