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Chapter 220 - 220 220 Lets See How Much Longer You Can
Chapter 220 - 220 220 Lets See How Much Longer You Can
?Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Let’s See How Much Longer You Can Remain Smug Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Let’s See How Much Longer You Can Remain Smug The next day when Luo Ning went to the film set, she told Director Zhu that she wanted to finish shooting tomorrow’s scenes as well.
The director had no objections, especially since Bo Xiangxiang had requested leave for the morning, so they hurriedly shot Luo Ning’s scenes first.
By three in the afternoon, Bo Xiangxiang finally arrived at the film set.
Seeing her flushed appearance, Luo Ning guessed there was an eight or nine out of ten chance she had been “nourished” the previous night.
But the Luck on Bo Xiangxiang hadn’t increased much, so it must have been either Yuan Hanyi or Shi Ji last night.
Luo Ning suspected it was more likely Yuan Hanyi, otherwise Bo Xiangxiang wouldn’t have requested leave and arrived more than two hours late.
Sure enough, once Bo Xiangxiang arrived, she sheepishly apologized to Director Zhu.
“Director Zhu, today Mr. Yuan had me accompany him to meet a major client, and the lunch time got extended, so I was late. I’m really sorry.”
Her apology didn’t seem very sincere though.
Director Zhu naturally knew who she referred to as Mr. Yuan.
He scoffed internally, admiring Bo Xiangxiang’s nerve, attempting to wield Yuan Hanyi to pressure him.
However, since they had already filmed extra scenes of Luo Ning today, no time was wasted, and he couldn’t be bothered to scold Bo Xiangxiang further.
So he waved her off, “Alright, go get your makeup and costume on quickly.”
Relying on a sugar daddy for success was something he never approved of; in this business, only true talent guaranteed longevity.
Bo Xiangxiang, seeing that Director Zhu hadn’t scolded her, thought to herself that Mr. Yuan’s influence was indeed effective.
The film crew hadn’t been shooting at this location for long, so there was only one makeup room available.
When she entered, Luo Ning was removing her makeup.
With just the makeup artist and the Third Female present, Bo Xiangxiang didn’t bother to show off.
With a hint of mockery, she addressed Luo Ning, “Teacher Luo, are you leaving early again?”
Luo Ning raised an eyebrow, “I’ve finished shooting even tomorrow’s scenes. Should I stay and wait for you?”
“Coming late and still acting so high and mighty, you really have the status of a B-lister, but the temper of someone from the A-list. Couldn’t you see if you’re a fit for that or not?”
As if a night of favor from Yuan Hanyi had given her the right to act all high and mighty in front of her.
Bo Xiangxiang was immediately struck where it hurt by Luo Ning’s retort.
Originally, she had hoped to gain more popularity and status through live-streamed variety shows, but all the attention was stolen by Luo Ning, this despicable woman. Otherwise, how could she still be a B-lister?
She snorted, “Being hot now doesn’t mean you’ll always be hot, being B-list now doesn’t mean you can’t surpass the A-list in the future.”
“Teacher Luo, I don’t know if you’ve heard the saying, ‘don’t despise the young for being poor.'”
Luo Ning snorted with laughter, “I’ve heard another one: ‘The wicked will receive their due.’ People should start off being kind to avoid retribution later on.”
Bo Xiangxiang, in her past life, had done who knows how many wrongs to her female peers and because of her destruction in this life didn’t have the capital to do evil; but retribution was bound to come sooner or later.
“You!” Bo Xiangxiang’s face turned red with anger.
Luo Ning couldn’t be bothered with her any longer. After finishing with her makeup, she picked up her bag and left.
The others wanted to laugh but held it in.
Both the makeup artist and the Third Female thought Luo Ning had scolded her well; it was immensely satisfying.
This Bo Xiangxiang was just a B-lister, but she acted way more arrogant than A-lister Luo Ning.
She was incredibly haughty in front of them, as if she were a class above, very unfriendly.
With men, she was much politer. They had plenty to complain about behind her back.
Bo Xiangxiang watched Luo Ning leave, her face clouded with sullenness, and sneered, “Let’s see how much longer you can be so pleased with yourself.”
Then, with a stern face, she glared at the Third Female, who was looking at her, “What are you staring at? Focus on your own acting and don’t meddle in others’ affairs.”
The Third Female, completely fed up, had previously been treated badly by Bo Xiangxiang but had endured it because of her good temperament.
Now she really couldn’t stand it anymore, “I was looking at your ‘big face’.”
Having just finished removing her makeup, she stood up, “Luo Ning was right.”
After saying that, she too left the makeup room.
Bo Xiangxiang was infuriated by the two of them, feeling stifled in her heart, and then sent a message to Yuan Hanyi.
It was basically about how Luo Ning was bullying and ostracizing her in collusion with the crew.
Yuan Hanyi replied to her message very quickly, telling her not to worry.
Bo Xiangxiang remembered what Yuan Hanyi had promised her the night before, and her face went from stormy to sunny.
She would endure Luo Ning for a few more days until Yuan Hanyi took action, then she’d see how that woman could still be arrogant.
Because Bo Xiangxiang was late, the filming for the lead actress was rescheduled to later.
Thus, the scenes that Luo Ning had originally expected to finish in the evening were completed two or three hours earlier.
After finishing, she sent a message to Yi Jun, and upon exiting the set, saw him and Ji Jiayi standing not far away.
Ji Jiayi raised his hand to beckon Luo Ning, “Over here.”
Luo Ning walked over, spotted the convertible luxurious car behind the two men, and was somewhat speechless.
She said, “Just give me the address of the hospital, and I’ll take a taxi there.”
Ji Jiayi and the other man didn’t understand, “Why?”
Luo Ning replied, “Your car stands out too much, I don’t want to be photographed in it.”
If the paparazzi captured that, by the evening or the next day, gossip headlines like “Luo Ning on a date with a certain CEO” or “Luo Ning’s secret benefactor turns out to be a certain CEO” would probably emerge.
It was then that Yi Jun remembered Luo Ning was a public figure.
He couldn’t help but complain to Ji Jiayi, “I said we should take my car, but you had to drive your own.”
He said to Luo Ning, “Then I’ll take a cab with you.”
He could have called for a driver, but making Luo Ning wait under the blazing sun didn’t seem right either.
Luo Ning waved her hand, “No need, I’d be worried about being photographed with you as well. I’ll go on my own.”
Seeing her insistence, Yi Jun reluctantly sent her the address of the hospital.
After Luo Ning took a taxi to the hospital,
Yi Jun and Ji Jiayi then got into their car to follow.
Yi Jun sighed, “It seems their line of work is not easy, even riding in a car requires caution.”
He had never paid attention to the entertainment circle before, so only now did he realize that even getting into a car could lead to secret photographs.
Ji Jiayi chuckled, “It depends on the person. Some female stars couldn’t wish for anything more than to be associated with us, getting snapped by paparazzi and making it onto the trending searches.”
Scandals involving a certain CEO or a third-generation mogul could stir a lot of buzz for some stars.
If they could also marry into a wealthy family through this exposure, for them, it would be well worth it.
That’s why he had never chased women from the entertainment circle; the renowned model he used to date was from the fashion circle.
Luo Ning truly was unique, a rare breath of fresh air among those he had seen.
The two of them sped away in the car, and by the time Luo Ning arrived, they were already waiting at the entrance.
This was the number one private hospital in the Imperial Capital, very private, and there were no encounters with any hidden photographers.
Yi Jun led the two to a separate floor, which housed only one VIP ward, dedicated to Yi Jun’s uncle.
The door to the room was open, and they walked straight in.
A man in hospital attire stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, his back to the door.
Hearing the footsteps, he turned around.
The man looked quite young, his figure a bit thin but still handsome and elegant, with a warm and literate aura.
“You’ve arrived.”
His eyes fell on Luo Ning, and he smiled, “This must be Miss Luo, a pleasure to meet you!”
Obviously, Yi Jun had informed him before coming.
Yi Jun immediately introduced, “Little Ningning, this is my uncle, Yi Lingfeng.”
Luo Ning nodded to the young man, “Hello, Mr. Yi!”