"Come, spread your legs slightly, yes, hold that pose, don't move, okay?"
"No, Big Bro, you don't need to be this professional for a photo, do you? It's really tiring!"
Ning Yizhuo protested, looking at Yu Qianjue who was squatting on the ground taking her picture.
Meanwhile, her two good Euni were standing on either side of Yu Qianjue, watching him photograph Ning Yizhuo.
It's just, Euni, aren't you two a bit too close to my brother? Your heads are practically touching!
"This angle also has a filter that works well; remember to send me the parameters later."
"The photos you took of me earlier were so cute, A Yu, will you take more for me next time, please?"
Yu Qianjue nodded, acknowledging both of them, his hands not stopping as he continuously pressed the shutter.
"Okay, that's it!"
"Oh my goodness, I'm exhausted! I'm never letting you take my photos again, Big Bro."
"But didn't you say you wanted some unique poses? So I had no choice but to pull out my ultimate Jojo poses."
Thinking about how Ning Yizhuo had just said she wanted some cool and unique poses, Yu Qianjue pondered for a moment and decided to bring out the Jojo poses.
However, he didn't want to make it too difficult for her, so he chose a relatively simpler pose from Jolyne Cujoh.
For Ning Yizhuo, the pose itself wasn't difficult; what was difficult was Yu Qianjue squatting on the ground for a long time, adjusting camera parameters and shooting angles.
And if she relaxed even a little, she would be reminded not to move.
Ning Yizhuo: Wuwuwu, if I had known this, I wouldn't have done it in the first place. I should have just taken a few normal photos like the Euni.
As the photographer, Yu Qianjue naturally knew that the poses Ning Yizhuo had just done were tiring.
As a semi-professional cosplayer, he had shot many cosplay photoshoots. In winter, he would stand in thin dresses in Sapporo, where it was below minus ten degrees Celsius and heavily snowing. In summer, he would wield prop weapons in thick armor under the scorching sun.
Although Yu Qianjue had his internal cultivation to protect him and had trained diligently in the mountains during both winter and summer, that didn't mean he couldn't feel the temperature.
Summer was truly hot, and winter was truly cold!
Not only did they have to shoot in extreme environments, but their expressions and demeanor also had to remain perfect. This was not only to accurately portray the cosplay character but also an expression of love for the character.
It was tiring and arduous, but also very fulfilling.
And Yu Qianjue, having experienced such hardships, declared that he couldn't possibly enjoy this suffering alone! Because he had been rained on, he had to tear up other people's umbrellas!
Spoiling his younger sister was one thing, but appropriate challenges were also beneficial for her growth.
Moreover, this kind of photoshoot, whether for Ning Yizhuo or the two standing beside him, was something they would all experience sooner or later in the future.
Getting some early practice would be good. When they eventually debut, magazine photoshoots and similar schedules will be unavoidable, and those will be much more rigorous than these amateur-level photoshoots.
Shaking his head, Yu Qianjue sighed softly.
He was overthinking again. His thoughts were too scattered sometimes, always jumping to random places.
These weren't things he should be considering; the company would prepare everything for them.
SM, as one of the Big Three, although it had been on a downward trend in recent years, industry insiders and fans alike still generally considered SM to be the industry leader.
However, the company's internal structure was not entirely unified. High-level executives vied for power, secretly plotting against each other. It appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents were swirling. However, some issues had not yet been brought into the open.
But those were matters for the high-level executives. Even if the company truly underwent some changes in the future, it probably wouldn't have much to do with trainees like Liu Zhimin, who were just small fries.
"Slap!"
A pair of somewhat cold hands slapped Yu Qianjue's face, bringing him back to his senses instantly.
"What are you thinking about? I called you for ages, but you didn't hear me."
Liu Zhimin asked, cupping Yu Qianjue's face with both hands.
"Huh? No, I wasn't thinking about anything."
"I don't believe you."
The cupping hands suddenly became forceful, beginning to knead his cheeks.
"Wuwah, I really wasn't thinking about anything! Please let me go, King Zhimin!"
However, King Zhimin did not let him go because of his begging; instead, she seemed even more excited. She would occasionally knead his face into a piglet, then pull it into a triangle.
What a wonderful little face! Not only is it so beautiful, but its softness is also absolutely top-notch!
Liu Zhimin excitedly let out an "Oh ho ho ho ho" sound from her throat.
Ribbit! Why does this sound seem so familiar!
It's you, Baltan Seijin! Wasn't your spaceship with over 2 billion inhabitants already blown away by Man Gege's Spacium Ray!
Did some remnants actually escape to this parallel universe!
"Good face, good face!"
Liu Zhimin finally stopped her actions. It wasn't because she had a change of heart; it was simply that Yu Qianjue's resentful gaze and the occasional glances from beside them put a little too much pressure on her.
Yu Qianjue rubbed his slightly reddened face. Of course, whether it was from being kneaded or simply blushing, only he himself knew.
Liu Zhimin patted his head, coaxing him like a puppy, "Good boy, good boy!"
She really liked Yu Qianjue's resentful little gaze. That look, where he couldn't stand her but couldn't get rid of her, always excited her.
She would usually tease Kim Min-jeong and Ning Yizhuo too, but sometimes her two younger sisters would resist, unlike Yu Qianjue, who was much more fun.
Actually, she knew her actions weren't entirely appropriate towards Yu Qianjue, especially since it was their first meeting. Kneading his face was too intimate an action.
But perhaps it was Yu Qianjue's innate friendliness, or his help in the afternoon, or his promise to her a few minutes ago, that made her subconsciously want to get closer to Yu Qianjue.
It was as if they had known each other for many years, making Liu Zhimin, who usually seemed a bit unapproachable, open her heart to an opposite-sex person for the first time.
"Oh, right, we haven't done the main event yet. Let's take a group photo."
Yu Qianjue said to the three of them.
Liu Zhimin took the tripod from Yu Qianjue, placed it not far from them, and set a timer for the shot. Then she quickly ran back to join the group.
After the flash, the group gathered together, looked at the photo, and burst out laughing in unison.
In the photo, Liu Zhimin and Kim Min-jeong made a big heart shape, both smiling very happily.
Ning Yizhuo tried to look cool, striking a handsome pose that somewhat resembled the Jojo pose Yu Qianjue had just taught her.
But Yu Qianjue wore a sly, triumphant smile, standing behind Ning Yizhuo and, without her knowing, making cat ears with his hands behind her head.
The originally cool pose didn't become comical because of the cat ears; instead, it added a touch of contrasting cuteness to Ning Yizhuo.
"Yah! My super cool pose is completely ruined by you!"
A flurry of punches landed on Yu Qianjue, making Liu Zhimin and Kim Min-jeong laugh even louder.
Yu Qianjue also laughed happily, then reached out again to make cat ears for Ning Yizhuo.
"Mm! How cute! This is my little cat!"
"What! You're making me so embarrassed!"
With a hint of crimson on her face, Ning Yizhuo tsundere-ly turned her head away, no longer looking at her brother, lest he see her blushing and tease her again.
Looking down at his watch, Yu Qianjue stretched.
"Do you want to walk around a bit more? Or should we head back?"
"Let's head back. My legs feel so sore."
Kim Min-jeong raised her hand to indicate. The side effects of her earlier adrenaline rush were now showing; she felt like her legs were no longer her own.
"It's because you practiced too hard this afternoon. When we get back to the dorm, I'll give you a massage, and you'll feel much better."
Liu Zhimin fully displayed her big sister demeanor at this moment. After all, she was her beloved younger sister; she couldn't just watch her suffer.
"Next time I have a chance, I'll get you some muscle patches and have Ningning bring them back for you. You practice a lot, so you need to pay more attention to self-care."
Artists, like professional athletes, often suffer from sports-related occupational diseases.
Especially artists from big companies, in addition to excessive practice during their trainee period, the non-stop schedules after debut, and the way they are treated like beasts of burden with little care, all cause harm to artists' physical and mental well-being.
Since he said he wanted to be a pillar of support for his friends, he should pay more attention to these matters and help them avoid harm.
