Chapter 1001

It was a clear and sunny weekend, but Zuko was not around, so time felt particularly slow for Lina. She sat at the entryway, feeling bored and absentmindedly nibbling on watermelon. The sound of a car horn broke the silence of the empty alley, its loud honk resonating crisply in the air. Lina was taken aback and quickly ran out to see. A striking red convertible sports car caught Lina's attention at the alley's entrance. Its sleek and dynamic body glistened under the sunlight, emanating a unique radiance. As the car came to a stop, the driver, a person with wavy hair resembling a celebrity, removed her sunglasses and greeted Lina with a beaming smile. "Ready to have some fun today? Hop in!" Lina's surprise and delight were evident as she exclaimed, almost screaming, "Gia? Is that really you?!" This version of Gia was completely different from the one she knew. Until last week, Gia had been a very low-key student, dressing modestly and carrying herself in a reserved manner. Then