Rise and Slay: From Scandal Queen to Academic Genius
Chapter 87: Boohoo, Mom, I Want to Follow Her!

Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Boohoo, Mom, I Want to Follow Her!

The audition director on the phone was thrilled to hear this and responded repeatedly, "Sure, sure, I’ll send the recording location to your phone shortly."

Ji Xizhi quickly received the specific shooting location.

She finished lunch first, then went back and mentioned the advertisement shoot to Jiang Qianli.

Jiang Qianli didn’t mind much; Ji Xizhi’s study efficiency was evident to everyone. As long as Ji Xizhi could complete her study tasks, he had no objections to what she did or where she went.

Moreover, this advertisement was a legal public welfare ad, which would be beneficial for Ji Xizhi’s subsequent research project direction.

With the approval, Ji Xizhi quickly continued reading literature, making her day quite fulfilling.

Xiao Yuan was home alone but also felt fulfilled. Her job was to assist Ji Xizhi, but she practically didn’t have to do anything—just study.

Basically, the boss paid for her to take exams at Qing University!

Xiao Yuan had graduated not long ago, and for the first time, she managed to outsmart the boss. It should’ve been a satisfying post worthy of thousands of comments on online forums, but Xiao Yuan wasn’t happy.

Looking at the books covering the table, she just wished Boss Ji would exploit her a bit, she begged for it! She wanted to work!

Xiao Yuan was in agony all day, and it wasn’t until evening that she learned Ji Xizhi was going to shoot a legal public welfare advertisement tomorrow.

Xiao Yuan was so happy she almost soared; finally, she had work, finally she didn’t have to study!

She went out at night to rent a nanny car and then began tidying up all kinds of things at home.

Shooting an ad requires makeup, right? With Sister Zhi Zhi’s pretty face, of course, she had to bring her own high-end cosmetics!

Things like clothes, too—best to bring a change! Plus a coat, umbrella, and even she brought a hand warmer.

It’s still not summer yet; if the audition clothes are too thin, better stick on one for warmth.

Ji Xizhi was next to her writing her daily review summary, and she looked at the bag full of stuff, "No need to bring so much, it’s just one day!"

Xiao Yuan righteously replied, "Of course we need to bring them! We must bring everything, or where will we buy things when we run out?"

Ji Xizhi nodded thoughtfully, seemingly convinced!

Seeing Xiao Yuan still stuffing the bag full, she didn’t stop her anymore.

The next day, Xiao Yuan got up early and, right on time, drove Ji Xizhi to the destination.

The advertisement shooting took place in a studio, and after Ji Xizhi’s audition revision, the director and scriptwriter had revised the script.

They no longer used complex legal terms and instead conveyed legal knowledge through light-hearted life stories.

When Ji Xizhi arrived, the site was already mostly arranged.

She first went through the contract with the program team, confirmed it, then walked into the studio.

Inside the studio was the person who had received her during the audition and had given her a book.

However, the attitude was entirely different now; the responsible person’s smile this time never waned.

"Teacher Ji, so sorry for last time, I didn’t recognize you. This way, please, the makeup room is ready!"

"Thank you!"

Ji Xizhi hardly noticed the change in attitude as she was ushered into the makeup room once she entered the studio.

Following beside her, Xiao Yuan was inwardly ecstatic.

Before coming, she worried that since Ji Xizhi didn’t have an agency, she’d face issues with the on-site staff. Unexpectedly, the staff was so courteous.

Xiao Yuan relaxed considerably, grabbing the bag and following into the makeup room.

She packed so many things last night, it made sense that the bag was heavy, but she didn’t expect it to be this heavy.

Xiao Yuan struggled and puffed, seeing Ji Xizhi ahead of her reach out to take the bag.

"Let me help."

Xiao Yuan stiffened and shouted, "I’ll carry it myself!"

Whether she could pass Qing University or not, she was self-aware. But as an assistant, she’s determined to hold onto this role!

Xiao Yuan gathered her strength and, hands strained, staggered into the makeup room.

The person in charge watched Xiao Yuan struggle, and couldn’t help but frown.

He had previously been biased against Ji Xizhi at the audition, and though he apologized and admitted it, this time, Ji Xizhi seemed a bit too extravagant.

Regardless of Ji Xizhi not having an agency, this was an ad shoot, not a full-scale filming; was there really a need for such a large bag and making the assistant carry such heavy loads?

The smile on the person in charge’s face dimmed somewhat, but he still politely guided Ji Xizhi into the makeup room.

In the makeup room, the makeup artist was already waiting, and both Ji Xizhi and Xiao Yuan entered together.

This ad shoot was outsourced by an official entity, so the makeup artist and all staff were temporary hires. The makeup artist here today had good techniques but was a bit unlucky; she was once a hot star’s dedicated makeup artist, but soon after joining, the star got blacklisted, then she worked with a rookie actor who also ran into trouble, cooling off quickly. Two rounds of unforeseen events led her to fall from the top-tier makeup artist ranking, and she ended up running around taking gigs.

Today she was responsible for doing Ji Xizhi’s makeup.

She was naturally interested in Ji Xizhi—not just out of curiosity, but also hoping to catch some luck; if she could become Ji Xizhi’s makeup artist later on, she surely wouldn’t face any downturns.

Especially since just now she saw Ji Xizhi trying to help Xiao Yuan with luggage, this made the makeup artist feel differently than the person in charge.

Ji Xizhi had potential and treated those around her well; this was someone worth following!

The makeup artist decided at that moment she wanted to work for Ji Xizhi!

Ji Xizhi saw Xiao Yuan bring a big bag into the makeup room. She didn’t insist.

As she entered the makeup room, she greeted the makeup artist and then asked.

"How long will the makeup take today?"

The makeup artist glanced at Ji Xizhi’s flawless, fair face in the mirror, itching to work, "Today we have three makeup and styling sets. Typically, each set takes at least an hour. With your great skin, Teacher Ji, I can speed up a bit!"

Ji Xizhi heard this and nodded lightly, "Alright, no need to rush; just keep it at the regular pace. By the way, can I use my phone to look up something while getting my makeup done?"

The thoughtful words profoundly touched the makeup artist.

Mama, I want to work for her! She’s so considerate and treats the staff so well!

Every celebrity the makeup artist worked with demanded fast and fabulous results, but only Ji Xizhi truly understood and cared for her!

The makeup artist’s voice even choked up a bit, responding swiftly, "Of course, Teacher Ji, feel free to look at scripts or use your phone. It won’t affect my makeup work!"

Ji Xizhi then nodded and took out her phone to read some literature.

Xiao Yuan, standing beside, wasn’t surprised at all by Ji Xizhi’s request—Sister Zhi Zhi wanting to study is only natural?

She hummed a tune, leisurely preparing to take out cosmetics and other things from the bag.

"Makeup artist, our Zhi Zhi is used to her own products; could you use these for a light base?"

The makeup artist had already taken out her own tools but responded without turning back, "Sure!"

Saying this, she also admired Ji Xizhi’s skin condition, a trace of admiration in her eyes.

That face, if I could do makeup on it daily, what a blissful thing that would be!

The makeup artist instinctively spoke, "Teacher Ji, maybe it’s somewhat presumptuous, but I really like you. Do you have a dedicated makeup artist?"

With this inquiry from the makeup artist.

Behind, Xiao Yuan heard the zipper sound of the bag being undone.

At the top of the heavy bag was neatly stacked two piles of criminal law test papers for graduate exams.

Xiao Yuan: ".........?"

Wait, what’s this?!