Chapter 457 - 454: Best Actress 21
Inside the room, Shuangshuang was scrolling through her phone looking for a place to rent. She couldn’t stay in this place any longer; she had to leave soon, or she would be driven crazy by the endless reporters and paparazzi! Can you imagine, having to hide in the wardrobe just to change clothes!
Just as Shuangshuang was comparing pictures of houses online, thinking about which one to rent, there was a sudden knock on the door. Shuangshuang’s eyebrows furrowed immediately. Who was this now, another reporter coming to interview her?
Though fed up, Shuangshuang couldn’t avoid meeting them. She was at home, and many reporters and paparazzi were taking turns to stake her out, fully aware of her whereabouts. If she dared to shut them out, news about some newly famous female celebrity acting like a diva would explode online by tomorrow!
Though deeply annoyed, Shuangshuang patted her cheeks, forced a slight smile, and checked herself in the mirror. Yes, she looked friendly and approachable enough. Her mask was perfect, showing none of her true feelings. Only then did Shuangshuang get up to open the door.
Shuangshuang was on edge for a reason. These days, many unscrupulous reporters had the knack for fabricating stories from the slightest things. Wear flat shoes and they’d claim you’re pregnant, get close to a man and you’re dating, show closeness to a woman and you’re rumored to be secretly coming out.
If she accidentally went for a walk with her parents and got spotted, and if people didn’t know those were her parents and they happened to be wealthy, it would be twisted into her being a kept woman or mistress, no doubt.
She remembered a time when an award-winning actor was traveling for work and hadn’t slept for two days. At the airport, he looked unwell and, due to sleep deprivation, missed a small-time reporter’s question, ignored him, and left.
The reporter went back and wrote about the actor’s bad attitude, claiming he acted like a diva, painting a vivid and lengthy story. Many people followed suit, criticizing the actor, forcing him to publicly explain and apologize online.
That actor had legions of loyal fans to back him, yet still faced such backlash. If someone like Shuangshuang, whose fame was still fragile and newfound, encountered such a scandal, she’d immediately plummet to obscurity. Her future chances of acting would be uncertain.
So, for Shuangshuang, reporters were like privileged guests—none could be offended. She must always greet them with a smile, though her heart was filled with bitterness. Again, Shuangshuang felt it was absolutely necessary to have a manager by her side now.
With less than pleasant emotions, Shuangshuang opened the door, and to her surprise, it was not a reporter standing outside. It was easy to tell because the person didn’t carry a press card or gear. But what assured Shuangshuang even more was the highly recognizable face of Jin An!
Jin An’s fame among stars was like a megastar to ordinary fans—everyone knew him by name. His discerning eye and star-making prowess were unrivaled. As one of the few star agents at Sky Company, he had made countless award-winning actors and actresses famous!
Honestly, Shuangshuang’s achievements in her past life weren’t bad—a leading star, one step away from winning a major award. But to Senior Agent Jin, she was still a minor character. That this major figure had come to her small, shabby place—his purpose was clear without saying!