Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 299 - 298: Uncooperative

Fang Shaohan said seriously, "This time we really need you."

Gu Xiaoqing looked at herself sarcastically, pointed at herself, and said, "Are you sure it’s me?"

"Of course."

"What do you want to do? Just say it straight up. Us arguing like this doesn’t help solve anything. It’d be better if you were more direct." Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want to beat around the bush.

"We need you to impersonate Wei Ziyun."

Gu Xiaoqing was almost doubting her hearing, disbelief etched on her face as she pointed at herself, "Is your brain broken? Do we even look alike?"

Wei Ziyun and Gu Xiaoqing were completely different people. Wei Ziyun’s beauty and delicacy were known by every student at school, whereas her own face couldn’t possibly look like that even in ten years.

How do I impersonate that?

Moreover, good heavens, since she’s number one on the blacklist, she absolutely has reason to believe the other party is very familiar with her appearance. Do they call them blind for a reason?

"Yes, it’s you."

Fang Shaohan was also helpless. Initially, this could’ve been handled by a female officer, but it was Wei Ziyun’s personal request. Otherwise, Wei Ziyun would have to act as the bait herself.

The final compromise was with General Wei and Wei Hanjian.

At the last crucial moment, they were about to solve the matter once and for all. The Provincial Disciplinary Inspection Commission had gotten involved, and the Provincial Public Security Department had already classified this case as a top-level case.

They can’t fail at the last step.

"Don’t the police have something to do? Didn’t you have two female officers with you last time? Isn’t this the time to serve the people? Why do you need an ordinary person like me?" Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want to hurt Fang Shaohan with harsh words, but she couldn’t help but let a few sharp ones fly.

She really couldn’t understand how this matter got involved with her.

She was a dignified college student enjoying her beautiful university life. Everything was so perfect. Her wonderful life, her family’s wonderful life hadn’t even begun yet. How was she now facing such a family-shattering peril?

"Is this Wei Ziyun’s request?"

Gu Xiaoqing replied angrily, "Wei Ziyun’s request? Is Wei Ziyun your department head or something?"

Caught up in a fit of temper, she could still mind Wei Ziyun’s words. What kind of world is this?

"Wei Ziyun has a heart condition. Her request is if it’s not you, then she’ll go herself." Fang Shaohan didn’t want to make things hard for Gu Xiaoqing. He knew such a request was absurd, asking a regular person to get involved in such a mission-impossible case was unreasonable.

But Wei Ziyun’s stance was firm. If Wei Ziyun acted as bait, it might very well cost a life. This is no joke; no one could predict what might happen to a heart patient in such a situation.

Even with complete precautions by the police, any small stimulus, perhaps the excitement after a victory, could take her life.

Moreover, a female officer’s involvement might be tried on, since that person in power had enough authority to do what others couldn’t. Investigating one or two people wasn’t hard. To put it plainly, it was to humor Wei Ziyun’s request.

Because too many people were involved, the authorities wanted to handle the matter quietly, which required the involvement of an ordinary person like Gu Xiaoqing.

"No way. I refuse."

Gu Xiaoqing had no noble or great thoughts and wouldn’t get involved in an incident she knew could have dire consequences. Ordinary people should have ordinary thoughts and lives. That kind of spy life, like in 007 movies, isn’t for everyone. Even if she sometimes enjoyed such adventurous films, she wouldn’t live that life herself.

Fang Shaohan simply gazed at her with those deep black eyes, appearing to be merely a simple stare, yet it was a gaze that could dismantle all her inner defenses.

"You haven’t heard the details yet. Maybe after hearing me out, you’ll change your mind?" Fang Shaohan tried to persuade Gu Xiaoqing.

"If this is what you wanted to say, then I don’t think there’s any need to waste our time." Gu Xiaoqing opened the car door, ready to end the conversation.

Even if it was a very unpleasant talk.

Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want to face those nightmarish memories again.

No girl wants to recall an old kidnapping and escape.

"Alright, I’m sorry for bringing back unpleasant memories." Fang Shaohan sighed in resignation.

In truth, Fang Shaohan never wanted to drag Gu Xiaoqing into this case from the start. He was aware of the hidden dangers, knowing they weren’t something Gu Xiaoqing needed to go through.

But he couldn’t go against his superiors’ orders. If he didn’t come, someone else would, and Fang Shaohan didn’t want Gu Xiaoqing to hear about it from someone else.

At the very least, he wanted the person giving her mental preparation to be himself.

"Next time, just call me. There’s absolutely no need to come over." Gu Xiaoqing got out of the car with a sarcastic tone. Truly making a big fuss over nothing.

Of course, it wasn’t for herself, but for Wei Ziyun.

"I didn’t expect you to refuse, at least not so quickly."

"Did you expect to convince me to take on this mission?"

Gu Xiaoqing could hardly believe it.

"Perhaps, but I believe our plan is the most secure, a one-stone-two-birds strategy that will dismantle these people’s plots, and of course, resolve this matter." Fang Shaohan was frustrated, feeling angry at himself for having the ugly thought of involving an innocent person.

But even so, it was an opportunity for a close collaboration, Fang Shaohan wanted a chance to interact with Gu Xiaoqing. Does that count as despicable?

When he heard Wei Ziyun’s suggestion, Fang Shaohan felt a moment of elation, at least a sense of satisfaction within himself.

Because he was the one responsible for the protection during this mission.

"I couldn’t care less about your one-stone-two-birds opportunity. It’s got nothing to do with me, and I have no interest in knowing, so stay away from me."

Gu Xiaoqing said fiercely, as if trying to discard a piece of trash.

Why did it feel like something within her was being awakened step by step, a desire for adventure? Gu Xiaoqing glared at Fang Shaohan in annoyance. It’s all because of him. If it weren’t for him, how would she have the sudden thought of wanting to be a hero? It’s this person’s ambition that made her feel different.

But behind such a thrilling life is a costly price. Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t let her family get involved in it.

She slammed the car door shut, as if to express her firm decision.