Chapter 51
Wu Shi was taken aback. This guy would apologize because of a torpedo?
The two pushed the go-kart off the grass from the side of the track, and a group of adults had already arrived outside the fence.
"Wu Shi, are you alright?" Sid ran over and asked. He noticed something unusual: even a minor collision seemed to cause Wu Shi to feel dizzy for a short time.
The same thing happened in the last round of the Italie ACI Championship. The collision wouldn't have caused any serious injury to the driver, but Wu Shi experienced a brief period of inactivity after the collision.
That period was extremely short, and Sid didn't pay much attention to it until this collision occurred.
"Yes, I'm fine." Wu Shi shook his head.
"I need to take you to the hospital for a check-up," Sid said.
"Really, it's not necessary. It was just a minor collision and didn't affect my health at all."
Knowing his own situation, Wu Shi also understood the drawbacks of absolute car sense—since he could perceive everything about the vehicle, the damage to the vehicle during a collision was also part of what he could perceive.
Verstappen saw the adults beside Wu Shi, but did not see his own father.
"Okay, let's go back first," Sid said, telling the mechanics to push the vehicle back. But seeing that no one was helping Verstappen, he said, "Push that little guy back too."
"That's strange, why didn't Joss come over?" he muttered as he walked back.
"This is my own business," Verstappen said, refusing the technicians' help.
Wu Shi took a few steps, then looked back and saw the still-little Verstappen struggling to push the go-kart back. He felt a pang of emotion. Joss Verstappen might be an excellent guide, coach, or even a godfather, but he was definitely not a qualified father.
However, Verstappen is also a remarkable person, able to grow up tenaciously and thrive in such an environment.
He turned back and said, "I'll help you push it back."
"I said, this is my own business," Verstappen said.
"I just wanted to push the cart," Wu Shi replied.
Finally, when the group returned to the repair area, Joss looked serious, like the dark clouds before a storm, exuding a terrifying aura.
Verstappen pushed the car over, wanting to say something, but Joss turned and walked away.
Verstappen could only continue pushing his bike to keep up, as they were heading back to the Netherlands because the match was over.
"Let's go back too." Sid couldn't help but shake his head at the sight. It was just a game, yet they treated his child like this.
"That's too cruel. By the way, Wu, he hit you, but you don't seem to care much?" Seth said.
Why argue with a child?
Wu Shi shook his head. Although he said that, there were really only three main reasons.
First, the collision was not serious, and the consequences were not severe. Second, he already knew that young Pan Zi was extremely dangerous with torpedoes, so he was prepared for the incident. When it actually happened, he was not greatly affected by it.
Finally, he was someone who clearly distinguished between the inside and outside of the paddock.
On the track, every driver fights tooth and nail for their position, and accidents caused by their fierce competition are common. In just a few years, Hamilton and Rosberg will be reenacting this scene at Mercedes.
If you don't distinguish between internal and external matters, you'll soon find yourself becoming enemies with all the drivers you're competing against.
"I heard Martina say you're like a mature adult, and now it seems that's true. You say you don't argue with kids, but aren't you a kid yourself? Haha~" Sid laughed.
"Cough cough." Wu Shi scratched his head.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go to the Netherlands for a trip," Sid said.
"Huh? Was this also part of the plan?"
"Of course, I specifically arranged for you to drive the KF5 in Belgium so that I could find an opportunity to take you to the Netherlands. You often stare at the Netherlands when you look at the map, so you must be interested in this country," Sid said.
Oh? Is that why you came to Belgium?
Wu Shi scratched his head. He had a habit of looking at maps of Europe at home. The reason he looked at the Netherlands that day was simply because he happened to be reading a history book about the Netherlands' past as a maritime power.
Unexpectedly, Sid took this as an indication that he was interested in the country.
However, it's good to go to the Netherlands to see the scenery. Whether it's the flower fields or the windmills, they are all quite beautiful. By the way, is it the season to see the flower fields now?
On the way to the Netherlands, Wu Shi looked out the window and felt that the street scenes in Europe were all pretty much the same, just like when he used to play EuroCard.
He saw a familiar figure as he passed a gas station.
"Hey, team leader, pull over at the gas station," Wu Shi called out.
Seth didn't ask anything until he drove into the gas station and saw the kid who had crashed into Wu Shi standing there, and his expression changed subtly.
The group got out of the car and came to Verstappen's side.
"What are you doing here? Where is your father?" Seth asked.
"He told me to get off the bus, so I'm here," Verstappen said, before continuing to dial his mother's number.
"Is this how a father should act?!" Seth cursed angrily.
After Vestapan finished his call, Wu Shi asked, "When is your mother coming over?"
"She said she'd be there soon," Vestager said.
"Your father is unreasonable," Wu Shi said.
"No, he's right. I understand that the reason for this accident is that I thought your dodge would disrupt the rhythm and create an opening," Vestager said frankly, his straightforwardness surprising everyone.
"Haha, you're wrong. I'll just give you enough space to drive, but I won't slow down to avoid a collision," Wu Shi laughed.
"Aren't you afraid of crashing?" Verstappen asked.
"Are you afraid?" Wu Shi asked back.
"Everyone is afraid of crashing, but you can't be afraid, or you can't drive," Verstappen said.
"That's right, the racetrack is not a place for courtesy."
Wu Shi nodded. Always politely yielding the carriage would only give others the impression that you are easy to bully, but if you adopt a fighting stance, then anyone who wants to deal with you will have to consider the consequences, which will put psychological pressure on the other party.
"Yes, that's what my father told me too," Vestager laughed.
Wu Shi knew that, despite how strict Joss was with Verstappen, Verstappen actually admired, relied on, and respected his father.
When he achieved great success in the future, he rationally said, "Without my father, I wouldn't be this world champion."
That's the truth. No top driver grows up in a honey pot. Joss is ruthless not only to Verstappen, but also to himself.
To give Verstappen control of the car, he stood directly on the track, indicating that either Verstappen would drive past perfectly, or he would crash into him.
"Will you participate in the next stop?" Vestager asked.
"Probably, but I also have to go to France for their cadet event. If the two events clash, we'll prioritize the event there," Wu Shi said.
"Oh, it would be a real shame to miss out. I'd like to play against you," Verstappen said.
"Same, but there will be plenty of opportunities in the future," Wu Shi said with a smile.
As the two were talking, a car drove up.
"My mother has arrived," Vestager said.
"Okay, bye-bye." Wu Shi waved.
Verstappen waved goodbye and walked over, and everyone thought he would get into his car and leave, but he didn't. A few minutes later, Joss's car also drove up.
Wu Shi saw the arguing between the divorcing couple but did not linger.
The Netherlands has some really nice scenery, and after touring around, the group headed to France, where the Cadet series of races would be held.