I'm Crushing on Gorgeous Faces in Variety Shows!-Chapter 187: Dreaming Back to the Irreverent Subculture
Itβs another new Saturday. ππΏπππ ππππ¨πππ.ππ π
Willow Leaf City at 7 a.m. has already awakened early, the mist rising and dispersing at the tips of the trees, washing them to a bright green shine. The clean and smooth bluestone slabs underfoot seem intent on reflecting the prosperity of many years gone by.
Around the Ancient City, vendors maintain bamboo breakfast carts that align with the cityβs style, deep red banners fluttering in the moist air. When the breakfast sellers reveal the bamboo steamers, the aroma of food mingles with the steam in the air.
Awakening the nearby residents.
Mu Qiu tread lightly to room 203 on the second floor and knocked the door open, inside were two staff members waiting for her.
This room was temporarily converted into a makeup room, with a clothing rack placed where the sofa used to be, holding a set of red ancient costume.
Mu Qiuβs eyes widened, "Did they design a Female Knight identity for me?"
So simple?
The makeup artist indicated they were only responsible for makeup, but judging from the costume, it appeared to be so.
Mu Qiu followed one of the staff members into the toilet to change into the outfit.
Putting on ancient clothing required attention; ordinary people couldnβt quite manage to dress properly.
"Please take off your clothes." The staff was ready to help her put on the lining.
Mu Qiu hesitated a moment, relieved she wore longer hemmed underwear with straplessness today, the kind bold enough to wear directly outside.
She took off her t-shirt, reaching out conveniently for the other to help her put on the lining.
The staffβs gaze fell on her chest, eyes showing envy, stammered, "Miss Mu, you have an amazing figure."
"...Thank you for the compliment."
After putting on the red lining, white overlapping collar ruqun, then fastening the red outer garment, she needs to remove her pants, change into the matching inner white pants, and then tie the belt.
Taking off her pants revealing her legs, the staff member glanced at her, then at themselves, showing that expression again, quietly complimenting her.
"Miss Mu, your legs are so straight and slim too."
"..."
Using the top to shield herself while changing pants, the staff member skillfully with three fingers held the not-too-wide belt, professionally wrapped it from behind to her front, tied it twice, then sighed.
"Miss Mu, you have such a slim waist!"
Mu Qiu found it ironic.
Being complimented to the point of developing a feelingβsuch a naturally beautiful and perfect person like myself should self-produce and not spoil other men.
Amidst the staffβs continuous praise, she finished dressing in the striking red Female Knight outfit and sat in front of the makeup mirror.
On the dressing table was a makeup kit, black, which wasnβt here earlier.
She pointed at it asking the makeup artist, who gave a professional smile, only saying, "Itβs sent from next door, you can safely use it."
Mu Qiu nodded and didnβt say much more.
The makeup artist began applying makeup.
...
At seven thirty, the first person with makeup done went downstairs, launching the live broadcast of the fourth episode of "Different Variety Show."
The camera focused on the hotel entrance, with signposts in the lobby directing the first person outside.
Outside, there was a corridor of bluestone slabs, the entrance was built like the large door of a historical mansion, making those waiting outside feel like waiting for the Heir of the Marquis Mansion to go on an outing.
The first non-architectural thing appearing in the camera was a foot.
A foot wearing a pair of multicolored sneakers.
Then, its owner... poked their head out of the door, glanced at the camera.
"Iβm actually the first one out???"
Meanwhile, viewers waking early for the show spit out a mouthful of water onto the screen.
[...Whatβs this species? Are the planets all so harsh?]
[OMG β It scared me wide awake]
[The ethereal non-mainstream reappears on earth]
[That flowing long hair, that glaring gold, that outfit adorned with chains, those tight pants and floral shoes... feels like a trip back ten years ago]
[Which heartless planets? Stand out! How can there be likes for this idea?!]
[Cover my mouth, keeping my βWTFβ in my heart]
[Yangyang, I still love you... right?]
[Hahahahahahahaha Iβm laughing so hard I might crow!]
[This style is wasted not singing a square dance song in a karaoke]
The first one out was indeed Li Yang.
Chain outfit with deep V-neck, cascading golden hair obscuring the eyes, black tight pants with chains, plus one pair of multicolored sneakers, his whole body screamed non-mainstream.
Being the first facing the camera and dressed slightly juvenile, Li Yang seemed quite nervous, tugged at his clothes and fiddled with the gold chain on his pants, then smoothed his wig, gave a forced laugh, stayed silent facing the camera.
Two seconds later, he slumped sadly onto the ground.
"I knew I shouldnβt have hoped! Iβm going back to blacklist them! Here goes my historical ugly!"
"Even the makeup artist sister laughed so hard she trembled uncontrollably!"
"Ah ah ah ah ah!"
"Whoβs calling outside? Li Yang?"
A familiar voice came from inside the door, getting closer.
Then, inside and outside the door, two people, one standing and one crouching, eyes met.
Silence spread one second, two seconds, three seconds...
"Hahahahahahahahaha oh my gosh!"
"Hahahahahahahahahahaha!"
"Li Yang, are you a reincarnation of chains?!"
"You dare laugh at me! Are you a Magic Fairy transformation?!"
"Donβt you have a childhood?! Itβs called Sailor Moon!!!"
The two of them pointed at each other mocking for quite a while, finally focused on each otherβs outfit, both falling silent.
Li Yang: "I really didnβt expect."
Guan Yu: "Itβs like I guessed."
Li Yang: "Am I really like a reincarnation of chains?"
Guan Yu: "More than that, you are the chain itself. Am I really like a Magic Fairy transformation?"
Li Yang paused two seconds: "Sailor Moon... seems to be a pretty slim little girl, you..."
"Shut up!!!"
Li Yang shut up obediently.
Guan Yu tugged at her skirt, keeping her eyes clean, closed her eyes avoiding all mirror-like things.
Her dream of sudden wealth dissipated in the plot of Sailor Moon.
The two stood in the morning mist, pondering how to specifically blacklist certain fans, Li Yang thought over and over, his gaze inevitably drawn to the pink petal skirt beside him.
Surreptitiously watching for a while, he always felt something was missing, poking Guan Yu, couldnβt help but ask.
"Sis, are you missing a spell-casting wand... handle?"
Guan Yu looked at him expressionlessly: "Then are you missing a cigarette, a bottle of alcohol, and a junk motorcycle worth three hundred bucks?"
"..." Is this non-mainstreamβs standard setup?
Scary! He wants to go home! This will cause fan loss!
Forget it, let it go. Those ruthless fans arenβt good people anyway.
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Trivia time~
The original meaning of "banner" was a sign used by shops in ancient times to attract customers and indicate the merchandise sold, originating from northern China. In ancient times, innkeepers used wine flags hoisted on poles hung in front of the shop to attract patrons.
Just now used as a borrowed term for doing something under false pretense.
