115. If I Hadn’t Agreed to Break Up With Her…
“…Do you know how to evaluate a photograph?”
“You can start with intricate details, making even a single leaf look stunning. This world is bigger than we see, and also smaller. Every vein on a leaf is a stroke of nature.”
“At the same time, if you feel that a grand, spectacular scene would be breathtaking and capture hearts better, you must also photograph it artistically. Objects cannot just be objects; you must make the photo speak.”
Clank. As Shi Fiya was instructing Ruo Xiaoxi, the activity room door was gently kicked open.
“Why is the door closed? Shi Fei, I brought all the other things you needed…” Yin Huixue walked into the activity room carrying a tool bucket, but saw Ruo Xiaoxi. “I… I brought them…”
“Ah, Xue’er, thank you.”
“Hmm? Junior, why are you here?” Yin Huixue placed the tool bucket on the floor next to the easel, looking at Ruo Xiaoxi curiously, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.
Oh no, isn’t it after school hours? Why are they alone at this time? Something’s fishy!
Ruo Xiaoxi turned her face and also froze slightly when she saw Yin Huixue.
“What’s with that strange look? Shi Fei and I are good friends. But you, why are you here at the art museum? Hmm?” Yin Huixue put her hands on her hips, her face nearing Ruo Xiaoxi’s.
“I… I’m also Senior Shi’s good friend! I have something I want to ask her.”
“What is it?”
“Xue’er, let me explain. Junior wants to participate in this photography competition. It seems she has some important reasons for wanting to win, and she’s asking me for some photography tips.”
“Photography competition? No way. The Photography Club is participating. How can you win?”
Like everyone else, Yin Huixue’s first reaction was similar. But she looked down and saw the black camera hanging around Ruo Xiaoxi’s neck. It looked expensive. Is she serious?
“Senior, what do you think I should shoot to make people’s eyes light up?” Ruo Xiaoxi humbly asked Yin Huixue.
“Me?” Yin Huixue picked up a paper cup, filled it with hot water from the dispenser, and sat on the small sofa by the table. She crossed her legs. “Let me think.”
“Actually, I think if you’re aiming to win, you should shoot something unique.”
“Unique, meaning?”
“If possible, go to a more distant place during the holidays. Honestly, I also observed the last photography competition. To make people’s eyes light up, you need to present photos no one has seen before.”
“To be honest, most contestants take photos on school grounds. While simple, the scores won’t be high, because everyone has taken pictures of the school scenery. At most, they’ll shoot parks in the city.”
“Does Senior mean I shouldn’t shoot things others might shoot?”
“Yes. Although you can shoot different angles and feelings from the same place, if you shoot a novel place, the direct impression it gives will also be very fresh.”
“I see…” Ruo Xiaoxi nodded, half-understanding.
Excluding pets, micro-scenes, nearby scenery, and personal photos or art photos… What kind of unseen sights could she photograph?
“Okay, I understand. I’ll go back and think it over.” Ruo Xiaoxi stood up, thanking the two seniors. She then suddenly raised her camera and took a quick shot of Shi Fiya, who was sitting at the desk.
Shi Fiya’s hand, which was reaching for a paintbrush, froze in mid-air. “Eh, why are you taking a picture of me?”
“Ahaha, because I’ve been trying to collect as much material as possible to find inspiration recently. When I see someone, I just want to take a picture. Is that okay…? If not, I’ll delete it immediately.”
“No, that’s not allowed. Shi Fei is quite famous; she’s even been featured in some photography weeklies outside of school. You can’t just casually photograph someone’s random actions…” Yin Huixue said, crossing her arms.
“But… but I think even such a casual moment, Senior Shi is still so elegant.”
If every girl had her own unique charm and style, Lan Yinuo’s aura was very vibrant and uniquely so. Then Shi Fiya’s style must be elegance.
Her coffee-colored long hair draped gracefully over her shoulders, with two small wisps framing her chest. She sat at the table with a relaxed demeanor, a string of small pearls on her slender, fair wrist, exuding an elegant beauty like a hidden orchid. Her eyes, filled with artistic flow when she picked up her paintbrush, seemed to infuse the brush with spirituality.
Like a beautiful lady from a noble household who paints ink scrolls in her study.
This kind of aura easily attracts people, making them feel she has a very noble presence.
Ruo Xiaoxi also wanted to capture this aura in a photo, hoping to gain some insight…
“It’s fine, go ahead and shoot.” Shi Fiya smiled, seemingly not minding.
“Eh? Is that okay, Shi Fei?” Yin Huixue was a little surprised, then said to Ruo Xiaoxi, “It seems Shi Fei cares about you a lot. You know, before, there were reporters who wanted to interview her and take a photo, but Shi Fei refused.”
“Then, can I also take a picture of Senior Huixue?”
“Why me again? N-no, I’m not good at that. I’m not photogenic, don’t shoot! Ahhh, put the camera down! I don’t look good in pictures!”
Yin Huixue frantically grabbed a random book, desperately trying to shield her face.
Ruo Xiaoxi felt the camera in her hand suddenly become a powerful weapon against the senior. She kept finding angles, while Yin Huixue desperately tried to block herself.
“Just one shot! Senior Huixue is clearly very beautiful.”
“I… I don’t have Shi Fei’s elegance, so don’t shoot me! It’ll be my dark history! Unless, unless we exchange! If you shoot me, you have to give me some of your photos too, so we both have leverage.”
“It seems Senior Huixue has experienced some painful events in the past. Alright then, I’ll send them to you when I get home. Take one shot of me now, just one!” Ruo Xiaoxi pleaded repeatedly.
Finally, the photo was taken. Ruo Xiaoxi looked at the image in the camera. Isn’t she… very pretty?
She just looked a little nervous.
“Well then, Senior Huixue, Senior Shi, I’ll be leaving now. Thank you.” Ruo Xiaoxi politely bid them farewell.
Shi Fiya nodded slightly, watching Ruo Xiaoxi’s figure leave the activity room and disappear.
But her heart suddenly felt a little empty.
Senior Shi? Shi Fiya repeatedly chewed on these three words in her heart.
This unfamiliar, distant address sounded a little sad.
Once upon a time, there was a girl who called her “Senior Shi” every day and followed her around… The more she thought about it, the more she recalled countless sweet memories of them holding hands, going on dates, and playing together.
They had even shared deep kisses on the Ferris wheel, revealing their feelings to each other, expressing their love. On the soft, large bed, on the pure white velvet sheets, their wrists touched, their fingers tightly intertwined…
Whether it was the lively image of their refreshing, cute skirts fluttering during dates, or the intimate scenes of their jade-like bodies embracing, full of passion, the experiences with her former girlfriend resurfaced involuntarily from the depths of her memory the moment she saw Ruo Xiaoxi again.
Shi Fiya hadn’t forgotten these things. She knew Ruo Xiaoxi must remember them too. However, they both seemed to have hidden their past in their hearts, pretending to be newly acquainted.
Shi Fiya rubbed her forehead, a little troubled. She supported her head with her hand, staring blankly at the drawing paper on the table.
Sigh, I shouldn’t have let this beautiful loli go.
If only I hadn’t agreed to break up with her back then…
—Outside the activity room, Ruo Xiaoxi stood with her hands behind her back, her feet pressing against the ground one in front of the other, leaning against the wall, listening to Shi Fiya’s soft sigh. She stared blankly at her shoetips.
Then, her petite figure silently left the art museum, hugging the camera to her chest.
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