Chapter 31: 031: Division Finals Begin
The finals should have the appearance of finals.
The makeup, styling, song choice, and presence cannot be neglected.
Shen Qing designed three looks for Zhang Liangying, corresponding to three rounds of competition, ensuring she appeared in her best state for each performance.
Makeup room.
Five contestants sat in a line in front of the makeup mirrors, each with a stylist beside them.
Styling hair, creating hairstyles, securing hair accessories…
Applying foundation, setting makeup, drawing eyebrows, applying eyeshadow, contouring cheeks, and applying lipstick…
Under Shen Qing’s hands, an artistic makeup look was completed in less than 10 minutes, flawless from any angle, perfectly fitting Zhang Liangying’s face shape and smile.
To describe it in Wang Han’s words: “Wow, she looks so good, you can’t even tell Zhang Liangying is wearing makeup.”
This is the highest realm of makeup.
A touch of light makeup.
Not using thick foundation to cover blemishes, which might look okay from a distance but is unwatchable up close.
And at this moment.
Ye Yiqian, Ji Minjia, Lin Shuang, and Ding Ding, their makeup was only half done. Seeing Zhang Liangying already stunning, they were incredibly envious.
“I wish I had a younger brother like Shen Qing…”
“Sigh, she’s so lucky.”
“I can’t be afraid of her; even if I don’t win the championship, I must get into the top three.”
“It would be great if Shen Qing were my man.”
…
Zhang Liangying walked to the clothes rack, picked up the first outfit, and entered the dressing room.
The outfit was chosen by Shen Qing: a white off-the-shoulder top paired with a knee-length skirt adorned with blue crystals, and crystal high heels.
Of course, the silver-rimmed glasses were essential.
That was the key.
After she changed and came out, Shen Qing placed the glasses on her nose and took out lipstick to even it out, instantly adding seven parts allure.
“Wow, Liangying, you look so beautiful…”
A soft voice suddenly came from the doorway.
Zhang Hanyun…
The 2004 Super Girl national third place winner.
This year, she would attend the finals of each division to offer support. Hangzhou was already the fifth city she had visited; last night she was at the Chengdu finals singing a song~
On May 12th of this year, Zhang Hanyun’s song 《Sour and Sweet is Me》 became a nationwide hit, making her a sweet girl in the hearts of countless people. This is why she was chosen as a Super Girl representative.
Speaking of this song, Shen Qing remembered something.
Back then, he saw a hardcore player in an internet cafe in Shanghai who played 《Legend of Mir 2》 all night, with 《Sour and Sweet is Me》 on repeat…
And was still energetic enough to go to work the next morning.
Unbelievable…
At this moment.
Seeing Zhang Hanyun, the contestants in the makeup room were all pleasantly surprised.
But except for Zhang Liangying, the other four hadn’t finished their makeup and could only greet her while sitting.
Zhang Liangying walked up to her, “Ah, I finally get to meet you in person, you’re so beautiful~”
Zhang Hanyun said with a smile, “Not at all, Liangying, you’re the truly beautiful one, even more so than on television.”
Zhang Liangying giggled, “It’s all Shen Qing’s credit.”
Shen Qing shrugged, “It’s mainly her good foundation, she’s naturally beautiful.”
Liangying was overjoyed in her heart~
She loved hearing Shen Qing praise her the most; it always made her happy for a long time.
Zhang Hanyun had heard of Shen Qing’s reputation for a while and asked cautiously, “Hello, Shen Qing, could I trouble you to do my styling?”
Zhang Hanyun’s styling had always been very ordinary, like a typical junior student on campus.
She didn’t look like a star at all.
Perhaps she was too young to know how to dress up?
Oh right, Zhang Hanyun was born in April 1989. At 15, she won the Super Girl national third place. This means she’s only 16 this year…
Fortunately, Shen Qing only saw her as a younger sister, with no ulterior motives.
Shen Qing said, “Sure, sit down properly.”
Zhang Hanyun obediently sat down.
Zhang Liangying said, “Hanyun, what style do you want? Shen Qing knows so many things.”
Zhang Hanyun replied, “I don’t know, just… just make me look pretty.”
Her persona and appearance were both that of a sweet girl, so Shen Qing naturally styled her in that direction, with her hairstyle and makeup focusing on being clean and simple.
It only took six and a half minutes to finish.
【Reward Prompt: You have given Zhang Hanyun a new look, and a sweet girl is blossoming under your hands】
【Favorability +120】
Zhang Hanyun was a little dazed.
She turned back to look at Shen Qing in disbelief, “Brother Shen Qing, is this… is this really me?”
Shen Qing replied calmly, “Mm.”
At this moment.
The other contestants had just finished their makeup.
A group of women chattered around Zhang Hanyun. Shen Qing and Wang Han walked out smiling and went to the back door of the studio to catch their breath.
Wang Han offered Shen Qing a cigarette.
Shen Qing didn’t take it.
“Never mind, I won’t smoke. Maybe I’ll debut myself someday…”
“Hahaha, alright then. If you’re going to be a singer, it’s best not to start smoking.”
After styling Wang Han a few times, he had very high favorability towards Shen Qing and now treated Shen Qing almost like a younger cousin.
Naturally, he was also very good to Zhang Liangying.
Unlike Ke Yimin’s older sister…
Actually jealous of a contestant!?
Unacceptable.
…
“Go Lin Shuang!”
“Liangying Liangying, beautiful voice, beautiful Liangying.”
“Ding Ding is the best.”
“Charge, Liangying, see you at the National Competition.”
“…”
At the front entrance of the studio, nearly a thousand fans from all over the country held cheering boards, waiting for the finals to begin.
Because the studio was too small, they couldn’t get in and could only watch on the televisions outside.
But this did not dampen their enthusiasm at all.
Wang Han finished his cigarette and glanced at his watch, “It’s 8:10, time to go back and get ready to go on stage.”
…
20:30.
At the executive director’s command, the live broadcast officially began.
The audience in the venue immediately cheered, everyone was extremely fervent, shouting their idols’ names with all their might, waving their cheering sticks vigorously.
It was as if the louder they shouted and the harder they waved, the more their supported contestants would overcome all obstacles.
Some emotional fans even cried out.
Madness!
But the craziest moment of this Super Girl summer had not truly arrived yet; it would be the most fervent moment when the national finals commenced.
Countless fans were restless in front of their televisions, especially for the popular Zhang Liangying, whose fans had already prepared to vote.
“Ahhh… why hasn’t it started yet…”
“Liangying must win!”
“Today will definitely belong to Zhang Liangying and Shen Qing.”
“Liangying, we promised to see each other at the National Competition, you must keep your word, cheer up, we’ll always support you.”
“…”
Zhejiang University, Nanjing University, Fudan University, East China Normal University… the same scene was happening in many schools – dorm supervisor rooms were packed with students.
They （ and ） were all waiting for the Super Girl Hangzhou Division live broadcast.
In countless factories within the Yangtze River Delta economic zone, many male and female workers gathered after work to watch the broadcast.
Everyone.
Supported their favorite contestants in their own ways.
After all, finding someone to fulfill their own unfulfilled dreams could bring a great sense of satisfaction.
