Mian (绵绵)

That afternoon, I went to the small town to shoot something, but the model suddenly stood me up. I was at a loss, wandering alone in the town. I had planned to go home and rest when I got tired, but then I met Mian. In the central square, I noticed a girl ahead who seemed to be barefoot. I quickened my pace and, upon getting closer, confirmed she indeed had no shoes on. I immediately took out my camera and took some photos, wanting to find a chance to speak with her. She was carrying a white paper clothing bag, inside which her shoes were visible. She had probably walked until tired, and her shoes were rubbing, so she was walking barefoot. Finally, I appeared beside her, looked at her feet, and asked, “Why are you walking barefoot?” She softly replied, “My shoes broke.” I then identified myself and explained my purpose for being there that day. She was surprised. I then asked if I could walk with her and record her steps through photography. She agreed. She said I could call her Mian. She had come with her boyfriend, who had gone off to do something, leaving her waiting outside. Feeling bored, she wandered around, but her shoes broke, so she simply took them off and walked barefoot. I took her bag with the shoes and put it in my backpack. Then we began extensive photography and videography. We walked wherever the path led. She was very interested in the town's architecture, stopping frequently to visit many scenic spots. She wasn't very afraid of uneven pavement or small gravel, and her soles naturally got quite dirty, which was very photogenic. When we reached the central lakeside, the path there was very uneven, even a section paved with gravel. I suggested she walk that path, and she gladly stepped onto it. Walking on the gravel, Mian's steps noticeably became smaller, but she could still withstand it. Plus, we were chatting the whole time about the dog she keeps, so she would forget what she was stepping on. After reaching the lakeside, she washed her feet, and then we walked back to wait for her boyfriend to return to the city together. Mian's soles are very nice to look at—small, black, and very textured. When walking, she often habitually turns her right foot outward, making it easy to see her beautiful soles and various movements from behind. We finally returned to the starting point. She sat on a stone bench and stretched her feet towards me. After finishing the video and photos, I chatted with her for a while. Later, her boyfriend said he was about to arrive, so I took my leave first, saying goodbye with my work.