Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 169: You Must Take Responsibility After Kissing

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: You Must Take Responsibility After Kissing

She coughed lightly, turned her head away, suddenly feeling a bit panicked inside. She dared not listen any further and changed the subject, "Brother Sheng Yan, you are really kind. Thank you for taking care of me these past few months."

Sheng Yan’s eyes darkened. Had the little fox chickened out?

Where had the arrogance gone, the one that had boldly extended its claws asking him for an answer just a moment ago?

Sheng Yan’s lips lightly curved up, a clear, handsome smile spreading across his face, like a brilliant warm sun in winter, catching He Jinxia’s peripheral vision and etching itself into the softest corner of her heart.

He then spoke in a very gentle and soft voice, "It’s not that I’m kind."

"It’s that I like you."

As if a cool breeze had suddenly blown by, ripples surged across her heart’s lake, and He Jinxia’s pupils constricted as her heart began to race at that moment.

How should she describe this feeling?

Looking at Sheng Yan at that moment, she felt as if he radiated a dazzling aura, with all the world’s brightness focused on him, leaving room for no one else in her eyes.

It was as if a window automatically appeared behind him, the window opened, and sunlight poured in from outside, casting a golden glow over him.

It was truly maddening.

He Jinxia seemed to smell the scent of gardenias in the air, her favorite fragrance.

It was even more maddening.

Stupefied for a long time, she barely managed to regain her composure, and the man’s deep, dark eyes were still watching her, not having moved away.

He Jinxia wanted to turn her head away, but found that her body did not obey at all, so she could only muster a calm response, "Oh."

What should she say?

I like you too? Ah, would that be agreeing too quickly?

What a coincidence, I like you too? That seems a bit off.

How could you like me? Cough, cough, even more wrong.

He Jinxia’s heart was in turmoil, not knowing what to say.

At this moment, Sheng Yan displayed perfect mind-reading skills—or perhaps he had never considered the terrifying possibility of being "rejected" as he spoke calmly and steadily, "So, everything that is mine, you can have."

He Jinxia’s mind was a complete mess, she blurted out, "No, I can’t accept that, I haven’t agreed yet!"

Sheng Yan raised an eyebrow, countering, "Haven’t we been dating for a long time?"

He Jinxia was utterly baffled. When had she ever been dating Sheng Yan?

Sheng Yan walked over from the side of the table, saying as he approached, "We talk every day."

He Jinxia: "...That’s just friendly greetings as friends."

Sheng Yan: "Good morning, good afternoon check-ins, reporting our schedules and work."

At this, He Jinxia couldn’t help but protest, "Wait, I don’t think I know your work schedule, do I?"

Sheng Yan stopped in front of her, his gaze deep as he looked straight at her, "Now you know, I’m shooting a movie in Film City."

He Jinxia: "..." She was speechless.

Sheng Yan’s hand at his side slightly clenched, he suddenly bent down, his face coming close to hers, gently touching it.

He Jinxia’s eyes widened, her already fast-beating heart raced even faster, as if it was about to leap out of her body!

It was just a dragonfly-touch of a kiss. Sheng Yan withdrew as soon as he had touched her, immediately straightening up and said seriously, "I kissed you, I will take responsibility."

He Jinxia: "..." Her brain had crashed.

Sheng Yan continued, "You didn’t resist, so you agreed too."

He Jinxia couldn’t help but say, "Hey, you—mmph!"

Another kiss sealed her lips, just as brief as a dragonfly skimming the water’s surface.

Sheng Yan then turned swiftly and left without lingering, accompanied by the sound of the door closing. The air still held the words he said before leaving—

"Goodnight, see you tomorrow."

He Jinxia stood in the same spot, not knowing how long she had been dazed before finally snapping back to reality. She lightly touched her lips with her hand and smiled.

She lowered her eyes, her bright phoenix eyes shimmering brilliantly at this moment, both vivid and tender like rippling water, she muttered, "He’s such a foolish and silly charmer..."

When Sheng Yan returned to his room, his heartbeat was still a bit fast, and even his ears were somewhat red, though his expression remained calm.

Upon his return, his agent Zhang Ming was already waiting in the room, discussing work arrangements with him.

As they were talking, Zhang Ming sharply sensed that Sheng Yan was somewhat distracted and couldn’t help but interject, "What are you thinking about? You seem so preoccupied."

Sheng Yan glanced at him but didn’t speak.

Just as Zhang Ming thought Sheng Yan would not answer him, suddenly, the man’s sparse words floated lightly, "How do you confirm whether a confession of love was successful or not?"

Zhang Ming’s eyes widened, stumbled a little, nearly fell, and shouted in alarm, "Wait, what did you just say? Confession? You confessed your feelings to someone?!"

Sheng Yan placed a hand on his forehead and spoke indifferently, "You wouldn’t mind shouting a bit louder so the entire World knows."

Zhang Ming immediately took a deep breath, held his mouth, and paced around a bit. After a while, when he felt a bit calmer, he asked quietly, "Who did you confess to? Is that person reliable? Male or female?"

Sheng Yan looked up at him, his gaze clearly filled with annoyance.

He didn’t want to answer such a ridiculous question.

Zhang Ming cleared his throat, touched his nose, and spoke with slight embarrassment, "It’s just a knee-jerk reaction. After all, you’ve never been involved with any female celebrities, so tell me quickly, how tight-lipped is she? I need to plan the PR follow-up."

Sheng Yan said calmly, "There’s nothing to hide, and I am always ready to go public, it’s just that it’s not convenient for her side."

Zhang Ming’s eyes widened, "I thought you would have chosen someone from a different profession, didn’t expect it was still a female celebrity!"

He asked eagerly, "Hey, tell me, which female celebrity is it that’s so charming you’d confess to her?"

Sheng Yan looked at him, his voice cold, "Answer my question."

Zhang Ming reluctantly spread his hands, "Big Boss, with the standards you set, how could any woman possibly reject you?"

If one were to discuss his artist’s flaws, he could list a basketful, arrogant personality, poisonous tongue, standoffish manner...

But if it was about his artist’s strengths, he could also list just as many, diligent and dedicated, no scheming, a man of his word...

Zhang Ming was very clear about his artist’s temperament: an aging iron tree that never blossoms, but once it does, it’s deeply rooted to that person.

If Sheng Yan had initiated a confession, it was surely with the intention of marriage.

Look, handsome, wealthy, faithful to his partner—a man so perfect in this new century. If there were still women who would reject him, that must mean—

Their eyes are blind!

Yep, Zhang Ming was that confident in Sheng Yan!

Sheng Yan’s eyes twinkled slightly, perhaps thinking of something, he slightly curved his lips and hummed softly, "I also think she won’t reject me."

Zhang Ming: "..." That smug, triumphant smile was indeed a bit hard to look at!

"So who is the female celebrity you confessed to?"

Sheng Yan gave him a glance, then shifted his gaze away, saying exasperatingly, "I’m not telling you."

Zhang Ming: "..." He really wanted to hit him!