#beefleaf modern, photographer/model AU
He Xuan liked to think he had a pretty good life despite shortcomings. Sure, he never graduated because someone framed him and he was expelled, but at least he's better off as a photographer now than as a doctor as originally planned.
He Xuan liked to think he had a pretty good life despite shortcomings. Sure, he never graduated because someone framed him and he was expelled, but at least he's better off as a photographer now than as a doctor as originally planned.
Sure, his wife left him but it could've been worse. He's heard horror stories about divorces before. Sure, he's lost a lot of money to gambling before, but at least he managed to overcome his addiction.
All in all, he's at least alive. He's living. He is, right?
All in all, he's at least alive. He's living. He is, right?
He likes his job. He's not really a sociable, people person. But when it comes to his skills, he actually loves being around people. There's something quite extraordinary about pointing his camera at someone who's posing just for it and making that a unique moment, forever-
engraved in a website, magazine, poster or billboard. Not all of his job consists of artistic photoshoots, but at least a good portion of it is just that and He Xuan loves it. He wouldn't have it any other way.
Still, he's not a talkative guy. He loves shooting pictures of others, loves when they pose just for him, but he actually can't stand it the models try to actually talk to him besides the usual greeting and asking if their pose is okay. Small talk was never his strongest suit.
Even when they do try to talk to him, they usually realize it fairly quick that He Xuan is not interested and decide to drop it.
Shi Qingxuan is not like that, though.
They first met a bit over six months ago. Something apparently happened with Shi Qingxuan's previous-
Shi Qingxuan is not like that, though.
They first met a bit over six months ago. Something apparently happened with Shi Qingxuan's previous-
company's contract, he's not sure of the details, but then Ling Wen's Jinyi Xian agency managed to revert the process and actually get a hold of his contract somehow. He Xuan is willing to bet Shi Qingxuan's brother had a finger in it too, what with him and Ling Wen going way-
back. He would also not be surprised if Ling When had found loopholes in the contract and used it as blackmail to get a hold of Shi Qingxuan. Well, it doesn't matter anyway, it's none of He Xuan's business and he couldn't care less.
What he did care about is that since meeting Shi Qingxuan, he hasn't known peace.
Gone are the days when he'd finish shooting and go down the block to peacefully grab his lunch. Gone are the days when he could concentrate on his work and not have to worry about someone-
Gone are the days when he'd finish shooting and go down the block to peacefully grab his lunch. Gone are the days when he could concentrate on his work and not have to worry about someone-
constantly asking him questions while he was busy work.
And Shi Qingxuan wouldn't stop, even when He Xuan completely ignored him.
Sadly, he's one of Ling Wen's popular models now, which means He Xuan meets him quite frequently for new sessions.
And Shi Qingxuan wouldn't stop, even when He Xuan completely ignored him.
Sadly, he's one of Ling Wen's popular models now, which means He Xuan meets him quite frequently for new sessions.
"Ming-xiong! Are you doing anything later tonight?" Shi Qingxuan moved to another pose, waiting to hear the shutter sounds from He Xuan's camera. "We're going to this bar nearby after work. Wanna join us?"
He rolled his eyes but continued with the photoshoot.
He rolled his eyes but continued with the photoshoot.