How to Tame a God and the Lucky Beasts-Chapter 173 - 174: Makeup Photo

He Qun took a few quick steps, walked up to the staff member, grabbed his collar, and demanded, "Say that again?!"

Although it was a scene of confrontation, He Qun’s actions dissipated all the tension in the atmosphere.

As for why this happened...

He Qun was a bit short, while the staff member was somewhat tall.

This height difference greatly diminished He Qun’s aura.

Zhang He calmly fiddled with his nails and said nonchalantly:

"He Qun, you’d better hurry up and skedaddle. You’re fired."

He Qun’s face immediately turned bright red. He let go of the staff member’s collar and pointed at Zhang He, trembling, "You, you, you..."

"Me, me, me, what is it? Can’t even speak? Your ears are fine, right? Hurry up and pack your things, get out!"

"You all just wait!"

Leaving behind a threat that lacked conviction, He Qun hurriedly departed with his photography equipment.

His departure allowed everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.

But now that the main photographer was gone, how were they supposed to take the promotional stills?

Everyone turned their attention to Zhang He.

At this moment, the door that was just closed was pushed open again, and a very cute girl walked in.

"Huh? Why is everyone just standing around? Hehe, I’m not late, am I?"

Zhang He walked over, embraced the girl, and brought her in.

"This is the photographer I specially invited, Liu Xiao."

Everyone present except Ruan Xingwen was in an uproar.

Liu Xiao, rumor had it that this photographer had a very peculiar temperament. If she didn’t like the looks of the person she was photographing, she would quit on the spot, and no amount of money would convince her otherwise.

Yet, her photography skills were top-notch, and despite her temper, people were always eager to have her take photos for them.

Wasn’t there a rumor online that Liu Xiao had gone abroad? Who would have thought she’d appear in their crew, to shoot photos for a supporting male role.

It seems they’ll have to treat this Ruan Xingwen with favor in the future.

Everyone put on gracious smiles and greeted Liu Xiao and Zhang He.

The two stood in front of Ruan Xingwen, and Zhang He introduced:

"Xiao Xiao, this is my newly signed little one, Ruan Xingwen."

"Kiddo, this is my good friend, Liu Xiao. She’s also today’s photographer."

Liu Xiao extended her hand first, "Hello."

Ruan Xingwen bowed slightly and gently held Liu Xiao’s fingertips, "Hello, Sister Liu Xiao."

Liu Xiao withdrew her hand, said nothing more, and instead walked over to the prepared scene, looking around.

She nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad."

"Alright, all departments, get ready. We’ll start shooting in ten minutes."

Liu Xiao’s status needs no mention, being the top one in the photography circle, everyone listened to her arrangements and got to work.

Liu Xiao walked back to Zhang He, hooked her arm, and pouted in complaint:

"Hehe, I’m really here for your sake, otherwise I’d still be surfing at the beach looking at handsome guys!"

Zhang He glanced sideways at her and unreservedly exposed her:

"Got your pocket money cut by the old man again?"

Liu Xiao’s sweet smile froze, her once straight shoulders drooped instantly, and this time she genuinely complained,

"Do you think Grandpa is being too unreasonable? I’m almost forty, and he’s still controlling my spending!"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xingwen raised an eyebrow, full of disbelief.

Liu Xiao is almost forty? She looks only in her twenties...

"Who told you not to get married yet? The old man is pushing you to hurry up and marry. By the way, isn’t Xu Xin in a rush?"

Hmm? Xu Xin? Is it a duplicate name?

Ruan Xingwen’s ears perked up.

"Ugh, don’t mention it. I’m not worried, and that guy Xu Xin is even less so. He’s always hanging around with his two younger brothers, always in secret relationships with them. Who knows what he’s avoiding! People who know I’m his girlfriend, those who don’t must think I’m the other woman!"

Zhang He thought about that scene and couldn’t help but laugh.

"Pfft hahaha."

Liu Xiao was about to say something when a staff member interrupted her.

"Mr. Liu, everything is ready. We can start now."

Liu Xiao nodded, no longer continuing the previous topic, but instead adopted a professional demeanor, leading Ruan Xingwen to the prepared scene.

The first scene was at the stairwell.

What Ruan Xingwen needed to do was treat this staircase as if it were his home, walking down with that sense of familiarity.

Ruan Xingwen followed her instructions and walked down the stairs.

Liu Xiao watched him through the lens, quite satisfied.

Unexpectedly, this little guy Zhang He signed is quite photogenic.

She had worked in this industry for over twenty years and had seen thousands, if not tens of thousands, of handsome men and beautiful women.

Some people look very handsome, but aren’t photogenic, and those outstanding features are overshadowed in the lens.

And there are others whose strengths are magnified by the lens.

Ruan Xingwen was clearly the latter.

The recent weight loss and makeup by Lisa also contributed.

In the lens, it highlighted his fragile teenage vibe even more.

The school uniform suited him perfectly.

In that moment, Ruan Xingwen was Yang Xiaotu from the script, a bullied high school student.

"Click, click click, click click, click..."

The endless shutter sounds filled the studio.

"Okay, next scene!"

Liu Xiao’s tone was very excited, like a hunter discovering new prey, or as if she had found a new Venus.

Ruan Xingwen followed the staff to the second scene.

This was a dimly lit room, one of the locations where Yang Xiaotu committed murder.

"Come on, kiddo, stand by the window, look outside. Imagine you just killed someone, and express that emotion."

Initially listening very seriously, Ruan Xingwen blushed upon hearing that term of endearment but dutifully followed directions, moving to the designated spot.

Murder?

He deserved it!

He was merely ridding society of a menace!

Everyone only saw a change in Ruan Xingwen’s mood, and the air around seemed to grow colder.

He quietly gazed out the window at the hurried passersby on the street.

Suddenly, Yang Xiaotu’s lips curled into a very subtle arc, both mocking and joyous.

"Click"

This moment was captured on film.

"Good!"

With affirmation given, Liu Xiao continued snapping many more shots.

"Next scene."

The pace was surprisingly quick.

This was undoubtedly a strong boost for them; at least they weren’t like Zeng Xu, for whom taking a single promotional photo took a whole day.

This was a blessing for the crew.

Director Wang came in just in time to see Ruan Xingwen standing by the window.

In that instant, Director Wang’s heart trembled fiercely.

This was the exact feeling!

Clearly supposed to be fragile, and gentle, yet unexpectedly strong and ruthless.

Not disturbing those who were shooting, Director Wang left excitedly on his own.

Upon leaving, Director Wang immediately contacted the scriptwriter to discuss Yang Xiaotu’s part.

Initially, the character of Yang Xiaotu was set as a secondary male lead, but with Zeng Xu’s involvement, the scriptwriter had to reduce his scenes.

Who would have thought, who would have thought, the original Yang Xiaotu could appear before the public again!

A seventy-some-year-old man couldn’t wait for the screenwriter to arrive, so he quickly walked towards the screenwriter’s office.