Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Two-Faced
Ningwan was embarrassed, not expecting the director to ask if she was interested in acting.
Just at that moment, Qingqing came over.
Ningwan smiled and said to the director, "Director, acting is not something everyone can do well. Some people are born actors, like Miss Li. I can’t do it; I can’t manage being two-faced."
"..."
The director found Ningwan’s words quite awkward.
Considering the rumors about Qingqing and Hanjue, Madam Zhan might not be here to visit but to cause trouble.
The director quickly made a hasty retreat, leaving the two of them to talk.
It’s best not to get involved in wars between women.
Qingqing heard Ningwan’s sarcastic remarks and chuckled, "Miss Ye is right, not everyone can act well. Miss Ye, you seem to have some self-awareness."
"I’ve always been self-aware. My interests in life are limited to researching various drugs, nothing else. So Miss Li should know my expertise. Don’t make me lose my patience." Ningwan curled her lips.
Qingqing furrowed her brow.
Suddenly, she felt itchy and couldn’t help scratching, finding many small red spots on her skin.
She immediately demanded harshly, "What did you do, Ningwan?"
"What did I do, is Miss Li unaware? Miss Li learned from Wen Daofu for years, I thought this was Miss Li’s expertise."
"Quickly fix it for me. In front of everyone, do you want me to call the police and have you arrested? We live in a lawful society now, so if you don’t want Hanjue to be embarrassed with you, give me the antidote immediately." Qingqing angrily demanded.
Ningwan curled her lips, "This substance, when on the skin, causes mild itching at best, severe ulceration at worst. The longer it lasts, the more serious it gets. Miss Li, you can call the police to arrest me. Investigate for a few days, but I don’t know if Miss Li can wait that long."
"You are so vicious, Ningwan." Qingqing cursed angrily.
Ningwan said calmly, "Compared to Miss Li’s more severe actions, my methods are trivial, I’m afraid they wouldn’t impress Miss Li."
"What do you want to ask?" Qingqing asked.
"Leng Linglong, where did Bai Qishu take Leng Linglong?" Ningwan asked seriously.
Qingqing snorted coldly, "Why are you so interested in her? Aren’t you rivals?"
"She’s just a naive girl. Since Bai Qishu has fled, he should release her. Moreover, she likes Hanjue but has never thought of resorting to any despicable means. Rest assured, Hanjue doesn’t like her at all and won’t accept her. She’s neither my rival in love nor an obstacle for you. Your only obstacle in pursuing Hanjue is me."
"I don’t know." Qingqing gritted her teeth.
The itching made her break out in a cold sweat.
The red rash on her skin grew more numerous.
But she dared not scratch.
She knew very well that scratching would worsen the condition, so she had to endure until she got the antidote.
"Don’t know?" Ningwan raised an eyebrow, snorted coldly, "You think I’ll believe that? Miss Li, your endurance exceeds the norm, but I’m not in a hurry, I can wait as you recall. Just consider, it hasn’t spread to your face yet; this is a film set and there might be fans outside. Once the rash spreads to your face, you won’t be able to hide it. Your barely improving career could be instantly ruined."
"Ningwan, what enmity do we have that you would harm me like this? Do you know how hard it is for someone like me to survive in this industry without a background? Why do you insist on ruining my career time and again?" Qingqing reprimanded.
"Why? I thought Miss Li knew the reason."
"Fine, you win. Bai Qishu probably took Leng Linglong home, where else could he go other than home." Qingqing finally spat out through gritted teeth.
Ningwan tossed a small bottle to Qingqing, "Take it. Once you take it, you’ll be fine."
"You’re giving me the antidote just like that?" Qingqing was skeptical, feeling something wasn’t right.
Ningwan chuckled, "Or else, wait for you to call the police and have them investigate me? As you said, I can’t embarrass Hanjue, and I’m here under Madam Zhan’s name."
After that, she turned to find Wangyue and left with her.
Wangyue was chatting animatedly with her favorite actor, upon hearing Ningwan calling her, she quickly waved goodbye to the actor.
"Got the information?" Wangyue asked.
Ningwan nodded, "I’ll head back to Jiangcheng first, talk to Hanjue, then go to He City."
"Going to He City too?" Wangyue was surprised.
Ningwan said, "Bai Qishu took Leng Linglong to He City. But earlier, I contacted Bai Wenjing who denied knowing anything about Bai Qishu. Either he truly doesn’t, or he’s deliberately concealing it, so I need to go to He City personally to find out the truth."
"Any good food in He City?" Wangyue asked eagerly.
Ningwan laughed, "There should be plenty! He City is in the north, so there are more noodle dishes. I’ve heard the lamb is particularly delicious, so there might be tasty lamb skewers and lamb soup."
Upon hearing this, Wangyue’s mouth watered, and she immediately agreed, "Alright, let’s go to He City."
Ningwan nodded.
But before going, she needs to inform Hanjue.
Thankfully, Lin City is pretty close, just a two-hour drive each way, plus an hour talking.
By the time they’re back, it’s already midnight.
However, Hanjue wasn’t home yet.
Ningwan called Chen Tan, who said, "The boss is still at the bar."
"Drinking all the bar’s booze? Send me the address, I’ll go find him." Ningwan said.
Chen Tan immediately sent her the address.
Ningwan instructed the driver to head directly to the bar.
Actually, she hadn’t been to such a place before.
Especially not a late-night bar.
Upon entering, it was a bustling scene, like a dance of demons.
Although quiet during the day, at night it’s a paradise for night owls.
A bunch of energetic men and women come alive at night.
Thus, it becomes very lively at night.
Hanjue and Wenyuan had asked the owner to open a private room before the place got busy, continuing their drinks inside.
Ningwan entered with Wangyue.
Seeing the chaotic scene inside, she frowned tightly.
"Hanjue hangs out in such a place?"
"Madam, the boss is in the private room." The accompanying bodyguard said promptly.
Only then did Ningwan breathe a sigh of relief and pushed her way in with Wangyue.
But there were too many people.
Passing through the dance floor, a man spotted Ningwan and bumped into her.
Fortunately, the bodyguard was quick-eyed and stood between them, bumping the man away.
"Don’t damn well block me, I’m looking for a beauty."
The man impatiently scolded the bodyguard.