Chapter 61

When designers felt lazy, they would become very lazy. An example of that was Liang Qing Qing. Bao Er usually saw her play games, watch video clips and she even ‘molested’ Bao Er when she was free. But when she was serious, she became completely different.

She lowered her head down to the table. Her doll-like face did not show any playfulness or insouciance anymore, it was replaced by a dedicated face. She was truly focused on the pencil in her hand, completely sinking in her own creation that she forgot about the time, things and people around her.

When she was drawing, she would occasionally raise her head to look at Bao Er, then lower her head to continue after some slight pondering. Even an outsider like Bao Er could see the seriousness in her movements.

They say that people who work diligently are the prettiest, and it is true. When Liang Qing Qing became serious, the studious aura around her body became very thick and her doll-face looked very attractive. It looked like a white porcelain – if placed at different locations, it would create an entirely different effect. Moreover, Liang Qing Qing’s current expression was also very contrary to her usual indifference.

Bao Er maintained the same position for an entire hour until her whole body started to grow numb and painful. It was only then that Liang Qing Qing realized Bao Er’s current situation and quickly asked Bao Er to sit down.

“My goodness, I forgot I let you stand for such a long time after I started getting busy! You could have told me if you’re feeling sore from standing! Are you a blockhead, you just do anything that anyone asks you to do. Be careful, you might not even know it yourself when you get bullied!” Liang Qing Qing’s sweet voice entered Bao Er’s ears as she gave Bao Er an eye-roll.

“It’s alright, Qing Qing Jie. I saw you suddenly got inspired and started drawing seriously, so I couldn’t bring myself to bother you. No matter what, I’m still your assistant. I can’t help you with the big things so I’m happy enough to help you with such a small thing. We are now in the same boat, so we naturally have to do our best together. I can’t just be hanging around leisurely when you’re busy, right?” It was rare that Bao Er, who always had a clumsy mouth, would say such a long sentence, and it was touching too. Hence, Liang Qing Qing’s face started to turn red.

No one liked to be useless, and Bao Er was no exception. From the start, she was already an outsider so she didn’t know anything or how to help her out, making her feel guilty in her heart. When she saw that Liang Qing Qing could get inspiration from her just now, Bao Er was happy, because at least she was useful.

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As she said this, she paused slightly before she continued. “Jewelry generates a bigger purchasing power that usually comes from the luxurious ladies and married women. The jewelry competitions for the past few years revolve around consumers in their thirties because their purchasing power is astonishing. Hence, most jewelry designs are mostly going down the matured noble lady style. The one that I drew casually in the first place also belonged to this type. But when I saw your expression just now, I was suddenly inspired. You smiled so beautifully and innocently, but after I took a more detailed look, I found something that didn’t feel right, which was you look too pure and you lack something that can match your smile.”

Bao Er stood quietly at the side and listened to Liang Qing Qing’s words without interrupting.

“So I want to design a set of young ladies’ jewelry that can be cute or simple, or even with various styles. You are the source of my inspiration, so I will need your participation in many things.”

Certainly, the young ladies series were considered a brave attempt. They had to take the risk of possibly being washed out.

But Liang Qing Qing thought she didn’t really need to get the ranking or prize, she only saw it as a task given to her by the company. So entering the competition with the young ladies series should be no problem at the moment.

“My participation? That is without saying, as Qing Qing Jie’s assistant I will do my very best to fulfill every task that Qing Qing Jie gives me.” Both of Bao Er’s hands balled into fists as her face was filled with determination.

She was quite similar to Liang Qing Qing in certain parts, like when she was working, she wouldn’t treat it as casually as her relationship with her family. You get what you worked for between a boss and a subordinate. If the subordinate had done well, the boss would appreciate it. But it was not the same with her family, no matter how good you treat them, they would still show you the same faces from the start to the end.

“You don’t need to worry too much about the other things. I only need you to become my model.” Liang Qing Qing patted Bao Er’s shoulder, but she narrowed her eyes as she thought, such an innocent girl like Bao Er would be a good model that was rare to be found. She thought that the shooting process would be very exciting.

Model? Bao Er was suddenly stunned. Not to mention that her height was not qualified, but she also never learned the basic skills about modelling, so how could she shoulder such a heavy responsibility?

“Qing Qing Jie, I don’t think this is a good idea, I don’t know how to model.” Bao Er shook her head.

“I want you to not know how to model. If you did, it’ll be harder for me. Because it’s the young ladies series, what I want is the purity and naturalness. Those models who were handpicked had been trained to have a certain look. The smiles on their faces are only on the outside and not from within, they just look fake and cannot portray the effect that I want at all. So, for this exhibition, you will be my only model. I’m telling you this earlier so that you can prepare yourself.”

Liang Qing Qing said these words with all seriousness. The small white rabbit would only take the bait if she groomed her nicely, wasn’t it? She was still waiting to give Bao Er a good “makeover”!

But her words immediately gave Bao Er an immense pressure.

Honestly, it was still quite a difficult thing to do for her since modelling wasn’t something that you could master in just one or two days. Did you think that those models who were shining on the T stage would be up there without years of bitter training below the stage? Some of them even started training when they were young. Bao Er naturally thought that she couldn’t do it too, for such a normal person like her to become a model. But when she saw the look of trust on Liang Qing Qing’s face, she still decided to give it a try.

Since this is the time for her to really help out.

“Then, I’ll try my best!” She could only say.

Liang Qing Qing smiled when she got her response. She knew that she didn’t pick the wrong person and everything was going well. “Yup, so this weekend you better go back and have a good rest. Next week is the time when we’ll be really busy.”

“Okay!” She replied after taking a deep breath.

The day in the office passed quickly. Liang Qing Qing changed from her casual mode into a workaholic who was busy drawing, while Bao Er ran up and down to help with chores, trying not to disturb Liang Qing Qing who was working.

After work at 5pm, she grabbed her backpack and left without a word.

It was already the end of September and coincidentally it was the weekend. It was lucky for her, otherwise, with how busy she was right now, she might not get to apply for leave to go home. If she did not go home, her mother would not be happy again, right?

She sat in the rocking bus for five to six hours before she arrived. It was already ten o’ clock at night when she returned. Luckily, following the economic development, there were already streetlights at both sides of the street, or else it would be dark and she might not dare to walk a ten minutes journey back home.

Again, no one came to welcome her at home.

When she returned home, her family hadn’t slept yet. Bai Xiao Xiao’s mother, who was also the wife of her father’s brother, was around too. They were chatting pleasantly and laughing happily as well. Who knew if something festive was happening.

“Dad, mum, I’m back. Auntie, you’re here too?” She greeted but her tone was calm, because even if she greeted passionately, she would still get the same response.

The voices of the crowd suddenly paused and the atmosphere became a little weird. Lee Yuezhi’s eyes kept scrutinizing Bao Er as she thought that some people were really born differently. Bao Er also did a lot of farming work at a young age, so why did she look much prettier since the past few years?

“Oh, you’re back? Go shower and sleep early if you’re tired, we have guests coming tomorrow so we’ll be busy.” It was still her father, Bai Dazhu that responded first and broke this awkward atmosphere.

Bao Er nodded at his words, then slowly walked away without saying much and went back to her own room.

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