Chapter 24: A Veil of Mist

I smiled slightly at the mirror. Today’s makeup was truly exquisite, making me look all the more radiant and captivating.

Beyond the standard filming schedule, the most important task of the day was the official character portrait session for the new drama.

As my assistant, Xiao Ya, helped me manage the train of my long gown and led me to the studio, the leading man and several other cast members had already arrived.

They greeted me enthusiastically, "You look stunning today, Jiang Tian."

"You are absolutely the perfect Fang Er!" "This show is going to be a huge hit! After we finish shooting today, we must get your autograph, Jiang Tian!"

I felt a bit bashful from all the praise. I lowered my head, shielding my low-cut gown with my hand as I tucked a stray lock of hair behind my ear.

Just then, a hand reached out toward me.

"Ms. Jiang."

I looked up to see a face I didn't recognize.

After a moment of hesitation, I finally placed her identity: Shen Baibai, the actress cast as the third female lead, replacing Sun Manni.

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Shen!" I gripped her hand firmly, and Shen Baibai responded with a smile.

Soon, the studio lights were set, and we began pairing up for the portrait shots.

The drama we were filming was titled *A Veil of Silk*. It told the story of Fang Er, a fashion designer who travels alone to France to hone her craft, where she crosses paths with Qian Feifei, Zhou Yu, Zheng Xiaotian, and others.

Set in that romantic land, three men and three women pursue their respective dreams while becoming entangled in a web of complex emotional attachments. They strove, they wandered, they chased, and they failed. The story encompassed not only the fidelity of love but also elements of friendship and familial bonds. When I first read the script, even I had been moved to tears.

The character I portrayed, Fang Er, was bold and passionate, brave in her pursuit of dreams, yet possessed of a sensitive and delicate side.

The photos were soon finished. In the portrait, I was draped in a red dress, my eyes shimmering, a single glance over my shoulder conveying a thousand charms.

"Thank you, everyone! The post-production team will begin retouching immediately. We expect the portraits and the first batch of promotional materials to go live tonight. Please show your support on Weibo when they drop. I hope our show becomes a massive success!"

As expected, the moment the poster was released that evening, it ignited the internet.

"Holy cow! Jiang Tian in that red dress is breathtaking! She looks like a fairy stepped right out of a painting!"

"Shen Baibai’s white dress is lovely too. One in red, one in white—it’s like a white moonlight and a red rose. I just hope the story lives up to it... It would be a waste of such beautiful styling if it turns out to be just another cliché youth drama!"

"Don’t talk nonsense! *A Veil of Silk* is adapted from the work of the renowned novelist Heng Yu, and Director Chen’s projects are always guaranteed to be high quality!"

"Jiang Tian’s acting has always been on point, and this look is flawless. I’m definitely watching this!"

Amidst the chorus of praise, some questioned my past controversies, but those comments were quickly buried.

Thanks to Gu Yan’s endorsement, many official industry accounts retweeted the news and gave *A Veil of Silk* high praise.

Through a series of strategic moves, the drama became a hit before it even aired. My Weibo follower count skyrocketed, and the comment section was filled with cheers.

"Let’s go, everyone! *A Veil of Silk* is destined for greatness! May we sweep all the awards!" the director wrote in the group chat, and everyone chimed in with their support.

*Jiang Tian! You can do this!* I cheered myself on silently.

Having broken free from that control freak, Fu Shuhua, I was certain I could carve out a bright future all on my own!