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Chapter 141 - 141 141 Are You Sure Youre Not Doing This on
Chapter 141 - 141 141 Are You Sure Youre Not Doing This on
?Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Are You Sure You’re Not Doing This on Purpose? Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Are You Sure You’re Not Doing This on Purpose? Sitting in the car heading back.
Mr. Lu spoke, “Director Mo mentioned that he couldn’t find a suitable candidate for the second male lead, so I recommended someone.”
He wouldn’t hide or deliberately conceal what he had done from Luo Ning.
Having read and studied the entire script, Luo Ning naturally knew what kind of role the second male lead was.
She turned her head and tried asking, “You didn’t recommend Ji Xinghang, did you?”
Otherwise, given Lu Xun’s character, he probably wouldn’t have mentioned this matter just to her.
Lu Xun’s lips curled up, “Hmm, the director wants someone who looks good, is young, and can act; I think he fits, so I recommended him.”
Luo Ning: “…” She felt that Emperor Lu’s words seemed insincere.
She turned to him with a half-smile and asked, “Are you sure it’s because he’s young, good-looking, and can act that you recommended him?”
Lu Xun coughed lightly and said with a laugh, “The main thing is, I feel he can play the second male lead well.”
Luo Ning couldn’t help but laugh, “Mr. Lu, are you sure you’re not just messing with him?”
“If you want to see it that way, you actually can,” Lu Xun nodded and admitted with a smile.
He wanted Ji Xinghang to understand both on and off the screen that what’s lost is lost, and it’s too late to try to salvage it.
Luo Ning asked, “Did Director Mo agree?”
Lu Xun replied, “He also thinks Ji Xinghang’s image and personality fit the role well, so he plans to contact Ji Xinghang’s agent in a couple of days.”
Then, he switched topics and asked, “What about you? If you have any objections, I’ll ask Director Mo to find someone else.”
If Luo Ning didn’t want to act with Ji Xinghang, he would ask Director Mo to replace him. Everything was still primarily based on her wishes.
That’s why he was telling her about it now.
Upon hearing this, Luo Ning knew it was Lu Xun showing respect to her; this man had always been so considerate and meticulous.
She shrugged and said, “I don’t mind; it’s up to Ji Xinghang whether he comes or not.”
Given Ji Xinghang’s past behavior, he probably wouldn’t come and might even ridicule Director Mo.
Now, she wasn’t too sure what that guy would decide.
Seeing that Luo Ning truly didn’t mind, a deep smile tinged Lu Xun’s eyes, “He’ll probably come.”
“Then let him come,” she could now regard Ji Xinghang as nothing.
Lu Xun then asked with a smile, “Are you free tonight? How about we have dinner together?”
He added, “I know a seafood restaurant that’s really good, I’ll take you there.”
Luo Ning smiled and nodded, “Sure!”
Recently her mom had taken her brother and Aunt Lan out for a trip, so she didn’t need to go home for dinner.
Lu Xun glanced at the time and said, “It’s still early; I want to buy some cufflinks, could you accompany me to shop?”
If his assistant heard this, they would definitely be speechless—since when did Emperor Lu ever shop for cufflinks himself?
Those were things they’d have prepared for him to choose from.
Hearing him say this, Luo Ning felt that seeing Emperor Lu shopping at the mall was quite down-to-earth.
She chuckled, “Sure!”
Both wore masks and hats to the mall, consciously keeping their presence low-key, which made them turn heads but not get recognized.
Luo Ning helped Lu Xun pick several pairs of cufflinks, and Lu Xun also accompanied Luo Ning to buy a few dresses.
After shopping, they went to a relatively private café to rest.
Sitting down, Luo Ning looked at Lu Xun and smiled, “Many men don’t like to accompany ladies shopping; Mr. Lu, you are quite rare.”
Ji Xinghang, that jerk, never liked to go shopping with her.
Every time they went shopping together, he either wouldn’t go or, if he did, he would get impatient soon after or show a look as if life was unbearable.
Thinking back, she really wanted to beat that jerk up.
Emperor Lu was different; he not only accompanied her shopping, but also gave serious suggestions and helped carry the shopping bags.
Lu Xun chuckled softly, “Shopping with you isn’t tiring; I quite enjoy it.”
He usually didn’t like shopping, but he was more than willing if it meant spending time with Luo Ning.
As for other women, he respectfully declined!
Luo Ning laughed and said, “Next time I go shopping, if I don’t call my best girl friends, should I call you instead? I’ve noticed your taste is quite similar to mine.”
The suggestions from Lu Xun always hit the mark for her.
Lu Xun couldn’t have asked for more, his eyes smiling, “Sure!”
After finishing their coffee, they happened to pass by the shopping mall’s cinema.
Lu Xun glanced at his watch, “It’s still a bit early for dinner, how about we watch a movie together?”
He pointed to the cinema’s promotional board and said, “I’ve heard this film is not bad, and it’s doing well at the box office.”
Since Luo Ning had returned, she hadn’t been to the cinema with anyone, and she rarely did in her previous life.
She became interested all of a sudden, “Sure, I’ll buy the tickets online.”
Lu Xun was carrying quite a few things, so Luo Ning took out her phone and bought two tickets.
It wasn’t long before the movie started, so they went to the car to drop off their things and bought some snacks before entering the cinema.
The cinema Luo Ning chose had VIP seats, located at the edge with only two seats.
As the movie started, Lu Xun held the fries and popcorn, and Luo Ning would just reach over to grab some, enjoying the attentive service.
The movie indeed turned out to be good, but Lu Xun enjoyed the experience and atmosphere of watching a movie with Luo Ning even more.
After the movie, they went to the seafood restaurant Lu Xun mentioned.
The restaurant wasn’t fancy but situated in a quaint courtyard, the place was bustling with business, and many people were seated waiting.
Lu Xun knew the owner and had booked a private room in advance, so they went straight in upon arrival.
They had just ordered when suddenly there was a knock at the door.
Lu Xun called out, “Come in.”
Three young men walked in, one of whom Luo Ning recognized as Fu Ci.
The other two, one wearing glasses, appeared genteel and had an elegant, handsome look.
The other dressed stylishly cool, carried a rebellious flair.
With attractive peach-blossom eyes accompanied by a teardrop mole, his androgynous features didn’t diminish his masculinity, precisely the type that was popular among girls these days.
As the three entered, the man with peach-blossom eyes looked at Lu Xun with an expression of seeing a ghost.
“Wow, our veteran here actually having a meal with a beauty, first time in over twenty years!”
Lu Xun ignored him and introduced Luo Ning, “This is my childhood friend, Huo Ye.”
He pointed to the gentle man, “This is another childhood friend, Yu Zihang.”
“You know Fu Ci, I won’t introduce him again.”
He then primarily introduced Luo Ning to his two friends, “This is Luo Ning.”
Huo Ye’s eyes fell on Luo Ning, assessing her without being inappropriate, “Truly a rare beauty, Old Lu, you do have good taste.”
He had just returned from abroad and wasn’t much aware of the entertainment circle, so he didn’t recognize Luo Ning.
Lu Xun gave him a warning look, “Are you guys here to eat as well?”
Receiving Lu Xun’s caution, Huo Ye toned it down a bit.
He swallowed the term “beauty” he was about to use and cheerfully greeted Luo Ning, “Hello, Miss Luo!”
“Being bored, I called them to come out for a meal.”
“I tried calling you, but got no response.”
He flashed a meaningful smile, “Turns out you had a date with a beautiful lady!”