Free Web NovelChapter 1659: Chapter 1660: Filming
Xiaosang turned around and glanced back, snorting. freewebnovel.cσ๓
It was Ye Ning’s first day on set, getting into costume, taking photos. Since many actors joined later, the male lead hadn’t arrived yet.
In the end, this drama was about a powerful female lead, and the male lead wasn’t clearly defined as Ye Ning’s character’s husband who she manipulates, or the considerate college student who falls in love with her later.
Among the two, the male lead’s actor was very seasoned, often playing second male leads or family dramas, and had some recognition among middle-aged women.
Ordinary people recognizing him might say, "I think I’ve seen this person before," but they truly wouldn’t remember his name.
As Ye Ning was finalizing her look, the male lead arrived.
The actor was a newcomer and worked in the same company as Ye Ning, named Han Lei.
He hurried over saying, "Sister Ning."
Ye Ning turned back with a smile and said, "Oh, hello."
"Hello, hello, I’ve seen you at the company before, but never greeted you."
Ye Ning said, "Ah, really?"
He scratched his head and said, "Sister Ning probably doesn’t remember, there are a lot of trainees, so it’s normal for Sister Ning to not recall, but we will surely remember you! Every time you come to the company, I always see you. It’s hard not to recognize Sister Ning since you are so famous."
Ye Ning smiled, "Thank you for the compliment."
At first, she felt shy when people said things like this, but later realized everyone was so polite that she eventually didn’t feel like holding back...
He said, "Originally I didn’t need to come today, but I thought about the first day of filming and wanted to check it out. Didn’t expect Sister Ning would be here too."
Ye Ning smiled even more.
She was indeed a very slow-to-warm person, so after the greetings, she resumed her preparations. freēwēbnovel.com
During her makeup test, the makeup artist was still somewhat troubled about how to portray the story’s character.
Because she truly appeared too fresh and youthful.
Seeing the makeup artist’s worried expression, Ye Ning looked up and said to him, "Personally, I feel a character doesn’t necessarily have to look mature to express selfishness and cruelty."
The makeup artist was momentarily stunned.
Ye Ning continued, "For instance, even someone who looks very cute can be ruthless. The innocent appearance makes the contrast more striking, doesn’t it?"
The makeup artist was momentarily stunned and then suddenly understood.
He would not have known that this toxic cutie look would later become an iconic image in film and TV.
Many would recall this character and feel that despite the cute imagination, it was so malicious — essentially a look of a toxic doll.
Due to this, the stylist refrained from heavy eyeliner, opting for a red dress, using fair skin paired with scorching red lips, which appeared truly... charming but with a hint of sinister aura.
Looking at the styling, the stylist still felt slightly immature, not resembling a wife.
Ye Ning loosened her long hair, stood there, straight and firm. During the photo shoot, as the camera focused on her, she stood tall, didn’t make any moves, and kept expressionless.
The photographer was momentarily stunned, then upon seeing her like this, seemed to have an idea and slapped his thigh, "Ah, very good, this works."
Then, the camera began capturing, frame after frame, all of them standing straight, seated motionless, without any expressions.
