Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!-Chapter 344 - 343: New Drama Costume Reveal

When Mia Sutton stepped out, Annabelle Hughes was sitting on a chair nearby and saw her.

Both were wearing qipao, yet exuded completely different vibes. The aura alone made Annabelle feel slightly overshadowed.

After all, Mia Sutton’s beauty was captivating. She truly could carry the look, the qipao accentuating her waist perfectly, with a stunning figure.

Her hair was styled in big waves.

Normally, someone of her age might not be able to pull off such a look and could end up looking awkward.

But Mia was different. Not only did she not falter, but this style suited her perfectly, her figure flawless, fully upholding the qipao.

Her face was impossible to ignore, able to be both innocent and alluring.

To use a phrase, it would be like comparing West Lake to Xizi, beautiful with both light and heavy makeup.

Additionally, with her tall stature of 1.68 meters and wearing high heels, she seemed to float gracefully with every step.

Even Annabelle had to admit, Mia’s looks were among the top in the industry, matched by very few.

Ian Lee came over, and upon seeing her, laughed twice: "Indeed, I knew I didn’t choose the wrong person."

Then he turned to ask the staff beside him, "How many more outfits left?"

"Just a few more costumes."

Ian nodded, "Alright, go change, let me see the effect."

Though he had seen Mia’s opera-themed look in videos, he wanted to see it in person.

Soon, Mia went back to redo her makeup. The opera makeup was difficult, requiring intricate details, and took a long time.

Especially when tightening her headdress, Mia almost couldn’t bear it. The same painful sensation from the stage last time returned.

Though it was a tough process, the resulting effect was quite impressive.

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To shoot this film, Ian specifically hired a professional opera teacher for guidance. So, when Mia appeared, everyone immediately knew her foundational skills.

Ian praised her several times, clearly showing his satisfaction.

Jensen Sterling was also standing aside. When he met Mia’s gaze, he saw the young girl blink playfully at him.

A few seconds later, a faint smile curved on his lips.

Jensen, playing a warlord character, was dressed in military attire with a cloak draped over him.

He was already tall, and the outfit made him look even more stately and grand.

Mia couldn’t help but steal glances at him every so often; he was simply too handsome.

Being a sucker for good looks, she truly couldn’t resist this type.

However, many people on set were looking at Jensen, so Mia’s gaze went unnoticed by anyone.

"Very good. Check if there’s anything unsuitable in the styling and adjust accordingly. Once settled, we can finalize it."

Ian told the person in charge of styling.

The person nodded, indicating they understood.

Regarding the styling, there weren’t major issues. There might be minor adjustments needed, which they would handle later.

Ian gathered all the actors together.

"Alright, the styling is about set. Please pay attention to any necessary changes moving forward."

"One more thing, everyone must be in the crew tomorrow for a group script reading. 8 a.m., don’t be late."

Script readings had been a regular habit of Ian’s for a long time.

To be honest, many filming crews rarely hold group script readings now, as it’s considered time-consuming.

Everything’s fast-paced now, and people’s minds are getting restless. Many can’t calm down for script readings, one reason fewer good dramas and films are being produced.

But Ian was different. In his crew, script reading was like a compulsory course, essential.

Besides script reading, actors were required to join the crew half a month in advance for various training sessions.

For example, on posture, etiquette, and many other aspects. He was always very strict about this.

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The next day, Ian indeed arrived early. During the script reading, Mia noticeably felt he was different, very serious.

However, his feedback was very on point. After a day of script reading, Mia felt her understanding and grasp of the plot had improved.

Moreover, the costume department worked swiftly, resolving styling issues promptly, and started shooting the costume photos as soon as they were finalized.

As the leads, Mia and Jensen had the most to shoot, and the biggest workload.

At first, the photographer was worried the two might not connect, given how Jensen, the award-winning actor, usually kept a respectful distance from actresses, avoiding romantic scenes.

But surprisingly, not only were they not awkward, they perfectly captured the essence of the scenes.

Some photos even had such a tantalizing vibe that the photographer himself thought they were brilliant.

It couldn’t have been more natural.

Later, he even praised Mia to others, saying she was mentally strong, not at all nervous while taking publicity photos with Jensen, and worked so well with him.

And Jensen, he never realized before how intense his gaze was, especially in emotional scenes.

That expression could even make one blush.

If Mia knew he thought this way, she would probably say that he overthought. This wasn’t strong mental endurance; it was just natural acting.

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Ian wasted no time. Since the script had been in preparation for a long while, with detailed planning, from the moment character styling began, Mia hadn’t had a break.

She was running to the set every day, naturally with Mr. Sterling.

Soon, the production officially announced their cast.

@Jensen Sterling as Seth Quinn @Mia Sutton as Rosalind, the beauty of love amidst war, let us explore their story together (listed by age)

Included below were their posters, two solo shots and a joint photo.

Mia’s solo shot was in her opera attire, while Jensen’s was in his military uniform.

In the joint photo, Mia wore a qipao, sitting in a chair, looking out the window, with her long, fair legs crossed, subtly visible. Holding a lady’s cigarette in her hand, her eyes slightly squinted, exuding charm, very reminiscent of Hong Kong cinema.

The man was in a suit, standing behind her, with deep eyes focused on her back.

A blend of melancholy and romance, setting a rich atmosphere.

Afterward, they tagged several supporting roles, one by one, in a grand fashion.

As soon as the news broke, it caused a sensation online.