Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle

Chapter 258 - 258 257 Suitable or Not Suitable

?Chapter 258: Chapter 257: Suitable or Not Suitable Chapter 258: Chapter 257: Suitable or Not Suitable Lu Xun and Huo Rui, after listening, wore rather unpleasant expressions.

Lu furrowed his brows and asked Huo Rui, “Do you know what’s going on?”

Huo Rui felt quite innocent, but inevitably, it seemed related to him.

“Yu Wen had been seeking me out recently, not only asking to get back together but also insisting that I ask Luo Ning to treat her cousin.”

“I refused, and then a few days ago, her cousin died from a severe injury. It’s likely that she and her family took their anger out on Luo Ning.”

Huo Rui paused and glanced at Xi Shu, “Xi Shu and I had dinner together twice, and Yu Wen may have known and gotten the wrong idea.”

“I never expected she would go to such extremes, actually doing such a thing.”

He was shocked when he first learned about it.

Luo Ning guessed it was the same, “Given her personality, she probably couldn’t come up with this kind of revenge on her own. Someone must have incited her behind the scenes.”

Yu Wen was the type without her own opinions and must have been provoked by someone before impulsively seeking revenge on them.

Regrets would follow later, but unfortunately, no medicine could cure regret.

Everyone must pay for their actions.

Huo Rui also felt that someone might have instigated Yu Wen, “I’ll investigate it.”

He apologized to them, “I’ll give both of you an explanation later.”

Luo Ning nodded, “Alright, I’ll leave it to you.”

Xi Shu’s phone rang, and she walked a short distance away to answer it.

So Luo Ning asked Huo Rui in a low voice, “How did you end up having dinner with Xi Shu twice? You’re a chairman of the main company, personally dealing with the subsidiary’s advertising endorsement?”

Huo Rui was a smart man and immediately understood what she implied.

He didn’t hide it, “I thought Xi Shu was pretty decent, so I wanted to make friends.”

Xi Shu’s manager had brought her to meet him to express her thanks.

At that time, he found Xi Shu to be a very comfortable person to be around; she was efficient and left a good impression.

But he didn’t think too much of it, until he saw Xi Shu at the nursing home by chance.

Observing how gentle and patient she was with the elderly, it felt as if his heart had been touched.

After returning, images of Xi Shu caring for those elders involuntarily filled his mind.

It was a spontaneous visit with friends, so it ruled out the possibility of Xi Shu trying to attract his attention on purpose.

He couldn’t help himself and had someone check what Xi Shu was doing at the nursing home.

Only then did he find out she was volunteering, not only there but also at the orphanage. She often bought things for the kids and the elderly and had been doing it for years.

This indeed attracted him.

Of course, it wasn’t love at first sight with Xi Shu, just an affection, and he kept wanting to pay attention to her.

This was something he had never felt before, not even with Yu Wen.

Having just ended a relationship, he wasn’t ready to dive into a new one so quickly.

Besides, he wanted to know more about Xi Shu, and if after some time the feeling was still there and he found her suitable, he would pursue her.

He then shared his thoughts briefly with Luo Ning.

Luo Ning didn’t say much; after all, matters of marriage are best left to fate—others shouldn’t interfere too much.

She thought and said, “Then you two should try spending time together and see how it goes. But if Xi Shu disagrees, don’t force it.”

Judging by Huo Rui’s character, he didn’t seem like the type to pester endlessly.

Xi Shu was her close friend, and naturally, she hoped for her happiness.

Huo Rui nodded and chuckled, “Of course.”

He added, “But please don’t tell Xi Shu for now; I want to get to know her better and see if we’re compatible.”

This would be responsible to both parties.

Luo Ning nodded and smiled, “Yes, that’s a good approach.”

If Huo Rui found they were not right for each other, not confessing would save Xi Shu from any hurt.

And if he felt it was right to pursue her and she agreed, they could date; if not, it simply wasn’t meant to be.

Leaving the police station, Huo Rui offered to take Xi Shu home.

Seeing that Lu meant to take Luo Ning, she agreed.

She noticed that the Movie Emperor Lu had his sights set on Luo Ning.

It seemed he was on the chase, and Luo Ning hadn’t resisted his advance, suggesting there could be a development.

So she decided not to be the third wheel.

Luo Ning sat in Lu Xun’s car, “Do you think Huo Rui and Xi Shu are suited for each other?”

“Xi Shu comes from a rather ordinary family background, even with some top-grade relatives. I don’t know if Huo Rui can accept that.”

Concerned about her friend’s happiness, she couldn’t help but pay extra attention.

Lu Xun said with a smile, “It seems Huo Rui is quite serious this time, or he wouldn’t have waited.”

“As for the problem of top-grade relatives that you’re worried about, it’s actually not an issue. After all, Xi Shu and that Yu Wen are completely different in character.”

“Yu Wen is easily influenced by her family’s top-grade relatives and gradually became one herself, but Xi Shu doesn’t seem like that.”

Luo Ning realized this too, “Xi Shu has severed ties with those top-grade relatives. She is very independent and strong.”

Lu Xun knew Luo Ning’s concern was causing her some confusion, “I’ve known Huo Rui for many years, and this is the first time I’ve seen him so concerned and careful about any girl.”

“If he and Xi Shu get together, I think it would be pretty good.”

“The Huo Family is quite open-minded; as long as Huo Rui’s wife has good character, the family won’t obstruct.”

Lu Xun continued with a smile, “Although the Huo Family is a top-grade wealthy household, they’re not like what you see on TV and in novels that throw around checks. Their family tradition is very upright, so don’t worry.”

Hearing this, Luo Ning felt much more at ease, “Well, looking at it this way, the two might really have a chance together.”

A friend’s marriage prospects were looking bright, and it seemed Huo Rui was the one designated by fate.

Lu Xun knew Luo Ning was flying abroad tomorrow to participate in the competitive event, “Let me take you to the airport tomorrow.”

Although he always wanted to be with Luo Ning, he wouldn’t selfishly interfere with and affect her career.

Luo Ning smiled and nodded, “Sure!”

“Remember to watch the live broadcast; our team might even get a good result.”

Lu Xun’s eyes smiled warmly, “I definitely will.”

If he couldn’t see her in person, a live broadcast was a decent alternative.

The next day, Lu Xun took Luo Ning to the airport.

The competition was entirely closed-off, not allowing assistants or unrelated personnel, so Luo Ning didn’t involve Xi Shu.

After landing, Yue Xiao drove to pick her up.

Then they went straight to the hotel.

After staying for two days, Luo Ning and four others went to the venue of the competition.

This international live gaming competition had started its widespread promotion only a month ago.

Since each team represented a country, it quickly attracted the attention of high-level officials and the public both domestically and internationally.

Especially with the global live broadcast coming up and the promotion of the latest 6D technology, it introduced a very new way of competing, and everyone was curious.

After reaching the organizer’s designated spot, they then took a helicopter to the real destination.