After being formatted as a cannonfodder, I became a heartthrob

No wonder he was once a special forces soldier.ZOeJTDHbKOlxuGDnUWbDPgplPtbsNC

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Compared to their kind-hearted chairman, they seemed like two completely different types of people.uqXPFIaoTzJcGEoaFFRfKzdORTaxxK

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Even before joining the company, he had heard of their young master’s reputation. The young master was the chairman’s son from his ex-wife. Before turning eighteen, he had been immersed in racing, becoming the most famous racer in the country. At eighteen, he enlisted in the military, spending several years in the special forces before retiring half a year ago to join the company as the head of the Speedy Ascent sports division, where he had just formed a racing team.yvZAsojyvfLYPvwaWpttQcubRrpowu

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“I heard today’s race had an upset?” Lu Chi spoke up.lswFBujYumcVEMzMhedGuCvXCkuvyY

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At this, Chang Rui grew excited: “The one who took first place wasn’t Song Yu—it was a racer no one expected, named Xie Fengxing.”TwGuaQERVDGTGQXAxTclRgBnkZRAJo

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“Xie Fengxing?” Lu Chi immediately turned to look.uacXxlQyxAZAzItrkiTxLkzIXqjZNN

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“Yes, Xie Fengxing. He’s actually an old acquaintance of Speedy Ascent, though he usually ranked near the bottom in previous races. No one knows what happened today—he staged a stunning comeback, taking first place and leaving both Chen Xi and Song Yu in the dust.”vnHBNZPhKFZHdoBRMSgtdXakrNAPlz

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On the main and secondary stands, everyone was talking about Xie Fengxing.gtAvSpxsttIGveESCvApiltIAqUYcK

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Some recognized him.nOClAVTIPoaIgPZhEztFVTiAfwznZt

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“How has he changed so much? If no one told me, I’d never have connected him to the name Xie Fengxing!”OvCZptDlATgkkTOHFSWitXKZQGHgwY

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“Since when did his driving skills become this incredible?”tNdDtvKHUMUqWXLPUWjNNiROrzIPuy

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But most didn’t know Xie Fengxing.DNTaqlIshLjHANDgyfiBFIdJQuVKwp

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Even those who frequently followed the racing scene weren’t very familiar with this “veteran” racer.icHxBDNmJxqiIUcgJjeCatrzGbSGGo

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Yet compared to his skills, they were more captivated by his beauty.TKOEHxIpbYhLfVyKSIfADEdQUmATdI

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So stunning, so breathtaking—especially that now-viral GIF circulating online. Calling it divine beauty wouldn’t be an exaggeration.zcEOLQJcNTHuFnAyXIQhclnNNWbYla

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Coupled with the allure of his identity as a racer, it was simply unbeatable.OHlaFoEyrLMnxPXBnYRPtWQQZzRPmp

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The award ceremony was about to begin. The top three racers, guided by staff, emerged from the VIP lounge. The sunlight outside was glaring, and Song Yu, wearing sunglasses, spotted Xie Fengxing in the distance the moment he stepped out.ufKwbFuNbGQJyvYTWUhTYnGwmlFLZW

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Racing suits were one-piece and form-fitting, leaving no room to hide any flaws—but he had never seen anyone who could wear one so flawlessly.tBXVGqgnALrukpiFCxSDxUKHJtjVlx

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His proportions were simply too perfect, especially when viewed from the back—light and elegant, enough to make one’s heart tremble.kxXgldguwSQSTyEBavbUtTpAxffzrF

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Song Yu felt his throat go dry.AKaVHeGkhzKkAOVTwVyRzdyGKPWAZR

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He still hadn’t shaken off the shock Xie Fengxing had given him. Under the blinding sun, the world behind his sunglasses seemed dim, and his mind faintly recalled the last time he had seen Xie Fengxing—head bowed awkwardly, messy blond hair covering most of his face. His features had been attractive, yet somehow utterly unremarkable.yyznQiOTRSiNXifiVZxkGREGxjmIeP

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“You… you don’t like me anymore? You swore before—”xQXFJrTRFPzcogNgTCzPzlQMPWkZpD

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“Shut up!” In front of others, Song Yu had even sounded irritated. He shot Xie Fengxing a glance, the cold glint of his sunglasses making him look as proud as a peacock. “Stop clinging to me. We’re over. What, do you expect me to take responsibility for you now?”CgZYUQYANfQUvsqcoKaPQYKZekMBCO

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Laughter erupted around them. Xie Fengxing’s head sank even lower, his fists clenched. “You… how could you be like this?”GRUDnvJDqDwwoHdFnFlDCJjPTyViHA

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“Song, Song.” Someone snapped him out of the memory. Song Yu turned to the staff member beside him, who gestured ahead—only then did he notice the crowd of media waiting.zqtYAfaGpoikdaMuNOEVjwFdxdTrTv

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Song Yu had been dominating the racetrack for so long, yet this was the first time he found himself in such an awkward situation—settling for second place. At today’s award ceremony, he was merely a supporting act.kvPKXAkvrPwnKJvByIzsIOyrmZkFDe

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But precisely in moments like these, he had to appear magnanimous.tjMSSrThIbxAmVgkFtjFEQHFqIoNyE

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Looks and temperament might change overnight, but driving skills couldn’t. Xie Fengxing’s victory today was nothing but dumb luck.yIxRxMLvHkjkgRqOxzWqdzBspEZSBJ

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There was still the Grand Finals ahead. Sooner or later, he’d make Xie Fengxing understand his true prowess.iGDiWWmcfZvIeGUaLbzdgDsgPDELJG

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With a faint smile, Song Yu took his position at the entrance to the podium.zqvBhrcgCdtXAMJZKeEwEMqatqFwsA

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Xie Fengxing and Chen Xi were already standing there, though only half of Chen Xi’s face was visible. Outside, the crowd was already roaring with excitement.JZfGFhEDJceCpOUgORPMrRdUoVFDiV

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A group of lightly dressed, alluring young women gracefully ascended the stage with parasols in hand. On the tiered podium for the gold, silver, and bronze medalists, three bottles of champagne had already been placed.YeFYrVyxpCiBLIiJGObWaMekFKUWcv

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Xie Fengxing stood at the forefront.DeqEksCElAqdIhPTUDvFaPKRswCubR

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“Both protagonists are right behind you,” Xiao Ai reminded. “Want to turn around and greet your scumbag ex? Right now, he’s staring at the back of your neck, lost in wild fantasies.”oPEpinHqZBlLUfTkmfXCmWuqsJqAJy

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“The protagonist shou, Chen Xi, is also looking at you.”LFWVbboBKJWknjbDtfeEMMFNXGPszk

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Xie Fengxing: “…”AglbjFbEycnotTpkDANjBTunxEZGjC

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Fortunately, he had been formatted—devoid of emotions and desires. Even knowing someone was staring at him, he felt nothing.NuduVUPbPqeMRDsdlhSnlZopJdONHq

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Song Yu’s gaze lingered on the back of Xie Fengxing’s head.vHzkiYvMUayDgsPpQPXogOMYOvBxBm

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Interesting.yvenbmtjEJpnHlWzWNcRGoYUbXzKdg

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Xie Fengxing’s sudden coldness toward him was oddly satisfying.QJeqEPsGPVXBbaLGLnvPMKPkfMlGsp

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Too deliberate. This abrupt indifference felt calculated—was it just to grab his attention?MkZZIfVOykAiITGIhzxxzyipVQMwjB

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His eyes shifted to Xie Fengxing’s ears, where the earlobes carried a faint pink hue. Suddenly, a commotion erupted from the stands. Xie Fengxing turned his head to look, revealing his profile—smooth forehead, straight nose, delicate yet sharply defined features, exuding a clean, youthful aura.IoSeISJIpBgAcltGOxPagVexbiVbDS

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Especially the birthmark on his throat—at a glance, it almost resembled a hickey.IxbooOnFJyNIUcmBVRbtMiagwhvWkr

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Chen Xi noticed his gaze too, lips parting slightly, though he said nothing.lAubIrFkRNygeDKaPNyxozhzxjYuxQ

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As the host spoke at the front, faint footsteps rustled from behind. Chen Xi glanced back and spotted Lu Chi.DRGBVeEzzrNuNhsbQBwknffZMsBQnQ

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They were old acquaintances—his mother and Lu Chi’s birth mother were close friends. One had married a tycoon, the other a renowned director, but the two families had always remained tight. With a smile, Chen Xi greeted, “Brother Chi.”AJQIzpNlgAidenVSsROTDMRzMhbfDB

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Lu Chi gave a slight nod but immediately turned his gaze toward Xie Fengxing.QrUNzMRpkYXbbHobWaCImCrUgmlyTP

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Xie Fengxing, hearing Chen Xi’s voice, also looked back.FJigjnbfLuSKICawKmZsvIhZaTycCn

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The passageway was half-lit, half-dark. Xie Fengxing stood bathed in sunlight, his eyes meeting Lu Chi’s. For a fleeting moment, something seemed to tremble in his chest—only to vanish without a trace. Then, the host’s voice boomed from outside: “Let’s welcome today’s champion, Xie Fengxing, with a round of applause!”VOVFcuvwiljlRstGUVzNRDLFZsbRGX

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He turned and strode toward the podium.rtfeUwscQgZJEFiGoQFuhvrFbhNJbJ

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The music swelled as Lu Chi watched Xie Fengxing step into the light. The sun illuminated his figure, yet Xie Fengxing’s face held not a trace of a smile—cold as ice, yet as if his entire being glowed.sHkQhDWRMhqhOFqsfeQtgExGzFBbmY

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The three took their places on the podium, Xie Fengxing standing center stage.ViiNzkrqUdyvboQdzxKMWzTwOaLKZT

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Before the awards could even begin, the audience was already buzzing.MDzkgtPspblPSISAhErMBJvWjdQFfq

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The rankings hardly mattered anymore—everyone was too busy admiring their looks.HSOiyfOvMuCDudIhmNvieZVfSYlFiS

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“Feels like I’m watching an idol drama, not a race.”HVvkztVFzRPXfbVFMUEeQFUpTStxEo

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“The top three are ridiculously handsome—each one more striking than the last.”EJpfPlkOSXfSsnbptNhxgoNVLBtlTr

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Song Yu, with his gold-rimmed glasses and meticulously combed hair, looked less like a racer and more like a university professor at first glance.xePyCOVGvhHTDklrLhYrvrjGCqWXvF

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Chen Xi had the delicate appearance of a pure white flower, the most slender of the three. Standing there, she exuded a gentle warmth like a spring breeze.PomVYBHpqJeXqaVxDJnDJPSwssCrlF

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But the most dazzling was Xie Fengxing in the center, with the most exquisite and striking features, yet an icy demeanor. While Chen Xi and Song Yu smiled and waved to the media and audience, he merely followed suit, his face devoid of any expression—neither joy nor excitement. Yet it didn’t come across as arrogance or displeasure.bIRWHmydewUyywTuxpygsIDcjccEFH

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Just calm.OQfFLtTYaHOvdJldGHwvBKJTVZBRrY

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As if the glory and excitement of the entire world had nothing to do with him.BeRPxwTFgdykNfkNIaNMkruATWOZya

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“Next, we invite Lu Chi, Director of Speedy Ascent Sports, to present the award to our champion.”HopvUlSxEHKvZKLYpmObKfUDXwubWO

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“Big Cousin is here!” Xiao Ai reminded.umdUKnveBcTGrwveGbcjtyLkHpwCZx

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Not that he needed to—the moment Xie Fengxing heard the name, he immediately perked up.FZxvGvbHXzToPfATkDdJjKPAkTBWOR

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Amid applause, Lu Chi stepped onto the stage, took the Speeding League trophy from the hostess, and walked up to Xie Fengxing.wCrOawAtFwCkAmfNQWICDKSOjVOFBA

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Standing at the highest podium, Xie Fengxing looked down at the man before him.jUDIEDrfMkrEIHqfnEeVAeCcKArnLW

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It was the same one he’d seen earlier in the corridor.PYazhfwIRWkThEnvdRKvSavTgtAoed

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“Congratulations,” Lu Chi said.uEALSptbveUQkgvtcmNIAkINSCbTtj

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“Thank you.”stNCpjpMzznAfGLvmOngkCaDfmDJTa

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Their hands clasped together. Lu Chi’s palm was rough, especially around the thumb joint, calloused—giving him the strongest impression of coarseness and heat.iMozQkKoxUnDPRXWZHSIEnQDqBQoWC

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Lu Chi’s body temperature seemed higher than most. Xie Fengxing, with his naturally low body heat, even found it scalding.OoTVXNbLuXljFjvbSZvvcMoBTsVdEu

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He tried to pull his hand back, but Lu Chi held on tightly.FgtgEuQHvzvIlLBmLdiJRZfPmZxGVC

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The grip was so strong it hurt.nkFjmwaEUdYzbVsJSIxoxHYvwDxJum

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He met Lu Chi’s eyes—dark, gleaming, with a hint of brooding roguishness.pxgxJpRvSxlntuUfeKbEMVCVApTsZD

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“Xie Fengxing.”mVXdHWAjQSNkBIqmFvrqXHiNzpCQdG

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Lu Chi uttered the name, neither too lightly nor too heavily.IUpCEgwHGamOfczAvNnCyYZlwjXoJk

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