Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 265: President Damel

Chapter 265: Chapter 265: President Damel

Chuchu was relieved to find that Jiang Kechu was also on this plane.

Although she had agreed to get involved in this matter somewhat rashly at first, after all this intensive preparation and non-stop racing against time, she had become anxious and somewhat regretful of her hasty decision.

Now that she saw Jiang Kechu, her unease dissipated.

There was no room for regret in this matter. The opportunity was rare, and duty called for contribution to one’s country. This time, she would have a chance to get involved with some affairs of Shi Guo.

In fact, she harbored doubts about the sacrifices made for Shi Guo, always feeling that something was being hidden.

She didn’t know what the treatment for the families of other martyrs was like, but she felt that the military’s care for her and her mother was a bit excessive.

And in her previous life, despite having a girlfriend, Jiang Kechu had actually agreed to her impudent marriage proposal.

Thinking it over and over again, she could only conclude that it was a form of compensation; she couldn’t think of any other reason.

She had tried to probe Jiang Kechu before, but to no avail.

This time might be a breakthrough.

Chuchu emerged calmly from the washroom, without giving Jiang Kechu another glance. She indifferently followed Ma Yanmei back to their seats at the front.

Then she began to rest with closed eyes, but in reality, her brain was whirring rapidly, carefully pondering all aspects of this incident and the role she could play.

For this mission, the arrangement given to her was to meet with President Damel and leverage Shi Guo’s relationship with him to ask President Damel to intervene.

It would be ideal if Country K could take a firm stance just once and release the detained ships. Of course, the likelihood of this outcome was less than 0.1%.

The medium strategy was for Country K to act as a mediator. If the three countries could sit down to negotiate and then recover the ships, the feasibility of this was only about 10%.

The last resort was for Country K to provide some covert assistance, allowing Jiang Kechu and other operatives from the shadows to board the ships and surreptitiously retrieve the items. This had the highest chance of success, but it was also the most dangerous.

One must remember that Country M’s Seal Team was notoriously tough. To take something from under their noses was like pulling teeth from a tiger’s mouth, without letting the tiger realize it.

Chuchu was very worried for Jiang Kechu and his team and wondered what tactics they could devise to complete their mission.

The plane quickly landed in the capital of Country K, and Chuchu followed Ma Yanmei off the plane and through customs composedly.

Initially, Ma Yanmei and her two companions were worried about Chuchu, fearing she would get nervous or cause trouble at customs, as a landing visa required simple communication with airport staff.

However, Chuchu’s English proved to be fluent. She smoothly and unobtrusively received her visa, easing the group’s worries.

Upon leaving the airport, they were met by someone at the gate. Chuchu, Ma Yanmei, and Li Zheng got into the car while Wang Zhitao headed straight for a taxi.

Before getting into the car, Chuchu looked around and finally caught sight of Jiang Kechu’s deliberately hunched figure disappearing hurriedly into the crowd.

The car started moving quickly, and the driver spoke while driving, "First, we’ll go to the hotel to freshen up. The meeting with President Damel is scheduled two hours from now."

Chuchu had no choice but to comply and remained silent.

Through the car window, she could see patches of barren wasteland outside, occasionally spotting some pedestrians dressed in dusty clothes.

It was likely due to the abundance of road dust; cars always kicked up clouds of it as they passed.

After half an hour, the car started to reach some old buildings.

A little while later, they entered a yard built with large stones and only then saw a four-story building inside, with "SPRING HOTEL" written on it, Silver Spring Hotel.

It took them ten minutes to check in, naturally posing as employees of a multinational company from the harbor city.

The hotel staff was very enthusiastic and brought them to their second-floor room doorway before leaving.

Upon entering the room, Ma Yanmei and Li Zheng meticulously checked every nook and cranny.

"All clear."

The four of them finally sat down. The driver who had picked them up from the airport said,

"Just call me Lao Tian. We have an appointment with President Damel tonight at 8:10 PM. It’s now 7 o’clock. It takes half an hour to get to his estate from the hotel, so we have half an hour to discuss our plan."

Ma Yanmei and Li Zheng nodded seriously, and Chuchu also tensed up.

Lao Tian arranged, "Later, Li Zheng and I will accompany Little Wan to the meeting, while Mr. Ma stays at the hotel for backup."

"Okay."

"Although President Damel has retired, he still wields considerable influence in the political arena, with many of his protégés in key positions. Most importantly, the head of the Military Department of Country K was promoted by President Damel... Our goal this time is to secure Mr. Damel’s support."

Chuchu listened attentively to Lao Tian’s words, her brow slightly furrowing.

After Lao Tian finished speaking, she asked a few questions and finally inquired, "I wonder where the dock that detained our ships is and how far it is from here."

Lao Tian paused before replying, "By car, it’s an hour away."

Chuchu had no further questions and then proceeded to the washroom to wash her face and freshen up after the long flight; her face felt sticky.

When she emerged from the washroom, Lao Tian and Li Zheng were ready, looking like they were about to depart at any moment.

Chuchu took the small bag they had prepared for her and followed out the door, heading straight for President Damel’s estate.

President Damel’s estate was very large. It was night, and Chuchu couldn’t see clearly, but she estimated it was at least as big as two soccer fields. They waited in an open-doored room.

The outside was dimly lit, revealing little, but she could hear the sounds of chickens, ducks, cows, and sheep. Her eyes suddenly flickered toward a tower fifty meters to the right front.

There was a flash of cold light—she guessed these were armed security personnel, as it was the residence of an influential former president.

After a few minutes, a man in a white uniform came over, bowed, and said, "Mr. Damel invites the guests over."

Therefore, Lao Tian led the way to follow him out of the room, with Chuchu and Li Zheng following closely behind.

They crossed the lawn for about five minutes before reaching another brightly lit small building, entering a spacious and bright reception room.

A white-haired old man sat on the sofa inside the reception room. His features were very characteristic of the people of Country K. Chuchu offered a smile; this was President Damel, as described in the materials.