Xu Ruijing’s eyes brightened, and she quickly pulled her over.
Sun Liyan, upon seeing the newcomer, froze for a moment before bursting into laughter.
“I thought it was someone else, but it’s you, Wen Yan!” Sun Liyan laughed so hard she couldn’t catch her breath. “Hahaha, you’re not going to ask Wen Yan to do your styling, are you? Senior Xu, I truly didn’t expect you to have fallen so far in just one year. Didn’t they say you married a rich man? Now you can’t even afford a stylist?”
The people around couldn’t help but laugh.
The stylist, upon seeing Wen Yan, was completely relieved.
She thought it was some big shot, but it turned out to be Wen Yan. There was probably no one here who didn’t know Wen Yan.
“Why wouldn’t I be a stylist?” Wen Yan shot her a cold glance.
“No way?” Sun Liyan feigned an exaggerated expression. “You don’t think costume design and styling are the same thing, do you? Oh my, what a rigid idea, it’s hilarious. Senior Xu, if you don’t want to be too embarrassed to face people, you should just use the crew’s stylist. At least they’re professionals.”
The stylist put on an arrogant air, waiting for Xu Ruijing to beg her.
However, Xu Ruijing said, “I trust Wen Yan. Yan Yan, come on!”
Wen Yan nodded, picked up her tools, and started by fixing her hair. To save time, Xu Ruijing applied her own makeup. Having been a celebrity for so many years, her makeup skills were decent.
The stylist, unwilling to leave, watched from the side.
“What kind of hairstyle is this? It doesn’t suit her at all. Are you trying to make her unphotogenic?” the stylist sneered.
“I have my plans.”
“You clearly lack vision. Styling isn’t about what you imagine; it needs to match the celebrity’s temperament.”
Sun Liyan was also watching the drama unfold, now seeing how truly plain Xu Ruijing looked.
Xu Ruijing closed her eyes after her makeup was done.
She waited for the result.
The incessant, noisy voices continued: “Xu Ruijing, you don’t think closing your eyes will hide how ugly you look, do you? You’ll be on camera later, dragging down the entire crew’s image. You’re something else. You might as well just do your own hair and go out.”
“I believe in Wen Yan.”
She said this, unsure if she was speaking to Sun Liyan or trying to convince herself.
“How pathetic. Senior Xu has really fallen to this point.”
The stylist also gloated, “If her hairstyle turns out to be good, I’ll take off my head and let her use it as a ball.”
Wen Yan glanced at him briefly before returning her attention to her work.
Finally, she took Xu Ruijing to the dressing room to help her choose an outfit.
Xu Ruijing, as a supporting female character in this book, started with a villainous persona and would gradually improve.
After they left, everyone waited.
Several supporting actresses whispered, “They all say Senior Xu married a rich man, but it seems like that was fake news. Otherwise, why couldn’t she even afford a stylist?”
“Yeah, her current outfit is completely low-end, just like an artist who just debuted.”
“Do I need to say more?” Sun Liyan said, “It’s obvious Xu Ruijing offended someone and was blacklisted. Now she’s trying to make a comeback, but she’s lost all her past popularity. She still thinks this is her world? She’s nothing now!”
She was extremely arrogant.
Yet, no one dared to offend her.
After all, everyone knew that Sun Liyan was backed by Wen Ya, who was a goddess in the industry and a wealthy heiress.
Ten minutes later, she emerged.
Everyone, expecting a terrible sight, was stunned when Xu Ruijing walked out.
Her long, slightly wavy red hair cascaded down, her face was exquisitely made up with a slightly cool and rebellious vibe. A white dress paired with a red belt, and red high heels completed the look, making her appear vibrant and striking. The moment she walked out, it felt as if she brought the wind with her, making it impossible not to notice her.
It was as if the character from the script had come to life.
The director, upon seeing this, couldn’t help but praise, “Xu Ruijing’s styling is excellent!”
He looked at the stylist, “I’m truly surprised. Your skills have improved again recently. You’ve perfectly captured the character. I’ll give you a raise!”
The stylist’s face instantly turned green.
Everyone else’s expressions were also strange. Xu Ruijing spoke, “Director, this is my friend, Wen Yan, who did it for me.”
She pointed at Wen Yan.
The director was slightly taken aback and surprised, “I’m truly amazed that a costume designer is also so skilled at styling. Would you consider becoming our stylist?”
“You flatter me, sir. I still want to continue my main profession.”
“No problem, no problem. You have your whole life ahead of you. If you change your mind, feel free to contact me anytime.”
The director said with a smile, then called everyone out to prepare for filming.
The stylist felt her face was about to swell from being slapped. She glared fiercely at Xu Ruijing, yet couldn’t find a single flaw in her entire appearance! This Wen Yan actually knew styling, and was so outstanding at it!
Sun Liyan felt even more uncomfortable.
Why hadn’t she noticed Wen Yan had such hidden talents before?
This damned woman, was her existence solely to antagonize her?
At this moment, Wen Yan said calmly, “I recall someone made a bet just now, didn’t they?”
Everyone immediately looked at the stylist.
The stylist’s face turned pale.
“I, I was just speaking casually! You don’t have to be so petty!” the stylist snapped, instead blaming Wen Yan.
“You were babbling there for so long, and I say just one sentence, and you call me petty?” Wen Yan retorted.
Someone couldn’t help but chuckle.
The stylist, losing face, said, “This time was just pure luck. Not all styles are this easy to design!” With that, she stormed off.
Wen Yan couldn’t be bothered to argue with such a person and went out to watch them film.
This scene was a confrontation between Sun Liyan and Xu Ruijing.
Once they started acting, the difference between the two was clearly evident.
An established artist was still an established artist.
Even after a year off, though a bit rusty, she still delivered a perfect performance.
The director praised Xu Ruijing repeatedly.
“Ruijing’s state is back, and her image is excellent. It can be said that this role was made for you. Keep up the good work!” the director exclaimed happily.
“Thank you for your praise, Director Han.”
Xu Ruijing walked over to Wen Yan.
“Wen Yan, I owe you my thanks again for this. Thank you so much.”
“You’re welcome.”
“Would you like to be my exclusive stylist?” Xu Ruijing found Wen Yan to be a treasure trove!
And she desperately needed a capable assistant right now.
However, Wen Yan refused, “If you need me, I can always help, but I still want to stick to my main profession.”
Xu Ruijing’s eyes showed undisguised disappointment. “Alright. Since you insist, I won’t say more.”
On the other side.
Sun Liyan was resting. Her assistant handed her a water cup, which Sun Liyan promptly knocked over.
“Sister Yan…” the assistant said timidly.
“This bitch, she hasn’t acted for a year, so why is her acting still so on point?” Sun Liyan was furious.
“Sister Yan, don’t be angry. Even if her acting is good, she has no popularity now. If you ask me, Xu Ruijing just doesn’t know how to behave. She should be more attentive when she sees you now.”