It takes three hours to travel from Taicheng to Mingcheng, the provincial capital, and then you take a taxi to Luming Group.

According to Yang Siqi, Luming Group is a joint venture with multiple subsidiaries in textiles, dyeing and printing, clothing, and trade. It is a well-known leading enterprise in Mingcheng.

Their destination this time was the group's apparel subsidiary, which integrates design, development, production, and sales.

Behind the six-story office building are factories that stretch as far as the eye can see.

The office building was clean and bright. Xia Baozhu also saw the elevator. The staff she met were full of energy and confidence, which showed that the company was on the rise.

Xia Baozhu followed Yang Siqi to a large warehouse on the second floor.

It was thought to be a warehouse because there were rows of clothes racks inside, all covered with clothes.

There's also a small room inside the warehouse, which serves as a photography studio.

Yang Siqi is not a formal employee of the company, but she is employed here on a long-term basis and has a high degree of freedom. She not only has a long-term access pass, but also the right to choose her favorite models.

He pushed open the door and asked the photographer inside who was taking pictures of the clothes, "Ah Bin, how many sets have you shot?"

"You're back, Brother Yang. I've filmed six sets."

"You're moving quickly. Let me introduce you. This is Ms. Xia, the fashion model I invited. Ms. Xia, this is my assistant, Yuan Bin. We'll be working together on this photoshoot."

Xia Baozhu greeted the other party with a smile, making Yuan Bin blush. He quickly finished speaking and focused his attention on filming.

When do we begin?

"Let's get started. I'll show you the clothes you'll be wearing during the shoot."

Showcasing clothing is Xia Baozhu's forte, and she completed Yang Siqi's request with ease.

It was several times faster than Yang Siqi's preset shooting speed.

"Ms. Xia, you are simply a gem. This dress looks even more elegant and beautiful after you tried it on. You are the best clothes hanger."

"I'm so glad I went to Taicheng, it was totally worth it!"

"Ms. Xia, you have such a great sense of the camera. Most people are afraid of the camera and look awkward in photos, but you are very comfortable and natural."

Xia Baozhu smiled upon hearing Yang Siqi's praise.

Although these things were very simple for her and she didn't think there was anything to brag about, most people like to hear sincere praise.

Her relationship with Yang Siqi was no longer strained and gradually eased.

Even though the shooting speed was faster than expected, it was impossible to shoot more than a hundred pieces of clothing in just one or two days.

Xia Baozhu needs to put on makeup, change her hairstyle, choose and match clothes, and try out various combinations.

Xia Baozhu rarely wears makeup. She has a proud attitude and also dislikes the effects of cosmetics on her skin. She usually focuses on skincare and minimizes exposure to wind and sun.

Otherwise, even the best skin will deteriorate if exposed to the sun every day.

Don't believe that some people get whiter and more beautiful the more they tan; that's only a short-term effect. Even white people's skin color will darken if they tan too much.

This time, she specially bought the most expensive cosmetics, imported brands, but she still didn't dare to wear the currently popular heavy makeup.

Moreover, the main focus of the fashion show should be the clothing itself; the clothing serves as an embellishment.

However, Xia Baozhu was not entirely satisfied with the clothes that Yang Siqi had chosen for her.

Matching outfits is actually no longer within the scope of a photographer's job.

The outfits should be designed and coordinated by the company's fashion designers.

Xia Baozhu guessed that at that time, the division of job responsibilities was not so detailed, and many people held multiple positions.

For Xia Baozhu, who has a good eye for fashion design and is a professional in fashion design, matching clothes is not a problem.

Yang Siqi was unhappy that Xia Baozhu rejected his opinion, but he held back because he remembered that Xia Baozhu had said before she came that she would stop cooperating if she was happy.

But he soon changed his mind.

The outfits that Xia Baozhu put together, in terms of both style and color, caught Yang Siqi's eye, forcing him to admit that Xia Baozhu was more talented than him in this regard.

After Xia Baozhu finishes taking one set of photos, Yuan Bin will take another set based on her outfit.

"That's amazing! I'm tempted to buy a few sets myself," Yang Siqi exclaimed.

"Then Brother Yang, you need to find a girlfriend soon." Yuan Bin's gaze followed Xia Baozhu to the locker room, then he winked at Yang Siqi.

Yang Siqi shook her head with a wry smile. Last night, Guan Xiaopeng had specifically mentioned Xia Baozhu to her.

A divorced woman with a less-than-stellar reputation owns a shop with over a dozen employees. Just imagine how she could stand on her own two feet without relying on anyone.

It's impossible for a beautiful woman to have no suitors; there's a high probability she has a suitor with considerable influence, otherwise her career wouldn't be so successful.

He wouldn't dare mess with a woman like that. If he continued to play around like before, she only needed to complain to the powerful suitors who were pursuing her, and his bad day would be coming.

Even if she gets married, her constant public appearances make her an easy target for thieves. She's not only afraid of being robbed, but also of being targeted by thieves.

Yuan Bin was curious about why Yang Siqi had a bitter smile on her face. Just as he was about to ask, the door opened.

"Old Yang, how's the progress?" Huang Guangnian, the head of the advertising department, came in.

"I'll submit some of the negatives tomorrow," Yang Siqi said, her words brimming with confidence in her work.

How much longer until the end?

"If it's fast, it will take three or four days."

"The speed is good, alright, you guys get back to work."

Just as Huang Guangnian was about to leave, the locker room door opened.

A woman in a long black dress, exuding elegance, appeared before him like a dazzling gem, captivating his entire being.

The long black dress perfectly accentuated her slender waist and graceful curves. Her steps were light and elegant, each one moving with a special rhythm.

Her beauty is like a lotus blooming in the mortal world, pure, mysterious, and noble.

Yang Siqi coughed loudly, waking Huang Guangnian and Yuan Bin. Yuan Bin pretended to be bending down to arrange the clothes.

Huang Guangnian's amazement remained undiminished: "Oh my, this must be the model you found, Lao Yang! She's so beautiful!"

Yang Siqi's visit to Xia Jewelry this time cost far more than the price the company had set, and he was thinking about how to have a proper discussion with the company about it.

Seeing Huang Guangnian's expression, he felt that he didn't need to say anything about it.

"Yes, this is Ms. Xia Baozhu, whom I specially invited from Taicheng. Ms. Xia, this is Section Chief Huang from the Advertising Department."

"Hello, Section Chief Huang." Xia Baozhu smiled politely.