Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 25 Birds Side Story

Xia Chunqi: "Sis, can I wear it?"

Lin Shuying: "Okay, I'll do a makeover for you guys. Go find a nice cheongsam to change into."

"Okay! Thank you for your love, my dear sister~"

After saying that, Xia Chunqi ran upstairs.

Lin Shuying: "Ranran, remember to film a video later. This is our studio's first makeup and styling session, so we must record it and upload it to StarNet later."

"Ok."

Xia Chunqi chose a pale yellow cheongsam with wide sleeves embroidered with roses and came downstairs, looking forward to her cousin showing off her skills.

Lin Shuying suddenly realized that she had forgotten to order custom cosmetics!

We had previously considered that everyone was bald and just starting to grow hair, so we had custom-made wigs.

It was mainly customized for myself.

I hadn't thought about cosmetics.

The main problem is that Star Leaf doesn't have cosmetics, only various kinds of sprays.

Upon hearing Lin Shuying's request, Liang Ranran thought of the large box of spray paint she had brought and asked, "Boss, is the spray paint okay?"

Lin Shuying thought for a moment and said, "Let's give it a try first."

She took out a large box of airbrush ink and various nozzles. These nozzles were designed for drawing details, but in the airbrush designs Lin Shuying had seen so far, the spray heads seemed rather useless...

Using a headband, Xia Chunqi's rather long hair was pulled up, and she was carefully given an oriental-style makeup look.

Willow-leaf eyebrows, peach blossom eyes, and misty red lips. Because the dress is a cheongsam, the makeup shouldn't be too heavy; a light touch is best.

This cheongsam has a fresh and gentle style, with a slightly charming and cute feel, so the makeup shouldn't be too mature.

Secure the hairpiece to your head, then simply twist it into a rose-shaped bun at the back of your head. Let the longer parts hang naturally, and use a curling iron specially made for making velvet flowers to curl them into small curls. Place the hairpin on top, and insert the comb into the other side. Finally, put on a pair of ruby ​​earrings.

A cute, sophisticated, and charming look for a wealthy heiress has been created.

Lin Shuying patted Xia Chunqi's back and said, "Go look in the mirror."

Liang Ranran was stunned. She had no idea there was such a magical operation.

Xia Chunqi stood in front of the mirror, unable to believe that the person in the mirror was herself!

She turned left and right, her loose hair curls and earrings swaying, and the peony on her head accentuated her alluring beauty.

Lin Shuying said with some dissatisfaction, "Red is a bit too eye-catching and doesn't match your cheongsam. Next time, I'll make you a darker, more old-fashioned cheongsam."

Xia Chunqi looked in the mirror, then at her cousin, and then cupped her face in her hands, swooning.

"Sister, I probably won't be able to get married in this lifetime!"

Forehead.......

"I've fallen in love with myself, sob sob. I'm so beautiful, how can I be so beautiful!"

Lin Shuying pinched her cheek; the spray was sticky, no good.

"Girls should be pretty and beautiful."

Spray makeup isn't working; you'd better get some custom-made cosmetics. While period costumes can look good without makeup, they look best with makeup on!

"I'm going to order some things, you guys go ahead with your work. Oh, and remember to use copper wire when you practice, don't use gold or silver wire, don't mix up the materials."

Gold and silver are very expensive. Although Lin Shuying is not short of money now, she still has the stingy habits she developed as a hairpin maker in her previous life.

Back in the day, the most practical tips for poor hairpin makers online were those written by her.

Becoming a hairpin maker is very expensive, easily costing tens of dollars, and you can only buy cheap materials like junk bags and mascots. Resin materials are also only a few dollars each.

Lin Shuying is adept at knowing when various materials are on sale, and her skill at getting the best deals is almost heartbreaking.

"Ok."

We use holography to design cosmetics and send the designs to a customization company for production.

But which company should be in charge of formulating cosmetic product standards?

First, I searched online and found a custom-made goods studio. Clients can send them their requirements, and they will then contact other studios and contractors to customize the goods.

This company is good, but I wonder if the interstellar brokers are just as bad as those in my previous life.

Let's send out a letter of intent to cooperate first.

Enter the holographic game world and begin creating cosmetics.

Since I've already put in the effort to design cosmetics, I might as well update the cosmetics for Qingfengyi's game. Her existing makeup designs are too simplistic; the makeup looks created by the players themselves would probably be quite interesting.

Blush, foundation, eyebrow pencil, lipstick, makeup brushes—you need everything you need.

Now that we're in a game, we absolutely have to get our hands on some classic mother-of-pearl inlay, colored porcelain, wood carvings, and treasured cosmetic boxes.

The first item is a treasure box, three layers that can be opened and stacked in a staggered manner for easy access to items. Lin Shuying saw this box in a museum in her previous life, and it's truly hard to imagine that such superb craftsmanship existed in ancient times, comparable to the diverse jewelry boxes and cosmetic boxes of modern times.

Speaking of makeup boxes, Lin Shuying owns quite a few, having bought many different styles, but in the end, storage baskets are still the most practical...

The treasure box is carved with orchids and butterflies, and adorned with green jade and red envelopes. It has gold trim, and a transparent crystal jade rabbit guards the drawer, with two bright ruby ​​eyes.

Three tiers with twenty-eight compartments of varying sizes, the largest being the brush holder, which is designed to tilt the brush heads upwards to prevent contamination. The attention to detail is remarkable; you won't find a single flaw in its storage.

It also comes with a brush holder, where you can put the brushes and then put the holder in the compartment.

The brush box is a yellow porcelain with red peony and butterfly patterns, adorned with peony leaves and some small floral patterns.

Lin Shuying looked at the box from left to right, "Oh my god, it's so beautiful I don't want to give it to anyone else."

I love the rich and noble yellow hue. No wonder ancient emperors designated yellow, bright red, and black as royal colors; they are simply too beautiful.

Don't be fooled by the fact that many people in the past said that bright yellow, bright red, bright purple, and bright green were tacky. But when they actually designed them, who wouldn't like them?

The richness emanating from these colors alone is irresistible.

As the design progressed, a royal-style cosmetic box emerged, featuring patterns primarily of peonies and butterflies. It was all about opulent gold and a rich, luxurious aesthetic.

After thinking about it, I'll add another elegant one.

A balanced diet of meat and vegetables is the best.

It's basically a collecting obsession; I like to have a huge collection of beautiful things!

Next set: Silver Phoenix Bird Box.

Outside was a huge phoenix, its colorful jade wings fluttering, its neck outstretched. Large emeralds were inlaid on its tail feathers, and its eyes were made of fine sapphires, giving it an air of nobility.

It held a sycamore branch in its claws, its strength and elegance were captivating.

All around were hundreds of birds: orioles, pheasants, magpies, swallows, white cranes, little thrushes...

The Chinese people's love for birds is a tradition passed down from ancient times, and keeping birds is a symbol of wealth and status.

Snowflakes play with red plum blossoms outside the wall; from where in the deep garden does the oriole sing? Layer upon layer of moon gates and screens, it turns out to be a caged beauty under the eaves.

For some reason, Lin Shuying felt a strong connection when she thought of this scene!

It is often said that poetry and painting are inseparable, and this is indeed true.

Let's use this pattern on the front of the Silver Phoenix Hundred Birds Box.

The makeup box inside features blue indigo orchids and small yellow butterflies, with a white porcelain base. The overall style becomes elegant and understated. The white porcelain feels smooth, cool, and wonderful to the touch.

Only the pattern and background color are different; the size, number of layers, quantity of each layer, and overall design are the same as the treasure box.

It took Lin Shuying a whole day to design the two makeup boxes. She took a short break in the middle of the day to relax.

Lin Shuying relaxes by exercising, such as twisting her body from side to side, swinging her arms, and running. She aims to improve her physical fitness so she can stay in the holographic world longer.

What designers hate most is when inspiration is at its peak and then an alarm goes off. Taking a short break to relax, the inspiration bursts like a soap bubble, irretrievably lost.

That's terrible.

I checked the message I sent to Baiwu Custom Studio using my personal computer, and they replied.

"Hello, it's a pleasure to have you here. I'm wondering what you'd like to order. I'd appreciate a holographic concept design, but if you don't have a hologram, a drawing would also be helpful."

Lin Shuying: "I want to customize some cosmetics, for use on the face, to ensure safety. I'll send you a holographic video and tell you the price."

Send the designed holographic video to Baiwu Custom Studio and wait for their reply.

The design has already been submitted for patent application. Lin Shuying has developed the habit of adding a patent application whenever she designs something for a game.

The junior staff member at Baiwu Custom Studio who received Lin Shuying opened Lin Shuying's holographic video, intending to analyze it into product design drawings and hand them over to the customization team, who would then determine the price based on the design drawings.

When I saw the magnificent treasure box and the elegant silver phoenix and bird box, I was completely stunned.

This customer wants to customize this?

So beautiful!

It's a simple 3D printing process, just need to embed the energy stones. The workmanship is relatively simple, and setting aside the design, it's a small order.

Upon closer inspection, the box opened, revealing cosmetics inside. The receptionist was stunned when she saw detailed instructions on the craftsmanship of each item. It truly was a treasure trove!

The box inside is so beautifully designed that it cannot be printed in 3D. Even in the interstellar era, porcelain would require large machines to customize, let alone to paint such exquisite and beautiful patterns on it.

The contents of the box contained more information, mostly requirements...

After sending the analyzed product design drawings and requirements to the customization team, the team leader asked incredulously, "Are you sure this order was given to a small studio like ours by the other party?"

Such a luxurious design should definitely be commissioned by a top-tier custom designer.

"Yes, team leader, what's the quote? We're waiting for your reply over there."

The person in charge calculated the cost based on the materials and requirements marked on the form and then produced a quotation.

"Two sets cost 97, of which the energy stones cost 68."

The client used quite a few energy stones on their two boxes, especially on the drawer handles. Those energy stones of that grade would cost hundreds of thousands, even though the individual stones were small in size, the quantity was large.

There are 24 stones in total, and they all look like high-quality energy stones.

"Okay, I'll reply."

After receiving the quote, Lin Shuying replied: "Leave the space where the energy stone will be set empty, leaving a slot for it."

She didn't want to spend hundreds of thousands on a few energy stones; with so many gems at home, they were much cheaper.

"It's actually cheaper to buy energy stones from us. If you buy the energy stones you need yourself, it will cost at least a million or more."

Lin Shuying: "I don't need energy stones. Also, could you make it cheaper if I make more?"

Receptionist: "How many would you like to make?"

Lin Shuying thought for a moment and replied, "Make ten sets first, two boxes per set, ten sets in total."

The receptionist did a quick calculation and it came to nearly three million energy stones!

A huge order!

I hurriedly contacted the head of the customization team, "Team leader, the other party wants to customize ten sets, but they don't want energy stones. They asked if we could give them a discount."

Team leader: "Why not take the energy stones? If we make ten sets, we can give him a discount on the energy stone portion."

Receptionist: "She's sure she doesn't want the energy stone."

Team leader, what a pity! If we wanted energy stones, ten sets would be a deal worth nearly ten million.

It's a pity that their studio rarely receives such large orders.

"If she's willing to order from us long-term, we can give her a 10% discount. We can also give her a 20% discount if she wants energy stones."

Receptionist: "Okay, I'll reply to that."

Lin Shuying turned on her personal computer, placed the chat interface between the two of them in front of her, and started running.

The optical computer is also very convenient; you can just think about it and operate it without using your hands.

Wow, interstellar travel is really great, except for the lack of delicious food, plants, and interstellar people running around naked.

Receptionist: "I'll try my best to get you a 5% discount from our superiors. If you're a long-term customer and order from us, we'll give you a 10% discount. If you also order your energy stones from us, we can give you a 20% discount. We can customize anything here; whatever you want, we can make it."

Lin Shuying: "I don't want the energy stones, I'll order ten sets. Let's have a long-term partnership in the future."

Soon, the other party sent over the contract. After signing it, Lin Shuying paid a 50% deposit, with the remainder to be paid upon delivery.

It cost 261 million, wow.

No wonder she had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cosmetics in her past life; she's now buying them extravagantly.

It's good to be rich, hehe.

After the cosmetics are customized, I'll order some hair extensions. These are probably a necessity later on, so I'll stock up.

Lin Shuying exited the chat interface, and a news article flashed before her eyes: Is the prevalence of quirks a distortion of human nature or a rise of bad habits?

She suddenly became curious and clicked to take a look.

It turns out that many people go to the hospital to get their ears pierced, and this act of harming one's own body was reported by the media and became a hot topic in the interstellar community.

There were many comments below the article, with all sorts of opinions.

"The earrings in Qingfengyi require pierced ears to wear, and the prizes given out in Qingfengyi in real life will definitely require pierced ears as well."

"I think some people are envious of those players who got the earrings, and they posted this to prevent them from using them."

"According to historical research, ear piercing was very popular in the mother planet's generations. Both men and women had pierced ears, the purpose of which was to wear earrings and decorate themselves."

"Historically speaking, these are all bad habits. Can actions that damage one's own body still be considered good habits?"

.......

Lin Shuying couldn't help but comment below:

"Earrings aren't just for pierced ears; there are also clip-on earrings, which can be worn even without pierced ears. It's all about personal preference, so there's no need for excessive debate. Besides, wearing earrings isn't just about adornment and personal enjoyment; it's also about self-discipline and proper etiquette. However, I personally prefer to enjoy myself while pleasing others. Who doesn't like beautiful things? The human pursuit of beauty is an instinct that has remained unchanged from the primitive societies of hunger and constant crisis to the civilized world."

I don't know who first wore a beautiful stone or animal tooth, but the pursuit of beauty is undeniable. People love gemstones, pearls, gold, and silver; they love beautiful clothes, pretty flowers, and graceful curves. They resemble dragons from mythology, perhaps even surpassing them.

Lin Shuying is one of those mortals who were bewitched by beauty.

I gave a brief explanation and then exited.