The director laughed it off "Of course not. Instead, it was excellent. It went smoothly without any errors. I called you here to praise you for raising such a great artist but I think there is some misunderstanding going on here?"
The words took Feng Xia aback. She didn't want needless troubles, so she told him the truth "Umm, Haha. Actually, I had an urgent call to attend and it went longer than expected. When I returned the shooting was already over. I am sorry for the misunderstanding. But, Can I see the footage?"
" I hope you have more faith in your artist. As for the footage, it's not entirely edited so it's not perfect. Yet it's perfect enough to show Liz's proficiency. Come here. I will show you." The director called her over and showed her the screen.
It starts with the back of Yuxi. She was sitting in a chair in front of her dressing table. Picking up her hair claw clip, she tied up her hair in a bun.
*Ding*
Her phone chimed. The message states ' I am waiting at the front gate, Love.'
The scene shows Yuxi's lips which were turned up into a beautiful smile. The camera focused below her nose, as she wore two little hoop earrings.
Sliding down her hand from her hair to the neck, she brushed through her pearl necklace. Her straight collar bone made it look aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Her eyes fell on her hand. The sunlight coming through the window sparkled the thin chain layered bracelet.
The next scene was of her eyes landing on the small gift box in front of her. The box had the jewellery brand name. Chuckling to herself, she eventually got up.
Fixing her outfit bangs for the last time. She left the room. And it was the end.
"Isn't it wonderful? I mean, not only did she come up with the concept, but she also portrayed it perfectly. Now, I know why Yang Jin recommended her." The director laughed heartily.
Feng Xia nodded her head. Despite the fact she was displeased with Yuxi lying to her about messing up, nevertheless, that didn't change the fact the director was way too impressed and she did an awesome job.
Before Feng Xia left, she asked him " I noticed the only time Liz showed her entire face was when she fixed her bangs. Did you direct it like that to make it look more fascinating?"
"Oh! I was thinking of a similar way to shoot, still, the credits do go to Liz since she brought up that idea too. You don't know how delighted I am to work with her. Thanks to you too." The director patted her back.
***
-Dressing Room-
"Yuxi!! Yuxi!! Great Job! I mean excellent job. I am super proud of you." Bursting in, Feng Xia cheered for Yuxi who was having her makeup redone.
"Aren't you angry about pulling a prank on you?" asked Yuxi casually.
"No, not at all. I was but who cares. You did it for me to take me by surprise. It worked. I am pleasantly in awe. The director keeps singing praise for you. I smell another project. That's such great news."
"So, Can I go to school after the last shoot with him?"
"Of course. But, I suggest you take some rest before we head there. Don't worry, We will arrive there during lunchtime." Feng Xia said, sitting down on a nearby chair.
Looking around, she knitted her brows before asking " Where is Lin Wei?"
"Who is Lin Wei?"
"Your assistant. I forgot to formally introduce her to you, it's not a surprise you don't know her name. So, Why isn't she here? I didn't see her in the studio as well."
"I haven't seen her since I went out to shoot. Oh...I think she is nearby." Just as the words fell from Yuxi's mouth, the door opened as Lin Wei entered the room while trying to catch her breath.
"Where were you? I told you to stay by Yuxi's side all the time." Feng Xia berated as soon as she saw her.
Lin Wei walked towards Feng Xia and bowed " I am sorry, Ma'am. The building was so big that I got l-lost. I am also extremely sorry for the earlier incident. I will be careful from now on. Please don't fire me."
"*Sigh* You know I can find hundreds of assistants like you for my dear Yuxi."
Fearing that she will get fired, Lin Wei kneeled down hastily " Please, Ma'am. Give me a chance again. I promise to be careful. I beseech you not to fire me. I have two little siblings whom I need to raise. If I get fired, It would be hard for me to get another job. Ma'am, Please."
*Scoff*
Feng Xia snickered seeing her begging like that. Acting like she was pondering about it seriously, she uttered after a while " Fine. Consider yourself lucky that I am generous. Now, get up and bring us some snacks. Yuxi must be starving."
"Yeah." Getting up, Lin Wei dashed outside to bring snacks.
*knock knock*
"Liz, Get ready. The next shoot is in 5 minutes." A staff member notified them before leaving instantly.
"I am done with the touch-up." The makeup artist spoke.
"Then, shall we go outside?" asked Feng Xia since everything was ready.
Getting up to her feet, Yuxi fixed her dress. Walking towards the door, she was about to pass by Feng Xia, when she halted abruptly.
Looking at her manager, she leaned beside her ear and whispered softly "It would've been better if you had fired her."
Backing away, Yuxi eventually left the room while Feng Xia tilted her head in confusion. 'Would've been better if I had fired her?'
Nevertheless, thinking Yuxi was upset by how she assigned Lin Wei without her knowing, she didn't take it seriously until later when Feng Xia ultimately understood why Yuxi made such a remark.