Chapter 19 (3)

     When it came to the cooking session, the host started chatting with the guests who were washing vegetables. One of the hosts cue Tang Niannian: “The ‘Secret Room Atmosphere Trio’ has become quite popular recently~”

     “I know. That’s also a variety show on Hami Melon TV. It’s called ‘Boys and Girls Don’t Be Afraid’. Friends who are interested can go and watch it later.”

     Another host introduced with a smile: “The secret room combination of Nian Nian, Xiao Shi and Jia Ming was called the ‘atmosphere trio’ by netizens. They acted so well while playing the game that they made it look real and frightened the other players. The audience was so excited! “

     The live broadcast room inserted a clip of the escape room acting. The host and guests exclaimed repeatedly. Someone asked: “Niannian, you guys are really too mean. Did you prepare this in advance or did you improvise?”

     Tang Niannian smiled sweetly: “It was an improvisation. When I saw the corridor that looked so similar to the movie scene, I had an idea and thought of throwing out this dialogue. I didn’t expect that Xiaoshi understood me so well and took the lead very steadily. The emotions were also stirred up.”

     “Teacher Xiao Shi’s acting is really good,” the host said, “We should invite her to be our guest if we have the chance.”

     Zhang Qingyu looked at Shi Xi happily: “Junior sister, they want to invite you to be their guest.”

     Shi Xi was sober: “It could be just a polite remark. We will go if we are invited.”

     Lin Ying suddenly said: “Wang Xinya’s expression is a little strange. After the host said that she wanted to invite you, her eyes changed.”

     Wang Xinya had a faint smile on her face, as if she was concentrating on listening to other people’s conversation. Shi Xi didn’t notice anything wrong with her expression, but Lin Ying was much more experienced than her. If Linying sensed something amiss, then it was likely that something was indeed off.

     Tang Niannian told another interesting story about a secret room variety show, and Wang Xinya suddenly took over the conversation: “You may not know this, but Xiao Shi is my friend. We are from the same company and have known each other for a long time.”

     This sentence attracted everyone’s attention. Wang Xinya showed a worried look under everyone’s gaze: “To be honest, Xiaoshi failed in the recent movie audition, and the ones who actively approached her were all small-budget movies. , she doesn’t like it, and she’s still in the gap period now.”

     Wang Xinya looked at the camera and said sincerely, “Xiao Shi actually doesn’t like variety shows very much. She only wants to act. I hope big directors will pay more attention to Xiao Shi and give her some opportunities.”

     After Wang Xinya said this, the barrage immediately became intense.

 

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   【She looks down on small-budget movies, and big directors also look down on her. I’m speechless. 】

   【Her acting skills are okay, but if you aim too high, you will fall hard sooner or later. 】

   【Her personality seemed quite genuine when she was little in the secret room variety show, but is she such a utilitarian person in private? Became famous through variety shows but don’t like them? Disillusioned. 】

   【She failed in all the auditions, which means her acting skills in the secret room variety show were only because of the right atmosphere, and she would not be able to act in other roles. 】

  【Don’t believe Wang Xinya’s one-sided statement. Although she and Xiao Shi are in the same company, they have very few interactions. She is not as close as Tang Niannian and Xiao Shi. 】

   【Wang Xinya’s tone is a little strange. 】

   【Everyone, calm down and don’t rush to judge anything. 】

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     Lin Ying snorted coldly: “I said her expression was wrong. This remark made you offend a lot of people. She said you don’t like variety shows, probably to dispel the idea of the program team to invite you as a guest.”

     Zhang Qingyu said angrily: “How could she use a friend’s tone and perspective to say something that defamed my junior sister!”

     Shi Xi calmly drank a sip of yogurt: “Don’t worry, Tang Niannian is a straightforward girl, and she will definitely expose her lies. Besides, have you forgotten what day it is today?”

     Zhang Qingyu was confused: “What day?”

     Lin Ying remembered and suddenly realized: “There is a good show to watch.”

     In the live broadcast room, the host looked embarrassed, but quickly adjusted his expression and made a round with professionalism: “We are all workers in the entertainment industry, and it’s not easy for anyone. I wish Teacher Xiaoshi can get a satisfactory play…”

     “Wait, this misunderstanding is a bit big.” Tang Niannian interrupted the host helplessly. Host: “Hmm? What misunderstanding?”

     Tang Niannian looked at Wang Xinya: “Teacher Wang said that Xiaoshi failed the audition. You mean “Phantom”, right?”

     Wang Xinya’s eyes flickered: “Yes.”

     Tang Niannian glanced at the time and curved her eyes: “Now there is no need to keep it secret. I will take advantage of the live broadcast to make a small advertisement. Xiaoshi and I met when we auditioned for ‘Phantom’. Luckily, we were both chosen, and Xiao Shi was chosen by the director and screenwriter to play the second male lead.”

     “The official announcement of “Phantom” happened to be on time today. Friends who are interested can go to Weibo to check it out. Xiaoshi was amazing when she shot the makeup behind-the-scenes!”

     Wang Xinya couldn’t hold back the smile on her face, and her expression was a little stiff: “That’s really a misunderstanding. Congratulations.”

     “Teacher Wang and Xiaoshi are not familiar with each other, so misunderstandings are inevitable, but as a colleague and Friends, I want to say a few words for Xiaoshi. ”

     Tang Niannian spoke in a gentle and clear tone: “The Xiaoshi I know is a very pragmatic person. She likes acting and also enjoys variety shows. She will take any role seriously. Whether it is variety shows or acting, she cherishes every opportunity. I hope everyone will not leave a wrong impression.”

     Wang Xinya’s nails were pinched into the flesh, but she could only force a smile: “Of course.”

     The host spoke at the right time: “It’s good that the misunderstanding is resolved. It just happened to coincide with the official announcement of “Phantom”. I am also looking forward to this movie. I hope that “Phantom” will be filmed smoothly and sell well at the box office!”

 

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   【Wang Xinya: “Friends”】

   【Tang Niannian: “Unfamiliar”】

   【Host: “Misunderstanding”】

   【I went to Weibo to watch it and came back. Oh my god, the makeup photos are so beautiful. I was amazed by Xiaoshi’s cross-dressing role!】

   【Wang Xinya was so embarrassed that she dug her toes on the ground. Pretending to know each other so well and saying those things… is she trying to set Xiao Shi up?】

   【It was intentional. It brought bad luck to Shixi. 】

   【I’m back after watching it. Shi Xi plays the male second role. Those who believed her one-sided words and questioned her acting skills before, do you feel embarrassed? 】

   【I was misled by Wang Xinya. I just scolded Shi Xi without knowing the truth. I apologize to her. 】

   【Niannian is so strong! This is what friends are like, okay? The atmosphere of the three people in the secret room is yyds! 】

   【Why is Xiao Shi’s way of slapping others in the face always so unexpected: Yes, I was not chosen as the third female lead, but I played the second male lead.】

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     Zhang Qingyu reacted: “Yes, today is the day when the official makeup photos of “Phantom” are released, and Wang Xinya just happened to collide with the announcement time.”

     Lin Ying chuckled: “This is called shooting oneself in the foot. Xiao Shi, take a look at the makeup photos.”

     “Okay.”

     Shi Xi opened Weibo and let them see the final result of the makeup photos-

     Shi Xi, who has transformed into the Buddhist disciple Wu Chen, is wearing a white monk’s robe and holding a vermilion oil-paper umbrella. He stands in the vast snow without any dust. Although he has a cold face, there is a hint of evil because of a little cinnabar between his eyebrows and a dangerous look in his eyes.

     Thanks to the punishment of not being able to laugh, Shi Xi found the feeling of aloofness, and combined with her arrogant attitude towards demons, she just grasped the feeling of Wuchen being both good and evil.

     In the words of netizens: there is drama in her eyes.

     Tang Niannian’s look is more complicated. She has a pair of white fox ears on her head and nine fluffy tails behind her, which makes her look naughty and clever.

     The male protagonist of the panda half-demon and the female hero are also very likable. These makeup photos put together outline a moving fantasy world full of stories.

     Under the official blog, everyone praised them even more unscrupulously.

 

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   【Both the silly panda and the clever nine-tailed fox are so cute. I want to touch their ears one by one after seeing the makeup photos! 】

   【I was conquered by the tiger-toothed smile of the female hero Mimi. I want to go to the rivers and lakes with Mimi~】

   【I will support this CP of the female hero and the half-demon first! 】

     When it comes to Shi Xi, the style suddenly changes——

    【Since you all go to pinch their ears, then I, then I will touch the bald head of Fú zǐ. 】

   【Now all I can think of is her look of carrying a candied haws to drive away ghosts… Just kidding, Fú zǐ is absolutely beautiful, I am looking forward to it! 】

   【When the girl is serious, she looks like a serious person. 】

   【I now highly doubt that she would take this role, just to make efficient use of this little bald head. 】

   【Finally got a good role, and I am very pleased as a father. 】

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     Zhang Qingyu’s review after watching: “Little Junior Sister, you seem to be galloping in the direction of sand sculpture, and you will never come back.”

     Shi Xi: “I admit it.”

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     Three days later, the crew of “Phantom” held a start-up ceremony.

     Shi Xi met the male and female protagonists on the day of the start-up.

     The leading actress Mimi tied a bun, with delicate features, and a small tiger tooth when she smiled, looking very refreshing. The leading actor Feng Xiaobo is gentle and handsome, and has a pair of deep dimples.

     These two are the most famous actors in the film lineup, but they are not arrogant and are very approachable.

     The start-up ceremony went smoothly, and the subsequent filming went smoothly. In less than a week, Shi Xi became familiar with everyone in the crew.

     On this day, after Shi Xi and Tang Niannian finished their makeup, they were waiting for the filming on the set and accidentally heard two prop masters quarreling.

     “You really didn’t make fun of me?” Prop master Hu Gui pointed to his clean chin and was a little angry: “I have been growing this beard for two months, and you actually shaved it off for me. This is not the way to joke, right?”

     “Do I look like such a boring person that I get up in the middle of the night to shave your beard?” His roommate Xiao Bei argued.

     Hu Gui thought for a while: “You do.”

     “Even if I am that bored…” Xiaobei, probably aware of his usual unreliability, frowned and said, “But I was really tired yesterday. I slept straight through until dawn and just washed my face this morning. I really didn’t have time to help you shave.”

     Hu Gui looked at him suspiciously: “According to you, you didn’t apply lipstick on me?”

     “I am really wronged. I am a straight man and I don’t have a girlfriend. Where did the lipstick come from?” Xiao Bei said, his face changed slightly: “No , it’s just you and me in the room, the door was locked last night, who shaved your beard and put on lipstick for you?”

      “Yeah, the thief can’t be that bored, I checked and my things are not lost. There can’t be a ghost,” Hu Gui grabbed Xiao Bei’s collar: “To sum up, it’s you who made fun of me!”

     Xiao Bei was also angry: “I said you directed and acted to trick me!”

     “I didn’t! I won’t shave off the beard that I worked so hard to grow. I took a picture of the evidence before washing my face, just in case you don’t admit it. Look.” Hu Gui put the selfie in front of Xiao Bei.

     Xiaobei complained: “It’s too eye-catching. You must have thought of this idea because you wanted to dress up as a woman but were embarrassed.”

     Hu Gui blushed: “I don’t have this hobby!”

     Xiaobei suddenly said: “Why are your eyebrows so neat? They seem to have been trimmed…”

     Hu Gui turned on the camera and took a look: “It’s true.”

     “I don’t have the eyebrow trimming skills,” Xiaobei said angrily: “It’s not shameful to like women’s clothes. Just admit it.”

     The two of them wanted to quarrel until the props team leader called them to work. They buffered the progress of the quarrel and went to work separately.

     “I didn’t expect the life of prop teachers to be so exciting. Can I listen to women’s clothing and lipstick?” Tang Niannian threw a wink to Shi Xi: “Teacher Xiaoshi, who do you think is lying?”

     Shi Xi took a sip of water: “Maybe no one is lying.”

     Tang Niannian reacted and opened her almond eyes wide: “Then it was… a ghost?”

     Having experienced a “live broadcast accident”, even though Tang Niannian was the only one in the trio who didn’t see a ghost with her own eyes, she also vaguely knew that there are all kinds of strange things in this world.

     Shi Xi lowered her eyes: “Not necessarily, but I don’t rule out this possibility. Is your amulet still on you?”

     Tang Niannian nodded: “I carry it with me.”

     That day, many people found that Hu Gui had shaved his beard. Lighting engineer Lao Liu was a little envious and touched his beard: “Without the beard, you look clean and refreshed. You look ten years younger in an instant! I will shave my beard and trim my eyebrows when I go back tonight. Maybe I can regain my youth.”

     Hu Gui was a little depressed: “Without the beard, I feel uncomfortable. I don’t feel like working today. I just want to sleep.”

     “You look a little pale,” Lao Liu said: “Go to bed early tonight.”

     Hu Gui nodded listlessly.

     When Shi Xi passed by him, she saw that there seemed to be a gray mark on his chin. Before she could see clearly, Hu Gui had already walked away.