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Chapter 346 Autumn
After a simple lunch, Zhou Lan urged them to change their clothes.

The group returned to the van.

The afternoon sun became rich and languid, carrying the unique warmth of autumn.

"Zhizhi, change into that warm apricot-colored chiffon dress; it goes best with fallen leaves. Shen Yuan, change your suit into that earth-toned casual style too."

Behind the changing curtain, Li Zhi changed into a warm apricot-colored floor-length chiffon dress.

Unlike the sacred and solemn white gauze, this dress is like the surface of a lake rippled by the autumn wind.

The warm apricot color made her skin appear even whiter, and it blended into the color palette of autumn.

Li Zhi's long hair was loosened and braided into a loose side braid, decorated with dried flowers and small berries in the same color scheme.

The veil was changed to a shorter, more sheer lace version, adding a touch of dreaminess.

Shen Yuan changed into a casual suit in earth tones, paired with a beige knit sweater, shedding the formality of the morning shoot and exuding a more relaxed and gentle autumn vibe.

The two of them stood together, as if they were elves who had stepped out of an autumn painting.

The group arrived at the ginkgo forest at the foot of the mountain.

We arrived just as the afternoon sun was at its most generous.

The ginkgo trees have turned a dazzling golden yellow, and sunlight shines through the layers of fan-shaped leaves, turning the whole world into a flowing golden ocean.

The fallen leaves covered the forest clearing, making a crisp "crunch" sound when stepped on.

"so beautiful!"

Li Zhi couldn't help but gasp as she lifted her skirt and stepped into this golden world.

The warm apricot-colored figure leaps against the golden background, harmonious and lively.

The photographer's eyes lit up instantly: "Yes! That's the feeling!"

Filming has begun.

Yang Yishui's camera follows the figures of childhood sweethearts running and playing, capturing the honey-colored halo of sunlight flowing through the gaps in the forest onto the gauze skirt, and the moment when fallen leaves kiss the veil.

Time slipped away quietly as I focused on taking the photos. The sunlight gradually slanted westward, becoming increasingly soft and gilding everything with a warm golden hue.

At dusk, the car drove to a nearby open wetland.

Patches of reeds sway in the autumn wind, resembling burning flames or undulating golden waves under the setting sun.

The orange-pink sky was reflected on the distant water, vast and desolate, full of autumnal poetry and a touch of melancholy beauty.

The two stood hand in hand in the reeds.

Li Zhi turned slightly to the side, gazing at the twilight where the water and sky met in the distance. The wind lifted her hair and light veil, and also rustled the reeds beside her.

Shen Yuan stood half a step behind her, the afterglow of the setting sun elongating their silhouettes, blending them into the vast autumn scenery.

The two embraced quietly among the reeds, the setting sun outlining their silhouettes.

All around them were golden waves undulating in the wind, and it seemed as if only the two of them remained in the world.

As the sun gradually sank below the horizon, the horizon took on a deep hue of grape purple and orange-red.

The photographer captured the last rays of sunlight.

The moment when the two turned their heads slightly to look at each other was eternally frozen in the autumn twilight.

"Perfect!"

With the final crisp click of the shutter, the photographer finally straightened his back, which had been bent over for so long, and let out a long sigh of relief.

His face wore a smile that was a mixture of indescribable satisfaction and exhaustion.

"Perfect!!"

He couldn't help but repeat it again, his voice filled with genuine admiration.

A relieved smile appeared on Zhou Lan's face.

"Perfectly wrapped up!"

"Today's filming has come to a successful end! Thank you all for your hard work! It was truly fantastic!"

As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if a switch had been flipped.

The team, which had been on edge, immediately relaxed.

A heavy sense of weariness filled the air, but even more so, there was a tremendous sense of accomplishment after completing a difficult task.

The makeup artist quickly began arranging the various small tools.

The photographer then gently put the precious machine into his backpack.

Yang Yishui also put down the filming equipment in her hand and shook her slightly sore wrist.

Looking at Shen Yuan and Li Zhi, who were still immersed in the atmosphere of the previous moment, she couldn't help but take a few more pictures of their relaxed profiles.

"You must be exhausted?" Shen Yuan looked down at Li Zhi, who was leaning against him.

Li Zhi nodded slightly.

She looked up at him, a tired but satisfied smile on her face: "Tired, but so happy."

"Alright, alright, the two main characters should get back to the car now!"

Zhou Lan walked over, smiling and urging, "It's getting dark, let's hurry up and pack up so we can head home!"

Soon after, the headlights came on, cutting through the deepening twilight, and the low hum of the engine reminded everyone that their journey home had begun.

On the way, Zhou Lan turned around from the passenger seat to look at everyone.

"It'll take more than an hour to get back to the photo studio, and everyone must be starving. I know a nice private restaurant nearby, and I've already made a reservation. Let's go there and have a good celebratory feast!"

The proposal received an immediate response.

The car soon arrived at a brightly lit farmhouse.

Several plates of home-style dishes and steaming hot soup were quickly placed on the round table.

After unwinding from their fatigue, everyone sat together, chopsticks flying around, creating an atmosphere even more relaxed and lively than during the filming.

Yang Yishui smiled, raised her drink cup, and leaned close to Li Zhi: "Come on, let's have a drink to our lovely Zhizhi baby."

Li Zhi smiled and raised her glass: "Sister Shui, you've worked hard!"

"It's no trouble at all, it's my duty. I'll even make a short video for you."

The crisp clinking of glasses and laughter echoed under the warm lights.

Zhou Lan put down her chopsticks and turned her gaze to Shen Yuan and Li Zhi.

"We will arrange for all the raw photos from this shoot to be professionally retouched. After all, with your natural good looks, the photos themselves will be stunning enough."

Zhou Lan's tone was firm and confident: "I am very satisfied with both the process and the footage from this shoot!"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, we are very satisfied!"

Zhou Lan smiled, then said in a consultative tone, "By the way, there's something I'd like to ask your thoughts on."

"The photos from this shoot, from the lighting and composition to your expressions, are exceptionally good and very moving. So..."

She paused, then asked sincerely, "Could our photo studio select a few of these photos to display as sample images?"

"Of course, we will definitely sign the relevant agreements to a high standard, and the scope of use will be strictly limited to brochures and official website displays."

As soon as Zhou Lan finished speaking, Shen Yuan and Li Zhi almost simultaneously turned their heads and cast their gazes at Yang Yishui beside them.

Yang Yishui, the eldest cousin, pouted as she was being stared at by two pairs of eyes. Then she looked at Zhou Lan and a helpless expression appeared on her face.

"Alright, alright, Mr. Zhou, let's talk about this privately later. I'll handle the details. Those two don't know anything!"

Hearing this, Zhou Lan's smile deepened: "That's great, thank you Shui Shui."

After a celebratory banquet filled with warmth and laughter, the night outside the window had deepened.

Zhou Lan got up to pay the bill, and the group walked out of the courtyard. The evening breeze, carrying the chill of late autumn, swept by, dispelling the warmth of the dinner table and bringing back the weariness of their bodies.

"Let's go back to the photo studio to get our things."

Zhou Lan gestured for everyone to get in the car. The van started again and drove smoothly back to the park in the night.

The studio lights were still on, and many newlyweds were still having their photos taken.

Everyone got out of the car and walked into the hall.

"Mr. Zhou, thank you so much for today, and thank you so much to your team!"

Shen Yuan sincerely thanked him, and Li Zhi nodded vigorously beside him, his face showing a grateful smile and an undisguised weariness.

"Yes, President Zhou, thank you all for your hard work!" Li Zhi's voice was gentle.

"Not at all, we should be thanking you."

Zhou Lan smiled broadly: "You all look great, that's why the photos are so wonderful. I'll arrange for the retouching of the negatives as soon as possible, and I'll also coordinate with Shui Shui on her end."

“I know you have three more photoshoots planned, and I hope you'll come back to me in the future. I have a feeling they'll become a huge hit, and our photo studio will be able to benefit from the increased traffic.”

Shen Yuan smiled and said, "Then I'll take President Zhou's good wishes! We'll head back now; we have class tomorrow."

"Then we'll be going now, goodbye!"

Yang Yishui picked up the conversation, shaking her car keys: "I'll take them both back to school."

"Okay, be careful on the road," Zhou Lan instructed, then turned to Shen Yuan and Li Zhi, "I'll let you know as soon as the photos are ready!"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, goodbye!" Shen Yuan and Li Zhi said goodbye again.

The three walked towards Yang Yishui's car in the parking lot.

Once inside the car, Li Zhi almost immediately relaxed, sinking into the seat and letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Are you exhausted?" Yang Yishui looked at her in the rearview mirror and started the car.

The hum of the engine was particularly clear in the quiet park.

"Um……"

Li Zhi gave a vague reply, tilting his head slightly towards the car window.

"Hang in there, baby, I'll take you back to your dorm to get some sleep soon."

Yang Yishui smiled as she turned the steering wheel, and the car smoothly drove out of the park, merging into the still bustling traffic of Hangzhou at night.

The city lights and shadows flashed past the car window.

Perhaps it was because the tension had finally eased, or perhaps it was because the warmth inside the car was too soothing, but Li Zhi's breathing gradually became even and long.

Seeing Li Zhi's condition, Shen Yuan gently patted the girl's shoulder.

"Sleep on my lap."

Li Zhi nodded, adjusted her position, and then lay down on Shen Yuan's lap.

Shen Yuan looked down at the girl's peaceful sleeping face in the dim light. After two consecutive days of intense excitement and filming, he was finally overwhelmed by deep fatigue.

Yang Yishui saw this scene in the rearview mirror, smiled silently, and slowed down the car to make the ride smoother.

The car finally stopped in the familiar parking lot of the Zijingang Campus.

It was already 10 o'clock, but most of the lights in the dormitory building were still on.

Shen Yuan gently shook Li Zhi awake.

"We've arrived?" Li Zhi rubbed his eyes, his voice heavy with sleepiness.

Shen Yuan nodded: "Yes, we've arrived. Let's go up quickly."

"Sister Shui?" Li Zhi looked towards the driver's seat, confused.

Yang Yishui waved her hand: "Don't mention it! Go to sleep! Shen Yuan, take Zhizhi downstairs."

"know."

Shen Yuan agreed, and then carefully helped Li Zhi down.

A night breeze blew, and Li Zhi couldn't help but shrink his neck.

"I'm leaving now, bye-bye! I'll contact you later!" Yang Yishui rolled down the car window and waved.

"Bye-bye, Sister Shui, take care on your journey!" Shen Yuan and Li Zhi also waved goodbye to her.

The car slowly drove away, its taillights disappearing around the corner of the tree-lined road.

Shen Yuan took Li Zhiwei's slightly cool hand: "Let's go, I'll take you home."

The two walked side by side toward Qingfeng Building 1, the girls' dormitory.

Li Zhi's steps were still a little unsteady, and he was almost leaning on Shen Yuan to walk.

The journey was short, silent and peaceful, with only the sound of weary footsteps and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

I walked down to the dormitory building.

"Go up quickly." Shen Yuan let go of her hand and gently pushed her.

“Hmm…” Li Zhi nodded, turned around, swiped his card, and went inside.

Just as the automatic door was about to close, she turned back, her eyes barely open from sleep, but still managed a forced smile as she mouthed the gentle figure watching her from outside:
Goodnight, Shen Yuan.

Her slender figure disappeared into the warm yellow light and shadow of the foyer.

Shen Yuan stood downstairs, watching the familiar window of dormitory 305 light up, before finally letting out a long sigh of relief.

He turned and walked through the quiet tree-lined path toward Building 3 of Qingfeng.

Pushing open the door to room 507, the familiar sound of keyboard typing and faint game background noise hit me.

Lin Yuxuan was engrossed in playing a game while wearing headphones, Zhao Feng's bed curtains were tightly closed, letting in the light from his phone screen, while Chen Mo was quietly reading a book with his back to the door.

Shen Yuan closed the door behind him and was about to put his backpack on his desk—

"Holy crap! Brother Shen is back!!"

Lin Yuxuan was the first to notice the commotion, and he abruptly took off his headphones, abandoning his game.

His eyes widened, his face radiating undisguised curiosity.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Feng's bed curtains were suddenly pulled open, and he peeked out.

Although he didn't speak, his eyes were gleaming with inquiry, clearly showing his curiosity about Shen Yuan's actions over the past two days.

Even Chen Mo silently put down his book, his gaze also fixed on Shen Yuan.

In an instant, three pairs of eyes, like spotlights, fell on Shen Yuan, who had just entered the room.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Shen Yuan paused in his tracks, startled by the sudden attention from the crowd.

He looked at the identical expressions on his three roommates' faces and instantly understood.

A slight smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a handsome guy before?"

Lin Yuxuan immediately jumped up from his chair: "Brother Shen! Tell the truth! You've been missing for the past two days, not answering calls or messages, what have you been up to? You've been so secretive!"

Looking at the three pairs of eyes filled with curiosity, Shen Yuan tossed his backpack onto the table and revealed a slightly smug smile:
"Nothing much, just took Li Zhi to take wedding photos."

"..."

An eerie silence instantly fell over the dormitory.

Lin Yuxuan's mouth was slightly open, and his eyes were wide open, as if he doubted that he had heard correctly.

Zhao Feng and Chen Mo were also shocked; clearly, this answer was far beyond their expectations.

"What?! Wedding photos?!"

Seeing the various expressions on his roommates' faces, Shen Yuan smiled even more broadly and casually picked up the water glass on the table to take a sip.

"Alright, stop looking like you've never seen anything like this before. I'll edit the footage and post it on my Douyin account later, and you'll see for yourselves."

Upon hearing Shen Yuan's words, the three immediately realized that Shen Yuan was indeed not lying.

This guy really went to take wedding photos!
(End of this chapter)