Chapter 170

Chapter 38: Not a Coincidence

　　The staff seemed to notice nothing amiss, cheerfully preparing to go ahead.

　　Bai Ling sat in place, her delicate little legs restlessly tangled together. The white silk of her wedding dress wrapped around her jade-like feet, like two little puddings stuck together.

　　Since the venue had a specially laid brand-new carpet, she wasn’t wearing shoes.

　　”Bai Ling, we’re calling you,” Yuan Xiaoling’s urging voice came, “Hurry up.”

　　Upon hearing her words, the surrounding staff couldn’t help but smile wryly.

　　Those who knew understood she was urging them to take photos; those who didn’t thought she was urging them to pay their marital dues.

　　”…Coming.”

　　Bai Ling didn’t know why they were laughing, thinking they were laughing at how she hesitated to kiss, so she huffed and hurried over.

　　”Let’s start,” the maiden said with a cold face, “Do you want a side view or…?”

　　She acted as if she were super professional.

　　”Yeah, side view is fine.”

　　Bai Ling stood there, her brain starting to think about all the kissing scenes she’d seen before. This one should be…

　　”MUA!”

　　Yuan Xiaoling didn’t give her time to think, directly pouncing on her. Lips met lips, soft like jelly, and a strong floral fragrance forcefully invaded Bai Ling’s mouth, leaving her mind blank.

　　Moreover, the young bunny got squished by the big bunny! Breathing became difficult!

　　But from an outsider’s perspective, this was a breathtakingly beautiful scene that no one wanted to disturb. A few young female shop assistants were stunned until the mature woman in her thirties reminded everyone:

　　”Don’t just stand there, set up the scene, photographer get ready!”

　　POW!

　　In an instant, petals rained down from the sky, blending under the bright lights into vast seas of cherry blossoms.

　　Bai Ling opened her eyes wide, feeling her breathing stop, as if time froze in this moment.

　　…Of course, it might also be because her chest was being pressed by the big bunny, making it hard to breathe.

　　SNAP! SNAP! SNAP!

　　The high-precision professional camera clicked continuously, truly freezing the moment on film.

　　”Alright, the effect is excellent,” the woman in charge of the shoot clapped her hands and said, “Both adorable ladies did a fantastic job.”

　　At this stage, usually no one would interrupt because some customers get carried away. The staff naturally wouldn’t disturb them, letting them kiss to their heart’s content first.

　　But not this time. She noticed the white-haired girl was almost out of breath, so she quickly stepped in to save her.

　　It must be said, Miss Long really was impressive.

　　After a full half-minute of suffocation, Bai Ling could finally breathe fresh air again. She calmly walked to the side and sat down before releasing her mouth, softly catching her breath.

　　Her head felt a bit empty, buzzing.

　　If she hadn’t forgotten… No, she definitely hadn’t forgotten, this was her first kiss. It felt so strange, like riding a jet fighter ascending into the clouds, experiencing weightlessness and the inability to breathe.

　　Of course, it couldn’t be ruled out that her difficulty breathing was due to her chest being pressed.

　　But that certainly wasn’t the only reason.

　　”Miss Yuan,” the woman approached Yuan Xiaoling to show her the preview effects while glancing at the white-haired maiden sitting aside lost in thought, whispering, “Does Miss Bai not often do this with you?”

　　Although the voice was light, it couldn’t escape Bai Ling’s outward spiritual power, causing her heart to skip a beat.

　　Uh oh, her first kiss secret was going to be exposed.

　　”Not at all, quite frequently,” Yuan Xiaoling said seriously, “Every few days, we do it.”

　　Bai Ling sighed in relief, thinking that Xiaoling had learned high EQ, but then she heard her continue:

　　”Maybe she’s shy in front of strangers, but at home, she’s great at it, even sucking water.”

　　?

　　”Hmph!”

　　Bai Ling couldn’t bear to listen anymore, cutting off her words with a cough.

　　”Alright,” Yuan Xiaoling shrugged, “She doesn’t want me to say more.”

　　Clearly referring to not spreading rumors.

　　Bai Ling kept a straight face, thinking for a while, realizing Yuan Xiaoling might indeed not be lying.

　　But what she was talking about certainly wasn’t kissing.

　　After waiting a bit, the freshly baked photos were in hand. These were just rough drafts, supposedly requiring a lot of time for fine-tuning afterward.

　　Bai Ling sat on the steps of the themed venue, surrounded by scattered petals, holding the photos and gazing at them absent-mindedly.

　　Confetti fell like rain, dyeing the world a layer of cherry pink. She touched the closed eyes of herself in the photo, imagining the gently trembling eyelashes at that moment.

　　Even though the feeling was almost suffocating, why did the self in the photo look so blissful and anticipatory?

　　It shouldn’t be Photoshop…

　　Bai Ling looked at the scene in the photo, her thoughts drifting to the flower beds of Chunhai City during summer vacation. Amidst the sea of dandelions, although everything was perfect, something always seemed missing.

　　Only now did she realize what was lacking—perhaps such a kiss.

　　On the other side, unlike the melancholic white-haired maiden, the blonde-haired maiden was chatting animatedly with others.

　　The owner of the photography studio received a call from the store, tidied up at home, and rushed over by car. Yuan Xiaoling wasn’t shy either, standing there chatting happily.

　　First, she affirmed the work of the photography studio, then praised the creativity of the theme settings, complimenting the enthusiasm of the staff.

　　The owner repeatedly expressed gratitude, giving some small gifts and membership cards. Then he took the opportunity to inquire about the game announcement. Yuan Xiaoling repeated what she told her roommate, calming the owner and the eavesdropping employees.

　　”Even if something happens, it doesn’t matter; your place is one of the safest,” the blonde indicated toward the fortress, “I have a Garrison Unit outpost right there.”

　　”That’s true, with your mighty presence, we naturally feel reassured.”

　　The owner smiled broadly. Regardless of anything else, with that sentence alone, this place would definitely become prime real estate in the future.

　　”By the way, we can’t put these photos up for now; I’ll need to let you know later,” Yuan Xiaoling remembered something.

　　Right now, the photography studio couldn’t hang the photos on the wall. There were too many things happening recently, and it wasn’t good to distract focus. Once things were resolved and they prepared for the wedding, they could hang them up to make a statement for yuri couples.

　　”Put them up?”

　　The owner paused, following Yuan Xiaoling’s gaze back to the photo walls flanking the entrance, suddenly understanding.

　　”Miss Yuan misunderstood, not every newlywed couple’s photos are hung up there. This is purely voluntary, and only a select few. Most others participate in events, allowing us to use them for promotional displays.” He explained.

　　Yuan Xiaoling tilted her head, “Events?”

　　”Yes, when we first opened a few years ago, we held a free trial event, offering free wedding photoshoots to couples who signed up, as long as they agreed to allow us to use them for promotion,” the owner said, “And every year during holidays, we also have various discount events.”

　　”You guys are pretty cool.”

　　Yuan Xiaoling walked towards the photo wall, looking at the pictures and saying, “No worries, I don’t need discounts or gifts. I can still let you use them for display, just wait a while.”

　　The owner was delighted, following behind her with endless thanks, insisting on giving more gifts.

　　Of course, the current Xiaoling didn’t care about any discounts or gifts. She mainly felt that having no photos of two girls cuddling on the wall would disappoint people.

　　The yuri representation on the photo wall needed a starting point, a fulcrum, a guiding star of destiny.

　　Yuan Xiaoling clenched her little fists, her heart ablaze and her eyes shining. The fire was named Glory, the light named Duty!

　　At this moment, Bai Ling also walked over, quietly handing the photos to the staff, pretending she hadn’t been staring at them for a long time.

　　”Xiaoling, what are you looking at?”

　　She casually asked, her gaze also falling on the photo wall, scanning from right to left.

　　With makeup, clothing, and lighting enhancements, everyone’s looks improved at least minimally. More importantly, their vitality and spirit were excellent, their faces filled with happiness.

　　But none compared to herself, Bai Ling thought.

　　As she looked, she suddenly saw a photo. Inside, there was a man in a suit, with a rugged face, short hair, and a sturdy figure that couldn’t be hidden even in a white suit.

　　Bai Ling furrowed her brows slightly.

　　”What’s wrong?” Yuan Xiaoling noticed her staring at a particular photo.

　　”Feels familiar.”

　　Bai Ling took out her mobile phone, opened her album and entered the password, flipping through several pages. These were photos she had taken and saved, containing confidential files about Four Squares Academy, specifically information about certain personnel.

　　Comparing the third person in the photo against the one on the wall several times, Bai Ling finally confirmed.

　　”It’s him, a member of Four Squares Academy, the one with an anchor point.”

　　Yuan Xiaoling blinked, “So coincidental?”

　　Having searched for over a month without success, combined with municipal efforts, it was surprising to find him here.

　　”It is quite… coincidental?”

　　Before Bai Ling finished speaking, her gaze landed on another person in the photo, her pupils shrinking slightly.

　　The woman in a classic pure white wedding dress exuded natural beauty enhanced by light makeup, her sweet smile enchanting.

　　Thoughts flashed through her mind rapidly, countless words passing through her head, and the young maiden seemed to understand something.

　　”Not a coincidence,” Bai Ling pointed at the woman in the photo with her finger, “She told me to come here.”

　　”Who?”

　　Yuan Xiaoling leaned in as well, carefully examining it, suddenly startled, “Wow, Teacher Fang Hui!”

　　The blonde-haired maiden pointed at the photo, turning to call the people behind her, “Boss, do you have any more information about these two? Or does anyone remember the situation at the time?”