Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 74: Encounter with a Former Member

Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Encounter with a Former Member

He Jinxia understood and her eyes flickered slightly, a trace of interest forming at the corners of her mouth. She murmured softly, "A double-edged sword, huh..."

On the phone, Luo You took the initiative to end the discussion. "I’ll talk to you in detail after you arrive at the company, how about coming to the company tomorrow?"

He Jinxia had just returned to the staff dormitory from the company, and Luo You didn’t want her to be too exhausted by traveling back and forth.

However, He Jinxia was very interested in costume dramas, and she had originally thought she wouldn’t receive any acting offers until after the movie’s release. Now there was an offer ready for her, and it was in the costume genre she was skilled in—how could she not be excited?

Therefore, the usually reserved He Jinxia couldn’t help but get excited at this moment, and without a second thought, she said, "No need, I’ll head to the company in a bit. After all, it’s less than half an hour away from the dormitory."

Before hanging up the phone, He Jinxia said something to Luo You with the steadiness of a calming needle—

"Brother Luo, I can perform in costume dramas. Among the second-tier actors, no one will perform better than me!"

Her assertive words came through the phone, making Luo You’s heart tremble fiercely.

His first reaction was to wonder if He Jinxia’s words were too arrogant, but then the image of her performing a monologue from the past flashed through his mind.

At that time, the monologue He Jinxia performed was indeed a costume drama, and it was truly astounding.

Luo You slowly set down his phone, his eyes sparkling with intensity, and thought if He Jinxia had such confidence, then he as her agent must give even more support!

In the staff dormitory, He Jinxia changed out of her sweat-soaked clothes, and without applying makeup, she donned a hat, sunglasses, and a mask, then draped a trench coat over herself before heading out.

New Year’s Day was just a few days away, and the weather was getting colder by the day. She opened her room door and was greeted by a chilly draft from the corridor, which lacked heating.

He Jinxia wrapped her coat tighter around herself and walked toward the elevator. She had only taken a few steps when a surprised voice suddenly rang in her ears—

"Jinxia? Is that you, Jinxia?!"

He Jinxia paused, glancing to the side. The woman’s dormitory next to hers had two fashionably dressed women standing inside. Despite the cold weather, their bare, long legs seemed to radiate heat, warming up the atmosphere instantly.

One of the women, with bright eyes, ran over to He Jinxia on high heels, "clopping" loudly, and took her arm, looking at her with great curiosity, and exclaimed,

"Jinxia, it’s really you. I didn’t mistake someone else for you. Oh my god, you’ve lost a lot of weight, I almost didn’t recognize you! If I hadn’t seen your photo on W-blog, if you were standing in front of me today, I wouldn’t believe you were Jinxia..."

The woman’s warm and hearty voice brought back long-forgotten memories for He Jinxia, her gaze becoming slightly distant as she finally recognized who this woman was—

Meng Wan, a member of the JY girl group.

She was a woman whom the former He Jinxia had been very jealous of.

It wasn’t just that Meng Wan was beautiful, talented in singing and dancing, and had a good personality, but she was also the epitome of a wealthy and beautiful woman.

Yes, Meng Wan was a rich second-generation. In terms of background, no other member of the JY girl group had as profound a background as her.

That is to say, while the other members treated the JY girl group as a career to strive for, Meng Wan saw it as nothing more than a game. She was the most nonchalant about participating in any group activity or event.

The former He Jinxia couldn’t stand this attitude of hers and was jealous of Meng Wan, who seemed perfect in every way, so their relationship was very distant. They hardly spoke—in fact, it was He Jinxia who unilaterally refused to communicate with Meng Wan.

No matter what had happened in the past, it had all drifted away with the wind. He Jinxia took off her sunglasses and mask, smiling slightly at Meng Wan, and said in a gentle voice, "It’s been a long time, Meng Wan."

After losing weight, the woman revealed her delicate and beautiful features, her eyes shining brightly and clearly, now full of mirth as she looked at her, causing Meng Wan to be momentarily stunned.

Especially He Jinxia’s eyes, which were slightly upturned with laughter, looked mischievously bright as if she were a fox, beguiling and enchanting yet tinged with an innocent naivety.

It wasn’t just men who would be affected, even as a woman, Meng Wan felt her heart racing —

What a gaze that could kill!

Meng Wan couldn’t help but shiver, lifting her hand to cover her eyes, murmuring, "They say every fatty has potential, and that’s so true. You look so different after losing weight, and now you’re so pretty..."

Listening to her murmured words, He Jinxia burst out laughing with a "pfft".

Upon hearing the laughter, Meng Wan couldn’t help but lower her hand to sneak a peek, only to feel as if her heart were struck by Cupid’s arrow, thumping nonstop.

She immediately shivered again and turned away, "I can’t take it, this charm doesn’t even spare women..."

Seeing that Meng Wan was getting more and more preposterous, He Jinxia’s face turned slightly embarrassed, and she quickly said, "Meng Wan, I have to go out for a bit. Let’s get together another time when I’m free. Oh, do you have my WeChat? I’ll add you!"

The original host had some unresolved issues from her days in the JY girl group, and now that she had bumped into the amiable Meng Wan, He Jinxia found it a perfect opportunity to probe for information.

Every celebrity was incredibly busy, so even though their dorms were just next door, it had taken a long time for He Jinxia to run into Meng Wan again.

Meng Wan nodded eagerly, happily saying, "Sure, when we’re both free, let’s go shopping together. You have to share with me how you lost weight!"

It must be said, weight loss is a topic that’s always timeless among women’s conversations and a great one for fostering closer relationships and promoting friendship, especially for someone like He Jinxia who was a successful example of weight loss, naturally having an advantage.

Just as the two were exchanging numbers on their phones, another member of the girl group, who had been standing inside the room, walked over, tugged at Meng Wan, and said, "The leader has an urgent matter for us, she’s asking us to get there within ten minutes."

Meng Wan was somewhat confused, "Ten minutes? That’s not right, didn’t we just finish an event and return to the dorm to rest?"

Wen Ningning kept her gaze fixed on Meng Wan, scarcely even glancing at He Jinxia, with a touch of impatience in her voice as she said, "You’re asking me, but who can I ask? Hurry up and go down!"

He Jinxia looked at Wen Ningning, a thoughtful expression crossing her eyes. For some reason, she always felt that Wen Ningning was deliberately avoiding her.

Her gaze became more focused, something felt off.

In the past within the girl group, aside from the leader Li Zimu, it was Wen Ningning who had been the most patient with He Jinxia and often encouraged her. So why was it that today their relationship seemed colder than with the less familiar Meng Wan?

Meng Wan wanted to say more to He Jinxia, but she was promptly dragged away by Wen Ningning.

He Jinxia stood her ground, still hearing Wen Ningning’s anxious urging in her ears, "Let’s hurry down, it won’t be good to keep the leader waiting!"

Meng Wan, while being pulled away, turned her head to glance at He Jinxia, her eyes filled with a hint of apology.

He Jinxia gave her a warm smile, stretched out her hand, and waved, making a goodbye gesture, indicating she didn’t mind.

Just as they walked into the elevator, He Jinxia took a few steps forward, then suddenly called out, "Wen Ningning!"

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