Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 256: Foreshadowing

Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Foreshadowing

Chuchu curled the corners of her mouth, speaking earnestly:

"I’m certain that I won’t know anyone at that social gathering. They’re all your friends and relatives, and I’ve never been fond of such unfamiliar environments. But since you’ve made the trip and extended such an enthusiastic invitation, I guess I have no choice but to bite the bullet and accompany you.

However, let’s make it clear beforehand, when we’re there, you need to protect me. I’m going with you, and you can’t let me be bullied or taken advantage of in an unfamiliar place."

Upon hearing such a request, Jiang Xiaoxiao blinked, slightly confused as to why Wan Chu’er would say something like that. She was to be her future sister-in-law, and naturally, Jiang Xiaoxiao would stand by her side without saying.

Moreover, it’s just a gathering for fun. How could anyone get bullied?

Was Wan Chu’er being overly cautious?

However, Jiang Xiaoxiao kept these thoughts to herself and didn’t voice them out loud.

Perhaps Wan Chu’er was saying this for Jiang Lingling to hear.

Jiang Lingling had expected Wan Chu’er to come up with some big demands, but after listening for a while, it turned out to be such a minor request. She smiled comfortably and replied:

"Oh, come on, do you even need to say that? Xiaoxiao and I will naturally be on your side. Don’t worry, we won’t let anyone bully you."

Wan Chu’er asked with a light laugh, "What if I have a conflict with your cousin, will you still stand by me and protect me wholeheartedly?"

Actually, even though Jiang Lingling’s name contained the character ’Ling’ twice, her brain was not very quick-witted, which was why she only managed to get into a nondescript university.

Her thoughts were often written all over her face, making it easy for others to influence her.

In her past life, Jiang Lingling was a faithful lackey to her cousin, Lin Jiayi. Whenever Lin Jiayi needed something, it would be Jiang Lingling charging to the front lines.

So, as soon as Wan Chu’er raised this question, Jiang Lingling was stunned.

She almost blurted out the words "Of course, I’ll support my cousin" before forcefully swallowing them down.

In her heart, cousin Lin Jiayi held a much more significant place. Wan Chu’er was just a sister-in-law she had known for a few days, while her cousin was her childhood playmate.

Cousin Lin Jiayi had also been exceedingly good to her. If Wan Chu’er and Lin Jiayi had a conflict, naturally, she would side with her cousin.

But she couldn’t say that now, and at this point, Jiang Lingling was very troubled.

Wan Chu’er seemed to notice her difficulty and did not hurry her, just smiling softly.

Jiang Lingling struggled to use her brain, and finally, for once, had a clever idea. She clapped her hands and laughed:

"Why would you have a conflict with my cousin? It was my cousin who repeatedly asked us to invite you this time. She said you’re my cousin’s girlfriend and insisted that we should get to know you, to interact more, and foster warm relationships."

Yes, how could her cousin and Wan Chu’er ever have a conflict? Jiang Lingling felt that Wan Chu’er was just overthinking things.

Unfortunately, Wan Chu’er remained unmoved. After pondering for a moment, she decided to reveal a little information and said indifferently:

"That’s not necessarily the case. The relationship between people is quite mysterious. Maybe my cousin and I are just not meant to be, and we’ll clash upon seeing each other. Then who will you defend?"

Jiang Lingling, caught between a rock and a hard place, twiddled the shiny bracelet on her wrist, speaking reluctantly:

"How could you and she not get along? If you two do have a conflict, I’ll convince my cousin not to take it to heart with you; how’s that? Let’s hurry up and go, or we’ll be late lingering any longer."

Wan Chu’er turned gracefully, sidestepping her extended hand, and chuckled coldly:

"What if your cousin has a good friend who has been secretly in love with Jiang Kechu, and for the sake of her friend, she will definitely dislike me. She might even take the initiative to pick a fight with me."

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt a sudden pang in her heart; the confusion she had harbored finally found an outlet.

So, Chuchu was worried about this.

But how did Wan Chu’er know? Could it be the eldest brother told her?

However, before the cousin called, asking her to bring Wan Chu’er along, she confirmed multiple times that her cousin’s best friend would not show up.

Jiang Xiaoxiao wanted to tell Wan Chu’er this, to give her some comfort, but before she could speak, Wan Chu’er shot her a look that stopped her mid-sentence.

Jiang Lingling was really irritated by Wan Chu’er’s persistent questioning. Impetuously, she said, "If my cousin really troubles you, I will definitely stand by your side and protect you, okay?

Can we go now?"

Wan Chu’er said, "That’s your word, but verbal promises aren’t reliable. How about we write a note?"

In the end, reluctantly, Jiang Lingling wrote a note for Wan Chu’er.

If a conflict arises today between Wan Chu’er and Lin Jiayi, Jiang Lingling must stand up for Wan Chu’er, or else Jiang Lingling has to pay Wan Chu’er five hundred thousand in compensation for emotional distress; should Wan Chu’er return peacefully, the note becomes void.

Jiang Xiaoxiao acted as a witness, and it was only because Jiang Xiaoxiao was there that Jiang Lingling agreed to write the note—she felt like Jiang Xiaoxiao would never betray her.

Wan Chu’er calmly slipped the note into her bag.

This was step one; she intended to create a rift between Jiang Lingling and Lin Jiayi, slowly fostering estrangement between them.

As the three of them reached the small courtyard outside, they encountered Xiao Bai, who had just returned from somewhere.

Xiao Bai appeared to have met with someone important today, dressed exceedingly neatly and looking quite flashy.

Seeing Xiao Bai, Jiang Lingling, who walked in the front, froze in place, feeling her heart almost leap out. She quickly took a deep breath.

Who is this person?

To be so handsome! So charming! So seductive! So debonair! So...

She simply couldn’t think of more flattering words; she felt Xiao Bai was like a male deity that had descended from the heavens!

Xiao Bai saw a girl with stylish clothes and dyed blonde hair staring blankly at him. Not only did he not look away, but he also squinted his peach-shaped eyes and sent a flirtatious wink her way.

Jiang Lingling clutched her chest, her face turning beet red.

"Who... who are you?" She managed to ask with difficulty.

But Xiao Bai simply ignored her, heading straight towards Wan Chu’er behind her.

"Where are you off to?"

Since Wan Chu’er and Jiang Xiaoxiao stood behind Jiang Lingling, they did not notice her unusual reaction.

Wan Chu’er scanned him from top to bottom and asked, "Is it settled?"

Today, Xiao Bai went to meet with a big name in the industry to discuss a collaboration on company products. They don’t lack money, but as newcomers in the industry, a collaboration with big names can ensure product success and accelerate its promotion, saving them a lot of detours.

Therefore, Wan Chu’er, Xiao Bai, and Yan Hui all agreed to this negotiation.

Xiao Bai said with an inexplicably confident smile, "With Second Brother stepping in, how could it not succeed? Today, Mr. Yan also cheered me on."

Only then did Wan Chu’er say, "I’m going out to a gathering with Xiaoxiao for some fun."

Finally, Jiang Lingling caught her breath. She quickly turned around and eagerly asked, "Sister-in-law, who is this handsome guy?"

"Sister-in-law?" Xiao Bai clicked his tongue.