Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 198 Classic
The six main actors of "Chinese Paladin 3" chatted and laughed, and when they saw Cai Yinong appear, they immediately greeted him.

"Sister K!" "Hello, President Cai!"

Cai Yinong smiled and nodded, his attitude warm, responding to everyone's greetings. He cleared his throat and gave a loud order:
"Your primary task today is to go for a makeup test and make sure to take good photos for the costume fitting of 'Chinese Paladin 3'."

We're striving to capture the most striking and character-perfect shots, to make this drama a resounding success! Without further ado, everyone, let's get our makeup done now.

In the Tang Dynasty-style white building, there were two dressing rooms, one for men and one for women, on either side. Liu Shishi, familiar with the place, led Yang Mi and Tang Yan to the women's dressing room.

In the dressing room, several staff members were already waiting. When they saw Liu Shishi arrive, they quickly greeted her politely, "Sister Shishi."

Her tone was extremely respectful, and her posture humble. The scene was met with great envy from Yang Mi and Tang Yan, who were standing behind Miss Liu.

Surrounded by admirers, this is the kind of prestige a leading lady of a film and television company should have.

With her eyes crinkling and a charming smile, Liu Shishi said softly, "Hello everyone, thank you for your hard work today."

Watching Tangren's top female star calmly accept the adulation of the staff, Yang Mi felt a mix of emotions.

Despite being known as the top female star of Rongxingda, she was practically invisible and largely ignored.

When she encountered staff members at the company, she had to bow and scrape, being extremely careful in her interactions. Compared to Liu Shishi's treatment at Tangren Media, it was like night and day.

Tang Yan is even less of a concern; her treatment at Chentian Entertainment was even worse than Yang Mi's at Rongxingda.

The big boss, Wu Kebo, has his mind elsewhere and doesn't pay any attention to artist management. Apart from promoting his top female artist, Chen Hao, he basically leaves the other artists to their own devices.

Because they were "natives" of Chen Tian, ​​Tang Yan and Wang Jinghua's group didn't get along, so they never got access to quality resources and had to survive in the cracks of the company.

The makeup artists took their positions and began meticulously applying makeup to the faces of the three actresses.

Liu Shishi was naturally quiet, and since she wasn't very familiar with Yang and Tang yet, she quietly closed her eyes and let the makeup artist do her thing without saying a word.

Yang Mi and Tang Yan, on the other hand, started chatting away, getting quite talkative.

Tang Yan smiled faintly, her dimples appearing and disappearing, and asked softly:

"Honey, I heard your company's adaptation of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is about to start filming. Aren't you in it?"

A sense of curiosity arose in my heart. "Dream of the Red Chamber" is also a famous big-budget production, and it started filming almost at the same time as "Chinese Paladin 3". How could Yang Mi adjust her schedule?

Yang Mi's lips twitched, and she sighed inwardly that her new friend really knew how to bring up the most awkward topics. She replied listlessly, "I played Qingwen in Dream of the Red Chamber, but I didn't have many scenes."

However, Yang Mi still felt lingering fear when the casting for "Dream of the Red Chamber" was mentioned.

Fortunately, she only played an unknown maid, and during the audition, she didn't attract as much attention as some of the main actors. She even deliberately made herself look ugly, which allowed her to narrowly escape a disaster.

"You're going to play a little maid?" Tang Yan blurted out, then realized her words were a bit hurtful. She stuck out her tongue sheepishly and said no more.

Yang Mi, however, remained completely calm and had come to terms with playing a maid.

As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Fortunately, she was only playing Qingwen, a role with few scenes. After Tengda's mediation, her godmother finally agreed to let her go out and take on acting roles.

If I were to play Baochai or Daiyu, I would miss out on "Chinese Paladin 3".

She had a vague premonition that the TV series "Chinese Paladin 3" would definitely be a huge hit, far surpassing "Dream of the Red Chamber".

However, after this experience, her relationship with Rong Xingda was completely severed, and they will part ways when their contract expires next year.

Rong Xingda's actions are truly disheartening. She had worked hard to get Cai Yinong to help her land the lead role of Xuejian, but the two Lis actually blocked her from taking on any roles outside the company.

Later, Zeng Jia intervened and, with Zhang Zhao's consent, offered Lin Dashao the lead role in a serious drama called "The Bourne Identity" in exchange for her role. Only then did Rong Xingda allow her to film "Chinese Paladin 3".

Rongxingda got a great resource for free, and Tengda Culture can add a popular young actress next year. Everyone has a bright future, so it's a win-win situation.

Tangren Media, however, has once again been exploited for the female lead's benefit.

Thinking of this, Yang Mi sighed helplessly and muttered to herself, "I don't want to offend Cai Yinong either! I have no choice in the matter."

Tang Yan obediently fell silent, and Liu Shishi remained quiet as well, so the dressing room became quiet for a moment.

Yang Mi stared at Liu Shishi, who was resting with her eyes closed, through the dressing mirror in front of her. She couldn't help but compare her appearance with her own, trying to find the unique features of that face and why she was able to win over that "national husband".

Because she was staring so intently, the makeup artist noticed something was off. While fiddling with her makeup tools, she asked curiously, "Teacher Yang, why are you staring at Senior Sister Shi?"

Yang Mi was taken aback. Her peeping had been exposed, and her pretty face flushed red. She quickly made up an excuse to cover it up, saying, "Master Shi is so handsome. Even I, a woman, am mesmerized by him."

The makeup artist smiled and complimented, "You're very beautiful too, Ms. Yang. You and Senior Sister Shi have different styles, each with your own beauty."

This piqued Yang Mi's interest, and she pressed on, "Oh, then tell me specifically, what are the distinctive features of my appearance compared to Shishi's?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi slowly opened her beautiful eyes, her gaze drifting gently towards the makeup artist, wanting to see how she would respond. No woman would be indifferent to others' opinions of her appearance.

The makeup artist paused slightly, thought for a moment, and then slowly spoke:
"Teacher Yang, your eyes are big and bright, full of spirit, with delicate and three-dimensional features, and a lively and cheerful temperament."

Senior Sister Shi gives people a gentle and quiet feeling, with a fresh and elegant temperament, beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and the charm of a classical Eastern beauty.

In short, you two are both beautiful and charming, each with your own unique beauty.

Yang Mi pondered the makeup artist's words and realized that they made perfect sense and perfectly matched the impression she and Liu Shishi gave off.

"What about me?" Tang Yan, not wanting to be left out, chimed in, wanting to hear what others thought of her appearance.

This time, the makeup artist seemed confident and blurted out without hesitation:

"Teacher Tang has exquisite features, a particularly charming smile, and an elegant and generous temperament. She exudes an intellectual and mature aura, while also possessing a touch of sweetness and playfulness, making her very attractive."

The makeup artist's precise and insightful comments left the three actresses very satisfied.

Tang Yan smiled sweetly and couldn't help but praise Yang Mi's makeup artist: "Your lips are as sweet as honey, you really know how to make people happy."

The makeup artist shook her head and said seriously, "I've done makeup for many celebrities in this line of work."

The three teachers' appearances are outstanding and unique even in the entire entertainment industry. What I just said was simply my honest opinion; there was no exaggeration or attempt to flatter.

She works in makeup and has seen all kinds of beauties in the entertainment industry. These three in front of her are top-tier beauties even in the star-studded entertainment circle.

Hearing the makeup artist's sincere words, the three actresses beamed with joy, a hint of pride rising in their hearts.

A thought inexplicably popped into Yang Mi's mind: I'm evenly matched with the top star; if she can do it, so can I. And when I look for a man in the future, he can't be too much worse than Liu Shishi. As for her future husband, surpassing Song Ci, who was top-tier in both family background and looks, Yang Mi didn't even dare to dream of it. Just in terms of looks alone, that woman could outshine most men by a mile, not to mention she was a billionaire.

Yang Mi glanced at Liu Shishi again, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes, and then said, "Then let me ask you another question?"

"Teacher Yang, please begin?"

"Which of the three of us do you think men would prefer?" Yang Mi asked meaningfully, her gaze meeting Liu Shishi's slightly sidelong glance through the mirror.

The makeup artist frowned slightly and shook her head: "That's hard to say. Everyone's aesthetic sense is different, and men at different ages have vastly different preferences."

Yang Mi chuckled lightly, then relentlessly threw out a name: "Let me give you an example. What kind of woman do you think a man like Song Ci would fall for?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi turned her head and gave Yang Mi a meaningful look. The female lead is very competitive, isn't she? She actually used her Mr. Song as an example!

The makeup artist seemed stumped by the question, looking embarrassed. As a mere woman, how could she possibly understand the tastes of a master like Song Ci?

My gaze swept back and forth across the three actresses' beautiful faces. Combining this with some rumors circulating online, I could only rely on my intuition and answer tentatively: "Personally, I feel that Song Ci would prefer Shi Shi Jie a little more."

"Why?" Yang Mi raised her voice instantly, asking defiantly.

The makeup artist didn't know how to respond either, so she could only gently explain her intuition:

"I only judged from the information on the Internet that Song Ci has a cool and quiet personality, and would probably like Shi Shijie's gentle and elegant temperament."

"I..." Yang Mi wanted to argue further, but Liu Shishi interrupted her leisurely, with a hint of smugness: "Mi Mi, some things are destined, there's no need to force a comparison."

These words, though spoken lightly, were like a thorn, piercing straight into one's heart.

Yang Mi was furious. She hadn't expected Liu Shishi to be so sarcastic. What did she mean by "destined"? So it was only natural for Liu Shishi to find a handsome and rich man?
He wanted to retort, but considering that this was Tangren's home turf and he couldn't be presumptuous on his first day, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and keep quiet.

However, she was still unconvinced and muttered to herself: I want to see if you can walk down the aisle with Song Ci and become Mrs. Song!
Tang Yan, standing nearby, sensed a strong tension. As a newcomer, she didn't want to get involved in the mess.

Yang Mi and Liu Shishi, one is the female lead of "Chinese Paladin 3" and the other is the top female star of the production company, neither of them can afford to offend.

She didn't want to get involved, so she simply closed her eyes and pretended not to hear what was going on.

The dressing room fell silent again. The three actresses were preoccupied with their own thoughts, and the three makeup artists were busy applying makeup.

After two hours of busy work, everyone finished their makeup, changed into their costumes, and went to the audition room.

Hu Ge, Yang Mi, and the other four lead actresses stood in front of the camera, exuding charm and showcasing their unique allure that matched their characters.

With their exquisite makeup and unique costumes, the group seemed to have been transported to a mysterious and unpredictable world of immortals and heroes.

Cai Yinong and Li Guoli stood at the front, their eyes sharp, carefully examining everyone's makeup and styling.

When their gazes fell on Liu Shishi, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in their eyes.

The makeup and styling of the top star did not quite match her gentle and graceful temperament. Instead, it made her look a bit silly and rustic, which was quite different from her usual image.

Liu Shishi also looked at her Longkui look in the mirror next to her, her brows furrowing slightly, clearly displeased.

The hair accessories, in particular, look very out of place and silly.

He secretly thought to himself that if this look got out, it would probably cause a burst of laughter from his fans.

"Sister K, Director Li, what do you think of my makeup and styling? I feel like my hairstyle doesn't match the flowing sleeves and fairy dress at all."

Li Guoli couldn't help but chuckle: "It really doesn't look good; it doesn't highlight Shishi's strengths at all!"

Cai Yinong nodded in agreement, saying that his idol's makeup and styling were simply outclassed by Yang Mi's charming and lively look!

The other main actors just covered their mouths and chuckled, not daring to speak, for fear of offending Liu Shishi.

Cai Yi-nong, observing Liu Shishi's dissatisfaction, quickly summoned the stylists and asked them to redesign her hairstyle.

The stylists didn't dare to delay and quickly got to work, carefully adjusting Liu Shishi's hair and meticulously selecting hair accessories that would better suit her, striving to make the new look highlight the gentle and quiet temperament of the leading lady.

After a flurry of activity, Liu Shishi's new look as Long Kui has finally been unveiled to the public.

This time, the top star seems to have undergone a complete transformation. Although it's the same person, the feeling she gives off is completely different.

Her thick, jet-black hair was styled in a high bun, the hair ornaments swaying and shimmering, giving her an air of nobility and elegance. Paired with a flowing, wide-sleeved dress, the overall look exuded a gentle and graceful charm.

Her makeup was also slightly adjusted, her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, and a fresh and elegant color was applied to the corners of her eyes and eyebrows. Her lips were pink and luscious, perfectly showcasing Liu Shishi's classical temperament.

Liu Shishi twirled gracefully in front of everyone, her skirt fluttering, adding to her ethereal and lively charm.

Looking at the new look of the top star, Cai Yi-nong couldn't help but applaud and praise: "Just standing there, you can feel Long Kui's gentleness and resilience. Perfect!"

Yang Mi, who had always secretly harbored ambitions to outdo Liu Shishi, had to admit that this makeup and styling suited Tangren's top star perfectly. Wearing a gentle and graceful blue dress, how many men could resist such a delicate beauty?

Looking at herself in the mirror, Liu Shishi nodded in satisfaction. No wonder that big fan, "Poetic Chang'an," strongly recommended her to play Long Kui.

Just as he said, the character Longkui perfectly matches his appearance and temperament.

Perhaps this performance will leave a lasting impression on the audience and make the character of Long Kui a classic on screen.

"Alright, time is precious, let's take pictures!" Director Li Guoli urged, and the lead actors took their positions, showing perfect teamwork.

Hu Ge stood first, holding the prop magic sword, looking handsome and dashing. To his left was Chen Xiao, the white-robed sword immortal, his posture upright like a pine tree, exuding an otherworldly aura.

On the right is the lively Yang Mi, her eyes sparkling, and every gesture exudes the character's vivacity and cleverness.

Yuan Hong, on the other hand, was clad in deep, heavy black armor, exuding majesty and a mysterious aura.

Liu Shishi moved gracefully, half-squatting in front of Chen Xiao, her figure elegant and her dazzling blue dress beautiful and feminine.

Tang Yan, dressed in a light purple gauze dress, reclined in front of the group, looking like a goddess who had mistakenly entered the mortal world, delicate and charming.

The moment everyone posed, the shutter clicked and the flash went off, capturing the unique and fantastical character photos from "Chinese Paladin 3" forever.

In the future, this photo will become an unforgettable classic image in the hearts of countless drama fans, carrying the initial enthusiasm and fantasy of a generation for fantasy dramas.

(End of this chapter)