As the shoot began, Ye Jingxing adopted the most professional demeanor the moment he stepped in front of the camera.
The photographer constantly directed him, pointing out incorrect poses, expressions, or props. Ye Jingxing offered no objections, allowing the photographer to arrange him as needed.
Nuan Nuan felt as though her Fourth Uncle, working so diligently, was emitting light.
"Fourth Uncle is amazing~ Fourth Uncle, keep it up!!" Nuan Nuan cheered from the sidelines, waving her little arms.
"Little Ancestor~ We can't disturb your Fourth Uncle, can you watch quietly?"
Jessie gently covered Nuan Nuan's small mouth, not daring to apply too much pressure.
"I'm sorry, Uncle Jessie~ Nuan Nuan made a mistake~" Nuan Nuan pointed her index fingers at each other, looking at Jessie with an apologetic expression.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's my fault for not telling you earlier," Jessie felt the little bundle in his arms was simply too adorable to bear.
Just then, a noisy commotion could be heard from outside.
"Teacher Yang, you cannot enter, really cannot enter."
"Get out of the way, so what if he's a Film Emperor? I finally managed to squeeze out some time, what's wrong with using the studio today?"
"Teacher Yang, we've already stated that we are not taking any other shooting work all day today."
The voices outside grew louder, but Ye Jingxing, under the camera, remained completely unfazed, not even a hint of a frown.
Nuan Nuan craned her neck to look outside. Jessie, holding Nuan Nuan, stood in a corner, his brow furrowed tightly.
"We just want to go in and talk. Film Emperor Ye won't be shooting the whole day, will he?"
As she spoke, a haughty woman appeared at the doorway.
She was not old, perhaps in her early twenties, with a pointed chin and large eyes – the typical look of an internet celebrity, heavily made up.
Seeing that the person had entered, Jessie, fearing she would disturb Ye Jingxing, put Nuan Nuan down and whispered a caution before walking to the doorway to handle the situation.
"What are you doing? Who are you people?" Jessie asked, feigning extreme anger.
"Oh my, isn't this Brother Jessie?" The woman's agent fawned, trying to extend a hand to shake Jessie's.
"Who do you think you are? Don't you know this is Ye Jing's exclusive session today? Can you afford to compensate us if you delay his schedule?"
Jessie shoved his hands into his pockets, not moving at all.
"Brother Jessie, I am Annie, and this is my artist, Yang Simin. We are truly sorry for disturbing Film Emperor Ye here.
Originally, it was Simin's shoot today. We managed to secure a slot with great difficulty, but the magazine suddenly said yesterday that they were changing the schedule. So, we thought we'd come over and discuss if we could shoot after Film Emperor Ye finishes."
Annie apologized to Jessie with a fawning smile, her attitude appearing very sincere.
"Tsk~ The magazine's work isn't up to par!"
Jessie glanced at Wang Ting beside him, his demeanor clearly no longer as amiable as it was when he first arrived.
"Our magazine has always been the most professional. When we notified you yesterday, we specifically apologized and included compensation clauses. I recall you agreeing quite readily."
Wang Ting was also quite indignant at this moment. She was a second-rate talent who had suddenly become popular, and this person was putting on airs with her.
Yang Simin was the female lead in a low-budget TV drama that had recently exploded in popularity, and her buzz had been good lately. Before that, she had been an unknown in the entertainment industry.
This magazine's inner page shoot opportunity was also something she had obtained after days of being gentle and compliant with that Director Wang. She certainly didn't want to offend them.
However, after thinking it over carefully yesterday, she realized that Film Emperor Ye was someone she could not normally get close to. He neither accepted variety shows, nor did he interact with female artists outside of work.
If she could find an excuse to interact with him today, and seize this opportunity to take a couple of intimate photos, or even to get involved with him, wouldn't she gain even more benefits? Why would she then care about this minor magazine inner page opportunity?
"Brother Jessie, Editor Wang, we are truly sorry. Simin's schedule is indeed packed during this period. After looking at it again yesterday, we really couldn't adjust."
Annie bowed and apologized with a full smile.
"We don't need the compensation clauses that were mentioned yesterday. We only need to wait for Film Emperor Ye to finish before Simin shoots. What do you two think?"
It was true that they didn't need the entire day, but out of respect and importance, the magazine had booked the entire day.
This was to accommodate Ye Jingxing at any time.
"That won't do. Today isn't a joint shoot between Jing Xing and her. Everyone knows that Jing Xing does not interact with any female artists outside of work," Jessie refused resolutely.
"Brother Jessie~ Please be understanding!" Yang Simin stepped forward and used her usual trick, trying to coax him into agreeing.
"You should leave. You can shoot after I'm gone. Please leave now." At this moment, Ye Jingxing took a break and walked over, holding Nuan Nuan.
Yang Simin's eyes lit up when she saw Ye Jingxing approach. She paid no attention to Nuan Nuan in his arms and walked forward coquettishly, pitching her voice to try and coax him.
"Brother Jing Xing~ My name is Yang Simin. I won't disturb you, I..."
Ye Jingxing found her affected voice extremely uncomfortable and raised his hand to interrupt her directly.
"I said, you can do as you please after I'm gone."
"Brother Jing Xing~" Yang Simin tried to grab him, but Ye Jingxing swiftly dodged her.
"Miss Yang, please have some self-respect!" Ye Jingxing looked at her with a stern expression.
"Auntie, if you're not as cute as Nuan Nuan, don't act cute with Nuan Nuan's Fourth Uncle. Ew~~~" Nuan Nuan looked at her with disgust, sitting on Ye Jingxing's arm.
"Exactly, she's ugly and has unrealistic dreams," Jessie chimed in from the side, supporting Nuan Nuan. Yang Simin could only suppress her anger.
"Nuan Nuan is right," Ye Jingxing said gently, nuzzling Nuan Nuan.
"Fourth Uncle is Nuan Nuan's~" Nuan Nuan, having transformed into Ye Jingxing's devoted fan, wrapped her arms possessively around his neck and declared.
"So bossy?" Ye Jingxing's peach blossom eyes sparkled with happiness, making him seem even more radiant.
"Mhm~ She's a bad person, she won't give Fourth Uncle to me," Nuan Nuan bashfully buried her face in Ye Jingxing's neck.
"Okay, we'll ignore her."
Saying this, he directly carried Nuan Nuan inside. His childish words echoed in the studio, and everyone suddenly felt a renewed burst of energy for their work.