326 I'm not an innocent bystander
Li Wei didn't need to worry about Li Lin and Ding Anni; Liu Lihua would take care of them. The two of them were clever enough to see through each other's flaws.
I originally thought my job might not be easy, but it wouldn't be too complicated. At least watching those science and education programs on TV seemed pretty easy; you just had to sit there and talk.
But once she actually got to know it, she realized it was far from simple. Li Wei had no experience and didn't know if the sponsors had high requirements or what. From head to toe, from a gesture to the depth of a smile, to the pronunciation of every word in the materials, she spent the whole morning working on it, but it was all about the little details that were getting stuck. It really showed Li Wei what a work ethic was. Both the producer Steven and his assistant Ms. Chen were like machines that kept spinning, keeping everyone working like tops.
However, both of them remained serious and focused on the matter at hand, so no matter how rude their attitude was, it didn't provoke any resentment. After all, you can express your different opinions in a rude manner as well. Unless it was a malicious emotional outburst or a personal attack, Steven and Ms. Chen wouldn't say anything.
Of course, not everyone was rational. Some people, used to the leisurely life in a public institution like a TV station, naturally couldn't stand the pace and atmosphere. One assistant, feeling humiliated after being reprimanded by Ms. Chen, said, "Exploitative capitalists."
Without a word, Miss Chen, whom Steven brought, dismissed the man and sent him back home without any courtesy.
The TV station also benefited greatly from this program; not only did they have no objections, but they also had to send people over eagerly to curry favor.
Li Wei sneered inwardly, but since it was none of her business, she couldn't be bothered to care.
Although Ms. Chen was not sentimental, she was reasonable. Li Wei had a good attitude and didn't take herself too seriously. She cooperated well in all aspects, so Ms. Chen could hardly find any fault with her. Therefore, Ms. Chen was quite polite to Li Wei.
Lunch was always the same boxed lunches served to the main cast of the show. Everyone ate together, and we usually didn't eat until after lunchtime.
After a morning of commotion, I've basically passed the initial screening. The official audition will begin in the afternoon. Makeup artist Zhuang Tian, who hadn't been very active until now, also showed up.
Both Li Wei and Steven were to audition. Steven was alright. He was good-looking. Men are different from women; a little grooming was enough. His clothes were also easy to match. Naturally, someone would prepare those for him.
Li Wei didn't need to worry about the costumes; there were specialists in charge. However, the makeup requirements were higher. Since the female host's presence somewhat influences ratings, Zhuang Tian also joined the cast.
Looking at her large makeup case, Li Wei was filled with colorful cosmetics. Many of them were already partially used, which made her very uncomfortable. Especially the tools and other items; Li Wei suspected they had been used by countless people.
Li Wei has always been very attentive to her face and skin, and cherishes it. But today was just an audition, and she didn't want to say much. If she were asked to use this every day from now on, she'd have to think about it.
Perhaps Zhuang Tian noticed Li Wei's slight frown. She said somewhat rudely to Li Wei, "What? You don't want to use what others have used? Or do you not trust my skills? If it were before, I can tell you. Even the biggest stars have gone through this process. Does that mean you're special, richer, or more powerful than them? If it's after, I can answer you right now. You can ask Steven to change makeup artists. I have no objection to that."
Li Wei was speechless. She hadn't even said anything yet, and she'd already been given a beating. Had she offended her?
However, Li Wei felt that she was an outsider here and would not be working with them for a long time, so there was no need to take it seriously. She simply said, "I am not a celebrity and I could not be. We are not familiar with each other, so there is no trust between us, let alone any opinions. Miss Zhuang is overthinking it."
Before Zhuang Tian could say anything more, Miss Chen urged, "Miss Zhuang, please hurry. All the units are ready and waiting for you."
Zhuang Tian didn't seem to like Miss Chen much either, snorting as she did so, but she didn't hold back, quickly applying makeup to Li Wei's face. Meanwhile, the stylist started tidying up Li Wei's hair, which was relatively easy, requiring only a little trimming without any major alterations.
Zhuang Tian's skills were quite good; she quickly finished Li Wei's makeup. Li Wei looked at it and felt that her features were more three-dimensional, vivid, and striking, especially since the powder on her face seemed a bit thick, which felt uncomfortable. However, she did look bright and beautiful, yet still possessed a gentle and scholarly air. After changing into the suit prepared there, Li Wei looked at it. It was a designer brand, but it wasn't much better than what she was wearing. It was just that it matched Steven's outfit better.
After getting ready and leaving the dressing room, Steven was already settled in the designated spot. When he saw Li Wei coming over, a look of amazement flashed in his eyes. He then smiled, revealing a set of white teeth, and greeted Li Wei: "VV, come here. Not bad, but I still feel more comfortable seeing you without makeup. Let's see how it looks later."
Ms. Chen frowned slightly, and after a moment's thought, said, "It feels a bit too bright. Is the lip gloss too bright? It makes you look unserious and the overall look is not harmonious."
Before Steven could express his opinion, Zhuang Tian, who had come out to see the results, said unhappily, "Let's try it first. The results are for the audience, not for us. Do you think the audience prefers a naive female student rather than a mature and intellectual woman?"
Seeing that the two were about to clash again, Steven quickly waved his hand: "Alright, let's see how it goes first, and then we can discuss it."
After the audition, the production team began to discuss the results. Because Ms. Chen was not very satisfied, Steven, adhering to the principle of striving for perfection, asked Zhuang Tian to lighten her makeup a little and try it out.
Although Zhuang Tian was unhappy, she had no choice but to obey Steven's order. However, the pressure she applied to Li Wei's face with the brush and eyebrow pencil was a little different, which made Li Wei feel a bit stinging and uncomfortable. She frowned but didn't say anything. She really didn't want to add her to the already lively battle between the two women.
Ms. Chen was still not satisfied this time, feeling that Li Wei's makeup was not natural or elegant enough.
Steven didn't say anything this time, but emphasized, "Try on several styles and choose the one that suits you best. Miss Zhuang, you'll have to work hard."
Zhuang Tian was really angry this time. She had to be patient, she still had to have professional ethics, and it was Steven who had spoken, so she had to give him face. Besides, the salary for the seconded transfer had indeed increased significantly. Most importantly, she really wanted to leave a good impression on Steven.
But her anger still flared up uncontrollably. Unfortunately for Li Wei, something on the brush stung her chin, causing her to snap. She shoved the tools from Zhuang Tian's hand aside and coldly said, "Miss Zhuang, although I'm not a celebrity, do I need to tell you now that my face is worth far more than any star's? If you intend to disfigure me, please open your eyes wide and look at yourself properly before you speak!"
Damn, Miss Chen is a tough nut to crack. Does that mean she's some pushover?
The two of them hadn't actually gone into the dressing room; they were just making a few minor changes and found some chairs on the spot to do it. The commotion Li Wei was making naturally attracted everyone's attention, and Steven and Miss Chen came over as well. Miss Chen asked first, "What's going on? Is it really worth all this fuss about doing your makeup?"
Ms. Chen is now very impatient. What's wrong with people from the mainland? They have no professionalism whatsoever, they're always trying to be sneaky and emotional, it's really troublesome.
Zhuang Tian was clearly unaware that Miss Chen had categorized her as belonging to a certain region, and still thought that the other party was just picking on her. She raised her eyebrows and said in a low voice, "Don't target me. What can I do? The host you found is not cooperating. I'm just doing my job. I can't control the rest."
Li Wei sat motionless, picked up a small mirror and looked at her chin. She became even angrier. A small scratch with a trace of blood was clearly visible on her chin. She then threw Zhuang Tiandi's small makeup mirror on the ground, where it shattered with a loud crack, startling everyone.
Li Wei stood up abruptly, her voice almost icy: "I respect everyone's work and admire those who are serious and dedicated to their jobs, but I didn't know that the makeup artist you hired wasn't a plastic surgeon but someone who was disfigured. Everyone's time is precious, so I hope you can coordinate this as soon as possible and show the efficiency you should have. I'll give you five minutes. If you still can't get it done, I'm sorry, I need to wash off this garbage from my face and also go to the infirmary to check if my wounds have been infected by this garbage. The timer starts now!"
After saying that, she ignored the group, sat down, picked up her bag, found a disinfectant swab, and gently dabbed it on the red mark. There was a little bit of blood. She was furious and slammed her delicate little makeup mirror shut. If it weren't for the crowd, she would have liked to slap Zhuang Tian a few times to vent her anger.
Steven also felt uneasy and softened his voice, asking Li Wei, "Are you alright? Should we go to the infirmary for disinfection?"
Li Wei ignored him, thinking that hitting someone was inconvenient. At least she still had some rationality. She kicked the chair that Zhuang Tian had been sitting in front of her with a loud bang, but she couldn't suppress her voice: "Have you finished communicating? Are you going to continue scribbling, or what? Time's up. If you still can't decide, I'm going home. Give me a signal when you're done."
Someone muttered under their breath, "It's only been less than a minute, not five minutes at all."
Li Wei grinned and said, "Your watch is inaccurate. If you break it, you should get a new one."
The group of people initially felt that this matter was not good. Anyone could see that Li Wei's clothes, appearance, and even the car she drove indicated that she was a pampered princess. Although she usually acted very cooperative, serious, and low-key, it didn't mean she was easy to bully. A girl like this must be pampered by everyone, so it would be strange if she were easy to bully.
Now that he has injured her beautiful face, although it may not seem like much to a man, everyone knows the importance of a woman's face, and Zhuang Tian knows this even more. She vaguely regrets acting on her emotions.
For a moment, Zhuang Tian and Miss Chen were both stunned and speechless. Steven said apologetically, "Does it hurt? Let's go to the infirmary to get it disinfected."
Li Wei ignored him, glanced at the time, and realized it was past her workday. She slung her bag over her shoulder and said, "No need for disinfection. If the production team has enough funds, please replace Miss Zhuang's box of disinfectant. If not, I'll bring my own cosmetics. If I'm not working overtime today, I'll be leaving now."
Seeing that Steven didn't say anything, Li Wei turned and left.
Damn, working for someone else is tough. You can encounter all sorts of ridiculous things. My chin is still a bit sore.
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