Joseph was quite particular; to ensure fairness in the competition, he first let Jiang Xiaoli choose one of his three beloved cars.
As Jiang Xiaoli adjusted her seat in the car, Xiao Jincheng said worriedly, "Xiaoli, we agreed that you must be careful!"
She patted the helmet in her hand, "Uncle Xiao, don't worry, it'll only be a few laps, it'll be quick."
The Monza circuit is 5.793 kilometers long per lap, and a normal F1 race requires 53 laps.
She and Joseph agreed on new race rules: a total of 7 laps, with the fastest lap time winning.
Jiang Xiaoli put on her helmet. The car she chose was the Ferrari F310 used by last year's Monza circuit champion, Michael Schumacher.
After jogging a couple of laps to get used to it, she gave Joseph an OK sign.
Their race attracted the attention of many people present. As the starting gun fired, the two cars roared off.
Xiao Jincheng and the others stared nervously at the timer on the computer screen.
First lap, Joseph, 2 minutes 15 seconds. Jiang Xiaoli, 2 minutes 17 seconds.
Second lap, Joseph, 2 minutes 09 seconds. Jiang Xiaoli, 2 minutes 10 seconds.
Ye Tang whispered to Yuan Dong, "Although President Jiang's driving skills are not bad, Mr. Joseph is very familiar with this track, there is no need for him to show off!"
Cao Jie had very sharp ears, and she said directly, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"
Suddenly, Xiao Jincheng shouted, "Well done, Little Pear!"
Lap 3, Joseph, 2 minutes 05 seconds. Jiang Xiaoli, 2 minutes 03 seconds!
Dai Guangbin was thrilled. "President Jiang's driving skills are amazing! That cornering is absolutely incredible!"
However, on the fourth lap, Joseph broke into the 2-point range and took the lead again.
Although Jiang Xiaoli won the sixth lap, she still couldn't surpass Joseph's time of 1 minute and 57 seconds in the fifth lap.
All eyes were on their final lap.
Their skill levels were similar, and the match became a stalemate.
Sweat dripped from her hair into her clothes. Jiang Xiaoli gripped the steering wheel intently. She knew her performance in the first few laps hadn't been ideal, and to win, she had to give it her all in the last lap.
She floored the accelerator, seizing an opportunity to take the corner ahead of time.
Joseph was startled by her sudden action. "Crazy!"
Lap 7, Joseph, 1 minute 59 seconds. Jiang Xiaoli, 1 minute 55 seconds!
"Chairman Jiang is the best!" Cao Jie shouted.
Joseph's best time was 1 minute and 57 seconds, Jiang Xiaoli won!
Although the best lap time at Monza is 1 minute 21 seconds, the times in recent years have been around 1 minute 45 seconds, so this time is already very good.
They slowed down and ran a lap around the track before returning.
Joseph asked his assistant with concern, "How did it go? Did I win?"
The assistant looked embarrassed. "Boss, you've already broken your own record, but..."
Cao Jie said with a smile, "But our Chairman Jiang still won!"
Joseph had already guessed this outcome when he was going around the corner on the last lap, and he threw his helmet aside in frustration.
"Alright, get the contracts ready and come to the company tomorrow morning!"
Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "Joseph, you can't just stand me up this time!"
Joseph assured him, "No!"
She extended her right hand, "Looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow."
Joseph put aside his initial arrogance and shook her hand. "See you tomorrow."
He had barely finished speaking when he noticed the diamond ring on her left ring finger. "Oh my god! You're already married?"
Jiang Xiaoli nodded. "Yes, what's wrong?"
Joseph shook his head. "I just can't imagine why a woman like you, who drives so recklessly, would get married so early."
She chuckled softly, "Because I met my true love very early on."
"Damn it! This hurts me even more than losing the game!" Joseph complained.
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said goodbye to him, "I wish you find true love soon, see you tomorrow!"
On the way back to the hotel, Xiao Jincheng said excitedly, "Little Pear, you're really good at hiding your true abilities! Tsk tsk, the way you drove just now, wow, so cool!"
Cao Jie said excitedly, "Chairman Jiang! I asked Joseph's assistant for the videotape of your match, and he said he'll process it and give it to me tomorrow."
Jiang Xiaoli gave her a thumbs up, "Well done!"
They chattered away the whole way until Jiang Xiaoli's phone rang, at which point they quieted down.
She glanced at the name flashing on her phone and swallowed nervously. "Um... Uncle Xiao, please keep what happened today a secret?"
Xiao Jincheng glanced at her phone screen and nodded, "We're in this together now!"
She finally felt relieved and answered the phone.
Zong Jia was about to go to sleep after a busy day when he asked with concern, "Little Pear, how did the person who stood you up do?"
Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "It's all settled! We're going to the company to sign the contract tomorrow! And he's agreed to hold the new product launch at the 'Jinghua Center' next year! Our 'Jinghua Center' will be a huge success next year!"
Zong Jia was not surprised at all that he had gotten the person in charge to sign the contract, but what about persuading the brand manager to hold a new product launch in China?
He asked curiously, "How did you convince him? Wasn't he said to have a strange and difficult personality?"
Jiang Xiaoli was instantly speechless. She slapped herself in the face. She had really gotten too carried away!
Her mind raced, but she couldn't come up with any good ideas.
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