In Haishi, a young girl was sitting beside the bed, looking at the web page open on the computer in front of her, in a daze.
This is a girl with soft and delicate facial features, beautiful and gentle appearance, named He Rou, who is a well-known Hanfu model.
At the moment, she was browsing a three-way melee on the Internet about the aesthetics of squinting.
As she watched, she couldn't help but think of her own experiences. She couldn't help but feel agitated, and a desire to talk emerged in her mind. She wanted to say something online and speak out for girls who had the same experience.
Because what she encountered was not just for her, but for the unfair treatment suffered by most girls in this circle.
At present, taking advantage of the heat of public opinion, it is an opportunity to expose these long-hidden injustices and publicize them widely, thereby attracting people's attention and gaining everyone's sympathy and help.
Although she has switched from a fashion model to a Hanfu model and has found a field that is more suitable for her, there are many other girls in this industry who also need fairer job opportunities.
I hope that from now on, oriental girls like myself can have a place in China's fashion circle.
In this way, it can be regarded as fulfilling the dream of myself and the previous generation.
Thinking of this, she took out an old photo from the drawer, looked at it carefully for a moment, sighed deeply, and put it back gently.
Immediately, her fingers flew and she began typing on the keyboard excitedly, writing down paragraphs of text and posting them on Langbo.
"The recent hot spots remind me of my experience as a model in Haishi two years ago. When I first started in the industry, I was not actually a Hanfu model, but a so-called fashion model."
"At that time, I was young and didn't know the world. I always thought that I looked oriental enough and had participated in a model competition and won a ranking. Finding a job should not be a problem. But reality slapped me hard. I participated in many interviews, and every time I failed I left excited and came back dejected. I almost didn’t get any job, and didn’t even get a chance to audition. I was rejected on the first screen.”
"I didn't know the reason at first. I thought it was because I was too ugly or not tall enough. These successive blows made me instantly confused and inferior. It was almost the bleakest and lowest period in my life. Several times After returning from the failed interview, I looked at my face in the mirror, tears kept pouring out, and I had the idea of giving up countless times."
“Later, when I mustered up the courage for the last time, I went to interview with a brand that wanted oriental female models, but the designer in charge of the interview only took one look at me and asked me to leave, saying that this was not the person he wanted. My arrival was a mistake."
"I suddenly felt angry and pushed back, saying that even if there was a mistake, it was definitely not my fault. I also asked him, can you honestly tell me why? He seemed shocked by my reaction. , to put it very bluntly, you look oriental enough, but too oriental, not what they want."
"I was confused at the time. After I went back and asked my agent at the time, I found out that the oriental beauty they wanted was not the oriental beauty in the eyes of an Oriental like me, but the oriental beauty in the eyes of a Westerner."
"Haha, since then, I have completely seen through it. I no longer feel inferior, and I quickly gave up being a fashion model."
"Thinking about it now, I was also fooled by the so-called Eastern aesthetics from a Western perspective. Many designers and brands are the same, and they have been brainwashed by Western aesthetics without knowing it."
"This situation has existed for many years. It has been like this thirty years ago and it is still like this now. I really don't know when this situation will change."
"Thirty years ago, at the first China Super Model Contest held in Yangcheng, the champion model Ye Fangfang was selected. She was called by the media a peerless youth with a typical oriental beauty that lasts forever. She looks like this .”
"Isn't she stunningly beautiful? She completely meets the standards of classical Chinese beauty. Her appearance and temperament are not inferior to those of top international actresses."
"This is the female model we selected and thought was good-looking. And that was in the last century, an era when there was no beauty, no beauty, and no beautiful pictures. They were completely natural beauties."
"But you must have never heard of this person, right? Because she has not become famous, nor has she obtained any brand work. Except for the title of a competition champion, she has nothing, no fame or fortune."
"Since the end of the competition, she has not appeared on any stage again, and hastily bowed out and retired. Not to mention becoming famous, she did not even get a chance to make money."
"After her, almost all the beautiful models selected in that era in China were basically unknown because no big names in the fashion industry recognized them and gave them job opportunities."
"And the person who can be recognized by big names in the fashion industry and can eliminate all the most beautiful models in China is called Li Yan."
"Li Yan is a name that everyone must know. She was selected by a big international brand and became the spokesperson of Oriental Beauty. She gained fame and fortune, became an international supermodel, and took away almost all the domestic advertising resources of the big brands at that time. "
"Yes, she single-handedly crushed all the oriental beauties. She suppressed Ye Fangfang and others until they had no temper at all and no chance of survival. She suppressed an entire era in the fashion industry."
"And after her, female models with the same appearance also crushed all female models with Ye Fangfang's appearance."
"To tell you the truth, I am Ye Fangfang's daughter. I also entered this industry with confidence like my mother, won the ranking in the modeling competition, and became a recognized oriental beauty. I also naively believed that I would be in She has made a name for herself in the modeling industry and has made great achievements, which will enable her to realize her unfinished career."
"Haha, if I hadn't asked that question back then, I might still be immersed in this fantasy today."
"Sure enough, fashion is a cycle. Thirty years and two generations later, this fate has not been broken."
"Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi. This kind of thing probably won't happen in reality, especially in the fashion industry."
"Fortunately, in the past two years, due to the strong rise of the motherland, I have found a stage that suits me and became a Hanfu model. I have finally gained a little fame in this industry and can also get some good jobs."
"Thanks to the motherland, we can finally make a living for Oriental models like us."
"For my mom, this is a dream come true."
"Although the stage is small, it has unlimited potential. When the dragon takes off, the sea and the sky will surely be vast. By then, we will be standing on the top of the world, on our own stage."
Although the Hanfu model circle is niche, He Rou is quite famous in the circle, and it happens to be a hot spot.
Soon, her speech went viral and was forwarded by countless people, even attracting media interviews.
Netizens expressed deep sympathy for her experience and were happy that she finally realized her and her mother's modeling dream.
Her number of fans has soared, and netizens are fascinated by her Hanfu photos.
"This is the most classically beautiful girl I have ever seen. She is so beautiful."
"I really like my little sister's appearance. I want to look like this too."
"Don't worry, little sister, we all support you. You are an authentic oriental beauty."
"Give me the Hanfu link quickly, I will go to support your store."
"The fashion industry has been dominated by Western aesthetics for too long. It's really disappointing that beauty like yours has been ignored by the mainstream and buried in this way. We all hope that you can appear on more stages."
"My little sister's experience is really pitiful, and your father's deeds are also sad. I hope our domestic brand can stand up so that you can gain both fame and wealth in the future."
"I just found out today that the truth of the fashion industry is actually like this. It turns out that only after the rise of domestic products will Oriental models have a chance."
"That is, big Western brands will only use squinty-eyed models that match their aesthetics. Only national brands will use real oriental models, just like Sanqing."
"Yes, fortunately we have Sanqing. I saw the advertising poster of Phoenix Beauty. The model on it is an oriental beauty like you, little sister, and the style is also Chinese classical beauty."
"Miss, you should apply for a model job in Sanqing. They will definitely look for Hanfu models to shoot advertisements in the future. You have a great chance."
Netizens have given advice to He Rou and supported her career development.
He Rou looked at the messages from netizens, her heart felt warm, and she couldn't help but burst into tears.
Suddenly, she received a call from an unknown number.
After checking that it was a local number in Haishi and not a harassing call, she immediately answered the call.
On the opposite side was a clear and gentle female voice.
"Hello, He Rou, right? I'm sorry for calling so rashly. I hope it won't be too abrupt."
"It's like this. I saw your statement online and I felt deeply sorry for your experience, so I contacted your agent and asked for your number."
When He Rou heard this, she immediately felt relieved and asked softly: "It's okay. Do you want to discuss business cooperation?"
"That's right. Before we talk, please let me introduce myself."
"I am Sheng Changya, the president of Sanqing Beauty."
"I would like to kindly invite you to become the spokesperson of the Phoenix brand Yan Ruyu series. I wonder if you are willing?"
"Of course, price is not an issue. We can negotiate whatever conditions you have."
He Rou stood up suddenly: "What? Oh my god, that's great, of course I am willing."
"Okay, then let's make an appointment to discuss the specific contract details."
"Okay, okay, any time is fine." She was so excited that she could not speak coherently.
After hanging up the phone, she let out a low groan in her throat, clasped her hands together, and knelt in front of the bed, tears rolling down instantly like broken beads.
"Mom, have you seen it? I, I actually received a brand endorsement."
"Is it your spirit in heaven that protects me? I am really so lucky."
"Thank you! Thank you Sanqing!"
