Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

Chapter 13, Section 291: You just focus on speeding; the doctor will figure out the solutions.

Let's rewind a few minutes.

Shining and Qin Duanyu were already at the very back of the first tier. As they watched the gap between the gods ahead widen, Qin Duanyu felt that those who had left them behind were not competitors, but a full 1.2 million Lungmen Dollars!

"Nitro boost? Turbocharging? Cyclone Charge Tornado? Snake Lightning Run? Shining, don't pity me just because I'm weak. Show me all your cards!" Qin Duanyu said, hugging Shining's waist even tighter, preparing for the possible acceleration that was about to happen.

However, after gritting their teeth and waiting for a while, they could no longer catch up, let alone see Ghost Face, Diamond and the others. They didn't even have the chance to eat their exhaust fumes anymore.

“Doctor, there’s nothing we can do about it. Your various abilities are useless in the competition, and with just me and the motorcycle with its limited power, there’s no way to surpass them.” Flash felt the warmth coming from his back and said insincerely, “Besides, the important thing in a competition is not the result, but enjoying the process. You see, you were clearly very scared before, but now you’re immersed in it.”

Unless locked in a secret room where one cannot leave without doing something specific, Shining could not think of a place more intimate with the Doctor than a speeding motorcycle.

I just want to hold you tight, I'll never let go, even if it kills me.

This is the most accurate description of Qin Duanyu after getting on the bus. If she weren't so engrossed in competing for the rankings, she would definitely only have Shanling in her heart and eyes, and wouldn't be able to accommodate anything else.

Once it's confirmed that you can't get first place, Doctor, you'll probably go back to how you were on the way here, right? I'm sorry, although it's a bit underhanded, but... I really hope that you only have me in your heart, even if it's just on this track, even if it only lasts for less than an hour, that would be enough.

Silently feeling Qin Duanyu's embrace, Shining's face showed an expression of enjoyment, completely dispelling the idea of ​​telling Qin Duanyu that she could use Originium Arts to increase speed.

"If the competition isn't about money—oops, I misspoke—and it's not about winning, then what's the point of participating?" Completely ignited by her competitive spirit, Qin Duanyu wasn't about to give up easily. "You just focus on racing, the professor will figure out the solution!"

If you have to blame someone, blame this ridiculous prize money system. Why is it that the combined prize money for the bottom four places is less than that for the first place? The difference between the champion and the runner-up is as high as 80, so the champion only gets 40 LMD. Not to mention that the fifth place only gets a pitiful 10, which has to be split with Shining.

Are you trying to get rid of a beggar?

"...Her assistant really does seem to be just an ordinary person!" The host's sarcastic remarks happened to reach Qin Duanyu's ears, which further strengthened his resolve.

Originium Arts? Who told you that only this kind of thing can help you in a competition?

Analyzing intelligence to find the opponent's weaknesses, and then using them to defeat them—that's my skill.

Sorry, I have to win this game!

……

"The first half of the competition has ended, and the top-tier players have already circled the city and started the second round of the competition." Andy breathed a sigh of relief, as his assistants demonstrated their abilities, causing the intensity to rise sharply. This competition was far more tiring than previous commentary sessions.

Fortunately, after pulling away from the teams behind them, the athletes tacitly stopped unleashing their full potential and maintained their current rankings as they continued forward, seemingly preparing to conserve their strength to determine the winner before the finish line.

"Alright, let's take a look at the situation in the rear echelon. At this moment, Uratech is still not giving up. She is between the first and second tiers and is showing signs of catching up with the first tier..." Although they said this, after seeing the methods of the first few groups of contestants, no one thought that Shining had any chance.

After pausing for a few seconds, he gestured for the camera to be turned to the back, and showed the audience a bunch of amateurs fighting each other to pass the time. His witty remarks made the audience laugh, and soon no one paid attention to Shining's situation anymore.

"Wait... something seems to have happened to the first group!" Just when everyone thought that the top spot would only be won by one of the four groups of contestants and was happily listening to the stand-up comedy, Andy Ma pressed his earpiece with a puzzled look on his face.

On the big screen, the diamond contestant's car suddenly accelerated, leaving all his competitors in the dust.

Then it shot straight off the track, drawing a beautiful arc in the sky, and disappeared into the night, its whereabouts unknown.

"What's going on? Did Diamond-level contestant misremember the route? It seems her memory needs improvement." After a long pause, Andy finally managed to utter this sentence, probably not even believing it himself.

……

"Oh no, Himer said she's worried about you and has decided to come back to stay tonight. We have to get back to the landship before her!" Saria took off her mask, her long silver hair flowing in the air, making her look incredibly dashing.

However, his usually calm and somewhat wooden face was now filled with fear and worry.

She suddenly remembered that when she took Ifrit to play volleyball before, she accidentally hit the little dragon in the face with the ball. Although the latter was not hurt at all, only the horn on its head punctured the volleyball, it still couldn't escape the fate of sleeping on the sofa.

It seems that ever since then, Himer has explicitly forbidden her from taking Ifrit to sports activities.

If what happened tonight is discovered... I'll probably be sleeping on the sofa for a year.

"Damn it! If this hadn't happened, the championship would definitely have been ours if I, Lord Ifrit, had given it my all!" Charmander gritted his teeth and said somewhat unwillingly, but when he thought of the cold floor on the balcony, the fear of being dominated by Himeru still prevailed.

She lost control of her abilities and accidentally burned her homework. She also got angry and scared a medical operator because the person who came to tutor her wasn't a doctor. As a result, she was punished in this way.

As for Saria, well, she tried to persuade Himeru, and ended up kneeling next to Ifrit.

So Charmander was well aware of how terrible his fate would be if his outing tonight was exposed.

Competition and ranking? Nothing is more important than life!

“Got it, tonight…we’re going to the movie theater in town, yes, it’s the one called ‘Kazuk’s Redemption,’ I used to go with Himeru all the time!” Seria slowed down so Ifrit could reply by texting on her phone.

“I understand, but what’s the plot of that movie? If Himer asks, I’ll be able to give a vague answer.” Ifrit pressed the buttons haphazardly for a while, then frowned in distress. “Also, how do you spell the word ‘movie’?”

“YING, I remember this was on the exam before, right? Did you cheat to pass?” Saria said helplessly, but even the blockhead had a rare moment of clarity under the threat of death, realizing that she shouldn't dwell on such trivial matters now. “It was about a Felin who went to prison and managed to escape by digging a tunnel with a spoon…”

"I understand. It's the story of a girl named Kha'Zix who escaped from prison after going through countless hardships!" The little dragon nodded repeatedly, his listening efficiency hundreds of times higher than usual, memorizing every word Saria said.

However, even the best-laid plans can go wrong. Seria, who was narrating the plot, forgot to mention that the protagonist of the movie is not named Kha'Zix, which is the name of the prison. The protagonist is actually a girl named Yoru.

Come to think of it, quite a few people seem to subconsciously feel that the main character in "The Shawshank Redemption" is named Shawshank, lol.

Section 292, Chapter Fourteen: Explaining is sophistry, not explaining is a guilty conscience.

On the other side, Qin Duanyu was secretly talking to someone on her phone.

"Doctor, thank you again for your thoughtfulness. To be honest, I was a little worried that Saria might lead Ifrit astray. I hope she won't lead Ifrit to do anything dangerous." In Himer's slightly cool voice, one could hear the deep gratitude.

"Well, after all, I quite like Eve, so it's normal for me to care about her growth," Qin Duanyu said, feigning concern and acting as if she knew nothing about it. "She must have been overjoyed to hear that you were coming back!"

"With your and everyone at Rhodes Island's support, Eve will surely thrive. By the way, what's going on your end? It seems like things are getting a bit heated?"

"Oh, I'm relaxing on the deck. I'll be going back to rest soon. If you have anything to take care of tomorrow, you don't need to attend the consultation. Leave it all to Miss White Owl."

"Yes, I can already see the landship. Sweet dreams."

The phone call ending signifies that a formidable adversary has been eliminated.

Even though they successfully concealed their identities by disguising themselves and covering their faces, it would be difficult for someone as familiar as Himer to recognize Saria and Ifrit from their appearance. But for Qin Duanyu, who had a god-like perspective, it was far too easy.

Although interfering with the medical department's work arrangements might make the lynx very angry, as long as you buy some strawberry ice cream and eat it with her, this little problem is insignificant.

Moreover, consulting a doctor is no easy task, especially after Rhodes Island's medical standards were recognized. The almost dirt-cheap fees have undoubtedly attracted a large number of people. One can almost imagine the scene tomorrow where White Owl is busy running around and is so tired that he falls asleep on the spot.

Damn it, you tried to fool me with a picture of a male operator, and I finally got my chance! Thinking of this, the magnanimous and forgiving Doctor, who never holds grudges, couldn't help but reveal a hearty smile.

Now, let's welcome the next victim.

The sinister finger pressed the phone button again, dialing a new number.

……

"Hoshiguma, why don't I drive for a while? You must be tired after spinning the shield for so long, right?" Chen, sitting in the front seat, felt a little uncomfortable, like a child nestled in an adult's arms. If Hoshiguma hadn't almost knelt down and begged her, she would never have done something so embarrassing.

Fortunately, they were all wearing masks and had intricate tattoos made of stickers, so no one should associate them with the Guard Bureau.

"It's okay, just thinking about having another cute kid in the garage fills me with energy!" Hoshiguma said confidently, completely oblivious to Chen's embarrassment.

Although she didn't know why Diamond suddenly left, the absence of a competitor significantly increased her chances of winning.

"You... really, oh well, never mind." Chen pouted, looking helpless.

Unlike the doctor who knew everything but deliberately teased and annoyed her, Hoshiguma was sometimes just a goofball, leaving her with no way to vent her frustrations.

hum-

Her phone vibrated, and after taking a quick look, her eyes widened in surprise.

"Hoshiguma, please turn left at the intersection ahead."

"Huh? Did you get the map wrong? You should go straight from here... What's the question?"

"*Longmen swear words*, catching adulterers!"

Chen raised his phone, and there were Qin Duanyu and Shi Huaiya on the screen.

The two sat at a rather plain dining table, which appeared to be on the food street owned by Chashao Cat. This thieving cat looked at him with tenderness, her cheeks slightly flushed. Although Qin Duanyu was wearing a mask, it wasn't hard to imagine her expression.

Damn it, those two are really getting together!

"Wait a minute, why don't we call and confirm first? It'll only take a few minutes to get there anyway, and even if they realize what's happening, they won't have time to escape." Hoshiguma hesitated for a moment, but still refused to give up the electric scooter that was about to be his.

“…Okay!” Chen hesitated for a moment before dialing Qin Duanyu’s number.

"Hello, this is Dr. Rhodes Island. I am currently unavailable to answer the call. Please leave a message after you hear the 'beep' sound. Beep—" A mocking voice came from the receiver, but Chen hung up without saying a word.

"There was definitely something wrong; he shut down his phone prematurely! Based on my years of experience handling cases, he definitely wasn't on Rhodes Island!"

"Wait, don't jump to conclusions so quickly. The doctor is recuperating because he's ill. What if he's just sleeping earlier?" Seeing Chen about to grab the motorcycle handlebars, Hoshiguma had a sudden inspiration.

"Hmph, they're obviously just feeling guilty because they're afraid I'll see through their act!" Chen curled his lip and looked at Hoshiguma suspiciously. "Speaking of which, I've felt something was off for a while now. Didn't you hate the Doctor at first? Why have you been speaking up for him ever since? Were you bribed?"

"How could that be? Am I the kind of person who would betray others so easily?" After recalling the situation several times and confirming that all the coupons Qin Duanyu had given her had been used, Xingxiong confidently suggested, "Anyway, why don't you call Miss again and ask? If her phone is off too, then it's not too late to go."

"Just watch, she's probably one too..." Chen then dialed Swire's number and said with great certainty.

"Hey, Rice Noodle Dragon, what do you want? I'm warning you, if it's not something important, I'll be charging by the hour!" A moment later, Swire's impatient voice rang out with great penetrating power, and even Hoshiguma could hear it clearly.

"Regarding the file about the attack on the transport convoy last time, I've thought of a possibility. Send it over immediately so I can verify it!" Chen wasn't foolish enough to ask directly, so he changed his words and probed.

"*Longmen swear words*, are you crazy? I've already taken a shower, put on a face mask, and was about to take a beauty nap. You want me to bring this to you? A superintendent from the Inspectorate to order a superintendent from the Major Crimes Unit? You have quite the airs of a high-ranking official!" Swire naturally wouldn't listen to reason and cursed back.

“Then I’ll come and pick it up myself!” After a heated exchange, Chen, who had gained a slight advantage, said.

"Okay, I'll have the housekeeper put it in the gatehouse. Please don't bother me again after you've taken your things." Swire was too lazy to continue arguing and quickly hung up the phone.

"Sure enough, there's a problem!" Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said again with certainty.

"Huh?" Hoshiguma's eyes widened. Why was it a problem that she wasn't answering the phone, and why was it a problem that she was answering it?

"Chashao Cat casually mentioned asking the housekeeper to put away the documents. If she were really home, she would have said, 'I left them at the gatehouse for you,' instead of mentioning the shrimp at home. Believe me, if I said I wanted to thank her in person, she would have made a bunch of excuses to refuse?" Chen Yanzhi's confident tone left even Hoshiguma with no reason to refute him.

Thinking about it carefully, considering Swire's personality, she was indeed a bit too mild today, almost like... she felt guilty.

Could it be that she's really not home, but has secretly gone on a date?

"Sigh, I hope I'm wrong, otherwise... Doctor, you'd better pray for yourself." Hoshiguma sighed and drove her motorcycle off the track.

I pulled a Platinum, she really is the one who loves the Doctor the most. So are there any other brothers who failed to get a spot in the Shining banner? Come here and report in, let's keep each other company, sob sob.

Section 293, Chapter Fifteen: If only the Doctor were here.

Backstage at the racing competition, in a magnificent office.