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

Liu Yu and Su Wanqing exchanged a glance: "Please speak."

"Could you... authorize us to use these photos from today as sample photos and promotional images for our store?"

The shop owner looked at them expectantly: "It's just for display in our store, and maybe for promotion on our online platforms, like Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Of course, it won't be used too outrageously for commercial purposes; it's mainly to showcase our clothing, makeup, and photography skills."

Seeing their hesitation, the proprietress quickly added, "Of course, it's not free! We can waive all your fees for today! Clothing rental, makeup and styling, photography fees are all free! In addition... we can also pay you a certain image usage fee!"

Su Wanqing and Liu Yu were both stunned for a moment.

I never expected to get this kind of "windfall" just from taking a photo.

Liu Yu realized what was happening and shook his head: "Boss, the fee can be waived. There's no need for the portrait fee."

Su Wanqing nodded in agreement: "Yes, we came here just to have fun. We're happy that you think the photos are useful. We don't need them if you pay us."

Her family is not short of money at all, and Liu Yu is not the kind of person who values ​​this.

Upon hearing this, the shop owner felt even more that the two people were of exceptional character.

She thought for a moment and said, "Then, it's a must that all fees be waived! From now on, you two can come to our store anytime, whether it's renting clothes, doing makeup, or taking photos, it'll be free for life! Just consider it making friends! As for the photos, we'll definitely clearly label them as customer photos for display, and we absolutely won't misuse them! Is that alright with you?"

Free for life! That's pretty practical.

Su Wanqing looked at Liu Yu, who thought the boss was quite sincere, so he nodded.

"Okay, thanks boss!"

The boss was overjoyed and immediately took out a simple authorization agreement, which both parties signed.

Then he gave Su Wanqing a pair of antique-style earrings as a small gift.

By the time the two removed their makeup, changed back into their own clothes, and walked out of the store, it was already completely dark.

After a whole afternoon of fun, taking beautiful photos, and even getting "lifetime VIP" status, the two were in a great mood.

"I'm starving! Hanfu is beautiful, but it's so inconvenient to eat while wearing it. I've already digested all three bowls of rice I ate for lunch!"

Liu Yu laughed: "Come on, I'll take you to the Muslim Quarter and treat you to Chang'an roast meat, all you can eat!"

"Barbecue! Yay!"

The Muslim Quarter was bustling with activity and filled with delicious aromas.

Liu Yu led Su Wanqing to a long-established barbecue stall, Guo Nan Barbecue.

The charcoal fire roared, the meat skewers sizzled as they were grilled, and sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, the aroma wafting powerfully into our noses.

The two found a small table and sat down: "Boss, give us twenty skewers of lean meat, twenty skewers of fatty and lean meat, twenty skewers of tendon, five chicken wings, one grilled naan bread, and two bottles of Bingfeng soda!"

Su Wanqing: "So much! Can we finish it all?!"

"Aren't you hungry? Eat up! Try this, this is the real taste of Chang'an barbecue, it's different from what you've had in northern Beijing."

The meat skewers were served quickly, golden brown and steaming hot.

Su Wanqing couldn't wait to pick up a skewer, blow on it, and take a bite.

"Mmm!!! Delicious! So delicious! The meat is so tender! The seasoning is so fragrant! It has such a wonderful charcoal flavor! Absolutely amazing!"

She kept eating them one after another, she just couldn't stop.

"Liu Yu, this grilled naan is so delicious! It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and it's a perfect match with the barbecue seasoning!" Su Wanqing ate with her mouth full of oil, completely unconcerned about her image, as happy as a child.

As Liu Yu ate, he smiled and looked at her, saying, "Looking at you like this, who would believe you're a rich woman who drives a Cullinan?"

"So what if I'm a rich woman! Can't a rich woman enjoy street food? Everyone is equal before delicious food!"

The two of them devoured most of the dozens of skewers of grilled meat.

"Burp~~ Perfect! Today was so perfect!"

We paid the bill and left, strolling slowly along the bustling Muslim Quarter, enjoying the evening breeze and digesting our food.

Su Wanqing clung to Liu Yu's arm, resting her head on his shoulder: "Liu Yu, there's so much delicious food in Chang'an... boiled fish, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), hulatang (spicy soup), roast meat... I don't want to leave, what should I do!"

"If you don't want to leave, stay a few more days. It's a holiday anyway. I'll fatten you up."

The two chatted and laughed, and by the time they got back to their apartment complex by subway it was almost 11 p.m.

The house was quiet. Liu Yuanshan's bedroom door was closed; he was already asleep.

The two quietly washed up. Su Wanqing changed into her cute pajamas and tugged at Liu Yu's sleeve.

"What's wrong!"

Su Wanqing blinked: "Liu Yu, I can't sleep. Can you coax me to sleep?"

"How old are you? You still need to be put to sleep! Are you a three-year-old?!"

"I don't care, I walked so much today and I'm so excited, I just can't sleep. You said last night that 'the emperor doesn't attend court in the morning,' but you can't even coax me to sleep today!"

"...What are you talking about? Fine, fine, how do I coax you? I'll sing you a lullaby!"

"No need for that. Just sit by my bedside, pat me, and leave after I fall asleep."

She pulled Liu Yu into the bedroom. Only a dim nightlight was on in the room, casting a soft glow.

Su Wanqing lay down in bed, pulled the covers up, leaving only her head sticking out, and then patted the edge of the bed: "Sit here."

Liu Yu sat down as instructed.

Su Wanqing reached out from under the covers, grabbed Liu Yu's arm, and hugged him tightly.

Then she adjusted to a comfortable position, closed her eyes, and whispered, "You can take the picture now."

Liu Yu reached out his other hand and gently patted her back.

Su Wanqing's breathing gradually calmed down, and the hand gripping Liu Yu's arm slowly loosened its grip.

Liu Yu stopped patting and looked at her sleeping face.

After looking at her for a long time, he leaned down slightly and placed a very light kiss on her forehead.

Goodnight, my princess.

Then, he tiptoed out of the room and closed the door behind him.

Back in his study, lying on the bed, Liu Yu found himself wide awake.

He picked up his phone and opened the photo album.

The photographer has already sent them a copy of the original photos of the Hanfu photos taken today.

He flipped through the photos one by one; the photos of her and himself were as beautiful as a dream.

He chose the night view photo of the two of them gazing at each other in front of the clock tower.

I've set it as my phone's screen saver.

Then, he opened WeChat.

[If you can't beat them, run! Goodnight, you idiot. See you tomorrow.]

send.

Almost the next second, my phone vibrated.

[You ran the wrong way, you idiot: Your Majesty, goodnight too. [Kiss]]

Outside the window, the moonlight over Chang'an bathed the entire night.