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Chapter 30 - CHAPTER 28: RISING STARS

Immediately, Lin Su called her girls. The moment the call connected, they all shrieked in unison, as if they already knew why she was calling.

"My God!" Xu Yan exclaimed, voice cracking with excitement. "I have millions of followers now! I'm popular, you guys! Can you believe it?" She laughed so hard she almost dropped her phone. "This… this is insane!"

Liu Wen's laughter bubbled through the speaker. "No kidding! I can't keep up with all the messages and notifications. It's like everyone in the world suddenly wants to talk to us! I swear, my phone is about to explode!"

Mei Lin, ever composed, smiled softly. "It's about time, don't you think? Talent doesn't stay hidden for long. Lin Su, you were the spark, but all of us carried the fire together. That's why we're here." She paused, pride glimmering in her eyes. "And we've all earned every bit of this."

Lin Su's heart swelled with warmth. "You're all exaggerating," she said, but her voice trembled slightly. "It's not just me. It's us. We pushed through the long nights, the doubts, the exhaustion… together. And now… people are cheering for us." She blinked, tears threatening to fall. "I never thought… after everything, we'd end up here, like this… with people who care, who've got my back. People who made me feel like home."

Xu Yan squealed again, almost bouncing in her seat. "Home! I love that! We really did build something amazing, didn't we? From strangers on set to… this family. I can't even!"

Liu Wen nodded, a soft laugh escaping her lips. "Exactly. The world is finally noticing. And if we've survived the stress of filming together, we can survive anything. Nothing can shake us now."

Mei Lin added, her voice calm but full of emotion, "It's surreal, isn't it? A few months ago, none of us would have imagined this. Now, we've got millions of eyes watching, millions of hearts cheering… and yet, it still feels like home when we're together."

Lin Su smiled, feeling a rush of gratitude. "Exactly. We've been through so much… the training, the filming, the sleepless nights… all of it brought us here. Together."

Xu Yan leaned closer to her phone, voice softening. "You know what's crazy? Just a few months ago, I felt like I had nothing. No one. Now, we're not just a team, we're family. And everyone else? They can wait."

Mei Lin chuckled. "Well said. Let's savor this feeling. Tonight, we celebrate our victories, our bond… and tomorrow, we keep climbing. There's no ceiling for us now."

Liu Wen smiled softly. "I just… I can't believe it. From strangers to best friends, from rookie actors to stars people actually follow and admire… it's surreal."

Lin Su's voice grew firm, yet tender. "We promised each other, no one left behind. We're in this together, now and always."

Xu Yan laughed. "You know what we should do next? A live session! Our fans are dying to hear from us. Let them see we're alive, laughing, thriving… together."

Liu Wen nodded eagerly. "Yes! And we can share some behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers… They'll love it!"

Mei Lin added with a sly grin, "And of course, we can answer a few harmless questions… keep them entertained, but not spill too much. Don't give away all our secrets."

Lin Su looked at them, a bright smile spreading across her face. "Alright then. Let's plan it tonight. A proper celebration for us and for the fans who've been with us every step of the way. They believed in us before the world did. We owe them this."

Xu Yan squealed again. "Yes! And we can each share our favorite moments on set. Mine is definitely that rain scene… I swear, I've never been so soaked in my life!"

Liu Wen chuckled. "Mine's when Lin Su almost got hit during the action scene. Honestly, if you hadn't ducked at the last second, we'd all have been panicking!"

Lin Su laughed softly, shaking her head. "You guys… always dramatizing things. But I'll admit, those moments brought us closer. And now, look at us."

The girls chatted on, laughing about bloopers, favorite lines, and their most embarrassing moments on set. Lin Su pulled up her phone and showed screenshots of fan messages, some even hand-drawn sketches of their characters. "Look at this! They drew us!" she exclaimed, eyes glistening.

Xu Yan gasped. "This is insane! People actually care so much… they pay attention to every detail! Look at this, they even drew our outfits perfectly!"

Liu Wen chuckled. "We really made an impact, didn't we? Not just as actors, but as people. That's what makes this so special."

Mei Lin's voice softened. "It's more than fame. It's influence. And with influence comes responsibility. But right now… let's just enjoy the warmth. Tonight, we celebrate. Tomorrow, the world waits."

Lin Su nodded, her eyes sweeping over their faces on the screen. "I can't believe how lucky I am. To have this team, this family… I wouldn't trade it for anything."

Xu Yan wiped a tear from her cheek. "Neither would I. From day one, I never imagined we'd be here. And yet, here we are, shining together."

The girls laughed together one last time before ending the call, each feeling the warmth of belonging, of friendship, and of triumph. Lin Su leaned back in her chair, letting the joy echo in her heart. The journey was just beginning, and right now, the world was theirs.

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