F1: I was born to be useful, and you are all destined for greatness.

"Toto's inviting me to dinner?" Tang Che frowned. "Does Auntie think I should go?"

Ma Tonglang is the most cunning type of person. He knows that Tang Che's decision is largely influenced by Tang Jingqing, so he doesn't invite Tang Che directly. Instead, he waits until Tang Jingqing and Tang Che have left the hunting grounds, then calls Tang Jingqing, talks to him about the pros and cons, and asks Tang Jingqing to convey the invitation.

Tang Jingqing relayed the message to Tang Che, who then inquired about Tang Jingqing's opinion.

"Go," Tang Jingqing said. "The window of opportunity for seat negotiations has arrived, and it's time for us to send some signals."

Most teams finalize their seats during the summer break (usually from the end of July to the beginning of August). Before finalizing the seats, related negotiations have already begun in May and June, and some drivers and teams have even started negotiating and probing as early as April.

It's now late May, the golden window for seat negotiations.

At the end of last season, Tang Che and Tang Jingqing had already made a plan—to keep their contracts unchanged, stay with Red Bull for the time being, and see how things go in the first year of the new regulations before deciding which team to join.

The situation in the paddock is now largely clear, and the window for seat negotiations has arrived. It's time for Tang Che to consider where to take his talent.

Whether they stay with Red Bull or go to another team, they will inevitably have to negotiate for a seat.

If you want to negotiate, you can take the initiative to talk to the target team; this is a more passive approach.

Alternatively, you can spread the word and wait for other racing teams to approach you for talks. This gives you the upper hand in negotiations, allowing you to compare offers from different teams and use those offers as leverage when negotiating with your target team. This requires a high-caliber driver, generally recognized as a top driver or a super talent in the paddock.

Tang Che is a recognized top talent in the paddock, and spreading the word will surely attract many teams to come and negotiate.

Having a meal with Toilet Wolf is an excellent way to send a signal, and this section is exactly what Toilet Wolf and Tang Jingqing discussed.

The key to negotiation is to give the other party a reason they can't refuse, and Toilet Wolf clearly understands this well.

Although Toilet Wolf became a tool for Tang Che to send out signals to the outside world to some extent, Toilet Wolf also gained the initiative to negotiate with Tang Che, so it can be considered a win-win situation.

As for why Toilet Wolf knew that Tang Che needed to send out signals... Toilet Wolf is such a shrewd person that he had already guessed Tang Che's plans when he spoke with Tang Che on the phone after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last season.

Even if Tang Che's plans don't go as Toilet Wolf expected, it doesn't matter. Toilet Wolf will poach his dream driver no matter what!

Tang Che: "Then could you please set a time with Toto, Auntie?"

Tang Jingqing: "OK".

Tang Jingqing went to work, while Tang Che played video games.

Although I was dehydrated and exhausted from working out in the hot gym today, young people are in good health. I recovered pretty much after rehydrating and taking an ice bath, and I had plenty of energy to play a few rounds of video games.

I'm not playing games with Jiang Zhiyu this time. It's already 2 or 3 a.m. in China, and Jiang Zhiyu is already asleep.

This time I played with Alben, Russell, and Norris.

The four kings of Twitch! Activate!

Wait a minute! Teacher, where's our Lock & Lock?

Lock & Lock is still feeling down about withdrawing from today's competition and has no interest in electric vehicles.

As soon as Tang Che entered the team voice chat, he heard Alben say with a grin, "Ah~ the Himalayas are here~"

The Himalayas are a reference to a post-race interview by racing legend Bill Russell.

In a post-match interview, the Emperor praised Tangtler highly: "Tantler's defense is simply impregnable. Attacking Tangtler is like hiking across the Himalayas. It's not impossible, but it's extremely difficult."

Cupping King Hamilton silently gave a thumbs up (crossed out).

The emperor's speech also contained a clever trick: What if you lose? Don't make excuses, that will only make you seem like a sore loser. Instead, praise your opponent lavishly. This will not only show your magnanimity, but also make your defeat seem less like a failure—he is so strong, it's reasonable for me to lose.

The gentlemen inside and outside the paddock largely agreed with Russell's statement: "Tanter, just keep attacking, and one attack will silence everyone."

How strong was the consensus? People online directly designated "Himalayan Mountains" as Tang Che's nickname and even created memes about it.

Alben's internet speed is very fast; the meme that went viral in the evening is already being used by him now.

Tang Che's internet speed was a bit slower than Alben's, so he missed the meme and is now confused: "The Himalayas?"

Alben chuckled and explained the origin of the meme.

Tang Che was not surprised when he heard this, and was quite confident in his belief: George is still an honest man!

Emperor: Let's play games instead.

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May 23, Monday, sunny. Tang Che saw a message from Jiang Zhiyu as soon as he woke up.

05:05 "[Video]" "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! My watch couldn't possibly be like this!"

A video link on a Chinese video-sharing website, titled "If you also find Yutetsu's divine looks..."

Tang Che clicked on it in a flash, so fast!

Guess what? It's all live footage from yesterday's Spanish Grand Prix main draw, or more precisely, a compilation of all the live shots of Dehydrated Tonto after the race ended.

The video was captioned: "Tanter is usually very handsome, but the aggression in his beauty makes you afraid to feel any pity, and you just want to kneel at his feet and admire his brilliance. The exhaustion after dehydration just happens to dilute this aggression, and Tanter becomes like a suddenly weakened lone wolf, making you want to hold him in your arms and cherish him."

The video isn't trending yet; the only comment is: "First of all, I'm not gay, but this guy is so handsome."

Tang Che was incredibly, immensely, and furious: "I'm so disgusted by certain stares that I can't breathe... I forgot to mention... When will I stop being treated like a public spectacle?" (crossed out)

Tang Che didn't really care: This is much more normal than those fan groups. If this person has sensitive skin, what would happen when the fan groups come? Wouldn't they just explode on the spot?

Tang Che left Bilibili and sent Jiang Zhiyu a message: "Read, no comment."

Jiang Zhiyu: "You're already so successful in F1, you're not allowed to be any more handsome!" "Jealousy has distorted my appearance.jpg"

Tang Che: "You're finished. I'm going to tell your mother."

Jiang Zhiyu: "Hehehe.jpg"

Tang Che ultimately didn't tell Jiang Zhiyu's mother about these jokes.

After a quick pack, off I go! Meeting up with Toilet Wolf!

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Bonus Chapter: F1 Anecdotes (15)

At 00:49, according to Sky Sports, Mercedes team principal Mario Tondoğan made a late-night declaration of love for Jesse Towntcher, prompting Mercedes driver Bill Russell to post a scathing critique of Tondoğan as a scumbag.

This instantly became a trending topic on F1 social media, leaving F1 fans utterly astonished and shocked. Many commented, "It's understandable that Marcus Ferguson is showing affection for Tontatta, given his long-standing interest in him. But Russell's post denouncing Ferguson as a scumbag is much harder to comprehend. Could Russell and Ferguson have a hidden past?"

Russell didn't actually love Tom Holmes, but as a Mercedes official driver and racing emperor, he wanted the adoration of everyone in the country! In Russell's view, Tom Holmes's declaration of love for Tom Holmes was undoubtedly an act of disloyalty, so he was furious and publicly denounced Tom Holmes in an article.

After learning the reason, car enthusiasts exclaimed, "That's no surprise! That's no surprise!"