Chapter 168 - PREWEDDING PHOTOSHOOT (3)

"Yes, Miss, you've been sleeping for at least six hours straight. It seems that you're so tired, so Young Master told us not to wake you up. And he personally carried you until we reached this hotel." 

Ah, now I felt bad for slapping Meng Bao. But he was literally trying to take advantage of the sleepy me. I actually thought that it was all just a dream. 

The staff brought me to the room for a dress fitting. Everything had been prepared the moment I entered, from the team to the swan dress. 

They put on makeup on me first, and after almost one hour, the makeup was done completely. I really thought that I would fall asleep again after a long makeup session.

"Miss, please undress and wear this corset," the staff said.. I looked at the corset with doubt, "Do I really need this?" 

"Yes, Miss. it's crucial since you complained that it hurts your waist. The photoshoot session will be quite long, so this would shape your body and help your posture."

Thus, I wore the corset that fit me, and they started putting on the swan dress. The corset helped me to hide the fat on my waist, so when they were finally done putting the swan dress, I felt comfortable around my waist.

I stared at myself in the mirror and was awed by my own appearance. I looked so different with the help of a professional makeup artist. Even Shi Qiang's skill was nothing compared to the makeup artist! 

I had to admit that I actually enjoyed this treatment of looking so beautiful. Because I got used to barely wearing any makeup since I wasn't good at doing it. 

I played with my dress and swirled on the spot. I was mesmerized by the dress, especially after wearing the corset inside. 

"Okay, Miss, is everything ready? Young Master has been waiting for you," the staff said.

"Okay, don't forget the semi-transparent shawl, or Meng Bao would be fussy about my exposed shoulder!" I ordered. 

The door was opened, and I saw Meng Bao standing in a typical black suit, but it was lavish enough that people could see how expensive it was just by looking at it. 

Meng Bao's expression was the same as when he saw me for the first time. I smiled and drew near him, "Meng Bao, let's go."

"Y—Ying Jie, you look so beautiful. That makeup only makes you even prettier than usual…." Meng Bao complimented kindly. He wasn't used to seeing me wearing fake up, it seemed. 

"Okay, Meng Bao, let's go!" I said. Meng Bao nodded happily and grabbed my hand in front of the staff. This Young Master proudly showed me cross the long corridor, and when we reached the end of the corridor, I couldn't help but get awed by the ocean. 

Turned out, this hotel was literally on the beach, and this must've been a privately owned beach because I didn't see anyone other than the staff and us, including the photographer. 

The photographer saw us and greeted us by bowing his head respectfully, "Young Master, everything is ready."

The photographer glanced at me and bowed his head respectfully, "Miss Shi Ying, my name is Antonio. I will be your photographer today."

"A—Ah, yes…." I nodded. He looked so professional about everything, even though I suspected that Meng Bao must've kidnapped him from somewhere. Maybe he kidnapped this photographer when he returned home, and his family was now waiting for him to return home. And the wife was heartbroken after knowing that her husband was gone forever.

…

Okay, I read way too much fan fiction.

The staff started directing us to one spot with an ocean view. He told him to do a simple one first, with Meng Bao and I holding hands and looking at each other lovingly.

"Okay… show some sincere smile—Young Master, you're grinning like an idiot!" The photographer yelled at Meng Bao. I gasped, thinking that the photographer was done for.

But he actually followed the photographer's advice and toned down his smile. I still saw his lips twitching, though. 

"Baobao, your smile—You were a model before this, right?"

"I… I just can't hide my smile because this is the time we will have our own official wedding picture. I want to show this to the whole world, Jie…."

I chuckled and caressed his cheek, "Then how about our selfies? Will you replace all the pictures in the plane, train, and ferry ship with our official picture instead?"

"Nah, that selfie is iconic. I don't want to replace it," Meng Bao said. "Besides, it was our very first selfie. It's even more special!" 

"Well, if you say so."

"Are you uncomfortable with me showing it to the world that I have the most beautiful wife?" Meng Bao asked. He looked worried. 

"No, I don't mind at all. I'm still surprised that you want to show everyone about me. It's quite baffling if I can say."

"Baffling?" 

"Yeah, I mean, I'm not beautiful and such. I'm just afraid that you'll feel embarrassed if one of your colleagues saw me."

Meng Bao suddenly hugged me by my waist and pulled me closer. His eyes looked fierce in a split second, as if he was angry at something, "I will kill anyone who dares to insult you. Nobody can hurt you as long as I'm here, Ying Jie."

I was startled for a moment, and then I reacted with a giggle and draped my hands on his shoulders, "I know that. I just don't want you to personally feel embarrassed to have me as your wife."

"I would never—it's so ridiculous to think that I will feel embarrassed marrying the most beautiful woman on earth. I've thought that I must be the luckiest man," Meng Bao added.

I chuckled and kissed his cheek, "You're like a prince right now. You're my handsome Prince Bao. I wonder if I'm the lucky one here."

"If I can demand something, then please don't be embarrassed to show the world that you have me as your wife. Because that would make me happy."

Meng Bao was stunned for a moment, and his cheeks reddened before he burst out of happiness. He suddenly crouched, and with one swoop, he carried me in bridal style. 

"Wha—Baobao!" I wrapped my arms around his neck out of reflex, afraid that I would fall. Meng Bao looked so happy that he grinned, full of pride. 

"Jiejie, do you know that I'm so happy right now? I think I can explode like a big firework!" 

Meng Bao suddenly ran away from the photoshoot session, carrying me while running around the private beach.

"M—Meng Bao! We still have a photoshoot session! How about our preceding photos!?" 

"Ah, it's fine, Jiejie! We can always do it later!" Meng Bao yelled out loud while he kept running, carrying me in his arm. 

"I HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WIFE IN THE WORLD!"

"I HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WIFE IN THE WORLD! YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT!"

I was embarrassed by Meng Bao's antic, but at the same time, I was actually happy that he didn't even think twice about doing it. It showed that his love for me was almost instinctual.

I rested my head on his strong chest and said:

"My Prince Bao, you're really the most outrageous man, yet the most loving one I've ever seen in my life."

***

After Meng Bao was satisfied doing his outrageous screaming while carrying me, we returned to the photoshoot set. Our props and makeup were ruined, but at least we had fun, especially Meng Bao, who had too much fun. 

"Sorry, I got carried away. Let's restart the photoshoot session," Meng Bao said. He glanced at his staff, "Go call the makeup artist to fix Jiejie's makeup."

Strangely, the staff didn't budge an inch. She looked confused, and she glanced at the photographer. "Young Master, Mr. Antonio Berucci said that the photoshoots are done."

"Huh? Done?! We haven't even had a single shot!" Meng Bao raised his voice, which scared the staff. I also frowned after that statement. I mean, we really hadn't done any shot. How could he just announce that the photo shoot session was over?

"CALL HIM!" Meng Bao's thundering voice scared everyone. They called the man immediately, and Mr. Antionio returned to the set with a towel. It seemed that he had washed his face.

"Mr. Antonio, what is this? Care to explain?" Meng Bao's short but threatening question made everyone shivered in fear. But Mr. Antonio didn't seem to mind it though. He just frowned and pointed at the camera in his bag.

"Young Master, the session is done because I've taken enough pictures of you and Miss Shi Ying. In fact, I think I took a lot more than required to create a fantastic pre-wedding catalogue."

"Huh? But we haven't even done 1 photo!"

"You did. Here, I will show you."