114 Making Up for Our Missed Honeymoon Trip (2/2)

”You're right, Sis Xiaoning. Good looks are the first thing people look out for these days, especially those of our generation, who value appearance over personality. I don't think I'd be willing to date a hideous man, even if he treats me really well.”

An Xiaoning nodded in agreement. After all, she indeed agreed to get together with Jin Qingyan because he was good-looking. However, he had his flaws too, his dashing good looks notwithstanding.

”You're still so young and beautiful, you can take your time to find a suitable partner. I'm sure it won't be difficult for you to find one whom you're pleased with.”

”I think so too,” said Xu Jingwen, overjoyed at the compliment An Xiaoning had given her.

An Xiaoning shot her a smile and did not utter another word.

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After an entire day of receiving instructions on set the day before, it was time for Mei Yangyang's makeover — she put on some makeup and changed into a long white dress, which made her look gorgeous.

Her long and black cascading locks were straightened with the hair straightener.

She was perfectly suited for a shampoo commercial, especially with her photogenic, doll-like looks.

The filming director was extremely pleased with her appearance as well.

There was also a great chemistry between her and the supporting male model, thus allowing for a smooth filming process, which required only three takes.

After filming the video, they proceeded to take photos for the advertisement.

After an arduous day of moving about and changing poses, the petite Mei Yangyang was practically exhausted. Fortunately, the shooting had ended by 8 o'clock in the evening.

Unlike his usual habit of only viewing the end product, Long Tianze had stayed on set throughout the entire process of filming.

He had made an exception today just to watch Mei Yangyang in action.

After changing into her own clothes, Mei Yangyang walked towards him and said, ”How do you think I did?”

”You did great,” he said, giving her a thumbs up.

”Really?”

”Yes, really.” Long Tianze then slid her a white envelope and said, ”Here's your pay.”

”I'm getting paid so soon?” said a surprised Mei Yangyang as she took the envelope from his hand.

”By rights, it would take at least a few days for the payment to be processed, even for A-listers and top celebrities. Some are paid only after the final advertisement is released. Actually, the commercial you just filmed has yet to undergo post-production; neither has it been confirmed with the client that you would be starring in it. So, you're not actually supposed to get paid yet. But, since you're mine, I'll pay you in advance,” he said with a smirk.

Mei Yangyang knew that he would've paid her well, although she did not check how much money there was in the envelope. ”Thank you,” she quickly thanked him with a bow.

Before she could even straighten her back, Long Tianze pulled her by her hoodie and said jokingly, ”Who said you had to thank me? I'm hungry, let's head to my place and fix me a meal.”

”Alright. Hold on for a while, I need to use the Ladies',” she said delightedly.

”I'll wait for you outside.”

She nodded and zoomed towards the washroom happily.

Sitting atop the toilet bowl, Mei Yangyang opened the white envelope which contained a cheque. The number of zeroes written on it had shocked her greatly.

”200 thousand dollars.”

200 thousand dollars for just two days' worth of filming? Besides, she was just a newcomer who barely knew anything.

Her monthly salaries had always been only a few thousand dollars, ever since she stepped into the working world. It was not until she started working for An Xiaoning that she had begun earning more.

However, it had never once occurred to her that she would ever earn 200 thousand dollars in just two days.

Reminded of the fact that she could now afford to send her Mother for treatments at the hospital, she carefully slid the cheque back into the envelope. She then placed the envelope inside a pocket of her quilt parka, where she usually kept her money, zipping it fully before exiting the washroom.

As soon as she got on the car, she said, ”I just took a look at the cheque. Am I overpaid?”

”Based on the fact that you have no experience in filming and shooting, I've indeed paid you the highest price we can offer. However, you would be paid more than 200 thousand dollars, if the client accepts the commercial and there's an increase in sales. Do you understand what I mean?” answered Long Tianze as he strapped the safety belt across her.