Jiang Qiyan and Yan Xiaoqiang were both playing it safe, as having two drivers in the top six was already an excellent result for a team.
Ten laps later, the cars sped across the finish line.
Yan Xiaoqiang was second, and Jiang Qiyan was fifth.
Both drivers were exhausted after removing their helmets. As they entered the pit, the team members erupted in cheers, and Lin Yan's fans in the stands joined in. The scene was as if Lin Yan's team had won first place, not second.
The driver of car number ninety-eight, upon returning to the pit, frowned. "Damn it, I'm first, why are they cheering for them? It makes me look bad."
Feeling overshadowed, the driver of car ninety-eight snorted disdainfully but didn't dwell on it. It was better to keep a low profile.
Shortly after Yan Xiaoqiang and Jiang Qiyan returned, people from various teams began to flock to their pit. Even the Fengchi team came, even if they knew it was unlikely, they still had to check. After all, there's always a chance. Could they poach such a talented prodigy trained by the legendary Lin?
Seeing everyone rushing towards the pit of Ls27, the driver of car ninety-eight's eyes widened. "Why aren't these people playing by the rules? They're ignoring the first-place driver and swarming the second-place pit."
"Vitas, right? Our Yuehai team sincerely invites you to join us. We can offer you an annual salary of sixty thousand Euros."
Fortunately, it wasn't too awkward, as some teams still came to find him. Hearing about the sixty thousand Euro annual salary, Vitas, the driver of car ninety-eight, twitched his lips. This salary was indeed lower compared to Western countries, but it was acceptable, as this was just a transitional phase for him.
He only came to the East because he was temporarily unemployed in his hometown. Once his strength improved, he would naturally leave.
This wasn't just known to him; the people from the Yuehai team were also aware of it. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement, so they naturally wouldn't offer such a high salary.
After handing over a contract, the people from the Yuehai team quickly left.
"Um, Master Yan, our Yuehai team's boss is willing to offer you an annual salary of one hundred and twenty thousand Euros. One hundred and twenty thousand Euros, which is over seven hundred thousand Chinese Yuan a year."
At the entrance of the Ls27 pit, the person in charge of persuading Yan Xiaoqiang from the Yuehai team said with a sincere expression, rubbing his hands as if afraid Yan Xiaoqiang would refuse. This attitude was in stark contrast to those who went to the pit of car number ninety-eight.
The person from the Fengchi team nearby glanced at the person from the Yuehai team. "Is this guy trying to provoke us? He just offered ten thousand Euros, and Yuehai immediately offered twelve thousand."
"Two hundred thousand Euros, Master Yan, Fengchi offers two hundred thousand Euros."
The boss from Fengchi, who had come in person, waved his hand and directly increased the offer to two hundred thousand Euros. Two hundred thousand Euros meant a million annual salary in China.
In an instant, Yan Xiaoqiang transformed from a poor child carrying bricks on a construction site into a race car driver earning a million a year.
Not only Yan Xiaoqiang but also Jiang Qiyan, who was beside him, was offered an annual salary of eighty thousand Euros by the Fengchi team.
Although the ceiling for female drivers was very low, they had one advantage: they were easy to monetize. The majority of fans were male. With Jiang Qiyan's looks, if she pursued an idol-style racing career, she would definitely be a big money-maker.
The Fengchi team boss's vision was indeed sharp. The fifteen-year-old Yan Xiaoqiang was definitely more talented and valuable than the eighteen-year-old first-place driver. If the legendary Lin was so formidable, could his students be useless?
Faced with the invitations from the crowd, Yan Xiaoqiang and Jiang Qiyan were a bit overwhelmed. However, they both shook their heads almost simultaneously.
They owed their current skills to Lin Yan's teachings. They couldn't overcome the hurdle of betraying the legendary Lin. Rather than leaving now, they preferred to continue learning from him.
In fact, the Fengchi team had focused on the wrong aspect. Jiang Qiyan's motive was quite simple; half the reason she came to the racetrack was because Lin Yan was there. As for Yan Xiaoqiang, Lin Yan had waived his tuition fees and all racing expenses, for which he was immensely grateful. He couldn't be ungrateful.
Zhou Xianyong watched from the side, not interfering. This was also Lin Yan's instruction. Ever since Lin Yan decided to personally teach Jiang Qiyan and Yan Xiaoqiang, he had no intention of letting them go. This could also be considered a test of their loyalty.
Receiving this answer, the Fengchi team boss seemed a bit reluctant. However, since Yan Xiaoqiang and Jiang Qiyan had already turned and left, he didn't say anything further.
The other four drivers in Lin Yan's team, including Jiang Qimo, who only raced once, were also invited by smaller teams, but all of them refused.
After spending time in Lin Yan's team, they truly understood how good the facilities were.
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A piercing screech of brakes echoed as a Cullinan stopped in front of a wedding dress shop.
Lin Yan pulled Su Mojin out of the car.
"Honey, why are we here?"
Su Mojin hadn't noticed the wedding dress shop yet; her gaze was still fixed on the tall buildings around them.
Lin Yan pulled her inside.
A wedding dress shop?
Su Mojin looked up, and the words "Lyca Bridal" caught her eye. So, Lin Yan had brought her here to choose a wedding dress.
"Sir, hello. This is Lyca Bridal. How may I help you?"
As soon as they entered, a sales associate approached them respectfully.
"Recommend a suitable wedding dress for my wife."
Lin Yan spoke in standard English, which Su Mojin could understand.
Wife. Su Mojin pursed her lips. Those simple two words sent a warm current through her heart, making her chest feel warm.
This was the first time Brother Yan had referred to her like that in front of outsiders.
"Certainly, miss. Please follow me, and I'll take your measurements."
The sales associate took Su Mojin's measurements and then led the couple to browse the wedding dress displays in the store.
The sales associate also noticed the Cullinan and the bodyguards at the entrance, recognizing them as VIP clients and explaining everything with great enthusiasm.
"Boss, if you don't like any of these, we have this one."
Su Mojin wasn't particularly picky about wedding dresses, but Lin Yan was extremely demanding. He didn't like these "cheap" wedding dresses. Marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so they should go for the most expensive.
This was why he came to Lyca Bridal in Country E. Lyca Bridal was one of the most high-end wedding dress brands on Planet Blue.
The sales associate retrieved a tablet and searched for a picture online, handing it to the couple.