Speed ​​God

Chapter 117 The Hunting Grounds Are in an Uproar
"Straight line, accelerate."

"Lu Zhizhou peeked outwards, and the Ximan crossroads promptly blocked the line."

"Beautiful! Seaman made a brilliant defensive play! His passing was superb!"

"Seaman refused to repeat the same mistake and avoid a repeat of the tragedy at the Spanish Grand Prix. He displayed incredible defense in the final stages of the match, able to withstand Lu Zhizhou's repeated attacks."

"and many more."

"and many more!"

"A feint! Lu Zhizhou's overtaking maneuver on the outside was actually a feint. He turned right and cut into the inside lane. Lu Zhizhou cut in from the inside of Turn 4."

"Heman has lost his position."

"In the corner! Control! Rhythm!"

"Unbelievable! Lu Zhizhou's braking, steering and throttle control were so brilliant that it was breathtaking. He actually managed to suppress Heman by relying on his rhythm in the corners."

Lu Zhizhou was the first to exit the turn.

Lu Zhizhou accelerates out of the corner.

"Overtaken! Leading!"

"Lu Zhizhou is leading the sprint race in the 2017 GP3 Austrian Grand Prix!"

"Oh God. God!"

"For three whole laps, Seaman's defense was outstanding, even blocking the route in the DRS area of ​​Turn 1, giving Lu Zhizhou no chance to launch an attack; but Lu Zhizhou's calm strategy still fooled Seaman, and the attempt in the DRS area was just a trial balloon, a prelude."

"The real trump card is at Turn 4."

"Lu Zhizhou didn't even need the help of DRS. By using a feint, he turned the extremely tense Seaman into a puppet, making him hastily and awkwardly block the outside line. Lu Zhizhou overtook him in the corner with unparalleled control, took the lead in one fell swoop, and quickly established an advantage."

"Wow……"

"Wow!"

"Now, with three laps left until the end of the sprint, Lu Zhizhou has become the leader of the race, and there are only three laps left to set a new GP3 record."

Excitement, thrill, and boiling blood.

Croft slammed his fist on the table and began firing machine guns in a massive burst, dancing and gesturing wildly like a child, but even this was not enough to fully release his excitement and elation.

Turning his head, Croft saw Brendel standing there dumbfounded, and he burst into unrestrained laughter. Such a sight was truly rare and precious.

Sunday morning, still the Red Bull Ring.

Just like yesterday evening, the paddock wasn't fully bustling yet, but the GP3 sprint race had already begun, attracting significantly more attention.

The focus remains on Lu Zhizhou.

Starting eighth, he faces challenges from Bokolaci behind him and interceptions from his three teammates from the ART team ahead, putting him in a precarious position.

However, once the competition began, Lu Zhizhou, burdened by pressure and expectations, once again showed his prowess, overcoming all obstacles and launching another assault on the podium.

Russell, who was highly anticipated, underperformed, perhaps due to excessive pressure, and failed to cause Lu Zhizhou much trouble.

Instead, it was the unassuming Hubert who got Lu Zhizhou into a close battle, taking a full five laps. After a long build-up, Lu Zhizhou closed the gap and gained speed by using his beautiful lines in the corners. Finally, he activated DRS in the DRS area of ​​Turn 1 and overtook Hubert.

The thrilling back-and-forth battle, with its offense and defense, was truly exhilarating.

Subsequently, when Lu Zhizhou caught up with Alesi, the Trident driver was noticeably aggressive and relentless in his defense, to the point that the two cars collided at Turn 9.

This collision also attracted the attention of the race organizers, who launched an investigation and ultimately ruled that Alesi had violated the rules, deducting five seconds from his time.

Fortunately, the collision did not cause any worse damage. Neither Alesi nor Lu Zhizhou withdrew from the competition, nor did they lose their positions, and they continued to compete.

Then, the entire audience witnessed this moment: Lu Zhizhou overtook Ximan and became the race leader.

Boom! Boom boom boom!

It caused a sensation.

Winning both titles at the Spanish Grand Prix weekend can be considered luck, a rare and unpredictable event, like being hit by bird droppings falling from a clear blue sky.

However, if Lu Zhizhou continues to win both weekends at the Austrian Grand Prix, it will not only mean that he becomes the second driver in Formula racing history, since Verstappen, to win both weekends in a row; it will also mean that Lu Zhizhou has maintained a perfect record since the start of the new GP3 season.

—Inconceivable!
I can't believe it even if I just imagine it.

What's more, the protagonist is... Lu Zhizhou, a seventeen-year-old boy who emerged from a crack in a rock. He has no Formula One experience or Go-karting experience, and he comes from a mysterious ancient Eastern country. Everything is shrouded in a dazzling halo, like a myth from One Thousand and One Nights.

The shock is overwhelming.

Just last night, less than twelve hours ago, Lu Zhizhou won the Red Bull Ring main race, but this was met with a wave of ridicule and attacks. One or two people confidently stated that the sprint race would reveal the truth, and Lu Zhizhou would lose his halo and be exposed for who he really was.

So, is this the so-called truth?
champion?

Starting from eighth, will they climb to the top again?
Amidst a fierce ambush from all sides, they fought their way out and forcefully ascended to the top with astonishing skill, leaving all their competitors as mere background figures.

If this is the truth, then those trolls got what they wanted, right?
Faced with doubts and attacks, Lu Zhizhou responded in his own way: a crisp, loud slap across the face, not only on the left cheek but also on the right, striking from both sides, leaving the critics dizzy and disoriented, and suppressing all the newly emerging doubts like a whirlwind.

In an instant, the trolls held their breath, lost in confusion—

What on earth is going on? Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? How did all of this happen?
At this time, the paddock gradually became lively as F2 and F1 personnel arrived one after another to prepare for work, and they heard the news immediately.

As soon as Jos Verstappen arrived at the paddock, someone approached him with a big smile and said, "Jos, Max's record is about to be broken."

Joss was taken aback, then reflexively raised his middle finger, followed by a string of profanities. After a few quick, sharp words, he simply and neatly ended the sentence, "Get lost."

The people in the paddock were already used to Jos's style and weren't afraid at all. "If you don't believe me, just see for yourself."

Joss stormed into the ART team's pit lane, not caring where he was. He stopped in his tracks as soon as he saw the first pit lane, staring at the live stream screen with wide, angry eyes at the racing scene.

ART's car number two and Campos' car number twenty-seven were neck and neck. Although car number twenty-seven was trying to increase its pace and keep up, it was obvious to everyone that car number two was much more composed and calm, controlling the pace at a leisurely pace and eliminating all angles of attack.

Stable, yet assertive.

At this point, with only a short time left in the race, it was almost certain that car number two would cross the finish line first.

Wait, this means—

The race, the sprint, the race, the sprint – car number two won four races in a row.

Joss's face instantly darkened. "Four games? Four games! Max won six games in a row back then, okay? What nonsense about breaking Max's record? Do you think Max's record is so easy to break? Utter rubbish!"

Cursing and swearing, Joss was completely unable to control his temper.

However, Jos was not the focus at this moment. No one cared about his grumbling and complaints. All eyes in the paddock were focused on the race track.

The protagonist is speeding ahead, and a storm is sweeping through!
One after another, people arriving at the paddock heard the news almost immediately—the hottest firsthand news in the entire Red Bull Ring.

After sweeping both the main race and sprint at the Spanish Grand Prix, the driver who emerged from the rocks is about to sweep both the main race and sprint at the Austrian Grand Prix.

He accomplished a remarkable feat at Red Bull's home track, becoming the first driver since Verstappen to win both weekends in a row, creating a miracle.

The GP3 has attracted unprecedented attention, especially after Verstappen's meteoric rise back then, people realized what this meant.

Involuntarily, my heart surged with excitement and my blood boiled.

Compared to the Barcelona circuit, which is difficult to overtake, the Red Bull Ring provides a stage that allows riders to unleash their offensive talents. This time, Lu Zhizhou unleashed his inherent flamboyance and arrogance without reservation, completely dominating the race.

Then, the whole world fell silent, and you could almost hear the roar of the engine crashing into your heart, making your blood boil.

Thousands of eyes were drawn to the track, witnessing firsthand how that red and black streak of light and shadow swept across the green landscape with unstoppable force and fluid grace, creating a storm that banished all other noise and clamor, leaving only that fleeting afterimage.

Lewis Hamilton had just arrived at the paddock and had not yet heard of the rumors circulating, but he keenly sensed the unusual atmosphere.

Subconsciously, I followed the gaze of the crowd and looked at the display screen, watching the number two race car pass through turn ten and pass the finish line in a grand procession.

Ah!
Cheers erupted, and the entire stadium exploded!
Ahhhhh!
The scorching heatwave poured down, and the overcast sky seemed to explode with a muffled thunderclap. Hamilton couldn't help but look up at the sky, worried that it might rain; but to his surprise, he saw a ray of sunlight tear through the haze and shine down, instantly brightening the gray world as if the universe were being born.

"Lu Zhizhou!"

"Lu Zhizhou!"

"Champion! Lu Zhizhou! Following his victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, Lu Zhizhou has once again achieved the feat of starting eighth and overtaking his way to the top of the sprint race!"

"Such an incredible feat has been accomplished by only five drivers in different levels of Formula racing over the years, a very small number; but now, Lu Zhizhou has accomplished it twice in just one month."

"This seventeen-year-old driver emerged from obscurity and dominated the 2017 GP3 season with overwhelming force. He has everything a top driver needs: offense, defense, speed, and rhythm."

"Perhaps the only thing he lacks right now is experience."

“But now, I’m not sure either. He won all four races in the two series, and he had no prior Formula racing experience. I’m not sure if he needs to continue accumulating experience because in GP3, he doesn’t seem to be on the same level as the other drivers.”

"We are witnessing the rise of a new star, and perhaps even the beginning of a new era."

As Croft delivered his passionate commentary, the gloom over the Red Bull Ring gradually dissipated, the sun peeked out, and the whole world instantly brightened.

It was like a divine revelation.

The entire hunting ground was in an uproar.

Just two days ago, just twelve hours ago, the discussion surrounding GP3 was lively, but it was still GP3, confined to a small circle. But now, the whole situation has spiraled out of control, unfolding in a grand and spectacular manner, drawing the collective attention of onlookers.

Firstly, it was because of Verstappen. Verstappen had won two consecutive weekends, which sparked Red Bull's ambition to promote him.

Now that Lu Zhizhou has replicated Verstappen's feat, the entire paddock is probably getting excited. Perhaps Lu Zhizhou will also skip a level and be promoted directly to F1?
Secondly, because of Leclerc, the Ferrari prodigy driver, last season's GP3 champion and this season's F2 points leader, he is the darling of many.

Just moments ago, people were saying that Leclerc had been inspired by Lu Zhizhou, and in the last two races he had given 200% energy to sweep the field and dominate the track, proving with his actions that he was the only young talent who could rival Verstappen. If any team was ready to take in young blood, it should be him, not Lu Zhizhou.

Lu Zhizhou responded in kind, sweeping the Red Bull Ring main race and sprint race, showcasing his all-around strength and dominance in both offense and defense. He overshadowed the highly anticipated young players such as Han Shilong, Alesi, Russell, and Bokolaci, demonstrating a talent that was in no way inferior to Leclerc or even Verstappen.

Where there is collision, there is spark.

Where there's gossip, there's traffic.

The hunting grounds are no exception.

As Lu Zhizhou crossed the finish line ahead of Ximan, the entire paddock erupted in cheers, and a wave of excitement spread throughout the area.

The paddock has never been so lively because of GP3. GP3 is enjoying unprecedented attention, to the point that F2 and F1 have to take a backseat for the time being and settle down before moving on to the next stage of the race to feel the fervor. The entire Red Bull Ring is instantly engulfed in the frenzy of the midsummer heat wave.

—Lu Zhizhou or Leclerc, who is better?

—Lu Zhizhou and Verstappen both won the championship for two consecutive weekends. Whose achievement is more remarkable?
—If Verstappen can be promoted to F1 through special channels, should Lu Zhizhou also enjoy the same treatment?
If Lu Zhizhou were to join F1 next season, which team would be the most suitable?

It's obvious that Ferrari can't replace Raikkonen with Lu Zhizhou, but the question is, should Ferrari? Or should they choose Leclerc?

—Lu Zhizhou had no prior experience, yet he suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Should F1 teams follow suit? Is Lu Zhizhou's success merely accidental or based on genuine talent? This trend is so powerful; is there capital behind it fueling the fire? Perhaps after a while, Lu Zhizhou's glory will fade?
—What's wrong with GP3 this year? Is it because there are no other drivers who can compete, or is Lu Zhizhou really out of the running?
blah blah blah.

The discussion spread rapidly, affecting everyone, and even the morning greetings in the maintenance area quietly changed.

Hey, did you watch GP3?

"Yes, yes, that guy won again."

This applies to everyone, including team staff, media reporters, drivers, team leaders, team owners, and fans.

If we don't discuss it, then we'll be completely outdated.

However, the discussion remained confined to private settings, precisely because the momentum of this wave was so fierce that the old foxes were all watching each other closely, and no one was willing to be the one to break the deadlock.

It wasn't until Red Bull team principal Christian Horner took the stage.

Sure enough, it was Horner again, still Horner. "Inconceivable. Unbelievable."

"Without a doubt, this is a remarkable achievement. I think he has done an absolutely brilliant job, a perfect 12 out of 10."

He praised it highly, and as always, Horner, always eager for a good show, continued to add fuel to the fire.

The praise wasn't just casual praise; Horner practically described Lu Zhizhou as unparalleled, as if witnessing the birth of a legend.

“In my career, I have never seen such a talented and intelligent driver. He reminds me of Ayrton Senna.”

“You should look at his understanding of cars and tracks, that’s the key point. The same race can look completely different to him, so his approach to the race and his interpretation of the race are different from other drivers, which is why he has accomplished what others cannot.”

"Imagine, he's only seventeen years old, and this is only his second official match. If given more time, what will he become?"

They praised it highly and worshipped it.

However, while Horner was speaking eloquently, Jos Wistappen hovered over the corpse like a vulture.

That angry, irritable look in his eyes made no attempt to hide it, landing hard on Horner's shoulder, as if to make sure Horner wouldn't miss his presence.

Reporters could all tell that Joss was warning Horner.

As mentioned before, Red Bull's situation is very complicated. Ricciardo is still the number one driver, while Verstappen is the number two driver.

Undoubtedly, Verstappen burst onto the scene with great success, setting a series of records early on. However, he has also been the subject of much controversy in the paddock.

Young and impetuous, Verstappen may be exceptionally talented, but he can't control his temper. Every now and then, he ends up crashing into the wall. Whether on offense or defense, he often gets carried away and doesn't care about anything else. For this, he has earned the nickname "Tower Cannon" among Chinese fans.

In 2016, at the pre-race drivers' meeting in Austin, Verstappen was besieged by a group of drivers for his aggressive driving style, including veteran drivers such as Hamilton, Vettel, and Alonso. They even tried to persuade the FIA ​​to formulate relevant rules to impose more severe penalties on Verstappen's reckless and self-destructive driving style.

Most notably, Kimi Räikkönen, who is usually taciturn and refuses to get involved in these disputes, spoke for more than three minutes at this drivers' meeting, harshly condemning Max Verstappen. Anyone familiar with Räikkönen knows the seriousness of the situation.

This is precisely why Verstappen's decision to skip a level and enter F1 has caused widespread repercussions. The FIA ​​is currently implementing a series of reforms to restrict such situations, as inexperience and being under 18 years old are detrimental factors that could lead to immature and irrational driving by drivers in F1 races.

Within the Red Bull team, despite Verstappen's support from Red Bull Austria, Jos and Marko knew that Horner had been looking for an opportunity to replace Verstappen, or at least to weaken the influence of Verstappen and his son, as well as Marko, within the team. Verstappen's position at Red Bull was far from as glamorous and unshakeable as it appeared.

But let's get back to the essence of F1: it's all about profit.

In the face of profit, talent can become an unnecessary condition; one can enter the paddock without talent. Similarly, in the face of profit, talent can become worthless; even with exceptional talent, one still cannot obtain a place in the paddock.

Ultimately, the competition in the hunting grounds boils down to a struggle for interests.

Joss sensed the danger immediately and was warning Horner.

But Horner clearly wasn't buying it.

“I still believe that age should not be a limiting factor for talent. Look at him, he is only seventeen years old, but he has already shown maturity and composure comparable to veterans in the paddock. He is more rational and wise than those drivers who have been in the paddock for three or four years. I believe he can create a great career in the world of F1.”

Joss: ...Why don't you just say my Max's name directly?
Despite the battle of wits between Joss and Horner, Joss was unable to stop the heatwave from spreading, and F1 team principals were gradually drawn into the fray.

Clearly, with Verstappen's case as a precedent, when Lu Zhizhou replicates the same feat, the media and team principal will not overlook it.

Thus, a rare scene unfolded: the name of a young GP3 driver appeared repeatedly at the press conferences of F1 team principals.

Some are eyeing the team, with McLaren team manager Eric Boullier stating that Verstappen's success proves that young talent should be the future direction.

“Max’s first F1 race win was in Barcelona, ​​and Lu Zhizhou’s first GP3 ​​race win was also in Barcelona. I believe this should be a sign that perhaps the rise of the younger generation of drivers is faster than we thought, and we should open up possibilities.”

But clearly, Verstappen himself doesn't like this analogy: "I don't think there's any connection between them."

Some are taking a wait-and-see approach, with Williams team manager Claire Williams representing the group. She believes Lu Zhizhou's talent is remarkable and she is very much looking forward to the rise of the younger generation; however, Formula One is extraordinary and requires the accumulation of experience, so they should not rush things.

While some may be indifferent, Vijay Mallya, the manager and owner of Force India, is undoubtedly the focus. As the only Asian team in F1, whether they can bring the first Asian driver to the paddock and fill this void is under intense scrutiny.

But clearly, Maya had no time to think about these things; those reporters never cared about how difficult it was for a team to gain a foothold in the paddock.

"Our current development focus is still on racing. We need to have a competitive car. We currently have two very good drivers and have no plans to change the driver lineup for the time being."

In other words, leave me alone.

Of course, some people dismiss it.

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene is a prime example. When Leclerc and Lu Zhizhou became the talk of the town in the paddock, Ferrari was undoubtedly at the center of the storm, because both drivers came from Ferrari's junior academy. Does this mean that Ferrari is ready to embrace its own future?

However, Arrivabene disagreed, saying, "I always believe that experience and age are valuable assets, especially in F1, where everything happens so fast that drivers must trust their intuition and make the right judgments reflexively."

"Young people's intuition is often just impulsive and reckless, while the intuition of experienced top drivers is rational and wise. It is not meaningless for a driver to win a race or a world championship. All the time they spend on the track is accumulated into valuable assets, which eventually become an intuition in the race. The intuition to win."

“I understand people’s excitement when they see fresh blood coming in, but I believe they need more time.”

Although Arrivabene was very restrained, it was still clear from his words that he was not interested in young people, whether it was Lu Zhizhou or Leclerc.

No wonder! When rumors were flying around, Ferrari, the person involved, remained completely uninvolved. People initially thought Ferrari was secretly laughing behind the scenes, but now they realize that Ferrari simply wasn't interested.

So, does this mean that Leclerc and Lu Zhizhou are not yet on Ferrari's radar, or does it mean that the door is officially open for other teams?

The uproar is surging and boiling, but where is the person at the eye of the storm? The supernova who sprang from the cracks in the rocks, is he celebrating a party in a state of ecstasy and revelry?
"...How exactly did you see through it at Turn 4? Was it all a feint?"

"To be honest, I didn't. Your attack was just too fierce, I didn't have time to react at all, not because I saw through the feint, but because I simply didn't see it."

The honest and unassuming Hubert looked at Lu Zhizhou and gave an unexpected answer.

Then, seeing Lu Zhizhou's dumbfounded expression, Hubert burst into laughter.

Lu Zhizhou rubbed his nose. "Okay, now I know what it feels like to be too clever for your own good." Then, changing the subject, he said seriously, "Antoine, don't worry, I absolutely didn't mean to say you weren't smart enough... uh!"

Hubert didn't give Lu Zhizhou a chance to finish speaking before raising his hand and elbowing him.

Lu Zhizhou exclaimed dramatically, "ART is in turmoil! Oh no! Reporters have caught us red-handed about the internal discord within ART!"

Yu Beier immediately made a chokehold move, dragging Lu Zhizhou towards the repair area. The two of them were playfully fighting, and their laughter filled the air.

In fact, Hubert was not satisfied with his performance in the sprint race. He started fifth on the grid, but was overtaken by three teammates from the ART team and finished seventh. In the fierce competition within the team, he had already fallen behind.

But Hubert did not wallow in despair; instead, he faced setbacks and difficulties with composure and actively learned from his competitors.

Fortunately, Lu Zhizhou was open and honest, readily sharing his thoughts and ideas without taking it for granted. He engaged in a dialogue with Hubert on an equal footing.

Not far away, Russell saw this scene and felt a bitter taste in his mouth. He didn't understand why Huber could still laugh; but thinking about his own performance, he didn't have time to pay attention to Huber anymore. His eyes dimmed. The mess in front of him was the real trouble. He had no mood to care about others.

Second in the main race, sixth in the sprint race.

Logically speaking, this is a good result, but Russell is not satisfied.

Not to mention comparing himself to Lu Zhizhou, he was even overtaken by Han Shilong in the sprint race. In a direct confrontation with his rivals, he failed to demonstrate any competitiveness.

Russell cannot forgive himself—

"Grass!"

Then Russell saw Toto Wolf coming towards him from the pit lane.

Instinctively, Russell wanted to turn and run away. He really had no face to stand in front of Wolf. A few months ago, he stood in front of Wolf with full confidence and vowed that as long as he was given a chance, he could give Wolf a world championship. But now?

Russell stood still, unable to move forward, yet also unable to turn around.

Wolf came towards them, but instead of going to Russell, he went towards... Lu Zhizhou and Huber. Russell's heart stopped beating instantly.

Although Russell was not prepared to face Wolf, it did not mean he was willing to be ignored by Wolf.

The nineteen-year-old's face turned deathly pale instantly. He walked listlessly toward the ART team's pit garage and silently disappeared from Wolff's sight.

"Congratulations, what a great match!"

Wolf stood before Lu Zhizhou, his face kind and his smile appreciative.

"Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. Toto Wolff, a racing enthusiast."

Lu Zhizhou understood immediately, and looking at Wolf's Mercedes-Benz uniform, a smile appeared in his eyes. "So, do you need an autograph, or a photo?"

Wolff burst into a hearty laugh. "Haha, I'll remember to line up next time it's the fans' turn. As for now, I just want to say that today's back-and-forth with Antoine was fantastic; that must have been the highlight of the sprint."

"If Antoine hadn't been entangled with you for so long and his brakes hadn't overheated, he wouldn't have been in such a sorry state later."

Hubert scratched his head shyly, appearing slightly reserved in front of a big shot like Wolf.

Lu Zhizhou grinned. "So I'm apologizing and I'm going to treat Antoine to a big meal tonight."

Wolf nodded repeatedly. "Yes, indeed, a big meal is absolutely necessary." Wolf winked at Hubert. "Antoine, remember to order the expensive stuff, truffles, caviar, order all the most expensive items on the menu, understand?"

Standing to the side, Lu Zhizhou did not refute, silently looked up at the sky, and wiped his extremely dry eyes.

Wolf noticed this, laughed heartily, and patted Lu Zhizhou on the shoulder, "Trust me, you'll be able to afford it soon enough."

Lu Zhizhou understood the deeper meaning in Wolf's words, "But not now. Right now, I'm just a poor student with nothing to my name, just like Antoine."

Wolf raised an eyebrow slightly. "Really?"

Those words were meaningful, as if they understood the special agreement between Lu Zhizhou and the ART team.

But Wolf didn't spell it out, instead saying, "How about this, you bring your bills over, and I'll reimburse you."

Lu Zhizhou scrutinized Wolff closely. "In the name of the team, or in your personal capacity?"

Wolff was both slightly surprised and pleasantly surprised. This kid was smarter than he had imagined. "It could be a person or a team, so we don't need to deny the possibility, right?"

After saying that, Wolf patted Lu Zhizhou and Hubert on the shoulder, "Great game, enjoy today."

A reporter's voice called out from the side.

"Toto, look here!"

Wolf, Lu Zhizhou, and Hubert instinctively looked over, only to be met with a barrage of camera flashes. Wolf didn't try to hide, but instead smiled confidently at the cameras. After the flashes subsided, he strode away.

Hubert was completely bewildered and didn't react for a moment, his face full of astonishment. "Zhizhou, was Toto Wolf just planning to treat us to dinner?"

Lu Zhizhou watched Wolf's departing figure. "Antoine, you were bribed with just one meal? Be careful of sweet traps."

Hubert scratched his head. “These interpersonal relationships, calculations, and games involve too many variables; they’re not as simple as numbers. I can’t calculate them.”

Lu Zhizhou laughed cheerfully, "It's okay, just be yourself, Antoine. Not everyone needs to learn to be calculating."

Now, Lu Zhizhou understood why Horner had always mocked Wolf for being a businessman.

Wolf is shrewd and good at scheming and planning; he can be very charming if he wants to.

Just like just now.

But the key point is that even though Wolff was witty and easygoing, he still couldn't hide his inherent arrogance and his habit of being a superior who always wanted to take the initiative.

Therefore, they must remain rational and calm, and be wary of Wolf's sweet talk.

Following Wolf's departing figure, Lu Zhizhou noticed him and went to the alley next to the ART team's maintenance area, where he found Russell looking distraught.

Russell was clearly surprised and flattered that Wolf would come in person.

Unlike when facing Lu Zhizhou and Hubert, Wolff appeared friendly and familiar with Russell, and one could vaguely see Russell rubbing his eyes and wiping away tears.

Lu Zhizhou withdrew his gaze, his noisy and heated mind calming down a little. He put his arm around Yu Beier's shoulder and said, "Let's go back and analyze the match data."

Hubert's thoughts snapped back to reality, and he jumped up and down excitedly, "Really? Hurry, hurry!"

At the press conference, reporters also didn't miss Wolff, and didn't hesitate to ask Lu Zhizhou a question.

(End of this chapter)