430 Charlotte’s Troubles (1/2)
Chapter 430: Charlotte’s Troubles
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Lin Feng was wearing a prim and stiff police uniform just like the ones Xiao Liu and Xiao Wang were wearing, but he deserved to be called a star for he seemed a bit more handsome in uniform than ordinary police officers were. In addition to the fact that he had more distinct facial features, he was taller and wearing makeup, so Lin Feng's skin was smoother, unlike the skin of real police officers who were exposed to the sun and rain. One could easily tell that he was an actor by the first glance.
Since he would be wearing a police cap later on, his hair didn’t need to be styled, so the makeup artist’s work was easy.
”So, Xiao Zhang, you run a pet shop, right? Is it very fun? You can play with the pets all day long, and you can touch them and hold them as you want. A fun and easy job it must be!” The female makeup artist said with admiration on her face.
The makeup artist checked over Lin Feng's face for the last time, indicating that his makeup was finished, and that he could stand up.
She was a little older than Zhang Zian and amiably called him Xiao Zhang.
Her impression was also a common misunderstanding of the work of a pet shop, and Zhang Zian replied, ”Well, it’s okay, it’s not as fun and easy as you would imagine. My hands cramp from cleaning the pets’ excrements, and I become extremely parched after talking to customers after an entire day, yet I can only close a few deals… but at least it is better than routine office work.”
Lin Feng looked into the mirror to put on the police cap properly, and said to him jokingly, ”Count your blessings! People spend money to raise pets, but you can make money from raising pets! Stop complaining!”
”Exactly!” The makeup artist echoed him.
Zhang Zian smiled, ”If you are envious, you can also raise pets that bring you money.”
Not only were Lin Feng and the makeup artist interested now, but even the assistant next to them was curious. They all asked together, ”What kind of pets can make money?”
”Yeah, don’t tell us to raise chickens and ducks and then sell the eggs...” said the makeup artist.
Lin Feng guessed, ”Certainly you are talking about turtles... wait a minute, they are not pets, right?”
Zhang Zian replied solemnly, ”You can raise mosquitoes. Not only do they cost you nothing, but they can also give you mosquito bites.”
Silence.
Then everyone burst into laughter!
They couldn’t hold back the laughter any longer. Lin Feng and the assistant laughed helplessly until they were nearly convulsing. The female makeup artist was squatting on the ground, clutching her stomach, and couldn’t find the strength to stand up.
”Ha ha! Raising mosquitoes for mosquito bites... Xiao Zhang, you are so funny...”
”Speaking of this, I hate shooting outdoor scenes in summer the most. Every year, mosquitoes give me dozens of bites. I wouldn’t even have to act anymore, I can just lie down and earn money!”
Someone knocked on the door of the dressing trailer before it was pushed open. Feng Xuan stretched his head in and asked wondrously, ”What are you all laughing about? I can hear you from far away.”
In addition to Feng Xuan, there were several other actors and crew members curiously stretching their heads around the doorframe to inquire about the matter.
The makeup artist was a regular member of Feng Xuan’s crew and had followed him around to shoot several films. She took Feng Xuan by hand, vividly describing Zhang Zian’s joke, which brought another round of laughter.
With only one joke, Zhang Zian had left a deep and good impression on the crew members, who spread this joke to every member of the crew. Soon, everyone in the crew knew his joke.
At first, Feng Xuan was somewhat worried that it would take Zhang Zian, who had never participated in filmmaking, some time to integrate into the crew. From the current situation, his concern was unnecessary. With his unique sense of humor, Zhang Zian had blended in the crew and won the likes of a lot of people.
Many people in the crew had pets at home, and everyone else who, for the time being, couldn’t raise pets, liked kittens and puppies. They learned that the chief dog trainer was also a pet shop owner, so they came to ask him about any and all pet-related things.
The female makeup artist wiped away her tears of laughter and smiled, ”I am raising a Sphynx cat, which I found at a pet shop when I went abroad with a crew to shoot a film. Many people don’t like the appearance of this kind of cat, but I like it, so I bought it.”
”A Sphynx cat...” Zhang Zian nodded, ”The appearance of this cat breed is indeed unique.”
Sphynx cats, also known as Canadian hairless cats, were the products of genetic mutations, just like the Scottish Fold. Except for a very small part that was covered with sparse fluff, there was no fur anywhere else on their bodies. And there were many folds on their skin, very much like bulldogs, but they were not as fat as bulldogs.
The cuteness of a cat had very much to do with its soft hair. A big reason that people liked cats was that it was very comforting to stroke their fur, bringing pleasure to both the cats and humans. Whether they were long-haired or short-haired cats, they had their loyal fans— it felt good stroking long hair, and it was easier to clean short hair.