170 First Photoshoo (1/2)

Several days after she made the call, Mrs. Choi, Park Soo Yeon, personally came over to the apartment to pick her up for her first shoot.

It was for her profile and portfolio, but since they didn't have much time to accumulate the photos, Mrs. Choi decided to maximise the little time she had to work with.

”Thank you for coming all the way here, Auntie. I'm sure you're busy with other things as well,” Yeo Ri bowed her head gratefully to the older woman.

This time, there was only Park Soo Yeon. Da Na had wanted to come along, but since it was for business, Park Soo Yeon didn't allow her to. Though, part of the reason was because she wanted to monopolise the girl's time all to herself...

”It's no trouble. Your house was just on the way, so Auntie came to pick you up in passing,” Mrs. Choi said, smiling sweetly. Inwardly, she was thinking about the kind of concepts she wanted Yeo Ri to do for her photoshoot. She had a dozen of them lined up, but they did not have the time to do it all. She could only choose two or three out of the many so it would not overwhelm the girl.

Gun came out of the house soon after the two exchanged greetings. Since Yeo Ri was still a minor, he was accompanying her as chaperone. He had been present during the contract signing as well, so Mrs. Choi did not find his presence unusual.

The three got into the company car and they drove off to the venue.

”Are you excited, Yeo Ri-ah?” Mrs. Choi asked as she glanced at the rather fidgety girl.

Yeo Ri blushed after she was found out, and offered the older woman a small smile. ”A little bit.”

”Don't worry; the staffs are nice and you'll definitely enjoy it,” Mrs. Choi said.

”I'll be right by your side, so don't be nervous,” Gun supportively held her hand, smiling reassuringly.

”Mm,” Yeo Ri grasped his hand tightly and nodded.

After travelling for almost twenty minutes, they finally arrived at the studio. It was a three-storey building in an urban area. The design of the building was sleek and modern, painted black and white, which made it easier to differentiate it from its neighbours.

”The second floor is the studio, but we'll be heading to the third floor first to get your makeup ready first,” Mrs. Choi explained. ”Oh, that's right! Starting from now, you should call me 'President', okay, Yeo Ri-ah?” Mrs. Choi smiled at her. Now that the girl was signed as one of her company's new talents, they should learn to separate private and business matters.

”Yes, President,” Yeo Ri obediently followed her instruction. Her lips were set in a straight line as she tried to keep a serious expression.

”Good girl,” Park Soo Yeon's eyes glowed with amusement as she patted the girl's head. Yeo Ri's earnest look was just too cute, she thought.

Park Soo Yeon entered the building first, followed by her secretary who had driven the car for them and the two siblings who were holding hands.

Gun could feel Yeo Ri stiffening up as they neared their intended destination. ”Don't worry, you'll do fine. I'm sure you'll be amazing at it. The staff will help you, don't worry,” he whispered more comforting words to try to ease her anxiety. ”I'm right here.”

Park Soo Yeon climbed up the stairs after greeting the receptionist and led the group to the third floor. It was a dressing room filled with racks of clothing and three dressing tables. Makeup products, beauty items, and hairdressing equipments were arranged neatly on the side.