I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

The staff members watching this scene exchanged a silent glance. This wasn't a photoshoot; it was clearly a fan meeting.

The photographer, adjusting equipment nearby, smiled and said:

"Alright, alright, you two get to know each other first. We'll start shooting once the stylist is ready. No rush, let's chat for a bit first."

Qi Yu immediately turned around, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Shu Zi: "Teacher Shu, can I take a picture with you?"

Shu Zi was both amused and exasperated: "...Are you here to work or to chase after celebrities?"

"Yes, they are!"

Qi Yu confidently pulled out his phone, his movements fluid and practiced, clearly indicating that he had been planning this for a long time.

Looking into his eager eyes, Shu Zi couldn't bear to refuse, so she smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go."

Qi Yu immediately came over, held up her phone, made a peace sign, and smiled, revealing a small tiger tooth.

After the shoot, he looked down at the finished product, nodded in satisfaction, and then looked up at Shuzi:

"Teacher Shu, can I take another picture? My eyes weren't open in the last one."

Shu Zi raised an eyebrow: "Didn't you just look at it?"

"I saw it, but I didn't save it properly," Qi Yu said, making up a story without changing his expression.

Shu Zi was amused by him and waved her hand: "Take pictures, hurry up, I need to get my hair and makeup done after we're done."

Qi Yu took two more pictures, satisfied, before putting away his phone and obediently standing to the side.

"Alright, alright, I won't bother Teacher Shu any longer. I'll go wait over there."

After saying that, he turned and walked back, but after taking two steps, he turned back again and waved to her.

"Go, Teacher Shu!"

Shu Zi watched his skipping figure, tossed her hair, and looked proud:

"Sigh, being too charming can also be a burden."

Lan Manwen walked up to her without her noticing and replied expressionlessly:

"Are you done with your work? The stylist is waiting."

Shu Zi immediately stopped smiling and shoved the milk tea into Fang Zhizi's hand: "It's here, it's here."

Upon entering the styling room, the makeup artist had already begun preparing the tools.

Shu Zi sat down, closed her eyes, and let the makeup artist apply makeup to her face.

But her mind was still racing with the series of events that had happened today: auditions, endorsements, magazine covers... and this overly enthusiastic Qi Yu.

She opened her eyes, picked up her phone, and sent a message to Gu Yan.

A little girl said, "I've arrived at the filming location. My co-star is a little fanboy; he's got starry eyes the whole time."

A little girl said, "But don't worry, you're the only one in my heart!"

As soon as Shu Zi pressed the send button, her phone vibrated.

Her girlfriend is the most beautiful, the best, and the cutest: "When are you getting off work? I'll come pick you up."

A little girl asked, "Is President Gu jealous?"

Her girlfriend is the most beautiful, the best, and the cutest: "Yeah, I'm jealous, so I want to see my girlfriend right now."

A little poser: "Don't worry, I'll come home to be with you after I'm done shooting!"

Her girlfriend is the most beautiful, the best, and the cutest: "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Shu Zi stared at those three words for two seconds, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curling up, then she put her phone face down on the table and closed her eyes again.

The makeup artist smiled and asked while applying foundation to her face:

"Teacher Shu seems to be in a good mood. Is there some good news?"

Shu Zi opened one eye and said with a smile:

"Nothing much, I just think the weather is nice today."

The makeup artist smiled and said, "I hope today's shoot will be as good and smooth as the weather."

"Thank you for your kind words."

Shu Zi closed her eyes again and reassured herself, entrusting her face to the makeup artist's hands.

Fang Zhizi, holding her milk tea, squatted in the corner and secretly observed for a while before whispering in Lan Manwen's ear:

"Sister Wen, look at how much Sister Zizi was laughing just now, she must have been texting Yan Shen."

Lan Manwen didn't even look up, flipping through the schedule in her hand, and said calmly:

"Isn't she like this every single day?"

Fang Zhizi thought about it for a moment and nodded in deep agreement.

Half an hour later, the styling was complete.

Shu Zi changed into a well-tailored black suit jacket, paired with a simple white T-shirt, high-waisted wide-leg pants in the same color, and a pair of stiletto ankle boots.

Her makeup was clean and neat, with slightly upturned eyeliner and a cool-toned mauve lip color, instantly giving her a powerful aura.

When she came out of the styling room, Qi Yu, who was drinking milk tea, almost choked.

"Ahem—Teacher Shu, you look so beautiful!"

Shu Zi raised an eyebrow and casually adjusted her suit collar, saying, "It's alright, it looks average."

Qi Yu put down her milk tea and gave a thumbs up:

"This is considered 'averagely good-looking'? What does an average person look like then?"

Shu Zi was so flattered by his praise that she almost got carried away.

She tossed her hair, picked up her phone, opened the camera, looked herself up and down for a couple of seconds, then solemnly looked up at Qi Yu:

"Maybe my standards are too high. After all, I see this face every day and I'm used to it."

Qi Yu paused for a second, then burst out laughing:

"Teacher Shu, did you buy that confidence wholesale?"

Shu Zi raised her chin, her tone carrying three parts smugness and seven parts smugness:

"No, it comes with it from the factory."

She patted Qi Yu on the shoulder and added earnestly:

"Young man, you are still young. You'll see more of the world and then you'll know what the diversity of human beings is all about."

Qi Yu was amused by her and gave her two thumbs up:

"I'm impressed. Teacher Shu is not only a great actress, but also has an amazing way with words."

Shu Zi withdrew her hand with satisfaction, secretly pleased with herself. In this state today, it would be a shame not to do a stand-up comedy show.

The photographer then clapped his hands, beckoning the two of them:

"Alright, teachers, the lighting is set up. Shall we try it out for a set to get a feel for it?"

Qi Yu immediately suppressed his playful expression and nodded seriously: "Okay, I'm coming."

He turned to Shu Zi and said, "Teacher Shu, please give me your guidance later."

Shu Zi watched how quickly he switched between different personas and secretly praised him, thinking to herself that this kid's popularity wasn't just due to his looks.

She also dropped her joking expression and nodded at him: "Let's teach each other."

The two walked side by side toward the camera.

The photographer, standing behind the viewfinder, glanced up at the two of them and made a gesture:

"Alright, please take your positions, Ms. Shu. Stand a little in front, turn slightly to the side, and look towards the camera."

"Teacher Qi, stand half a step behind her at an angle, hands in your pockets, be natural, don't be too stiff."

The two stood still as instructed.

Shu Zi turned slightly to the side, raised her chin slightly, and looked at the camera with a cold and indifferent gaze.

Qi Yu stood diagonally behind her, one hand in his pocket and the other hanging casually at his side, his gaze fixed on her shoulder line, his expression relaxed yet focused.