Chapter 67: A Day of the Bodyguard
Chapter 67
On Jing Yi's first day as a bodyguard, she woke up earlier than everyone else.
By this time, Jing Yi was already seated in the living room.
Jing Zeyou was adjusting his cufflinks as he came downstairs. Upon seeing Jing Yi, he paused, his eyes betraying a hint of surprise.
"Yi Yi?"
Jing Yi turned her head to greet him, "Good morning, Big Brother."
It wasn't just Jing Zeyou who was surprised; the online viewers who had entered the livestream early were also taken aback at the sight of Jing Yi.
Unless she had to wake up early to cook, Jing Yi was usually the last one to come downstairs.
Jing Zeyou voiced the viewers' curiosity, "Why are you up so early today?"
Jing Yi walked to the kitchen and brought out today's breakfast of toast and fried eggs. She also brewed a cup of coffee for Jing Zeyou.
"Aren't I supposed to be Jun Jun's bodyguard? I got up early to prepare. We're going to a magazine photoshoot later."
Jing Yi had thoroughly familiarized herself with Jing Zejun's schedule for the day, which mainly consisted of two events: a magazine photoshoot and a talk show appearance.
"Thank you. Have you eaten?" Jing Zeyou asked as he accepted the plate and coffee.
She smiled, her dimples showing, making her look adorably pretty. "Jun Jun mentioned there's a great handmade bun shop near the photoshoot location. I'm planning to go there with her later."
Jing Zeyou's lips curved into a smile as he enjoyed the breakfast Jing Yi had prepared due to her early rising.
[As expected, only food can make Jing Yi wake up early!]
[Haha, I knew there was a reason she only made two portions of breakfast.]
[First day as a bodyguard, early rise!]
[If this job requires early mornings, I doubt Yi Yi will be up for it.]
[The way Jing CEO looks at her is so doting!]
Meanwhile, Jing Zejun hurried down the stairs. "Yi Yi, I'm ready. Let's go."
Jing Zejun called out to Jing Yi as she headed towards the door. She noticed Jing Zeyou in the dining area, "Good morning, Big Brother."
"Leaving so early?"
"We're almost due to meet the photographer."
The two waved goodbye to Jing Zeyou, with the camera crew hurrying to keep up.
Since she was playing the role of an artist's bodyguard today, Jing Yi chose a more business-like sedan.
The camera crew sat in the car, focusing their lens on Jing Yi, who was concentrating on driving.
"Do you have any preparations for your first day as a bodyguard?"
Jing Yi turned the steering wheel, keeping her eyes on the road. "Of course! I've made thorough preparations and I'm well-versed with Jun Jun's schedule for today."
Besides being a bodyguard, she was also Jing Zejun's assistant for the day.
An hour later, Jing Zejun was seated in the makeup room. Her executive manager was coordinating with the magazine's photographer and the wardrobe stylist.
Meanwhile, Jing Yi was responsible for sitting nearby, eating breakfast, and occasionally feeding Jing Zejun.
Watching Jing Zejun take just one bite before stopping, Jing Yi once again marveled at how being a celebrity wasn't for everyone.
Wondering if she wasn't being a very competent assistant, Jing Yi casually asked Jing Zejun.
Jing Zejun laughed, "Didn't you drive me here today? Besides, aren't you my bodyguard? A bodyguard's duty is to stay by my side and protect me, which you're doing perfectly well so far."
Jing Yi then contentedly resumed her breakfast. The makeup artist glanced at her discreetly.
This wasn't just incompetence; if she hadn't been told, she would have thought Jing Yi was just here to keep Jing Zejun company.
A staff member from the magazine knocked on the door, "Miss Jing, are you ready?"
"Yes, I am."
As Jing Zejun was about to leave, she suddenly remembered Jing Yi was still in the makeup room. "Yi Yi, if you're bored, you can take a walk around. I'm shooting outdoors and it's a bit chilly, so don't stand guard over me."
The executive manager looked at Jing Yi, who had just finished her breakfast, and thought to herself: She's even worried about her getting cold? This doesn't sound like instructions for an assistant at all.
Jing Zejun left for the outdoor shoot with her executive manager, while Jing Yi cleaned up her breakfast packaging before following them out.
Since she was playing the role of a bodyguard, she thought she should at least try to be competent. Ten minutes later, Jing Yi fell asleep on the lounge chair.
Just a moment ago, she had been watching Jing Zejun strike various poses, but gradually her eyelids grew heavier, and she ended up falling asleep on Jing Zejun's lounge chair.
The camera knowingly panned to the sleeping Jing Yi, then back to Jing Zejun.
Jing Zejun had just finished a set and was about to change into the next outfit when she noticed the sleeping Jing Yi. Her lips curved into a smile, her eyes filled with amusement.
"Sister Li, could you please bring a jacket to cover Yi Yi?" She must have gotten up too early today.
The magazine photographer nearby was somewhat bewildered. It was the first time he'd seen an assistant who was more of a diva than the artist. Their own artist was still in the middle of a photoshoot, yet she was sleeping there?
[I suddenly feel like shipping these two sisters!]
[Jun Jun is so gentle!]
[Wasn't she supposed to be the bodyguard? Now she's sleeping there? Is money that easy to earn?]
[But her employer doesn't seem to mind.]
[Why does Orange spend all night making desserts, while she just needs to sleep on a lounge chair to count as working?]
[Exactly! It can't be that easy, right?]
[Hey, did you guys enter the wrong livestream? If you want to be sour, go back to your own idol's stream!]
[What's going on? Have Li Shaocheng's fans invaded Earth?]
Meanwhile, Li Shaocheng had prepared desserts and set up a small stall even before the event started.
At this moment, there was a surge of people in front of their stall.
Li Shaocheng smiled and reminded her fans to be careful, "Please watch your step!"
Her sister beside her looked somewhat haggard, but no one paid attention to her. All eyes were on Li Shaocheng, who was handing out cakes packaged by her sister to the fans, always with a smile on her face.
Soon, the small stall in front of Li Shaocheng was empty. Disappointed fans had no choice but to leave reluctantly.
The area around the stall quieted down. Li Shaocheng lowered her head to tidy up the stall, her eyes betraying her displeasure.
Seeing her sister moving at a leisurely pace, she felt even more annoyed.
"You should..."
Li Shaocheng wanted to urge her to finish cleaning up quickly so she could rest. She had been busy all morning giving out cakes and collecting money, and she was exhausted!
The irritation was about to spill from her lips when Li Shaocheng realized the camera was still rolling. She quickly composed herself and whined to her sister.
"Sis, let's eat out later, okay? I'm so tired, I don't think I have the energy to cook."
"Alright."
The online viewers were filled with sympathy.
[I feel so bad for Orange. Why can't her sister help at all?]
[Exactly! Always with a sour face. Orange did everything, worked all night, and even had to man the stall herself!]
[But I saw that her sister was the one packaging the cakes. Li Shaocheng was just handing them to fans and socializing.]
[I think I just saw Li Shaocheng lose her temper...]
[Of course she'd be upset, she's been busy all night and must be exhausted! And her sister is like that!]
[I came to see how hard your idol is working. A small cake for over 100 yuan?]
[It's not like we're selling to you! Why are you barking?!]