My skill tree increases every day.

Lin Yu squatted to the side, mechanically stroking Lumi's thick neck hair.

Lumi seemed to enjoy the "I'll be the one to pet you when we're in a group of three" treatment, grinning with her tongue lolling out and her tail wagging vigorously.

"Senior, look how much Lumido likes you!" Ruan Yunxian said to Chen Shuyan while also mentioning Lin Yu, who was with his dog, "I've never seen it so affectionate with anyone before!"

Lin Yu: "..."

Nonsense, anyone could do that stupid dog.

"Oh dear, I almost forgot!" Ruan Yunxian clapped her hands. "Senior, you must be busy this afternoon!"

"...Hmm." Lin Yu responded vaguely, "Well, it is getting late, and I have to go back to the shop to work this afternoon."

"Alright then, senior, you go ahead and get busy!"

Lin Yu turned to Chen Shuyan: "Well... I'll go now? We can discuss the tutoring matter online in more detail?"

"Okay. I'll be going now, my friend is waiting for me."

Chen Shuyan bid farewell to Lin Yu and left in another direction.

Watching Chen Shuyan's departing figure, Ruan Yunxian's eyes darted around: "Senior, have you ever considered taking on some freelance work?"

"What kind of side job?"

What's going on today? Why are they all giving me work to do?

"Take my photos!" Ruan Yunxian said. "I want to take a set of photos recently, but I can't find a suitable photographer. Senior, you're so good at it, can you help me? I can pay the market price! No, a little more than the market price! Anyway, I have more pocket money than I can spend."

Lin Yu was taken aback.

Although his photography skills are not comparable to those of professionals, he still understands the three elements of photography.

The model is beautiful.

The model is beautiful.

And the models are good-looking.

As for Ruan Yunxian... Lin Yu looked her up and down, scanning her face.

Seemingly sensing Lin Yu's appraising gaze, Ruan Yunxian generously spread her hands, twirled slightly, and confidently displayed her beauty.

The hem of her skirt billowed in a small arc with her movements.

"How is it? Photogenic enough, right?"

The pale yellow dress accentuated her fair skin, and her half-up high ponytail gave her a lively and energetic look. She had delicate features and a bright smile.

Even if you just take a random photo with that phone, the success rate won't be low.

Anyone can take a good photo!

"What are you filming?" Lin Yu asked.

This job is so easy, it's practically free money. Only a fool wouldn't take it.

"Hmm..." Ruan Yunxian thought for a moment, "Let's go to Zijin Mountain. I want to take a set of photos there. I want something with a forest and light and shadow! Ideally, I'd also like to capture the sunrise or sunset!"

Purple Mountain? Lin Yu considered it for a moment. It wasn't far from the school, and the scenery was indeed beautiful, but if he wanted to photograph the sunrise...

"If you want to photograph the sunrise, you have to set off before dawn."

"I can!" Ruan Yunxian immediately raised her hand. "I can get up!"

"Are you sure?" Lin Yu asked, expressing his doubt.

"I'm willing to do it for good photos!" Ruan Yunxian clenched her fist, looking determined. "Besides, we can arrange it for the weekend! Weekends are convenient."

Lin Yu thought about his plans for the week: "That works too. I'm free next Saturday morning, and I'm going to tutor a kid in the afternoon."

"Saturday morning then!" Ruan Yunxian immediately decided. "We'll leave early to photograph the sunrise! It's a deal! No backing out!"

"Um."

"Alright! Take care, senior!" Ruan Yunxian waved, her smile bright. "See you on Saturday!"

"By the way, can I use your camera?" Lin Yu suddenly turned around and asked.

"sure!"

Lin Yu nodded, turned and walked quickly towards the pet store, already planning what lens he would use on Saturday.

This may be the only chance I'll ever have to try these shots in my lifetime.

Ruan Yunxian watched him walk away, her smile slowly fading. She looked down at Lumi, who was nudging her palm with his wet nose, and muttered softly, "Silly dog."

Lumi: "Woof?"

……

When Chen Shuyan returned to her seat in the corner of the coffee shop, Mo Wenxue had already taken off her exaggerated aviator sunglasses and tossed the self-deceiving magazine aside. Mo Wenxue was resting her chin on her hand, looking at Chen Shuyan with a half-smile.

"Finished talking?" Mo Wenxue raised an eyebrow. "Do you know that little brat who suddenly appeared?"

Chen Shuyan sat down and sighed softly: "She's Lin Yu's junior, I think her name is Ruan Yunxian."

"Ruan Yunxian..." Mo Wenxue repeated the name thoughtfully, "The name is quite nice. She's also good-looking, the youthful and energetic type."

Chen Shuyan didn't reply, but simply picked up her iced Americano and took a sip.

"What's wrong? Feeling threatened?" Mo Wenxue leaned closer and asked in a low voice.

"What sense of crisis?" Chen Shuyan turned her face away, but her ears turned red. "Lin Yu and I are just ordinary friends."

"Do ordinary friends need to change into this outfit?" Mo Wenxue deliberately dragged out her words, her gaze sweeping over Chen Shuyan.

"Isn't this how you guys told us to dress?" Chen Shuyan argued softly, "These pants are way too short."

"But the effect is indeed remarkable." Mo Wenxue nodded. "Just now, Lin Yu's eyeballs almost popped off your lap."

"No way!" Chen Shuyan hid her legs under the table, her cheeks turning even redder.

"Stop with the act! Your long legs can barely fit under this table!"

"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore." Mo Wenxue's playful expression vanished, and she said seriously, "Seriously speaking, that Ruan Yunxian, right? She's not someone to be underestimated!"

Chen Shuyan: "(⊙﹏⊙)"

Chen Shuyan's bewildered yet slightly adorable expression made Mo Wenxue want to facepalm.

"My dear young lady," Mo Wenxue lowered her voice and leaned forward, "didn't you notice? That Ruan Yunxian clearly has feelings for Lin Yu!"

Chen Shuyan blinked: "She...she's just more lively."

"Lively?" Mo Wenxue laughed in exasperation. "Didn't you notice that you and Lin Yu barely exchanged a single complete sentence after she appeared? And the timing of her appearance..."

Chen Shuyan opened her mouth.

Is that so? I didn't feel anything at all!

"Perhaps...it's just a coincidence?" Chen Shuyan's voice trailed off, realizing it wasn't very convincing.

Mo Wenxue: "(lll￢ω￢)"

"Yanyan, just listen to me."

"All right."

……

At 5 p.m., the last pet that had made an appointment was picked up by its owner. Lin Yu was so tired that he could barely straighten his back. After all, a rubber apron wasn't a diving suit, and its waterproof performance was limited. After an afternoon of work, Lin Yu's T-shirt was soaked through, and his hair was sticking wetly to his forehead.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Lin!" Aunt Yang handed over a bottle of mineral water.

Lin Yu took the water and gulped down most of it.

It's not Baishui Mountain.

It stings the throat.

"Of course." He wiped his mouth.

After changing back into his own clothes, Lin Yu said goodbye to the others and left the pet store.

I took out my phone and saw several unread messages.

Ruan Yunxian: "Senior! Don't forget the north gate of the school at 5 pm on Saturday! I checked the weather forecast, it'll be sunny that day, the sunrise will definitely be gorgeous! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o"

Chen Shuyan: "I've sent the tutoring materials and address to your email. Take a look first. Xuanxuan's mother is very easy to communicate with, so don't worry."

Liu Zhiyuan: "Brother Yu! Want to come? I've come up with a new lineup, can you help me score some points?"

Li Mai: Lin Yu, are you free to meet up tomorrow? We need to discuss our group assignment.