How Did I Become an F1 Driver?-Chapter 577 - 247: Old Friends (6K, Bonus 5/16) (4)

Then Qin Miao visibly saw the expression on the other person's face change from a polite, business-like smile to bewilderment, then surprise, followed by delight, and finally excitement.

However, this person was very professional and did not scream like the car fan Qin Miao met on the plane when he saw him.

This wasn't on a plane; although most of the customers playing on the simulators were wearing headphones, some weren't.

And as long as they weren't wearing headphones, they would notice someone exclaimed "Qin Miao," and would instinctively come over to look. Seeing Qin Miao's figure, fans who often watched his races might just recognize him.

That would be troublesome then.

After confirming that the other person recognized him, Qin Miao smiled and asked, "Is Boss Zhou here now?"

"I'm really sorry, I didn't know it was you coming. Our boss is inside, you can go directly in."

To Qin Miao's surprise, after the initial shock and joy, the person didn't ask for an autograph or a photo like others do, but dutifully guided Qin Miao to Boss Zhou's place.

After nodding in thanks, Qin Miao took Qimeng to Boss Zhou's office.

Without knocking, Qin Miao opened the door slightly and peeked in.

He saw Boss Zhou looking at some reports while making tea.

Hearing the door to his office being opened without a knock, Boss Zhou frowned and looked over.

But upon seeing the sneaky person at the door was Qin Miao, his frown instantly relaxed.

"Hahaha." Putting down his cup with a smile, Boss Zhou stood up and looked Qin Miao up and down, saying, "When did you get back? You didn't even tell me."

The two hugged briefly, but when it came to Qimeng, Boss Zhou only shook her hand.

After putting down his things, Qin Miao said, "I've been back for a few days, spent two days with my mom at home and then came here right away, bringing a little gift for you, Boss Zhou.

I know you don't lack anything, so I brought you a steering wheel I used. The internal system has been stripped, but nothing else was touched, so you can use it as a normal steering wheel on a simulator."

Boss Zhou wanted to say it's unnecessary to bring gifts when visiting, but hearing what Qin Miao brought, his eyes lit up immediately.

Although steering wheels for drivers are sold on the F1 website, they're really just look-alikes with the same shell and materials, not made by Mercedes, but outsourced. Except for looking similar, they're not the same as what drivers use, and the craftsmanship and materials need not be mentioned.

Besides, if someone really made a steering wheel to the quality drivers use, no one would buy it because it's too expensive.

Not counting R&D costs, just the manufacturing cost of a driver's steering wheel is about $25,000.

And what Qin Miao brought is different, as it's one he used, meaning it was produced by Mercedes, making it invaluable.

The cost of an F1 car's steering wheel is about $350,000, and now having been used by Qin Miao, its value is even higher.

"Great! Where's the steering wheel? Let me see it!" Although it's not common for Chinese to open gifts in front of the giver, Boss Zhou really liked this item and had an urge to unbox it right there.

Qin Miao had been abroad for so long; when he gave gifts to Zhou Guanyu and Leclerc, they would usually open them in front of him, so he was a bit used to it.

Understanding the situation, Qimeng handed a rectangular black box to Boss Zhou.