Hao Ren and the two drivers clicked pictures and many people came forward to congratulate him and also praise his driving skills. One of the reporters in the post race conference asked, "Mister Hao, how do you feel getting the first podium in your first race?"
The young man smiled and replied, "I pinched myself to make sure this is not a dream. Ever since I have been watching racing, the two people besides me have been the stars that I wanted to see up close. So, it's all very surreal to me."
The reporter sat down with a smile, and someone else asked, "Ricardo, what would you like to say about the race?"
Ricardo raised both his hands and said, "Till the end, I was sure to level my score with Xavier. However, in those last few laps I realized a very famous Han Idiom, there is a sky above sky, and a mountain above mountain. Hao Ren was like a fisherman who waited to exploit the benefits from our fight. As they say, he is a hard driver."
The people erupted in laughter. Hao Ren had been looking around for a long time and slowly the anticipation in his eyes had vanished. Someone asked him, "Mister Hao, would you be entering the racing circuit after this event?"
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "Racing is my passion, and as most of you might have found out by now, I am a businessman. That is my first priority. I might show up as a driver for Chariot in charity events though, but that's enough racing for me."
Xavier remarked, "Loyal to your girlfriend, I see."
Hao Ren chuckled and patted his chest, "Forever!"
The conference ended and Hao Ren came to the VIP box where the rich people were. He did not mind about the celebration. He wanted to see Lingshi. He spotted Han Lingxue taking to a middle-aged man and approached her. Han Lingxue smiled at him but when she saw his calm expression she chuckled and said, "Don't worry, big sister saw your race, she was here just now, and left to use the washroom."
Hao Ren nodded and the middle-aged man looked at him and asked, "So, you are the one who will be driving away with my company at the end of the day."
Hao Ren looked at the middle-aged man and asked, "Pardon me, I did not understand."
Han Lingxue looked at the man and made introductions. Hao Ren shook hands with Mister Donovan, and cast a look at Augustus Donovan who was standing behind the man glaring at him. Hao Ren raised his brow and asked, "Mister Donovan Junior, do you have something you want to say to me?"
Augustus was stunned, he did not expect Hao Ren to confront him like this. He was at a loss as what could or should he say to the man. Donovan did not say anything he was observing Hao Ren. The other dignitaries were also looking at the people engaged confrontation.
Suddenly, Hao Ren felt a cold touch on his hand, and he relaxed. He turned to look at the lady and asked, "Why did you leave the pit? Did you see how I won the race?"
Chairman Donovan took a deep breath and nodded, he replied, "A couple of months ago, the research had come to a stagnation."
Han Lingshi frowned and Hao Ren replied, "You don't have to worry about that. I just want the research."
The people were surprised and Han Lingshi asked, "Ren, why do you want a stagnant research?"
Hao Ren looked at her with a smile and said, "Well, I guess you all know what my primary business is, right?"
Many people nodded and Hao Ren said, "I want to find the ways to raise the human standard of living, and at the moment, the biggest problem we are facing is pollution. I wish to change that so that the world can be a better place."
The people nodded, but Augustus sneered and said, "Do you think it would be that easy? If big talks could bear fruit than there would have never been any problem at all."
Hao Ren looked at him and said, "If everyone gave up thinking it was hard, then we would still be living in the caves. You don't have to worry about my words and actions Mister Augustus Donovan."
Augustus glared at Hao Ren but he did not say anything. He was incurring bad reputation at this moment by sounding sour. Han Lingshi said, "Then we will proceed as Ren said, and finalize the procedure in a few days."
Chairman Donovan nodded, he could not express how much relief he was feeling at this moment. Hao Ren had spared him a great deal. Han Lingshi shook hands with Mister Donovan and stood up to hold Hao Ren from his waist. Since they had put their relationship out in the public, she has given up on the hesitating around him. The gazes around her did not matter much to her anyways.
Hao Ren smiled at her, but Augustus Donovan clicked his tongue as he said, "Han Lingshi, when you refused to my proposal, I did not expect you to go for a white face."
As soon as he said this, Han Lingshi turned around with a cold face. She asked, "What did you say?"
Mister Donovan snapped at his son, "Augustus, shut up. Is this a way to talk to a lady?"
Augustus snorted and said, "Dad, are we really going to pretend that she is a virtuous lady? When she was studying in the hawk nation, everyone knew what sort of a whore she..."
Before he could finish his words, Hao Ren had grabbed his neck and was lifting him in the void. He asked in a cold voice, "What did you just say? You silk-pant asshole. How dare you disrespect Lingshi?!"
No one expected Hao Ren to fly off the handle in such a fashion. Also, his strength scared the people.