Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 454 - 453: Asking for Help

Chapter 454: Chapter 453: Asking for Help

The movie was a blockbuster, its box office rising steadily until it broke records and reached an all-time high.

Although Director Mo felt that the movie wouldn’t do badly at the box office, he hadn’t expected it to do this well.

The acting of Luo Ning, Lu Xun, and Ji Xinghang was affirmed by both audiences and fans.

Especially Luo Ning—many had doubted whether she could convincingly portray a character with two distinct personalities, attracting lots of nitpickers.

After watching the movie, everyone had only one opinion: Luo Ning was truly excellent.

Especially when she wore the cheongsam, she became iconic, even sparking a cheongsam trend.

With record-breaking box office results, the next step was winning awards.

A month later, the most prestigious domestic film festival opened.

Luo Ning took leave from abroad again to attend with the crew.

Today, she wore an embroidered cheongsam that not only showcased her exquisite figure but also dazzled unmatched brilliance.

The highlight of the film festival was the awards.

Director Mo’s movie received several awards.

Lu Xun uncontestably clinched another Best Actor award, and Ji Xinghang won Best Supporting Actor.

Luo Ning defeated two popular young actresses and a veteran Best Actress to win Best Actress, taking the crown of the festival.

Luo Ning’s performance in the drama was impeccable, and given her current popularity, many had expected her to win.

Luo Ning had won countless awards in Little World, but experiencing winning a domestic Best Actress firsthand still thrilled her.

Whether by arrangement or coincidence, Lu Xun presented the award to Luo Ning, prompting laughter and whistles from the audience.

Luo Ning accepted the trophy from her lover, smiling at him before giving her acceptance speech.

Being presented an award by a loved one was a wonderful experience.

Following her domestic success, Luo Ning’s popularity surged, and she received numerous movie and advertisement offers.

The day after the award ceremony, she went abroad for filming again.

Soon, Ji Xinghang announced his retirement from the entertainment circle, which immediately dominated trending searches and social media.

Star Fans cried oceans, but it did not change their beloved Xingzai’s decision to leave the scene.

Lu Xun stayed in Huaxia to handle some affairs before heading abroad alone for filming.

Three months later, the sci-fi blockbuster featuring Luo Ning concluded.

On the final scene, Luo Ning and Lu Xun completed it perfectly, and the crew organized a wrap-up party for everyone.

Having filmed this movie for over half a year, Luo Ning and Lu Xun planned to take a break.

Once the film was released, Lu Xun also prepared to retire.

At the party, Luo Ning mingled for a while before taking her drink to a corner.

Lu Xun, meanwhile, was caught up talking with an acquaintance.

Soon, Xue Ying came over with a drink and sat next to Luo Ning.

Throughout the half-year shoot, Xue Ying had maintained a respectful distance from Luo Ning.

As a result, Luo Ning didn’t mind his company.

Raising his glass, Xue Ying smiled at Luo Ning saying, "Congratulations on wrapping up the shoot. You might even win an international Best Actress this time."

Luo Ning clinked her drink with his, "Hopefully, as you said!"

The two chatted casually when Xue Ying accidentally knocked his glass over, spilling the drink.

The spill was not only on the table but also on his white suit.

He apologized to Luo Ning, "I’m sorry."

Then he pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the table, while Luo Ning watched his actions.

However, she was startled by his movement when he dabbed the table with some red wine.

On the table, he quickly wrote three letters with his fingertip dipped in red wine: "SOS."

With the corner of his eye, he saw Luo Ning notice it and quickly wiped the letters away with the handkerchief.

"It’s fine," Luo Ning said, her face betraying no unusual expression.

But inside, she was quite surprised. Xue Ying was asking her for help.

Xue Ying smiled at Luo Ning, "I’ve spilled quite a bit of wine on my clothing. I’ll go change."

Luo Ning nodded, "Alright!"

After Xue Ying left, Lu Xun came over.

Luo Ning leaned to his ear and repeated what had just happened.

Lu Xun was also surprised; he thought for a moment and whispered, "I’ll go upstairs and check; you better not go."

Xue Ying’s intentional knocking over of the wine glass to seek Luo Ning’s help, and then saying he needed to change his clothes clearly meant something.

He wanted Luo Ning to go upstairs to find him.

But Lu Xun, not trusting the situation and fearing it might be a trap set by Xue Ying, decided to go himself and asked her to wait.

Luo Ning blinked at him, "Okay, just be careful, and call me if anything happens."

Lu Xun nodded, stood up, and walked around the venue. He accidentally bumped into a waiter carrying wine, getting his sleeve wet with champagne.

He also decided to use changing clothes as an excuse and went upstairs.

Roughly ten minutes later, Lu Xun came downstairs.

Soon after, Xue Ying also came down wearing a black tailcoat, accompanied by a middle-aged Huaxia man.

Luo Ning was slightly taken aback when she saw the middle-aged man. He had a strong evil spirit about him, similar to an elegant man she had seen before.

At the banquet, Luo Ning and Lu Xun didn’t talk much and didn’t leave earlier. After the event was over, the production team arranged a car to take them back to the hotel.

After returning to the hotel, Luo Ning took a bath, changed into a nightgown, and brewed two cups of freshly ground coffee.

As soon as the coffee was ready, Lu Xun arrived.

After sitting down, Luo Ning handed him a cup of coffee, "Is Xue Ying really in trouble?"

Lu Xun took the coffee, "Yes, he was truly seeking our help, not setting you up."

Luo Ning asked curiously, "What happened to him? I saw him come down later in new clothes with an Onmyoji."

Lu Xun said, "His parents are being controlled by the International Black Alliance. He was forced to get close to you."

"He’s been wanting our help to rescue them, but the International Black Alliance had arranged for a Great Onmyoji to watch him. Hence, he’d never found the chance to ask for our help."

"Today, with the film shooting wrap up, and us about to go back to our country, he felt antsy and took the risk to ask for your help."

"Fortunately, the Great Onmyoji didn’t notice."

Xue Ying was actually very clever. He wrote those three letters with the wine on the table and quickly erased the evidence, something the Onmyoji hadn’t expected.

Luo Ning asked, "Is he so sure that by asking us for help, we would help him?"

Lu Xun replied, "He accidentally discovered a secret about the Ancient Fengshui Family and the International Black Alliance, surmising that we would definitely be interested."

Luo Ning understood instantly. "So, he wants to use this secret as a bargaining chip to have us save his parents?"

Lu Xun nodded, "Exactly his intention."

Luo Ning asked somewhat skeptically, "Could it be a trap?"

Lu Xun responded, "Judging by Xue Ying’s demeanor, he seems genuine, but we still need to be cautious."

He added, "Regarding the plan against the International Black Alliance on the island, we have already arranged everything, but there’s still a fear of unpredictability. Therefore, to ensure a complete success, we still need to help Xue Ying."

Luo Ning nodded, "That makes sense."

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