Chapter 45: Competition Day
【Happy Camp August 13, 2005 episode: Hu Ge, Gao Yuanyuan, and the Hangzhou Division Champion of Super Girl, Zhang Liangying, will all appear together】
【He Jiong’s latest single to be released in August】
【The second round of the Super Girl Top Ten qualifiers has concluded, with Li Na and Yi Hui regrettably eliminated!】
【The Top Ten list has been finalized, and the Top 8 Finals are imminent】
【Fans of Zhang Liangying, Li Yuchun, and Zhou Bichang appeared on the streets of Changsha to campaign for votes, intensifying the atmosphere for the finals】
【The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television summoned the person in charge of Mango TV, reportedly due to the Super Girl competition’s excessive influence, with parents of young people filing collective complaints】
A large number of media outlets, including China News Service, Sina News, Sohu Entertainment, and Mango TV, are focusing on the entertainment hub of Changsha.
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Hangzhou.
Chen Liang from Tianci Music Society, after reading the news reports, felt excited and couldn’t wait to fly to Changsha to cheer for Zhang Liangying.
This Saturday, Zhang Liangying is scheduled to record for 《Happy Camp》, and will be on the same stage as Hu Ge and Gao Yuanyuan. Who else among the Super Girls has this kind of treatment?
“She truly is the singer my Chen Liang fans support.”
“But Zhang Liangying’s achievements today are also inseparable from Shen Qing, right? That guy is so good at writing songs and promoting them.
“Perhaps it was him orchestrating Zhang Liangying’s appearance on Happy Camp too??”
“Ah~ Thank you for Shen Qing’s great gift!”
Chen Liang left the internet cafe, satisfied, and headed straight for the club.
“Xiao Yu, notify all members of the Music Society to attend a meeting here at 3 PM today. I have an announcement to make.”
“President, what good news is it?”
“Our club is going to Changsha for a team-building trip. We’ll visit Yuelu Academy first, then sample local delicacies. Most importantly, we’ll attend the recording of Happy Camp and the Top Ten to Top 8 competition to cheer for Zhang Liangying.”
“Ah? Can we get in?”
“I’ll try to inquire with the program team using the name of Zhejiang University Student Union. It should be fine!”
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Chengdu, Jinniu District.
Huacheng Community, Chadianzi Subdistrict.
Zhang Guiying has become a local celebrity in the past period. Her daughter has fought her way into the Top Ten of Super Girl nationwide, and many neighbors know about it.
While playing mahjong in the card room, she overheard someone say, “Guiying, your daughter is going to be on Happy Camp, and Hu Ge is going too. Can you ask Liangying to get me an autographed photo…”
Zhang Guiying knew about Happy Camp but hadn’t watched it much. She smiled and asked, “Who is this Hu Ge, a big star?”
Someone nearby said, “Li Xiaoyao, from Chinese Paladin…”
Zhang Guiying slapped her thigh: “Haha, good, good, good. I’ll ask Liangying if it’s possible, but don’t blame me if it doesn’t work out.”
The person said, “How could we blame you? If it doesn’t work out, it’s fine. I’ll tell my daughter that Hu Ge didn’t bring a pen when I get back…”
Zhang Guiying: “It’s your daughter who wants it? Then I’ll have to talk to Liangying properly and try to get her to ask for one.”
When one is happy, one feels invigorated.
Zhang Guiying soon won her mahjong hand and happily ended the game.
After chatting with her neighbors for a while longer, she went home.
Her daughter’s competition day is this Friday. She hadn’t spoken to Liangying on the phone for several days, so she called her as soon as she got home.
“Daughter, relax for the competition. No matter what place you get, you’re still my good daughter.”
“Thanks, Mom. I can’t talk now, we’re about to rehearse our dance.”
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Time flew by, and it was July 29th, the competition day.
On the roads near Mango TV, fans holding photos of their idols could be seen everywhere, constantly introducing them to passersby.
Many of the fans were young, some as young as thirteen or fourteen, appearing to be junior high school students.
No wonder those parents reported ‘Super Girl’.
This competition indeed has too great an impact on some young girls. The temptation of overnight fame is too strong, and Zhang Hanyun is a good example.
Moreover, many contestants wear trendy clothing and have fashionable hairstyles, which students will imitate.
However, fortunately, Super Girl was only in its second year in 2005, and the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television wasn’t too concerned, only issuing a few reminders.
By 2009, ‘Super Girl’ had to be renamed ‘Happy Girl’, but that year also produced some formidable singers—Yu Kewei, Liu Xijun, and Jiang Yingrong.
Around 4 PM.
Shen Qing was applying makeup to Zhang Liangying backstage.
The makeup he applied to Liangying today had a touch of ‘etherealness’, making her look like a celestial maiden or a forest sprite.
The accompanying outfit was also primarily white, emphasizing a graceful, pure, and clean appearance.
Ye Yiqian and Ji Minjia, standing nearby, began showering her with compliments, making Zhang Liangying blush and feel incredibly happy.
Their little intentions~
Seen through at a glance.
After Zhang Liangying’s makeup was done, Shen Qing also gave the two a delicate makeup look, which made them extremely happy.
Meanwhile.
Hosts Li Xiang and Wang Han entered the makeup room to prepare.
Wang Han glanced at Ji Minjia, who was getting her makeup done, and gave a thumbs-up, saying, “Li Xiang, let me tell you, Shen Qing’s makeup skills are top-notch!”
Li Xiang’s gaze swept over Ye Yiqian and Zhang Liangying, her eyes gradually lighting up, her mouth almost falling open.
“My goodness, Liangying, Yiqian, did Shen Qing do your makeup?”
“Yes, Sister Xiang.”
Li Xiang immediately turned to Shen Qing: “Little handsome guy, could you possibly trouble yourself…”
Shen Qing smiled: “Sister Xiang, please wait a moment.”
A skilled stylist holds as much appeal for women as money or designer handbags.
For wealthy women, in fact, a skilled makeup artist might even rank higher than money, as image and temperament are more important to them.
Li Xiang has a standard short, round face. This type of face is prone to gaining weight, which makes it appear particularly full.
Her makeup strategy primarily involves ‘vertical expansion’ and ‘horizontal convergence’, elongating the face vertically while narrowing it horizontally.
Additionally, women with square or round faces should avoid drawing thin, straight eyebrows, as this can widen the face.
The most suitable method is to draw arched eyebrows, which can effectively reduce the apparent size of the face.
Twenty minutes later, Shen Qing finished applying setting spray to Li Xiang, and everything was done.
At this moment.
Through the mirror, Shen Qing saw Li Xiang’s astonished expression.
She touched her face in disbelief, looking left and right as if admiring a cherished treasure.
Swallowing hard, Li Xiang turned to Shen Qing and suddenly burst into laughter, “Shen Qing, your skill is amazing, how did you do it?”
Shen Qing: “Intuition, I suppose. I apply makeup based on each person’s unique features, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.”
【The stylist who understands you best】, you deserve to have them.
Li Xiang was visibly delighted, almost saying: I want to hire you as my permanent stylist.
Zhang Liangying, Ye Yiqian, Ji Minjia, Li Yuchun, and others all gathered around Li Xiang, showering her with compliments.
Everyone wants to curry favor with Mango TV’s Top Sister.
【Ding】
【Reward Prompt: Li Xiang is extremely satisfied with the makeup you applied. Your appearance and temperament have been enhanced by 80%. You can be happy for three days and three nights】
【Control Ability +50】
A new reward.
Whether it was a psychological effect or truly immediate, Shen Qing felt his thoughts were clearer than before, his aura seemed stronger, and his CPU capabilities had likely improved significantly…
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After their makeup was done, Li Xiang and Wang Han soon headed to the studio.
Along the way.
Li Xiang heard her colleagues’ praise and felt overjoyed. Her good impression of Shen Qing instantly increased.
Similarly, she also developed a favorable impression of Shen Qing’s partner, Zhang Liangying.
In the makeup room.
The other Super Girls surrounded Shen Qing. The girls who were initially shy now all wanted Shen Qing to do their makeup.
But how could that be?
It wasn’t that he was afraid of them becoming prettier—even with makeup, these girls couldn’t compete with Zhang Liangying.
It was a matter of time!
Shen Qing briefly advised each person on what to pay attention to, then pulled Zhang Liangying away to another area.
Before going on stage, one must make a last-minute effort.
