Chapter 56: Professional Driver!

Just as everyone gazed at the Night’s Child with eager eyes and hearts brimming with excitement, Lin Fan squeezed his way through the crowd from behind and slowly made his way forward. Upon seeing him, Gu Qingcheng handed the car keys to Lin Fan. After Lin Fan returned the keys to the Mercedes-Benz, Gu Qingcheng walked away gracefully, her steps as elegant as a cat’s.

“Wow! So this Night’s Child really belongs to you? How much did you spend on it? Or is it just rented?” Ouyang Qi was the first to question Lin Fan once he returned to the group. At this moment, Lin Fan was clearly the center of attention, with all eyes fixed on him.

“Why would I need to rent it?” Lin Fan chuckled, unable to suppress his amusement. At this point, people still thought he was pretending? Moments ago, he had spent eighty-four million without hesitation, buying sports cars for her and Su Xuanmo. A luxury car worth just one hundred million was nothing to him; he wouldn’t even blink. Of course, the Night’s Child was actually a reward from the system.

“Incredible! Can I take it for a test drive?” Ouyang Qi paused, her face a mix of embarrassment and forced laughter.

“After the race is over…” Lin Fan knew she wanted to experience the thrill of riding in a hundred-million-dollar car.

However, the gazes of Ouyang Xiao Jun and the others held more reverence and self-doubt as they looked at Lin Fan. Moments ago, they had doubted and belittled him in every way. Now, they were intensely curious about his background.

“Who is this person, really? He just spent over eighty million gifting cars, and now he reveals the coveted Night’s Child. His identity must be extraordinary…”

“No kidding! He spent thirty billion to buy the Imperial Hotel. He’s the wealthiest of the wealthy, truly proving that there’s always someone greater out there…”

“Do you think he might be the illegitimate son of Lin, the richest man? They share the same surname, and he’s so generous with his spending. In today’s China, only the top ten on the rich list have this kind of money.”

Urged by Lin Fan, the race began ahead of schedule.

The first group, comprised of amateur drivers, had invited professional coaches for guidance. The organizers sent out route maps to all participants and reminded everyone not to try any routes outside the designated paths, warning that they would bear the consequences.

The provincial route spanned about fifty kilometers, the race would last around an hour—plenty of time for these second-generation rich kids to indulge. As for the few amateur drivers who had come for the excitement, they were at the front to clear the way for the wealthy heirs and supercar enthusiasts behind, essentially acting as guides.

Lin Fan was at the end of the line. Once he got into his car, he found the Master Card in the system store.

[Ding! Would you like to spend one hundred thousand wealth points to redeem the Master Card? Valid for two hours.]

[Confirming redemption. Champion professional driver skills loading!]

[Wealth points: 67.71 million!]

Seconds later, Lin Fan felt a surge of information pouring into his mind.

“I never imagined racing could be this complex, with so much specialized knowledge…” Lin Fan marveled, secretly delighted. Soon, he would astound everyone!

The roar of supercars and luxury engines thundered along the road, deafening all around. The starting point was at the intersection outside the car shop; after circling the provincial route, they would return to the original location.

Su Xuanmo and the others didn't follow outside to watch Lin Fan’s departure. Soon, they too would take the highway from a different direction to enjoy their own high-speed thrill.

The leading amateur drivers set off first, with Lin Fan and more than thirty wealthy heirs close behind. But as soon as the race began, Lin Fan shot forward like an arrow, stunning everyone and eliciting cries of surprise from both participants and onlookers.

“How did he accelerate faster than the amateur drivers? Is he aiming for first place?”

“But this is Night’s Child! Racing this fast is normal. If he were last, it’d be a waste.”

“The amateur drivers at the front aren’t pushovers. Though not professionals, their skills far surpass these heirs. I doubt he can take first place…”

However, to everyone’s shock, Lin Fan surged into first place within just five minutes of starting, rapidly leaving the leading amateur drivers far behind.

Meanwhile, Su Xuanmo and Ouyang Qi were preparing to get in their cars.

“Cousin, look… News from the group: Lin Fan, driving Night’s Child, has already dashed into first place. The streamer says Lin Fan’s skills are so impressive and professional—it’s as if he’s a real race car driver. The amateur drivers can’t even see his taillights anymore…”

“He’s that incredible!” Su Xuanmo was utterly stunned. Lin Fan’s performance tonight had opened her eyes.

“What do you think he’s racing so desperately for? The ten-million prize is just a bonus, there’s no need to go all out like this,” Ouyang Qi said, puzzled.

Tonight’s race had even invited professional commentators, who hosted a password-protected livestream, providing real-time coverage for the spectators eager for excitement.

To ensure safety, the organizers had installed trackers in every car. Viewers in the streaming room could see each luxury car’s trajectory.

Ouyang Qi joined the commentator’s stream and saw Night’s Child speeding ahead at an astonishing rate, almost making her scream.

“In previous races, no one ever exceeded a speed of one hundred twenty. Lin Fan’s already over one hundred thirty!”

“And this is at night! Though the provincial road is closed, many sections lack streetlights—it’s pitch black. Look at the route map, there are so many curves. He doesn’t even slow down for them! It’s unbelievable!”

“He’s already more than ten kilometers ahead, and the gap keeps growing. We haven’t even gotten in our cars, and he’s already covered a fifth of the route. Amazing—what kind of genius is this?”

Not just Ouyang Qi, but Ouyang Xiao Jun and others were also dumbfounded after seeing Lin Fan’s real-time trajectory.

Ouyang Xiao Jun, as one of the organizers and hosts, hadn’t joined the race for the fun. Seeing Lin Fan’s performance, he went straight to Su Xuanmo.

“This Lin Fan’s background is truly remarkable, Xuanmo, you mustn’t miss this opportunity. He could help you break free from the company’s difficulties.”

Su Xuanmo looked at him meaningfully, hesitating. “From what I know of Grandpa, he wouldn’t like Lin Fan. Right now, Grandpa values power above all. Lin Fan’s academic qualifications are mediocre—he wouldn’t impress the old man.”

“A high degree doesn’t necessarily mean high moral character,” Ouyang Xiao Jun replied, his tone layered with meaning.

Realizing he might’ve spoken out of turn, he quickly corrected himself. “I can tell Lin Fan has genuine feelings for you. I heard from Qi that he bought you a house, gifted you paintings, spent billions… If I had such a suitor, I’d be over the moon!”

“Cousin, you mustn’t hesitate! If you let him invest, you can resolve the hotel’s difficulties. If you let him slip away, you’ll regret it!” Ouyang Qi chimed in, seizing the moment to persuade her.