Chapter 2: Have You Had Enough?

Luo Ning looked at the handsome, flamboyant man on the photo who wore an expressionless face, and no longer felt even the slightest ripple in her heart.

She had chased him into the entertainment industry, only to end up with such a result. In this lifetime, she would not stop for him again; breaking up was inevitable.

She was currently living in Ji Xingheng’s apartment. After entering the entertainment industry, she had moved in with him.

Although they were boyfriend and girlfriend, they lived together but in separate rooms, and they had never engaged in that kind of relationship.

Since they were going to break up soon, she naturally wouldn't continue living there.

She prepared to go back, pack her luggage, and move out immediately.

This hotel was relatively close to where Ji Xingheng was filming. She had specifically run over yesterday to accommodate him, only for that dog of a man to stand her up.

Luo Ning made a call to her assistant to discuss the trending search, Yan Qiuping and Bo Xiangxiang getting tangled up together, and her breakup with Ji Xingheng, asking the other party to help her rent a place.

Her assistant, Xi Shu, was her college roommate and best friend. In her past life, after she met with disaster, the other party had never abandoned her; she was someone she trusted deeply.

After leaving the hotel, she drove to Ji Xingheng’s apartment.

On the other side of the city, Ji Xingheng had just woken up.

He habitually picked up his phone to check it, and was surprised not to see any messages or missed calls from Luo Ning.

Under normal circumstances, there would be no fewer than ten messages and just as many missed calls; it was a bit abnormal.

Recalling his broken appointment yesterday, he gripped his phone for a moment, still intending to call Luo Ning. Just as he was about to dial, he heard a knock on the door.

Ji Xingheng got up to open the door and saw Yan Qiuping standing outside.

"Come in."

After sitting down, Yan Qiuping smiled and said, "Just woke up?"

It looked like he hadn't contacted Luo Ning yet; he had arrived at the perfect time.

Ji Xingheng leaned lazily against the sofa. "I got back too late last night."

He had left the police station after two in the morning yesterday, so he didn't go to the hotel to see Luo Ning. After returning home, he suffered from a bit of insomnia, which was why he woke up late.

"Last night's incident is on the trending list. Take a look first," Yan Qiuping said.

Ji Xingheng picked up his phone, opened the webpage, and scanned the trending topics. He said nonchalantly, "Have the PR department find someone to get the trending topic removed."

Yan Qiuping knew he would say that. "It’s already reached number one, and many people have seen it. That’s why I originally wanted to have Luo Ning take the initiative to admit that the person with you last night was her. Since you are both managed by me, the public would be able to accept it."

"Did you talk to her?" Ji Xingheng asked.

Yan Qiuping nodded. "I called her before I came, but she refused."

Ji Xingheng was a bit surprised. Given Luo Ning’s temperament, she shouldn't like seeing him involved in scandals with other women.

He didn't care much. "If she doesn't want to do it, then forget it. Have the company remove the trending topic. I won't respond, and in a few days, this matter will fade away."

Yan Qiuping knew that Ji Xingheng had only entered the entertainment industry as a whim. If he couldn't make it or didn't want to play anymore, he would just go back to inherit the family business, so he never cared about those rumors on the internet.

But that wasn't why he had come.

"I know you don't care, but I feel like Luo Ning is angry. I’m afraid she’ll misunderstand you and Bo Xiangxiang because of what happened yesterday, and then report it to your mother."

He looked at Ji Xingheng and sighed helplessly before continuing, "Or if your mother sees the trending topic herself and gets upset, that wouldn't be good."

"That’s why I thought about having Luo Ning step out to admit it. It would save the paparazzi and your fans from harping on it—killing two birds with one stone."

The "mother" he referred to was Ji Xingheng’s mother, who was particularly fond of and protective of Luo Ning.

Sure enough, the previously languid Ji Xingheng darkened his face. "I’ll call Luo Ning and have her take the initiative to admit it."

A fire and a sense of rebellion flared up in his heart. The more his family valued his relationship with Luo Ning and constantly pressured him to be good to her and be a considerate boyfriend, the more irritable he felt.

It was just like when his grandfather insisted he study economics and management and join the family company after graduation; he had been repulsed by it, so he deliberately went against his wishes and ran into the entertainment industry. He hated being managed.

Yan Qiuping knew how to provoke Ji Xingheng and knew how much Luo Ning cared about this boyfriend. Having achieved his goal, he smiled inwardly.

However, the look of helplessness on his face grew even more pronounced. "Fine, then try calling her. She might just be waiting for you to say it yourself."

Sure enough, Ji Xingheng’s expression grew even uglier. He picked up his phone and dialed Luo Ning’s number.

At this moment, Luo Ning had already entered the apartment complex and was waiting for the elevator. Seeing the incoming call, she hung up without hesitation.

She could guess that Ji Xingheng had definitely been instigated by Yan Qiuping to call her about that matter.

Therefore, she prepared to leave that ill-tempered dog of a man hanging. In any case, he had often ignored her calls in the past; now, she would let him have a taste of it himself.

After five consecutive calls were hung up by Luo Ning, Ji Xingheng’s expression was grim. "What exactly does she want? She’s actually hanging up on me on purpose."

Yan Qiuping hadn't expected Luo Ning to hang up on her own initiative. "She’s probably still angry and jealous about you helping Bo Xiangxiang yesterday. Just apologize to her, and she’ll be fine once you coax her."

"I apologize? For what? There’s nothing between Bo Xiangxiang and me; it was just a casual favor. What is there for her to be angry or jealous about?" Ji Xingheng felt that Luo Ning was being too willful.

Yan Qiuping said, "Women, you know, they always like to make a fuss over such trifles. You should just accommodate her a little."

Ji Xingheng hummed. "Why should I accommodate her? I didn't do anything wrong. I won't go coaxing her."

This remark was heard by Luo Ning just as she opened the door. She walked in and said, "I don't care for your coaxing, either."

This voice startled Ji Xingheng and Yan Qiuping, who were in the middle of talking. They both turned their heads toward the door.

Neither of them had expected Luo Ning to return at this moment, let alone say something like that.

Ji Xingheng frowned at Luo Ning. "Why didn't you answer my call just now?"

Luo Ning walked over and looked at him coldly. "I didn't want to answer, so I didn't. Does that need a reason?"

Ji Xingheng was choked. He looked at the beautiful, indifferent-looking Luo Ning and felt that there was something different about her today.

He didn't want to argue with her today, so he changed the subject. "You came at the right time. Brother Yan already told me just now; he wants you to go on Weibo and admit what happened last night. Post it now."

Luo Ning crossed her arms, her voice tinged with coldness. "I won't post it. Why should I be the scapegoat for the mess Bo Xiangxiang created?"

Ji Xingheng’s brow furrowed deeper. "Luo Ning, have you made enough of a scene? Bo Xiangxiang and I are in the same production. She suddenly had some trouble; it was impossible for me not to help."

Luo Ning sneered, "Are you her boyfriend or her husband? She has an agent and an assistant; does it have to be you?"

Ji Xingheng looked at her with a hint of impatience. "It’s just that I didn't eat with you yesterday, right? I’ll accompany you tonight, okay?"

Luo Ning shook her head in refusal. "No need, I don't have time for you."

Ji Xingheng took a deep breath.

"I’ll say this one last time: there is nothing between Bo Xiangxiang and me. We are just simple friends and acting partners. Do you expect me to ignore a friend when I know they’re in trouble?"

"Stop being jealous over things like this; it’s meaningless."

He tugged at his collar, his tone growing even more impatient. "It was my fault for breaking our date last night, but I didn't do it on purpose. Can’t you be a little more magnanimous?"