CHAPTER 464: 187 FACING _2

"Alright, let’s begin."

The makeup artist first carefully examined everyone’s facial proportions in the mirror, studying the three facial zones and five eyes, before picking up a makeup brush and starting to work.

Yan Lu felt like they had become experimental subjects.

Cai Ling said with a cheerful smile, "Young lady, your facial proportions are excellent, but the distance between your eyes is a bit too narrow. On camera, it can make your eyes appear smaller, so I’ll put extra effort into your eye makeup."

"Close your eyes."

Gao Yuyue instinctively closed her eyes.

She felt the woman’s skillful hands moving swiftly across her eyelids and resisted the urge to open her eyes. It took less than a minute before a soft, low voice reached her ears.

"Alright, open them."

Gao Yuyue opened her eyes and immediately looked at the person in the mirror.

It was still her face, but her eyes now appeared larger, more expressive, and alive; there was no trace of makeup at all.

The more Gao Yuyue looked, the more satisfied she felt. "Sister Ling, what kind of eye makeup is this? Can you teach me?"

"This is my secret technique, which I don’t normally share. But with your sweet words, how could I refuse to teach you?"

"Thank you, Sister Ling! I’ll treat everyone to milk tea."

Gao Yuyue opened her phone’s delivery app, ready to order milk tea for everyone.

When Cai Ling saw the phone in her hand, her eyes narrowed slightly.

It was the latest model from a certain fruit-branded company, priced at over ten thousand yuan. Then her gaze swept over the clothing and bags worn by the group. All subtle luxury—truly wealthy people preferred understatement, unlike nouveau riche who flaunted logos everywhere.

These youngsters came from extraordinary families.

Especially the girl dressed in black. Although Cai Ling couldn’t identify her clothing brand, her aura elevated the ordinary garments into something polished and refined, perfectly showcasing the idea that a person adds value to the attire, not the other way around. She could undoubtedly climb to the top of the modeling world.

This bunch of kids... really intriguing.

True class and upbringing are rooted deep within. It’s not something you can demonstrate by carrying a designer bag, wearing luxury brands, or adorning yourself with million-dollar jewelry.

Such was the aura of these young people—effortlessly exuding the highest level of refinement.

Yan Lu looked in the mirror and was pleasantly surprised to find herself much prettier than before. Her adorable charm was magnified.

Liu Runxi and Gu Bichen, being boys with naturally excellent skin, received little work on their faces. A touch of contouring and highlighter was applied, bringing out strikingly defined and deep features on camera.

Next came the hairstyles. Hair knots and buns were skillfully worked on. In just twenty minutes, their transformations were complete.

Yan Lu covered her face in excitement. Her hairstyle featured adorable double buns with straight bangs and two delicate strands of hair falling over her chest. The buns were adorned with little red tassels shaped like fortune pouches, perfectly complementing her red traditional dress, making her appear charming, exquisite, and energetic.

Meanwhile, Gao Yuyue’s striking appearance was enhanced by an elevated, elegant hairdo. Her updo was decorated with jeweled hairpins and dangling ornaments, which made her look like an aristocratic maiden stepping right out of a historical painting.

Liu Runxi and Gu Bichen’s transformation was even more breathtaking. Their already outstanding looks and temperament were taken to unmatched heights by the period costumes, their presence undeniably magnified. Elegantly tall, their facial features were sculpted like jade. The timeless beauty of historical icons such as Pan An or Song Yu could hardly rival theirs.

The four stood together in unison, leaving the makeup room in prolonged silence.

Zhao Bingbing secretly gave Cui Jie a thumbs-up. "Where did you dig up such treasures? And four of them at once!"

Cui Jie, however, wore a gloomy expression. "Director Huang requested five people, but we haven’t secured anyone for the Commandery Princess role yet. Where am I supposed to find another actress?"

Zhao Bingbing sighed along with him. "If only I were good-looking, I would’ve stepped in to help you."

Gao Yuyue lightly cleared her throat and instinctively reached up to touch the dangling ornaments on her head. They felt incredibly heavy; her neck could barely stay upright.

Shen You’an paid no attention to Cui Jie’s discreet glances and reached over to help Gao Yuyue adjust her hairpins. He removed the heaviest ornament—a phoenix-shaped turquoise pendant with beads—and replaced it with a lighter outline of a peony-shaped pin and a gold-threaded eight-jewel cluster pin.

Immediately, Gao Yuyue felt some relief.

Cai Ling’s female apprentice protested discontentedly, "Teacher Cai specially designed those hairstyles; how can you just change them?"

Cai Ling waved a hand dismissively, "Young man, your sense of aesthetics is quite impressive. The adjustment makes it more refined and elegant, while also reducing her discomfort."

The apprentice promptly fell silent.

Gao Yuyue let out a small sigh of relief. "This feels much better. Did ancient people really bear all these heavy pins and ornaments every day? Just imagining it feels unbearable."