She Outshines 248


    Chapter 248


    At 9:23 PM, the movie screening ended, and the entire venue erupted in apuse.


    The audience stood up to pay their respects to the producers, many of whom had tears in their


    eyes.


    Athena’s eyes were also red. Zayn was beaten up and sacrificed in one scene, and it looked too


    realistic; her heart ached.


    Luna was also pping. “He was so engrossed in the role and perfectly emted the character.


    That was a fantastic. performance.


    “It was his first time acting, and he did well in such a big movie. That 10-minute scene took nearly


    30 minutes of screentime, and six close-up shots exceeded three seconds. The director must have


    made an exception for Zayn.”


    Luna said half-jokingly, “Zayn is worthy of such lengthy close-ups, but I still suspect that he has


    good backing.”


    Athena smiled. “Aren’t you his backer?”


    Lunaughed and waved her hand. “No, no. I don’t have that much influence.”


    Athena alsoughed and did not probe further.


    What followed was a 15-minute interaction with the audience. Reporters and fans present all raised


    their hands and rushed to interview the main production cast and crew, especially the celebrities


    and veteran actors.


    However, Zayn was not asked any questions.


    At thest minute, a woman in the audience stood up to ask questions.


    She looked at Zayn and said in an infectious voice, “Mr. Donovan, do you remember saving one of


    your female ssmates when you were in high school?”


    She sessfully turned everyone’s attention to Zayn.


    In the previous introduction, the director and producer mentioned that Zayn was a real soldier who


    had just retired from the military. He wasn’t just acting in the movie but was dedicated to his role. All


    the fighting and gunfight scenes were real, and he still had scars from filming his missions.


    Everyone started discussing Zayn as soon as the woman in the audience asked her question.


    “How unexpected! Who would’ve known he had once saved his ssmate before joining the army.


    He’s a real hero!” One woman eximed.


    “No wonder he yed the role so well. He doesn’t look like a regr person at all…” another


    chimed in.


    Zayn calmly said, “I’m sorry, I don’t remember such a thing happening.”


    After a few seconds of silence, the woman said solemnly, “A true hero always helps others without


    asking for anything in return, just like you did. However, the girl you saved will always remember


    you.”


    After saying that, she bowed deeply to Zayn. “I wish you the best in life, Mr. Donovan. You deserve


    it.”


    There was a round of apuse, and the premiere finally came to an end.


    The reviews received at UTRON Theatre, other theatres, media outlets, fans, and peers in the


    industry were very high. It was estimated that wave after wave of positive reviews would be


    released the following day to promote the movie’s release.


    After the audience dispersed, Athena called Zayn. “Zayn, I’m right below the stage.”


    1/3


    as a s


    Chapter 248


    Zayn nced over and immediately saw Athena wearing a mask and waving at him.


    His usually calm face broke into a soft smile. He waved back at her and strode over.


    0$ €, 78%@


    The siblings met, but didn’t even have the time to say a few words because the woman that asked


    Zayn a question earlier walked over and said excitedly, “Zayn, do you really not remember me?”


    Zayn looked at her for a few seconds and shook his head. “Sorry, I’m sure I don’t know you”


    “I’m Elsie!” Elsie was so excited that she was choking. “Elsie from Kitmore High School. I was your


    ssmate.”


    Zayn said apologetically, “I had a head injury in the army. I don’t remember many things from myProperty belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    past. I have no memories of my high school ssmates and teachers. I’m really sorry.”


    “It doesn’t matter if you don’t remember me.” Elsie wiped her tears. “I remember you, and it’s all that


    matters.”


    After saying that, she took out her phone and said expectantly, “Can I get your iMessage?”


    Zayn shook his head. “Sorry, I don’t add unfamiliar people on iMessage.”


    Elsie took a deep breath. “I’m the Art and History anchor on WEBC. I used to be a broadcaster for


    NatRad, but I’ve just transferred back to Kitmore City. I think we’ll have a lot of work-rted


    interactions in the future. Let’s stay in touch on iMessage for work.”


    Zayn still shook his head. “I’ve just debuted in the entertainment industry and know almost nothing


    about it. I don’t casually add people on iMessage. Let’s talk about it in the future.”


    Athena and Luna looked at each other.


    They wondered if Zayn was pretending not to know Elsie. He was indeed a rookie, but he wasn’t


    that new. He knew everything he needed to know about the industry. If he really was pretending to


    not know her, then he was doing a great job’ acting.


    Elsie seemed to have suffered a blow. Her eyes were slightly red and she looked sad.


    However, she did not pester him and just politely said, “We will definitely meet again in the future.


    Goodbye.”


    She bowed to Zayn and left.


    Athena did not bother asking about Elsie. “Zayn, we need to celebrate your sessful debut. I’ll


    treat you to dinner. Are youing?”


    Zayn smiled. “Sure.”


    It was not until they walked out of the theater that Athena asked him in a low voice, “Zayn, you just


    said that you had a head injury in the army and don’t remember many things from the past. Is that


    true?”


    “It’s true,” Zayn said. “However, I can’t remember some details and scenes from the battlefield. I


    remember everything else.”


    “Oh,” Athena replied. “I’ll carry out a brain examination when I’m free. Do you mind?”


    “Of course, I wouldn’t mind.” Zayn smiled. “After the movie tour is over, I’ll let you examine me and


    see if you can help me.”


    As they spoke, the three of them reached the third floor and walked into the restaurant’s private


    room that they had reserved in advance.


    In the neighboring private room, Elsie met up with more than ten high school ssmates also


    working in Kitmore City.


    When her ssmates saw her, they all stood up and apuded enthusiastically. “Wee back!


    Our beautiful host, Elsie!”


    2/3


    3/3


    Sat,


    Chapter 248


    A woman went forward to hug her. “You’re the pride of our ss Wee back to Kitmore City!”


    D


    78%


    A man presented flowers to her and said affectionately, “Elsie, you’re getting prettier and looking


    more like a celebrity! You were always the most beautiful girl in ss.”


    Elsie forced a smile and said politely, “You guys seem to be doing well too. I’m just doing okay,


    right?”


    Everyoneughed and someone poured her wine. “As expected, the better your life is, the more


    humble you are. If you’re not doing well, then who is?”


    As they ate, they talked about high school and tried to uplift and praise Elsic.


    After chatting for more than ten minutes, Elsie asked casually, “Remember the famous Fantastic


    Four? Their nicknames were Bulldog, Tee, or something like that…”


    Someone immediately replied, “Bulldozer, Limber, Tough-T, and Ace.”


    “Yes, of course,” Elsie said. “Do you still remember their real names? I just want to know if they got


    their retribution for bullying everyone in school.”


    The lively private room instantly fell silent.


    Everyone’s expressions were a little stiff. They didn’t know whether tough or not. The atmosphere


    was very awkward.


    After a while, a ssmate said, “Elsie, have you forgotten what happened back then?”