Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 451 - 450: Are They Really Just Friends?

Chapter 451: Chapter 450: Are They Really Just Friends?

Luo Ning called Lu Xun, and the call connected quickly.

Lu Xun’s elegantly magnetic voice came through the receiver, "Luo Bao, miss me?"

That was the nickname he used for Luo Ning back in Little World.

As someone who loved voices, Luo Ning really couldn’t resist.

She chuckled, "Yeah, really missed you."

"When are you coming back?" Old Lu had gone out of town a couple of days ago.

Lu Xun replied, "Still got two days."

Luo Ning said, "I need to ask you something."

Lu Xun guessed what she was about to ask, "Received a film proposal?"

Luo Ning’s cheerful laughter poured out, "I just knew it was your doing."

They always had such an understanding between them; often they didn’t even need to speak to know each other’s thoughts and intentions.

Lu Xun laughed, "I also feel this role is tailor-made for you, so I recommended you."

"That director is known for his integrity and never pulls strings for anyone. So, the invitation was sent to you because he recognized your talent."

Luo Ning said with a smile, "You’re getting better at sweet-talking."

Lu Xun laughed, "I’m just telling the truth."

He added, "By the way, if you take the lead female role, I’ll also take a supporting male role."

Luo Ning smirked playfully, "Sounds good. Let’s continue as an on-screen couple."

Lu Xun liked the sound of that, "Then let’s both accept it."

"Yeah, I’ll talk to Brother Fang," Luo Ning nodded.

In front of Fang Yan, they didn’t get too mushy and soon hung up after a few more words.

However, Fang Yan still felt like he had just swallowed dog food.

It was hard to imagine someone like Lu being so tender.

No wonder he won Luo Ning’s heart.

"Are you going to accept it?"

Luo Ning nodded, "Yeah, Lu Xun will also take a supporting male role."

Fang Yan’s smile deepened, "Then I’ll make the arrangements. Once the final contract is ready, you can come to the office to sign."

Luo Ning was indeed the easiest artist he had ever managed.

Many opportunities would come to her without him even needing to fight for them.

Once the contract was signed, releasing the news would shock many and draw envy and jealousy.

Of course, until the contract was signed, they couldn’t let the news slip out; who knows if someone might try to interfere behind the scenes.

After Fang Yan left, Luo Ning’s phone rang.

Seeing the caller, she was a bit surprised.

It was Xue Ying, who had tried to get close to her after that rear-end collision last time.

But last time, before Xue Ying could even connect with her, they had already dealt with the smuggling issue.

He had sent her two messages, and she had been rather cold, so he hadn’t contacted her again.

She wondered what he wanted this time.

So, she answered the call.

Xue Ying made small talk for a few moments before getting to the point.

He asked, "Did you receive the invitation?"

Luo Ning was intrigued, "What invitation?"

Xue Ying straightforwardly said, "The invitation for that sci-fi blockbuster."

Pretending to be surprised, Luo Ning asked, "How did you know?"

Xue Ying replied with a smile, "Our company is investing in the movie."

"I read the script and felt the lead female role suited you, so I mentioned it to the director."

He added with a hint of pride, "I’m also trying to secure the Eastern supporting male role."

Had Luo Ning not already talked to her own Old Lu, she might have believed him.

It seemed as if her lead female role had been secured with his help.

This phone call was a way to take credit.

Yet Luo Ning could confidently say that the invitation came solely through Old Lu’s efforts.

Moreover, the role of the second male lead that Xue Ying mentioned was actually the role Lu Xun had spoken about taking earlier.

She pondered, then spoke with a hint of suspicion, "Oh, you also made introductions? But from what I know, it was Lu who recommended me, and then the director approached my agent."

She definitely didn’t want Xue Ying to steal Old Lu’s credit.

On the other end of the phone, Xue Ying paused, then laughed without embarrassment, "So Lu recommended you too, no wonder the director agreed so easily."

"This is also because I have the skills, otherwise the director wouldn’t have agreed."

Luo Ning feigned a chuckle, "Still, thank you."

Xue Ying: "..." He hadn’t expected Luo Ning to be like this.

Normally, someone else would have been all modest, especially hearing he’s an investor’s son, they would have been more flattering.

But she dared to say it. Even over the phone, that ’thank you’ felt so insincere.

However, this also made him feel that Luo Ning was different from the other women he knew.

"Don’t mention it. If I get that role, we’ll be working together a lot."

Xue Ying clearly had high confidence in landing the role of the second male lead.

Luo Ning didn’t tell him that the role had already been secured by Lu.

She smiled, "Well, congratulations in advance."

She then asked, "So, are you entering the entertainment circle?"

Xue Ying replied, "Yeah, I’m going to play around in the entertainment circle for a bit, and then go back to take over the family business later."

Luo Ning rolled her eyes; this guy was just like Ji Xinghang.

She lazy said, "That sounds good, do what you want while you’re young."

Xue Ying picked up on Luo Ning’s perfunctoriness and wasn’t pleased inside, though he didn’t show it, "Well then, I won’t bother you any longer. We’ll touch base when there’s time."

"Alright, goodbye!"

Having hung up, Luo Ning pondered and sent a message to Lu Xun.

She had a feeling that Xue Ying’s involvement in this film was not just about trying to win her over.

Lu Xun was also surprised and messaged back that he would check into it.

The contract came through quickly, and the next day Fang Yan notified Luo Ning to come to the company to sign.

The pay was very generous. After Star Emperor Entertainment’s lawyers reviewed the contract without finding any faults, Luo Ning signed.

Once confirmed, Star Emperor Entertainment also announced the news.

It then shocked the entertainment circle.

No one expected that Luo Ning could snatch this lead female role.

Several actresses, who were still hustling for the role, were furious.

Among them, two actresses who had won national awards were especially upset. Why Luo Ning for the lead?

They were also curious about how Luo Ning had snagged the role.

The next day, Lu Xun’s studio announced that he would be taking the second male lead role.

This news was equally surprising.

Given Lu Xun’s status, there was no need for him to take on a secondary role.

Many speculated whether it was because Luo Ning took the lead female role that Lu Xun stepped down to the second male lead?

There was also guesswork that Luo Ning’s acquisition of the lead role must be tied to Lu.

After all, Lu had good relations with the director, having worked together previously.

Many felt bitter inside; Luo Ning was just a bit prettier, so why would Lu go to such lengths to help her?

The two actresses, after hearing about this, even went out of their way to gather more information.

Eventually, they confirmed that indeed, Luo Ning had been recommended by Lu Xun.

However, it was also true that the director valued Luo Ning as a fit for the role.

No one expected the usually indifferent Lu to be so different towards Luo Ning.

Were these two really just friends? People were becoming increasingly skeptical.

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