"Yes, she does look nice. Now dressed up, she doesn't look like a child anymore." The makeup artist nodded and beckoned to Tianxin, "Come here. I'll apply some light makeup for you. I promise you will look pretty, pure, and charming."
"..." Tianxin, feeling a bit uneasy, tugged at the hem of her skirt. She shuffled nervously forward, finally sitting down to let the makeup artist work her magic.
About half an hour passed.
"All done." The makeup artist looked at her handiwork with satisfaction and gestured to Tianxin to stand in front of the mirror.
Tianxin opened her eyes and walked over to the mirror. Perplexed, she looked at her reflection and was taken aback.