Chapter 47: Shengzai Wen! That Super Popular Actor?

In the past, Ma Jianai, hailed as a “child prodigy,” was extremely proud, arrogant, acted like a big star, and often spoke harshly to others.

Because she didn’t understand how to interact with people and held herself in high regard, she had already fallen out of favor since elementary school.

By middle school, the jobs Jianai could land were few and far between, and all were low-quality productions and minor roles.

Simply put, young Jianai was sharp-tongued, spoiled, conceited, and self-centered—Shengzai was often scolded mercilessly by the little girl.

The last time Shengzai saw Ma Jianai was two or three years ago.

At that time, Shengzai had been cast as the male lead in a film, while Jianai, in the same production, played only a role barely better than a background extra.

Seeing her childhood friend after so long, Shengzai had planned to catch up with her after work.

But Shengzai never expected that by the time he finished his duties, Jianai had already vanished from the set.

Shengzai had been quite disappointed at the time, for though the little girl had been sharp-tongued, she had genuinely helped him a lot back then.

Afterward, Shengzai had considered trying to find Jianai’s contact information—given his current connections, it wouldn’t have been difficult.

But thinking that she likely recognized him yet had hurriedly left, perhaps for a reason, Shengzai ultimately chose not to disturb her.

Yet Shengzai never imagined that years later, he would encounter her again at his high school—and from her appearance, she seemed to be a second-year student here.

“Shengzai… I didn’t expect you’d choose Yangdong High either, and what did you mean by that just now!”

What do you mean I haven’t changed in two years? Damn it! You even specifically mentioned my height—don’t forget, I’m your senior! Senior!

Seriously, everyone’s acting like this. As juniors, don’t you know how to show respect to your seniors?”

Seeing Ma Jianai’s complaining expression and hearing her tone, Shengzai was momentarily stunned.

Then he smiled and said, “I take back my words, Jianai—you’ve changed a lot since before… so much so that I’m almost unaccustomed to it now.”

Hearing Shengzai’s words, Jianai couldn’t help but offer a wry smile; she understood exactly what he meant.

But after all she’d been through these years, if she hadn’t changed at all, that would have been abnormal.

Her arrogance and inflexibility had cost her dearly over the years.

After enduring one setback after another, she had no choice but to become more tactful and agreeable, learning to compromise with reality.

Since she had already fallen out of favor in elementary school, her talent agency kicked her out when she reached the upper grades.

Though she tried expanding into various fields, she never gained popularity. Even when companies offered her roles out of nostalgia for her child star days, it only added to their losses.

Repeated failures stripped Jianai of her former pride; she had even considered quitting multiple times, but her desire for recognition and love for acting kept her going.

In fact, during that production two years ago, she had recognized Shengzai and had considered approaching him, one of the few childhood friends she had left.

But when Jianai saw Shengzai surrounded by a crowd, her steps halted.

She clearly understood that the Shengzai now, adored by everyone, was no longer the same as before.

He and she no longer belonged to the same world.

Looking at the current Shengzai, Jianai thought of her former self—and couldn’t help but find how ridiculous she had once been.

The current Shengzai, shining so brightly, probably didn’t remember her, the childhood friend who had once spoken cruelly to him. Better to leave quietly than to go and humiliate herself.

That had been Jianai’s thought when she met Shengzai again two years ago.

But today, Jianai never expected to meet Shengzai here—and he was nothing like she’d imagined.

When Shengzai teased her about her height, Jianai’s face looked angry on the outside, but inside, she was genuinely delighted.

Because she realized that after all these years, Shengzai’s personality hadn’t changed at all.

He hadn’t become arrogant or looked down on others because he was famous—he was still himself, almost unchanged since childhood.

But soon, Jianai found it unsurprising: if Shengzai had been like her when she was young, he could never have reached this height.

Seeing that Shengzai still treated her as his childhood friend, Jianai was about to step forward and catch up—when a blonde girl’s cry cut through her thoughts.

“Shengzai Wen! No way, is this really him?!”

“And isn’t Senior Ma Jianai already washed up? Why does she seem so familiar with such a superstar?!”

Hearing the blonde girl’s words, Jianai’s lips twitched uncontrollably.

She realized that this girl named Xingye Luobi was her absolute nemesis—since they met, the girl had already delivered multiple emotional blows.

Worse still, each of the girl’s sharp remarks wasn’t intentional—it came from genuine, unfiltered thought.

“Hmph, the superstar you’re talking about is actually my junior—and we’re childhood friends. What’s strange about us knowing each other?”

Besides, this is Yangdong High—the only school in the city that trains entertainment talent.

It’s not strange at all to encounter idols, models, or actors here.”

Seeing that Shengzai hadn’t grown distant from her, Jianai crossed her arms and stood proudly before Luobi.

Shengzai, seeing the boy and girl before him seemed to be Jianai’s friends, smiled and introduced himself: “I’m Shengzai Wen. As Jianai said, I’m her junior and childhood friend.

Like you, I’m also a first-year student at Yangdong High—please take care of me.”

Seeing Shengzai introduce himself so naturally, Xingye Luobi looked astonished: “I’m Xingye Luobi, and this is my brother, Xingye Akuya—please take care of us!”

“Honestly, Mr. Wen is surprisingly easy to get along with.”

Even though you’re Senior Ma’s junior, your personality is completely the opposite—there’s not a trace of a superstar’s arrogance.”

“Just call me Shengzai. This is school, and we’re all classmates—it feels weird using formal titles.”

(Many people don’t like this world, but I actually find writing it quite satisfying… but since you don’t like it, I’ll speed things up—there are only about ten chapters left left (ToT)/~~~

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