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Chapter 12
The mountain was a popular hotspot, lined with numerous stalls adorned with beautiful colorful lights. Lanterns formed a large display, and people were gathered on the grass watching an outdoor movie, creating a picturesque scene.
Aside from the cold, it didn’t seem to have any significant drawbacks.
Now that Jiang Zhe had given her his coat, the cold wasn’t as biting.
Jiang Yu glanced at him before moving forward.
There were many food stalls offering a variety of drinks, milk tea, barbecue, and other delicious treats, making Jiang Yu’s mouth water.
She looked at Jiang Zhe beside her and exclaimed, “There’s so much food here!”
Jiang Zhe looked over and asked, “Do you want to eat?”
They had just eaten not long ago, so to avoid seeming too greedy, Jiang Yu shook her head, denying it. “No, I’m not really hungry.”
After saying this, she realized how foolish she sounded and nearly bit her tongue.
What was she saying?
But now that she had said it, she decided to hold off on eating for the moment and continue exploring.
Jiang Zhe either genuinely didn’t notice her desire to eat or chose to ignore it. Either way, his expression remained unchanged as he observed the lively crowd, slightly furrowing his brow before continuing forward.
The lights on the mountain were bright, with many young people enjoying themselves. Some older folks were dancing energetically, while several young women in Hanfu looked for suitable spots to take photos.
The scenery was beautifully arranged, and Jiang Yu thought strolling around without eating was quite enjoyable, so she continued walking alongside Jiang Zhe.
As they walked halfway, they came across a photo spot with a horse-drawn carriage, a swing, and a deer-shaped structure adorned with lights and colorful lanterns—perfect for taking pictures. Jiang Yu noticed others posing for photos.
Because she had inadvertently mentioned not wanting to eat, Jiang Yu couldn’t immediately indulge in food, so she sought something else to do. Upon spotting a place to take photos, she felt intrigued.
She quickly summoned Jiang Zhe over, smiling as she took out her phone and handed it to him. “Jiang Zhe, let’s take some photos!”
There were quite a few people at the photo spot. Jiang Zhe typically avoided crowded places, but he couldn’t resist Jiang Yu’s smile. He took her phone, somewhat dazed, and followed her instructions.
After standing in position, Jiang Yu felt something was missing. Spotting a stall selling lanterns, a lightbulb went off in her head, and she immediately dashed over to buy one.
“Jiang Zhe, wait for me! I’ll be right back.”
After selecting her desired lantern, she was about to pay when she noticed a handsome hand reaching out next to her. Turning to look, she found Jiang Zhe had come over. She expressed surprise and asked, “What are you doing here?”
“Didn’t I tell you to wait for me?”
At that moment, Jiang Yu remembered a scene from “The Back Shadow.”
Glancing back at the lantern stall, she realized they indeed had orange lanterns that looked quite nice, and she found it amusing.
After smiling to herself, she decided not to be too excessive and chose to keep the rabbit lantern she had in hand. Tilting her head with a grin, she asked, “What do you think of this one?”
Jiang Zhe nodded, “It’s okay.”
He handed the vendor twenty yuan, who returned five yuan in change.
Holding her fifteen-yuan lantern, Jiang Yu smiled as she prepared to take photos.
Fearing Jiang Zhe wouldn’t know how to take pictures, she instructed him, “You should squat down, this angle is best.”
Then she ran over to the horse-drawn carriage, smiling sweetly with the lantern in hand, showing off her bright white teeth as she looked at him.
Jiang Zhe quickly pressed the shutter button, capturing her smile.
Jiang Yu walked over and took a look at the photos on his phone, feeling quite pleased. “Wow, these are really good! Jiang Zhe, I didn’t expect you to be such a great photographer.”
Jiang Zhe lowered his gaze to the pictures he had taken, feeling a bit puzzled. Did he really take such good photos?
However, seeing the girl holding the rabbit lantern while wearing his black coat, with the wind gently lifting her hair, Jiang Zhe thought that moment was particularly beautiful. He had captured that scene perfectly.
The rabbit lantern only cost fifteen yuan, yet she smiled so brightly, her joy so pure and simple. Jiang Zhe couldn’t help but feel she was easily satisfied.
For a brief moment, he wished he could have taken that picture with his own phone.
Jiang Yu’s voice interrupted his thoughts, tinged with a bit of regret. “I think it would look even better if we took pictures here in Hanfu[1]Hanfu (汉服) is a traditional style of clothing historically worn by the Han Chinese people. It encompasses the clothing styles that were prevalent before the Qing Dynasty, particularly from the … Continue reading.”
Many girls in Hanfu were taking pictures nearby, and Jiang Yu was a bit envious.
But looking at her belly, she hesitated. “But I’m pregnant, wearing Hanfu seems a bit inappropriate right?”
Jiang Yu mostly found it troublesome, but Jiang Zhe seemed to misunderstand her meaning. His calm voice resonated softly. “There’s nothing wrong with that. Wear whatever you like. If we didn’t bring it this time, we can buy Hanfu next time.”
Jiang Yu thought this idea was fantastic.
Pregnant women shouldn’t have to look disheveled. They could still look beautiful.
She suddenly felt excited about the thought of coming back to take photos in Hanfu one day.
After a moment of thought, she suggested to Jiang Zhe, “How about we come back in a few days?”
Then she checked the weather forecast and found no warm weather for the next fifteen days.
Jiang Yu: ?
What was going on with the weather? She had finally managed to come out to have some fun, and there wasn’t a single nice day ahead.
“Sure.”
Jiang Zhe didn’t have any objections.
Hearing his agreement brightened Jiang Yu’s mood, and she began looking for more places for Jiang Zhe to take pictures.
Although Jiang Zhe wasn’t a professional photographer and some of the photos didn’t turn out great, there were still many good ones. Unlike some boys who seemed to capture only the worst angles.
While walking and looking at the photos on her phone, Jiang Yu started pondering if she should say something nice to Jiang Zhe as a compliment.
Weren’t there relationship guides online that said men needed to be praised more? If you compliment them more, they would be more willing to help you in the future.
But Jiang Zhe was already quite proactive without needing many compliments, so he really could use some praise.
After contemplating for a while, Jiang Yu said to Jiang Zhe, “Jiang Zhe, I didn’t expect you to be such a good photographer! I had a roommate whose boyfriend was terrible at taking pictures. He always chose the death angles[2]In photography, the term “death angle” isn’t a standard term, but it can sometimes be used informally to refer to angles that are unflattering or make the subject look unnatural or … Continue reading. Your photos are really good, and I like many of them.”
Death angles.
Jiang Zhe quickly learned a new term from her.
He thought the photos he didn’t think were very good were likely what she described as “death angles.”
Deep down, he felt his skills weren’t that impressive.
Surely there were many photos she wouldn’t like.
Was Jiang Yu also unhappy with many of the photos he took?
After Jiang Yu finished speaking, there was a brief silence in the air. Jiang Zhe didn’t respond, and Jiang Yu began to feel a bit awkward, wondering if her compliments sounded strange. Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Zhe responded with a look of understanding, “I will learn how to take better photos.”
Jiang Yu: ?
Brother, I’m complimenting you!
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References
| ↑1 | Hanfu (汉服) is a traditional style of clothing historically worn by the Han Chinese people. It encompasses the clothing styles that were prevalent before the Qing Dynasty, particularly from the times of the Han, Tang, Song, and Ming Dynasties. Hanfu is characterized by its flowing robes, wide sleeves, and intricate patterns, often adorned with beautiful embroidery and elaborate accessories. It has a cross-collar (jiaoling), a belt or sash (dai), and sometimes includes multiple layers. In recent years, Hanfu has seen a revival as people wear it to celebrate cultural heritage, participate in traditional events, or simply as a fashion statement. |
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| ↑2 | In photography, the term “death angle” isn’t a standard term, but it can sometimes be used informally to refer to angles that are unflattering or make the subject look unnatural or awkward. These are angles that might distort the subject’s features, create unwanted shadows, or otherwise detract from the aesthetic appeal of the photograph. It’s the angle that photographers typically avoid to ensure the subject looks their best. |
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