The daughter of Kaido City, Star of Kaido, was someone Lin Anran was overjoyed to take care of as if she were a young lady from a prestigious family when he first met her.
To Star of Kaido, Lin Anran was a rare person who spoke Chinese when she traveled from Europe to America, and they had many conversations.
But that was until...
Lin Anran suddenly learned about Star of Kaido's debut results not long ago!
Debut race loss, fourth place!!
When he found out, he was stunned.
Because Secretariat's debut race had the same outcome, and she also lost!
Even their names were the same in their losses, Secretariat and Star of Kaido both came in fourth place!
Furthermore, upon deeper investigation, Lin Anran realized that Star of Kaido's mother only had one GI victory in her career, the Arc de Triomphe, and her family currently didn't have many excellent Uma Musume.
Therefore, Star of Kaido shouldn't be considered a young lady from a prestigious family, and she couldn't win her debut race!
Lin Anran subconsciously categorized Star of Kaido as "fodder" at that moment, but then he reconsidered...
Star of Kaido's mother was also considered fodder at first, but she eventually became the champion of the Arc de Triomphe. Perhaps Star of Kaido had that same potential?
Thus, Lin Anran chose to continue building a good relationship with Star of Kaido and then send her to Europe.
And over a month ago, before Lin Anran left, when he sent out the [Promise] message to everyone, he also forwarded it to Star of Kaido.
At the time, she simply replied with a casual "Okay, then I'll take it seriously," and that was it.
It wasn't until now, when Dahlia, who was also in Europe, sent news of her successful debut and mentioned Star of Kaido in passing, that Lin Anran remembered.
"Like Secretariat, she also got fourth place in her debut race, and then succeeded in her second race."
"I wonder if Star of Kaido can win graded races like Secretariat?"
Without thinking further, Lin Anran put the matter out of his mind.
After all, in a competitive place like Europe, even many Uma Musume from prestigious families struggled to win, right?
Let alone the likes of Dahlia and Star of Kaido, there was no need to pay them any mind.
He should check on Secretariat next!
Lin Anran immediately opened the text message from Secretariat on his other device.
[Da Hong: Doctor Lin, I just won a GII race.]
[Da Hong: I'll be preparing for a GI race soon and plan to participate in the American Triple Crown!]
[Da Hong: I hope my opponents in the Triple Crown will be a bit stronger, otherwise it will be too boring.]
Compared to the previous messages, these were much shorter, but the information contained within them made the black-hearted young doctor's eyes widen.
Being able to win a GII race meant she had the qualifications to compete in a GI race!
"Quack! The moment I leave, you debut, then win from GIII to GII, and now you're aiming for GI?"
"No way!"
Lin Anran clutched his chest with his left hand, feeling his heart race, while his other hand repeatedly pounded on the desk.
Regret. He was filled with regret right now.
If only he had signed an exclusive doctor contract with Da Hong... then he could have milked her for all she was worth.
It was a shame now, she had already gone to Japan, so he couldn't cash in on Da Hong.
But soon, Lin Anran regained his composure.
The American Triple Crown was far more famous worldwide than any Japanese Triple Crown, French Triple Crown, or even the British Triple Crown!
Its difficulty could be said to be the highest among all the Triple Crowns globally, requiring the win of three GI races within a short period of just over a month!
Therefore, every Uma Musume who won the American Triple Crown was worthy of being written into history and shaking the entire Uma Musume world.
Winning a GII did not mean winning a GI, nor did it mean achieving the extremely difficult American Triple Crown!
But in other words—
If Secretariat could truly win the American Triple Crown, then the promised "strongest" would likely be within reach!
"Sh-should... it really happen?"
When Lin Anran thought about the "fodder" he had been close to in the past, he had decisively judged them as not worth paying attention to.
But this time, he felt a slight hesitation and uncertainty.
She probably... wouldn't win, right?
As Lin Anran was lost in thought!
"Knock, knock, knock!"
The door to the infirmary was knocked on from the outside.
Lin Anran immediately got up and went to open the door.
"Miss Teio?"
Lin Anran quickly found Tokai Teio waiting outside the door, still smiling.
The first thought of this "black-hearted" young doctor was... Did she break a bone again?
But Tokai Teio stood perfectly normally, showing no signs of any injury.
It was worth noting that Tokai Teio held a piece of paper in her hand, filled with many lines of text, seemingly a speech.
As Tokai Teio entered the infirmary, she immediately began speaking.
"Dr. Lin, thank you for your previous treatment, which kept me from being injured for too long and affecting my condition."
"I've recovered now, and my training has been going very smoothly. I've successfully adjusted my condition and plan to register for either the Takarazuka Kinen or the Tenno Sho (Autumn)! I came to tell you this good news!"
Tokai Teio's lively smile was infectious, making Lin Anran unable to help but smile too.
Good news, good news!
Then I can get my share of the prize money from the next GI race!
(Quack, for my prize money, Teio, you absolutely cannot lose!)
He thought this to himself, and then, after composing himself, Lin Anran said:
"Miss Teio, I hope you'll take good care of yourself during training and races!"
"While races are important, as your doctor and friend, I hope you'll always stay healthy."
As expected...
The pure young filly, Tokai Teio, showed a touched expression!
"Yes, I'll be careful."
After a brief conversation with the valuable sponsor, Tokai Teio, Lin Anran glanced at the paper Tokai Teio was tightly holding and asked, "Miss Teio, are you... going somewhere to give a speech??"
Tokai Teio immediately shook her head.
"No, this is what I said about the President during our research after the Platinum Japanese Derby yesterday!"
"This has already spread and is being called the [Platinum Bible]! I saw it trending!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Anran's expression subtly changed.
Tokai Teio then lowered her head and added, "I saw the President get so excited and happy that her face turned red."
"As her number one fan, I plan to memorize this speech, and after my next race..."
"I also plan to recite this entire passage live on broadcast!!"
After Tokai Teio finished speaking with a determined look and resolute eyes, Lin Anran was greatly shocked.
Is this filly really that stubborn? What a genius!
Fatherly love, filial piety? Rebellion against my honorable father?!
Miss Teio, so you're Mordred, going to slay King Arthur?
Oh wait, motherly love, daughterly piety?
"Ahem..."
"Then I wish you all the best, Miss Teio!"
After speaking, Lin Anran picked up his phone from the table, preparing to send perfunctory messages to the Secretariat and Dahlia.
"Oh, right, Miss Teio, if an Uma Musume I know wants to become the strongest and bring me back to America..."
"How should I reply?"
Lin Anran's words immediately caught Tokai Teio's attention.
The petite Miss Teio put down the paper for reciting the Platinum Bible, and her eyes immediately became serious.
"Eh, you know an Uma Musume who wants to become the strongest and bring you to America?!"
"Quack, absolutely not!"
A possessive expression flashed across Tokai Teio's face.
In her opinion, this witty, humorous, and friendly handsome young doctor was the best doctor she had ever met!
When she was injured and broke her bone before, she had even gone to the prestigious Mejiro family for recuperation and treatment, but the results weren't great, and they used very large needles!
In contrast, Lin Anran's treatment was so comfortable and smooth, and it worked quickly. He was simply a miracle doctor, and a very good person too!
What's so great about America? It's better to stay in Japan.
"Dr. Lin, what's the name of the Uma Musume you know?"
Tokai Teio pressed further.
"The Secretariat, Dahlia."
"I haven't heard of them..."
Hearing this, Tokai Teio let out a small sigh of relief.
They were all names she hadn't heard before. While the most elite Uma Musume could certainly come from Europe and America, these two names clearly didn't belong to GI champions.
Therefore, there was absolutely no way Dr. Lin would be snatched away by some European or American "big-legged" Uma Musume, a foreign horse girl!
Confirming they were just small fry, Tokai Teio tilted her head up and spoke to Lin Anran with a voice so serious it was almost chillingly confident.
"If that Secretariat really dares to do anything, I'll handle it!!"
As the undefeated Two Crown winner of Japan, the successor to the strongest Emperor!
Tokai Teio felt she had the qualifications to contend with Uma Musume from Europe and America who weren't GI champions. This shouldn't be considered blind confidence, right?
Hearing this, Lin Anran smiled and nodded.
"Mhm, I hope so~"
A moment later, Lin Anran also saw Tokai Teio out.
After closing the door, he casually replied to Dahlia and the Secretariat.
The black-hearted young doctor's attention finally returned to the post-race system rewards.
"System Superman, open your eyes, it's Lin Anran!"
The next moment, the system panel opened.
[Winning Race: Japanese Derby (14 lengths)]
[Calculating Rewards...]
Then, after a few seconds, the already brief text changed.
[Rewards: (Factor Inheritance), (Three Months Paid Leave - One Time)]
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