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192: Chapter 192 Zhou Qian is utterly disappointed in Wang Hao; Zhao Lintai looks forward to meeting Si Yao (Part 2)
Zhao Lintai also revealed a smile of someone looking to build a deep friendship as he reached out to shake Xing Zhenkun's hand, responding: "Brother Kun, you are too polite. I have always heard Young Master Ye mention you, and I have long wanted to come and pay a visit."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Chu Muyun, who was standing beside Xing Zhenkun, and he asked curiously: "This must be Sister-in-law Kun, right?"
"Hahaha, Young Master Zhao, you've misunderstood. Let me introduce her. This is the manager of our Flying Dragon Supercar Club, whom I specifically poached from the United States," Xing Zhenkun introduced her with a smile.
Chu Muyun gave him a faint smile, gently extended her hand to shake Zhao Lintai's, and introduced herself: "Hello, Young Master Zhao, I am Chu Muyun. It is a pleasure to meet you."
"Hello, hello." Upon hearing the name Chu Muyun, a flash of curiosity crossed Zhao Lintai's eyes. He furrowed his brows, eyeing Chu Muyun, and asked tentatively: "Young Miss Chu, if I may be so bold, what is your relationship to Mr. Chu Weiguo of the Chutian Group?"
Chu Muyun was slightly stunned upon hearing this, but then she smiled faintly and replied in a calm tone: "Oh, he is my second uncle. Does Young Master Zhao also know my second uncle?"
"Oh, I see. I wouldn't say I know him, I've just heard about the affairs of the Chutian Group," Zhao Lintai explained. "After all, in Shanghai, the surname Chu is quite rare. Furthermore, Young Miss Chu's name is too similar to the name of the Chutian Group's heiress—Chu Muxue, so that is why I asked. Please, Young Miss Chu, do not mind."
"Haha, it's no problem. Young Master Zhao, you are too polite." Chu Muyun shook her head with a smile, not minding at all.
At this moment, Xing Zhenkun took over the conversation and said enthusiastically to Zhao Lintai: "Young Master Zhao, since you're here, are you interested in taking a lap on the track?" As he spoke, he pointed to the track not far away that was still under construction and explained, "At present, two-thirds of the entire track is complete, and it is expected to be fully finished in another two months. By then, the track at our Flying Dragon Supercar Club will be another professional-grade track, second only to the Shanghai F1 circuit."
"Brother Kun, you really have a grand vision," Zhao Lintai nodded after hearing this, paying a compliment. A moment later, he waved his hand with a smile and politely declined, "However, to be honest, I am not very keen on sports cars, and my driving skills are only average. I'll pass on the track."
Xing Zhenkun nodded, indicating his understanding, and did not press the issue. Immediately after, he turned to Ye Ziming and asked with a smile: "Then, what about you, Young Master Ye? Do you want to go for another lap and show Young Master Zhao your driving skills?"
Ye Ziming sheepishly rubbed his nose and also waved his hand in refusal: "I think I'll pass. I wouldn't dare to embarrass myself in front of Brother Zhao with my driving skills. By the way, Brother Kun, is Sister Si Yao not here?" As he spoke, he looked around, searching for Si Yao's figure.
Upon hearing this, a trace of something unusual flashed in Xing Zhenkun's eyes, but he quickly covered it up. He responded with a smile: "No, Si Yao didn't come today. Why? Do you have something to discuss with her?"
"Oh, that, actually it's not me looking for her, it's Brother Zhao who has something to discuss with her." Ye Ziming said, looking at Zhao Lintai with some embarrassment, a sheepish smile on his face.
Hearing Ye Ziming's words, Xing Zhenkun couldn't help but raise his brows in curiosity and ask: "Oh? Young Master Zhao also knows Yao Yao?"
"Haha," Zhao Lintai shook his head with a light laugh, "I have only seen photos; I have not yet had the honor of meeting her in person."
Looking at Zhao Lintai's expression, Xing Zhenkun vaguely guessed a few things. Recalling what Si Yao had mentioned earlier about returning to the Southwest, he immediately understood. He gave a light cough to hide his lapse in composure and quickly said: "Ahem, look at my brain. How about this, I'll give Yao Yao a call and have her come over right away." Saying this, he turned to look at Chu Muyun and instructed: "Mu Yun, please help host Young Master Zhao and Young Master Ye; I'm going to make a call to Yao Yao."
Chu Muyun nodded, a gentle smile appearing on her face: "Alright, Brother Kun."
Seeing that Xing Zhenkun was going to make a call, Zhao Lintai hurriedly said: "Brother Kun, please don't mention that I've come. I'm worried that if she hears it's me, she won't be willing to come over. To be honest, I am also acting under orders from my family; if I can just meet her once, I can account for it to her and my family." As he spoke, a bitter smile appeared on Zhao Lintai's face; clearly, he seemed quite helpless about this meeting.
"Uh, uh, don't worry, don't worry, I understand." Xing Zhenkun said, then walked to the side to call Si Yao.
Chu Muyun then took Zhao Lintai and Ye Ziming to continue touring the Flying Dragon Supercar Club, enthusiastically introducing the layout and environment of the club, and from time to time, she exchanged ideas with the two about the future management of the supercar club.
The call was quickly answered, and Si Yao's voice came from the other end: "What is it? Brother Kun." Her voice sounded somewhat lazy; she had clearly just woken up not long ago.
"Yao Yao, Ziming and I are both here at the club. Do you want to come over and do a couple of laps?" Xing Zhenkun asked with a smile.
"What time is it?" Si Yao muttered to herself. She glanced at the time on her phone and realized it was almost noon. She yawned and continued: "Sure, wait for me for half an hour. By the way, what are we eating for lunch?" Compared to running laps, she seemed more interested in the question of food.
"Haha, don't you worry about that, I'll arrange it. Just make sure you get here." Xing Zhenkun said with a smile, breathing a secret sigh of relief inside.
"Hehe, alright then. You guys keep playing; I'll be there in a bit." After saying that, Si Yao hung up the phone.
Xing Zhenkun raised his eyebrows slightly, put his phone in his pocket, and quickened his pace, catching up to the trio of Chu Muyun, Ye Ziming, and Zhao Lintai in a few strides. Seeing that Xing Zhenkun had finished the call, Zhao Lintai's face showed a look of curiosity, and he asked impatiently: "Brother Kun, how did it go? Will Si Yao be coming over?"
Xing Zhenkun nodded, a faint smile appearing on his face: "Yes, she will come. Let's wait for her for half an hour. Young Master Zhao, I'll treat you to lunch, and we can all have a meal together and take the opportunity to build some rapport."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of sharpness flashed in Zhao Lintai's eyes, and he laughed: "Alright! Since Brother Kun is so enthusiastic, I won't be polite. However, let me pay the bill for this meal." As he spoke, he struck a generous pose.
"Hey, how can that be? It was agreed that I would be the host." Xing Zhenkun quickly waved his hand to refuse.
Zhao Lintai, however, insisted on paying: "Brother Kun, don't argue with me. This is my first time meeting Si Yao, I have to leave a good impression, right? I'll pay for this meal."
Seeing this, Xing Zhenkun had no choice but to smile helplessly: "Alright, since Young Master Zhao is so insistent, then I'll leave it to you." As he spoke, his gaze turned to Ye Ziming, giving him an inquiring look. Ye Ziming understood Xing Zhenkun's meaning but helplessly shrugged his shoulders, spreading his hands to indicate that he couldn't do anything about it. He had already mentioned Si Yao's situation to Zhao Lintai, but the other party clearly hadn't taken it too seriously.
During the time waiting for Si Yao's arrival, Xing Zhenkun took Zhao Lintai and the others to continue touring the Flying Dragon Supercar Club. From time to time, he would ask Zhao Lintai about business matters, while Zhao Lintai would always laugh it off and respond with reservations.
After waiting for about half an hour, a violent roar of an engine came from a distance. The group stopped in their tracks and looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a cool, wine-red supercar speeding over, and as it approached their position, the tires rubbed violently against the track, emitting thick white smoke. Accompanied by a piercing screech of brakes, the supercar came to a steady stop in front of them.
"Damn, Sister Si Yao's driving skills are so cool." Ye Ziming's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Zhao Lintai, who was on the side, was also dumbfounded. He thought to himself: 'Holy crap, a violent girl!' However, a smile of appreciation appeared on his face. Clearly, this wild style of Si Yao was quite to his taste.
Zhao Lintai chuckled and chimed in: "I don't know about the driving skills being cool or not, but this car, following her, experiences 'Fast and Furious' every day and burns tires at the drop of a hat; it's truly having a rough time."
Chu Muyun was amused by Zhao Lintai's words, and she covered her mouth and chuckled.
Soon, the car door opened, and a long, slender leg stepped out first. Afterward, Si Yao stepped out of the car in a cool and dashing manner. Her outfit today was considered normal compared to before, but it still revealed a unique dark style. The elegant makeup on her face highlighted her cold and aloof temperament; black cargo pants paired with silver-white titanium steel chains highlighted her uninhibited personality. Black Martin boots, a black short-sleeved top, and that black beret with a white logo all made her look extremely cool. The black crossbody handbag she wore added a touch of fashion.
As soon as she got out of the car, Si Yao's gaze swept over everyone present, finally landing on Zhao Lintai. She furrowed her brows slightly, seemingly displeased with this unfamiliar face. However, she still raised her hand to greet the others, her movements looking casual yet not lacking in politeness.
Walking up to Xing Zhenkun and the others, she looked directly into Xing Zhenkun's eyes, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry: "Brother Kun, aren't you going to introduce me? Who is this?" As she spoke, her gaze also glanced at Zhao Lintai.
Xing Zhenkun was stunned for a moment, then smiled and waved his hand: "Uh, as for that, I think it's better if you introduce yourselves to each other." As he spoke, his gaze lingered between Si Yao and Zhao Lintai, a meaningful smile on his face.
Zhao Lintai was examining Si Yao with a face full of smiles. He had to admit that the dark-style girl in front of him indeed had a unique charm. Although her expression was cold, her features were exquisite, her figure was tall, and her fashion sense was excellent. He noticed every detail on Si Yao, from the silver-white titanium steel chain to the black Martin boots on her feet, all revealing subtle attention to detail. Moreover, perhaps because of practicing martial arts, the Aura she exuded was truly not to be underestimated, even stronger than Chen Mo who was by his side; the Southwest Si Family was truly worthy of being one of the Ancient Martial Arts Families.
However, just as Zhao Lintai was unscrupulously looking at Si Yao, Si Yao suddenly crossed her arms over her chest, looked at him with furrowed brows, and asked in an icy tone: "Who are you? If you dare to look at me so unscrupulously again, watch out, I'll dig your eyeballs out!"
Startled by Si Yao's straightforward threat, Zhao Lintai was stunned at first, but quickly regained his composure. He withdrew his gaze, his face still maintaining a smile, and then proactively extended his hand to show goodwill to Si Yao: "Hello, Young Miss Si. My name is Zhao Lintai, from the Zhao Family of the Capital. I believe Elder Si should have already mentioned me to you, right?"