I run a tofu shop, and you want me to go to Akina Mountain?

"Yes, I am Xiao Baihai."

Xiao Baihai confirmed.

"Then who is Ken Kobashi?" Tachibana Yuichi asked.

"Xiao Baijian is my dad."

When talking about his father Xiao Baijian, Xiao Baihai suddenly became serious, because in Xiao Baihai's heart, his father is his idol.

"Boom boom boom!"

Xiao Baihai moved the car to a place where it would not get in the way of others, and then sat on a chair next to the canteen, waiting for Fujiwara Takumi to show up. In fact, he could have gone directly to the lounge to find Takumi, but Xiao Baihai did not ask Takeuchi Shu and others, nor did he think of taking the initiative to bring it up...

Since Xiao Baihai is willing to wait, let him wait.

"Manager, do you know Xiao Baihai?"

Koichiro Iketani asked curiously.

After all, Tachibana Yuichi could even guess the name of Kobaike's father.

"Manager, who is Xiao Baijian? Is he your peer? Is Xiao Baijian also a racing driver? After all, the manager was very close to the racing circle at that time, and his friends should all be racing drivers, otherwise he wouldn't know him."

Takeuchi Shu asked eagerly, it seems that these bachelors just love to chat about these useless gossips.

At this time, Fujiwara Takumi was having fun with Mogi Natsuki.

"If I hadn't heard the word 'Xiaobai' and seen the MR2, I would have almost forgotten the name."

"It's been a long time since I mentioned this name." Tachibana Yuichi sighed.

How many years have passed...

"It's been about 20 years, maybe even longer. Back then, Bunta - Takumi's father, Fujiwara Bunta - and I ran all over the mountain trails. Ken Kobashiro was a professional rally racer who ran on the Iroha Sakado. At that time, Ken Kobashiro was Bunta's strongest opponent!"

"What!?"

Takeuchi Itsuki, Iketani Koichiro and Kenji were all shocked when they heard this!

Especially Kenji and Takeuchi Itsuki, they didn't even know that Fujiwara Bunta was a racing driver.

In short, Ken Kobaru was very powerful when he was young, and was an evenly matched opponent of Bunta.

"I didn't expect that after so many years, Bunta's son Takumi has grown up so much, and Kobaike Ken's son Kobaike has also become an adult. Time is really unforgiving."

Tachibana Yuichi said this and couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion.

Tachibana Yuichi walked into the house slowly, then lit a cigarette and smoked it leisurely.

Who doesn’t have a past?

Who doesn’t have a few memories hidden deep in their heart?

At this moment, Tachibana Yuichi was immersed in the memories of the past 4.6 years ago, and a sense of nostalgia arose in his heart.

After Tachibana Yuichi's explanation, Iketani Koichiro and others had a certain understanding of Kobaihai.

"Swish..."

At this time, Fujiwara Takumi finally walked out of the gas station.

"Coming!!"

Takeuchi Shu waved to Xiaobai Hai,

"okay!"

Xiao Baihai immediately ran towards Fujiwara Takumi.

"You must be Fujiwara Takumi from Akina 86, right? I want to race with you."

Xiao Baihai said solemnly.

"You defeated Takahashi Ryosuke and Sudo Kyoichi before. Especially Sudo Kyoichi, he is my target. That roaring EVO3 is almost invincible here. I was sure to defeat him, but unfortunately the opportunity slipped away. Therefore, my target now becomes you."

"I want to compete with you!"

"It's on Irohazaka-michi!"

Xiao Baihai stared at Fujiwara Takumi and spoke in a more serious tone.

"I also know your rules." Xiao Baihai added.

"Oh?"

Fujiwara Takumi showed no interest, but his attitude softened slightly—he didn't like people who didn't follow the rules.

"I can compete, but not tonight. I'm not in the mood."

"Then tomorrow night."

After thinking for a moment, Fujiwara Takumi gave a specific time.

"it is good!"

"That's a deal."

Xiao Baihai nodded.

"Boom boom boom!"

After the agreed time, Xiao Baihai drove away in his blue MR2.

Judging from the roar of the engine, the MR2 has obviously undergone some careful modification.

The horsepower is around 260.

"That Ken Kobashiro had numerous matches with Bunta, but he disappeared after losing in the final showdown. It's a small world indeed. Now Ken Kobashiro's son Kai Kobashiro has found Bunta's son Fujiwara Takumi to challenge him. It's quite interesting."

After Xiaobai Hai left, Tachibana Yuichi continued with interest.

"Takumi, that MR2 has been modified to a mid-engine, it's not to be underestimated."

Koichiro Iketani reminded Fujiwara Takumi.

Because Koichiro Iketani had listened carefully to the engine sound of the MR2 before, he was able to determine the location of the engine.

"Ah."

Fujiwara Takumi nodded to show that he understood.

In fact, he had noticed it a long time ago.

Through his golden eyes, every detail is visible.

"What is a mid-engine?"

Takeuchi Itsuki asked with a confused look on his face.

Mid-engine means the engine is installed behind the driver's seat, while the engine of a normal car is located at the front of the car. Placing the engine at the rear of the car will prevent the tires from slipping when you step on the accelerator.

This is particularly beneficial for accelerating out of corners, and placing the heavy engine in the middle of the vehicle balances the stress points of the tires, which can improve handling performance to a certain extent.

"For example, all F1 cars have mid-engines."

Apart from being a little dull in terms of emotions, Koichiro Iketani is a pretty nice person, and he is patiently explaining things to Takeuchi Itsuki.

"Uh-huh."

“Learned something new!”

"Ikeya-senpai is awesome!"

Takeuchi Itsuki nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration for Koichiro Iketani.

"Beep beep..."

At this moment, Tachibana Yuichi has walked into the room of the gas station, smoking and calling Fujiwara Bunta.

"Hey?"

Fujiwara Bunta answered the phone with a cigarette in his mouth.

These people are smoking all the time.

"Bunta, it's me, Tachibana Yuichi, I want to tell you something. Kobashi Ken's son, Kobashi Kai, drove the MR2 here today to challenge Takumi to a duel."

Tachibana Yuichi said.

"What!?"

"Xiao Baijian!?"

Fujiwara Bunta was quite surprised.

Tachibana Yuichi smiled, he expected Fujiwara Bunta to have such a reaction.

It's rare to see Fujiwara Bunta so upset.

"Yes." Tachibana Yu nodded to confirm.

"Okay, got it. I'm teaching the workers how to operate the tofu machine. I'm hanging up now."

After hearing the news, Fujiwara Bunta hung up the phone without saying anything more.

Tachibana Yuichi smiled bitterly, this was too fast.

"This tofu machine, when started like this, will produce tofu. This is where the beans are placed, and this is where water is added..."

Fujiwara Bunta instructs the workers to ensure that every step is perfect to make the best tofu. If the tofu is not of good quality, Fujiwara Bunta will not sell it. This is his principle.

Perhaps this is the spirit of racing.

Focused and rigorous.

Whatever you do, strive for perfection.

"Takumi-san!"

At the end of get off work, when Fujiwara Takumi was about to leave, Akiyama Kazumi appeared and gently called Fujiwara Takumi's name.

"He Mei."

Fujiwara Takumi responded with a smile.