Superstar's Development Diary-Chapter 760 - 761: Solving the Case, Meeting

She had initially thought He Jinxia was just a celebrity for show, without any real substance. Hearing his wife say this, his stress was relieved, he completely let his worries go, and even felt like he had gained something.

"The shooting will take place in September, we are going abroad for the locations. During this period, you can ponder more about the character of Li Xiaoxiao, the female lead, try to simulate the scenes, I’m really looking forward to your performance."

In the conference room, Director Qian spoke to He Jinxia, his tone earnest and deep.

He Jinxia nodded, seriously saying, "Director Qian, I will put in the effort."

Luo You, seeing the atmosphere was good, simply suggested that Director Qian join them for lunch. Director Qian initially demurred but then accepted, and the group headed towards the company’s entrance.

Upon reaching the doorstep of the company, everyone noticed some police officers standing by the door, talking to a man, seemingly conducting an investigation.

At that moment, the man turned around, and He Jinxia was stunned—it was Zhang Ming!

Why was Zhang Ming here, and why were there so many police officers at the door? Could something have happened at Tonghua Entertainment?

She felt a chill run through her body and quickly walked over.

On the side, Luo You and Director Qian were deep in conversation, not paying attention to their surroundings. When they went to speak to He Jinxia, they realized she had disappeared.

"Eh, where did Jinxia go? She was just here." Luo You asked, frowning.

Director Qian looked around and then suddenly pointed to the right: "She ran over to the police!"

Luo You hurriedly looked in that direction, and indeed it was true!

As the two hastened over, they finally realized the other person was Zhang Ming, speaking with the police about something.

After they approached, their discussion came to an end, the police withdrew first, disappearing without a trace, leaving not even a wisp of cloud behind.

Luo You puzzledly asked Zhang Ming and Jinxia, "What did the police say to you, has there been some incident nearby?"

Zhang Ming shook his head, grinning, "No incident occurred, they just had a case closed. The police came over for a routine inquiry and mentioned that someone up top wanted to see the reporter."

Luo You, still puzzled, asked, "Wanted to see the reporter... then why did they come looking for you?"

Suddenly, he realized, "I get it, you are the reporter!"

Zhang Ming shook his head, his glance towards He Jinxia seeming meaningful: "The reporter isn’t here."

At this point, Jinxia smiled at them and asked, "Brother Luo, shall we go eat? Brother Zhang Ming, would you like to join us?"

Zhang Ming smilingly said, "Sure, I haven’t had lunch yet."

Director Qian had no objections, compared to Luo You, Zhang Ming was much more renowned—this was Sheng Yan’s agent.

Even he had heard of Sheng Yan’s big name; back when he was famously rising north and south, everyone thought his fame was a flash in the pan and that he would fade within a few years, but unexpectedly, he kept climbing higher.

This meal was seemingly joyous and warm, but everyone was slowly harboring their own thoughts and sentiments.

In the afternoon, He Jinxia disguised herself and quietly arrived at the police station.

The police initially thought she was there to report a crime and asked her what the matter was. He Jinxia then recounted what Zhang Ming and the police had told her earlier that day.

The officers suddenly realized and quickly ushered her into a reception room.

He Jinxia didn’t have to wait long before the chief arrived, accompanied by a refined man who was not in uniform, making it difficult to discern his identity.

As soon as the chief arrived, he warmly shook hands with He Jinxia, saying, "Thank you for the information you provided us a year ago. Based on your tip, we planted an undercover operation in the clubhouse for several months, infiltrated the illegal marketing and prostitution ring, secured most of their evidence, and took them down with a coordinated internal and external effort!"

He Jinxia quickly responded, "It’s what I should do, what I should do."

She could never have imagined that a year ago, on a whim, she went with Sheng Yan to a high-end gym in Imperial City and that the woman who had used lipstick to write on a business card was actually seeking her help.

At the time, she told Sheng Yan about the incident. Sheng Yan’s expression was grave, and he even said he needed to keep a closer watch on her, astonished that she could stumble upon trouble so easily.

Ultimately, Sheng Yan took full responsibility for the matter, and He Jinxia didn’t pay much attention to it afterward.

Back then, she simply thought it was a coincidence and had no other thoughts. After handing it over to him, she did not inquire further.

Little did she expect that a year later, a casual remark would lead to a major case within the circle!

Indeed, Zhang Ming had mentioned that morning that the owners behind the gym were celebrities and that the shady transactions within the clubhouse were also controlled by celebrities. Dozens of charges, including "illegal detention" and "illegal restriction of personal freedom," were proven.

Only after a thorough investigation did they discover that this gray area had been managed for many years, generating profits of up to eight hundred million yuan, all from toeing the line with risky actions. For context, the last prostitution case uncovered in the circle had involved only a hundred million yuan.

Such a significant case was taken very seriously by the station, which devised a foolproof plan and decided to make their move a year later.

This time, they caught everyone along with the evidence, but it was not ruled out that there were still masterminds at large; they needed to trace the financial chain links of the crime leaders to get to the root of it all.

The chief hadn’t expected that the initial informant was a popular star. After briefly explaining the situation, he introduced the person next to him.

"This gentleman is stationed near Imperial City in our weapons research team. His surname is Xie. He came today to discuss some matters with me and, having heard that our female hero was visiting, joined me to express his sincere thanks."

The chief, true to his title, spoke with an official’s eloquence. He Jinxia did not dare speak much, afraid that speaking more might lead to mistakes; nodding persistently was the right approach.

"Mr. Xie, hello!"

After some mutual pleasantries, the chief then asked if it was possible to make public the information of He Jinxia, the informant. She quickly shook her head, hoping to keep her identity completely confidential.

The entertainment circle is messy. Today they might solve this case, and tomorrow there might be another. The old problems are as endless as wildfire and as recurrent as the spring breeze. He Jinxia did not want to draw fire to herself by publicizing her name and becoming a target for many.

Though going public could bring significant benefits to her career in entertainment, as nobody dislikes a star who is honest, upright, and contributes to the country,

the dangers she would face by disclosing her identity clearly outweighed the potential benefits, so He Jinxia was unwilling to take the risk.

The only reason she came this time was that Zhang Ming had specifically mentioned it to her after lunch, feeling that since there was an opportunity, she might as well meet and make an impression. Maybe in the future, some matters could be more easily handled.

He Jinxia initially did not want to come, feeling that the credit should go to Sheng Yan, not her. Heaven knows she had only casually mentioned her suspicion back then!