With these thoughts in mind, the director soon arrived in the living room. After exchanging some pleasantries and announcing the time and location for the next recording, the first episode's filming officially concluded.
Tan You cooperated by taking photos with everyone. Although she didn't enjoy being photographed, she knew that not being a killjoy was part of being a decent person—one shouldn't easily dampen others' spirits.
After returning to her bedroom, Zhou Wenwen whispered to Tan You, "What did you say to the cameraman? You two were acting all mysterious."
Tan You had nothing to hide: "Brother Chuan has great photography skills. I asked him to help me film a video; it's a private matter and has nothing to do with the production team."
"He helped me contact a stylist, and that's what we were just discussing."
Zhou Wenwen asked curiously, "What are you going to film?"
Tan You replied, "I'm not sure yet. I'll send it to you once the video is out."
She was not one to flaunt or show off, so Tan You wouldn't announce her plans in advance. Compared to words, she preferred to let others see her through her actual actions.
Lin Meng leaned in: "Alright, don't forget about me! It's a pity we both have work scheduled, otherwise, I would definitely follow along to watch."
Tan You said, "Haven't there been cameras following us these past few days? It's more or less the same."
Lin Meng whispered, "This is the first time I've seen so many cameras following me; it's indeed a bit unsettling. Now that this stage is over, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted."
Gao Jing felt the same: "I was thinking the same thing. It shows that living under the lens is indeed not easy."
The next morning, as soon as Tan You woke up, she was called aside by Brother Chuan. Standing beside him was a woman in her mid-thirties. The woman's eyes lit up the moment she saw Tan You, and her gaze grew even more intense as she carefully observed Tan You's figure.
"I thought it might be a 'photo scam,' but I didn't expect the real person to be even more beautiful than the photos. You don't quite come across the same on camera, little girl; you're actually more beautiful in person than on screen."
Brother Chuan said, "I thought so too, Auntie. I told you I wouldn't let you down."
"It's more than just not letting me down; it's a huge surprise. Momo, let's go over there to talk." Teacher Xu arrived late to the scene, pulling Tan You aside to ask about her vision for the styling.
Tan You pulled out photos of her dance attire: "I want to do a set of ancient-style looks... I'd like the styling to be as simple as possible..."
"An extreme interplay of red and white—it's a great concept. But filming in the snow will be quite difficult, especially in this cold weather." Teacher Xu frowned after hearing Tan You's plan. "It's going to be grueling."
Tan You smiled. "That's fine. I've reviewed the choreography many times; I'll strive to get it right in two takes."
Isn't that the nature of art? If she could produce a soul-stirring work, she would endure any hardship.
The guesthouse had a large room that used to be the communal space for heart-to-heart talks. Now that everyone was preparing to leave, the large room naturally became vacant.
Teacher Xu suggested, "How about you perform the dance once for me? I'll observe your movements and design the styling based on that."
Tan You happened to have the same idea: "Sure."
There was an open space in the center of the large room, and the floor felt very warm under bare feet. After a brief warm-up, Tan You began to perform the dance she had rehearsed countless times.
Even though she was only wearing a simple sweater and the setting was just an ordinary domestic scene, one could feel the inherent beauty in her every movement.
This beauty did not lie in her gaze, but in the elegant, ethereal aura within her dance. In fact, while dancing, Tan You did not make eye contact with anyone; she was completely immersed in her own world.
Teacher Xu sat on the floor. "So much pride."
"Is that so?" Brother Chuan asked skeptically. "I think she's quite easy to get along with. I've never felt that she was arrogant."
"Of course you wouldn't see it," Teacher Xu smiled. "She places great importance on her artistic domain; not just anyone is qualified to step into it casually. And she is not the type of person who seeks to please others."
"I think you're mistaken," Brother Chuan shook his head. "I think she's quite approachable, not at all what you're describing."
"You... you still have a lot to learn." Teacher Xu didn't even look at her nephew. Having watched the entire dance, she already had a general idea for the styling. "Momo, here's what I'm thinking. Let's try some makeup later..."
"I was wondering why Teacher Xu suddenly showed up—turns out there's a big surprise!" The director suddenly pushed the door open, having no idea how long he had been watching from outside.
Teacher Xu also smiled. "It is indeed a big surprise. Director, where did you find such a beautiful girl? If the big directors saw this level of beauty, they'd all go crazy. She's truly stunning."
The director laughed. "It was just a coincidence. Is Xiao Chi planning to film a video?"
"Yes. Isn't social media booming right now? I have my own short video account, and the scenery here is too beautiful to miss," Tan You said, mixing truth with a bit of tact, slightly worried the director might take offense.
The director glanced at Brother Chuan. "I was wondering why you sought out Xiao Chuan privately yesterday. Why didn't you come to me? My skills aren't lacking either."
Tan You waved her hand. "I couldn't possibly afford to hire you..."
"It's free. I saw your dance just now, and it was excellent. In my opinion, it would be even better with aerial shots. Tell you what, let's stay here for a day. I think this video has the potential to go viral."
The director rubbed his hands together. Being in the industry, he could tell who had the potential to become famous. Regardless, the director felt Chi Mo had the potential to blow up; if Tan You became famous, he could at least enjoy the leftovers of her success.
After all, the director needed to make a living too.
Since the director had volunteered himself, Tan You naturally wouldn't refuse. "Will you not be involved in the post-production editing?"
"That's a matter for the post-production team. Right now, focusing on the project is more important. Teacher Xu, let's put our heads together. Since we're going to film, we're going to film it to perfection!"
The director was now more invested than Tan You herself. Tan You stopped worrying; with someone else handling the complex details, she could focus peacefully on practicing her dance. During this time, she didn't even notice the movements of the other guests, as she was a person who became completely absorbed in her work.
Furthermore, she could only focus on one thing at a time; being immersed in her dance meant she was oblivious to the changes in her surroundings.
When Zhou Wenwen and Lin Meng came out pushing their suitcases, they saw several guests standing outside the window of the large room. Every single one of them looked like a wooden carving, seemingly staring blankly in awe.
Zhou Wenwen walked over, looking curious. "What are you looking at? So mesmerized?"
Gao Jing couldn't even bring herself to blink. "Watching Momo dance. Look at her—she's so humble all day long, but her dancing is truly incredible. Don't you think she would be breathtaking if she were in ancient costume with proper styling?"
Zhou Wenwen glanced at Xu Jike, who was standing at the edge with his mouth practically hanging open. "Keep looking like that and you'll miss your flight."
Gao Jing snapped back to reality immediately. "Right, right. If I had known she was this beautiful, I would have gone to watch her filming in person. Instead, I missed it because of my schedule."