As chosen by Reader Vote, today’s bonus update goes to TAPAE. ^-^
Chapter 116 – Fairy Idol (38.1)
Trembling and swaying, Qiu Jin straightened up. Just as he was about to walk out the door, he heard Ji Shenxiao say, “Go together with me tomorrow.”
This time, Qiu Jin did not refuse him. He just dropped a reminder: “I’m going two hours early. I have to do hair and makeup.”
The opening press conference required that all the actors be in costume when they go up on stage. Qiu Jin would be going on stage as Ji He.
Ji He’s hair and makeup wasn’t that troublesome to do, but there would be a lot of other actors. A few dozen major characters all needed to be styled and dressed within a limited time. No matter how many makeup artists they have it would still be very busy.
Translations are by vmnovels [dot] com, if you’re reading this anywhere else, then it was stolen.
Only the big shots have the privilege of arriving late. Small-time actors like him could only arrive earlier and get in the queue.
There was no red carpet segment linked to this press conference and there were no external ticket sales. Only the investors, producers, and media were invited to participate in the event. The fans knew about this press conference, but they could not get in, so they could only squat around and wait in hopes of seeing their idols.
One o’ clock in the afternoon was the hottest time of day, but the fans did not look the least bit annoyed. They waited under their umbrellas, jittering with excitement. There were practically sparkles in their eyes as they waited.
Qiu Jin got out of the car and looked around, but did not see any of his fans.
Yang Chi and Liu Wei were already waiting for him in the lobby on the first floor, and they immediately greeted him when they saw him approaching.
Liu Wei went off to alert the staff of Qiu Jin’s arrival. When he came back he demonstrated his keen yet annoying ability to broach the topic that a person wanted to avoid the most. He asked, “Bro, how did you get here? Why didn’t you want me to drive you?”
“I hitched a ride,” Qiu Jin replied vaguely, and then he asked, “Where’s the dressing room?”
“Who did you hitched a ride with… ah, why are you kicking me?” Liu Wei looked at Yang Chi with aggrieved eyes while clutching his calf.
Yang Chi took over the conversation: “Let me take you over to the dressing room. Let’s get you ready a bit earlier.”
Qiu Jin nodded, thinking that at least one of them was reliable.
To his surprise, just as soon as he finished praising Yang Chi in his head, Yang Chi turned around and started to ask him, “That, um… if you’re having an affair, you must tell us, so that the company can make a note of it.”
Support the translator. Read this on vmnovels (dot) com
“Who told you that I want to be in a relationship?” Qiu Jin frowned, “I don’t plan on getting into a relationship within the next few years. Work is the most important thing.”
It’s based on your interactions with President Ji! You’re telling me that the two of you are not dating? Who are you lying to? Yang Chi thought.
Yang Chi had a thousand questions building up inside, but upon noting the sharp line of Qiu Jin’s jaw, he held back those questions.
Forget it. The actor that he’s in charge of has grown up. He couldn’t restrict Qiu Jin anymore.
When Qiu Jin entered the dressing room, many people took the initiative to say hello to him, and the staff also arranged a makeup artist for him very quickly. Their attitude towards Qiu Jin was very familiar as if they were dealing with some big shot celebrity.
Yang Chi didn’t go to the script reading meeting, so he was almost stunned by this scene.
When did Qiu Jin become so popular?
One of the actors that greeted Qiu Jin was very popular at the moment, and she was even the heroine of the show! Even someone like her took the initiative to say hello to Qiu Jin?
Yang Chi was still reeling in surprise when the door to the dressing room opened and a tall and elegant woman walked in. She wore oversized sunglasses on her face, but it still could not hide her beauty. It was Zhang Qiongzi. She won the Best Actress award last year!
Qiu Jin turned his head to greet her: “Qiongzi-laoshi, you’re also here early?”
Zhang Qiongzi sat down next to him, and said straightforwardly, “My makeup is somewhat more complicated.” Her candidness gave off a confident aura.
Seeing Qiu Jin just sitting there, she then asked, “Did you not bring a makeup artist? You can borrow my makeup artist.”
Qiu Jin smiled and shook his head, “Thank you, Qiongzi-laoshi, but the staff here has already made arrangements for me.”
Zhang Qiongzi nodded, took off her sunglasses and threw them on the dressing table, revealing a bright and flamboyant face, which perfectly fit Empress Miluo’s beautiful and ruthless character image.
Translations by Vanilla Muse.
Moreover, she was born with magnanimous features so her beauty did not look like the sinister kind.
Liu Wei was starstruck. He pinched his palm and kept thinking to himself that he must remain calm and cool-headed. He worked for Qiu-ge, so he could not ask other celebrities for their autographs in such a disrespectful manner.
But this was his goddess, Zhang Qiongzi, ahhhhh! He has revered this person as his goddess ever since high school!
Over the years, his goddess has become more and more impressive. He was internally freaking out, especially with her sitting in front of him right now. She was like a beautiful celestial fairy that has descended to earth.
Liu Wei desperately wanted to go over and ask for an autograph, but he also remembered his responsibilities and that he could not embarrass his boss. So he just pretended to be calm and stood there, but he couldn’t help looking around frequently.
Perhaps it was because he was looking around too frequently, or perhaps Zhang Qiongzi was too bored during the makeup process, so she asked, “Hey young one, who are you with?”
