Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle

Chapter 169 - 169 169 Somethings Not Right

?Chapter 169: Chapter 169 Something’s Not Right Chapter 169: Chapter 169 Something’s Not Right As soon as these groups of photos were released, “Luo Ning and Ji Xinghang grew up together as childhood friends” instantly rose to the top of the trending search.

Just after everyone had returned to the inn, Luo Zeyu looked at his phone and couldn’t help but say, “Teacher Luo, you and Teacher Ji are trending now.”

This statement made everyone stop in their tracks, and they took out their phones to start scrolling.

Naturally, they saw photos of Luo Ning and Ji Xinghang, from elementary to university.

“You guys were really close when you were little.” Chai Jing couldn’t help but sigh after seeing the photos.

It looked so wonderful!

Wei Yao also laughed and said, “In several of those photos, Teacher Ji is carrying Little Ningning’s schoolbag. Did he carry it for her from childhood to adulthood?”

In the photos, it was apparent that, although top star Ji might look annoyed or cool, he was very affectionate towards Luo Ning.

Just like what the netizens were saying, a typical ‘tough on the outside but soft on the inside’ kind of guy.

Ji Xinghang also clicked on the trending search, and when he saw those photos, he immediately felt like he was going to burst into tears.

Many cherished memories that he had kept at the bottom of his heart started unfolding in his mind.

His eyes reddened and he lowered his gaze, “We were really close as kids.”

“In the past, she would throw her schoolbag at me after school, and I really did carry her schoolbag from childhood to adulthood.”

Unfortunately, as they grew up, he had lost the girl he had doted on.

Luo Ning naturally clicked to look at the trending search as well, finding those sealed memories in the photos.

Looking at these photos, Luo Ning felt conflicted.

But more than that, something felt off—why would these photos of her and Ji Xinghang be deliberately put online and even promoted to trending?

Was it just because Ji Xinghang had burst out earlier that they were both from Imperial University?

That couldn’t be possible, plus the person who released those photos was too quick—it seemed premeditated.

After seeing the trending search, Lu Xun’s grip tightened on his phone, his eyes filled with a cold glint.

He didn’t believe this was just some netizen wanting to satisfy fans with these photos.

After Bo Xiangxiang saw the trending search, she felt envious, jealous, and bitter.

Why did Luo Ning, this woman, and Ji Xinghang have so many beautiful shared moments of growing up together?

No wonder Ji Xinghang would always step in to help her, but the moment there were flirtatious words and actions from her, he wouldn’t engage, and would even get unhappy.

She also regretted, wondering why she had asked Luo Ning which university she graduated from.

Now, not only had she confirmed Luo Ning’s scholarly reputation, but she had also caused people to dig up so many of Luo Ning and Ji Xinghang’s childhood photos.

Despite not wanting to admit it, she couldn’t deny that these photos made people feel the beauty of youth.

She inadvertently looked up and noticed Lu Xun’s icy gaze, and quickly hatched another plan.

She said with an envious tone, “Teacher Ji and Teacher Luo are really close, I envy your relationship.”

Since Lu God had a soft spot for Luo Ning, she would let him know that Luo Ning was not so innocent.

Meanwhile, still on live broadcast, Luo Ning set aside her suspicions.

She smiled gracefully and responded, “Teacher Ji and I have indeed grown up together; our mothers are close friends, and we lived next door to each other from childhood. Of course, we share a good relationship.”

She then counter questioned, “Previously, Mrs. Ji even said she wanted to adopt me as her god-daughter, so is there a problem with our relationship being good?”

Although she didn’t know who was behind this or what their purpose was, Luo Ning felt it was definitely targeted at her.

Wanting to bind her relationship with Ji Xinghang? She would not fulfill the other party’s wishes.

She also observed Bo Xiangxiang and realized that this wasn’t the woman’s doing.

Thinking about it, it made sense, since Bo Xiangxiang was still coveting Ji Xinghang.

Moreover, Bo Xiangxiang had not yet reached the peak of her luck in the previous life and lacked the capability to do such a thing.

Hearing this, Ji Xinghang’s body stiffened.

Was Luo Ning intending to publicly disassociate herself from him?

His heart was full of bitterness; he definitely did not want to be just a surrogate brother.

However, he was also clear-headed at the moment, feeling that the sudden online buzz was a bit suspicious, and he would not openly object to avoid embarrassing Luo Ning.

“…” Bo Xiangxiang was choked by Luo Ning’s words.

Then, an idea sparked in her, “Ah, Mrs. Ji wants to take you as her surrogate daughter, then Teacher Ji would become your surrogate brother, right?”

This was good news for her.

Ji Xinghang, already irritated, felt like Bo Xiangxiang had just stabbed him in the heart publicly.

He glared coldly at Bo Xiangxiang, “My mom is not close to you, and you have no right to call her Mrs. Ji.”

As a child, besides calling his mom Aunt Lan, Luo Ning often called her Mrs. Ji.

Thus, the title Mrs. Ji was exclusive to Luo Ning.

Bo Xiangxiang was choked once again by Ji Xinghang’s lack of charm.

She looked at Ji Xinghang, wanting to say something, but was intimidated by the coldness and fierceness in his eyes, and held back forcefully.

It wasn’t her idea to be acknowledged as a surrogate daughter, why was he angry at her? If he had the guts, he should blame Luo Ning!

At this moment, Wei Yao and the others also felt that the atmosphere was a bit off.

Indeed, Luo Ning and Ji Xinghang had had a fallout, and this sudden exposure made things quite awkward.

Wei Yao, smiling, changed the subject, “Everyone is tired today, let’s head back to our rooms to rest.”

The director, sensing the chilling aura from both Lu, the top star, and Ji Xinghang, dared not provoke further.

“Tomorrow is a rest day for all levels at the National Treasure Institute, so we won’t be visiting the mountain. Everyone can freely rest and enjoy the day tomorrow.”

“So now, let’s head back to rest properly, so we can have fun tomorrow.”

“Great, let’s quickly head back to our rooms,” said Ni Xinxuan and Su Qinglan smilingly as they pulled Luo Ning into the building they were staying in.

The others also entered their respective buildings and the live broadcast was concluded.

Once they confirmed the live broadcast had ended, Ni Xinxuan quietly asked Luo Ning, “What’s this all about online? Why are they suddenly stirring up news about you and Ji Xinghang?”

Luo Ning shook her head, “I’m not sure either.”

She added, “You two go upstairs first, I’ll ask around.”

Knowing she intended to ask Ji Xinghang, they nodded, “Okay, just be careful not to be photographed or anything.”

“Call us if you need anything.”

Luo Ning nodded, “Mhm.”

After Su Qinglan and the other left upstairs, Luo Ning walked to the first floor’s book bar and found a vacant spot to sit.

The place had been reserved by the production team, so there were no other people around at the moment.

Shortly, Ji Xinghang walked in.

Though they had broken up, having grown up together from childhood, they still had a tacit understanding.

Ji Xinghang sat opposite Luo Ning and opened the conversation, “The photos online, I didn’t have them leaked.”

Luo Ning looked up at him, “I know it wasn’t you.”

Ji Xinghang had a fussy habit; he wouldn’t even share pictures with close friends, much less post them online for everyone to see.

“Were the photos leaked from your phone or laptop?” To be honest, Luo Ning was seeing those photos for the first time too.