Chapter 107 - 47: Local Guide David, First Stop Purple Mountain
"I just looked at the wedding dresses you picked out. For our first stop, we’ll go to Purple Mountain. It’ll be perfect for shooting that black one."
Jiang Li nodded. "Okay, we’ll follow your lead."
Maybe it’s just that Huaguo People are naturally enthusiastic. As soon as they got in the car, Jiang Li asked curiously, "You don’t look very old. Are you studying abroad here?"
David spread his hands helplessly. "Well, my grades weren’t great, so my parents sent me over here."
Jiang Li laughed. "The cost of living in Europe is pretty high, huh!"
"Exactly. That’s why I’m working while I study."
He was lucky to have some photography skills; otherwise, he really could have starved to death in Europe.
A single loaf of bread cost a small fortune. If he didn’t work hard, he couldn’t even afford that.
Jiang Li gave him a thumbs-up. "That’s great. You’re doing much better than a lot of people your age."
Most other students who went abroad didn’t even think about earning money. They just slacked off, partied, and lived extravagantly.
It was mostly Jiang Li and David chatting. Shen Yanzhi focused on driving, chiming in with a few words here and there, making for a harmonious atmosphere.
When they arrived, Jiang Li eagerly asked, "Should I change into the wedding dress now?"
David shook his head and pulled his equipment out of a rolling suitcase. "Not yet. I’ll take some photos of you in your casual clothes first. You can change into the wedding dress later."
For the best results, David instructed, "Just act natural. Pretend I’m not here."
Purple Mountain wasn’t quite what she had imagined. It just looked like an ordinary mountain peak—aside from being a bit high, there was nothing special about it.
Seeing the disappointment in Jiang Li’s eyes, Shen Yanzhi comforted her, "Maybe there’s something special about it. Let’s wait and see."
Jiang Li shrugged helplessly. "Well, we’re already here. Nothing to do but make the best of it."
’We drove for over two hours to get here. It would be so unfair to Shen Yanzhi if I sulked in front of him.’
’After all, I was the one who found this guy, and I was the one who agreed to come to this place.’
To make sure she looked good in the photos, Jiang Li kept a smile on her face the whole time.
She sighed inwardly. ’I have no idea if his photography skills are any good. I should have asked to see his portfolio.’
Shen Yanzhi couldn’t help but gently rub the top of Jiang Li’s head, comforting her in a low voice. "There’s no use thinking about all that now."
There was an old saying in the Hua Country: since you are here, make peace with it.
They were already here, and everything was booked. Even if the photos turned out to be a complete disaster, they had to see it through with a smile.
Jiang Li raised a hand and playfully tapped Shen Yanzhi on the chest. "You’re so annoying! I spent a long time on my hair, and you’re going to mess it up."
As they were speaking, David popped up from out of nowhere. "I just took a few candid shots. Take a look and see if you’re happy with them."
He handed the camera to Jiang Li, awaiting her verdict.
Jiang Li was taken aback for a moment, then reached out and took it.
She had been fully prepared for terrible photos, but when she saw them, her eyes widened in disbelief.
’These are so artistic! There’s no way a simple tour guide could take photos like this. You’d need decades of experience to get this kind of result.’
Jiang Li had thought it might be a lucky shot, but every single photo was just as good.
Jiang Li couldn’t help but exclaim, "Your skills are incredible! These look like they’re from a professional photoshoot. They’re gorgeous!"
David said modestly, "It’s because the two of you are good-looking models."
Jiang Li wagged her index finger. "Nonsense."
If the subjects are good-looking but the photographer is bad, the photos will be passable at best.
But when the subjects are good-looking and the photographer is skilled, that’s just the icing on the cake.
"Why are you working as a tour guide? If you were a professional photographer, you’d earn so much more."
After all, a photo studio charges dozens for a single picture, and hundreds for a retouched one.
She saw that in just those few minutes, David had taken no fewer than a hundred shots, and every single one looked as if it had been professionally retouched.
David sighed. "If you turn your hobby into a job, you lose your original passion for it."
That was true.
’It’s like, if someone made me spend money on a fixed schedule every day, even I would get tired of it.’
He glanced at the time. "You two can go get changed now."
Although Jiang Li was confused, she still agreed.
Since there were no public restrooms nearby, Jiang Li changed right in the car.
It was a good thing they were in a van with plenty of space; otherwise, getting dressed would have been a real struggle.
Once she had the wedding dress on, she got out of the car.
Shen Yanzhi, who had been waiting outside, heard the sound and immediately turned around. When he saw Jiang Li emerge in a red gown, he could only stare.
He knew Jiang Li would look beautiful in a wedding dress, but he never expected her to be *this* beautiful.