I started as a spirited young man, and the system made me a male god.

Li Hengkang didn't answer, continuing to operate the camera and admiring the photos he had just taken, and continued:

"I used to think that Jiang Che was the person I was most compatible with and the person I admired the most among all the people I knew."

But after seeing Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi today, I suddenly realized that the world is so big, and there are so many interesting souls. Why should I be fixated on someone with whom I'm destined to have no connection?

He paused, then finally raised his head and looked at Chen Fei with sincere eyes. "Don't worry, I'm not trying to take anything from you. I just want to say that seeing them made me truly understand what it means to say 'there are plenty of fish in the sea.'"

Chen Fei understood and patted Li Hengkang on the shoulder understandingly: "It's great that you think that way. You can't force feelings; letting go is the only way to meet someone better. If you ever need help from your brother to strike up a conversation, just ask."

Li Hengkang was amused by his words and nodded: "Okay, I'll remember that. I plan to work until the end of this month and then resign to relax."

There's a Firefly Comic Con at the end of the month, and I'm thinking of going to check it out, take some photos, and rekindle my hobby of photographing cosplayers. Maybe I can even meet some new friends. What do you think? Interested in coming along?

Seeing the renewed passion and anticipation for photography rekindled in Li Hengkang's eyes, Chen Fei readily agreed, "No problem, just let me know when the time comes, I'll definitely be there."

Chen Fei and Li Hengkang chatted for a while about comic conventions and photography, and the two had a very pleasant conversation.

Li Hengkang seemed to have completely let go of his burdens, and his words were full of anticipation for the future, which made Chen Fei happy for him.

Meanwhile, inside the fitting room.

Lin Jingyi had just laboriously taken off her heavy knitted sweater, wearing only her underwear, and was about to reach for her T-shirt hanging on the hook.

Suddenly, the fitting room door clicked open, startling her. She instinctively crossed her arms over her chest and turned around in a panic.

After recognizing Shen Shaoting, she breathed a sigh of relief: "Phew, you didn't even knock before coming in! You scared me to death! I'm only wearing my underwear!"

Shen Shaoting nonchalantly closed the door behind her, her face full of excitement and eagerness, completely ignoring Lin Jingyi's complaints.

She leaned closer to Lin Jingyi and shook the gift box Chen Fei had given her: "Let's not talk about this anymore, should we open it together? I'm so nervous, I don't know what Fei-ge will give me."

Seeing her best friend's eager expression, Lin Jingyi was also looking forward to what the gift would be.

But she insisted, "Wait for me to get dressed first, it's really awkward standing here like this."

"Oh dear, you're such a slowpoke at everything. I'll help you, hurry up!" Shen Shaoting was an impatient person and couldn't wait any longer.

As she spoke, she reached out and took Lin Jingyi's T-shirt, and without saying a word, she put it over Lin Jingyi's head, wanting to help her put it on quickly.

"Hey, slow down..." Before Lin Jingyi could finish speaking, her head was covered by a piece of clothing.

Shen Shaoting's movements were clumsy, and the angle was not right. The neckline of her T-shirt got stuck at Lin Jingyi's chest, neither high nor low.

Shen Shaoting tried, but couldn't budge it. She stared at the stuck part and clicked her tongue twice.

"Look at you, you're such a burden, even getting dressed is a struggle. Bear with it, I'll pull off a miracle with sheer force!"

As she spoke, she made a gesture as if she were gathering strength, and then suddenly pulled downwards!

"Ouch! Be gentle! You're hurting me!" Lin Jingyi cried out as the fabric squeezed her chest painfully from the force of the pull. She managed to peek her head out of the collar with great difficulty, her hair all disheveled.

While fixing her hair, she rubbed the spot that was hurting and glared at Shen Shaoting with a wronged expression.

Shen Shaoting then realized she had been too rough, and quickly clasped her hands together, apologizing repeatedly, "I'm so sorry! It's my fault, my fault! I didn't know my own strength. I'll buy you a milk tea tomorrow to make up for it, and I'll also buy you a dress in a larger size!"

She apologized readily, but there was no remorse in her eyes, and the wicked smile on her face never stopped.

Lin Jingyi couldn't do anything about her. From the moment they met until now, Shen Shaoting had always been this impulsive and clumsy, and she was already used to it. Shaking her head helplessly, she quickly straightened her clothes and took out her own identical gift box.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing tension and anticipation in each other's eyes. Shen Shaoting took a deep breath and suggested, "Come on, let's tear it down together! I'll count to three, two, one!"

"Yes!" Lin Jingyi nodded vigorously, gripping the gift box tightly.

"Three, two, one!"

As the countdown ended, the two simultaneously opened the exquisite box.

Inside the box, on its soft padding, lay a necklace.

The necklace chains are delicate silver-white, and the pendant designs are simple yet ingenious—Shen Shaoting's is a small, exquisite, and smooth-lined sun, while Lin Jingyi's is an elegant crescent moon.

"Wow!" The two exclaimed in unison.

At first glance, the necklace may seem ordinary, but upon closer inspection, one can discover that the material is not ordinary metal, but rather has a warm luster.

At the center of the small sun and at the crescent-shaped corners, there was a kind of mineral with a deep color. Under the not-so-bright lights of the fitting room, it subtly flowed with a delicate luster, and you could tell at a glance that it was not cheap.

What surprised them even more was that the design perfectly matched their personality and preferences.

Shen Shaoting is lively and outgoing, like a little sun; Lin Jingyi is quiet and reserved, like tranquil moonlight.

"Brother Fei is so thoughtful!" Lin Jingyi gently touched the crescent pendant with her fingertips, looking at it with affection.

Shen Shaoting also lovingly stroked her own little sun, excitedly saying, "Yes! This gift is absolutely perfect! Jingyi, come on, let's wear it together, then take a selfie and post it on WeChat Moments! Everyone has to see it!"

"Okay!" Lin Jingyi readily agreed.

The two put necklaces on each other.

The cool pendant felt like it was burning hot against my skin, warming me right up to my heart.

They huddled in front of their phones, finding the perfect angle. The background was a cramped fitting room, but the two girls in the photo had genuine smiles on their faces, and the necklaces on their chests shimmered with happiness under the lens.

They edited the caption and posted it on WeChat Moments. Only after completing this series of actions did the two of them feel satisfied, and with smiles on their faces, they pushed open the door of the fitting room and walked out.

Outside, Chen Fei, Jiang Che, and Li Hengkang were standing together chatting.

When they came out, Jiang Che greeted them with a smile, his gaze immediately drawn to the necklaces around their necks.

"Wow, this necklace is so beautiful! It suits you so well and makes you look so radiant!" Jiang Che exclaimed sincerely, without any airs of a boss, more like an older sister admiring her younger sister.

Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi were a little embarrassed by the praise, but they were both very happy and their liking for Jiang Che increased even more.

Jiang Che checked the time and said to everyone, "Alright, everyone, you've all had a long day. I've made a reservation at a restaurant, let's go have a meal together!"

This is both a welcome back celebration for the successful first shoot of our two excellent new models, and an early farewell party for Hengkang!

"Put it into practice?" Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi both looked at Li Hengkang with puzzled expressions.

Chen Fei explained from the side, "Brother Li plans to resign at the end of this month, take a break, and pursue what he wants to do more."

The two girls suddenly realized what was going on, but a hint of worry immediately appeared on their faces.

Shen Shaoting asked bluntly, "Oh? Photographer Li is leaving? If we get a different photographer next time, won't they think we're clumsy beginners?"

Li Hengkang smiled upon hearing this and encouraged him with a confident tone: "Don't worry, you all did a great job today and have a lot of potential."

To be honest, the pace and intensity of today's shoot was faster than when I usually work with some experienced models. It's already quite an achievement that you guys were able to keep up.

He stopped, as if thinking about something, and looked at Chen Fei. "How about this, I'll put together a template of model poses and some details to pay attention to during the shoot, and send it to Chen Fei."

You can ask him for it. Practice by looking in the mirror or taking photos of each other beforehand; that will be more than enough to handle the product placement photos for e-commerce platforms.

Hearing Li Hengkang's professional affirmation and subsequent arrangements, Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi finally felt completely relieved, and relieved smiles returned to their faces.

"Alright, all the problems are solved! Let's go eat, I'm starving!" Jiang Che greeted everyone with a smile, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

The group arrived at a cozy private restaurant that Jiang Che had booked.

The private room wasn't large, but it was elegantly decorated, with warm yellow lighting creating a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.

At the dining table, the pressure of work disappeared, replaced only by delicious food and laughter.

Jiang Che was no longer the shrewd and resourceful female boss, but rather like an older sister, caring about Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi's lives, listening to their funny stories about living together, and occasionally bursting into laughter.

Lee Heng-kang also put aside his seriousness at work and shared his experiences from his travels and comic conventions with everyone.

Chen Fei listened with a smile most of the time, occasionally interjecting a few words to guide the conversation and keep the atmosphere harmonious.

Delicious dishes were served one after another. Everyone ate and chatted, passing food to each other, and the clinking of wine glasses made a crisp sound.

At this moment, the five people at the dinner table no longer seemed to be the boss, photographer, operations manager, and model, but simply a group of like-minded friends, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation and warmth after a busy day.

This was the first time Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi had participated in such a dinner party. Instead of the unusual treatment they had imagined from the young woman, they felt an unprecedented warmth of being respected and accepted.

The smiles on their faces never faded, and their eyes grew brighter, filled with longing for their lives as models.