Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 284: A Special Trip to Apologize

Chapter 284: Chapter 284: A Special Trip to Apologize

While maintaining her academic performance, she also had to improve her Combat Power, study, and find time to refine her hacking skills, which she believed Special Action Department required more than just ordinary programming and software development, but the ability to tear open a breach in an adversary’s system under special circumstances.

Upon making her schedule, Wan Chu’er broke into a cold sweat; she had been too blindly confident about achieving progress in all aspects within three months, but it would really take burning the midnight oil.

Even the eight months suggested by the elder was extremely tight in terms of time.

In the afternoon, Wan Chu’er went to the old house, and upon seeing the room full of books, her jaw dropped and stayed open for a long while.

Good heavens, this wasn’t just a study room, it was practically a mini library; the room was at least a hundred square meters with rows of shelves filled with books, their pages all yellowed—each book densely packed with text.

Is eight months of time really enough?

Wan Chu’er couldn’t help but swallow hard, and turned to ask Li Shan, "Brother Lishan, have you heard of the Special Action Department?"

Upon hearing Wan Chu’er’s words, Li Shan’s usually calm eyes suddenly lit up, but then quickly dimmed. He said, "I’m not qualified."

"What? Not qualified? Are you saying your skills aren’t up to the Special Action Department’s standards?"

Li Shan silently nodded.

Wan Chu’er staggered, broke out in a sweat again, and felt the pressure, silently reducing her sleeping time by another hour.

Learning to drive had to be scheduled as well. Being able to drive could save a lot of time. That day, she practiced driving with Li Shan until very late.

The one-on-one instruction was very effective, and after three days, Wan Chu’er could drive on her own. Li Shan unusually pulled some strings to get her a driver’s license.

Thus, from then on, Wan Chu’er drove her Beetle car frantically between home, the old house, and school.

They didn’t get home until almost nine at night only to find three unexpected visitors in the living room: Lin Jiayi, Jiang Xiaoxiao, and Jiang Lingling.

Lin Jiayi appeared relaxed, chatting merrily with Xiao Bai. Jiang Xiaoxiao looked somewhat awkward and helpless, while Jiang Lingling gazed at Xiao Bai with infatuated eyes, occasionally acting coy.

It was already nine at night, and it was surprising that they could sit still.

Surely Lin Jiayi must have dragged Jiang Xiaoxiao over, and Jiang Lingling naturally came along happily.

Wan Chu’er raised her eyebrows, then stepped through the door.

As soon as Jiang Xiaoxiao, who kept looking outside, saw her enter, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief, stood up quickly, and came towards her,

"Chuchu, why did you come back so late? We’ve been sitting here for nearly three hours." _{fre eweb\(n)ovel(.)co(m)}

That meant they had come at six. Lin Jiayi really had some patience, probably with no small intentions.

Seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s gesture, Lin Jiayi and Jiang Lingling also noticed her entry, and everyone looked over.

She smiled at Jiang Xiaoxiao: "Why didn’t you let me know before coming? Were you anxious? I was busy today, so I came back late."

Jiang Xiaoxiao, with her back to Lin Jiayi and the others, made a face at her to show her helplessness.

Lin Jiayi stood up gently, looking at Wan Chu’er warmly and with affectionate tone said, "Chuchu, you’re back! Did you go on a date with your cousin? Why didn’t he bring you back himself?" said Lin Jiayi, even joking a bit at the end.

Anyone unfamiliar would think Lin Jiayi and Wan Chu’er had a good relationship.

Wan Chu’er’s lips curved slightly, her smile not reaching her eyes, "Your mom said yesterday that you were bedridden with a concussion. I’m amazed you recovered so quickly. I hope the ball I hit didn’t hurt you anywhere?"

Unexpectedly, Wan Chu’er didn’t engage with her directly but instead bluntly brought up the occasion where she hit her with the ball, causing Lin Jiayi’s expression to stiffen for a second, then, quite magnanimously said:

"My mom is always too concerned about me. Whenever I feel a bit off, she gets all worked up. I heard she spoke about you yesterday, I want to apologize on her behalf. She didn’t mean it, she’s just too anxious about me. Chuchu, can you please not hold it against her?" Lin Jiayi’s last sentence carried a hint of pleading, looking quite charming.

Wan Chu’er hadn’t really reacted yet, when Jiang Lingling couldn’t hold back and jumped in, "Wan Chu’er, my cousin didn’t just ignore the issue with the ball but also apologized to you; please don’t be petty about it."

No wonder they brought Jiang Lingling along, a natural pawn indeed.

Xiao Bai had a sly glint in his eyes as he winked at Wan Chu’er and said, "Chuchu, Miss Lin came here specifically to apologize; her sincerity is overwhelming. She even sat on the sofa waiting for you for three hours. Just for that alone, you shouldn’t keep holding it against her."

Looks like Xiao Bai wants to set Lin Jiayi up.

Wan Chu’er smiled and generously said, "Alright then, let’s let bygones be bygones, and not bring up past issues again." She was not one for roundabout, insincere words like Lin Jiayi.

Lin Jiayi never does things in vain; in her past life, she was snobbishly polite in the beginning and switched attitudes to gain trust and friendship, and then took her to bars for fun.

And then she staged a drama for her, ending with her making a fool of herself and becoming a blight on the Jiang Family.

Is Lin Jiayi planning to repeat her scheme from the last life? Wan Chu’er speculated, most likely spot on.

Last life, she had been foolishly caught in this web, with no recourse afterward.

This time...

Since you’re up for the game, I will accompany you and play it well.

But this time, it’s uncertain who will end up embarrassed; she’s more skilled than in her past life, and now she has supporters like Xiao Bai around her.

Lin Jiayi, you better prepare to find out how it feels to shoot yourself in the foot.

Wan Chu’er thought to herself with a bright smile, rendering Jiang Xiaoxiao slightly unsure of the situation.

Seeing Wan Chu’er readily dismissing all grievances, Lin Jiayi was slightly puzzled yet didn’t show it - there’s no rush; she prefers the slow and steady approach, foolproof. Thus, she reached out and warmly took Wan Chu’er’s hand, saying:

"That’s wonderful, Chuchu, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you. I knew you’re a generous girl; you’re exactly the kind of person I like the most."

The flattery was smoothly delivered without a trace.

Others might float on air if praised by Lin Jiayi, a renowned beauty, and it had been true for Wan Chu’er in her past life, but the Wan Chu’er of today can’t be fooled so easily.

Wan Chu’er smiled lightly, "You’re pretty good yourself." After saying this, she skillfully yawned.

Jiang Xiaoxiao immediately chimed in, "Chuchu, are you tired? Oh my, it’s nearly ten o’clock, it’s getting late, you should rest."

Lin Jiayi is always considerate, she apologized, "Sorry, Chuchu, for disturbing you so late. We’ll head back today and find another time to hang out." Then recalling their last unpleasant meeting, she added:

"Don’t worry, we will definitely get along well in the future, nothing like last time will happen again."

Wan Chu’er cheerfully responded, "Sure, how did you come? Do you need my cousin to drive you back?"

Xiao Bai also enthusiastically offered, "I’d be glad to drive the three beautiful ladies home."

Jiang Lingling’s eyes lit up, about to express her trouble, but Jiang Xiaoxiao said, "No need, my cousin drove here." Jiang Lingling suddenly looked mournfully, pouting at Jiang Xiaoxiao, who firmly pulled her outside.

Thus, in a very harmonious and friendly atmosphere, Lin Jiayi and her party left.

Once they were gone, Xiao Bai smirked and asked, "Got any plans?"

Wan Chu’er gave him a look and said, "That depends on what Miss Lin plans." After that, she went upstairs; her time was precious, and she had lots to do tonight.