Chapter 3, Mr. Ying, is he your biological brother?

The relationship between the senior and junior students has become even closer. Being in the same school naturally makes it easier to get closer, especially since Jiang Luo and Xiang Qin are both quite outgoing. They chatted all the way.

Gu Shiyue and Xiang Qin's group set off in the morning and returned around noon after their hike. Jiang Luo also went back to school shortly after leaving; he and Xiang Qin hadn't eaten yet, so they went to the cafeteria together. Jiang Luo's appearance was quite eye-catching, attracting a lot of attention as he walked around campus, but he remained unfazed and didn't seem uncomfortable at all.

It wasn't that he wanted to be a show-off; he went to the school cafeteria mainly because the food there was delicious and cheap.

Jiang Luo didn't expect to come back so early today. He didn't bring his campus card, so Xiang Qin paid for his meal by swiping his card. Jiang Luo immediately wanted to transfer money to Xiang Qin, but Xiang Qin said it wasn't necessary. Later, he couldn't persuade Jiang Luo otherwise, so they added each other on WeChat and Jiang Luo transferred the money to him.

Jiang Luo didn't eat in the cafeteria; he got takeout and went back to his dorm. It was the weekend, and it was mealtime, so all his roommates were out, leaving him alone in the dorm.

Upon arriving at the dormitory, Jiang Luo first took the cosplay outfit that Qi Xueying had given him out of the bag and hung it in the wardrobe.

This cosplay outfit was made by Qi Xueying herself, and it was custom-made to fit Jiang Luo's figure. Crafting is a hobby of Qi Xueying's; she usually makes Lolita dresses, but occasionally she makes cosplay outfits for herself.

She made the cosplay outfit for Jiang Luo purely out of love; it was something she did for her own enjoyment and because she liked it.

Who wouldn't want to see a handsome guy cosplay their favorite character? Such a great face, it would be a waste if it didn't produce more classic characters.

After dinner, Jiang Luo arranged to meet a photographer he knew for a photoshoot that afternoon. Jiang Luo enjoys cosplay and is quite well-known in the cosplay community. He has an account on social media where he occasionally posts cosplay photos. His natural good looks combined with high-quality cosplay have earned him a considerable number of followers.

Since I've already done my cosplay today, I can't let it go to waste. And since the plans changed and the commission was cancelled, let's do a photoshoot instead.

Jiang Luo arranged to meet at 3 PM. Around 2 PM, Cheng Jiashu sent him a message inviting him to play games.

Cheng Jiashu is Jiang Luo's friend. The two have known each other since junior high school, at a comic convention. Back then, they were both young and a bit eccentric. They didn't go to the same junior high or high school, but their friendship was surprisingly deep, and they've remained close all these years.

The two didn't go to the same middle and high school, but they did get into the same university. However, they are not in the same major; Cheng Jiashu is in International Trade, and Jiang Luo is in Computer Science. They are both currently sophomores.

Like Jiang Luo, Cheng Jiashu also enjoys anime and cosplay, after all, the two first met at a comic convention. Cheng Jiashu isn't just an anime fan; he's also a gaming addict, having rented a small apartment near the school and equipped it with a full computer system just for gaming. His family is in business, and he's a carefree and somewhat boastful young master.

Jiang Luo picked up her phone and glanced at the message.

Cheng Jiashu: Let's play games

Jiang Luo replied: I can't come, I have something to do in a bit.

Cheng Jiashu: What's up?

Jiang Luo: I booked a photographer to take pictures.

Cheng Jiashu: What kind of photos should we take?

Cheng Jiashu: You're cosplaying today?

Jiang Luo: [Puppy nodding.jpg]

Then Cheng Jiashu made a phone call directly.

"You didn't call me when you went out to take pictures. Send me your location so I can go too."

"I haven't gone yet, I'm still at school."

"Why are you suddenly cosplaying today? Is there an event?"

"I accepted the commission from Director Ying, but she had something come up at the last minute and canceled, so I arranged to take photos instead."

Cheng Jiashu exclaimed, "Damn it! How come I didn't know about this? Why did Qi Xueying contact you for a commission? What are you two up to?"

Qi Xueying and Cheng Jiashu also knew each other. She was older than both Jiang Luo and Cheng Jiashu. At first, Cheng Jiashu called her "President Ying" because of his witty remarks, and later Jiang Luo also started calling her that.

The three of them met at a comic convention. Jiang Luo and Cheng Jiashu were freshmen at the time, having just entered university. Qi Xueying was wearing a Lolita dress that day. The dress was thick, and the weather in September was still very hot. She suffered from heatstroke and squatted next to a vending machine in the aisle of the convention hall, unable to stand up. At that time, people were coming and going, and no one noticed that something was wrong with her. It was Jiang Luo who noticed her when he passed by.

Qi Xueying went to the comic convention alone that day. If Jiang Luo hadn't noticed her and taken her to the hospital in time, she might have fainted right there.

From then on, the three of them got to know each other. They shared common interests and it was easy for them to become friends. They could chat online and participate in activities together offline.

Jiang Luo has many such friends in the industry.

Cheng Jiashu couldn't understand why Qi Xueying would ask Jiang Luo for a commission, and he couldn't understand why Jiang Luo would accept Qi Xueying's commission. The two were so familiar with each other, what was going on?

To be honest, when Qi Xueying brought this up with Jiang Luo, Jiang Luo refused immediately. After all, he charges for commissions, and the fees are not low. If she wanted to see him cosplay a specific character, she could do it at an offline event later. There was no need to specifically commission him.

Qi Xueying said the situation was different. She said that she would also be doing a cosplay on the day of the commission, playing the character who was Jiang Luo's love interest. She would also be taking photos, which would take up her whole day, so of course she would have to charge by the hour.

At this point, Qi Xueying's yaoi fangirl tendencies were exposed. Jiang Luo understood and said with a smile, "Okay, I get it."

He didn't want to accept Qi Xueying's money, but Qi Xueying said that one thing should be kept separate from another, and that he shouldn't be treated specially just because they were friends. Jiang Luo couldn't argue with her, so he agreed.

After listening to Jiang Luo's explanation, Cheng Jiashu laughed out loud: "I'm impressed. Seriously, I've always been afraid of the fujoshi (female fans of male-male romance) community."

Jiang Luo doesn't accept requests for characters from otome games; he usually only accepts requests for anime characters or characters from general-purpose games. The couple Qi Xueying ships isn't a real couple; it's just that many people ship them.

Jiang Luo and Cheng Jiashu agreed to meet at the North Gate. The school gate was bustling with people. Jiang Luo, sporting a head of silver hair, stood in front of a shared bicycle waiting for someone. Passing students frequently turned to look at him. A girl, holding her phone, walked over and asked him softly with a smile, "Excuse me, but, can I take a picture with you?"

Jiang Luo smiled and said, "Okay."

"Ah, thank you, thank you." The girl quickly picked up her phone and switched to the front camera. She was petite with short arms, and it took her a while to find a suitable position for the phone. Jiang Luo's head was still outside the frame.

"I'll do it."

"Ah? Oh, okay..." The girl blushed and handed the phone to him.

Jiang Luo took her phone, found a good angle, took a few photos, and then returned the phone to her.

Being photographed at comic conventions is a regular occurrence for Jiang Luo; he's very skilled at it.

The first girl to ask Jiang Luo for a photo opened the floodgates, and after she took hers, people started coming over to ask if they could take pictures with Jiang Luo. In just a short while, the spot where Jiang Luo was standing had become a popular photo spot.

Cheng Jiashu happened to see this scene when he arrived. After the passersby finished taking photos with him, he walked over and said, "No, you're too handsome."

Jiang Luo was cosplaying this character for the first time. Cheng Jiashu had never seen him before, and at first glance, he was truly stunning.

"Haven't you always been handsome?" Jiang Luo raised his eyebrows.

"Tsk tsk... Impressive." Cheng Jiashu stared at his face, admiring it closely.

"I know I'm awesome, but let's not be so cocky right now, let's get going." Jiang Luo urged, otherwise we'd really become just another mascot for taking photos.

Jiang Luo turned around to scan the QR code on the shared bike. Cheng Jiashu patted him on the back, exasperated: "With a face like that, you ride a shared bike? Are you trying to act in a comedy sketch?"

"The place for taking photos isn't far," Jiang Luo said.

"I don't want to ride a bike, it's tiring." Cheng Jiashu took out his phone to call a Didi (ride-hailing service).

"Why spend that money?" Jiang Luo thought shared bikes were a better option, as they were cheaper and more environmentally friendly. "It only takes a short ride to get there."

"I'll call, don't worry about it." Cheng Jiashu immediately hailed a car.

When Gu Shiyue got home, he sent the photos he had taken to Qi Xueying. Qi Xueying was busy all afternoon and didn't reply until almost evening.

She had only intended for Gu Shiyue to take a few full-body photos to show Jiang Luo's cosplay outfit for the day, but she didn't expect Gu Shiyue to take such good photos with such high resolution.

Gu Shiyue had just finished feeding the cat and was putting a harness on it, preparing to take it out for a walk, when his phone on the coffee table vibrated. He picked it up and glanced at it; it was a message from Qi Xueying: "Did you take this picture with a camera?"

Gu Shiyue: Hmm

Qi Xueying: Oh my god, you're so good at taking pictures, they look so good!

Qi Xueying: So beautiful!

Gu Shiyue also sent over the short video he had recorded. The video was more visually impactful, and although it was only a dozen seconds long, it still made Qi Xueying's eyes light up with beauty.

Qi Xueying forwarded the photos and videos to Jiang Luo.

Jiang Luo and Cheng Jiashu were having dinner when they opened their phones, their eyes lighting up with surprise.

Cheng Jiashu looked at him: "What are you looking at?"

"Photos." Jiang Luo flipped through the photos one by one. There weren't many, just a few, but they were all exceptionally well-taken. The composition and colors were aesthetically pleasing, comparable to the photos taken by the professional photographer this afternoon.

Turning to the last image, there was a short video clip. Jiang Luo clicked on it and glanced at it. The people in the video were moving, but the scene was very quiet, with only the background sounds of a slight breeze and the soft rustling of wisteria blossoms, like white noise to help you fall asleep.

Jiang Luo really liked the video. He asked Qi Xueying, "President Ying, could you ask your brother if I can post this video on Weibo?"

Qi Xueying thought Jiang Luo was really adorable; she had to ask her to inquire about such a thing.

Qi Xueying: What's wrong with that? Send it!

Jiang Luo: Let's ask your brother first, since he's the one who filmed it, and the copyright belongs to him.

Qi Xueying: Okay, I'll ask for you.

Qi Xueying said, "So cute!" while taking a screenshot and sending it to Gu Shiyue.

Gu Shiyue was walking his cat when his phone vibrated in his pocket. He took it out and glanced at it. Qi Xueying had sent him a screenshot. He opened it, typed a reply with one hand: "Whatever."

Because of the incident where he helped fend off a naughty child on the subway, Jiang Luo had a pretty good impression of Qi Xueying, and they chatted for a bit longer.

Jiang Luo: Boss Ying, is he your biological brother?

Qi Xueying: Silly child

Qi Xueying: Do we look alike?

They don't look alike at all. Qi Xueying is very beautiful, and her brother is also incredibly handsome, but their facial features are not similar.

Jiang Luo: Haha, it really doesn't look like it.

Qi Xueying: He's my cousin, and my mom is his aunt.

Qi Xueying: By the way, he's also from your school, he's your senior.

Jiang Luo replied: I know.

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