"You really take your camera everywhere, don’t you?" Xu Nianhua hadn’t left the house yet when she saw Pei Yining arriving with her camera slung over her shoulder.
"Of course, I’m going to study this major in the future."
Pei Yining hugged her camera like a treasure, loving taking photos wherever she went. She was particularly satisfied with several pictures she took yesterday, and once they were developed, they would definitely look great.
"Yining, when the photos are developed, save a copy for me," Xu Nianhua suggested, saying, "I’ll pay for the developing, and next time, I’ll buy you film."
In those days, film was still very expensive.
"Sure, but no need for the developing money, I have money." Pei Yining patted her pocket, her family was well-off, and she always had plenty of pocket money.
Pei Yining grinned, showing her white, even teeth, and said, "As for my film, I have plenty. You can take photos however you like."
Xu Nianhua didn’t argue but asked, "By the way, when we first met, did you also take pictures? I’ve never seen them, where are they?"
Xu Nianhua was curious, and without mentioning the photos, she couldn’t recall them.
Once mentioned, she remembered the first time she met Pei Yining; she was just helping Pei Yicheng get sand out of his eyes, and coincidentally, Pei Yining had captured it on camera. She also belatedly felt that their proximity was a bit awkward.
As soon as Pei Yining mentioned the photo, she instantly felt guilty. She had sent the photo to her brother Pei Yicheng long ago, and it was still in his wallet to this day.
"What’s wrong? It wasn’t developed, was it?" Xu Nianhua pressed.
Pei Yining quickly explained, "Of course it was developed, but I left it at home, forgot to bring it."
Before leaving, Pei Yining quietly said to Pei Yicheng, "Brother, Nianhua asked about the photo. It’s still in your wallet; what should I give to Nianhua?"
"Why don’t you develop another print?" Pei Yicheng thought about that photo and his lips curved into a tender smile, saying, "From now on, take more photos. I’ll cover the cost of the film."
"Really?" Pei Yining’s eyes immediately lit up, she grabbed his arm and said, "Brother, you said it, no backing out."
Pei Yicheng raised an eyebrow, asking, "When have I ever gone back on my word?"
"True." Pei Yining’s smile deepened, she happily said, "Brother, while you’re at it, could you also cover the cost of developing the photos?"
Pei Yicheng’s brief response delighted Pei Yining even more. Although she had plenty of pocket money, who would ever complain about having too much money?
"Brother, you’re the best."
Pei Yicheng laughed joyfully, turning to Xu Nianhua who was sightseeing nearby and said, "Nianhua, let’s go see the factory."
Pei Yining led Xu Nianhua around; although the factory had just been renovated and was still without machinery, it looked imposing and sizable.
"This will be the warehouse, where all goods from raw materials to finished products will be stocked, and there’s a back door that won’t interfere with the factory’s normal operations."
"This side is the workshop; the machines will be shipped back in half a month." Pei Yicheng spoke eloquently, detailing the layout of the factory and the plans for the next few years. His handsome face was brimming with confidence as he walked under the shady trees, the dappled sunlight casting even more charm on his features.
What he didn’t say was how much effort and how many connections it had taken to set up this factory and transport the machinery.