Rebirth of the Film Empress' Beloved Wife [JenLisa Adaptation]

Chapter 12 - Add One Point

Lisa wanted Jennie to go outside, but she clearly wasn’t going to. She stood frozen for a while before she finally decided to hurry up and finish dressing. The entire time, she kept her back to her. Afterward, Lisa glanced at her nervously and asked, “Are we leaving for lunch now?”

“Mhm.” Jennie didn’t say much. She turned around and left, hiding the look of disappointment that entered her eyes.

Lisa’s figure was unexpectedly impressive to that extent, but unfortunately, her reaction speed was too fast. She’d only been able to get a single glance at her before she stingily turned her back to her. How effeminate and bashful–what, was she afraid she’d try to take advantage of her?

As the two made their way to the parking lot together, they were greeted several times by countless people. Curious gazes and heated discussion trailed after them. Both Lisa and Jennie belonged to the cold-faced category, so they appeared stoic and unaffected as they allowed everyone else to stare and whisper. However, the couple’s inner thoughts couldn’t be more different from each other’s.

Jennie wasn’t concerned at all. Whether the stares were ones of curiosity or jealousy, good intentions or malice, that didn’t interest her whatsoever. She knew very well the consequences of her actions, but again, she didn’t care.

Lisa, on the other hand, was feeling a bit complicated. Although she had long since become accustomed to attracting attention wherever she went, this time she could easily imagine the chain reaction that would follow after being seen like this with Jennie today.

All kinds of speculations on the relationship between her and Jennie would arise, and both positive and negative comments would be made. Some people might even relate her official webpage confession to Jennie, and the consequences of that definitely couldn’t be ignored!

Lisa repeatedly snuck glances at her, trying to figure out what she was thinking. Her behavior these past two days was really too weird, and she couldn’t make out what was on her mind. She couldn’t figure out her motive, so she didn’t know what she should do to cooperate.

In her mind, Jennie would never treat her well with no strings attached. There was definitely a motive for her behavior. However, regardless of the reason, she chose to cherish this gift of warmth.

…..

The restaurant was located near the company. It was a century-old restaurant that served mainly Guangzhou-styled cuisine, and a private room had been booked for Lisa and Jennie. As they walked from the parking lot to their private room, they saw at least four or five familiar figures.

Because of its high confidentiality and security, the restaurant was a popular one amongst the entertainment circle, and this was especially true for the employees of Resplendent Entertainment. However, since it wasn’t lunch break time yet, there weren’t a lot of people around, and those who did recognize the two didn’t dare approach.

Once they finished ordering, Lisa poured Jennie a cup of tea. Neither spoke until finally, she gave in and tried to start a conversation with her.

“Is there something you want me to do? If there is, then you can tell me directly. I’ll definitely cooperate with you.” She firmly believed that Jennie needed something from her, just like three years ago when she was suddenly called to her office, and the contractual marriage between them began.

Jennie was in the middle of sampling her tea. Lisa’s words came as a surprise to her. She looked at her strangely and then asked faintly, “I have something I want you to do? And what is it that you want to cooperate with me on?”

That rendered Lisa speechless. If she knew what she wanted her to do, then she wouldn’t have asked. She would’ve already done it on her own initiative!

“I don’t know. That’s why I’m asking you,” she said in a helpless tone. If she knew what went on in her mind, then she wouldn’t be suffering from this unrequited love. Three years wouldn’t have yielded dislike rather than progress.

“I don’t know either.” She couldn’t seem to recall wanting her to do anything?

Wait, no! Suddenly, her eyes lit up with a thought. She prodded, “Does eating a meal with me make you happy?”

Lisa looked up slightly as a trace of embarrassment appeared on her face. Jennie’s question made her feel a bit unnatural. She shot a quick glance at her before coughing lightly and answering, “Pretty good.”

“Then why aren’t you smiling?” Jennie seemed to be really puzzled. She fixed her gaze on Lisa and waited for her response. The corners of Lisa’s lips twitched, as though she wanted to laugh but couldn’t, and as she watched, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. Why was making this woman smile even just once so hard? Were her efforts still not enough?

Their food arrived quickly. After taking a few bites, she deemed it palatable and thoughtfully picked up a piece of her own white-cut chicken with her chopsticks and dropped it into Lisa’s bowl.

Jennie stared at her wordlessly.

It took the woman a whole three seconds to react. She stared at the piece of chicken, and then at the anticipative look on Jennie’s face. Feeling somewhat overwhelmed by an unexpected favor, she said, “Thank you!”

She accepted her thanks with a nod of her head, but when she noticed that there was nothing else, she asked with a trace of impatience, “And then?”

What? Although Lisa didn’t say it out loud, the question was written on her face. The shift in her expression was almost imperceptible, but Jennie still noticed it. This time, she started to feel a bit worried.

Why was this woman not catching on?

“Are you happy that I put food into your bowl?” This was her first time doing that for somebody!

“… Happy!” Being asked twice if she was happy or not caused the apprehensive tone of her voice to become more obvious.

“Then why aren’t you smiling?” No smile meant no mission completion, no mission completion meant no points, and no points meant no upgrade!

Lisa was starting to feel a headache. Jennie was acting too weird.

“Did something happen to you? Or have you just been feeling too much pressure lately?” She stared at her with blatant worry, as if she was looking at an ill patient.

“Are you trying to say I have problems?” Jennie was a keen person, but she was using it in the wrong place.

Seeing her straightforward reaction, paired with the seemingly distressed furrow between her brows, Lisa suddenly laughed!

For some reason, her cold yet conflicted and troubled expression triggered her laughter. It made her realize that even someone like Kim Jennie was capable of having such an adorable side to her, and this side was something she had never seen before. It was absolutely precious and definitely worth treasuring!

Meanwhile, Jennie’s Virtuous Wife System finally reacted, and she heard the long-awaited voice ring out in her mind.

Congratulations on accomplishing the task once!

+1 Point

Progress: 1/10

Please continue working hard!

However, when she heard the System’s notification, the gaze she was looking at Lisa with instantly turned strange.