### Chapter 299: Is It Possible, Role Play Requires Two People to Get Involved
”Raise your forehead a bit, Teacher Moonlight. Just like that.”
”Eh, not bad, not bad.”
In the photography studio,
Wang Jun was shouting instructions while incessantly clicking his camera’s shutter.
As the spotlight continuously flashed,
the young man in his black suit stood in front of the lens, his perfectly tailored clothes highlighting his masculine physique flawlessly.
For a moment, all the other staff members watching were stunned.
”What intense charisma Teacher Moonlight has!”
”His chest muscles under that suit look like they could blind me!”
”Oh my god, how sinful! I can’t believe I’m falling for an 18-year-old!”
No one expected the high school student who just showed up in shorts to suddenly turn into this handsome, almost magical young man with that “manga protagonist” gaze, sharp as a kn*fe, dazzling everyone!
Even this alone was enough to astonish them all.
But what really blew their minds was his perfect “manly body.”
The well-fitted white shirt and suit showcased his ideal proportions beautifully.
Even without mentioning his thick shoulders and V-shaped back,
the solid pectoral muscles faintly visible through the shirt made all the women in the room daydream.
This half-exposed, half-covered look was the most tempting.
It fueled everyone’s imagination.
People couldn’t help but wonder what kind of devilishly alluring body a seemingly ordinary 18-year-old might have underneath this “armor.”
”Perfect…Teacher Moonlight!”
Wang Jun, still shooting, was thoroughly excited.
If it were just the transformation from a high school student to a hunk’s exterior, it wouldn’t be enough to stir Wang Jun to such enthusiasm.
What truly got him riled up was Moonlight’s expressiveness in the shot.
It was incredibly strong!
Those deep eyes overflowed with a mysterious allure.
A good photograph doesn’t always need perfect composition or lighting. All it takes is some “storytelling feel.”
Good storytelling can overlook any technical skill!
And Moonlight had exactly this storytelling feel.
Having innate storytelling ability is rare.
Moonlight possessed it.
He stood there, barely needing any expression to convey this feeling.
Why does this 18-year-old guy have this kind of vibe?
Wang Jun was absolutely sure that he had never acted before.
Actor…yes, actor!
This level of screen presence, Wang Jun had only witnessed in one legendary old actor before.
Photography isn’t like filming; to touch people’s hearts in a single photo is far more challenging.
To achieve this either:
Moonlight had some unusual experiences, or he had hidden acting talent!
”Uncle Wang really went nuts over this.”
Seeing Wang Jun now lost in thought or excitedly gesticulating,
the team was both surprised and puzzled.
”It’s been ages since he’s been this thrilled.”
”This means he’s cooking up something big!”
”Wow, didn’t he just seem all hyped up?”
One eager assistant mentioned this so casually that others instantly gave him a “Are you trying to d*e?” face.
But then again, seeing the young man who was utterly captivating even under the light, people understood.
Nobody would guess this was just an 18-year-old pianist.
This huge contrast and challenge were just too much fun for someone like Wang Jun.
Li Tian felt a bit overwhelmed himself.
This performance skill card worked differently compared to any others he’d previously received.
With past skills like piano and massages, Li Tian immediately felt a surge of knowledge and practical application.
But when using the performance skill card, Li Tian had no inkling of what was happening.
He just let his facial expressions follow his imagination.
It felt natural, like simply controlling his eyes and nose to capture a specific aura.
Seemed to work pretty well?
At least judging by the looks on everyone’s faces.
Just taking photos turned out great.
Surely, this card has many uses.
”Alright, Teacher Moonlight.”
After taking some breaths, Wang Jun put down the camera.
His face still glowing with excitement.
”Thanks to you, Teacher Moonlight, we’re guaranteed to produce something extremely unique!”
The word “extremely unique” could mean good or bad.
Given Wang Jun’s current excitement, Li Tian was curious.
”…”
Next came Gan Yan Yu.
She did the poses effortlessly.
Like her, she seemed naturally at ease in front of a camera.
When Li Tian stepped off, the crowd waited eagerly.
”Here comes it! Teacher Cat!”
”She’s been worth waiting for, right from the start!”
”She’s so beautiful! What will she look like on camera?!”
”…”
The experienced team was shocked.
But who wouldn’t be excited to see a model in action?
Just like a top chef salivating over a fresh ingredient, they just had to see the masterpiece.
”Go ahead.”
Li Tian told Gan Yan Yu as they walked together.
”You just go straight in?”
To which Gan Yan Yu hesitated.
”Otherwise?”
Li Tian was puzzled.
Seeing her determined expression suddenly show her cuteness surprised him.
”It’s not. I’m just a little nervous,” she whispered.
”Aren’t our cello players supposed to be fearless?”
Li Tian chuckled.
She had been performing on stage long before he even knew she existed.
So many cameras and audience members without flinching, why get scared by a few photos in the studio?
”This outfit… it doesn’t fit me well.”
Gan Yan Yu complained, obviously still bothered.
Li Tian understood her concern.
Sometimes, even in important matches, he wouldn’t be anxious.
But if he were asked to play a completely unfamiliar hero with an audience behind him, he’d be stressed.
”Teacher Cat?”
On the other side, Wang Jun raised his voice.
Gan Yan Yu reluctantly gathered herself and walked over.
”Come on, come on!”
Seeing Gan Yan Yu walk forward, Wang Jun’s excitement peaked.
Riled up by Li Tian’s earlier sh**t, Wang Jun was already on cloud nine.
From criticizing Depp’s marketing department to realizing that their celebrity pick was spot on.
All in ten minutes!
Believing Moonlight could bring surprises, he knew this charismatic Cat teacher would deliver shockingly great photos.
”Let’s start, Teacher Cat.”
”Mm.”
Gan Yan Yu lightly nodded and took her place in the middle of the set.
With the overhead light casting down,
a beam landed on her face, stunning everyone.
Such flawless skin!
Knowing Wang Jun experimented with different lights, producing such lighting effects—so deadly.
No matter one’s complexion, harsh overhead lights amplify flaws.
But Gan Yan Yu’s face, under such lighting, was a picture of perfection.
Female crew members were taken aback.
”Is this real skin?!”
”Why did I have acne at 18 and not her flawless skin?!”
”Don’t tell me it’s all natural. I won’t accept!”
”sh*t!!”
”…”
Right as everyone started eating her visual cake and expected her performance akin to Moonlight,
”Click-clack.”
A clear, frustrated sound came from Wang Jun.
“No, no, no!!”
Taking a few shots, he squinted down at them.
Frowning intensely, Gan Yan Yu displayed a worried look.
”Too stiff, Teacher Cat. Be more natural.”
Wang Jun said.
”Okay.”
Gan Yan Yu nodded and adjusted her pose accordingly.
The previously lively scene slowly quieted down.
Everyone observed intently, careful not to even breathe too loudly.
”Raise your chin slightly… There, good.”
”Eyes… look here.”
”Nope! Nope! Noo!”
Multiple failed attempts drove Wang Jun near frantic.
His outburst startled the entire crew.
”…”
Watching her bewildered expression, Wang Jun reined in his emotions.
”I’m sorry, Cat Teacher. My emotions got the better of me.”
”I’m the one who expected too much.”
He sighed deeply.
”Take a break, then we’ll carry on.”
”Okay.”
Gan Yan Yu left without a word.
Wang Jun watched her go, frustrated and helpless.
Reminding himself,
they’re after all just kids.
Though the job meant a lot of money and publicity, Wang Jun knew he could make it work with a good-looking model posing correctly.
But Wang Jun wasn’t settling.
Perhaps, the outcome wouldn’t affect much.
But as a photographer, his mission was capturing the best people-shot, regardless of poster perfection.
The sudden excitement caused by Moonlight’s change and his surprising performance had raised unreasonable expectations.
In hindsight, these are just young classical musicians.
It’s a significant achievement already that they can live independently and communicate smoothly.
Back to normal standards next!
”What happened, Teacher Gan? Didn’t you do well in front of the camera before?”
In the break room, Li Tian inquired about her somber expression.
Despite her appearance, Gan Yan Yu was more than just a beauty.
Her absolute confidence in her cuteness and pointlessly mastering “styling” despite limited abilities revealed her strong self-awareness.
From interacting with her, Li Tian knew her camera presence was top-notch.
Why did she fail at her first modeling gig?
”I don’t know, I’ve been trying hard.”
Gan Yan Yu’s tone sounded even sadder.
She was surprised by her lack of contribution.
”Your acting, Teacher Gan, show me a role!”
Li Tian remembered the last sh**t.
Acting definitely helped there.
She was stiff in her movements, clearly not getting into it.
If she truly immersed herself, no need to force poses.
Since Gan Teacher is a role-playing enthusiast, she should excel in getting into character!
Especially after that New Year’s Eve, she fooled him entirely.
”I’ll give it another try!” Gan Yan Yu said earnestly, standing tall.
In the empty room, she prepared as per Li Tian’s instructions.
The stark, all-black look, exquisitely elegant and cold, brought to mind a royal figure.
Especially those wrapped leg stockings in high heels.
Seductive yet untouchable, so different from her usual style.
Li Tian was unsure of its relation to Depp’s ‘high-end’ vibe.
But if aiming for an unattainable, untouchable look, it fit.
”…”
Gan Yan Yu followed Li Tian’s instructions, wearing high heels and striking a pose.
Clutching her throat, she closed her eyes and began to visualize.
Prestigious, authoritative, daunting—
Gan Yan Yu opened her eyes.
Ferocious, baring her teeth!
”Poor performance.”
Li Tian considered, “Lift your hands.”
”Up?”
Gan Yan Yu was confused but complied.
”To the belly? The shoulders?”
”Alongside your ears.”
”What next?”
”Make a claw-like gesture.”
”Ah, okay.”
”Now, repeat that.”
Gan Yan Yu lifted her claws, eyes fierce, baring her teeth at Li Tian.
”Cute.”
Li Tian chuckled.
”Gan Yan Yu!!”
Gan Yan Yu blushed furiously, covering her face.
”No, Teach, you’re not quite this person, making it hard to capture your style.”
Li Tian reflected on her usual icy aloofness but realized she only projected this due to her looks and inherent qualities.
Playing roles genuinely came naturally to Gan Yan Yu.
From university student to Tokyo high school girl, she embraced these personas wholeheartedly.
Even during performances, she’d get into her character easily.
But if a piece involved a murderer with an evil twist, no immersion would save that.
Realizing this made things tricky.
Li Tian pondered, unsure of how to proceed.
He couldn’t ask her to play a role she hated.
”Try harder, Teach?”
Rubbing his chin thoughtfully, Li Tian noticed Gan Yan Yu’s silence.
She stared at the floor, contemplating deeply.
Her frown revealed deep contemplation.
”Teach?”
Li Tian called out tentatively.
”…”
”Gan Yan Yu!”
Repeating his call, Li Tian startled Gan Yan Yu.
She met his eyes, deep in thought.
”Li Tian, am I supposed to play a queen-like character?”
”Yes..”
Li Tian couldn’t understand her hesitation.
Isn’t she usually against such characters?
”Then Li Tian, can you promise me something?”
Her eyes flickered with an idea.
”What?”
”When I take photographs, sit somewhere I can see you.”
Gan Yan Yu stated seriously, “And when I look at you, you look at me.”
”Sure.”
Without knowing why, Li Tian agreed.
Rest time ended soon.
The second session began.
Feeling calm after a couple of mental pep talks,
Wang Jun returned to the studio in a serene state of mind.
He’d treat it as another job—something average.
But then he picked up the camera.
The lens captured a pair of chilling eyes staring back.
Contempt filled those eyes.
Scared senseless, Wang Jun dropped the camera.
Gan Yan Yu managed to pull off such a look now?!
Wang Jun was pumped!
Snapping photos in a frenzy,
he captured her every move accurately.
Expression and emotions were spot-on.
What the heck was going on??
Li Tian was clueless.
They hadn’t changed much throughout.
Didn’t he say dislike makes immersion impossible?
However,
Li Tian noticed something odd.
During the sh**t, Gan Yan Yu looked at him every few minutes, almost as if activating a game passive.
That gaze…
was peculiar, unlike her.
