Jiang Xiao demonstrated the makeup skills he had taught himself to everyone.
During the demonstration, all eyes were fixed on his face, watching intently, their eyes gradually shining with admiration.
Jiang Xiao seemed completely unfazed by their stares, focusing solely on the mirror as he applied the makeup.
His technique was so skillful it left everyone in awe; even Song Qiuyu and the other two roommates were nearly dumbfounded.
If they weren’t all roommates sleeping in the same room, they would have suspected each other of being those meticulous boys who frequently use face masks, carefully wash their faces, take good care of their skin, work out to maintain their physique, and dress up neatly!
They all knew that most graduates would use the summer vacation after senior year to hit the gym for body training and muscle building, as well as visit barbers to design stylish haircuts.
In simple terms, a summer makeover of image and demeanor that would make them the most dazzling freshmen, leaving everyone else in the dust on the first day of college.
Jiang Xiao was clearly not that kind of hardcore player.
Xie Zhuran and Lin An, who had actually tried doing that, fell silent.
How many unknown talents did their roommate still have up his sleeve?
Song Qiuyu, who had also tried, twitched the corner of her mouth slightly, honestly feeling a bit jealous.
Why did Jiang Xiao today look like a proud peacock spreading its feathers, desperately flaunting his masculine charm?
Was he just trying to show off, or did one of those girls catch his eye?
She deeply suspected he had lied to her.
After all, the messages he sent to his alt account clearly mentioned someone else he cared about.
That meant this person was among Sang Tian and the others!
Song Qiuyu was certain of it.
However, since Jiang Xiao was already handsome and charismatic, makeup was just the icing on the cake; applying heavy makeup would undoubtedly have the opposite effect.
Jiang Xiao was very aware of this himself.
So he went with a light makeup look.
Watching quietly, Song Qiuyu raised the camera that everyone in the dorm had chipped in to buy and began snapping photos of Jiang Xiao’s face.
Whether it was an illusion or not, Jiang Xiao seemed to be glowing, twinkling like a star in the night sky…
No, it was just Sang Tian and the others’ flashlights…
Watching the girls enthusiastically taking pictures of Jiang Xiao, Song Qiuyu was momentarily speechless.
Even the class counselor was among them.
Song Qiuyu silently lowered the camera.
Only then did she realize she had done exactly the same thing as the others, but well, everyone loves beauty.
Men like beautiful women, girls like handsome guys, but men also appreciate men with a particularly strong masculine aura.
Like Hu Ge and Peng Yuyan!
“How is it? Not bad, right?”
After finishing the makeup, Jiang Xiao looked up at her and smiled.
Hearing this, Song Qiuyu was momentarily stunned, then smiled and nodded firmly, “Very handsome!”
Under this makeup, Jiang Xiao looked especially radiant, full of energy and spirit.
His expression shifted slightly.
“You all agree, right?”
At this, Song Qiuyu turned to the girls who had stopped taking pictures and their two roommates, pride shining through her smile.
“What about your makeup?”
Jiang Xiao clearly caught her pride. He squinted slightly, raised an eyebrow, and with a casual tone said,
“Want me to help?”
“Huh?”
Song Qiuyu was surprised.
She turned back to Jiang Xiao, her eyes slightly widened, pondering this offer.
“What’s up?”
Jiang Xiao’s expression turned strange.
“Nothing, I just thought, okay, then I’ll trouble you!” Song Qiuyu’s smile curved beautifully.
She realized that Jiang Xiao must have seen Xie Zhuran and Lin An being touched and admired by the girls, so this was his way of coming to her rescue.
Xie Zhuran’s expression earlier, like he was both in heaven and in hell at the same time, made everyone shake their heads in sympathy.
The girls on the makeup team hesitated but went silent the moment they saw Song Qiuyu obediently sit in the seat Jiang Xiao had used, letting him do as he pleased.
They couldn’t bear to spoil this sweet, beautiful moment!
“Relax.”
Jiang Xiao picked up a few barrettes and slowly tidied the strands of hair falling beside Song Qiuyu’s face.
Song Qiuyu complied fully. Strangely, despite how uncomfortable the makeup session was the last time at the Scenic Area, now her heart raced with excitement. Jiang Xiao’s scent was pleasant, and the once unbearable makeup process now felt surprisingly comforting.
It wasn’t so painful anymore.
Maybe it was because other makeup artists were strangers, but Jiang Xiao was different.
Or perhaps it was the different makeup products, or that Jiang Xiao’s movements were quick and gentle— even when drawing eyeliner, by the time she realized it might hurt, he was already done.
With other makeup artists, her face was probably just a pretty canvas. But with Jiang Xiao, it truly felt like he was caring for her face.
Their eyes accidentally met, and she blinked, her smile genuine and heartfelt.
This guy had clearly put in serious effort behind the scenes!
So much hidden charm, yet not a word spilled to Shen Xi.
“Hmph, little does he know, Shen Xi already sees right through his quiet charm, Jiang Xiao!”
“Uh!”
Suddenly pinched on her cheek, Song Qiuyu stiffened, her heart skipping a beat.
Her youthful cheeks were perfectly plump and smooth, delicate and tender, almost as if squeezing harder would make water spill out, reminding Jiang Xiao of water balloons from childhood.
Water balloons had a thin skin outside, but inside they were full of water.
Though he had almost forgotten how that felt.
“I feel like you’re talking bad about me.”
Jiang Xiao took advantage to pinch her cheeks a few more times before releasing them.
“Huh? When did I?”
Song Qiuyu frowned. But whatever she thought inside, Jiang Xiao couldn’t hear it, so it was as if she hadn’t said anything.
Noticing Xue Qi’s expression suddenly turning excited, Jiang Xiao lowered his eyes and pinched the two fingers still warm from her cheeks.
“I tried it on your face. Looks like your skin condition is good, and the makeup products hold up well, no smudging at all.”
Jiang Xiao said this seriously for everyone watching, but it was also meant for her.
Song Qiuyu took in every word without missing a beat.
Good grief, she thought Jiang Xiao was being serious and making it up to her, but he was just using her face as a test subject!
This grudge, she would remember!
After finishing the rest of her face, Jiang Xiao glanced at the lipstick on the table and picked up the lighter shade.
“Hmm.”
As Jiang Xiao suddenly leaned closer, Song Qiuyu instinctively held her breath, unable to help but feel nervous.
The cool liquid brushed over her lips; she clenched her hands tightly, every nerve in her body taut.
It felt like the world had gone silent, and only the two of them existed.
Jiang Xiao watched her pursed lips carefully, noticing her nervousness, then glanced up at her twice, his voice softer than before: “Relax, open your mouth.”
It was just lipstick, but Song Qiuyu felt incredibly shy.
Taking a deep breath, she obediently emptied her mind and relaxed her body.
Lowering her gaze, she parted her lips and stayed perfectly still as Jiang Xiao applied the color.
When the makeup was fully done, she stared at her reflection in the mirror.
Her normally androgynous look had been transformed by Jiang Xiao’s touch into something unbelievably adorable!
Then Jiang Xiao picked up the white wig and white cat ears, placing them carefully on her head and gently tidying her hair.
With that, everything above her neck was complete.
Song Qiuyu pressed her lips slightly, admiring the gentle makeover in the mirror, her eyes sparkling.
Suddenly, a wave of excitement surged in her heart.
She thought maybe, just maybe, putting on makeup occasionally wasn’t so bad after all.
Accompanied by bursts of admiration, the never-ending flashlights started blinking again.
Not just the others—she even wanted to take a few pictures of herself.
Under the flashing lights, she sighed, grabbed the catgirl costume she was going to change into, and headed straight for the men’s restroom without looking back.
Since everyone was waiting for her alone, she changed at lightning speed after entering a stall.
But no matter how fast she was, it couldn’t beat the speed of someone suddenly barging in to use the toilet!
“…..”
Song Qiuyu abruptly stopped pulling down her pants.
Her heart raced, and her hands trembled uncontrollably as she clutched her clothes, overwhelmed with unease.
She didn’t know who had come in—only that they were there to pee.
At that moment, fear gripped her tightly as she almost wanted to squat on the floor, clutching her head.
Unbidden, a face flashed through her mind along with some fleeting scenes.
When Jiang Xiao was with her, she hadn’t been so afraid of this kind of situation, but that was probably because… all her attention had been focused on Jiang Xiao.
Now that Jiang Xiao was absent, her attention was scattered everywhere.
She anxiously waited until the other person left, bit her lip, and quickly finished taking off her pants, slipping on the white stockings over her bare legs.
Of course, she didn’t forget to use makeup foundation to cover the heart-shaped birthmark on the upper inner side of her left thigh.
Once changed, she wrapped herself in the warm greatcoat, draped the pants over her arm, opened the stall door, and walked out.
Then, almost running, she hurried back to the large classroom, took a deep breath, and composed her expression.
The moment she walked in, everyone turned to look.
All eyes scanned her from head to toe.
Though the large coat covered most of her upper body and nearly half her lower body, leaving only a small patch of white stocking-clad calves exposed, what little was visible was already filled with allure.
Everyone stared at her slender, straight legs without blinking.
“Isn’t that coat way too big?”
Cool Sister let out a regretful sigh, and at least a third of the people echoed her disappointment.
Song Qiuyu took a shallow breath, didn’t hesitate, walked in confidently, and smiled, “Let’s get ready to shoot!”
With everyone preparing, Sang Tian put on the prop glasses generously provided by the Drama Club and stood on the podium.
The audience from the chat group acted as extras and were already seated.
Jiang Xiao and Xie Zhuran were among them.
Today’s first scene’s photographer was Song Qiuyu, with Lin An calling the slate.
The clapboard sounded, and the first scene officially began filming.
“Classmates, I’ve gathered you all here today to tell you about a matter concerning the survival of the human race!”