Lin Can carefully looked over Qiao Meina, who was cosplaying as Ningguang. She was stunning—fair-skinned, beautiful, with long, shapely legs.
"Ah, Meina-jie, I seriously just want to hug you and plant a big kiss or two!"
"If you can't hold back, then go ahead and kiss me," she teased. "But just so you know…"
Qiao Meina tapped on her phone a few times. On the screen was the dial button for Chu Qingning's contact.
"If you dare kiss your girlfriend's bestie, I'll call Qingning right now. I'll cry and scream that Lin Can barged into my room even though my parents were next door and tried to take advantage of me. Come on, kiss me—muamuamua~ what's the matter, don't wanna kiss anymore? My lips are so soft~"
She tilted her head and puckered up, clearly setting a trap.
Screw it! Live or die! Lin Can went all in and leaned in to kiss her—but Meina shifted her phone just in time, and he ended up smooching the dial button for Chu Qingning instead. Panicked, he quickly canceled the call.
"Aiyo, Meina-jie, that's a low blow to play a prank like that on your little bro."
"Young man, don't act on impulse. You need to learn to resist temptation, understand?"
"Sigh~"
"Hehehe… Alright, enough teasing. Let's start the photoshoot. Where are we shooting?"
"Get on the bed first. We'll shoot a few there. No, no, keep your heels on. Heels on the bed."
"???"
"Ahem… It creates more visual impact."
"..."
How could Qiao Meina not see through Lin Can's cheeky little fantasies? Can't get the kiss? Might as well feast his eyes and imagine things.
Oh well, she thought. Might as well reward him. He's like a little brother to me anyway—no big deal.
"Alright, I'll do whatever you say. Just make sure the photos turn out pretty. If they come out ugly, I'll kill you."
"Don't worry, you know my photography skills. Now, kneel on the bed, hands on the mattress."
"Like a… little puppy? I can't do that."
"You just said you'd listen to me! Trust me, it'll look great. Come on!"
Huu~ Qiao Meina took a deep breath, feeling embarrassed, but still did as Lin Can directed.
"Right, right, just like that—arch your back a bit… not too much, okay, just a little lower…"
Smack! Lin Can suddenly gave her a light slap on the butt, causing Meina to let out a surprised, "Ah~" as she instinctively arched.
"Perfect, hold it there—now turn your head, look at the camera. Give me a longing expression—more desire. Good, good, very good."
Click, click, click, click—
He fired away with the shutter.
[Qiao Meina Private Photoshoot Progress: 10%]
"What next?"
"Sit on the bed and give me a cute-girl expression."
"Like this?"
"Nope."
"This?"
"Still not it."
"I can't do cute. That's not my vibe. If you want that, ask Ayi Re. I'm not your girl for this."
"You… sigh… fine, I'll show you."
"You'll teach me?"
"Watch. Sit like this, with your legs out to the side. Now, cute face, puff your cheeks a little like this—puff puff. Got it?"
Pfft— "Hahaha! Miss Lin, you're adorable! I, Qiao Meina, bow to your skills!"
She clasped her hands together dramatically. "When a man acts cute, women don't stand a chance."
"Don't laugh, this is art. If you get it, your turn."
"Oh~ I get it now. You want the 'innocent on the outside, wild on the inside' contrast, huh?"
Lin Can slapped his thigh, "Exactly! Like an ice-cold goddess who turns out to be secretly seductive!"
"Fine. I may not be one of those contrast queens, but I'll give it a try."
"Perfect!"
Click, click, click— another round of furious shooting.
"Meina-jie, even if you're not naturally that type, you played the part better than the real deal."
"Scram."
[Qiao Meina Private Photoshoot Progress: 15%]
As the shoot continued, Meina got more comfortable and serious. She started to pick up on Lin Can's vision without him needing to explain. Her poses grew more confident, more alluring—nailed to perfection.
The photos were stylish and suggestive, without crossing the line—sexy, but tasteful. Not vulgar, but high-class.
The flash kept going as they moved locations—bedroom, floor, hallway, living room, kitchen… and finally, the bathroom.
Inside the empty tub, after a few brief directions from Lin Can, Qiao Meina immediately understood he was going for that "Ningguang-turned-cat-girl" vibe. She sat in the tub, raised her head, curled her hands like paws, and let out a soft "meow~".
"Master, like this?"
"Just calling me 'master' isn't spicy enough."
"Not spicy enough?"
"Wait, I've got it—this will do the trick!"
Lin Can grabbed the showerhead and suddenly sprayed her with water!
"Ahh! Lin Can, what are you doing? Turn it off! Don't spray me, you jerk! Turn it off already!"
The more she yelled and struggled, the more Lin Can kept going, spraying her back and forth.
It wasn't completely heartless… but honestly, it looked like something out of a scandalous K-drama between a CEO and an actress.
One hand holding the shower, the other snapping photos—click click click—the more chaotic, the more stunning the shots became.
A moment later.
The water stopped.
Meina slumped into the tub, exhausted. "Ah Can~… are we done?"
Lin Can scrolled through the shots, frowning. "Something's missing…"
"Missing what?"
"Hmm… Oh! Got it. Hang on."
"Hey! What are you doing with the body wash?!"
"Just bear with it for a sec, Meina-jie."
"Nooo~"
Lin Can poured body wash onto her thigh.
Meina touched the soapy mess. "Eww~ it's all sticky."
"This gives it a striking visual effect. You don't have to pose or look at the camera. Just… play with the body wash."
"..."
Her face instantly flushed. Of course she knew exactly what he meant with this kind of setup. Honestly, she wanted to call him a pervert.
But at this point… might as well go along.
She lowered her head and started playing with the soap. It was kind of… fun, actually.
Click click click— another furious round of snapping.
"OK! All done!"
"Let me see."
She grabbed the camera and flipped through the shots—embarrassingly steamy, but visually powerful. It gave off serious VR vibes. He was the "V", and she was the "R"?
"Not bad. But now I'm all covered in this crap. You're the worst. Get out so I can shower."
Lin Can gave a thumbs up, walked out of the bathroom, closed the door, and flopped onto the couch, admiring the photos.
[Qiao Meina Private Photoshoot Progress: 100%]
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Wow—Meina-jie's photos were valuable!
…
Ten minutes later.
Qiao Meina walked out in a matching sibling-style camisole nightgown.
Lin Can set the camera down and walked over. "All clean now?"
"What kind of phrasing is that, you wolf."
"Meina-jie, you look amazing in that nightgown."
Still drying her damp hair, she said, "What, so as long as it's a camisole, I always look good?"
"Exactly."
"Hehehe, you sweet-talking brat. Now go shower. Toss your dirty clothes in the hamper—I'll wash them later."
"Okay. Which towel should I use?"
"Use mine."
Humming a tune, she swayed her hips in her camisole and headed back to her bedroom.
Total womanly charm.
A few minutes later.
She came back out and saw Lin Can at the sink, drying his hair with her towel.
"That fast?"
"I always shower quickly. Even squeezed in a hair wash," Lin Can said, using her towel. "Your towel smells really nice~"
Qiao Meina looked closer. Pfft— she couldn't help but laugh. "You used that towel?"
"Yeah?"
"And what did you use for your face and body?"
"This one too."
"Haha… You guys really are something else. One towel for the whole world."
"Is that a problem?"
"Nope, no problem. You do you."
She certainly wasn't about to tell him that towel was the one she used to wipe her butt.