Chapter 144: Celebration
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“How is this possible!” Staring at Zhou Chao’s seamless and innovative maneuvers, Liu Xu was left in utter amazement. Initially, he had expected to enjoy a spectacle, but now he, too, was taken aback by Zhou Chao’s performance.
As he entered the curve while still recovering from his astonishment, Liu Xu heavily relied on his exceptional skills to barely navigate the curve. If he had been any slower, he would have made a fool of himself.
Watching the Hennessy Venom GT pulling away in the distance, Liu Xu lost the will to continue the chase. The outcome had become abundantly clear. He promptly reduced his speed and headed back to the starting point.
The entire race track had become Zhou Chao’s solo stage. A series of drifts and maneuvers that were usually only seen in movies were now unfolding before the spectators, igniting the crowd with fervent cheers.
As Zhou Chao crossed the finish line and parked his car, Qin Fen approached with a group of people.
As Zhou Chao stepped out of the car, he was greeted by thunderous applause and cheers.
“Impressive! You’re much faster than when we raced last time. Did you go easy on me back then?” Qin Fen looked at Zhou Chao, lightly thumping his chest.
“Of course not. This time, 1 probably just performed above my usual level.”
“Look, our second-place finisher is back,” Qin Fen said as he spotted the Koenigsegg approaching.
“Welcome back, Young Master Liu! We’ve been eagerly awaiting your return,” Qin Fen exclaimed as Liu Xu exited his vehicle. Liu Xu’s initial expression was far from pleasant upon hearing Qin Fen’s words, but he swiftly recovered and put on a smile.
“You’re not the one who beat me, Qin Fen. What are you so proud of? If you’ve got the guts, challenge me on the track!”
“Why dwell on empty words when a loss is a loss?” Qin Fen replied with a casual smile, paying no heed to Liu Xu’s comments.
“Hmph!” Liu Xu didn’t engage in further argument with Qin Fen and turned to Zhou Chao.
“Young Master Zhou, this time 1 lost. My skills aren’t up to par. Here’s the key to the Koenigsegg, and I’ve transferred the money directly to your account.” Zhou Chao accepted the key from Liu Xu without hesitation and promptly shared his bank account details. Within minutes, Zhou Chao received a notification of the funds transfer.
“Qin Fen, next time, I’ll arrange for a more suitable venue!” Liu Xu declared firmly before turning and departing. Some of the second-generation elites who had been observing the situation also trailed after him, perhaps seeking to curry favor.
“Qin Lang!”
“Brother Chao, what’s up?”
“You can take the car, I won’t be needing it!” Zhou Chao tossed the Koenigsegg CCXR key to Qin Lang, leaving the onlookers utterly astonished.
“You’re really generous, giving away a car worth tens of millions like it’s nothing!” Qin Fen exclaimed, genuinely amazed by Zhou Chao’s actions.
“Why keep it? My Lamborghini Veneno and Koenigsegg One:i have been gathering dust at home, not to mention the Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta. They’ve been sitting in the garage for too long. Bringing this back would just take up space!”
Zhou Chao’s explanation left Qin Fen momentarily speechless. The car he had always coveted was lying idle in someone else’s garage, and there was no one else but Zhou Chao who possessed it.
“Alright, let’s go. I’ll treat you all to lunch!” Qin Fen invited everyone for a meal. “Qin Lang, hold on. Allow me to take the wheel!” Qin Lang had been leading the way, with Yang Shuo and Yin Keting in pursuit. Eventually, Qin Lang managed to secure the driver’s seat of the Koenigsegg CCXR, leaving Yang Shuo and Yin Keting to drive their own vehicles.
“Let’s go!” Qin Fen led the way in his McLaren Pl, with Zhou Chao and the others following behind. Almost every pedestrian on the street took out their phones and began recording the scene.
The group drove into a parking lot, and as they entered, Zhou Chao noticed the familiar scene. It was the same place where he had dined with Big Brother Li before, the Yellow Gentleman’s establishment. After parking the cars, Qin Fen led the group inside, making it seem like they were returning to their own place, and they headed straight for a private dining room.
Qin Lang seemed to sense Zhou Chao’s confusion and explained, “Brother Chao, my brother is good friends with the owner of this place. This private room is reserved for friends like us!”
“All, I see,” Zhou Chao nodded in understanding.
Qin Fen ordered a lavish spread of dishes, including the renowned “Deep Sea Gold” black caviar, Iberian J5 black pig ham from Spain, Australian M7 snowflake beef, South American sea cucumber, bluefin tuna, and more.
“Why are some of these dishes not on the menu?” Zhou Chao inquired because during his previous visit with Li Yang, he hadn’t seen these top-notch ingredients listed.
“These ingredients are known only to a select group of top-tier members and some close friends of the owner. Because these ingredients are inherently rare, they are not widely available to the public.”
Listening to Qin Fen’s explanation, Zhou Chao nodded in agreement. He understood that this was also a way to maintain relationships with top-tier clients or friends.
For someone like Zhou Chao, who was a connoisseur of fine cuisine, these top-tier ingredients had already ignited his inner gourmet’s desire.
“Chao’er, we never expected your girlfriend to be so beautiful! You kept her hidden for so long, but you finally decided to let us see her!”
Qin Fen also didn’t expect that Zhou Chao could find such a beautiful girlfriend. When he saw her in his social media posts, he was genuinely surprised!
“Of course! Haven’t you seen how handsome 1 am?” Qin Fen looked at Zhou Chao’s self-absorbed expression and felt like he was a handful!
“Yeah, yeah, it’s your turn to show off. It’s because we don’t have girlfriends!” Qin Lang and the others joined in the teasing, and laughter filled the room.
“You guys deserve to be single. It’s about time you seriously look for someone. You’re not getting any younger!” Among them, Zhou Chao was the youngest, not yet 25, while Qin Fen was already 27!
“Sigh!” After listening to Zhou Chao’s words, Qin Fen and the others all sighed.
“Brother Chao, tell us how you met your girlfriend!” Qin Lang’s words sparked the curiosity of the others.
With no other option, Zhou Chao began to recount the story. When his friends heard that he had managed to win her heart in just two days, they fell into a contemplative silence. Zhou Chao didn’t pour salt into their wounds, considering the situation.
Fortunately, the door to the private room was soon pushed open, and as the waiter wheeled in a trolley loaded with dishes, the room once again filled with chatter.
Zhou Chao couldn’t resist trying some of the black caviar, and as soon as the spoonful entered his mouth, he knew he had found a new goal: to taste the most exquisite ingredients from around the world.
“Come on, let’s raise our glasses to celebrate our victory today.”
Zhou Chao, who was savoring the surprise brought by the caviar, watched as Qin Fen stood up with a raised glass.
“Cheers!” Zhou Chao and the others stood up as well, joining the toast.
Qin Fen was genuinely happy today. They didn’t engage in a drinking contest, but he had already had quite a few drinks himself.
“Chao’er, I really want to thank you for helping me let off steam today. I’ll drink a toast to you!” Without waiting for Zhou Chao’s response, Qin Fen downed a whole glass, leaving Zhou Chao with no choice but to join in.
The group continued to drink until well past 2 a.m. before feeling the effects of alcohol. They each found designated drivers and headed home in their respective cars.
Although Zhou Chao wasn’t drunk, he had consumed a fair amount of alcohol.
When he arrived home, he collapsed onto his bed and fell asleep..