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Chapter 328 Summer's End
Two days later at noon, the sun was scorching and bright, casting dappled light spots on the carpet in the room through the gaps in the blinds.

The cool breeze from the air conditioner gently dispelled the summer heat outside.

Shen Yuan leaned lazily against the headboard, swiping his fingers across his phone screen as he browsed the comments from his fans on Douyin.

Li Zhizhe curled up beside him, resting her head on his lap, closing her eyes for a short nap. Her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, making her fair and serene face appear even more beautiful.

Suddenly, Shen Yuan's phone vibrated, and a WeChat message notification from Yang Yishui popped up on the screen: "Video done! Fresh off the press, come and check it out!"

Immediately afterwards, a video file was sent over with the title "[Freshman Season Outfit] A Dream Collaboration Between Senior and Junior Students! @Zhizhi's Yuan".

Shen Yuan's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

He gently nudged Li Zhi's arm, his voice hoarse with excitement: "Li Bao, wake up! Sister Shui sent the outfit video."

Li Zhi groggily opened her eyes, her sleepy gaze instantly brightening with curiosity: "Really? Let me see!"

She immediately sat up, leaned close to Shen Yuan's phone screen, and her soft hair brushed against his chin.

Shen Yuan clicked on the video, and the familiar background music began to play the moment the screen loaded.

In the shot, Li Zhi is wearing a pure white shirt with a plaid pleated skirt and a dark red tie swaying slightly. She stands in the living room where light and shadow play, her eyes innocent yet a little lost, just like a naive freshman girl entering school for the first time.

The scene changes, and she changes into a cotton and linen dress, gracefully turning around while holding books.

Next up was someone dressed in sporty attire, waving energetically...

Every look perfectly captures her vivacity.

Yang Yishui's senior student image is interspersed throughout, with the lazy look of a silk shirt, the dashing look of a jumpsuit, and the intellectual look of a suit jacket. The interaction between the two is natural, with a striking yet harmonious contrast.

The comment section below the video has exploded:

"Zhizhi Baby is on a killing spree!!!"

"Ahhh, is this really the look a freshman should have??? White shirt and plaid skirt, it's like I'm back in my college days, my ideal girl!"

"@Zhizhi's original wife is so beautiful, hahaha!"

"Li Bao's sporty style is so energetic! I'm totally into this vibrant junior!"

"The picture of Zhizhi holding the book! She's the epitome of a quiet and gentle junior! Her temperament is absolutely stunning!"

"Sister Shui's outfit is absolutely stunning! The silk shirt and suit pants give her an aura of absolute power! I'd love to have her as my sister!!"

"Hilarious! Is this some kind of teacher cosplaying as a senior student? It doesn't look like a senior student at all, but it definitely gives off a counselor vibe!"

"Hahaha, the comment upstairs is spot on! Sister Shui is playing herself as a young counselor who just graduated and stayed on at the university (doge)."

"This collaboration is amazing! Both fans are overjoyed!"

"The scene of freshmen registration is so authentic! A confused freshman bumps into a senior, who patiently answers her questions... It's so full of stories!"

Shen Yuan: The filming was great, don't film it again next time (jealousy overload).

"I need the clothing links! I want both the styles worn by the freshmen and the upperclassmen! They're the perfect guide to back-to-school outfits!"

Li Zhi watched the video, his eyes filled with surprise.

"Wow... Sister Shui edited it so well!" Li Zhi exclaimed softly, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, her fingers unconsciously tugging at Shen Yuan's clothes.

Shen Yuan watched intently; Li Zhi in the video was breathtakingly beautiful on camera.

He turned his head, brushed his nose against her forehead, and chuckled softly, "It's not that she cut it well; it's clearly my Li Bao's outstanding looks that's the problem."

After Shen Yuan finished speaking, Li Zhi's already flushed cheeks became even more rosy.

She raised her clear eyes, glared at Shen Yuan reproachfully, poked his chest hard with her finger, and spoke with a charmingly arrogant tone:
"Stop trying to sweet-talk me. It's clearly Sister Shui who did a great job with the styling and cutting, what does it have to do with me!"

The girl retorted verbally, but her eyes betrayed the shy joy of being praised.

Looking at her insincere expression, Shen Yuan let out a low chuckle and pulled her closer into his arms.

He lowered his head, his nose brushing against her soft earlobe, his hot breath carrying undisguised anticipation, clearly caressing her skin:
"Oh my, our Li Bao looks good in anything."

He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, a mischievous smile deepening in his eyes, as he gently twirled a strand of her hair with his fingertips.
"But...didn't Sister Shui say she'd give you all those clothes?"

The boy paused, lowered his voice even further, and spoke with a seductive anticipation:

"Li Bao, tonight... could you wear something for me? Like that white preppy outfit, hmm?"

His gaze was both tender and intense, as if he could already picture the outfit on her.

"I want to... watch it again."

Li Zhi's heart trembled at his blunt request, and her ear tips instantly turned bright red.

The girl turned her face away in embarrassment and annoyance, a muffled voice escaping her lips: "You naughty thing, you didn't actually want to see the clothes!"

But in that slightly trembling final note, there was clearly a hint of compromise that was not easily detected.

The blazing sun outside the window gradually transformed into the warmth of the cicadas' final chirps, and summer quietly slipped away on the calendar.

The acceptance letter lay quietly in the drawer, and the driver's license lay securely in the inner compartment of the backpack, marking the end of a busy and fulfilling period.

Summer vacation, like fine sand slipping through their fingers, passed silently by as the two of them laughed, played, and enjoyed their leisurely daily lives.

Taking advantage of their last free time before the start of the semester, Shen Yuan and Li Zhi packed their bags again and embarked on the second leg of their graduation trip.

This time, the destination is a seaside where sunshine, sand, and waves intertwine.

Unlike the hustle and bustle and novelty of my first trip through lakes and islands, this time the pace was infinitely stretched out, like cotton and linen soaked by the sea breeze, carrying a salty and pleasant feeling and the sweetness of doing nothing.

Shen Yuan chose a hotel where he could hear the sound of the waves as soon as he opened the window. He didn't have a tight schedule, and each day was defined by the tides and sunlight.

The boys and girls completely embraced this summer limited edition.

Li Zhihui changed into a light and thin halter-neck beach dress, sometimes a bright canary yellow, like a newly blooming sunflower, and sometimes a light mint green, like cool seawater.

Her skirt billowed as she ran and jumped on the soft sand, and the girl's bare feet sank into the cool, damp sand, leaving tiny footprints.

Her main task was to bend down and search for the treasures that had been repeatedly polished by the waves and left on the shore.

A pure white conch shell with strange spiral patterns, a piece of seashell as thin as a cicada's wing with pale pink edges, a small pebble that has been washed smooth and translucent, like amber...

Every tiny discovery makes her eyes light up, like a tireless scavenging sprite.

She would carefully collect them in a clear glass jar, a special memory bottle she made for this summer.

Shen Yuan always held a camera, the lens like an extension of his heart, greedily chasing that agile and leaping figure against the boundless blue background.

He caught a glimpse of her focused profile as she bent over, her long eyelashes drooping, a stray strand of hair falling down her cheek.

He captured the moment her delighted smile blossomed when she found her favorite seashell, a smile more radiant than the sun overhead.

He captured her adorable, slightly curious expression as she carefully stepped into the shallows, lifting her skirt and letting the gentle waves caress her ankles.

When Li Zhi got playful, she mischievously kicked up a string of water droplets. The glistening water droplets refracted rainbows in the sunlight, wetting her skirt and calves. Shen Yuan would press the shutter to capture the moment when she was amused by herself and giggled.

The azure sea, blue sky, and white sand became her natural canvas, and every frame captured by her lens is an irreplaceable treasure in Shen Yuan's heart. Sometimes, when they were too lazy to go out, the two would lie in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows and chat idly, their topics ranging from childhood anecdotes to vague dreams of university life.

As the sun sets, melting gold, and slowly sinks below the horizon, the entire world is enveloped in a magical and magnificent hue.

The sky is like a burning brocade, with layers of color from golden yellow and orange-red to deep purple and indigo, creating a dazzling spectacle.

The sea was ignited, like flowing lava, with countless golden fragments spreading all the way to their feet.

"Shen Yuan, come quick!"

Li Zhi's voice was carried far by the sea breeze.

The two stepped into the shallow water, which was perfectly warmed by the lingering heat of the setting sun.

Li Zhi deliberately stomped on the water, creating a curtain of water shimmering with the glow of dawn, then ran away laughing, avoiding Shen Yuan's retaliatory counterattack.

Water splashed everywhere, wetting our clothes, but it couldn't extinguish the pure joy.

The glistening water droplets refracted the last rays of the sunset, dancing around them as if they were enveloped in a hazy golden halo.

On the beach, two sets of playful footprints, some deep and some shallow, stretched into the distance, only to be patiently smoothed out by the gentle tide that followed.

When they get tired of playing, they sit side by side on a higher, drier part of the beach and quiet down.

Li Zhi hugged his knees, resting his chin on them, and stared blankly as the red sun was gradually swallowed by the sea, leaving only a magnificent afterglow burning on the horizon and the water.

Shen Yuanhou embraced her, allowing her to comfortably lean against his chest.

The scent of sunscreen and sea breeze lingered in her hair.

The sea breeze became cooler, carrying a salty, damp scent as it brushed against my face.

In this seemingly isolated moment, he would whisper in her ear, telling her about his hopes for the future.

They imagined the tree-lined paths on the university campus, the weekends spent together in the library, and even the more distant future, a little corner that belonged to them and their kitten.

His voice was deep and gentle, his breath hot against her sensitive earlobe.

"itch……"

Li Zhihui deliberately shrank her neck when blowing air into Shen Yuan, coquettishly dodging slightly, her cheeks already flushed in the sunset.

However, her avoidance was more like a shy reluctance, and she would eventually gently rest her head against his shoulder or chest.

The girl's body always unconsciously snuggled closer together.

Shen Yuan sensed her silent response, tightened his arms around her, and placed a gentle kiss on the top of her head.

Against the backdrop of crashing waves, their heartbeats strangely intertwined, creating a private symphony unique to them in this world.

The last rays of magnificent sunset finally disappeared below the horizon, and deep indigo began to dominate the sky and sea, with stars sparsely peeking out.

These fragments, scattered throughout the long days and gentle nights, are like the laughter they left on the beach—clear and profound, overflowing with irreplaceable youthful hormones and the sweetness of childhood sweethearts.

However vivid the imprint may be, it will eventually be smoothed away and carried away by the new tide, leaving only a blurred outline and the warmth in one's heart.

This is precisely the most accurate depiction of the end of summer vacation.

Every moment is precious, yet every moment slips away unnoticed between our fingers.

The deep and shallow footprints on the beach are a concrete representation of youth, while the smoothing of the tide is a metaphor for the irreversibility of time.

Those moments of laughter, chasing, cuddling, and whispering filled this summer by the sea like fine sand, yet they flowed away silently with the rhythm of the waves, unnoticed.

This special final chapter of their summer is framed with a timeless, warm, and romantic golden border.

The sunlight outside the window grew even more intense, signaling the approaching end of summer.

With the dust settled on the seaside trip, the suitcases were once again spread out on the carpet in Shen Yuan's room, heralding the approaching start of the next chapter—the start of the new school year.

Shen Yuan and Li Zhi sat side by side on the carpet, surrounded by various items.

The admission notice, ID card, and other key documents were carefully placed in a folder in the most conspicuous position.

Li Zhizheng carefully placed the few new clothes that Yang Yishui had given her into a corner of the box. Those outfits, which carried memories of her freshman year, were among the things she wanted to take to the new campus.

"Should we bring this desk lamp? I heard the dorms have bunk beds with desks underneath." Shen Yuan picked up a portable reading lamp and weighed it in his hand.

Before Li Zhi could answer, a lazy, slightly disdainful voice came from the sofa next to him:

"Tsk!"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw Yang Yishui casually leaning back on the sofa, holding a small bowl of washed grapes in his hand, eating them one by one with great enjoyment.

She crossed her legs, her slippers dangling casually.

"I'm talking to you two." Yang Yishui swallowed a grape and pointed to the pile of scraps on the ground with her fingertip.

"Pack your luggage, just bring some essential daily necessities! Some things can definitely be bought at the school supermarket or in the nearby shopping area, which is much easier than you struggling to carry them over!"

"Besides, once you take it here, won't you use it at home?"

She glanced at the things the two were packing and couldn't help but roll her eyes elegantly:

"You're going to university, not to survive on a desert island! Pack light, understand? Take your ID, phone, laptop, a few changes of clothes, sheets, blankets, and your clever little brain, that's all!"

She picked up a grape, squinted at it in the sunlight, and added leisurely, "Whatever you need—a desk lamp, a storage box, a washbasin, even a toothbrush and toothpaste… you can buy them at school in time, and the prices are about the same."

"Save your energy. It'll be such a hassle to carry big bags and small bags through crowds on the first day of school. Listen to your sister, you won't regret it! Let's make some room for your suitcases."

Yang Yishui turned to Shen Yuan and said, "Damn it, we're in Hangzhou. If you forget something, just have your dad bring it over."

Li Zhi blinked, seemingly agreeing with her older cousin's words.

The young woman then began to re-evaluate which items were truly necessities.

Shen Yuan pouted, put the desk lamp back in its place, and muttered softly, "I know, I know... It's my first time living in a dormitory, I'm just afraid I won't be used to it..."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yishui chuckled, precisely tossed a grape into her mouth, and mumbled a complaint:
"Come on! You think you're not used to it? You only say that when Li Zhi's parents are around."

She sat up a little straighter, her mischievous gaze sweeping over Shen Yuan's face with an all-knowing understanding:

"With your attitude, once you get to school and Li Zhi's parents aren't around to keep an eye on you, I bet you'll adapt faster than anyone else! You'll probably want to stick to Zhi Zhi's side every day, feeling so good you won't know which way is up, right? You're kidding me!"

Shen Yuan was taken aback by Yang Yishui's precise retort, a barely perceptible blush instantly spreading across the tips of his ears. He said irritably:

"Yang Yishui! Stop trying to sow discord! I'm just being reasonably cautious about the unknown environment!"

Li Zhi couldn't help but smirk as she listened to their conversation.

The girl's cheeks flushed slightly as she pretended to bury her head in organizing the clothes in the box, her slender white fingers smoothing the edges of a neatly folded T-shirt again and again.

As her fingertips unconsciously caressed the soft fabric, Li Zhi's thoughts drifted away.

What would university be like?

(End of this chapter)