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Chapter 342 Trying on the Dress
Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan, and the astonishment in his eyes was gradually replaced by confusion.

The girl raised her slender hand and pointed to the pristine white dresses: "Why, why did you bring me here?"

Li Zhi's voice rose slightly at the end, her beautiful eyes fixed on Shen Yuan, trying to find a trace on his face.

Her heart pounded in her chest like a drum, and an absurd thought, one she dared not delve into, swirled in her mind.

Seeing her surprised and doubtful expression, Shen Yuan's smile deepened.

Without the slightest hesitation or attempt to conceal it, he met her gaze openly.

"doing what?"

He repeated her question, his voice clearly penetrating the air filled with romantic fragrance, giving the most straightforward answer:
"Of course, I brought you here to take wedding photos."

Shen Yuan's words were like a silent thunderclap in Li Zhi's ears.

That lingering thought was directly exposed, striking her heart like a hammer blow.

Taking wedding photos?!
Li Zhi felt an intense sense of absurdity instantly overwhelm her.

Those eyes were filled with astonishment.

The girl's expression froze completely, a mixture of utter disbelief and bewilderment.

She glanced at Shen Yuan's smug smile, then at Yang Yishui who was trying to suppress her laughter, before her gaze swept over the dazzling array of white wedding dresses before her.

Freshmen who have only been in college for a little over a month can be said to have not even completely lost the flavor of high school students.

But here she is, standing in a photo studio, taking wedding photos?!
Li Zhi felt like her mind was a little slow to process.

"What, what's the problem?"

"A question?!"

Li Zhi's voice rose a octave, and her fair cheeks instantly flushed red, the blush spreading all the way to her delicate earlobes.

Looking at the dazzling array of white wedding dresses before her, and then at Shen Yuan's matter-of-fact smile, her mind went blank, and she stammered as she tried to organize her thoughts:

"Of course there's a problem! What... what is this? We, we're taking wedding photos?! This is so... so... so weird!"

Her voice trailed off with a hint of embarrassment and anger, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the hem of her clothes, her clear eyes filled with accusation.

"Where...where would college students come to film this?!"

Li Zhi subconsciously turned his pleading gaze to Yang Yishui, his eyes filled with a silent cry for help.

Yang Yishui very tactfully picked up her phone: "Hello? President Zhou, I've arrived. Yes, they're both here..."

Yang Yishui quickly slipped away and disappeared from Li Zhi's sight.

"Li Bao, look at me."

Li Zhi subconsciously looked up at Shen Yuan.

“I’m serious,” Shen Yuan said, emphasizing each word. “Bringing you here to take wedding photos isn’t a spur-of-the-moment thing, nor is it a prank.”

Li Zhi took a deep breath, trying to sort out his chaotic thoughts.

A few seconds later, a calm doubt appeared in his eyes.

She looked at Shen Yuan, her voice much calmer than before, carrying a hint of effort to maintain her composure:

"Shen Yuan, give me a reason. A reason that can convince me."

Her gaze was fixed on him: "Why now? It's too sudden. If you don't give me a reason to agree today, I... I'm going back!"

Her tone carried a hint of threat, but it seemed more like she wanted an explanation that would put her mind at ease.

Shen Yuan looked at the girl in front of him who was trying to compose herself, and gently took her hand.

"Reason? The reason is simple: I don't want to wait."

Seeing the puzzled look in Li Zhi's eyes, he continued earnestly:
"Li Zhi, do wedding photos only have to be taken before the wedding? Why can't they be a way for us to actively choose to record this moment in our lives?"

“We’ve known each other for nineteen years. I like you, and you like me too. I want to start recording every important stage of our lives from now on.”

His gaze swept over the pristine white wedding dresses, then returned to Li Zhi's face, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
“I don’t want to only see Li Zhi as someone who goes to take wedding photos in preparation for the wedding.”

“I want to see what Li Zhi looks like in a wedding dress at 19, and I also want to see what Li Zhi looks like in a wedding dress at 20 and 21.”

“Even after we get married, I still want to see what Li Zhi looks like in a wedding dress at different ages.”

Shen Yuan paused for a moment, then gripped Li Zhi's hand tightly:
"Is this reason enough?"

Li Zhi listened quietly, her clear eyes reflecting Shen Yuan's earnest explanation and the pure white light around her.

The girl lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes, while the corners of her mouth curved upwards in a barely perceptible arc.

Looking at the boy in front of her, the last bit of awkwardness in her heart completely melted away.

The small curve at the corner of the girl's lips gradually widened, blossoming into a truly bright and warm smile.

"enough."

These two words fell lightly, the gentlest response to all his plans.

She accepted his reasons, his proposal, and the trajectory he outlined.

The tension in Shen Yuan's heart finally eased completely.

He gripped Li Zhi's hand tightly, his eyes sparkling with a smile as bright as starlight.

At this moment, the smile on Li Zhi's face suddenly changed.

She suddenly raised her hand and grabbed Shen Yuan's ear precisely!

"hiss--!"

Caught off guard, Shen Yuan was instantly brought back to reality from his cloud.

Li Zhi twisted the handle slightly:
"You dared to keep such a big thing from me until now?! I wasn't prepared at all! I really thought I was going hiking today, and I didn't even put on makeup!"

"I was wrong! I was wrong, Li Bao!"

The girl didn't lessen her grip, and seeing Shen Yuan begging for mercy repeatedly, she was both angry and amused.

In the end, Li Zhi could only let out a helpless snort, and whispered through gritted teeth at Shen Yuan:
"I'll let it go this time, but next time, if anything like this happens again, you have to tell me beforehand! Do you hear me! Otherwise... hmph!"

Shen Yuan looked at the beautiful girl's feigned fierce face and quickly nodded:
"I heard you, I heard you! I won't do it again, I absolutely won't dare to do it again."

Li Zhi then released his hand with satisfaction, gently rubbing his reddened earlobe with his fingertips as a way of comforting him.

"Fool……"

As soon as Li Zhi finished speaking, Yang Yishui's clear voice, tinged with laughter, came from behind him:
"Oh dear, is that all the surprises done? Looks like they were quite effective!"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw Yang Yishui walking over with a woman in a suit.

The woman was clearly the person in charge of the photo studio.

"These two are the main characters today: my brother Shen Yuan and his childhood sweetheart, Li Zhi."

Yang Yishui introduced them to the female boss beside her, then winked at Shen Yuan and Li Zhi.

"This is Zhou Lan, the owner of this wedding photography studio, and also an old friend of mine. Her skills are top-notch, and her taste is superb!"

"Hello, Mr. Zhou," Shen Yuan greeted him immediately.

Li Zhiye nodded politely: "Hello, Mr. Zhou, thank you for your trouble."

"Not at all, not at all, it's no trouble at all, you're welcome!"

Zhou Lan smiled broadly, her gaze sweeping over Shen Yuan and Li Zhi with undisguised admiration.

"You two are such a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman! No wonder Shui Shui kept praising you to me. I've seen college students taking wedding photos before, but I heard you're queuing for four years. That's so romantic and thoughtful!" Her words were warm and natural, without showing any discomfort despite the couple's age and status.

"Now that everyone's here," Zhou Lan clapped her hands, turning her gaze to the dazzling array of wedding dresses.

"Then let's not delay any longer?"

Yang Yishui chimed in, waving her phone, which she had been holding up, at Shen Yuan: "That's right, that's right, Boss Shen, let's get moving! Time waits for no one!"

"Zhizhi, don't be shy, just think of it as trying on pretty dresses, feel free to pick out whatever you like! Mr. Zhou has lots of great stuff here!"

Zhou Lan smiled and led the way: "Yes, relax. Let's take a look at the styles first. Li Zhi, what kind of feel do you like? A dreamy princess style? An elegant fishtail? Or a simple and sophisticated satin? Or something with a touch of retro elements?"

"Don't feel pressured. You'll only know which one suits you best by trying them on. Shen Yuan, what are your thoughts?"

Li Zhi's gaze returned to the pristine white ocean.

This time, it wasn't just pure shock and confusion; curiosity and a touch of a girl's natural longing for a beautiful wedding dress gradually surfaced.

She took a soft breath and looked at Shen Yuan, who had been watching her tenderly beside her, her clear eyes sparkling with eager anticipation.

"Let's go, let's go take a look at the wedding dress styles first!"

She took Shen Yuan's arm, and the two of them followed Zhou Lan, officially stepping into that dazzling world of wedding dresses.

The dazzling array of gowns shone with a dreamlike glow under the soft spotlights, each with its own unique style, making it a feast for the eyes.

As Zhou Lan walked, she carefully explained, "This one is more of a dreamy princess style, with a puffy skirt and exquisite embroidery, while that one is a mermaid style, which can better accentuate the figure."

"The simple and elegant satin texture is excellent. There are also a few pieces with retro elements, such as lace turtlenecks or Victorian-style cuffs, which are also very charming..."

"No rush, take your time to look around and try on more pieces to find the one that suits you best."

Li Zhi's gaze lingered on the clothes rack, occasionally reaching out to gently brush against each wedding dress.

Yang Yishui held up her phone, the camera faithfully following the two of them, capturing their expressions at that moment.

After Li Zhichu showed interest in several wedding dresses of different styles, Zhou Lan smiled and gestured.

The staff members who had been waiting nearby immediately sprang into action.

They deftly took down the wedding dresses that Li Zhi's eyes had lingered on from the display shelf.

The dresses were taken into the spacious and bright fitting room, hung up one by one, and awaited the protagonist's try-on.

After selecting a few wedding dresses, Zhou Lan clapped her hands: "Alright, just looking isn't enough. Let's try them on first, okay? We'll know which one suits you best once we've tried them on."

She kindly guided Li Zhi, gesturing for her to follow the staff towards the fitting room.

"Mm!" Li Zhi nodded, his clear eyes filled with eager excitement.

Upon seeing this, Yang Yishui quickly followed and deftly shoved her phone into Shen Yuan's hand.

"Hey, Mr. Shen, it's your turn now! Hold on tight and wait by the door for me to come out!"

After Yang Yishui finished speaking, she added seriously, "Remember to record it!"

"I know, I know!"

As soon as Shen Yuan finished speaking, Yang Yishui turned around and disappeared behind the heavy curtain.

The long curtain was drawn tightly behind her, blocking both the view and the sounds inside.

Shen Yuan stood alone, clutching his phone tightly, the camera still stubbornly pointed at the dark curtain.

The soft background music from the surrounding photo studios and the whispers of the staff in the distance were all blurred as if through a veil of water.

His entire focus was on that small space.

Time seemed to stretch out, each second filled with an irresistible anticipation. You can imagine what it was like inside.

He could even picture what was behind that curtain.

Just as the tranquil wait was about to solidify, the dark curtain was suddenly lifted with a gap at its edge.

Yang Yishui's head popped out.

Her face was beaming with excitement, and her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

"Mr. Shen! Hold on tight to your phone! Get ready to be amazed by your wife!"

Before she could finish speaking, her head shrank back as quickly as a startled turtle.

The gap was closed, but the curtain still hung down.

But Shen Yuan's heart skipped a beat at her words.

My knuckles were slightly white from gripping the phone, and the camera lens was firmly focused on the curtain.

The next second, the dark curtain, like a stage curtain, was pulled open to one side.

Soft overhead light streamed into the space behind the curtains.

A figure came into Shen Yuan's view and into the camera lens of his phone.

It is Li Zhi.

She stood there.

She was wearing a pure white mermaid wedding dress.

The simple, flowing satin cut extends down from her slender collarbone, perfectly accentuating her youthful and beautiful curves.

The lines converge at the waist and abdomen, then suddenly spread out below, like a mermaid's trailing tail fin, spread across the ground where light and shadow intertwine.

Her arms, covered by soft gauze, revealed glimpses of her radiant skin.

There were no elaborate decorations, only a few small pearls adorning the chest and waist, reflecting a warm luster under the light.

She seemed a little unaccustomed to this formal attire, her hands awkwardly clasped in front of her lower abdomen.

Her face was bare of makeup, yet her pure white attire made her skin appear even whiter than snow, and a blush like the morning glow lingered on her cheeks.

Her gaze held the shyness of someone wearing a wedding dress for the first time, but even more so, it was filled with anticipation.

Time stood still at that moment.

Shen Yuan held his phone, motionless.

Li Zhi, nineteen years old.

Li Zhi wearing a wedding dress.

Right in front of him.

It was infinitely more beautiful than anything he had ever sketched or imagined in his mind.

Shen Yuan opened his mouth, trying to say something complimentary, but found that his throat felt like it was blocked by something.

A sudden wave of soreness welled up in my eyes, and my vision blurred instantly.

The young woman in the pure white wedding dress tilted her head slightly, gazing at him with her clear, watery eyes, as if silently asking:

"Does it look good?"

Shen Yuan opened his mouth, but could not utter any complete syllables.

He could only nod forcefully.

The emotion welling up in his eyes, and the love and pride that almost overflowed, were the most direct answer.

(End of this chapter)