Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 185 Nightmare

Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Nightmare

After dinner at dusk, Jiang Kechu took Wan Chu’er out to play for a while, and it wasn’t until bedtime that he let Wan Chu’er return home.

Upon entering the house, Mai Qiqi immediately grabbed Wan Chu’er.

"At last, I can talk to you freely. I hate Brother Jiang, he took my Chuchu away," Mai Qiqi complained, and then immediately snickered, asking:

"Be honest, where did you two sneak off to for a tryst this afternoon and just now? Did you do anything unspeakable?"

Looking at Mai Qiqi’s sparkling eyes, Wan Chu’er felt she ought to consider a career in gossip.

In response to Mai Qiqi’s teasing, Wan Chu’er remained unflushed and unperturbed, with not the slightest change in expression, and calmly said, "No comment."

After finishing her words, she took her toiletries and went to the courtyard, causing Mai Qiqi to grit her teeth.

Off to the side, Li Jia seemed thoughtful. She saw Wan Chu’er leave, then moved closer to Mai Qiqi, with a façade of intimacy, and asked with a smile:

"So you also know Wan Chu’er’s boyfriend, huh? How did Wan Chu’er and her boyfriend meet? After all, he seems so much older than Wan Chu’er, and he’s so wealthy. I heard Wan Chu’er’s house is quite average."

The implication in her words was all too bare, just short of outright saying that Wan Chu’er was a gold digger.

Mai Qiqi glared at her, shifted aside to distance them, and said with justified indignation:

"Don’t project your petty thoughts onto honorable people. Wan Chu’er and Brother Jiang are pure and just got together today at noon. If you’re jealous, just say it, rather than playing these petty tricks.

And what do you mean Brother Jiang is old? Which eye of yours sees him as old? He is clearly in his prime, extraordinarily handsome, and well-matched with Wan Chu’er. They are a match made in heaven!"

Li Jia choked, her face nearly turning white with anger, and after a moment she retorted with irritation:

"What did I say? Why are you speaking to me like this, as though you’re lecturing a grandchild? We’re classmates and even shared a bed for a month; do you have to be this way with me?"

She was inherently prideful and had a strong sense of self-worth. With Mai Qiqi’s lecture, she felt greatly insulted and infuriated; by the end, her eyes had reddened, and her voice choked.

Mai Qiqi was stunned by her reaction; it was just a couple of comments, and she hadn’t even raised her voice in anger. Was it necessary to cry?

Chuchu was great, open to how anyone spoke or joked without breaking into tears.

Moreover, Chuchu never engaged in those jealous ploys, like sour grapes comments, which she found utterly distasteful.

Just then, Wan Chu’er came in. She glanced at Li Jia, who was wiping away tears, then carefully looked at Mai Qiqi. Seeing that Mai Qiqi was fine, she didn’t say anything.

Li Jia, a phoenix rising from an ordinary background, always strived to stand out. Knowing she was sensitive and prideful, Wan Chu’er, who was aloof and impatient with catering to such emotions, generally didn’t pay much heed to Li Jia.

So, upon seeing Li Jia crying, she couldn’t be bothered with it. Her boyfriend was there, along with teachers leading the team. If something was really wrong, she wouldn’t need to step in.

Mai Qiqi helplessly shrugged at Wan Chu’er. They tidied up a bit and went to lie on the kang [traditional heated bed] to rest.

Li Jia wiped her tears alone for a long time, seeing that no one came to comfort her, and finally lay down feeling wronged, thinking to herself: it’s just having a nouveau riche boyfriend, what’s there to be proud of.

At the same time, she secretly resolved to try even harder, so that one day she would make a name for herself with her own strength, become someone great, and then make a glorious return in front of those who looked down on her, making them regret it.

Unaware of Li Jia’s thoughts, Wan Chu’er had a tiring day and fell into a deep sleep soon after lying down.

Mai Qiqi was even more of a thoughtless person, falling asleep even faster.

But next door, Jiang Kechu felt very good after washing up and then lay on the kang.

Thinking about the time he spent with Chuchu today, a smile couldn’t stop spreading across Jiang Kechu’s face, thinking tonight he might dream of Chuchu and have a good dream.

That night, as he wished, he indeed dreamt of Wan Chu’er, but regrettably, it was not a pleasant dream.

In the dream, Wan Chu’er was far, far away from him, saying coldly, "Let’s get a divorce."

A chill ran through Jiang Kechu’s heart. He looked around and saw no one else, then he realized that Wan Chu’er was speaking those words to him.

His face immediately darkened, and he clenched his fists, saying vehemently, "In this life, you are mine in life and in death; you are tied to me through life and death. If you think about divorce, just give up that thought!"

As soon as his words fell, a knife suddenly appeared in Wan Chu’er’s hand. The blade was extremely sharp, flashing with a chilling light that was heart-pounding to see.

Wan Chu’er didn’t hesitate or drag her feet; she directly sliced her arm.

Blood sprayed out instantly.

"Have you gone mad!!" Jiang Kechu felt like he had fallen into a kilometer-deep ice pool, completely chilled to the core.

He tightly grabbed Wan Chu’er’s arm, trying to stop the bleeding.

Wan Chu’er coldly watched his panic as if the person bleeding and hurt wasn’t her, her face and eyes filled with despair and resolution.

The hint of a cold smirk seemed to say, "You can stop me once, but not a second or third time..."

Jiang Kechu’s eyes, red with blood, glared fiercely at Wan Chu’er: "You might as well take that knife and stab me!"

Wan Chu’er remained unperturbed, "Either we divorce, or I die."

Hearing this, Jiang Kechu felt as if a knife had pierced his heart, a pain so intense that with his other hand, he squeezed Wan Chu’er’s delicate neck, his grip slowly tightening, yet Wan Chu’er still showed no reaction.

Jiang Kechu let go in dejection, pulling Wan Chu’er into his arms, "How could you do this to me? How could you treat me this way! How could you treat me this way!! How could you, how could you..."

...

Finally, he left a sentence: "Give me some time to think," and then ran away.

The next morning, as soon as the village roosters crowed, Wan Chu’er climbed up from the kang.

Stepping out of the house, she saw Jiang Kechu warming up on the open ground in front of her. Hearing the noise of her opening and closing the door, Jiang Kechu did not turn to look at her.

Wan Chu’er frowned and called out discontentedly, "Uncle Jiang, aren’t you standing here waiting for me?"

Hearing Wan Chu’er’s voice, Jiang Kechu’s body stiffened. He let out a long breath and slowly turned around.

Pale skin, picturesque brows and eyes, a cute nose, and lips pursed in dissatisfaction, she was full of vitality.

This was not the cold Wan Chu’er from the dream.

Seeing Jiang Kechu staring at her without reacting for a long time, Wan Chu’er snorted, "Enjoy your fill of this beauty today, and without my permission, you’re not allowed to glance at another woman or utter a word to another woman."

Such domineering words brought Jiang Kechu back to his senses. He looked deeply at Wan Chu’er and then said, "Okay! But today is not enough, I want to look at you for a lifetime."

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