Oh No, My Tail Has Been Seen! - Chapter 14

Chapter 14

◎Got It!◎

She decided to make a sandwich.

She took out two eggs and some ham slices from the refrigerator. Then, she opened her phone to look up a tutorial. First, she cleaned the pan, then turned on the stove and added some butter. She simply fried the eggs and ham slices and then assembled them with the bread.

The sandwich was a success. Su Miao cut it into two triangles and arranged them nicely on a plate. She took a picture and sent it to Xu Sheng.

Su Miao: I woke up early today and made you breakfast. It’s in the thermal bag. Remember to grab it and eat.

After she was done, Su Miao went to the makeup room.

“Bro, can you help me film the makeup process later?” Su Miao turned and looked at the cameraman, then moved a chair next to the vanity.

“Hey, I can do it myself,” the cameraman said, wanting to stop her when he saw her move the chair. But Su Miao was quick and had already set it up in a few seconds. He was also holding a heavy camera, so it was difficult for him to move. He simply sat down opposite Su Miao.

Su Miao looked at the mirror and imagined how the beauty bloggers she had watched would do their makeup and explain the process. She started to imitate them.

“Hello, everyone. I’m barefaced today, and I want to show you one of the mandatory skills for an actor: makeup. On a film set, there are makeup artists, but unless you’re a lead actor, they’ll only give you a basic makeup look, and they won’t touch it up for the rest of the day. This is why we need to know a little about makeup ourselves.”

Su Miao looked at the mirror and studied her features. “In my case, my nose bridge is high, and my features are very defined. If I put on heavy makeup, I might look a little fierce, so I usually go for light makeup. I learned to use blush to contour my face and soften my features.”

Su Miao started applying foundation, explaining the techniques she used as she went along. Normally, it would only take her ten minutes to do her makeup, but today, she spent a whole hour just to get to the eyeliner part.

She was only halfway done when the makeup room door opened and closed. It was Xu Sheng. She saw that Su Miao was busy and found a corner to sit in. She kept looking at Su Miao. Su Miao also noticed her, but she continued with her makeup until she had explained the entire process. Only then did she stop and look at Xu Sheng.

“How was the sandwich I made? Was it good?” She rarely cooked, let alone for other people. She hadn’t even tasted it herself, so she was a little nervous.

“It was delicious. I woke up late this morning and thought the message was from my agent, haha.” Xu Sheng stood up and sat down next to Su Miao, looking at her freshly made-up face. “When I was walking by, I heard Li Yaxun say that you were barefaced today. It’s a shame I missed it.”

“You did see it, the day you came to wake me up,” Su Miao said, immediately thinking of her embarrassing morning. There were probably marks on her face.

“I didn’t really dare to look that day,” Xu Sheng said in a soft voice but quickly changed the subject. “Every day’s bare face is different.”

That was true. Sometimes the mark was on the left side of her face, and sometimes it was on the right. Su Miao looked at Xu Sheng’s makeup and asked, “Do you want to try my makeup skills? I can give you a makeover. We can see if we can find a new style for you.”

Xu Sheng was surprised to hear this, but she immediately agreed without a second thought. “Okay, I just wear the same makeup every day and haven’t paid much attention to what suits me.”

Su Miao smiled mysteriously. “I think it will give you a different kind of look.”

She used makeup remover to wipe off Xu Sheng’s old makeup, which only accentuated her features. Su Miao wanted to try a different style. Xu Sheng had a beautiful, small face and very sharp features, which went perfectly with her short hair. Su Miao looked at her face and began to imagine another style for her. She then started to apply makeup on Xu Sheng’s face according to what she had in mind.

While Su Miao was doing her eyebrows, Xu Sheng looked at her up close for the first time. She looked at Su Miao’s flawless skin and rosy lips. Her heart started to beat faster for no reason, and she couldn’t help but look away.

“Why are you blushing?” Su Miao was very direct and said what she saw. Why was she blushing in front of me? Su Miao pursed her lips, as if she had thought of something, and slightly moved back to create some distance between them.

“It’s hot,” Xu Sheng explained calmly. Seeing the thin layer of sweat on her forehead, it seemed she was just hot. I was just overthinking it. Su Miao cursed herself and told herself to stop letting her imagination run wild.

“It is a little hot,” Su Miao said, nodding, and didn’t dwell on the issue. She continued to apply makeup. While she was doing Xu Sheng’s makeup, Li Yaxun also came over. There were five vanities in the room, so all five of them could do their makeup at the same time. But Li Yaxun wasn’t there to touch up her makeup. She was curious and came closer to watch Su Miao do her makeup.

Su Miao looked at her, and Li Yaxun smiled back. “I came to learn,” Li Yaxun said. She was a quiet and elegant girl, just like her name suggested.

Su Miao smiled and agreed after hearing her sincere words. When Su Miao finished Xu Sheng’s makeup, Li Yaxun was stunned. It was a popular makeup look for women who want to attract other women. With her short hair and cool-toned makeup, she looked very delicate and gave off the same vibe as she did every day—cold and unapproachable.

“You look beautiful,” Li Yaxun said, staring at Xu Sheng. “This is so much better than your usual makeup. It’s like you got a new face.”

“It’s not that dramatic. Xu Sheng has great features, and that’s why I was able to create this look,” Su Miao said, looking up and making eye contact with Xu Sheng. “So, are you satisfied? I’ll give you a refund if you’re not.”

She even picked up the makeup remover on the table and shook it, as if she was ready to attack with it at any moment.

“I don’t even want to take it off,” Xu Sheng said, looking at the mirror. Her gaze would occasionally fall on herself and sometimes on Su Miao’s profile in the mirror.

“I’m glad you’re happy with it. I already asked the cameraman to record me doing your makeup. You can get the footage and watch it to learn how to do it yourself.” Su Miao then looked at the cameraman. “Thank you, bro.”

The cameraman gave her an “okay” sign. Su Miao turned around and saw Li Yaxun looking at her with an expectant expression. Okay, I guess my little makeup class is open for business again.

“Should I try to give you a makeover?” Su Miao asked, carefully studying Li Yaxun and imagining what kind of makeup would suit her.

“Yes, please. Thank you, Su Miao,” Li Yaxun said without hesitation, immediately accepting the offer. She looked in the mirror, pointed to the mole under her eye, and said, “I heard that a mole can be the perfect touch to a sexy makeup look. I’ve never tried a look like that, so I want to give it a try. It would be a breakthrough for me.”

A graceful beauty wanted to try a sexy style? Su Miao hesitated for a moment but still agreed. Li Yaxun was beautiful and versatile, so she could definitely create a sexy makeup look for her. But Su Miao wasn’t sure if she could pull it off. After staring at her face for a moment, Su Miao picked up her makeup brushes and started applying makeup. She was still explaining her ideas as she went along.

This time, she spent a whole hour on the makeup. “All done. You can look in the mirror now,” Su Miao said, moving away so Li Yaxun could see herself.

The moment Li Yaxun looked in the mirror, she was stunned. This was a completely different style from her usual makeup. She had tried to do a sexy makeup look before, but she couldn’t help but wash it off before she even left the house. But the makeup Su Miao had created for her now fit her features perfectly, and even the mole at the corner of her eye was put to good use. She slightly narrowed her eyes, and a natural, alluring feeling came through.

“Can I really pull off this style?” Li Yaxun asked, still in disbelief. She had once received a script offer to play an ancient courtesan who needed a slightly worldly appearance, but before she could consider whether to accept it, her agent turned it down for her. The reason was that she couldn’t pull off a sensual look. But now, it seemed she could. She looked into the mirror and got into character, looking at herself with a mournful expression. A courtesan was trained from a young age to be a people-pleaser, so even when she was in pain, she would still show a bit of charm.

Su Miao didn’t interrupt her. She was a little tired after a morning of doing makeup. She greeted Xu Sheng and went back to her room.

Su Miao: Mission accomplished! I not only did my own makeup, but I also did makeup for Xu Sheng and Li Yaxun. I had the cameraman record it all.

She lazily lay back on her bed and couldn’t wait to share what had happened today with Bai Jin. She also sent pictures of the different makeup looks she had created to Bai Jin.

Bai Jin: They all look great. You can now add “beauty blogger” to your image. If you manage your Weibo well, you can attract many female fans and even get endorsements from cosmetics brands in the future.

Being praised by Bai Jin made it all worth it, even though her hands were so tired they could barely move.

Su Miao: What else can I do next?

What should I do next? It was already the third day, and in four days, this group living would be over. Tomorrow, she also had to participate in a “Pictionary” game organized by the production crew. She wondered if she needed to do something to create a variety show effect so the audience would remember her.

Bai Jin: Just be yourself. I already had Xu Qingqing get a script for you. You can read it when you have time, but be careful not to read it out loud. The production crew promised to keep the filming content a secret, but it’s always better to be safe. We should do our best to keep things confidential.

Su Miao: Okay, I will. Is it the script for the show I’ll be on next week?

This was her first official role in a TV show, and she was a little excited.

Bai Jin: Yes. So, use this time to prepare.

Su Miao: Got it!