After being formatted as a cannonfodder, I became a heartthrob

Xie Fengxing had always wanted to comment on the size descriptions in BL novels.tEDbmYYukGxvOANbDKkrVsGBxKgUuB

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But he felt Getting On Board was relatively humane, because in the Haitang world, sizes often started at twenty or thirty centimeters right off the bat.OXuLmsBkLROqVjfNIuzuKgOZfOypVP

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It really didn’t treat the shou characters as human beings.dFZqLotxBekhqWeyijSTXbQnyrPuKZ

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Because of this, his tolerance had increased—he actually thought 189 cm was acceptable now.LYxxrmIizJdvVUFnzGFrVXjLAjIAKo

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Habits were truly terrifying things.ADOScZMNEZLqRVGpGtEdRRJLKGjrRh

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However, compared to these details, he was far more interested in Lu Chi’s background.rAOkLmVqiTdoVBbCRjRphcdSWuJzhr

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A retired special forces soldier?enUbLBtUCzuUCgYKXnrnpNsXbaPnDJ

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He had a lot of respect for military personnel. Being part of the special forces spoke volumes about one’s excellence.oqnGWeQLBQdaPgHqEyiRkYyLqALjKb

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For men, who didn’t have dreams of joining the army as a kid? Even if they grew up and drifted away from that dream, seeing a soldier still filled them with admiration.tXPdwXuWCdZdjSkkEHXzwzVWutmWax

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With an aura stronger than any scum gong, based on his experience, Lu Chi should be the protagonist.yTzilpzbEPcMQEghIUaNNLBdoXrxSA

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But in Getting On Board, Lu Chi clearly wasn’t the protagonist—he wasn’t even a side character.TrpVPpQRQQxLyafqEygneGAidTBHzh

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“Is he the protagonist of another novel?” Xie Fengxing asked.XQBaVfakKqfHPUtvExkSluwKnYoDeD

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Xiao Ai said, “I’d love to tell you the answer, really, but I don’t know. I only know this is a series of novels set in the same world, all with uniform-themed professions. But I have no idea what the other novels are about or who their protagonists are. Still, it’s reasonable to assume the other stories would involve professions like firefighters, pilots, and other uniformed jobs.”wMBUdebQMzchUzsavJDYuAjIHhRDsP

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“But Lu Chi is in the racing industry, right?” Xie Fengxing asked.equbXvzfvgczELmfTUqXvmOpjTJzPD

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“For big shots like him, flying a private plane isn’t out of the question.”AINoAHFJBAqYLOWDdjMcTCmFRToSHS

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Xie Fengxing: “…”yvPHuemOvnnnyeKaGYIMVnJVYTJyjt

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“It wouldn’t hurt to keep an eye on him. He might just be your next target to conquer.”XeBnVnYhMmGSpviCuTtNqIXgfiwOiW

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This world was part of a series, with multiple stories intersecting in the same universe. However, they only learned what the next book was about after completing the current mission. This meant that while working on the first task, Xie Fengxing might encounter characters from the second novel without even realizing it!OyklhpFYHtMaHiuMrPUbCLbjkTmuZT

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The grand opening music began to play. He glanced back—the ceremony had started.yycpoqvKWeqZPJSgyfTMUKrSvCkmrN

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The ten-minute opening performance also served as preparation time for the racers. After checking out Gou Xiaochuan’s car, Xie Fengxing headed to the track to get ready.oylICdjzODaeepApoFONHDiIBiWezE

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He was the first to arrive. Once seated in his car, the other racers gradually took their positions. Eight cars were lined up in two rows based on their starting order. He was in the far right of the second row—the very last position.kjJKbdJjSpYUyDgrLuNSlepsexzkkt

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It seemed his past self wasn’t particularly skilled at racing and lacked natural talent. Even this last-place spot was probably something he’d fought tooth and nail for.ADXNNgOVKyEShzRBPGNYNkITBdGObJ

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Was he so determined to compete in the Speeding League just to race against Song Yu?ZoNSGvVYVJQPwUvDBkmkXERAEPBMPo

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Xie Fengxing could only console himself—everyone had liked a few scumbags in their youth.viIvlszauBeRAOWkwKFeYkTLPUHFaH

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The thought had barely crossed his mind when he spotted Song Yu.XTWGkzvIVdLGfSYXjEQxYLEjsnpYCV

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At Song Yu’s level, participating in this kind of race was purely for the money. He could easily take first place without even trying.oEcsBWBRFQWFFdJbPeVrpdGOacFYUe

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So he was completely relaxed, still chatting warmly with Chen Xi even as he was about to get in his car.HwIircipVXVSWLgmnrLMJGytJRZfpL

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Chen Xi was somewhat indifferent, but Song Yu didn’t mind. In fact, he liked Chen Xi’s aloofness.yPbxrUSfiXVXRyqAWMZdtoviQQVXbm

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Let him stay cold for a few more minutes. The satisfaction of molding a shy, distant boy into a besotted, seductive shou would be all the more rewarding.QLMXuWSwPHiXhLkvWxPjsyVqwCkkAF

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Whether as a racer or as a man, he had that confidence.OWNYwveNzwhZSICaMzRiverGmxKFrF

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The photographer captured all the drivers with his camera, with Song Yu and Chen Xi naturally being the biggest stars. Official reporters were even dispatched to interview them on-site.saRHwXBsUnXbmTZKVRIZPQhgOGRYos

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Chen Xi simply gave an OK sign with his fingers, remaining silent behind his helmet. Song Yu, on the other hand, was brimming with confidence, his tone humble but his expression unmistakably arrogant. “If I said I wasn’t going to take first place, no one would believe me, right? Hahahaha.”UYeaXUbkGnGZIqklDABYEbwnLJkoPv

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As he finished speaking, his gaze drifted to the car behind him on the right.dvzGYBOioAnaZTugoFWlObaumgSdBL

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That was Xie Fengxing’s car.SaeqYZKiXacwjnobKwBwkUBNWeogfT

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Xie Fengxing had actually shown up.XZvfOCoHTehbkQZoUYavnFTwilIuxb

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After a moment’s thought, Song Yu walked over, resting his hands on the car and leaning slightly to peer inside at Xie Fengxing.elHxmiEzgCuhwevghybqSeqCJfYndZ

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Xie Fengxing was fully geared up, his bright red helmet dazzling, his amber eyes giving Song Yu the illusion of shimmering brilliance.wkXiLcagwQCleINJVIjBkgDNdVKRHP

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“Didn’t think you’d come today,” Song Yu said.OcHNuNkLeBgpycymjFJutcsthCvzWj

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Song Yu lived up to his name—his face was as flawless as jade, fair and handsome, the refined aura of his gold-rimmed glasses starkly contrasting with his racing suit.BRAODGPfEpjEynPydzFzouJYqQzTYI

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A true wolf in sheep’s clothing.hJGIywFwHlYWurfZWeobYYmkmhcQzi

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Xie Fengxing stared straight at Song Yu, his gaze icy. “How could I not come when you’re here?”NwpwROXlKfrnZXHTSZtaihQlCrennI

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To Song Yu, these words only reinforced Xie Fengxing’s lovelorn persona.BJUqqszSALmPXRItCInMELnpBzxhVu

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He felt a surge of irritation, his expression turning cold.mkIudgiJiWhwwPRrIENCxwtySYohYT

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At their last gathering, he’d had too much to drink and, egged on by others, had said some harsh things. Yet Xie Fengxing still came—proof of his undying devotion.osVoVSXEBoJUgXXyKCATavtEhTyaai

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Pitiful and annoying.JkVlbVbKXQJFwaAgSeTWwLrcrrrGux

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Today was supposed to be his big day. Why couldn’t Xie Fengxing just stay quietly at home instead of showing up to ruin his mood?DDtBAsyCezSsxFUyPtdQBwOuZLpaCx

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His disgust for Xie Fengxing only grew stronger.DgQDsvnceNsxUAwkdRqSexdtUAyrrZ

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He reached out, tapped Xie Fengxing’s car window, and walked away.AtHuADtVWJcZZnIEsOHdLmHqrQbpqd

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“He’s really angry,” Xiao Ai said. “If the favorability meter could go any lower, it’d definitely be past negative one hundred.”GHZNbzxqGkyAlRxzoHYmnNbADADfDQ

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Xie Fengxing watched coldly as Song Yu got into his race car.njhVDipakDPuAXkjyRHQVqnMazVvKW

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All staff cleared the field, and the race officially began. Guided by the safety car, the eight race cars entered the track one by one. Before the actual race started, they had to complete a lap under the safety car’s lead—commonly known as the Warm-up Lap.LTDjDLTPvolQXbWLlxAkMEuLFPvJjP

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This was a brand race, meaning all drivers used the same model of car, putting the focus squarely on individual skill.ThnyoCmJksDCZyRmYPkoSdaaPdHihx

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Song Yu led the pack, with Chen Xi close behind. The occasional roar of the engines was enough to send the stands into a frenzy.hezSqeeYuHaTfEKewDbRAGZAjwjklF

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Xie Fengxing had driven race cars during training before, but it had been a while, and he felt a bit rusty.OsvGGdpDIDMzLTVdZEjwgZlzjllrGy

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His car was at the very back. He deliberately kept some distance from the car ahead, then, after falling further behind, stepped on the accelerator.mZvCTvoeoEDwfcyGizgZPChOYsEPeW

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The engine roared, instantly bringing back the thrill.KbFYowBgGaBrnRpeYKohSyXsZYXCwQ

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Speed and adrenaline, machinery and competition—these were always a man’s ultimate aphrodisiac.cxRuzZKuPCYUxhsTfdyFCplvJoCrfe

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Just as he was about to catch up to the car in front, he hit the brakes, the car swaying slightly as the rear wheels skidded against the track. This was one of the techniques for warming up a front-wheel-drive car—only when the rear wheels, brakes, and clutch plates were properly warmed could the car reach its optimal state.LwfLFhKeNRCYhEWXMHAeFLpyTyHyro

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Gou Xiaochuan sat in the stands, clenching his fists nervously.BzKCvMwYimvpuwPQyCQSuPFVVIpgPl

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He couldn’t shake the feeling that Xie Fengxing was acting strange today.SdyvyPCchLEazUehbacVrPPBaAQjwC

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He was afraid Xie Fengxing, overwhelmed by emotions, might do something extreme on the track—either harming himself or others.UdBqZbpGMlAhLLCByPbSPJsHKASNbP

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Given Xie Fengxing’s unusual behavior today, Gou Xiaochuan could only attribute it to heartbreak.RqWONMmrwnwdahhTmeESvRvjkLXAFd

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The lap ended quickly as the safety car exited the track. Everyone in the stands rose to their feet, and the commentator shouted excitedly, “The safety car has now left the track, ladies and gentlemen! The race is about to officially begin—it’s about to start! We can see our ace driver Song Yu in pole position. There’s no need for me to introduce him further—he’s one of the top three racers in the country, having just won the Formula 3 championship. He’ll also have the advantage of the first throttle push… Right behind him is our star driver Chen Xi. Today’s main focus will be on these two competitors. As for the biggest suspense of this race—who will secure the third qualifying spot? As we all know, the top three finishers in this Beicheng leg will earn a place in the year-end finals…”QUGyvAJTYuGUoQSyLExAdNWiNASVlI

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Before he could finish, a collective gasp erupted from the stands as the car in seventh place suddenly skidded.mPHYYOcSfgtyohdGPLqLuLvVuGpCxT

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“Just now, we saw Car No. 7 encounter a minor issue. Although the driver quickly stabilized the car, this mishap has already widened the gap with the cars ahead, which is unfortunate for the racer in eighth place. From our camera feed, we can see that the eighth position is held by a familiar face in the Speeding League—Xie Fengxing. This is Xie Fengxing’s fourth time participating in the Speeding League, and in his previous races, his rankings have been relatively low. Can he break into the upper ranks today? We’ll have to wait and see. But judging by this start, his luck doesn’t seem to be improving. He’s flashing his lights now—is he preparing to overtake? Attempting a pass at Turn 1 isn’t the wisest choice… Someone has overtaken—it’s Chen Xi!!”eVRjzRTBDcqimwriVeJmVvvYiJsLaO

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Chen Xi’s sudden overtaking move took everyone by surprise, instantly electrifying the entire venue. His female fans screamed in excitement. Every spectator in the stands, except for Gou Xiaochuan, turned their attention to Chen Xi at the front.ByYIPHfVIdqNfQoQNKQkRISnqhASHS

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Only Gou Xiaochuan noticed that Xie Fengxing had also successfully overtaken two cars in a single turn, moving up to sixth place. His heart leaped into his throat.AamCNXiYeWUAINWWpforonCMnANiVt

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Xie Fengxing pressed his lips together, gripping the steering wheel with both hands, his gaze fixed straight ahead.mxKziFSiOdIcgTZKURWPlkjDbihiOn

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For a skilled driver, racing at this level should be child’s play. But he wasn’t familiar with this car, nor had he done any test runs on this track. At such high speeds, the slightest misstep could lead to disaster. The driver behind him, clearly unwilling to accept being overtaken, attempted to reclaim his position. Xie Fengxing neither yielded nor acknowledged the challenge, pressing down harder on the accelerator.hCtuujOSXjFuTDBYkbnAlzKqjGlJrN

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Yet at this moment, whether it was the commentator, the cameramen, or the entire audience, everyone’s attention was entirely focused on the top two—Chen Xi and Song Yu. The big screens were dominated by close-ups of the two of them.rmFzbnMUtqMjufgoAYdQZXwiePvIhC

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These two were already considered elite racers in the domestic scene, and seeing them compete in the Speeding League was a rare treat. The other drivers simply weren’t in the same league. After a few laps, the gap between them would only widen further.qcyMCBwBbOEfFBzWCYkWYoXetsUTBp

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Chen Xi remained in first place, but Song Yu was hot on his heels.TaWhNSNnxbgftWAVOYJVvVfWVeXyiT

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Seeing Chen Xi push so hard, Song Yu smirked.OfYuwBYBBBzmcLZirmJkzEDOGaXfkH

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He even watched Chen Xi’s desperate struggle with a hint of indulgence, like a cat toying with an overambitious mouse. Instead of overtaking, he chose to stay right on Chen Xi’s tail, maintaining the most intense deadlock. When Chen Xi accelerated, he accelerated; when Chen Xi braked, he braked. The dazzling bouquet of roses on the back seat swayed slightly with the car’s movements.SZsIntekOBCbxvQTHHWWbQkBRxwBoB

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He could already imagine the reactions from the audience. A smug sense of confidence surged within him—everything was under control.AOPqnfoayDNLoXlisLCuxqbsSvGeEq

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The only thing he needed to focus on was Chen Xi ahead of him.QnlNqsUzLliKNotWkoLMvmCJKBUxxK

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“Song Yu still hasn’t chosen to overtake!” the commentator exclaimed excitedly. “This is definitely not his usual performance! Is he settling for second place, or will he make his move in the final lap?”MNdUySyZWXWGdaPHdkHZzocCHZpeqj

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As soon as the words left the commentator’s mouth, a collective gasp erupted from the stands.syvHiEEqOJytLpojyywhvaolbInzFr

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Following the crowd’s gaze, he saw Xie Fengxing overtaking yet again.VYHbnexLzuphPtTkOYhoDWBJqTvrLZ

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Overtaking wasn’t just about timing—it was about speed. For skilled drivers, the best opportunity came during turns. After overtaking on the straight, Xie Fengxing accelerated once more.zvwWqwdXpquXeaqkenkMXTWeOAJjFc

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“What is he doing? Xie Fengxing seems intent on continuing his charge! Will Car No. 4 hold the racing line or change course to block?!”cVIaaPoUyshXPHwShBZhEfPSTyosTi

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Xie Fengxing pushed the accelerator nearly to the limit.uDtHSUmOcOtRXmIyUvUzdIPFHknWpj

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The distance between him and Car No. 4 shrank rapidly as the next turn approached. Suddenly, Car No. 4 swerved aggressively, clearly trying to suppress his entry speed.ypiQIdvvRqZyrLyJdIVrvReMccZmbF

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The turn loomed closer, both cars flirting dangerously with the edge of the track.VJgkVAKvwOexbQyAYrQnZvmvKTUmOK

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“Are these two locked in a duel? The turn is coming up!”peRRQCJfKPgvOQyAmKgqzxDezvlyyC

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Xie Fengxing’s expression remained icy, but his reddish-brown eyes darkened. The roar of the engine drowned out the cheers from the stands. Just as a collision with the car ahead seemed inevitable, he jerked the steering wheel and slammed the brakes. The car fishtailed, its right wheels nearly lifting off the ground. Amidst the stunned silence of the crowd, his car shot forward, catapulting into fourth place.uiBoGAXYnuHxXpjHOONXMRmiGNwhCb

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In mere seconds, he had pulled alongside Car No. 3 in the braking zone, edging ahead by half a car length.jdPnYcFNxAebmjAREnwSlGaOWKUfPx

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The commentator was momentarily speechless amid the deafening engine roars. “Now in third place… is Xie Fengxing! Xie Fengxing…!”XqWpDyJFYiNAPtAwwMAthQRxfSPfuA

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Three of the six massive screens instantly switched to focus on Xie Fengxing.mfkAxSZwRUuMhxFsxQkJRLGIXLEiMq

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Gou Xiaochuan clenched his fists and leaped to his feet.rZcGPtmEloNlQHpMOTOdbHEofPmLCo

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Go, go! Keep this momentum, and he’ll catch up to Song Yu in second place!!!ZhaLEtFtqGHJwKwmNgXSlrOnbMQVDk

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If Xie Fengxing could crush Song Yu—TspXkyNXpIlcJYaxMWfhcPJtciilwQ

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If he could overtake Song Yu!!!XNUpHWCsXMzklfRAktLSDCndHGFRre

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Gou Xiaochuan’s face flushed with excitement.WGRlBsAihwLoayoiPQEJNxylzNUcQz

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Go, my man!!DfHUooearTLXqupdMySdAZhsNUjFjz

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Take it all back. Every last bit—reclaim the dignity he had once lost to Song Yu.bfcuznQnEpHHNDKnsSSmxlMWepwiUc

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Xie Fengxing thought coldly.HYfdAjCglQsAVjajbsuCJhOHCihwjX

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Let that scumbag Song Yu taste defeat.CKXhuvKUCpDyvIPDTgCQiyPGZyYdJc

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The calmer he grew, the hotter his body burned.TedskXPRTAdFgSVBQLLyUakvltidnu

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Yet Song Yu’s focus remained solely on Chen Xi ahead.SWfaxHrelctlTxpHGDYPROlBhmGnHN

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Only one lap remained. Chen Xi was giving it his all—and so was he.EMMtsqNJydEdBzxgSWyRdCBIBmuszT

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The final turn arrived. This was the moment—he would deliver the fatal blow at the very last second.YtthdZwQNlGvgrFWoJEJhnnesCJHBS

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A faint smirk curled his lips as adrenaline surged. Only he and Chen Xi understood—this moment was like the climax of sex. In this intense tug-of-war, he would achieve ultimate conquest.kJnONlQbnPlsmOEWkQthdtFbSbTtbq

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Foot pressed hard on the accelerator, Song Yu tightened his grip on the wheel. The two cars tangled fiercely, locked in a desperate embrace. The decisive moment was upon them.wyhtkZHkQzjlzdPwVBODGSKjghhMyQ

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Now!EkLmarZaOXUgcRBkJVlPKXrpSgwMRY

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A sharp brake accompanied by a stunning drift, the centripetal force pulling at his body—with a roar, he overtook Chen Xi!YIcrkfdknyoothVrBwaVCrcXBFfJHB

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Damn, that felt good!QyAsJxvqvNoWiVyvxjeEodJTMPfqMq

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Song Yu didn’t immediately hit the gas. He even turned his head to glance at Chen Xi, now left in his dust. But as he did, he suddenly caught sight of another car hot on his tail, executing an outside overtake on the curve.uVGXAubPhrBsTlGuzHMtfmGfYzCiyD

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Back-to-back overtakes like this were unprecedented in the history of the Speeding League!zZBgSDnoVOUMyfUEfuLGXRgOhXbPtA

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The car landed, tires screeching against the track as they skidded. The seatbelt dug into Xie Fengxing’s body as he drifted along with the car. Before the vehicle even fully stabilized, he stomped on the accelerator.CojZSDPGuoWvZKoiUWkDUUdPXeaszK

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Before Song Yu could process his shock, Xie Fengxing’s car was already neck-and-neck with his.PGRsqlkOyMExIvzBKylQYJxOQLbbRE

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His heart lurched as he slammed the pedal to the metal, goosebumps erupting across his skin. The other car nearly grazed his own as the two raced side by side toward the finish line. The entire stadium erupted in chaos. The commentator clenched his fists and shot to his feet—he never expected this match, whose outcome had seemed predictable from the start, to deliver such an electrifying spectacle!EWaxIyIgSNGNTqvyWmuVkUZVbyWBRG

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“It’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming!” the commentator shouted, voice tense with excitement.hVzopbkQoXKAGqpKVgqrjwbZuEdiiE

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The roar of engines filled the air as the cars tore down the track. Sparks ignited in Xie Fengxing’s chest, fanning into a blazing fire. This exhilarating rush—it had been too long.KlmQnXafJFfENWtEUAxdCNSQjSTZip

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Song Yu, today, I’ll teach you how to be humble.mqFCsNcCwxmASjrHCJNNDVvyUHwMRQ

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The checkered flag waved ahead. The two cars crossed the finish line, separated by a hair’s breadth.AsQDKoyIooPQpszacenQEayuGorBjU

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“Xie Fengxing stages a stunning comeback to take first place! Against all odds, Xie Fengxing wins this race!!” the commentator yelled, voice brimming with excitement.OrRsxRYrEplXVEFCkRvQknrreVDyXs

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The crowd was stunned.JSFkzmIZsbNmgqviSYrlLUSGxWRJAm

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Who was Song Yu? A superstar of the racing world!oklTVeBvwZFgiUNOJVMojIzUBjWJPe

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As his car gradually came to a stop, Xie Fengxing let out a long exhale.egjNFRwgJPhGNnHwoHlNzKCMcdoEDf

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It had been too long since he’d last raced. That curve overtake had been risky—he’d nearly spun out.ooGQTGAwDaEMJBxnevzzJklhUWjero

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“How much did I beat Song Yu by?” he asked the system.RfLYVHRqzgyKrnQMfbslANEZTyCisR

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“Zero point one second!” Xiao Ai replied.WNIXKxBHsfWmijmhImlZjJzZkDaWer

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“Not bad.”IXaYLACpsbwbLxFOdWKVyWpNNNmjFZ

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In professional racing, the difference between top-tier drivers was often less than a second. Zero point one was better than zero point two, three, four, or five—because the narrower the margin, the more it gnawed at the loser.ckUKmUbovuqAdwkbqSpjaKStHbqklZ

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Song Yu slammed his hands against the steering wheel before whipping his head toward the car beside him.pszIfmEESwaIBwkmMoXXXMyBbglmXa

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Who? Who the hell had caught him off guard and overtaken him?uZbfUrynEZvocMWBgLHDSBQQKIWoXG

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He’d entered this race with only one goal: victory. Aside from Chen Xi and Xie Fengxing, he hadn’t even glanced at the other competitors.yTKyXxbyNjZtnKZDrHUgivuBZEDbhc

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It couldn’t be Chen Xi—that wasn’t his car.DSOTDswpHhPDAVezniQCLbJkxGhXwc

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And it definitely couldn’t be that good-for-nothing Xie Fengxing.evNAgOWNrujqeSPtrfFUjiMYCtjKqQ

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Then who?feNMyYGDAzkkBrlDGuAsBvVQCIBGOb

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Damn it.BFmwoaPIuaYlJFDwJrZubdLZGzsLyP

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Song Yu barely restrained the urge to curse. He climbed out of the car, yanked off his helmet, his eyes bloodshot.AnzquGwOCGcKmIroiPuCemdJVUHfpP

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Only when he noticed the cameras trained on him did he rein in his fury.ZeheoEEFwvqOnrAZWhVsiPazfKsdXt

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A loss was a loss. If people thought he couldn’t handle defeat, he’d only humiliate himself further.ExsXpGoeMjmkrQAvZvxogIhBShKSfb

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No—he was already humiliated. As one of the nation’s top three elite racers, he’d just lost to a rookie in some minor competition.NkFVLjxLCxkmpZEQMfToRSgGpnwiAc

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Tucking his helmet under his arm, he strode toward the other driver.oWDBxASboDddDgNwBDSWiJPAFiPuav

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The closer he got, the clearer the figure in Car No. 8 became.oNbiXNhaQnNaaEQZKgamSFgPASXSAn

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A red helmet.nhbfwoJceOREvtxGHZxLrziBTtMzkl

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He froze as the other driver stepped out of the car.ErhXzRmvQhQPmKgvogZWedxfFoUzdQ

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The media and reporters had already rushed over, camera flashes flickering nonstop. He saw a young man with pink hair screaming from behind the railing, “Xie Fengxing! Xie Fengxing, you’re freaking amazing!”CSJdTTZjThZQYIaRYvVtyVwAZSIxYr

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Song Yu froze for a moment as the man removed his helmet.UrqhwvpfhewawudUpuJwuUfOSuEOEk

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Xiao Ai asked, “Hey, would you like to exchange for a beauty card?”BXflmPbQNglzaHlFYFTdNXNxnBRCQj

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“You think I need one?” Xie Fengxing replied.vyxxRIigjuHhQZoOERGkMzOYSfaNiO

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Xie Fengxing swept his hair back, revealing a smooth, full forehead. In the gentle May breeze, he turned slightly and glanced at Song Yu.GYNAIezwnfcXPFwZcWjCfMTHYypyGK

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The cool wind tousled his jet-black hair, his skin slightly flushed, glowing porcelain-white under the sunlight.uBtIXyznAFKHbYvQvYyhYSYrMWoRmh

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It was a face both familiar and strange—features exquisitely sharp and striking. The black racing suit clung to his flawless figure: swan-like neck, squared shoulders, lean muscle lines, a slender waist accentuating the firm curve of his hips, and those long, straight legs that seemed straight out of an anime. Any handsome man or beautiful woman paled in comparison to his otherworldly looks and physique.vcCPaJqClmPDKakHHVGoDBEuIoaXOV

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All six giant screens at the venue switched to him, magnifying every subtle expression and movement from multiple angles—his indifferent gaze, even the strands of hair stirred by the breeze—all of it swaying its way into people’s hearts.eFJJLkBQvwqCHMtGyhNBOYNkRVpdaC

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Song Yu was utterly stunned.hgbwIASxAggggTYAxBfVCIGtwUxMwU

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Everyone was stunned.FGVxyIgeLpvxwSbVLCOUPmBKnYIWdB

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“Congratulations! Favorability points skyrocketed by 160—directly to positive 80!”HXXAJpunqFVyrLEycGoffYnMoNvKSS

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Well, well.KInFfiLbPljvddoQxbJJTZjjnQDHsA

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