My Wife Is a Superstar

Chapter 878 Not An Ordinary Person

Although Ning Ran had collaborated with Tang Jing on two productions, their relationship remained at the stage of mere acquaintances.

A certain distance existed between acquaintances, and usually, one would not simply ask for a favor from an acquaintance.

Due to the lack of proximity in the relationship between acquaintances, if one were to presumptuously ask for help and get rejected, both parties would feel awkward.

Tang Jing was a smart person and was certainly aware of that, which surprised Ning Ran when she still asked for help.

However, Ning Ran kept her surprise to herself and smiled. “What can I do for you?”

“I would like to ask you to help me rescue Ouyang Qi," Tang Jing stated her needs plainly.

Ning Ran was momentarily stunned, for she thought Ouyang Qi and Tang Jing were completely unrelated to each other.

“I have been in a relationship with Ouyang Qi for a while. We met by chance,” Tang Jing explained further.

"Oh, I see. That's nice.” Realization dawned upon Ning Ran.

No wonder Ouyang Qi hasn't been pestering me lately. Turns out he's in a secret relationship with Tang Jing. But that's good, though. Tang Jing is pretty, famous, and one of the smartest celebrities in the entertainment industry. They're a good match.

“But a while ago, when Ouyang Qi went on a business trip to Epea, he was set up by someone. Illegal drugs were found in his luggage, and he was detained. I have thought of many ways to help, but what I can do is limited, and it's impossible for me to save him. So, I need your help to bail Ouyang Qi out.” As soon as Tang Jing finished relating everything to Ning Ran, her eyes reddened. This time, however, she was not acting; she was genuinely anxious.

Ouyang Qi was the person she had staked everything on. She was hoping that he could take over Sunshine Corporation so she could ride on his coattails and become part of upper-class society.

If Ouyang Qi couldn't be saved, then her hopes would once again be shattered, which was an outcome she couldn't accept.

Ning Ran immediately understood Tang Jing's intention. The latter wanted Ning Ran to seek help from Nan Chen on her behalf.

That was the only explanation, for Ning Ran was merely an actress who wasn't capable of rescuing someone from Epea.

“I'm afraid my hands are tied. As you know, I'm not that capable,” Ning Ran said helplessly, shrugging.

She and Ouyang Qi were friends, but the latter used to be obsessed with her in the past, and Nan Chen was disgusted by his behavior.

If Ning Ran were to ask for Nan Chen's help to rescue Ouyang Qi, she would probably end up annoying Nan Chen again.

If Ning Ran were to ask for Nan Chen's help to rescue Ouyang Qi, she would probably end up annoying Nan Chen again.

Regardless of whether the matter could be accomplished, it would be troublesome if she and Nan Chen ended up quarreling again.

Tang Jing observed Ning Ran's reaction and wasn't surprised, for she had seen that coming.

After all, Tang Jing was aware of how Ouyang Qi used to court Ning Ran.

“I understand your difficulties, but I have no choice but to ask for your help because there are some things I dare not express directly to Mr. Chen,” Tang Jing continued.

“Is that so? Although Nan Chen appears strict, he is actually reasonable. You can talk to him about anything, and I'm sure he'll understand,” Ning Ran replied.

“But I'm worried that Mr. Chen would get angry if he hears about this, and I'm also under a lot of pressure...” Tang Jing said, tearing up again.

Ning Ran sensed that Tang Jing was keeping things from her. “Just speak your mind,” she encouraged.

“Ouyang Qi's sister approached me. She told me to deal with you and Mr. Chen using the most vicious methods possible. She even suggested that I buy strong acid from the black market to disfigure Mr. Chen's face. I'm just an actress, so I dare not offend Mr. Chen. But Ouyang Li forced me, saying that if I can't do it, Ouyang Qi would die a horrible death. I have no choice but to seek your help...” Tang Jing, being a professional actress, was capable of crying on cue.

Ning Ran was shocked. “Ouyang Li wants to harm Nan Chen and even disfigure him? Why?" Despite asking that question, she already had a rough idea.

Her sixth sense told her that this matter was not just about the competition between the Ouyang family and the Nan family.

Although Ouyang Duo died an unnatural death, it had nothing to do with Nan Chen.

Ouyang Li had always been rational, so it was unlikely for her to ask someone to harm Nan Chen physically.

It was possible that Sunshine Corporation and Rongguang Holdings were joining forces to take down Nanshi Corporation because Ouyang Li had been trying to make that happen for a long time, but it was strange for her to ask Tang Jing to disfigure Nan Chen.

Tang Jing wept. “I don't know why she wants to do that. I'm afraid, but I don't know how to deal with it. I can only seek help from you. Please plead with Mr. Chen to see if he can help rescue Ouyang Qi."

Tang Jing was exceptionally smart. If she had told Ning Ran that Ouyang Li wanted to harm them right off the bat, it would've sounded like she was threatening Ning Ran

Hence, she asked for Ning Ran's help first. When Ning Ran asked for more details, she then revealed the whole situation.

This would make Ning Ran feel that since Tang Jing had let her in on a secret, it would be heartless of her to turn Tang Jing down when Tang Jing was asking for her help.

In truth, Tang Jing was guilt-tripping Ning Ran without the latter knowing.

Ning Ran sensed what she was trying to do and grew warier of Tang Jing.

“I don't quite understand, though. If Ouyang Li wants to harm me and Nan Chen, why won't she just hire a professional assassin or at least a powerful thug? Why would she choose you for the task and use Ouyang Qi's safety to threaten you?” Ning Ran asked in return.

“Well...” Tang Jing felt uneasy when Ning Ran outsmarted her. “Maybe she thinks it's easier for me to make a move on you guys since we share a close relationship.”

“You're right. You and I have always been close. Ouyang Qing used to have the same notion, too,” Ning Ran said thoughtfully.

Ning Ran's casual words made Tang Jing sweat profusely.

She felt guilty because she had indeed done things for Ouyang Qing before and had even disclosed the exact location of the filming site in Livingsfill to Ouyang Li.

Although she had not caused direct harm to Nan Chen and Ning Ran, she was indirectly involved and had a sense of guilt.

She thought she could hide everything from Ning Ran and manipulate the latter into doing what she wanted, but Ning Ran's simple remark caused her to panic.

“Ding, what do you mean by saying that? Did I do anything to offend you?” Tang Jing asked anxiously.

Ning Ran smiled faintly. “You're overthinking things. That's just a random thought. I'll talk to Nan Chen about this, but I can't guarantee what his reaction will be. As you know, Nanshi Corporation and the Ouyang family have always been at odds, and I don't think Nan Chen would get involved in the Ouyang family's affairs. That's against the rules, too. So, don't expect too much, but we'll do what we can.”

Her meaning was clear. Don't try to manipulate me with your schemes and don't try to guilt trip me. This is not up to you; it's up to me.

“I understand. Thank you for your help, Ding. I'm sorry for troubling you.”

Tang Jing heaved an inward sigh of relief. Ning Ran is not an ordinary person. I should be careful not to pull any tricks in front of her in the future.