novellhall Chapter 257 Paul's Version of Final Destination! [5000]
Chapter 257 Paul's Version of Final Destination! [5000]
Chapter 256 Paul's Version of Final Destination! [5000]
The miniature world's amusement boats glided slowly through the colorful scenery.
The music is upbeat.
Medo excitedly pointed to the dolls on both sides.
Paul held up his phone to record, laughing like a big kid.
Chen Xun had no interest in looking at the dolls.
His eyes scanned his surroundings.
Is the overhead track securely fixed?
Are the electric puppets on both sides moving normally?
Are there any unusual noises from the ventilation system?
When the boat was halfway through its journey, a small bear figure playing guitar on the left suddenly stopped.
It's not a pause set by the program.
Because Chen Xun clearly heard a slight "clicking" sound coming from the little bear's joints.
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Chen Xun immediately pulled Mei Duo a little closer to him.
Two seconds later, the doll's arm detached and fell into the water, splashing water everywhere.
"Wow! The teddy bear is broken!"
Medo pointed and said.
Paul saw it too: "It needs to be reported for repair."
Staff arrived quickly and paused the project.
They were directed to leave through the emergency exit, and each was compensated with a fast pass.
What bad luck today!
Paul gave a wry smile.
He rarely takes his daughter out to play, but he never expected so many unexpected things to happen.
Chen Xun noticed that Paul's forehead was noticeably darker.
Is this what the older generation calls "darkness between the eyebrows"?
Is it because of Paul that there are so many unexpected events?
Chen Xun remained silent.
He glanced at the doll's arm that had fallen into the water.
The bolts at the connection are new, but the threads are worn, as if they had been deliberately loosened.
We had lunch in the Royal Banquet Hall.
Meiduo ordered a Mickey Mouse-shaped pizza, Paul got a hamburger, and Chen Xun only ordered a salad.
He had no appetite.
While eating, the child at the next table suddenly choked and coughed until his face turned red.
The parent frantically patted the child's back.
Paul immediately stood up: "Do you need help? I'm trained in first aid."
Chen Xun stopped him, saying, "I'll go!"
He walked behind the child and performed the standard Heimlich maneuver.
These are skills he learned in the slums of Brazil.
After three taps, a piece of hard candy was spat out.
The child cried, and the parents thanked them repeatedly.
[First Aid Response Speed +22]
A golden attribute orb dropped!
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow.
Back in his seat, Paul looked at him and asked, "You can do this too?"
"I've learned this before."
Chen Xun sat down and noticed that Mei Duo's juice glass had been overturned.
The bottom of the cup is uneven.
He lifted it up and saw a small dent at the bottom of the cup.
"Dad, I need to go to the bathroom."
Medo said.
"I'll go with her."
Chen Xun stood up.
He waited outside the women's restroom. Two minutes after Meiduo went in, a scream suddenly came from inside!
Chen Xun didn't care about anything else and rushed in.
A five- or six-year-old girl stood in front of the sink, the faucet bursting open like a fountain, spraying water all over the ceiling.
Workers are urgently shutting off the main valve.
Medo stood in the corner, her dress slightly wet, but she was not injured.
Chen Xun carried her out.
"The water pipe burst!"
The staff explained, "It might be a water pressure issue."
In the afternoon, we went to Space Mountain.
For the roller coaster ride, Medo's height just met the requirements.
While waiting in line, Paul joked, "Chen, if you're scared, you don't have to go."
"I'm not afraid!"
Chen Xun was afraid of something else.
During the safety inspection, staff checked each safety bar one by one.
When it was their turn, Chen Xun specifically asked, "Has this bar been inspected recently?"
We conduct inspections every day before the park opens.
The staff member said with a smile.
The roller coaster starts and climbs, starlight twinkling in the dark tunnel.
Meadow clung to her father's hand, both frightened and excited.
Before the first rapid descent, Chen Xun felt that Mei Duo's safety bar next to him seemed to be loosening.
He instinctively reached out and pressed down, and at the same time, the lever's latch made a slight "click" sound.
If you hadn't held it down, the centrifugal force during the fall might have caused the bar to loosen further.
Chen Xun held the lever tightly the entire time until the roller coaster returned to the platform.
When he got off the bus, his palms were sweaty.
Paul, completely oblivious, asked, "Is it fun, Medo?"
"That was fun! I want to play again!"
Medo's eyes were sparkling.
In the evening, watch the parade of floats.
Meadow sat on Paul's shoulders, waving a glow stick. Chen Xun stood behind them, his eyes scanning the surrounding crowd.
Halfway through the parade, a giant Mickey Mouse balloon detached from the procession and floated towards the audience area.
The rope was tangled around a street lamp, and the balloons swayed above the crowd's heads.
The staff tried to hook it down with a long pole, but were unsuccessful.
Chen Xun stared at the rope.
The metal edges of the streetlights were very sharp, and the rope was slowly wearing down.
suddenly!
The rope broke!
The balloon, now free, soared upwards.
A metal buckle, about the size of a fist, suddenly fell from a height of five meters!
Directly opposite Paul and Meadow.
Without thinking, Chen Xun grabbed Paul's shoulder and pulled him and Meadow to the side.
The clip slammed to the ground with a heavy thud, only half a meter from where they had just been standing.
"Fuck!"
Paul was startled, and Meadow cried too.
The surrounding crowd became agitated, and staff members ran over to apologize.
"What's wrong with me today?"
Paul, holding his daughter, looked grim: "The accidents haven't stopped since this morning."
The fireworks show began at 8 p.m.
The castle was crowded with people. Paul carried Medo on his shoulders, and Chen Xun stood to their side and behind them.
Fireworks burst in the night sky, accompanied by magnificent music. Meiduo tilted her head back, her small face illuminated by the light and shadow.
Chen Xun kept a close eye on his surroundings.
Fortunately, no further accidents occurred.
Did you have fun today?
Paul asked his daughter.
"Happy! But there were so many unexpected things."
Meiduo frowned slightly.
Paul smiled and said, "That's life. There are always unexpected things, but the important thing is that we're all safe."
The eighth week of filming for "Furious 7" is Friday at 3 PM.
On set in the San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, the final car chase scene was filmed.
"Cut! Pass!"
Justin Lin took off his headphones, stood up, and clapped: "Everyone, after today's wrap-up, we'll officially enter the post-production reshoot phase! The most tiring part is over!"
Cheers erupted on set!
After two months of intense filming, everyone was pushed to their limits.
Vin Diesel lay down on the ground.
Michelle Rodriguez opened a bottle of beer and gulped it down, while Jordana Brewster hugged Paul and wept with joy.
Chen Xun leaned against the car door and wiped away his sweat.
[Fast & Furious 7 Project Evaluation]
Current progress: 85%
[Filming Duration: 428 hours in total]
Total number of attribute-absorbing orbs: 137
[Key Skill Enhancements: Extreme Driving (Master), Teamwork (Advanced), Production Management (Intermediate), Crisis Prediction (Master)]
Director's satisfaction rating: A
[Producer's Rating: S]
Overall Rating: A+
[Reward: Trendsetting progress +12% (current total 55%)]
The rating is good, and the progress is fast.
But Chen Xun had no interest in celebrating.
Because today is November 30th.
He remembers it very clearly.
In his previous life, Paul Walker was in a car accident in Santa Clarita this afternoon after attending a charity auto show. He was riding in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by a friend when the accident occurred. The vehicle went out of control, crashed into a tree, and caught fire, killing both of them instantly.
The time will be three hours later.
"List!"
Paul walked over with a relaxed smile on his face: "Finally, I can catch my breath! I have an event, want to come along?"
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Chen Xun's heart pounded, but he remained outwardly calm: "What activity?"
"ROWW's charity car show is in Santa Clarita."
"Remember the charity I founded? It sent supplies to children in disaster areas."
"Today we're auctioning off some model cars and autographed items to raise funds for typhoon victims in the Philippines."
Paul glanced at his watch as he spoke: "It starts at 4:30. I'm meeting a friend there to test drive his new car, a Porsche Carrera GT, a limited edition. I heard the handling is amazing."
Porsche Carrera GT.
Santa Clarita.
"I'll go with you."
Chen Xun said this in an unquestionable tone.
Paul paused for a moment, then asked, "You're interested in auto shows too?"
"I am interested in public welfare."
Chen Xun lied without batting an eye: "Besides, I've been filming too many car chase scenes lately, and I wanted to see the real car enthusiast culture."
"Sure! Shall we ride in my car?"
"Driving the film crew's car."
Chen Xun walked towards his Volvo: "Your GTR is too conspicuous, this car is more understated."
Paul didn't think much of it, greeted Vin Diesel and the others, and got into Chen Xun's car.
In the car, Chen Xun set the navigation.
His destination was a charity auto show, but he deliberately chose a roundabout route to avoid the section of road where the accident had occurred in his previous life.
"Is there enough time?" Paul asked.
"There's still time."
Chen Xun gripped the steering wheel, his palms slightly sweaty. The wooden beaded bracelet on his left wrist began to heat up slightly, more noticeably than the day at Disneyland, as if giving him a warning.
He glanced at the rearview mirror and saw nothing unusual.
Forty minutes later, we arrived at the charity car show.
The venue was an open-air plaza at a racing club, where a temporary stage and exhibition booths were set up.
Dozens of modified cars were neatly arranged, ranging from classic muscle cars to supercars.
The crowd was larger than expected, estimated at three or four hundred people, mostly car enthusiasts and local residents.
Paul was recognized as soon as he got out of the car.
"Paul! Can we take a picture together?"
"Brian! I'm your fan!"
When will Fast & Furious be released?
Paul patiently signed autographs and posed for photos, his smile genuine.
Chen Xun followed beside him, his eyes scanning the entire room.
Booths, vehicles, crowds, staff —
He saw the car.
A silver Porsche Carrera GT was parked in the most conspicuous position.
Its lines are as smooth as a bullet, and its low-slung body exudes a dangerous beauty.
A middle-aged man in a suit and tie was standing next to the car, explaining it to several car enthusiasts.
That was Paul's friend.
Roger Rodas is also the owner of this car.
Chen Xun remembered the name.
In his previous life, he was the one driving, and Paul was the passenger.
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Chen Xun looked at Roger's forehead and noticed that it was noticeably dark there.
It seems this matter will be difficult to handle today!
This person is clearly extremely unlucky.
Chen Xun turned to look at Paul again.
The forehead, which was originally quite dark, has now faded considerably.
After so many days of Chen Xun's various rescue efforts, things have finally improved somewhat.
I never imagined I wouldn't be able to escape today!
Judging from the situation, Roger is clearly the unlucky one, while Paul is just an innocent bystander.
"Paul! Over here!"
Unlucky Roger beckons.
Paul walked over, and the two embraced.
Roger looked to be in his forties and had the air of a successful businessman, but his eyes held the passion unique to a car enthusiast.
"How's this treasure?"
Roger patted the roof of the Porsche.
"So cool!"
Paul walked around the car, bending down to examine the chassis: "V10 engine, right? I heard it can go up to 330 kilometers per hour?"
"The theoretical limit is 334, but who dares to drive that fast?"
Roger laughed: "After the event, let's go for a drive. This road to the north is straight and there's not much traffic."
Chen Xun's heart skipped a beat!
"Can I come with you?"
Chen Xun spoke, his voice a little dry.
Roger looked at him and recognized him: "You're Chen Xun?"
"right."
"Of course! But the car only has two seats, so you'll have to drive another one to follow."
Roger pointed to a black Mercedes-AMG next to him: "That's the one I usually drive; it's pretty good."
Chen Xun nodded: "Okay."
The event has begun.
The host introduced the achievements of the ROWW charity organization.
Over the past five years, it has delivered more than 200 tons of supplies to disaster areas around the world, helping tens of thousands of children.
Paul took the stage and spoke sincerely: "Cars are not just machines, they are tools that connect people. Today we are gathered here because of our love for cars, and we also hope to use this passion to help those in need."
During the auction, items signed by Paul, including gloves, a helmet, and even a T-shirt he wore in "Fast & Furious," all fetched high prices.
Chen Xun stood below the stage, not paying attention to the auction.
His eyes were fixed on the Porsche.
Based on his experience, the car's tires were worn out, the brake pads were severely worn, it was an old car, and it hadn't undergone proper maintenance.
In particular, the Porsche has an extremely low center of gravity, a stiff suspension, a rear-mounted engine, high horsepower, and is prone to fishtailing.
Once the speed picks up, drifting and losing control are commonplace.
Just like the rice car in the previous life, the car itself had no problems, but most of the drivers were young novices, or even the first car in their lives.
Once the speed picks up, the body releases adrenaline, which can easily create visual illusions.
You may think it's not fast, but the speed has actually far exceeded the limits of your control.
The auction concluded with total funds raised exceeding $750,000.
Paul was delighted and high-fived Roger in celebration.
"Shall we go for a spin now?" Roger suggested.
"Walk!"
Paul opened the car door.
Chen Xun immediately walked towards the Mercedes-AMG: "I'll follow."
Three vehicles drove out of the area.
Porsche led the way, Mercedes was in the middle, and a few car enthusiasts followed in their own cars, wanting to join in the fun.
The time is 5:40 PM.
The sky began to darken, but it wasn't completely dark yet.
Chen Xun stared intently at the silver sports car in front of him.
Roger wasn't driving very fast, about 60 miles per hour, which was within the speed limit.
Paul was gesturing and saying something in the passenger seat, looking very excited.
After driving for about ten minutes, we came to a straight road with four lanes in both directions. On both sides were sparse commercial areas and open spaces, and the traffic was very light.
The Porsche began to accelerate.
Chen Xun immediately followed, while keeping an eye on the road conditions.
It's very flat.
However, there are occasional small potholes.
The Carrera GT has a stiff suspension, and the car bounces slightly when going over bumps.
There's a bend ahead, not steep, but with a slight curve.
The Porsche entered the bend at approximately 80 miles per hour.
Just as he exited the bend, Chen Xun saw the rear of the Porsche sway slightly.
It's very mild.
There was a small bump on the road surface, and the tires briefly lost their grip when they drove over it.
For a regular car, this kind of shaking is nothing.
However, the Carrera GT has a rear-mounted engine and high horsepower, which may amplify such instantaneous changes in grip.
Sure enough, Roger probably felt a bit embarrassed by the swaying earlier, so he subconsciously pressed the accelerator harder after exiting the corner in an attempt to stabilize the car.
The engine roared.
The car speed increased dramatically.
Chen Xun immediately sped up to catch up, and at the same time pressed the intercom button.
Before setting off, he specially prepared a car radio to match the Porsche's frequencies.
"Roger, slow down! The road ahead is uneven!"
Roger's laughter came through the walkie-talkie: "Don't worry! This car is very stable!"
But Chen Xun noticed that the road surface color had changed about 100 meters ahead.
It appears that asphalt has been applied, as there is a slight bulge at the junction of the old and new asphalt.
"Slow down! Listen to me!"
Chen Xun's tone was urgent.
Paul heard this and patted Roger on the shoulder: "Slow down, safety first."
Roger then eased off the accelerator a little.
The Porsche sped over the hump at seventy miles per hour.
The car body bounced again.
This time it's even more obvious!
The rear wheel was about two centimeters off the ground, and the tire slipped slightly when it landed.
Chen Xun's heart leaped into his throat.
He knew that the accident in his previous life had occurred under similar circumstances.
The vehicle drove over an uneven section of the road, briefly lifted off the ground, and the tires slipped upon landing. In a panic, the driver made a mistake and the vehicle went out of control and crashed into the roadside.
"Roger, pull over!"
Chen Xun roared.
But Roger probably felt embarrassed in front of his friends and fans.
Instead of stopping, they accelerated again, trying to prove that there was nothing wrong with the car.
The car speed increased to 85 miles per hour.
There's another bend ahead.
This time it's even more urgent!
"Slow down to enter the turn!"
Chen Xun shouted.
Roger hit the brakes.
But I may have pressed the brake pedal a bit too hard, and the Carrera GT's brakes require a lot of force to engage.
The vehicle nodded, shifting its center of gravity forward.
Entering the bend.
The tires are screaming.
Chen Xun noticed that the Porsche's posture was off.
If you enter the corner too early, you will veer to the outside when exiting the corner.
On the outside are roadside drainage ditches and utility poles.
"Correction! Turn the steering wheel outwards!"
Chen Xun shouted desperately.
Roger probably panicked and steered further in.
This is an instinctive reaction.
But based on experience with extreme driving, this is a huge mistake!
The vehicle went out of control instantly!
The rear wheels slipped, and the rear of the vehicle swung outwards.
Paul gripped the armrest in the passenger seat, his face pale.
Chen Xun slammed on the gas, and the Mercedes-AMG roared to the side of the Porsche, almost side by side.
"Come with me!"
Chen Xun honked the horn and simultaneously turned the steering wheel to the right, lightly touching the Porsche's left rear wheel with the side of his car.
This action is dangerous!
If the contact area increases, it is very likely that both vehicles will lose control and fly off.
Fortunately, Chen Xun was experienced in extreme driving and gradually helped the out-of-control car regain some grip.
The sound of tire friction was ear-piercing.
The Porsche's rear end wobbled, but eventually regained its stability.
Roger finally calmed down, released the accelerator, and gently applied the brakes to slow the car down gradually.
The two vehicles slid for more than 100 meters before finally coming to a stop on the side of the road.
The fans following behind also stopped.
But no one got off the bus!
Everyone was terrified by what they had just witnessed.
The scene was deathly silent.
There was only the hum of the engine idling.
Chen Xun got out of the car, rushed to the driver's side of the Porsche, and opened the car door.
Roger sat inside, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles white.
He stared ahead, his pupils dilated, his breathing rapid.
"Are you alright?" Chen Xun asked.
Roger didn't react.
Paul got out of the passenger seat, his legs a little weak, and he had to hold onto the car door to steady himself. He looked at Chen Xun: "That was that close!"
As a fellow racing enthusiast, Paul only regretted not having the car in his hands earlier.
He could only watch helplessly as the car went out of control.
At that moment, he thought of his wife and daughter.
I thought of my friends from the film crew whom I've known for many years!
I remembered that Chen Xun had been constantly reminding me about safety lately.