Espionage: I Have Photo Editing Software

July 15th.

A villa somewhere in the International Settlement.

Xue Ning, holding the latest issue of Liangyou magazine, entered Xue Wan's boudoir.

"It was just delivered, take a look."

"What's so interesting about it? If you had listened to me and sent the photo over, you would definitely be on the cover this time." Xue Wan said, putting on makeup in front of her dressing table.

"Take a look first," Xue Ning said with a strange expression.

Xue Wan was a perceptive person and noticed something amiss. She put down her eyebrow pencil, turned her head, and was immediately taken aback.

"Such daring attire will surely invite condemnation from morally upright people. Bai Yuhua is really going all out."

"This cover photo was also taken by Wei Renming," Xue Ning added.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Xue Wan picked up the magazine and examined it carefully. "The colors in the photo are vibrant and rich, and the subject is radiant. It perfectly showcases Bai Yuhua's physical beauty, yet it is beautiful without being lewd. Confucius said, 'Thoughts should be free from evil.' This photo is just like that. It is indeed a masterpiece."

Xue Ning didn't understand these intricacies. "You may understand it, but others may not. It's best to avoid going to this Peerless Elegance Photo Studio in the future. If we anger our elder brother, it will be a loss."

Xue Wan smiled and said, "Don't worry. Since this issue of Liangyou has been published, it means that my brother also understood it. He must know what the photos are trying to express. I admire Wei Renming's vision and Bai Yuhua's courage, but I wouldn't dare to take these kinds of photos."

Xue Wan said helplessly, "Calm down, you have to report for duty soon. You talked your way out of your wits before your brother agreed to let you join, so don't cause any trouble at this crucial moment."

"I know what I'm doing." Xue Wan finished applying light makeup, picked up her small bag, and said, "Sister Wan'er, I'm going to work now."

"I'll take you there," Xue Ning said.

"No need, the driver is waiting for me." Xue Wan paused, then said, "Don't always stay cooped up at home. You could find a job, that way you won't be bored."

"I'm looking, but I don't know what to do with it." Xue Ning said dejectedly.

"Don't you like photography? Why don't you go find Wei Renming and become his apprentice? He's really skilled," Xue Wan suggested.

"No way. He's a heartless businessman." Xue Ning shook his head vigorously.

Xue Wan didn't try to persuade her any further. When she walked out of the villa, the driver was already waiting in the car.

"Master Cheng, take me to the Shanghai News Censorship Office."

"Congratulations, Miss, your wish has come true," Master Cheng said with a smile.

"If it weren't for my elder brother interfering, I would have been in there long ago," Xue Wan sighed.

Master Cheng wisely refrained from replying.

Twenty minutes later, the car arrived at the Mainland Shopping Mall on Jinling Road in the International Settlement.

A young man stood at the door, looking around. When he saw Xue Wan get out of the car, he hurriedly went up to her. "Miss Xue, you've arrived? I'm Chen Xiuqi. Director Chen knew you were here to report for duty today, so he specially asked me to show you around."

"Thank you for your concern, Director Chen. I'm sorry to trouble you, Mr. Chen." Xue Wan smiled gently.

Before long, the two went up to the fifth floor.

"The office space is simple, I hope you won't mind, Miss Chen," Chen Xiuqi said as they walked. "The inner room is Director Chen's office, he has been waiting for you for a long time."

The two entered the office, and Xue Wan said:

"I am truly flattered that Director Chen took the time out of his busy schedule to wait for me."

Chen Kecheng, in his thirties, wears glasses and is thin.

When he saw Xue Wan, he stood up and let out a hearty laugh.

"Your older brother and I are old friends. If I don't take good care of you while you're here, do you think he'll let me off the hook?"

Xue Wan smiled and said:

"My elder brother always praised Director Chen at home as a pillar of the Party and the country, who supported half of Shanghai's news industry."

My decision to work here was also at my elder brother's behest.

He urged me to learn from you.

"Director Chen, don't keep anything from me, or I'll definitely tell my brother."

Chen Kecheng grinned from ear to ear, "They're all tedious jobs, dealing with words all day long, nothing difficult. You're intelligent and quick-witted, you'll definitely be able to handle them."

As the two were talking, a beautiful woman in her late twenties walked in. "Wan'er's here?"

"Sister Zhou Yi, what are you doing here?" Xue Wan asked in surprise.

"I'm here to coordinate some work, and I'll be leaving after a while. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand," Zhou Yi said with a smile.

Xue Wan was slightly stunned, but quickly realized that this was her older brother's doing again.

"Director Chen, you go ahead with your work. I'll take Wan'er to familiarize herself with the environment first." Zhou Yi took Xue Wan's hand and left the office.

After the two left, Chen Xiuqi frowned and said, "Second Uncle, what do they mean by this? Are they treating the inspection station like their own backyard?"

Chen Kecheng replied nonchalantly, "Isn't that right?"

"But you are the one who..." Chen Xiuqi said with dissatisfaction.

Chen Kecheng interrupted him and reprimanded him:

"Shut up, and don't say things like that again!"

Remember to properly worship these two great deities.

Don't be fooled by his seemingly gentle appearance; he's actually a ruthless executioner.

Besides, Zhou Yi is not someone we can afford to offend, understand?

"What exactly is their background?" Chen Xiuqi asked, still unwilling to give up.

"What's their background? Hmph, who do you think we report those illegal news stories to? And who investigates and handles them?"

"You mean they're from the Party Affairs Investigation Department...?"

"Just keep it to yourself."

"Yes! Nephew understands."

Meanwhile, Xue Wan sat in the private office Chen Kecheng had arranged for her, frowning as she said, "Did my older brother send you?"

"The people here are all cunning, nothing else. Your older brother is just worried that you'll get taken advantage of." Zhou Yi brought over a glass of water.

"He has a notorious reputation, who would dare to make things difficult for me?" Xue Wan said with dissatisfaction.

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "No matter what he does outside, you're his only sister, how could he not care?"

……

"Brother Wei, this is a letter that Miss Bai sent." Feng Xiaotian put down the envelope.

"Miss Bai is truly a heroine, so generous!" Wei Renming opened the package and saw exactly one thousand French coins. "Huh... why is there an invitation as well?"

On July 16th, at 7 PM, I invited Mr. Wei to my home in Tengcun, Hongkou, for a chat.

The Fujimura family?

This is a well-known high-end Japanese restaurant, and the prices are quite high.

Why did Bai Yuhua invite him here?

Wei Renming, sensing the danger, immediately contacted the Japanese about the matter.

"Could it be that Bai Yuhua has some connection to the Japanese? Or is it simply that she enjoys Japanese food?"

After thinking for a long time, Wei Renming came up with nothing.

"Xiaotian, did Bai Yuhua leave her phone number?"

"I have a number." Feng Xiaotian opened his notebook.

"Give her a call and ask why she invited me. If she won't tell me, then politely decline."

A moment later, Feng Xiaotian hung up the phone.

"What did she say?" Wei Renming asked.

"She said a very important person wants to invite you to take his picture."

"Who is it?"

She said, "You'll know when you get there."