Chapter 8, Numerous Photographers

Ling Han smiled charmingly and said: "You can say that you are the youngest little brother in the family; we are all older than you and must call us 'sister.'" However, upon saying this, she noticed Chen Shihao's strange expression, which naturally reminded her of the middle-aged woman who had just called her 'sister.' Immediately, she said in embarrassment and anger: "From now on, call me Han Jie! Call Da Jie 'Ling Jie!' Call Xiao Xin 'Xin Jie!' Call Xue Ning 'Xue Jie!' Call Shu Yu 'Shu Jie!' Do you remember?!"

After Ling Han and Chen Shihao entered the building, the sky had brightened, and the streetlights had automatically turned off. At this moment, not far from where Chen Shihao had been training, a petite short-haired beauty jumped out from the bushes, smiling as she patted her camera and said to herself with delight: "Hehe, I didn't expect to capture such material during the blooming of the night orchid. I've truly never seen a youth with such fierce combat skills in reality! Hehe, my passion as a renowned reporter, Jun Yiyi, is about to boil over!"

Originally, Liu Zhengqin was seething with anger upon seeing Chen Shihao holding Ling Han. However, when Chen Shihao handed Ling Han over to Deng Shuyu, who helped her lie down on the sofa, he immediately ran out, causing Liu Zhengqin to furrow his brows and murmur, "What is going on?"

Ling Han's face flushed red, and she truly did not know how to explain it well. Stamping her foot, she playfully scolded: "Anyway, just remember this: whether you are asking for directions or anything else, always start with an apology, and then address the person. For men, you can call them 'Sir' or 'Handsome,' it doesn't matter. For older women, call them 'Auntie,' for middle-aged women, 'Sister,' and for younger ones, 'Beauty.'"

At that moment, the sound of the door opening and closing echoed, followed by a shadow approaching the camera. With practiced ease, the figure adjusted the camera and put it away. As the curtains were drawn with a rustling sound, the lights came on, revealing a dapper man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, embodying the image of an urban white-collar worker. He leaned against the balcony railing, gazing with a somewhat indifferent and proud expression at the twinkling lights of the building across the street

Chen Shihao instantly understood how generous Deng Shuyu had been when she requested 200 yuan for meal expenses. The current funds divided by the number of days far exceeded 200 yuan per day. The cost of meals for city dwellers is indeed high. With a sigh, Chen Shihao felt a bit pained as he pulled out two large red bills, clutching the keys and the money as he stepped out.

In the scene where Linghan and her sisters are communicating, Liu Zhengqin's attention has already drifted away: "My beloved must have encountered some trouble just now, what should I do? Should I ask the eldest sister Zhou Ling for information? No way, just the thought of it makes me break out in a cold sweat, how could it be so terrifying? The others are the same, they are all sharp-witted and absolutely will not leak any information about their family. What should I do? How can I obtain first-hand information?" The others are the same, they are all sharp-witted and absolutely will not leak any information about their family. What should I do? How can I obtain first-hand information?

Hearing the hurried breathing and the sound of gulping from the phone, the fat man chuckled. However, upon hearing the other party's voice from the receiver, which, although reluctant, firmly refused, he couldn't help but shout again: "How about 50,000? This is a huge discount, only 50,000! Huh? Not needed for now? Alright, I'll notify you once I get the photos." Saying this, he quickly hung up the call, then disdainfully remarked: "If you can't even come up with 50,000, how do you expect to learn to pick up girls? What a poor wretch!"

As the water in the coffee pot began to boil and permeate the coffee grounds, the handsome white-collar worker changed into a set of comfortable loungewear and stepped out, wiping his wet hair. Following this, he performed a series of somewhat elaborate movements to brew coffee, and finally, with a very relaxed expression, he savored the coffee while enjoying the music.

At five thirty, only a few rooms in the surrounding buildings emitted faint lights, while the rest were shrouded in darkness. Looking around, there was not a single person in sight; it was eerily quiet, with only the soft glow of the streetlights illuminating the area. With a slight perk of his ears, Chen M. Hetushu.com.com Shihau could even hear the chirping of crickets in the grass, which involuntarily brought a smile to his face, evoking a sense of returning to his hometown

The living room arrangement of Ling Han's unit suddenly appeared on the screen. From the content displayed, it was recorded starting at dawn, as one could see the several beautiful housemates yawning, grooming themselves, and having breakfast. Liu Zhengqin looked at the screen with a lewd expression, murmuring: "Our aunts and younger aunts are truly adorable. How happy it would be to live among them." As he spoke, he squatted on the chair, perhaps digging at his toes, and the action was as vulgar as it could be.

Seeing this, Linghan couldn't help but clap and laugh, saying: "Little handsome guy, I didn't expect you to be so deep and unassuming."

Chen Shihao suddenly caught a whiff of a delicate fragrance and saw Ling Han's feet appear before him. Then, a slender, white finger reached over to support his chin, lifting his face up.

Liu Zhengqin continued to play the video, watching as Deng Shuyu scolded Chen Shihao. Then everyone met with Chen Shihao to confirm the process of co-renting. Although the content was inaudible, seeing the four beautiful women shake hands with Chen Shihao, and then watching Chen Shihao enter the storage room with his luggage, made Liu Zhengqin feel uncomfortable immediately, for he knew that this young man had become a part of that family

Just as he was complaining about this, the fat man suddenly fell silent, his brows raised: "Increase the price? No, no, boss, this isn't just a matter of raising the price. You know I prefer to shoot from a distance, right? Why? It's for safety, of course. If I were to do as you say, I could very well end up in jail."

However, it is often said that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since this is the custom in a big city, one can only endure it; after all, if one cannot provoke it, one can at least avoid it. With such a decision, Chen Shihao was naturally immersed in the sea of knowledge, leaving him no time to consider other matters

Meanwhile, in the same room beneath Liu Zhengqin's feet, a fat, lecherous man was grinning widely while on the phone: "Hehe, boss, I've received the payment. Have you received the photos and videos? Hehe, your satisfaction is my greatest encouragement. I look forward to our next collaboration..." At this point, the fat man suddenly widened his eyes, his face filled with shock: "What? You want close-up, high-definition revealing photos?!"

Seeing this, Chen Shihao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that everyone else was already asleep. He didn't mind whether people in the big city went to bed this early; he simply freshened up in the bathroom and returned to his room to sleep.

Upon seeing Chen Shihao's appearance, Ling Han's eyes twinkled as he smiled and said: "It doesn't necessarily have to be this way. If you can identify the other person's profession, you can directly address them by their title, such as classmate, waiter, police officer, or salesperson, for example. Do you remember? When you go outside, be careful not to call out randomly, or else people won't treat you kindly."

However, the subsequent scene nearly caused Ling Han to exclaim in surprise, as Chen Shihau's initial moves were slow, resembling Tai Chi, but then he suddenly unleashed a series of fierce techniques, including rapid punches, kicks, elbow strikes, and knee thrusts, one after another.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ling Han secretly nodded in her heart: "Although shy, she is not pretentious." However, her brows also furrowed, as Chen Shihao's expression of gratitude was further compounded by the way he addressed her as Miss Ling Han.

Chen Shihao hesitated for a moment, turned back to glance at the notebook stuffed with a thick stack of cash. When he received the money, he had counted it briefly. The rent and utilities for this month had already been paid, and there were less than seven or eight days left until September 1. Yet, astonishingly, there was still over 2,000 yuan remaining for food expenses. It could be said that the food expenses they originally paid had definitely exceeded the stipulated 200 yuan per person.

At this point, Liu Zhengqin pointed at Chen Shihao on the screen and shouted, "Damn little brat! Look at you, not even 18 years old, yet I, as an adult, will generously allow you to stay there for now! But you must absolutely remember, you should never look at things you shouldn't see, nor touch things you shouldn't touch! And you must never harbor any ill intentions towards my beloved! Otherwise, I, as a grown man, will definitely make you pay for it! But you must absolutely remember, you should never look at things you shouldn't see, nor touch things you shouldn't touch! And you must never harbor any ill intentions towards my beloved! Otherwise, I, as a grown man, will definitely make you pay for it! Oh, what's going on here?" Liu Zhengqin suddenly leaned closer to the screen, as he saw that little brat run out to answer a call, and then return holding his crush.

Chen Shihao nodded and said: "Got it, Ling... uh..." At this point, Chen Shihao was dumbfounded, unsure of how to address Ling Han.

"Five thousand? Boss, this is a huge risk. Ten thousand. It's a fixed price. Hmm, fine, considering you are a regular customer, I will take the risk of being beaten up to serve you. Remember, it's ten thousand big ones. " The chubby man said with a smile, then suddenly remembered something and added, "By the way, boss, do you want the target's bathing video? As long as you are willing to pay one hundred thousand, I will risk my life to install a wireless camera in the target's bathroom for you!"

The young handsome man stood on the balcony for quite a while, then turned back to the living room, where he opened a very stylish sound system. A soft piano piece began to play, and the handsome white-collar worker appeared somewhat cultured, elegantly loosening his tightly knotted tie, collar, and cuffs. He then rolled up his sleeves and started preparing to brew coffee. After igniting the alcohol lamp of the rainbow coffee pot on the table, he walked away into the washroom

Feeling that he could obtain Ling Han's information at the first opportunity, Liu Zhengqin couldn't help but feel elated. However, he suppressed his emotions, flicked his hair, and pretentiously murmured to himself: "This is really too easy. How come this young master never considered it before? What a failure! It shows that this young master has not yet completely fallen in love with dear Ling Han. Liu Zhengqin, you must work harder!"

The handsome white-collar worker spent over half an hour cultivating an aristocratic demeanor. As he confidently left the living room and entered a room with tightly drawn curtains that let not a single ray of light through, this white-collar worker, full of noble airs, suddenly struck a handsome pose in front of a full-length mirror at the door. Then, with a proud flick of a stray hair, revealing his pearly white teeth, he murmured to himself: "Hmm, yet another night filled with aristocratic flair. I believe that the ignorant girl peeking at me must be utterly enchanted by my every move, her eyes turning into hearts!"

Ling Han raised her eyebrows and smiled, saying, "Why are you so shy? You can do it yourself." As she spoke, she tossed a handkerchief to Chen Shihao. Chen Shihao looked at the handkerchief, then at the smiling Ling Han, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately thanked her before starting to wipe.

Lost in thought, Ling Han suddenly spotted a frail figure ahead and couldn't help but stop to take a closer look. To his surprise, it was the shy boy who had saved him. He hadn't expected this little fellow to have a habit of exercising early in the morning. As he smiled and was about to greet him, he saw Chen Shihao striking a pose, prompting him to mutter, "Practicing Tai Chi at such a young age? Isn't that a bit odd?"

After approximately ten minutes, when Chen Shihao responded with that slow and sluggish technique again, he felt as if his entire body had been soaked in water

Upon entering, Chen Shihao saw Ling Han, whose cheeks were flushed with a rosy hue from exercise, smiling at him with an inexplicable radiance in his eyes. Chen Shihao's face involuntarily turned red, and his gaze immediately shifted to the side, unable to meet Ling Han's eyes.

Ling Han chuckled softly, suddenly finding it quite an enjoyable game to tease such a shy young man. Naturally, she took out a handkerchief to wipe Chen Shihau's sweat. Chen Shihau was instantly stiffened by this gentle gesture, and then hurriedly stepped back as if avoiding a venomous snake, his face flushed as he shook his hands in refusal. After a while, he finally managed to utter a sentence: "I don't need it"

Just when Liu Zhengqin was feeling anxious and restless, he saw Chen Shihao returning with something in hand, and then he prepared a glass of water for Ling Han. It was also evident that Ling Han appeared much more spirited and had clearly accepted this unfamiliar young man. Originally, with his eyes wide open, he noticed that Chen Shihao was shyly hiding in the room and not coming out, while Ling Han did not seem to pay much attention to the young man, which made him breathe a sigh of relief again

Oh, damn! How can you, my sister-in-law and my younger sister-in-law, accept a strange man as a family member? Although he is timid and shy, and although he is handsome yet delicate, he is still a man. Don't you realize how inconvenient it is for so many beautiful women to live under the same roof as one man?

After receiving the other party's affirmation, the chubby man immediately said with a troubled expression: "Boss, if you only want light exposure shots, or just close-range light exposure shots, I'm not bragging, I can really get those for you. Just with a portable pinhole camera, I can meet your requirements. But you actually demand high definition! It is absolutely impossible to fulfill that requirement without professional lenses"

"Hmm, so obedient." Ling Han nodded happily, giggling. A handsome young man who is skilled in martial arts, inherently shy, and unaware of how to refuse, is indeed the perfect charm for bar-hopping. With him by my side, I can truly experience the taste of drunkenness.

As breakfast concluded and everyone departed, Liu Zhengqin also clicked the fast-forward button. When Chen Shihao's figure appeared, he abruptly pressed the pause button, frowning as he stared at the screen: "Who is this little guy? Judging by his attire, he seems to be from the countryside. Why is the youngest sister-in-law so affectionate towards him?"

"Uh, got it, Sister Han," Chen Shihao felt a bit awkward. It was fine to call others 'sister' since they were all older than him, but calling Deng Shuyu 'sister' felt a bit strange, as she was a classmate from the same year. How could he call her 'sister'? It was hard to say. However, Chen Shihao, who was not used to refusing others, naturally retreated under Ling Han's piercing gaze, suppressing his protest within.

Chen Shihao was left dumbfounded, and the aunt was still able to call out; how could the sister and the beautiful woman manage to say anything

Ling Han, who was brainstorming, saw Chen Shihao pick up the cash and heard him say, "Sister Han, I'm going to buy groceries now. I'll return this towel to you after it's washed." She immediately stopped him, saying, "Wait a minute, little brother, are you really going to buy groceries like this, all soaked?" Seeing Chen Shihao nod blankly, she couldn't help but slap her forehead, exclaiming, "My goodness, don't you know that appearing in public like this, covered in sweat, is extremely impolite? Remember this, sister! After exercising, you must take a shower before going to buy groceries!" Without waiting for Chen Shihao to argue, she directly pulled him towards the building to go home and take a shower.

"Little handsome, let me teach you something good. In this city, when you meet girls, you should avoid calling them 'miss' or 'young lady,' as many people do not like to hear that," Ling Han reminded.

This green space is very expansive, measuring approximately 3,000 to 4,000 square meters. Of course, Chen Shihao, who has seen the schematic diagram, knows that beneath this green area lies a two-level underground parking garage that extends to the surrounding buildings, covering an area of tens of thousands of square meters. This significant investment has been well received by the property owners, as it not only provides ample parking spaces but also features recreational green areas. Additionally, at the center of this green space, there is a swimming pool and leisure facility that are exclusively accessible to the property owners.

Looking at the keys and banknotes, which were already half-soaked with sweat in his palm, Chen Shihao furrowed his brow, placed the money on the stone bench beside him, and pressed it down with the keys. He then took a few steps back, inhaled deeply, and slowly raised his hands. At that moment, the sound of running footsteps could be heard in the distance, but Chen Shihao paid no attention and continued to press down slowly with his hands

Upon seeing Ling Han drive away Deng Shuyu, Liu Zhengqin couldn't help but feel a surge of anxiety at the sight of a person appearing weak and powerless in the sand and books: "Something must have happened to Liao! I can't just sit here; I need to go see her!" After taking a few steps, he lowered his head helplessly: "Alas, they don't know me at all; how can I just show up at their door?"

Upon seeing the alluring attire and the various charming poses of the beauties in the photographs, Ling Han must have been furious, as all the figures depicted were actually her. It was evident that these images were taken from a distance and from different angles, yet without exception, they captured Ling Han at her most radiant. Setting aside the ethical concerns of voyeurism, the fact that such diverse expressions and charms could be captured indicates that the photographer truly put in the effort.

The overweight man nodded and said, "I know, of course I know, but boss, if I aim my long lens camera at the sensitive areas of those girls and take pictures, before the police come knocking on my door, I would have already crippled those peacock men!"

As she muttered to herself, the beauty who called herself Jun Yiyi suddenly changed her expression and sneezed. Then, her body shivered, and she immediately began rubbing her arms, murmuring in frustration: "Oh, heavens, I can't be this unlucky! It's just one night of staying up late and being exposed to the dew. I absolutely must not catch a cold!" After that, she pouted and ran off.

Chen Shihao struggled slightly, his face flushed, but unfortunately, he was held tightly by Ling Han. Moreover, his struggle earned him a sharp glare from Ling Han, who turned his head and said, "What?! Do you have any objections?!" This left Chen Shihao with no choice but to obediently lower his head and follow behind.

Standing close to the mirror, he pointed at his reflection and said: "Liu Zhengqin, you are truly steeped in sin. Why must the world bring forth a man as handsome as you? With your existence, how many young women will fall hopelessly in love? You are indeed deeply sinful."

Chen Shihao took out a set of sportswear and changed into it, then retrieved a pair of clean white sneakers from the rattan box, and grabbed the keys along with several dozen yuan. However, just as he reached the door, Chen Shihao looked at the several dozen yuan in his palm with a strange expression and murmured, "Thirty-five yuan should be enough to buy breakfast and lunch for the afternoon, right? But yesterday's dishes were very lavish, so thirty-five yuan seems insufficient."

Chen Shihao looked up and found Ling Han smiling at him. His face involuntarily flushed, and he didn't know how to place his hands. After a while, he touched his head and lowered his gaze, softly saying: "Good morning, Miss Ling Han"

Looking at the five images of beautiful women on the screen, the overweight man chuckled as he tapped the screen: "Hey, I never expected to be so lucky. I just moved here not long ago and already discovered a nest of beauties. I've managed to promote one, and there are still four more to go. Who knows, with these five beauties, I might just earn my first million in life. Moving here has truly been my good fortune"

On the second day, as dawn broke, Chen Shihao automatically opened his eyes, glanced at the alarm clock, which read 5:30 AM. Nodding to himself, he realized that he truly had no preference for beds, as he could fall asleep anywhere. Even after arriving in the big city, he was still able to wake up at this hour

Chen Shihao hid in his room reading, not stepping out of the door unless absolutely necessary. He was indeed afraid of the teasing from those girls. Although he had not interacted with many girls, he had never seen any who enjoyed teasing boys so much. In the countryside, if a boy dared to act this way, he would definitely be condemned by society, and he could forget about living in the village. Yet in this big city, not only do girls tease boys, but everyone seems to think it is perfectly normal. What a strange custom this is.

Even the security guard, who enjoys making random guesses, had no other thoughts upon witnessing this scene, as it appeared, in every way, to be an older sister urging her reluctant younger brother to hurry home and rest

As Chen Shihao could not help but yawn, he glanced at the old electronic clock he had brought home, which showed it was already past 11 PM. He reluctantly set down his book, approached the door, hesitated for a moment, and then gently opened it. Stepping outside, he looked around; the first floor was quiet, with only a small light above the shoe cabinet at the entrance illuminating the space.

Chen Shihao's hairstyle, attire, and complexion do not lead one to mistake him for a female; rather, he is perceived as a timid and conflict-averse young man from the countryside, with a somewhat effeminate appearance

"Uh? Why? Doesn't the book say that the usual polite forms of address are 'Mr.' and 'Miss'?" Chen Shihau's face was filled with confusion

Muttering to himself as he paced a few steps, Liu Zhengqin suddenly clapped his hands: "Regarding that new little fellow, since he has been collectively acknowledged by them, he must be a good communicator. Just look at his shy yet helpful demeanor; as long as I find the right reason, he will surely obediently inform me about Ling Han's situation. Yes, that's right, I will say that my dear Ling Han and I had a quarrel, but both of us are still concerned about each other. I will have him secretly inform me about my dear Ling Han's circumstances. Hey, this plan is definitely going to work; I really am a genius!"

Ling Han, slightly out of breath, was dressed sharply. She wore a red headband, a white towel around her neck, a white tracksuit on her upper body, and black tight-fitting shorts on her lower body. On her feet were white socks paired with red sports shoes. As she wiped the sweat from her brow, she secretly blamed herself, wondering how her once good health had deteriorated. It seemed that frequenting bars was indeed detrimental, as evidenced by how easily she had fallen into this state.

Under the strange gazes of several security guards at the entrance, Chen Shihao began to move around in the green space surrounded by several nearby buildings

Although Ling Han did not understand the techniques, he could tell that Chen Shihao was not randomly throwing punches and kicks; there was clearly a certain pattern to his moves. Despite the flurry of fists and feet, there was a fierce and intense feeling to it, and strangely enough, it was also pleasing to the eye.

Liu Zhengqin's eyes emitted a glow of jealousy as he clenched his fists and murmured helplessly: "Why do you need a man? Is it really necessary to have laborers? If that's the case, you could just call me for help! With this strong physique of mine, I truly have strength with no place to use it! Why bother looking for such a weak and incompetent little guy? It really makes one feel both angry and envious!"

Liu Zhengqin hummed the tune of "Dear, you fly slowly..." as he approached the computer desk in the center of the room. He connected the camera and said to himself with a smile, "Let me see if anything interesting happened at home today." With that, he clicked to play the video.

Suddenly, Liu Zhengqin opened his arms and shouted: "My beloved, I will not keep you waiting for long; I will soon leave this place and come to your side!" As he shouted, it was evident that he was gazing obsessively at the dozens of portraits of beautiful women of various sizes that adorned the walls and ceiling of the room.

In the room opposite to the one where Ling Han is located, in the same-height building, or rather, on the floor above the unit where the plump voyeur was just now, behind the tightly drawn curtains of the dark hall facing the balcony, a high-definition camera is quietly recording through the gap in the curtains, its lens directed outside.

Chen Shihau only learned about these things from the bulletin board and did not pay much attention to the swimming pool or anything like that. He first jogged slowly around the green space several times, and after his body warmed up, he stopped, engaging in some light stretching while breathing slowly. As he exhaled, Chen Shihau immediately furrowed his brow, for he sensitively noticed that although the air here was much fresher than that on the streets outside, it was absolutely incomparable to that of his hometown. Though he was reluctant, he acknowledged that being in a big city and having such a nice green space to practice in was already a great fortune.

To this extent of narcissism, the self-proclaimed handsome man Liu Zhengqin gently patted his own face and said: "So, you must not harm those sentimental girls who love to weave dreams, for your lifelong partner has been waiting for you all along"