Looking at Yang Sisi's face, which seemed intent on making things difficult for me, I took a deep breath and then wrapped my arms around her waist from behind. This time, I held her tightly and whispered in her ear, "If I didn't have the awareness of being a scoundrel, we wouldn't have finished shooting this set of photos until tonight. Don't complain to me; this is something we're doing to dedicate ourselves to art, and besides, we're being paid for it."
After saying all that, I turned to Coach Ma, who looked dejected, and said, "I was a little hesitant at first, but now I've figured it out. I just treat her like an inflatable doll, and think about the woman I've loved. That way, my expressions and movements will definitely be on point."
"Aren't you afraid I'll beat you to death? You're the one who's inflatable!"
As Yang Sisi spoke, she placed her hand at a very discreet angle and pinched me hard. I endured the pain while imagining the happy moments I shared with Lu Jia. I was conflicted. I hated her for abandoning me so heartlessly, but I also felt I owed her so much. I hadn't been able to give her a sense of security, nor had I provided her with sufficient material support. Yet, at that time, she had selflessly dedicated the best years of her youth to me.
Under the influence of this emotion, a lot of tenderness welled up in my heart. I felt like I had become a warm man. Then I adjusted my strength and gently hugged Yang Sisi in the most comfortable position.
At that moment, Coach Ma shouted "Good!" several times and told us to hold the pose, followed by the sound of a camera shutter being pressed. I couldn't see what the scene looked like through the lens, but I felt a deep sense of enjoyment. It was as if I had grasped the last vestiges of my youth, blending into the distant Cangshan Mountains and the nearby Erhai Lake, with the sunlight falling perfectly on us at an unbiased angle.
At this moment, even Coach Ma became adorable!
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Coach Ma said the photos were a great success, which gave us tremendous confidence and inspired Yang Sisi to suggest taking a set of artistic photos with Erhai Lake as the backdrop on the cliff edge. She said that such photos would have a grander, more cinematic feel. It's clear Coach Ma is also an art enthusiast, so of course he didn't object. Only the makeup artist, concerned for her safety, advised us to abandon the idea.
Yang Sisi nonchalantly pulled me along the cliff edge, searching for the best vantage point to capture the view of Erhai Lake seamlessly. I muttered to myself as I said to her, "300 yuan? You don't need to push yourself so hard. Something like that is fine."
“Even if I don’t get this job, I’ll ask a friend who does travel photography to take a set of photos of me around Erhai Lake. It’s about the sense of ritual, you wouldn’t understand even if I told you!”
"Then go and film it yourself. Let Coach Ma give you more close-ups. I won't interfere."
Yang Sisi stopped and looked at me with utter contempt, saying, "Are you even a man?"
"That cliff is so high, it's terrifying to look at! I have the responsibility of supporting my family. If I fall, how am I supposed to explain it to my parents?"
"If you really fall, you won't need to explain yourself!"
Yang Sisi pulled me forward as she spoke, with Coach Ma and the others following behind. Finally, they found a secluded spot with an unbeatable view. Yang Sisi said to Coach Ma, "This is it. Michael and I will stand by this tree later, and you can see if we can get a great shot."
I glanced instinctively in the direction she pointed, and my legs went weak. Next to the tree she mentioned, there was barely a square meter of space to stand, with a sheer drop below. To be honest, I have a mild fear of heights, and besides, I was the one who took this job. If something happened, even if I lost my life, it wouldn't be enough to explain to Lao Huang and her parents. For whatever reason, I couldn't let myself or her risk our lives.
Yang Sisi didn't take the danger seriously at all. She lifted the hem of her skirt and walked towards the tree ahead of me, stepping on the uneven rocks.
At this moment, Tie Nan gave me another push and said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and follow her to keep an eye on her. She's wearing high heels; if she twists her ankle, it could be serious!"
I gritted my teeth and hurriedly followed Yang Sisi, each step trembling with fear. Then I grabbed her arm and complained, "Do you know how I feel right now?"
"You're such a coward. No wonder you're an old man; I don't see a trace of youthful passion in you. Look, there are clearly other people's footprints there, and they weren't afraid. What do I have to be afraid of?"
I looked closely and saw that there were indeed footprints. I couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder the population growth hasn't been great in recent years. There are just so many people who are afraid of dying!"
As we spoke, Yang Sisi and I finally stood beside the tree. Coach Ma wasn't idle either; he climbed a tree about twenty meters away from us, found the perfect angle, and exclaimed, camera in hand, "This position is absolutely perfect! Sisi's dress blends seamlessly with the water; the entire Erhai Lake becomes her skirt. Migo, support Sisi, let her half-lie in your arms, and then, using a clever angle, kiss her."
What is borrowing?
Coach Ma paused for a moment, then explained, "It's like those scenes in TV dramas. You turn to the side and block her view. When I'm filming, you just need to make it look like you're kissing. I don't actually have you kissing her."
I recalled the scene from the TV show and tried to imitate it, bending down to support Yang Sisi and making a kissing gesture, but there was still about ten centimeters between our lips. Yet, in that suggestive distance, her breath became clearer and clearer to me.
Just then, Coach Ma shouted again: "Sisi, step back a little bit. There was a gust of wind just now, and the hem of your skirt didn't quite reach the seawater."
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