Ren Yuanhao jolted, the knowledge of racing cars flooding his mind.
"I reckon just these shock absorbers alone could buy a car. If I'm not mistaken, this car uses spiral springs as its elastic elements for both front and rear suspension, and it's equipped with adjustable gas-liquid shock absorbers."
"That's right! I didn't expect you to spot the key details at a glance!" Zhang Yingfang felt a surge of excitement as he spoke with such confidence.
After getting into the driver's seat, Ren Yuanhao glanced around again and smiled, "Four-wheel drive, turbocharged, with a complex roll cage structure. By removing unnecessary interior components, the car body is actually lighter than conventional mass-produced models. The cost of this car probably wouldn't be less than six million."
"I never knew you were so familiar with cars," Zhang Yingfang praised, giving him a thumbs-up.
At this moment, Ren Yuanhao turned his smiling face towards Zhang Yingfang. Seeing his peculiar grin, she felt a bit nervous. "What's with that look?"
Ren Yuanhao feigned a sad expression. "Sister Zhang, you can just leave a six-million-dollar SUV in the warehouse, and you own so many properties."
"Yeah, so what?"
"Then you hound me for rent every month like a vengeful spirit!" Ren Yuanhao complained.
Hearing this, Zhang Yingfang's pretty face instantly turned crimson. How could she possibly explain that the reason she was so diligent in collecting rent was to see him more often!
She then crossed her arms and snorted, "Even though I have money, I can't just support you for free!"
At this point, Ren Yuanhao playfully leaned his head towards her shoulder and whispered coaxingly, "So... Sister Zhang, given our current relationship, about this rent in the future?"
*Thwack!*
He immediately received a tap on the head. Zhang Yingfang, her face flushed, said, "If you win against them this time, Sister Zhang will waive your rent for a year!"
"There's no time to waste! Let's get ready quickly!" Ren Yuanhao became serious immediately. For a year's rent, he was willing to go all out. "Co-driver, please take your seat!"
"Okay, okay, I'm seating."
Zhang Yingfang turned on the navigation, pointing directly to the rally competition venue – the North Elephant Mountain Circuit.
In general, official rally drivers are not allowed to enter the venue for test runs before the race begins. However, since this wasn't the official race, those rules were naturally out the window.
Ren Yuanhao drove directly to the destination on the west side of Aicheng City. Along the way, Zhang Yingfang only taught him some basic operations.
However, Ren Yuanhao's driving skills were far more proficient than she had imagined. In the congested city, he handled the powerful racing car with the gentleness of a lamb.
This feeling reassured her immensely, and she even unconsciously fell asleep.
Ren Yuanhao drove slowly. After passing through the city, waves of wheat fields stretched out like a golden sea, and the cicadas cried out as if lamenting.
This scenery brought back some childhood emotions, and he suddenly realized how long he had been separated from nature due to his desperate work for online loans.
His thoughts became hazy, and in a flash, he arrived at the destination.
The sun was slanting now. The North Elephant Mountain Circuit usually became crowded at night or on weekends. Currently, it was sparsely populated, with only birdsong.
A small supermarket at the foot of the mountain leaned against a tall camphor tree. Not wanting to disturb Zhang Yingfang, Ren Yuanhao got out of the car alone and slowly walked into the supermarket.
When Zhang Yingfang woke up, it was already past one o'clock. Sleepily, she instinctively looked beside her, afraid that this dream might dissipate.
Fortunately, Ren Yuanhao was still by her side, his eyes gently gazing at the undulating green hills outside the window.
"You're awake. I bought some food and water at the supermarket. I wasn't sure what you liked, so I just got whatever."
Zhang Yingfang was touched. Glancing at the time, she felt self-reproach.
"I'm sorry, I slept too late last night, so..."
"It's fine. With me here, maybe I'm a one-day genius. You just need to give a few pointers, and you can beat those guys."
"I don't care about winning or losing. Your effort is enough for me."
The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became a little subtle. The sleepy Zhang Yingfang appeared particularly gentle, like a lazy cat. Her lips parted slightly, looking exceptionally alluring.
Ren Yuanhao quickly shifted his gaze from Zhang Yingfang to the navigation, saying playfully.
"Oh, right. I just simulated the navigation. North Elephant Mountain has eighteen sharp turns, with ups and downs. Especially the last five hairpin bends. If the speed isn't managed, it could lead to a crash and death."
"That's right. Although I haven't touched a steering wheel in years, I know very well that at least ten rally races have been held here. Time is tight, take me along, let's run through it first."
Citroën C4 ignition, start, throttle down, tire squeal, shift gear. The actions were executed smoothly, thrilling Zhang Yingfang. However, she knew very well that Ren Yuanhao was several notches slower than a professional driver in these maneuvers.