Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 220 - 221 What Is an Actor

Chapter 220: Chapter 221 What Is an Actor

Sometimes misunderstandings are a good thing, some misunderstandings only deepen relationships~

He Jinxia dropped this phrase, twisted the soft flesh on Sheng Yan’s waist, and then quickly stood up and ran to her room.

Sheng Yan watched her retreating figure and couldn’t help but lower his head and smile. The smile that hung on his lips, as Zhang Ming would say, was a rare smile that graced the world, akin to the salvation of all beings.

Sheng Yan was usually cold in temperament, and besides his parents, probably only He Jinxia could make him break this rule.

Sheng Yan rested and slept in her room, while He Jinxia moved a chair next to him and started reading a script.

By noon, when the takeout He Jinxia ordered arrived, she woke Sheng Yan up for lunch.

Having slept, Sheng Yan’s spirit was much better, and he asked her what she planned to do in the afternoon.

He Jinxia thought for a moment, silently pointed at the script set aside, and said regretfully, "Although I’d really like to go out and play, selecting the right script is the most important thing right now."

There was something she didn’t say: with her current status, being seen out with Sheng Yan would really affect her career.

So before she became a famous star, it was best not to have any entanglement with Sheng Yan.

Thinking about this, He Jinxia suddenly felt a bit... sorry for Sheng Yan.

So she quickly added another line, "The early hardships are for a better future!"

Sheng Yan’s lips curled into a helpless smile, and he flicked her forehead, "Where is your mind wandering to?"

He said, "It’s indeed inconvenient for celebrities to go out, but Dongting Lake Garden has a high security level, and there’s also a big supermarket inside. It’s not bad to have fun right there, but you are right, picking a script is the most important thing for now, so let’s just read scripts today."

He Jinxia blinked, "You won’t find it boring?"

Sheng Yan, "I won’t be bored with you around."

He Jinxia suddenly really wanted to hug her Mr. Sheng tightly and give him a big bite. For his sweet talk, she had to give full marks!!

That’s how the two of them happily settled their afternoon plans, and they even went out to a restaurant for dinner in the evening.

Zhang Ming also came during dinner; he had to drive Sheng Yan back to Film City later that night.

Meeting with agent Zhang Ming felt completely natural to He Jinxia, not awkward at all, although they rarely communicated, she wasn’t afraid at all.

Zhang Ming sat across from them, maintaining a constant smile, diligently making sure no trace of "dissatisfaction" appeared on his face, lest the King Yanluo across from him decided to dock! His! Pay!

However, this meeting let Zhang Ming perceive Sheng Yan’s attitude towards He Jinxia.

It wasn’t the immature, fleeting feelings of young love, but rather a feeling like the two had been together a long time and were ready to get married.

Sheng Yan, well, he didn’t always do everything according to He Jinxia, spoiling her endlessly, and the peeled food ... well, okay, it was also Sheng Yan who peeled them for He Jinxia to eat, but Zhang Ming felt that he wouldn’t become humble because of love.

And for He Jinxia, well, she was a bit more proactive than Sheng Yan, seemingly adoring him greatly, always passing him dishes to eat, even if there were onions in Sheng Yan’s dishes, he hadn’t said a word and just ate them.

This made Zhang Ming sigh about how pitiful he used to be. Back when Sheng Yan wasn’t very famous, the crew didn’t know his taste preferences, and all the dishes contained onions, which he had to pick out, almost more like a girlfriend than actual girlfriends!

Although he had only done that maybe two times ╮(╯▽╰)╭!

In a daze, Sheng Yan across from him spoke up, "I’ve looked through all the scripts and roughly know their plots now; is there any you want to do?"

He Jinxia furrowed her brows slightly, "There’s a film I really want to act in, but Brother Luo might not agree since it probably won’t do well at the box office after it’s released."

Sheng Yan raised an eyebrow and asked, "’Eighteen Years Old Sky’?"

He Jinxia’s eyes lit up, "No one knows me better than Mr. Sheng."

Sheng Yan said slowly, "As your man, how could I not guess your thoughts?"

He Jinxia gave him a brilliant smile, her eyes shimmering with radiance.

Sheng Yan also looked at her, his dark eyes filled with indulgence.

Their gaze was as if they could see into eternity.

Zhang Ming felt dazzled by the brilliance ahead, nearly blinding him, "Ow. Must we really torture single dogs like this?"

Wait, that’s not right. He had a girlfriend. Was it necessary to torture men whose girlfriends were not around?!

He felt like a third wheel here. If he weren’t around, he wouldn’t find it odd at all if they kissed at this moment.

"Ahem!"

Zhang Ming coughed, breaking the heartwarmingly romantic atmosphere. He straightened up, taking on the professionalism of an agent, and asked, "’Eighteen Years Old Sky,’ from the name, it sounds like a youth drama?"

He Jinxia explained, "It’s not a youth film, but rather a film that critiques reality and satirizes a certain social phenomenon."

Zhang Ming frowned, "An art film?"

He Jinxia thought for a moment, "Based on the nature of the film, it’s half art, half literary, and doesn’t relate to commercial films at all."

Zhang Ming’s expression grew concerned, "That’s a bit tricky."

With He Jinxia’s current momentum, aiming for an art film was not a wise choice. Although film awards preferred selecting art films, their often heavy plots were not favored by the audience, making their box office performance generally poor.

Generally, only established stars aiming for awards participated in art films, a field seldom touched by newcomers.

Newcomers needed fame, something almost exclusively brought by commercial films.

Commercial films had a wide audience. Once everyone knew you through the film and you gained fame, then you could attempt art films bordered with awards to secure a stable position in the industry.

For He Jinxia to shoot an art film now was a risky move. If it failed, it would cause significant hardships on her acting path.

However, on this matter, Sheng Yan held a different opinion from Zhang Ming.

He reached out and ruffled He Jinxia’s hair, saying, "If you want to act, then act. The script of this film is decent. You aren’t the main lead required to carry the film; the role isn’t big. I estimate filming will only take about a month, and besides this one, you can pick another."

"Actors seldom come across scripts they adore. When you do find one and have the time, go ahead and shoot it. After all, besides increasing value, an actor’s dedication to delivering a good performance involves not missing out on great scripts for superficial reasons such as fame.

"A good actor needs scripts and roles to showcase their talent. Since you’ve come across a script you love and have the opportunity to fight for it, don’t let yourself live with regrets."

When Sheng Yan spoke, his expression was somewhat solemn, as if he was speaking to He Jinxia and yet also to someone else.

Zhang Ming’s mouth opened slightly, wanting to say something. But he felt as if speaking would only make him seem like the bad guy spoiling the mood. After a moment of thought, he eventually remained silent.