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As A-Jie's excited pointing voice fell to the ground, the group of teenagers moved in unison amidst the light and shadows of the corridor.

Shen Yuan naturally took Li Zhi's wrist and led her to the center of the smooth beige wall.

No words were needed; the stance was instantly clear.

The two naturally became the focus of attention.

To Shen Yuan's left, A-Jie loudly grabbed a spot right next to him, exaggeratedly straightening his back, and then pulled Chen Mingyu and Yang Ze, who were studying the angle of the wall, over to him on either side: "Come on, A-Ze, you stand here! Ai Muyu, you stand next to A-Ze! Don't dawdle!"

To Li Zhi's right, He Zhiyu smiled and linked arms with Zhuo Peipei, the two of them walking briskly close to each other.

He Zhiyu even deliberately bumped Li Zhi's shoulder lightly with his own shoulder, making a funny face.

"Director Li~ Peipei and I are really counting on your good looks to shine on us!"

Zhuo Peipei smiled and nodded, naturally moving closer to Li Zhi.

And so, the scene was captured in the warm, golden sunlight of the evening.

The boys and girls lined up in a row, leaning against the beige wall.

Shen Yuan and Li Zhi stood in the absolute center, closely intertwined.

Beside Shen Yuan, close to him, was A-Jie.

Zhou Shaojie craned his neck to look at the direction of the phone camera that Shen Yuan was holding up, his face showing undisguised excitement and a mischievous smile. Next, Yang Ze and Chen Mingyu followed.

On Li Zhi's other side was He Zhiyu, who was affectionately holding her arm, and Zhuo Peipei, who was standing next to He Zhiyu with a gentle smile.

Ah Jie's voice rang out again, breaking the silent understanding between them.

"Director Yuan? I should be the first one out?"

Shen Yuan did not answer A-Jie's question immediately.

He walked a few steps to the center of the corridor, chose a spot that would frame everyone and the wall behind them in the camera's view, and stood there steadily.

I tapped the screen a few times with my fingers, then bent down and placed the phone on the clean floor tiles, where it was supported by a phone stand.

"Put your phone here," Shen Yuan straightened up, his gaze sweeping over his companions standing against the wall, a confident smile on his face indicating he was in control.

"Once filming started, the camera showed us standing like this. Then—"

He paused for a moment, then pointed his finger at the queue in the air and spoke clearly.

"From left to right, or from right to left, walk out of the camera one by one in order. The movements should be smooth and natural, without any fancy moves, understand? Our focus is on the moment of leaving and the 'transformation' when they come back after changing clothes."

Ah Jie was thinking that he should be the first to make a cool entrance, and it would be best if he could add a little hair-flipping gesture.

When Shen Yuan emphasized that "nothing fancy is needed" and "the key is to change clothes," he immediately became dejected.

Although he felt a little disappointed, after all, he had been looking forward to it for a long time, he immediately felt that what Shen Yuan said made a lot of sense, and nodded vigorously.

"Alright, alright! Listen to Director Yuan, simplicity is the essence!"

He Zhiyu chuckled and poked her head out to ask, "So, who's going to start?"

Ah Jie patted his chest, his eyes sweeping over the three girls' faces, grinning, and said loudly and matter-of-factly.

"Is that even a question? Of course, we boys should go first!"

Seeing the confusion on He Zhiyu's face, A-Jie took the initiative to explain, "Don't worry, I have my reasons."

"You'd better convince me!" He Zhiyu glared at A-Jie slightly.

Ah Jie immediately replied, "Don't worry, don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"Think about it! What difference will it make if we men change into our coming-of-age suits?"

He spread his hands, giving off a "you all know" look.

"At most, it's just a school uniform turned into a suit, and a different tie color for a bit of fun! In the end, it's still the same old outfit, isn't it?"

He suddenly changed the subject, his eyes sparkling as he swept over He Zhiyu and Zhuo Peipei, finally focusing especially intently on Li Zhi, and raising his voice a little.

"But you girls are completely different! The effect is absolutely amazing! A change of dress, a new hairstyle, a whole bunch of makeup buffs—wow!"

Ah Jie clapped his hands suddenly, as if he could already see the amazing scene, and a sly yet radiant smile appeared on his face.

"So what do you call this? It's called using our 'ordinary' guys as a backdrop! It's all about highlighting the three of you, especially Director Li! You'll absolutely stun the audience and shake the universe! Get it?!"

"Is this idea absolutely brilliant? Can I convince you now?"

He Zhiyu was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Zhou Shaojie, you're something else! You're usually so abstract, how come you're so sweet-talking at a time like this?"

Just then, Yang Ze, who was standing next to Zhou Shaojie, suddenly bumped A-Jie's back hard with his shoulder.

"Wow! Brother Jie, you've really got some knowledge lately! You're really good at analyzing how girls react to you—"

He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, emphasizing the word "understand," and glanced in the direction of He Zhiyu and Zhuo Peipei.

Chen Mingyu immediately understood and squinted his eyes, nudging A-Jie with his elbow.

"There's a problem, there's definitely a problem! They used to just shout 'awesome,' but now they're even using fancy words like 'amazing the audience.'"

Startled by the sudden attack from the two, Ah Jie stumbled. The smugness on his face hadn't faded before a faint blush, as if his thoughts had been exposed, instantly rose to his cheeks.

He stuck out his neck and yelled, "Get lost! What do you mean, 'don't you understand'! I'm doing this for art! Director Li's plan needs to be complemented, don't you understand!"

"Really?"

Chen Mingyu exaggeratedly picked at his ear, winking at Yang Ze, "Why do I feel like someone's emotional intelligence has suddenly evolved, and they've become self-taught? Could it be..."

He chuckled, lowering his voice just enough for everyone around him to hear.

"So you've got a target in mind? Who are you observing every day?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's gaze turned mocking.

Even that "target" was looking at Zhou Shaojie with shining eyes at this moment.

Ah Jie felt extremely uncomfortable under the gazes of the group, especially from Zhuo Peipei's look, which made him almost jump up and down in frustration.

"Hey! What are you laughing at?! And Yang Ze and Ai Muyu, you two idiots! Shut up! Are you going to film or not?!"

Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, he tried to cover up his sudden guilt and embarrassment by raising his voice even louder.

Seeing the boys' teasing expressions, He Zhiyu and Zhuo Peipei couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh, instantly making the atmosphere in the corridor even more lively.

"Alright, alright," Shen Yuan's voice rang out with a smile, cleverly pressing the pause button on the commotion caused by A-Jie.

He raised his chin, his gaze sweeping over the smiling faces of the crowd, his voice clear and decisive: "Enough nonsense—take pictures!" These three words seemed to possess a magical power, instantly pulling the laughing and playing boys and girls back to normal.

Ah Jie's earlier embarrassment was instantly replaced by excitement, and Chen Mingyu and Yang Ze also put away their teasing smiles, their eyes becoming focused.

He Zhiyu and Zhuo Peipei quickly tidied the strands of hair that had been messed up by their laughter and commotion. Li Zhi took a deep breath and straightened his posture slightly.

Everyone's attention was focused on the mobile phone camera lens with a small red dot on the ground in front of them.

The corridor fell into a quiet filled with anticipation.

“Okay, according to plan,” Shen Yuan pressed the record button and returned to the middle of the team. His gaze fell on the far right of the group, and he clearly gave the instruction: “Ai Muyu, you start—”

When Chen Mingyu, who was standing on the far side, heard his name called, he immediately looked at Zhou Shaojie.

"Brother Jie, I'll be going now."

After saying that, he left the wall without any hesitation, and naturally moved towards the camera, taking a clean step to the side.

The boy's figure moved smoothly on the phone screen, and after a few steps, he was out of the shooting area.

In the footage, the original six-person formation has a small space quietly left at the far right.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Ze pushed up his glasses, took a deep breath, and started walking.

His strides were small but exceptionally steady, and he moved away from the queue and the screen in just a few steps.

When it was Zhou Shaojie's turn, he couldn't contain himself any longer. Almost as soon as Yang Ze left his sight, he took a bouncy step out.

His movements were full of his unique energy and speed, and then he disappeared at the edge of the frame.

Now, only three girls and Shen Yuan remain.

Shen Yuan shifted slightly, and the moment he lifted his foot off the wall, he naturally turned his head, his deep gaze falling on Li Zhi beside him.

That gaze was brief yet focused, silently conveying something, as if confirming something.

Their eye contact lasted only a fleeting moment before Shen Yuan looked away.

The boy looked open and natural, and took a steady step to the side, leaving the support of the wall.

His tall figure moved forward calmly, and after a few steps, he disappeared from the frame of the phone screen.

A faint blush flashed across Li Zhi's cheeks when Shen Yuan's gaze fell upon her, only to be concealed by her long, drooping eyelashes.

She didn't look at any of her departing companions again, but quietly lifted her foot in that silent pull, her school uniform trouser leg fluttering lightly with her movement, following the path the boys had taken, and gliding lightly across the screen.

The moment Li Zhi moved, He Zhiyu immediately pinched Zhuo Peipei's arm with a grin, as if it were a relay signal.

Without saying a word, she nimbly twisted her body, her ponytail drawing a small arc in the air, and with a few light leaps, quickly escaped the camera's capture range.

In the end, only Zhuo Peipei was left, leaning against the smooth beige wall.

She still had a vibrant smile on her face, took a light breath, and moved a few steps sideways with gentle and smooth movements, her figure steadily leaving the filming area, as if she were really running towards her departing companions.

The corridor suddenly became incredibly quiet, with only the golden rays of the setting sun shining on the smooth beige walls and the open ground.

The wall where six teenagers had been leaning against each other just a minute ago was now empty, except for a cell phone sitting quietly on the floor tiles, its camera faithfully recording this orderly "dispersal".

As Zhuo Peipei's graceful figure disappeared from the frame, Shen Yuan darted forward, deftly bent down, and retrieved the phone from the ground. The red recording icon on the screen had stopped flashing; the video recording was complete.

"Quick, quick! Let's play back and see the effect!" A-Jie couldn't wait to come over and almost put his head on Shen Yuan's shoulder.

Chen Mingyu, Yang Ze, He Zhiyu, and Zhuo Peipei also immediately gathered around, staring intently at the small screen.

Shen Yuan opened the photo album and found the video he had just recorded.

The scene unfolds as the golden sunlight of dusk softly illuminates the beige walls, casting shadows on six young faces filled with anticipation and a touch of nervousness.

Following Shen Yuan's command to "start," Chen Mingyu took the lead, his movements slightly stiff but clear enough. He stepped out of the camera's view, followed by Yang Ze, A Jie, Shen Yuan, Li Zhi, He Zhiyu, and finally Zhuo Peipei.

Everyone left the frame precisely according to the predetermined rhythm, leaving only empty walls and corridors in the final shot.

The entire video is smooth and clear, without any stuttering, and the movement sequence is also clear and accurate.

"It's done! It's done!" A-Jie slapped his thigh, so excited that his spittle almost flew onto the screen.

"Look! How synchronized! How stylish! That sense of rhythm! Amazing! Brothers and sisters, our video is going to be a hit!"

Chen Mingyu stroked his chin: "Hmm, it's much smoother than I expected."

Yang Ze pushed up his glasses, a smile playing on his lips: "Indeed, not bad. The foundation is solid; now all that's left is that decisive 'transformation'."

Zhuo Peipei looked at the screen showing her leaving for the last time and smiled shyly.

Li Zhi stared intently at the video playback, her eyes sparkling, and a satisfied smile playing on her lips.

She could clearly picture everyone in their suits and evening gowns, and the visual impact of that strong contrast.

Just then, He Zhiyu looked away from her phone screen and landed on A-Jie, whose face was filled with the thought that "my plan will be executed perfectly."

The idea that had been temporarily soothed by A-Jie's theory of "using boys to highlight girls" has resurfaced clearly, like ripples stirred by the wind.

"Hey!"

He Zhiyu suddenly raised his hand, dragging out the melody, his face showing a mischievous yet serious expression.

"Hey, Zhou Shaojie—"

Ah Jie, still basking in the initial joy of the video's success, turned his head, puzzled, and asked, "What's wrong, my dear Yu Jie?"

He Zhiyu crossed her arms and mimicked A-Jie's confident tone during his previous "analysis": "Didn't you say something very logical before? That the boys' performance was mediocre and that we girls had to make a stunning appearance, especially with Young Master Li making a grand entrance to set the tone?"

She paused, glanced at Li Zhi who was still watching the replay on his phone, then pointed to herself, then to Zhuo Peipei, and then back to Li Zhi.

"But following the current pattern of men first and women last, Peipei will be the last one to make a stunning appearance after changing clothes, which is dazzling enough, but what's next?"

Her voice rose a little, carrying a hint of exaggerated self-deprecation and worry.

“Our Director Li! Have you considered this terrible situation? Zhizhi is walking ahead of me and Peipei. When she changes into her gown and makes her dazzling entrance, the two of us will be right behind her—”

He Zhiyu exaggeratedly touched his forehead.

"Tsk tsk...Isn't this just a background character plus?! He's been completely crushed by Zhizhi's looks and aura!"

"Friends! This is such a huge drop in status! How are Peipei and I supposed to survive?! We're placed after Zhizhi, and the pressure is immense!"

She spoke quickly and urgently, with a clear element of joking, but her core concerns were clearly revealed.

She had no belief that she and Zhuo Peipei would not be overshadowed or relegated to a supporting role after Li Zhi's stunning appearance.

(End of this chapter)