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Before the third match began, a staff member entered the room carrying dozens of envelopes and a sealed ballot box.
He distributed the envelopes in his hand to the people in the room who were wearing black name tags on their chests.
Song Ning also had one, which Shen Yuxiu had just given her; it was probably a registration badge or something.
Song Ning took the envelope and asked Shen Yuxiu what it was for. Shen Yuxiu simply took the envelope, put a check inside, and then told Song Ning to put the envelope in the ballot box on the bar.
While Shen Yuxiu was filling out the check, Song Ning was still formulating a strategy for the next match, so he didn't notice how much he filled in.
Song Ning opened the seal, intending to take out the check to check the amount, when she heard Shen Yuxiu ask her, "Don't you want to guess for yourself?"
Song Ning stopped what she was doing and stuffed the check back into her hand. Even though it was just a glance, she still caught a glimpse of a "2".
She raised her index and middle fingers, bent them twice, made a "20" sign in sign language, and raised her eyebrows to ask.
Song Ning made this judgment based on the total amount of the first two rounds.
The total prize money for the first and second rounds is around 500,000 yuan, which is provided by sponsors. If each participant has to pay an "entrance fee" for the third round, then that amount is reasonable.
But she forgot to consider whether everyone was actually eligible to participate in the third round.
Moreover, the competition has a strange rule: the person who wins the prize money for the current month will be unable to participate for the next three months, supposedly to ensure that the prize money does not end up in one person's pocket.
There's another thing Song Ning didn't know: those eligible to register for the third round had to meet certain asset requirements and needed an internal recommendation; otherwise, they wouldn't even be eligible to register.
To put it bluntly, this is just a game that bored rich people have organized for themselves.
"Go ahead and vote." Shen Yuxiu nodded his chin toward the ballot box.
Seeing that he did not deny it, Song Ning thought she had guessed correctly, so she stopped looking and put the envelope into the ballot box.
After collecting all the envelopes, the staff left.
Shortly after, Song Ning received a notification from the staff that she could start preparing.
On the field, the host began announcing the list of participants and the prize money for the third round.
The host announced the amounts in order from low to high. When Song Ning heard the first amount, he was warming up the car on stage. When the host announced 1.89 million, Song Ning almost lost his balance and fell off the car.
"Jiang Wei, 2.17 million."
"Shao Yitian, 3.39 million"
"..."
The host was still announcing the list, and as the amount gradually increased, Song Ning realized how much his entrance fee for this match was.
Host A: "This must be the driver we've ever given the most to, and the one who is most confident in himself."
Host B: "I even doubted whether she had written it wrong. I checked with my colleagues several times, and only when my colleagues replied that there was no mistake did I dare to take it out."
Host A: "This is a new contestant. Should we say she's fearless? After all, even Pang Yuning couldn't guarantee he would win the championship."
Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the room, 19-year-old Pang Yuning said unhappily: "How can I not guarantee it? With my arena, I am the champion."
Host B: "You know what, this really does sound like something Pang Yuning would do. Okay, okay, enough joking around, let's not keep you in suspense any longer, let's announce the results quickly."
Host A: "Okay, now we'll announce the last spot. The last spot is..."
“Song Ning! Her amount is 20 million.”
"So the total prize money for our game tonight is... 58.62 million!"
In an instant, the audience was excited and discussed it, making the atmosphere of the evening very lively and exciting.
The earliest members all know that tonight's total prize money isn't the highest. When the competition was first established, the total prize money even reached over 100 million, but so far no one has ever paid a 20 million entry fee.
Having already guessed the amount, Song Ning twisted the accelerator to warm up the engine, but a determined smile appeared on his bright face behind his helmet.
She couldn't betray someone's trust.
Pang Yuning looked at Shen Yuxiu beside him: "She's not me, how can you be so confident?"
Shen Yuxiu laughed: "So what if you lose? You'll have to work harder and get more endorsements later."
Pang Yuning smoothed his buzz cut: "Damn! She can't lose. If she does, I'll personally train her so she can win it back next month."
Shen Yuxiu's lips curled into a smile, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
At the starting area of the racetrack, 10 motorcycles lined up one after another, their engines roaring. The riders lowered their bodies, twisted the throttle, and focused intently on the red light signs, ready to compete for the championship.
Time is like solidified mercury, each second carrying a slow and deliberate pace, until the red light on the sign suddenly goes out, at which point it shoots out like a sharp arrow.
Ten motorcycles filed out, all vying for position at the first bend. A rider in a black and red racing suit, riding a black motorcycle, emerged from the pack and took the lead.
The vehicles formed an "S"-shaped snake, meandering along the red track.
Song Ning was in the lead, but even so, she did not dare to let her guard down. She shifted to a higher gear, cut inside the lane, and made two turns in quick succession. Her movements were smooth and fluid, without any unnecessary actions.
Song Ning's highest entry fee secured her the most advantageous starting position and gave her the greatest strategic advantage.
It is crucial to take the lead at the start of the race and maintain a safe distance, as this can reduce many unfavorable factors and distractions during the race.
The scenery outside the track changed rapidly, leaving only afterimages. Two opponents who couldn't shake him off followed closely beside him. They tried to overtake him several times, but Song Ning cut off their chances each time.
Inside the room, seven or eight people stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the match.
Jack's face darkened, and he said to Shen Yuxiu tactfully, "Her car has been modified?"
The competition does not prohibit modifications to the cars, but hard specifications such as engine displacement cannot be violated, in order to ensure the fairness of the competition.
Shen Yuxiu knew that Jack suspected Song Ning's car did not meet the competition standards, so he said, "Don't worry, her car fully meets the competition requirements. You can check it after the competition."
Jack's expression softened slightly, then he asked in confusion, "They're all the same model, but she's clearly much more familiar with this one. If I remember correctly, this car was ordered for you by my wife. She probably only got it recently, so it's impossible for her to be able to use it so quickly."
Jiang Qian revealed two dimples: "Based on her previous car models and some preferences, we made some minor adjustments. You could say this car was specially customized for her."
She turned to Shen Yuxiu: "But you're someone who doesn't drive, yet you know her habits very well and have kept so many of her racing videos. Is this what it means to cultivate happiness?"
Shen Yuxiu: "..."
There was laughter and chatter on one side, creating a relaxed atmosphere, but on the other side, the two teams were evenly matched and neither wanted to be second best.
After 13 laps, the third-place runner had been overtaken by Song Ning due to a mistake on the running line. At this point, Song Ning's only opponent was the runner in front of her. In the long competition, the two had their share of wins and losses and neither gave an inch.
Commentator A: "Currently, number 2 is in second place. I've noticed that she seems to have a special connection with the number 2 tonight. I wonder if there's any special meaning behind it."
Commentator B: "I don't know if it has any meaning, but if she continues to be second, I'm afraid she'll have to hand over the 20 million tonight... Beautiful! That somersault was absolutely beautiful!"
Commentator A: "Haha, maybe she heard what you said and showed off her skills on purpose. I noticed that number 2 overtook several times by cutting the line on the curve, including in the last race. Her few extreme line cuts were quite interesting. I even suspect that she was deliberately making things difficult for the referee."
Commentator B: "He truly embodies the old saying, recklessly testing the limits of danger. He gives the impression of constantly challenging his own limits, making him a very interesting driver."
This interesting driver didn't have the leisure for jokes; he didn't give his opponent an inch, quickly accelerating to run alongside Song Ning again.
The two cars slowed down and twisted their throttles almost simultaneously, like two wild beasts biting each other's necks, chasing relentlessly.
After 15 laps, Song Ning found that her opponents were very experienced in racing. Many times she tried to create a safe distance but failed. However, when she overtook them, they did not deliberately make any moves.
It's important to understand that the risks and rewards of her actions are equally high. If her opponent tries to pull any tricks, she could very well crash and be eliminated.
"Hey, investor, where are you going? She's going to lose, aren't you going to keep watching?" Pang Yuning turned around and looked at Shen Yuxiu, who was walking towards the door.
"To pick someone up."
Inside the track, the race was nearing its end, with two cars positioned one in front of the other, separated by a gap.
Commentator A: "Number 2 seems to be losing stamina. He took a wide turn this time and was overtaken by Number 13. Not only that, but Number 13 also pulled ahead in the next 1-kilometer straight. It looks like Number 2 will miss out on the championship tonight."
Commentator B: "There's only one lap left. If no mistakes are made, the first place is basically secured. Currently, number 13 is in first place. I wonder if he can hold onto first place and take home the 58.62 million yuan prize money in the last three corners and one straight."
Commentator A: "It has to be said that, as a first-time competitor, number 2's performance was unexpected. Number 13 had never lost in amateur races before, and he is also a retired driver and Pang Yuning's current coach. It's not shameful for number 2 to lose to him."
Commentator B's voice suddenly became unusually excited: "What? What's going on? The number 2 player has actually shortened the distance. He's caught up! He's caught up!"
Commentator A was also somewhat agitated: "What happened? Director, please put down the replay. I think I'm not the only one who's confused right now."
After the slow-down replay appeared on the screen, commentator B shouted incredulously, her voice cracking, "67 turns! Full throttle?! Is she kidding? How did she do that?!"
Commentator A was repeatedly muted by the large screen: "Beep~ Beep~ Beep..."
Commentator A finally found his voice: "Wonderful! This skill is already at a super professional level. It's hard to imagine that this came from a non-professional player. No wonder she dared to put up 20 million!"
Not only did others not believe it, but even Song Ning didn't believe it, but it was the only way for her to catch up with him, so she had to do it.
Song Ning twisted the accelerator to the floor, rounded another bend, and was once again alongside the other car. The two cars moved back and forth, zigzagging between the inner and outer lanes, neither giving way to the other.
The sound of the wind mingled with the beating of hearts, rising and falling amidst the enthusiastic whistles. The throttle needles on both motorcycles were pointing to the far right, the motorcycles reaching their peak speed and leaving only a blur on the track.
Off the track, everyone held their breath in tension, staring intently at the two leading motorcycles. The monitoring equipment remained fixed on the finish line, afraid of missing any detail. The commentators also reduced their words, waiting for the birth of the champion.
On the last straight section of the track, the two cars appeared at the bend simultaneously, speeding off for their final sprint.
There were only 10 seconds left in the game.
In an instant, time became tense, and all sounds seemed to disappear into a vacuum, leaving only the silent racing scene on the field.
There are still—
500 meters...
200 meters...
50 meters...
10 meters...
On the black and white striped finish line, the two cars sped past almost simultaneously.
The outcome is decided!
The crowd was so loud that it drowned out the commentators' voices. Even inside the room, the few people who were used to seeing such famous scenes were amazed.
Song Ning stopped the car, his heart still pounding with excitement, making his whole body tremble and unable to calm down for a long time.
She stared straight ahead, revealing a confident smile of certainty through her helmet to Shen Yuxiu.
She won the prize money.
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Don't delve too deeply into the details of racing; just get the general idea.
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