A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 164 Dressing Table: A Promise of Etiquette

In the bustling film and television city, inside a classically styled mansion, a period drama is being filmed. Liu Yixin is an experienced makeup artist on the crew. Her dressing room is filled with various bottles and jars, eyebrow pencils and powder puffs, and the walls are covered with makeup sketches designed for different characters. At this moment, she is focused on applying makeup to Guli, who plays the female lead. The brush in her hand moves like a nimble paintbrush, outlining delicate lines on Guli's face.

"Yixin, your technique is amazing! Every time I finish your makeup, I feel like I'm not myself anymore, but completely the character herself." Guli looked in the mirror, watching herself gradually become more and more beautiful, and couldn't help but praise her.

Liu Yixin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Of course, I'm going to make you the most beautiful ancient costume goddess in the whole show. You have such good features, with just a little touch-up, you'll be stunning." As she spoke, she picked up an eyeliner and carefully drew eyeliner on Guli's eyes.

Just then, the door to the dressing room was gently pushed open, and a tall, handsome figure appeared in the doorway. Liu Yixin subconsciously looked up and saw a man dressed in a simple white shirt and black casual pants standing there. His eyes were clear and bright, and he had a gentle demeanor. He was also holding a thick book on ancient etiquette in his hand.

"Excuse me, is Miss Guli here? I'm her teacher in charge of ancient etiquette, and it's time for her lesson today." The man's voice was deep and magnetic.

Liu Yixin sized him up, thinking to herself: This demeanor is quite fitting for the image of a young master in period dramas. She pointed to Guli, who was putting on makeup, and said, "She's here, but you'll have to wait a while; my makeup isn't finished yet. Please have a seat."

The man smiled and nodded, then found a chair in a corner and sat down quietly, waiting. Liu Yixin continued her work while occasionally glancing at the unfamiliar man out of the corner of her eye. She noticed that although the man was sitting there, his eyes were always focused on the process of her applying makeup to Guli, revealing a hint of curiosity and appreciation in his eyes.

"Sister Guli, your etiquette teacher looks quite young, is she reliable?" Liu Yixin deliberately raised her voice, trying to attract the man's attention.

Guli smiled and said, "Sister Yixin, don't underestimate him. Teacher Fu is very famous in the industry. He is the etiquette consultant for many period dramas. He is very knowledgeable about ancient etiquette and knows all kinds of rules and postures like the back of his hand."

"Oh?" Liu Yixin raised an eyebrow and looked at the man. "So your surname is Fu. Teacher Fu, you said that ancient etiquette was so complicated, it must have been very difficult to learn, right?"

Teacher Fu stood up, walked to Liu Yixin's side, and looked at Guli's makeup. She said seriously, "Indeed, ancient etiquette involves all aspects of life, from clothing, food, housing, and transportation to social etiquette. Every detail is important. However, as long as you grasp the rules and essence, it is not too difficult to learn. Just like your makeup, a few seemingly simple strokes can create completely different character images. This is also an art."

Liu Yixin was amused by his words: "Oh, Teacher Fu, you're quite the talker. But do you think there's any difference between ancient makeup and the ancient costume makeup we wear now? I've always studied modern makeup techniques, and I really don't know much about ancient things."

Teacher Fu became interested and took an eyebrow pencil from Liu Yixin, pointing to Guli's eyebrows and saying, "Take these eyebrows for example. The eyebrow shapes in different dynasties in ancient times were very different. In the Tang Dynasty, wide eyebrows were popular, with a broad and thick shape, showing grandeur and nobility; while in the Song Dynasty, slender moth eyebrows were favored, which appeared gentle and beautiful. Moreover, ancient cosmetics were also different from modern ones, many of which were made from natural plants and minerals."

Liu Yixin listened intently, surprised that there was so much to learn about ancient etiquette and makeup. Curious, she asked, "Were the makeup steps for women in ancient times also very complicated?"

Teacher Fu nodded and explained in detail: "In ancient times, women's makeup involved many steps. First, they would apply lead powder to make their skin white; then they would apply rouge to enhance their complexion; next, they would draw their eyebrows, apply floral decorations, dot their cheeks, draw slanted red lines, apply lip rouge, and so on. Each step had specific techniques and intricacies, unlike the convenient and quick process we have now."

As Liu Yixin listened, she silently memorized the information, feeling that it would definitely be of great help to her future makeup work. She looked at Teacher Fu gratefully and said, "Teacher Fu, I've really learned a lot today. I didn't expect you to know so much about ancient makeup. It seems I'll have to learn from you more in the future."

Teacher Fu smiled and waved her hand: "We learn from each other. Actually, I've always been very curious about your modern makeup skills. Being able to create different looks based on the characteristics of the characters in a short time is a remarkable skill."

The two chatted away, their conversation ranging from ancient etiquette to modern makeup, the topics becoming increasingly broad. Guli, sitting to the side, watched them talk animatedly and couldn't help but tease, "You two seem to have hit it off immediately; you've almost forgotten about me, the main character."

Liu Yixin then snapped out of her reverie and smiled sheepishly, "Look at me, I got so caught up in chatting that I forgot about the important matter. Sister Guli, it'll be done soon." With that, she quickened her pace and soon finished Guli's makeup.

"Wow, Sister Yixin, you look so beautiful! I almost don't recognize myself!" Guli exclaimed excitedly as she looked at herself in the mirror.

Liu Yixin looked at her work with satisfaction, then turned to Teacher Fu and said, "Teacher Fu, Guli is yours now. Teach her etiquette well, and make sure she doesn't embarrass herself in front of the camera."

Teacher Fu smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I will definitely teach her to become a well-educated and virtuous lady from ancient times."

Guli stood up and followed Teacher Fu to the side to begin the etiquette lesson. Liu Yixin sat to the side, tidying up her makeup tools while observing the teaching process from time to time. She noticed that Teacher Fu taught very seriously, personally demonstrating every movement and posture, patiently correcting Guli's mistakes. Guli also learned very diligently, trying her best to imitate Teacher Fu's movements, her face filled with a focused expression.

"Guli, your salutation posture isn't quite right yet. You need to lean forward slightly, place your hands together in front of your lower abdomen, and let your eyes look down naturally. Come on, do it again," Teacher Fu gently instructed.

Guli took a deep breath and performed the curtsy again. This time, her movements were noticeably smoother and her posture more graceful.

"Hmm, much better this time. However, you still need to pay attention to your dignified and elegant demeanor, and bring out the gentle temperament of ancient women." Teacher Fu nodded in satisfaction.

Watching Guli make continuous progress under Teacher Fu's guidance, Liu Yixin couldn't help but admire Teacher Fu's professional abilities even more. She thought to herself, "This Teacher Fu is not only knowledgeable, but also has unique teaching methods. No wonder she has such a good reputation in the industry."

Before she knew it, an hour had passed, and Guli's etiquette class was over. She walked over to Liu Yixin and said happily, "Sister Yixin, I learned so much today. Teacher Fu taught so well, I feel like I've become an ancient person."

Liu Yixin said with a smile, "That's good. I hope you can show these etiquettes when you're filming and bring a visual feast to the audience."

Teacher Fu packed up his things and prepared to leave. He walked up to Liu Yixin, smiled, and said, "It was a pleasure chatting with you today. I hope we'll have the opportunity to exchange ideas again in the future."

Liu Yixin smiled and replied, "Me too, Teacher Fu. If I ever encounter any problems with ancient makeup in the future, I'll definitely need to trouble you."

"You're welcome anytime," Ms. Fu said, turning and leaving the dressing room.

As Liu Yixin watched his departing figure, a strange feeling welled up inside her. She didn't know if this was the beginning of fate, but she knew that this man surnamed Fu had already left a deep impression on her.