Chapter 156 - Gladiator (1/2)

After Ying Sheng finished the photo shoot she was beat tired. Her neck was stiff and her body was aching.

”Good job, Miss Ying. It's hard to believe that this is your first time in front of the camera.”

The photographer said as he looked at the photos with a satisfied smile on his lips.

”Thank you!” Ying Sheng bowed slightly at the photographer.

”The photographer had tried to convince Ying Sheng to try modelling but Ying Sheng had refused. Too much was going on in her life and she didn't want to add the stress of the media to it.

”If you ever change your mind, give me a call.” The photographer said as he handed Ying Sheng a card.

Ying Sheng nodded and accepted it. After saying goodbye to the crew, Ying Sheng walked out of the building.

Surprisingly she saw Liam waiting for her. He was leaning on his car wearing a slim fitting jeans, maroon v-neck and a pair of sneakers.

He was looking at the ground so he didn't see Ying Sheng coming out.

”Is that your boyfriend? Oh he is hot!” The stylist voice sounded behind Ying Sheng causing her to froze.

'Boyfriend? She and Liam?'

Even though she liked teasing him, she has never seen him in such a way.  After all, she already liked someone.

”Huh, no. He is just a friend.”

The stylist widened his eyes, ”You're letting such a cute and handsome guy go? Girl, what's wrong with you. Too bad he's straight! I would have-”

A cold glance from Ying Sheng made him shut up.

”What are you doing here?”

”Oh I forgot to take your contact. We should definitely hang out sometime.” The stylist said giving his phone to Ying Sheng.

Ying Sheng entered her number and run towards Liam.

”Liam!” She called out making Liam look up at her.

He flashed her a soft smile and gave her the gladiolus flower he was holding.

Ying Sheng lowered her head and brushed the petals against her nose.

”Thank you, I have never received a flower from a boy before.”.

Liam narrowed her eyes, ”Well, I guess it's their loss then.”

Ying Sheng shrugged smiling lightly. She has always envied those girls whose boyfriend would get them flowers or chocolates.

”The flower when I saw it it reminded me of you.”

Liam said making Ying Sheng looked up at him. She raised her brows, ”Me?”

”Hmm? Gladiolus flower represent strength and persistent.  You're strong.”

”Strong? That's the funniest thing I have heard today”.

Ying Sheng arched her brows at him.

”Yes, strong. You didn't fall apart from everything happing to you. Yeah you have your break downs but like a Gladiator you always stand up and face the battle with your head held high. You can still smile with everything going on and continue to be the infamous Miss Ying.”

Ying Sheng opened her mouth and blinked a couple of times.

”Was that supposed to be a compliment?” She questioned making a faint blush taint Liam's ears.

”Hmm. I guess?” Liam said awkwardly. 'Did I say too much?'

Clutching the flowers, Ying Sheng planted a kiss on Liam's cheeks.

”Thank you, Liam.”