Chapter 464 - 463: If Line: Did the Big Shot Fight for Favor Today? 32

Chapter 464: Chapter 463: If Line: Did the Big Shot Fight for Favor Today? 32

The theme for the "Summer" shoot required a motorcycle. This particular bike was part of a collaboration with the magazine, so it came in handy for the photoshoot.

As a tall man standing over 180cm, Yan Huoshui easily swung his long legs over the motorcycle. He propped himself up with one foot on the ground and the other on the foot peg. Wearing a helmet, only his sharp, bold eyes were visible as he stared into the camera. In front of him on the bike, a pure white cat tilted its head to match, its lazy tail dangling slowly over the side.

The sun was gradually setting in the west, and the afternoon light slanted down upon the man and cat. The scene was both heartwarming and possessed an indescribable youthful recklessness.

Compared to the gentleness of the "Spring" theme, Yan Huoshui was clearly better suited for this kind of bold role. He was bold, but not in an arrogant or spoiled way. Perhaps it was related to his seemingly innate composure and elegance. Or perhaps it was because everyone understood he had earned the right to be arrogant, so no one would mistake his actions for vain pretense.

As for the cat beside him, it looked gentle and tame, but its eyes revealed an untamable stubbornness. This was especially true of the flame-shaped mark on its forehead, which looked like the fiery blaze burning within its heart.

In short, watching the man and the cat, the photographer’s inspiration flowed endlessly. No matter how many pictures he took, it didn’t feel like enough. But their scheduled time was up, so he could only reluctantly turn off his camera.

The magazine shoot concluded perfectly. Before Yan Huoshui and his team left, the magazine’s editor-in-chief gave him a small gift.

Yan Huoshui was generally all business, not one for building relationships. His connections with everyone in the entertainment industry were almost all just nodding acquaintances, as he was always prepared to walk away at a moment’s notice.

He had indeed entered the entertainment industry on a whim; in the long run, he would still choose to follow his father’s path.

He refused the editor-in-chief’s gift. She smiled and said, "Well, Teacher Yan, you could also say it’s for your cat. I think your cat is wonderful. As it happens, our magazine recently collaborated with a jewelry company, and they sent over a gemstone necklace. I thought it looked a lot like your cat’s eyes, so I wanted to give it to you."

"This shoot was such a smooth success. Besides thanking you for your hard work, Teacher Yan, your cat also deserves a lot of credit. It’s amazing, I love it!"

The editor-in-chief didn’t hide her admiration at all. The more Yan Huoshui listened, the colder his gaze became. He couldn’t help but snort. "It doesn’t matter if you like it. This is my cat."

"Yes, yes, of course, it’s yours. I was just expressing my admiration."

The editor-in-chief wasn’t the least bit upset. In her eyes, Yan Huoshui was one of the few top-tier celebrities who didn’t act like a diva. And although he occasionally showed impatience during the shoot, he was completely cooperative the entire time.

Their studio loved working with cooperative people like him; it greatly reduced the workload for everyone involved.

As for his temper, it was a little different from what she had imagined, but not in an unpleasant way.

Yan Huoshui was slightly more satisfied. He continued to hold the cat tightly in his arms. He hadn’t wanted to accept the gift from the editor-in-chief, but when he saw Benefactor staring at it with wide, curious eyes, he took it anyway.

’Oh, well,’ he thought. ’It’s a gift for the cat. I have no reason to refuse on its behalf.’

Still, he couldn’t help but let out a helpless little scoff and pinch its ear. "So uncultured." It was just a necklace.

Shi Lan secretly ground her teeth. Her ears perked up warily, her whole body radiating annoyance.

’He’s insulting me again. How dare he!’

Despite his words, Yan Huoshui quickly opened the box, took out the necklace inside, and put it directly around Benefactor’s neck. He then praised it soothingly, "Beautiful. It really suits my Benefactor. So perfectly opulent."

However, no matter how he looked at it, he didn’t think the necklace looked like Benefactor’s eyes at all. Benefactor’s eyes were far more beautiful, as if they held a brilliant galaxy. When it looked at him so earnestly, he always felt an impulse to stuff it in his pocket and carry it with him forever—to hide it away so no one else could covet it, yet also to make everyone in the world know how wonderful it was.

Every time Yan Huoshui met its gaze, he was forced to a fresh, clear realization: he was a cat slave.

He used to have the least patience for such troublesome and fragile creatures.

He mocked himself internally, yet once again chose to surrender.

’A well-behaved little kitten like Benefactor is no trouble at all, of course.’

Shi Lan really wanted to roll her eyes at him, but normally, cats don’t do that. Besides, there were outsiders present. She could only maintain her composure and slightly conceal her delight at being praised.

Then she lowered her head, trying hard to look down at the heavy necklace around her neck.

Her neck was short, so she couldn’t see it clearly, but she did catch a glimpse of the cyan-blue gemstone at the bottom. She was dazzled by the light flashing off it. ’This necklace is clearly something special,’ she thought. ’The editor-in-chief is so generous, giving it away just like that!’

Shi Lan couldn’t resist another glance at the editor-in-chief, who was staring intently at her. She offered a cute kitty smile.

The editor-in-chief’s heart melted. ’Oh my god, what a soft and adorable little thing!’

If she hadn’t noticed Yan Huoshui’s possessiveness over his cat, she really would have wanted to offer a high price to buy it. But Yan Huoshui seemed to have guessed her thoughts. He first blocked the eyes of the flirtatious, restless cat in his arms, then said to the editor-in-chief with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, "On behalf of my Benefactor, thank you for the gift."

With that, he turned and left without a backward glance.

Zhang Chen stayed behind to say another quick farewell to the editor-in-chief, then hurried after them and got into the car.

In the car, Yan Huoshui looked at the cat, which had already jumped onto the adjacent seat and was now playing with the necklace around its neck. He was so exasperated he almost laughed.

"You’re so easily impressed. It’s just a necklace. Look at you, acting like it’s the most amazing thing."

Back in the privacy of the car, Shi Lan finally dared to roll her eyes at him. ’If you’re so great, why don’t you buy me one?’

As if he had read her mind, on the way back, Yan Huoshui took the cat to a jewelry store.

Seeing him enter the jewelry store, the paparazzi who happened to be lying in wait nearby excitedly whipped out their cameras.

A jewelry store... Yan Huoshui... What did this mean? ’The top-tier celebrity has a girlfriend!!’

The paparazzi didn’t need to verify the truth. A sensational headline like this, riding on the coattails of Yan Huoshui’s fame, was enough to shoot to the top of the trending topics.

Yan Huoshui, who was earnestly letting his cat pick out jewelry in the store, had no idea he was already being targeted by the paparazzi.

Or perhaps he had noticed but didn’t care, refusing to pay any mind to such insignificant clowns.

As a current top-tier celebrity whose fame had recently soared, Yan Huoshui was recognized the moment he walked in. Even though he was wearing a mask and a hat, looking fully disguised, his outstanding figure still made him the most eye-catching person in the crowd.

Zhang Chen was completely numb. He felt like this little ancestor had completely forgotten he was a celebrity, actually coming to a jewelry store in person.

’If he wanted something, couldn’t I have just bought it for him?’

In contrast to Yan Huoshui’s confident swagger, Zhang Chen and Xiao Li looked exactly like a pair of thieves, constantly and vigilantly scanning their surroundings.

Fortunately, he had come to a luxury jewelry store. The clientele were all either rich or noble, and the foot traffic was light.

The staff had their own professional decorum. Although they recognized Yan Huoshui, they didn’t shout or make a scene. However, some of the employees who had been busy in the back room also ran out to sneak a peek at him.

Yan Huoshui was used to this kind of attention. Without even raising his head, he placed the cat on the display counter and chuckled dotingly. "See what you like. Pick anything. I’m paying."