Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 133: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Chapter 133: Chapter 133: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Lu Dazhuang usually has professional ethics, but when faced with Ji Ning and his little brother Chen Yantao, who he watched grow up, all ethics and integrity went out the window.

"I’ve received orders from two parties, one from Yan Jing, the former assistant director of ’Gone with the Wind,’ and the other from an assistant of Wang Yanyan’s team."

Ji Ning thought of Yan Jing, but never expected Wang Yanyan too. When did she offend her?

Ji Ning thought for a while and raised her eyebrows.

She was no saint, and she wouldn’t generously choose to forgive when someone bullied her.

If this were a chaotic era, she’d definitely take people to fight back.

Lu Dazhuang, seeing Ji Ning’s gaze fixed on him, was so nervous he was about to kneel and beg for forgiveness.

"Do you know any dirt on these two?"

Lu Dazhuang nodded quickly, in such situations, even if he didn’t know, he’d have to find out!

"Yes, yes, we’re all in the same circle. We may not have 100% mastery of these stars’ situations, but we have 70-80%. What aspect do you want? I can dig it out for you."

Ji Ning had no qualms about Yan Jing, but had some reservations about Wang Yanyan.

After all, she was in the same group as Ye Tong. Bai Xiaotang had mentioned that if a lead actor in the crew was banned, the entire series might not air on time, greatly affecting the co-stars.

Considering Ye Tong, Ji Ning replaced her usual strategy of an eye for an eye with a cautionary approach.

"Investigate Yan Jing’s financial issues, report them if there’s anything."

"What about Wang Yanyan?"

"Collect evidence first, no need to report yet."

Lu Dazhuang was stunned, unable to understand why she didn’t just handle both together.

In terms of payment, a deputy director like Yan Jing certainly wouldn’t earn as much as an actress like Wang Yanyan.

Wang Yanyan paid three times as much as Yan Jing, so her methods to deal with Ji Ning were also more ruthless.

Fearing for his life, Lu Dazhuang dared not speak up.

Ji Ning glanced at him, offered no explanation, and pulled up Chen Yantao from the ground to leave.

"You go handle it first, and have him contact me if there’s anything," Ji Ning said, pointing at Chen Yantao.

Chen Yantao came back to his senses and remembered he promised to treat Ji Ning to a meal. He quickly asked, "Sister Ning, where are you going? Let me take you to lunch."

"No need, I have an appointment."

Ji Ning waved her hand casually, put a hand in her pocket, and left the alley.

Seeing that his little brother, whom he watched grow up, looked reluctant, Lu Dazhuang was startled and quickly reminded him, "Little Ancestor, you’re a student now. Focus on your studies, don’t think about all those miscellaneous things."

He didn’t dare to say too much, afraid of putting ideas in his head if they weren’t already there.

Chen Yantao withdrew his gaze, looked at Lu Dazhuang, snorted, and walked away.

"I’ll have a good chat with my dad about what his cherished disciple has been up to lately." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"No, no, no... Little Ancestor..."

***

Ji Ning left the alley and sent a message to Sun Yazhu.

Sun Yazhu replied instantly, with a phone call.

"I’m here, why can’t I see you?"

Ji Ning saw her now, dressed in a professional suit, carrying an expensive small bag, with no one accompanying her.

This place was rather remote, and the café wasn’t high-end. Most passersby were students, making Sun Yazhu’s outfit really stand out here.

Ji Ning pursed her lips and replied, "Don’t move, I’ve spotted you."

Sun Yazhu indeed didn’t move, standing still and looking around, until she saw a "big boy" in the distance.

Wearing dark clothes, with a baseball cap pulled low over their head.

Short hair reaching ears, earlobes adorned with earrings of unknown material.

From a distance, you couldn’t tell it was a girl.

Sun Yazhu’s lips curved up, and she waved at her.

Her movements and demeanor reflected the elegance of an elite woman.

Ji Ning kept her pace steady, stopping five steps away from her.

"You’re quite the busy person, how many times have we scheduled this?" Sun Yazhu only let down her strong woman façade in front of Ji Ning, her tone with a hint of coquettishness.

Ji Ning touched her nose, and Sun Yazhu stepped forward a few steps, casually clutching her arm, saying warmly, "Come on, let’s eat. You must know what’s good around here, right?"

This question was a bit out of scope.

Ji Ning loved to eat, but she’d rarely dined at restaurants.

"I don’t know."

"Aren’t you from Anhe? How could you not know?" Sun Yazhu was surprised, her curiosity about Ji Ning’s identity sparked again, but she wisely didn’t ask, instead saying diplomatically, "Then that’s perfect, let’s try the beef pot I had the other day. It’s pretty good."

After that, Sun Yazhu took Ji Ning by taxi to a very bustling area in the Anhe City Center.

There were several large shopping malls here, with lots of foot traffic, and high prices.

It was also very close to Mingfu Garden.

Every time Ji Ning and Ye Tong came to buy groceries, they’d pass by here but never went inside.

Sun Yazhu held her phone for navigation, looking like someone who hadn’t been here before.

Ji Ning pointed to the signboard ahead, just about to remind her when she heard Sun Yazhu say, "Found it, it’s on the fifth floor."

Ji Ning silently swallowed her words, being led up the escalator by Sun Yazhu.

Sun Yazhu truly admired Ji Ning, partly for her strong character, but mostly out of gratitude.

If Ji Ning weren’t a woman, she would have wanted to marry her directly.

But Ji Ning was less enthusiastic, seeing it just as saving someone in passing, without other special feelings.

She’d saved too many in chaotic times, and couldn’t ponder what every saved person’s thoughts were.

Besides, even those she’d saved often repaid kindness with ingratitude, wishing her harm for their own benefit.

She’d long learned to remain calm.

Sun Yazhu looked at Ji Ning across the table and asked with a smile, "Why haven’t you streamed recently?"

Ji Ning, sipping the first-served lemon water, replied, "Busy."

"Is Ye Tong’s matter resolved?"

"Mm, thank you."

"Why are you thanking me? Helping you guys is the least I can do," Sun Yazhu pretended to be upset, pushing the starter dishes the waiter served towards Ji Ning.

Ji Ning thought of how Jia Ying helped Ye Tong recently, feeling grateful, "Jia Ying helped a lot."

"If you keep being polite, I’ll get upset. I consider you and Ye Tong friends. Helping each other is normal, besides, you saved my life, didn’t you?"

Sun Yazhu’s voice softened, her smile fainter than earlier.

It was evident that incident still had a significant impact on her.

Ji Ning didn’t deliberately erase her bad memories, knowing Sun Yazhu had exhibited extraordinary mental resilience.

Unlike other women, she didn’t wallow in despair.

Moreover, Ji Ning needed someone to clearly state the facts at the police station.

Sun Yazhu’s mood dipped for just a moment, soon switching to another topic.

"Did you just come from the Marriott Hotel?"

Ji Ning replied, "Mm."

"Is there something wrong with that hotel?"