Actor: Thank you.

The weather is sunny at the junction of spring and summer.

The Ho Yingdong Cup Charity Racing Grand Prix kicked off at the Magic City Racing Circuit on this morning with a pleasant temperature.

A month earlier, we would encounter the Qingming rainy season.

The next month will be the plum rain season that all northerners dread, which is also known as the yellow plum rain season in the Jiangnan area.

Just by avoiding these two days when it rains frequently, we are now enjoying the bright sunshine.

"Mr. Ho."

"Sister Jingjing..."

Zhang Yuan arrived early and waited in the VIP room.

After confirming the details with Ho Chi-kang again, he went to the preparation area and during the break, he greeted all the artists present one by one.

"Uncle Long!"

"Hua brother."

"Ziyi..."

The final car list has already been drawn up.

The women's competition was held in the morning, and the participating players were: Christy Chung, Liu Tao, Zeng Baoyi, Big S, Zeng Li, Rong Zuer, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Lynn Hung, and Zhang Ziyi.

In the women's group, most of them are related to each other.

Lynn Hung is Guo Fucheng’s current girlfriend and is also a condition for this superstar to participate in the competition.

Zeng Baoyi was arranged by his father, and Zeng Zhiwei will be present in person to help create a good atmosphere.

Rong Zuer is the number one sister of Eagle King.

Yang Dengkui, who is behind Big S, also helped him a lot, and Zhang Yuan himself and Big S even formed a couple in "A Chinese Ghost Story".

Zeng Li is the lucky one, and Shuang Bing is Hua Yi's mission.

Zhang Ziyi is indeed a big star, but this woman is not only here to promote the film, she is also related to the organizer, the Huo family.

Besides, she is a scheming person by nature, and seeing so many superstars, such as Chen Long, Hua Ge, and Guo Fucheng, she would definitely try to make friends with them.

She and Chen Long are old acquaintances, as they had worked together in "Rush Hour 2" a few years ago.

Even apart from these few people, Eric Tsang is still good enough for Zhang Ziyi to be friends with.

Don't be fooled by his ugly appearance and short stature.

But his biological father is Zeng Qirong, who was the chief subordinate of "Five Billion Inspector" Lui Lok, who is also the Zhuyouzai played by Wu Mengda in the movie or Zheng Zeshi in later generations.

Back then, his father was wanted by ICBC along with Lui Lok.

But Lu Le could only flee overseas, while his father went to Taiwan.

Before leaving, he sold all his properties in Hong Kong and took them to Taiwan.

Why does Eric Tsang have such a high status in the Hong Kong entertainment industry?

Because their family is the liaison between the Hong Kong and Taiwan film circles.

His father and daughter were both in Taiwan, and used the illegal proceeds from that year to invest in a large number of industrial and film and television industries.

In fact, their family is the financial backer of many Hong Kong filmmakers.

In addition, many people only pay attention to his father, but they don’t know that Zeng Zhiwei’s cousin, who is also Zhu Youzai’s nephew, is also a prominent figure in Hong Kong.

In 02, he took office as the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, which is equivalent to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Hong Kong.

The then Minister of Revenue was his college classmate.

He is also an external director of COFCO and China Mobile.

He also served as the president of Modern Chase Asia Pacific, and was poached by the eldest son of the Li family to work as the president of Li's PCCW.

With a father and a large fortune in Taiwan, and a reliable relative in Hong Kong who is very influential in both the business and political circles, Zeng Zhiwei is also a very smart man, so naturally he is doing very well.

Apart from his character and other things, his acting skills are actually pretty good.

Whether it is Brother Bao in "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" or Brother Chen in "Infernal Affairs", he has performed the roles to perfection.

But with such good acting skills, he became a primary school student in front of the big internet celebrities of the future...

In addition to female artists, the lineup of male artists is also equally impressive.

Uncle Long, Guo Fucheng, Lin Zhiying, Nicholas Tse, Chen Kun, Jay Chou, Xia Yu, Lin Yusheng, Xiang Zuo.

Plus Zhang Yuan himself took to the stage!
With this lineup, no other award ceremony can muster so many stars, and they are all big names.

To say that today's Shanghai race was star-studded is not a compliment, it is just an objective description of the facts.

Otherwise, how could it attract so many visitors?

Of course, Lin Yusheng and Xiang Zuo were as out of place as two Pekingese mixed in with a group of lions.

But there are a total of 20 racing seats, and there are only two with less fame, which is actually not very conspicuous and understandable.

After greeting all the contestants, Zhang Yuan came to another lounge.

When the door opened, the starlight inside was only slightly brighter than that in the preparation room next door.

Hu Jun, Huang Xiaoming, Gu Tianle, Deng Chao, Yang Mi, Liu Qianqian, TWINS, F.I.R, Super Girls, and the cast of Shanghai TV’s “Come on! Good Man”…

There was also Teacher He Jiong who was very considerate and brought Mango TV's No. 1 anchor Li Xiang along with him.

These two will serve as today's hosts, which is a perfect match for their profession.

The performers and guests on stage were talking to each other enthusiastically.

People in the same industry naturally have common topics.

Zhang Yuan waved his hand, and then led his assistant Zhao Xinxin, who was carrying so many bags and could hardly walk, into the house.

Zhang Yuan asked her to follow him.

Then he took out gift bags with gifts inside and handed them to the artists.

"Brother Jun, long time no see."

"Here, a little something."

"Brother Chao, it's the first time we meet, so here's a small gift."

"Teacher He, you've worked hard today. Here's a little something."

Distribute gifts one by one.

These gifts are exclusive to the guests; the racing driver next door, Zhang Yuan, did not receive any gifts.

Because a racing seat is the biggest gift for most of the participating artists!

"Mi, take it, this small bag is for you." Zhang Yuan handed the gift bag that had been containing the luxury bag to Yang Mi.

"Thank you!" This woman was wearing a short-sleeved shirt with a loose neckline today, and she was much shorter than Zhang Yuan.

But at the same time, he caught a glimpse of the mother and daughter of the Liu family who came with them, so he quickly looked away.

This glance only lasted for a moment and no one noticed it.

"Hello, Aunt Liu, Hello, Xixi."

"Hello."

Liu Xiaoli greeted him with a smile, but her eyes could not hide the surprise.

What surprised her was not only today's extremely luxurious star lineup.

She knew that Zhang Yuan was very talented and that many artists would come.

But when she just passed by the racing drivers' lounge and took a quick glance, she realized that the guest lineup was so strong!
It’s so powerful that even my own daughter feels a little transparent.

What surprised her even more was that the gift bags that Zhang Yuan gave out looked very familiar to her.

"Aren't these the things he bought in Hong Kong?"

"I spent more than two million in one afternoon, just to give it away."

In fact, there are more than that, but it is true that most of the "cheap" luxury goods are given away here.

Liu Xiaoli knew that he bought it as a gift, but she didn't expect him to be so generous in giving it to the guests.

But then I thought about it, and it was right.

This kind of occasion is a good opportunity for socializing.

As the planner of the event, it is reasonable for him to give gifts, which can also attract popularity and connections in the circle.

Aunt Liu thought that this was how he had come to where he is today.

Being able to become a star in just a few years is indeed not something that ordinary people can do.

"Aunt Liu, Xixi, a little gift."

"No thanks." Liu Qianqian wanted to refuse, but her mother pushed her arm.

"Thank you." Liu Xiaoli then accepted the gift.

"Everyone else takes it, but we don't. There are so many people here and it's easy for people to gossip about us." Liu Xiaoli explained to her daughter.

Liu Qianqian nodded, not quite understanding what was said.

After an hour or two, the audience gradually came in.

A temporary simple stage that can be dismantled quickly has also been set up at the starting area.

When He Jiong and Li Xiang came on stage, they immediately aroused cheers.

First, the representative of the Ho family, Ho Chi Kong, came to the stage to speak.

Next came Li Ruigang from SMG and representatives from Jiushi Group.

The audience is not interested in the speeches of these so-called big names.

But the media and TV stations will broadcast it, so this link is also indispensable.

This part was relatively short, lasting only half an hour.

"Next, let us invite the students of 'Come on! Good Men' to come on stage and perform for everyone!"

Before he finished speaking, there was loud applause from the audience.

This is Shanghai, but it’s also the home of this show!

Zhang Yuan arranged for them to appear on stage first in order to create a good atmosphere right away.

Needless to say, the singing and dancing had already been rehearsed in advance.

He Jiong and Li Xiang stepped aside.

Li Xiang was not familiar with Zhang Yuan, so she looked at Teacher He with wide eyes.

"Is this the all-male talent show he planned for Shanghai TV?"

"Ah."

“So popular!”

Teacher He whispered in my ear: "The ratings in Shanghai are on par with our Super Girl show last year."

"It's the most popular show in Shanghai right now."

"Oh, that's amazing."

Li Xiang looked at the younger brother who was standing next to the leader who had just finished speaking.

Seeing the audience's enthusiasm being instantly aroused at this moment, SMG's CEO Li Ruigang narrowed his eyes with joy.

Ho Chi-kang glanced at the audience seats and the nearby lawn stands.

He knew that the tickets were selling well, but when he got to the event and the audience was seated, he saw the densely packed crowds of people and heard the cheers and applause when the actors came on stage. Only then did he feel how popular this car race was.

He knew that many celebrities had participated in charity racing.

But this is the first time in China that it is so grand and popular!
Young Master Huo looked at Zhang Yuan.

When the other party proposed the concept of the competition, he was interested, but he did not have much hope or expectation.

But now that things are going so well, the evaluation and recognition of him within the family will rise sharply.

And this not only concerns the reputation of the Hao family, but also the status of the Hao family in the sports world.

"He can get things done, and he's very capable!" Young Master Huo made his judgment on Zhang Yuan.

"But, to the left..."

Not only is the Ho family not deaf or blind, they are also extremely well-informed and have done background checks on every contestant and artist who came.

They cannot allow people with problematic positions and public opinions to participate in their own activities.

Through investigation, they also became aware of the conflict between Zhang Yuan and the Xiang family.

"Calling him here probably means they want to reconcile with the Xiang family."

"You're quite good at taking advantage of opportunities." The eldest son of the Huo family looked silly, but it was all a disguise.

His intelligence is already extraordinary, and his knowledge is first-class. He can understand other people's little thoughts in the blink of an eye.

"This competition is beautifully organized. If the Xiang family is not honest, then help them."

This person thought in his heart.

In the eyes of the Hao family, what level is the Xiang family?
That means there is no class.

The matter can be settled with just a greeting. The eldest son of the Huo family plans to help Zhang Yuan a little in this way, just as a way of helping each other.

Everyone from "Come on! Good Man" left the stage.

The hosting duo reappeared.

Next, TWINS came on stage and sang the Mandarin version of their hit single "Next Stop Queen" - "Moscow Has No Tears".

This is not the end. Zhang Yuan and Eagle King have a good relationship, so Old Yang took special care of them and asked the two of them to sing the album's title song "Apprentice God of Love" which was released last year and written by Fang Wenshan.

This album sold 10 copies in just 80 days, which is very good sales.

The reaction on site was also extremely enthusiastic, with many TWINS fans even holding up banners!

Seeing this, Zhang Yuan thought, let’s take a look!
In a few years, when Mr. Chen's works are exposed, this group will be out of business.

The Hong Kong sisters stepped down from the stage to rest.

"Next, please welcome F.I.R!"

At that time, Jann Arden was still the home team.

As soon as the band debuted, it became an instant hit thanks to her unique voice and the dynamic arrangement behind it.

They were one of the few top bands at that time that could compete with Mayday and even win the fight.

In that era when many gods emerged, he was able to rank among the top ones, which shows his popularity and strength.

After performing "Our Love" and "Millennium Love", the atmosphere reached its peak.

The next people to come on stage were a few friends brought by Wang Fei, the singing queen and bad card player who was waiting to give birth at home in the imperial capital.

The first to go on stage were Yu Quan.

The first move was the famous song "The Most Beautiful".

Then came the song "Running".

"Running with the wind is the direction."

"Chasing the power of thunder and lightning..."

Zhang Yuan was listening from the side. At least it had something to do with speed, so it was appropriate and fit the theme.

After this pair left, the next person to come on stage was the super heavyweight of that year, Sun Nan!

The song "Come Back Soon" started with high notes, and the whole audience was immediately excited.

Originally, this person only sang one song.

As a result, when the audience was excited, he also got excited.

They sang another song "See You Later", which immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the audience.

He bowed and left the stage, and the two hosts returned to greet him.

"Then next, our charity race today, the women's race is about to begin."

"Next it's time for the float parade!"

The two of them hurried off the stage, and the staff came forward to quickly dismantle the simple stage.

Meanwhile, an open-top double-decker bus was waiting in the maintenance area.

At this time, many audiences who had just watched performances by a number of well-known singers were pondering.

“There will be racing performances in the morning and afternoon.”

"Sun Nan and TWINS have already been on in the morning."

"Is the lineup stronger in the afternoon?"

"Then we have to take off!"

Soon after, all ten participating female drivers, dressed in dashing racing suits, slowly glided past in front of all the spectators on the slowly moving exhibition car.

This kind of pre-race driver display is called "pulling the pig car" in the racing industry.

Because most of the vehicles used to transport pigs around the world are open and fenced, which is similar in image to this.

"Bingbing!"

"Zhang Ziyi, I love you!"

"Big S!!!"

In those days, the two sisters from Baodao were very popular...

Of course, most of the attention and applause were given to the ice duo of Zhang Yimou and Hua Yi.

Zhang Yuan was observing from the VIP room.

Even though he was wearing a racing suit, which covered most of his body.

But when only her head is exposed, Fan Bingbing looks much whiter than other actresses!
Those popular artists in later generations are promoting themselves every day.

Come and take a look at the “old artist” and you will immediately know what true outshining is!
The pig cart even stopped for a while near the cheap lawn tickets so that the audience would feel that their tickets were worth the money.

The Modu Circuit is 5.451 kilometers long.

It was put into use in 2004. The fastest lap record was set by Michael Schumacher in 1 minute and 1 seconds during the first year of the F32 Grand Prix.

No one broke this record in the next twenty years!
Admittedly, there are factors that have led to the repeated changes in racing standards. The naturally aspirated V20000 engine, which was once known as the "sound of nature" and could reach a maximum speed of 10 rpm, has gradually been weakened to V8, and even the V6 hybrid "嘤嘤" car of later generations.

But being able to keep the record for twenty years, the King of Racing is really strong.

The charity race uses a modified POLO RV that is race-grade, and professional drivers can achieve a time of around 2 minutes and 40 seconds.

Among this group of female stars, even for the two strongest ones, it would be very good if they could finish a lap in 2 minutes and 50 seconds.

This shows how terrifying F1 cars are, they are basically twice as fast as low-level touring cars!
The difference is as big as the difference in bust size between Yang Mi and Liu Qianqian...

After pulling the pig cart, there is a one-hour practice match.

The ten female drivers will have one hour to familiarize themselves with the track and the car.

Then there is a one-hour break, followed by a fifteen-minute qualifying session.

Before qualifying, all the artists were interviewed by the media in the pit garage.

A large number of artists who are not participating in the competition will once again put on a glamorous "catwalk" to attract attention.

Zhang Yuan came to Liu Tao who had just finished a practice run.

Although Teacher Bai Jie has a flirtatious personality, she is actually a very good driver.

Both physically and mentally.

I had participated in several charity races before, so after I became interested, I took a private test for a racing license and ran several individual practice races.

Before the qualifying round, Zhang Yuan encouraged her.

"Sister Tao, little Taozi!"

"We all acted out the roles in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, so please don't lose face!"

"Yes, be more energetic!" Liu Qianqian, who also starred in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", also chimed in.

Liu Tao showed a determined look, shook his ponytail and got into the racing car, then put on his helmet and got ready for battle.

"Good, good job!" Lin Zhiying, who played Duan Yu, also praised.

The qualifying race begins and all the cars leave the garage one by one.

"Zhang Yuan, who do you think will win?" Liu Qianqian couldn't drive and tears of envy flowed from her lips.

This girl looks innocent, but she is actually cute and pretending to be cool.

She loves anything that has something to do with cool.

The pink Hello Kitty looks like a Transformer...

Zhang Yuan looked at her like that and thought that he would take her to the track again when he had the chance.

At the same time he replied casually.

"I don't know. Anything is possible."

But he knew that in the women's competition, the winner could only be Liu Tao!
After Lin Yusheng and Xiang Zuo, the two young masters left last night.

Zhang Yuan paid a technician to re-flash the ECU of the car that Liu Tao was using today.

This makes her car about 15 horsepower higher than other cars in the same field.

This car only has about 300 horsepower in total, so 15 horsepower is not a small number.

And he deliberately didn't make it too exaggerated so that it would not be easily discovered.

The reason he did this was because he knew that among the female drivers present, the one with the best level was actually Christy Chung.

But he can't let Christy Chung win!

It’s not that Zhang Yuan hates her, it’s purely because of her identity.

In the women's category, Zhang Yuan has to let the mainland rider win!

Giving experienced Liu Tao some cheats would make it easier to achieve the goal.

This game has never been fair.

What the Huo family wants is donations, popularity, and a good reputation.

But never asked for fairness.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan’s goal is to let the mainland driver win in the women’s group.

Because the winner in the men’s category will definitely be a non-mainland rider!
Only in this way can he maintain the balance he wants and create a dynamic balance in which both sides have their advantages.

At the same time, this is also a necessary consideration to ensure that one's own small plans do not affect the overall situation.

The overall situation must be under his control!

15 minutes later, the qualifying round ended.

The starting order for the women's race has been determined soon.

To Zhang Yuan's surprise, Christy Chung took the first starting position with a 0.3 second advantage!

Liu Tao came in second place.

"I gave you a chance but you couldn't do anything..." Zhang Yuan rubbed his eyebrows.

"Fortunately, I have prepared a backup plan..." (End of this chapter)