The next day, when she attended an event, she was still looking glum while waiting backstage.
Yang Weiyang leaned in curiously and struck up a conversation with her.
"Xiao Ci, what's wrong? You don't seem very happy, but this movie should be a huge success!"
"Such a massive commercial investment, and a sci-fi theme too. If it explodes, it'll be a top-tier long-term meal ticket..."
As she spoke, she seemed to recall something and stuck out her tongue.
"Oh, I forgot, Xiao Ci, you're not exactly clinging to long-term meal tickets. Anyway, you've already won Best Actress, so plenty of good resources are waiting for you."
Yang Weiyang, however, was beaming.
"But your look today is absolutely stunning."
"I feel like you'll set the internet ablaze with another iconic photo. Look at that tiny waist that looks like it could be snapped in half – it's a deadly weapon! This gown on you is truly heavenly."
"I thought you'd wear something fierce and cool, with a futuristic vibe, since it's a sci-fi film. I didn't expect you to show up in a traditional Chinese style evening gown..."
Lin Mucia said.
"I designed this myself."
"Originally, I wanted to wear the futuristic female warrior outfit. But the production team said it would spoil the film's look, so I changed. This was designed to promote Hanfu, and I modified some elements to make it grander and more suitable for today's occasion."
In other words.
Goddess Zi Mu. Always the goddess.
Self-produced, self-designed.
Guaranteed to stun.
Lin Mucia never had to worry about red carpet appearances.
Yang Weiyang was so envious she was practically drooling—and when Lin Mucia saw Yang Weiyang's envious gaze, her lips curved slightly. Yang Weiyang heard Lin Mucia continue.
"I have many more series, and I plan to launch my own haute couture evening gown collection. It's in the works. Next time, you can pick out whichever one you like, and wear it. Each one is unique, so you don't have to worry about matching anyone else!"
She said this with full confidence.
Yang Weiyang's eyes widened.
"Where do you find so much time?"
Lin Mucia stroked her chin.
"When filming 'Desperate Woman.' Wasn't I in complete isolation then?"
"Besides shooting my scenes, I spent half my time reading and preparing for university courses, and the other half drawing designs. Coincidentally, my character in the film also knew a bit about making clothes, so I was getting into character too."
"Filmed for several months, drawing one outfit a day, that's enough for me to draw over a hundred."
She said it so casually.
Yang Weiyang swallowed, her eyes trembled as she looked at her, her expression peculiar—truly, a remarkable life never needed explanations. Lin Mucia's life was indeed like an opened cheat code.
The same twenty-four hours in a day.
How could some people.
Accomplish so much?
"Then... what was Ling Qianhe doing?"
Lin Mucia thought for a moment.
"Him? You mean during filming?"
Yang Weiyang nodded.
"Yes, aren't you two together?"
This question, Lin Mucia didn't need to hesitate. Of course, she knew what he was doing.
"Playing dumb, watching me draw and sew clothes."
Yang Weiyang propped her chin on her hand, finding it utterly unbelievable.
"Is that true? My heavens, I thought that when you weren't filming, you two would discuss business collaborations. He's the head of the Ling family! And he was really... willingly playing the fool?"
"So when he's in character, he really can't get out of it, or separate himself from the role."
Lin Mucia nodded.
"Yes."
"He's a very good actor."
On this point, there was no argument.
The staff outside were already urging them to go on stage. The entertainment industry values presence and order, but given Lin Mucia's current status, it would be understandable if she were the grand finale.
However, she glanced at Yang Weiyang.
She walked out with her.
The two girls stepped out, the flashbulbs blazing.
When the live camera focused on her, she gave a slight nod, a cool smile gracing her eyes and brows, an unspeakable beauty, like scattered cold stars, all falling into the depths of her eyes.
She was wearing a pale green gown today.
Amidst the classic elegance, it added an extra three parts of refined beauty.
She didn't need overly vibrant colors; she herself was the most refined and dignified beauty in the world.
Fans had previously debated whether Lin Mucia, being so beautiful, leaned towards the epitome of subtle beauty or striking beauty.
But the argument never reached a conclusion.
After all, she was too beautiful, her beauty suited both subtle and striking styles perfectly.
She looked stunning regardless of how she appeared.
Lin Mucia's fans had already flooded the comments.
[Xiao Ci is finally back to work! Our treasure, our darling! Xiao Ci's beauty is also working hard today—*sniffles*, Xiao Ci is just too beautiful!]
[She just finished her new drama, didn't she? Not even taking a long vacation. Xiao Ci is the most dedicated star in the entertainment industry!]
[The studio said the gown she's wearing today is called 'Riverbank Sunshine,' inspired by misty rainy days in Jiangnan. She designed it herself. My baby is a jack-of-all-trades, capable of anything. As her fan, I couldn't be prouder!]
Fans quickly scrolled through comments.
The screen was instantly filled with barrage messages.
The host, upon Lin Mucia's arrival, naturally wanted to talk about her new film. This movie was part of a sci-fi interstellar series, and it was rumored that the film boldly cast many newcomers.
"With such a large investment in this movie and so many new faces, don't you feel it's risky?"
"I heard some actors were introduced by you? Like Yang Weiyang, who's by your side, as we all know you and Yang Weiyang have always been close. Was this opportunity something you gave her?"
This question.
Held a hidden trap.
If answered poorly, it could create a rift between her and Yang Weiyang.
Lin Mucia glanced at the host, she smiled, her lips curving.
"No. Brother Long selects actors who are suitable."
"This film is everyone's labor of love, and naturally, we consider everything for the movie's sake. Whether they are suitable for the role."
Seeing she couldn't be stumped, the host intended to press further.
"But—they say this movie is being made to compete with some grand masterpieces and high-budget superhero films in the overseas film industry. I don't know, as the protagonist of this movie, do you feel pressure? And currently, you are the most famous actor in the crew. If the box office isn't good... will you feel immense pressure?"
This host, for some reason.
Was targeting her with every question.
However, Lin Mucia showed no displeasure.
In front of the camera, the refined beauty's eyes curved.
Like a clear spring.
Her beauty was soul-refreshing.
Then she said.
"No."
"Because, it won't be bad."
"I have confidence in my movie, in the work everyone has poured their hearts into."
"Our movie is very good."
She nodded, and her fans were almost swept away by her smile.
[Xiao Ci is too beautiful, too stunning, *sob sob*!]
[Whatever she says is right!]
[If she says it's good, it must be good! Besides, how could the box office be bad? We can't even get tickets for this movie!]