Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle

Chapter 209 - 209 209 Lets See What Tricks Luo Ning Wants to

?Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Let’s See What Tricks Luo Ning Wants to Play Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Let’s See What Tricks Luo Ning Wants to Play Ji Jiayi emerged from the washroom and turned on the tap to wash his hands.

Suddenly, a woman ran to his side, crying her heart out.

He turned his head to see a face smeared with tears and couldn’t help but take a step back.

He thought to himself that the woman looked really hideous when crying, her makeup all smudged, with mascara and eyeliner streaming down her face. It was quite a sight.

Bo Xiangxiang was so intent on making contact with Ji Jiayi that she didn’t even pay attention to her ruined makeup.

Seeing him look over, she immediately posed in what she believed to be a pitiful yet charming manner.

Then, she put on an expression of grievance mixed with strength and said in her most pleasant voice, “President Ji, I’m sorry to have made you see me like this.”

Ji Jiayi: “…”. He did feel like laughing, so now what?

“It’s fine.” He took a piece of paper, dried his hands, and said, “You should wash your face properly.”

Without waiting for Bo Xiangxiang to say anything further, he left.

As an experienced player in matters of the heart, how could he fail to see through this woman’s intentions?

She was simply trying to seduce him.

But she didn’t even put effort into looking her best before coming to him hoping to arouse his pity; whom did she think she was dealing with?

After all, he was here for Luo Ning. How could he possibly get entangled with this Xiangxiang character and risk alienating Luo Ning?

Besides, although he had a bit of a reputation for being a ladies’ man, he didn’t find just any woman appealing. He was picky, thank you very much.

Bo Xiangxiang watched as Ji Jiayi quickly walked away, her body stiffening.

Just like that, he’s gone?

Shouldn’t he have asked why she was upset and then offered some comfort?

Wasn’t President Ji known for being a playboy? How could he be so insensitive.

Yes, Bo Xiangxiang had just sent Yuan Hanyi a message to inquire about Ji Jiayi’s identity.

Only then had she learned that Ji Jiayi was a member of the Imperial Capital’s Crown Prince Party, not only well-connected but also the president of a publicly listed company, far more influential than Liu Shaoxian.

If she could get her hooks into this man, would she have to worry about resources in the entertainment circle ever again? Definitely not.

She had been confident that nabbing such a playboy would be a breeze, but she didn’t expect this outcome.

Then she remembered his words from earlier and turned around to look in the mirror.

“Ah!” Seeing her makeup completely ruined in the mirror, Bo Xiangxiang couldn’t help but exclaim.

It was too hideous, no wonder Ji Jiayi had left.

She couldn’t help feeling annoyed at herself; she should have fixed her makeup before approaching him. Next time she would remember.

Elsewhere, Luo Ning had changed into her costume for the first scene and was looking at the script, preparing to start shooting in a bit.

Ji Jiayi walked over and sat down beside her, striking up a conversation, “Reading the script?”

Luo Ning put down the script and glanced at him, “Do you need something, President Ji?”

Why was this man suddenly coming up to chat with her?

Then it hit her that he must be there because of Ji Jiarong. Otherwise, she couldn’t figure out his purpose, especially since he hadn’t yet hooked up with Bo Xiangxiang.

This made her even warier of him.

Seeing the cold Luo Ning, Ji Jiayi’s smile deepened, “Nothing much, just happened to pass by and wanted to say hi.”

That’s more like it. He always found women like her more challenging. He had never been interested in those who threw themselves at him.

Luo Ning looked straight into Ji Jiayi’s face.

This made Ji Jiayi touch his face involuntarily, “What’s up? Is there something on my face?”

He didn’t think Luo Ning was mesmerized by his handsome features, her gaze was clear and not at all heart-struck.

Luo Ning spoke up, “President Ji, considering that you are the major investor in this drama, I want to give you a heads-up.”

Ji Jiayi was a bit confused, “About what?”

Luo Ning was too lazy to beat around the bush with him, “You’ve encountered a love tribulation, and not only will there be a blood disaster tonight, but it’s also quite serious, so be careful.”

Ji Jiayi had looked into Luo Ning and naturally knew that she practiced Feng Shui and divination.

He actually didn’t believe in it, but he said, “So, Miss Luo, how should one resolve such a thing?”

“Should I just not go out tonight?” That was impossible.

Tonight, a buddy of his had just returned from abroad and they had arranged to meet up to welcome him back.

It was obvious to Luo Ning that he was insincere, but she had to admit the guy wasn’t bad at acting; it almost seemed genuine.

She said, “Even if you don’t go out tonight, you’ll encounter it tomorrow or the day after.”

“There is a way to resolve it, though. I can give you an amulet that can shield you from this calamity, but it’s up to you to believe or not.”

If she weren’t worried about him bringing luck to Bo Xiangxiang, she wouldn’t even consider giving him a talisman.

Ji Jiayi: “…What do you mean by giving me a talisman?”

A single talisman to avoid the so-called danger and blood disaster, was she kidding him?

Yet, looking at Luo Ning’s earnest demeanor, he couldn’t help but think she seemed a bit like a charlatan.

Could he have been mistaken, and she was actually trying to seduce him?

Why else would she mention his looming blood disaster as soon as they met and offer him a talisman to resolve it, if not as a prelude to further contact?

Her approach was indeed far more sophisticated than that other woman, Xiang.

And it was the first time he had encountered such a novel seduction tactic, which piqued his interest.

Besides, he was pursuing someone and certainly didn’t mind playing along with such a game.

He chuckled with evident indulgence, “That would be wonderful, I’m sure Miss Luo’s talisman is very powerful.”

Luo Ning: “…” If he toned down the fake smile on his face, she might actually believe him.

She took out a previously drawn amulet from her bag and handed it to him.

“President Ji, warning you just now was free, but I’ve put a lot of effort into this amulet, so I have to charge you for it. Do you still want it?”

She wasn’t particularly fond of people approaching her with ulterior motives, helping him avoid a disaster was already generous, she certainly wouldn’t do it for free.

Ji Jiayi, already reaching out to take the talisman, paused, his expression confused. This was not going according to plan.

She was supposed to be trying to close in on him, seduce him even, and now suddenly she wanted money?

He asked, “How much for the talisman?”

“Five million!” Luo Ning said.

She would usually charge one million to others, but for this guy, it was only fair to multiply the fee.

His face stiffened slightly; she was definitely scamming him, five million for a scrap of paper.

But he quickly adjusted to a perfect smile, “Five million, isn’t that a bit expensive?”

He didn’t look like a sucker, did he?

Luo Ning raised her eyebrows, “This is something that can resolve your tribulations and save your life. Isn’t your life worth five million?”

“If you don’t want it, forget it!” She said as she started to retract the talisman, a clear take-it-or-leave-it attitude.

Ji Jiayi had never seen such an assertive salesperson.

If this had been any other time, he would have walked away.

But remembering his goal, he stifled his pride, quickly took the talisman, and said, “Five million it is, I believe in Miss Luo.” As if.

In his pursuit of women, he had never spent less than a million, so he just considered this an advance investment.

He was curious to see what kind of game Luo Ning was planning to play.

Seeing that he took the talisman, Luo Ning reminded him to always carry it on his person tonight, then gave him a bank account number for the transfer.

Ji Jiayi indeed put the talisman in the inner pocket of his shirt, his words tinted with a hint of flirtation, “Don’t worry, I’ll do as Miss Luo says.”

Once Luo Ning saw he had put it away, she didn’t bother with him further, said a quick goodbye because she had to go film, and left.