"Just the make-up and hairstyle left," Shen Yin said in realization.
"Let me do it," Shen Yin pulled Shu Yi to sit in front of the dressing table. It had to be said, Shu Yi just trusted Shen Yin unconditionally, although she had never seen Shen Yin do make-up or style hair for others.
Yes, when had Shen Yin ever helped others with make-up and styling? From young to now, it had always been others waiting on her. However, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. It was the 21st century now, there was gender equality, everyone was equal.
The make-up Shen Yin did for Shu Yi, the eye shadow she applied, everything was intentionally matched to the gown. Even the hairstyle incorporated elements of Yan Xi's hairstyle, a modern gown naturally needed a modern hairstyle. Shen Yin also curled Shu Yi's hair ends.
After applying the lipstick, the overall look finally came together. Shen Yin dared to say, today's trending searches would definitely have Shu Yi's name. The original stylist by the side was already stunned, Shen Yin's make-up techniques were something she had never seen before.
What made her even more dumbfounded was that someone with such advanced beauty senses would actually be the wife of the CEO of the Distant Group. The stylist recognised her the moment she entered. She just did not expect that she would have such a close relationship with Shu Yi, even helping her with styling.
It looked like Shu Yi really had backing, they often mingled in entertainment circles, so naturally they knew what could and could not be said. So Shu Yi was not worried at all about the stylist exposing Shen Yin's identity.
"Knock knock knock"
There was another knock on the door.
"Teacher Shu, are you ready? It's almost time for you to go on stage," Yan Yan entered.
"Wow." Yan Yan was a little surprised, she did not expect to see Shen Yin here.
"What's wrong, don't recognise me after not seeing me for so long?" Shen Yin joked.
"No no, I just didn't expect it."
At first, Shen Yin was worried that if she really had to go and stop anything when the time came, it would draw too much attention. But now that she saw Yan Yan, things became easier. If she needed Shu Yi to get away at the moment the lights fell, she could get Yan Yan to persuade Shu Yi to leave.
But now there was a problem, she did not know exactly when Shu Yi would get hit.
"Shu Yi, how long will you be on stage?"
"10 minutes. Don't worry, it's not long, but I will definitely show off this gown, and make Yunyin Studio's name known."
10 minutes. To Shu Yi it was not long, but to Shen Yin, danger could happen on stage anytime during those 10 minutes.
"Then I'll head out first. Do you want to go out and see?" Shu Yi asked.
Shen Yin tied up her hair again and put on her cap, mask and sunglasses again.
"Shu Yi, do you have any black pants and black tops here?" Shen Yin asked.
"Yes, my usual clothes."
"Bring them here, let me change into them."
Shen Yin changed into the pants and top. She removed her cap and sunglasses, then sat in front of the dresser and altered her eyebrows slightly. Her entire aura changed instantly.
"Yin Yin, what are you trying to do?" Shu Yi asked.
Shen Yin did not reply, only asking instead: "Look very different?"
Shu Yi and Yan Yan only nodded. The stylist at the side also nodded non-stop. Fortunately the person in front of her was a wealthy madam, otherwise she probably would have lost her job already. Was it just drawing eyebrows? She had used foundation and changed her looks. Now she just looked ordinary, not matching her delicate features from earlier at all. This was her first time seeing someone making themselves ugly and plain on purpose. But this skill was indeed powerful, it could pass off as special effects make-up.
"Alright, let's go," Shen Yin still had her mask and sunglasses on, but not her cap. With similar build to Shu Yi, the black clothes fit very well.
"Why are you dressed like a bodyguard?" Shu Yi did not understand.
"Does it look like one? That's the effect I'm going for," Shen Yin had just arrived in this world, but she had watched many TV shows, including one about a retired female soldier who became a bodyguard. Beautiful and cool while carrying out all kinds of missions.
Back then, she thought that if she really had no way out in the future, she could become a bodyguard to support herself.
Shu Yi went on stage. Shen Yin stood at the side of the stage, getting Yan Yan to stand nearby too. Shen Yin put both hands behind her back, completely looking like a bodyguard.
Shu Yi was on stage giving her speech, but the production team decided to add an impromptu interview.
Shu Yi talked about some experiences filming, some funny things that happened, and her understanding of the drama characters. With the director's consent, she even revealed some spoilers.
Next, she was about to steer the conversation to her gown, but before she could, the reporters took the initiative to ask.
"Ms Shu, I heard you haven't accepted any commercials, so did you pay for this custom gown yourself? It must have been expensive."
This was exactly the kind of question Shu Yi wanted. She felt like giving the reporter a Like.
Shu Yi smiled and replied, "Good question. This gown is indeed custom-made, and it's also my first endorsement of sorts I guess. Have you noticed anything special about this gown?"
"Very exquisite, very eye-catching, the design is also very novel. It should have been very expensive too." The reporters below commented.
"The biggest highlight of this gown is actually how it incorporates Yan Xi's life journey," Shu Yi intentionally teased their curiosity.
The teaser was very successful, attracting a lot of attention. Even Wang Ming did not expect the gown to be related to the drama.
Shu Yi went on, "Yan Xi's life was very bumpy, yet very successful. It was a process of gradual growth, giving different impressions at each period. So this gown incorporates the experiences from different periods - the innocence of youth, the maturity of marriage, and the gravitas of bearing a family legacy. This gown seems to give different impressions. At the same time, the designer gave it a great name. She felt that if Yan Xi's life were to be defined in one line, it would be: tranquility always lies beyond turmoil. So the gown is also named 'Seeing Spring Mountain'."
As Shu Yi slowly elaborated, the reporters and audience listened with great interest. Wang Ming was also very happy. With such a name, the gown would draw more anticipation for the drama.
The time had already exceeded 10 minutes, and Shen Yin started to worry. Could the dream have been false? Inaccurate?
Shu Yi bent down to bow, when suddenly there was a sound from below the stage. Shen Yin immediately looked towards the lighting equipment. The lighting rig was crashing down towards Shu Yi. Shu Yi did not notice at all, let alone dodge it. Time was tight. Shen Yin strode forward and kicked off the ground, kicking the rig to the right side of the stage where no one was standing, so as to not hurt anyone.
Now only Shen Yin and Shu Yi remained on the stage.
Seeing the stage about to collapse, the reporters also retreated backwards. Shu Yi was still wearing high heels, although the stage wasn't high, it was still dangerous as it was collapsing inwards from all sides. Shu Yi would not have been able to run off.
Although Shen Yin had not mastered lightness skill, it was still easy for her to get out. She grasped Shu Yi tightly by the waist with one hand, leapt upwards, then borrowed the momentum to land on the stage and leapt off in one smooth movement. The two of them landed safely on flat ground below.
