Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 669 - 271

Qi Baotan was awoken by her alarm clock.

The room was silent, with curtains drawn, enveloping the space in a comforting darkness.

She felt a bit dazed.

After a moment, she recalled that she was at An’an’s house.

This was An’an’s bedroom.

Actually, she tended to be particular about where she slept, but last night she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow, enjoying a restful night.

She got out of bed and pulled open the curtains, and a flood of sunlight instantly poured in, prompting her to squint.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was a river, with sunlight shimmering across its surface like a river filled with gold.

In the bathroom, toothbrush, toothpaste, and towels were already prepared.

After freshening up, Qi Baotan walked out and saw a freshly prepared breakfast on the dining table.

It must have been bought by An’an earlier in the morning, all dishes Qi Baotan loved.

She glanced around: "Where’s An’an?"

The phone Qi Baotan held in her hand chimed, prompting her to quickly check the screen.

It was a message from An’an. She had some errands and asked Qi Baotan to head downstairs after breakfast; the driver from last night would take her to meet the team.

Director Cen Shu and the main production crew were arriving in Qingzhou this morning. The group chat had already informed them last night about the lunch gathering at a hotel near the cinema.

Qi Baotan obediently finished her breakfast, donned a casual outfit, slung her bag over her shoulder, and headed out.

At the gate of the residential area, the man who had picked her up from the airport the previous night saw her coming out and promptly got out of the car to open the backseat door.

Feeling a bit flattered, Qi Baotan hurriedly expressed her thanks.

"How should I address you?"

"No need to be so formal, Miss Qi. My surname is Wu. You can call me Xiao Wu."

"Master Wu, thank you for your hard work."

"This is just my job."

Qi Baotan was curious about his relationship with An’an, but curiosity was one thing—asking directly would be impolite.

"Master Wu, let’s head to the Blue Sky Hotel."

Wu Yong glanced at the rearview mirror. "Miss Qi, Miss Shen asked me to take you to another place first."

Qi Baotan hesitated briefly. "Then I’ll follow An’an’s arrangements."

The car stopped at a styling studio, and Wu Yong reminded her, "Miss Qi, I’ll wait for you here."

Feeling somewhat confused, Qi Baotan walked in. A staff member at the entrance glanced at her and enthusiastically greeted her: "Miss Qi, right? Please follow me."

Soon, Qi Baotan was face-to-face with the studio’s styling director—a young individual whose gender was ambiguous. They circled her slowly and then extended their delicate fingers, saying with deliberate flair, "A good foundation, but what a waste—not knowing how to dress."

Two hours later, when Qi Baotan walked out again, Wu Yong almost didn’t recognize her.

From her hair to her shoes, she was polished to perfection—a stunningly pure beauty.

Qi Baotan pulled her down jacket tighter around herself. Beneath it was a dress, and she smiled awkwardly: "I didn’t expect this at all."

"Miss Qi, you look very beautiful today."

"Thank you."

Qi Baotan took out her phone and messaged Shen You’an: "An’an, actress Ru will also show up today. Is dressing up this much inappropriate?"

Would Ru think she was stealing the spotlight? As a newcomer, she just wanted to keep a low profile and didn’t want to stand out too much.

Shen You’an replied quickly—Don’t underestimate Ru. She’s not that petty.

Qi Baotan felt reassured.

When they reached the Blue Sky Hotel, as soon as Qi Baotan stepped out of the car, a black business sedan executed a sharp drift and stopped abruptly right next to her, startling Qi Baotan into leaning against the car door.

Wu Yong quickly got out. "Miss Qi, are you alright?"

Still shaken, Qi Baotan shook her head. "I’m fine."

Wu Yong frowned darkly, turned around, and knocked on the car window with his hand: "Get out."

Although Wu Yong wasn’t tall, his usually kind demeanor belied a menacing aura when his face turned stern; it was truly intimidating.

Qi Baotan, eager to avoid trouble, quickly interjected: "Master Wu, let it go; I’m fine."

Wu Yong shielded her behind him and said in a low voice, "They did it on purpose."

He’d observed it clearly just moments ago. The black sedan had approached from the southern parking lot at a slow speed, only accelerating when the driver spotted Qi Baotan stepping out of the car. The driver’s technical precision ensured no physical harm, but for someone as unguarded as Qi Baotan—a timid young woman—the psychological impact could linger.

On purpose?

Qi Baotan felt a pang of fear in her heart. She looked towards the tinted car windows—who could be holding a grudge against her?

The car remained motionless. Wu Yong knocked on the window again, this time more sinisterly: "Come out. Now."

Even Qi Baotan, standing behind Wu Yong, felt a chill as she glanced at him.

Moments later, the car door was pulled open from the inside, and a round-faced young woman peeked out with a bright smile: "Brother, I’m terribly sorry. It was the driver’s error. He didn’t scare this young lady too much, did he? I apologize on his behalf."

As they say, one can’t lash out at someone conciliatory. The girl’s attitude seemed decent, and Qi Baotan let out a small breath of relief. "I’m fine. Just ask the driver to be more careful next time."

Wu Yong smirked coldly, eyes darting past the round-faced girl toward the interior of the car.

Drivers of such business cars were typically employees, unlikely to act on their own. This was undoubtedly instructed by the car owner.

"Get out."

Zhang Xiaoya frowned slightly—this was becoming troublesome. Wu Yong looked like someone you wouldn’t want to provoke.

"Sir, the mistake indeed lies with the driver. He startled this young lady, and we sincerely apologize. If you require compensation, we won’t object. Please let us know your demands."

This almost painted them as victims of extortion.

What a masterful deflection.

Wu Yong maintained a frosty attitude: "Shall I make you get out instead?"

Zhang Xiaoya’s brows knitted more tightly—this guy was really difficult and now stirring up her temper. This newcomer seemed like trouble; it was only her second day and already a mess.

Her mind worked quickly to find a solution, but before she could respond, someone stepped out of the car.

Qi Baotan froze in disbelief upon seeing the person who emerged. "Luuo Yunqi?"

The two had spent time together in the production crew, sharing significant scenes, so Qi Baotan was no stranger to this face.

Today, Luuo Yunqi was clearly dressed to impress, her makeup meticulously done to emphasize her beauty. Despite the cold weather, she wore only a thin dress, stunning yet chilled to the bone.

Qi Baotan’s mind raced back to Wu Yong’s assertion that it was deliberate—she frowned but kept her thoughts hidden.

She didn’t want to automatically assign bad intentions, but if the perpetrator was Luuo Yunqi, it warranted careful consideration.

Luuo Yunqi smiled gently, "Miss Qi, long time no see."

Wu Yong blocked Qi Baotan and said coldly, "I’d like you to apologize to Miss Qi."

Luuo Yunqi sighed helplessly, "Miss Qi, I apologize on behalf of the driver. I hope you can be magnanimous enough not to fuss over our mistake."

Her apology lacked sincerity.

Qi Baotan patted Wu Yong’s shoulder, stepping out from behind him to confront Luuo Yunqi directly: "Miss Luuo, we both know whether it was intentional."

Luuo Yunqi shook her head: "Miss Qi, you truly misunderstand me...."

"Luuo Yunqi, do you think everyone else is an idiot?"

Qi Baotan’s sharp tone caused Luuo Yunqi’s expression to shift, her gaze hardening.

Qi Baotan didn’t spare her another glance. "Master Wu, you can leave now."

Wu Yong looked cautiously at Luuo Yunqi. "But...."

Qi Baotan smiled, "It’s a society governed by the rule of law—would anyone dare commit murder?"

"I’ll be here in the parking lot. Call me if anything happens."

Qi Baotan walked away first, with Luuo Yunqi hot on her heels, only to be stopped by Wu Yong.

Luuo Yunqi narrowed her eyes: "What do you think you’re doing?"