43: Longcheng International Circuit

Lei Jun felt the thrill of the wind brushing past her cheeks, her lips curling into a slight smile.

Beside her, Lei shadow remained expressionless throughout, calmly observing the surroundings and assessing potential risks even at high speeds, leaving the tourists who occasionally noticed her in awe.

After getting off TRON Lightcycle Power Run, Lei Jun went for a stroll in the Alice in Wonderland Maze and took many photos in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle.

She herself was a breathtaking sight, drawing the secret glances of many tourists.

At noon, they had lunch at the Royal Banquet Hall inside the park.

The environment was elegant and the dishes exquisite; though the price was steep, it was naturally not worth mentioning to Lei Jun.

In the afternoon, they watched the Mickey's Storybook Express parade.

The grand floats, familiar cartoon characters, the performers' enthusiastic acting, and the heartfelt cheers of the surrounding tourists—especially the children—made Lei Jun watch quietly for a long time.

This kind of simple happiness seemed very precious as well.

Finally, at Lei shadow's suggestion, they went to Soaring Over the Horizon.

Through the massive dome screen, they traveled around the world's magnificent landscapes—from the African savannah to the Egyptian pyramids, from the Northern Lights to the Great Wall; the visual effects were truly stunning.

After a day of fun, although Lei Jun wasn't as excited and bouncy as ordinary tourists, the tension in her brow had eased significantly.

She said to Lei shadow, "This place really does have a special magic that makes one temporarily forget their troubles."

Lei shadow responded, "Yes, Miss. Observing human emotional responses during simple happiness is very meaningful for my database updates."

"Furthermore, it is good to see you relaxed, Miss."

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the godly tycoon mission: Visit Disneyland. Reward obtained: 1,000 godly tycoon coins.]

As the system prompt sounded, Lei Jun smiled slightly.

It felt pretty good... On the way back to Longcheng, Lei Jun leaned back in the comfortable seat of the pagani, watching the scenery flash by outside the window.

She felt a bit dazed.

Buying the car, the conflict, the police station, Disneyland... various images intertwined.

As the car drove into Boyue Mansion, the housekeeper Su Qing was already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Lei Jun step out of an exaggeratedly styled blue supercar she had never seen before, a flash of surprise crossed Su Qing's eyes, but it was quickly masked by a professional smile.

She stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Miss Lei, you've returned."

Her gaze then fell upon Lei shadow, who followed closely behind, carrying a hint of inquiry.

Lei Jun said, "Su Qing, this is my Bodyguard, Lei shadow. Help her process her entry registration and records."

"Certainly, Miss Lei." Su Qing immediately complied, then turned to Lei shadow with a friendly smile. "Hello, Miss Lei shadow. I am Miss Lei's lifestyle housekeeper, Su Qing. Welcome. Please follow me to handle the formalities."

Su Qing thought to herself.

A Bodyguard?

Miss Lei shadow's temperament is quite unique; her gaze is sharp, and her posture is upright. She doesn't look like ordinary security personnel, but more like... a highly trained special operative?

The people around Miss Lei are truly becoming less and less simple.

Lei shadow only gave a slight nod in response, saying nothing more as she silently followed Su Qing to complete the procedures.

Her core program quickly scanned Su Qing, assessed her threat level as zero, recorded her biological traits and identity information, and added her to the daily monitoring whitelist.

Returning to the long-absent penthouse apartment, Lei Jun kicked off her shoes and stepped barefoot onto the soft carpet.

The familiar spaciousness and silence enveloped her, forming a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle of the Shanghai.

She curled up on the sofa and habitually scrolled through her phone for a while, but those boring short videos and social updates soon made her feel weary.

The speed limits of city roads simply couldn't satisfy that brand-new pagani Huayra Roadster BC, nor could they satisfy the deep-seated desire for extreme speed within her heart.

"Lei shadow."

"Miss, please give your orders." Lei shadow appeared silently at the entrance of the living room.

Lei Jun said excitedly, "Is there a professional racing circuit in Longcheng? I want to go and test the car's limits."

"There is, Miss. Dragon City International Circuit is a Grade 2 track that meets FIA standards. I will immediately check the opening hours and reservation process."

A faint stream of data flashed through Lei shadow's pupils, completing the information retrieval in an instant.

"There is a public open session this afternoon; we can book the whole venue or pay by the lap."

"Good, let's go there. Leaving now."

...The blue pagani was like a bolt of lightning as it drove into the Dragon City International Circuit.

Lei shadow drove the car directly to the entrance of the reception center.

Lei Jun got out, walked into the lobby, and went straight to the service desk.

Lei Jun asked directly, "Hello, I'd like to run a few laps on your track. What procedures do I need to complete?"

The front desk staff was a young man who was first stunned by Lei Jun's appearance and temperament.

His gaze was then drawn to the pagani behind her and the cold, aloof Lei shadow, and his attitude immediately became exceptionally respectful.

"Hello, Miss!"

"If you want to experience our track, the simplest way is to apply for a premium membership card."

"For the first time, you need to deposit a 500,000 yuan security deposit. Track usage fees are calculated based on the time slot and number of laps. For example, this afternoon's public open session is 5,000 yuan per session."

"Fine, process the card."

Lei Jun took out her bank card, crisp and decisive.

She no longer felt anything toward this kind of spending; money was just a number, and exchanging it for the desired experience was the key.

The formalities were quickly completed.

A professional coach in a circuit uniform came over to give a safety briefing.

"Miss Lei, welcome to Dragon City International Circuit. When driving on the track, you must never overreach. Because the speeds are extremely high, once an accident occurs, the consequences are unimaginable."

The coach warned with a serious expression.

"Please be sure to follow our guidance. Start by familiarizing yourself with the track and gradually increase your speed. You absolutely cannot go full sprint right from the start."

Lei Jun nodded on the surface, but thought to herself: with Lei shadow here, what is there to fear?

She had absolute confidence in Lei shadow's driving skills and crisis management abilities.

Lei Jun sat in the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.

Lei shadow sat in the driver's seat, adjusting the seat and mirrors with movements as precise and fluid as a machine.

She started the engine, and the pagani's V12 twin-turbocharged engine let out a low, majestic roar, like a Budget awakened beast.

"Miss, please sit tight. We will begin familiarizing ourselves with the track." Lei shadow's voice came through the helmet, as calm as ever.

"Mm." Lei Jun took a deep breath and nodded.

The pagani slowly drove into the pit lane and then entered the main track.

Lei shadow didn't immediately floor the accelerator, but instead cruised for a lap at a relatively steady speed, letting Lei Jun familiarize herself with the track's basic layout and the characteristics of the corners.

Starting from the second lap, Lei shadow gradually pressed deeper into the throttle.

The powerful push-back sensation instantly pinned Lei Jun against her seat, and the scenery outside the window began to blur with speed.

The roar of the engine became higher and more intense, like a continuous thunderclap pouring into the car, vibrating her eardrums even through the helmet.