All the stylists present were masters of their craft, but their initial makeup work on Shu Wan was somewhat perfunctory.
Although they gave Shu Wan a popular makeup look that was quite beautiful, they didn’t adjust it to fit her role.
Shu Wan adjusted it herself; being a master painter, her control over the human skeleton was extremely precise.
A simple sweep of highlight and shadow, a little adjustment to her eye makeup, and she looked quite different from before.
The role Shu Wan was auditioning for today was an early-era female lead who was carefree, naïve, pure, with a crystalline innocence that wasn’t cold.
She adjusted her originally cool brows and eyes to be more almond-shaped, and when she smiled, it carried a clear innocence.
The makeup artists watched from the sidelines and praised her continuously, having forgotten their earlier complaints about Shu Wan’s attitude.
After receiving the script, Shu Wan had messaged Wang Tian, asking him to bring over the clothes he had prepared earlier.
Now that her makeup was done, Wang Tian had also arrived at the styling room with a suitcase.
Seeing Shu Wan made Wang Tian’s heart bubble with joy; having such a trouble-free and beautiful artist was truly a delight.
"Here’s what you wanted."
"Okay, I’ll go change."
Shu Wan took the suitcase and went to the changing room, and soon after, she came out.
Seeing her, the stylists felt relieved that Shu Wan hadn’t chosen their profession, or they might have been out of a job.
"Lady Shu, where did you get these clothes? They look really nice. If your styling team is already this good, why do you need us?"
"Exactly," others chimed in, "it seems we might just be gilding the lily."
"I made this myself."
As soon as Shu Wan spoke, she stunned everyone.
"As you know, I have to film, so I obviously can’t do the styling myself every time," Shu Wan smiled at the crowd, "so I hope I can still trouble everyone to take care of me in the future."
"You made the clothes yourself?"
As stylists, they could clearly see the level of Shu Wan’s outfit, therefore making them even more amazed - the pattern, the color matching, she had done it all herself?
"Yes, I’m off to audition now, and we will have plenty of time to interact later."
As Shu Wan spoke, she walked towards the exit, leaving everyone behind who wanted to stop her but couldn’t.
"Is she really that good?"
Watching Shu Wan’s departing figure, the group could hardly believe it.
"Whether she made it herself or not, this style is genuinely impressive; let’s just consider we’re here to learn."
"That’s right, and besides, the salary is good. There are always more things to learn, and we really should learn more."
Before coming, the group was somewhat reluctant, feeling that styling a financially backed female actor was a loss of prestige.
But now, their professional pride thoroughly crushed, they stayed on sincerely convinced and ceased to underestimate Shu Wan.
Setting aside the clothes, her makeup skills had genuinely earned their respect.
At the audition room, Director Wei Jia was already becoming impatient.
He checked the time; it had been more than half an hour since Shu Wan had left.
Known for his temper, he was aware of his reputation.
Could Shu Wan be so intimidated that she dared not come to audition?
Speculating this, Director Wei Jia’s brows slightly furrowed as he stood up to check on the situation.
Just then, the door suddenly opened, and a burst of bell-like laughter sounded.
Following it, a slender, lightweight figure appeared.
Backlit, the visitor’s features were unclear, but her half-hopping, half-walking approach, like a deer wandering through the woods, brightened everyone’s mood.
"Xuan Niao, next time you secretly eat the spiritual worm, I’ll have to tell our master, okay?"
Her clear voice carried a playful lilt at the end, just like a young girl’s charm.
Director Wei Jia’s gaze involuntarily followed this newcomer.
Gradually, as the light faded, Shu Wan fully came into view. She wore a skirt embroidered with colorful flowers, and had her hair simply tied into a bun, adorned with a few unnamed flowers.
Despite the flashy makeup and dress, they all became mere backdrops in comparison to those bright eyes.
At that moment, one might actually believe that an innocent fairy truly existed in this world.
"No need to continue acting." Director Wei Jia suddenly spoke.