Once the meal wrapped up, the director's voice cut through the chatter, sharp and commanding. "Everyone in the scene, get to makeup and wardrobe!"
Li Na felt a surge of nerves mixed with excitement as she headed to the makeup area, with Tang Ming and Xiao Fei just a step behind. The makeup room was buzzing with activity, artists moving with purpose, brushes and palettes in hand, preparing other side actor for the roles they'd step into.
Across the room, the attention was unmistakably focused on Xiao Fei's station. Lavish gifts and fresh bouquets surrounded her chair, a colorful shrine that spoke to her popularity. The area around her gleamed with floral arrangements, hand-lettered cards, and ornate gift boxes—tokens of admiration from devoted fans. Tang Ming's chair, too, held a modest display of fan gifts and cards, while Li Na's chair was bare, practical, with only her name neatly labeled on the back.