Since we are all reborn, let’s arrest the senior!

Chapter 142 Please

Lu Mingze took the phone, his gaze lingering on the photography competition page on the screen for a long time, a hint of eagerness flashing in his deep eyes.

"This competition is quite interesting. Each of our photos captures a small moment of happiness in life. Submitting our photos, even if we don't win an award, is still a special experience."

He smiled slightly, turned to look at Jiang Yun, his eyes full of encouragement and support.

Jiang Yun nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling like stars in the night sky.

“I also think that each of those photos taken in Santorini holds a memory, which would perfectly fit this theme.”

Without further ado, the two immediately threw themselves into the intense work of selecting films.

Those few days felt like they were back in the wonderful time of their trip.

Each photograph is a key that unlocks the door to memories.

Seeing the photo taken at the cliffside restaurant in Santorini, where the afterglow of the setting sun gently spilled onto the table like a golden veil, illuminating their happy faces, Jiang Yun's eyes immediately revealed tenderness and longing.

"How about this one? The atmosphere at the time was incredibly romantic, and it perfectly captures the beautiful moments in life."

She gently stroked the photo, a sweet smile playing on her lips.

Lu Mingze nodded slightly, his eyes also gleaming with memories.

"This one is really great, but there's also the one of watching the sunrise at the beach. When the first rays of light fall on us, the anticipation for the future is especially touching."

He reached out and gently tapped another photo on the screen. In the photo, they stood side by side on the beach, with the sea and sky behind them dyed orange-red by the rising sun. The scene was full of hope and vitality.

The two chatted back and forth, discussing and filtering repeatedly, immersed in the beautiful memories.

Ultimately, five photos that captured their precious memories stood out.

Jiang Yun sat in front of the computer, her fingers tapping lightly on the keyboard, adding concise yet heartfelt captions to each photo.

Every word is filled with their love for life and their deep affection for each other.

After submitting her work, Jiang Yun breathed a sigh of relief, leaned on Lu Mingze's shoulder, and felt full of anticipation.

Life continued smoothly after I submitted my work.

Lu Mingze's company received an important project, and the entire team entered a state of intense preparation.

He leaves early and returns late every day, often arriving home late at night.

Jiang Yun felt sorry for him and always prepared hot soup and late-night snacks in advance, waiting for him to come back.

To enrich her life, Jiang Yun decided to rekindle her passion for baking.

She signed up for online baking courses and spent every day in the kitchen working with ingredients such as flour, butter, and eggs.

At first, her "creations" were often unsatisfactory; either the cakes were burnt or the cookies were oddly shaped.

But Jiang Yun did not get discouraged. She watched the instructional videos carefully, summarized her experiences, and tried again and again.

One day, Jiang Yun was working hard in the kitchen to make a complicated chocolate mousse cake.

She was carefully whipping the cream, but accidentally knocked over the bag of flour, and the snow-white flour spilled all over the ground like snowflakes.

Jiang Yun looked at the messy kitchen and was at a loss for what to do.

Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang.

She hurriedly wiped her flour-covered hands and ran to open the door.

When the door opened, Jiang Yun saw her neighbor, Grandma Li, and smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Grandma Li, what brings you here? Look at me, all disheveled."

Grandma Li couldn't help but laugh when she saw Jiang Yun's cat-like face.

"Girl, what's going on here? It's so lively!"

Jiang Yun told Grandma Li everything about how she learned to bake.

Grandma Li's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. "I was a baking expert when I was young, I could make all kinds of cakes and pastries. Let me teach you." With that, Grandma Li skillfully tied on her apron and went into the kitchen.

Under Grandma Li's guidance, Jiang Yun's cake-making skills finally got on track.

Grandma Li patiently taught her how to control the oven temperature, how to adjust the cream ratio, and also shared some tips.

The two chatted as they worked. Grandma Li reminisced about the days when she and her husband ran a bakery together when they were young, her face beaming with a happy smile.

"Back then, although life was tough, I felt incredibly content seeing customers leave satisfied every day." Grandma Li's eyes were full of nostalgia. Jiang Yun listened intently, gaining a deeper understanding of life and love.

After the cake was baked, Jiang Yun cut off a piece and handed it to Grandma Li.

"Grandma Li, please try it. Thanks to your help, otherwise I would have been so embarrassed today."

Grandma Li took the cake, took a small bite, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

"That's great, you're learning very quickly. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to come to me."

That evening, Lu Mingze dragged his tired body home.

As soon as I opened the door, I smelled the aroma of chocolate filling the air.

Jiang Yun went up to him and handed him a piece of cake.

"Try it! Grandma Li taught me how to make it today, it's so delicious!"

Lu Mingze took a bite, and a smile appeared on his tired face.

"It's really delicious. My Yunyun is getting better and better."

The two sat on the sofa, and Jiang Yun told Lu Mingze about what happened with Grandma Li during the day. Lu Mingze said with emotion, "Neighbors should help each other like this. We should take care of Grandma Li more in the future."

The days passed quietly amidst busyness and warmth, and the results of the photography competition were finally announced.

That day, Jiang Yun sat in front of the computer early and nervously entered her account and password.

When she saw that their work had won third prize, she jumped up from her chair excitedly. "Mingze, we won!"

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement.

Lu Mingze rushed over and, upon seeing the award information on the screen, hugged Jiang Yun tightly.

“That’s fantastic, it’s all thanks to our collective efforts.”

His face beamed with pride and joy. To celebrate winning the award, Lu Mingze decided to take Jiang Yun to a hot spring resort in the suburbs for the weekend to relax.

Early on a weekend morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains into the cozy bedroom.

Lu Mingze gently shook Jiang Yun, who was still asleep, and said tenderly, "Baby, wake up, we're going to the resort today." Jiang Yun opened her eyes sleepily, a sweet smile on her face. "Okay, finally I can relax."

The two quickly packed their luggage and drove to the resort.

Along the way, the sun shone brightly, and the scenery on both sides of the road was picturesque.

They opened the car windows, letting in the fresh air, listening to their favorite music, and chatting and laughing.

Jiang Yun leaned on Lu Mingze's shoulder, savoring this moment of peace and happiness.

After arriving at the resort and checking in, they couldn't wait to change into their swimsuits and head to the hot spring pool.

The hot spring pool was steaming, surrounded by lush greenery, as if you were in a paradise.

Jiang Yun carefully stepped into the hot spring pool. The warm water enveloped her body, making her let out a soft, contented sigh.

"I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time. You've been so busy with work lately, and I've been struggling to learn baking."

She closed her eyes, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

Lu Mingze gently held her hand and said with a smile, "Yes, it's nice to come out and relax like this every now and then. It feels like my body and mind are healed."

Just then, a woman in a nearby hot spring pool suddenly struck up a conversation with them: "You two look so sweet together, are you on your honeymoon?"

Jiang Yun replied with a smile, "No, we're here to celebrate winning the photography competition."

The woman looked surprised: "A photography competition? My husband is also a photography enthusiast; he's participated in quite a few competitions."

Through conversation, they learned that the woman's name was Wang Lin and her husband, Zhao Yu, was a senior photographer.

Wang Lin warmly invited them to dinner that evening, saying that Zhao Yu would definitely be happy to share his photography experience with them.

Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze readily agreed. That evening, they met Zhao Yu at the resort's restaurant.

Zhao Yu was a bespectacled, gentle man who immediately started talking about photography with Lu Mingze and Jiang Yun upon meeting them.

Zhao Yu praised their winning entries and shared many of his own shooting techniques and competition experience.

He also took out his camera and showed them some of his excellent photographs.

The photos, in terms of composition, color, and the use of light and shadow, were an eye-opener for Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze. They chatted happily, and before they knew it, it was late at night.

As they left the restaurant, Zhao Yu warmly invited them to visit his studio sometime.

After returning from the resort, Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze's lives returned to their usual rhythm.

Lu Mingze continued to work on his projects, while Jiang Yun explored the worlds of baking and photography.

One day, while organizing her photographic works, Jiang Yun suddenly had an idea.

Mingze, why don't we hold a small photography exhibition to showcase our travel photos and beautiful moments from our lives, so that more people can feel this happiness?

Lu Mingze's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "That's a good idea, but organizing a photography exhibition requires considering many details. We need to plan it carefully."

So the two of them got busy with the photography exhibition. Their first problem was choosing a venue.

They inquired around the city and looked at several venues, but either the rent was too expensive or the space was unsuitable.

Just when they were having some troubles, Jiang Yun accidentally discovered an idle small exhibition hall in a creative park.

The exhibition hall is not large, but its decoration style is simple yet artistic, making it very suitable for hosting photography exhibitions.

They contacted the park's management and, after some negotiations, successfully rented the exhibition hall.

Next came the selection of photos and the design of the display boards. Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze pulled out all the photos and screened them one by one.

They not only selected photos from their trip to Santorini, but also some photos from their daily lives, such as the two of them cooking together in the kitchen, taking a walk in the park, and stargazing at the beach.

Each photo carries their memories, and each memory is a testament to their love.

They encountered some difficulties when designing the exhibition boards. They were not very familiar with the design software, and the layout was often unsatisfactory.

So, Lu Mingze searched for many tutorials online and learned little by little.

Jiang Yun also helped by offering suggestions and ideas. After several days and nights of hard work, they finally completed the design of the exhibition board.

To make the photography exhibition even more perfect, they also invited some relatives and friends to help.

When Grandma Li found out, she offered to make some snacks for the photography exhibition.

Jiang Yun's close friends also expressed their willingness to help set up the venue and receive guests on the day of the photography exhibition.

The enthusiasm of everyone made Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze feel warm and supported.

Finally, on a sunny weekend, the photography exhibition was held as scheduled.

In the morning, Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze arrived at the exhibition hall early to make final preparations.

They hung the photos on the wall, arranged the display boards, and placed some flowers and green plants in the exhibition hall, filling the entire hall with a warm atmosphere.

Friends and family arrived one after another, and as soon as they entered the exhibition hall, they were drawn to the photos on the wall. They admired the photos and shared their feelings.

Grandma Li came over with a plate of freshly made snacks, smiling as she said, "Seeing you all so happy makes me truly happy. I hope your future lives will be as sunny and beautiful as these photos."

Jiang Yun's close friends gathered around, praising, "Yunyun, your photography exhibition is amazing! Every photo tells a story."

Some strangers were also drawn in, and they praised Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze's work highly.

One young woman said, "I was so touched by your photos, and now I want to record the beautiful moments in my own life too."

After the photography exhibition ended, Jiang Yun and Lu Mingze reviewed the day's events at home.

Jiang Yun nestled in Lu Mingze's arms, gently drawing circles on his chest with her fingers. "So many people praised our photos today, and some even asked if they were taken by a professional photographer."

Lu Mingze gently brushed his chin against the top of her head and laughed, "Of course, look who created this. My Yunyun is quite the hidden talent."

As they were talking, Jiang Yun suddenly sat up, her eyes sparkling. "Mingze, should we compile the stories behind these photos into a book? That way, we can record our lives more completely."

Lu Mingze reached out and tucked a stray hair behind her ear, saying gently, "I support whatever you want to do. But writing a book is no easy task, so you have to be prepared."

Jiang Yun took his arm and rested her head on his shoulder. "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything, no matter how difficult it is."

In the days that followed, the two began their "creative mode".

During the day, Jiang Yun racked her brains typing away at the computer, and Lu Mingze would come over whenever he had a spare moment, handing her cut fruit and occasionally offering some novel ideas.

In the evening, the two sat side by side on the sofa, reading aloud what they had written that day and giving each other feedback.

(End of this chapter)