It was a call from Iketani.

Takeuchi glanced at the contact's name and answered.

"Hey, Ah Xiu?" Familiar voice, for half a month, Iketani has not contacted him.

The last time we met, it was during a test drive. So when I called at this juncture, no matter how stupid Takeuchi Xiu was, he could also think of it, and it must have something to do with tonight's game.

"Well, it's me." When Takeuchi Shu heard the words, he revealed some nervousness.

"Well, there's one thing I want to ask you." Chiya was silent for a moment, and then said hesitantly, "It's better to come out, I'll treat you to a meal." ”

"Okay. It just so happens that I'm relatively poor now, so I'll rub you off on a meal. Takeuchi Shu readily agreed. And to be honest, he is indeed very poor now, and he is facing the embarrassing situation of sitting on the mountain at any time.

Iketani naturally didn't believe Takeuchi's statement, he didn't have the heart to joke, and said, "Make an appointment with a place, when are you free?" ”

"I'll be fine right now." Takeuchi replied.

Hearing this, Ikeya said, "Great, I'll send you the location." ”

......

Takeuchi drove the EG6 to a café that Iketani had mentioned.

The location of the café was easy to find and he found it quickly. This location is the halfway point between the two of them. Outside the door, Takeuchi Shu saw the white S13 in Iketani.

It seems that Iketani is one step ahead of himself.

When I walked into the café, in the corner on the left, I saw a lonely figure sitting on a chair.

Wu Neixiu sat down and patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "Did you order a drink?" ”

"I'm waiting for you." Ikeya came back to his senses and saw Takeuchi Shu coming over and sitting down.

Takeuchi called the waiter and ordered a cup of coffee with Iketani each.

When ordering something to drink, Takeuchi Shu could see that Iketani was a little absent-minded and seemed to have something on his mind.

It seems that Ah Shu said that he is really interested in the game.

Before the coffee came up, Takeuchi Shu looked at the environment of the café, it was rare for this guy to find such an elegant place, light music, and comfortable decoration style. Cafes sell atmosphere.

"Ah Xiu." Iketani smiled bitterly and looked at the nonchalant Takeuchi Hide: "Do you know why I'm looking for you?" ”

Takeuchi Shu smiled and said softly, "Something to do with the game? Rather than selling guanzi here, it is better to cut straight to the point, and Ikeya invited himself to coffee, apparently because that test drive made him feel that he had real material.

"Huh?" Ikeya was stunned and looked at Takeuchi Shu in shock, his eyebrows almost raised.

He asked suspiciously, "How do you know?" ”

"There's a new guy at your gas station, named Ah Shu. You know, right? Takeuchi looked at him.

Iketani nodded, as if thinking of something, and wondered, "Ah Shu seems to be surnamed Takeuchi, and you two are relatives?" ”

"It's my nephew." Takeuchi Shu couldn't help but explain.

"Damn, how old are you, you have a nephew." Iketani looked at Takeuchi Shu strangely, as if he had discovered a new world.

Takeuchi shrugged his shoulders: "No way, it's very senior." You've been in contact with Ah Shu for so long, you should know who he is. He told me everything about the competition. ”

"Ah Shu, this stinky boy, is really eventful. What did he say? ”

"Speaking of which, you and the riders in Akagi agreed to race tonight." Takeuchi continued.

Iketani sighed and said, "He didn't tell you who my opponent was, did he?" ”

"It's just a guy from Akagi." Although Wu Neixiu knew who the opponent was, Ah Shu really only mentioned so much on the phone.

At this time, the coffee was brought by the waiter.

The coffee was piping hot, still steaming, and smelled good. After leaving the United States, I haven't enjoyed such a petty bourgeois life for a long time.

Ikeya didn't have the heart to drink coffee, but Takeuchi Shu didn't have so many distractions, he added some milk to the coffee and adjusted the taste with a stirring stick.

"The guy who challenged me was Akagi's RedSuns team, the second of which was traded Keisuke Takahashi!" Iketani was a little embarrassed to drink coffee, looked at Takeuchi Shu and said.

Takeuchi Shu nodded and looked at him: "And then?" ”

"The Takahashi brothers at RedSuns are very good, and they have been challenging riders from all over Gunma Prefecture lately. At this stop in Akinayama, the speedstars representing the local team accepted the challenge, and the person in charge of the race was naturally me, the team leader. Although the location of the challenge was chosen in Akinayama, which I am best at, the expression of ......" Iketani was a little distressed.

Takeuchi Xiu looked at his eyes and said slowly: "Do you think your strength is far inferior to this Keisuke Takahashi?" ”

"During this time of taking on the challenge, I was prepared. I asked the riders who had been challenged by Keisuke Takahashi. The answer they gave was that the Takahashi brothers in Akagi were really powerful. They have a very professional team, and their cars are fully modified, plus their technology is very strong...... I think it's really humiliating to lose the game. My face is not very important, the point is ...... I'm representing the local riders of Mt. Akina! ”

Ikeya said uneasily.

Takeuchi Shu lifted the coffee that had gradually cooled down, brought it to his lips, took a shallow sip, he felt the warmth in his throat, and said slowly: "So, you think you will definitely lose the game?" ”

"Not really." Iketani shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I just think that my odds of winning should be very low." The hope of winning the game is slim, and I agreed to their challenge because these guys from out of town are too domineering and I can't afford to lose. ”

Hearing this, I probably sorted it out.

"The purpose of looking for me is related to the competition?" Takeuchi Shu asked curiously.

Iketani nodded, looked at Takeuchi Xiu, and said embarrassedly: "I think that if you guide me, it should give you a better chance of winning." No one else knows, but I know best, and the best rider in this area of Akinayama is sitting right in front of me. ”

"Don't talk nonsense." Wu Neixiu hurriedly shook his head, if this statement was heard by the tofu seller, it would probably be embarrassing.

Iketani insisted on his thoughts, and he looked at Takeuchi Xiu: "Is there any way to increase the chances of winning, Ah Xiu." ”

Takeuchi Shu was drinking coffee, and it was really difficult to answer this question.

Because he can't talk nonsense with his eyes open.

Iketani is really inferior to Keisuke Takahashi too much in terms of strength. I remember that in the plot of the original book, he lost very badly, and he lost to his opponent without even finishing the first half.

"Your coffee is cold." Takeuchi Shu pointed to the coffee in front of Iketani that had not yet moved his mouth.

Ikeya didn't bother to drink coffee, so he ignored it: "Tell me what you think, give me some advice." ”

Takeuchi looked at Iketani and said calmly, "Iketani, do you know what the driver's beliefs are?" ”

"Faith?" Iketani was stunned.

"That's winning, I'm going to win! Lead all the way to the finish line! Takeuchi looked at him with a firm and infectious look in his eyes.

Seeing that Iketani was moved, Takeuchi continued: "There are two levels to the duel between drivers, one is the technical level and the other is the psychological level. You come to me and think you have a good chance of losing to your opponent. To a certain extent, there is already a possibility of defeat at the psychological level. If I were you, I would be sure that I would do my best to win the match. ”

Hearing Takeuchi's words, Iketani seemed to feel a little, he took a big sip of coffee, and his spirit lifted a lot: "Okay, I will definitely win." ”

Takeuchi Shu saw that he adjusted his mentality so quickly, and he felt very powerful.

Iketani continued to drink coffee, and he swept away his previous depression: "Ah Xiu, if I believe that I can win, I will definitely be able to defeat my opponent." ”

"Nope." Takeuchi shook his head.

Ha?

Iketani's eyes widened, and his expression was out of control: "Damn! It's not what you say. ”

"Hmm." Takeuchi Shu wanted to laugh and smiled at Iketani, "Another cup of coffee?" "He didn't have many opportunities to blackmail this guy, and he still owed himself a meal the last time he helped him fix his car.

Pondani held back his impatience, called the waiter, and ordered another cup of coffee for Takeuchi Shu.

Takeuchi Shu looked at Iketani and said slowly, "I want to win, I want to win." Psychologically, you've already passed the test. As for whether I can win or not, I don't count...... On a technical level, though, there's one thing you need to know. ”

"What is it?"

Ikeya hurriedly asked.