Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 158: Just This Much Ability

Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Just This Much Ability

Peng Yufei chuckled with a hint of insinuation, "It’s also because Director Gu is willing to support me and gave me an opportunity. You are quite good too. Very few actors get lines changed by the scriptwriter upon Director Gu’s request. He sees potential in you."

After they talked for a while longer, Director Peng turned and left.

He Jinxia watched Peng Yufei’s retreating figure with contemplation flickering in her eyes. At this moment, Cheng Xiaohua approached her and asked if she wanted to eat some fruit.

He Jinxia shook her head and said, "No need, I’ll just rest for a bit. Oh, and help me find out when Gu Qiao is likely to finish filming tonight. I need to pay her a visit."

Cheng Xiaohua nodded, "Okay."

The filming in the afternoon went smoothly. Not only did the director in charge sense that Jinxia’s acting was good, even the crew members running errands around the set agreed.

Including the time before and after the New Year, Jinxia spent over a month filming with the crew, and everyone had witnessed her performance.

Not to mention how Jinxia’s crying scenes impacted those around her, even just the visible, most direct indicator of NG times showed that she was one of the actors with the fewest mistakes.

In comparison, not only the newcomer Luo Sifang, but even the child star Yang Xiaoqing seemed to slightly lag behind Jinxia.

As her acting was outstanding, her personality gentle, and with her growing popularity online, some of the veteran crew members who had labored for years in the film industry sensed a bright potential in Jinxia.

Because the "old-timers" in the crew treated Jinxia very well, other staff members followed suit, not daring to cause her any trouble. Therefore, Cheng Xiaohua, acting as Jinxia’s external agent, could navigate the set without hindrance and soon learned of Gu Qiao’s whereabouts.

By the time work wrapped up punctually in the evening, Jinxia did not leave right away but instead dined on the set.

After finishing dinner and eating some fruit, she timed it right and made her way over to the location where Gu Qiao was filming.

Upon her arrival, Gu Qiao had just finished filming. Some actors hadn’t left yet, including Luo Sifang and Yang Xiaoqing.

After the New Year, having joined the crew, Jinxia had vaguely heard rumors that the filming of the lead roles was not going smoothly and that overtime was necessary every day. Now, as she observed the scene, her eyes lowered slightly, and thoughts crossed her mind.

Gu Qiao was talking to other crew members. Jinxia joined them at the right moment, standing behind the crew members.

After the crew members finished speaking with Gu Qiao, Jinxia stepped forward, smiling faintly at Director Gu, "Director Gu, regarding the newly revised script, thank you. I was wondering when you’ll be free so we can go out to eat together?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qiao looked up and glanced at He Jinxia a few times, speaking indifferently, "You’re the first actor I’ve seen who can mention bribe so openly and honestly."

Jinxia’s face remained smiling, "Director Gu, I’m just trying to build a rapport."

Gu Qiao pulled up the corner of her mouth slightly, as if smiling, but she did not often make this expression, so it looked a bit strange.

She turned her head and waved her hand dismissively, "No need. With me, you don’t have to spend any effort on currying favor; it’s useless. I only look at ability. Opportunities are reserved for capable people. Just focus on acting well and understanding the characters in the script, that’s the best way to repay me. You can go now."

Director Gu’s words... were pointed.

He Jinxia muttered a soft "Mhmm" without saying more and turned to leave directly.

Not far away, Luo Sifang and Yang Xiaoqing from the film crew had noticed He Jinxia’s action.

As she left, Luo Sifang snorted softly, a hint of disdain flashing through her eyes.

Yang Xiaoqing heard Luo Sifang’s snort, glanced at her, caught the look in her eyes, and squinted slightly. She turned her head and suddenly spoke out.

"Yiyi, you say a person has no ability, then he can still get by if he’s good at networking, right? But if he has no ability and isn’t good at networking either, do you think that person can survive in society?"

Yiyi was Yang Xiaoqing’s assistant and had been with her for several years. She knew her star’s temperament all too well and hurriedly replied, "Sister Yang, such a person definitely can’t make it in society!"

Yang Xiaoqing shook her head and sighed, "You’re wrong. I haven’t finished my sentence yet. This person is actually quite good at networking, but she has one flaw, which is that she networks with the wrong people, offending her superiors. If she jumps ship and finds a new boss, she can thrive once again.

What do you think, can a person who loves networking survive in society for a long time?"

Yiyi said, "You still need some real ability in the end, right?"

Yang Xiaoqing spoke meaningfully, "Exactly, having no ability and just networking is all in vain. Instead of trying to curry favor with others, it’s better to focus more on your own job. That’s the right path!"

Yiyi’s voice was loud and clear, "Right, Sister Yang is absolutely correct!"

The two chatted as they sauntered past Luo Sifang. As they passed by, Yang Xiaoqing deliberately glanced at Luo Sifang with her eyes. Luo Sifang noticed and gave her a faint smile.

Tsk, she’s really good at putting on a show!

Once the two of them had left, Luo Sifang’s countenance changed, and she could no longer restrain herself. Her face twisted briefly, and her hands clenched fiercely.

Luo Sifang’s assistant kept her head down, too scared to look up at her.

It took a while for Luo Sifang to calm down. Turning her head to look at her assistant, who was cowering like a turtle grandson, a wave of disdain washed over her, and she thought about finding a smarter assistant after the filming was finished.

She whispered, "Go check what He Jinxia is looking for Director Gu for. Be smart about it. Don’t ask too bluntly, and if necessary, offer some money, understand?"

The assistant stuttered, "I, I don’t have any money..."

Luo Sifang gave her a piercing look and scolded, "Did I say I would let you pay for it? Tell me how much you spent after the investigation, and I’ll reimburse you!"

Only then did the assistant nod.

Luo Sifang’s voice grew slightly louder and more dissatisfied, "Then what are you waiting for? Get going!"

The assistant snapped to attention and quickly scurried away.

Watching her assistant’s retreating back, the disdain in Luo Sifang’s eyes became even more apparent.

Look at He Jinxia’s assistant, Cheng Xiao Hua, what a shrewd person. Even Yang Xiaoqing’s assistant would suffice.

And then there’s hers, too dull to even take out in public.

The next morning, He Jinxia arrived at the set and was informed that they would be filming the newly adapted parts of the script for the next few days, which were Su Qingwan’s last scenes in the TV drama.

The filming schedule of a drama is different from the broadcasting schedule. Actors film fragmented scenes, doing whatever is convenient and saves time.

An actor could be a shy girl in one moment, and in the next, transform into an aging woman who has been through the vicissitudes of life after marriage.

Peng Yufei got an opportunity from Director Gu to film the scene of Su Qingwan’s suicide. This morning, he was walking around the set with a smile the entire time.

It was also because the main actors on Director Gu’s side weren’t performing well. She had to keep a close watch to ensure quality, being unable to oversee He Jinxia’s shoot, which is why Peng Yufei got this chance.

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