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

The atmosphere on the picnic mat became even more lively with Lu Ziyue's arrival.

Meng Sixian warmly offered Lu Ziyue milk tea and fried chicken, like a attentive little hostess.

Lu Ziyue also toned down her somewhat childish demeanor, revealing her talkative side as a seasoned cosplayer and blogger.

They chatted about cosplay makeup and costumes, as well as interesting experiences at recent anime conventions. Their conversation was full of cuteness and humor, which quickly made Meng Sixian laugh.

Chen Fei, who was nearby, listened to the two girls' conversation while reeling in his kite, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

He was still mostly absorbed in the newly opened [Affection System], but when he tried to look at other potential partners, he discovered some limitations.

"Meng Sixian's favorability rating is 45%... What about Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi? And Li Yuanyao?" Chen Fei had a sudden thought and tried to silently recite their names in the system.

The system panel responded immediately, but the result was beyond his expectations:

[Currently viewable character with favorability rating: Meng Sixian]

[Potential character to be paired with: Li Yuanyao]

[Note: The affinity system for the potential character "Li Yuanyao" is not yet available because certain prerequisite interaction tasks have not been completed.]

Shen Shaoting and Lin Jingyi have not yet met the criteria for being designated as "potential characters".

"Oh? Only potential characters can check their favorability rating? And you have to complete a prerequisite quest to unlock it?" Chen Fei mused. "It seems this favorability system isn't something just anyone can farm; the threshold is quite high."

He thought of Li Yuanyao, the short-haired, spirited young woman, and wondered what excuse he could use to add her on WeChat.

However, he quickly put this doubt aside, after all, there were still two beautiful girls to deal with.

"Brother Fei! Come and eat after you've packed up the kite. We can eat and watch the sunset at the same time!" Meng Sixian happily invited Chen Fei.

Lu Ziyue was also eager to chat with Chen Fei more, and said with a smile, "Yeah, it's so boring for just the two of us girls to chat. You should come too."

She tried to act naturally, but the glances she kept glancing at Chen Fei betrayed her inner turmoil.

At the same time, she was also sensing whether there were any changes inside her body, hoping that she could suddenly become a magical girl or possess mysterious powers.

But the result was—nothing changed.

"Could it be that I'm overthinking it? Is that bottle of water just regular lemonade?"

Meng Sixian couldn't help but doubt herself a little, but even if she put it another way, being able to have a picnic with a tall, handsome guy and a beautiful fan on Ersha Island was still a happy thing.

The three ate and chatted as the sun gradually set, painting the sky with a brilliant orange-red hue.

Meng Sixian, with her sharp eyes, noticed the camera that Lu Ziyue had placed to the side; it was a rather professional-looking camera.

"Teacher Ziyue, your camera is so beautiful!" Meng Sixian said enviously, then turned to Chen Fei, her tone a mix of coquettishness and anticipation, "Brother Fei, do you know how to take pictures with this kind of camera? The sunset and river view are so beautiful today, could you take some pictures of Teacher Ziyue and me?"

With his "photography master" skills, Chen Fei naturally wasn't intimidated and readily agreed: "No problem, I already promised to take your photos, so shall we start now?"

"Great! Thank you, Fei-ge!" Meng Sixian clapped her hands happily.

Lu Ziyue was also a little surprised. She handed over her camera and said tentatively, "Teacher Chen Fei can take photos? This camera of mine is a bit complicated to operate. How about I explain to you how to use it?"

She thought to herself that if Chen Fei could operate a professional camera skillfully, then the possibility of his "otherworldly" identity would increase even more.

Chen Fei took the camera; it felt heavy in his hand, but as soon as he held it, an incredibly familiar feeling naturally arose, as if the camera were a part of his body.

He skillfully checked the settings and adjusted a few parameters. His movements were smooth and professional, making Lu Ziyue's eyelids twitch—this was definitely not the work of a novice!

"It's okay, I roughly know how to use it." Chen Fei smiled confidently. "Come on, ladies, where would you like to take the picture? I'll find you the angle."

The two girls immediately became excited and ran to the riverbank, striking poses against the backdrop of the sunset, the river, and the sky dotted with kites.

Chen Fei half-squatted down, or turned to the side, or looked for the foreground.

When composing a shot through the viewfinder, his gaze became unusually focused, as if the entire world consisted only of the image visible through the lens.

"Sixian, tilt your head slightly to the left, make eye contact with Ziyue, and make your smile more natural. Very good!"

"Teacher Ziyue, you could lift your skirt and twirl around, yes, look into the distance, with a touch of longing, that would be wonderful!"

While giving instructions, Chen Fei quickly and accurately pressed the shutter.

He not only knows how to compose a picture, but he is also very good at capturing light and shadow and the fleeting emotions and expressions of people.

After taking a few photos, Chen Fei waved his hand and said, "Come on, let's see how the results are."

The two girls rushed back and crowded in front of the camera screen. When Chen Fei showed them the photos he had just taken, one by one, they were both stunned!

In the photos, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, their smiles are radiant, their skin glows, and the background is perfectly blurred, creating a captivating atmosphere that makes the whole scene look like a fashion editorial! Even they themselves didn't realize how beautiful they looked in front of the camera!

"Oh my god! Fei-ge! You're such a good photographer!" Meng Sixian blushed with excitement, looking at herself in the photo and hardly believing it. "This is a hundred times better than my selfies with a beauty camera!"

[Congratulations on gaining 520 charm points in Meng Sixian's eyes. The system rewards you with 5200 yuan.]

Lu Ziyue was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

As a cosplayer who frequently takes photos and watches videos, her understanding and aesthetic sense of photography are far superior to Meng Sixian's.

She could tell at a glance that the photos Chen Fei took were of professional or even master-level quality, both in terms of composition and the capture of the moment!

With a skill level like that, you'd be overwhelmed with orders; how could you possibly have been an unknown young man before?

There's a problem, there's definitely a problem!

Lu Ziyue was completely captivated by Chen Fei, a guy who was dangerous, good-looking, and had exceptional photography skills.

[Congratulations on gaining 1020 charm points in Lu Ziyue's eyes. The system rewards you with 10200 yuan.]

Two consecutive system notifications, especially the high charm value of 1020 points for Lu Ziyue, made Chen Fei overjoyed.

Who knew that photography skills could be such a money-making tool!

I'm sure I'll reap a huge wave of charm at the anime convention tomorrow.

"Teacher Chen Fei, your skills are amazing!" Lu Ziyue exclaimed sincerely, preparing to probe further, "Did you teach yourself, or did someone teach you?"

Chen Fei smiled modestly: "Yes, yes, I have everything. I'm glad you like it."

"I love it! I love it so much!" Meng Sixian exclaimed eagerly, then a brilliant idea struck her. "Brother Fei, could you please take a few more pictures of me and Teacher Ziyue separately? I want to try different poses so I can make some memes or something!"

She wanted to take more solo photos, both to keep for herself and to share with her best friends.

Lu Ziyue nodded immediately. She wanted more opportunities to observe Chen Fei, and having such high-quality photos was exactly what she wanted.

"No problem, I've got it covered." Chen Fei readily agreed.

So, he transformed into a professional photographer, patiently guiding Meng Sixian and Lu Ziyue to pose in various ways—cute, demure, or playful—making full use of the soft evening light to take stunning individual photos of them.

Both girls displayed their unique charm in his lens.

The three of them got so engrossed in taking photos that they lost track of time. It wasn't until the sun had almost completely sunk into the river and the sky began to darken that Chen Fei reluctantly stopped.

"I really had a blast taking pictures today." Chen Fei handed the camera back to Lu Ziyue. "I'll export the photos and send them to you guys later."

"Wow! Thank you so much, Professor Chen Fei!" Lu Ziyue took the camera like it was a precious treasure, and then, taking advantage of the pleasant atmosphere, asked to add him on WeChat. "Professor Chen Fei, let's add each other on WeChat? It'll be easier for you to send me the photos!"

Meng Sixian waved her phone and said with a smile, "Yeah, Fei-ge, remember to send me my photo too!"

Chen Fei smiled and nodded, saying to Lu Ziyue, "Okay, no problem." He took out his phone, opened the QR code, and asked Lu Ziyue to scan it.

With a "beep," the QR code was successfully scanned, and "Yuezi Rabbit" was added as a new contact to Chen Fei's WeChat friend list.

Looking at the new friend he had added on WeChat, and at Meng Sixian's sweet smile beside him, Chen Fei smiled to himself.

It seems that tomorrow's Firefly Comic Con will be even more exciting because of this unexpected encounter.

Lu Ziyue, who had successfully added him on WeChat, secretly made a vow:

"While the water bottle may be fine, the photography skills are definitely not simple!"

Chen Fei, I will definitely uncover the mystery surrounding you!