Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 322 - 323: I’m Not into That

Chapter 322: Chapter 323: I’m Not into That

"Ye Lunfei first flew to A City Airport and then transferred to Qingdu; from there he took another flight to Imperial City. He had already shaken off the paparazzi, but was recognized by fans after landing at Imperial City Airport. Photos were taken and uploaded to W platform, and once the paparazzi caught wind of it, they rushed to a few of his usual haunts to stake out."

"After I came out of the restaurant, my whereabouts were exposed. Originally, there weren’t many paparazzi around the restaurant, but now I’m afraid you all are completely surrounded by them."

Zhang Ming said this, not knowing whether to be angry with Ye Lunfei’s fans or with himself.

Ye Lunfei and Sheng Yan were different; one was a full-time celebrity, while the other was part-time.

Their statuses were also different. Sheng Yan didn’t need any news to maintain his popularity, but Ye Lunfei, being a top-tier star, still needed to create buzz in the news from time to time to trend.

The media were originally there to stake out Ye Lunfei, but if they could catch Sheng Yan in the process, naturally, they would be overjoyed.

Fortunately, the media knew that Sheng Yan and Ye Lunfei were good friends, so this kind of news would only use terms like "brothers gathering" and "true brotherly affection." What he worried about were Jinxia and the others.

Gatherings between men are relatively pure, but once women are involved, the nature of the event can easily degrade.

"Stay in the restaurant and don’t move, I’ll think of a way to get you out." After giving a few instructions, Zhang Ming hung up the phone.

Sheng Yan put down his phone, and He Jinxia also put hers down at that moment, with an expression of helplessness on her face.

He Jinxia spoke softly, "Brother Zhang Ming sensed something was wrong and immediately called Brother Luo, who told me not to go out."

Sheng Yan just grunted, "I was also told not to go out."

Ye Lunfei and the others behind them were still confused, not understanding why the two of them looked so serious after taking their calls.

"What happened?" Ye Lunfei asked.

No sooner had he spoken than his phone also started to ring.

He hurriedly answered it, and after a short while, his originally calm face grew darker and darker.

Ye Lunfei wasn’t having an easy time communicating with the person on the other end of the phone. Initially, he had a lot to say, but by the end, he was left with nothing but "hmm" and "oh," and other brief words.

At the end of the call, the person on the other side must have said something that upset Ye Lunfei; he got angry, his chest heaving up and down as he took several deep breaths to control his emotions, making it difficult for others to ignore his large gestures.

He stifled his anger and said in a low voice, "I’ll make my own decisions; don’t go releasing any statements willy-nilly. If we get slapped in the face, it’s my fans who will take the hit, and fewer fans means less money earned!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he hung up the call.

The rest felt that the atmosphere was off and stayed silent. Amidst the quiet, Sheng Yan spoke up, "Are you okay?"

Ye Lunfei snapped out of his daze and shook his head, "I’m fine. My agent just called to tell me that I’ve been blocked by paparazzi."

Sheng Yan said indifferently, "That’s normal. Other stars have multiple hideouts, but when you come back to Imperial City, if you’re not in one of your two homes, you’re in a restaurant—it’s no wonder you get caught by paparazzi."

Ye Lunfei forced a smile, "Can’t you stop picking on me when I’m down?"

Sheng Yan shot him a glance, "Comforting is what a girlfriend is supposed to do."

Veins bulged on Ye Lunfei’s forehead as if jumping out; he didn’t ask Sheng Yan for comfort, he just wanted him to shut up!

This guy... Deserves to be smacked before he’s in a relationship, and even more so after!

However, Sheng Yan managed to divert the thoughts swirling in her mind with just a few words.

Ye Lunfei glared at Sheng Yan resentfully, "Come with me. Even though I don’t have a hare’s three burrows, my skills in shaking off paparazzi are top-notch."

He Jinxia couldn’t help but smile as she saw how they interacted with each other, whispering softly, "I’m starting to understand why Zhang Ming is so worried about you hanging out with Ye Lunfei."

Sheng Yan continued to walk without stopping, gently squeezing her palm.

He Jinxia chuckled, her words tinged with mischief, "The two of you do look... quite a match."

Sheng Yan fell silent for a moment, then slowly and seriously said, "I’m not gay."

Ye Lunfei, having heard that, let out a heavy snort from ahead, "I’m, not, gay, either!"

He Jinxia burst into laughter, the joy in her heart growing as she watched Sheng Yan take the joke so seriously. Her laughter didn’t stop at all.

Sheng Yan paused, glanced at Ye Lunfei and the others leading the way, and seeing that no one turned their heads, quickly bent down and pecked Jinxia’s lips.

He Jinxia’s eyes, shiny and moist, opened slightly as her laughter abruptly ceased, replaced by a bit of breathlessness that turned into coughing.

Dong Qiin turned to look at her and asked, "Jinxia, are you okay?"

He Jinxia coughed while shaking her head, "Cough, I’m, I’m fine, cough, cough..."

As she glared at Sheng Yan, attempting to pull her hand away, he gripped it even tighter. The corners of his mouth curved up as he leisurely traced his fingers in her palm, tickling her.

With her head slightly lowered, He Jinxia’s heartbeat quickened. She felt that this man was truly... incorrigible.

The restaurant’s basement was a hidden gem, linking to basement levels of other buildings.

Imperial City is the capital of Huaxia, luxurious and bustling. With its high floating population and expensive real estate above ground, many people of average means choose to live in basements to save money.

Imperial City has a complex network of basement living areas that contrast starkly with the glamorous world above.

The dim light, the dampness, the cramped rooms closely connected to each other... like rotting soil, spending too long in this place can leave one feeling suffocated.

But this is just a place for people to live; nobody wants to spend 24 hours a day here.

Following Ye Lunfei, He Jinxia and the others entered through the restaurant’s entrance, descended a long flight of stairs, and saw several rooms. At the end of the corridor, there was a door that, once opened, would connect to other basements.

In front of the door was a large cabinet filled with disguises; sunglasses, masks, and even wigs, all neatly arranged, which oddly instilled a sense of ceremony.

He Jinxia: Emmm, I am not bold enough to say it’s like going out to thief, too bad the modern world doesn’t have night clothes.

Sheng Yan picked up a black hat and placed it on He Jinxia’s head, patted her head, and said in a low voice, "You need to wear sunglasses."

He Jinxia asked in confusion, "Why?"

Sheng Yan’s throat moved slightly as he leaned in and whispered something in her ear, which earned him a teasing... roll of the eyes from Jinxia.

She huffed softly, ignoring him and hurriedly got dressed.

Once everyone was ready, Ye Lunfei reviewed their disguises, confidently gave some pointers based on his experience, and then they were off!

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