Actor: Thank you.

On the day of the main competition, it rained heavily.

The unpredictable weather in Shanghai during the transition from spring to summer is one of the types of weather Zhang Yuan dislikes the most.

It's not just him who hates it; even the locals feel helpless about it.

If you're not careful this season, the winter quilts in your wardrobe can easily get moldy and grow mildew.

The water towns of Jiangnan not only nurture people, but also mold.

“I had some experience with motorsports before, but this is the first time I’ve been involved in such a high-level sport.”

"I was very excited to meet so many great drivers."

Zhang Yuan glanced at Liu Qianqian, who was being interviewed by overseas media, from the corner.

She was poised and answered fluently... because I had prepared a draft for her the night before.

It's like doing practice questions before an exam.

Otherwise, similar situations can easily occur...

Do you usually watch sports games?

"dont see."

Who is your favorite driver?

“I don’t know any of them.”

In her interview, she emphasized that she had a clear conscience.

The importance of language was evident in their interviews with foreign media.

Being good at a foreign language can save you a lot of trouble.

When Zhang Ziyi first went overseas, she was ridiculed for a long time because her English was too bad.

Seeing that she was alright, he left with peace of mind to attend to other matters.

Several domestic media outlets contacted him, wanting to interview the Brawn GP drivers after the race.

He agreed and will help coordinate, but the condition is the same: he must interview Xiaolongnu, appear on a magazine cover, or even just be featured in a main article.

Domestic sports media are actually in a pretty bad situation. Due to limited audience and financial resources, they are always ranked very low in the media order when doing live reporting overseas.

These guys were extremely excited to finally find a connection and get some special privileges.

"Mr. Li."

The guy who visited a few years ago is here again today.

He also wanted to use Geely's car to participate in the charity race, but Zhang Yuan refused.

It's not that I look down on domestic brands, but Geely was really not doing well at that time.

It wasn't until Geely acquired Volvo and Daimler that its gasoline-powered vehicle technology gradually became among the best in China.

If a car of Lynk & Co's caliber were available now, he would be very willing to cooperate with them.

Zhang Yuan has a good impression of Shufu Ge.

Many compradors said that it's better to buy sooner rather than later, and they were willing to work as assembly plants to earn a meager living.

But Shufu is different; he buys, but he truly learns.

Despite the subsequent proliferation of various "new car manufacturers" in China, each claiming their cars are unrivaled in the 100 million, 300 million, or 500 million yuan price range.

They thought that skipping the internal combustion engine restrictions and adding a refrigerator, air conditioner, and large-screen TV would make it a good car.

The three most important components of a car are the engine, chassis, and suspension.

Even if engine limitations are bypassed, the use and tuning of the chassis and suspension are very complex skills that require a lot of experience and expertise.

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel once lapped his teammate Mark Webber by about 0.2 seconds in several consecutive races, and couldn't catch up no matter what.

He kept telling the engineer that there was a problem with his car's chassis.

Even after the mechanic disassembled the car, he still couldn't find the problem.

Later, the entire chassis was transported back to the factory, where the mechanics, armed with flashlights and magnifying glasses, discovered a crack less than half a centimeter long on the chassis.

This single crack in the chassis can transform a car from a championship contender into one that is difficult to drive.

Therefore, a race car driver's rear end is more important than his eyes.

A sensitive bottom can detect even the slightest changes in vehicle load.

This also illustrates how important the chassis is to a vehicle.

It's not that simply adding air suspension and softening the chassis makes it comfortable and luxurious.

In terms of suspension and chassis, Geely and its brands are among the top domestic car manufacturers.

Moreover, the vehicle's strength and safety have been inherited from Volvo's unwavering commitment.

Shufu is the kind of person who is willing to put in the effort to tackle the real technical challenges.

Because he really loves cars.

So when he heard that Zhang Yuan was a shareholder of the Brawn Racing team, he made a special trip to visit him.

My brother is very envious of the cutting-edge F1 car technology.

Zhang Yuan was quite polite to this person, and they chatted about the opportunity that led him to buy the shares.

Besides admiring this self-made private entrepreneur, another reason Zhang Yuan has a good impression of him is that he is also a "victim of the national football team".

The Guangzhou Geely Football Team was founded in 01. Just like Shufu's passion for racing, he genuinely wanted to promote this sport.

They signed a 30-year cooperation agreement, but the company absconded after only 8 months.

His running speed was second only to Zhao Benshan.

The team was eliminated from the Jia-A League due to biased refereeing during the promotion playoffs.

Moreover, that year saw the infamous "Five Rats of Jia B" incident, where five teams conspired to fix matches, taking money from each other to throw games and ensure that the regular team would be promoted to the Jia A League.

Ultimately, they were all disqualified.

At this moment, Shufu thought, "It's my turn to fill this empty spot."

The vacant spots were then given to other B-division teams that had "paid tribute"...

Have you considered selling your stake in the racing team?

After chatting for a while, Shufu revealed his true purpose.

Zhang Yuan knew that this person had always wanted to get involved in F1, the top sport.

Later, they bought a majority stake in Lotus, the famous Lotus.

They also bought a stake in Aston Martin.

He also negotiated with many teams that wanted to sell, but none of them were willing to sell to him.

"Mr. Li, after traveling around the world in recent years, I have found that the gap between civilizations in this world has not been eliminated with the advent of the Internet age."

"On the contrary, these barriers are becoming stronger."

"Because some people are deliberately building barriers."

"People often say that F1 is a top-level sport."

"To be more precise, this is actually a European sport."

"To be more specific, it is essentially a British motorsport."

“Look at Toyota and Honda, these island car brands, if they want to play in F1, they have to build factories in Britain.”

After World War II, the United States kept its eyes on its own father, Britain, and gradually weakened and eroded it.

Not only in terms of colonies, but also in terms of technology.

Britain's defense is almost entirely outsourced, with a large number of its post-World War II technical talents flocking to the automotive industry.

The earliest military green paint used by Land Rover was the same as that used on the Spitfire fighter jet.

A large number of aerodynamics talents have also flocked to the racing industry.

This game is still ruled by the British.

"It's not that I'm unwilling to sell it to you, it's just that you wouldn't need it," Zhang Yuan replied honestly.

"You won't get any automotive industry technology from them, and they'll try to take over your shares under the guise of counter-espionage or national security."

“I’m different from you. I’m not an entrepreneur, nor do I work in the car dealership. They actually trust me more.”

Zhang Yuan spoke earnestly.

"To barbarians, if you are weak, they won't take you seriously; if you are strong, they will attack you."

"My weakness has actually become an advantage."

Shufu's expression looked a bit strained.

He came with sincerity, but Zhang Yuan's statement cannot be denied.

The young man speaks very frankly.

Arrange for him to stay in a VIP room so he can enjoy the game.

As Zhang Yuan left, he thought to himself that it wasn't just Westerners who were like this; it was the same in China as well.

If you were a submissive actress, Hua Yi wouldn't bother with you.

You have your own ideas and want to start your own business, which will create competition with him, and that's when he will make a move.

The race was about to begin in the heavy rain, and Zhang Yuan and the rest of the "Fast & Furious" crew went to the warehouse to watch it together.

Under his arrangement, Xiaolongnu went to Ferrari's garage.

"You lucky bastard!" Just as Zhang Yuan put on his headphones and looked at the screen, a "golden lion king" slapped him hard on the shoulder and said a half-baked English sentence.

I took off my headset and shook hands with this person.

This person is Richard Branson, the owner of the Virgin Group.

Before Musk rose to prominence, he was already the world's most famous businessman.

He had previously wanted to acquire the Brawn GP team entirely, but was rejected.

Because when Brown was having dinner with him to discuss the team's acquisition, this guy not only got drunk, but also made very inappropriate jokes to the other customers in the restaurant.

It's still for children...

Brown thought this guy was unreliable and that he shouldn't sell to him.

This guy was a close friend of John Lennon, the soul of The Beatles.

They do everything: beverages, records, finance.

The one he is most famous for in China is Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin is the English word for "virgin".

He named the company that way to express that he was a business novice.

He is the world's most successful example of a brand driven by its owner.

Wang Ou, who speaks for herself in China, or Lei Jun's Xiaomi, can both be considered his grand-disciples.

Zhang Yuan wasn't too keen on talking to him because this guy was crazy and his style was all about attracting attention.

But Brown gave him a wink and pointed to the entrance of the convoy.

It has the Virgin Atlantic logo printed on it.

Starting from the last game, they became the sponsor.

So what can be done? Even if you're a shareholder of the racing team, you still have to put on a smiling face for your sugar daddy.

They spent money.

"Ah, Richard, it's a pleasure to meet you."

“You are the white entrepreneur I admire most,” Zhang Yuan blurted out.

This guy hugged him and patted him repeatedly, even trying to pick him up.

But Zhang Yuan's lower body sank, creating a powerful downward pull that Zhang Yuan couldn't maintain.

"I still don't understand what Brown was thinking."

"They actually sold the shares to you instead of me."

"Maybe he's like any other Brit, he likes men. You'd better watch out, Zhang." The older guy grinned and made a tasteless joke.

Zhang Yuanxin thought to himself, "That's why Brown won't sell to you."

If I really sold it to you, knowing this guy's personality, he'd probably put pictures of naked old women on his car.

It appeals to both refined and popular tastes...

"Hey, how about we make a bet?"

"Let's bet on who will win today's match."

“If you lose, give me your team shares… I think Button will win!” This shameless man placed an early bet that Brawn AG’s number one driver would win.

He wasn't given a chance to refuse at all.

Paul Walker and others watched the whole thing, curious to see how he would handle this crazy boss.

To my surprise, Zhang Yuan agreed.

"Fine, I'll give you the team shares if I lose."

"If you lose, give me Virgin Atlantic."

“If you don’t dare, we can cancel the bet right now,” Zhang Yuan replied without backing down.

Although he was sworn enemies of gambling and drugs, he couldn't lose face in front of foreigners.

Besides, this is still in China, on Lao Tzu's territory.

This left Richard speechless.

"Impossible, the difference in value between the two is too great."

"In my mind, they are equally valuable. Also, the competition is about to start, so you'd better make a decision quickly."

"Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock..." Zhang Yuan imitated the sound of a clock, urging it on.

“I have a Dassault Falcon 7X business jet, and I’ll bet you that.”

"Sure, I bet Vettel of Red Bull will win."

"You don't even support your own racing team!" This person even tried to morally blackmail him.

Brawn Racing has two drivers: Button and Barrichello, the best wingman of former racing legend Michael Schumacher.

If Patton takes the spot, am I left with no choice but to pick that unlucky old man Barrichello?
He knew Vettel could win because he was a future four-time world champion.

In the world of motorsports, how do you judge whether someone has the makings of a champion?

It's not the widely circulated saying on the internet.

"Speed ​​is real speed on curves, but everyone can accelerate on a straightaway."

The truth is, "Rainy days are the only truly fast ones; who doesn't want to add fuel to the fire when the ground is dry?"

Just like actors in the film and television industry, anyone can play a good guy or a knight-errant, but the real master is the one who can play a bad guy well.

Two hours later, the match ended.

“Hey Richard, you owe me a plane now.” Zhang Yuan patted his sugar daddy on the shoulder.

"He dares to gamble, and he can even win..." Paul looked at him, then at Vin Diesel beside him.

Why did you provoke him in the first place?

They're not afraid of the world's top 500 richest people, so why would they be afraid of someone like you who can't grow hair?
“This…” Richard Branson can basically be described as “shameless”.

Compared to him, even Trump is considered conservative and honest.

Moreover, the white man's style is that when the situation is unfavorable to him, rules and the spirit of contracts are all nonsense.

"I wasn't talking about an airplane," he said, immediately changing his tune as he realized he had lost the bet.

“Everyone in the convoy heard it,” Zhang Yuan said, gesturing to his surroundings.

Fortunately, this guy still has some sense of shame, though not much.

Later, also at the F1 circuit, she lost a bet with the owner of AirAsia. She dressed up as a flight attendant, put on heavy makeup, and worked as a part-time flight attendant on a plane.

The scene was extremely offensive.

But the hype was incredibly effective.

“Yes, I heard you.” Paul raised his right hand to speak in his defense.

Team owner Brown, not wanting to miss out on the drama, raised his hand.

Richard was held captive for several seconds, which put him in an awkward position.

"I... I meant the right to use the plane for three years, no, one year, not the plane itself," the white man chuckled.

Zhang Yuan made a rough estimate.

Dassault is the French company that manufactures the Rafale fighter jet.

The private jets they manufacture are not cheap.

And it's very unique.

The Falcon series business jets are among the few tri-engine business jets.

A group of business jets and passenger planes have an engine under each wing, while the Falcon has an engine at the rear of the fuselage, in front of the tail fin, making it look quite peculiar.

If you were to buy this plane, a brand new one would cost over 3 million Chinese yuan.

Even if you rent it out, the rent would be tens of millions a year.

It's like some unscrupulous businesses that promise a car in a lottery, only to tell you that you only have the right to use it.

"Alright then." Zhang Yuan felt it was a good deal, so he agreed.

It's enough to take advantage of a little bit; a little is enough.

"Did you come to Shanghai on this plane?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"Yes," the foreigner replied.

"Okay, then don't take my plane back." Zhang Yuan reached out and shook hands with him.

Upon hearing this, Paul, Gadot, and others nearby were secretly laughing.

The old white man felt as if he had finally met his nemesis.

After the race, the team began packing up to head to Malaysia.

The Fast and Furious crew has been sent away, and the publicity has been enough these past few days; now we're just waiting for the film's global release.

He also has to keep things aside besides the charity match.

After the games were all over, I took the initiative to treat Todd and the Ho family to a meal.

He did not participate in the post-meal activities, leaving them to discuss the details and the exchange of benefits on their own.

He then returned to the capital to attend the press conference for the preview screening of "Ip Man"... (End of this chapter)