Chapter 45

"Quite right, it's me! Surprised, aren't you?" Mr. Wang said with a smile.

The head of the teaching department sensed the atmosphere was off and left the office on his own initiative: "Mr. Wang, you chat, I'll step out for a moment."

Zhang Qiu smiled and said, "Surprised, yes, but not thrilled. What brings you here, Mr. Wang?"

Zhang Qiu was only slightly surprised and quickly calmed down. What can he do even if he finds me? With my near-national-level martial arts, he can't do anything to me. Instead, he risks facing the wrath of a common man.

"You're very calm! No wonder you dared to pretend to be Qingqing's boyfriend and play me," Mr. Wang said. "For a high school student to reach this level is truly surprising! You live up to your expert-level skills, with the pride and confidence of a genius."

"It seems you've done your homework!" Zhang Qiu laughed. He still secretly resented this man for daring to investigate him. Whether or not he had malicious intentions, it was still a matter of touching a tiger's whiskers. No one likes their private information to be probed, which involves not only privacy but also dignity.

Therefore, those black-hearted companies that sell personal privacy are actually trampling on citizens' dignity, which is why they cause public outrage.

And this Mr. Wang, regardless of how he obtained Zhang Qiu's information, was undoubtedly trampling on his dignity. This is something that any man with pride cannot tolerate.

However, most people do not have the ability to seek justice and punish those who trample on their dignity. So they can only curse and hate in their hearts, without taking any substantial action.

But is Zhang Qiu one of those powerless people? Perhaps he was before, but not now!

However, this guy hasn't yet made any moves that threaten him, so Zhang Qiu can only wait and see. If he acts, he needs to figure out the other party's identity first, otherwise, it could backfire on him.

"Hehe, it's also thanks to you being a high school student that I could find out so quickly. After all, your age and your skills are so mismatched, it's almost a bug, impossible to forget! No wonder Qingqing favors you and chooses you as a shield. But you should also consider whether you have what it takes to be a shield. Don't let a pretty face cloud your judgment and be used as cannon fodder," Mr. Wang said.

Zhang Qiu smiled coldly, "You don't need to teach me that. What brings you here today? I'm busy, so don't bother me if it's nothing. If you want to fight after school, I'm all for it!"

"Um! Actually, it's nothing much. I just wanted to see what kind of person played me. I'm a bit不甘心! You're a genius! Neither you nor I can predict how powerful your future will be. However... that's just the future, nothing more," Mr. Wang said.

"If it's just this nonsense, I'm leaving," Zhang Qiu said, turning to leave.

Mr. Wang suddenly stood up and laughed, "Wait, don't be in a hurry. I just want to be friends, have a chat, and get to know you! Whether you're genuinely a shield, reluctantly a shield, or want to join the competition... I need to understand your intentions to avoid hurting the innocent."

"Your behavior is different from what I've read in novels," Zhang Qiu suddenly said.

Mr. Wang was taken aback, "I'm not a character in your novels, so naturally, I'm different. Do you have the guts to go out with me? I've already taken leave for you for tonight and tomorrow."

"This isn't about guts, but about time. How do I know you won't do me harm?" Zhang Qiu said.

Mr. Wang grinned, "You're not a fool. You should know that I wouldn't do anything to you if I came to you so openly. Otherwise, it would be better to take you down in the dark. Besides, Qingqing has some misunderstandings about me, and I wouldn't want to deepen them. If you don't have the courage, I think I've come to the wrong person."

"Let's go!" Zhang Qiu didn't waste any more words and decided to see what this guy wanted.

As they left, Mr. Wang said to the head of the teaching department, "Zhang Qiu isn't feeling well. As a friend, I'm taking him out for treatment. Director, this shouldn't count as truancy, right?"

"You have a disease! You all have diseases! This is definitely retaliation. But Zhang Qiu didn't want to argue with this guy, just to remember this and settle it later.

"Of course, it doesn't count as truancy. I'll take leave for him with his teacher," the head of the teaching department said.

After taking leave, Zhang Qiu followed Mr. Wang downstairs. Zhang Qiu didn't see the expected driver or servants, but instead saw an extremely flashy sports car in the school parking lot.

No matter what kind of sports car, it would undoubtedly stand out in a high school. This sports car, with Zhang Qiu's provincial-level driving skills, was immediately recognized as an Audi R8. Priced at around two million, it was undoubtedly a luxury car. However, in the world of sports cars, it was just an entry-level model.

Mr. Wang had been watching Zhang Qiu, hoping to see surprise or envy, but unfortunately, he saw none.

When Zhang Qiu saw the car, he was very calm, with no change in his expression or eyes. It was as if he was looking at a bicycle, showing no surprise at all.

Could it be that he doesn't recognize the brand? That makes sense, after all, he's just a high school student! He hasn't been exposed to such things. Besides, with his excellent computer skills, he might have focused all his energy on technology and had no time to pay attention to cars.

The first attempt to show off wealth had clearly failed. Mr. Wang felt a sense of helplessness, like hitting a punch in the air. He thought about making Zhang Qiu experience what it's like to be a rich man.

"From your expression, it seems you're not interested in cars?" Mr. Wang asked as they got into the car.

Zhang Qiu glanced at him, "I'm very interested in cars, just not in the four-ringed R8."

"Uh..." Mr. Wang was speechless. Damn! This kid is putting on an act, clearly recognizing my car but pretending not to! I was fooled by him, thinking he really didn't recognize it! What a good actor! A poor man putting on an act is just a fool, I want to see how long you can keep it up!

Not interested in the four-ringed R8, I bet you can't afford it!

"Looks like you know a lot about cars. Have you ever raced?" Mr. Wang asked.

Zhang Qiu shook his head, "No."

"I'll take you for a thrilling ride. Are you up for it?" Mr. Wang asked.

Zhang Qiu asked, "Racing? Why not! I'm happy to join you!"

With his provincial-level driving skills, not to mention his near-national-level martial arts and provincial-level insight, he could perform at least at a near-national level.

Zhang Qiu hadn't tested his provincial-level driving skills, but from the levels of other skills, it was at least a top-level skill in the province, qualifying for national competitions and even winning awards.

If combined with other skills to reach a near-national level, he would definitely be a strong contender in national competitions, not just for the top three, but at least for a high ranking.

With such skills, Zhang Qiu was extremely confident. Participating in a racing event in Suzhou City would be a piece of cake.

"Alright! Today, I'll broaden your horizons and take you to the supercar club!" Mr. Wang said, stepping on the gas, starting the car, and driving out of the school, heading towards the outskirts.

They drove north, past the second ring road, and arrived at the edge of the third ring road, entering a mountainous area. This mountain, which Zhang Qiu had seen on the map, was the largest in Suzhou City—Yuxian Mountain.

This mountain stretched for dozens of miles, too vast to be flattened for real estate development. It became the largest green space within the third ring road, developed into a forest park, with roads built inside.

As they entered deeper into the mountain, a structure resembling an ancient archway appeared, with "Yuxian Mountain Villa" written on it, and a checkpoint.

After Mr. Wang showed his pass, they were allowed to proceed.

Driving up, they passed through a dense forest, and Zhang Qiu saw a brightly lit villa in front of him, a fusion of Chinese and Western styles. Outside the villa's parking lot, there were countless sports cars and luxury cars.

Here, Mr. Wang's four-ringed R8 was not particularly eye-catching; Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Cadillac, Bentley, Spyker, Maserati, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Maybach, Lamborghini... all kinds of sports cars, none priced below two million. It was more luxurious than a luxury car exhibition, almost blinding to the eyes!

Zhang Qiu couldn't help but be shocked, "The rich people in Suzhou City! Really, there are so many!"

Compared to Zhang Qiu, Mr. Wang was much calmer. Seeing Zhang Qiu finally show surprise, he felt very pleased. He said, "This is one of the venues of the Suzhou Supercar Club. To be eligible to enter, one must have a net worth of at least 50 million! Most people earn in their entire lives less than a fraction of what these people have."

Hearing Mr. Wang's words, which sounded like he was boasting about himself, Zhang Qiu understood. This guy's purpose tonight was probably just to show off his wealth!

"50 million? For some, it's a lot. But it's nothing. After I graduate from university, they won't be a problem for me," Zhang Qiu smiled. His words might sound childish to others, but he was telling himself not to be intimidated by these displays of wealth. Becoming a rich man himself was just a matter of time.

"Hehe! Your arrogance is indeed a characteristic of a genius. However, this world is not one where geniuses alone can succeed!" Mr. Wang put his arm around Zhang Qiu's shoulder, as if they were good friends, "Come, let's not talk about this today. Since we're here, let's have fun! Enjoy yourself! If your driving skills are good, you might leave here a millionaire."

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