Bai Tang took a bite of the bread and laughed as she spoke, "I was kidding! I'm almost there, actually!"
"Good!" Sheng Qi said sternly. "Hurry up!"
"Your Tangtang's coming right away!" Bai Tang hung up with a grin.
Putting down her phone, she calmly finished the bread and milk in her hand before starting the car again and heading toward the club.
Sheng Qi hung up and glanced at the time on his screen, frowning slightly.
That girl was just eating breakfast!
So, she hadn't even left yet?
If she were in the car, she wouldn't have missed the phone ringing. From her tone just now, it was clear she'd just seen the car and called him back.
Sheng Qi pressed his lips together. With less than fifteen minutes left, he hoped she could make it.
Chuyi was directing the final preparations. Seeing Sheng Qi approach, he asked, "Boss, did you get in touch with her?"
"She'll be here soon," Sheng Qi said flatly.
Chuyi noticed Sheng Qi's frown and turned to the staff. "Tell them to finish the final preparations. We'll start in fifteen minutes."
Time ticked by. Chuyi checked the clock and couldn't help but worry. "Boss, five minutes left... Did she get lost?"
Sheng Qi glanced at the time, thought about calling, then turned off the screen.
"Go ahead. Tell them to start," Sheng Qi said calmly.
"But Bai Tang..."
Sheng Qi frowned, a glint of darkness flashing in his deep eyes. He parted his lips and said heavily, "If she can't make it on time, then—"
Before he could finish, the roar of an engine cut through the track, followed by a screech of brakes. Everyone's eyes turned to the flashy silver car.
With its sleek lines, the driver executed a cool drift, pulling into the last spot.
"She's here!" Chuyi laughed teasingly. "Right on time!"
Sheng Qi looked at the car, the tension in him instantly easing.
His phone suddenly rang. Seeing the caller ID, he answered.
"Babe, I'm not late, am I?" The girl's cheeky voice came through. "Wasn't your Tangtang just now totally cool?"
Sheng Qi sighed inwardly, exasperated. How obsessed was she with impressing him?
"Drive carefully," Sheng Qi said without any emotion.
The girl replied with a goofy assurance, "Don't worry! With our precious son around, I won't embarrass you!"
It took Sheng Qi a moment to realize what she meant by "son."
He took a deep breath and hung up directly.
Bai Tang paused, then let out a mischievous laugh. "Looks like Babe's shy again."
Her phone rang again. Seeing Zhang Xiaochu's name, she quickly answered.
"Are you here?" Zhang Xiaochu sounded noticeably nervous.
"Just arrived."
On the other end, Zhang Xiaochu let out a clear sigh of relief, then laughed. "Sit in the stands and watch me. The gold car is mine. Make sure to cheer for me, got it?"
"Yeah, I see it. I'm behind you. I'm running with you today," Bai Tang said.
"What?" Zhang Xiaochu was stunned. "You're joining the race?"
"Didn't you always want me to join?" Bai Tang asked calmly. "What, changed your mind? I can drop out right now."
"Are you doing this for me?" Zhang Xiaochu asked excitedly.
Bai Tang was unfazed. "Of course not."
Zhang Xiaochu: "..."
Damn, did she have to answer so bluntly, without even a second thought?