[Quick Transmigration] The Clingy Spirit of the Blackened Male Supporting Character - Chapter 102

Realizing his thoughts, Ye Xingzhou quickly interrupted himself in shock.

How could he list so many positives about the little actor?

This must be admiration. It was admiration that made him find the other person so pleasing to the eye.

Ye Xingzhou’s heart raced as he suppressed the panic in his eyes. It seemed that he had been too idle lately, causing his emotions to become so unstable.

Luo Ning couldn’t understand Ye Xingzhou’s contradictory nature. He speculated that Ye Xingzhou, despite his cold face, clearly enjoyed the desserts he brought. Perhaps his earlier rejection was just a case of saying one thing but meaning another?

Imagining that beneath Ye Xingzhou’s cold appearance lay such an awkward personality, Luo Ning couldn’t help but smile slightly. He felt that it was quite adorable.

Afterwards, he made a little extra dessert on purpose. When he approached to ask, Ye Xingzhou’s expression was not good, but he still accepted the dessert.

As expected, his reaction was quite honest.

The two ate and chatted, creating an atmosphere of subtle intimacy that they didn’t notice. However, Jian Xi in front of them wore a slightly tense expression.

He couldn’t understand what was happening. Ye Xingzhou usually invited him for meals and showed concern, but recently Ye Xingzhou’s attitude had suddenly become distant. He treated him like an ordinary junior, never overstepping his boundary, and his eyes no longer held any warmth.

Jian Xi felt uncomfortable. Although he had no romantic feelings for Ye Xingzhou, he admired the film emperor greatly and felt proud to have received his attention.

Whether for personal gain or vanity, he felt immensely satisfied. The only thing was that he couldn’t reciprocate Ye Xingzhou’s feelings. But now, Ye Xingzhou’s sudden aloofness left him feeling unaccustomed and somewhat disappointed.

The second male lead, Zeng Yu, approached. His eyes darting around, he said provocatively, “Brother Jian, look at that. Actor Ye used to treat you so well, but now that Luo Ning has come along like a leech, he’s stolen his attention. How shameless.”

Zeng Yu had long felt unhappy towards Luo Ning. As the second male lead, he once thought Luo Ning posed no threat, but recently the director had praised Luo Ning multiple times. What right did a minor character have to outshine him?

Moreover, he hated Luo Ning’s face. Whenever they were in the same frame, that face was just too eye-catching.

Having finally secured the second male lead role, Zeng Yu was naturally unwilling to concede the spotlight.

If he could incite Jian Xi’s dislike for Luo Ning, that would be even better.

Zeng Yu secretly plotted, his expression unconsciously revealing his scheming nature.

Jian Xi coldly laughed. “If you have time to gossip, you might as well focus on the script so you don’t get scolded by the director every day.”

Jian Xi wouldn’t easily get angry, not out of generosity but from pride. Someone like Luo Ning wasn’t worth his effort to nitpick.

After failing to achieve his goal and instead being mocked, Zeng Yu’s face turned a mix of red and white.

…

Luo Ning was in a good mood. From his observations, Ye Xingzhou seemed less infatuated with the protagonist. As long as Ye Xingzhou stopped being stubbornly focused on the protagonist, he wouldn’t be deeply hurt or turn dark. Thus, his mission could be completed smoothly.

He had initially thought this mission would be difficult, but he was surprised by how quickly things were progressing.

Moreover, as he watched the amount in his account steadily increase, Luo Ning’s life became even more enjoyable. Gradually, he stopped focusing solely on stocks and securities. He even began learning about investments and was currently planning film and television investments.

At the same time, the lipstick commercial he shot recently was also airing on the official website, and the company had even purchased advertising space on online platforms.

It created little buzz at first, but gradually popularity began to rise.

Luo Ning wasn’t a big star, but his scandals attracted attention. Some people wanted to watch his misfortunes, so they specifically followed him. Some marketing accounts also planned to exploit Luo Ning for content.

With a mindset geared towards finding fault, they clicked in only to be surprised. Hey, it seems… not bad at all.

Especially when seeing the rosy shade spread across his lips, many were captivated by it, particularly young women inspired by a desire for beauty.

Suddenly, there was a strong urge to buy that lipstick. Plus, the brand wasn’t expensive. Buying one wouldn’t hurt the wallet.

“To be honest, Luo Ning did well in this ad. At least it showcased the brand’s advantages.”

“That face looks like it’s glowing, his looks are stunning. People can criticize Luo Ning all they want, but that face is truly perfect.”

“That shade of lipstick can only be pulled off by a glamorous hooker like Luo Ning.”

“When did Luo Jianjian become so sophisticated? The quality feels like a high-fashion shoot.”

“Just looking at his dazzling appearance, it’s hard to believe there’s so much scandal behind him. Truly, God is fair. He gave him a beautiful face but couldn’t grant him inner beauty.”

“Luo Ning’s temperament has suddenly improved dramatically! The lipstick is obviously very vibrant but not at all feminine. Rather, it possesses a kind of beauty, like a poppy, with a dangerous allure that makes one want to kiss.”

“I can’t take it anymore! I’m such a face fan. I don’t care how others feel, I’m a fan now!”

“My fingers are itching to place an order.”

“All of the above are probably hired trolls by Luo Ning. How much did they pay you? Are such people really worthy of praise?”

Regardless of the discussions, it certainly stirred some heat. Attracted by that advertisement, many people started placing orders. With a mid-range price for lipstick and such a unique color, which woman could resist?

Originally, the haters wanted to see a joke, but the outcome was a reversal. This contrast brought some popularity to Luo Ning’s Weibo and gained him many new fans.

Even if some people criticized him, it didn’t stop others from buying the same lipstick.

Although this incident didn’t top the trending searches, it was already unexpected for the manager. He initially thought the lipstick wasn’t a good resource, but since Luo Ning accepted it, he gave it to him. He didn’t expect Luo Ning could regain some reputation through this small advertisement.

The manager seemed to see hope again. When he scouted Luo Ning, he was attracted by his looks, believing Luo Ning could become popular. However, even with resources piled up, Luo Ning’s emotional intelligence was shockingly low. He constantly sabotaged himself with his sky-high ambition. The manager felt greatly disappointed and almost wanted to give up. Now it seemed there was a glimmer of light.

The people who declined this advertisement were green with envy. If they had taken that ad, they would be tasting the sweetness now. If they had hired some trolls, wouldn’t there be heat? They regretted letting Luo Ning take the opportunity.

“Brother Ye, want to eat a strawberry?” Luo Ning licked his lips, slightly tilted his face back, and blinked while asking.

Ye Xingzhou’s gaze first landed on Luo Ning’s lips, which were glossy and plump, with a perfect curve and naturally pink in color. At this moment, they were glistening with the juice from the strawberry, giving off a beautiful sheen.

They looked even more tempting than the strawberry itself, with a soft pink tongue barely visible.

Ye Xingzhou’s eyes darkened slightly, his gaze momentarily focused.

When he snapped back to reality, he felt irritated.

What was he thinking?!

Staring at someone’s mouth for no reason—was he crazy? It was just a mouth, what was there to look at?

It was just eating a strawberry. What was so special about it?

Ye Xingzhou cursed himself in annoyance, feeling like he was crazy.

He coldly pushed the strawberry away, clearly unhappy. “No thanks, I don’t want to eat it.”

How could he eat? He felt inexplicably anxious in his heart. Anyway, that strawberry just looked displeasing in his eyes.

Luo Ning wasn’t puzzled. He was already used to Ye Xingzhou’s temperament now. It was like the weather, sometimes sunny, sometimes gloomy, and then it would turn normal after a while.

Ye Xingzhou brushed aside that fleeting thought. That night, with nothing to do, he lay in bed scrolling through his Weibo, casually swiping his screen.

Suddenly, he saw Luo Ning’s advertisement. He hesitated for a moment and clicked to watch. When he reached the end, Luo Ning’s mesmerizing, bright peach blossom eyes and full, vibrant lips gave a visually striking beauty, like the most splendid petals suddenly blooming before him, hitting straight to the heart.

Ye Xingzhou’s pupils contracted. He stared blankly. The image of Luo Ning’s lips, moistened by strawberry juice, flashed repeatedly through his mind.

Just imagining it made him aware of how soft those lips must be, and he felt an urge to bite them.

Ye Xingzhou stared for a moment, then tossed his phone aside, covering his eyes with his palm to hide the flickering emotions within.

His breathing grew heavier, and he felt restless.

Damn it, he seemed to be really off. That little actor was lingering in front of him every day, making him act abnormally.

…

Luo Ning furrowed his brows and turned his head, touching his face. There was nothing dirty. What was going on? Had Ye Xingzhou taken the wrong medicine? Why did he keep glancing at him?

It wasn’t a straightforward look but a high-frequency gaze that quickly shifted away, repeating this over and over, sometimes with confusion and sometimes with seriousness. Luo Ning didn’t know if he had offended Ye Xingzhou again.

Luo Ning initially thought it was just his illusion, but upon closer observation, he realized he wasn’t mistaken. Ye Xingzhou was indeed frequently looking at him with an indescribable look in his eyes.

This made Luo Ning feel a bit stiff in his acting. What was there to look at? Why was Ye Xingzhou paying attention to him? Just why?

Luo Ning couldn’t hold back any longer. After hesitating for a while, he directly asked Ye Xingzhou. But Ye Xingzhou just casually replied that he was bored and was merely watching him work.

Luo Ning was about to go crazy. Who would believe such a thing? Just casually watching? Who would stare at someone all day long?

Fortunately, after he said it clearly, Ye Xingzhou seemed to restrain himself and no longer stared at him so intensely.

Ye Xingzhou was feeling unhappy. He observed Luo Ning because he wanted to understand why he was emotionally affected by Luo Ning. His glance towards him was an instinctive action.

He felt restless, with a vague thought in his mind: he wouldn’t really be moved, would he? Letting that little actor win him over easily?

In this strange interaction, Luo Ning, playing the fifth male lead, was nearing the end of his scenes. Lanman Company was very satisfied with the effect brought by Luo Ning. The company’s profits rose sharply this month. Feeling happy, they signed contracts with Luo Ning for the next few series.

Luo Ning’s schedule was finally no longer empty. He showed his value, and the company started to become warm to him.