Chapter 47 - 47 - Cover Model

Fang was thrilled to learn magic with Ren. He was a quick learner for pretty much everything, and magic was no exception. Ren taught him a few simple things during their flight to Dragon Nation, and by the time their flight landed, Fang was able to do them!

Ren, who had been learning magic since he was three years old, was astounded at his boyfriend's heaven-defying talent, but also immensely proud. With Fang's aptitude, Ren would surely be able to bring him up to a master's level by the end of the year.

For now, though, they had to finish their work in Dragon Nation.

Ren and Fang went to the hotel to freshen up first, and then headed to the meeting with the government delegates of Dragon Nation. Ren openly introduced Fang as his partner, which made Fang quite happy.

The business deal was almost finalized earlier, and there were only a few issues which Ren needed to sort out personally. It took them only a couple of hours to wrap up everything.

After that, they were taken to the tourism department, where Fang was supposed to do a photoshoot for them. The trade department officials also accompanied Ren and Fang.

Dragon Nation was a picturesque mountainous country, completely different from Ray Country which Fang had visited earlier with Ren. Verdant hills, rolling clouds, thundering waterfalls defined Dragon Nation.

Fang's photoshoot was for the tourism department, so they planned to take him to five of the most scenic locations of Dragon Nation and take pictures there.

The first place was the top of a small mountain, which would show off the gorgeous mountainous terrain of the Dragon Nation in its pristine, natural beauty.

Fang was quite good looking naturally, so he didn't really need any make up. The stylists simply gave him a light brush of powder, some lip gloss and styled his hair to make him look a little older. His costume was a simple, traditional garb of the Dragon Nation, a woollen singlet that fell to his knees and furry boots.

Fang was to stand at the edge, looking out at the beautiful scenery in front of him.

The director showed Fang where to stand and the teenager went over nimbly. Just then, a little squirrel jumped out from a bush underneath, startling Fang, and making him lose his balance. Before anyone else could react, however, Ren leaped forward and caught Fang in his arms, steadying him.

The photographer clicked the picture just then, capturing both Fang and Ren in the image. He quickly showed it to the director.

"This was unplanned, but what a perfect shot this is! What feeling! What romance!" the director cried excitedly. He rushed over to the young couple and grabbed Ren's hands. "This young gentleman - would you please join us for the photoshoot? You're Fang's partner, yes? We'll pay you at a new model's rate - it's not as much as Fang, but it's still pretty good!"

The trade department officials facepalmed. CEO Ren was an international business tycoon, and more money than the entire photoshoot budget would probably fall out of his pocket if he pulled out his handkerchief! What would they do if he took offence at the director's words?! "Mr. Director..." one of them began, ready to apologise to CEO Ren and salvage the situation.

Ren looked at Fang. "What do you think?" he asked.

Fang blushed shyly. "It'll be nice if we could do this together," he said softly.

Ren turned to the director. "All right, then," he said lightly.

The director clapped his hands in delight and immediately began to instruct the photographer and the assistants as Ren was dragged away by the stylists, while the trade department officials felt their jaws drop to the foothills of the mountain they were standing on. What kind of a miracle was this? CEO Ren himself was going to do a photoshoot for their country's tourism department?! They could almost hear the beautiful sound of cash flowing into their country! Perhaps the profits from the tourism department could even balance out their fiscal deficit! (Later on, they were proved right. Dragon Nation's tourism industry expanded to thrive it's current size in half a year once the photos were officially released.)

Ren appeared soon enough - he didn't need much make up either. He was also given a traditional outfit.

The young couple had a lot of fun at the photoshoots. Ren had never done any modelling before, so Fang would quickly instruct him every time they were required to pose. Ren was happy to follow his boyfriend's instructions, and the happy glow on Fang's face as the two of them worked together made Ren feel more content than he'd ever felt.

They visited five locations and took lots of pictures, and it was evening by the time they finished. The team had stopped for lunch at a small local eatery to sample the indigenous cuisine, and Fang fell in love with some of the dishes.

"This is such a lovely place," Fang told Ren, when they finished the last photoshoot.

"You like it?" Ren asked, eyeing the trade department officials standing on the side.

Fang nodded. "Maybe we can come here for a holiday next time..."

The faces of the tourism department officials as well as the trade department officials lit up like the sun.

"All right," Ren agreed easily. "Why don't you go and pick up some souvenirs for the folks back home? I just need to speak to the trade guys for a bit, and then I'll join you."

The tourism department officials immediately dragged Fang away to show him the local products.

Ren turned to the trade department officials. "Your country is beautiful, and Fang really likes it," he told them. "Any chance I could buy a villa here to spend our vacation? Also, in addition to the collaboration we discussed earlier, I'd like to set up a full-fledged, top-of-the-line hospital. Ideally, I'd want it to be in a remote location, so that more people will have access to it. We can make it a joint development project with your government. What do you think?"

When Fang returned after his shopping expedition, he found the trade department officials dancing with joy.