บท 68: She Really Knows How to Fake a Story
บรรณาธิการ: Larbre Studio
When the makeup artist, Linda, arrived, she started to help the actors and actresses to do their makeup for each role.
Because Xu Xiyan's character was a minor one, she'd have to wait until the end for Linda to apply her makeup. Unlike the leading actor and actress, who had their own make-up artist and studio, she'd have to wait outside, sitting on a cold stool.
After Linda had applied makeup to Xu Xinrou, she looked much sexier, like a concubine from the past, wearing a long, elegant dress.
Xu Xiyan nodded and acknowledged Linda's make-up skills. Even though Xu Xiyan thought that her own skills were better, reaching Linda's level was was no easy feat.
Xu Xinrou dragged her long dress out of the room after she had her make-up applied, and Linda started to work on the minor characters.
Luckily, Xu Xiyan was the first on the list. Linda asked her to sit in front of the mirror and began to help her put on her make-up.
After half an hour, Linda had finished, and she asked for the stylist's assistance. Her name was Tina, and she helped Xu Xiyan choose her clothes.
After she came out of the changing room, Xu Xiyan stood in front of the mirror. She had a weird feeling about her clothes.
I should be playing a servant for the second female lead… so why am I wearing the clothes of a concubine?
Just as Xu Xiyan was about to ask Linda about her clothes, Xu Xinrou finished shooting her photos and approached Xu Xiyan with the Executive Director and a few others supervisors.
Xu Xinrou looked at Xu Xiyan's clothes and asked the Executive Director Yang Yong, "Director Yang, what is the meaning of this? Why is she wearing clothes that were meant for me?"
As soon as Xu Xiyan heard Xu Xinrou's complaint, everything became clear. Someone was pulling some tricks.
Xu Xiyan had been with Xu Xinrou in the make-up studio the whole time, yet she never noticed Xu Xinrou buying off the make-up artist.
Xu Xiyan tried to explain. "Director Yang, Senior Xu, these were chosen for me by the make-up artist and stylist. I had no idea that these were the clothes intended to be worn by second female lead."
Director Yang began questioning her.
"Are you sure? So you're blaming the make-up artist and the stylist for this mistake?" They would've never given you these clothes unless you pressured them to. Are you… are you trying to make me look bad?"
Xu Xiyan was impressed with Xu Xinrou's capability of faking a story.
"That's not what I'm trying to do!" said Xu Xiyan. "Why would I want to make anyone look bad? This is my first time meeting you, we've never had any conflicts in the past…"
Xu Xinrou stared at Xu Xiyan, and then turned to Director Yang.
"Director Yang, if you're trying to use the new girl instead of me, then I'll be taking my leave."
Director Yang was actually stunned by the beautiful Xu Xiyan, but he quickly recovered.
"Why would I? Direct Huang personally wanted you to play the second female lead. I'm not sure who the girl in front of us is. Let's call the make-up artist here and ask her. Who knows, maybe it was just a mistake?"
That said, they quickly called in Linda and Tina to question them about the matter.
บท 69: Standing Up For Her
บรรณาธิการ: Larbre Studio
When the Director asked Linda what was going on, Linda blinked, glancing briefly at Xu Xinrou. Then she spoke.
"Mr. Yang, it was Jing Xi who wanted me to give her the makeup of the second female lead. She said that she was very close to the director, and that the director had promised to give her that role, so that's why I gave her the makeup."
Xu Xiyan pointed a finger at Linda. "You're a liar! I never said that!"
Linda was so solemn she looked as if she was about to swear an oath to god. "I am telling the truth. You can ask Tina if you don't believe me."
Tina nodded. "Yes, Mr. Yang. It was Jing Xi who insisted on wearing that costume."
Xu Xiyan: "…"
It seemed pointless to deny their claims. No matter how she argued, the blame would always fall on her.
What did she didn't know was that Xu Xinrou, Linda and Tina had worked together before, and they were quite close.
The two of them had readily helped Xu Xinrou to lie, and they were able to push all the blame onto Xu Xiyan.
Xu Xiyan sighed. She hadn't expected Xu Xinrou to go this far.
She was suitable for the role of the second female lead. She was calculative, manipulative and vicious.
The Director coughed dryly after listening to their explanations. He had probably suspected something. As far as he knew, this pretty lady in front of him could've also been very "close" with their big director Huang Guoqiang!
Whether it was the truth or not, Director Yang's priority was to placate Xu Xinrou. He ordered his staff to take Jing Xi away and change her out of her costume, while he stayed behind to pacify Xu Xinrou.
She was the star actress of Ju Xing after all, second only to Qi Liya. It hadn't been easy to get her to play the second female lead. If she decided to leave, the production would suffer a great loss.
Since the makeup switching incident, some of the crew members had changed their opinion on Xu Xiyan. It now seemed obvious to them that she had joined the cast by exploiting her connections. Xu Xiyan had been cast as a palace maiden, and yet she was shameless enough to try to steal the second female lead role from Xu Xinrou.
Many were now saying that she was a shameless, scheming woman.
Xu Xiyan didn't try to argue or defend herself. She knew that she could not clear all their suspicions, even if she tried to explain herself.
No one would believe her, and she would rather not waste her breath.
Even after being framed by Linda, Xu Xiyan's misfortunes continued. She waited for Linda to redo her makeup but Linda had no intentions of doing so.
Linda kept her waiting for so long that her butt went numb from sitting. Xu Xiyan decided to go off to look for her.
When she found her, she asked, "Why aren't you redoing my makeup?"
Linda crossed her arms and said haughtily, "Sorry, but I'm really picky. Everyone in the industry knows about it. If you don't have a good character, I won't do your makeup. If I find you disagreeable, I won't do your makeup. If I'm not in a good mood, I won't do your makeup. Understand?
"Your attitude sucks," she continued. "You've upset me, and I don't like looking at your face. Do you think I'd still be willing to do your makeup?"
"Wow, you really are picky."
Xu Xiyan's clenched her fists, and she was almost ready to throw a punch. Luckily, someone stopped her from behind.
Xu Xiyan turned, and saw that the person who had stopped her was the lead female actress, Qi Liya.
Qi Liya was known as a "classical beauty." Her hair was coiled in a traditional Chinese half-bun hairstyle, her skin was fairer than snow, and her eyes were bright and lively. Her long hair hung down the back of her long white dress. She looked as beautiful as a fairy and exuded a calm and dignified aura.
Xu Xiyan's eyes widened in surprise. "Miss Qi Liya?"
Linda became polite and respectful when she saw Qi Liya. She nodded at her in greeting. "Hello, Miss Qi."
Qi Liya smiled, but a touch of irony appeared in her eyes as soon as her gaze reached Linda.
"This is the first time I've heard about your makeup rules, Linda. Now I know why you said you didn't have the time to help me do my makeup back then. It was probably because my character wasn't good enough for you…"
Xu Xiyan was surprised. Was Qi Liya standing up for her?
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