Chapter 258: No need to explain?
The director saw her action completely but just smiled at Ada, "Really planning to cultivate a second Tong Lu, then I look forward to her acting skills in the future!"
He patted Ada on the shoulder, "Let’s go get the costume fitting right away!"
He called a staff member over to take them there together. Ji Niandong hesitated behind Ada for a while before asking, "Sister Ada, why did the director mention Tong Lu just now?"
That name, which is now rarely mentioned in the entertainment industry!
Ada looked back at her and casually replied, "Have you been studying at Sheng Mingyuan’s Studio? If Teacher Sheng hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have noticed. You do bear some resemblance to Tong Lu, especially in the eyes. I’ve really found a treasure!"
Teacher Sheng Mingyuan? She did remember him asking her if she’d been told she resembled someone. Was it Tong Lu?
What a coincidence indeed?!
"Was Teacher Sheng very familiar with Tong Lu?" Ji Niandong asked unconsciously.
"They were stars of the same era and starred together in quite a few classic works. They were the best on-screen couple at the time, so of course, he would know her!" Ada glanced at her, "Everyone knows that!"
Everyone knows!
Ji Niandong lowered her head and bit her lip. Ada patted her on the shoulder, "Tong Lu is a legendary figure in the entertainment industry. It’s a blessing to resemble her, but it could also be a curse. In any case, you have to handle it wisely!"
"This is the first time I’ve heard someone say we look alike!" She laughed dryly, "Sister Ada, I am myself, not the second Tong Lu!"
Ada looked at her in surprise for a moment, then smiled and said, "Such ambition, it makes it worthwhile for me to bring you along!"
As soon as they entered the makeup room, they saw several actors getting their makeup done. Ada led her to greet them one by one. The makeup artist came over and said, "All set?"
"Yes, the director said to come straight for the costume fitting!" Ada replied, and Ji Niandong politely greeted the makeup artist.
"The crew’s costumes have been ready for a long time!" The makeup artist looked Ji Niandong over, "You, the newcomer, are a bit taller than the average actress. It should be just right. Go change into the clothes first, and then I’ll do your makeup!"
She only had two sets of costumes, one for the selection of the concubine and another for her grand wedding with Qi Huan. One was fresh yet splendid, and the other was a dazzling red phoenix coat with a radiance crown!
Having never worn such period clothing, Ji Niandong struggled with it for a while inside. Ada, unable to wait, knocked on the door, "Need me to come in and help?"
"No... no need, almost done!" She was almost finished getting dressed, just that this open-neck costume exposed her neck completely, which she had intended to keep hidden.
She hesitated for quite a while before covering her neck with one hand and sticking her head out, "Sister Ada, do you have any concealer?"
She pursed her lips in extreme embarrassment. Ada then understood and straightforwardly said, "Change back into your clothes!" She closed the fitting room door and went over to the makeup artist saying, "She isn’t feeling well, not convenient today. We weren’t expecting a direct fitting today. When are you available tomorrow? I’ll bring her over then?"
The makeup artist, being busy, didn’t mind, "Anytime is fine, we’re here all day long!"
Ada has a good reputation in the industry, so there’s no reason to make things difficult. Such situations are rare, but it was indeed a bit embarrassing!
Having changed her clothes and come out, Ji Niandong was too ashamed to lift her head. Ada greeted the director before leaving, and all the way as they drove off, she never dared to look Ada in the eye.
"Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?" Ada was the first to speak up.