On the first day of school, the school beauty in black stockings took me to a hotel.

"Hello teacher, excuse me. We'd like to have our Hanfu photos taken. Your photos are really good. Could you please tell us which studio you work for?"

The photographer looked up, saw Su Wanqing and Liu Yu, and his eyes lit up.

Those in this line of work have a keen eye; they can tell at a glance that these two have excellent potential, especially the girl, whose temperament and appearance are top-notch. She would definitely stand out in Hanfu.

The boy's height, looks, and physique are all impeccable; with a little dressing up, he becomes a handsome young man with an ancient Chinese style.

"Hello, I'm Chen, the resident photographer at the 'Dreaming Back to Chang'an' Hanfu Experience Center. Would you like to have your picture taken?"

"Yes! Teacher Chen, may we visit your shop?"

"Of course, you're welcome. The shop is just over there, I'll take you there!"

"That's great! Thank you, Teacher Chen!"

After following the photographer for about five minutes, we arrived at a Hanfu experience center with a fairly large storefront, called "Dreaming Back to Chang'an".

The store is decorated in a classic style, and the display area is filled with hundreds of Hanfu (traditional Han clothing), a dazzling array.

The accessories are dazzling, including hairpins, hair ornaments, jade pendants, hair sticks, round fans, paper umbrellas... you name it.

The owner, a woman in her forties, immediately greeted the photographer warmly when she saw him return with his group.

"Welcome! Are you two looking to try out Hanfu?" The proprietress greeted them with a big smile.

"Yes, boss, we'd like to take a set of couple photos in Hanfu, both in the evening and at night." Su Wanqing nodded and started scanning the clothes on the hanger.

"No problem! You can pick any clothes you like in our store, our makeup artists are all professionals, and you've seen Mr. Chen's photography skills—you'll definitely be satisfied."

The shop owner exclaimed confidently, "Come on, let me show you the clothes first. Beautiful lady, you have such a great presence and fair skin, you look good in anything! This light pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) is so gentle, this red one is so vibrant, this light blue Song-style beizi (a type of traditional Chinese jacket) paired with a pleated skirt is so elegant and ethereal… And this one, a brand new arrival, a Tang-style hezi skirt paired with a wide-sleeved shirt, so luxurious and gorgeous, perfect for photos!"

Looking at all these beautiful clothes, Su Wanqing suffered from decision paralysis again, wanting to try on every single one.

She turned around and tugged at Liu Yu: "Liu Yu, which outfit do you think looks better!"

Liu Yu didn't know much about women's Hanfu, and they all looked pretty much the same to him, so he could only say, "Anything is fine, you'll definitely look good in them all."

"Perfunctory!" Su Wanqing rolled her eyes at him, then looked at it carefully again.

Ultimately, she was drawn to a Tang-style kimono skirt in a brocade purple color.

The top is a strapless hem in a light purple, and the bottom is a ripped skirt in the same color gradient. Over it is a purple wide-sleeved shirt with subtle patterns. It shimmers and sparkles with every movement, making it both gorgeous and elegant.

Su Wanqing pointed at the purple outfit, her eyes shining: "This one! I want to try this one on! And do you have matching hair accessories?"

The shop owner quickly replied, "Yes, yes, yes! This set is one of our store's prized possessions. It comes with a complete set, including a hair ornament, hairpins, necklace, and tassels. It's made with antique craftsmanship and is very exquisite! You have excellent taste, beautiful lady! This set is particularly selective in terms of who can pull it off, but you can definitely carry it off!"

Having chosen the women's clothing, Su Wanqing immediately turned her attention to the men's section, pulling Liu Yu over: "Your turn! Husband~~"

Liu Yu looked at the row of men's Hanfu hanging there, including round-necked robes, straight robes, flying fish robes, Taoist robes... He was completely overwhelmed.

"I...I really want to wear it!"

"Of course! You're tall and broad-shouldered, you'd definitely look handsome in a flying fish robe! Or this dark black round-necked robe, it's very imposing! This blue straight-cut robe is also nice, it brings out your elegance..."

The proprietress recommended, "The handsome guy has a great physique and looks dashing in the flying fish robe! Or this navy blue round-neck robe embroidered with crane patterns would go very well with the beautiful lady's purple outfit."

Su Wanqing glanced at the dark blue crane-patterned round-necked robe, then at the purple dress she had chosen, and nodded: "It seems to match quite well. Liu Yu, try this on!"

Liu Yu sighed: "...Alright then."

"Yay!" Su Wanqing cheered, saying to the shop owner, "Boss, these are the only two sets! And there are matching men's hair accessories and shoes too!"

"Don't worry, we have everything! Please have a seat over there and wait a moment while I call the makeup artist over to do a trial makeup session and finalize the look."

Soon, two makeup artists arrived, one male and one female.

The female makeup artist was in charge of Su Wanqing, and the male makeup artist was in charge of Liu Yu.

Su Wanqing wanted that feeling of wealth and elegance from the Tang Dynasty, so her makeup could be a bit heavier and her hairstyle should be glamorous.

The female makeup artist nodded repeatedly: "No problem! You have such a good foundation, you'll be absolutely gorgeous with just a little touch-up! We'll style your hair in a high bun, and add this kingfisher feather hair ornament and hairpin, leaving two strands of hair by your ears to enhance your charm."

Liu Yu's case was much simpler. The male makeup artist, seeing his utterly dejected expression, suppressed a laugh and said, "Handsome, don't be nervous. Men's makeup is very simple. It mainly involves shaping your eyebrows, applying foundation, and slightly enhancing your features to make you look more three-dimensional on camera. For your hair, we'll put on a wig, tie your hair up, and add a crown. It'll be quick."

Liu Yu: "...Hmm."

He has given up resisting and has come to see himself as an emotionless dress-up doll.

After their makeup and styling were finalized, the two were taken separately to change clothes.

In the dressing room, with the help of a male makeup artist, Liu Yu struggled to put on the navy blue round-necked robe.

When he came out of the locker room, Su Wanqing and the boss, who were waiting outside, were immediately impressed.

"Wow!" Su Wanqing was the first to exclaim.

Liu Yu was originally tall with long legs, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, making him the standard figure for a modern clothes hanger.

Wearing a navy blue round-neck robe instantly highlighted his physical advantages.

His brows now held a touch of composure and heroic spirit. With his hair bound by a silver crown, he stood there tall and elegant, exuding the air of a refined nobleman from ancient times.

"Wow, Liu Yu! This outfit suits you so well! Handsome! Super handsome! A hundred times, no, a thousand times more handsome than those guys in the videos!"

Liu Yu tugged at his collar: "Really? It feels a bit tight."

"Don't move! You look handsome!" Su Wanqing pressed his hand down, then turned around and went to change her own clothes.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, when Su Wanqing came out of the women's changing room, the whole store seemed to fall silent for a moment.

The herringbone skirt clung perfectly to her body, the gradient purple ripped skirt layered upon layer, like clouds and mist.

Her makeup was exquisite and gorgeous, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes were like autumn water, and her lips were adorned with vermilion.

Her hair was styled into an elaborate high bun, adorned with a small kingfisher feather crown, and fringed hairpins with tassels that swayed gently with her movements.

She looked like a Tang Dynasty princess who had stepped out of an ancient painting, her beauty beyond compare.

Liu Yu was stunned.

He never expected that Su Wanqing would be this beautiful when she wore Hanfu.

Su Wanqing deliberately twirled in front of Liu Yu: "How about it! Do I look worthy of Your Majesty in this outfit?"

Liu Yu snapped out of his daze and said honestly, "...It's a perfect match. It's a perfect match. If you...if you go out like this, I'm afraid the clock tower will have to implement traffic control."

The boss and makeup artist next to them both laughed.

Su Wanqing laughed heartily, "Smooth talker! But I love hearing it!"

She walked over and naturally took Liu Yu's arm: "Let's go, my 'General' or 'Prince'! Let's go 'bring disaster to the country'!"

The two stood together; one was dressed in a magnificent purple robe, radiant and stunning; the other was dressed in a composed dark blue robe, handsome and dashing.

Their height difference, looks, and temperament are a perfect match; they are simply a match made in heaven, a couple with an ancient Chinese aesthetic.

The boss and makeup artist both exclaimed, "They're such a perfect match! Absolutely stunning! This photo will definitely be legendary!"

The photographer was rubbing his hands together in excitement: "Great! Let's go! We're definitely going to get some amazing shots today!"

Thus, in front of the Chang'an Bell Tower, a stunningly beautiful "noble lady in purple" and a tall, handsome "young man in dark blue" began taking various photos under the guidance of a photographer.

Photographer Chen is indeed a professional; he not only found great angles but also had very insightful ideas for guiding the poses.

Su Wanqing quickly got into character, posing very naturally, and her eyes and expressions were spot on.

Liu Yu was a little stiff at first, but with Su Wanqing's encouragement, he gradually relaxed and tried his best to cooperate.

Their combination was so eye-catching that it quickly attracted a large crowd.

"My goodness, are these two celebrities?! They look so good in Hanfu!"

"Look at that face! Is she a professional model hired by the company?!"

"The girl is so beautiful! The boy is so handsome! They're a perfect match for me!"

"Mom, I'm in love! I've fallen for two at the same time!"

"This photo shoot setup must be from some big internet celebrity!"

Su Wanqing winked at Liu Yu secretly and whispered, "Did you hear that? Everyone's saying we're models."

"Stop showing off and hurry up and finish taking pictures. I feel like a monkey in a zoo."

"What monkey! You're my personal male model! Be aloof! Be domineering!"

As darkness fell, the clock tower lit up, creating another dazzling spectacle.

At night, the clock tower shines even more brilliantly under the lights.

Photographer Chen immediately adjusted the parameters, using both fill lights and reflectors to start shooting night scenes.

Hanfu photos taken at night have even more captivating lighting effects.

"Last shot! Perfect!" The photographer pressed the shutter one last time, straightened up, and smiled with satisfaction and excitement.

"Fantastic! The two teachers' performances were superb! This set of photos is definitely the most outstanding couple's Hanfu photoshoot I've done this year!"

Su Wanqing ran over, lifting her skirt, and said, "Teacher Chen, you've worked so hard! May I take a look first?"

"Of course!" Photographer Chen handed over the camera and pulled up the photos he had just taken.

Su Wanqing and Liu Yu huddled together to watch.

As they flipped through the pages, both of them couldn't help but marvel.

The quality of the photos was much better than they had expected.

The people in the photo really look like they've traveled through time.

"They're so beautiful! I want to keep every single one!"

Liu Yu nodded in agreement; these photos were indeed very beautiful.

Back in the store, I started selecting photos.

The original photo was already stunning; a little color correction would have made it ready to print.

After much deliberation, the two finally selected thirty of their most satisfactory photos, ten of which required further retouching.

When it was time to pay the bill, the shop owner looked at the original films on the computer and a thought suddenly popped into his head.

"Um... you two, I need to discuss something with you."

"These photos of you today are absolutely... fantastic! Your natural beauty, Mr. Chen's skill, and even the costumes and makeup are all perfectly coordinated. I have a favor to ask..."