Superstar's Development Diary
Chapter 485 - 486 Introduction

Chapter 485: Chapter 486 Introduction

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Drinking alcohol has always been a curse, throughout history.

Alcohol can numb one’s brain, confuse one’s thoughts, make one impulsive and irritable, and even cause memory loss for an entire night due to blackouts—all these are fatal to celebrities.

While being flexible could leave more room for diplomacy, He Jinxia had drunk too much in her past life; this life, she did not want to drink alcohol again.

Besides, this body had a particularly low alcohol tolerance, with even a mere 3.8 percent alcohol cocktail causing her flushing and dizziness. How could she dare to drink with peace of mind in a strange milieu?

He Jinxia looked around and waited for other celebrities to arrive, sighing quietly and feeling glad she had drunk some water before coming.

About five minutes later, the second celebrity arrived. Then, roughly every minute, another celebrity would show up. Some came in pairs; soon enough, the whole auction hall bustled with activity.

Some celebrities got up after sitting down to chat in small groups on the vacant area to the left side. There was also food and drink on the far left, for the celebrities to help themselves.

The auction hadn’t started yet, so everyone was quite relaxed.

He Jinxia thought for a moment, then got up and walked towards the open space on the left.

The only celebrity she knew there was Yu Yanyu, and he did not seem to have arrived yet. It would be good to eat something first.

The food here, at least, wasn’t so outrageously sized. Each item was made small, so one could handle it in a single bite—probably designed specifically for female celebrities.

After all, every female star had applied lipstick, and eating could easily fade the color. These bite-sized sweets allowed them to eat without worrying about lipstick coming off.

He Jinxia ate a few cranberry cookies, the crispy and sweet taste making her squint her eyes slightly—it was delicious, so she indulged in a few more.

Later, He Jinxia couldn’t control herself and ate a few too many, which greatly reduced the hunger in her belly. But there was a downside—she now felt an even greater desire to drink water.

He Jinxia hesitated then thought of a not-so-great solution.

Alcohol was absolutely out of the question—her body was especially sensitive to it. Even though this place was safe and she wasn’t afraid of being taken away, she feared that drinking even a sip would cause her to lose composure, a blunder that was intolerable in such a setting.

She couldn’t touch alcohol yet wanted to drink water. Pure water was unavailable, and there was no boiled water, so she had to make do with the tap water from the restroom.

That water had been disinfected. Drinking it regularly was naturally not advisable, but having a few sips occasionally wouldn’t pose a big problem—the body’s immune system could automatically eliminate trace harmful elements.

Thinking it over, she decided to suppress the desire to drink water for now. If she became unbearably thirsty, then she would resort to taking a sip of tap water as a last-ditch solution.

Tap water wasn’t something one could drink whenever one wanted; she needed to find a container to drink from and sip slowly to avoid washing off any lipstick from her lips.

With a plan in mind, He Jinxia felt much more relaxed and even began to discreetly check out the celebrities who were arriving.

Indeed, Bazaar Christmas Charity Night was a star-studded event; a casual glance would catch one top star after another.

Some arrived with fellow top-tier male and female stars, others with second-tier stars from the same company as their plus-ones, with both men bringing women and women bringing men.

Even though there were many top-tier celebrities, many brought second-tier companions, which relieved He Jinxia somewhat. At least among the throng of stars, she did not have to feel like a rare species being observed.

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"He Jinxia?"

Suddenly, a male voice came from nearby, and He Jinxia turned to look, only to see He Sheng, her eyes lighting up as she said, "Senior, hello."

The two had just met not long ago, and now they were meeting again, both quite surprised.

After a moment’s thought, He Jinxia realized it wasn’t surprising at all that He Sheng had been invited. Although He Sheng wasn’t a top-tier actor, he was close to it, having won many awards at international film festivals. The only thing he lacked was recognition as a Movie King by the international community.

But becoming a Movie King isn’t so easy to achieve; the only glimmer of hope would be the Asia Golden Horse Awards, where many Huaxian Movie Kings have been crowned. Unfortunately, there are always more monks than porridge.

If He Sheng hadn’t been so focused solely on acting and instead changed his route a bit, tapping into variety shows and building a fan base through singing, he would’ve quickly entered the ranks of A-list stars, given his popularity.

But he didn’t do that. In an era bombarded with various variety shows, a pure actor like He Sheng is a rare find, and it’s perfectly logical for him to be invited by Bazaar.

He Sheng’s voice came again, filled with surprise, "I didn’t expect to meet you here. Who did you come with?"

He Jinxia smiled and shook her head, "I came by myself."

He Sheng nodded without giving the matter much thought, unlike other stars who might ponder how "He Jinxia qualified for a Bazaar invitation". He was focused on acting and didn’t occupy his mind with the typical star strategies of cross-industry popularity building.

In his eyes, He Jinxia was an outstanding new generation actor with top-notch professionalism and strong abilities. It was only natural for her to access good resources.

He Sheng thought for a moment and offered, "I know a few directors who are also here tonight. Would you be interested in networking with them?"

He Jinxia’s lips parted slightly, truly surprised this time.

She hurriedly replied, "Yes, of course, that would be great."

She had come to the Bazaar Christmas Charity Night hoping to mingle with industry bigwigs, relying only on luck, as most of the people she knew were on the same level as her, lacking even the credentials to attend the Charity Night. Who could she possibly rely on?

The answer: Just luck!

He Jinxia had originally planned to stick with Yu Yanyu for support, to benefit from this young man’s network of contacts, but she couldn’t find him as he had disappeared somewhere. Now, running into He Sheng offering to introduce her, was like receiving charcoal in snowy weather; she couldn’t refuse.

Seeing her excited face, He Sheng couldn’t help but smile, taking the initiative to say, "I think highly of you. Your acting is soulful, and your expressions are lively. You should try more complex roles in the future."

He Jinxia’s eyes twinkled with understanding; He Sheng saw potential and a future in her, which is why he didn’t mind giving her a leg up.

Although every star in the entertainment circle competes against each other, there are also people like He Sheng who aren’t afraid of competition and enjoy mentoring newcomers, adding a strong player to the field.

It is precisely because of such friendly people above, willing to give opportunities to newcomers, that the Huaxian entertainment circle, despite its cruelty, also has warmth and doesn’t completely fall apart.

If every star only cared about pulling each other down and established stars just suppressed newcomers, relying solely on connections to get roles... such a pathological circle wouldn’t be allowed to exist by the country.

Healthy competition is a good thing; malignant competition will inevitably lead to a downfall.