Chapter 19

"Zhi-ge, has TVB agreed to rent us the filming equipment?"

After dinner, Wu Cheng lay on the sofa watching TV with Zhao Yazhi, his head resting on her delicate legs, enjoying the treatment of her feeding him grapes, while he asked.

"Tomorrow is the day Zhongji Women's Wear will deliver the clothes. I want to strike while the iron is hot and take all the photos I need, then have a detailed talk with Uncle Zhong about our future cooperation."

Wu Cheng did not hide his plan to make a fortune under Zhao Yazhi's name; he even boasted about it in front of her.

Zhao Yazhi was a bit worried about Wu Cheng's plan, but seeing his confident expression, she felt it might be feasible. As Wu Cheng said, even if it failed, it would only be a loss of money, which he could make up by writing more articles. So, she let him have his way.

Moreover, under Wu Cheng's planning, the Urban Entertainment News had started to guide the audience's attention towards fashion trends.

"Don't worry! It's all settled. I still have some influence," Zhao Yazhi said, putting a grape into Wu Cheng's mouth. Her finger was then gently sucked by Wu Cheng, which annoyed her, and she lightly tapped his forehead, "Don't be silly!" After a pause, she added, "The photographer, lighting technician, and makeup artist are all arranged. Just give the order, and we'll start!"

"Have you memorized the poses and sitting positions I taught you?"

"Of course, my great designer!"

"Everything is ready, except for the wind!"

"What's missing?"

"The clothes, of course!" Wu Cheng chuckled. "Of course, there are also accessories. But I think, with your natural beauty, accessories are optional. If necessary, we can borrow a few from the makeup artists to add some flair!"

"Seeing your confidence, I'll let you do as you please!" Zhao Yazhi smiled gently, knowing that Wu Cheng would not harm her.

...

The next morning, Zhao Yazhi went to work as usual, while Wu Cheng went to Zhongji Women's Wear alone.

"Little brat, you're here! My dad has been waiting for you for a long time!"

Seeing Wu Cheng, Zhong Chuhong smiled and said, then whispered, "I've tried the clothes you designed. They're quite nice, and I like them! But the more mature ones don't fit me well."

Wu Cheng rolled his eyes and pouted, "Isn't that obvious? They're not your size!" As he spoke, he glanced at her chest and shook his head, "Nothing there!"

Immediately, Wu Cheng's ear was clamped by a hand, and a low, threatening voice said, "Little brat, what did you say? Where were you looking?"

"Please, Auntie, spare me!" Wu Cheng held her hand that was pinching his ear and begged.

"Do you know my power now?"

"Yes, yes, Auntie, I can't provoke you!"

"Hmph! If you look again, I'll gouge out your eyes, saying I have nothing!"

"..."

Wu Cheng felt wronged; she really had nothing! How could she compare to Zhi-ge?

"Cough, cough, cough..." A light cough was heard, followed by Zhong's father's voice, "Cheng-zi, you're here. The clothes are all here. Check them out!"

Zhong Chuhong chimed in, "There's still a balance of 1,300 yuan. Thank you for your purchase!"

"So cheap?" Wu Cheng said, flipping through the clothes in the bag. After a pause, he asked, "Where are Red-ge's clothes?"

"My clothes are kept by me!" Zhong Chuhong chuckled. "Don't worry, you don't need to pay for my clothes!"

"I haven't charged you for my design fee yet!" Wu Cheng pouted and said, "Take out your clothes too! We're going somewhere to take some photos for you, hehe..."

Zhong Chuhong was puzzled but, seeing her father, went to get the clothes.

"Uncle Zhong, I'll borrow Hong-ge for a while. You don't mind, right?" Wu Cheng smiled.

Zhong's father laughed, "Not at all, not at all! I want to see what you have to convince me. If you can't, I won't cooperate with you!"

"Then Uncle Zhong, just wait and see the show!"

Taking Zhong Chuhong and the clothes, Wu Cheng didn't go directly to TVB but found a shoe store and bought a new pair of flat sneakers for Zhong Chuhong.

Since most of Zhong Chuhong's outfits were in the cute style, the sports shoes she was wearing, though suitable, were a bit old and wouldn't look good in the photos.

"I'll pay you back for the shoes later!"

Zhong Chuhong was a bit embarrassed because the money in her pocket wasn't enough to buy the new shoes.

"They're a gift, take them with peace of mind!" Wu Cheng smiled. "Consider it a return gift for your beautiful knees last time. Ha ha..."

"Don't tease me, you're so annoying!"

The two bickered and arrived at TVB around ten o'clock.

After greeting the security guard, they easily entered. At the reception, the receptionist, who had been briefed by Zhao Yazhi, called her.

"Cheng-zi, who is this?"

Zhao Yazhi was clearly surprised to see Zhong Chuhong, not knowing where Wu Cheng had found another beautiful girl. She seemed calm, as if she knew Wu Cheng well.

"Oh, her name is Zhong Chuhong. You can call her Hong-ge. She's the daughter of Mr. Zhong. This time, I'm here to take some photos of her, which will be useful."

"Hello, Hong-ge!" Zhao Yazhi smiled and greeted Zhong Chuhong.

"Hello, Zhi-ge, you're so beautiful!" Zhong Chuhong greeted Zhao Yazhi with some confusion.

"Hong-ge is also very beautiful! Follow me!"

Following Zhao Yazhi, the two entered the TVB building. Soon, they arrived at a dedicated photography room. Inside were a few men, a woman, and a young man with a camera. "Zhi-ge, you're here!" the young man smiled when he saw Zhao Yazhi.

"Ah Yue, are you ready?" Zhao Yazhi smiled and asked. "Let me introduce you. This is my brother Wu Cheng, and this is my friend Zhong Chuhong. Cheng-zi, Hong-ge, this is today's photographer, Mr. Huang Taiyue. Don't underestimate him; his photography skills are excellent! The others are..."

Zhao Yazhi introduced the key people and their assistants.

Among them, only Huang Taiyue's name was familiar to Wu Cheng, though he didn't know much about him, only that he was a famous photographer.

Under Wu Cheng's guidance, the female makeup artist styled Zhao Yazhi. Then, Zhao Yazhi changed into a black evening gown in the dressing room. The dress trailed on the floor, revealing her white shoulders, contrasting sharply with the dress. In an instant, a noble and elegant woman seemed to step out of a painting, making everyone stare in disbelief.

Just a change of clothes and a new look, how could the difference be so great?

Of course, no one knew that Wu Cheng had specially taught Zhao Yazhi how to stand and sit. At this moment, she naturally posed, making even the photographer, Huang Taiyue, doubt if this was the same Zhi-ge.

Her charm was so outstanding that it was almost impossible to look directly at her!

"Wow, Zhi-ge is so beautiful!" Zhong Chuhong whispered enviously beside Wu Cheng.

Wu Cheng smiled, "You can be too! Of course, I mean in the future!" As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at her chest.

"You... what...?" Zhong Chuhong's inner pincers secretly reached Wu Cheng's ribs.

Wu Cheng's body trembled, and he laughed dryly, "I mean, I can make you look this beautiful too. Alright, a gentleman speaks, not acts, let's talk nicely!"

"I'm not a gentleman, I'm a little girl!"

"You win!"

Only the small and the women are hard to deal with! Wu Cheng sighed inwardly.

After changing several outfits and styles, each look brought a different surprise to everyone present, making them almost disbelieve what they were seeing.

Huang Taiyue sighed and smiled, "Zhi-ge, if the executives see these photos, it won't be long before you become the leading lady in TVB dramas!"

"Of course!" Wu Cheng grinned proudly. "Who do you think designed them?"

Seeing Wu Cheng's proud look, Huang Taiyue chuckled, not taking him seriously, thinking he was just a child.

Seeing Huang Taiy's expression, Wu Cheng pouted inwardly. Although he could see that Huang Taiy was somewhat interested in Zhao Yazhi, he didn't consider him a real rival.

From three styles of evening gowns to three styles of office wear, and then to three styles of casual wear, Zhao Yazhi displayed a woman's true charm, radiating an irresistible aura from within, as if she had stepped out of a painting, or like a fairy who had descended to earth, making everyone involuntarily enchanted.

Even Zhong Chuhong, a beauty herself, was stunned and secretly envious.

After finishing Zhao Yazhi's shoot, Wu Cheng had Zhong Chuhong step in.

Following Wu Cheng's instructions, the makeup artist gave Zhong Chuhong a simple, youthful look. Then, she changed into the clothes Wu Cheng had designed. In the next moment, a lively and innocent girl appeared before everyone, smiling sweetly, a bit shy and fresh.

Wu Cheng snapped his fingers and smiled, "Good, that's exactly what I wanted!"

Although she didn't have Zhao Yazhi's overwhelming charm, Zhong Chuhong's youthful vitality was a refreshing sight, making people feel that a girl should be like this—full of energy, fresh, and charming.

Following Wu Cheng's suggestions, Zhong Chuhong posed in various cute ways, such as pouting, making a heart with her hands above her head, or standing on tiptoe and lifting one foot back...

At this moment, everyone's gaze towards Wu Cheng changed, thinking this young man was different from other children, with insights and charisma beyond his years.

After the shoot, Wu Cheng gave everyone a generous red envelope and treated them to a meal, instructing Huang Taiyue to develop the photos as soon as possible, as he had a use for them.

Of course, everything had to be kept confidential.