Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 470 - 465: Investigation (Part 4)

But sometimes, the more you think something is impossible, the more likely it is to be the truth.

As the investigation deepened, Ji Ning found that this Su Ying was somewhat unusual.

Firstly, she was a superpower user, a high-level superpower user with a spiritual ability.

Such a person can easily become a life mentor, guiding young girls who are inexperienced in the world, effortlessly handling them.

Secondly, she was his ardent fan. Ever since she played the role of Commander Ji Ning at 16, and received recognition from Fu Huayu, she had become his supporter.

She modeled everything after Ji Ning in history books, and in her speeches around the world, she promoted Commander Ji Ning’s spiritual ideology.

The fan club Bai Xiaotang and Ye Tong were so keen on, Ai Ning Team, was first founded by Su Qiangwei.

Decades ago, before technology like Smart Brain was so advanced, Su Qiangwei interacted with her fans in the most primitive way, by writing letters, promoting Commander Ji Ning, and attracted countless fans across the Hua Continent.

Later on, as Smart Brain technology became widespread, Su Qiangwei’s Ai Ning Fan Club evolved from writing letters to forming online groups, holding regular offline events, and conducting memorial activities at Commander Ji Ning’s former sites and relics, packaging him like a celebrity idol, turning Commander Ji Ning into a star, idol, life mentor, and the number one inspirational woman of Hua Continent.

And with these gimmicks and good reputation, she became a household name, with over a billion fans, globally acclaimed as a lady actress.

Now, whenever Commander Ji Ning is mentioned, Su Qiangwei is the first person people think of.

Thus, she has also been jokingly referred to as the female representative of the new era, the embodiment of Commander Ji Ning in the new era.

How could such an influential woman not join the Ji Family Army?

She must be the first supporter of the Ji Family Army.

So in the nearly 700,000 members of the West Continent Eternal Life Sect, are there fans of hers, or followers of Commander Ji Ning that she might have lured in?

Ji Ning looked at Su Qiangwei’s profile, her gaze gradually turning cold.

Sitting opposite her, Ye Tong felt anxious and finally couldn’t help asking, "Sister Ning, how is the investigation going?"

Ji Ning glanced up at her and asked directly, "Is Su Qiangwei taking good care of you in the crew?"

Ye Tong looked at her expression, not quite sure about Ji Ning’s mood, and nodded slightly, "Teacher Su takes good care of me, but she’s busy usually, not much in the crew, only coming once or twice a week. She’s very caring to everyone and patiently guides us all in acting. Sister Ning, has she committed any crime?"

She was very afraid of something happening to Su Qiangwei, like having her inner belief suddenly collapse, making it hard to accept.

Ji Ning noticed her tension and smiled, "No, don’t worry."

Ye Tong instantly breathed a sigh of relief, her previously tense face becoming more lively.

"But, I’m curious about her, if you’re familiar with her, can you introduce me?" Ji Ning said calmly, causing Ye Tong’s right eyelid to twitch twice.

Last time Sister Ning spoke in this tone, the four Ah Da brothers were messed up for two days.

"I... I don’t have her contact information."

Ji Ning raised an eyebrow, "Who does?"

"Director Lin does, they are old friends and have a very good relationship."

Ji Ning "clacked" the Smart Brain screen shut, stuffed things into her bag, and stood up directly, her tone very calm, "I’ll go find him."

Ye Tong nervously stood up too, "I... I’ll go too..."

Ji Ning gave her a look, "Memorized the new lines?"

"Memorized... Not memorized... I won’t go..."

Ye Tong was inwardly crying.

Sister Ning bullies people.

***

On the other side.

Director Lin Anqing already knew Ji Ning came to the crew to visit Ye Tong.

But because he had a scene with Ling Zhi to shoot, he couldn’t leave for a moment, until Ji Ning actively came to him.

He quickly waved for her to come over and asked cheerfully, "Has your competition finished? How did you do?"

Ji Ning casually found a chair and sat down, "No, have to rush back tonight."

"Then you are..."

"Heard Su Qiangwei joined the crew, wanted to come over and get acquainted."

Director Lin Anqing was somewhat surprised, looking Ji Ning up and down, and asked with a smile, "Didn’t expect, you also chase stars?"

Ji Ning glanced at him, Director Lin Anqing immediately stopped smiling, "Alright, I’ll introduce you. But she’s not in Anhe recently, when she visits next time, I’ll introduce you."

Ji Ning raised an eyebrow, "Where did she go?"

Director Lin Anqing was surprised again, "Are you looking for her for something?"

"A bit of personal business." Ji Ning smiled slightly, looking at Director Lin Anqing.

His pupils suddenly shifted, "She went to Beijing to visit a friend. You’ll have to go to Beijing to find her..."

Ji Ning snapped her fingers, Director Lin Anqing seemed to awaken suddenly, somewhat dazed, but when he saw Ji Ning’s face, he suddenly remembered what he had just said.

"Yes, yes, yes, when she comes back, I’ll host and message you. You must come then."

Ji Ning nodded with a smile, asked a few questions about Ye Tong’s situation, and then prepared to leave.

"By the way, I forgot to mention earlier. After our crew wraps up, there’ll be three episodes of a group show, with Xiao Tong, you want to come and play too?"

"When is the wrap-up?"

"With the normal shooting progress, around the end of May."

Ji Ning thought for a moment, declined, "No time then, Ye Tong also has exams. If there’s a conflict, she won’t participate."

Director Lin Anqing paused slightly, smiled helplessly, "Never seen a boss like you who’s reluctant to let an employee make money."

"She’s still in the learning phase now."

"Alright, if there’s a conflict, we’ll try to coordinate her schedule."

"Thanks."

Ji Ning smiled at him, Director Lin Anqing suddenly had a feeling of distance.

In his mind, that portrait appeared again, just too similar.

Even felt she was the real person, while the portrait lacked her true color.

Even his old friend Su Qiangwei couldn’t match her brilliance.

A pity, perhaps never again in this lifetime would he find the War God in his heart.

When Ye Tong learned from Ling Zhi that Ji Ning had left the crew, there was undisguised disappointment on her face.

Not even a meal together.

Unsure when they’d meet next time.

She always felt Sister Ning’s visit would lead to something unfavorable.

And this matter might overturn all she knew.

***

In a villa in Beijing—

Su Qiangwei hung up the Smart Brain call, her expression dark as if a thunderstorm were imminent in August.

The cold light in her eyes unceremoniously pierced the young girl on the opposite sofa, asking coldly, "When are you leaving Hua Continent?"

But the young girl opposite didn’t mind her attitude, "Aunt, I finally came to Hua Continent, let me stay a little longer."

Su Qiangwei remained expressionless, her eyes even showing a murderous intent, "The Security Bureau is investigating me, if you stay here, they’ll soon discover your presence."

"Investigating you?"

The young girl was somewhat surprised, took a sip of orange juice, her eyes full of mockery, "They dare to investigate you? Aren’t they afraid your fans will tear them apart?"

Su Qiangwei suddenly stood up from the sofa, giving a final ultimatum, "In 2 hours, I don’t want to see you in this house."

The young girl’s smile grew wider, even carrying a hint of malignance.

"Aunt, do you hate me because I turned your beloved Holy Daughter into this?"