Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 669 - 667 Interesting to You_1

Chapter 669: Chapter 667 Interesting to You_1

"Isn’t that the case? I bet Bei’an definitely knew about this, but she turned a blind eye just to secure the leading role,"

"If you ask me, it could very well have been Bei’an who sent Handsome Guy V to kill Xia Ningxing. And when the whole thing blew up, Handsome Guy V covered for Bei’an by taking all the blame on himself, just to let Bei’an die clean!"

"The analysis above makes a lot of sense!"

"I totally agree!"

"There’s also some explosive news, the hospital revealed that there were traces of performance-enhancing drugs in Bei’an’s body! Pictures don’t lie!"

"Oh my gosh, doesn’t that mean Bei’an hung in to the final casting call by doping?"

"That’s so unfair to the other actresses!"

"But the funniest thing is, even with drugs, she was no match for Xia Ningxing!"

"Goose goose goose! This has got to be the funniest joke of the year!"

"I’m freaking dying of laughter here!"

"This Bei’an really got what she deserved!"

Even without direct evidence linking Bei’an to Handsome Guy V’s murder attempt, she was still condemned resoundingly by everyone.

...

Bei’an’s death was her own doing, not related to "Desert Island Adventure" at all, even providing indirect publicity for the show.

The final casting for "Desert Island Adventure" continued two days later.

After a series of tests, as expected, Xia Ningxing was chosen as the lead actress.

The second female role went to Jiang Miaomiao, and the third wasn’t Mo Xue, but another actress.

Mo Xue underperformed this time and was directly eliminated.

After Director Carl made the announcement, Jiang Miaomiao couldn’t resist hugging Xia Ningxing and burst into tears, "Ningxing, I got the part! I got the part! And I’m the second lead!"

"I’ve checked, and the second female lead’s pay is double that of the third. I was worried I wouldn’t have enough money to fix my robot and was even ready to sell my house, but now I think I’m going to have more than enough!"

Jiang Miaomiao was ecstatic.

"So, don’t cry, this is a happy occasion, sweetheart," Xia Ningxing was happy for her and offered her tissues to wipe away the tears, and then gently patted her head.

The selection process for the male lead was similar to that of the female lead, and the standout was Reyno from UA.

The actors for the second and third male leads were also top-notch or second-tier, all with excellent reputations.

Reyno had starred in many classic works, was skilled in his craft, and had an immersive acting style.

As an ex-guard turned actor, he didn’t use stunt doubles for fight or exhausting scenes. Coupled with his clean image, he had a very good reputation in the industry.

"He’s pretty handsome, a muscular hunk!" Xia Ningxing commented to herself with a touch of admiration upon seeing his photo online.

Unfortunately, a certain jealous guy happened to overhear her.

"You’re not allowed to call other men handsome!" His hand possessively wrapped around her waist, his tone fierce.

Xia Ningxing grasped his hand helplessly, "Alright, alright, I won’t say it anymore, okay?"

"But I’m still mad," Lu Tingli sulkily looked down at her, signaling her to figure it out.

Xia Ningxing, understanding the hint from her man, promptly tiptoed and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Only then did Lu Tingli feel satisfied.

He then bent down, scooped her up in his arms, and headed for the bedroom.

...

The day they took the character photos was also the day Xia Ningxing and Reyno officially met.

Even though Xia Ningxing had already seen his photos online, witnessing him in person, she couldn’t help but marvel at the aura of strength he exuded.

Reyno had a deeply contoured face, bearing distinctive UA features; his nose was particularly high, surrounded by a hint of facial hair, which didn’t make him seem unkempt but rather added a wild sense of sexiness.

Standing at one meter ninety, he was muscular without being overly so, exuding just the right amount of handsomeness.

In comparison to before, Xia Ningxing, who was quite tall among the ladies, seemed exceptionally petite in front of him, as if he could lift her up with just one finger.

While Xia Ningxing sized up Reyno, he was also gazing at her.

So delicate!

More beautiful than any other girl he had seen in his life!

That was Reyno’s first impression of her.

And the second, was a heart flutter.

She was his type.

"Hello, Xia Ningxing," – people from UA are typically proactive, and since she was his type, Reyno didn’t hold back despite his influential status, instead taking the initiative to greet her.

He smiled, his wild features softened by a touch of tenderness, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

"Wow! So handsome!" Jiang Miaomiao was already starry-eyed with infatuation, excitingly covering her mouth.

Xia Ningxing, however, calmly shook his hand, politely and courteously saying, "Hello, senior."

Reyno raised his eyebrows slightly, subconsciously wanting to get closer to her, "What senior? Just call me ’brother’."

"Reyno," Xia Ningxing smiled and didn’t refuse, politely addressing him as requested.

The girl’s voice was clear and bright, like the moon and as refreshing as the breeze, more melodious than the song of a lark, making Reyno’s heart itch.

In a moment of distraction, he began to daydream.

"Senior?" Seeing him not letting go of her hand, Xia Ningxing’s smile was becoming difficult to maintain.

What’s with this guy?

What happened to the gentlemanly manners, the self-discipline?

What did him holding onto her hand continuously mean?

Was he taking advantage of her?

Flip the table (╯’□’)╯︵┻━┻!

"Sorry!" It was then Reyno finally came back to his senses, regret flashing in his eyes when he realized his lapse, but being influential, he quickly regained composure, coming up with an excuse that allowed them both a graceful exit, "I just remembered something, so my mind wandered, please excuse me."

Speaking, he let go of her hand like a gentleman, as if the awkward moment had never happened.

"It’s okay," Xia Ningxing wasn’t the type to fuss over something minor, so she nodded as if nothing had happened.

As they prepared for the promotional photo shoot, Xia Ningxing stood beside Reyno.

Reyno, smelling the faint scent coming from her, felt an unaccountable nervousness; his heartbeat involuntarily sped up, his limbs feeling awkward and restless.

"Reyno, what’s wrong with you, you seem off today, are you feeling unwell?" the photographer noticed Reyno’s stiffness and asked tactfully.

"Indeed, I am. Sorry, Xia Ningxing, I need to take a break. Could you please wait for me?" Reyno glanced at the composed Xia Ningxing beside him.

"It’s okay," Xia Ningxing nodded.

Then, she watched as Reyno fled the set in a near panic, asking his assistant to bring him ice water to gulp down.

It looked as if he was suffering from stage fright.

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but furrow her brows slightly. As someone of Reyno’s stature, he should be accustomed to such situations as easily as drinking water or eating, yet why did he suddenly seem so nervous?

At that moment, Jiang Miaomiao ran over, whispering mysteriously in her ear, "Ningxing, why do I feel like this Senior Reyno seems to be into you?"