Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time-Chapter 129 Gathering

While Wan Chu’er was still silently choking over the desk, Jiang Kechu had finished washing the dishes and came out.

"I’m leaving now, I’ll come over to make lunch tomorrow."

Wan Chu’er instantly lifted her head, straightened up, and accused, "Uncle Jiang, is it really okay for you to barge in so unabashedly?"

Jiang Kechu couldn’t help but laugh, "The phrase ’barge in’ isn’t used like that."

"You!" Wan Chu’er glared at him, "Focus on the main issue!"

Jiang Kechu found Wan Chu’er incredibly cute at this moment, couldn’t resist patting her on the head, then left without looking back.

"I’m off, get some rest early."

Wan Chu’er clenched her fist and knocked ’thunk thunk thunk’ on the desk a few times to protest.

If Jiang Kechu said he would come, even if she didn’t open the door for him, he could still get in, his lock-picking skills were far superior to hers.

Was she going to be forced to not return home?

No, she had to write programs, make games, earn a little money, and live a carefree life.

With Ma Tianjiao and Lin Yufei, those two around, it was impossible to concentrate on writing programs in the dormitory.

She had nowhere else to go.

Wan Chu’er paced back and forth in the living room a few times but couldn’t think of a good solution, feeling her head getting bigger.

Looking up at the clock on the wall, it was already nine o’clock, Wan Chu’er, with the program on her mind, ran back to the computer.

Before starting to code, she remembered what Jiang Kechu had said and unwillingly opened a webpage, typed in the words "barge in," and pressed enter.

"It means to ascend the hall and enter the inner room. It’s a metaphor for knowledge progressing from shallow to deep, orderly and gradually reaching a higher level." Wan Chu’er read it out loud and felt her face burning for a moment.

She muttered, "Jiang Kechu definitely misused it before, otherwise how could he know so clearly, hmph!"

The next day was Sunday, and all morning, Wan Chu’er was a bit restless and inattentive, Jiang Kechu had said last night that he would come to make her lunch today.

She hesitated back and forth for a while between going out and just staying home, without completing a single line of code.

Finally, she closed the computer, packed her bag, and walked outside.

She had just left the neighborhood when she ran into Mai Qiqi and Lin Yufei.

"Hey, Chuchu, wait up."

Sitting in the taxi, as soon as the car came to a stop, Mai Qiqi hurriedly called out.

Lin Yufei followed the gaze and saw Wan Chu’er about to leave with a bag.

"What a coincidence, if we had come a bit later, we would have made a wasted trip." She patted her chest.

Wan Chu’er looked at them with some surprise, "Did you come specifically to find me?"

"Yes," Mai Qiqi walked over and said, "We’re having a gathering at noon in our dorm, Yu Fei and I specially came to get you."

A gathering?

Since it was a dorm gathering, then Ma Tianjiao definitely couldn’t be missing, Wan Chu’er said, "I still have things to do, I won’t go." She didn’t want to see Ma Tianjiao’s affected face and sarcastic remarks.

Lin Yufei grabbed her arm eagerly and said:

"You must go, today’s gathering, it’s An Zihao who’s treating us, hehe, Qiqi is finally willing to give An Zihao a title. It’s like the first time meeting the parents, we are Qiqi’s parents! Besides, you’re usually so close with Qiqi, you definitely have to participate."

Wan Chu’er raised an eyebrow, smiling at Mai Qiqi, "You finally got it figured out?"

Mai Qiqi was a bit embarrassed, "Actually, An Zihao is not too bad."

"Is An Zihao certain he’ll be glad to see me?" Wan Chu’er asked with a smile, recalling how An Zihao had issued all sorts of warnings for her to stay away from Mai Qiqi.

Lin Yufei laughed and said, "This time it’s An Zihao himself who specifically asked for you to come. I suppose he wants to show off his love with Qiqi in front of you, just strut their stuff. Just play along."

The whole campus relished the rivalry between An Zihao and Wan Chu’er, and she was well aware, finding it quite amusing to think about.

Ha, very likely!

Wan Chu’er felt that An Zihao probably wanted to look down on her as the loser with the air of a victor.

It all sounded quite interesting, and since it was Mai Qiqi’s big event, Wan Chu’er didn’t decline the invitation. She could simply ignore Ma Tianjiao if need be, or just give her a warning.

And this was the perfect opportunity to avoid Uncle Jiang, which couldn’t be better.

So, the trio got back into the taxi they had just left and headed straight for the destination.

Upon arrival, they got out of the car and, lo and behold!

The place looked so posh from the outside! No wonder Lin Yufei insisted on her coming.

An Zihao really splurged; it seems he comes from quite the wealthy background.

The three of them entered the hotel and saw An Zihao waiting in the lobby.

"Qiqi, you’re finally here," An Zihao said as he greeted Mai Qiqi, immediately coming over and casting a smug glance at Wan Chu’er.

Wan Chu’er pretended not to notice, oblivious to him. Today he can flaunt his relationship as much as he likes.

Lin Yufei was dazzled by the luxury; she ran her hand along the marble wall and clicked her tongue twice, saying, "An Zihao, this place is really upscale."

An Zihao grandly waved his hand, "Enjoy yourselves today, eat well and have fun – it’s on me."

He then proceeded to reach for Mai Qiqi’s hand, but she slapped it away and went to cling to Wan Chu’er’s arm instead. Wan Chu’er smiled and let her.

Sure enough, An Zihao immediately shot Wan Chu’er an angry glare.

Wan Chu’er coolly said, "But you invited me here. Keep giving me dirty looks, and I’ll go ahead and kiss Mai Qiqi."

An Zihao was left speechless, choked up with frustration, and then he looked pitifully at Mai Qiqi, pleading, "Qiqi, she’s bullying me."

Mai Qiqi couldn’t bear it and feared that Wan Chu’er might really kiss her again, so she quickly let go of Wan Chu’er’s hand and consoled, "Chuchu is just joking with you."

An Zihao was immediately satisfied and led the three people upstairs.

As they ascended the stairs, he shot Wan Chu’er a look of disdain when Mai Qiqi wasn’t paying attention, to which Wan Chu’er responded with a fist.

So childish!

She began to worry whether Mai Qiqi would have a good life following this immature An Zihao.

They soon arrived at the door of the private room, and An Zihao pushed the door open, smiling, "Qiqi, here we are. If you don’t like it, we can go somewhere else."

Mai Qiqi said, "It’s quite nice, no need to change."

Wan Chu’er was the last to enter and immediately saw Ma Tianjiao with another person sitting beside her—Li Gang.

As Wan Chu’er glanced over, Ma Tianjiao deliberately snuggled closer to Li Gang and tossed a provocative look at Wan Chu’er.

These two were together now; what a small world, Wan Chu’er thought.

The entire room 409 knew about Li Gang pursuing Wan Chu’er; Ma Tianjiao was clearly doing this on purpose.

Upon seeing Ma Tianjiao’s display, Lin Yufei exclaimed in shock, "Ma Tianjiao, how did you end up getting involved with Li Gang? Are you stealing Chuchu’s man?"

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Then Li Gang also turned to look at Wan Chu’er.

Ma Tianjiao snorted with a smile, "Li Gang and Wan Chu’er aren’t lovers, so how am I stealing her man? Lin Yufei, could you please think before you speak?"