Exclusive Model for the Top Painter Chapter 61

Indulgence While Camping in the Wild

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As expected by Ji Xiuyuan, on Friday night, Liang Jin received a notice from the A City Department of Culture and Publicity that he had passed the audition.

After the production of the promotional film started, the first scene to be filmed was based on natural scenery, and the location was in the A City National Forest Park.

As a well-known veteran director, Ouyang Zheng adopted an extremely orthodox shooting concept: he intended to start from the natural scenery and show the geographical ecology, tourism, humanities, science and technology, and economic development of A City.

All the filming was done on location, and Liang Jin, as the 'city explorer' in the film, will lead the audience to discover the natural beauty of A City.

The director's choice for the female lead was Bei Sha, the winner of the 2021 Vogue gala Style of the Year Award. Bei Sha has been in the industry for many years, with excellent business skills and an excellent reputation in the circle. What was more valuable was that, as a top-tier flower girl in the industry, she was not arrogant at all, but was very caring and supportive of her juniors. As long as they have worked with her, there is no one who does not praise her. It is also because of her moral and artistic excellence that she was able to win the highest award at the Vogue gala.

Liang Jin participated in filming as a promotional film model for the first time, and many details were not too clear, but thanks to Bei Sha's careful guidance, he did not make any mistakes.

You have to know that Ouyang Zheng is a well-known old man, if he gets angry, he can curse you to death.

Witnessing Ouyang Zheng make a young man cry with his own eyes, Liang Jin broke out into a cold sweat and sincerely thanked her, saying, "Sister Bei Sha, thank you so much. If it wasn't for your advice, I would have to be grabbed up and criticised by Director Ouyang today."

Bei Sha smiled softly, "You're welcome. A'Liang, I think I saw you at the Vogue dinner previously?"

"Ah yes, last year I had the honour of participating in the Vogue dinner as a staff member."

"This summer, if A'Liang comes to participate again, you will no longer be a staff member."

Liang Jin imagined that scene, in his mind was the image of Ji Xiuyuan giving him an award, and he immediately giggled, "I hope I can be invited this year."

"Which award do you want to get the most?"

"Being able to get the Newcomer Award would already be satisfying."

"You can't stop there," Bei Sha's voice was crisp and clear, very nice to listen to, "of the three awards at the Vogue gala, only the Style of the Year Award is presented by Tian Han Group's Director Ji himself. Don't you want to receive the trophy from him?"

"Of course I want to, I dream about it all the time, okay!" Liang Jin sighed helplessly, "But isn't it a matter of strength not allowing it?"

"Take your time, there's no need to rush. It took me eight years from my debut to get this highest award, but I believe that you should surpass me, A'Liang."

"That's unlikely, isn't it?"

Bei Sha winked at him, "A'Liang, your motivation to move forward is much stronger than any of us. After all, for you, getting the top award is not only a professional achievement, it's also a run for your lover."

Running towards my lover...?

Liang Jin was silent on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil on the inside:

Ji Shen, wait for me a little longer.

One day, I will definitely stand at that highest point, side by side with you.

After the daytime shooting was completed, the crew didn't relax, because the main part of this nature scene was at night.

The night shooting location that was selected was somewhere along the river in the forest park, and the crew set up a bonfire with the intention of building a beautiful picture of man and nature living in harmony.

According to the script, Liang Jin sat by the bonfire and played the harmonica, while Bei Sha had to wear silver high heels and dance by the river.

At first, everything went very smoothly. A few fireflies flapped their wings and danced past the camera, adding a touch of artistic colour to the scene.

The problem occurred in a flash: the riverbank was uneven and covered with fine sand and gravel. The visibility was low at night, and for the sake of the filming, the director specifically requested that all artificial lights be eliminated. When Bei Sha was stepping on her high heels and completing the final spinning movement of the dance, she was accidentally hindered by a certain stone and was about to fall down.

Liang Jin reacted quickly and immediately ran over from the bonfire, catching Bei Sha at the moment of her fall.

This not only prevented the accident that was about to happen, but also dramatically added some romantic flavour to the scene, which could be considered the finishing touch.

Bei Sha thanked him repeatedly, and Ouyang Zheng couldn't help but praise, "You're quite quick-witted, boy, I really didn't misread you."

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After the work was completed, it was nearly ten o'clock at night.

Since there was still filming the next day, according to the crew's arrangement, everyone stayed at the resort hotel in the forest park for the evening.

Liang Jin returned to his room and after taking a shower, he saw a message sent to him by Ji Xiuyuan: [Xiao Jin, sleeping?]

He replied: [Just finished showering, how about you?]

[In the studio.]

[Painting?]

[I'm thinking of you.]

Feeling a stream of warmth surging through his heart, Liang Jin said: [I'll be back tomorrow.] 

[What time tomorrow?]

[After 6 p.m.]

[There's still a lot of time left.]

[It's not that long.]

[There are still nineteen hours before I can hug you.]

[Mhmm.]

[It's too long. I can't wait. I want to see you now.]

[Ji Shen? What do you mean?]

[Xiao Jin, which room are you in?]

[2166]

[Okay, wait for me.]

Liang Jin looked at the time, it was 10:42 p.m.

Driving from the city, it would take about an hour.

Ji Shen was really, too capricious.

He lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, but in his heart, he couldn't stop looking forward to it.

Every night, I want to cuddle with him and sleep.

At eleven thirty, Liang Jin received a call from Ji Xiuyuan.

"Xiao Jin, I'm here."

"Oh okay, wait for me in the hotel lobby, I'll come down to pick you up."

Liang Jin opened the door to his room and instantly fell into an embrace.

Ji Xiuyuan wrapped his arms around him and entered the room, dropping his head to kiss him.

Liang Jin's legs went weak from his kiss, so he simply wrapped his arms around his neck and hung on to him.

Ji Xiuyuan sat on the bed with him in his arms and asked in a low voice, "Xiao Jin, do you want to go look at the stars?"

"Right now?"

"I saw a camping spot on my way driving over just now. Supposedly, you can see the stars at night and the sunrise in the morning."

"Is it at the top of the mountain?"

"Mhmm."

"Then wouldn't we have to climb the mountain! It feels like it would be so tiring!"

"You can take the cable car up."

"You really want to go?"

"I want to go with you."

"Then let's go." Liang Jin said, "But I'm afraid of heights, so you have to hold me while riding the cable car."

"Okay."

"I'm also afraid of snakes, if any snakes appear, you'll be responsible for chasing them away!"

"Mhmm."

"And I'm especially impatient, I might fall asleep before the sunrise, so you have to remember to wake me up then."

"Mhmm."

"Ji Shen, let's set off immediately!"

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The commercial tourism project here was already very mature. The cable car took tourists from the foot of the mountain all the way to the camping site, and it also provided a one-stop camping support service.

In the sightseeing cable car, Ji Xiuyuan held Liang Jin on his lap and wrapped his entire body in his arms. Liang Jin poked his head out from his shoulder and looked around curiously, "Ji Shen, the stars you see in the mountains are so bright!"

The campsite was at the top of a mountain with an extremely open view,. After setting up the tent, they could look up and see the stars in the sky.

When Ji Xiuyuan was in France, he had once illustrated religious theology books, and in the process, he had learnt something about astronomy and constellations.

He held Liang Jin in his arms and whispered to him about the myths and legends behind these stars.

One story was told intermittently, as Liang Jin kept stealing kisses from him.

Ji Xiuyuan asked, "Xiao Jin, would you rather I kiss you or continue to tell you stories?"

Liang Jin said, "You tell your story, I'll kiss you. I'll just kiss your face, it won't affect you!"

Ji Xiuyuan helplessly rubbed his hair, "After finishing this one, let's go rest."

Liang Jin thought the rest he was talking about was sleeping.

Unexpectedly, after entering the tent, Ji Xiuyuan started kissing him.

The delicate and lingering light kisses travelled from between his eyebrows to his lips, and then repeatedly wandered around his neck.

Liang Jin forced himself to maintain a trace of lucidity: "Ji... Ji Shen, we're outside!"

Ji Xiuyuan's hand slipped into his shirt, causing his body to tremble lightly, "It's okay, no one will notice."

"But, mhmm, it's still not good." His body was gradually awakened, and the scorching heat burned between the two of them. Liang Jin's face flushed scarlet, and it was enticing without him realising it.

Ji Xiuyuan pressed him underneath his body, his eyes deep, "Xiao Jin, later, you have to keep your voice down."

"Wait, why don't we go back to the hotel?"

"Shh, be good, we'll stay right here."

"Someone will definitely find out!!!"

"Xiao Jin, if you really can't help making a sound, you can kiss me or bite me."

"Why does it have to be here?"

"Because, we can do it until dawn, just in time for sunrise. Xiao Jin, the thought of welcoming a new day with you like this makes me feel incredibly excited."

"So stargazing and all that was just a front, this is your real purpose, isn't it!!!"

"So smart."

"Ji Shen, you're so despicable!"

Ji Xiuyuan nuzzled his earlobe, "I love you."

The hot and wet breath caused a tingling current, and Liang Jin softly echoed, "Mmm."

"I love you."

"I know."

"Xiao Jin, I love you."

"Okay, okay, do it do it do it, I will listen to you!"

Ji Xiuyuan smiled gently and dropped a gentle kiss on his forehead.

The night was sleepless.

Early in the morning, when Liang Jin was disoriented and dazed, Ji Xiuyuan's low voice came into his ears, "Xiao Jin, sunrise."

Liang Jin closed his eyes and said perfunctorily, "Mhmm mhmm mhmm, I'm so tired, let me go back to sleep."

"Don't you want to see the sunrise?"

"You still have the nerve to say that. After playing so hard at night, I just want to sleep now!" Liang Jin just wanted to move his body, but instantly realised something was wrong: "You're not still inside, are you?"

"Mhmm, I want to connect with you to watch the sunrise."

Liang Jin instantly sobered up, "What kind of perverted fetish is this!!!! Take it out quickly ah ah ah ah!!!"

Ji Xiuyuan insisted, "Just one look?"

Liang Jin lost his sleepiness at this moment, "One look."

Ji Xiuyuan hugged him and opened the tent, and the sun was rising as a bright sunrise hung far away.

He whispered in Liang Jin's ear, "Xiao Jin, every day in the future, we will be with each other. Just as the sun rises and sets for eternity, my love for you will burn forever."

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Translator Notes

Please feel free to comment any mistakes I made so I can improve and do better as I go through the book.

Translated: August 7, 2023