Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 72 She is the purpose of my earning money
At first, Xue Yang was a little restrained. Although he loved photo editing, he truly disliked being photographed.
"Relax. Let your shoulders hang naturally... that’s it. Look at me. Come on, look at my hand right here. Very good. Don’t tremble. Relax your mouth... yes, just like that. Hold it."
CLICK.
CLICK.
CLICK.
The sound of the camera shutter echoed continuously on set, accompanied by flashing lights. Xue Yang forced himself to endure, barely managing to finish the first set of photos.
The team from Trendy Apparel was quite humane. They didn’t push him to the brink just to get a good shot. After each set, someone would immediately bring over a coat to keep him warm. They only took it off right before the next set began.
After just one set, Xue Yang felt like he couldn’t take the cold anymore; his hands and feet were completely numb.
Jennifer had been watching from the side the whole time. As soon as Xue Yang finished, he walked over.
"Here, have a hot drink to warm up. It’s always tough at the beginning. It’ll get better once you get the hang of it."
"Thank you!"
After taking a sip of the hot drink, Xue Yang felt his body come back to life.
So this is how hard it is to be a model! My previous photo editing job was so comfortable it almost made me lose my way.
The photography team was busy preparing the next scene, giving Xue Yang a brief moment to catch his breath.
Jennifer sat down next to him and started to chat. "Every profession has its own difficulties. Being a model might look glamorous on the outside, but only you know how hard it truly is. I think you have excellent potential. If you can, you should really consider pursuing this as a career."
It was clear that Jennifer was a talkative person.
In comparison, Xue Yang was much more reserved, often replying with just a word or two after Jennifer had said a great deal. In his eyes, I’m a newcomer—a completely inexperienced one. It’s always a good idea to listen to my seniors.
"I’m still in school, and I want to prioritize my studies for now," he said.
"It’s right to prioritize your studies," Jennifer replied. "I’m hoping you’ll consider becoming the brand ambassador for Trendy Apparel. You wouldn’t have to do much, just a few promotional shoots each year when we release new collections. As for the compensation, that’s completely negotiable. You should know, once you’ve made a name for yourself, it will only help you in the future."
This was a very bold move on Jennifer’s part. Not only did Xue Yang have no fame, but he was also a complete novice. If the results were poor, it could ruin the reputation they had worked so hard to build. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
"However, there’s one thing I need to make clear beforehand," he continued. "You understand that if you agree to be our ambassador, you’ll become something of a public figure. And as a public figure, you naturally have to be careful with your personal image and private life."
Xue Yang listened intently to Jennifer’s words. He felt a flicker of temptation when Jennifer mentioned pursuing this path, as he desperately needed the money. Jennifer had a point. If he could break into the modeling industry and make a name for himself, the money would come quickly. He would, of course, be mindful of his public image. As for his private life...
"Jennifer, I really appreciate your advice, but I don’t think I can be your brand ambassador."
Jennifer seemed to guess the reason immediately. "Do you have a girlfriend?"
Xue Yang nodded.
"You’re still young. They say women are like clothes; once you have money, you can have any girlfriend you want. Besides, all relationships have an expiration date. You’re in love now, but what about later? Eventually, you’ll discover that money is the only thing in this world that will never betray you."
"She’s a wonderful, pure-hearted person, and I’m very happy with her," Xue Yang said softly. "Do you know, Jennifer? If it weren’t for her, I never would have looked for work online. I really don’t like having my picture taken, and I only agreed to this shoot because of her. She is the reason I work so hard to earn money. Without her, none of this would have any meaning."
"Is she the girl in the comments, the one from the photos with you?"
"Mhm."
At the mention of Lin Xi, a certain radiance seemed to envelop Xue Yang. Jennifer saw it clearly—it was the power of love.
Love was a magical force that many people desired but could never grasp. Some found it, only to not cherish it.
But it was undeniable that love was intimately connected to our lives. Most of the themes in his own creations centered on love. It was precisely because Trendy Apparel’s clothing was filled with love that it was so adored by young people the moment it hit the market.
"I hope I’ll have a chance to meet your girlfriend someday," Jennifer said, his tone softening.
"She’s quite shy. If you want to meet her, you’ll have to get her permission first."
"Hahaha, you’re so protective! It seems like it would be impossible for me to steal your girlfriend away, even if I wanted to."
Xue Yang just smiled faintly.
Just then, the photography team signaled that they were ready. Xue Yang nodded to Jennifer and walked over to shoot the next set.
By the time he finally finished, it was nearly dark. Xue Yang was cold, exhausted, and his whole body felt numb.
He glanced at the time. It was almost 5:30 p.m. The trip home would take at least two hours, meaning he wouldn’t arrive until around eight.
Xue Yang changed back into his own clothes. Jennifer approached him and said, "Mr. Xue, thank you for your hard work today. Our boss would like to invite you for a simple meal."
"I’m very sorry, but I have other plans today, so I won’t be able to join your boss for dinner," Xue Yang replied apologetically. "I really must be going now."
"That’s a real shame. I look forward to our next collaboration."
Jennifer extended his right hand. Xue Yang shook it firmly, then grabbed his coat and headed out.
On Sundays, many boarding students returned to school, which created a bit of a rush on the roads. Because of this, Xue Yang’s two-hour journey home would take even longer.
By the time he got off the bus, it was past nine, almost ten o’clock.
He pulled his coat tighter around himself and walked briskly home. On the way, he passed a street vendor selling roasted sweet potatoes. He thought for a moment, then stopped and bought a few. Tucking them inside his coat to keep them warm, he continued on his way.
Reaching his front door, Xue Yang waited outside for a moment, letting some of the chill dissipate before he opened the door and went inside.
Lin Xi was already curled up on the living room sofa, waiting for him.
The moment she heard the door open, she jumped up from the sofa and rushed to greet him.
"Xue Yang, you’re back!"
Xue Yang naturally wrapped an arm around her slender waist. "Why aren’t you wearing shoes again?"
Lin Xi giggled. "Because I have you, of course."
Xue Yang led her back to the sofa and had her sit down. As he was about to get up, Lin Xi grabbed his hand. The moment she touched him, her brows furrowed.
"Xue Yang, why are your hands so cold today?"
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