Part 2
Ahead was a continuous S-curve combination. This was the best place for overtaking and the highest-risk “Death Zone” on the racing road.
The car in front tried to sway to block the line, but Jiang Zhaosheng had already anticipated his trajectory. In the moment of a right turn followed by a left, before the front car’s center of gravity had fully returned to center, a fleeting, tiny gap was exposed on the right!
Now.
Jiang Zhaoshengās gaze sharpened, he micro-adjusted the steering wheel, and the car’s nose sliced into that gap like a precise scalpel! The two cars were momentarily neck-and-neck, the side mirrors scraping violently and erupting in bright, piercing sparks!
Lin Xuan squeezed his eyes shut in fear, only able to feel the massive centrifugal force as the tires emitted an overburdened hiss.
The front car hadn’t expected Jiang Zhaosheng to be so bold and instinctively avoided him, nearly losing control and hitting the mountain wall, forced to let off the gas.
It was that zero-point-something seconds of hesitation. The BMW M5 driven by Jiang Zhaosheng had already completed the overtake, steadily occupying the inner line. Amidst the unbelievable gasps of the entire audience, he was the first to shot out of the complex S-curves, leaving the former leader behind.
From then on, there was no suspense regarding the outcome.
Even though the car behind gave its all, even attempting to retake the lead dangerously several times, it could only watch as that matte blue car shadow pulled further and further away, finally crossing the finish line with an absolute advantage!
Jiang Zhaosheng turned off the engine, leaving only the sound of the two peopleās heavy breathing, the hum of the engine, and the faint “hissing” sound of the brake discs cooling. Outside was the deafening noise and countless gazes focused here.
He let out a slight breath and released his tight grip on the steering wheel. That silver chain tag pressed against his sweat-dampened collarbone slid down slightly with his movements.
Jiang Zhaosheng unfastened his hair clip, his ink-black hair cascading down. He turned his head to look at Lin Xuan in the passenger seat, who was pale and still shaken:
“…Very scared?”
More than just scared. Lin Xuan thought that in a certain extreme moment, he had even begun to comfort himself: if he could die with Jiang Zhaosheng, would they be able to meet earlier in the next life…
After the heart-pounding mountain drive, Jiang Zhaosheng also found it difficult to immediately calm his racing heart and surging adrenaline.
He panted slightly, his slender fingers still resting on the steering wheel, lowering his head to press his hot forehead against the cool back of his hand, trying to cool down.
A thin flush stained his jade-white cheeks, and a few strands of hair were dampened by sweat, clinging to his face. The rest of his hair fell over his shoulders like a waterfall, and a scent from his hair faintly permeated the cabin.
“Get out,” he said, his voice a bit raspy. “Itās time to collect the stakes.”
Lin Xuan looked at those eyes that appeared exceptionally deep under the racing lights, his heart thumping wildlyābut for a completely different reason.
Jiang Zhaosheng pushed open the car door, and the cool, fresh mountain air mixed with the smell of scorched tires rushed into the cabin.
Lin Xuan followed behind him, his mood still immersed in the shock and lingering fear of the race, not yet fully calmed.
The area at the finish line was currently packed with people, and the guests who had been scattered elsewhere seemed to have gathered upon hearing the news. The buzzing discussions were even more heated than before, mixed with a strange excitement and anticipation.
Jiang Zhaoshengās footsteps paused for an unnoticeable moment. He immediately associated it with the discovery of the Omega corpse in the dressing room, or the unconscious waiter waking up and reporting to the police.
Chaos, investigation, sealing off the scene… this was the most troublesome situation he had anticipated.
He silently pulled Lin Xuan closer to his side, his gaze scanning the dark lake surface under the night sky, secretly evaluating the shortest path to escape the isolated island.
“Can you swim?” he asked quickly in a low voice.
“Huh?” Lin Xuan was a bit dazed.
However, the expected sirens or the stern shouting of security personnel did not appear.
Instead, a voice filled with passion and drama, broadcast by a high-quality speaker system, echoed across the mountainside:
“Ladies and gentlemen! Please be quiet! Please look toward the main stage!”
A giant spotlight hit the terrace connecting the track to the main villa, where a temporary high platform had been set up at some point.
An announcer wearing a gold mask was standing in the pillar of light.
The restless crowd fell silent instantly, all eyes focused there.
Jiang Zhaosheng frowned slightly: what was the organizer up to? No one was handling a murder?
“Distinguished guests! Just now, a feast of speed made our blood boil! And this passion happens to perfectly complement our theme tonight! For this reason, our distinguished Excellency has decided to add a touch of eleganceā’A Salute to the Strong’!”
The announcer opened his arms, his voice full of agitation.
“We believe that true excellence is often low-key and restrained; the truly strong need no self-promotion.”
“Perhaps among us, there is a champion who just conquered the mountain road but is too modest to stand at the front!”
Since the announcer had put it that way, Jiang Zhaosheng simply stopped hiding, letting go of Lin Xuanās arm. Lin Xuan felt a bit of disappointment.
“Excellency feels a yearning and desires to share a drink with this gentleman who won with wisdom and strength, to personally express his admiration!”
Countless gazes, accompanied by whispers, focused once more on Jiang Zhaosheng, who was currently straightening his cuffs. This time, they were filled with awe and anticipation.
The organizers of Pandoraās Box were always mysterious and didn’t appear easily. This sudden olive branch meant that this young man might skyrocket, obtaining unimaginable opportunities and resources.
Status is always the fastest way to change prejudice.
Lin Xuan became even more nervous from this sudden attention. He approached Jiang Zhaosheng and asked in a low voice:
“…What does the organizer mean? Are they looking for you? Do we need to proactively go and request to see him?”
Hearing this, the corners of Jiang Zhaoshengās lips slowly curled into an extremely light arc. Those who knew him well would know that when Jiang Zhaosheng had a smile on his face, the reason was often complexāsometimes mockery, sometimes anger.
Based on Lin Xuanās observation, this time… it seemed to be the latter.
The crowd only saw that this new “champion” showed no sign of being overwhelmed by favor or nervousness, and even carried a bit of distant indifference.
Jiang Zhaosheng tilted his head slightly, using a voice only the two of them could hear, saying languidly and with certainty:
“Request to see him?”
He lightly repeated the word, as if he had heard something interesting:
“With such a big scene, using such a flamboyant way to call me out… Lin Xuan, can’t you tell?”
He looked up, his gaze appearing to pierce through the crowd, looking precisely toward the terrace where the lights were gathered, his tone light:
“Itās not a matter of whether I want to request to see him.”
“Itās that heās gone to great lengths, begging to see me.”
…
As they approached, the announcer personally walked down the stage and came before Jiang Zhaosheng, bowing respectfully: “Sir, Excellency is already waiting in the penthouse suite. Please come with me.”
Jiang Zhaoshengās expression was indifferent, and he nodded slightly, turning to signal Lin Xuan to follow.
The two followed the announcer into the main “palace” door, taking a private elevator that required a special key to activate, heading straight for the top floor of the villa. After the elevator doors opened, there was a quiet corridor with thick, soft carpet, ending in a heavy, double-leaf carved door.
The announcer stopped before the door and opened it for Jiang Zhaosheng: “Excellency will arrive shortly. Please rest here for a moment.” After saying that, he respectfully withdrew.
Jiang Zhaosheng stepped into this luxurious penthouse suite on the mountaintop. Outside a full-length window was a brilliant view of the mountains and the starry sky, and the interior Baroque-style decorations were luxurious to the extreme.
Lin Xuan followed behind, not knowing where to put his hands and feet, only standing on the hallway carpet waiting for instructions.
Jiang Zhaosheng, however, acted as naturally as if he were home. He paced to the living room, his slender fingers silently gliding over the polished mahogany tabletop, which clearly reflected his indifferent features.
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and let out an extremely light “hiss.”
…Samuel.
He had almost forgotten that man whose possessiveness was nearly pathological and who was incredibly prone to jealousy. If Samuel found out he had been alone with a young Alpha in such a setting for so longāeven if Lin Xuan was just a temporary tool in his eyesāthe subsequent trouble would likely be more headache-inducing than handling ten corpses.
No, ten Lin Xuans probably wouldn’t be enough for him to kill.
Jiang Zhaosheng could almost imagine Samuelās dark expression.
Trouble.
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