Chapter 113

“3, 2, 1! Say cheese!”

At this moment, the livestream chat exploded with laughter!!

[Hahaha, it’s here, the classic V-sign and thumbs-up combo!]

[There’s no saving him, no saving him at all. This is the quintessential straight-guy way of taking photos!]

[No way, are the V-sign and thumbs-up not the standard poses for everyone in the country?]

[Aren't they? I’ve always done that. At most, I’ll flip the V-sign around to make it look trendy!]

[Doesn't Zhang Yang know photography? Why can't he take a decent photo of himself? He looks like a block of wood, and the smile on his face is uglier than crying!]

[Hahaha, I smell vinegar. No way, no way, is someone actually jealous of Zhang Yang?]

[Tsk tsk, look at how happily Bai Lu is smiling, just like she’s hugging her own boyfriend!]

[Why say "like"? They are a couple now, aren't they?]

[Wuwuwu, this isn't real, Mom! I've been dumped!]

After taking a few group photos, Bai Lu couldn't wait to take the phone back from Sister Wang.

On the screen, there was a man and a woman; the man was handsome and the woman was pretty.

“Mm, not bad!”

Zhang Yang nodded, expressing his satisfaction. This might be the most satisfying photo he had taken in years.

“Hehe, it’s alright!”

In Bai Lu’s eyes, Zhang Yang in the photo was holding up a V-sign, looking completely dazed!

However, she was still very happy; this was their first photo together.

But this joy didn't last long before it was extinguished by Zhang Yang!

She discovered that among the photos Zhang Yang had just taken of her, there were hardly any that were usable!

Her 165cm height had been captured as if she were 140cm.

There were also close-ups, face-on shots, blurred backgrounds, severe overexposure, random passersby walking into the frame, awkward angles, and all sorts of other problems.

This left Bai Lu fuming!

“Zhang Yang! Didn't you say you knew photography and that your skills were top-notch?”

“Yeah, I do! I’ve read quite a few books on photography. The ones I just took aren't bad, right?”

Zhang Yang flashed a confident smile.

“Uh, how long have you been taking photos?”

“I haven't had time to practice before. Today was my first time, it’s not bad, right!”

“Uh...?”

Bai Lu was speechless for a moment and shoved the phone into Zhang Yang’s hand.

“See for yourself!”

In front of the camera, Zhang Yang opened the photo album and started looking through it, muttering to himself.

“It’s alright, it’s pretty good. I guess I really am quite talented!”

[???!!!]

Suddenly, the entire livestream went quiet.

Clearly, they were stunned by Zhang Yang!

[Damn, who gave Zhang Yang this courage? Mr. Liang?]

[I was wrong, I take back what I said earlier. Zhang Yang doesn't know a damn thing about photography; he’s just a king of empty talk!]

[I thought my boyfriend was already invincible, but I didn't expect to see a pair of idiots like Zhang Yang!]

[Hahaha, how does Zhang Yang manage to be so confident?]

[Is this what they call "Mi-level confidence"?]

[Bai Lu: Zhang Yang! You took them very well, but don't take any more next time!]

Just as Zhang Yang was feeling smug.

Bai Lu asked Sister Wang to take a few sets of photos for her, then handed the phone to Zhang Yang.

“Take a look, compare them, how do you feel?”

Sure enough!

There is no harm without comparison!

The difference wasn't just a little bit; Zhang Yang’s confidence suffered a severe blow!

I’m not some passing Kamen Rider, so how could I take such terrible photos?

Do I really have no talent for photography?

At this moment, Zhang Yang fell into deep self-doubt.

Bai Lu stepped forward to comfort him.

“It’s okay. When God closes a door for you, He’ll also happen to close the window for you too.”

“...?”

Zhang Yang didn't want to continue humiliating himself in this regard.

“Let’s go, let’s head into the Zhongshuge Bookstore and take a look.”

As soon as the two stepped into the bookstore, they were shocked by the scene before them!

The inside was completely different from the outside.

The exterior architectural style was antique, while the interior was a blend of ancient and modern library designs.

On both sides of a tall, U-shaped bookshelf wall, there were roof tiles; although they were just for decoration, they gave the modern space an ancient feel, truly achieving a combination of the past and present.

The bookstore also used a large number of mirrors on the ceiling and walls, visually stretching the space and expanding it exponentially, making it feel like entering a "magical" space.

The people in the livestream were also stunned by the bookstore before them!

[Wow! This really lives up to being the most beautiful bookstore in China!]

[It feels like entering a magical space, completely different from the style outside!]

[This bookstore is so beautiful, perfect for checking in and taking photos! Girls, let’s go!!]

[Why do I feel a bit dizzy? There are too many mirrors, I can't react in time.]

[When I get to We Zibo, I must come here to check in!]

The two walked side by side through the bookstore, with tall, transparent bookshelves on both sides filled with books.

Zhang Yang couldn't help but exclaim, “Truly worthy of the saying: 'Books enter the sea of generations, tides rise at Zhongshuge'.”

Such a unique bookstore is indeed worthy of being called the "most beautiful bookstore in China."

Unfortunately, the downside was that the bookstore had a high flow of people, and it was a bit noisy.

It wasn't suitable for people to stop and read quietly; instead, it was more like a trendy bookstore for social media check-ins.

Soon, the two arrived at the atrium of the bookstore.

The design of the atrium, which connected the upper and lower levels, combined with the reflection of the mirrors, made one feel as if they were in a magical world.

Bai Lu, dressed in Hanfu, walked through the bookstore; this scene was even more like a perfect blend of ancient and modern, complementing each other!

This attracted the attention of those around them and passersby taking secret photos.

Fortunately, Bai Lu had already lowered her veil.

Unless one looked very closely, it was impossible to tell, so she shouldn't be exposed in the short term.

“I didn't expect there to be a whiskey bar and a tea room here, but it’s a pity they aren't open yet!”

Looking at the signs in the bookstore, Zhang Yang felt a bit regretful!

“Hehe, with your alcohol tolerance, you still want to drink whiskey?”

Bai Lu couldn't help but tease him; she still remembered the ugly state Zhang Yang was in when he was carried away last night.

Zhang Yang said seriously, “I shouldn't have done anything excessive to you last night, right?”

Bai Lu spat, “No, keep dreaming!”

After hearing this, Zhang Yang breathed a sigh of relief!

Fortunately, nothing happened after drinking, otherwise it would have been a huge loss!

— Author's Notes —

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