Car Racing without Money-Chapter 160 - 103: The News That Ignited Public Opinion (Double-Length)

Even though we’re still racing in the Renault junior events now! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Having said that, Odetto clapped his hands vigorously and called out to everyone, "Have a good rest, and make sure to be at your best to serve the driver tomorrow, as long as Bei can win the first race at Silverstone Circuit."

"Then all the doubts and mockery will turn into cheers and praise!"

It must be admitted, Odetto is indeed a master at boosting morale.

With just a few words, the team members, who were previously filled with anger and displeasure, immediately became full of fighting spirit.

"Received, team leader, we’ll snag the championship of the main race tomorrow!"

Amidst a burst of cheers, everyone left the garage, going back to their rooms to rest and "prepare for war."

"Bei, you should go to sleep too."

Seeing Chen Xiangbei still standing there motionless, Odetto urged him.

"Odetto, I will certainly give it my all to win the championship tomorrow."

"Not for anything else, just to prove you right."

Chen Xiangbei wasn’t actually a kid, of course, he understood the negative impact brought by the news reports wasn’t as "pleasant" as Odetto claimed.

But so what?

Odetto’s words resonated with him, even if just to prove Odetto wasn’t wrong, Chen Xiangbei was going to fight for this championship!

"NO, NO, NO."

Odetto shook his head repeatedly and answered firmly in front of Chen Xiangbei, "You don’t need to prove, my words are never wrong."

[Interesting, seems I underestimated this old man.]

"Fine, then it’s to prove my own strength!"

"NICE, that’s a good thought, go act on it."

"Goodnight, Odetto."

Chen Xiangbei replied and turned to walk to his room.

Watching Chen Xiangbei’s departing figure, the smile on Odetto’s face faded. The Chinese Kid walked the hardest road in Formula racing.

Condemned or praised by thousands, it all depended on his own performance.

Early the next morning, the entire team was busy preparing for the main race in the afternoon.

After having breakfast, Chen Xiangbei followed his routine and went to the gym for some aerobic exercise.

There’s no standard to judge high talent, anyway, boast as much as you want.

In terms of effort, Chen Xiangbei was speaking the truth.

Today at the gym, not only was Chen Xiangbei there, but also Kobayashi Shuji.

Last night’s scene in the garage, he stood in the corner taking it all in, feeling unspeakably moved.

To be honest, he previously felt indifferent to Chen Xiangbei or even disliked him, partly due to competition, but mostly out of jealousy.

He didn’t understand why a Chinese rookie with no background could receive Odetto’s favor and quickly gain the team’s recognition. Was it just because he got a pole position in qualifying?

But the problem was, even before the pole position, the impression of Chen Xiangbei among former Super Aguri team members changed greatly.

Last night, Kobayashi Shuji somewhat understood, Chen Xiangbei indeed had a unique personal charisma.

Kind, confident, hard-working, emotionally stable, these were all traits of Chen Xiangbei. Perhaps the first impression from the world couldn’t perceive it, but prolonged interaction inevitably instilled trust.

Kobayashi Shuji was reluctant to admit it, but he felt himself influenced by Chen Xiangbei, which led to his own physical training in the gym.

Of course, Chen Xiangbei didn’t know about Kobayashi Shuji’s inner thoughts, he just found it odd why this guy was working out on a race day.

After finishing his workout and taking a shower, Chen Xiangbei relaxed for two hours, and then went to have lunch.

This way, the time came to 1 PM, and Chen Xiangbei once again arrived at the Silverstone Circuit.

Compared to the qualifying session, the main race at Silverstone Circuit was more lively, with tens of thousands of spectators already waiting in the stands early on.

As Chen Xiangbei came out of the parking lot and walked along the pit lane, even before reaching the paddock, a group of waiting reporters already surrounded him, creating a scene as if interviewing a "track superstar".

It seems last night’s news report by Sky Sports had quickly fermented, attracting public attention!