"Yes, that’s her. How come she looks even more beautiful than she does in the movie?"
"It’s different. The costumes and makeup in the movies are not the same as in real life, but... this almost looks like two different people—"
Indeed, it did look like two different people, the dopey cuteness and the chilly aloofness were completely different vibes.
"I didn’t expect this Ice Beauty to have such a different temperament in private..."
As investors, they had seen the plot before the movie was released, and, of course, were familiar with Zhou Jingruo’s character. With the work of brilliant directors and editors, she became a major highlight of the film, memorable even to those who didn’t watch movies often.
But these people were mostly busy with business matters on any given day, so their understanding of Tang Shu ended there. Now, catching a glimpse of her, they couldn’t help but be startled by her aura.
"They say the camera beautifies people, but I find that statement a bit unreliable."
After all, the person before their eyes was more attractive than the Ice Beauty on the screen—
"What, is President Chu interested in this little starlet now?"
In the banquet hall, two men in suits holding wine glasses were admiring the beautiful women around them and chatting idly.
"I am indeed somewhat interested. I always feel her eyes are different from others."
President Chu, called as such, swirled the drink in his glass, his gaze towards this direction tinged with curiosity.
In the movie, Zhou Jingruo was a chivalrous heroine, but due to always staying in the mountains, she lacked understanding of worldly customs, and what came across was more indifference and cluelessness. In real life, Tang Shu was as sharp as a sword, her black pupils deep, giving one the impression that they couldn’t be completely seen through at a glance.
These were eyes with considerable experience.
Even Geng Qiuqiu, likewise dressed up and standing beside her, was eclipsed.
As for the other actresses at the event... The man looked around and instantly felt the ones who had conversed with him earlier were tasteless by comparison.
"Since President Chu is interested in her, why not make a move? There might be other beautiful actresses around, but few have such a temperament."
"President Lin isn’t interested?"
"Haha, it’s not a matter of interest or not."
He laughed awkwardly, his tone turning more flattering, "I’ve got a Housekeeper at home, how could I dare! Unlike President Chu, a single nobleman, you’ve captured all the women’s attention the moment you showed up."
Jokes aside, could he now say he was interested in Tang Shu?
With this formidable presence before him, even if he had been interested before, he wouldn’t dare now. He was already a rung lower than the Chu Family in the business world, scrambling to collaborate, let alone rashly offending someone.
Chu Lianqi took a light sip of wine, smiled at the comment, but said nothing.
The taste of red wine was completely different from that of light rice wine. After passing the lips, it left an impression of richness and smoothness coexisting, accompanied by a unique fragrance.
In a corner of the banquet hall, Tang Shu sipped her wine while listening to Geng Qiuqiu’s complaints about the unscrupulous director.
"He made such a big deal out of it, I really thought we were going to have a proper celebration. Who would have thought he’d be so tricky? Using the celebration as a front, he’s already planning the next movie!"
He even insisted on pulling Tang Shu into it, saying she was our production crew’s