363 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

# Chapter 363: The Enchanting and Alluring Su Daji The next day, Su Qi was jolted awake at five in the morning by a series of knocks on her door. Su Qi had thought waking up at eight to teach was already early enough. Little did she expect that on her first day of acting, she would be taught an even earlier lesson. Dressed in a tracksuit, she, along with her elder brother and the somewhat peculiar Liu Qi, reached the theater by 5:40 AM. Though it was midsummer, the early morning temperature was still a bit brisk. She felt that this coolness refreshed her. Following behind her brother, she inevitably attracted a lot of attention. The role of Su Daji had been the subject of numerous rumors since she agreed to take on the part two days ago. Director Zhang had halted the casting for the role, signifying that a choice had been made. Even before she set foot in the theater, Su Qi had already drawn many eyes. Luckily, having experienced public speaking at conferences and the high school teaching platform, she was no longer as stage-shy as she once was. Although she still felt a bit bashful, it was within a tolerable range now. Not only were staff members present at the theater today, but a few young women who were also vying for the role of Su Daji. Perhaps calling them girls isn't quite right. They were young stars, many with roles in TV dramas, all curious to see who had ultimately taken the role from them. Director Zhang quickly noticed the gazes around and, following them, saw the towering Su Siyang, and the little girl hiding behind him. However, when he noticed the tracksuit she wore, he frowned subconsciously. Why does this little girl wear such strange clothing, he thought to himself, like she has limited options, wearing it twice out of the three times they've met? Could it be that her family is poor? That didn't seem right. Apart from Su Siyang being her brother, Director Zhang knew that Su Qi's mother was Lu Ran—a major financier of many of his film and television works—surely, money wasn't an issue. Unaware of the silent critique of her outfit, Su Qi looked at Director Zhang, whom she hadn't seen for a long time. His face, with deep-set eyes and dark circles, seemed terribly worn out to her. After a brief exchange of greetings with Director Zhang, he announced to everyone, "This is Su Qi, our chosen actor for Su Daji. Everyone, get along well! If you haven't had breakfast, you should get something to eat. We're starting in twenty minutes." Hearing Director Zhang's words, those who were already focused on Su Qi only became more curious. Many wanted to greet her, but before they could get close, Liu Qi interjected with a chuckle, "Let me take her to get ready first, you can talk later." As she spoke, she took Su Qi's hand and her suitcase, leading her away from the crowd. Unfamiliar with film sets, Su Qi quickly followed Liu Qi to the makeup room. It wasn't her first time in a makeup room on set; she'd been here while filming her sword dance. However, this room was evidently larger and more refined than the previous one. As Su Qi examined the room, Liu Qi pulled a "Ruyi Dream Garment" from her suitcase and handed it to her, pushing her towards the dressing room, "Xiao Qi, change into this outfit first. I'll find a makeup artist for you." Once inside the dressing room, Su Qi listened to the sound of Liu Qi's stiletto heels pacing and her conversation with the makeup artist outside. She couldn't help but feel that not everything about being a celebrity was glamorous. At least through Liu Qi, she realized how busy it was. After about five minutes, Su Qi managed to put on the enchanting Ruyi Dream Garment. She twirled in front of the dressing room mirror, glimpsing her delicate feet, seemingly accentuated beneath the vibrant red garment. Assuring herself that everything was in place, she opened the door and saw Liu Qi and another woman waiting for her. "This is Hua Fenglin, the top makeup artist in the crew," introduced Liu Qi. "She'll make sure you look stunning. Hua, this is Su Qi, our Su Daji. I'm counting on you for her makeup." The seasoned manager Liu Qi introduced them formally. Hua Fenglin, after greeting Su Qi, guided her to a seat in front of the makeup mirror. As she faced Su Qi's delicate features and the captivating aura about her, Hua Fenglin felt challenged for the first time. She'd done makeup for countless actresses and always believed there were no ugly women, only lazy ones. Today, she thought she would finally showcase her skills. After all, the bewitching charm of Su Daji's character was a challenge for any actress to portray convincingly. Yet, as she observed Su Qi emerging from the dressing room and sat her in front of the mirror, Hua Fenglin realized she felt somewhat lost. Typically, the first step would involve applying foundation. However, faced with Su Qi's flawless, porcelain-like skin, Hua Fenglin silently put down the foundation sponge. Switching to an eyebrow pencil, she hesitated to start, feeling as if any stroke on Su Qi's perfectly shaped eyebrows would be a mistake. Fortunately, as a professional makeup artist, Hua Fenglin quickly found her breakthrough—Su Qi's hair. With her meticulous artistry, Su Qi's long, ink-like hair was transformed into a remarkably stunning style. Her long bangs were elegantly swept to the left side, the wavy strands exuding an air of sophistication. The inky strands cascaded over the vibrant violet shawl, adding an extra layer to Su Qi's already powerful presence. Seeing the finished style, Su Qi exhaled a sigh of relief. She had worried it might resemble the exaggerated cartoonish style of Su Daji, but was quite satisfied with this elegant result. After discreetly slipping on a pair of shimmering earrings, Su Qi was ready to head to the set with Liu Qi. Walking ahead, Liu Qi couldn’t help but smile as she noticed every pair of eyes in the room drawn to Su Qi. After all, this little girl was no mere pretty face; she was quite the talented actress. Soon, following Liu Qi, Su Qi entered the set about to start filming. Instantly, everyone's gaze fixated on the mesmerizing Su Daji before them. Several even gasped in surprise. Her hair was a deep azure, her delicate face graced with pure eyes now tinged with seduction. Her fair skin, soft as snow, and the violet-red Ruyi Dream Garment enhanced her allure with an air of enchanting nobility, making it impossible for onlookers to look away. This... this is just too stunning, truly a beauty beyond compare!