She was dressed in a very light pink garment and a thin veil that blended perfectly with the velvet texture. Her body was slightly bent, like a dragonfly perched on the ruins of a dilapidated building. The pale gray skylight brushed her face.
That kind of beauty seemed that it could shatter with a single touch. It made it hard for people to breathe.
The meeting room was tranquil. Everyone looked at this scene like they were possessed.
A bit of brightness in the darkness, a bit of lightness in the heaviness, a bit of softness in the coldness and hardness…
Everything was interwoven perfectly on the screen, letting people know that there was another way to take pictures of a brand with sweet-looking clothes. This overturned everything they previously knew.
"Good… very good!"
The first person to speak was President Zheng, who was from Hua Die Apparel. He was initially worried that Lin Weilong's work would not compete with the Qin Family Enterprise's. At this moment, not only did he feel relieved, but he was also pleasantly surprised. "This set of photos is too good. It perfectly explained the style of Hua Die Apparel! I can't wait to see the effect that it will have on the consumers! Great job, Xiao Lin! President Sun, there are really many hidden talents in your agency. The standard of the photographer is really amazing!"
President Sun's expression was a little unnatural. "Thank you for the compliment."
What else could he say? As soon as the photo was released, he knew that the Qin Family Enterprise's advertisement could not compare to it. Although the Qin Family Enterprise's pictures were rigorous, they were too standard that such advertisements could be found everywhere. How could they compare to this set from Hua Die Apparel? Using a dispirited and gloomy style to contrast the lightness of a young girl was really eye-catching.
Lin Weilong was proud of himself. "I told you this would be a set of good photos. President Zheng, don't thank me. My assistant came up with the idea for this set of photos. She has done a great job." As he said that, he patted Su Xingyu's shoulder hard.
Everyone turned their gazes to Su Xingyu.
Su Xingyu did not expect Lin Weilong to push her out and felt a headache coming on. She hoped that she could keep a low profile as much as possible. After all, it was very dangerous for her to get involved in photography behind Lu Shifeng's back since she did not know the limits of that man's character. If the matter would reach his ears, he would no doubt fly into a rage.
With a hint of confusion, she wanted to glare at Lin Weilong. Didn't they say that everyone in the workplace was scheming against each other and fighting to take credit for others' achievements? Why was Lin Weilong so kind to her?
But in front of everyone, she had to smile. "I didn't actually help much."
President Zheng was in a good mood. He didn't care whose credit it was. He said with a bright smile, "That's why I always liked working with you guys in Dream. Everyone in the team worked together, and sure enough, produced good works. Unlike some people who spent a lot of money to find photographers outside. The photos they produced were not even as good as yours!"
It was evident that he was pointing at one but abusing the other.
Qin Mu said with a gloomy face, "Isn't it too early for President Zheng to be happy? Hua Die's photos are indeed not bad, but from what I see, it still can't be compared to the Qin Family Enterprise's. You have to know that consumers aren't experts. What they look at is brands! The model's face! Qin Family Enterprise sells luxury goods, but Hua Die targets only the commoners. Qin Family Enterprise uses a famous model like Qiqi, while Hua Die uses unknown models… It's obvious who the consumers will buy from."
President Zheng did not give in at all. "President Qin, you're wrong. We agreed to use photos to decide the winner. Are you going back on your word now? What's wrong with Hua Die targeting the masses? We have a broad mass base. Right, Vice President Liu?"
He turned to his supporters.
Vice President Liu of Dream smiled and said unhurriedly, "Not bad. I think the Autumn and Winter Fashion Week's cover should be this set of photos from Hua Die. Such an outstanding photo will definitely bring good sales to the magazine agency."
"How could this be?" Su Xingqi panicked.
She had been a model for so many years, yet she had never been on the cover of a fashion magazine, not to mention the heavyweight period during the Autumn and Winter Fashion Week, where all the famous models fought for the position. How could she give it to an unknown newbie? And that annoying Su Xingyu? The moment she thought that this set of photos was Su Xingyu's idea, she gritted her teeth in hatred. She swept her gaze around the meeting room and said, "This Mr. Lin already said that this set of photos is Su Xingyu's idea. What can a small assistant like her know? She didn't play by the rules and made everyone feel this is fresh. If she really wants to release such a thing, she will become a laughing stock."
Su Xingyu looked at her indifferently. This younger sister of hers was going against her regardless of the time and place.
Forget it. Didn't Su Xingqi say that she didn't know anything? She would just let Su Xingqi take a good look at what exactly the Qin Family Enterprise had lost in.
"I named this set of photos 'An Elf in the Ruins,'" she spoke softly and introduced it to everyone present. "Since it's the theme of autumn and winter, it has to match the mood of autumn and winter. Usually, we're used to seeing beautiful and romantic maple leaves or white herons in the clear sky, but there's actually a barren place in many people's hearts that we call—ruins."
"This set of scenery shows ruins, as bleak and desolate as the cold autumn and winter."
"Now, there are more refreshing photos that are visually appealing but emotionally lacking in the market—I mean those so-called Japanese and Korean arts genres." She kindly explained the terminology of the photography industry to the few presidents. "Although those photos are still very popular at the moment, they're all the same and have no substance. The masses are already starting to get tired of the aesthetics. They're just like Internet celebrities. They're beautiful, but people can't remember them. In addition, forgive me for being blunt, but this set of photos from the Qin Family Enterprise is just another kind of Internet celebrity-like thing. There's no special feature at all…"
She was about to continue when Lin Weilong, who was beside her, laughed. "That's right, that's right."
Photographers who had some aspirations did not like to shoot the same thing, and they especially looked down on clients who pursued the same aesthetic values. The set of photos produced by the Qin Family Enterprise was a brainless piece of work in Lin Weilong's eyes.
Su Xingqi was furious. "The photos I took aren't some Internet celebrity-like thing!"
"You're an Internet celebrity yourself. Haha." Lin Weilong laughed again. He was right. Su Xingqi had undergone several plastic surgeries and turned herself into a model Internet celebrity with big eyes and a sharp chin.
"You!" Her face contorted in anger. "What right do you have to say that about me!"
"That's the truth." Su Xingyu's cold voice cut her off. She swore that she was not targeting Su Xingqi at all when she talked about photography. "The model that the Qin Family Enterprise used, Su Xingqi, has an issue with her looks. Excessive plastic surgery has reduced the sensitivity of her facial nerves, so she can't show too many expressions. As a result, she can't show too many emotions. She may be a pretty good runway model, the kind that only cares about fashion shows without any expression on her face. However, she is not a model that is suitable to shoot commercials because the things she portrays are too stiff.". Yet, she