By the window sat a young man in a white shirt and a gray coat.
Hearing the sound, the young man immediately stood up from his chair. His delicate, almost feminine face was full of unease. His pale fingers were clutching the corner of his clothes, clearly showing his discomfort.
When he saw that it was Shen Jianyi, his eyes lit up.
"Classmate Shen Jianyi."
"Just call me Shen Jianyi."
Shen Jianyi casually pulled over a chair and sat down. Qin Yue also took a seat beside her.
The assistant brought a cup of coffee for Qin Yue and a glass of juice for Shen Jianyi.
"Do you know why I asked you to come?"
Taking a sip of her juice, she asked.
Shen Jiayu nodded slightly, his face flushing. "This Miss Qin has already told me. Your company does makeup, and you want me to be the makeup model for this season."
"What do you think?"
Shen Jianyi raised her eyebrows and didn't look at Shen Jiayu. Instead, she lowered her head and sent a message to Lu Jinsheng.
Shen Jiayu looked at the girl with her head slightly lowered across from him. From his angle, he could only see her round head and the nice swirl of her hair. Her skin was overly white, and her fingers were as tender and white as peeled bamboo shoots in spring.
His face turned even redder, almost burying it in his chest.
He stammered, "I... I may not be able to do it well, Classmate Shen Jianyi. Although I'm in great need of money, but... but I can't just take on something I'm sure I can't handle well just because of this. I don't want to let you down."
"I also know that you helped me because I reminded you about the forum that day, but that's what I should do."
He was so clumsy that he was good at nothing but studying.
Nor was he likable.
Shen Jianyi had helped him, and he couldn't let his own selfishness drag her down.
Qin Yue had been a bit confused as to why Shen Jianyi had asked such a rustic and self - deprecating boy to come. But now, hearing what he said, she kind of understood.
Shen Jianyi never liked to owe others favors.
She could help others on a whim without asking for anything in return, but if others helped her, she didn't want to owe them no matter what.
"Aren't you short of money?"
Shen Jianyi put her phone back in her pocket and lazily leaned back in her chair.
"You work for me, and I'll pay you. And isn't there this trendy term... " Shen Jianyi scratched her head, unable to recall the word for a moment.
Qin Yue smiled and reminded her, "You mean the little puppy, right?"
Ah, yes, the little puppy!
Shen Jianyi snapped her fingers. "That's right. The little puppy is in fashion these days, and you fit the bill."
Hearing Shen Jianyi say this, Qin Yue couldn't help but take a closer look at Shen Jiayu.
When he first came, out of surprise, she had only taken a quick glance at this unremarkable boy. But now, looking closely, his features were all very delicate, and his skin was fair and tender.
Especially his eyes, innocent and clear, as if always holding a pool of water.
When looking into his eyes, one would feel as if they had done something wrong and couldn't bear to bully him.
"Yiyi, you really have a sharp eye."
Qin Yue couldn't help but praise.
Shen Jiayu looked at Qin Yue and then at Shen Jianyi, hesitating before saying, "I... I can't do it. I won't be able to do it well."
Shen Jianyi let out an impatient "tut" and immediately stood up.
"Sister Yue, take him to the dressing room."
"Sure thing."
Qin Yue stood up too. She called over two assistants, who without a word, took Shen Jiayu by the arms and led him towards the dressing room.
Shen Jiayu was completely stunned. By the time he came to his senses, he was already being seated in a chair.
The makeup artists, following Qin Yue's orders, immediately picked up their tools and started working on Shen Jiayu's face.
Shen Jianyi sat in the outer room, chatting with Qin Yue.
"In half a month, it'll be your wedding with Lu Jinsheng. Have you found any news about your sister?"
She knew what Shen Weiting meant to Shen Jianyi. If they couldn't find Shen Weiting, then her wedding wouldn't be a perfect one for herself.
Shen Jianyi's pale fingers tightened slightly, and her pupils shrank.
"Lu Jinsheng said she might be abroad. He's already sent people to find her whereabouts."
Mentioning Weiting, Shen Jianyi's shoulders slumped in deep helplessness. She laughed self - deprecatingly. "I thought I could do anything, but when I really encounter some things, Sister Yue, I feel I'm still not strong enough."
At least when it came to finding Weiting, she always felt inadequate.
"Abroad?"
Qin Yue frowned. A look of hesitation flashed across her charming face. "Yiyi, have you ever thought about the worst - case scenario... "
"Yes."
Shen Jianyi answered without a moment's thought.
"I know that being abroad, the chances might be slim, but Sister Yue, I've been looking for her for so many years. No matter whether the result is good or bad, I have to find her. I have to take her home."
She was her only family.
Qin Yue looked at her deeply, knowing that words of comfort would be of no use to Shen Jianyi.
"If you need my help, just say the word."
"Thank you."
Shen Jianyi smiled. She knew Qin Yue was worried about her.
Just then, the door of the dressing room was pulled open.
Shen Jiayu was pushed out by the makeup artist.
Shen Jianyi and Qin Yue both looked up at him in unison.
For a long while, no one said a word.
It wasn't until Shen Jianyi let out a soft laugh that Qin Yue seemed to wake up from a dream.
She didn't hesitate to praise Shen Jianyi again. "Why don't you become a talent scout? It's a pity if you don't use those eyes of yours to discover treasures."
Shen Jiayu nervously tugged at the hem of his clothes, not quite understanding what they were saying.
Did they mean that his current look... was okay?
"Your name is Shen, Shen Jiayu, right?"
Qin Yue stood up and walked up to him.
Shen Jiayu was only wearing light makeup. He had a light layer of foundation on, and his eyebrows had the stray hairs trimmed. His brow shape was that of a heroic sword - shaped eyebrow, but because of his soft features, there was a hint of gentleness in his heroism.
"I'd like to invite you to be the makeup model for our company and promote our new autumn makeup products."
Qin Yue said.
Shen Jiayu opened his eyes in surprise and didn't know whether he should accept or not for a moment.
After being bullied for so long, he had become less and less confident in himself.
"If you don't want to be bullied anymore, make yourself stronger. I could help you last time, but who do you expect to help you next time?"
Leaving these words behind, Shen Jianyi turned around and left.
She had an appointment with Lu Jinsheng to try on wedding dresses this afternoon, so she didn't have time to persuade a self - deprecating teenager to cheer up.
If he didn't make himself stronger, no one would be his eternal backer.
Shen Jiayu watched as Shen Jianyi's figure disappeared at the door. He pursed his thin lips, hesitating.
"Don't blame Yiyi for saying such things."
Qin Yue explained with a smile. "She's just tough - talking but soft - hearted."
"I know."
Shen Jiayu said.
After a while, he looked at Qin Yue with a determined look in his eyes. "I accept your invitation."