It has been said that photography is a lonely art.
Cen Ning chose this lonely road, but he never worried that he would walk alone.
During the period of studying in the United States, she met many seniors and peers, some are foreigners with yellow hair and blue eyes, and some are Asians like her. They were originally on their own tracks, but now because of photography connected together.
Cen Ning is very glad that she chose to study this time. She has learned a lot from the class and photography friends here. Whether it is creativity, skills or ideas, she has a new understanding.
And her photography works after rapid improvement have also been appreciated by her tutor and many photographers.
In his second year at the School of Visual Arts in New York, Cen Ning was recommended by his mentor and became a contracted photographer of Star Images, the largest picture provider in the United States.
In the third year, his work "Summer" won the gold medal in a world-renowned photography competition. In the same year, Cen Ning graduated with full credits from the school.
At the beginning of the fourth year, Cen Ning's works were exhibited in 4one, the top international photography art gallery. As the youngest photographer in the exhibition, she received a lot of attention. After a period of time, many photography companies and studios in the United States also offered her an olive branch.
However, they were all rejected.
"Ningning, I heard you don't go to Galen Rowell's studio? Is it true?" Meisha, a Chinese roommate who lives with her in the apartment, asked in shock.
Cen Ning said while tidying up the books piled all over the floor, "Well, I won't stay in the United States, of course I can't agree."
"But how many photographers want to win his favor, many people want to enter his studio."
"I like him too," Cen Ning turned around and smiled, "But I have my plan."
"Ah, I see. Is it because of Duan Xiaoquan? Did he give you some benefits so that you can return to China to develop?"
Cen Ning smiled and said, "I accepted the invitation from his studio IZ, but I was going back to China, not because..."
"Hey, I knew it was because of our senior Duan, how did he promise you? Can you let go of so many temptations in the United States?"
Cen Ning thought for a moment: "The curator of IZ?"
"What?! Directly let you be the curator of IZ Gallery? No wonder you want to go back! IZ is now a top gallery in our country or even in the world."
Cen Ning joked, "Hiss... From what you're saying, it seems like I'm powerful?"
Meisha looked excited: "Power! Invincible power! But if I have such a good thing, I would like power!"
Cen Ning: "Okay, go ahead and use your power. Hey, don't step on this, I'll take care of it."
Meisha completely ignored her, and chirped next to her: "Cen Ning, does our senior Duan like you?"
Cen Ning paused for a moment, then said helplessly, "Meisha, don't gossip like this all the time. I told you earlier that Mr. Duan is just my senior. I have a boyfriend."
"What the hell boyfriend? You said that you have been working alone in the United States all these years, and the people who helped you are all Senior Duan, right?" Meisha said angrily, "Besides, Senior Duan is gentle and elegant, talented and handsome. Handsome, a lot of people like it, it must be much better than your boyfriend who can't see the end."
Cen Ning stood up with the book in his arms, and fixedly looked at the girl who was baring her teeth and claws in front of her: "Meisha, he is better than anyone else."
Meisha: "Senior Duan..."
"If you say another bad word about him, I'll be angry with you."
Mesha: "…"
"Also, I'm going back to China next week, so you have to find another roommate."
Mentioning this, Meisha suddenly had a bitter face: "Oh, do you have to hurry, I can't bear you."
"You're about to complete your credits, and you'll be graduating soon. We'll see you in China when the time comes. You don't have to be reluctant to part with me."
"That's what I said, but how lonely my life would be without you all of a sudden."
"Come on, don't say so many nasty things." Cen Ning walked into his room with the book in his arms, "Help me pack my luggage if you have time."
"Tsk! You hate it!"
**
A week later, Beijing Capital International Airport.
Holding a sign, Zhang Ziyi dragged Tang Zheng to wait at the exit.
"I said, you don't need to use such a big brand, right? You're not picking up someone you don't know. Why are you exaggerating?" Tang Zheng looked at Zhang Ziyi who seemed to be picking up some celebrity, and smiled very much.
But at the moment Zhang Ziyi is too lazy to beat him up, she rolled his eyes at him, and said angrily: "What do you know, Ning Ning has not come back for a long time, I have to let her feel my enthusiasm."
"Okay, okay." Tang Zheng looked at the words 'Super Invincible Cosmic Beauty Photographer Miss Cen Ning' written on the sign, and said with a muffled smile, "Just don't scare people away with your enthusiasm."
"Shut up, you, this is the friendship between us women, what do you know, you big pig's hoof."
"Me? Why do I have big pig's hooves again?"
"Hush! Be quiet, I don't have the time to argue with you now... Hey, someone is coming out, keep your eyes wide open!"
Tang Zheng pinched Zhang Ziyi's forehead, angrily and funny: "Got it!"
After taking her luggage, Cen Ning followed the people in front and walked out. There were a lot of people waiting for the plane today. She took off her sunglasses and stood out of the way to scan around.
Suddenly, her gaze froze.
Super Invincible... Cosmic Girl Photographer... Miss Cen Ning? ?
Cen Ning quickly put on the sunglasses, Zhang Ziyi...
Zhang Ziyi watched for a long time but didn't see Cen Ning come out. When she was wondering if something went wrong, someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder behind her.
Zhang Ziyi looked back suspiciously, only to see a woman wearing sunglasses standing behind her at some point.
Zhang Ziyi was stunned for a few seconds, then her eyes widened after the woman pulled off her sunglasses: "Damn... Ningning?"
Tang Zheng also stared in surprise.
The little girl has grown up and transformed completely, from a timid girl to a confident and calm woman.
There is not much change in appearance, but for some reason, the person in front of him can be clearly distinguished from the person in the past with just one glance.
Sometimes temperament is really a magical existence. The person in front of him is definitely someone who can be caught in the crowd at a glance.
"Zi Yi, Tang Zheng, long time no see." Cen Ning put away his sunglasses, glanced at the sign Zhang Ziyi was holding, "That... put away your things first."
How could Zhang Ziyi still listen to these words, she threw the sign into Tang Zheng's arms, and hugged Cen Ning: "You are finally back! After so many years, you are too cruel!"
Cen Ning also reached out and hugged her, feeling a little guilty: "I went out with my tutor and friends to pick up scenery during the holidays, I'm sorry, I couldn't come back."
"I know you're so busy! You guy, you've been traveling around the world all these years."
"I was working."
"Hey, yes, yes, working so hard... you woman is terrifying!"
Cen Ning smiled: "I'm back, haven't I?"
As she said that, she looked at Tang Zheng: "He, doesn't he know?"
Tang Zheng proudly said, "I don't know, it's better to keep it a secret. He's been in the army these days and he's very busy."
Cen Ning nodded, "Thank you."
"Create a surprise for Brother Yan, it should be."
That day, Cen Ning returned to Yan's house.
No one in the family knew that she was coming back today, and when they saw her, they were all surprised and pleasantly surprised.
Cen Ning gave everyone carefully selected gifts, stayed at home for another night, and chatted with the elders whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Ning Ning, what a coincidence that you came back today." Aunt Chen said regretfully when cleaning up her room, "If I came back two days ago, Xingzhi would still be at home."
"It's okay, I heard from Tang Zheng that he's been a little busy these two days."
"Yes, they all live in the army." Aunt Chen turned to look at her after finishing making the bed, "If Xingzhi sees your slim appearance, he must be very happy."
Cen Ning smiled embarrassedly: "I haven't changed much, and we occasionally video, we've seen each other."
Aunt Chen: "There is a difference between the video and the face-to-face. Besides, what happens occasionally? You two are so busy. You know if you contact you often."
In fact, there is no regular contact.
With the time difference and the fact that both of them have their own affairs, it is impossible to maintain the connection density like ordinary couples.
Moreover, the identity of words and deeds is endowed with a special mission and cannot leave the country privately. In the past two years, Cen Ning returned to China during the vacation of going out to collect music, but her stay was short, so the number of days the two met each other in the past few years can be counted.
However, neither of them mentioned the matter of "seldom seeing each other".
Aunt Chen: "Forget it, let's not talk about it. Anyway, I will come back after a two-day trip, and you will not leave. Don't worry, don't worry."
Cen Ning: "Well, what you said is true."
In fact, there is no need to wait two days at all. Because Cen Ning had already taken over a job in China when he was in the United States, and this job was led by Tang Zheng.
I remember that when she was still in college, she followed photographer Hao Jie to the army to take promotional photos.
Every year when the army recruits new recruits, there will be such a job. This time, Cen Ning took it.
But she is completely different this time from the last time. She was a small assistant last time, but this time, it is her home field completely.
**
After signing Cen Ning, Duan Xiaoquan's IZ assigned her a deputy and an assistant. She is free here. Except for the more important film festivals every year, she is free to take jobs at other times. Can go out to work.
This time, she took over the work of going to the army at her own will. Early this morning, after getting into the car sent by IZ, Cen Ning set off with the staff.
Today's matter was more urgent, so Cen Ning met his work partner who was going to be together for a long time after he got in the car.
The deputy, Yang Fan, is a relatively experienced photographer, who is as old as her. The assistant Xiaoyou is a girl who just graduated from university. She is shy and speaks very quietly.
For some reason, when Cen Ning saw her, he inexplicably thought of his former self. Be careful, with respect for your predecessors and yearning for photography on your face...
The car drove for an hour to arrive at the army. After getting off the car, Cen Ning saw Tang Zheng greet him personally.
"Here we are, the dormitory has been arranged for you, and I will take you there."
Cen Ning: "Why did you come here in person?"
"What do you think?" Tang Zheng lowered his voice, "I won't be able to entertain you when you come. By the way, you have to help me when Brother Yan blames me for hiding it from him."
Cen Ning smiled: "Then, what about others?"
"There is a meeting in the regiment. As the leader of the regiment, he is going to preside over the overall situation."
"oh."
"In short, go to the dormitory to settle down first, and come out to shoot after you have a rest."
Cen Ning: "Okay."