Zhou Chunqing’s position has already changed.

The Glory economic team is filled with experienced behind-the-scenes personnel, and Su Ning even brought over people from Qilin to handle the team’s daily operations. However, since the makeup team was only recently established, there hasn’t been a team leader appointed yet.

This is exactly why Zhou Chunqing had been trying to make her move earlier at the filming location.

And she succeeded.

Within the team, it’s all about real achievements, and she quickly stood out, now almost considered a de facto team leader.

Moreover, the artists truly value her, but here we are not talking about Li Chu, but Lin Zhi, whom she had previously worked with.

He doesn’t know the relationship between Li Chu and Zhou Chunqing, but he specifically praised this “makeup artist” with excellent response time and work quality to Su Ning.

Apart from her suggestions on makeup, Zhou Chunqing is also quite good at handling people. When the advertising shoot concept was changed at the last minute, causing inevitable delays, she negotiated with the on-site execution agents and made sure to order extra meals for the crew in advance.

Su Ning had already discussed with the brand’s general manager, but the people on site were regular staff, and the extended hours were a fact. Anyone would be unhappy, so the artist team had to handle the situation on the surface.

Human relations are often like this.

Before her family went bankrupt, Zhou Chunqing was involved in business, so she was quick on her feet and more responsive than others.

Thanks to this, the shoot not only went smoothly, but everyone was highly satisfied, and even the crew shared posts online, praising the Glory team for being approachable and humble, with no airs about them.

The agent team maintains the artist’s image in a multifaceted manner.

It didn’t take long before Su Ning sought her out. Besides discussing some work matters, he eventually asked, “From your perspective, what do you think is the most important thing for an idol?”

This was essentially a pre-promotion boss talk. When faced with this question, some might say the stage, others the image, or perhaps connections, insight, or something else. But her answer was different.

Zhou Chunqing didn’t hesitate: “Looking good.”

“If you don’t look good on camera, in my standards, that’s absolutely not acceptable.”

Since she didn’t really understand other aspects, she answered honestly and straightforwardly.

Su Ning smiled and didn’t comment on whether it was right or wrong. He simply said seriously, “Chunqing, I’ll need to trouble you more in the future. You can take charge of the team’s styling for now and try it out.”

Then, Su Ning quickly gave her a raise.

He was a generous boss, and raises like this were usually doubled. Zhou Chunqing quickly felt encouraged.

Recently, the makeup for the artists’ ads and the events they were attending all went through her.

So, Zhou Chunqing’s current position as a stylist was more accurate. The previous stylist had been slacking, and with her obvious talent, she quickly took over, gaining much more influence in the team.

She wasn’t involved with the songwriting parts that Rui Song and Zhou Heng were working on, but she carefully reviewed the styling and clothing, finding no issues. The brand was experienced in TV commercials, so their aesthetics were on point.

She also made quick adjustments to Wang Ruoyi’s makeup, even swapping his top, and there were no problems with the creative concept of the ad. As for the variety show looks, she had already picked out the outfits, and changing clothes was no problem at all.

To be honest, the results were quite good.

The ads and the variety show episodes were still in post-production, but the fans were already praising the new looks. Many people were taking photos of their airport outfits, and the likes were going up.

Fans were very honest about whether something looked good. Attractive pictures would garner attention, and unattractive ones would be ignored with complaints about the team’s bad fashion choices. Recently, the official accounts were full of compliments.

“Please keep this up!”

“Recently, you all look really good. I heard you changed stylists? The previous one was slacking with the same old cool-guy style, but this is great! Clearly more thought out, and each person’s look is different.”

This rapidly built Zhou Chunqing’s authority within the team.

Recently, the team had taken on several ads, and the ones for Ji Mowei and Qu Shoubai presented some challenges. They were shooting promotional stills for a brand’s ancient-style series, which required them to wear traditional costumes.

— Ancient costumes, one of the biggest challenges for stylists.

The headpieces and costumes were particularly revealing of any flaws. The layers of clothing could make someone look heavy if not done properly, and improper lighting and filming could make it look cheap.

Although this brand was an old domestic brand with decades of history, it had rarely done advertising before. In recent years, it had gained more popularity thanks to online reviews, promoting high cost-performance. The products were good, but the packaging had been criticized for looking outdated and like street-market goods.

The brand listened to feedback and changed the packaging for its loose powder and eyebrow pencil. With positive initial responses from users, they decided to hire popular idols to help promote the brand. Ji Mowei and Qu Shoubai became the first brand ambassadors.

The brand had a lot of sincerity, so this shoot needed to be perfect.

Opportunities are always given to those who are prepared, but to reach management, it takes more than just good makeup skills.

Zhou Chunqing learned from her previous experience and knew that last-minute changes on set could cause unnecessary trouble. It was risky for the collaborators and could create tension between both sides. Last time, the artists had enough time, but if schedules were tight, such changes would definitely offend people.

So, she learned to prepare everything beforehand, even securing the costumes and headpieces before the formal shoot.

Although Zhou Chunqing had been unknown before, she had experience with ancient costumes and knew how challenging it was to get the right look on camera. After trying the outfits, she immediately spotted the problems and called Su Ning, saying, “It’s not going to work. We need to adjust.”

“Su, these need to be changed.”

She glanced at Ji Mowei and Qu Shoubai, then lifted their chins to examine their faces, saying, “I can’t let you go on set like this. Even if we’re running out of time, the photos would be criticized by the fans.”

Having been through these challenges, Zhou Chunqing had changed. She now had the confidence to be decisive. When she glanced over, both Ji Mowei and Qu Shoubai simply nodded.

“Alright,” Su Ning checked the time. “But changing now is a bit tight. Ancient costumes are more complicated than modern ones, and I’m afraid the makeup team won’t be able to handle it in time. Let me find someone to help.”

“Chunqing, I’m counting on you.”

Zhou Chunqing replied, “Got it.”

Recently, Su Ning had been busy with many things since taking over Guang Ying Entertainment. After the company restructured, many people had left, but nearly two hundred remained. Su Ning had visited the directors and key behind-the-scenes people the company had often collaborated with.

Now, he had a general understanding of the people and the network of relationships within the company, and he knew where to place the right people.

So, when Zhou Chunqing made her request, help arrived quickly — and to her surprise, Su Ning had brought in the stylist team that had worked on ancient dramas for Guang Ying Entertainment over a decade ago!

These stylists had left the company and gone on to work independently for some time, but Su Ning had somehow reconnected with them.

The team was already prepared with wigs and headpieces, and after trying them on, they selected the most suitable ones. They kept the headpieces simple, so they wouldn’t distract from the product.

They didn’t change the outer garments, but swapped the inner clothes to avoid resembling those from a famous TV drama, making the whole outfit flow more naturally. The inner clothes even had embroidered cloud patterns, adding a touch of elegance to the details.

Ancient costumes never go out of style. Despite the years, the aesthetic was still there.

The most important thing was, they were a perfect fit for these two artists.

The professionalism of this team impressed Ji Mowei and the others, but what was even more surprising was that the next day, Su Ning took the initiative to accompany them to the shoot.

“We’re filming in Rongcheng, and I have a project there to check on. I’ll drop you off.” Su Ning said, “But I need to pick someone up on the way. I’ll ask him to come with you.”

The others didn’t know who Su Ning had invited.

When they saw the car stop at the side of the road, the nearby houses looked like they belonged to local Hai Cheng residents, in an old neighborhood. An elderly man dressed in a simple cloth coat and a melon seed hat walked out, looking unremarkable. But Su Ning personally went to greet him, even opening the car door for him, showing great respect.

“Teacher Zheng,” Su Ning shook his hand. “Thank you for helping out.”

This was Zheng Tian, one of Guang Ying Entertainment’s three signed actors, nearly fifty years old.

Though the general public didn’t know his name, Qu Shoubai and the others didn’t recognize him right away. However, the classics he had been part of, like The Swordsman and The White-Haired Elder, were well-known to everyone.

He looked like a kindly old man, wearing a shabby coat, and was holding a water cup in his hand when he greeted them. “Hello, everyone. Ah, my granddaughter loves you all. Don’t forget to sign something for me later.”

When they arrived at the set, his demeanor changed completely.

Ji Mowei’s concept for the ad stills was “The Swordsman Wielding a Sword,” matching his sharp eyebrows. The pencil in his hand was shaped like a short sword.

Qu Shoubai’s concept for the loose powder was “The Immortal Picking Herbs,” showcasing the brand’s traditional Chinese medicine ingredients in an ancient style.

Zhou Chunqing’s makeup was meticulous. For Qu Shoubai, she emphasized a transparent base, soft eyebrows, and subtle makeup. For Ji Mowei, the focus was on his eyebrows and eyes, complementing his more defined features.

But photos weren’t just about makeup. They also required precise actions.

“You’re holding it wrong.”

“Don’t tense your fingers, use your wrist more. Don’t pose like that—it will look awkward in the shot.”

Zheng Tian, setting down his water cup, pointed out the wrong positioning of Ji Mowei’s wrist and grabbed a plastic stick to demonstrate how to hold it like a short sword.

“Like this…” He demonstrated, and suddenly his entire demeanor changed. The normal old man image vanished, replaced by someone more like a reclusive master, sharp and striking.

Then, as quickly as he’d changed, he reverted, his habitual smile returning, “Try it again.”

Ji Mowei nodded respectfully and tried again.

For Qu Shoubai, it was the same. The photo shoot didn’t require actual items, and the loose powder container would be added digitally later, so it was almost like a pantomime performance.

Zheng Tian had a lot of experience with filming wuxia, and he was very skilled.

“Your posture’s off. Relax your shoulders here, and use your core to move. Even though the photo will only show your upper body, the posture needs to come from more than just the upper body.”

“Your profile is better; try turning halfway.”

“That’s right. Left arm a bit lower. Now look at me and raise your chin slightly.”

Taking photos, especially with such high demands for movements, couldn’t be rushed. But there was plenty of time for static adjustments.

Both Ji Mowei and Qu Shoubai had dance backgrounds and picked things up quickly. The most important thing was the experience of the teacher by their side.

Even if outsiders might call them “old and frail,” these veteran actors still shone brightly in their own fields. They were like gold, just waiting for the right opportunity to shine.