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[CN] MLQC Lucien’s Farewell date translation

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!! ⚠️

This post contains a detailed spoiler for a date that has not been released in EN yet! Feel free to notify me if there are any mistakes in the translation~

“Why don't you let me give it a try?”

Before I could react, Lucien wrapped his arms around me and bowed his head next to my ear.

“Now, try to imagine us watching a movie at home. I remember MC would always feel so relaxed whenever she leaned on me.”

“I think this kind of pose may be more suitable for us than the so-called popular templates.”

His breath was so close, and I couldn't hide my secret little thoughts.

Translation under the cut!

The warm sunlight poured into the study through the gauze curtain, adding a bit of softness to the winter afternoon.

I walked into the study with a cup of hot tea and saw Lucien writing something, with a stack of photos sitting next to his hand, showing people in research uniforms.

MC: Lucien, what are you doing?

Lucien: I'm writing New Year's greetings.

Lucien: Many of the research projects this year have been very fruitful. The Human Resources Department has proposed a photo exhibition to summarize and review the year to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.

MC: So these photos are this year's memento for everyone at the research center?

Lucien: Mmm, these are snapshots of the researchers' daily work, contests, and events.

He took the cup of tea in my hand, took a sip, and flipped over the photograph on the table to reveal a sprawling line of New Year's greetings.

Lucien: The Human Resources Department asked me to write some words of encouragement to the fellows who have done well this year.

Lucien: Considering that everyone has really worked hard this year, I agreed to do it.

Lucien: It's just that I didn't expect that the workload would be much bigger than I thought.

Lucien shifts his shoulders, and his calm tone carries a hint of coquetry. I restrained myself from raising the corners of my mouth and readily massaged his shoulders.

MC: Thanks for the hard work, Professor Lucien!

MC: If I were a researcher and received a handwritten message from Professor Lucien, I would definitely faint from happiness.

Lucien wrapped his fingers around my fingertips and slightly rested on me.

Lucien: This classmate is being a bit hyperbolic.

MC: I'm not exaggerating at all. I truly envy them.

As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I felt a sudden stirring in my heart.

MC: Why don't we also have a family photography exhibition for the two of us to farewell the old and usher in the new year?

MC: We always take photos whenever we go out to have fun, and I also captured many of your stunning everyday photos…

MC: Those photos can totally support a photography exhibition!

When I took out my phone with great enthusiasm, I swept my eyes to the stack of photos on the table and stopped moving.

MC: ...Of course, we don't need to write a greeting. After all, your workload is already so big.

MC: And if you can't get out of your work, I can "set up" the exhibition myself.

Lucien pursed his lips and affectionately touched my forehead.

Lucien: How can I let MC experience such an exciting thing alone?

Lucien: Not to mention that the number of photos I have should not be less than yours when it comes to snapshots of everyday life.

He opened his phone's photo album, and my figure was immediately displayed in the thumbnails of several photos.

MC: Did you actually take so many pictures?

When I put my head on Lucien's shoulder, I looked through his photo albums one by one and soon found something.

I hesitantly opened my phone album and rapidly swiped the photos while comparing them with Lucien's photos.

MC: ...Why do I feel that the photos I take look so ordinary compared to yours?

It is clear that Lucien is handsome enough in every photo, but the composition and tone look amateurish.

All of the photos taken by Lucien are not only perfectly composed but also reveal a sense of atmosphere that is hard to ignore.

As if hearing that I was a bit lost, Lucien raised his hand and rubbed my head.

Lucien: I do think that the meaning of each photo taken by MC is very special.

MC: But this family photography exhibition is a big responsibility to celebrate the old and welcome the new! I still have to be well prepared!

Lucien looked at me who was gearing up and bent his eyes.

Lucien: I am ready to cooperate with MC if she needs it.

His deep eyes shone with a delicate light as if he was sending me some kind of invitation. I was stunned for a moment and gradually caught an idea-

MC: I got it! Let's go to the selfie studio to take pictures~

MC: The studio has professional equipment and space, so I should be able to take good photographs here!

MC: And most importantly - we haven't taken a serious couple portrait yet!

Lucien didn't seem surprised at my proposal. The corners of his lips rippled with a faint smile.

Lucien: I'm also looking forward to welcoming the New Year with MC in this special way.

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In the morning, I sat in front of the mirror and applied makeup to my face.

Then there was a sound of slow, unhurried footsteps coming from behind me.

Lucien: If I'm not mistaken, it's not even 8:00 in the morning. Why are you already up?

His voice was husky with haze, making my heart feel soft. I tilted my head and hooked his fingertips.

MC: Since we are taking photographs today, I wanted to get up early to put on my makeup. Did I wake you up?

Lucien shook his head.

Lucien: [chuckles then sighs] The bed was a little empty without you under the covers, so I woke up.

His eyes fell on the skin care products scattered all over the dresser. He bent the corners of his lips helplessly.

Lucien: MC seems to be very enthusiastic about today's photo shoot.

MC: Hehe, it's a couple's photoshoot, after all. So, of course we have to prepare well~

Lucien: Then, if I'm not mistaken, you should have already chosen the dress to wear for the photoshoot?

MC: Of course!

I rushed to the closet and pulled out a small ironed dress, and happily compared it to my figure.

MC: Well?

Lucien: It looks beautiful. I can't wait to see how you look in it.

Lucien: In that case, I should go and take a bath early too. I can't let my other half work alone

(t/n: aww the ’ 我的另一半  (my other-half) :”)

After that, he took the towel and went into the bathroom, and it was only when I was finishing my makeup that I realized Lucien didn't seem to budge for a long time.

MC: ...Lucien?

Lucien didn't answer, and at that very moment, came a rustling sound from the closet room.

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I followed the sound to go over and found the closet room door open. Lucien was holding his chin, standing in the middle of a pile of clothes.

He wrinkled his brow and looked as serious as if he was facing a difficult subject. When he saw me poke my head in, he was slightly relieved, as if he had got his way.

Lucien: Can I trouble this lady to help me find a suit that matches your dress?

Lucien: I'd love not to take up your makeup time, but I didn't realize it would be so difficult to match a couple's outfit.

Lucien's tone reveals an obvious hint of grievance, as if he had prepared this remark long ago.

MC: Pfft-

His slightly intentional pitiful look amused me, and I hurriedly took out a suit from the closet.

MC: I've already prepared it for you~

Lucien looked at the suit in my hands. The corners of his lips overflowed with a touch of satisfaction

Lucien: As expected from the producer MC, the color, the material, and the style all fit perfectly with yours.

Lucien: This way, everyone will clearly know that we are lovers when we walk down the road.

MC: Huh?

Seeing that I was a little confused, the corners of his lips curved up in a meaningful arc.

Lucien: Looks like a little lady had forgotten the little incident that happened when she "kidnapped" me to the beach?

Lucien: I wanted to take this opportunity to make up for her little discomfort at the time.

In hindsight, I recalled that a stranger girl and Lucien were mistakenly perceived as a couple by passersby because they were dressed similarly, so I was jealous as a result.

In response to the sly smile that appeared in his long, narrow eyes, I blushed and immediately shoved the clothes into his arms.

MC: Y-you. Just go and change your clothes!

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Upon our arrival at the selfie studio, the owner took us into a closed and private studio.

Owner: This mobile button is connected to the shutter cable. Press it to take pictures.

Owner: The whole process is done by yourself. No one will bother you. If you need help, you can find me in the photo developing room.

After the owner left, I tried to take a few empty shots, adjusting the seat and camera again to determine the best position.

Lucien: What can I do to help this busy Great Producer?

MC: This gentleman just needs to sit here, all you have to do is to be here, and you can be my standard for everything~

The big screen in front of me showed Lucien's smiling eyes in real-time. I winked at him and quickly sat back down next to him.

MC: Then let's start now! Lucien, you put your hand over here… Yes, put it next to my face.

MC: Tilt your head a little more towards me and lean on me.

Lucien: Is that so...

Lucien: (softly) Are you sure we should use this posture?

A soft laugh fell on my ear, tickling me.

Glancing at the real-time screen from the corner of my eye, Lucien's right hand stretched out straight, rigidly holding my face…

And my head was pressed to his head in an extremely awkward posture.

MC: …

MC: Uh, this pose is not suitable for us... Let's change the position!

I quickly flipped through the homework I had done on the Internet last night, searching for couple poses that were relatively easy to learn.

Suddenly, my fingertips were gently hooked by the person beside me.

Lucien: Why don't you let me give it a try?

Before I could react, Lucien wrapped his arms around me and bowed his head next to my ear.

Lucien: Now, try to imagine us watching a movie at home. I remember MC would always feel so relaxed whenever she leaned on me.

Lucien: I think this kind of pose may be more suitable for us than the so-called popular templates.

His breath was so close, and I couldn't hide my secret little thoughts.

I sheepishly stuck out my tongue and leaned my head gently on his shoulder, then let him hold my hand.

*Click*

The moment was frozen in time.

Following Lucien's way of thinking, I quickly mastered the "essentials" and soon finished taking all the photos smoothly.

While waiting in the photo-developing room, the lively sound of gongs and drums was suddenly heard outside the photo studio, and I looked out curiously.

MC: Is there some kind of event?

Owner: Today, there is a float parade in this street to promote the traditional culture of the New year. It just takes twenty minutes for the photo to be developed. You can go around and come back.

As if aware of my strong interest, Lucien opened the palm of his hand to me like an invitation. I willingly took his hand and walked out.

As soon as the door was opened, the festive atmosphere of the New year came, and dozens of floats were parked in the middle of the street-

All kinds of festive decorations on the float decorated the whole street, reflecting the lanterns on both sides, full of New year's flavor.

Next to the float in front of us, a rabbit doll was exaggeratedly waving a brush.

The poster beside it reads, "If you write the Spring Festival couplet for the year of the Rabbit, you will get a Year of the Rabbit woolen hat."

MC: Year of the Rabbit woolen hat?

I looked around curiously and saw a delicate woolen hat behind the doll.

MC: Wow – so cute!

I paused as if I thought of something and turned my eyes.

MC: But you have to write Spring Festival couplets to get it… it sounds so difficult-

With an extended ending, I turned my head and looked eagerly at Lucien.

Lucien amusingly squeezed the palm of my hand. The corner of his mouth cracked open with an understanding smile and pulled me forward.

MC: Has Professor Lucien figured out what to write so quickly? It is required to include rabbit elements.

Lucien's expression remains unchanged as he takes the brush from the rabbit doll.

Lucien: This is not a difficult requirement for me. After all, I have a little bunny that inspires me.

With a broad stroke of his brush, a pair of couplets gradually appeared on the paper with vigorous and bold ink stains.

MC: "Bid farewell to the old year as you follow your dream, And welcome the lucky rabbit into your arms"?

My heart was touched, and when Lucien put down his pen, I gave him a big hug.

MC: Then I will take it upon myself to be your lucky rabbit~

(T/N: 自作主张 is an idiom that means to act on one's own initiative)

Lucien narrowed his eyes, and the flowing light reflected the softness at the bottom of his eyes.

Lucien: With this little lucky rabbit's initiative, it seems that my new year will be a happy one too.

The doll beside the float gave a thumbs up to Lucien and handed us a rabbit woolen hat.

I happily put the bunny hat and Lucien's Spring Festival couplets on the table, trying to record it with the camera when there seemed to be an almost inaudible "click" sound.

I was about to follow the sound, but I saw the owner come out of the store, waving at us.

Owner: Your photos are ready, guests!

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The night is getting darker, and our exhibition preparations at home are also coming to an end.

Looking left and right, I held up exquisite couple portraits with satisfaction and playfully approached Lucien's ear.

MC: Lucien, it's not good.

MC: Looks like your adversary, the photographer MC, is going to win the award for the winning artist in this year's photo exhibition with this work!

MC: Your position is under threat~

Lucien dotingly stroked my hair and sighed intentionally.

Lucien: [sigh] It's a bit of a shame that I lost out on such a prestigious award. But-

Lucien: I'm delighted to be able to compete with such a great artist as MC.

I couldn't help laughing at his exaggerated remarks and winked at him.

MC: Then I hereby declare - that Lucien and MC's new year family photography exhibition is officially open!

I put my fist like a microphone to my mouth in a serious manner.

MC: This year's photo exhibition focuses on the memories of Lucien and MC in the past year, cherishing the unique love that only belongs to them.

MC: At the opening of the New Year, they will bring the happiness of the past year to greet the embrace of the New Year.

MC: Now, let's give a round of applause to the Great Photographer Lucien for his work!

Lucien clapped his hands in cooperation, then turned to the coffee table and picked up a kraft paper bag.

Lucien: Before the presentation, I would like to request to add an additional photo to the exhibition.

Lucien: This photo was taken at 15:32 this afternoon, and I asked the store owner to develop it when you were binding the photos.

He took a picture out of the paper bag, and I looked over curiously. My eyes widened in amazement.

-It was the scene of me fiddling with the bunny hat and Spring Festival couplets on the float parade, the flowing light of the lanterns reflected in my eyes, making my smile even more vivid and bright.

MC: So that was when I heard the sound of the shutter!

Lucien: In the face of such a lovely MC, it was hard for me not to take out my camera and record it.

I couldn't help raising the corners of my lips as I listened to his words, but the corner of my eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of the couple potraits taken by the selfie studio next to me.

Whether it is the color, composition, style of clothing, and even our pose, there is no room for flaws.

But compared with the one Lucien just took out… It is too exquisite to be natural.

MC: Sure enough, the casual capture by the Great Photographer Lucien would look better than my carefully designed one.

MC: I always feel that your photos are more unique, but I can't tell what is so special about them.

MC: Lucien, you don't have some secret shooting techniques, do you?

Lucien narrowed his eyes and deliberately turned his head to think.

Lucien: Well, I got found out. [chuckle] In that case, shall I share the secret with this clever little girl?

Lucien's cryptic tone made me curious, and I looked intently at him.

Lucien walked to a photo - In which I was holding the phone, happily looking at the screen.

Lucien: This photo was taken not long ago, and the producer enjoyed an interview about me, which came from the pre-recording of the dating reality show we participated in together.

Lucien: Judging from the expression on the photo, she seemed satisfied with my answer.

MC: Of course I'm satisfied-

I replied without thinking, and when I saw the smile in Lucien's eyes deepen, I suddenly remembered the scene when he wiped my fingers, and my face suddenly flushed.

MC: You said you would share your secrets! How did it become Professor Lucien's confession about his "secret shooting" behavior?

In the face of my extremely stiff change of topic, Lucien smiled shallowly and did not expose me.

Lucien: It seems that this student is in a bit of a hurry. But I think that maybe after looking at these photos, she will find the answer.

As he said that, he walked to the next photo, in which I was in front of the fountain with my eyes closed and my hands outstretched, and in the foreground was a butterfly fossil held up by Lucien.

Lucien: This was taken at the moment before I was going to give the fossilized butterfly wood to MC.

MC: So you also took pictures secretly on that day?

MC: Haha, my face looks so skeptical. I didn't know I would receive such a big surprise then!

MC: When I think back to that day, I still feel so happy.

Lucien: I am happy to get such feedback from you.

Lucien: So let's look at the next one, shall we?

With Lucien's gentle explanations, my thoughts also drifted slowly to each moment filled with our happy memories.

MC: It turns out that we had a very happy year…

I murmured as if realizing something and looked again at the photos - every single moment of happiness framed without any elaborate forethought.

It all looks so natural.

Perhaps the happiness that flows naturally is the one that can transcend time, penetrate through the photo paper, arrive at this moment, and finally hit the heart gently.

My heart suddenly stirred, so this was Lucien's secret.

MC: Lucien, I think I have the answer.

I looked up boldly and crashed into those smiling eyes.

Lucien: So, this clever student, can you tell me what you have learned?

I winked mysteriously at him, turned on my cell phone camera, and held it aloft toward us.

Taking advantage of Lucien's slight confusion, I reached out and gently pulled down his collar, quietly narrowing our distance.

The heat of his breath scorched my face, making my heart skip a beat.

I closed my eyes, stood on my tiptoes, and kissed him on the cheek-

Outside the window, a cluster of glorious New Year's Eve fireworks soared into the night sky the moment I pressed the shutter, brilliantly lighting up the entire sky.

-A cluster of fireworks called happiness also blooms in my heart.

*Click*

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