Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 270 - 271 Premiere

Chapter 270: Chapter 271 Premiere

He Jinxia offered a faint smile, her phoenix eyes seemingly containing a myriad of stars as she comforted, "All beginnings are hard, Mom. Don’t worry about the money for the supermarket, I definitely have it."

Mrs. He furrowed her brows, somewhat hesitant.

In the days He Jinxia was gone, having nothing to do, she went to the Tonghua Entertainment for training.

Being an orphan, she had to start working from an early age to survive, and her education was only at a middle school level.

Lack of education was a major drawback, and so was her age.

She was getting on in years and her understanding of things was slower than younger people. She barely understood what the teacher was saying during the training. Could she really handle the responsibilities of an assistant agent?

Thinking about this, Mrs. He felt a headache coming on.

At the dinner table, while Mrs. He was lost in thought, Luo You told He Jinxia about her mother’s original plans.

He Jinxia turned to look at her mother and said earnestly, "Mom, following a film crew is exhausting. When it comes to shooting night scenes, the routine is even irregular. And if you go to the set, I wouldn’t let you do any menial jobs."

Cheng Xiaohua then lifted her head from the feast before her, still eating as she nodded, "Aunt He, don’t be fooled by my thin appearance, I’m actually quite strong. I can lift heavy luggage, and I’m used to running errands; you don’t need to bother with those things."

Seeing her mother wavering, He Jinxia continued to analyze, "Look, I have Sister Xiao Hua helping me with the menial tasks. At most on set, you’d only bring a few pots to improve my diet. You’d be quite free the rest of the time."

"You don’t need to worry about arranging social dinners; I can handle that myself. In terms of business, I have Brother Luo and others to schedule my appearances and ensure I get rest. Being with me on set would just be a waste of your time."

Mrs. He was amused by her words, glaring at her, "What do you mean ’waste of your time’? Can’t I care about my daughter?"

He Jinxia coquettishly shook her mother’s arm, "Of course you can! But Mom, I brought you to Imperial City for you to enjoy yourself!"

"Imperial City is bustling with excitement and surrounded by many historical and touristic spots. Now that you’re here, you can go out and visit these places. There are a few Film Cities here as well.

Unless something unexpected happens, I’ll be shifting my work focus entirely to Imperial City. I’ll be able to come home and rest when I have announcements, you won’t have to see me just once every few months; how convenient! If you miss me, you can visit me on set anytime, even more convenient!"

"Aunt Rui has property here, right? I’ll also call her over when there’s a chance, so the two of you can go traveling and shopping. Wouldn’t that be nice?" He Jinxia countered.

Mrs. He wasn’t dazzled by the grand picture her daughter painted and asked with a frown, "But if I’m playing around in Imperial City, it would all be your money, and that’s not right."

He Jinxia actually wanted to say she could spend as she liked and that it wouldn’t bother her, but thinking it over, she refrained from saying so. Her mother, who treated her well and was even saving for her dowry, wouldn’t want to spend her money.

So the conversation circled back to the beginning, and she said, "Running a small supermarket wouldn’t require you to do it all yourself. You could hire someone to take care of it."

Mrs. He twisted her brow, "Hiring people costs extra money!"

"Mom, you’ve worked hard all your life; just retire and take a good rest. I’ll make an effort to open a midsize supermarket for you. It would need at least five or six cashiers – you couldn’t possibly manage a store like that alone. You just need to train the staff well and then sit back at home and collect the cash."

Mrs. He’s brow remained furrowed, shaking her head, "No, no, no, there’s no need for that. It’s too costly, and I don’t need it. I wouldn’t know how to manage such a big supermarket."

He Jinxia looked at her with a cheerful smile, "Alright, it’s decided then. Not knowing how to manage is no problem; just hire someone who does. As long as there’s money, why worry about not finding people to come work?"

Mrs. He: "No, I already said I don’t need it—"

"Mom, let’s talk about this later, hurry up and eat. After dinner, we still need to watch my first TV show!" He Jinxia softly interrupted before the conversation could be finished.

Mrs. He was taken aback and turned her head to look at Luo You and Cheng Xiaohua, who had been quietly eating without talking across from them.

Well, there are guests present, it’s not good to embarrass her daughter in front of others, she nodded and did not continue the conversation.

After dinner, He Jinxia hurried her mother and Cheng Xiaohua out, leaving herself alone to wash the dishes in the kitchen.

One was her mother, the other a guest, it wouldn’t be nice to have them wash, so He Jinxia took up the task herself.

By the time she had cleaned the dishes and tidied up the kitchen, it was already quietly approaching seven-thirty.

At seven-thirty in the evening, Huadu TV, "Small Bridge, Flowing Water, People" will officially premiere!

Mrs. He set the TV drama to "real" mode, everyone put on their 3D glasses, and sat on the sofa in full readiness.

"Amid the flowers outside the tower, beneath the willows in a boat, a single poem unfurls the beauty. That damsel’s thoughts, let her brows coyly denote. With silks and folded fan she roams free, who laughs with cheeks flushed so sweetly, oh... evening rain enters the picture, mixing with the sorrow of parting, blending into this paper of deep autumn..."

The opening theme, light-hearted yet brimming with poetic imagery, lifted the curtain of the entire show, introducing one vivid character after another, painted on paper. Just by the opening, He Jinxia couldn’t help but nod silently—quite good.

After the opening theme, the first episode began.

The first view was of a gentle profile of a woman. Her lovely side face was clear with a delicate comeliness, and the touch of crimson on her lips beckoned for closer scrutiny.

The camera zoomed in, revealing the woman’s wrist, emerging from her wide sleeves, skin white and lustrous like frosted cream—pale as frosty snow.

In her hands, she held pink silk threads, her slender fingers like tender green onions, threading the needle through the fabric with a few deft stitches, instantly conveying a sense of virtuous grace.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a noise came from not far away, and the woman, who had been looking down, raised her head. The beautiful visage of Su Qingwan, portrayed by He Jinxia, instantly came into view.

Delicate willow brows, affectionate phoenix eyes, shining eyes like sparkling spring water—charming. The image of a well-nurtured young lady from a prominent family sprang immediately to everyone’s minds.

Luo Sifang, portraying Su Qingying, rushed in breathlessly from the outside, shouting, "Water water water!"

Su Qingwan promptly set down her embroidery and handed a tea from the table to Su Qingying.

Qingying gulped down the tea in a few sips and caught her breath, setting the cup down and wiping her mouth while still a bit winded, "I just heard some news—the Ciming Family, who have guarded the border for many years and not returned, are coming back to the Capital!"

She frowned and paced anxiously, "Ah, they could come back any time, why did they have to choose when I’m about to become an old maid!"

Su Qingwan couldn’t help but smile, her beauty shining even brighter, her expectant eyes dazzling onlookers.

During filming, when watching the small screen, no one felt that Luo Sifang and He Jinxia looked very different.

Many simply felt that He Jinxia exuded an ancient charm, performing all sorts of actions from ancient times seamlessly, and her lines were recited with perfect modulation, very expressive.

After post-production, the TV drama presented to the audience amplified He Jinxia’s soft and graceful qualities tenfold, possessing an alluring trait that made one reluctant to take their eyes off her.

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