This couple photoshoot was divided into two themes: ancient and modern.
The eight guests formed temporary pairs to shoot the first “CP promotional photos” for Understanding Romance.
Since Lu Heng ranked first in yesterday’s heartthrob rankings, he earned the privilege of choosing his partner and costume theme first for the couple photoshoot task.
That sly old fox Lu Heng had long had his eyes on Jiang Mian, the little lamb, so he naturally chose her using the excuse that they had previously acted together and had better chemistry.
This left Jiang Ling standing behind them, gazing longingly while putting on an affected smile and nodding.
Meanwhile, Zhou Shun and Song Yan, who had bonded over instant noodles this morning, naturally exchanged a knowing smile and effortlessly teamed up.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present except her instantly widened their eyes.
They couldn’t understand it and were utterly shocked.
Everyone there could more or less tell that these two cousins weren’t close in private, so why was Jiang Qiyu now actively volunteering to team up with Jiang Ling?
Had she suddenly awakened and decided to put on a show of sisterly affection?
That shouldn’t be the case…
Jiang Ling, the one being invited, was no less surprised than anyone else.
Others might not know, but she was perfectly clear in her heart.
Back then, she had insisted in front of Grandpa that it was Jiang Qiyu who framed Jiang Mian, causing Jiang Qiyu to lose control and make a scene at the Jiang family, ultimately leading Grandpa to announce the severing of ties.
Jiang Qiyu now hated her to the core, so why would she step forward and help her out in this way?
Jiang Ling’s heart was pounding with uncertainty, but she didn’t notice someone taking the opportunity to link arms with her. Jiang Qiyu smoothly struck a pose of sisterly affection for the camera:
“I’ve already thought of a makeup and styling concept that’s perfect for the two of us sisters. Everyone can look forward to it!”
Meanwhile, the “White Spear Girls” and “Large Intestine Party” in the livestream chat, after receiving her wink attack, set aside their differences and shook hands in peace.
【She can’t satisfy everyone, but she can choose to dissatisfy everyone. I can’t help but ponder—is Teacher Changmao really here to clean up the fandom?】
【OK, I accept it. The battle between White Spear and Large Intestine isn’t over yet. Looking forward to the next showdown!】
【What kind of weird CPs are you all shipping? Hurry up and form teams so I can watch Lu Mianyan!】
And so, Jiang Qiyu got her wish and successfully partnered with a bewildered Jiang Ling, while the two equally bewildered leftover men had no choice but to reluctantly team up and put on a show.
These two absurd pairings, precisely because of their sheer ridiculousness, left netizens eagerly anticipating what would come next.
Soon, the four pairs of partners had each chosen their themes.
Zhou Shun × Song Yan — Ancient.
Lu Heng × Jiang Mian — Modern.
Jiang Qiyu × Jiang Ling — Ancient.
Qi Yu × Fang Xubai — Modern.
The two themed photoshoot locations were set up in two studios in the first-floor garden. The outfits were extravagantly brought in on two vans, with dozens to hundreds of modern and ancient-style clothes to choose from.
Most importantly, this time, the guests had no help from makeup artists or stylists—they had to complete the entire makeup and styling process entirely on their own.
Time limit: one hour.
The task officially began.
As soon as the starting signal was given, Jiang Qiyu dragged a visibly uncomfortable Jiang Ling straight into the changing room.
Zhou Shun and Song Yan, who also had the ancient theme, naturally didn’t want to fall behind. The two of them rushed into the makeup room, racing against the clock.
Lu Heng and Jiang Mian, on the other hand, had a much more relaxed approach. First, they huddled together to discuss their style, then leisurely made their way inside.
Finally, the remaining two, Qi Yu and Fang Xubai, exchanged a glance and saw the same four words reflected in each other’s eyes—
Utter despair.
…
Time ticked by, and viewers in the livestream chat were spamming their anticipated pairings.
Finally, when the timer reached 45 minutes, the curtain of the changing room moved.
Song Yan and Zhou Shun walked out hand in hand, looking like noble aristocrats who had traveled through time from ancient days.
The man was handsome, the woman gentle and graceful—a perfect match.
The chat erupted in a frenzy of cheers.
After showcasing themselves in front of the camera, the two immediately entered the studio to begin shooting their glamorous photos.
Soon, the time reached around 50 minutes, and the curtain of the changing room moved again.
Slender fingertips lifted the curtain, followed by a strikingly handsome face with sharp, refined features appearing on camera.
Qi Yu’s usual black suit was replaced by a crisp, military-green Republic-era uniform, with matching trousers neatly tucked into black knee-high military boots.
Holding a wide-brimmed hat in his other hand, he stood there, exuding an untamed, unpolished air of roguishness.
His innate aura of authority, combined with this outfit, made him stand out brilliantly.
He strode out alone, his slightly furrowed brows adding a touch of rebellious charm while also signaling that his patience was wearing thin.
After waiting outside for about thirty seconds, Qi Yu couldn’t help but turn and urge the person still dawdling inside:
“Tsk, stop dragging your feet. Get out here.”
Soon, the lowered curtain stirred once more.
“……”
After a long pause, as if steeling himself, Fang Xubai’s voice came from inside, tinged with accusation:
“The southern warlord bullies me in my old age, forcing me to dress as a little girl!”
Then, a hand clad in white lace gloves slowly lifted the curtain…