578: Know the rules of picking up girls

Ren Yi didn't mind the slightly offensive joke, merely stating, "No problem, just focus on preparing for this rally. Let me know what parts you need, and I'll get you the best in the world. I can certainly do that."

Yang Wei, who was standing nearby, immediately beamed and said, "That's fantastic! Can President Ren also sponsor me? My rally skills are similar to Brother Han's, sometimes even better than his."

Ren Yi said, "Of course, we'll do it together."

Han Han, however, was much calmer and reconfirmed, "The car used really doesn't have to be your Wind and Thunder car? It can be other brands?"

Ren Yi said, "As long as you like it, any car is fine. Of course, using our Wind and Thunder model would be even better, and we can build a globally advanced racing car according to your needs."

Han Han smiled and said, "Hmm, that's pretty much the same as using other brands of cars."

Ren Yi didn't continue speaking. This sentence meant that Han Han did not agree to use Wind and Thunder's car, nor did he intend to accept his sponsorship.

For the rest of the time, they didn't discuss racing cars but talked about entertainment gossip and the books Han Han had written and the movies he had directed.

Returning from Han Han, Ren Yi didn't feel disappointed.

He believed that Han Han's caution at this time showed that he truly loved racing and wasn't participating for fame or to promote his movies.

Of course, Han Han was very skilled, having won the national rally championship.

This was why Ren Yi insisted on inviting Han Han to be the rally's promotional ambassador.

Famous at a young age, with good looks and strength, and also a director and racing driver, he was definitely the protagonist of a feel-good novel.

With these multiple identities combined, who could be more suitable for this endorsement than him?

Even if Verstappen came, the promotional effect would not be as good as Han Han's.

Thinking of Han Han mentioning a brake pad needed for a car, Ren Yi immediately had an idea.

Although Han Han had published several novels and directed several movies, he had also earned a lot of money.

However, he was rumored to like investing everywhere and had lost a lot of money.

The worst loss was a restaurant in the Magic City, which reportedly lost hundreds of millions a year. Now, he needed to build momentum for a new movie, and promotional expenses would certainly be considerable.

Han Han was also a rather aloof person, unwilling to be swayed by capital. Even if he lacked money, he wouldn't do things he didn't like, especially when it came to his beloved racing.

Therefore, assembling a top-tier rally car now was probably still a bit challenging for him.

He could use his own power to buy the best rally car parts and get them to him before his race.

Thinking of this, Ren Yi immediately contacted Hendry, the President of Mercedes-Benz overseas, and went straight to the point:

"Mr. Hendry, do you usually like watching rally car races?"

Hendry said, "I wouldn't say I like them, but I do watch them sometimes, especially since Mercedes-Benz often sponsors some events."

Ren Yi said, "Alright, now help me find the most top-tier racing parts that can be matched with Mercedes-Benz.

Besides the top-spec braking system, also send over the chassis, engine, steering shaft, and other related parts."

Ren Yi listed a long list of parts and suppliers needed for the car, finally saying, "I need ten sets of all the parts."

After speaking with Hendry, Ren Yi contacted Marion, the Engineer of the Fan Lei F1 team.

Marion was in the chassis laboratory modifying a new racing car. Hearing Ren Yi urgently call him, he ran over to answer the phone without changing his work clothes.

"Hello, President Ren, how may I help you?"

Ren Yi went straight to the point, "Can you modify cars?"

Marion listened, pursed his lips, and said with a hint of pride, "President Ren, aren't you hurting my feelings? I am, after all, a chief Engineer of a racing team. Modifying cars is my specialty."

Ren Yi said, "I know that. I'm asking about rally-specific racing cars. Have you modified those?"

F1 cars are different from rally cars, so a professional F1 car modification Engineer might not be proficient in all the details of rally cars, which is why Ren Yi asked the extra question.

And Marion's expression suddenly turned serious, "President Ren, you know about this too?"

Ren Yi was stunned. Had he accidentally found the right person?

So he asked, "What? I can't know?"

Under Ren Yi's pressure, Marion stopped pretending and laid out his cards, "President Ren, before this job, I actually specialized in rally racing. I just kept it hidden."

There was even a hint of slight arrogance in his tone.

Ren Yi didn't bother with idle talk and said, "Have you lost this skill now?"

Marion said, "How could I lose it? Rally racing is ingrained in my DNA.

To tell you the truth, back then I couldn't afford a branded car, so I modified a used Alto. All the parts were sourced from the flea market.

And I was only a few tenths of a second behind those professional racers. If we were allowed to use new parts, hmph, it's not certain who would have won the championship."

At this point, he suddenly realized something was off and immediately stopped talking, saying, "President Ren, what are you asking about this for?"

Ren Yi said, "Are you sure you haven't lost the skill?"

Marion heard Ren Yi ask again and tentatively said, "No, no, I still remember."

Ren Yi said, "Alright, I'm giving you a task. Bring your team and fly to China immediately. I need you to help me modify a car.

You must modify it into a world-class rally car, otherwise, you'll be out of a job."

Marion saw that Ren Yi wasn't joking and immediately guaranteed, "Don't worry, President Ren, I guarantee the task will be completed."

He then added, "President Ren, you're such a busy man, why have you also taken up such a dangerous sport?

I suggest you stay away from this kind of thing. What if, I mean, what if, it's not..."

Ren Yi interrupted him, "Just prepare, why so much nonsense."

...

The next morning, the Mercedes-Benz parts had already been air-freighted to Magic City, arriving almost simultaneously with Marion's team.

Marion saw Ren Yi personally picking them up and quickly stepped forward with a flattering smile, "President Ren, what are you doing? Why did you come in person? We could have just come ourselves."

Through yesterday's conversation, Ren Yi knew Marion was a chatterbox, so he didn't waste words with him.

"Alright, no more nonsense, follow me."

After getting the parts, Ren Yi called Han Han.

At this time, Han Han was just about to go practice driving and asked, "President Ren, I'm about to practice driving. I'll seriously consider what you mentioned again."

Ren Yi interrupted him, "Don't rush to give me an answer. I'm coming to see you today. Wait for me at the test track."

After hanging up, Han Han was still a bit confused.

Ren Yi, however, knew that this was just like pursuing a girl.

Some girls just think they can find someone better, so when they meet a guy who is not bad, they will string him along, and only when they really can't find anyone suitable will they let the other party take over.

At this time, if one is a bit more assertive and directly takes what one wants, one might just succeed.

Ren Yi was well-versed in the rules of wooing, though he had never practiced them.

His current financial resources were definitely a huge temptation for the cash-strapped Han Han.

The only drawback was that he had to use Wind and Thunder brand cars.

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