Ning Xiaoyu never expected that she would make so much money in one afternoon.

4,675 yuan.

After a rough calculation, she was completely surprised by this number.

She actually took photos with hundreds of people?

The love system felt satisfied. 【That’s right, Girl, you’ve been taking pictures all afternoon, a proper ruthless photo machine!】

In addition to the ten limited poses she did at the beginning, the ‘salted fish lying flat’ pose was maintained to the end. But passersby like this kind of salted fish! How else would it be called salted fish? It has to be salty.

Shen Yueyue leaned over to Ning Xiaoyu and said with a look of surprise. “Awesome, Xiao Yu, you actually made so much money in one afternoon.”

Just when the guests were still a little bit unresponsive, the director continued, “Then, the two guests will be able to discuss the endorsement contract with the brand in a little while.”

Xi Rui couldn’t help but voice out, “Director, it’s been so long, you still haven’t told us which cosmetic brand it is?”

Ling Zige also chimed in, “Yeah, which one is it?” Their group was second, losing out on the first place. Although there’s a big gap between the two groups, it’s still not satisfying to get second place.

If the brand was mediocre, then loosing would be a good thing instead.

After all, not all brands could invite him to be their spokesperson.

He also didn’t want to lower his status and become a spokesperson for some wild brand.

The director laughed, slapped his bare forehead, and said, “Look at my memory. I’ll say it, I’ll say it right away! It’s Qingxin.”

【What? It’s actually Qingxin? That Qingxin?】

【Apart for that one Qingxin, is there any other Qingxin in the country?】

【I have never expected this progression. Xiao Yu has made a fortune!】

【Ahhhh, is Mom going to watch Xiao Yu become a popular female star step by step? Mom is so relieved.】

【Excuse this primary school brother, is Qingxin really awesome?】

【Of course it’s awesome, it’s the big brother of domestic cosmetic brands, the top 1 in the national market.】

【Qingxin has cooperated with their current spokesperson for many years, why did they suddenly decided to change?】

【Isn’t that simple? It’s because the head of Qingxin’s PR department has changed.】

【There’s no news about the change of spokesperson from Qingxin before! Speaking of which, the contract between Qingxin and the former spokesperson is indeed about to expire soon.】

【I feel like a few of the guests expressions froze ah.】

【Of course they’re stunned, who wouldn’t be? It’s Qingxin! The leader of domestic cosmetics isn’t a wild brand that has emerged in recent years.】

Ning Xiaoyu had no idea what other people were thinking. When she heard it was the brand Qingxin, she also felt a hint of surprise. However, it was just that.

She was naturally familiar with such a highly popular brand.

She never expected that one day she would endorse an old national brand that was much older than herself.

If the director had announced the brand name from the very beginning, the competition in the afternoon would have been more intense by possibly several times.

Just as Ning Xiaoyu was thinking this, Ling Zige smiled and spoke, “Director Zhang, I want to know how the first group made money so that I can be convinced of my lost.”

There’s nothing wrong with that. Anyway, the guests would know sooner or later.

Ning Yuwei raised her head expressionlessly and listened to what the director had to say.

The director said with feeling, “The first group dresses up as mascots to take photos with passersby. One photo costs 10 yuan and two photos cost 15 yuan. There are many passersby who lined up take photos with Xiaoyu’s group.”

“There are many people willing to take a group photo?”

These words were spoken by Shi Chao.

Their group was at the bottom. If he had known that group photos were so profitable, why would he be selling art on the street? Not to mention the hard work, not many people were even willing to give a tip.

The director chuckled. “I’m not sure if you can make money by acting as a mascot. Anyway, the Xiaoyu’s group made a lot of money due to their unique display.”

“Someone should have recorded the video online. If you have time, you can go check it out. It’s really not a loss for passersby to spend their money.”

“If I had been there, I would also take a photo with Xiaoyu.”

Regardless, the first place has been decided.

No matter how chagrined the other guests were, this opportunity had already been missed. They could only wait for the next time. But when the next opportunity would come, that was anyone’s guess.

———

In the evening, Ning Xiaoyu and Lu Jingdu signed the endorsement contract together.

As for what’s written in the contracts, Lu Jingdu’s lawyer had already reviewed it and there were no issues so they signed them with confidence. Moreover, the remuneration given by the other party was very generous.

After signing, the person in charge of Qingxin made an appointment with Ning Xiaoyu and Lu Jingdu to shoot promotional photos the next day. When the guest signed the contract with 《Hi, My Friend》, there was a clause stating that if the guest had another job during the recording of the variety show, he or she could leave for a few days.

It didn’t take much time to shoot promotional photos, one day was enough.

———

Early the next morning, Ning Xiaoyu and Lu Jingdu left Friends Lodge together.

【Love System: Hehehehe, this is the first business collaboration between the two of you, hehehehe.】

Ning Xiaoyu: ……Be normal.

This ‘hehehehe’ made her brain hurt.

【Love System: Hehehe.】

When they arrived at the location of the shoot, Ning Xiaoyu didn’t even have time to sip water before the stylist pulled her into the dressing room.

As soon as she was seated, the stylist gestured with her fingers. “You’re Ning Xiaoyu who’s been popular recently? You really don’t look bad.”

Ning Xiaoyu: “……Thank you.”

“It’s that hairstyle of yours. Who did it for you? It’s almost covering your whole face!”

Ning Xiaoyu smiled politely.

How could she demand more from the barber for a ten yuan haircut?

The stylist smiled proudly. “It doesn’t matter. Who let you to bump into me today? I guarantee you’ll be transformed!”

Ning Xiaoyu let out an “Oh”. She didn’t care much about styling. She closed her eyes and just let the stylist get on with it.

She’ll just recline comfortably and let her do whatever she wants.

She’s so cooperative that she got a satisfied look from the stylist.

“I’ve met quite a few celebrities, and no matter whether they are big or small, they have a whole lot of demands. It’s as if they’re afraid that I will make them look bad. This is simply questioning my professional skills! Which one of the styling’s I’ve done isn’t good?”

Ning Xiaoyu smiled politely with her eyes closed.

“I like people like you! That’s right, you just need to trust me and I promise to make you look beautiful.”

Ning Xiaoyu readily followed suit. “En, I trust you.”

So, can she take a break for a while?

However, the stylist kept buzzing in her ear.

“Your skin is really good, how do you maintain it?”

Ning Xiaoyu said in a daze, “Just make sure to get enough sleep.”

“Sleep ah, it’s really a luxury for us in this line of work. Sometimes when it’s back-to-back, we can only take a break for an hour or two.”

Ning Xiaoyu pursed her lips. “That’s really tiring.”

“Yeah, but the income is good. I also enjoy doing this job so I plan to just continue with it.”

It was easy to get sleepy when getting styled, especially for a lazy person like Ning Xiaoyu, who looks like a doll being manipulated by the stylist.

The voice of the stylist was like a lullaby and Ning Xiaoyu fell asleep in a daze. She could vaguely hear the stylist say, “Your hair is so thick and shiny, it got the same effect as if you’re wearing a wig.”

“Tut-tut, you’ve been really held back by your the previous hairdresser! Look at your little face, your supple skin makes me so jealous.”

“Your hairstyle before is dirt, it’s really dirt! It’s actually covering your eyes and most of your face! Whoever uses this hairstyle will definitely be ugly!”

“It’s already this day and age! It’s not ten years ago. This non-mainstream hairstyle has long been out of fashion!”

“If you’ve dyed your hair before, you could have directly debut in the clan of love burier^[1]mostly refer to those who have exaggerated hairstyles and maverick anti-trend dresses!”

“Tut-tut-tut.”

“I’ll show you my skills! It will definitely shock you.”

Ning Xiaoyu would occasionally respond with a few words, such as, “Um”, “Yes”, and “Okay.”

Although Ning Xiaoyu acted perfunctorily, the stylist was completely immersed in her own world and continued to talk non-stop. She had a tendency to get more and more passionate as she went on.

Ning Xiaoyu really fell asleep afterwards, after all, it takes at least four hours to style her.

It’s really hard to pass such a long time without sleeping.

She didn’t like playing with her mobile phone much either.

In the end, Ning Xiaoyu was woken up by the sound of the love system.

【Love System: As expected of the host I bound, you have the capital to become extremely popular!】

【You and the movie king are a perfect match, a match made in heaven!】

Ning Xiaoyu rubbed her temples as she woke up, then she opened her eyes and looked in the mirror.

With this glance, she was stunned by herself.

This was her?

She saw a fully made up person in the mirror.

The stylist gave her a half updo and all her hair was curled, clearly revealing her entire face.

It was completely different from her previous hairstyle.

It was indeed covering half of her face, and as the stylist said, a non-mainstream hairstyle that was popular in the past.

At this moment, the coiled part of her hair was decorated with big flowers, which made her entire face seem to be a size smaller.

The stylist also put clip-on earrings on her to add a bit of brightness to the hairstyle.

She herself had no pierced ears and had never worn earrings before. Wearing them for the first time brought her a brand new experience.

Because she was endorsing for cosmetics, the makeup couldn’t be too strong.

The stylist gave her a no makeup look.

It looks like she had no makeup on, but in fact, there were little details added everywhere.

Who was this?

After not grooming herself for so long, Ning Xiaoyu couldn’t recognize herself.

The stylist was still babbling on, “The dress has long been ready, hurry up and go change.”

Once Ning Xiaoyu had changed into her dress with the help of the staff, she was again surrounded by the stylist.

“Complexion is great, no need to apply powder or oil. Perfect, really perfect.”

Ning Xiaoyu looked down at dress with plunging neckline and couldn’t help but say, “This dress—”

The stylist immediately answered, “Isn’t it nice? Isn’t it a good choice? Doesn’t it suit you especially well? Look at the pattern on it. The overall tone leans towards purple but it’s not tacky at all when you wear it. And with your hairstyle today, it’s a perfect match.”

“This dress—”

“What? Is the hemline too long? It’s a maxi dress, that’s how it’s supposed to look, reaching down to your ankles. Longer dresses give a more fairy-like vibe and you actually don’t look too long in it.”

“This dress—”

“Tut-tut-tut, this dress really fits you. There’s meat where there should be meat, and thin where it should be thin. The clothes you usually wear are really not good, they don’t highlight your figure at all. If I didn’t have you wear this dress, I won’t even know you have such a good figure.”

In the end, Ning Xiaoyu had given up on making a suggestion.

Forget it, it’s just promotional photos.

It should be quick.

When Ning Xiaoyu appeared in front of everyone again, they didn’t react at first.

Who was this?

A great beauty has come today?

How come they haven’t heard a word?

Was this a newcomer?

What was she doing there?

She looks good in her outfit but she couldn’t take the promotional photos.

Wait, take promotional photos?

Some staff members reacted.

She appeared after a full body styling…… could this girl be Ning Xiaoyu?

But Ning Xiaoyu?

They thought of the plain-faced, rustic female actress who was simply out of place in the entertainment industry.

It seemed that nothing could connect Ning Xiaoyu with this great beauty in front of them.

Was this a trick? Ning Xiaoyu looked this beautiful?

If she was really this beautiful, would she have been unknown for so many years?

If she was so beautiful, why didn’t she primp herself before?

If the love system could hear their voices, it would definitely reply, 【Why else? Isn’t it because she’s lazy?】

Too lazy to dress up and too lazy to watch others fight over her.

After all, if one was too beautiful, with it comes a lot of trouble.

For example, walking casually on the road, in just a short distance, there would be seven or eight passersby asking for her contact information; both male and female. If she refused to give it, some stubborn individuals would even continue to follow her until they achieved their goal.

Another example, having a casual meal, there would be people vying to pay for her.

These things were indeed experienced by Ning Xiaoyu when she was young.

But these overtures were just a burden to Ning Xiaoyu.

She just wanted to take a good walk and have a simple meal. She didn’t want to be hounded by insignificant strangers.

As time went by, she became too lazy to tidy herself up, and so there were less trouble.

Even though she became an actress, she hadn’t had anyone pester her for contact information when she’s walking around for the last two years.

For Ning Xiaoyu, this made her feel a lot more at ease.

Ning Xiaoyu didn’t wait for long before Lu Jingdu came over with his manager after finishing his styling.

Seeing Ning Xiaoyu, a look of surprise flashed across Lu Jingdu’s eyes.

His manager was more direct, “Ning Xiaoyu?”

Ning Xiaoyu nodded and said with a tone of ‘hurry up so I can rest once it’s over’, “Can we start now?”

The manager was stunned for a while before responding, “Just wait for the photographer to come over.”

Ning Xiaoyu let out an “Oh”, expressing that she understand.

The manager still hadn’t fully recovered.

Ning Xiaoyu actually looked like this?

From the looks of it, once Qingxin’s promotional photos were released, it would likely cause a lot of melon-eaters jaws to drop. When that time comes, it would be really fun.