Chapter 257 Tan Zheng Showing Off His Wife

A group of people were revving their engines in the preparation area, the roar in the dark night akin to ancient beasts awakening from slumber. While it was a race between Tang Qinyun and Li Shang, Song Ni herself was curious about how much her current skill level had improved compared to Li Shang. She was a competitive person; once she started learning something, she wouldn't be satisfied without achieving a certain level of success. Of course, she wasn't arrogant enough to compete with professional racers. As long as the gap wasn't too staggering, that would be enough. Tan Zheng picked up the remote control and zoomed in on the camera specifically focused on Song Ni. Seeing the slight glance she cast towards Li Shang before pulling down her goggles, he smirked. This feisty nature was truly endearing, and even her way of showing jealousy was unique. Tan Zheng stroked his chin. He truly hadn't expected that his past disbelief in Song Ni's driving skills would linger in her mind for so long. Standing beside him, Huai Yuan was witnessing this side of Tan Zheng for the first time. When he was in high school, Tan Zheng was his idol. He worked hard to get into university to appease his parents and went through great lengths to get into the racing circle. Before he could hone his skills and impress Tan Zheng, he received the news of Tan Zheng's retirement. Since then, he had fewer opportunities to interact with Tan Zheng. Fate played its hand; just as he was about to sign with a club, news spread of Tan Zheng establishing his own. And now, finally, his contract was about to end. What did it feel like to see his idol up close like this? It was probably like standing still, wanting to approach but unable to move your legs, your throat completely choked up, not knowing what to say. It was Tan Zheng who spoke first. "Why are you just standing there like a fool?" Tan Zheng's gaze remained fixed on the screen; he could sense Huai Yuan's nervousness without even looking. He couldn't understand, did he look that terrifying? How could a race car driver be so timid? Huai Yuan finally stirred, but he still didn't dare to get too close, opting to sit on another sofa. Tan Zheng crossed his right leg over his left, glancing at Huai Yuan. Seeing him, he chuckled. Why was his posture like a primary school student? "Do I look that scary?" "No... no..." "Weren't you quite bold when you were playing with me before?" "I..." "Tsk, I'm not going to eat you, what are you afraid of?" Huai Yuan felt incredibly uncomfortable sitting there. Hearing Tan Zheng's words, his anxiety intensified. "I..." Huai Yuan raised his hand and rubbed his face, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment at his own lack of composure. His hands clenched tightly as he finally uttered words he had held back for years. "Brother Tan, you have always been my idol. I started racing because of you, and I've always seen you as my role model." Tan Zheng glanced at Huai Yuan again. It wasn't that he was particularly surprised, but he felt that Huai Yuan was still too timid, stumbling over his words and blushing like a peach just to speak to him. "Where can you see that?" With that, Tan Zheng turned his attention back to the screen. The equipment here needed replacing; several angles didn't capture Song Ni's figure. Huai Yuan wasn't timid, he just got easily nervous in front of Tan Zheng. After saying these words he had held onto for years, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Then, in hindsight, he savored Tan Zheng's previous remark. Was he inviting him to sit closer and watch together? In front of Brother Tan, nothing held more appeal for him. However, Brother Tan's attention was solely focused on his wife on the screen. Huai Yuan blinked. If he praised Brother Tan's wife more, would he be able to talk to Tan Zheng longer? With that thought, Huai Yuan stood up and chose a spot that allowed him to see the screen but was still relatively far from Tan Zheng. As soon as he sat down, Song Ni navigated a corner. It was the only corner with a relatively gentle slope and a wide radius. Tang Qin Yun had told her that with her current ability, this was the only corner where she could employ the overtaking technique that Tan Zheng often used. The moment Tan Zheng saw Song Ni execute the overtake, the smile on his lips vanished. He had been leaning back lazily against the sofa, but now he sat up straight. He was most familiar with his own overtaking technique; it strained his legs and back, and if even the slightest mistake was made, there was extremely little time to react, meaning it was difficult to protect oneself if something went wrong. Tan Zheng's brows furrowed, and Huai Yuan, sitting beside him, also sat up straight. He was somewhat surprised that Song Ni would use Tan Zheng's overtaking technique. Huai Yuan then recalled that night; it was Song Ni who had initially wanted to race them recklessly. Huai Yuan paused, and it seemed he was beginning to understand why Tan Zheng liked Song Ni. He also started to reflect on whether he should show more daring to gain Tan Zheng's admiration. Tan Zheng's frown didn't ease until Song Ni had completed the overtake. Even more so when he saw Song Ni adjust her position and accurately signal to the camera, a vein bulged on his forehead. This was simply too reckless! How long had she been practicing? Using his overtaking technique was one thing, but daring to use it on a mountain at night was tantamount to playing with her life. Riding so fast, in poor light, and then even letting go with one hand to signal. Who taught her to do something like that? Tan Zheng felt restless. He looked at the young woman on the screen, who was both lovable and infuriating, and didn't know how to alleviate the torrent of emotions within him. There was certainly some gratitude, but more than anything, there was worry. He felt Song Ni was being too reckless. Perhaps it was because he cared so much that he worried so easily. When he himself performed the maneuver, he hadn't even considered the safety aspect, but when Song Ni did it, he was terrified. She was only learning his dangerous techniques, and that gesture was one he used when he first turned professional. Tan Zheng closed his eyes tightly, contemplating what to say to Song Ni when she came down. He couldn't be harsh, or the little girl would get upset, but he couldn't neglect to caution her either; Song Ni was literally playing with fire. Huai Yuan had never been in a relationship and didn't understand Tan Zheng's current state of mind. He commented somewhat obtusely, "She... she's learned it very well." Especially the spirit she exuded was so similar. Hearing this, Tan Zheng's emotions temporarily subsided. "She is very smart and very capable." His tone was proud. Even amidst complex emotions, Tan Zheng still managed to boast to outsiders about how wonderful his wife was. Tan Zheng had figured it out; his little girl was proud. All he needed to do later was praise her. As for the necessary precautions, there would be time to discuss them when they got home that evening. Thus, Tan Zheng's expression softened, and he launched into a lengthy speech to Huai Yuan. "She's only been learning for less than three months and can already ride like this. Don't you think she's incredibly smart?" Huai Yuan didn't understand Tan Zheng's sudden change, nor why the person who had been quiet and dismissive was now willing to talk to him. He understood even less about this survival tactic for adult men in their relationships with their wives. Huai Yuan only knew that flattering was the way to go. "Yes, very smart!"