Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 71: Meet the CEO

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Meet the CEO

The crew of "Chen Xiaohui, Go Forward!" has surged onto the trending search list, triggering a wave of popularity. Any agent worth their salt wouldn’t miss out on freeing up their artist’s schedule to attend the press conference—unless they had a screw loose.

Since everyone was attending the press conference, it was natural for them all to attend the wrap party as well. During the event, they would take a group photo with all the cast and crew. With some touch-ups, it could be used for publicity later on.

Having explained everything that needed to be said, Luo You stopped talking. He Jinxia was lost in thought as she gazed out the window, wondering how things were going on Sheng Yan’s end.

She glanced down at her phone, tempted to send him a private message to ask about the situation but worried she might disturb him.

Aunt Rui, on the other hand, had no such concerns. Upon receiving news of He Jinxia’s successful withdrawal, she immediately sent a voice message in the group chat and tagged Sheng Yan:

"Son, are you alright over there?"

Meanwhile, Sheng Yan was standing backstage at the stage set up by Vanks, waiting for his cue. When he saw the light on his phone blink, he checked the screen and saw a voice message from Mrs. Sheng.

Due to the silent understanding between mother and son, Sheng Yan didn’t need to listen to know what his mother was probably saying.

He quickly typed a message in the group chat. The earpiece he was wearing received the cue to go onstage, so he swiftly put his phone in his pocket and stepped out.

The red curtains slowly parted, first revealing a dazzling ocean of light and screams, along with the "click-click" of cameras, all blending into a strong presence.

Sheng Yan wore a wine red haute couture suit provided by Vanks. Instead of slicking his hair back, it was left to drape softly, with the stylist intentionally making the strands on his forehead slightly messy, softening his overall demeanor.

As he moved, the black and gold mechanical watch on his wrist would occasionally glimpse into view. He stopped at the center of the stage, and a beam of intense light hit him, instantly capturing everyone’s attention—

Regal, luxurious, magnificent.

"Ahhhh..." The screams from the fans grew even more fervent.

At the same time, on the official Weibo page of the luxury brand "Vanks," which had a massive 550 million followers, there was a live broadcast giving Sheng Yan’s post-event speech.

Inside the WeChat group, when He Jinxia saw Sheng Yan’s message that read "Safe, don’t worry, stop thinking about it," she breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to turn off her phone, Mrs. He shared a Weibo link in the group. Curious, He Jinxia clicked on it.

Upon opening it, Sheng Yan appeared on her screen, his dark pupils shining with a mesmerizing light like that of black obsidian. She wasn’t sure what part of the event he was at, as he was calmly gazing straight ahead.

The camera changed angles to give a close-up of his eyes, making He Jinxia feel... as if Sheng Yan was looking right at her!

"Next up, please welcome..." The host’s voice suddenly burst from her phone. He Jinxia was startled and quickly turned off her phone, feeling a bit... guilty.

Luo You was driving in front, heard the sound, and asked, "Who was talking?"

He Jinxia calmly said, "I was just watching a video."

Luo You: "Oh."

She felt her face grow warm and, in an attempt to cover it up, turned to look out the window. Suddenly, she furrowed her brow and asked, "Brother Luo, this isn’t the way back to the dorm, is it?"

Brother Luo laughed, "Hey, I was wondering when you’d notice. You’re quicker than I thought."

He Jinxia’s face turned slightly red; apparently, this wasn’t something to be happy about.

She asked, "Why are we going to the company?"

Luo You: "I refuse to answer that question."

He Jinxia lowered her eyes in thought, and then, with a flash of inspiration and a sparkle in her eyes, she exclaimed, "Could it be that the contract negotiations are settled, and the company is willing to offer me an A-level contract?"

Seeing that she had guessed it, Luo You stopped beating around the bush but didn’t hesitate to throw a wet blanket on her excitement, "Don’t even think about an A-level. The company valued you before, which is why they gave you a B-level status, but even with your current popularity, you don’t meet the hard requirements for B-level. You can only get the price of an ordinary contract."

He Jinxia didn’t mind, her eyes slyly gleaming as she said with a grin, "Fortune favors the bold—I signed the gambling agreement because I wanted to strive for better resources. No A-level, but there should be Quasi-A-level, right?"

Although Luo You was worried, he replied cheerily, "Yes, Quasi-A-level. The company will nurture you on par with Quasi-A-level standards over these three years. If you achieve the targets, you’ll get an A-level contract after three years."

He Jinxia’s eyes curved slightly, and a genuine joy shone from the bottom of her heart, her gaze sparkling.

She took out her phone, eager to share this news in the group, especially wanting Sheng Yan to see it.

Saying she’s like a blank sheet of paper?

How could she still be a blank sheet of paper if she could secure a Quasi-A-level contract?

In this subtle and indirect way of slapping Sheng Yan’s face, He Jinxia felt very satisfied.

Just as she was about to send the edited message, a faint voice from Luo You drifted to her ears, "Don’t get too excited just yet. The contract is drawn up, but you haven’t signed your name, and the company hasn’t stamped it yet. To secure the contract, you’re missing the last step."

He Jinxia suddenly had a bad premonition and hesitantly said, "A signature?"

Luo You shook his head, his expression grave, "Meet the CEO."

A soft "thump" was heard as Luo You seemed to hear the sound of a phone dropping.

Tonghua Entertainment, sixth floor.

This floor was reserved for shareholders to linger, and it was also where the current CEO of Tonghua Entertainment had their office.

Ordinary people couldn’t come up to this floor. To access it, one needed a special passage card, which would then allow the elevator to grant entry to this level.

It was only in the afternoon that Luo You got the special passage card. He watched He Jinxia enter the elevator and depart with a look of watching a brave warrior off to battle.

A few seconds later, a "ding—" sounded, and she reached the sixth floor, where the elevator doors automatically opened.

The scenery that met He Jinxia’s eyes caught her by surprise—it wasn’t the modern high-tech minimalist style she expected but rather something ancient and quaint.

It’s said that one can discern a person’s preferences from how they decorate their work environment. As He Jinxia stepped in, her peripheral vision took in the office decor, leading her to believe that the CEO of Tonghua Entertainment must be someone who appreciates ancient culture.

The ancient-style setting somewhat eased He Jinxia’s slightly tense mood.

She continued forward and encountered a wooden lattice screen painted with a "Portrait of a Court Lady." Her footsteps paused as she caught a glimpse of a man through the small gaps.

After a moment’s thought, she gently knocked on the screen instead of rashly walking in.

"Good day, President. I am He Jinxia."

Soon after, a standard male voice responded, "Come in."

He Jinxia found the voice a bit odd but didn’t dwell on it. Pushing aside the screen, she stepped in and saw a blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigner.

Wait, the CEO of Tonghua Entertainment is a foreigner?!

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