The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 177 - 176: Such a Shame for Such a Promising Talent

Chapter 177: Chapter 176: Such a Shame for Such a Promising Talent

"Yes, so please get the rest of the process moving quickly."

He Chen no longer looked like a country bumpkin; however, his towering and muscular frame along with his not-yet-tanned wheat-colored skin still easily gave people the impression that he had done hard labor.

The director glanced at Ye Manman with some regret, "Alright then, let’s try to be quick. Let’s go to the photography studio now and get the photos taken, so you can take Mr. Ye home to rest well."

"Mm, okay."

Before leaving, He Chen thoughtfully helped Ye Manman put her straw hat on again.

Seeing the woven straw hat, typically used by countryside folks, the expressions of a few leaders became somewhat indescribable.

They exchanged glances, seeing a sense of pity in each other’s eyes.

What a pity such a promising talent was tied down so early by marriage and children; just as she was spreading her wings, she already had commitments.

Moreover, that commitment was a man and a child from the countryside.

Following He Chen, looking at his tall and muscular frame, they sighed again.

It was clear just from looking, this was not an educated person.

What a pity.

Ye Manman and He Chen were unaware of the leadership’s thoughts—one was constantly sleepy, and the other simply wanted to finish these bothersome formalities quickly so he could take her home to rest.

The leaders followed on bicycles, and the group soon arrived at the photography studio.

This was the same studio that had used Ye Manman’s photos before. It had been a while, and it had even expanded.

Now, the whole place appeared particularly bright and spacious, with a wide variety of decorative backdrops. Even in such weather, there were customers inside taking photos, suggesting that business was usually very good.

Despite feeling low in energy earlier, when the leaders went to fetch the owner, Ye Manman suddenly opened her eyes wide.

She was genuinely surprised, "Boss, did you find some miracle cure?"

The owner was still the same old man, but now he was no longer as he used to be. He looked vigorous; his hair was dyed, and he wore new clothes, looking quite presentable and at least twenty years younger.

Even He Chen, who was good at recognizing people, was momentarily taken aback seeing the owner.

"Is this some kind of rejuvenation?"

"Hahaha—"

The owner warmly invited them into the shooting area, congratulating them as they walked.

"It was all because of your photo. Our shop has revived and expanded, got renovated, and bought a bunch of new backdrops. Even this old man has become full of spunk again. It’s all thanks to you, Mr. Ye."

Looking at the several big leaders nearby, the owner clicked his tongue in admiration, "I said back then I have a good eye; I could see straight away you were either material for a star or something literary."

"But this old man underestimated things; never thought a young girl like you could actually become the provincial champion. Incredible, incredible!"

While speaking, he kept giving Ye Manman a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration. "As always, I won’t charge you for the photos today; consider it as my way of congratulating you on becoming the provincial champion!"

The leaders on the side didn’t expect Ye Manman and them to be so familiar with the owner of this photo studio.

Previously, when they came to discuss prices, the owner said there would be additional charges for group shots. Now, seeing Ye Manman, he offered them free photos.

Anyone would be baffled.

They didn’t seem to know each other that well; just a moment ago, they were all surprised by the owner’s appearance.

Ye Manman nodded, "Alright, could you take down my photo? It’s been half a year already~"

"Taken down, taken down, don’t worry. Now I’ve got plenty of new backgrounds better than any other studio, and many would prefer to come here rather than go to the studios nearby. No need for advertising anymore."

They tacitly ignored the mention of commissions, with other people present.

The owner went to set up the scene, hanging a big red cloth on the backdrop and placing some fake plastic flowers around it. The setup was quite festive.

The leaders were very satisfied.

They were thrilled to let Ye Manman stand in the middle holding a banner, with two others holding each side while the rest lined up in order, looking solemn but with joy in their expressions.

The owner was ready to shoot, focusing on capturing Ye Manman’s expression and clicking the shutter when she looked up at the camera.

In the lens, Ye Manman’s expression was languid, with a hint of disdain, bearing an air of superiority unlike the awkward, anxious scholars who averted their eyes in front of the camera.

However, what he didn’t know was this look was due to her drowsiness and fighting off sleep.

The owner was very pleased, expressing on the spot his intent to rush through photo development, but the photos would only be ready the next day due to the number of people and the size of the photo.

Initially, the leaders were considering having a meal with the provincial champion to discuss future development and choices regarding schools and majors, but seeing Ye Manman’s obvious fatigue, they gave up the idea.

When they sent off the leaders, Ye Manman and He Chen belatedly realized the regret in the leaders’ conversations.

Ye Manman was puzzled, "Why do they keep sighing since they learned about my pregnancy?"

She never viewed people through tinted glasses, but He Chen more or less understood.

"Maybe because I’m not very educated, and I’m from the countryside. They think it’s a pity for you to marry me and have my child."

He had lived under such looks and sighs all his life.

Everyone pitied him, feeling sorry that such a promising person like him suddenly lost his parents and couldn’t go to school.

Meeting Li Hongmei’s family seemed a waste too; when he hunted a game, he couldn’t eat it but had to offer it to Li Hongmei’s family. It seemed like a waste. In conclusion, no matter what he did, people found it a pity.

But all these unfortunate, pitiful happenings accumulated and became insignificant after marrying Ye Manman.

As a child, he never resisted. Before marriage, he had no mind to resist. Now, he believes in his infinite potential.

Even if he doesn’t pursue further studies, He Chen believes he will become someone worthy of Ye Manman in the future.

Ye Manman patted his hand and yawned, "What’s so pitiful? They’re not nearly as capable as you. Think about it, with just a bit of effort, you could earn more in a year than they do in many years."

"To me, you’re the most amazing! The best man in the world is you~"

Worried he might be feeling down, Ye Manman hugged He Chen’s arm and rocked it, quickly bringing a smile to his face.

He Chen was already self-motivating, and with her coaxing, the last bit of insecurity vanished.

He gently brushed her nose with the back of his finger, lovingly, "In that case, we really are a perfect match: the best man in the world and the best woman in the world. We’re a match made in heaven."

"Yes, yes, yes! We are the best-matched couple on Earth! And we’ll have the best baby on Earth in the future!"

Ye Manman happily climbed onto the back seat of the bicycle, hugging his waist, "He will surely inherit all our good traits, good-looking and smart, quickly becoming the best child in the world."