She had truly tried every method. Last night, she even stuck two pieces of tape near her lips, hoping to maintain a smile-like curve, but it was completely useless. The smile was like an angel with wings that had abandoned her, flying far away. No matter how desperately she shouted, it would not return.
“Why not make a funny face!” In her embarrassment, Pei Jiale unexpectedly suggested.
“A funny face?” She and Director Zhang were stunned simultaneously, both turning to look at him.
“Making a funny face can be cute too. You don’t necessarily have to smile, just maintain a happy expression.” He smiled, demonstrating, “Like, puckering your lips like this.”
“Oh yes!” She was overjoyed. “Why didn’t I think of that? Director, making funny faces is no problem for me. Do you think it’ll work?”
“This can be considered…” Director Zhang’s face remained serious, nodding, “But we must shoot according to the proposal, or the client will sue us for breach of contract.”
“Does the proposal specifically state she must smile?” Pei Jiale countered.
“Uh… no, it doesn’t.”
“So what’s there to hesitate about? Making a funny face is the only win-win method now.”
“Libejia’s public image has always been pure and sweet. I’m worried her fans might protest such a quirky approach.”
“Try a new image. It might be a breakthrough.” Pei Jiale encouraged, patting Director Zhang’s shoulder. “Besides, Libejia is a great beauty. People will love her no matter what expression she makes.”
“Okay,” he could only resign, “Now we can only take a chance. I hope we’re not making a mistake.”
“Thank you, Director Zhang!” Qiu Yuting was thrilled, leaning forward to plant a loud kiss on the uncle’s densely bearded cheek.
“Miss Libejia, shouldn’t you be thanking me?” Pei Jiale smiled softly, leaning nearby.
She didn’t thank him, nor did she kiss him. She just looked at him gratefully, gazing at him for a long time.
She didn’t thank him because she felt the words “thank you” were too cheap and insignificant.
She decided to do something practical for him instead of useless words, like cleaning his dirty and messy room.
