The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 43

The shirt was slightly short, and the jeans were low-waisted, creating a clean and fresh look that exuded a professional and efficient aura.

Jiang Xiaobai had a great figure. Jeans were very picky about leg shape; if the proportions of the thighs and calves weren’t right, or if the waist and hips were slightly too fat or too thin, it would significantly affect the look. However, she wore them brilliantly, her legs long and straight, her calves slender, and her length comparable to that of European and American women.

She changed into several outfits for the photoshoot, and Carroll was highly excited. After taking the photos, he asked Jiang Xiaobai and her team to wait while he went out.

Choosing a domestic endorser wasn’t a big decision, but it wasn’t one he could make alone. A three-year contract meant he needed to inform his superiors.

Dong Ran smiled, knowing that the endorsement deal was likely secured.

Sure enough, when Carroll returned a while later, he had the contract with him.

“Xiaobai, we are delighted with you! Let’s sign the contract now, and then we’ll spend a few days shooting the advertisement and promotional images.”

Jiang Xiaobai let out a sigh of relief and smiled.

Carroll was straightforward and efficient. After signing the contract, he took them out for a French feast and then arranged a hotel for them to rest before the afternoon shoot.

Jiang Xiaobai learned quickly. When shooting the DS advertisement, she was still a bit stiff, as advertising and TV drama acting were entirely different. The visual requirements were stricter, and the camera presence had to be stronger.

But she had improved significantly by the time she was shooting the Ivan advertisement, catching on quickly.

“Xiaobai, have you really never shot an advertisement before? This is simply unbelievable!” Carroll couldn’t help but exclaim during the shoot.

Unlike jewelry with fewer main styles, clothing required a more extended shoot. After finishing, Carroll suggested they stay a few more days to explore. Still, Jiang Xiaobai declined, as she couldn’t afford to delay her production schedule.

Carroll expressed his disappointment, and they exchanged contact information, promising to meet again if the opportunity arose.

Jiang Xiaobai was about to fly back to China when Dong Ran brought her some news.

“Xiaobai, there’s some good news!”

Dong Ran was visibly excited. She felt that Jiang Xiaobai had been blessed with good fortune lately, one good thing after another. Just a month ago, Jiang Xiaobai was an unknown, struggling actress who couldn’t even get a high-profile advertisement. Still, now, good opportunities kept coming her way.

“What is it?”

“Do you know Tianwei? They want you to shoot a magazine cover!” Dong Ran’s voice was filled with unbridled excitement.

Jiang Xiaobai blinked. “Tianwei? The French Tianwei magazine?”

“Yes, that Tianwei!”

“Magazine cover? Are you sure it’s the cover and not an inside page?” Ming Zhu was also surprised.

“Definitely the cover!”

Tianwei magazine was one of the world’s most popular magazines, maintaining its popularity for years despite the declining print media industry. It had weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual issues. Each issue featured a celebrity on the cover, alternating between male and female artists.

Besides the cover, celebrity posters were inside, but it was clear which carried more weight.

Not just anyone could be on the cover. At least, the celebrity had to be a top or second-tier star in their country, as a lack of recognition could lower the magazine’s standards.

Dong Ran was saying that Tianwei wanted her for the cover!

“Did the company notify you?”

“No, not the company. The person in charge of Tianwei contacted me directly! They know we’re in France, so they’ve scheduled us for tomorrow. If everything goes smoothly, we can finish in one day, so it won’t take too much of your time.”

When Dong Ran received the message, she was stunned, fearing she had misunderstood. After repeatedly confirming, she realized it was true.

While they only shot for the weekly issue, this was still a significant achievement. Given Jiang Xiaobai’s current influence in China, even a weekly issue was a stretch, let alone a daily one.

Shooting a magazine might not mean much, but being selected for the cover showed that Jiang Xiaobai’s fame was recognized.

“Could this be a scam?”

Ming Zhu muttered.

“Silly girl, what are you thinking? We’re going to their company to shoot. A scammer can’t fake an entire company,” Dong Ran said, half-laughing, half-scolding.

Jiang Xiaobai and Ming Zhu accepted this unexpected opportunity.

Even so, Jiang Xiaobai was still nervous. She was still anxious when they arrived at Tianwei’s office the next day, met the person in charge, and even entered the photography studio.

“Miss Jiang, that look in your eyes is perfect! Yes, it should be ethereal, not directly at the camera, with a hint of dreamy haziness!”

Jiang Xiaobai was distracted during the shoot, but the photographer who captured that momentary lapse praised it and asked her to maintain that look.

Jiang Xiaobai: …

I still feel like I’m dreaming.

Jiang Xiaobai wore a white princess dress with a strapless bodice and a voluminous skirt. She had a floral crown on her head, and her hair was styled into loose, natural waves with a touch of disheveled charm.

Don’t assume that a magazine cover can be created quickly. Tianwei was meticulous with every photo, adjusting the lighting, the angles, even the smallest wrinkles in the fabric, and the shape of the hair.

They prepared three different looks for her, each requiring several indoor and outdoor shots. The final cover would be selected from the best of these.

However, the photographer and the person in charge seemed particularly satisfied with the white princess dress, as she spent the most time in that outfit.

Moreover, the photographer remarked, “This is my idea of a forest princess.”

Forest princess?

Is this the theme of this issue’s cover?

Jiang Xiaobai thought to herself.

“Excuse me, can I take a makeup photo of Sister Xiao? Just her face, not the outfit.”

During a break from shooting the outfit, Ming Zhu nervously asked the person in charge in English.

The person in charge of Tianwei was a forty-year-old woman named Milly. She had a somewhat cold demeanor and rarely spoke beyond necessary instructions. Still, her blue eyes closely watched Jiang Xiaobai’s every move.