Chapter 110

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Chapter 110: Chu Yuanqing’s Wedding Dress

Lin Jiu was momentarily stunned by the sudden "quick compromise."

—— Such a quick compromise!

Afterwards, the fashion designer felt a wave of pity. She knew about Chu Yuanqing’s background before coming here. Now, thinking about this pure and innocent girl, who had to worry about making a living at such a young age and had learned the principle of compromise so early, she must have faced many hardships.

Lin Jiu said seriously:

"The advertisement will start filming tomorrow. Today, the main focus is for you to understand the product’s design concept and the brand’s message that we want to convey, and to do some preparation work."

"But it’s okay, this time we have new equipment sponsored by ‘Dazzling Stage’, which saves a lot of trouble for the filming work. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to finish in two to three days."

Little Sakura blinked her eyes, slightly gripped the files in her hands, and in her gaze was the same series of wedding dresses endorsed by Chu Yuanqing. She raised her head to look at Lin Jiu, and asked with some anticipation:

"Since your wedding dresses are mainly for the audience who like ‘百合’, the wedding dress advertisements shouldn’t be filmed separately, but should be done with me and Little Qing together, right?"

Lin Jiu said confidently:

"Yes, your and Miss Chu’s wedding dresses are from the same collection, but they have different weaving methods and main features. They are designed for same-sex couples, so it’s natural to take photos together."

Kirimi Miyuki heard this and quietly glanced at the pretty girl beside her, who looked empty-eyed with a fake smile. She pursed her lips, feeling a strange flutter in her heart.

—— Wearing a wedding dress!

Although she thought she had a normal sexual orientation, wearing her first wedding dress with her best friend felt incredibly romantic. She heard that only close friends would take such photos together.

So… after shooting this advertisement with Little Qing, would their relationship become even better?

From not being in the same dorm as Chu Yuanqing, to seeing Xie Qingxuan applying lipstick to each other, and then the two of them teaming up in the second round of the competition, even listening to Green-eyed Cat boasting about the bedtime stories Chu Yuanqing told, she had already endured too many disadvantages from the start.

And now, she finally felt the joy of sneaking ahead!

So this is the happiness of "the early bird catches the worm"?

Kirimi Miyuki understood how proud the green-eyed cat used to be, now feeling refreshed and happy. She felt like she had avenged herself. Even if Xie Qingxuan lived with Little Qing every day, what of it? Xie Qingxuan was just a naturally clumsy and foolish dog, nothing to fear at all!

And that proud and easily angered green-eyed cat, Kirimi Miyuki couldn’t wait to see her reaction when she found out about this.

Kirimi Miyuki’s lips curved slightly, revealing an expectant and sly smile.

A wedding dress – this was a wedding dress!

She practically considered herself married to Little Qing! In the future, that washed-up child star wouldn’t dare to boast about winning in front of her anymore!

Little Sakura’s smile on the surface was perfect, but inside she was secretly evaluating, dissing all her competitors left and right, all the while unaware that both of them had already shared a pure and innocent moment with Chu Yuanqing in their hearts.

When Chu Yuanqing heard the bad news about having to wear a wedding dress with Miyuki and portray a lesbian couple in an advertisement, she felt another heavy blow. She could hear the sound of her integrity and dignity shattering, pursing her lips and silently repeating in her heart.

– Endure, she had to endure!

Over six million was enough to buy Little Shu a house in full in the suburbs of Sea City. Compared to the insecurity of renting a house and paying rent every year, that kind of place could truly be called a complete home.

Besides, as long as finishing this advertisement, even without deceiving for insurance, the money left will be enough for Little Shu to finish university, step into society, so that even if passing away soon, oneself can die without regrets.

Chu Yuanqing imagined her lovely daughter breaking free from sadness, slowly becoming independent, embarking on a brand-new life, smiling and laughing, finally meeting a good partner, building a new family, welcoming a happy and beautiful future. The emptiness on her face was all overwhelmed by tenderness and hope, with the shining brilliance of motherhood beaming behind her.

Yes, if it’s for her daughter’s future, what’s the harm in trading her body and boundaries?

As for the dignity of being a father and a man? If maintaining this dignity comes at the price of not taking care of her daughter properly, then such dignity is not worth keeping!

Chu Yuanqing tried to hypnotize herself, willingly accepting her "fallen" heart, and her smile became genuine.

This brave spirit of sacrifice, mixed with an indistinguishable blend of maternal love and paternal devotion, if she were to clasp her hands together in a prayer-like posture now, it would surely leave the brand representative with complicated feelings.

In fact, Lin Jiu was starting to feel guilty, her diminished demeanor and beauty hitting her hard, beginning to doubt whether she was doing some strange work that forced good people into prostitution.

Looks like this child’s sexual orientation is indeed very straightforward, the director needs to be careful not to go too far.

Lin Jiu made a decision in her heart, took a sip of lemon tea, pulled out two documents from her bag, handed them to the two people, signaled to the driver that he could start the car, and continued:

"In any case, it will take about an hour to drive to the filming location. During this time, you can look at the advertising plan, brand concept, and the story behind this set of products."

"Although we don’t require you to promote on Weibo, apart from advertisements, we need to shoot a few interviews that are related to these aspects, so you need to prepare in advance."

Kirimi Miyuki and Chu Yuanqing both nodded solemnly and began to look through the materials attentively.

Although they each had different feelings about being spokespersons, both Kirimi Miyuki and Chu Yuanqing were regarded as a truly impoverished duo among Grade A contestants.

Xie Qingxuan’s mother is a famous singer, her father is a director, and she has a diverse range of investments domestically. Just her shares in Xihe Entertainment are worth billions, and she has also participated in many artistic commercial performances, so she is not lacking in money at all.

Chen Yining, as the young lady of Yunlan Entertainment, has enough pocket money to buy a large flat in the center of Sea City.

Ji Shuzhu comes from a well-off family; otherwise, she wouldn’t have had the chance to grow up as childhood friends with someone. She is also a talented choreographer in the field of social media, with a considerable influence.

Tang Liuli is quite wealthy, with a potential inheritance that includes even a castle. Coupled with her past immense popularity in the entertainment industry, she naturally doesn’t care much about endorsements.

These four are all from affluent families and have been raised as outstanding children. Setting aside some misfortunes and flaws, they could be considered as naturally standing on a high pedestal, not really concerned about the rewards of "Dazzling Stage."

Looking at these two,

Chu Yuanqing’s lack of money goes without saying.

Kirimi Miyuki struggled in her home country where artists were not highly regarded. Even as a national idol like in AKB, their status at its peak was only comparable to top actors and singers.

As for regular idols, or even underground idols, they had to lower themselves even more just to appear on variety shows, or sometimes didn’t even get the chance.

Kirimi Miyuki had been an idol for many years, but making money in this industry was very difficult. Coupled with the exploitation from shady companies, she had to work other jobs to support herself, relying on her love for the stage to keep going.

So, aside from the excitement of being able to shoot a wedding dress advertisement with Chu Yuanqing, what she felt most was a sense of relief, and an unreal, dreamy feeling as if she was walking on clouds.

Because…

The price was just too high, so high that she couldn’t feel it in reality.

The six million endorsement fee was in Daxia’s currency, but converting it to her home country’s currency would make it jump straight to one billion, enough to buy a decent apartment in Tokyo, equivalent to thirty years’ worth of a regular salary.

All she needed to do was film an advertisement, do a few interviews, and work for a short time, which would earn her a fortune that most people would only dream of earning in their lifetime.

Kirimi Miyuki was very happy because she could finally repay her parents who had always supported her quietly, renovate their old house in Hokkaido, and confidently tell her younger sister, "Look, your big sister is now a successful idol who can make lots of money."

However, on the other hand, she felt very anxious and confused.

Although she knew that in the entertainment industry, artists here have high status and earning power, she didn’t think she was worth the expensive cost.

Also, she felt a bit awkward saying this, she believed that the happiness she could bring to her fans was not worth the financial gains. If a fan bought a wedding dress just because of her, she would even feel a subtle sense of guilt.

It’s not that she thinks the product is bad, she just doesn’t believe she should have such influence.

Kirimi Miyuki felt conflicted because she became famous too quickly, without much opportunity to grasp or fully understand her current level of popularity in the outside world.

On the other hand, for both the brand and the celebrity, choosing an endorser and accepting endorsements required careful consideration. A series of complex screening processes were just the basics. Even after establishing a partnership, they needed to maintain their relationships and continue to conduct risk assessments.

After all… celebrities could lose their public image, face a mass withdrawal of endorsements, or be sued for compensation. Or the products they endorse could encounter major issues, leading to backlash. These were all too common in the entertainment industry.

However, the energy behind "Dazzling Stage" was so strong, skipping all the beats, making a very complicated situation seem simple, where she only needed to sign a document, film an advertisement, and get a huge reward, reinforcing the illusion of getting something for nothing.

So, Little Sakura looked very carefully, wishing she could remember every word on the document.

As for Chu Yuanqing…

This retired savior was already taking notes on "Heart Flow."

Unlike Kirimi Miyuki, she had to endorse three products, all from a big company, but each product had different styles, design concepts, and even spiritual messages to convey, along with different marketing directions.

Time passed without words.

The RV arrived at the coastal area of the city after 90 minutes.

The driver went to park the vehicle.

Lin Jiu then led the two into a seaside villa.

This is a temporary accommodation provided by the brand for the endorsements they want to shoot, with all the products to be endorsed already moved in and displayed inside for the photo shoot.

The largest area is occupied by wedding dresses.

These elegant white wedding dresses, some solemn and some light, are displayed on human body models in a spacious indoor area, with lace and satin appearing hazy in the light, the light veils swaying gently in the sea breeze blowing in from outside, shining brightly, creating a particularly sacred atmosphere.

On a cabinet in the depths of the room are unopened jewelry boxes, along with gifts and magazines from the brand.

Guitar cases were stacked alone in a corner, untouched by dust.

Lin Jiu apologised slightly, saying:

"Normally, the brand would customise two wedding dresses based on your body measurements, one for the shoot and one as a gift."

"But ‘Dazzling Stage’ only reached an agreement with us a week ago, so there wasn’t enough time for tailored designs. We could only roughly bring over a few dresses of similar sizes."

"However, after this advertisement shoot, the company will reserve the right for you to customise a wedding dress permanently."

Chu Yuanqing showed an awkward but polite smile.

Customize? Joking, after shooting this ad, she would never wear a wedding dress again!

Kirimi Miyuki’s heart raced, custom-made wedding dresses are a romantic dream for many girls.

But at that moment, another related question crossed her mind.

If one day she really did have a custom-made wedding dress, who would she wear it for?

– Chu Yuanqing’s face appeared in Kirimi Miyuki’s mind.

Kirimi Miyuki hastily pushed away the thought, she bit her lip, innocence in her misty eyes, a touch of blush on her cheeks, as she forced a calm expression, masking her true feelings.

Little Qing, Little Qing was just her good friend.

Besides… Maybe she strongly opposes endorsing wedding dresses because she’s against same-sex relationships?

As Kirimi Miyuki thought about it, she felt a sour emptiness in her chest. She tried not to think too much about this instinctive reaction, and instead looked at Lin Jiu who was inspecting wedding dresses.

The designer lady picked out two wedding dresses and said,

"The changing room is next door. Inside, there are suitable undergarments for wearing with the wedding dresses. Please go and try them on to see if the sizes fit well."

— A classic fitting room moment.

Chu Yuanqing sensibly let Little Sakura go in first.

The designs of these wedding dresses, although creating a sense of elegance with unique cutting techniques, all abandoned heavy layers, focusing on lightweight wedding dresses for convenience. Before long, the other person walked out of the fitting room.

Kirimi Miyuki walked over, her curves clearly outlined in the structured fabric. Her collarbones, shoulder line, and a hint of exposed cleavage, all subtly revealed, created a visual delight. The slightly loose pure white sleeves on her arms complemented the dress.

The girl now looked very unfamiliar, as if she had stepped out of a Greek temple, clean and pure. The simple design of the wedding dress resembled an extended strapless Roman skirt, with the wavy fabric grazing the carpet, swaying gently in the sea breeze.

Interestingly, the dress design was not closed at the bottom but intentionally cut up to a third of the thigh, revealing fair and full legs when walking. This elongated the visual body proportions, combining with the flowing train skirt to add a natural allure to the purity.

Kirimi Miyuki tilted her head slightly. It was her first time wearing such a formal and expensive dress, and she felt a bit uncomfortable. She spun around in place, looking unsure, and asked:

"Little Qing, how do I look?"

Chu Yuanqing honestly exclaimed:

"Hmm, very pretty. You can be more confident, Miyuki."

Even though Chu Yuanqing had seen the wedding dress that Miyuki was going to endorse beforehand, the actual effect when Miyuki put it on exceeded her expectations.

Lin Jiu seemed to have the same idea, but her gaze was more professional, focusing on whether the waist fit well and where it could be improved. After circling around Kirimi Miyuki a few times, she praised:

"Great effect, Miss Kirimi. Your figure management is very good. You may need to tighten the waist a bit on this side."

"Your posture needs some correction. You don’t seem very used to wearing high heels. Today, try to adapt more. Also, this dress requires a carefree feeling to bring out the best visual effect – you don’t need to hold up the skirt while walking."

Kirimi Miyuki took the feedback seriously and started walking awkwardly around the room to get used to it, like a duckling. She had some ballet training and a good dance foundation, so she initially seemed a bit awkward, but she quickly got the hang of it after a few rounds.

Chu Yuanqing was not worried at all, she had great balance, like walking on stilts when wearing high heels.

The girl walked into the dressing room with a wedding dress, took a deep breath, slowly took off her short-sleeved and long pants, leaving only a revealing outfit that showcased her curves and skin in front of the mirror.

*Click.*

Her slender fingers undid the buttons of her bra like a Rubik’s cube, letting it fall to the ground.

With a trembling hand, she picked up the light veil, taking a long time before making a move.

Ten minutes later,

Chu Yuanqing walked straight out of the dressing room.

The girl was dressed differently from before, the overall feel was more transparent and soft, the cut and design were very bold, creating numerous revealing areas through varying lace densities, hinting at the delicate skin beneath.

Her long-legged skin was almost half-exposed, the split skirt swayed slightly when she walked, giving off a hazy allure and beauty.

This is a design that makes it easy to seem less serious and formal.

Because of being too close together, it ends up looking like a technique of painting with light and shadow. With a high collar wrapping around the neck, a light chiffon ribbon tied at the back of the neck, and plenty of semi-transparent flowing chiffon, the overall look has a delicate, dreamy beauty.

After putting on this wedding dress, Chu Yuanqing still showed a charming and somewhat terrifying allure even without revealing her magical disguise. Her aura was holy and pure, as fragile as a piece of art. Just her presence here made the gentle sea breeze feel softer.

– It’s a foul, can Little Qing lock down this outfit?

Kirimi Miyuki couldn’t snap out of her gaze for a long time, her mind filled with these lingering thoughts. She instinctively reached out towards it, as if extending an invitation during a vow ceremony in a church.

Chu Yuanqing was somewhat puzzled. She saw the pure and innocent look in the other’s eyes, and without much thought, she gently placed her hand on top, feeling it being softly held by the other person’s fingertips.

This scene appeared solemn in the light, like an elegant painting.

Watching this scene, Lin Jiu was suddenly inspired. As the sea breeze moved the curtains, she captured this moment with a camera in her mind, whispering to herself:

"Miss Kirimi, it seems like you’ve gotten a little too deep into this."

But…

Since she is such a precious yet deadly person, it seems there’s no way around it, right?