The Entire Entertainment Industry Knows the Best Actor Has a Crush on Me - Chapter 30

Yue Yan not only dressed boldly, but his photography angles were also incredibly tricky. He had a very clear vision for his own aesthetic and was an expert at building an atmosphere and a “vibe.”

They shot a total of four outfits. Whether in real life or in the final visual effects, every single one was stunning. Combined with Qiao Zhiyu’s experience from his past life and his excellent physical proportions, Yue Yan had a total explosion of inspiration, wishing he could fill up every memory card he owned.

“I just sent the photos to my boss at headquarters, and she replied with a bunch of ‘[expletive]!’ She told me if she’d known, she would have had you fly to the head office for the shoot.”

He pulled up the photos on the camera to show Qiao Zhiyu, praising him as if he were a god descended from heaven. “You are just too easy to photograph. The moment I see you, my inspiration explodes!”

Qiao Zhiyu looked at his frozen image on the screen, and his eyes lit up. “It’s because you’re a great photographer… I feel like you’re more suited to being a photographer than a branch manager.”

“You think so too?! Actually, I studied photography in college, but I couldn’t find a suitable job after graduation, so I went into a different industry. After joining Iw, I occasionally helped take photos for the models. The results were so good that I got promoted to manager.” He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Maybe they think my skills are too valuable and they’re afraid I’ll run away.”

When Yue Yan laughed, a small dimple appeared on one side of his face. His looks weren’t exactly “stunning,” but he was very harmonious and pleasing to look at his features were just comfortable.

Qiao Zhiyu nodded in agreement with a smile. “Then they’d better be careful not to let anyone poach you. After all, gold shines wherever it is.”

“Hahahahaha! Zhiyu, you talk so sweetly!” He laughed for a bit, then asked somewhat hesitantly: “Zhiyu… can I add your WeChat? I strictly mean nothing else by it! I just feel like we really click, and I want to be friends.”

While he might have been a bit “attracted by looks” at the beginning, after a day of spending time together, he felt that they were probably both “zeros” (same role)… Since they couldn’t develop a romance, being “sisters” was perfectly fine! Even though he didn’t actually know Qiao Zhiyu’s sexual orientation…

Yue Yan’s eyes were full of anticipation. “Is it okay?”

“Mhm… I actually thought you were planning to hit on me.” Qiao Zhiyu spoke with a gentle smile, making Yue Yan even more embarrassed. Seeing the other’s face turning red enough to emit smoke, Qiao Zhiyu replied with a chuckle, “Of course you can.”

When the shoot ended, Yue Yan was incredibly reluctant to see him go. He urged Qiao Zhiyu to message him often and even gave him the sets of clothes he had worn today, claiming it was a “brand benefit.”

The following days were spent filtering resources and waiting for the brand’s official announcement. Iw wasn’t a mainstream brand, but its volume was decent. Although Qiao Zhiyu had a lot of heat right now, it was uncertain how well the sales would do.

Yue Yan had told him the time of the official announcement via WeChat a day in advance, so Qiao Zhiyu was well-prepared. He reposted the brand’s Weibo almost immediately after it went live.

Zz-Yu V: [Grateful for the collaboration. The new collection is beautiful ^v^]

[Official Iw Brand Account]: A lucky encounter with @Zz-Yu, warming up the entire winter~ The winter new arrivals are now online. Welcome, babies, to come and shop. [Image] [Image] [Image] […]

Qiao Zhiyu refreshed the page, and the comment section was instantly flooded.

• “It’s Wife Zhiyu’s endorsement! We are saved~”
• “What can I say? Facing him, I can only repeat one word: BEAUTIFUL!!!”
• “OMG, that black tank top in Image 1? I am thirsting over him so hard right now. And the cat ears! The ultimate ‘Wife’ physique!”
• “The pure white in Image 3 and the dopamine colors in Image 5 are also great! Don’t let them go!”
• “The design is so beautiful… the black is a spiderweb, the white is a butterfly. It’s truly gorgeous; I don’t even wear this style and I’m tempted.”
• “Excuse me, who in their right mind wears a tank top in winter? Risking your life for beauty? Qiao Zhiyu is quite a character; even if you lack resources, you can’t just take anything, right?”
• “Has the person above never been disciplined by the temperatures of a southern city? Do you know what ‘Spring all year round’ means? Besides, what does it have to do with you? What’s wrong with winter? Sorry, my social media account is spring all year round.”
• “These sets are all so pretty. I’m most tempted by that black spiderweb backless tank! Too bad I have meat on my arms and can’t pull it off…”
• “Sister, if you want to wear it, just wear it! We aren’t streaking; clothes are meant to be styled! As long as the styling is good, a sack can become a dragon robe!”
• “Sorry, I’m not a fan of Qiao Zhiyu, but these outfits hit all my aesthetic spots. I’m heading to the checkout now!!!”

The reactions in the comments were a mix of good and bad. The bad ones questioned if he was “special” for endorsing thin clothes in winter, or called him a product of plastic surgery or a “ladyboy,” but there was no one who could truly say he was ugly.

Qiao Zhiyu replied to a few fan comments, then opened Taobao to search for “Iw.” He didn’t miss other platforms either; any app with a flagship store was checked. The sales were average, but it had only just been announced. With more time to ferment, it should be… okay, right?

He was quite satisfied. Reborn Qiao Zhiyu had taken many shortcuts compared to his past life. Of course, some of that was due to other factors, such as…

His phone “dinged.” It was a message from Gu Jiao.

Sister Jiao: [The overall reaction is good. This endorsement was successfully secured!]

Not just Gu Jiao, but Qi Le’an, Yu Yuan, and Yue Yan had messaged him too. Oh, and Song Yuanjia.

Song Yuanjia: [Congratulations, Zhiyu. Securing an endorsement right after wrapping up.] [I’ve gained a bit of traction lately, too. Although it’s low-level resources, at least I won’t starve.]

He replied to everyone else but hesitated on those two messages. Qiao Zhiyu couldn’t understand his attitude was so cold, and he hadn’t even replied to the last text. His lack of desire to communicate was practically written on his face. Did the man really not notice? Was he not being direct enough? Should he just delete him…?

In the middle of his thoughts, another message popped up.

Song Yuanjia: [Are you busy? It seems Zhiyu really has become a very busy person.]

Qiao Zhiyu frowned at the message and eventually sent back a perfunctory “Thank You” emoji. He couldn’t help it; his morals were fighting with his brain. He couldn’t separate the Song Yuanjia of two lifetimes, but he also knew clearly that things were different now. Sometimes, living with fewer morals makes life more comfortable.

He returned to the home screen. All his close friends had sent messages, except for one profile picture that showed no movement at all. Driven by some ghost or god, he refreshed the app twice. Qiao Zhiyu silently put down his phone.

He thought to himself: Maybe he’s just busy.