Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 248 The Photoshoot

While walking along the road, they attracted a lot of attention wherever they went.

Nearby, atop the stone bridge, Nolan and two student council members were using bamboo sticks to aid in recovering hats that had dropped into the lake.

"Nolan, take a look over here."

Nolan glanced sideways and spotted Violeta strolling amidst the crowd with a photographer.

She adorned a light blue traditional outfit, her hair casually fastened with a ribbon. Her complexion gleamed under the sun, and a faint smile played in her eyes as she conversed with Kaylee. The photographer ahead was energetically directing their movements as well.

In the midst of the crowd, they were the sole wearers of traditional outfits, thus standing out and garnering considerable attention.

"Where did they find those outfits? They look quite impressive. At first glance, I thought she was an actress."

"I recall there's a traditional costume shop nearby. Perhaps they borrowed them from there?"

"It might not be. I recall that traditional costume shop doesn't actually rent out clothing ...

Nolan stayed quiet, tuning in to their conversation nearby. He shifted his gaze away and resumed fishing hats from the lake. Eventually, he snagged one and passed it to the individual beside him, murmuring, "Don't throw things around next time."

"Thanks, Nolan!"

"No need for thanks," Nolan replied.

He stepped away from the bridge with the bamboo stick in hand.

The two student council members caught up from behind, "Nolan, where are you headed?"

slightly. "To listen

eventually reached the zither shop, named

challenge, and the melodic

discordant and harmonious notes filled the

owner, guided Violeta and Kaylee in through the

few minutes, they indeed felt a

was a small waterfall, or rather, a slightly higher

Violeta

"I think Vio could hold something in her hands, like

absolutely right! Wait

down his backpack

after, he returned, holding a zither in one

zither,

who accepted it and

The zither appeared notably

identifying its high-grade paulownia wood body and the intricate auspicious cloud totem carved along its side. As

pieces such as Melody of the Battle" and "Misty

the photographer had borrowed the shop owner's preferred

handle it cautiously to avoid any mishaps near

photographer busied himself by rearranging rocks, setting up equipment, finding the

two, hold the lute and strum a few times. It's alright if you're not a musician. Just focus on capturing the essence, keeping your movements natural." Kaylee couldn't play the lute. She was a spirited and adventurous woman-where would she have acquired such

the lute uncertainly, unsure of where to

previous experience, attempted to pluck a few notes, producing

plucked a few random notes, which stirred memories deep within

of melancholy

The photographer clicked away.