Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 346 This person doesn’t seem to like her very much

Chapter 346: Chapter 346 This person doesn’t seem to like her very much

"Yes," Jiang Li said, "I learned that this ’Night Walk’ is an adaptation based on the historical background of the Da Chu Dynasty, so I found this gazetteer to get a head start on understanding the character backgrounds."

Director Zhang looked at Jiang Li with even greater appreciation in his eyes.

"Miss Jiang, you are more dedicated than the professional actors in our team. They’ve been training for months, yet no one ever took the initiative to consult the ancient texts."

After all, the language of these ancient books is obscure and difficult to understand, and unless one is a professional, few would take the initiative to read them.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Li also happened to be a lover of literature.

He truly stumbled upon a treasure!

Understanding the character’s role is important, but grasping the era in which they lived is also indispensable. To better merge with the character in the drama, one must step into that bygone era, to feel the local customs and social mores.

And all this can be gleaned from the text, which is precisely the purpose of literature.

Before he switched to directing, he studied Chinese literature and was captivated by these ancient texts, hence his films that showcase and promote the traditional culture of Hua Country, earning him many awards.

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng became quite emotional, and soon he engaged in a hearty conversation with Jiang Li.

The deeper they talked, the more he realized he had underestimated this seemingly young girl.

She was full of knowledge, her conversation measured, and every sentence she uttered was breathtaking.

Such profundity could not be achieved without reading a wealth of books.

The makeup artist watching was so shocked that her lips parted slightly.

It turned out that Jiang Li was not just posturing—she was actually able to converse with Director Zhang on such culturally rich topics!

Surely, she had been too quick to judge!

With that thought, the makeup artist couldn’t help but walk over to Assistant Ge, lowering her voice carefully and asking, "So, what’s the background of this Jiang Li? Even Director Zhang is so courteous to her."

Assistant Ge quickly waved her hand, "Don’t ask what you shouldn’t, but I can tell you a little bit. Miss Jiang is someone who saved Director Zhang’s daughter-in-law’s life; he can’t do enough for her. You all must treat her with the utmost respect."

The makeup artist was even more astonished.

She had even saved the life of someone from Director Zhang’s family! No wonder his attitude towards her was so good!

It seemed that some people were just born under a lucky star!

"So that’s how it is." The makeup artist nodded vigorously. "Then, I must be more respectful towards Miss Jiang, I must serve her well."

"No need to worry, this Miss Jiang seems quite amiable, easy to get along with, just act as you usually would," Assistant Ge assured her.

The makeup artist nodded, and once Zhang Cheng had left, she walked back to Jiang Li with her makeup case.

"Miss Jiang, today is just for preliminary makeup and some indoor shots, very simple. I heard you haven’t debuted yet, no need to be nervous, just relax and it will be fine."

"Alright," Jiang Li said with a gentle smile.

The makeup artist caught sight of the faint glimmer flowing slowly at the bottom of her eyes and couldn’t help but be internally startled again.

One really must say that Director Zhang’s eye for talent was extraordinary—the people he picked had such good fundamentals. Jiang Li’s skin was not only flawless but also delicate; her facial features were proportioned just right, with hardly any imperfections, and even without any makeup, she already embodied breathtaking beauty to an incredible extent.

What’s more, she seemed to possess an inherently tranquil and collected radiance that inexplicably soothed the onlooker.

With such an excellent model, the makeup artist worked with renewed excitement and quickly finished Zhao Qi’s makeup.

As the Princess of Dajing, Zhao Qi appeared to be dignified and scholarly on the surface, but deep down she was tough and unyielding, flamboyant and passionate, devoted wholly to the country, its land, and its people. If she had been a man, she would certainly have become an extraordinary emperor who would have pointed out the way for Jiangshan.

The majority of her costumes and accessories were also of plain colors, which looked even more stunning on Jiang Li.

It seemed as though she was born for this role, having just finished her makeup and put on a set of ordinary costumes, Zhao Qi seemed to directly step out of the script.

The moment she stepped out of the resting room, everyone around was stunned.

"Help, where did this immortal sister come from? She looks too beautiful in ancient costume, right?! When did such a classical beauty appear in the entertainment industry?"

"Could she be the one playing Zhao Qi? The suitability is too high. I admit I just had too many doubts about her."

Seeing Jiang Li dressed like this, Zhang Cheng couldn’t help but praise her incessantly.

"My God, Jiang Li, you are simply the perfect Zhao Qi I envisioned!"

Without having started filming, her manner and expression already had the bearing of a Great Country Princess.

He had previously planned to have Jiang Li spend these next few days studying etiquette knowledge with the teachers in the crew, so she could integrate into the character more quickly.

Now it seems there is absolutely no need!

She clearly had no acting experience, yet she needed no one’s guidance to capture the character’s psychology and state vividly.

It’s such a pity that Jiang Li wouldn’t enter the industry—if she did, he would definitely make her a huge success!

The door of another single resting room also slowly opened from the inside.

A young man, dressed in costume and makeup, walked out surrounded by three or four people.

The moment he looked up, he caught sight of Jiang Li, surrounded by Zhang Cheng and the others.

Even with so many people around her, her appearance was still eye-catching, much like a snow lotus that exists alone in the world, pure and untarnished.

But Luo Xingmu’s brows were tinged with displeasure.

"That’s Jiang Li who is playing Zhao Qi?"

Hearing this, the assistant hurriedly lowered his voice and replied, "Yes, I heard she did a favor for Director Zhang, so he specially invited her as a guest star. Most of the scenes today are between you two, so you’ll have to be nicer later."

"Huh," a trace of cold laughter escaped the man’s lips.

His attitude couldn’t be good at all.

If not for this woman getting the role through the back door, it would have been his goddess, Su Yinwan, getting the part.

Heaven knows how thrilled he was when he initially heard that Su Yinwan would play the role, but in less than a day, it was all silently switched to this nameless Jiang Li.

Oh right, not nameless—there were plenty of scandals.

Thinking this, Luo Xingmu, who usually had a good attitude and temperament, strode over with a frosty expression.

Zhang Cheng, with sharp eyes, spotted him and immediately pulled Jiang Li in front of her to introduce her:

"Jiang Li, this is Mr. Luo, Luo Xingmu, whom I told you about. He’s playing the male lead, Cheng Feng, in my movie. You have quite a few scenes together today, it’s good to get acquainted in advance."

Jiang Li put on a friendly smile and met Luo Xingmu’s pair of cold eyes.

Oops.

It seems this person doesn’t like her very much.