Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 283: Special Action Department

Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Special Action Department

Wan Chu’er has always been someone who admits her mistakes and corrects them. She immediately said with sincere attitude, "Grandpa, please tell me more about the past to broaden my horizons."

Old Sir Zhong nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "There are some old books in the family house; you should read more of them in the future." Then, he changed the subject and asked, "Have you thought about what kind of life you want to live in the future?"

What kind of life?

The first word that came to Wan Chu’er’s mind was: unfettered, the second was: thrilling, and the third was: impassioned.

Could it be that the several uneventful years spent in the small southern town in her last life were enough for her? Is that why she longed for a completely different kind of life?

She couldn’t help but think back to her trip to Country K, even though it was dangerous and the schedule was tight, it made her blood boil with excitement; she seemed to prefer that kind of life.

Old Sir Zhong didn’t rush her, letting her ponder at her own pace while he looked off into the distance.

After a while, Wan Chu’er made up her mind, and with a gleaming gaze, she declared:

"Grandpa, I want to serve the country. I want to work hard for a mission, just like I did in Country K."

Her words were vague, but the meaning was clear. She didn’t know what specific job she would do, but she was certain about the life she wanted.

Old Sir Zhong was not at all surprised by Wan Chu’er’s choice; it was as if he had foreseen everything. He smiled slightly, his eyes suddenly became sharp and glinted with a flicker of light, then quieted down again.

"Join the military," Old Sir Zhong said.

Wan Chu’er was moved, but she held back and frowned, "If it’s just a regular army, forget it. I’m too used to being free-willed; I’m afraid I can’t stand the strict military discipline. I would only bring shame to you."

Old Sir Zhong shook his head, "There is no point in joining a regular army unit for you. Aren’t you good with computers? You could be recruited as a special talent into the Special Action Department and work there for the country."

The Special Action Department? That sounded distinct. Wan Chu’er’s eyes lit up as she asked,

"What is the Special Action Department like? I’ve seen Special Action Division on TV; wasn’t that an underground organization before the liberation, and has since been disbanded? Can you tell me more specifically?" She was very interested.

Old Sir Zhong harrumphed and squinted his eyes slightly—that was where he had spent his life, his domain.

"First, see if you can pass the assessment. Knowing about it now is useless if you can’t pass. If you do, then you can explore it for yourself."

Wan Chu’er seemed to see a certain sternness on the old man’s face. She couldn’t help but stiffen up, yet still said, "What if I don’t like it?"

Old Sir Zhong said with certainty, "You will like it."

So certain?

Wan Chu’er’s eyes rolled, and she took another careful look at her grandfather. Since he knew what she liked and disliked, it seemed that he thought this was suitable for her; she became greatly interested in the Special Action Department.

"Grandpa, what will the assessment include? I want to prepare well and try to pass it all at once."

Wan Chu’er was brimming with confidence. She believed that as long as she strived and prepared, she would certainly reach her goal. The college entrance examination was a living example of this.

Old Sir Zhong spoke with solemnity, "The Special Action Department has no useless members, and it never accepts any."

Wan Chu’er felt her heart ignite. She couldn’t help but straighten her back and look at the old man with sparkling eyes.

Old Sir Zhong continued, "The assessment will start with physical skills, knowledge, and abilities. Needless to say, about your physical skills, you are still far from good enough to catch the attention of the Special Action Department;

The Special Action Department carries out various difficult and complicated missions. Facing complex situations, thus a profound knowledge and insight are very necessary. You may never know when it might save your life.

As for skills," Old Sir Zhong paused for a moment and glanced at the attentive Wan Chu’er, "being highly skilled will make it easier to enter the Special Action Department. Isn’t your computer skill quite good? The Special Action Department welcomes world-class experts to join."

The old man’s words set off a storm of thoughts in Wan Chu’er’s mind, revealing so much information.

The Special Action Department faced various difficult and complicated tasks. That meant she could be assigned missions, which was what she liked. She enjoyed the challenge and the feeling of completing a task.

Moreover, profound knowledge and a specialized skill were necessary. Just thinking about it made her eager to try; the Special Action Department was simply too perfect for her.

As for the assessment, Wan Chu’er didn’t see it as a big problem.

If given enough time, she could train to improve her skills. Currently, she only spent an hour a day practicing martial arts. If she increased it to four hours or even more, she believed that in three months’ time, even facing Li Shan, it could be uncertain who would win.

Knowledge was a bit too abstract to worry about for now.

In terms of computer skills, her current level might be quite good at the first university, but on a global scale, she had no assurance; she still needed to improve further. However, she was confident in becoming the strongest.

After contemplating for some time, Wan Chu’er resolutely stated, "Give me three months, and I will definitely pass the Special Action Department’s assessment."

The old man chuckled, "Don’t oversimplify the Special Action Department. I’ll give you eight months to try next summer. If you don’t make it, resign yourself to living a normal life as an ordinary person."

Wan Chu’er’s focus was entirely on the eight months mentioned. Since the old man had offered eight months, she would prepare even more thoroughly, which was more than double the time she had anticipated. As for living an ordinary life, she didn’t pay any attention to that at all.

Wan Chu’er readily agreed, then with a twinkle in her eye, she asked with a cheeky smile, "Grandpa, how come you know so much about the Special Action Department? Were you involved in it before?"

Her ulterior motive was apparent in her questioning. Old Sir Zhong shook his head with amusement and chose not to entertain her question, instead saying:

"Find some time in the next few days to have Li Shan take you to the old house. There’s a study there, and if you read all the books inside, you’ll be sufficiently knowledgeable. That’s all the help I can give you."

Wan Chu’er was overjoyed. Physical skills, knowledge, abilities—knowledge was the only aspect she was worried about. Now the old man had given her a study, which was akin to giving her a question bank.

"Thank you, Grandpa!" Wan Chu’er thanked him enthusiastically, even shaking Old Sir Zhong’s arm in excitement.

Wan Chu’er felt her spirit surge, full of self-confidence and resolve. She thought that she began to understand the feeling of boundless high spirits that Xiao Bai used to talk about.

Without wasting time, she returned to her own study and immediately began to draft a special training plan.