After finishing his makeup, Xiao He immediately changed into a handsome racing suit.
This was a red and white racing suit, custom-tailored by the production team's costume designer in advance based on Xiao He's body measurements. When he zipped the collar all the way up, the high-elastic fabric perfectly hugged his shoulder and back lines, while fully revealing the number seven racer emblem on his chest, making him appear exceptionally tall, straight, and efficient.
The costume designer wanted to crouch down to help Xiao He adjust his pant legs, but Xiao He politely declined.
He skillfully crouched down himself, tightened the pant legs to his ankles using the hook-and-loop fasteners, tucked them into his racing boots, then tightened his cuffs, put on professional racing gloves, and finally carefully inspected everything while holding his helmet.
Well, the production team had prepared everything very professionally, with no issues.
Xiao He was already feeling the itch in his hands, his blood boiling with excitement.
Since acquiring his cheat-level driving skills ability, he had rarely had the chance to experience this skill, and even daily driving opportunities were basically nonexistent.
But who doesn't love cars?
The roar of the engine lingering in the ears, followed by the world rapidly flashing by, physical functions pushed to their limits, every drift leaving trailing afterimages... this was undoubtedly an adventure of speed and passion.
"It seems you have some understanding of racing." A man speaking Mandarin with a distinct foreign accent approached from behind Xiao He.
Xiao He glanced over and saw a man also wearing a racing suit.
The other had very fair skin, looked quite young, had some freckles on his face, deep-set eyes with slightly blue irises, though his blond hair was somewhat messy, giving off a very casual vibe.
He was probably one of the technical assistant actors Xu Fuxue had mentioned.
"Mm."
Xiao He wasn't quite sure about his purpose for striking up a conversation, so he just responded lightly.
The stylist pulled Xiao He over again to fuss with his hairstyle, ensuring it would maintain its most handsome state after Xiao He took off his helmet later.
"How many years have you been learning? Have you participated in any competitions?"
The man beside him arrogantly looked Xiao He up and down, continuing to press relentlessly.
"I just started learning, barely a week total, participated in one or two city-level competitions, nothing else."
Xiao He answered casually.
"A week? Hah—"
The man sneered, "Another rookie pretending to be an expert, none of you people tell the truth."
Then he directly turned and walked away, appearing to have completely lost interest in Xiao He.
Xiao He was baffled: "What's his problem?"
Like a firecracker going off.
The stylist leaned close to Xiao He's ear and quietly introduced: "This guy is called O'Deen, supposedly a somewhat famous racer from the United States, came to the production team as a technical assistant out of respect for Director Zhuang."
"Oh."
The makeup artist touching up Xiao He's makeup chimed in: "He seems to have had a big problem with Mr. Xiao all along, kept suggesting when he arrived that the production team should find a stunt double, not let amateur drivers on the track. In the end, Director Ning insisted that Brother Xiao should drive himself, no stunt double."
Xiao He thought for a moment and said: "Actually, what he says makes some sense, after all, racing is also a dangerous sport."
At high speeds, a careless scrape or collision could lead to car destruction and death.
So this guy called O'Deen not wanting amateur actors to film with them did have some safety considerations.
It's just that, while he might not be considered a professional racer, he wasn't truly a rookie either.
O'Deen's worries were completely unnecessary.
"Anyway, no matter what, Brother Xiao, pay attention to your own safety, speed isn't important, safety comes first."
The makeup artist didn't say more, instead cheering Xiao He on.
"Okay, thank you."
Xiao He stood up, holding his helmet under one arm, and walked outside.
Liu Rulan and Xiao Chen were both standing outside. Liu Rulan was discussing the specific filming arrangements with Assistant Director Xu Fuxue, while Xiao Chen was eyeing a red and white striped race car parked by the track with intense longing, his eyes practically glowing.
"mr. Xiao."
Seeing Xiao He approach, Xiao Chen immediately called out eagerly.
Others also looked over at the sound, then found their attention captured by the young man with outstanding presence, tall stature, and long legs.
Xiao He's handsomeness had been aggressive a long time ago.
Because his good looks were mixed with a hint of danger, like a venomous snake in the shadows ready to strike, making people's first thought upon seeing him not "this person is so handsome" but "this person is so dangerous."
That was humanity's innate tendency to seek advantage and avoid harm, the first intuition ingrained in their bones.
But the current Xiao He more resembled Shu Yuxiu after undergoing disguise.
A perfect physique with broad shoulders and narrow waist, filled with confidence and gentle smile, elegant yet carrying a hint of wildness, yet when his eyes swept over people, they carried no emotion.
This was a noble young master with absolute masculine charm, and even more so a professional racer in high spirits on the track.
Several young female staff members watching on the scene quietly blushed.
"Xiao He, perfect timing, I've already arranged everything. After you get in the car, you can do a lap first to familiarize yourself with the track, then return here later, and we'll officially start with the technical assistants following behind you."
Xu Fuxue was also struck by his appearance, but naturally he wouldn't empathize like the young girls. Instead, he was very satisfied with how well Xiao He fit the character, happily calling Xiao He over.
Liu Rulan was also very calm. Having seen much of the world, she wouldn't be affected by these young men's visual impact at all. Instead, she seriously reminded Xiao He: "Safety first."
Xiao He nodded: "Don't worry, Sister Liu!"
However, when Xiao He actually got into the race car, those reminders were instantly forgotten.
"Vroom— Vroom—"
The engine erupted with a roar that tore through the air. Before everyone could react, the red and white race car had shot out like an arrow from a bow, tires grinding over the asphalt track, leaving black smoke behind, then the entire car flew close to the ground shooting forward—
Leaving everyone with only the sight of a car rear speeding off toward freedom.
The staff waiting in place, ready to handle various situations: ?
The other professional racers standing by their cars, preparing to enter later: ?
Xu Fuxue and Xiao Chen, stunned speechless: ?
Note: The phrase "stunned speechless" here is not a typo.
Before everyone could process what they had just seen, the red and white race car had already drawn a silver-bright arc at lightning speed, leaving behind only a fast-blurred streak of light at the curve, then smoothly entered the straight track.
"Holy crap."
Xiao Chen grabbed Liu Rulan's arm, so excited he was almost screaming: "Sister Liu, my Brother Xiao is really damn handsome!"
Liu Rulan also watched the car's figure with astonishment: "It is indeed surprising."
"Is that a professional racer?"
"His cornering is absolutely awesome!"
The foreign racers nearby were also exchanging surprised comments in English.
Clearly, they hadn't expected this actor Xiao He to be capable of reaching such speeds.
But before they could finish discussing, O'Deen beside them had already put on his helmet and gotten into his car.
As the red and white race car swept past them again, O'Deen's race car also charged out fiercely.
"Hey hey, why is he just taking off—"
Xu Fuxue still wanted to stop them, but didn't expect the remaining racers to exchange glances, their competitive spirit ignited, then one by one put on their helmets, got in their cars, and charged out to chase the red and white race car.
Sucking in a stream of exhaust fumes, Xu Fuxue was dumbfounded.
Wasn't it agreed that Xiao He would do a few practice laps first!
How did all of you run out?!