Chapter 687: Chapter 274: Unrestrained Fury (Part 2)

"Xiangbei, don’t worry, the simulator will depart for Seoul, South Korea today!"

When it comes to calculations of value, Briatore never makes mistakes.

Because of the team relocation and unfamiliarity with the Lingyan Circuit, Chen Xiangbei didn’t stay long in the East Sea this time.

After arranging his mother Zhao Yumei’s return on Monday afternoon, Chen Xiangbei immediately flew to Seoul, South Korea with the team members.

Compared to previous intercontinental flights, there are many flights from the East Sea to Seoul, and the flight time is only two hours, making it the most convenient and fastest transfer for Chen Xiangbei recently, without even needing to consider jet lag issues.

However, the Lingyan Circuit in South Korea is not located in Seoul, but in Jeollanam-do, a full 320 kilometers to the south. Naturally, Chen Xiangbei and the others couldn’t get there immediately, so they found a hotel near the airport to stay first.

After everything was settled, it was already eight in the evening.

Just as Chen Xiangbei was pondering what to do in his free time at night, Briatore sneakily came over to invite him out for a drink.

Chen Xiangbei didn’t have much interest in drinking or clubbing, and he didn’t understand why foreigners loved it so much.

However, since Briatore used the excuse of celebrating the Grand Prix win, and given that it was a collective outing with the team’s strategy group and technician group, Chen Xiangbei hesitated for a moment and finally agreed.

He personally might not be interested, but he couldn’t impose his opinions on others. After the F1 Chinese Grand Prix, the team members almost had no time to relax or entertain, immediately diving into race car maintenance and relocation packing work.

The victory in the F1 Chinese Grand Prix was not only due to Chen Xiangbei’s excellent performance but also relied on a perfect strategy and the technicians’ extreme team coordination. They deserved to celebrate for themselves once!

Thus, dozens of people from the HRT Team, led by Briatore, came to the famous street in Itaewon, the most exotic place in South Korea, almost equivalent to Lan Kwai Fong on Hong Kong Island.

As for Itaewon, Chen Xiangbei’s only impression was of a stampede accident that happened in later years.

So walking on the narrow sidewalk, his heart was anxious, wondering if he would be unlucky enough to change history?

However, Chen Xiangbei soon realized something was off; compared to his unfamiliarity, Briatore was very well-acquainted with Itaewon.

He didn’t choose a large bar as he did in London, UK for group drinking, but arranged for team members to go to their preferred "places" instead.

It was only at this moment that Chen Xiangbei understood that the pretense of celebrating the Grand Prix win with a drink was just a cover to "go wild"!

Italian old rascal, you truly live up to your name...

"Manager, you’re very familiar with this place?"

After holding back for a long time, Chen Xiangbei finally couldn’t help but ask.

"Of course, South Korea’s largest shipping company, Hanjin Shipping, used to be a sponsor of Benetton and the Renault Team, so what do you think?"

Briatore’s "playboy" reputation is well-earned. Besides being involved with various actresses and supermodels, he’s also the introducer of F1 fashion elements, and a commercial socialite.

His role in promoting the overall commercial value of F1 is no less than the future when the Liberty Media Group takes over operations.

In later live TV broadcasts of F1 races, there’s always some influencer, celebrity, or business tycoon checking in, and this trend was actually introduced by Briatore. He once set up eight transparent glass boxes at the rear of the Renault pit area, exclusively inviting royal nobility, top tycoons, and Hollywood stars to watch.

He would also specifically instruct media reporters to take as many photos and promote as possible.

It was during this period that Briatore had commercial interactions with the Hanjin Shipping Group, visiting Seoul for pleasure more than once.

He even left a famous saying in front of the media.

"I pay great attention to meeting and communicating with new and old clients, because relationships generate benefits."

This is also why Briatore insisted on recommending Itaewon for the celebration, as he could be considered half a local authority here!

"Impressive, I’m convinced."

In other aspects, one could disdain the Italian old rascal, but when it comes to making money, this old guy is way ahead!

Briatore didn’t care whether Chen Xiangbei was impressed or not, and casually pointed toward a bar ahead and said, "Xiangbei, I think you might like Japanese women, gentle and considerate enough to melt your steel-like heart."

"Go on, enjoy yourself tonight; Liang and Ah Yong are both going, and I’ll pick up the tab for the whole place!"

Briatore said this while pushing Chen Xiangbei and Liang Chi forward.

From his perspective, describing Chen Xiangbei with the Chinese phrase "steel straight man" meant using gentle softness to overcome firmness!

However, Briatore’s invitation made Chen Xiangbei and Liang Chi instantly awkward.

Previously, they thought it was just simple celebratory drinks, but now understanding the old rascal’s true intentions, by relationship, Liang Chi and Chen Xiangbei could be considered as uncle and nephew.

You want an uncle and nephew to go enjoy bath drinks?

Obviously, this behavior truly doesn’t align with traditional domestic values.

Even Ah Yong and Brother Lei couldn’t help but stand by the side and snicker upon hearing this.

"Ahem..."

Chen Xiangbei concealed his embarrassment with a light cough, then turned to say, "Manager, thanks for the kind offer, but you go ahead on your own. I’ll just walk around here casually."