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Chapter 12: You still want me to be a model?!

Just then, my phone rang on WeChat. When I opened it, it was from Zhang Yuxin, a friend I had contacted a few days ago.

[Yuxin: Li Mo, I know the person you're talking about. She's a Taobao model, just like me!]

[Li Mo: Thank you so much, I appreciate your help!]

[Yuxin: We're old classmates, no need to be so polite. If you really want to thank me, treat me to a meal sometime, hahaha!]

[Li Mo: Sure, do you have time tomorrow? I'd like to come to Lin'an to see you!]

[Yuxin: Really? Of course! I thought you were just being polite!]

[Li Mo: I'm not that kind of person. Let's contact each other on WeChat tomorrow.]

"Oh~ Li Mo, you're not being fair, you secretly went out to play behind my back, didn't you!" Yang Chaoyue's little head caught a glimpse of the conversation between the two of them from behind.

"You stay home quietly, I'm off to take care of important business!" Li Mo flicked her forehead; this little girl is getting more and more mischievous these days.

"Hmph, you can go now. I'll go find my sister Reba to get some more attention tomorrow!" With that, Yang Chaoyue left with a grimacing face.

Li Mo shook his head and ignored her, starting to buy plane tickets for tomorrow, pondering how to "save" Bai Lu.

The two are still strangers, so no matter how much help they give each other, they need to become friends first!

Let's see if Zhang Yuxin can help us meet Bailu tomorrow, so we can find out about her current situation first.

That was the original plan, but I didn't expect Zhang Yuxin to be so helpful.

"Long time no see, old classmate! Let me introduce you to the egret!"

As soon as Li Mo got off the plane, he saw Zhang Yuxin standing next to a cute girl with a ponytail and wearing a white dress.

"Hello, my name is Egret."

The egret's cheerful voice rang out, revealing faint dimples on both sides of its beak. It looked very open and showed no signs of stage fright.

Hello, hello!

This was their first meeting. Bai Lu, who had learned about Bai Lu from the mission, thought she was a somewhat naive little girl.

I didn't expect him to be so cheerful and outgoing.

But this also further illustrates how well she disguised herself.

"We just finished filming today, so we brought them along. You don't mind, do you?"

Zhang Yuxin spoke with a grin, but her raised eyebrows said it all.

These are the egrets we specially found!

After a brief exchange, Bai Lu and Zhang Yuxin, as the hosts, took Li Mo around to see what was going on.

Li Mo kept his promise from yesterday and treated the two of them to a big meal.

"Li Mo, what are you doing right now?"

After finishing her meal, Zhang Yuxin wiped her mouth and cast a curious glance at her.

"I just took on a role and I'm filming now," Li Mo said casually.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuxin and Bai Lu on the other side cast envious glances. Actors have a much better future than these small-time models.

Bai Lu never expected that being dragged here by a friend would lead her to meet an actor. Why didn't you tell me sooner!

I became a little nervous, afraid that I had said something wrong.

Indeed, Li Mo has an outstanding appearance and figure; it would be a waste if she didn't become an actress.

Wow! My old classmate is going to be a big star!

"What big star? He's just a minor supporting actor now. Otherwise, would he have had time to come today?"

"It's okay, it's okay, keep trying! Look at us, we're both little models now."

Zhang Yuxin waved her hand casually, and indeed, Li Mo was not seen on the screen. Moreover, even big stars wouldn't be able to communicate so easily.

Upon hearing this, Bai Lu breathed a sigh of relief. It seems everyone is in the same boat, striving together!

"Enough about me, how's your work going?" Li Mo picked up the teapot and poured water for the two of them.

"It's alright, I'm pretty busy, never a moment's rest!" Zhang Yuxin took a sip of water and started complaining. "But compared to me, Bailu is a real workaholic!"

"We were traveling to different places. Once, we were shooting outdoors all day long, wearing summer clothes in the dead of winter!"

Bai Lu smiled faintly: "Models have to listen to the client's arrangements, don't they? Actors like Li Mo are the same way."

The egrets have become accustomed to these difficulties.

Constantly traveling around has gradually caused some minor health problems.

That's just how this industry is now. If you don't work hard, there are other models waiting for you. Making money is normal!

Before everyone could exchange more than a few words, Bai Lu's phone rang.

"Brother Wang...didn't we finish filming this morning...? Let's go now... Okay, okay, Sister Wang, I understand!"

After hanging up the phone, Bailu forced a smile.

"I'm sorry, I need to go back and take two more photos. The client isn't very satisfied."

"Look at Li Mo, that's the trouble with our line of work. We're called back all the time, and you can't do anything about it!"

Zhang Yuxin frowned and complained about the unreasonable arrangements in the modeling industry.

"I'll be going now, Li Mo. Next time you come, it'll be my treat!"

Bai Lu packed her bag, said goodbye to the two, and prepared to leave.

"It's alright, it's alright. We've already finished eating, let's go together. I've done this job before, I understand!"

Li Mo didn't pay much attention to this and understood Bai Lu's feelings.

But I can't just leave like this. My main purpose in coming here was to understand the egrets, and I can't go back empty-handed!

They really think they've come here as a tourist!

Seeing that Li Mo said that, Bai Lu couldn't refuse, and Zhang Yuxin also nodded and planned to go. She might have to call her later!

So the three of them took a taxi to the filming location, where they learned the gist of the matter.

The photos taken by Bailu this morning were a set of couple photos, but unexpectedly, the client said after seeing them that the male model was not good enough and did not showcase their clothing design.

There was no other way but for Bailu to start over.

When they arrived, only the cameraman and Sister Wang were left in the studio. Upon seeing Bailu, they quickly greeted her.

"Hurry up and change your clothes! I've already contacted another male model; he's on his way!"

Bai Lu trotted over, quickly took out her makeup bag to touch up her makeup, and then went to the changing room to change into the clothes requested by the client.

Li Mo and the other person sat down to wait.

But at that moment, Sister Wang's eyes inadvertently glanced at Li Mo, and the more she looked, the brighter her eyes became!

That height, that looks!

They're much better than the male models I contact myself!

And that figure... if only I could touch it...

The more Sister Wang looked at the photos, the better they would have looked if Li Mo had been the model!

"Sister Wang, I'm done changing. When is that person arriving?" Bai Lu asked after changing her clothes.

"Never mind him for now. This handsome guy is your friend, right? Let him come over and take a couple of photos, and I'll raise your daily rate from 150 to 200!"

Sister Wang spoke with conviction, her eyes constantly glancing in Li Mo's direction.

Li Mo also noticed her gaze. How to put it, the memories of his past as a model came flooding back!

The boss used to look at him like that!

"Sister Wang, this isn't appropriate. We just met today..." Bai Lu frowned slightly and refused Sister Wang's request.

But Sister Wang didn't care about any of that and went straight up to ask:

"Hey handsome, interested in taking a couple of sets of photos? I'll give you a maximum price of 200 per set!"

200?

Back when I was a model, my minimum salary was 500!

Your 200 is quite high!

Li Mo silently complained in his heart, but outwardly agreed with Sister Wang.

"Okay, Sister Wang, this is an emergency, after all, we're helping Bailu!"

"Yes, yes, yes! It's an emergency!"

Bai Lu didn't expect Li Mo to agree so readily; it was a huge help to her!

And so, Li Mo also changed into matching outfits and took ten sets of photos with Bai Lu!

"Perfect! This is exactly the kind of photo I wanted. Handsome young man, are you interested in being a model?"

After the photoshoot, Sister Wang was extremely satisfied with the pictures in her hand and immediately extended an olive branch.

"No need, Sister Wang, I have other work to do!" Li Mo replied with a smile.

I just went from being a model to an actor, and now I'm back to being an actor?

Sister Wang didn't say much, took out 200 yuan and handed it to Li Mo, but Li Mo didn't accept it.

"Sister Wang, you can give this money to Bailu. I'm here to help her."

Upon hearing this, Bai Lu, who was standing nearby, became anxious. She hadn't expected Li Mo to give her the money.

"How can that be? You deserve it. I should thank you for helping me!"

"We're all friends now, no need for such formalities. Besides, I'm here to help you out, so just accept the money!"

Li Mo smiled and waved, maintaining the same attitude as before.

But Bailu was a little at a loss and quickly refused, and the two of them struggled like this for a while.

"...If neither of you wants it, I won't give it to you..."

Sister Wang watched the two struggling without expression. If you don't want it, then don't want it!

Upon hearing this, Li Mo smiled and looked at Bai Lu: "If you don't take it now, it'll be gone."

There was no other way but to accept the 200 yuan; how could she work for free?

"Well... I'll accept the money. Next time you come to Lin'an, I'll treat you to a proper tour!"

"It's settled then!"