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Chapter 151 - 151 151 Would They Be So Kindhearted
Chapter 151 - 151 151 Would They Be So Kindhearted
?Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Would They Be So Kindhearted? Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Would They Be So Kindhearted? Ji Xinghang had acted in two movies before, and the box office results weren’t bad.
With the recent popularity of variety shows, his popularity had soared along with them.
Therefore, he had received quite a few movie scripts recently, but he turned them all down.
His mind wasn’t on his entertainment career right now; he only wanted to win back Luo Ning.
However, because it was a famous film by Director Mo, his manager still sent him the script and suggested he consider it.
The manager thought this supporting male role had its highlights; although not very appealing at the beginning, if played well, it could really shine and showcase Ji Xinghang’s acting skills.
Ji Xinghang internally didn’t want to accept it, but he still opened the script perfunctorily and took a look.
After reading it, he was particularly annoyed; he didn’t like the supporting male role, especially since the character failed to get what he wanted by the end. The more he read, the more suffocated he felt.
Hearing from his manager that Director Mo thought he was quite suitable for the role, he directly called Director Mo, prepared to sarcastically reject the role.
How could he resemble the supporting male? He did not want a lifetime of not achieving what he desired.
But after having said only a few words, Director Mo suddenly mentioned that Luo Ning had been cast as the female lead, which made him swallow the words of refusal he’d initially wanted to say.
He was just looking for a chance to spend more time with Luo Ning. If they could be in a movie together, that meant they could spend a lot of time together.
But he really didn’t want to play the supporting male, so he asked Director Mo if he could audition for the leading male instead.
Unfortunately, Director Mo said the leading male had already been cast and wouldn’t tell him who it was until he was sure he would join. Director Mo wanted to keep it a secret for the movie, which left him speechless.
He hadn’t agreed to Director Mo yet, saying he needed a few days to think it over, mainly wanting to confirm things with Luo Ning.
Luo Ning had already guessed that Ji Xinghang had approached her because of this drama.
She nodded, “Yes, I really like the female lead’s role in this movie, so I went to audition, and then I got the part.”
Ji Xinghang tentatively asked, “Do you think I can play the supporting male?”
Luo Ning honestly said, “I think your personality is quite similar to the supporting male’s; you should be able to portray him authentically well.”
Ji Xinghang frowned, “What do you mean? How am I similar to him?”
Authentic portrayal, just the thought was heart-wrenching.
Luo Ning rolled her eyes, “You asked me, but you don’t like the truth. Your stubbornness is just like the supporting male’s, and you’re really a typical inflexible man.”
Ji Xinghang said aggrievedly, “I’m not, I’ve been working on changing my temperament.”
“I actually don’t really like the supporting male’s role,” he added.
Luo Ning shrugged, “Then just don’t take it.”
Ji Xinghang moved closer to Luo Ning, “But I’ve never acted alongside you before, I want to act with you.”
Luo Ning was speechless, “So do you want to take it or not?”
Ji Xinghang thought for a moment and said, “I want to, but I’d prefer to play the leading male. I’m planning to have my agency persuade Director Mo again.”
With his presence and background, coupled with decent acting skills, he was completely capable of playing the leading male.
Luo Ning glanced at him, speaking truthfully, “Forget about the leading male.”
Ji Xinghang puzzled, “Why?”
Luo Ning said, “Because Lu Xun has already been selected as the leading male. Director Mo is making this movie specifically for the chance to have Lu Xun as the leading man; otherwise, he’d rather not make it at all.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Xinghang’s face darkened immediately.
He truly hadn’t expected the leading male to end up being Lu Xun, that big bad wolf.
“Did you audition because Lu Xun recommended you?” Ji Xinghang was no fool.
Getting an audition for the leading female in a Director Mo’s movie without a significant recommendation given Luo Ning’s current status in the entertainment circle, would’ve been unlikely.
It must have been Lu Xun playing the affection card.
Luo Ning nodded, “Yes, Mr. Lu introduced me to the audition, but I auditioned on my own.”
Ji Xinghang forced a smile and said, “Of course, with your abilities, you’re definitely suited for the female lead.”
Luo Ning gave him a puzzled look and exclaimed, “It’s really rare to hear such praise coming from you.”
Ji Xinghang felt stifled, “I’m just telling the truth.”
Then, hope flickered in his heart as he kept eyeing Luo Ning and asked, “Did you recommend me for the role of the second male lead?”
Luo Ning couldn’t help but laugh, “I’m not at all close to Director Mo, how could I possibly introduce him to a second male lead.”
“Why would Director Mo suddenly decide to use me?” Ji Xinghang frowned.
Luo Ning didn’t hide it, “It was Mr. Lu’s idea.”
It was no secret. If Ji Xinghang accepted the role of the second male lead, he would find out on set that Lu Xun had recommended him.
Ji Xinghang was surprised and hadn’t expected it to be Lu Xun who had recommended him.
If that guy harbored ulterior motives towards Ningning, why would he recommend him, a very competitive ex-boyfriend?
Wasn’t this inadvertently giving him more opportunities to interact with Luo Ning?
That big bad wolf, would he really be that kind-hearted?
“Why would he recommend me?” he couldn’t help but ask.
Luo Ning smiled, “He probably thought you were suitable.”
Then she said impatiently, “Are you going to take it or not? Can’t you just decide without asking so many questions?”
Compared to the legendary Lu, Ji Xinghang was completely outclassed.
What else could Ji Xinghang say, “Take it, why not?”
He immediately understood. Lu Xun purposely recommended him for the role of the second male lead with ill intentions.
Although he didn’t really want to accept it, to prevent Lu Xun and Luo Ning from spending everyday together on set and potentially sparking something, he had to keep an eye on them.
So, knowing that Lu Xun’s motives weren’t pure, he still had to jump into the pit that was dug for him. It was so frustrating.
But for Luo Ning, he would endure!
After finishing the meal, Ji Xinghang and Qi Yuelan left.
Luo Xi took the bowl to the kitchen to wash, very obediently.
Luo Ning sat next to Jiang Xinxin, resting her head on her shoulder, “Mom, do you have any plans for the future?”
Jiang Xinxin knew what her daughter was asking, “I want to rent a piece of land in the suburbs first, to build a greenhouse and specialize in cultivating some special top-quality flowers for sale.”
Then she paused and continued, “After that, once we have enough funds, I want to lease a mountain and use the Array left by your father before his disappearance to set up a farm.”
“With that Array, the fruits and vegetables grown won’t just taste good, but will also be very beneficial for health, and I believe there will be no shortage of buyers.”
Her constitution was somewhat special. She was good at growing flowers as well as fruits and vegetables. Combined with her husband’s left behind Array, she believed she could manage the farm well.
Fruits and vegetables that were good for health would definitely be in high demand among upper-class circles, as those who are wealthy and powerful often value health the most.
Eventually, she could save some money for Luo Ning and her siblings and also build some useful connections.
In this way, if she encountered those people, she would have more confidence and could also protect her children more.
Luo Ning understood her mother well. Once she heard her say this, she could roughly guess her thoughts.
“That sounds great, Xixi and I love the fruits and vegetables you grow the most. When the time comes for setting up the Array on the farm, I’ll help you.”
Her mother was actually quite the laid-back type, but now she had taken the initiative to start a farm, clearly worried about encountering those people, which made Luo Ning feel sympathetic.
Yet, she wouldn’t let her mother’s desire to protect her and her brother go in vain.
Jiang Xinxin wrapped her arm around her daughter’s shoulder, her face filled with a gentle and indulgent smile, “Alright!”
No one would be allowed to harm her children, or else she wouldn’t mind a fight to the death.