Chapter 126: Something Big Happened
That morning.
Shanghai's "Piano Art" magazine photography studio.
Today's fashionable photographer, Ma Xiaofei, wore a minimalist yet sophisticated outfit.
Just a lazy white shirt paired with denim hot pants, creating the illusion of "missing" bottoms, allowed Ma Xiaofei to effortlessly exude a high-class feel, with flowing lines outlining her curvaceous figure, showcasing the unique beauty of the female form.
Ma Xiaofei's face was lightly made up, her deep, captivating eyes seemed to hold endless stories. Her seemingly casual attire reflected her free-spirited and uninhibited personality.
AI-generated beautiful image of Ma Xiaofei
At this moment, Ma Xiaofei held a professional DSLR camera, casually photographing a cooing white dove perched on an air conditioner's outdoor unit through the studio window.
Ma Xiaofei's gaze was focused and intense, locked onto her target in the lens, as she skillfully adjusted the camera parameters. The rapid clicks of the shutter startled the white dove, which flapped its wings and flew away like a startled bird.
Photography assistant Keke walked over and softly reminded her, "Xiao Fei, Mr. Lin and Mengyao have arrived."
Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaofei slowly put down her camera, turned around, and saw her lover Lin Lang and Zhou Mengyao, dressed in racing gear, walking towards her.
Lin Lang wore a casual suit, looking both dashing and handsome.
As Lin Lang approached, a warm smile graced his face, his eyes barely concealing his affection for his lover, Ma Xiaofei, yet he tried his best to hide it.
"Lin Da Gangqinjia is here!" Ma Xiaofei greeted him proactively.
Lin Lang smiled and replied, "Hello, Xiao Fei!"
"Come, Mengyao, let me introduce you. This is Ma Xiaofei, a famous fashion photographer in Shanghai. Xiao Fei also runs a psychological counseling center."
Zhou Mengyao politely greeted, "Hello, Xiao Fei!"
Lin Lang continued to introduce, "This is Zhou Mengyao, our QQ spokesperson, Asia's number one professional female race car driver, and also the only daughter of Master Zhou Zhongdang."
Dressed in her professional female race car driver's attire, Zhou Mengyao looked heroic and gave off a feeling of being a woman who could stand shoulder to shoulder with men. Her casually flowing long hair shimmered faintly under the studio lights, exuding a sense of sophistication.
Ma Xiaofei courteously greeted, "Hello, Mengyao!"
"I've long heard that Mengyao is a sweet and cool Motorcycle Goddess racer. Seeing you today, it's true what they say."
Zhou Mengyao exchanged pleasantries, "Xiao Fei is also a great beauty!"
The three exchanged smiles.
Following this, Lin Lang began to professionally communicate with photographer Ma Xiaofei and model Zhou Mengyao about the theme, specific requirements, and details for Zhou Mengyao's QQ endorsement photoshoot, and arranged the photography work.
Beauty is justice; when Lin Lang worked seriously, his entire being seemed to sparkle.
Ma Xiaofei would occasionally send subtle glances, secretly teasing her lover, Lin Lang, with her charming eyes.
In front of his white moonlight, Zhou Mengyao, Lin Lang maintained a serious demeanor, focused solely on work, not only acting like a true gentleman but practically an ascetic god.
After effective detailed communication, the official shooting work quickly began.
AI-generated beautiful image of Zhou Mengyao
The first set of QQ endorsement photos featured a sweet and cool Motorcycle Goddess style. The effeminate male makeup artist simply applied light makeup to Zhou Mengyao, and then the shooting began.
The stunning Zhou Mengyao was so fair she seemed to glow, her exquisite face like an angel descended from heaven. She didn't need elaborate makeup; her bare face was the ceiling of beauty, mysteriously beautiful.
Because the idol goddess race car driver Zhou Mengyao frequently accepted various magazine interviews and shot magazine covers and illustrations, she was already highly skilled in art photography, with experience comparable to a professional print model.
Fashion photographer Ma Xiaofei's professional skills were equally unquestionable.
Holding her professional camera, Ma Xiaofei continuously pressed the shutter, guiding model Zhou Mengyao into various poses with professional rhetoric. The shooting progressed very smoothly.
Zhou Mengyao, dressed in a cool racing suit, stood beautifully under the spotlight. Her figure was tall and slender, and the racing suit perfectly outlined her delicate waist and long legs, making her both sweet and cool, incredibly beautiful.
Lin Lang stood quietly to the side, gazing blankly at his school beauty and white moonlight, Zhou Mengyao. Her confident and elegant demeanor when facing the flash, and her cute and charming smile, filled Lin Lang's eyes with admiration and awe.
Although fashion photographer Ma Xiaofei was also a great beauty who could leave a lasting impression, in front of the school beauty and white moonlight, Zhou Mengyao, Ma Xiaofei's beauty seemed somewhat powerless, even completely overshadowed.
Zhou Mengyao's beauty was breathtaking, as if all the beautiful words in the world could not describe her loveliness.
Lin Lang was utterly captivated.
At this moment, it was as if the entire world was left with only Zhou Mengyao's captivating figure and brilliant smile. She was the absolute focal point, impossible for Lin Lang to ever ignore.
During the photoshoot, Lin Lang's phone rang urgently.
The caller ID showed Shiniang Zhuang Jingxue.
Lin Lang quickly walked out of the studio, answered Shiniang's call, and respectfully greeted, "Hello, Shiniang!"
Zhuang Jingxue asked during the call, "A Lang, what are you busy with?"
"Replying to Shiniang, a few days ago, I acquired 60% of Penguin Internet Company in Shenzhen City, successfully gaining absolute control over the development and operation rights of the QQ instant messaging software. I then invited your daughter, Mengyao, to become the first-generation QQ Goddess spokesperson, and we are currently in the photography studio, shooting the QQ endorsement print ads!"
Zhuang Jingxue was very happy to hear this and laughed, "A Lang, seeing you so accomplished, Shiniang is truly happy for you."
Lin Lang chuckled, "Shiniang, did you call me for something?"
Zhuang Jingxue replied during the call, "The matter you entrusted to me a few days ago, finding a matching kidney source for the uremic patient Zhang Qiaoyun, has made progress. Kidney transplantation must be completed within 24 hours of organ retrieval. You need to immediately notify Zhang Qiaoyun to be admitted to our hospital for various examinations and to undergo the kidney transplant surgery."
Lin Lang was overjoyed to hear this, exclaiming, "Thank you, Shiniang! Shiniang truly lives up to her reputation as the director of a major hospital, mighty, domineering, and cool!"
"Haha..."
Zhuang Jingxue laughed, "You little rascal, stop flattering me. Your Master has been mentioning you the past two days. Find some time to have a meal with your Master when you're free."
"Yes, Shiniang."
Zhuang Jingxue then said, "Alright, then you and Mengyao go get busy! Bye-bye..."
"Goodbye, Shiniang!"
Lin Lang hung up the call.
Kidney transplants are better done as early as possible. Lin Lang dared not delay and immediately prepared to dial the phone number of his neighbor, Li Moli.
Immediately after, Lin Lang received a 【Vision Sharing】 instant video from Li Moli on his virtual system screen.
In Li Moli's perspective, the frail and thin Zhang Qiaoyun sat in front of a dressing table, with her daughter Li Moli standing behind her, gently and filially combing Zhang Qiaoyun's hair.
"Mom, do you like the new house that A Lang Gege decorated and furnished for us?"
Zhang Qiaoyun smiled weakly, "I like it!"
"It's just that A Lang spent hundreds of thousands to buy a complete set of furniture and appliances for us, Mom feels a little bad about it."
From the mirror, one could see the pure and sweet neighbor, Li Moli, while combing her mother's hair, she heartbreakingly secretly collected the fallen hair from her mother's comb, forcing a faint smile.
"Mom, I'll slowly repay the favor I owe A Lang Gege. You don't need to take it to heart."
Zhang Qiaoyun tentatively asked, "Daughter, that day A Lang took you out to play, celebrated your birthday, and you didn't come home that night. Did anything happen between you two?"
Li Moli's face flushed slightly upon hearing this, and she shyly said, "Mom, your daughter is already an adult. It's best not to ask about such private matters."
However, Zhang Qiaoyun weakly said, "Mom's body is getting worse day by day. I just finished dialysis yesterday afternoon, and this morning my body feels terribly uncomfortable. I feel like I don't have many days left to live."
"Mom isn't afraid that you'll be taken advantage of by A Lang; Mom wants to entrust you to A Lang before I pass away. Seeing you have a good home, with A Lang taking care of you for a lifetime, Mom can rest assured."
Li Moli's eyes reddened upon hearing this, and she sobbed, "Mom, A Lang Gege has already asked his Shiniang to actively search for a matching kidney source for you. You'll be fine."
Zhang Qiaoyun said weakly, "Mom isn't afraid of death. For so many years, I've suffered from kidney failure, and my body has been deteriorating. Relying on dialysis to prolong my life, Mom has actually lived enough."
"the only reason Mom doesn't want to die is because I can't bear to leave you, my precious daughter."
"Now, just give Mom a straight answer: after Mom dies, can you and A Lang be together, and can he take care of you for a lifetime?"
Li Moli burst into tears upon hearing this, and choked back, "A Lang Gege said he would love me for a lifetime, never let me suffer again, and spoil me rotten."
"A Lang Gege said he would make sure I never feel sorrow or worry, and he would cherish me in his palms, spoiling me to the extreme."
Zhang Qiaoyun shed tears of old age upon hearing this, and holding her daughter Li Moli's hand, she said with relief, "That's wonderful!"
"You and A Lang are childhood sweethearts, growing up together. A Lang has been kind, smart, and sensible since he was little. Mom entrusts you to A Lang; even if I die now, I can rest in peace."
Li Moli cried, "Mom, I won't let you die!"
"Don't say such disheartening things anymore. A Lang Gege will definitely find a kidney source for you and successfully replace your kidney to prolong your life."
"Mom, you must live well. Later, when I have a Baby with A Lang Gege, you'll still need to be a grandmother!"
Zhang Qiaoyun felt her end was near. Enduring her physical discomfort, she gently stroked her daughter Li Moli's small face, her eyes filled with heartache as she cried, "I'm afraid Mom won't live to see that day!"
"If A Lang treats you well, you must live wholeheartedly with him, and you must adhere to a woman's duty, supporting your husband and raising your children. Mom might not see the day of your wedding."
"Pfft..."
Zhang Qiaoyun, due to severe gastrointestinal infection caused by complications of kidney failure, suddenly felt a strong discomfort and collapsed onto the floor, spitting blood.
That's right.
Zhang Qiaoyun, suffering from uremia, was unable to excrete acidic substances normally, leading to severe metabolic acidosis and serious complications.
Her mother, Zhang Qiaoyun, lay on the floor, spitting blood, her body convulsing, and some blood-stained foam coming from her mouth.
"Mom!"
Li Moli was stunned by the sight before her, screaming in horror. She immediately rushed to her mother's side and knelt down, attempting to help her up, but Zhang Qiaoyun had completely lost consciousness and lay motionless on the ground.
"Mom, wake up!"
"Mom, Woohoo..."
Anxious, Li Moli's tears gushed from her eyes like a broken dam.
"Mom! What's wrong with you?"