The features of this body unexpectedly suited makeup, a fact even Luo Ding himself hadn't anticipated.
Since his debut in his previous life, he had relied on his talent to succeed. Although he was handsome, there was still a gap between him and true beauty. Therefore, he had never paid much attention to his appearance. He was already very satisfied with this new face, which allowed him to maintain a consistent schedule without worrying about bookings. In the entertainment industry where handsome men and beautiful women were everywhere, this was a rare occurrence. Although the cold and noble makeup artist's sudden change to a fanatical attitude upon seeing him gave Luo Ding some clues before the makeup was applied, when he saw himself in the mirror after the makeup, he couldn't help but be surprised.
The music video was shot under strong lights, so both singers and actors needed heavy makeup. Especially those areas where the contours needed to be emphasized required a thick layer; otherwise, under the lights, even the most handsome features would be weakened into a blur. However, this trial makeup wasn't as terrifying as the on-site shooting. The makeup artist had toned it down by about three points, presenting the effect that would appear on the screen after filming.
Luo Ding's originally flawless skin, which was difficult to find pores on, seemed as if it had been put into a kiln and polished after applying a thin layer of foundation. His high nose bridge, combined with the slight shading, was so perfect that it seemed to come from the hands of the most experienced sculptor. His eyes, with naturally thick eyelashes and eyeliner, now appeared as if they were bathed in a sky full of stars, so gentle that just one glance could ensnare prey, unable to escape the deep spring reflecting the sky that could drown people.
Luo Ding stared at his face in a daze. In the memory of the original owner, such a heavily made-up scene had never appeared. Perhaps it was because of his young age; he and Su Shengbai had mostly filmed quiet acoustic music videos with a fresh and natural style. He didn't have many opportunities to show his face, and the makeup artists at YaXing weren't very skilled, so he had never known that he had such talent.
Seeing the makeup artist gradually becoming intoxicated after he opened his eyes, and Pan Yiming blushing with excitement upon meeting his gaze, Luo Ding, who hadn't experienced the overwhelming power of relying solely on appearance to crush opponents in his previous life, felt a subtle excitement. So he became even more uninhibited in playing the role of a human aphrodisiac.
The studio erupted into excitement after a brief silence, with all the staff present using various means to spread the news to those around them: a stunningly handsome guy had appeared on set!
Facing more and more onlookers pretending to pass by, Luo Ding maintained a gentle smile from beginning to end. He had noticed several people sneaking photos with their phones in the corner, but he pretended not to notice. This courteous attitude undoubtedly left a better impression on people.
The MV director Pan Yiming invited, Rong Sen, had a big background. As the top figure in the pyramid of MV production, nearly half of the albums of those well-deserved kings and queens in the industry were produced by him. Talented people often had some arrogance, and Rong Sen was no exception. When Pan Yiming initially communicated with him, she had clearly stated that several male roles in the MV would be guest starred by Wu Yuan, whose acting skills were widely recognized in the circle. Rong Sen was also looking forward to working with him. However, just before shooting, Pan Yiming suddenly changed her mind and said she had found a new partner. Although Rong Sen knew well the unwritten rules that affected the industry's ups and downs, he still couldn't immediately accept this sudden change, and his mood became exceptionally bad.
Realizing that he had entered the recording studio, the other person didn't say much before lifting his head, his gaze sweeping across the room until it met Rong Sen's eyes by the photography equipment.
Rong Sen felt a moment of dizziness. Those eyes... that kind of sensation of floating without a foothold...
Luo Ding recognized Rong Sen. Rong Sen had supervised two of his albums before. With the familiarity of meeting an old acquaintance, he smiled slightly with a hint of intimacy at the corner of his mouth.
Supporting himself on the camera beside him, Rong Sen felt dizzy for a moment.
The stumble at his feet pulled him back from the abyss. Rong Sen abruptly shifted his gaze, forcefully calming himself as he placed his hand on his chest, only to realize that his heartbeat had exceeded normal limits.
This person! He widened his eyes, unable to describe the feeling in his heart. His ears were still buzzing, and when he calmed down a bit, he suddenly recalled the familiar origins from the deep impression in his mind.
This... this person's face... Isn't this Luo Ding?! But how could this Luo Ding possibly be the same person as the one he saw in online pictures?! Could there be such a stark difference between still images and real life? He had been a director for over ten years and had seen the differences between actors on screen and in private, but most people tended to look better in person. However, the difference in someone like Luo Ding, to the point of seeming like two different people, was unprecedented!
The slight disappointment he had just felt before the arrival of people was now forgotten. Rong Sen swallowed hard, initially bewildered, then overwhelmed with joy.
He almost understood why Pan Yiming had boldly changed partners on the eve of filming. Such a daring move undoubtedly would bring her huge benefits! As long as handled properly, Luo Ding would definitely become one of the biggest selling points of her album!
His hand holding the script clenched into a fist, trembling slightly.
Luo Ding patted Wu Fangyuan's head, telling him to wait in the rest area, then straightened his collar and stood in front of Rong Sen. His voice was clear and gentle: "Director Rong, hello, I'm Luo Ding. I hope for your guidance in our future cooperation."
Feeling the increasingly imposing aura from the other party, Rong Sen couldn't help but step back slightly, realizing his loss of composure. He quickly regained his professionalism: "Have you read the script?"
This was his real concern. Every director had different characteristics in their work, and Rong Sen's style was to shoot complex plots with clear logic that made them easily understood. It wasn't easy to incorporate these intricate plots into short films that lasted less than five minutes.
Luo Ding's attitude towards work had always been impeccable. "I've already read it."
"Do you understand it?"
"More or less."
Rong Sen's heart tightened. The other party's confident demeanor made him somewhat uneasy. "If you don't understand, you should speak up instead of pretending to understand for the sake of appearances."
Luo Ding smiled slightly. "I understand."
When discussing work topics, Rong Sen wasn't as restrained by Luo Ding's intimidation. He knew how complex his script was, and no matter how good Luo Ding's appearance was, he couldn't forget that he was essentially a newcomer. Could such a person really portray the role in his mind well?
Seeing that Luo Ding showed no fear, he couldn't gain the upper hand in the confrontation, so he just hummed lightly and turned his head to fiddle with his camera.
"Go to the set and get ready. I'll try the third scene where you and Pan Yiming meet. Understanding or not isn't just a matter of words."
Pan Yiming, who had been stupidly admiring Luo Ding's every move, was startled when she heard Rong Sen mention her name. "Huh? Are you calling me?"
Rong Sen's mouth twitched, and Luo Ding couldn't help but laugh out loud. His rarely seen joyful expression made him seem even more radiant than a spotlight.
Dumbstruck again...
Liu Yu sighed and looked somewhat enviously at Wu Fangyuan, who was sitting in the rest area still unaware of what was happening. How nice it was to have a boss who was handsome and easy to deal with, handling everything on his own. But as her assistant, she had to handle things herself and even wipe her boss's drool as if she were a nanny. People really had different destinies.
Luo Ding stood in the middle of the stage, glanced at the position of the camera, slightly adjusted his position, and then closed his eyes.
The style of the song that Pan Yiming cooperated with him on was actually quite hard to define.
In the song, Pan Yiming played the role of a beautiful female detective who came incognito to a town plagued by frequent murders to investigate. While searching for clues in the town, she unexpectedly encountered the male protagonist, who owned a coffee shop, and fell in love at first sight. The male lead's deep affection and handsomeness led her to become deeply entangled with him, unable to extricate herself.
As the detective's relationship with her lover improved, she no longer concealed her identity, and they even discussed the case together when there was a breakthrough.
But soon, she discovered that people she had interacted with were dying one after another. All the clues related to the case were being severed one by one. At first, she felt lost, but slowly, she found some incredible evidence from the clues.
She discovered that the male lead was actually the murderer she had been looking for. And at that moment, he had already committed countless murders to erase his own evidence.
The female detective thought that he would kill her like he had killed the other witnesses, but after she confronted him, the male lead did nothing, only leaving her with a final kiss before dying.
The deep and intriguing love story was sensational and tear-jerking, leaving a deep impression on people.
However, a character like the male lead, who was fresh in the beginning and mysterious in the end, was not easy to portray. This was precisely what worried Rong Sen.
He stared at the monitor, asking for the light to be dimmed a little, and nodded to the assistant director.
"Click."
The man at the center of the stage, the focus of all eyes, gently opened his eyes.
He smiled, and suddenly his whole demeanor changed, as if a breeze of freshness brushed over. His clear eyes were lively and spirited, naturally glancing in the direction of the camera, and Rong Sen's gaze suddenly sharpened.
This young man now, compared to the man he had just met, looked like two completely different people apart from their facial features!
Author's note: The content of Pan Yiming's song is taken from a song sung by Jay Chou, but I forgot its name. I'll add a note here.
