Chapter 27 27. She couldn’t call for a pause.
She couldn't call a timeout.
Rain pounded outside the window, and the temperature inside climbed. When Jingzhou felt for a little light and opened the bedside table drawer, Mi Yanyan covered her eyes.
She suddenly remembered something, "Didn't you say that my mom put it in the wrong place?"
"It's not appropriate." Shi Jingzhou replied.
Mi Yanyan's look clearly showed disbelief.
Squint your eyes, spread your hands, and watch your performance.
Shi Jingzhou smiled silently, closed the drawer temporarily, and took away her hands that were covering her eyes.
Mi Yanyan chuckled, remembering a cashmere pullover she had bought that had been accidentally thrown into the dryer for high-temperature sterilization. Only half of it came out, unable to cover anything and had become a mini children's clothing.
Seeing that nothing was going to happen today, she propped herself up on her elbows, half-raised herself, brushed a handful of hair to one side, and spoke with a relaxed tone.
"Preparations are incomplete, we'll discuss this another day."
"All of them."
Mi Yanyan looked up when she heard the voice and saw a brand new scene in the drawer.
Yes, it is very complete, no need to worry at all.
"Okay then..." She was a little nervous. The questionnaire was absolutely authentic and valid.
It's just that the process is a bit bizarre, with everyone being busy and cramped, barely piecing together a bit of indescribable beauty.
It's very embarrassing and quite difficult to deal with.
Mi Yanyan turned her face away in the darkness.
She really wanted to ask, why did it stop?
It was already late when she looked at her phone again. The glaring light from the screen illuminated the eyes staring at her in the darkness. Mi Yanyan quickly turned off the call and pulled the quilt over.
He opened his arms and pulled her into his embrace, "Are you feeling better?"
Hiding in the quilt, Xiao Xiami shook his head, then nodded, "Not bad."
Both of them looked at each other like little kids who thought they had made a mistake.
"Let me wash first, then you wash first?" Mi Yanyan broke the silence. After saying this, she felt as if she was trapped in a loop. This was the second time she had said this today.
Shi Jingzhou was lying on the side, his profile shrouded in moonlight, gloomy and anxious.
He was reviewing what he had done wrong and where to start to optimize and improve. This was a project that required collaboration between both parties, but he performed poorly as a guide and the negotiations failed.
He was thinking over several plans in his mind, but his pensive expression was interrupted by Mi Yanyan's question. He turned his head and saw her blushing face as he proposed again: "Together..."
"No need!" Mi Yanyan refused decisively.
Unfortunately, the partner does not want to talk anymore today.
He lowered his eyes and replied, "You go first." After saying that, he thought that he might be able to use the guest bathroom, but still did not move.
When Mi Yanyan was fighting for the quilt, he also considered asking Chen Ma to bring another quilt, but after thinking it over, he decided not to do so.
Even if you really need a cold shower to cool down at this moment, don't go to the guest bathroom easily.
The nightgown next to the pillow was grabbed, Mi Yanyan sat on the edge of the bed, put it on her head, and ran to the bathroom barefoot.
Shi Jingzhou withdrew his gaze and continued to adjust the plan to be submitted next time.
Mi Yanyan was soaked in hot water in the bathroom. She lowered her head and turned to check in the mirror. Fortunately, it would not affect tomorrow's wedding photo shoot.
"Crispy dog, biting dog."
After grumbling softly and wiping off the moisture, she tied her hair into a loose, comfortable low ponytail and returned to the bedroom.
Shi Jingzhou lay flat on his back with his eyes closed, his hands crossed in the middle of his chest, his brows furrowed and his eyelashes flickering. It was obvious that he was not asleep and was thinking about something troubling him.
He opened his eyes and stood up in the warm yellow light of the bathroom.
The people in the room tasted like marshmallows, a little sweet.
"Go to bed early, you have to get up early tomorrow," he reminded.
It seems that he has not forgotten that he still has to take pictures tomorrow. Mi Yanyan replied sullenly and covered her head with the quilt.
The next morning, Aunt Chen called twice before Mi Yanyan heard the noise. She turned over and found that she could not move. Her aching limbs were folded in Shi Jingzhou's arms.
It was rare to see him staying in bed, and Mi Yanyan couldn't help laughing in her heart. He was so tired after giving up halfway, and his body was really weak.
The unique hardware facilities are unfortunately not being used. She shook the big hands on her waist and raised her head, looking into her tired eyes and slowly opened them. "The makeup artist is here, hurry up."
Shi Jingzhou asked the question from yesterday again.
Mi Yanyan's thoughts were drawn back to the awkward situation, and she replied, "I don't feel anything anymore."
I thought about it secretly in my heart.
It should be fine if you hold on a little longer.
This man.
She couldn't help but tut-tut quietly.
Aunt Chen downstairs served tea and water and cut the fruit plate. She kindly agreed to go upstairs to remind me twice, then went back to the kitchen to busy herself and never came out again.
She was beaming with joy as she picked the vegetables. Looking out the window, she could already see a row of red wedding characters on the transparent glass. The eggs beside her were not just any eggs, but red wedding eggs that symbolized a new life.
Humming a little tune, she heard a sound on the stairs. She pulled up her pants and stood up from the small stool. She rubbed her apron with her hands repeatedly to dry the water stains. She leaned over and smiled, "It's been hard filming today. Come and have breakfast."
He pulled Mi Yanyan's thin wrist and glanced at a mark on her shoulder. He was afraid that the girl would be embarrassed so he didn't dare to look at it any longer. The corners of his eyes curved into a friendly crescent. He took out a bowl of snow pear soup from the pot and instructed: "You have to stand for a whole day to take wedding photos, so you need enough sugar."
Then he turned around and took out another small white porcelain soup bowl from the steamer, opened the lid of the bowl that smelled strongly of bitter Chinese medicine, and pushed it in front of Shi Jingzhou, saying meaningfully, "Sir, you need some tonic."
Mi Yanyan burst out laughing. Shi Jingzhou looked up alertly and asked her, "What are you laughing at?"
Even though things didn't work out, he drank the supplement diligently. "I thought of something happy, so drink it quickly. The photographer said it will take until dark if you're any later."
After saying that, he picked up the small spoon and drank the pear soup by himself. Shi Jingzhou frowned silently, pushed the soup bowl back to its original place, and covered the porcelain bowl with the lid.
Zhongshan Villa is backed by the Nancheng Scenic Area, and the round trip takes less than ten minutes. The scenery in late autumn is not as good as that in spring and summer. The quiet parasol trees and the serious and awkward expressions of the two people made the photographer shake his head frequently.
He avoided the two of them, raised his camera and whispered to his assistant, "No, you're so bitter and resentful, like you haven't woken up yet."
The best photography team in South City charged double the price but still couldn't take satisfactory photos.
They are not uncommon to see rich people behave like this, so they will try their best to capture a few photos.
In keeping with his professionalism, the assistant once again summoned up his courage and used all his skills to guide the movements: "Come on, sir, hold your wife's hand, bend down, and give me a little side profile."
After saying this, he turned to the opposite side and gestured gently, "Madam, lift your chin a little bit and look towards me. Yes, yes, right, at this angle. Smile."
Mi Yanyan forced a half smile, but when she saw Shi Jingzhou's confused expression, she instantly became deflated.
It was hard to keep a smile on such a lifeless face. I don't know what touched Shi Jingzhou's nerve, but he had been sitting upright since morning, not smiling. Thinking that the two of them were anxious to take photos and hold a banquet because of their special circumstances, he kindly persuaded them: "Smile, even a fake smile is fine."
"Then why were you laughing this morning?" Shi Jingzhou suddenly asked, seamlessly connecting to the previous question.
She was speechless. She couldn't say it was because of you.
If he says he is not good enough, today he has to change the strapless dress that Ye Qionghua had custom made; if he says he is good enough, why did he stop?
It’s my first experience, so I can’t say whether it’s good or bad, but I have to see it through to the end.
But now, she can put aside her dignity, seize the time, and complete the task.
"I was wrong. I will never laugh again." Although the reason was not explained, the two of them had already conveyed the deep meaning without saying it.
Shi Jingzhou suddenly didn't want to film anymore. He had something more important to prove. He called the photographer over and asked, "How long will it take?"
There was a hint of impatience in her anxious tone. Mi Yanyan lowered her head and said nothing, rubbing the rhinestones on the hem of her skirt with her fingers. The inlaying craftsmanship was unique and complex, lining the waist and hem. It was expensive and heavy, and she felt a slight pain in her nose.
Getting the marriage certificate was just a formality, and it was normal not to smile while taking wedding photos. She had a request from Shi Jingzhou and there was nothing to feel wronged about. She was just waiting for the photographer's reply.
The photographer was in a dilemma. He wanted to say it hadn't started yet, but considering the sponsor's busy schedule, he carefully calculated the time and went through the process carefully and replied: "If you two can adjust your state in time, we will try to finish it within three hours."
It was just past noon, three in the afternoon, which was acceptable. Shi Jingzhou put his arm around Mi Yanyan's waist, raised the corner of his mouth, and earnestly instructed the young man: "Hurry up."
The photographer noticed the groom's change of heart and quickly returned to the best possible camera position. His assistant followed him around with a sunshade. Mi Yanyan stared at him, stunned. After confirming the timing, Shi Jingzhou was surprisingly cooperative, shooting wherever he pointed. He made him look, gaze, approach, and embrace him. He made him lean over and approach for a kiss.
With extraordinary performance, the progress was rapid. Mi Yanyan hurriedly covered her mouth with her hand. Shi Jingzhou bent down and stopped in front of her. The warm afternoon sun shone through the gaps between the leaves and onto his eyebrows, making his eyelashes look surprisingly long.
He usually prefers formal attire, and today he looks even more handsome and elegant. Browsing through some original photos, he looks unrestrained and outstanding even without a smile.
Shi Jingzhou put his hands behind his back and moved them to her mouth. He took them away and covered his cheeks with them. He raised his eyebrows slightly and whispered, "Be good, finish the photo quickly, we have something else to do later."
The coaxing posture was the same as in the first half of yesterday, leaning over like that.
When he wants it, he can also be gentle and lower his eyebrows. Yesterday he wanted her, today he wants to save time.
The photographer shouted, "Hold on, keep this pose!" The shutter clicked, and the scene that looked like a whisper was recorded instantly. Then the assistant urged that they should at least capture a kiss in the last shot.
Mi Yanyan instinctively took a half step back. Before she could get ready, she saw Yu Wan running towards her from a distance, followed lazily by Xiao Yichi, wearing a black baseball bat. She smiled and opened her arms to greet Yu Wan, then asked the photographer to take a five-minute break.
Shi Jingzhou nodded slightly to the visitor, then raised his hand to look at his watch.
Yu Wan spun Mi Yanyan around, tears welling up in her eyes. The girl's youthful, tender face in school uniform was still fresh in her mind, and in the blink of an eye, she was draped in white veil. Her heart was filled with emotion. Besides her, another person was also moved: Xiao Yichi, who stood a few steps behind her, seemingly nonchalant.
My eyes were secretly red.
He suddenly felt the sadness of an old father watching his daughter get married, but he remained calm on the surface, with one hand in his pocket, watching from afar, his eyes never moving away.
The mixed expression of joy and sorrow, embellished with tears, left only one explanation in Shi Jingzhou's eyes - hostility.
"Where's Chi Chi?" Yu Wan was halfway through her words when she remembered that she wasn't alone. She turned around and called Xiao Yichi, "Xiao Yan looks so beautiful today. If I were a man, I would have married her long ago."
"Is it your turn?" Xiao Yichi always thought that Mi Yanyan had never considered getting married. She pursued freedom and independence and did not want to be bound by anything, even during college, when the other party only mentioned it.
Xiao Yichi's expression was not friendly as he glanced at the invasive alien species. He looked at Shi Jingzhou coldly. He looked handsome, but his facial features were cold and unreliable.
The children in their compound are born with companions and have never lacked friends since childhood. They are inevitably on guard against outsiders who want to get in.
Shi Jingzhou disdained Xiao Yichi's unfounded sense of superiority, but for Mi Yanyan's sake, he maintained superficial courtesy.
Ten minutes passed, and he winked at the photographers. They quickly stepped forward and kindly reminded him, "Excuse me, but the sun will set soon and the light might not be enough. Should we start now?"
Xiao Yichi pulled Yu Wan back wisely to make room for them.
Everyone gathered their strength. "Last group, ladies and gentlemen, give us a little push. Let's finish quickly and get closer." The assistant had already taken charge. Jingzhou held Mi Yanyan's chin while directing, "Alright, at this angle, just kiss her and that's it. I can't help you with that."
Tourists by the lake looked over in groups of two or three. Yu Wan covered her face with her hands and grabbed Xiao Yichi's sleeve with anticipation.
Mi Yanyan's eyes wandered around and then returned to the nose of the person opposite her, and she pursed her lips.
If he didn't move, he would never move. After a moment of silence, the assistant waved the board to signal them that they could begin.
"How about we use a different angle?" Mi Yanyan suggested.
A kiss came over with the head tilted, and the strength of the fingertips suddenly deepened.
When he heard the photographer shout "Got it, got it", Shi Jingzhou stood back to where he was, loosened his tie like a gentle breeze and said in a high voice: "We kiss every day, why do we need to borrow the camera?"
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