Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 386 - 387: Because You Are Likable

Chapter 386: Chapter 387: Because You Are Likable

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After Deng Zhaoyan left, Xie Jiahui sighed and turned to He Jinxia, "Yanzi doesn’t know either, so don’t hold it against her."

He Jinxia glanced at her and suddenly asked, "Are you aware that the moment Deng Zhaoyan expressed her interest in this role, she already had a fifty percent chance of landing it? She’s a first-tier star in Huaxia, and in terms of influence, she’s far bigger than a second-tier star like me."

Xie Jiahui’s words were caught in her throat. She wasn’t ignorant of this, but what could she do now that things had turned out this way?

Seeing Xie Jiahui’s despondent manner, He Jinxia’s thoughts spun for a bit before she asked, "How long have you known Deng Zhaoyan?"

Without much thought, Xie Jiahui started recounting her acquaintance with Deng Zhaoyan from a few years ago, concluding with a sigh,

"Yanzi really works hard; she’s very dedicated. Coming all alone to the United States as a model, she didn’t have much money at the time. She studied catwalk while working part-time. I was her roommate and saw her working hard from dawn to dusk every day, it hurt just to watch."

A thoughtful look crossed He Jinxia’s eyes. It seemed that Deng Zhaoyan’s friendship with Xie Jiahui wasn’t that deep. They had been friends for less than four years, and Deng Zhaoyan had only become a first-tier star in Huaxia two years ago.

Xie Jiahui, favored and innocently exuberant, likely had all her background information thoroughly dug out by Deng Zhaoyan.

He Jinxia asked, "So, does Deng Zhaoyan know all about your family, including your acquaintance with Sheng Yan, and that you like Sheng Yan?"

Xie Jiahui subconsciously nodded her head, then hurriedly shook it, flushing as she stammered in panic, "Who told you I liked Sheng, Sheng, Brother Sheng Yan, brother!"

In her heart, He Jinxia sighed. How simple-minded could her rival in love be?

She had prepared herself with a serious attitude for this confrontation, but now she saw it was completely unnecessary.

He Jinxia reached out and patted her shoulder, speaking as tenderly as an old mother, "Listen to me, give up on Sheng Yan, and you will gain a vast forest."

Xie Jiahui countered, "How do you know I would gain a vast forest?"

Taking advantage of her 1 cm height over Xie Jiahui, He Jinxia reached out and pinched her cheek, "Because people like your personality."

Xie Jiahui stepped back and said quietly, with her head down, "You, you also said people like my personality, so, so maybe he likes me too... "

Despite speaking extremely softly, He Jinxia heard her.

The corners of He Jinxia’s eyes gently curved, and her full smiling eyes revealed, "But in his heart, I’m already living there!"

Xie Jiahui rolled her eyes at her without restraint, thinking she was just boasting.

"Well, I am still his first love, the white moonlight in his heart!"

He Jinxia shook her head, spreading her hands, "I’m telling you the truth, and there’s nothing I can do if you don’t believe it. Just don’t forget I warned you when you end up crying."

Xie Jiahui huffed, "What a coincidence, I’m also telling the truth."

He Jinxia felt she must be one of the friendliest women towards her love rival in history. No, perhaps one of the girlfriends with the least presence? After all, nobody believed her even when she told the truth╮(╯▽╰)╭

He Jinxia decided not to continue this topic. Her expression became serious as she earnestly said,

"You introduced me to Director Wilson, and I’m grateful. Even if the collaboration with Director Wilson doesn’t work out, it has greatly expanded my network and given me an opportunity to enter the international upper echelon of the entertainment circle. As courtesy dictates, I also have a gift for you."

Xie Jiahui replied nonchalantly, "No need, I’m not interested in your—"

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The words "the gift" hadn’t even left her mouth when He Jinxia’s voice came first.

"Sheng Yan’s latest movie is called ’World’, and Deng Zhaoyan originally had a role in ’World’, an important one at that. But in the end, she was kicked out by the crew. Do you know why?"

Xie Jiahui was stunned. "I know ’World’. That movie also has investment from the Xie Family. I even introduced Deng Zhaoyan to the director. Wasn’t she kicked out because her acting didn’t meet the director’s standards?"

He Jinxia shook her head: "That’s not the reason."

Xie Jiahui: "Then what is it?"

He Jinxia: "Doesn’t your Xie Family have an investment in it? Just go ask the director, and you’ll know."

At last, fearing that the silly child couldn’t grasp the meaning behind her words, He Jinxia added:

"Sheng Yan being cast as the male lead in this movie is hardly a secret among Huaxia’s A-list celebrities, and with Sheng Yan being a superstar, many actors in Huaxia hope to establish a relationship with him, even a scandalous one, as it would send their popularity skyrocketing in an instant."

A sense of unease began to rise in Xie Jiahui’s heart, and she asked with knitted brows, "What do you mean by that?"

He Jinxia answered indirectly: "Find a time to ask Deng Zhaoyan about the real reason she was fired."

Xie Jiahui felt even more uncomfortable. She wanted to say something more, but by then, He Jinxia had already turned and left.

She stood there, her complexion changing, and finally bit her lip and turned to walk to a secluded spot.

Once the seed of suspicion is planted, it takes root and grows uncontrollably, impossible to suppress.

Not to ask would be intolerable.

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"Jinxia!" He Jinxia was searching for something she could pop into her mouth at the long table when she heard someone calling her.

Turning around, she saw the General Manager of Feier brand.

Xue Jian greeted her with a smile: "It’s been a long time, Miss Jinxia."

He Jinxia smiled casually, "Really? I don’t think it’s been that long. Just the other day, I did a series of promotional photos for Feier in M country. I had no idea the General Manager was also here in M country."

Xue Jian: "Feier wants to make a name for itself abroad as well, starting from the fashion industry is a good choice. I certainly can’t miss M country’s annual Fashion Week, and this dinner is something I cannot afford to miss even more."

The moment she saw Xue Jian, He Jinxia had understood why Feier had the power to secure an invitation to the Burberry dinner.

With Feier’s own General Manager coming over, even if it was just for his sake, they must get an invitation at all costs!

As for her, maybe she was taken to be Xue Jian’s female companion, so the person giving out invitations perhaps added an extra one for her.

At a dinner event, having a female companion not only saves a lot of trouble for a gentleman but also shows respect for the dinner. For men and women to arrive together is an unspoken rule in the circle for attending high-society events.

Because she had already guessed how the invitation had come about, she had no objections when Xue Jian later proposed that they walk the red carpet together when going out.

Hearing her agreement, a deeper smile graced Xue Jian’s face, and he whispered, "I was afraid Miss He would refuse me since I have been rejected by you so many times, I’m always nervous when making a request."