Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 273 - 274 Blushing Face

Chapter 273: Chapter 274 Blushing Face

Half an hour later, the TV station announced the ratings for all dramas during the prime time slot. "Small Bridge, Flowing Water, People" had made a breakthrough, rising by 0.2 points to 1.2%, still ranking fourth.

But those in the know within the circle were aware that surpassing was only a matter of time.

The third place was just at 1.3%, and as long as "Small Bridge" didn’t face major issues and maintained a good pace, the ratings would only go higher.

From what He Jinxia had seen so far, "Small Bridge" was quite well-received. Everyone was watching, cursing, and praising at the same time, a true case of "the mouth scolds, but the heart doesn’t."

After seeing off Luo You and Cheng Xiaohua, He Jinxia discussed the supermarket business with her mother, asking her to consider it carefully, then she went back to her room to rest.

Just as she was about to go to sleep, Sheng Yan suddenly sent a message. She opened it to find a photo of her in ancient attire standing beneath the Peach Blossom Forest, looking up at the sky.

Sheng Yan sent a voice message, his deep and mellow voice slowly coming through, as if whispering in her ear, "Very beautiful."

He Jinxia’s lips curved into a light smile as she replied with a voice message, "Is He Jinxia beautiful or is Su Qingwan beautiful?"

Sheng Yan enunciated each word, "He, Jin, Xia."

He Jinxia, "Thanks for the compliment, Mr. Sheng is also very handsome."

Immediately, Sheng Yan threw in a voice call. He Jinxia picked up, listening to him laugh in a muffled tone, as if suppressing something, which made her inexplicably blush.

Sheng Yan, "Seems like you’re in a good mood today, your mouth is so sweet."

He Jinxia snorted lightly, "Not as sweet as yours."

Sheng Yan replied seriously, "Hmm, it’s not sweet enough to feed you."

He Jinxia was stunned for a moment, "..."

Wait, when did he become so enlightened? Was that... risqué??

Unable to help herself, He Jinxia asked, "What were you just saying?"

Sheng Yan calmly said, "I’m sweet."

He Jinxia, "No, not that line. Say that phrase again."

The next second, Sheng Yan retracted that phrase, leaving He Jinxia staring at a line of grey text "Your friend Sheng Yan has retracted a message," speechless.

Then, Sheng Yan calmly typed and sent a message:

[Which phrase?]

He Jinxia, "..."

Emmm, having a boyfriend who’s both seemingly upright and a drama king, she’s really something.

Mr. Sheng’s obvious evasive behavior let him dodge Miss He’s scrutiny this time, and they circled back to their respective careers.

He Jinxia asked, "What are your work plans coming up?"

Sheng Yan, "Dealing with piled-up documents, and by the way, you should clear your schedule in September, I’ll take you to Fashion Week."

He Jinxia’s heart skipped a beat, feeling somewhat excited. Though she knew Sheng Yan didn’t mean what she was thinking, she was still very happy.

In a daze, Sheng Yan sent another voice message, "I remember, at the beginning of the year when you were sick with fever, the gift I brought you was an invitation to a fashion show. I wanted to invite you to the February show, but you weren’t free, so I invited you to the September one."

Sheng Yan’s voice was very soft, cool yet infused with warmth, those wonderful memories making his heart irresistibly soften.

When the topic was brought up, He Jinxia’s complexion changed slightly, and she huffed softly.

Her voice was soft and sweet, like a feather gently brushing over the heart, which made Sheng Yan itch with a restless heart, and his eyes grew even deeper.

"You have the nerve to mention, not knowing who was so mean to make a table full of delicious dishes when I was supposed to avoid heavy flavors due to my illness. Let me think... sour fish, oil-braised prawns, hairy crabs, and Kung Pao chicken... "

With each dish she mentioned, the resentment in He Jinxia’s heart grew a little more.

At that time, all she could do was salivate over these delicacies!

Look at her, eating vegetables and drinking thin rice soup alone, while he was eating and drinking lavishly. Is this what a boyfriend should be doing?!

He Jinxia selectively forgot that at that time, Sheng Yan wasn’t her boyfriend yet.

Sheng Yan raised an eyebrow, a faint smile crossing his lips, as he countered, "Do you think it tasted good?"

Without thinking, He Jinxia said, "Of course, it smelled so appetizing that it was killing me; really delicious!"

Once she finished speaking, she realized, her expression one of frustration; she had fallen into a trap!

She immediately changed her tune, adding playfully with a smile, "But many people cook dishes that smell good but taste bad when eaten."

Sheng Yan, alluding to something else, said, "You’ll find out eventually whether what I make is terrible or delicious."

He Jinxia coughed lightly, lifting her hand to fan her face to cool down the heat on her cheeks.

Ever since they began dating, Mr. Sheng’s skills in speaking words of love had improved daily, taking on the air of a master, casually oozing charm.

She didn’t know whether she was thinking too dirty or what.

Sheng Yan, seeing that it worked, changed the subject.

Being a Casanova didn’t happen overnight, and Sheng Yan was not the type to be glib.

Ever since his mother came to see him, concerned that he was emotionless, she had sent him some books afterward to read, which were nothing more than various compilations of love quotes and techniques for chasing girls.

The corny lines in these books were unbearable even for Sheng Yan, who often closed the books after a few pages, only to find himself unable to resist and reopening them to continue reading moments later.

Some men might naturally have a gift for romantic matters, needing only to flip a switch—like having a girlfriend—after which many things come instinctively.

But Sheng Yan was not that kind of person.

He was slowly figuring out the path to winning a girl’s favor. Although he couldn’t do it instinctively, he still aimed to stay updated and avoid clichés.

Thus, He Jinxia was still subjected to a barrage of Mr. Sheng’s exclusive sweet nothings, and by the end, she had gotten used to it, sometimes even managing to respond nimbly.

He Jinxia rested at home for one day, and on the third day, she went to the office, full of energy, to discuss with Luo You the second reality TV show they were planning to take on.

The first reality show Luo You had taken on when she was still filming "Eighteen Years Old Sky" involved running an inn.

The show’s name was very simple, called "Original Inn," where "Original" implied that the inn started from scratch.

This program featured the comedian Deng Xiaoxiao as the ace, and given her comedic talent, Luo You was very optimistic about this reality show.

After communicating with the production team and learning the general process of recording, Luo You informed He Jinxia and seeing no issues, he decisively took on the project.

According to the information he received, many celebrities were interested in this reality show, but the production team chose He Jinxia for a few reasons. One was her recent popularity; although her movie was no longer in theaters, the residual heat could still attract viewers.

Another reason was that Deng Xiaoxiao recommended He Jinxia.