Chapter 777


    Initially, they were talking about Qiao Zhan, but in the end, Ning Ran was affected by the example Qiao


    Zhan quoted.


    Is Qiao Zhan implying I''m not an elite; therefore, I''m not good enough for Nan Chen? Then again, he''s


    not wrong. Indeed, I''m not a sessful person.


    Before reuniting with Nan Chen, Ning Ran was merely an unpopr actress who could barely raise her


    children.


    After meeting Nan Chen, she began to gain more opportunities to star inrge-scale movies. It was all


    due to the support of resources from Nanshi Corporation.


    Thanks to Nan Chen, she even received the Best Neer Award.


    Hence, the only reason she could be who she was today was because of Nanshi Corporation.


    However, Ning Ran refused to admit defeat. She had been working very hard in her acting roles to earn


    the respect and recognition of her audience. Why am I not considered a creme de creme? What


    gives?


    Qiao Zhan realized he had misspoken and upset Ning Ran.


    Not knowing how to make it up to her at that instant, he anxiously honked the car in front of him several


    times.


    “It''s okay. There''s no need for you to panic. I was never an elite, to begin with, but Nan Chen and I


    share manymon topics because we have two children together.”


    Finally, Ning Ran found a reason tofort herself and an excuse to refute Qiao Zhan effectively.


    Actually, the defense was totally unnecessary because everyone knew that Nan Chen and Ning Ran


    were apatible couple.


    Immediately, Qiao Zhan concurred with her. “Yes, that''s right! Parenting is the biggest topic for you and


    Sir Chen. There''s anothermonality between you both too. The two of you are very good-looking.


    No other woman can match Sir Chen other than you, Madam.”


    Ning Ran was stunned by Qiao Zhan''s sudden ttery.


    Yet, she could not deny how happy that made her feel. After all, no woman would rejectpliments


    about their appearance.


    Ning Ran noticed they were nearby Lu Jingyuan''s vi, so she concluded their conversation by saying,


    “I believe you''ll find a girlfriend thatplements you, Chief Qiao. Meanwhile, I''ll keep a watch out for


    you. Once I spot someone suitable, I''ll introduce her to you.”


    “Sure,” Qiao Zhan replied.


    Upon arriving at the entrance to the vi, Qiao Zhan attempted to follow Ning Ran but was stopped by


    thetter.


    “You can wait for me here. Lu Jingyuan wants me to collect something for her, but I''m unsure if it''s her


    private belonging. I''m afraid it''s not appropriate for you to tag along.”


    After pondering for a while, Qiao Zhan agreed, “All right, I''ll stay outside.”


    Then, Ning Ran opened the gate, stepped foot into thepound, and walked through a narrow


    garden path leading her into the vi.


    Judging from the dust collected, she was guessing nobody cleaned the house recently. Otherwise, a


    vi that was usually spick and span would not be so dusty.


    It was so dark in the evening. When Ning Ran got to the second floor, she wanted to switch on the


    lights but to no avail. The electricity seemed to have been cut off.


    She wondered if Lu Jingyuan had intentionally turned the power supply off before her departure for


    safety reasons.


    Since Ning Ran was there to pick up something, she waszy to spend more time searching for the


    main switch. Thinking she would not stay long in the vi, Ning Ran used the shlight on her phone


    instead.


    Slowly, she made her way into the study room.


    As soon as she went inside, a shadow darted over to cover her mouth and grip her throat.


    Why is there someone else inside the vi? Could it be a burr? Ning Ran''s heart raced rapidly as all


    sorts of possibilities shed through her mind.


    “I won''t hurt you if you keep silent, or else I''ll slit your throat within two seconds,” a voice whispered.


    Ning Ran could not open her mouth to speak at all, so she hummed and nodded.


    Subsequently, the shadow shut the door gently and released Ning Ran as promised.


    Terrified, she wanted to shout for help because Qiao Zhan was just outside.


    However, the shadow held a knife to her neck as soon as she was about to yell.


    Ning Ran was well aware of the danger she was in. The person might kill her if she were to move a


    muscle. Horror-stricken, she dared not speak nor breathe heavily.


    Then, the figure took the phone from her hand and ced it on the table.


    At that moment, Ning Ran caught a glimpse of his face under the moving shlight. It was a skinny


    man!


    Among all the men Ning Ran knew, Ouyang Qi wasparatively thinner and weaker. The man


    standing before her was even skinnier than Ouyang Qi, and the former looked sickly.


    He had long hair and a face as pale as a sheet. He could be considered handsome if not for his creepy


    eyes that caused one to shudder.


    “Is yourst name Lu?” the man asked.


    Ning Ran debated in her mind, clueless as to what she should answer him.


    Should I say yes or no? His fingers are slender, and he''s wearing an expensive sapphire ring. He''s not


    a regr thief, and I doubt he''s here to steal. Then, why did he show up? Is he looking for someone?


    Since this is Lu Jingyuan''s residence, he''s probably looking for her. Why? Whatever for?


    “Say it! Is yourst name Lu?” The man repeated his question.


    His voice was very soft, and it somewhat matched his slim build.


    “No,” Ning Ran finally answered.


    “Do you know Lu Jingyuan? What''s your rtionship with her?” the man queried.


    At first, Ning Ran wanted to deny knowing Lu Jingyuan. Then, she realized he would call her out for


    lying. If I don''t know her, how do I get in?


    “Yes, I know her, but we''re just friends. Who on earth are you?” Ning Ran countered.


    That man ignored her question and continued, “Where is she?”


    “She''s not in Livingsfill,” Ning Ran replied.


    “Where is she?”


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    This time, Ning Ran fell silent because she could not tell him.


    As a matter of fact, Lu Jingyuan texted Ning Ran her exact location in the capital. All the details are


    kept in Ning Ran''s phone, but she was determined not to sell Lu Jingyuan out.


    Although she could not confirm the man''s identity, she feared him. Everything about him, from his gaze


    to the aura he exuded, spelled trouble. He was just like a cold and poisonous snake.


    “I''ll cut your heart out if you don''t reveal it to me.” As Ruan Anxi spoke, he waved the custom-made


    scalpel before her eyes.


    “I don''t know,” said Ning Ran calmly.


    “That''s impossible! You know it very well, I''m sure,” he muttered.


    “I''m clueless. Why are you looking for her?”


    Ning Ran intended to maintain herposure and drag the time as long as she could.


    Qiao Zhan was still waiting for her outside. She assumed he would rush in to check in on her and


    discover the man after realizing how long she had been gone.


    The man was scrawny whereas Qiao Zhan was buff like a bull, and they were not even in the same


    league.


    When Qiao Zhan appeared, Ning Ran was confident he could defeat Ruan Anxi anytime.


    Hence, her best option was to keep dragging the time.


    Right then, Ning Ran''s phone rang. It was Qiao Zhan.


    He started feeling suspicious when he did not see any lights turned on in the vi, and yet Ning Ran


    had not returned.


    Anyhow, he obeyed themand given to him. Following Ning Ran''s instruction to have him wait


    outside, Qiao Zhan dared not barge into the house without permission. The only thing he could do was


    to call and check in on her.


    Needless to say, Ruan Anxi would not allow Ning Ran to answer the phone. Had she stretched her arm


    out to reach for her phone, her wrist would be cut at once.


    Ning Ran was well aware of that. Thus, she did not take any action.