“Sister Rui, we’ll be relying on you for the next steps.”
“It’s just my job.” Xie Qingrui shook her head. “It’s easier with you here; you’re a professional, so I can save a lot of effort.”
Hua Linglong, who had studied photography and worked in a photo studio for so long, was capable of posing as a model and catching the lens without much direction.
With her ability to resolve most issues with just a few words, she wished every day could be this efficient.
This way, no overtime was needed, and she could earn more commission, which felt exceptionally good.
“No problem~” Hua Linglong smiled easily. “Not only me, but my beautiful sister here is also half-professional. As for the other one, we know each other well, and coordinating is absolutely not an issue.”
It wasn’t just her; Qiu Xi was the same. They were no longer the kind of people who would blush when having their photos taken. They weren’t nervous anymore; now, they were very “professional” models.
“Then I’m looking forward to it!”
“Let’s go. There’s more than one scene; we should make the most of our time.”
“Okay.”
With that, Hua Linglong led Qiu Xi and the other person to pose.
From a distance, Xiao Ming watched the three of them, unable to stop a smile.
Beautiful people, just looking at them made one’s mood lift.
…
Indeed, in the time that followed, Xie Qingrui worked with the group at a rapid pace.
What normally took half an hour for this kind of shoot was done in less than twenty minutes today; they had finished the photos for the first scene.
“Let’s go. I’ll make some adjustments for you over there; it’ll be quick.” Seeing them emerge, Xiao Ming immediately pulled them along.
With the experience from the previous two scenes, the subsequent collaboration was exceptionally smooth. The shoot, which was originally expected to finish in the afternoon, was completed before 1 PM.
“Sister Ming, Sister Rui, and also Zhu Yi, Luo Luo, thank you all for your hard work today.”
Hua Linglong, who had changed back into her own clothes, thanked them.
“No need to thank us; we’re not working for free.” Xie Qingrui chuckled. “You’re the big spender, a professional big spender at that. We should be thanking you~”
The amount of money for the three of them posing in multiple scenes and outfits was not insignificant.
“That’s different!” Hua Linglong looked up at Xie Qingrui. “I’m thanking you all for coming to help, especially since Sister Ming herself showed up.”
Hua Linglong didn’t care about the money. She cared about the people who came to help.
Having worked in a photo studio, she knew the rules; such an impressive lineup wouldn’t be assembled under normal circumstances.
The fact that Sister Ming had come was a huge favor.
“That goes without saying. We’re friends, and saying too much would be impolite~”
“Hehe~” Hua Linglong giggled.
“Then I won’t say anymore. Remember to make the post-production look good for me~”
“Don’t worry, we’ll handle it perfectly.”
“Mhm~”
“Then we won’t disturb you further. You guys go ahead and eat.”
Since there was only a little bit of wrap-up work left, no one had eaten yet. Now that they were done, they could tend to their stomachs.
“Okay.”
“Then we’ll be leaving. I’ll contact you directly about the post-production.”
“Sure, no problem.”
“Alright, then have a good day~”
“Bye-bye~”
With that, Hua Linglong led her two friends away from the photo studio.
…
After the meal—
“Xiao Xi, you two should head back first. We’ll see each other in a couple of days.”
She had other matters to attend to in the afternoon, and Qiu Xi needed to take Ni Xue back to school to see friends.
“Alright. Linglong, be careful on your way back, and remember to message us when you arrive.”
“Mhm, don’t worry.”
“Then I’m off, bye-bye~” Waving goodbye to Qiu Xi and the other, Hua Linglong turned and left.
Watching Hua Linglong’s back disappear from sight, Qiu Xi turned to Ni Xue. “Little Snowball, let’s hurry. I’ll take you to my school first.”
“Okay.” Ni Xue nodded.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at Min Hua University.
“Little Snowball, we’re here.”
“Mhm, I see.” This was Ni Xue’s first time in Chong Xi City, and her first time seeing the school in person.
It was even more beautiful than in the photos.
“Come on, let’s go inside.”
“Yan Yan and the others are already waiting for us at Zhi Xing Garden.”
“Then let’s hurry and not keep them waiting too long.”
Hearing Qiu Xi say that, Ni Xue didn’t have time to admire the scenery; seeing friends was more important.
As for sightseeing, she could do that anytime from now on.
“Okay, let’s go.” In the end, Qiu Xi chose to walk with Ni Xue into the campus.
Since they weren’t going back to the dormitories, it would be a bit troublesome to drive around the campus. However, it would be convenient to get a campus bike once they were inside.
So, after Qiu Xi led Ni Xue through the main gate, they found a shared campus bike not far away.
“Little Snowball, let’s go~”
Ni Xue smiled happily, her eyes squinting in the sunlight. “Okay~ Let’s go!”
The two of them then rode their bikes, chatting and laughing, as they went to find Shen Yan and the others.
“Xiao Xi, is that Yan Yan and the others over there?”
Qiu Xi hadn’t seen them yet, but Ni Xue called out first.
Glancing over, Qiu Xi nodded. “Indeed~”
“Let’s go, we’ll cycle over there.”
“Okay!”
With that, the two of them started cycling towards them.
“Cough cough~”
“Beautiful lady, would you like to stroll through the campus with me?”
“Who…?”
“Xiao Xi, why are you acting so playful today?” Song Daiyao walked closer and took a good look.
It was indeed their campus beauty, but her smile today was a bit too bright.
“Hmm? Beautiful lady, you haven’t answered me yet. Do you want to go together?”
“……”
“Alright, considering you’re not bad-looking, I suppose I can grace you with my presence~”
“Hahahahaha~”
“Let’s go, let’s rent a few bikes over there and walk around together, considering it a form of exercise.”
“Okay, I’ll go with you.”
While Qiu Xi was chatting happily with Song Daiyao and Liang Yunfei, Shen Yan and Ni Xue by her side were also quite excited.
“Little Snowball, it’s been so long since we last saw each other~”
“Yes~”
“Yan Yan, I missed you so much~”
“Me too!”
With that, the two hugged each other excitedly.
“Let’s go, show me around your school~”
“No problem, let’s go!”
Afterward, a beautiful scenic line appeared on campus.
Five people, two in front and three behind, occasionally exchanging a few words, their bright smiles infecting many people. Looking for books.
Youth, it’s truly wonderful~
…
“As expected of the campus beauties, Qiu Xi’s appearance is truly resilient!”
“Isn’t that right! And the ones next to her are also good-looking!”
“Mhm~”
“Good thing they’re good-looking. If it were some other people, it wouldn’t have the same effect…”
“……”
“Indeed!”
“They’re all riding bikes and chatting and laughing like this, and they look so good. Everyone else is just too ordinary.”
“Don’t worry~”
“Being ordinary is fine. In the end, this world belongs to ordinary people.”
“That’s true~”
“Beautiful people~ It’s enough to have seen them.”
“Exactly~”
“……”
The murmuring voices of onlookers gradually faded as the group leading Ni Xue around the campus continued to be joyful.
Having close friends visit is enough!
…