Because the relationship between Jiang Xiao and Sang Tian was still at a standstill.
However, matters like these couldn’t be rushed.
The National Day Holiday had arrived, and she planned to go have fun and relax at a Scenic Area in the Local City.
Xie Zhuran and Lin An both lived not too far from home, just two hours away, so they had gone home for the National Day Holiday.
As for Jiang Xiao, he said there were a few places he wanted to visit, so he left early in the morning.
So, Song Qiuyu finally got to experience some personal space in the dormitory after a long time.
No more having to be on guard and worried while changing clothes.
Still, even though the dorm was empty, she chose to change in the bathroom.
Caution is a virtue.
After changing and getting ready, Song Qiuyu set out.
Her destination was an Ancient-Style Commercial District within the city.
On the subway.
She was carefully going over her travel plans.
This Ancient-Style Commercial District was quite famous, a well-known internet-famous tourist spot.
Qing Shan and Lv Shui, pavilions and towers.
The entire Ancient-Style Commercial District was built along the mountain, and at night, the elegant lights made it even more beautiful and enchanting.
Moreover, because of the high terrain, it was also a great place to watch the sunrise.
The best spot to watch the sunrise was called Moon Viewing Cliff, and as the name implied, it was also a great place to view the moon at night.
The foot traffic here was astonishing; it could be called one of the Core Commercial Districts of the Local City.
She had wanted to visit here for a very, very long time.
And this National Day Holiday, the Scenic Area had been fully booked by a big boss and transformed into the style of Liyue from Genshin Impact, launching a huge Comic Convention with all kinds of in-game attractions faithfully recreated.
Watch the sunrise, watch the moon, huh?”
Song Qiuyu pondered, murmuring, “Feels like if I get business sponsorships in the future, once I have event funds, I could center my account around myself and branch out into various fields. For example, I could shoot travel videos, record sunrises and night views, that kind of thing.”
As she planned her filming schedule, she chatted with Mother Superior about interesting things at school.
Just like that, the subway came to a smooth stop.
Song Qiuyu packed up her things and got off immediately, making her way out of the Metro Station.
Right across from the Metro Station was the Ancient-Style Commercial District.
In the sunlight, the scenery was truly beautiful.
After taking a couple of photos, Song Qiuyu passed by a clothing store and was drawn in by the display case full of cosplay outfits.
A real Mi Family Set here.
“Hello, beautiful lady.”
Just then, a polite female voice sounded beside Song Qiuyu.
Song Qiuyu ignored her.
After all, she wasn’t some beautiful lady—she should be called handsome guy instead.
With so many people coming and going, it couldn’t possibly be aimed at her.
“This beautiful lady!!!”
The other party actually leaned in close to her ear and shouted loudly.
Song Qiuyu paused for a moment, rubbing her slightly aching left ear with her left hand.
She turned her head to see a girl dressed as Honkai Star Rail Himeko standing right beside her, smiling at her.
This Himeko cosplayer hadn’t even managed to say another word before Song Qiuyu immediately lowered her voice and explained.
“Uh, sorry, I’m not a beautiful lady, I’m a handsome guy.”
“Huh?”
The female coser looked Song Qiuyu up and down in surprise, then smiled and said, “It’s fine if you’re a boy. Here’s the thing, I’m the Store Manager of this shop. For the National Day Holiday, we’re holding a Mi Family All-Star Cosplayer Showcase, and we’re still missing a Keqing coser. I think you’re really pretty and would be perfect for it. Would you like to consider it?”
“Not interested.”
“We pay one hundred and fifty yuan per hour for cosplaying in our store!”
“Hmm… I think…”
“If you do well, there’s even a bonus! Plus, we provide three meals a day, free drinks and snacks, and all you have to do is stand there. It’d be such a waste to let such a beautiful kid go.”
“Uh.”
“And if you, little miss or little brother, are short on cash, you can even get an advance on your pay.” After hearing this, Song Qiuyu was torn.
Honestly, she really resisted wearing women’s clothes; her male dignity wouldn’t allow her to do such a thing, but the Store Manager was offering just a bit too much…
No wonder this was a shop in a Scenic Area—ruthless with tourists, but also generous with staff wages.
Her living expenses had already run dry.
She only had 40 left.
There was still a week to go before the next allowance, and the creative incentive in her account wouldn’t be paid out until mid-month…
Her family’s financial situation wasn’t good either, and she didn’t want to ask them for money.
So, after deducting the subway fare for the return trip, she basically only had five yuan to spend each day.
She only came here to stroll around, enjoy the free scenery, and take some photos before heading back.
She couldn’t afford to buy anything here.
So, one hundred and fifty yuan per hour, and all she had to do was stand there and smile—she was really tempted.
Even if the job required her to wear women’s clothes and cosplay as Keqing…
The temptation was maxed out.
With this money, not only wouldn’t she go hungry for the next few days, she could even treat Haki Xiao to a nice meal.
After a fierce internal struggle, Song Qiuyu finally gave in to the 150-yuan hourly wage.
They were really offering too much…
If she waited until the event was over, she’d lose this chance…
So, maybe cosplaying as a girl for a bit wasn’t so bad? Besides, Keqing’s outfit was actually pretty conservative.
And anyway, it’s not like anyone she knew would see her.
Besides, she was a girl now anyway…
So, she hesitantly spoke up.
“But… I’ve never been a coser before, I might not do well…”
“No worries! Just standing there and relying on your looks is already enough!”
Song Qiuyu was a bit stunned. She couldn’t deny that she felt a bit delighted by the other party’s heartfelt affirmation and praise.