“Are you… are you the cutie that’s been going viral online?”
As soon as the makeup artist saw Lin Guanqi, she shot up from her seat with a slap. She had never seen anyone so adorable before.
Even if she didn’t get paid, she could still do an amazing job!
“Hurry up and sit! I’ll do your makeup right now! You’re just too cute!”
Lin Guanqi looked blankly at Ling Xue. What exactly had she told the makeup artist? Why was this woman so enthusiastic??
Are there actually people who enjoy working?
“Ah? Is that so? Well, thank you then…”
Once Lin Guanqi sat down, the woman began to work on her face. Her makeup skills were actually quite good.
But, wasn’t there something odd about this makeup artist?
Why did she seem to get more and more excited the longer she worked?
“Wow, your skin is so soft and smooth! The marks this brush leaves on your face are so clear—no need for any extra moisturizing!”
The makeup artist’s hand sped up as she worked.
After more than ten minutes.
The makeup artist was breathing heavily, looking very satisfied with the results of her work.
“Perfect! Absolutely perfect!”
“Teacher, teacher, can I take a reference photo?”
Lin Guanqi nodded. Taking reference photos was a common thing; in her previous life, she often had her makeup done and took reference shots afterward.
“Sure, go ahead. How much do I owe you for this session?”
The makeup artist waved her hand, looking as if she’d thoroughly enjoyed herself—there was no way she would take payment.
“Oh, no charge, no charge! If you ever need makeup again, just come find me!”
“No charge? Really?”
Lin Guanqi had never met a makeup artist who didn’t want to get paid—this was truly a first.
“Of course! This is the first time I’ve done makeup for such an adorable girl, I wouldn’t dream of charging you!”
Even though she was being complimented, it was as a girl, and Lin Guanqi couldn’t help but feel a little pleased about it!
“Hehehe…”
Lin Guanqi giggled a bit shyly.
In the past, when others praised her looks, she’d only feel like her features were out of place, but things were different now.
Now she was a girl through and through, so when she got complimented, she only felt she looked even more authentic, even more beautiful.
“Teacher, teacher, are you wearing this COS outfit to go to work?”
Lin Guanqi looked at the makeup artist. Could she really be that famous already? Even the makeup artist knew she was going to work in this outfit?
“How did you know? You could even guess that?”
“It’s not a guess—the news is already blowing up on Xiaohongshu!”
The makeup artist pulled out her phone and showed Lin Guanqi the posts inside. Sure enough, it was the café owner who had posted them.
Still, Lin Guanqi wasn’t really angry. Instead, she found it natural. If she were the owner, and it would help her business, she’d promote it too.
“Well, you should come by too! The more people, the livelier it’ll be!”
“You gave me free makeup—it’s only fair that I buy you a cup of coffee.”
Lin Guanqi said.
Reciprocity was a hallmark of Longguo people.
Give and take, that’s how things last.
“Alright!”
“I’ll go back and change into my c-outfit. I wasn’t planning on cosplaying, but I want to be your CP!”
At the mention of CP, Lin Guanqi immediately perked up.
“You mean, you’re going to cosplay… Mikaela?!”
Lin Guanqi said excitedly.
She’d wanted to do a Krul CP for a long time, but never had the chance.
Now the opportunity was knocking—how could she refuse?
Lin Guanqi didn’t even need to think about it. She agreed at once.
“My name’s Liu Ruxue. Just call me Xiaoxue!”
“I’ll head to the café first and wait for you.”
After she finished speaking, Lin Guanqi headed straight for the café, while Liu Ruxue went home to change into her c-outfit.
When she arrived at the café, it was already packed, because everyone knew today was Lin Guanqi’s first appearance in COS gear.
No one wanted to miss the sight—some people had even started lining up before the café opened, a clear sign of her massive popularity.
“Everyone, look! Look, she’s here! And she’s actually cosplaying as Krul!”
“Oh my god, Mom, I think I just saw a goddess! I’m not coming home for dinner tonight!”
“Is this someone you can actually meet in real life? The resemblance is uncanny.”
“Help, if I could get a girlfriend like this, I’d be willing to work ten jobs!”
Seeing so many fans here just for her, Lin Guanqi felt a bit embarrassed.
At that moment, Ling Xue teased her: “My friend has turned into a superstar now, huh? So many people are chasing after you!”
“I wonder if the celebrity could give me an autographed photo? Maybe I could sell it and make my first fortune!”
“Ugh, you’re so annoying, Ling Xue! Now you’re teasing me too!”
The owner of the café came out, and everyone started urging him, asking when they’d officially open. They all wanted to taste the first cup of coffee made by Lin Guanqi herself.
“Opening soon, opening soon! Please be patient, everyone! And don’t block the entrance—if you do, how am I supposed to open up?”
Chen Xi had expected business would be good, but he never imagined it would be this explosive.
At this rate, if there was ever a second Lin Guanqi, he could open a chain of cafés!
The idea was beautiful, but reality was harsh. Just handling today’s crowd was almost more than he could manage—never mind opening more locations.
After some effort to organize things, the café finally started running as usual. It looked hectic, but in truth, only two people were really busy: the manager, and Lin Guanqi!
After all, these two were the main players: the manager coordinated things, and Lin Guanqi handled the coffee. In fact, there were two baristas, but only one was needed, and it had to be Lin Guanqi herself.
“Manager, I’m exhausted. You didn’t say business would be this insane!”
Chen Xi himself was stunned. He hadn’t expected today’s takings to exceed the whole of last month. Clearly, he was paying too little—he’d have to give her a bonus after work.
“It’s fine, it’s fine! I’ll give you extra pay when your shift is done—I really didn’t expect things to get this crazy today!”
Lin Guanqi cheered herself on silently. It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s all for the money—this much hardship is nothing!
Way better than being in debt.
“How much extra will you give? I’m beat—if it’s only a couple hundred, count me out.”
“I’ll pay you a thousand a day!”
“Boss? No, foster father! Don’t be so distant! I swear I’ll work my hardest at this job!”
With that, Lin Guanqi threw herself into work again—after all, it was a thousand yuan a day.
“Alright! Let’s give it our all and smash today’s sales record!”