Chapter 74 - President Lu Is Here (1/2)
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
Ning Qing agreed. Before she departed, she looked down and grabbed her phone from her bag.
She found a familiar number. She had called Lu Shaoming for a few times since the morning but his phone was dead. She didn’t know what this meant. Did he decide to not bother with her?
Ning Qing puffed up her cheeks in grief. She hated to be abandoned by the people she liked the most, and she hated the silent treatment.
When was the filming going to end? She really wanted to go back.
Go back to see her mom, to see him.
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Ning Qing and Xiao Zhou came to a luxurious private club. The film crews of Street Walker were bowling and Ning Qing joined them for a few rounds before Director w.a.n.g brought her to play cards.
In the exquisitely luxurious private room, there were the big shots in the entertainment circle. About a dozen well dressed people in suits sat there, crossing their legs as they smoked. Ning Qing was familiar with them. They were some of the most powerful and influential people in T City, people whom she always heard of or saw on news.
They were discussing business, glancing at Ning Qing as she walked in.
Director w.a.n.g introduced Ning Qing to a few other famous directors and they smiled and greeted her back, though not especially pa.s.sionately.
Ning Qing was self aware. No matter if it was Ning family or her own fame, she wasn’t on their radar. The private room was a real place for fame and gain. It was her first time.
“Ning Qing, I only brought you for exposure. I have something to talk to them about, you go ahead and play cards with the wives. It is beneficial for you to know them,” Director w.a.n.g told her.
“Alright,” Ning Qing nodded. If it wasn’t Director Wong, she might not have even been able to walk through the door.
There were three tables of people playing cards. There was a friendly lady watching Street Walker’s promotional video who was a fan of Ning Qing. She stood up and said, “Miss Ning, come and play with us.”
Ning Qing looked up. Besides the lady, there were two men at the table, they were famous producers in the film scene.
Deference is no subst.i.tute for obedience. Ning Qing walked over and took a seat.
They were playing Ngau. There was one dealer and three players. The players compare the size of their bulls with the dealer. Ning Qing wasn’t too good at the game.
But, as she just took a seat, how could she just get up and leave? Plus, Xiao Zhou received Director w.a.n.g’s phone call and sent a stack of cash over. This would let her play at ease.
Ning Qing had no choice but to continue playing the game.
Just as she got her card, she heard someone call “CEO Xu”. Enemies often cross each other’s path. Xu Junxi came.
Ning Qing didn’t find it strange. It was a place where T City’s elite gathered. Considering to Xu family’s position, Xu Junxi definitely has a proper place here.
She looked to the side as Xu Junxi looked at her too. He immediately frowned and glared. He seemed to be surprised at her attendance but also felt disdain.
Ning Qing was delighted. She watched as her face grew grave, as though he were at a disadvantage. Where’s Ning Yao? They’re engaged. Ning Yao must have dreamt to come to such a place where these powerful and influential people gather.
She only moved two chess pieces but not one single move had disappointed her.
Xu Junxi sat on the sofa and discussed business with those people. Ning Qing continued to play cards. Her great mood instantly fell to distress. She lost at every bet.
“Haha, Miss Ning. Is it your first time playing Ngau? Don’t worry. Treat losing money as buying experience,” the producer next to her comforted her.
Ning Qing thought to herself, Heh, it’s not your money that was lost. Of course you’re not upset.
Ning Qing felt something touch her leg under the table. At first, she didn’t notice but then the producer continuously pushed her with his leg, which was rather creepy.
Ning Qing maintained a smile and moved in silence. The producer made an excuse, “Miss Ning, let me help you see your cards.” He then touched her hand openly.
Ning Qing dodged and pretended, “How can I show you my cards? Sit down!”
The producer didn’t manage to take petty advantage so he took his hand back.
Ning Qing played her cards calmly. Her eyes met Xu Junxi’s as she played. The position where he sat at the sofa was perfectly opposite to her and he obviously saw the scene where she was hara.s.sed. The smirk on his face reeked of schadenfreude.
Ning Qing rolled her eyes at him and got up. “Excuse me, I need to use the washroom.”
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She washed her face with some cold water before she walked out.
When she returned to the corridor, the producer walked towards her.
The producer blocked before her and didn’t let her go.
There wasn’t anyone there so Ning Qing didn’t need to pretend. Her eyebrows slightly knitted and she asked, “Is there a problem?”
The producer’s eyes measured Ning Qing’s hourgla.s.s body up and down then he rubbed his hands together and said, “Ning Qing, Street Walker, in which you starred, has already achieved fame. With this in mind, choosing a good follow up role is extremely important. I happen to have a great movie on hand, I can let you be the female lead.”
Ning Qing smiled, “It’s pie in the sky. What do you want?”
The producer saw that Ning Qing was so straightforward, he took a step forward and looked at Ning Qing’s beautiful face when he said, “Can’t you tell what I want? I want you. Tsk tsk. Although your engagement with CEO Xu was called off, he must have had a lot of fun with you. Women who are trained by CEO Xu should be great. As long as you’re willing to serve me in bed, I can satisfy you in every other way.”
There was a hint of indifference across her face. She chuckled and said, “You’re almost fifty. Half of your body is already in the soil and you’re still thinking like a beast. Aren’t you afraid that you would die early? I suggest for you to pee a pool of urine and find yourself in the reflection. You want me to serve you? You really think you qualify?”
“You!” Ning Qing’s scornful look and disdain remark embarra.s.sed the producer. His face grew grave as he shouted, “You don’t know the evil and the good!”
The producer left, puffed up with anger.
Ning Qing didn’t bother with him. Her mental disposition was strong enough.
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She walked forward but she suddenly paused when she reached the corner as a certain someone was leaning against the wall: Xu Junxi.
Ning Qing raised her eyebrows and flashed a smile. “Why, Didn’t CEO Xu peep at me enough in the private room? Now you are eavesdropping outside?”