Chapter 43

Qiao Chuchu changed into her racing suit, helmet in hand, and stood beside the race car.

Lin Qing, full of concern, helped her adjust her clothes: "You must be extremely careful, you know. Don't be fooled by Ji Yanchuan's earlier foolishness; he's quite skilled in this area."

"I know," Qiao Chuchu nodded seriously. "I'll be cautious."

[After all, that idiot Ji Yanchuan got my fourth brother hospitalized. When he races with me, he definitely won't play fair.]

[But if it's not me racing against Ji Yanchuan, it will be my brother. I'd rather it be me; at least I can handle things more easily.]

Lin Qing let out a small "wow" and kissed Qiao Chuchu on the forehead. "Good luck to you."

She then walked over to Pei Fengnong, patting his shoulder admiringly. "I really envy you for having such a great sister, one who's willing to charge forward for her family."

Pei Fengnong silently watched Qiao Chuchu putting on her helmet, his face slightly pale.

The other brothers also looked uneasy. "I wonder if she can handle this."

Pei Buxian whispered, "She seemed so confident earlier; it should be fine, right?"

Despite their words, they still nervously fidgeted with their own little things.

The referee announced, "If you're all ready, get in your cars."

"Wait a minute," Pei Fengnong stepped up to Qiao Chuchu, his tone stern. "Are you sure you can do this?"

Qiao Chuchu adjusted her helmet without hesitation. "Of course!"

Pei Fengnong's brows furrowed with deep concern. "I..."

He seemed lost, a wave of inexplicable frustration washing over him.

"Really?"

Qiao Chuchu: "..."

[After all this time, all you can say is that?]

She chuckled helplessly and nodded. "I'm sure I can."

Pei Fengnong hesitated for a moment before making up his mind. He reached out to take her helmet. "Let me do it instead."

No matter what, he wouldn't let his sister risk her life.

If someone had to die, he'd rather it be him.

Qiao Chuchu quickly dodged, her tone filled with helplessness as it stretched out. "Brother..."

Pei Fengnong's hand paused.

Qiao Chuchu held his hand down. "Trust me."

He was stunned.

Under the helmet, Qiao Chuchu's eyes were filled with a determination he had never seen before.

"Trust me, I will win the championship and make Ji Yanchuan run naked around the track! Don't worry about me, okay?"

Pei Fengnong: "..."

Not far away, Lin Qing watched the scene, her hands clasped together, her eyes full of admiration. "She knows what's coming, yet she takes it all on herself. Even if it might cost her life, she still goes forward with such determination. It's incredibly romantic."

Pei Youchuan: "? Qiao Chuchu could end up in the hospital from a car crash. Do you think that's romantic?"

Lin Qing shot him an annoyed glance. "Of course. You heard her thoughts earlier. If one person has to die, she's willing to be that person. Even if Qiao Chuchu has seven lives, the courage to risk one so casually isn't something everyone has."

Lin Qing pointed at Qiao Chuchu. "There's a abyss ahead, and everyone else is unaware. Only she knows. Either she jumps, or her brother jumps. So she chooses to jump."

The Pei brothers finally caught on.

Lin Qing rolled her eyes at the slow-witted group. "I should have made Qiao Chuchu our little sister."

Lin Shen: "..."

On the other side, Pei Fengnong took an old necklace from his pocket and placed it in Qiao Chuchu's hand. "Take this with you this time."

Qiao Chuchu was surprised. "This is the one I gave you—"

"Don't say anything," Pei Fengnong said sternly. "Bring it back with you, and don't damage it."

Qiao Chuchu suspiciously examined it. "But it seems to be broken. Are you trying to scam me?"

Pei Fengnong: "?"

Qiao Chuchu chuckled. "Just kidding!~"

Pei Fengnong pulled a wry smile as he watched Qiao Chuchu get into the car, fastening her seatbelt layer by layer.

Ji Yanchuan was already waiting, his car positioned beside Qiao Chuchu's. He shot her a cold glance.

Qiao Chuchu flipped him off.

Ji Yanchuan: "You can still back out and let your brother take your place. I've decided I don't want to bully a little sister like you."

Qiao Chuchu sneered. "Little sister? Only those of my generation can call me that. What are you, exactly?"

Ji Yanchuan: "? Why are you so foul-mouthed?!"

Qiao Chuchu giggled. "What? Want to talk about manners with Grandpa Qiao?"

Her tone was both taunting and sweet. "Sorry, but Grandpa Qiao doesn't have any for you."

Ji Yanchuan: "?!"

Qiao Chuchu smiled sweetly as she rolled up her window, waving at him provocatively.

The referee walked between the two cars, holding a flag. "Get ready!"

"Set!"

"Go!!"

Qiao Chuchu shot forward like an arrow!

Ji Yanchuan followed closely, but he was still half a car length behind.

Pei Mu and Pei Ci exclaimed in unison, "Wow! I thought Qiao Chuchu was just bragging, but she's actually serious!"

Pei Youchuan was so surprised his mouth couldn't close. "I always thought Qiao Chuchu was a weakling, but she's actually pretty cool right now!"

Pei Buxian nodded repeatedly, holding a dog.

Pei Che and Pei Yuan were too nervous to speak, their eyes glued to Qiao Chuchu's car.

Lin Qing cheered excitedly, then suddenly thought of something, glaring at Lin Shen with frustration. "You're so useless! You almost had a girlfriend, and now you've lost her. She liked her brother back then, so what? You're a man; you should have had the audacity to win her heart. And back then, Qiao Chuchu liked you too! It was mutual! Now you regret it, don't you?"

Lin Shen's face was as green as a vegetable. "I regret it. I regret it so much, I feel like my intestines are turning blue. I'm trying to win her back."

Lin Qing pouted. "Forget it. You're just the white moonlight from Qiao Chuchu's youth. She's clearly not into you anymore. Go eat dust."

Lin Shen: "?????"

Pei Fengnong narrowed his eyes, watching Qiao Chuchu's bold style.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

She was like a leopard, giving it her all, yet still exuding an air of ease and mastery. There was even a hint of showing off.

Qiao Chuchu remained calm, always keeping Ji Yanchuan half a car length behind.

Ji Yanchuan: "Damn! How is she so fast!"

A turn came, and the difference was clear.

Qiao Chuchu pulled ahead by an entire car length!

Ji Yanchuan: "!"

Qiao Chuchu glanced at the rearview mirror, sensing Ji Yanchuan's desperate efforts.

She couldn't help but laugh. "Hahaha, didn't expect this cute exterior hides a wild player, did you?"

When choosing her talent style, the system offered cautious champions, ordinary champions, and champions like crazy people.

She had decisively chosen the crazy one.

After all, when it comes to thrilling competitions, you need that reckless, carefree style!

Qiao Chuchu focused on the finish line!

The end was near!

She glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Ji Yanchuan had somehow veered off the track.

?

Qiao Chuchu suddenly became alert, looking to her left!

Ji Yanchuan's car slammed into hers!!

Qiao Chuchu quickly swerved to dodge, but it was too late. A powerful impact sent her flying, only to be yanked back by her seatbelt!

She felt her car flipping and rolling!

Finally, it came to a stop, hanging upside down.

Qiao Chuchu was dizzy, as if countless drills were piercing her brain.

She couldn't move, only able to emit muffled groans, her vision blurry as she looked out the window.

Pei Fengnong and the others rushed toward her in a panic.

Qiao Chuchu squinted and suddenly noticed the car was leaking gasoline.

Flames were already burning at the front!

She widened her eyes in terror!

"Boom!!!!"