Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Zhao Jing said——
[You have to shoot a Changsu commercial tomorrow, so go to bed early today.]
Yes, there was nothing to do with the production crew tomorrow, so she was going to shoot a commercial.
Sheng Ziyou looked at the message and suddenly laughed at herself.
Aren’t there enough such things in the entertainment industry? Could she manage them all?
Sheng Ziyou, ah Sheng Ziyou, you have turned younger not only in age but also in heart!
She actually started to get angry about these injustices.
There was not just one Jing Xianglei, there were countless Jing Xiangleis.
Even she herself was the same in her early years. Didn’t she suffer enough injustice?
There were so many unfair things in this world…she couldn’t control them all.
Everyone should clean the snow in front of their own door and not worry about the frost on other people’s roofs.
Sheng Ziyou shook her head, closed her phone, washed up, and lay down on the bed.
The room fell into silence, but the person on the bed tossed and turned and couldn’t sleep well.
The next morning, Sheng Ziyou was picked up by Zhao Jing to shoot a commercial.
“What’s wrong with you? Didn’t you sleep well?” Zhao Jing looked at her artist with concern. Her mental state was not very good…
Sheng Ziyou nodded: “Yeah, I had some insomnia last night, nothing happened.”
Since she had decided to ignore it, why couldn’t she fall asleep?
“Think about the commercial shoot first.” Zhao Jing turned her head and looked at her. “By the way, you will most likely have to show your shoulders and legs during the commercial shoot today. There are only two air conditioners in the shooting location, so it will probably be very cold.”
Zhao Jing was a little worried about her artist whose acting skills were just like a “vase”. Could this person shoot a commercial well in such a cold environment?
It won’t take her several days to shoot it, right?
Sheng Ziyou nodded: “Yeah, it’s okay.”
Sheng Ziyou’s acting skills were indeed not good, but Sheng Ziyou’s professional ability was perfect.
The car drove to the place where the commercial was to be recorded. Zhao Jing went to greet people, and Sheng Ziyou was led inside to put on makeup and change clothes.
As winter was about to come in this city, almost everyone was wearing thick clothes.
Some people who were afraid of the cold had already put on down jackets in advance, while Sheng Ziyou wore just a suspender top and shorts, and was wrapped in a white bath towel, imitating the look of someone who had just taken a shower.
“Is it okay?” the cameraman asked with concern.
Sheng Ziyou nodded. Since they were still indoors, there was no problem.
“Come on, come on, heroine, come here!” the director waved.
Sheng Ziyou walked over, and the director said, “You need to wet half of your hair. Are you… okay with that?”
“Okay.” Sheng Ziyou nodded slowly. It wasn’t particularly uncomfortable now, but she didn’t know if she could hold on for a long time.
Especially since this director was notoriously annoying!
This director was a very famous director. Changsu was very concerned about its own advertisements, so they invited him to shoot.
But such famous directors were very concerned about “quality”, and it was estimated that the shots were not something that would just be passed in one or two times.
The staff helped wet Sheng Ziyou’s hair. Although it was warm water, the wet hair sticking to her skin was still a little uncomfortable.
Especially when the door was open and the wind blew, her whole body trembled.
The stylist continued to help her with her hair, and two makeup artists worked on her left and right.
“Let me see what’s going on.” Director Wang Yu came over.
In fact, although he had never worked with Sheng Ziyou, he knew this person and his acting skills were just that of a – vase.
Luckily, this was just an advertisement. He didn’t believe that he won’t be able to produce a good product after just one or two days of hard work!
The makeup artist and Yang Yun stepped back and there was a moment of silence.
Sheng Ziyou had a pretty appearance, so the makeup artist did not use light makeup to fully show her beauty.
Therefore, this makeup was heavy, with slightly raised eyebrows and eyes, and fiery red lips.
The wet hair looked even darker, sticking to the jade-like skin, creating a sharp contrast and a strong visual conflict.
Her shoulders and calves were also very white, and she was wrapped in a white bath towel. Her outfit was plain, but it contrasted with her heavy makeup.
For a moment, Wang Yu thought that with her looks, she just needed to stand there.
No acting skills, no abilities, she didn’t need them!
There was also a lot of chirping around –
“So beautiful…”
“Teacher Sheng is really beautiful!”
“I’ve met so many artists, and she’s the prettiest!”
“I want to take a photo…”
“No, it’s against the rules.”
….
Wang Yu frowned slightly. It looked very nice. He even wanted to take a picture like this.
But as a competent director, he said, “Take off your makeup. Who takes a shower with makeup on?”
Sheng Ziyou: “…” Why didn’t you say anything just now?!
She reluctantly followed his words and removed her makeup. In order to look better on camera, she just applied foundation, lightly drew her eyebrows and put on a little lipstick.
Once the makeup was done, the commercial could be officially shot.
Sheng Ziyou was standing inside a glass frame, which simulated a bathroom, and the camera was aimed at her feet through the glass.
“No, no, this is too fake. Sheng Ziyou, stand under the shower head.” Wang Yu spoke again.
This was the first time Zhao Jing took Sheng Ziyou to work after taking her over. Although it was not too cold indoors, the doors and windows were open at this moment, and she felt a little cold when the wind blew.
What’s more, Sheng Ziyou was wearing so little that she must be feeling cold.
If her thin clothes get wet, I’m afraid…
She walked forward and was about to say something when she saw that Sheng Ziyou was already standing under the water.
Zhao Jing was a little surprised, as she thought her own artist would definitely be unwilling.
I didn’t expect that… this flower vase is quite dedicated…
“Move a little, pretend you are taking a bath while listening to music.” Wang Yu asked again.
Sheng Ziyou moved her feet and hummed a song naturally.
Her voice was surprisingly nice!
Wang Yu, Zhao Jing and others were all surprised.
Wang Yu immediately raised a finger to his lips, signaling everyone not to speak.
Then he gestured to the staff to come over and pick up the sound, and soon a propped microphone was extended over to the glass stand.
Sheng Ziyou’s voice was very cheerful, as if she was really taking a comfortable bath at home.
She was humming the theme song of the boy band audition, moving her feet to the rhythm with great charm.
Zhao Jing wrapped herself up tightly. If the cool breeze had not just blown in from the door, she would have really thought it was warm now, which was why Sheng Ziyou’s voice was so light and comfortable.
“Okay – it’s done!” Wang Yu said.
Sheng Ziyou came out wrapped in a bath towel that had just been put aside. The short-sleeved shirt underneath was wet and stuck to her body. Her face was slightly pale and goose bumps had appeared on her arms.
Yang Yun was stunned and hurried over with the down jacket to wrap up her artist.
Oh my, she was so distressed that she couldn’t help but say, “Sister You, why are you so honest? Can’t you find a substitute?”
Sheng Ziyou smiled and said nothing.
Wang Yu glanced at Sheng Ziyou, thinking about how she just said nothing and did what he said…
Then he added: “Go change your clothes quickly, don’t catch a cold.”
“Okay.” Sheng Ziyou nodded and was helped by Yang Yun to change clothes.
This was actually nothing. In her previous life, she once froze in a river for several hours in order to shoot an underwater scene.
She had a high fever right after the shoot and stayed in the hospital for a week.
But she didn’t say a word, this was her job.
She had obtained the glory that others could not get, so she should pay with the hard work that she should pay.
In the original world, Sheng Ziyou was probably the only first-line actor who rarely used a body double when filming.
Including the drama that made her quit the industry, she never regretted going up the cliff, she only regretted not checking the safety measures properly.
Today, this meant nothing to her.
Soon, Sheng Ziyou came out after changing her clothes.
“Put the bath towel on the glass rack later, imagine there is a fragrance in the air, and then hold the bath towel in one hand, like this…” Wang Yu demonstrated it to her again. The white bath towel looked funny with his round body in a sweater.
“Just wrap yourself half-way in a bath towel, then run over here, open the window, and imagine that there is a sunny lawn outside with two cows walking lazily on it…” Wang Yu paused, “Let’s try this part first, get everything ready!”
Wang Yu was almost certain that it would be impossible to succeed in one try. This kind of shot, which relied purely on imagination, would have to be polished countless times before it could be perfect.
Especially since the other party seemed to have never learned how to act.
“I understand.” Sheng Ziyou nodded and waited for the stylist to tidy up her wet hair before returning to the glass shelf in the bathroom. The cameraman followed her in and pointed the camera at her.
“Ready—go!”
As soon as Wang Yu shouted, Sheng Ziyou in the camera seemed to smell something, her eyes thus lit up, and a slender and beautiful hand reached out for the bath towel.
The cameraman couldn’t help but focus the camera on her beautiful hands.
In just a moment, Sheng Ziyou came out wrapped in a bath towel. From the camera outside, you could see a little fairy who looked like she had fallen into the human world running out. She was jogging, very briskly, but very beautifully.
In the moment when the cameraman was stunned, Sheng Ziyou had already run to the window, holding the bath towel in one hand and holding the window sill with the other.
At that moment, she seemed to see something, her eyes thus lit up, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and it was as if the dazzling sunlight was shining on her face, and she half-closed her eyes in enjoyment.
Sheng Ziyou was almost wearing no makeup. So when she smiled, her facial features immediately became quite lively, giving people a gorgeous feeling instantly.
It was like spring, with beautiful red peach blossoms blooming.
Wang Yu: “…”
He was stunned.
Sheng Ziyou turned her head and looked over, and he hurriedly shouted: “Cut–“
After a moment, he said, “Wait a minute.”
Wang Yu checked the videos in each camera one by one, including the cameraman’s camera on the lawn below.
“Let’s just take another shot of you holding the towel…” Wang Yu was quite surprised.
He originally thought he would have to take countless shots, but Sheng Ziyou passed in just one try?!
Just now when Sheng Ziyou was looking out the window, some staff members couldn’t help but stand on tiptoe to look out. They wanted to see if it was really spring outside…
After the hand reshoot was completed, the next shot was easy.
Sheng Ziyou just held the box of Changsu Milk and drank it with enjoyment.
This shot was passed in two takes, one for the full body and one for the facial expression.
“…Okay, it’s over.” When Wang Yu said these four words, he felt a little bit unbelievable.
It’s over so soon…?
Why is it different from what I imagined?!
After he finished speaking, Sheng Ziyou’s beautiful and natural face suddenly twisted: “Achoo-“
She sneezed twice and moved away from the window.
“It’s so cold! This commercial should have been shot in the summer!”
She was wrapped in a down jacket, casually wearing a pair of ugly cotton slippers, and was hunched over and shivering.
“…” Wang Yu was stunned for a moment, and said, “Changsu’s new products are on the market, so we need to promote them quickly.”
Sheng Ziyou also knew this, so she didn’t respond, but just said, “Director Wang, can I leave now?”
Wang Yu nodded.
Sheng Ziyou shivered and hurried to change her clothes. This time she didn’t care about grace or temperature.
After all, there was a cold wind just now. If you still wear thin clothes at this time, it is not about style over temperature, but –
Valuing grace over life.
Sheng Ziyou came out wearing a down jacket and looked at Zhao Jing: “Sister Zhao, let’s go.”
“Wait——” Wang Yu, who was watching and filming the video, suddenly spoke up.
Sheng Ziyou was stunned: “Do you want to add more shots?”
It was normal to retake the shots. Even if she went back, she would have to come back over if Wang Yu asked her to retake the shots.
But, alas, she just got dressed!
Wang Yu stepped forward, his expression hesitant and slightly conflicted.
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