Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 248 - 249 Pretentious (1)

Chapter 248: Chapter 249 Pretentious (1)

He Jinxia’s brow furrowed, her fists clenched tightly, and the biggest problem now was that she couldn’t tell if Sheng Yan had deceived her or not.

If it had been yesterday, she would have sworn that it was absolutely impossible; she knew Sheng Yan’s character. But today, she was a bit incredulous—did she really understand Sheng Yan?

It takes only a moment to fall for someone, but for two people to stay together for the long haul, it takes more than just a moment.

It’s impossible not to miss one’s boyfriend after not seeing him for so long, to be honest, He Jinxia couldn’t help missing him.

It was not easy for the two to meet, and although they couldn’t interact openly, she thought that they could at least text and chat in private, but Sheng Yan hadn’t done so.

Furthermore, there was something He Jinxia didn’t want to admit but had to face: who was Sheng Yan so engrossed in messaging that he couldn’t spare a single comforting word for her, his official girlfriend?

She had to admit, she was feeling a bit jealous, and with the jealousy came a sense of grievance.

She didn’t believe that Sheng Yan was two-timing; it was more that he seemed utterly indifferent to her presence, even though it was Sheng Yan himself who had created the opportunity for this visit!

Later, when He Jinxia reflected on her thoughts from today, she couldn’t help feeling both helpless and amused.

Although she was in her second life, she was still quite young. Regardless of how calm and composed she was, she too would falter at the quirks unique to women.

In the car, Luo You and Cheng Xiaohua saw that He Jinxia remained silent and didn’t say a word, which made them start to harbor some ominous speculations.

Could it be that He Jinxia had quarreled with her boyfriend?

He Jinxia was in a relationship—this was the consensus Sister Xiao Hua and Luo You had reached yesterday.

Their conversation in the car today was also meant to gently probe Jinxia, to feel out the situation. If she truly was in a relationship and they felt that the man was reliable, it would be a good time to talk about it.

But she hadn’t brought it up, and the expression on her face was a bit unpleasant.

Luo You and Cheng Xiaohua exchanged worried glances, each of them feeling anxious. They couldn’t help but wonder if their idle talk had actually jinxed it, and Jinxia had encountered a fickle scammer.

After a period of silence, they arrived at the hotel. It was only when He Jinxia walked in that she realized this was the same hotel where she had stayed while filming in Film City, which filled her with nostalgia.

The same setting at a different time. Several months ago, she and Sheng Yan had acknowledged their feelings for each other here. Several months later, had things really... gone cold?

He Jinxia felt she might be overthinking things, but perhaps it was the coldness of the night that made her emotions surge, leading her to dwell on the thought once it entered her mind.

Luo You and Cheng Xiaohua noticed that something was off with He Jinxia’s expression, and while they wanted to ask her about it, they feared they might exacerbate the situation; in the end, they simply reminded her to rest early before leaving her room.

As she lay in bed, she glanced at her phone, which stayed quiet, and then closed her eyes to recall the details of the wrap party that evening.

It had been who knows how long, or maybe just an instant, but suddenly the ringtone of her phone pierced the silence.

He Jinxia immediately opened her eyes to look, only to realize it was Mrs. He calling. She felt a tinge of disappointment but mustered up the energy to chat with her mother.

On the other side, Sheng Yan had just left the party.

Director Li had gotten completely drunk, and he needed to make sure Director Li was settled before he could leave.

As for Zhang Ming, after handing over all the information to Sheng Yan, he had warned him through gritted teeth not to send more messages, as he wouldn’t look at them.

In the end, he still felt it was unsafe and decided to switch off his phone, feeling a sense of relief.

Once Sheng Yan had stepped out from the party, he instinctively called Zhang Ming, only to return to his senses when he heard the "The number you have dialed is switched off" message.

He frowned for a moment, then went online to book another car, arranged for Director Li to be sent off, and only then did he have time to look for Jinxia.

The call to Jinxia’s phone didn’t go through, it was always busy.

Sheng Yan thought back to the information he had seen earlier, his brows furrowed, and his already solemn face grew darker. After contemplating for a moment, he directly called Cheng Xiaohua.

"Hello, who is this?"

"It’s me, Sheng Yan."

He seemed to hear a clatter of noises over the phone and after a few seconds, Cheng Xiaohua’s voice came back on.

"Hi there Emperor Sheng, are you looking for Jinxia?" An excited Cheng Xiaohua very considerately came up with a reason for Sheng Yan.

Sheng Yan gave a noncommittal "hmm" and said flatly, "I’ve been calling her cell, but can’t get through."

"Oh, is that so? I’m right next door to her room. Do you want me to go find her and give her the phone?" Cheng Xiaohua had helpfully anticipated the next steps and asked respectfully.

Sheng Yan’s eyebrow raised, thinking that Jinxia’s assistant was quite on point.

"No need, I’ll go see her myself. Which hotel and room are you in?"

Cheng Xiaohua clutched her phone tightly, her heart pounding rapidly. Everyone said that Emperor Sheng had an exceptional voice for dubbing, and now that she heard it, she understood that his reputation was well-deserved.

Emma, how can I calm down when I feel like I’m about to pass out from excitement?!

No, no way! Cheng Xiaohua, you need to stay calm. Your number one idol is Jinxia, stay calm!

Cheng Xiaohua swallowed hard and gave out the name and room number of the hotel. Knowing the two were relatives, she also asked, "Are you coming over to see Jinxia now? It’s getting late, and Jinxia isn’t in the best of moods."

Sheng Yan’s expression paused, then he asked in a deep and unhurried tone, "What’s wrong with her mood?"

Cheng Xiaohua hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to disclose the information or not.

As a big celebrity in the industry, Sheng Yan would be more aware of the consequences of dating than she would. And from what she saw of the interactions between Jinxia and Sheng Yan, they seemed to get along well, but this was Jinxia’s private matter, after all.

As if sensing Cheng Xiaohua’s hesitation, Sheng Yan spoke slowly and deliberately, "I’m her brother, I wouldn’t harm her."

No need for a draft when bluffing, Sheng Yan felt no remorse at all deceiving the little assistant.

Cheng Xiaohua, hearing him say that, spilled the beans about Jinxia’s recent abnormal behavior, and at the end, she asked anxiously:

"Emperor Sheng, you’re Jinxia’s brother, you have to give her some good advice, tell her not to rush into a relationship and to avoid the wrong people. She’s still young and easily deceived. If possible, could you subtly find out who she’s dating? We’re all worried she’s run into a bad person."

The most fearsome thing is suddenly a quiet air~

"Hello? Emperor Sheng?"

Sheng Yan, or rather the unknown bad person Cheng Xiaohua spoke of, responded calmly, "Hmm, I got it."

As if trying to clear his own name, Sheng Yan added, "Jinxia has good judgment, if she’s really interested in someone, he shouldn’t be too bad."

Cheng Xiaohua said morosely, "Alas, you can know someone’s face but not their heart. I have no idea which bastard has upset Jinxia, she’s come back tonight with a rather unhappy expression."

Sheng Yan: "..." He found himself blamed for no reason, he was innocent too.

After hanging up the phone, Sheng Yan stretched out his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling puzzled and frustrated. He quickly ordered a car online and headed for the hotel.

By the time he arrived at the hotel, it was already 11 p.m.