Genius Club-Chapter 236 - 59 Adversaries on a Narrow Path_2

Zhao Yingjun nodded and memorized the information.

The car was already going very fast... She had never driven a car at such speed, so it was inevitable that she felt a bit tense.

Therefore, she became completely serious, staring straight ahead and occasionally glancing at the tachometer as per Lin Xian’s instructions.

This was indeed a field she had never touched before.

Despite driving for so long, she had never paid attention to the tachometer, nor understood the seemingly meaningless data which was specifically displayed for the driver.

Now, after Lin Xian’s explanation, she realized that complex vehicle operations were all carried out in low gear, by increasing the engine’s RPM; different RPMs correspond to different levels of agility, something that her whole body needed to feel and adapt to.

Today, Zhao Yingjun was dressed in a way Lin Xian had never seen before, radiant.

For safety while driving, she had finally taken off the high heels that were like welded to her feet and put on racing shoes, and her clothes were no longer light and fluttering, replaced by a tight-fitting racing suit.

She also had taken off all her jewelry, including her iconic earrings, as these things were very dangerous during racing.

In principle, Zhao Yingjun should have also worn a safety helmet. But firstly, today was just for practice, and secondly, wearing a helmet could restrict the vision of a novice, and the insufficient support for the neck could be even more dangerous.

Therefore, today Zhao Yingjun was not wearing a helmet, she simply had a more professional safety belt installed, and her smooth shoulder-length hair was tied up high into a ponytail, looking absolutely dashing.

"Very good, high-speed driving on a straight road is that simple. But never shift to a higher gear, only the high RPM in low gear can respond to various unexpected events on the road in time. To drive well, the most important thing is to shift down to low gear and raise the RPM in time."

"Next, you’ll experience the centrifugal force in the turn, and then drift with the flow."

Zhao Yingjun was clearly getting nervous, but Lin Xian was still as relaxed as could be, explaining with a smile:

"Although the Ferrari doesn’t have a mechanical handbrake, drifting is not only possible with a handbrake. The core of drifting is actually making the rear wheels skid. If there’s no handbrake, then we can just downshift and slam on the gas at high speed to increase the rear wheels’ RPM, which drastically reduces the friction with the ground, causing skidding and completing the drift."

"That sounds easy enough when you say it."

Zhao Yingjun said with a wry smile:

"So, what should I do?"

"Don’t worry, I’ll hold the steering wheel for you, just follow my commands. Now—downshift to second gear! Floor the gas pedal!"

Hisss!!!!!!!!

With Zhao Yingjun’s determined push, the gas pedal hit the floorboards! The furious surge in RPM caused the rear-wheel-drive wheels to start spinning wildly in the air, grinding out white smoke against the ground!

At the same time, as the grip vanished in an instant, the entire rear of the car began to slide sideways! The whole Ferrari also followed suit, skewing at a 45-degree angle and drifting into the bend!

Of course...

At that moment, the steering wheel inside the car was tightly held by Lin Xian’s left hand, with all the precise steering adjustments being handled by him.

After all, this was Zhao Yingjun’s first drift, and it was just to let her feel the centrifugal force of the tires skidding. If she wanted to perform such a maneuver by herself, she would need to practice for some time... If she had been allowed to control the steering wheel on her first drift, they would have probably flipped over by now.

"Whew..."

After getting through the bend, Zhao Yingjun let out a sigh of relief, shaking her head and laughing:

"I didn’t have time to think just now, but thinking back on what you said... the principle that higher RPMs result in less friction, isn’t that something we learned in high school physics? I never thought physics could be applied to every aspect of life."

"Indeed."

Lin Xian nodded:

"Physics is truly a wonderful subject. Many scientists are engrossed in various laws of mechanics and equations, but... there are also those who say mathematics is the most beautiful subject in the world."

Lin Xian thought of Liu Feng and Li Qiqi.

The two of them, although one understood mathematics and the other did not at all, both were able to appreciate the beauty of mathematics and the sophistication of formulas.

Sometimes Lin Xian also wondered why the physical and mathematical laws of the universe were so clever and so perfect?

It’s hard to imagine such coincidence to be naturally occurring.

"Physics and mathematics are inseparable anyway."

Having experienced the turn, Zhao Yingjun was notably more relaxed, and she could now chat with Lin Xian while accelerating on a straight road:

"The renowned mathematician Isaac Newton, didn’t he write a book called ’Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy’?"

"That’s right." Lin Xian had read that book too:

"That book was Newton’s stairway to the heavens. The introduction of the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation... Newton solidified his position as the father of modern science, and it also marked the beginning of humanity’s peek into the secrets of the universe."

"Newton was a true genius."

Lin Xian couldn’t help but sigh.

"What kind of self-proclaimed geniuses gather to dare call themselves the Genius Club?"

Without Newton, Einstein, and Gauss, he would not acknowledge it. These legendary talents set the bar so high for genius... It was hard to imagine how future generations could surpass them.

...

Meanwhile, at Tianma Racetrack, Track Number 1.

The fiery McLaren Son of Wind slid through the last bend with an exaggerated drift angle, its low-profile tires screeching against the ground, coming to a slanting stop beside the track.

The scissor doors opened.

Su Su removed her safety helmet, shook her bright blonde hair to fluff it back up, and turned to look at the coach beside her:

"How was that?"

The male coach next to her shot up both thumbs:

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing, Su Su! You’re the most talented female racer I’ve ever seen!"

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"But I feel... my approach to the corners still isn’t close enough to the inside."

"Impossible!" the coach exclaimed,

"That was already very good! Even professional racers can’t hug the inner curve that tightly during a turn! This isn’t ’Initial D’ nor ’KartRider’... no one can drive that exaggeratedly; you’re already excellent!"

"Hmm..." Su Su smacked her lips:

"But a while back, I saw two people, their skills were really high. On the crowded overpass, they drove even better than on the racetrack, truly hugging the curb with their headlamps as they turned."

"Hahaha... That... you probably saw it wrong." The coach laughed dryly. That’s just an urban legend.

"Then I’m off, see you next week."

After the coach got out of the car, Su Su signalled to her companion waiting by the road to get in, and they waved at the coach as they drove away from Track Number 1.

"Alright, Su Su, see you next week!"

The coach waved goodbye eagerly, on tiptoe.

This was a big customer, after all!

Very generous, who should be well catered to!

The female companion next to her took a box of bubble gum from the McLaren’s glove compartment, popped one into her mouth:

"Su Su, you’re still keyed up from that Ferrari LaFerrari last time, coming here every week to practice."

Su Su huffed:

"The Ferrari’s challenge was all right... It’s just that I’m irritated by that blind date, that disgust of being ditched right after an act! It’s the first time in my life I’ve taken the initiative to ask someone to scan and add me on WeChat, and he dared to refuse me?! He really doesn’t know what’s good for him! Next time I see him, I definitely won’t let him off easy!"

"Oh, don’t be mad~"

The companion offered a piece of bubble gum, giggling:

"Donghai City is so big, what are the chances of running into him again? Whether it’s that Ferrari LaFerrari or that blind date... chances are you’ll never bump into them again in this lifetime!"

Boom!!!!!!!

Their McLaren passed the periphery of Track Number 2 at the racetrack.

A red shadow accompanied by black smoke from the tires rubbing against the ground aggressively accelerated with the roar of a high-revving engine and flew by in front of them!

Su Su and her companion gaped, stunned.

Both instinctively craned their necks to watch the receding Track Number 2...

That familiar red,

That familiar model,

That familiar taillight!

"Fuck!"

Su Su gritted her teeth:

"Damn, it’s a small world when it comes to enemies!"