Superstar's Development Diary-Chapter 801 - 803: Uncertain

Qin Siqin said enviously, "This time it’s a sure thing you’ll be promoted to A-list star. You’ve also gotten married this year. Isn’t that a double success in love and career?"

Yu Yanyu, however, had a different view: "You’re currently on the rise in your career. It’s not easy to become an A-list star and then get married so quickly. Isn’t that a bit rash?

Moreover, you’re not fully A-list yet, and the result of this movie is still unknown. What if it flops?"

Qiu Zhenze agreed, "I share Yanyu’s views. No matter how strong the production team is, a film can still flop. Conversely, even a weak production team can have an unexpected success. It’s all uncertain, and it’s more important that you’re not yet A-list."

Ren Xiao opened his mouth but then shut it, hesitating to speak until finally deciding not to say anything.

His expression amused He Jinxia, who asked deliberately, "Xiao Ren, what are your thoughts? Speak up, I need your opinion!"

Ren Xiao, feeling a bit embarrassed, lowered his head and said softly, "I think Emperor Sheng and Sister Jinxia decided to get married because their feelings reached a certain point.

From our perspective, Sister Jinxia is in the midst of rising popularity, and she should seize the momentum to solidify her fame rather than getting married so soon.

But from Emperor Sheng’s perspective, he’s been famous for several years, and in these years, he’s filmed few works, mostly participating in promotional events for the brands he endorses, with rumors every year about him possibly retiring from the industry.

I feel that Emperor Sheng is of an age where it’s time for marriage. When you two are together, the topic will always be hot whenever it’s announced, so what’s the difference between announcing now or later?

If it were the year before last or last year, I wouldn’t agree with Sister Jinxia going public, but this year her momentum is good, her popularity is strong, and becoming an A-list star is a certainty. Even if she hasn’t been promoted yet, it’s almost there. Announcing it now could even create more buzz for her."

Ren Xiao felt everyone was staring at her, and her voice grew softer the more she spoke, but she decided to express her thoughts—

"I just think that love is something that happens unexpectedly. When you find someone you like, of course, you’d want to announce it and hold onto them. What if feelings fade over time without going public?"

Yu Yanyu couldn’t help but applaud, praising, "Little brother, you make a lot of sense. I considered Sister Jinxia’s popularity and status but forgot that love can’t be scheduled."

Ren Xiao gritted her teeth, almost wanting to slap him: "I’m older than you!"

Yu Yanyu retorted, "But you look younger than me, hahaha!"

Ren Xiao replied, "Should I be happy about that? Yes, I should be happy. Someone younger than me is already succumbing to old age."

Yu Yanyu grinned, "Can’t we have a proper conversation? Will you die if you don’t tease me?"

Qin Siqin and Ren Xiao both said in unison, "No, we won’t!"

The atmosphere gradually eased, bringing back the camaraderie they once shared.

Even knowing He Jinxia was Sheng Yan’s fiancée, He Jinxia’s attitude towards them hadn’t changed, so they didn’t need to be overly cautious, as inferred from her demeanor.

Some celebrities, when they get famous, become arrogant and distant from old friends. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

But some, whether in glory or in a slump, remain true to themselves and unchanged, and He Jinxia was one of those people, making it easy for everyone to get along.

Amidst the banter, the event was about to start, and everyone attended together.

The main purpose of the event was to promote "Xiao Xiangyu’s Many Sorrows," with the brand and celebrities guiding reporters to focus their discussions on the film and occasionally share amusing anecdotes from the set.

Yu Yanyu, with his lively personality, shared the most entertaining stories, so after the event, his fans learned a few more "joyful split personality" tales of their idol.

Time flew by, and the event concluded successfully. Backstage, He Jinxia couldn’t help but laugh when she saw Qiu Zhenze glancing at her and said:

"Brother Qiu, just say what’s on your mind. Don’t keep it bottled up, I’m starting to worry just watching you."

Yu Yanyu offhandedly commented, "If I didn’t know you, anyone else would think you had a crush on Sister Jinxia!"

Qiu Zhenze paused, then looked at them, "You’ve all noticed?"

Qin Siqin, Ren Xiao, and Yu Yanyu nodded in unison.

Qiu Zhenze rubbed his nose and said, "It’s true that honest people can’t deceive."

Everyone: "..."

Looking up, down, left, and right, Qiu Zhenze’s demeanor was anything but that of a straightforward, honest person. It was quite awkward.

Since He Jinxia had brought it up, Qiu Zhenze didn’t hold back and said, "You guys have just entered the film industry, so you only know that Stanlanca’s ’Devil’s Sea’ is famous.

Of course, judging from the surface data, ’Devil’s Sea’ is indeed very popular, but—"

Everyone held their breath, waiting for more.

Qiu Zhenze’s face turned serious as he continued, "The third installment of Stanlanca’s ’Devil’s Sea’ received terrible reviews, and its sales were entirely lifted by the momentum from the first and second films.

I don’t know if your agent has analyzed this for you or researched it, but you need to be very cautious if you plan to star in this movie as a key to your A-list promotion.

If you’re considering using this film as a stepping stone to A-list, I think..."

Qiu Zhenze pondered for a moment before saying one word: "Risky."

He Jinxia’s smile gradually faded, replaced by a serious expression, and she confided, "I also only received the news yesterday that Stanlanca chose me as the lead actress.

The agent’s thought is to accept the offer, but I haven’t seen the script yet, and without you telling me, I hadn’t considered this aspect."

After all, Stanlanca is a renowned international director. Big directors cherish their reputations, so they treat filmmaking seriously.

If the film fails, losing money is minor, but damaging a good reputation can be hard to recover.

Qiu Zhenze’s company isn’t a large entertainment company, but it’s sizable and has produced several A-list stars, both male and female. He was well aware of the details regarding the last audition for ’Devil’s Sea’ and said:

"At the last audition, Stanlanca invited all A-list female actors in Huaxia, including those who aren’t professional actors but have starred in several films at an A-list level. Yet only a few dozen attended, with more than half not going.

The stars who didn’t attend feared that the fourth installment could be worse than the third. If that happens, the film might harm their careers rather than help.

Your popularity has already touched some star levels, and by relying on this film for promotion, if it’s shot well, your starting point will be higher, but if it fails, your promotion opportunity could be cut off."