Chapter 9: Studio Photography

There was a slight awkwardness, probably because Emily was momentarily unsure how to interpret Xiao Yong's teasing. After a brief pause, Xiao Yong asked, "By the way, what is your name?"

Hehe, Xiao Yong felt somewhat awkward and said, "Then why don't you come and help? How about I finish shooting your set before you start getting dark circles under your eyes?"

Indeed, it is quite ordinary, but very cute, Xiao Yong casually praised

Xiao Yong did not find anything inappropriate and casually asked, "Do you like that kind of photo? It's not necessary for a model card, but since you've helped me so much, I'll help you take it."

Do not look down on me. Emily detected the hint of sarcasm in Xiao Yong's words and said emphatically

No, I do not. "Xiao Yong said seriously: 'I am merely praising the profession of photography.'"

Xiao Yong glanced at Emily and said, "That might take us until late at night, huh"

Then it's settled... Emily furrowed her brows and cautiously probed, "Is it possible to take the kind of photo you took of Ye Jiaying?"

"... From the moment I walked into that glass room, I was mentally prepared for it," Emily said in a lowered voice, deliberately putting on a pitiful expression. This was clearly a joke

Upon entering a certain photography equipment store, Xiao Yong's style of selecting equipment left Emily in awe, so professional that it made the shop owners break into a cold sweat. In less than an hour, they had purchased power boxes, various lighting fixtures, lighting control equipment, a range of stands and backdrop frames, and backdrop paper. Although the prices were not particularly favorable, Xiao Yong's discerning eye ensured that the shop owners did not take advantage of them. The real challenge fell on Emily, as she had to meticulously register each item, noting down the names, quantities, and prices. She would need to present this for reimbursement to Tan Weiyan, as the purchases along the way amounted to over one hundred thousand, all of which were paid for by Xiao Yong himself. Emily was a model, not an accountant, and handling such tasks was indeed somewhat beyond her capabilities

Afterward, Xiao Yong was to set up a small photography studio for the company and begin reshooting model cards for the numerous models within the company. However, Emily inexplicably asked Tan Weiyan if she could help, to which Tan Weiyan readily agreed.

I appreciate this statement... Although, sometimes taking off clothes from mhetushu.com is considered impure, while at other times, it is seen as pure; it is indeed somewhat... somewhat dramatic, isn't it? Xiao Yong chuckled.

Yue Li remained silent. For the next few hours, she assisted Xiao Yong in moving a large array of equipment to the location arranged by Tan Weiyan. Tan Weiyan surprisingly cleared out nearly half a floor to serve as a photography studio, with the adjacent makeup and dressing rooms already being areas typical of a modeling agency. The photography studio would overlap with the original position of the simulated runway within the company. Tan Weiyan quickly organized a large number of movable walls, which separated the previously open simulated runway area from the lighting of other office spaces. The ceiling of this area had been removed, exposing the dark pipe layer above. The accumulated dust in the pipe layer had been cleared away, allowing for the immediate installation of various equipment. Most of the people in the company were witnessing Tan Weiyan working so diligently and earnestly for the first time, which gave them a somewhat unusual impression of this typically cynical boss. When Yue Li accompanied Xiao Yong to finish setting up the basic lighting and background, the company was already empty. This was not a company where employees clocked in and out on time, as apart from the finance and administrative departments, others only appeared when necessary. Even Tan Weiyan could not wait for Xiao Yong to finish installing the equipment and took Lily to a dinner appointment. When Xiao Yong completed the lighting adjustments and finally achieved the correct color temperature on the gray backdrop and matching floor, he raised his thumbs up to Yue Li, who joyfully bounced around.

It's almost done, and Tan Weiyan won't let me rest. I have to install and debug this set of equipment tonight. We can officially start work tomorrow said Xiao Yong casually

Is this all we need?" Holding a notebook filled with various items, Emily cautiously asked. At that moment, Emily was sitting in the passenger seat of Xiao Yong's large Land Rover, accompanying him to purchase a wide array of equipment.

Xiao Yong's tone clearly contained a hint of ambiguity. ... However, this instead reassured Emily; this tone was less of a tease and more of a warning. ... When someone openly tells you: I am very dangerous, it can sometimes lead one to overlook the potential dangers that may indeed exist.

"Perhaps it's about the picture book... Maybe it's because this industry is not very clean. There should be some kind of commemoration," Emily said candidly, leaving Xiao Yong momentarily taken aback.

I really like it, Emily nodded and said seriously: I like that pure feeling, I have never seen a photographer capture it like this

"Do you need my help?" Emily immediately felt that she had acted impulsively again

Xiao Yong moved out of the hotel in the afternoon and temporarily relocated to an apartment near the company. This apartment was specifically prepared by Tan Weiyan for certain "one-night stand" partners who preferred not to be taken to hotels. It was equipped with everything, but typically only the bed and bathroom were used. When Tan Weiyan, along with a few others, helped Xiao Yong move, Lily and Emily cleverly followed along to assist. They saw Xiao Yong's remarkably extravagant six large boxes of equipment, which were collectively worth over 2 million. In all of Shanghai, only a few photographers and some photography studios owned the Phase One backs, and Xiao Yong had two. The equipment, often revered and idolized as "poison" by photography enthusiasts, was casually stuffed into soft bags and thrown into the boxes. Just being able to use this equipment was beyond the level of a monthly salary of 5,000.

While driving, Xiao Yong glanced back at the pile of items behind him and said lightly, "It's not a big problem"

Even with the same settings and the same theme, changing the model will yield different effects. However, I believe I understand your point. Little girls always have a tiny dream deep within their hearts, a dream of becoming angels said Xiao Yong with a faint smile at the corner of his lips

Emily asked nervously, "Will we make it in time?"

Emily smiled and said, "Yue Li, a very ordinary name"

There is no doubt that the Land Rover has a large cargo space, but at this moment, the entire cabin is already filled with too many items. After a discussion in the morning, Xiao Yong temporarily became a special photographer for Tan Weiyan's modeling agency. Every month, Tan Weiyan will pay Xiao Yong a base salary of 5,000, and then provide performance bonuses based on the content and intensity of the work. If Xiao Yong takes on a job himself, the models from his own company will be prioritized, and the fees will be settled according to the standard shooting rates. It seems like a very normal job, but in reality, both parties have a somewhat playful attitude. Xiao Yong is never the type of photographer who earns a monthly salary of 5,000; not to mention, as a photographer with his own equipment, his gear is indeed quite luxurious.