Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 38: Weight Loss Brand Representatives Show Up

Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Weight Loss Brand Representatives Show Up

Aside from the highly skilled actors, other actors found it difficult to smoothly achieve a take without any NGs, especially in movies that demand meticulous expressions from the performers.

Next, He Jinxia and Wu Daxi each had several NGs.

Fortunately, the number was not high, and both maintained a serious attitude without any giggling, significantly increasing the efficiency of the crew, which positively affected everyone, boosting their enthusiasm.

Soon, it was the afternoon.

Somehow, news that a film crew was shooting here leaked out, leading to many passersby coming over to watch.

Dong Qiin was well prepared and had cordoned off a large area with covers, keeping the crowd outside.

Not only that, but she also specifically used dozens of security guards, who stood outside the cover in a circle, specifically watching the onlookers to prevent them from taking photos.

But however tightly they guarded, there was always a slip.

Luckily, since Dong Qiin’s crew was not famous and they had not organized a press conference, the passersby guessed but could not figure out which crew it was.

Gradually, the curiosity of the passersby faded, thinking it was an unknown crew.

Even Dong Qiin had a plan up her sleeve, using her connections to bring in a horse, letting it trot around outside.

Behind the scenes, rumors were spread saying that this was not a film crew, but a circus troupe invited to perform for a large company, currently setting up the stage.

To prevent the crew’s information from leaking, Dong Qiin went all out and even brought in a few circus performers to walk around.

Seeing this, the public’s interest completely waned, and even the employees of the large company that had rented space to the crew thought it was a circus troupe.

Oh, perhaps with a bit of a circus inside.

Several days later, let alone having security watch over people, occasionally when the actors lifted the cover to look outside, there was not a single person in sight.

The weather was now hot, with the sun emitting a scorching heat, deterring anyone from wanting to come out into the sun.

Just as they were about to finish the scenes at the company entrance, the important female supporting character in the movie—Chen Xiaohui’s best friend, Feng Xiaoxiao, played by Li Li, finally joined the crew.

Li Li had a classic oval face with large eyes that revealed two dimples when she smiled.

She looked quite cute, and her appearance was definitely beautiful, but it was too ordinary without any distinctive features.

As netizens would say, she had a typical celebrity face, just slightly more refined than an internet celebrity face.

Li Li had just graduated from a drama college last year and came from a wealthy family, which also had some resources in the film industry.

Thus, she could occasionally land a minor role in a TV series, though those were just TV shows.

This time, she got to play a female supporting role in a movie because her family had some connections with Dong Qiin’s family. Knowing that Dong Qiin was going to shoot a movie, the Li Family thought of investing in her project.

Initially, Dong Qiin was supposed to give the Li Family a share of the box office earnings proportional to their investment, but the Li Family declined, as they were just trying to ingratiate themselves with Dong Qiin and didn’t want such a clear division.

In the end, Dong Qiin insisted on compensating them, so the Li Family suggested inserting a female supporting role into the crew to settle it, which Dong Qiin considered and agreed to.

All this information, He Jinxia learned from Brother Luo.

It must be said, only after actually performing could one truly appreciate how convenient a capable agent is.

"Last week, you made it onto the trending searches, and a weight loss brand approached you. They want to sponsor your weight loss for free and then have you as their spokesperson,"

Sitting under a sunshade, He Jinxia held a portable fan in her hand, blowing air at her face. Hearing this, she couldn’t help but laugh lightly, "They really are creative."

Now that her weight loss had become widely discussed, if she reached a deal with a weight loss brand, and succeeded in shedding weight a few months later, the brand could capitalize on the earlier buzz and fame she had generated.

Even if the diet failed, as long as it wasn’t revealed, the brands wouldn’t suffer any losses.

Luo You thought of something, chuckled, and whispered, "Who wouldn’t want something for nothing, like taking advantage of a loophole in the rules?"

"They offered much more than I had expected, but I declined them all."

He Jinxia made a sound of agreement, "Brother Luo, I understand. Now is not the time for me to be out making money. Polishing my foundation is what’s most important."

Luo You nodded. He thought the same thing, and on this point, his and He Jinxia’s ideas were highly consistent.

Seeing He Jinxia shooting smoothly on the set and her diet progressing methodically.

When Luo You went to sleep at night, he would occasionally dream about "He Jinxia becoming a top megastar." Even though he knew it was false when he woke up, at least he had something to look forward to.

Since He Jinxia had made it clear to him that she wanted to become a top megastar, Luo You would choose notices for her that aligned as closely as possible with this goal.

Endorsements that lower the grade, no way!

TV dramas that merely make her a supporting role, no way!

Commercial performances that might bring negative impacts in the future, no way!

Of course, at this stage, these were all just thoughts he indulged in his mind.

In reality, He Jinxia was still a washed-up second-tier celebrity without any notices.

Luo You pulled his wandering thoughts back and after pondering for a while, said, "However, these diet brand endorsements approaching you is not entirely without benefits."

He Jinxia’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully. She looked towards Director Dong, who was busy filming, and asked softly, "Is it because the negotiations about the drama crew and me stirring up publicity together haven’t been settled?"

Luo You’s eyebrows relaxed, "Smart!"

He looked around, seeing no one nearby, then said, "I’ve talked with Director Dong recently. Her stance is ambiguous; she might still be trying to extract some benefits from us. But your fee is just so little, it’s impossible to give more, and I don’t know what she’s waiting for."

"With the diet brand endorsements coming to you, we can maneuver a bit. I’ll try to get you bound with the drama crew’s publicity as soon as possible."

He Jinxia looked up at him, her eyes slightly curved, her voice firm and steady, "Brother Luo, you decide on these matters. I trust you."

Luo You looked at He Jinxia and suddenly felt as if his own artist had injected him with a shot of adrenaline.

He Jinxia truly was the most obedient and understanding artist he had ever managed!

Not that He Jinxia blindly followed him in everything; she had her own ideas about minor issues and social interactions, and she would communicate them with him amicably.

Luo You didn’t have to worry about her causing any trouble, in one word—stable.

But when it came to major matters, she completely trusted him, which made Luo You feel the weight of responsibility on his shoulders increase a bit.

Such a polite and understanding girl, since she trusted him, he must lead her well!

"Alright, but you still need to know what you should know," Luo You said.

He Jinxia nodded, stood up, and walked towards the director. Suddenly, as if she thought of something, she stopped, turned her head, and smiled at him: "Brother Luo, you really remind me of a family member."

Luo You was startled, "Who?"

He Jinxia, "My mother."

Luo You’s expression stiffened, "..." Apparently, that wasn’t quite the compliment.

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