After leaving the restaurant, Shen Youjin tightened the shawl around her. Just as she was about to get in the car, her eyes accidentally caught sight of a black car with the familiar license plate number “A5888”.
Was her biological father here too? She suddenly remembered what she had said to Gu Zhiyuan. If Shen Guoliang heard it, he would probably be furious!
After all these years, this man had never cared about her for a single day, yet he claimed to be her father. She really didn't know where he got the nerve!
Just as Ling Qiuqiu had once said, there were always men in this world who thought that by contributing a few sperm, they had become gods. They just sat there high and mighty, expecting their wives and children to be grateful to them.
Humph! It was simply ridiculous.
If she could choose, she would rather be an orphan than have a father like this!
In the next few days, she hired a decoration team to renovate the house on Maple Leaf Street in Area A. Then she found an advertising company to design a plaque. She was so busy that she hardly had time to rest.
Thankfully, her ex - boyfriends were also busy with their own things and surprisingly, they didn't bother her.
This gave her the time she needed. When she saw the five big characters “Chasing the Light Studio” hanging high in the sweet - filled atmosphere, she felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
In the meantime, she found an opportunity to send the crystal bracelet to Li Nanchuan's workplace by a delivery service. There was also a note inside, inviting him to participate in the mountain - road race.
When they were together, Li Nanchuan had mentioned that he had raced cars in high school and college, but he had had less contact with it after graduation because of his status.
She didn't want to miss this opportunity. One more person meant one more chance of winning. It would be great if he could come. If not, she had already done what she could.
However, after receiving the crystal bracelet, Li Nanchuan never replied.
Finally, on the day of the race, she received a call from Jiang Zeshen.
As expected, this show - off had come early and was waiting at her doorstep to assert his claim.
Looking at the limited - edition golden sports car, she suddenly remembered the one that had been smashed. She guessed that Jiang Zeshen had been preparing for the race at that time. It was a pity that it had been smashed by Fu Qingye.
But Fu Qingye wasn't much better off. He had suffered a great loss.
“Princess, please get in the car.”
Jiang Zeshen opened the car door and made a gesture of invitation.
Shen Youjin curled her lips. This man was going to be the benefactor who would invest in her studio, so of course she wouldn't refuse.
When they arrived at the race site, a row of luxury cars were already waiting there. Besides the racers, there were also many onlookers, all wealthy people from Kyoto.
People who knew cars could tell at a glance that Jiang Zeshen's dark - blue sports car was a high - end one, and they couldn't help but praise it.
At this moment, Jiang Zeshen suddenly remembered that Shen Youjin was going to race against him. But she had come in his car. What car would she use to race?
He turned to ask Shen Youjin, only to find that she had disappeared at some point.
He was about to look for her when a whistle sounded: “Look! Young Master Fu is here!”
Jiang Zeshen turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw a dark - blue sports car speeding by. It then made a beautiful spin and stopped steadily in a safe position.
A group of fangirls cheered and screamed, as if it was a large - scale idol meet - and - greet.
Jiang Zeshen was suddenly a bit relieved that Shen Youjin wasn't there. Otherwise, if she saw this scene and was attracted, it would be troublesome!
He took out a cigarette and lit it. Holding the cigarette between his slender fingers, he brought it to his thin lips and blew out a white smoke ring.
Humph, Shen Youjin always thought he was a show - off. In his opinion, this young master was no less of one!
Not long after, a red and a white sports car arrived one after another. They were driven by Gu Zhiyuan and Bai Beichen respectively.
Not far behind them, there was also a black sports car. Although it wasn't as ostentatious as the others, one could tell from the logo that it was very expensive.
Just as everyone was guessing which young master it belonged to, Li Nanchuan's figure appeared in front of everyone as he opened the car door.
The four young masters, who had been on edge, all cast their gazes towards Li Nanchuan from their respective circles. Their eyes were filled with deep inquiry and hostility.
People in the crowd began to whisper and joke.
“Why is this guy from the Li family here? Didn't they say he never participates in such activities?”
“Could he be here for an inspection? Hahaha! We'd better be careful then!”
“What are you afraid of? We're not breaking the law. Even if we were, they'd have to follow the procedure! Hahaha...”
“...”
Some of the Chi family's competitors went to talk to Li Nanchuan. Li Nanchuan only replied briefly. His eyes quietly scanned the whole field, but he couldn't find those clear eyes. He touched the black crystal bracelet on his wrist and felt a bit disappointed.
“Brother Li, why did you suddenly start wearing a bracelet?” A close friend with sharp eyes immediately came over and said, “I have a nine - eye dzi bead bracelet. It's much better than this crystal one. I'll bring it to you some day.”
“No need.” Li Nanchuan looked into the distance and casually tucked the bracelet into his sleeve. “I only wear this one.”
The man was stunned for a moment. He quickly understood and asked with a smile, “Was it given by Miss Bai? I bet she strung it herself. It really has nothing to do with its value. It's the thought that counts.”
Hearing this, Li Nanchuan looked at him. “No, Yun Shen, don't talk nonsense. I have nothing to do with Miss Bai.”
The man sized up his expression. It really didn't seem like he was lying.
But if the black crystal bracelet wasn't given by Bai Ningxi, then who could have given it?
Just as he was about to continue gossiping, the announcement that the race was about to start rang out. All the racers got into position.
There was no need to worry about cheating because the whole race would be filmed by drones.
All the luxury cars lined up in a row. It was quite a spectacular sight.
At the sound of a gunshot, Jiang Zeshen's dark - blue chariot took the lead, leaving the others more than fifty meters behind.
But in less than five seconds, a golden car flashed past in the rear - view mirror. The two cars seemed to be competing with each other, neck and neck.
The other cars followed behind. Gu Zhiyuan followed at a steady pace. After leaving most of the cars behind, he started to slow down, as if waiting for someone.
When the black sports car passed by, Gu Zhiyuan rolled down the window and showed a faint smile that didn't reach his eyes.
“Good evening, Mr. Li. Care to play a game?”
Li Nanchuan's dark eyes stared at him. This well - known jeweler in Kyoto had such a gentle face, but when he slightly raised the corner of his mouth, he looked like a cunning fox. Once someone was targeted by him, they might never be able to escape!
He remembered when he returned to Kyoto after recovering from his injury. Others told him that Shen Youjin was with Gu Zhiyuan. His heart had suddenly sunk!
What did Gu Zhiyuan want to do now?