CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: RACING

Shen Jingqi noticed that [Z]’s mouth moved slightly.

"Okay."

[Cyan Silk] smiled and let go of the rope.

[Z] hurriedly grabbed the rope and clumsily started climbing up.

[Congratulations to [Cyan Silk] and [Z] for successfully reaching the summit of Everest: 8,848 meters above sea level, completing the ultimate challenge of trekking!]

The announcement was publicly displayed throughout the network.

"Great! We successfully reached the summit!"

Shen Jingqi congratulated them.

"We’re nearly frozen; shall we stop here, okay?"

[Cyan Silk] made a pitiful face.

At this moment, both her and [Z]’s clothes were covered in various ice shards, dirt, and rocks, looking rather disheveled.

If it weren’t for seeing her lip sync to [Z], it would be easy to be fooled by appearances and mistakenly think she was a fragile figure.

"Next, it’s [Racing], and our bodies will soon warm up!"

A page appeared.

[Countdown 10 seconds].

[Racing].

In the blink of an eye, Shen Jingqi was beside a racetrack.

Having already transitioned through two scenes, Shen Jingqi was getting accustomed to the swift immersive experience.

Sure enough, beside the platform was the figure of [Cyan Silk].

She was dressed in a green racing suit, like a bamboo green snake, exuding an adventurous aura.

It was no longer cold around.

His body temperature quickly returned to normal levels.

Shen Jingqi felt the blood circulating fully throughout his body.

"We meet again!"

[Cyan Silk] shook her gloves, her figure swaying.

"Do you like racing?"

"I like the feeling of excitement!"

"In here, racing gives me the most thrill!"

"I take a taxi to the hospital every day, and every morning it’s traffic jams; the driver drives slower than a turtle, and one red light follows another, and I can only be anxious!"

[Cyan Silk] spoke with a hint of discontent, yet her tone easily elicited sympathy.

"I’m here too!"

[Z]’s figure flashed.

"Oh, that earlier activity was really exhausting! My old back hasn’t been pushed like that in a long time!"

[Z] was feeling his limbs.

"You seemed quite proficient at dancing, so I’d think your body should be in good shape!"

Shen Jingqi asked with concern.

"Dancing is okay. But climbing Everest, with the high altitude, low temperature, and steep slopes, my body’s organs just couldn’t adapt immediately."

[Z] rubbed his hands, breathing heavily.

"Moreover, wearing that oxygen mask, I felt like I almost couldn’t breathe!"

"No worries, the top nurse is here, you won’t have any mishaps."

Shen Jingqi comforted him.

[Z]’s eyes suddenly showed a complex expression.

"Alright, you two are almost warmed up, hurry and put on your racing suits!"

[Cyan Silk] pointed to the two sets of outfits on the stage.

Shen Jingqi picked up one of the red suits.

Dean Zhang had a yellow set in his hands.

The two dressed up and stood side by side.

Red, yellow, green.

In front of them were three identical racing cars.

"This time our course is called the [Mist Sea Flower Path], with a total of twelve turns, manual transmission, and allows for drifting."

"The whole course is 5 kilometers, let’s see who can run it the fastest!"

The three of them got into the cars.

Once Shen Jingqi sat inside the car, the driver’s seat automatically wrapped around him!

The surrounding airbags seamlessly adhered.

Shen Jingqi placed his hands on the steering wheel, right foot on the brake.

With his hands positioned on the steering wheel, it felt almost as if it had a mind of its own.

His eyes focused on the route map ahead.

The track was winding with clear bends in some places.

[3, 2, 1]

Vroom~~~ Vroom~~~

Accompanied by the prompt sound, the cars started!

The first dozen meters were a straight path, requiring only keeping the steering wheel stable.

The next second brought a sharp right turn.

Before he could react, Shen Jingqi’s left hand quickly turned the wheel hard to the right, with the car skimming along the roadside barrier into the right curve.

A car suddenly shot ahead.

The ID on it was [Cyan Silk].

[Cyan Silk]’s car kept a set distance from his own.

Through the rearview mirror, Shen Jingqi saw [Z] was just to his right rear.

After driving over a hundred meters, they entered an even larger left turn.

Shen Jingqi turned the wheel hard to the left, feeling as if the gears were going to smoke.

The car hit the curb, kicking up sparks.

[Z]’s car crashed headlong into the right barrier, bounced a few times, then reversed and continued driving.

Shen Jingqi worked his hands and feet together, staring intently at the route map.

There were several small curves ahead, and by quickly turning the wheel, he navigated through them easily.

At this point, he had driven 1.8 kilometers, with 3.2 kilometers to the destination left.

Shen Jingqi felt he was starting to get a feel for the car.

[Cyan Silk] in front suddenly accelerated.

Shen Jingqi momentarily forgot his cautious mindset, a fleeting urge for victory surging within him as he also sped up.

Bam!

There was an ultra-sharp corner up ahead; Shen Jingqi hurried to turn, yet still crashed into the barrier.

By the time he turned around back onto the road, [Z]’s car had already shot ahead.

At this point, Shen Jingqi no longer cared about competing for speed, leisurely following behind.

His eyes focused on the directional guide, turning in advance whenever there was a turn ahead.

Another kilometer passed.

The car emerged onto a wide expanse.

In front was a sea of flowers.

Amidst the sea of flowers was a road, wide enough for only one car.

Ahead, [Cyan Silk]’s car began drifting, gracefully landing on the path amidst the flowers.

[Z]’s car, on the other hand, charged straight through, wobbling along until reaching the middle of the flower sea.

Shen Jingqi tried oversteering with his hands on the wheel, skidding along the flower sea’s edge, sideways driving.

He actually succeeded!

Shen Jingqi lost himself in the euphoria of drifting, ignoring the car as it charged toward the flower sea.

Quickly turning the wheel, his car finally aligned with the road.

This stretch through the flower sea was about 500 meters long.

While [Cyan Silk] drifted smoothly, [Z]’s car charged forward recklessly.

Shen Jingqi observed [Cyan Silk] turning her head back slightly.

Her gaze emanated a fierce aura.

At this moment, [Z]’s car suddenly picked up speed, and in Shen Jingqi’s view, it violently collided with [Cyan Silk]’s car.

Both cars were simultaneously jolted, rocking slightly before continuing onward.

What had just happened?

Was it a mistake on [Z]’s part? Or a counterattack?

If a mistake, it showed [Z]’s driving skills are shaky.

If it was a counterattack, was [Z] responding once more to [Cyan Silk]’s lip-synchronized message?

Shen Jingqi saw a hint of fear in [Cyan Silk]’s expression.

Whereas in [Z]’s expression, there was a hint of authority or perhaps a warning.