Shang Yechu paused, then exchanged a glance with Ji Juntao.
Shang Yechu's appearance is indeed an unavoidable hidden danger. After all, just over a year ago, Shang Yechu was an ordinary-looking, ugly girl.
Changes in appearance accumulate gradually, and those who have spent a considerable amount of time with Shang Yechu would hardly notice the subtle changes in her appearance. At most, they might say, "This child is growing more and more beautiful." But if you were to look at a photo from a year ago, you would be shocked to discover the dramatic transformation.
It's like getting a new face.
Ji Juntao had seen Shang Yechu's ID card and knew that Shang Yechu's past appearance was vastly different from her present one. Therefore, he seriously questioned Shang Yechu about whether she had undergone plastic surgery.
In response, Shang Yechu only deflected by saying that the ID card was issued more than four years ago, so it was inevitable that the appearance would be quite different.
Such words might fool others, but they wouldn't fool Ji Juntao. Therefore, Ji Juntao thoroughly investigated Shang Yechu, reviewing most of the works Shang Yechu had acted in. He was terrified of acquiring a substandard product.
After watching, Ji Juntao noticed that Shang Yechu's demeanor and micro-expressions were extremely natural, lively, and delicate, without any stiffness. This slightly dispelled his concerns.
Cosmetic surgery can cause changes in tension between the skin and deeper tissues, resulting in a lack of relaxation in facial expressions. This is just one of the potential risks associated with basic cosmetic procedures—major surgeries such as bone reduction and skin augmentation can affect the range of motion of facial muscles, making micro-expressions less flexible. For example, the corners of the mouth may appear unnatural when smiling; when frowning, the skin and muscles may move while other tissues remain still.
Many movie stars, even those criticized by audiences for looking older than they are, dare not undergo major plastic surgery, opting only for minor adjustments, precisely because of this. On the big screen, even the slightest movements are magnified to the extreme. Facial imperfections become glaringly obvious.
The most important quality of a film actor's face is its ability to tell a story—the "high-class face" coveted in the entertainment industry. Cheap, plastic-looking faces lack expressiveness. Therefore, by embarking on the path of plastic surgery, artists have already created a chasm between themselves and the real film industry.
Shang Yechu looked so ugly in her old photos; the way she looks now is practically the same as having had a head transplant. Besides, Ji Juntao knows better than anyone how poor the other party is.
If a plastic surgeon could completely transform Shang Yechu, and do so so naturally and effortlessly without affecting any micro-expressions, and at a price that Shang Yechu could afford—it would be truly astonishing if such a surgeon existed in the world.
Therefore, despite his many doubts, Ji Juntao chose to believe the saying that girls change a lot as they grow up.
Having a clear understanding of the situation, Ji Juntao made corresponding contingency plans. Long ago, Ji Juntao had collected all of Shang Yechu's film and television works and arranged them chronologically.
You don't know until you take stock, and once you do, you're shocked. Ever since filming her first project, Shang Yechu has been working non-stop as an extra, practically playing bit parts every day!
Although many minor roles don't even show their faces, that's enough. Shang Yechu's changes in appearance are clearly etched into the film and television works, leaving no room for escape.
This is exactly the result Shang Yechu wanted.
When Shang Yechu was playing a minor role, he had two main purposes.
Firstly, although Shang Yechu acted for over a decade in his previous life, his acting range was extremely narrow and limited. While he was highly skilled in comedy films, he was practically a blank slate in other genres.
Comedians who rely too heavily on formulaic performances, applying comedic techniques to every role, ultimately become laughingstocks—not in a comedic sense, but in a secular one.
In this world, comedic actors who can perfectly handle all genres without making the audience feel disconnected are extremely rare; most are those who, after deciding not to do comedy, rashly switch careers and end up playing the role of a bad apple in other genres.
Shang Yechu worked tirelessly as an extra, all to experience the diverse lives of characters beyond comedy. He wanted to witness more works and roles of different themes and genres, accumulate more acting experience, and shed his comedic persona.
Actors who start as extras have the most solid basic skills. Coupled with their intelligence and acting experience from their previous life, Shang Yechu's acting skills improved at a phenomenal pace. Therefore, although that period of being an extra was chaotic and impoverished, Shang Yechu regarded it as his most precious asset.
Secondly, it is to deal with the current situation.
As an artist, Shang Yechu knew all too well that there were no secrets in the entertainment industry. It was only a matter of time before her past appearance was exposed.
When Shang Yechu first obtained the weight exchange system, she considered doing other work. She thought about lying low for a while, accumulating experience in the shadows, and then entering the entertainment industry after becoming a stunning beauty. She envisioned herself as a pretty face first, building a fan base before gradually transitioning to a more sophisticated career... But after drawing on all her experience and memories to think it over, she abandoned this idea.
Such an approach may yield higher returns in the short term, but a little thought reveals the endless troubles it will cause.
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