CHAPTER 699: CHAPTER 689: NO NEED FOR RETAKES

Jiang Lingxi wanted to take control of this chase scene.

But after the exchange just now, she was well aware that in terms of driving skills and proficiency, she, a novice with only two days of practice, was no match for the person in the blue car.

She had no choice but to find another path.

Force the person out of the car!

She drove straight towards the lake ahead.

The terrified screams of the cameraman rang in her ears, but she blocked them out.

Seeing the front of the car about to plunge into the lake, she suddenly turned the steering wheel. At the critical moment, the car skidded along the lakeside.

The cameraman stared wide-eyed at the car window next to him, splattered with a few drops of lake water. Just a little closer, and he might have met his maker!

This maneuver was indeed dangerous, but it successfully put some distance between them and the relentless blue car.

Little Guo, witnessing this thrilling move from the blue car, couldn’t help but grinning even wider.

This Miss Jiang, she really knew how to surprise him!

After successfully entering the inner lane, Jiang Lingxi looked at the blue car in the rearview mirror, speeding up to catch up, her lips pressed into a straight line.

She had only one chance.

The same trick couldn’t be used twice.

If the blue car wanted to squeeze in again, it would have to push her out once more.

She was waiting for that opportunity.

There was another bend ahead.

The blue car tried to overtake again.

Now!

The cameraman watched in horror as Jiang Lingxi floored the accelerator and sharply turned the steering wheel, aiming to crash the blue car into the lake, swiping past it.

"Bang!"

Both were shocked at the same time.

Accompanied by the harsh sound of tires scraping against the asphalt, the blue car, accelerating, was suddenly side-swiped, the steering wheel slipping momentarily from control.

No control meant no automatic turning.

The next second, "Splash!"

The mechanical female voice in the cabin spoke immediately: [Vehicle detected underwater, doors and windows are automatically opened. Please escape quickly, please escape quickly...]

The corner of ’Little Guo’s’ mouth, initially raised, stiffened for a second, and upon seeing the lake water pouring in as the doors and windows opened, he had no choice but to crawl out through the open door.

Looking up, he saw the driver’s side door of the red car open, the person inside stepping out with a cold expression.

In a black and red outfit, with an unparalleled cold glamour, even from a short distance, he couldn’t help but be momentarily taken aback.

This was the first time someone had pushed him to this extent!

"Cough, Miss Jiang’s fans, do they know how crazy she is in person?"

The two were now less than three meters apart, Jiang Lingxi finally seeing the face under that black cap clearly.

Pale and delicate, looking rather young. But those eyes, full of indifference towards life.

"Who sent you?"

"Cough, this question violates my professional ethics."

Jiang Lingxi sneered, "Someone like you dares to talk about ethics?"

With that, her eyes sharpened.

’Little Guo’ immediately sensed something was wrong and tried to dodge aside, but it was too late.

A foot came down heavily on his shoulder, with such force that he couldn’t help but retreat a few steps, his back slamming into the blue car behind him, which finally stopped him.

"Hiss!"

That kick left his left arm numb!

If he hadn’t managed to sidestep, that kick would have hit his chest, causing him to cough up blood at the very least.

Who knew a female celebrity could have such strength, she must be an action star!

The damn Henry’s intel didn’t mention this!

He initially thought that even if they were face to face, it wouldn’t be a problem. Although cutting up such a face would indeed be hard, he could manage.

Now, his confidence was shaken.

Holding his shoulder, he looked over again, finally with a serious expression in his eyes.

Jiang Lingxi saw his eyes dart around, "Still not talking?"

This time she was answered by a bright blade, flying directly towards her face.

She tilted her head to dodge, the blade hit the red car, scaring the cameraman back inside who was about to get out to see what was happening.

Could this be a murder scene he’s stumbled upon?

Better to stay in the car for safety.

As for Jiang Lingxi standing outside, it’s not that he didn’t want to help, he just couldn’t.

’Little Guo’ was skilled with throwing knives, and if Jiang Lingxi hadn’t been prepared, he might have succeeded.

But these weapons, which needed distance to be most effective, were just useless scraps of metal in her eyes when it came to close combat.

The two fought without reservation beside the lake.

And through this fight, Jiang Lingxi realized why he used throwing knives as a weapon.

Simply because he was bad at close combat!

No wonder he chose such a roundabout method.

"Trying to run?"

Hearing the approaching car, Jiang Lingxi grabbed his shoulder, "Did you get my permission?"

’Little Guo’ looked up at the incoming car, then at the icy lake beside him, gritted his teeth, and simply let himself fall back, using Jiang Lingxi’s force to tumble directly into the lake.

The lake water quickly engulfed him, he held his breath and swam toward the depths.

He didn’t care if he completed the mission, or even if he died in this freezing lake, but he couldn’t fall into the hands of Hua State’s police.

Jiang Lingxi watched the lake surface regain its calm until someone called from behind, then she turned and walked back, taking the phone handed to her.

"Sister Tong, An’an, I’m fine."

Though it was a pity, that guy was quite gutsy, with this weather, doing a water escape, it was lucky if he didn’t freeze to death in the water.

All just to avoid falling into her hands.

By the time they returned to the original filming location, half an hour had passed.

As soon as Jiang Lingxi got out of the car, she was surrounded by Tong Yue and Xu Ling’an, who checked her over to ensure that apart from her hand being a bit red from punching, her skin wasn’t broken anywhere else. Only then did they relax.

Then came the apologies from the director and others waiting nearby.

Although the cameraman in the car had stopped due to fright, the aerial tracking shots were not affected.

The thrilling chase and clash between the red and blue cars on the highway had been captured faithfully, and even the fight by the lake and the water escape were all filmed from start to finish.

"That new guy, Little Guo, turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This accident was due to our lack of rigor in employee screening, and we’re truly sorry for the fright caused to Miss Jiang!"

Jiang Lingxi waved a hand at the director, "If I’m not mistaken, this guy was after me. It also startled the director and everyone else."

"It’s good that you’re alright, it’s good. How about we call it a day on today’s shoot, and allow Miss Jiang to rest, then we can reschedule a time to reshoot later?"

Jiang Lingxi raised an eyebrow, "Not using what we filmed earlier?"

"Huh?"

"Although the footage is a bit different from what was planned, wasn’t there a chase? And post-production effects can be cut down too. The fight scene after doesn’t need to be scrapped; consider that Little Guo participated too. Doesn’t that make it more interesting?"

Jiang Lingxi guessed that Little Guo was likely an assassin.

Only an assassin would hide and be so concerned about whether their face was exposed.

So naturally, she had to do the opposite.

Even if he survives the cold in the water, knowing he ended up in a car commercial could kill his spirit.

And as for the person who hired the assassin, rattling the bushes might just scare the snake out.

"Right, why didn’t I think of that!" The director clapped his hands in excitement, "Indeed, it’s more thrilling than just a simple chase. We’ll go with Miss Jiang’s suggestion, no need for reshoots."

"I have one more request."

"Please go ahead, Miss Jiang."

"Publish it as soon as possible."

"Ah, alright!"